SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 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
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-21078
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
(NAME OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 84-0986148
State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1825 LAWRENCE STREET, SUITE 444
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices)
(303)298-5352
(Issuer's telephone number)
SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
NONE
SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
(Title of class)
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Check whether the Issuer (1) has 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
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item
405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, 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. [ ]
The Registrant's gross revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
totaled $16.9 million.
The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the registrant held by
non-affiliates, based on a closing price of $27.25 per share as of March 24,
1998, was approximately $15,289,000.
As of March 24, 1998, there were outstanding 1,168,507 shares of Common
Stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its 1998 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
not later than April 30, 1998, are incorporated by reference into Part III as
specified.
Certain Exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB have been
incorporated by reference. See Index to Exhibits on Page E-1.u
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) Yes No X
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Business......................................................... 2
Item 2. Properties.......................................................27
Item 3. Legal Proceedings................................................28
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..............28
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Shareholder Matters..............................................29
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations........................................30
Item 7. Financial Statements.............................................44
Item 8. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.........................................44
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act................45
Item 10. Executive Compensation...........................................45
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management.......................................................45
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions...................45
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................46
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
Union Bankshares, Ltd. (the "Company") is an independent bank holding
company whose predecessor was incorporated as a Colorado corporation in 1984.
The Company was reincorporated in Delaware in 1992. The Company's principal
asset is the common stock of Union Bank & Trust (the "Bank"), a state chartered
commercial bank located in Denver, Colorado. The operations of the Bank and its
predecessors date back to 1917. The Company acquired the Bank in 1985. The Bank
attracts FDIC-insured deposits, and focuses on providing relationship banking
based on personal attention and professional service to small and medium-sized
businesses and individuals. This operating strategy has resulted in sustained
growth in the Bank's asset and deposit base and loan portfolio, with strong
operating results.
The Bank has maintained its emphasis on asset quality and capital
preservation by following conservative loan underwriting standards that have
allowed it to avoid excessive loan losses. The Bank's ratios of nonperforming
assets to capital and to total assets were .13% and .01%, respectively, at
December 31, 1997.
The Company continues to seek to take advantage of the opportunities in
the Colorado banking market which have resulted from the relaxation of
historical regulatory limitations on branch banking. In addition, recent
acquisition activity in the industry has led to lapses in coverage of different
customer needs and reduction in customer services, as well as disruption of
existing account relationships. The Company believes that this continues to
afford the Bank an opportunity for internal growth through attracting new
customers and quality personnel with existing customer relationships.
The Company's strategy for growth (see "Growth Strategy") is based on
developing startup branches that are strategically located around the Denver
metropolitan area to serve the Bank's focus market of small and medium-sized
businesses and individuals. The Company has opened three branches, the first in
the Lakeside area in July 1994, the second in the University Hills area in March
1995, and the third in the Lakewood area in December 1995. The Company
anticipates opening a fourth in the Littleton area in May 1998. Each of these
are (or will be) full service branches, having the appearance of stand alone
banks. The Company continues to analyze opportunities to open additional
full-service branches in the metropolitan Denver area, subject to identification
of an appropriate market and branch location, negotiation of an acceptable lease
and approval of the various regulatory bodies and branching restrictions under
Colorado law. See "Supervision and Regulation."
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operation - Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act" for a discussion of matters regarding forward-looking
statements in this Form 10-KSB.
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OPERATING STRATEGY
The Company's strategy as an independent, one-bank holding company has
been carried out through the operations of the Bank and, since 1994, its
branches. The Bank, since its acquisition by the Company in 1985, has emphasized
local relationship banking for the small and medium-sized business and
individuals. The Bank's operating strategies include:
- Personal Attention and Professional Service
- Maintaining Asset Quality
- Asset/Liability Management
The Company's branching efforts are structured to continue to build on the
three strategies outlined above. The Company has located its branches in areas
that produce a similar customer base to that of the Bank, has encouraged
community participation at each branch, has developed transparent communication
and data delivery systems, and has retained employees familiar with both the
Company's operating philosophies and the community's needs.
Personal Attention and Professional Service. The Bank's customer-oriented
strategy is one of providing customers with personal attention and professional
service by involving all employees in developing and carrying out the customer
service program. The Bank's executive management team believes that by providing
all employees an open opportunity to communicate their ideas to management, and,
if appropriate, implementing them, it can refine and improve the operation of
the Bank. This employee involvement has led to two successful customer service
efforts: the "Officer Call" program and the "Customer Compliment and Service
Improvement" program. Under the Bank's Officer Call Program, which was
implemented in 1986, lending officers call on existing customers and prospects
on a regular basis. At these meetings, the officers seek to develop a better
understanding of the business issues faced by the customer, and can discuss
services which the Bank can provide to help them address their needs. In the
Customer Compliment and Service Improvement program, the Bank, by including
requests in mailings of monthly statements, and direct mail pieces, solicits
customer feedback on the Bank's customer service performance. Customers are
provided with a bank officer's name and phone number to ease the contact
process, and are encouraged to speak (or write) freely with respect to both
positive and negative aspects of the Bank's service. The Bank also surveys new
customers (or existing customers who have opened additional accounts) to check
on the level of service they received, and, secondarily, to solicit information
that might help the Bank cross-sell additional services. During each of the past
three years, the Bank contracted with an independent consultant to facilitate
three focus groups of approximately twenty business customers each. The purpose
of the groups was to receive input from the Bank's customer base pertaining to
the Bank's future direction as an organization, present level of service and
products, and customers' ideas and philosophies of serving small and
medium-sized businesses. In 1997, the Bank held its third Customer Business
Fair, at which approximately 62 Union Bank & Trust customers elected to display
their goods and services. Over 400 other Union Bank & Trust customers attended
the Fair to view the exhibits. The Bank intends to hold a Speakers' Conference
in 1998 in place of the Customer Business Fair and hopes to attract more
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attendees to this new event.
Management believes that its policy of employee involvement, which it
refers to as its "staff to management" philosophy, has resulted in the
relatively low turnover experienced by the Bank at all levels of employment.
Management believes that this enables the Bank to provide continuity of service
by the same staff members, leading to long-term customer relationships, high
quality service and quick response to customer needs. The Bank also emphasizes
continuing education and training through formal in-house training programs and
outside accredited programs.
Maintaining Asset Quality. The Bank has emphasized asset quality through
its conservative lending policy rooted in relationship banking. The Bank
generally is not a transaction-by-transaction lender, preferring instead to
develop a full banking relationship with its loan customers. This philosophy has
led to generally positive loan loss experience and low ratios of nonperforming
assets to total assets. See "Nonperforming Assets."
Asset/Liability Management. The Bank's asset/liability management policy
is designed to manage the risk/return relationships between capital adequacy,
market risk, liquidity and interest rate risk. A substantial component of this
policy is to protect the Bank's portfolio from undue interest rate risk.
Exposure to interest rate risk arises from volatile interest rates and changes
in the Bank's balance sheet mix. The Bank's policy is to control the exposure of
its earnings to changing interest rates by generally maintaining a position
within a narrow range around an "earnings neutral position," which is defined as
the mix of assets and liabilities that generate a net interest margin that is
least affected by interest rate changes. See "Item 6 - Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Asset/Liability
Management."
GROWTH STRATEGY
The Company has analyzed several potential bank acquisitions during the
past four years. The Company chose not to finalize such potential acquisitions
due to the heightened price expectations of sellers in the Colorado market which
have been brought about by the purchase of local banks by out-of-state and, in
some cases, in-state banking groups at historically high multiples of book
value. Management believes that the opportunity to acquire commercial banks and
thrifts located in the Denver metropolitan area, in a manner which it considers
economically advisable, has decreased somewhat in the past four years. The
Company intends to continue to analyze potential acquisitions in the Denver
metropolitan area, as well as other areas in Colorado, but will aggressively
pursue its branching strategy.
The Company is focused on growth as an independent entity and has adopted
an aggressive internal growth strategy through establishing full-service
branches in locations in the Denver metropolitan area that will reach the small
and medium-sized businesses in each location. The Bank's three existing
full-service branches, and its new fourth branch which is scheduled to open in
May 1998, are structured to provide complete banking services in each location
and are headed by a branch president with responsibility and authority to
service the banking and lending needs of the local business. This structure
compliments the Bank's philosophy of customer-to-staff-to-
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management direction so that the Bank responds to customer input rather than the
customer being asked to respond to the Bank without having the opportunity to
give input.
In July 1994, the Bank opened its first branch in the Lakeside area of
metropolitan Denver. The branch has been well-received by the community and has
attracted over $15.3 million in deposits to date. In March 1995, the Bank opened
its second branch in the University Hills area of metropolitan Denver, and in
December 1995, the Bank opened its third branch in the Lakewood area of
metropolitan Denver. The University Hills and Lakewood branches have also been
well-received by their respective communities and have attracted over $14.8
million and $11.2 million in deposits to date, respectively. The Littleton
branch is expected to attract similar amounts of deposits and loans over the
same time span as the previous three branches. The Bank may seek to add an
additional branch in 1998. Concentrating on branching has allowed the Bank to
continue to expand its customer base at a lower cost compared to acquisitions
while conserving capital in the event an attractive acquisition opportunity
arises.
To accommodate the Company's anticipated growth, management intends to
continue to recruit additional high-quality personnel and enhance its internal
management systems. Management believes that such personnel and systems are
necessary if the Company is to achieve its growth strategy without compromising
its customer-oriented approach to banking and its commitment to maximize asset
quality. Further, the recent consolidation in the Colorado banking industry has
resulted in the availability of a large number of quality personnel with
long-standing customer relationships. There can be no assurance, however, that
the Company will achieve its growth objectives.
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN MARKET AREAS SERVED
The Company's principal market for loans and deposits is the greater
Denver metropolitan area. The Bank has benefitted from the recent strength in
the metropolitan Denver economy. The metropolitan Denver economy's strength is
believed to reflect its diversification from its prior dependence on the oil and
gas industry, with strong contributions from the manufacturing,
telecommunications and government sectors. Total employment, retail sales and
home sales have all been healthy in recent years, while apartment vacancy and
commercial office vacancy rates have generally declined.
As with the metropolitan Denver economy, the Colorado economy has become
more diversified over the past decade. An increase in tourism and international
trade, together with growth in small manufacturing and high technology
industries, has broadened the economic base of Colorado. Although the Company
anticipates continued economic growth in metropolitan Denver and in Colorado,
there can be no assurance that growth will continue at or near the rates
recently experienced.
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LENDING ACTIVITIES
General. The Bank provides a range of commercial and retail lending
services, including, but not limited to, commercial business loans, commercial
and residential real estate construction loans, commercial and residential real
estate mortgage loans, loan participations, consumer loans, revolving lines of
credit, and letters of credit. Currently, the primary focus of the Bank is on
commercial business lending to small and medium-sized businesses. The Bank
places a strong emphasis on asset quality, and maintains conservative
underwriting standards. The Bank monitors the concentration of its loan
portfolio in an effort to avoid over-allocating its funds available for lending
to any particular industry sector.
The Bank is not normally a transaction lender and generally requires a
full banking relationship with its commercial customers. The Bank seeks to
continually develop and maintain its strong community orientation by, among
other things, considering the interests of its existing and potential customers
in the Denver community. In particular, primary consideration is given to
customers with interests in the Bank's and branches' surrounding communities,
including the areas located within a five-mile radius of the Bank's main
location and a three-mile radius of the branch locations.
The Bank's loan officers have an average of over twenty years lending
experience and are committed to the lending profession. The loan officer staff
includes two past presidents of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Robert Morris
Associates (the national organization of bank credit officers).
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth the composition
of the Company's loan portfolio by type of loan, aggregate dollar amount and
percentage of total loans at the dates indicated.
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December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount %
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Commercial loans........... $ 87,929 72.1 $ 70,631 71.4 $ 54,488 68.2 $43,472 67.8 $35,256 61.9
Real estate --
construction loans..... 9,625 7.9 5,758 5.8 5,064 6.3 4,040 6.3 1,125 2.0
Real estate --
mortgage loans......... 4,297 4.5 5,489 5.5 7,975 10.0 10,573 16.5 15,805 27.8
Consumer loans............. 20,933 17.2 18,854 19.1 13,785 17.3 7,114 11.1 5,771 10.1
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Total.................. 122,784 101.7 100,732 101.8 81,312 101.8 65,199 101.7 57,957 101.8
Less allowance for
loan losses............ (2,125) (1.7) (1,754) (1.8) (1,448) (1.8) (1,071) (1.7) (1,006) (1.8)
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Loans receivable, net...... $120,659 100.0 $ 98,978 100.0 $ 79,864 100.0 $64,128 100.0 $56,951 100.0
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Commercial Loans. Commercial lending is the Bank's primary focus and the
strength of its lending activity. The Bank's areas of emphasis include, but are
not limited to, loans to building contractors, wholesalers, manufacturers,
business services companies and energy-related businesses. The Bank provides a
wide range of commercial business loans, including lines of credit for working
capital purposes and term loans for the acquisition of equipment and other
purposes. Collateral for these loans generally includes accounts receivable,
inventory, equipment and real estate. Where warranted by the overall financial
condition of the borrower, loans may be made on an unsecured basis. Terms of
commercial business loans generally range from one to five years. The majority
of the Bank's commercial business loans have floating interest rates. Commercial
loans outstanding were $87.9 million at December 31, 1997 compared to $70.6
million at December 31, 1996. Many of the Bank's commercial loans are extended
to small business customers. These clients are composed of a variety of
manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, commercial contractors and service
companies. The primary repayment risk is the failure of the business due to
economic or financial factors. In most cases the Bank has taken security and
receives personal guarantees to help assure an alternative source of repayment.
Real Estate Construction Loans. The Bank originates financing to builders
who have demonstrated a favorable record of performance for the construction of
pre-sold homes as well as homes built without a specific buyer on a selective
basis.
The Bank generally provides commercial construction financing when the
borrower has received a binding commitment for permanent financing from either
the Bank or another lender. The Bank uses this service to solicit new customers
and to maintain existing relationships. A variety of risks are present in
construction loans, including the failure of the contractor to complete the work
and the borrower's inability to pay. The Bank carefully monitors construction
draws and inspects each property frequently to insure the work is being
completed as specified. In addition, construction loans generally are made where
a conservative loan-to-value ratio exists. These loans are frequently backed by
personal guarantees and other collateral that provide an alternative source of
repayment. The Bank further attempts to limit its risk through adherence to
conservative underwriting procedures and by using only state-certified
appraisers. The Bank's real estate construction loans outstanding were $9.6
million at December 31, 1997, compared to $5.8 million at December 31, 1996.
This increase results from an increased marketing effort by the Bank to solicit
loans from established residential builders in the metropolitan Denver area.
Real Estate Mortgage Loans. The Bank generally restricts its commercial
real estate lending activity to owner-occupied properties or to investor
properties that are owned by customers with which the Bank has a complete
banking relationship. Therefore, many loans classified as commercial real estate
loans could be characterized as ordinary commercial loans which are secured by
real estate.
Commercial real estate loans are generally made at floating rates and for
maturities ranging from five to ten years. The Bank's underwriting standards
generally require that the loan-to-value ratio not exceed 75% of appraised value
or cost, whichever is lower. Management does not believe that the Bank's
existing commercial real estate loan portfolio represents a material risk of
loan losses.
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The Bank can originate SBA real estate loans on owner occupied properties
where the maturities may be up to twenty five years, and the loan-to-value ratio
may reach 90% of appraised value or cost, whichever is lower. These loans are
guaranteed from 75% to 80% of the amount of the loan by the Federal government.
The primary risks of real estate mortgage loans include the borrower's
inability to pay and deterioration in the value of the real estate that is being
held as collateral. The Bank also originates residential mortgage loans on a
limited basis as a service to its customers. On those loans that are extended,
the Bank attempts to have conservative loan-to-value ratios, personal
guarantees, a strong history of debt servicing capability, fully amortizing
terms over twenty years or less and alternative collateral if necessary.
From time to time, the Bank purchases loans from a locally owned mortgage
company until the mortgage company sells the loans into the secondary mortgage
market. The loans are then sold back to the mortgage company. Initially, the
Bank receives interest during its holding period of prime plus .50%. All
origination fees and interest on the loan in excess of the rate payable to the
Bank are retained by the mortgage company. If the mortgage is not sold within
specified periods, the Bank is entitled to receive all of the interest paid on
the mortgage from inception and may be entitled to receive all or a portion of
the origination fees. The mortgage company provides loan servicing during the
period that the mortgage is held by the Bank. During the years ended December
31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, the Bank earned interest income on such loans of
$59,000, $6,000, and $5,000, respectively. During the years ended December 31,
1997, 1996, and 1995, the Bank purchased loans in the amounts of $5,762,000,
$4,106,000, and $2,450,000 and sold loans in the amount of $4,509,000,
$4,106,000 and $2,450,000. All loans sold back to the mortgage company are
without recourse to the Bank.
These loans carry the same risks as any other real estate mortgage loan.
However, in most cases, the Bank bears these risks for only a short period. As a
general matter, the loans are presold and remain in the Bank's portfolio for an
average of less than 30 days. The Bank has not, to date, retained any of these
loans. Mr. Zueck, the Chairman of the Board of the Bank and President and a
director of the Company, is a director and Treasurer of the mortgage company.
Consumer Lending. The Bank provides a full range of consumer loans. The
primary risk of consumer lending relates to the personal circumstances of the
borrower. The Bank provides as a service to its business customers and their
employees the choice of dealing with the same loan officer for consumer and
business matters. This service has been well received by new business customers
and their employees who, in dealing with large holding company banks, have
frequently had to deal with a variety of different officers for different types
of transactions. Consumer loans outstanding were $20.9 million, $18.9 million
and $13.8 million at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The
increase in 1996 and 1997 resulted from the strong growth of the consumer
markets at the branches. The branches have a higher ratio of consumer loans to
commercial loans than the main Bank has historically experienced. Management
expects that this will continue in the future. The Bank's relationship with AAA
of Colorado ("AAA") was terminated by AAA in July 1997. The national office of
AAA elected to move all of the individual states' relationships to a
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central banking relationship, which is provided by a large bank in Pennsylvania.
At December 31, 1997, the Bank had $3,497,000 of loans from the previous AAA
program. The amount of these loans will decrease as the individual loans are
paid off.
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities. In the ordinary course of
business, the Bank enters into various types of transactions that include
commitments to extend credit as described in Note 9 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. The Bank applies the same credit standards to these
commitments as it uses in all its lending activities and has included these
commitments in its lending risk evaluations. The Bank's exposure to credit loss
under commitments to extend credit is represented by the amount of these
commitments. It is management's policy not to commit to extend credit at below
market interest rates.
Credit Authority and Loan Limits. All loans, credit lines, and letters of
credit are subject to the same approval procedures and amount limitations. These
limitations apply to the total outstanding indebtedness of the borrower to the
Bank, including the indebtedness of any guarantor. All individual or aggregate
credits in excess of $100,000 must be preapproved by the Bank's Loan Committee,
with certain limited exceptions. The Bank allows certain senior loan officers
the flexibility, based on their experience and the individual loan customer they
are working with, to advance, without preapproval, up to $50,000 per request,
with a limit of $100,000 per twelve-month period, to that customer, even if that
customer's aggregate credits are over the $100,000 limit prior to the request.
Any advance made under these conditions are then required to be ratified at the
next regularly-scheduled Loan Committee meeting. The Loan Committee consists of
the Bank's Chairman of the Board, Herman J. Zueck, its President, Jerrold B.
Evans, its Executive Vice President of Lending, the outside directors of the
Bank, and one loan officer, at the Vice President or higher level, rotated
through the committee on a monthly basis. A quorum of the committee is a minimum
of four members.
Under federal law, permissible loans to one borrower by the Bank are
generally limited to 15% of its unimpaired capital, surplus, undivided profits
and loan loss reserve ($2.3 million at December 31, 1997). The Bank utilizes a
guidepost "house limit" on loans to any borrower of $1,500,000, which has
occasionally been exceeded. The Bank sells loan participations to accommodate
borrowers whose financing needs exceed the Bank's lending limits. Total loan
participations sold as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 were $2,927,000 and
$3,073,000, respectively.
Loan Policy. The Bank's lending activities are guided by its Statement of
Lending Policies and Procedures. These policies are reviewed annually and
approved by the Bank's Board of Directors. The Bank supplements its internal
supervision and audits of its lending operations with independent examinations
performed by professional, experienced consultants and auditors.
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
The Company's nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans,
restructured loans, past due loans and other real estate owned ("OREO"). In
1995, the Company adopted the Statement of
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Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, "Accounting by Creditor for Impairment
of a Loan". The adoption of this statement, which generally requires impaired
loans to be measured at the present value of expected future cash flows or as a
practical expedient at the observable market price or fair value of collateral,
had no material effect on the Company's financial statements or the
comparability between years in the table below. The following table sets forth
information with respect to these assets at the dates indicated.
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December 31,
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Past due 90 days or more............. $ - $ - $ 82 $ 121 $ 39
Nonaccrual loans..................... 23 14 110 821 504
Restructured loans................... - - - - -
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Total nonperforming loans............ 23 14 192 942 543
Other real estate owned.............. - - - 83 17
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Total nonperforming assets....... $ 23 $ 14 $ 192 $ 1,025 $ 560
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Ratio of total nonperforming assets
to total assets.................. 0.01% 0.01% 0.12% 0.70% 0.40%
Ratio of total nonperforming loans
to total loans................... 0.02% 0.01% 0.24% 1.40% 0.90%
Ratio allowance for loan losses to
total nonperforming loans........ 9239.13% 12528.57% 754.17% 113.70% 185.30%
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Past Due, Nonaccrual and Impaired Loans. The Company's financial
statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, including the
recognition of interest income on its loan portfolio, unless a loan is placed on
a nonaccrual basis. Loans are placed on nonaccrual when there are serious doubts
about the collectibility of principal or interest. Amounts received on
nonaccrual loans generally are applied first to principal and then to interest
only if all principal has been collected or principal collection is assured. The
Company's policy is to place a loan on nonaccrual status when the loan becomes
past due for 90 days or more, unless the loan is well secured, is in the process
of being collected and the Bank's Loan Committee has approved maintaining the
loan on an accrual basis, which in practice is rarely done. At December 31,
1997, the Company had $23,000 of loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis
compared to $14,000 and $110,000 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Restructured loans are those for which concessions, including the
reduction of interest rates below a rate otherwise available to that borrower or
the deferral of interest or principal, have been granted due to the borrower's
weakened financial condition. Interest on restructured loans is accrued at the
restructured rates when it is anticipated that no loss of original principal
will occur. The Company had no restructured loans at December 31, 1997, 1996 and
1995.
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Impaired loans, which include non-accrual loans noted above and potential
problem loans, where known information about possible credit problems causes
management to doubt the ability of such borrowers to comply with contractual
repayment terms total $73,000 and $124,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. An allowance for loan loss of $19,000 and $24,000 relates to
impaired loans at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Interest of $8,000
and $12,000 was recognized on average impaired loans of $98,000 and $166,000 for
1997 and 1996, respectively. No interest was recognized on a cash basis on
impaired loans during 1997 and 1996.
Other Real Estate Owned. OREO property is carried at the lower of its fair
market value less selling costs or the principal balance of the foreclosed loan
plus costs of foreclosure and improvements made to such OREO by the Bank. At
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, the Company had no OREO.
ANALYSIS OF ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses represents management's recognition of the
risks of extending credit and its evaluation of the quality of the loan
portfolio. The allowance is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide
for anticipated loan losses based on management's assessment of various factors
affecting the loan portfolio, including a review of problem loans, business
conditions and loss experience and an overall evaluation of the quality of the
underlying collateral, holding and disposal costs and costs of capital. The
allowance is increased by provisions charged to operations and reduced by loans
charged off, net of recoveries. Allowances are provided for individual loans
where ultimate collection is considered questionable by management after
reviewing the current status of loans that are contractually past due and
considering the net realizable value of the security and of the loan guarantees,
if applicable.
Management believes that the Company's allowance for loan losses is
adequate to cover anticipated losses and is in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. There can be no assurance, however, that
management will not determine to increase the allowance for loan losses or that
regulators, when reviewing the Bank's loan portfolio in the future, will not
request the Bank to increase such allowance, either of which could adversely
affect the Company's earnings. Further, there can be no assurance that the
Company's actual loan losses will not exceed its allowance.
The following table sets forth information regarding changes in the
Company's allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance of allowance for loan losses
at beginning of period.............. $ 1,754 $ 1,448 $ 1,071 $ 1,006 $ 1,158
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Charge-offs:
Commercial loans................. 13 17 93 133 337
Real estate -- construction loans - - - 10 -
Real estate - mortgage loans..... - - - - -
Consumer loans................... 11 12 13 11 20
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Total charge-offs................... 24 29 106 154 357
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Recoveries:
Commercial loans................. 35 50 360 21 30
Real Estate -- construction loans - - - - -
Real Estate - mortgage loans..... - - - - -
Consumer Loans................... - - 3 3 5
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Total Recoveries.................... 35 50 363 24 35
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Net charge-offs (recoveries)........ (11) (21) (257) 130 322
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Provisions for loan losses.......... 360 285 120 195 170
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Balance of allowance for loan losses
at end of period.................... $ 2,125 $ 1,754 $ 1,448 $ 1,071 $ 1,006
========= ======== ======== ======= ========
Ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries)
to average loans.................... (0.01%) (0.02%) (0.35%) 0.22% 0.58%
Average loans outstanding
during the period................ $ 113,043 $ 91,586 $ 74,260 $58,967 $ 55,622
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth the allowance for loan losses by loan
category, based upon management's assessment of the risk associated with such
categories, at the dates indicated and summarizes the percentage of gross loans
in each category to total gross loans.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Loans in Loans in Loans in Loans in Loans in
category category category category category
as a as a as a as a as a
per- per- per- per- per-
Amount centage Amount centage Amount centage Amount centage Amount centage
of of gross of of gross of of gross of of gross of of gross
allowance loans allowance loans allowance loans allowance loans allowance loans
--------- ----- --------- ----- --------- ----- --------- ----- --------- -----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial loans....... $ 1,506 70.9% $ 1,293 70.2% $ 1,075 67.0% $ 746 66.7% $ 700 60.8%
Real estate --
construction loans.. 165 7.7% 39 5.7% 48 6.2% 48 6.2% 11 1.9%
Real estate --
mortgage loans...... 95 4.5% 157 5.4% 164 9.8% 193 16.2% 203 27.3%
Consumer loans......... 359 16.9% 265 18.7% 161 17.0% 83 10.9% 92 10.0%
-------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------
Total............... $ 2,125 100.0% $ 1,754 100.0% $ 1,448 100.0% $ 1,070 100.0% $ 1,006 100.0%
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</TABLE>
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
The Company maintains a securities portfolio comprised primarily of U.S.
government securities, municipal securities and other investment securities. The
Company manages its investment portfolio to (i) maximize safety and soundness,
(ii) provide adequate liquidity, (iii) maximize rate of return within the
constraints of applicable liquidity requirements (with liquidity taking
precedence over return) and (iv) complement asset/liability management policies.
The Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee, which is made up of the
Bank's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, its President, its
Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, its Executive Vice
President of Lending, its Senior Vice President of Finance, its Senior Vice
President of Information Systems, and the Branch Presidents, oversees the Bank's
investment portfolio with the assistance of an outside consultant. The Bank uses
a measurement known as dollar duration to analyze its exposure to interest rate
risk. Dollar duration measures the percentage loss or gain that the portfolio
will sustain with each 100 basis point parallel shift in interest rates. In
1996, the Bank modestly increased the dollar duration of its portfolio as
interest rates remained relatively steady, and the investments which matured
were replaced with new investments with similar yields, but longer maturities.
In 1997, the Bank decreased the dollar duration of its portfolio as interest
rates remained relatively steady, and the investments which matured were
replaced with new investments with similar yield, but shorter maturities. The
shorter maturities of these new investments also provide more potential
liquidity for the Bank to use in funding its growing loan portfolio. As a
result, the Bank has a relatively lower exposure to increased interest rates at
this time than at year-end 1996. See "Item 6 - Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Asset/Liability
Management."
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The table below provides the amortized cost and fair value of the
Company's investment securities at each of the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value
---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Held to Maturity:
U.S. government agencies
and corporations......... $ 21,990 $ 22,371 $ 18,638 $ 18,717 $ 18,386 $ 18,594
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions... 5,939 6,310 5,996 6,253 30 30
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
27,929 28,681 24,634 24,970 18,416 18,624
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Available for Sale:
U.S. government agencies
and corporations......... 12,804 12,781 14,227 14,244 9,693 9,893
U.S. Treasury securities.... 6,027 6,070 4,070 4,103 3,998 3,998
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions... 16,981 17,330 20,384 20,799 32,843 33,832
CMO/REMIC................... -- -- 55 55 1,415 1,393
Commercial Paper............ 999 999 703 703 1,708 1,708
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
36,811 37,180 39,439 39,904 49,657 50,824
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Total....................... $ 64,740 $65,861 $ 64,073 $64,874 $ 68,073 $ 69,448
======== ======= ======== ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth the securities held by the Company which
(other than U.S. government securities) make up more than ten percent of
stockholders' equity:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1997
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AMORTIZED COST FAIR VALUE
-------------- ----------
(Dollars in Thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
-None- $ -0- $ -0-
------------ ----------
TOTAL $ -0- $ -0-
============ ==========
</TABLE>
The following tables provide the carrying values, maturities and weighted
average yields of the Company's securities portfolio at the dates indicated.
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HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1997 (1)
---------------------
Due after one Due after five
Due in one year through years through Due after
year or less five years ten years ten years Total
------------ ---------- --------- --------- -----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. treasury securities:
Balance...................... $ - $ - $ 3,010 $ - $ 3,010
Weighted average yield....... 0.00% 0.00% 7.10% 0.00% 7.10%
U.S. government securities:
Balance...................... $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Weighted average yield....... 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Agency Pools (2):
Balance...................... $ 118 $ 10,905 $ 2,733 $ 5,224 $ 18,980
Weighted average yield....... 9.00% 7.83% 8.00% 8.07% 7.92%
Municipal securities --
nontaxable (3):
Balance...................... $ - $ 349 $ 878 $ 4,712 $ 5,939
Weighted average yield....... 0.00% 7.15% 6.40% 5.73% 5.92%
Municipal securities --
taxable:
Balance...................... $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Weighted average yield....... 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total:
Balance....................... $ 118 $ 11,254 $ 6,621 $ 9,936 $ 27,929
Weighted average yield....... 9.00% 7.81% 7.38% 6.96% 7.41%
</TABLE>
(1) Based on contractual maturities and, therefore, do not reflect principal
amortization.
(2) Government guaranteed mortgage pools, such as FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA, which
act as pass-through entities for income on mortgages from debtors through
the Agency pools to investors.
(3) Yields have been calculated on a full tax-equivalent basis.
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AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1997 (1)
---------------------
Due after one Due after five
Due in one year through years through Due after
year or less five years ten years ten years Total
------------ ---------- --------- --------- -----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. treasury securities:
Balance....................... $ 4,043 $ 2,027 $ - $ - $ 6,070
Weighted average yield........ 7.57% 6.25% 0.00% 0.00% 7.18%
U.S. government securities:
Balance....................... $ 2,701 $ - $ 7,126 $ - $ 9,827
Weighted average yield........ 5.91% 0.00% 7.75% 0.00% 7.23%
Agency Pools (2):
Balance....................... $ - $ - $ 2,954 $ - $ 2,954
Weighted average yield........ 0.00% 0.00% 7.00% 0.00% 7.00%
Municipal securities --
nontaxable (3):
Balance....................... $ 366 $ 3,848 $ 5,705 $ 2,911 $ 12,830
Weighted average yield........ 6.18% 4.92% 6.09% 5.73% 5.81%
Municipal securities --
taxable:
Balance....................... $ - $ 1,395 $ 497 $ 2,608 $ 4,500
Weighted average yield:....... 0.00% 6.67% 7.40% 6.76% 6.82%
Commercial paper --
Balance ...................... $ 999 $ - $ - $ - $ 999
Weighted average yield........ 5.80% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.80%
Federal home loan bank stock --
Balance....................... $ 916 $ - $ - $ - $ 916
Weighted average yield........ 6.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 6.50%
Total
Balance....................... $ 9,025 $ 7,270 $ 16,282 $ 5,519 $ 38,096
Weighted average yield........ 6.72% 5.63% 7.02% 6.22% 6.62%
</TABLE>
(1) Based on contractual maturities and, therefore, do not reflect principal
amortization.
(2) Government guaranteed mortgage pools, such as FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA, which
act as pass-through entities for income on mortgages from debtors through
the Agency pools to investors.
(3) Yields have been calculated on a full tax-equivalent basis.
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The Company invests in tax-exempt securities to help control taxable
income. Interest paid on tax-exempt securities is non-taxable for ordinary
income tax purposes and partially taxable for alternative minimum tax purposes.
Management attempts to balance its investments in tax-exempt securities in order
to maximize the tax benefits from these investments. The Company modestly
decreased the size of its tax-exempt portfolio in 1996, but maintained the same
level of its investment in 1997 in order to accomplish these goals.
TRUST DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Although the Bank maintains a trust department for individuals and
corporate entities, it currently is engaging in a minimal level of trust
activities, consisting primarily of acting as an escrow agent.
SOURCE OF FUNDS
General. The Bank's primary source of funds has historically been customer
deposits. Scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds,
while deposit inflows and unscheduled loan prepayments, which are influenced by
general interest rate levels, interest rates available on other investments,
competition, economic conditions and other factors, are not. Although the Bank's
deposit balances have shown historical growth, such balances may be influenced
by changes in the banking industry. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis
to compensate for reductions in other sources of funds (such as deposit inflows
at less than projected levels). Borrowings may also be used on a longer term
basis to match the maturity or repricing intervals of assets. In 1994, the Bank
became a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (the "FHLB"). The Bank
purchased $373,900 of dividend-bearing stock in the FHLB. In 1995, 1996 and 1997
the Bank increased its holdings of FHLB dividend-bearing stock to $409,000,
$494,000, and $916,000, respectively. The FHLB provides the Bank with access to
a collateralized credit line of approximately $18.0 million, as well as a source
to sell excess federal funds.
On January 14, 1997, the Bank borrowed $10 million from the FHLB in the
form of two $5 million loans. The purpose of securing these loans was primarily
to provide liquidity and allow the Bank to limit its capital exposure relative
to the Available for Sale portfolio. The first $5,000,000 enabled management to
reduce its current daily purchase of Federal Funds from approximately $8,000,000
to $3,000,000. With the remaining $5,000,000, the Bank purchased approximately
$5,000,000 in short-term U.S. Government securities, which were placed in the
Available for Sale portfolio. This allowed the Bank to transfer approximately
$5,000,000 in long-term GMNA mortgage pool securities with relatively high
coupon yields to Held to Maturity, which limits the Bank's capital exposure
should interest rates increase. The loans are structured as follows: $5,000,000
at 6.34%, maturing January 14, 1999; and $5,000,000 at 6.50%, maturing January
14, 2000. The loans cannot be prepaid without a prepayment penalty. Interest on
these notes is due monthly. The Company expects that maturities of securities
held in the Available for Sale portfolio will be adequate to fund repayment of
these loans.
Deposit Activities. The Bank offers a variety of accounts for depositors
designed to attract both short-term and long-term deposits. These accounts
include certificates of deposit ("CDs"),
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savings accounts, money market accounts, checking and negotiable order of
withdrawal accounts and individual retirement accounts. These accounts generally
earn interest at rates established by management based on competitive market
factors and management's desire to increase or decrease certain types or
maturities of deposits. The Bank has not sought brokered deposits and does not
currently intend to do so in the future. The Bank had no brokered deposits at
December 31, 1997.
The following table presents the average balances outstanding for each
major category of deposits and weighted average interest rates paid for
interest-bearing deposits for the periods indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
Weighted Weighted Weighted
average average average
Average interest Average interest Average interest
balance rate balance rate balance rate
------- ---- ------- ---- ------- ----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest-bearing demand deposits....... $ 72,494 2.89% $ 73,722 2.98% $ 63,633 3.04%
Certificates of deposit................ 32,195 5.40% 24,820 5.22% 20,736 5.03%
Savings accounts....................... 10,903 2.61% 9,313 2.64% 8,483 2.77%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits.... 49,438 N/A 43,042 N/A 38,237 N/A
---------- ----- --------- ----- --------- -----
Total................................ $ 165,030 3.57% $ 150,897 3.46% $ 131,089 3.46%
========== ===== ========= ===== ========= =====
</TABLE>
The following table shows the amount and maturity of CDs that had balances
of more than $100,000 at the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------
1997 1996
---- ----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
CDs over $100,000 with remaining maturity:
Less than three months........................ $ 10,289 $ 4,615
Three to six months.......................... 3,156 2,074
Over six months to one year.................. 2,513 3,065
Over one year................................ 4,011 2,177
---------- ---------
Total..................................... $ 19,969 $ 11,931
========== =========
</TABLE>
COMPETITION
The banking business in the greater Denver metropolitan area is highly
competitive. The Company competes for loans and deposits with other commercial
banks, credit unions, thrifts, mortgage bankers and other institutions with
respect to the scope and type of services offered, interest rates paid on
deposits and pricing of loans, among other things. Many of these competitors
have substantially greater resources than the Company. In addition, by virtue of
their larger capital bases or affiliation with larger multi-bank holding
companies, some of the banks with which the Bank competes have substantially
larger lending limits than the Bank, and perform other functions
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for their customers which the Bank can offer only through correspondents. The
Company also faces significant competition for investors' funds from sellers of
short-term money market securities and other corporate and government
securities.
The Company competes for loans principally through the range and quality
of the services it provides, interest rates and loan fees. The Company believes
its personal service philosophy in conjunction with its staff of experienced
loan officers enables it to compete favorably with other financial institutions
in its focus market of small and medium-sized businesses. The Company actively
solicits deposit-related clients and competes for deposits by offering customers
personal attention and professional service.
Competition has intensified as a result of changes in Colorado banking
laws that permit (i) unlimited branching (only limited statewide branching of
Colorado-domiciled financial institutions was permitted until January 1, 1997),
and (ii) out-of-state holding companies to acquire Colorado-based financial
institutions, provided that the laws of the state in which the out-of-state
institutions conduct their principal operations similarly permit Colorado-based
institutions to acquire financial institutions domiciled in their states. During
the past several years, substantial consolidation among financial institutions
in Colorado has occurred. Management believes that this consolidation led to
substantial account disruption for small and medium-sized businesses which are
below the focus threshold for larger banks and which have had their lending
relationships at such banks severed. Management further believes that this may
lead customers in the Company's market area to seek a relationship with smaller,
service-oriented institutions such as the Bank.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 1997, the Company had approximately 101 full-time
equivalent employees. In order to effectuate its "staff to management"
philosophy, the Company has placed a high priority on staff development. This
development involves extensive training (including customer service training)
and selective hiring. New hires are selected on the basis of both technical
skills and customer service capabilities. Emphasis is placed upon hiring and
retaining additional key officers in areas such as lending, administration and
finance. None of the Company's employees are covered by a collective bargaining
agreement with the Company and management believes that its relationship with
its employees as a group is good.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
Bank holding companies and banks are extensively regulated under both
federal and state law. The information contained in this section summarizes
portions of the applicable laws and regulations relating to the supervision and
regulation of the Company and its subsidiaries. These summaries do not purport
to be complete, and they are qualified in their entirety by reference to the
particular statutes and regulations described. Any change in applicable law or
regulation may have a material effect on the business and prospects of the
Company and its subsidiaries.
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BANK HOLDING COMPANY REGULATION
The Company is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank
Holding Company Act and is registered as such with the Federal Reserve Board.
Under the current terms of that Act, activities of the Company, and those of
companies which it controls or in which it holds more than 5% of the voting
stock, are limited to banking or managing or controlling banks or furnishing
services to or performing services for its subsidiaries, or any other activity
which the Federal Reserve Board determines to be so closely related to banking
or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. In making
such determinations, the Federal Reserve Board is required to consider whether
the performance of such activities by a bank holding company or its subsidiaries
can reasonably be expected to produce benefits to the public such as greater
convenience, increased competition or gains in efficiency that outweigh the
possible adverse effects, such as undue concentration of resources, decreased or
unfair competition, conflicts of interest or unsound banking practices.
Bank holding companies, such as the Company, are required to file with the
Federal Reserve Board certain reports and information and are required to obtain
prior approval of the Board to engage in a new activity or to acquire more than
5% of any class of voting stock of any company. Pursuant to the Riegle-Neal
Interstate Branching and Efficiency Act of 1994 ("Riegle-Neal Act"), subject to
approval by the Federal Reserve Board, bank holding companies are authorized to
acquire either control of, or substantial assets of, a bank located outside the
bank holding company's home state. These acquisitions are subject to limitations
which are mentioned in the discussion on "Interstate Banking" which follows. The
Riegle-Neal Act reaffirms the right of states to segregate and tax separately
incorporated subsidiaries of a bank or bank holding company. The Riegle-Neal Act
also affects interstate branching and mergers.
The Federal Reserve Board has authorized the acquisition and control by
bank holding companies of savings and loan associations and certain other
savings institutions without regard to geographic restrictions applicable to
acquisition of shares of a bank.
The Federal Reserve Board is authorized to adopt regulations affecting
various aspects of bank holding companies. Pursuant to the general supervisory
authority of the Bank Holding Company Act and directives set forth in the
International Lending Supervision Act of 1983, the Federal Reserve Board has
adopted capital adequacy guidelines prescribing both risk-based capital and
leverage ratios.
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
Risk-Based Capital Guidelines. The Federal Reserve Board established
risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies effective March 15,
1989. The guidelines define Tier I Capital and Total Capital. Tier I Capital
consists of common and qualifying preferred shareholders' equity and minority
interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and 50%
(and in some cases up to 100%) of investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries.
Total Capital consists of Tier I Capital plus qualifying mandatory convertible
debt, perpetual debt, certain hybrid capital
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instruments, certain preferred stock not qualifying as Tier I Capital,
subordinated and other qualifying term debt up to specified limits, and a
portion of the allowance for credit losses, less investments in unconsolidated
subsidiaries and in other designated subsidiaries or other associated companies
at the discretion of the Federal Reserve Board, certain intangible assets, a
portion of limited-life capital instruments approaching maturity and reciprocal
holdings of banking organizations' capital instruments. The Tier I component
must constitute at least 50% of qualifying Total Capital.
Risk-based capital ratios are calculated with reference to risk-weighted
assets, which include both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures. The
risk-based capital framework contains four risk-weighted categories for bank
holding company assets -- 0%, 20%, 50%, and 100%. Zero percent risk-weighted
assets include, generally, cash and balances due from Federal Reserve Banks, and
obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies.
Twenty percent risk-weighted assets include, generally, claims on U.S. Banks and
obligations guaranteed by U.S. government sponsored agencies as well as general
obligations of states or other political subdivisions of the United States.
Fifty percent risk-weighted assets include, generally, loans fully secured by
first liens on one-to-four family residential properties, subject to certain
conditions. All assets not included in the foregoing categories are assigned to
the 100% risk-weighted category, including loans to commercial and other
borrowers. As of year-end 1992, the minimum required ratio for qualifying Total
Capital became 8%, of which at least 4% must consist of Tier I Capital. At
December 31, 1997, the Company's Tier I and Total Capital ratios were 9.91% and
11.18%, respectively.
The current risk-based capital ratio analysis establishes minimum
supervisory guidelines and standards. It does not evaluate all factors affecting
an organization's financial condition. Factors which are not evaluated include
(i) overall interest rate exposure; (ii) quality and level of earnings; (iii)
investment or loan portfolio concentrations; (iv) quality of loans and
investments; (v) the effectiveness of loan and investment policies; (vi) certain
risks arising from nontraditional activities; and (vii) management's overall
ability to monitor and control other financial and operating risks, including
the risks presented by concentrations of credit and nontraditional activities.
The capital adequacy assessment of federal bank regulators will, however,
continue to include analyses of the foregoing considerations and in particular,
the level and severity of problem and classified assets. Market risk of a
banking organization -- risk of loss stemming from movements in market prices --
is not evaluated under the current risk-based capital ratio analysis (and is
therefore analyzed by the bank regulators through a general assessment of an
organization's capital adequacy) unless trading activities constitute 10 percent
or $1 billion or more of the assets of such organization. Such an organization
(unless exempted by the banking regulators) and certain other banking
organizations designated by the banking regulators must, beginning on or before
January 1, 1998, include in its risk-based capital ratio analysis charges for,
and hold capital against, general market risk of all positions held in its
trading account and of foreign exchange and commodity positions wherever
located, as well as against specific risk of debt and equity positions located
in its trading account. Currently, the Company and the Bank do not calculate a
risk-based capital charge for their market risk.
Minimum Leverage Ratio. The Federal Reserve Board has adopted capital
standards and leverage capital guidelines that include a minimum leverage ratio
of 3% Tier 1 Capital to total
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assets (the "leverage ratio"). The leverage ratio is used in tandem with a
risk-based ratio of 8% that took effect at the end of 1992.
The Federal Reserve Board has emphasized that the leverage ratio
constitutes a minimum requirement for well-run banking organizations having
well-diversified risk, including no undue interest rate exposure, excellent
asset quality, high liquidity, good earnings, and a composite rating of 1 under
the Interagency Bank Rating System. Banking organizations experiencing or
anticipating significant growth, as well as those organizations which do not
exhibit the characteristics of a strong, well-run banking organization described
above, will be required to maintain strong capital positions substantially above
the minimum supervisory levels without significant reliance on intangible
assets. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated that it will
consider a "tangible Tier I Capital Leverage Ratio" (deducting all intangibles)
and other indices of capital strength in evaluating proposals for expansion or
new activities. At December 31, 1997, the Company's Tangible Tier I Capital
Leverage Ratio was 6.88%.
Other Issues And Developments Relating To Regulatory Capital. Pursuant to
such authority and directives set forth in the International Lending Supervision
Act of 1983, the Comptroller of the Currency, the FDIC, and the Federal Reserve
Board have issued regulations establishing the capital requirements for banks
under federal law. The regulations, which apply to the Bank, establish minimum
risk-based and leverage ratios which are substantially similar to those
applicable to the Company. As of December 31, 1997, the risk-based and leverage
ratio of the Bank exceeded the minimum requirements.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991
("FDICIA") requires the federal banking regulators to take "prompt corrective
action" in respect of banks that do not meet minimum capital requirements and
imposes certain restrictions upon banks which meet minimum capital requirements
but are not "well capitalized" for purposes of FDICIA. FDICIA established five
capital tiers: "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized,"
"significantly undercapitalized," and "critically undercapitalized."
Implementing regulations adopted by the federal banking agencies define the
corrective action by the federal banking agencies. A bank may be placed in a
capitalization category that is lower than is indicated by its capital position
if it receives an unsatisfactory examination rating with respect to certain
matters. Failure to meet capital guidelines could subject a bank to a variety of
restrictions and enforcement remedies. All insured banks are generally
prohibited from making any capital distributions and from paying management fees
to persons having control of the bank where such payments would cause the bank
to be undercapitalized. Holding companies of significantly undercapitalized,
critically undercapitalized and certain undercapitalized banks may be required
to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve Board before paying capital
distributions to their shareholders. Moreover, a bank that is not well
capitalized is generally subject to various restrictions on "pass through"
insurance coverage for certain of its accounts and is generally prohibited from
accepting brokered deposits and offering interest rates on any deposits
significantly higher than the prevailing rate in its normal market area or
nationally (depending upon where the deposits are solicited). Such banks and
their holding companies are also required to obtain regulatory approval prior to
their retention of senior executive officers.
Banks which are classified undercapitalized, significantly
undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized are required to submit capital
restoration plans satisfactory to their federal banking
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regulator and guaranteed within stated limits by companies having control of
such banks (i.e., to the extent of the lesser of five percent of the
institution's total assets at the time it became undercapitalized or the amount
necessary to bring the institution into compliance with all applicable capital
standards as of the time the institution fails to comply with its capital
restoration plan, until the institution is adequately capitalized on average
during each of four consecutive calendar quarters), and are subject to
regulatory monitoring and various restrictions on their operations and
activities, including those upon asset growth, acquisitions, branching and entry
into new lines of business and may be required to divest themselves of or
liquidate subsidiaries under certain circumstances. Holding companies of such
institutions may be required to divest themselves of such institutions or divest
themselves of or liquidate nondepository affiliates under certain circumstances.
Critically undercapitalized institutions are also prohibited from making
payments of principal and interest on debt subordinated to the claims of general
creditors as well as to the mandatory appointment of a conservator or receiver
within 90 days of becoming critically undercapitalized unless periodic
determinations are made by the appropriate federal banking agency, with the
concurrence of the FDIC, that forbearance from such action would better protect
the affected deposit insurance fund. Unless appropriate findings and
certifications are made by the appropriate federal banking agency with the
concurrence of the FDIC, a critically undercapitalized institution must be
placed in receivership if it remains critically undercapitalized on average
during the calendar quarter beginning 270 days after the date it became
critically undercapitalized.
Other Regulatory and Supervisory Issues. Pursuant to FDICIA, the federal
banking agencies have adopted regulations or guidelines prescribing standards
for safety and soundness of insured banks and in some instances their holding
companies, including standards relating to internal controls, information
systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting,
interest rate exposure, asset growth, compensation, fees and benefits, asset
quality, earnings and stock valuation, as well as other operational and
managerial standards deemed appropriate by the agencies. Upon a determination by
a federal banking agency that an insured bank has failed to satisfy any such
standard, the bank will be required to file an acceptable plan to correct the
deficiency. If the bank fails to submit or implement an acceptable plan, the
federal banking agency may, and in some instances must, issue an order requiring
the institution to correct the deficiency, restrict its asset growth or increase
its ratio of tangible equity to assets, or imposing other operating
restrictions.
FDICIA also contains provisions which, among other things, restrict
investments and activities as principal by state nonmember banks to those
eligible for national banks, impose limitations on deposit account balance
determinations for the purpose of the calculation of interest, and require the
federal banking regulators to prescribe, implement or modify standards for
extensions of credit secured by liens on interests in real estate or made for
the purpose of financing construction of a building or other improvements to
real estate, loans to bank insiders, regulatory accounting and reports, internal
control reports, independent audits, exposure on interbank liabilities,
contractual arrangements under which institutions receive goods, products or
services, deposit account-related disclosures and advertising as well as to
impose restrictions on federal reserve discount window advances for certain
institutions and to require that insured depository institutions generally be
examined on-site by federal or state personnel at least once every 12 months.
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In connection with an institutional failure or FDIC rescue of a financial
institution, the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of
1989 ("FIRREA") grants to the FDIC the right, in many situations, to charge its
actual or anticipated losses against commonly controlled depository institution
affiliates of the failed or rescued institution (although not against a bank
holding company itself).
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requires banks to help serve the
credit needs in their communities, including credit to low and moderate income
individuals and geographies. Should the Company or its subsidiaries fail to
adequately serve the community, there are penalties which might be imposed.
Corporate applications to expand branches, relocate, add subsidiaries and
affiliates, and merge with or purchase other financial institutions could be
denied. Community groups are encouraged through the regulation to protest
applications for any bank subject to this regulation if they feel that the bank
is not serving the credit needs of the community in which it serves. The Company
and its subsidiaries have been deemed by regulators in the past to be adequately
serving its communities.
The nature of the banking and financial services industry, as well as
banking regulation, may be further affected by various legislative and
regulatory measures currently under consideration. The most important of such
measures include legislation designed to permit increased affiliations between
commercial and financial firms (including securities firms) and
federally-insured banks, reduce regulatory burdens on financial institutions,
and eliminate or revise the features of the specialized savings association
charter. It is impossible to predict whether or in what form these proposals may
be adopted in the future and, if adopted, what the effect of their adoption will
be on the Company and the Bank.
There are many other regulations requiring detailed compliance procedures
which increase costs and require additional time commitments of employees.
Regulators and the Congress continue to put in place rules and laws to protect
consumers, which have a cumulative additional impact on the cost of doing
business. At this point, management cannot completely assess how earnings might
be affected by these consumer laws.
DEPOSIT INSURANCE ASSESSMENTS
The insured Bank is required to make quarterly deposit insurance assessment
payments to the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF"), and most savings associations to
the Savings Associations Insurance Fund ("SAIF"), under a risk-based assessment
system established by the FDIC. (In addition, certain banks must also pay
deposit insurance assessments to the SAIF and certain savings associations, to
the BIF alone or to both funds; the Bank is responsible for deposit insurance
assessments to the BIF alone.) Under this system, each institution's insurance
assessment rate is determined by the risk assessment classification into which
it has been placed by the FDIC. The FDIC places each insured institution in one
of nine risk assessment classifications based upon its level of capital and
supervisory evaluations by its regulators: "well capitalized," "adequately
capitalized" or "less than adequately capitalized" institutions, with each
category of institution divided into subcategories of institutions which are
either "healthy," of "supervisory concern" or of "substantial supervisory
concern." Those institutions deemed weakest by the FDIC are subject to the
highest assessment rates; those deemed strongest are subject to the lowest
assessment rates. The FDIC establishes semi-annual assessment rates with the
objective of enabling
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the affected insurance fund to achieve or maintain a statutorily-mandated target
reserve ratio of 1.25% of insured deposits. In establishing assessment rates,
the FDIC Board of Directors is required to consider (i) expected operating
expenses, case resolution expenditures and income of the FDIC; (ii) the effect
of assessments upon members' earnings and capital; and (iii) any other factors
deemed appropriate by it.
Both BIF - and SAIF - assessable deposits are subject to an assessment
schedule providing for an assessment range of 0% to .27% (with intermediate
rates of .03%, .10%, .17%, and .24%, depending upon an institution's supervisory
risk group). Both BIF and SAIF assessment rates are subject to semi-annual
adjustment by the FDIC Board of Directors within a range of up to five basis
points without public comment. The FDIC Board of Directors also possesses
authority to impose special assessments from time to time.
In addition to the payment of deposit insurance assessments, depository
institutions are required to make quarterly assessment payments to the FDIC on
both their BIF and SAIF assessable deposits which will be paid to the Financing
Corporation created pursuant to FIRREA to enable it to pay interest and certain
other expenses on bonds which it issued pursuant to FIRREA to facilitate the
resolution of failed savings associations. Pursuant to the Federal Home Loan
Bank Act, the Financing Corporation, with the approval of the FDIC Board of
Directors, establishes assessment rates based upon estimates of (i) expected
operating expenses, case resolution expenditures and income of the Financing
Corporation; (ii) the effect of assessments upon members' earnings and capital;
and (iii) any other factors deemed appropriate by it. Additionally, the
Financing Corporation is required to assess BIF-assessable deposits at a rate
one-fifth the rate applicable to SAIF-assessable deposits until the first to
occur of the merger of the BIF and SAIF funds or January 1, 2000. Assessment
rates for the first semi-annual period of 1997 have been set at 1.30 basis
points annually for BIF-assessable deposits and 6.48 basis points annually for
SAIF-assessable deposits.
INTERSTATE BANKING
Existing laws and various regulatory developments have allowed financial
institutions to conduct significant activities on an interstate basis for a
number of years. During recent years, a number of financial institutions have
expanded their out-of-state activities and various states and the Congress have
enacted legislation intended to allow certain interstate banking combinations.
The Riegle-Neal Act dramatically affects interstate banking activities. As
discussed previously, the Riegle-Neal Act allows the Federal Reserve Board to
approve the acquisition by a bank holding company of control or substantial
assets of a bank located outside the bank holding company's home state. An
insured bank may apply to the appropriate federal agency for permission to merge
with an out-of-state bank and convert its offices into branches of the resulting
bank. States retain the option to prohibit out-of-state mergers if they enacted
a statute specifically barring such mergers before June 1, 1997, and such law
applies equally to all out-of-state banks.
Interstate mergers authorized by the Riegle-Neal Act are subject to
conditions and requirements, the most significant of which include adequate
capitalization and management of the acquiring bank or bank holding company,
existence of the acquired bank for up to five years before purchase where
required under state law, existence of state laws that condition acquisitions on
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institutions making assets available to a "state-sponsored housing entity," and
limitations on control by the acquiring bank holding company of not more than
10% of the total amount of deposits in insured depository institutions in the
United States or not more than 30% of the deposits in insured depository
institutions within that state. States may impose lower deposit concentration
limits, so long as those limits apply to all bank holding companies equally.
Additional requirements placed on mergers include conformity with state law
branching requirements and compliance with "host state" merger filing
requirements to the extent that those requirements do not discriminate against
out-of-state banks or out-of-state bank holding companies.
The Riegle-Neal Act also permits banks to establish and operate a "de novo
branch" in any state that expressly permits all out-of-state banks to establish
de novo branches in such state, if the law applies equally to all banks. (A "de
novo branch" is a branch office of a national bank or state bank that is
originally established as a branch and does not become a branch as a result of
an acquisition, conversion, merger, or consolidation.) Utilization of this
authority is conditioned upon satisfaction of most of the conditions applicable
to interstate mergers under the Riegle-Neal Act, including adequate
capitalization and management of the branching institution, satisfaction with
certain filing and notice requirements imposed under state law and receipt of
federal regulatory approvals.
THE BANK
The Bank is a Colorado banking corporation, the deposits of which are
insured by the FDIC, and are subject to supervision and regulation by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Colorado Division of Banking. No
Colorado bank may engage in any activity not permitted for national banks,
unless the institution complies with applicable capital requirements and the
FDIC determines that the activity poses no significant risk to the insurance
fund. This limitation does not now affect the Bank, since it is not presently
involved in the types of transactions covered by this limitation.
Dividends paid by the Bank provide substantially all of the cash flow of
the Company. Under Colorado law and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
policies, the approval of the principal regulator is required prior to the
declaration of any dividend by a bank if the total of all dividends declared in
any calendar year exceed the total of its net profits of that year combined with
its retained net profits for the preceding two years. In addition, a bank cannot
pay a dividend if it will cause the bank to be "undercapitalized."
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation periodically examines and
evaluates state-chartered banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve
System. Based upon such an evaluation, the examining regulator may revalue the
assets of an insured institution and require that it establish specific reserves
to compensate for the difference between the value determined by the regulator
and the book value of such assets. The Colorado Division of Banking also
conducts examinations of state-chartered banks. The Colorado Division of Banking
may accept the results of a federal examination in lieu of conducting an
independent examination. The Colorado Division of Banking also has the authority
to revalue the assets of a state-chartered institution and require it to
establish reserves.
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EFFECT ON ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The policies of regulatory authorities, including the monetary policy of
the Board of Governors, have a significant effect on the operating results of
bank holding companies and their subsidiaries. Among the means available to the
Board of Governors to affect the money supply are open market operations in U.S.
Government securities, changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowings,
imposing or changing reserve requirements against member bank deposits, and
imposing or changing reserve requirements against certain borrowings by banks
and their affiliates. These means are used in varying combinations to influence
overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits, and
their use may affect interest rate charged on loans or paid on deposits.
The Board of Governors= monetary policies have materially affected the
operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue
to do so in the future. The nature of future monetary policies and the effect of
such policies on the business and earnings of the Company and its subsidiaries
cannot be predicted.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Bank leases space in a six-story office building in Denver, Colorado,
with approximately 21,279 rentable square feet. This space houses the Bank's
loan and teller facilities, new accounts personnel, safe deposit facilities, the
trust department and administrative offices. The Bank also leases a 1,723
square-foot detached facility located one block from the Bank's main offices,
which is used for drive-up and walk-in customer services. In addition, the Bank
leases 2,220 square feet of space in an adjacent building which is used for
storage and an employees' lounge. The lease provides the Bank with parking
rights for use by the Bank's customers. The foregoing leases run for a term of
ten years from July 2, 1994, renewable at the Bank's option for two additional
terms of five years each. Effective June 1, 1996, the Bank leased 2,347
additional square feet in the six-story office building, renewable on an annual
basis. The space is occupied by the Bank's Real Estate/Construction Loan
Department. Effective July 1, 1997, this lease agreement was amended to be
concurrent with the same terms of the Bank's original lease agreement dated July
2, 1994. The Bank leases all of the above space at an average of approximately
$10.15 per square foot.
The Company expanded its operations in July, 1994 through the opening of a
full-service branch in the Lakeside area of metropolitan Denver. The branch
occupies a two-story office building with approximately 8,325 square feet. The
building houses the branch's operations and the Bank's data processing
operations. The original lease expires on July 31, 2004 and is renewable for two
additional terms of five years each. Due to the growth of the data processing
operations on August 15, 1996, the Bank leased 1,474 additional square feet on
the second floor. The addendum to the original lease expires August 14, 2001 and
is renewable at the Bank's option for three additional years. As a result of
continued growth, effective December 1, 1997, the Bank leased an additional
1,320 square feet on the second floor in order to relocate the Bank's customer
service department. The Bank leases this space at approximately $12.84 per
square foot, renewable on an annual basis. The Bank leases this building at
approximately $12.66 per square foot, with rental
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subject to annual per square foot escalation.
The Company again expanded its operations in March, 1995 by leasing a
3,917 square-foot building to house a branch in the University Hills area of
metropolitan Denver. The lease expires on March 31, 2005 and is renewable at the
Bank's option for two additional terms of five years. The Bank leases this
building at approximately $12.94 per square foot.
On December 4, 1995, the Company opened its third branch, this one in the
Lakewood area of metropolitan Denver. The Bank leased space in a three-story
building with approximately 3,955 rentable square feet, along with a separate
drive-up facility with two stalls and a control booth. The lease runs through
October 31, 2005, renewable at the Bank's option for two additional terms of
five years each. The Bank leases the building space and drive-up facility at
approximately $18.75 per square foot.
In connection with the establishment of a fourth branch, which is
scheduled to open in May 1998, the Company is leasing a single-story building
with 5,157 square feet in the Littleton area of metropolitan Denver. The branch
will initially occupy approximately 2,900 square feet; the Bank has plans to
sublease a remaining 2,257 square feet in the building, preferably on a
short-term basis, to accommodate future growth. The lease runs for a term of ten
years from February 4, 1998, renewable for two additional terms of five years.
The Bank leases this building at approximately $9.00 per square foot, with
rental subject to bi-annual per square foot escalation.
The Company believes its existing facilities will be adequate to meet the
Company's needs for the foreseeable future. Should the Company need additional
space, management believes it will be able to secure facilities at reasonable
rates. The Company believes that the facilities are adequately covered by
insurance.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Periodically and in the ordinary course of business, various claims and
lawsuits are brought against the Company, such as claims to enforce liens,
condemnation proceedings on properties in which the Company holds security
interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and
other issues incident to the Company's business. In the opinion of the Company's
management, the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from such claims or
lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or
results of operations of the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of fiscal year 1997.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Price Range of Common Stock
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1997 1996
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High Low High Low
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
First Quarter $17.500 $15.250 $11.750 $10.500
Second Quarter $17.250 $15.500 $12.750 $10.750
Third Quarter $28.750 $16.375 $17.000 $12.375
Fourth Quarter $28.500 $22.625 $17.375 $14.250
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1998
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High Low
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First Quarter (to March 24, 1998) $ 28.50 $ 23.00
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Union Bankshares' common stock has been traded on the NASDAQ National
Market System ("NASDAQ-NMS") stock market since March 1993 under the symbol
"UBSC". The above prices represent closing sale prices on the NASDAQ-NMS. As of
March 24, 1998, there were 91 shareholders of record and approximately 667
beneficial shareholders.
On November 23, 1997, the NASDAQ-NMS and the Securities and Exchange
Commission approved changes to the listing and maintenance standards required to
be met for companies listed on the NASDAQ-NMS. Under the revised maintenance
requirements, the Company's qualification for continued listing effective
beginning on February 23, 1998, requires that (i) the Company maintain at least
$4.0 million in net tangible assets, (ii) the minimum bid price of Company
Common Stock be at least $1.00 per share, (iii) there be at least 750,000 shares
held by nonaffiliates of the Company (i.e., in the public float), (iv) the
market value of the public float be at least $5.0 million, (v) the Common Stock
have at least two active market makers and (vi) the Common Stock be held by at
least 400 round lot holders.
The Company was notified in a letter dated February 26, 1998, that it did
not meet the requirement that there be at least 750,000 shares in the public
float. If the Company is unable to satisfy the NASDAQ-NMS maintenance
requirements, the Company's Common Stock may be delisted from the NASDAQ-NMS
which may be expected to have a negative effect on the
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marketability and liquidity of the Common Stock. The Board of Directors has
considered several alternative remedial actions in order for the Company to come
into compliance with the revised maintenance standards and to maintain its
listing on the NASDAQ-NMS and has decided to conduct a two-for-one stock split
in the form of a stock dividend (the "Stock Split"). The effect of this action
would be to increase the number of shares of Common Stock held by nonaffiliates
of the Company to a number over the 750,000 share requirement for continued
listing. The Company anticipates consummating the Stock Split on or about May
27, 1998, following approval of the Stock Split by the Company's stockholders at
the 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. If the NASDAQ-NMS requires the Company
to meet the revised public float requirements before such date, the Company
intends to take such steps as may be necessary to consummate the Stock Split
immediately and maintain the listing of the Company's Common Stock on the
NASDAQ-NMS.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company's policy is to retain its earnings to support the growth of
its business. The Board of Directors of the Company has not historically
declared cash dividends on its Common Stock, and does not plan to do so in the
foreseeable future. The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends largely
depends on the amount of cash dividends paid to it by the Bank. Capital
distributions, including dividends, by institutions such as the Bank are subject
to restrictions tied to the institution's earnings.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements show its financial
condition and information on a consolidated basis. The Bank is the only
operating unit of the Company. The differences between the Company's financial
condition and results of operations and those of the Bank have historically
consisted primarily of the $10 million loan obtained by the Company upon the
acquisition of the Bank (the "Acquisition Loan"), the $6.9 million in 8.3%
convertible notes due 2003 (the "Convertible Notes") issued as part of the
Company's initial public offering in 1993 and principal and interest payments
thereon, the $4.0 million loan obtained in March 1996 in connection with the
redemption of the remaining Convertible Notes outstanding, and the amortization
of the values assigned to the Bank's core deposits and goodwill in the
acquisition of the Bank. In 1993, the Company began amortizing the remaining
goodwill relating to the acquisition at the rate of approximately $226,000 per
year through 2009.
On March 1, 1996, the Company called the Convertible Notes for redemption.
The redemption on April 1, 1996 caused the Company to accelerate the
amortization of the debt issuance
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costs which were being amortized over a
ten-year period. On March 31, 1996, there was a write-off of the $473,000
balance of the debt issuance costs and the $65,000 call premium. The after-tax
effect of this transaction was a $337,000 non-cash charge to income in the first
quarter of 1996. This is reported as an extraordinary item in the Company's
financial statements.
The Company has opened three branches since July 1994 and is currently in
the process of opening a fourth branch which is expected to open in May 1998. As
expected, the first three branches have all experienced greater expenses than
income during the early stages of operations. As the deposit and loan balances
have grown, however, the monthly net losses have become smaller. During the last
quarter of 1996 and all of 1997, each of the first three branches had an excess
of income over direct costs. The Company expects the new fourth branch to have
similar performance.
NET INTEREST INCOME
For most financial institutions, the primary component of earnings is net
interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income,
principally from loan and investment securities portfolios, and interest
expense, principally on customer deposits and borrowings. Changes in net
interest income result from changes in volume, spread and margin. Volume refers
to the average dollar level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities. Spread refers to the difference between the average yield on
interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
Margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets
and is influenced by the level and relative mix of interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995, average interest-earning assets were $181.5 million, $157.5
million, and $137.9 million, respectively. During these same periods, net
interest margin, computed on a full tax equivalent basis, was 6.25%, 6.29% and
6.35%, respectively. See "Results of Operations."
The following tables set forth for the periods indicated information with
regard to average balances of assets and liabilities, as well as the total
dollar amounts of interest income from interest-earning assets and interest
expense on interest-bearing liabilities, resultant yields or costs, net interest
income, net interest spread, net interest margin and the ratio of average
interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest
income is computed on a full tax equivalent basis to reflect the effect of tax
exempt income earned on municipal obligations in the investment securities
portfolio. Full tax equivalent interest income on tax exempt securities is the
amount of income that would have to be earned on taxable securities to yield the
same after tax return. A 34% tax rate was used.
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Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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Interest Average Interest Average Interest Average
Average earned or yield or Average earned or yield or Average earned or yield or
balance/(1)/ paid cost balance/(1)/ paid cost balance/1)/ paid cost
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(Dollars in thousands)
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ASSETS
Loans:
Commercial loans............. $ 79,626 $ 8,041 10.10% $ 61,684 $ 6,359 10.31% $ 50,109 $ 5,503 10.98%
Real estate mortgage......... 4,892 465 9.51% 6,917 681 9.85% 9,235 969 10.50%
Real estate construction..... 8,251 1,050 12.73% 7,296 889 12.18% 5,311 681 12.82%
Consumer loans............... 20,274 1,892 9.33% 15,689 1,475 9.40% 9,605 915 9.53%
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Total loans............... 113,043 11,448 10.13% 91,586 9,404 10.27% 74,260 8,068 10.86%
Allowance for loan loss........ (1,934) (1,569) (1,335)
Securities:
U.S. Government.............. 41,479 2,887 6.96% 33,222 2,215 6.67% 32,502 2,169 6.67%
Municipal -- nontaxable...... 17,250 1,479 8.58% 21,065 1,753 8.34% 17,293 1,507 8.74%
Municipal -- taxable......... 5,561 416 7.48% 8,337 571 6.85% 9,489 608 6.40%
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Total securities.......... 64,290 4,782 7.44% 62,624 4,539 7.25% 59,284 4,284 7.23%
Interest-bearing deposits in
other banks................... - - 0.00% - - 0.00% - - 0.00%
Federal funds sold............. 4,134 226 5.47% 3,259 177 5.34% 4,364 250 5.72%
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Total interest-earning
assets.................. 181,467 16,456 9.07% 157,469 14,120 8.97% 137,908 12,602 9.14%
Noninterest-earning assets:
Excess of investment in
subsidiary over net assets
acquired.................... 2,841 3,067 3,284
Other assets................. 15,138 14,345 13,320
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Total noninterest-earning
assets................... 17,979 17,412 16,604
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Total assets.............. $ 197,512 $ 173,312 $ 153,177
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Year Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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Interest Average Interest Average Interest Average
Average earned or yield or Average earned or yield or Average earned or yield or
balance/(1)/ paid cost balance/(1)/ paid cost balance/1)/ paid cost
------------- ---- ---- ------------ ---- ---- ----------- ---- ----
(Dollars in thousands)
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand
accounts.................. $ 72,494 $ 2,096 2.89% $ 73,722 $ 2,195 2.98% $ 63,634 $ 1,933 3.04%
Certificates of deposit..... 32,195 1,740 5.40% 24,820 1,295 5.22% 20,736 1,044 5.03%
Savings accounts ........... 10,903 285 2.61% 9,313 246 2.64% 8,483 235 2.77%
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Total interest-bearing
accounts............... 115,592 4,121 3.57% 107,855 3,736 3.46% 92,853 3,212 3.46%
Notes payable............... 12,825 887 6.92% 4,602 385 8.34% 6,541 543 8.30%
Federal funds purchased..... 1,943 110 5.66% 1,991 91 4.57% 1,499 90 6.00%
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Total interest-bearing
liabilities............ 130,360 5,118 3.93% 114,448 4,212 3.68% 100,893 3,845 3.81%
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Noninterest-bearing demand
accounts.................. 49,438 43,042 38,237
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Total deposits and
interest-bearing
liabilities........... 179,798 157,490 139,130
Other noninterest-bearing
liabilities............... 865 745 833
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Total liabilities......... 180,663 158,235 139,963
Stockholders' equity.......... 16,849 15,077 13,214
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity ... $197,512 $ 173,312 $ 153,177
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Net interest income........... $11,338 $ 9,908 $ 8,757
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Net interest spread........... 5.14% 5.29% 5.33%
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Net interest margin........... 6.25% 6.29% 6.35%
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Ratio of average interest-
earning assets to average
total deposits and interest-
bearing liabilities........ 100.93% 99.99% 99.12%
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Return on average assets...... 1.08% 0.91% 0.80%
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Return on average equity...... 12.68% 10.44% 9.28%
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Dividend payout ratio......... 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
===== ===== =====
Ratio of average equity to
average assets.............. 8.53% 8.70% 8.63%
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/(1)/ Average balances are based on daily averages and include nonaccrual loans.
Loan fees are included in interest income as follows: 1997 -- $602,000;
1996 -- $589,000; 1995 -- $474,000.
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The following table illustrates the changes in the Company's net interest
income due to changes in volume and changes in interest rate on a full tax
equivalent basis. Changes attributable to the combined effect of volume and
interest rate have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume
and the change due to interest rate.
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31, 1997 Year Ended December 31, 1996
vs. vs.
Year Ended December 31, 1996 Year Ended December 31, 1995
Increase (decrease) Increase (decrease)
in net interest income in net interest income
due to changes in /1)/ due to change in (1)
---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Volume Rate Total Volume Rate Total
------ ---- ----- ------ ---- -----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
Loans:
Commercial Loans..................... $ 1,849 $ (167) $ 1,682 $ 1,271 $ (415) $ 856
Real estate -- mortgage.............. (199) (17) (216) (243) (45) (288)
Real estate construction............. 116 45 161 255 (47) 208
Consumer loans....................... 431 (14) 417 580 (20) 560
-------- ------ ------- ------- ------ --------
Total loans....................... 2,197 (153) 2,044 1,863 (527) 1,336
Securities:
U.S. government securities........... 551 121 672 48 (2) 46
Municipal -- nontaxable.............. (315) 42 (273) 330 (84) 246
Municipal -- taxable................. (190) 35 (155) (74) 37 (37)
-------- ------ ------- ------- ------ --------
Total securities.................. 46 198 244 304 (49) 255
Federal funds sold..................... 43 6 49 (63) (10) (73)
-------- ------ ------- ------- ------ --------
Total interest-earning assets..... 2,286 51 2,337 2,104 (586) 1,518
-------- ------ ------- ------- ------ --------
INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Interest-bearing demand deposits..... (37) (61) (98) 306 (44) 262
Certificates of deposit.............. 385 60 445 206 45 251
Savings deposits..................... 42 (3) 39 23 (12) 11
-------- ------ ------- ------- ------ --------
Total interest-bearing accounts... 390 (4) 386 535 (11) 524
Notes payable.......................... 686 (184) 502 (160) 2 (158)
Federal funds purchased................ (2) 21 19 30 (29) 1
-------- ------ ------- ------- ------ --------
Total interest-bearing
liabilities..................... 1,074 (167) 907 405 (38) 367
-------- ------ ------- ------- ------ --------
Total increase (decrease) in net
interest income................. $ 1,212 $ 218 $ 1,430 $ 1,699 $ (548) $1,151
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/(1)/ This table is calculated on a full tax-equivalent basis.
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MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT
Market risk arises from changes in interest rates. The Company has risk
management policies to monitor and limit exposure to market risk as discussed
below. See "Asset/Liability Management." Disclosures about the fair value of
financial instruments, which reflect changes in market prices and rates, can be
found in Note 18 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
The Company's results of operations depend substantially on its net
interest income. Like most financial institutions, the Company's interest income
and cost of funds are affected by general economic conditions and by competition
in the marketplace.
The function of asset/liability management is to manage the risk/return
relationships between capital adequacy, market risk, liquidity and interest rate
risk. To manage these relationships, the Bank uses the following items: equity,
free capital, debt/capital, liquidity, volatile liability coverage, portfolio
maturities, maturing assets and maturing liabilities. In addition, in reviewing
the needs of the Bank with regard to proper management of its asset/liability
program, the Company's management has projected its needs into the future,
taking into consideration historical periods of high loan demand, low deposit
balances, projected loan increases (due to increased demand through marketing),
and interest rate changes (as projected by consulting economists). The Bank's
Asset and Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing
procedures that enable the Company to achieve its goals while adhering to
prudent banking practices and existing loan and investment policies.
The excess of the Bank's interest-earning assets over its interest-bearing
liabilities have generally been invested in securities when suitable lending
opportunities have not been sufficient to use such excess funds. The Bank's
securities portfolio plays an important part in the overall asset/liability
management program and is a major contributor to the Company's financial
results. The primary objectives in the overall management of the securities
portfolio are safety, liquidity, yield, interest rate risk and pledging for
public deposits.
The securities designated as available for sale generally are more liquid
and have a shorter term than those designated as held to maturity. In connection
with the preparation of its Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has
designated securities with a cost of $37,180,000 as available for sale. These
securities are to be available for sale to assist management in providing an
adequate asset/liability and liquidity management program for the Bank.
Securities designated as held to maturity typically have less liquidity and also
have less call protection than those held for sale.
A critical element of the Company's asset/liability management program is
management of exposure to interest rate risk. Exposure to interest rate risk
arises from volatile interest rates and changes in the balance sheet mix. The
Bank's policy is to control the exposure of its earnings to changing interest
rates by generally maintaining a position within a narrow range around an
"earnings neutral position," which is defined as the mix of assets and
liabilities that generate a net interest margin that is least affected by
interest rate changes. The Bank uses a
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measurement tool known as dollar duration to help maintain an earnings neutral
position. Dollar duration measures the percentage of loss or gain that the
portfolio would sustain with a 100 basis point parallel shift in applicable
interest rates.
In order to control interest rate risk in a rising interest rate
environment, or when management believes there is a significant risk of rising
interest rates, management's philosophy is generally to reduce the dollar
duration of the investment portfolio in order to achieve a more asset sensitive
position, thereby allowing quicker repricings and maximizing net interest
margin. Conversely, in a declining interest rate environment, management's
philosophy is to increase the dollar duration of the investment portfolio,
thereby becoming more liability sensitive. Management would ideally take steps
to increase dollar duration at the time of a peak in interest rates or during
the stabilization period prior to the anticipated decline of rates. This
strategy provides that rates on the investments are locked in at higher levels
and enhances the effect on net interest margin. The Bank decreases the dollar
duration of its investment portfolio by taking steps to increase the coupon rate
and decrease the average life (the period for which a security is actually held
as opposed to its stated maturity) of the securities held in the portfolio. The
Bank increases the dollar duration of its investment portfolio by taking steps
to decrease the coupon rate and increase the average life of the securities held
in the portfolio.
The Bank anticipates that the Federal Reserve Board will not encourage any
substantial change in interest rates in 1998. As of December 31, 1997, the
dollar duration of the investment portfolio was 3.20 compared to 4.00 at
December 31, 1996. The decrease in dollar duration during 1997 reflects
Management's decision to replace investments which matured with investments that
had similar yields, but shorter maturities due to stable interest rates in 1997.
The decision resulted in decreasing the dollar duration of the portfolio, and
increasing the gross yield on the portfolio from 7.25% to 7.44%. The Company may
also engage in hedging transactions to control interest rate risk. The effect of
these efforts in any given period may be to negatively impact reported net
non-interest income and the interest earned on the securities.
Although analysis of interest rate gap (the difference between the
repricing of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities during a
given period of time) is one standard tool for the measurement of exposure to
interest rate risk, the Company believes that because interest rate gap analysis
does not address all factors that can affect earnings performance, such as early
withdrawal of time deposits and prepayment of loans, it should not be used as
the primary indicator of exposure to interest rate risk and the related
volatility of net interest income in a changing interest rate environment.
Interest rate gap analysis is primarily a measure of liquidity based upon the
amount of change in principal amounts of assets and liabilities outstanding, as
opposed to a measure of changes in the overall net interest margin. The Company
believes that since interest rate risk is caused by a combination of (i)
differing volumes of re-pricing assets and liabilities (i.e. gaps), (ii)
variability of interest rate changes (i.e. multiples) and (iii) variability of
occurrence of rate changes for various classes of assets and liabilities (i.e.
lags), that its system of measuring the effect of each of these factors is a
preferable tool for management of interest rate risk.
The Bank has contracted with a consulting firm to assist it with economic
outlook, interest rate forecasting, asset/liability management and purchase
and/or sale of securities. This
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firm does not have discretionary authority to act on behalf of the Company.
The following table sets forth the estimated maturity or repricing, and
the resulting interest rate gap, of the Company's interest-earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities at December 31, 1997. The amounts in the table are
derived from internal data from the Company. The amounts are based upon
regulatory reporting formats and, therefore, may not be consistent with
financial information appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-KSB that has been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The
amounts could be significantly affected by external factors such as changes in
prepayment assumptions, early withdrawals of deposits and competition.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1997
Estimated maturity of repricing
Less than Three months One year to Over five
three months to one year five years years Total
------------ ----------- ---------- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest-earning assets:
Fixed rate loans............................ $ 3,320 $ 7,353 $ 14,815 $ 3,634 $ 29,122
Floating rate loans......................... 78,064 1,881 7,528 6,189 93,662
Investment securities....................... 2,495 14,148 19,199 29,267 65,109
FHLB stock.................................. 916 - - - 916
Federal funds sold.......................... 11,400 - - - 11,400
-------- -------- --------- ------- --------
Total interest-earning assets.......... 96,195 23,382 41,542 39,090 200,209
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits............ 18,921 - - - 18,921
Money market deposits....................... 65,074 - - - 65,074
Certificates of deposit
under $100,000............................ 4,332 8,414 2,952 2,057 17,755
Certificates of deposit
over $100,000............................. 10,289 5,669 2,507 1,504 19,969
Savings deposits............................ 10,798 - - - 10,798
Notes payable............................... - 10,000 - 2,000 12,000
Federal funds purchased..................... - - - - -
-------- -------- --------- ------- --------
Total interest-bearing liabilities....... 109,414 24,083 5,459 5,561 144,517
-------- -------- --------- ------- --------
Interest rate gap............................. (13,219) (701) 36,083 33,529 55,692
======== ======== ========= ======= ========
Cumulative interest rate gap.................. (13,219) (13,920) 22,163 55,692
======== ======== ========= =======
Cumulative interest rate gap
to total assets........................... (5.96%) (6.28%) 10.00% 25.12%
====== ====== ====== ======
Total consolidated assets..................... $221,692
========
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The following table presents at the date indicated (i) the aggregate loans
by maturity in each major category of the Company's loan portfolio and (ii) the
aggregate amounts of variable and fixed rate loans that mature after one year.
Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities shown below as a
result of renewals and prepayments. Management estimates that
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approximately $14 million of loans maturing during the year ending December 31,
1998 will actually be paid off in cash during that period.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1997
--------------------------------------------------------------
Less than One to Over five
one year five years years Total
-------- ---------- ----- -----
(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial loans........................ $ 65,659 $ 13,975 $ 8,295 $ 87,929
Real estate -- construction loans....... 9,625 - - 9,625
Real estate -- mortgage loans........... 3,347 316 634 4,297
Consumer loans.......................... 11,988 8,051 894 20,933
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total................................. $ 90,619 $ 22,342 $ 9,823 $ 122,784
========== ========== ========== =========
Fixed rate loans........................ $ 14,815 $ 3,634
Floating rate loans..................... 7,527 6,189
---------- ----------
Total................................. $ 22,342 $ 9,823
========== ==========
</TABLE>
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
Overview. Net income increased $563,000 for 1997 to $2,136,000 from
$1,573,000, primarily as a result of a $1,528,000 increase in net interest
income. The positive change in net interest income was partially offset by a
decrease in gain on sale of securities of $61,000 and an $837,000 increase in
noninterest expense. Return on average assets and return on average equity were
1.08% and 12.68%, respectively, for 1997, compared to .91% and 10.44%,
respectively, for 1996.
Interest Income. Interest income increased $2,434,000 to $15,960,000 for
1997 from $13,526,000 for 1996. In 1997, interest income from loans increased
$2,044,000, interest income on securities increased $341,000 and interest income
on federal funds sold increased $49,000. This increase in interest income from
loans was primarily due to the increase in the size of the loan portfolio, as
the interest rates were relatively stable in 1997, compared to 1996.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $906,000 to $5,118,000 for
1997 from $4,212,000 in 1996. Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits
increased $385,000, interest expense on federal funds purchased increased
$19,000, and interest expense on the notes payable increased $502,000 in 1997.
The increase in interest expense on interest-bearing deposits was primarily due
to greater deposit volume in 1997 as the rates paid on interest-bearing deposits
was relatively unchanged between 1996 and 1997. The increase in interest expense
on the notes payable was due to the $10.0 million increase in notes payable to
the FHLB, offset by the $1.5 million reduction of the NationsBank note.
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Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1,528,000 to
$10,842,000 for 1997 from $9,314,000 for 1996. During 1997, average loans
outstanding increased $21,457,000, average securities owned increased $1,666,000
and the net interest spread decreased from 5.29% for 1996 to 5.14% for 1997. The
increase in net interest income resulted primarily from the Bank's ability to
increase the percentage of its assets employed in its loan portfolio.
Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $79,000 to $958,000 for
1997 from $1,037,000 for 1996. This decrease is primarily due to a $61,000
decrease in gains on sale of investment securities.
Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $837,000 to $8,453,000
for 1997 from $7,616,000 for 1996. This increase is a net result of the
following factors: (i) salary/benefit expense increased $483,000, primarily due
to increased staffing (at the Bank and the three branches) and yearly salary
increases; and (ii) other operating expenses increased $345,000, primarily as a
result of an $56,000 increase in advertising and marketing expense, a $157,000
increase in legal fees, primarily due to expenses on a problem credit, and the
absence of a $100,000 accrual reversal of a 1995 claim made against the Company,
which was settled favorably in February, 1996.
Extraordinary Item. On March 1, 1996, the Company called the Convertible
Notes for redemption. The redemption on April 1, 1996 caused the Company to
accelerate the amortization of the debt issuance costs which were being
amortized over a ten-year period. On March 31, 1996, there was a write-off of
the $473,000 balance of the debt issuance costs and the $65,000 call premium.
The after-tax effect of this transaction was a $337,000 non-cash charge to
income in the first quarter of 1996.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The Company's provisions for loan losses in the years ended December 31,
1997, 1996 and 1995 were $360,000, $285,000, and $120,000, respectively. See
"Item 1 - Business -- Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses."
INCOME TAXES
The Company's income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995 was $851,000, $339,000 (which is net of the $201,000 tax effect of
the extraordinary item), and $297,000, respectively. The Company's effective tax
rate typically differs from the expected 34% enacted tax rate due to interest
income received on tax-exempt securities, which is partially offset by the
amortization of excess of investment in subsidiary over net assets acquired.
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LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF FUNDS
The Company's primary sources of funds are customer deposits, sales and
maturities of investment securities and loan repayments. These funds are used to
make loans, to acquire investment securities and other assets and to fund
continuing operations. During the year ended December 31, 1997, deposits
increased to $190,076,000 from $156,409,000 and $140,175,000 at December 31,
1996 and 1995, respectively. None of the deposits at December 31, 1997, 1996 or
1995 were brokered deposits. Management believes that the increases in deposits
in 1996 and 1997 were the result of (i) recent bank acquisition activity in
Colorado which has improved the Bank's opportunities to attract new business
from customers in its small and medium-sized business focus area; (ii) continued
success of the Bank's Officer Call Program; (iii) referrals from existing
customers, and (iv) the successful opening of the Bank's three new branches and
the resulting increase in new customers at each branch. See "Item 1 - Business
- -- Operating Strategy" and "-- Growth Strategy." At December 31, 1997, net loans
were $120,659,000 compared to $98,978,000 and $79,864,000 at December 31, 1996
and 1995, respectively. The Company's Acquisition Loan was renewed on January 1,
1993, and was paid off on March 17, 1993 with the proceeds from the sale of
Convertible Notes in the Offering. The Convertible Notes required semi-annual
interest only payments, with no principal due until maturity at March 17, 2003.
On March 1, 1996, the Company exercised the optional redemption provision of the
Convertible Notes. On the redemption date, April 1, 1996, the Company paid 101%
of the principal amount of each Convertible Note redeemed, plus accrued and
unpaid interest. Prior to 5:00 p.m. on the redemption date holders of the
Convertible Notes had the right to convert the Convertible Notes into the
Company's common stock at a rate of 78.68 shares for each $1,000 principal
amount of Convertible Notes (a conversion price of $12.71 per share). There were
$6,512,000 in principal amount of Convertible Notes outstanding and all except
$26,000 were tendered for redemption. The Company entered into a loan agreement
(the "Loan Agreement") with NationsBank, formerly Boatmen's First National Bank
of Kansas City ("Boatmen's"), to borrow up to $4,000,000 to fund the redemption.
The remainder of the funds needed to pay off the Convertible Notes was taken
from the investments which the Company held in its available for sale portfolio.
The Loan Agreement provides for interest on outstanding amounts to be
payable at NationsBank's corporate base rate, which is currently 8.50%. The Loan
Agreement provides for a one-year term loan which is renewable by the Company
unless the Company's credit standing is unsatisfactory based on the criteria set
forth below. The Loan Agreement contains a twelve-year amortization schedule,
with interest only for the first two years, assuming renewal of the loan in
accordance with its terms.
Annual renewal of the loan is based on the compliance by the Bank with the
following criteria:
1. Capital Ratio of not less than 6.25%;
2. Return on Average Assets of not below 1.00%;
3. Loan Loss Reserve/Total Loans Ratio of not below 1.00%;
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4. Non-Performing Loans/Total Loans Ratio of not greater than 2.00%;
5. Debt Service Coverage Ratio of not less than 2:1; and
6. Absence of regulatory dividend restrictions.
In the event the Bank does not meet any of these criteria calculated as of
December 31 of each year and based on its financial statements, the Company will
have 90 days from the delivery of the financial statements to cure the
situation. The Bank was in compliance with each of the foregoing at December 31,
1997 and the loan was extended for an additional year.
The loan is secured by the pledge of all of the shares of capital stock of
the Bank, and contains standard representations, warranties and covenants.
The Company also successfully negotiated with NationsBank for a revolving
line of credit in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Any monies advanced under
this line would be used solely for capital needs of the Company or to purchase
the stock of banks or bank holding companies. This line of credit would be
available for one year only, with renewals to be negotiated each year. If any
principal is advanced on this line, the terms of the repayment would also be
negotiated depending upon the use of proceeds. Interest would be due quarterly.
There is currently no amount outstanding under this line of credit.
Management anticipates that the Company will continue to rely primarily on
customer deposits, sales and maturities of investment securities, loan sales,
and loan repayments, as well as retained earnings, to provide liquidity and will
use funds so provided primarily to make loans and to purchase securities. The
Company believes that its customer deposits provide a strong source of liquidity
because of the high percentage of core deposits, many of which are held as
compensating balances under long-standing loan relationships. As a secondary
source of funds, management uses federal funds and its membership in the FHLB.
See "Item 1 Business -- Source of Funds."
CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's total stockholders' equity increased to $18,222,000 at
December 31, 1997 from $16,032,000 at December 31, 1996. This increase is a
result of an increase in retained earnings of $2,136,000 relating to 1997 net
income, an increase in common stock surplus of $25,000 relating to issuance of
stock to the outside Directors in lieu of their annual retainer and $124,000
relating to the exercise of stock options, offset by a decrease in unrealized
gains on investment securities available for sale of $95,000, due to the
adoption of FAS 115 on January 1, 1995, as discussed below at "- New Accounting
Principles." At December 31, 1997, stockholders' equity was 8.2% of total
assets, compared to 8.8% of total assets at December 31, 1996. Management
presently intends to retain earnings, if any, to support growth. Accordingly,
the Company does not intend to pay cash dividends on its Common Stock in the
foreseeable future.
Federal Reserve Board and FDIC guidelines call for a 4% Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted
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assets ratio, 8% total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio, and
a 5% leverage ratio. See "Item 1 - Business - Government Regulation -- The
Company -- Capital Adequacy" and "-- The Bank -- Capital Adequacy." The Company
and the Bank currently exceed the applicable regulatory capital requirements.
The Company contributed $500,000 of the net proceeds of the offering to the Bank
to enhance its regulatory capital levels to support continued asset growth. The
following table sets forth the Company's and the Bank's capital ratios at
December 31, 1997.
December 31, 1997
-----------------
(Dollars in thousands)
Company
Tier 1 Capital........................... $ 15,249
Total Capital........................... 17,208
Risk-Weighted Assets..................... 153,856
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets... 9.91%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets.... 11.18%
Leverage Ratio........................... 6.88%
Bank
Tier 1 Capital........................... $ 13,504
Total Capital............................ 15,415
Risk-Weighted Assets..................... 152,703
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets... 8.84%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets.... 10.10%
Leverage Ratio........................... 6.56%
Bank management is anticipating 1998 capital expenditures of
approximately $350,000 in connection with updating its internal operating
systems and expenditures of approximately $380,000 for the new branch in the
Littleton area. The Bank intends to use part of its anticipated income in 1998
to finance these expenditures.
Management expects that the current capital levels, together with
internally generated funds, will be sufficient to support the Company's
operations for the foreseeable future. However, depending upon the nature and
scale of the Company's acquisition opportunities, the Company may be required to
obtain additional capital resources through borrowing or the issuance of
additional securities. The Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness
may be limited by government regulations and the terms of the NationsBank Loan
Agreement. See "Item 1 - Business Government Regulation."
EFFECTS OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES
The primary impact of inflation on the Company's operations is increased
operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets
and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result,
interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial
institution's performance than the effects of general levels of inflation.
Although interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the
same extent as the prices of goods and services, increases in inflation
generally have resulted in increased interest
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rates. The effects of inflation, however, can magnify the growth of assets in
the banking industry. If significant, this would require that equity capital
increase at a faster rate than would otherwise be necessary.
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000
Some of the Company's computer programs are written using two digits
rather than four to define the applicable year. As a result, those computer
programs have time-sensitive software that recognizes a date using "00" as the
year 1900 rather than 2000. This could cause a system failure or miscalculation
causing disruption of operation including, among other things, a temporary
inability to process transactions, pay invoices or engage in similar, normal
business activities.
The Company has adopted a Year 2000 Project Management Plan in recognition
of the potential problems that all computer systems may have when the date
January 1, 2000 arrives. As part of the implementation of this plan, the Company
is currently conducting an assessment to determine whether it will have to
modify or replace portions of its software so that its computer systems will
function properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and thereafter. The
total Year 2000 project is not estimated to have a material impact on the
Company's financial position or the results of its operations and consists
entirely of installation of software upgrades provided by third party vendors or
modification of existing programs. These costs will be expensed as incurred and
no costs have been incurred as of December 31, 1997.
The Company has initiated formal communications with all of its
significant suppliers and large customers to determine the extent to which the
Company is vulnerable to those third parties' failure to remediate their own
Year 2000 issue. The Company's total Year 2000 project cost and estimates for
completion include the estimated costs and time associated with the impact of a
third party's Year 2000 issue and are based on presently available information.
However, there can be no guarantee that the systems of other companies on which
the Company's systems rely will be timely converted, or that a failure to
convert by another company, or a conversion that is incompatible with the
Company's systems, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The Company will utilize both internal and external resources to
reprogram, or replace and test the software for Year 2000 modifications. The
Year 2000 Project Management Plan is estimated to be completed by December 31,
1998, which is prior to any anticipated impact on its operating systems. The
Company believes that with modifications to existing software, the Year 2000
issue will not pose any significant operations problems for its computer system
nor is the Year 2000 issue expected to have any significant impact on the
operations of the Company.
The costs of the project and the date on which the Company believes it
will complete the Year 2000 modifications are based on management's best
estimates which were derived utilizing numerous assumptions of future events,
including the continued availability of certain resources, the ability to locate
and correct all relevant computer codes and similar uncertainties. Therefore,
there can be no assurance that these estimates will be achieved and actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated.
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NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently adopted Statement No. 130
(Statement No. 130), "Reporting Comprehensive Income." Statement No. 130, which
is to become effective for periods ending after December 31, 1997, requires
disclosure of comprehensive income and changes in comprehensive income in the
Company's basic financial statements. Statement No. 130 defines comprehensive
income as the change in net equity of a business during a reporting period
resulting from transactions and other circumstances from nonowner sources.
Management believes that Statement No. 130 will have no significant impact on
the Company's consolidated financial statements.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently adopted Statement No.
131 (Statement No. 131) "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information." Statement No. 131, which is to become effective for
periods beginning after December 15, 1997, requires that business enterprises
report information about operating segments in annual financial statements.
It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and
services, geographic areas and major customers. Management believes that
Statement No. 131 will have no significant impact on the Company's financial
statements.
"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF
1995
Statements which are not historical facts contained in this document are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ from projected results. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially include, among others: general economic conditions,
economic conditions in the Denver metropolitan area, the monetary policy of the
Federal Reserve Board, changes in interest rates, inflation, competition in the
banking business, changes in the state and federal regulatory regime applicable
to the Company's and the Bank's operations, the results of financing efforts and
other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See Index to Financial Statements appearing in Item 13 on Page 46.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth under the similarly titled captions contained in the
definitive Proxy Statement to be used by the Company in connection with its 1998
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than April 30, 1998.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth under the similarly titled caption contained in the
definitive Proxy Statement to be used by the Company in connection with its 1998
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than April 30, 1998.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth under the similarly titled caption contained in the
definitive Proxy Statement to be used by the Company in connection with its 1998
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than April 30, 1998.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
information set forth under the similarly titled caption contained in the
definitive Proxy Statement to be used by the Company in connection with its 1998
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than April 30, 1998.
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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) Index to Financial Statements
PAGE REFERENCE
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<S> <C>
Reports of Independent Accountants F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-3 - F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-5 - F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-7 - F-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9 - F-39
</TABLE>
Exhibits
See Exhibit Index on Page E-1 of this Form 10-KSB.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
By /s/ CHARLES R. HARRISON
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Charles R. Harrison, Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and a Director
In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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<S> <C> <C>
/S/ CHARLES R. HARRISON Chairman of the Board, Chief March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------
Charles R. Harrison Executive Officer and a Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/S/ BRUCE E. HALL Vice President-Finance, Secretary, March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------
Bruce E. Hall Treasurer and a Director
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/S/ WAYNE T. BIDDLE Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------
Wayne T. Biddle
/S/ JERROLD B. EVANS Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------
Jerrold B. Evans
/S/ RALPH D. JOHNSON Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------
Ralph D. Johnson
/S/ RICHARD C. SAUNDERS Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------
Richard C. Saunders
/S/ HERMAN J. ZUECK Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------------
Herman J. Zueck
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION AND INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Union Bankshares, Ltd. *
3.2 Bylaws of Union Bankshares, Ltd. *
10.1 Certificate of Incorporation of Union Bank & Trust Company *
10.2 Bylaws of Union Bank & Trust Company *
10.3 Lease Agreement, dated July 1, 1994, between Lichtenberg
Corporation of Delaware and the Bank ***
10.4 Form of Employment Agreement *
10.5 Equity Incentive Plan *
10.6 Nonemployee Directors' Stock Option Plan *
10.7 Agreement between Union Bank & Trust and Colorado Bankers
Mortgage, Inc.*
10.8 Nonemployee Directors Equity Compensation Plan **
10.9 Amended Shareholders' Agreement **
10.10 Agreement between Union Bank & Trust and Colorado National Bank***
10.11 Loan Agreement between Union Bankshares, Ltd., Union Bank & Trust
and Boatmen's First National Bank of Kansas City ****
- -------------------------
* Incorporated by reference to the Company's S-1 Registration Statement filed
with the Commission on January 6, 1993, as amended (Reg. No. 33-56736).
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10.12 Line of Credit Agreement between Union Bankshares, Ltd., Union
Bank & Trust and Boatmen's First National Bank of Kansas City
*****
10.13 Option Bonus Plan *****
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant *
23.1 Consent of Baird, Kurtz & Dobson ******
23.2 Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P. ******
- -------------------------
** Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-KSB filed with
the Commission on March 31, 1994.
*** Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-KSB filed with
the Commission on March 31, 1995.
**** Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on March 1, 1996.
***** Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-KSB filed with
the Commission on March 31, 1997.
****** Filed herewith.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
Independent Accountants' Report
and Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
<PAGE>
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT..............................................F-1
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheets.............................................................F-2
Statements of Income.......................................................F-3
Statements of Stockholders' Equity.........................................F-5
Statements of Cash Flows...................................................F-7
Notes to Financial Statements..............................................F-9
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION...............................................................F-40
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1997.......................F-41
Consolidating Statement of Income for the
Year Ended December 31, 1997.............................................F-42
<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT
The Board of Directors
Union Bankshares, Ltd.
Denver, Colorado
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of UNION
BANKSHARES, LTD. as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then
ended. 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 1997 and 1996 consolidated financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD. as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
As described in Note 1, in 1997, the Company retroactively changed its method
of computing earnings per share to adopt the provisions of Financial Accounting
Standards Board Statement No. 128.
/s/ BAIRD, KURTZ & DOBSON
Denver, Colorado
January 16, 1998
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
ASSETS
1997 1996
------------- -------------
Cash and due from banks $ 15,314,000 $ 12,356,000
Federal funds sold 11,400,000 -
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Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 26,714,000 12,356,000
Held-to-maturity securities 27,929,000 24,634,000
Available-for-sale securities 37,180,000 39,904,000
Other investments 916,000 494,000
Loans, net 120,659,000 98,978,000
Mortgage loans held-for-sale 1,253,000 -
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
acquired, net of amortization 2,720,000 2,946,000
Premises and equipment 1,378,000 1,573,000
Accrued interest receivable 1,353,000 1,107,000
Other assets 1,403,000 1,194,000
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Total Assets $ 221,505,000 $ 183,186,000
============= =============
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-2
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
1997 1996
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LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Demand $ 57,565,000 $ 48,742,000
NOW 18,914,000 15,279,000
Money Market 65,074,000 54,772,000
Savings 10,798,000 10,011,000
Time 37,725,000 27,605,000
------------ ------------
Total Deposits 190,076,000 156,409,000
Notes payable 12,000,000 3,500,000
Federal funds purchased - 6,200,000
Accrued interest payable 187,000 95,000
Other liabilities 1,020,000 950,000
------------ ------------
Total Liabilities 203,283,000 167,154,000
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized
500,000 shares; issued and outstanding
-0- shares - -
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized
5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding
1997 - 1,166,007 shares; 1996 -
1,149,982 shares 1,000 1,000
Additional paid-in capital 9,584,000 9,435,000
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale
securities, net of applicable income taxes
of $116,000 and $158,000 in 1997 and 1996,
respectively 253,000 348,000
Retained earnings 8,384,000 6,248,000
------------ ------------
Total Stockholders' Equity 18,222,000 16,032,000
------------ ------------
Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity $221,505,000 $183,186,000
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ ------------
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans $ 11,448,000 $ 9,404,000 $ 8,068,000
Interest on investment securities:
U.S. government agencies and
corporations 2,893,000 2,215,000 2,169,000
State and other political
subdivisions 1,393,000 1,730,000 1,604,000
Interest on federal funds sold
and interest-bearing deposits
in other banks 226,000 177,000 250,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Total interest income 15,960,000 13,526,000 12,091,000
------------ ------------ ------------
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 4,121,000 3,736,000 3,212,000
Federal funds purchased 110,000 91,000 90,000
Notes payable 887,000 385,000 543,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Total interest expense 5,118,000 4,212,000 3,845,000
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INTEREST INCOME 10,842,000 9,314,000 8,246,000
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 360,000 285,000 120,000
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 10,482,000 9,029,000 8,126,000
------------ ------------ ------------
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges 371,000 368,000 319,000
Gain (loss) on sale of available-
for-sale securities, net 101,000 162,000 (87,000)
Other 486,000 507,000 378,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Total noninterest income 958,000 1,037,000 610,000
------------ ------------ ------------
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-3
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ ------------
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits $ 4,477,000 $ 3,994,000 $ 3,446,000
Amortization of excess of cost over
fair value of net assets acquired 226,000 226,000 226,000
Occupancy and equipment 1,232,000 1,223,000 1,007,000
Other operating expenses 2,518,000 2,173,000 2,534,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Total noninterest expense 8,453,000 7,616,000 7,213,000
------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 2,987,000 2,450,000 1,523,000
INCOME TAXES 851,000 540,000 297,000
------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM 2,136,000 1,910,000 1,226,000
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
Loss on early extinguishment of
debt (net of applicable income
taxes of $201,000) - 337,000 -
------------ ----------- ------------
NET INCOME $ 2,136,000 $ 1,573,000 $ 1,226,000
============ =========== ===========
EARNINGS PER SHARE
BASIC (Restated) (Restated)
Income before extraordinary item $ 1.84 $ 1.66 $ 1.07
Extraordinary item, net $ - $ (.29) $ -
Net income $ 1.84 $ 1.37 $ 1.07
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 1,158,528 1,149,402 1,150,236
DILUTED
Income before extraordinary item $ 1.69 $ 1.58 $ .95
Extraordinary item, net $ - $ (.28) $ -
Net income $ 1.69 $ 1.30 $ .95
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 1,267,452 1,207,744 1,671,941
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-4
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Additional on Available-
Paid-in for-Sale Retained Treasury Stock
-----------------
Shares Amount Capital Securities Earnings Shares Amount Total
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994 1,178,200 1,000 9,706,000 (973,000) 3,449,000 (16,500) (128,000) 12,055,000
Treasury shares purchased,
19,360 at $7.76 per share - - - - - (19,360) (150,000) (150,000)
Treasury shares canceled (35,860) - (278,000) - - 35,860 278,000 -
Shares issued for stock
option plan 3,330 - 25,000 - - - - 25,000
Repurchase of warrants - - (69,000) - - - - (69,000)
Net change in unrealized
appreciation of available-
for-sale securities, net of
income taxes of $711,000 - - - 1,435,000 - - - 1,435,000
Unrealized appreciation on
investment securities
transferred from available-
for-sale to held-to-maturity
including amortization - - - 390,000 - - - 390,000
Net income - - - - 1,226,000 - - 1,226,000
----------- --------- ---------- --------- ----------- ------- ------- ----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1995 1,145,670 1,000 9,384,000 852,000 4,675,000 - - 14,912,000
Shares issued for stock option
plan 2,270 - 25,000 - - - - 25,000
Shares issued upon conversion
and retirement of notes 2,042 - 26,000 - - - - 26,000
Net change in unrealized
appreciation of available-
for-sale securities, net
of income taxes of $238,000 - - - (462,000) - - - (462,000)
Unrealized appreciation on
investmentsecurities
transferred from available-
for-sale to held-to-maturity
including amortization - - - (42,000) - - - (42,000)
Net income - - - - 1,573,000 - - 1,573,000
------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------- -------- ------- ------------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996 $ 1,149,982 $ 1,000 $ 9,435,000 $ 348,000 $ 6,248,000 $ - $ - $16,032,000
============= ========== =========== ========== =========== ======== ======= ===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-5
<PAGE>
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Additional on Available-
Paid-in for-Sale Retained Treasury Stock
-----------------
Shares Amount Capital Securities Earnings Shares Amount Total
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996
(brought forward) 1,149,982 $ 1,000 $ 9,435,000 $ 348,000 $6,248,000 - $ - $16,032,000
Shares issued for stock
option plan 16,025 - 149,000 - - - - 149,000
Net change in unrealized
appreciation of available-
for-sale securities, net of
income taxes of $33,000 - - - (63,000) - - - (63,000)
Net change in unrealized
appreciation on investment
securities transferred from
available-for-sale to held-
to-maturity including
amortization - - - (32,000) - - - (32,000)
Net income - - - - 2,136,000 - - 2,136,000
------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------- -------- ------- -----------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1997 1,166,007 $ 1,000 $ 9,584,000 $ 253,000 $ 8,384,000 $ - $ - $18,222,000
============= ========== =========== ========== =========== ======== ======= ===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-6
<PAGE>
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 2,136,000 $ 1,573,000 $ 1,226,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
(Gain) loss on sale of securities (101,000) (162,000) 87,000
Extraordinary item - 337,000 -
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividend (53,000) - -
Accretion of discount on investments (140,000) (2,323,000) (489,000)
Amortization of deferred loan fees, net of costs (955,000) (395,000) (407,000)
Deferred income taxes (216,000) (125,000) (157,000)
Provision for loan losses 360,000 285,000 120,000
Depreciation and amortization 415,000 429,000 476,000
Amortization of excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired 226,000 226,000 226,000
Changes in:
Mortgage loans held-for-sale (1,253,000) - -
Accrued interest receivable (246,000) (22,000) (35,000)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 7,000 (83,000) (302,000)
Accrued interest payable 92,000 (135,000) 21,000
Other liabilities 103,000 (13,000) 797,000
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities 375,000 (408,000) 1,563,000
--------------- --------------- ---------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities $ 8,809,000 $ 8,600,000 $ 3,424,000
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities 8,652,000 3,473,000 3,438,000
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 13,161,000 34,111,000 32,060,000
Purchase of available-for-sale securities (24,077,000) (38,731,000) (37,378,000)
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities (7,003,000) (1,010,000) (900,000)
Purchase of other investments (369,000) (85,000) (35,000)
Net increase in loans (21,086,000) (19,004,000) (17,477,000)
Proceeds from sale of student loans - - 2,028,000
Proceeds from the sale of foreclosed assets - - 83,000
Purchase of premises and equipment (220,000) (295,000) (438,000)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Net cash used in investing activities (22,133,000) (12,941,000) (15,195,000)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-7
<PAGE>
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in demand deposits, money market,
NOW, and savings accounts $ 23,547,000 $ 11,665,000 $ 8,903,000
Net increase in time deposits 10,120,000 4,569,000 5,071,000
Change in federal funds purchased (6,200,000) 2,200,000 4,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 10,000,000 4,000,000 -
Principal repayments of notes payable (1,500,000) (7,077,000) (180,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 149,000 51,000 25,000
Repurchase of common stock - - (150,000)
Repurchase of stock warrants - - (69,000)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 36,116,000 15,408,000 17,600,000
--------------- --------------- ---------------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 14,358,000 2,059,000 3,968,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
BEGINNING OF YEAR 12,356,000 10,297,000 6,329,000
--------------- --------------- ---------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 26,714,000 $ 12,356,000 $ 10,297,000
=============== =============== ===============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-8
<PAGE>
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Union Bank and Trust (Bank) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Union Bankshares,
Ltd. (Bankshares) (collectively referred to as Company). The Bank provides a
full range of banking services to customers, primarily living in the Denver
metropolitan area, through its home office and three branch facilities located
in the Denver area. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial
institutions. The Bank is also subject to the regulation of certain federal and
state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory
authorities.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change
relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation
of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of
loans. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and
the valuation of foreclosed assets held for sale, management obtains independent
appraisals for significant properties.
Management believes that the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of
foreclosed assets held for sale are adequate. While management uses available
information to recognize losses on loans and foreclosed assets held for sale,
changes in economic conditions may necessitate revision of these estimates in
future years. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of
their examination process, periodically review the Bank's allowance for loan
losses and valuation of foreclosed assets held for sale. Such agencies may
require the Bank to recognize additional losses based on their judgments of
information available to them at the time of their examination.
F-9
<PAGE>
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Union
Bankshares, Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Union Bank and Trust. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 1997, cash
equivalents consisted of federal funds sold.
Pursuant to normal banking practices, the Bank is required to maintain
certain balances (reserves) with the Federal Reserve Bank. Included in cash and
due from banks in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are required
reserve balances of approximately $1,525,000 and $883,000 at December 31, 1997
and 1996, respectively.
As of December 31, 1997, the Company had approximately $6,803,000 on deposit
in one financial institution.
INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES
Available-for-sale securities, which include any security for which the
Company has no immediate plan to sell but which may be sold in the future, are
carried at fair value. Realized gains and losses, based on specifically
identified amortized cost of the specific security, are included in other
income. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded, net of related income tax
effects, in stockholders' equity. Premiums and discounts are amortized and
accreted, respectively, to interest income using the level-yield method over the
period to maturity.
Held-to-maturity securities, which included any security for which the
Company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity, are carried
at historical cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of
discounts. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to
interest income using the level-yield method over the period to maturity.
Interest and dividends on investments in debt and equity securities are
included in income when earned.
F-10
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
FEE INCOME
Loan origination fees, net of direct origination costs, are recognized as
income using the level-yield method over the term of the loans.
LOANS
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable
future or until maturity or pay-offs are reported at their outstanding principal
adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred
fees or costs on originated loans.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is increased by provisions charged to expense
and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries. The allowance is maintained
at a level considered adequate to provide for potential loan losses, based on
management's evaluation of the loan portfolio, as well as on prevailing and
anticipated economic conditions and historical losses by loan category. General
allowances have been established, based upon the aforementioned factors, and
allocated to the individual loan categories, including consumer loans and real
estate mortgage loans that are collectively evaluated. Allowances are accrued on
specific loans evaluated for impairment for which the basis of each loan,
including accrued interest, exceeds the discounted amount of expected future
collections of interest and principal or, alternatively, the fair value for loan
collateral using a single risk category method of identification.
A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Bank will not
receive all amounts due according the contractual terms of the loan. This
includes loans that are delinquent ninety days or more (nonaccrual loans) and
certain other loans identified by management. Accrual of interest is generally
discontinued, and interest accrued and unpaid is removed, at the time such
amounts are delinquent ninety days. Interest is recognized for nonaccrual loans
only upon receipt, and only after all principal amounts are current according to
the terms of the contract. Loans are charged off when, in the opinion of
management, all or a portion of the principal outstanding is no longer
collectible.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
MORTGAGE LOANS HELD-FOR-SALE
Mortgage loans held-for-sale are normally sold within 120 days of origination
and are carried at the lower of cost or market. Gains and losses resulting from
sales of mortgage loans are recognized when the respective loans are sold to
investors. Gains and losses are determined by the difference between the selling
price and the carrying amount of the loans sold, net of discounts collected or
paid and considering a normal servicing rate.
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Depreciable assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is charged to expense using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and
amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the respective leases
or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
EXCESS OF COST OVER FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED
Excess costs of the purchased subsidiary in excess of the fair value of
underlying net tangible assets is amortized on a straight-line basis over an
estimated life of 25 years. The remaining balance is being amortized through
2009 at a rate of approximately $226,000 per year.
FORECLOSED ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Assets acquired by foreclosure or in settlement of debt and held for sale are
valued at estimated fair value as of the date of foreclosure, and a related
valuation allowance is provided for estimated costs to sell the assets.
Management evaluates the value of foreclosed assets held for sale periodically
and increases the valuation allowance for any subsequent declines in fair value.
Increases in the valuation allowance and gains/losses on sales of foreclosed
assets are included in noninterest expense, net.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
Debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the 8.3% convertible
subordinated notes were being amortized over the terms of the notes. At December
31, 1995, $490,000 remained to be amortized over future periods and was included
in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Amortization
expense related to these debt issuance costs for the years ended December 31,
1995, approximated $83,000. The Company redeemed the notes April 1, 1996, and
expensed the remaining unamortized balance of the debt issuance costs in 1996 as
an extraordinary item of $337,000, net of income taxes.
STOCK WARRANTS
The Company issued warrants to the underwriter of the March 1993 public
offering, which permitted the underwriter to purchase up to 22,374 common shares
at a price of $12.30 per share for the period from March 17, 1994 through March
17, 1998. The Company repurchased these warrants in 1995.
INCOME TAXES
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the tax effects of
differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets
if it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
During 1997, the Company implemented Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement No. 128 (Statement No. 128), which amends the method by which
earnings per share are computed and disclosed in the financial statements.
The earnings per share computations for the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1995 have been retroactively restated to reflect the implementation of
Statement No. 128.
Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during each period.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (CONTINUED)
Diluted earnings per share is computed assuming exercise of all stock options
having exercise prices less than the average market price of the common stock
using the treasury stock method. The December 31, 1995 calculation was also
based on the assumption that all of the convertible subordinated notes were
converted into common shares at the date of issue.
NOTE 2: INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES
The amortized cost and approximate fair value of held-to-maturity securities
was as follows at December 31, 1997 and 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Approximate
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1997:
-----
U.S. Government agencies and
corporations $ 21,989,000 $ 383,000 $ (1,000) $ 22,371,000
Obligations of state and political
subdivisions 5,940,000 370,000 - 6,310,000
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------
$ 27,929,000 $ 753,000 $ (1,000) $ 28,681,000
============= =========== ============== =============
1996:
-----
U.S. Government agencies and
corporations $ 18,638,000 $ 203,000 $ (124,000) $ 18,717,000
Obligations of state and political
subdivisions 5,996,000 257,000 - 6,253,000
------------- ----------- ------------- -------------
$ 24,634,000 $ 460,000 $ (124,000) $ 24,970,000
============= =========== ============== =============
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 2: INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES (CONTINUED)
Maturities of held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 1997:
Amortized Approximate
Cost Fair Value
----------- -----------
One year or less $ - $ -
After one year through five years 1,035,000 1,156,000
After five years through ten years 4,564,000 4,637,000
After ten years 3,342,000 3,525,000
Mortgage-backed and other debt
securities 18,988,000 19,363,000
----------- -----------
$ 27,929,000 $ 28,681,000
=========== ===========
The amortized cost and approximate fair value of available-for-sale securities
was as follows at December 31, 1997 and 1996:
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Approximate
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
---------- -------- --------- -----------
1997:
-----
U.S. Government agencies
and corporations $12,804,000 $ 7,000 $ (30,000) $ 12,781,000
U.S. Treasury securities 6,027,000 43,000 - 6,070,000
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions 16,981,000 388,000 (39,000) 17,330,000
Commercial paper 999,000 - - 999,000
---------- -------- --------- ----------
$36,811,000 $ 438,000 $ (69,000) $ 37,180,000
========== ======== ========= ==========
1996:
-----
U.S. Government agencies
and corporations $14,282,000 $ 33,000 $ (16,000) $ 14,299,000
U.S. Treasury securities 4,070,000 33,000 - 4,103,000
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions 20,384,000 433,000 (18,000) 20,799,000
Commercial paper 703,000 - - 703,000
---------- -------- --------- ----------
$39,439,000 $ 499,000 $ (34,000) $ 39,904,000
========== ======== ========= ==========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 2: INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES (CONTINUED)
Maturities of available-for-sale securities at December 31, 1997:
Amortized Approximate
Cost Fair Value
----------- -----------
One year or less $ 8,085,000 $ 8,106,000
After one year through five years 9,464,000 9,564,000
After five years through ten years 11,787,000 11,948,000
Due after ten years 4,521,000 4,606,000
Mortgage-backed and other debt securities 2,954,000 2,956,000
----------- -----------
$ 36,811,000 $ 37,180,000
=========== ===========
The book value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure notes payable,
public deposits, and for other purposes, amounted to $29,008,000 at December 31,
1997, and $15,749,000 at December 31, 1996. The approximate fair value of
pledged securities amounted to $29,725,000 at December 31, 1997, and $16,123,000
at December 31, 1996.
Gross gains of $131,000, $349,000, and $126,000 and gross losses of $46,000,
$187,000, and $213,000 resulting from sales of available-for-sale securities
were realized for 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively.
The Company redesignated available-for-sale securities with an aggregate
amortized cost of $5,061,000 and $8,830,000 to the held-to-maturity portfolio
during 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, is
required to maintain an investment in capital stock of the FHLB. As a member,
the Bank has access to a $17,992,000 credit line which is secured by investment
securities. No ready market exists for the FHLB stock, and it has no quoted
market value. Such stock is recorded at cost and reported as other investments.
As discussed in Note 7, the Bank had advances outstanding at December 31, 1997,
of $10,000,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 3: LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Categories of loans at December 31, 1997 and 1996, include:
1997 1996
------------- -------------
Commercial $ 87,929,000 $ 70,631,000
Real estate mortgage 4,297,000 5,489,000
Real estate construction 9,625,000 5,758,000
Consumer 20,933,000 18,854,000
------------- -------------
122,784,000 100,732,000
Allowance for loan losses (2,125,000) (1,754,000)
------------- -------------
Net loans $ 120,659,000 $ 98,978,000
============= =============
Transactions in the allowance for loan losses were as follows:
1997 1996 1995
----------- ---------- -----------
Balance, beginning of year $ 1,754,000 $ 1,448,000 $ 1,071,000
----------- ---------- ----------
Charge offs (24,000) (29,000) (106,000)
Recoveries 35,000 50,000 363,000
----------- ---------- ----------
Net recoveries 11,000 21,000 257,000
Provision charged to operating
expenses 360,000 285,000 120,000
----------- ---------- ----------
Balance, end of year $ 2,125,000 $ 1,754,000 $ 1,448,000
=========== ========== ==========
Impaired loans totaled $73,000 and $124,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. An allowance for loan losses of $19,000 and $24,000 related to
impaired loans at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. At December 31, 1997
and 1996, all impaired loans had allocated allowances.
Interest of $8,000 and $12,000 was recognized on average impaired loans of
$98,000 and $166,000 for 1997 and 1996, respectively. No interest was recognized
on impaired loans on a cash basis during 1997 and 1996.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 4: PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Major classifications of premises and equipment, stated at cost, at December
31, were as follows:
1997 1996
------------- ------------
Leasehold improvements $ 1,485,000 $ 1,467,000
Furniture and equipment 2,162,000 1,961,000
------------- ------------
3,647,000 3,428,000
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization (2,269,000) (1,855,000)
------------- ------------
Net premises and equipment $ 1,378,000 $ 1,573,000
============= ============
NOTE 5: DEPOSITS
Interest bearing deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more were
$19,969,000 on December 31, 1997, and $11,931,000 on December 31, 1996.
At December 31, 1997, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as
follows:
1998 $ 28,704,000
1999 2,843,000
2000 1,970,000
2001 17,000
2002 and thereafter 4,191,000
------------
$ 37,725,000
============
NOTE 6: COMMON STOCK AND CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES
On March 17, 1993, the Company issued 690,000 shares of common stock and
$6,900,000 of 8.3% convertible subordinated notes (Notes) due April 1, 2003,
through a public offering and simultaneously extinguished the $5,006,000 note
payable to a financial institution and redeemed 100,000 shares of preferred
stock at a price of $10.00 per share plus $13,000 of accumulated dividends.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 6: COMMON STOCK AND CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES (Continued)
During the year ended December 31, 1994, the Company repurchased $200,000
face value of the Notes for $191,000. Additionally, the Company repurchased
47,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $7.00 per share to $7.88
per share. As of December 31, 1994, 30,500 shares were canceled and 16,500
shares were held in treasury.
During the year ended December 31, 1995, the Company repurchased $188,000
face value of the Notes for $180,000. Additionally, the Company repurchased
19,360 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $7.62 per share to $7.88
per share. As of December 31, 1995, 35,860 shares were canceled by the Company
in addition to the 30,500 canceled the previous year and no shares were held in
treasury.
On April 1, 1996, the Company redeemed the Notes. Pursuant to the terms of
the Notes, and as a result of the redemption, holders of the Notes were entitled
to receive from the Company the redemption price of 101% of the principal amount
of the Notes plus accrued interest. Alternatively, at the option of the holder,
the Notes were convertible into shares of common stock of the Company at the
conversion rate of 78.68 shares of common stock for each $1,000 principal amount
of Notes redeemed. As a result of the redemption in 1996, the Company expensed
$473,000, the remaining unamortized balance of the debt issuance costs, and a
$65,000 redemption premium. These amounts, net of $201,000 of applicable income
taxes, have been categorized as an extraordinary loss on the consolidated
statement of income.
NOTE 7: NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable at December 31, 1997 and 1996, consisted of the following
components:
1997 1996
------------- -------------
Note payable to financial institution $ 2,000,000 $ 3,500,000
Advances from FHLB 10,000,000 -
------------- -------------
Total notes payable $ 12,000,000 $ 3,500,000
============= =============
The note payable to the financial institution is due April 1, 1998, with
interest payable quarterly at the financial institution's base rate (8.5% at
December 31, 1997).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 7: NOTES PAYABLE (Continued)
The loan is secured by the pledge of shares of the capital stock of the Bank.
The loan agreement provides for a one-year term which is renewable based on
compliance with covenants stipulated in the loan agreement. These covenants
limit the amount of cash dividends the Company may pay and funded indebtedness
it may assume, guarantee, or otherwise create.
The Bank entered into two $5,000,000 advance agreements with the FHLB on
January 21, 1997. One advance has an interest rate of 6.34% and matures January
14, 1999. The other advance has an interest rate of 6.5% and matures January 14,
2000. The advances are secured by pledges of securities as discussed in Note 2.
NOTE 8: INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes consists of:
1997 1996 1995
----------- ---------- -----------
Taxes currently payable $ 1,067,000 $ 464,000 $ 454,000
Deferred income taxes (216,000) (125,000) (157,000)
----------- ---------- ----------
$ 851,000 $ 339,000 $ 297,000
=========== ========== ==========
The tax effects of temporary differences related to deferred taxes shown in
the December 31, balance sheets are:
1997 1996
------------- -------------
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses $ 572,000 $ 437,000
Accrued expenses 96,000 176,000
Deferred loan fees 134,000 64,000
Deferred compensation 24,000 11,000
Furniture, equipment, and improvements 52,000 -
Other 9,000 -
------------- -------------
887,000 688,000
------------- -------------
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 8: INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock (20,000) -
Furniture, equipment, and improvements - (16,000)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale
securities (116,000) (158,000)
Other - (21,000)
------------- -------------
(136,000) (195,000)
------------- -------------
Net deferred tax asset $ 751,000 $ 493,000
============= =============
A reconciliation of income tax expenses at the statutory rate to the
Company's actual income tax is shown below:
1997 1996 1995
---------- ---------- -----------
Computed at the statutory rate (34%) $ 1,016,000 $ 651,000 $ 518,000
Increase (decrease) in income taxes
resulting from:
Tax-exempt interest (328,000) (406,000) (349,000)
Amortization of excess of
investment in subsidiary over
net assets acquired 79,000 79,000 79,000
State income taxes, net of
federal tax benefit 17,000 24,000 23,000
Nondeductible interest 30,000 25,000 25,000
Other, net 37,000 (34,000) 1,000
----------- ---------- ----------
Income tax expense $ 851,000 $ 339,000 $ 297,000
=========== ========== ==========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 9: EARNINGS PER SHARE
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted
earnings per share calculation for income before extraordinary item is shown
below for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995:
Income Shares Per-Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
----------- ------------- ----------
1997
----
Income before extraordinary item $2,136,000 1,158,528
Basic earnings per share $ 1.84
========
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options - 108,924
--------- ---------
Diluted earnings per share $2,136,000 1,267,452 $ 1.69
========= ========= ========
1996
----
Income before extraordinary item $1,910,000 1,149,402
Basic earnings per share $ 1.66
========
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options - 58,342
--------- ---------
Diluted earnings per share $1,910,000 1,207,744 $ 1.58
========= ========= ========
1995
----
Income before extraordinary item $1,226,000 1,150,236
Basic earnings per share $ 1.07
========
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 7,183
Convertible subordinated notes 358,459 514,522
--------- ---------
Diluted earnings per share $1,584,459 1,671,941 $ 0.95
========= ========= ========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 10: COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT RISKS
The Bank grants commercial, residential, and other installment loans to
customers throughout the state.
Lines of credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no
violation of any condition established in the contract. Lines of credit
generally have fixed expiration dates. Since a portion of the line may expire
without being drawn upon, the total unused lines do not necessarily represent
future cash requirements. Each customer's creditworthiness is evaluated on a
case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is
based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held
varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and
equipment, commercial real estate, and residential real estate. Management uses
the same credit policies in granting lines of credit as it does for on balance
sheet instruments.
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Bank had granted unused lines of credit to
borrowers aggregating approximately $45,875,000 and $35,666,000, respectively.
At December 31, 1997, unused lines of credit consisted of approximately
$45,133,000 for commercial lines and $742,000 for open-end consumer lines.
Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee
the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily
issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including
commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk
involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved
in extending loans to customers.
The Bank had total outstanding letters of credit amounting to $948,000 and
$2,127,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, with terms ranging from
15 days to two years.
At December 31, 1997, the Bank had outstanding commitments to originate loans
aggregating approximately $9,468,000. The commitments extended over varying
periods of time with the majority being disbursed within a one-year period.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 11: OPERATING LEASES
The Bank leases its premises under a noncancelable lease which expires in
2001. The lease contains a renewal option clause for an additional five-year
term and provides for periodic rental adjustment based on the Consumer Price
Index.
The estimated future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating
leases at December 31, 1997, were as follows:
1998 $ 574,000
1999 486,000
2000 514,000
2001 506,000
2002 500,000
Thereafter 852,000
----------
Total future minimum lease payment $ 3,432,000
==========
Total rental expense for all operating leases (net of month-to-month sublease
rental income in 1995), including certain cancelable equipment leases, was
$509,000, $458,000, and $362,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996,
and 1995, respectively.
NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND STOCK OPTIONS
The Company provides a 401(k) profit sharing plan for its employees,
contributing annually to a profit-sharing trust. All employees who are at least
21 years old and who have been employed by the Company for at least one year are
eligible to participate. Total contributions were approximately $195,000,
$174,000, and $146,000 in 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. Employees may
contribute from 2% to 15% of their salary, not to exceed $9,500 for 1997 and
1996, respectively, with contributions vested 100%. The Company matches 50% of
the first 6% of the participants' contributions; additional contributions may be
made at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Company contributions are 20%
vested after the participant has completed two years of service, with 20%
incremental increases in vesting for each of the next four years.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND STOCK OPTIONS (Continued)
During the year ended December 31, 1994, the Company adopted a Non-Employee
Director Equity Compensation Plan (Compensation Plan) effective January 1, 1995.
The Compensation Plan provides for the initial authorization of 50,000 shares of
common stock. Under the provisions of the Compensation Plan, the directors are
compensated $6,000 annually provided certain performance measures are met. The
directors have the option of accepting the Company's common stock in lieu of
cash compensation. If the director opts for common stock, the number of shares
issued is determined on the first business day of the year. The director has
voting rights on the common stock issued as compensation; however, the common
stock is restricted until the director has met all performance measures. In
January 1997 and 1996, the Company issued 1,875, and 2,270 common shares,
respectively, pursuant to the Compensation Plan at exercise prices of $16.00 and
$11.00, respectively.
The Company adopted the Equity Incentive Plan (Incentive Plan) in December
1992 for certain key employees of the Company. The Incentive Plan provides for
the authorization of 312,000 shares of common stock, plus an additional
authorization of one-half percent of the outstanding shares of common stock as
of each succeeding annual anniversary of the effective date of the Incentive
Plan. Options issued within the Incentive Plan vest in three equal increments on
the date of grant and the first two anniversaries thereof, and expires ten years
after date of grant.
A summary of the status of the Incentive Plan at December 31, and changes
during the year is presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
-------------------- --------------------- -----------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
-------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding, beginning of year 214,600 $ 9.84 200,750 $ 9.55 113,250 $ 8.62
Granted 20,300 23.50 13,850 15.25 87,500 10.75
Exercised (11,400) 8.32 - - - -
Forfeited (1,800) 12.25 - - - -
-------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ---------
Outstanding, end of year 221,700 $ 11.21 214,600 $ 9.84 200,750 $ 9.55
======== ========== ======== ========= ========= =========
Options exercisable, end of year 203,750 175,700 134,250
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes information about stock options under the
Incentive Plan outstanding at December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
-------------------------------------------- ------------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Remaining Average Average
Range of Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise
Exercise Prices Outstanding Life Price Exercisable Price
--------------- ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$9.00 77,000 5 years $ 9.00 76,500 $ 9.00
$8.00 11,250 6 years $ 8.00 11,250 $ 8.00
$7.50 to $7.63 16,000 7 years $ 7.51 16,000 $ 7.51
$10.75 83,900 8 years $ 10.75 83,900 $ 10.75
$15.25 13,250 9 years $ 15.25 8,833 $ 15.25
$23.50 20,300 10 years $ 23.50 6,767 $ 23.50
</TABLE>
The Company also adopted a Nonemployee Directors' Stock Option Plan
(Directors' Plan) in December 1992. An aggregate of 11,000 shares of common
stock are reserved for issuance under the Directors' Plan. Nonemployee directors
are automatically granted options to purchase 250 common shares during each
fiscal year following election to the Board. The Board of Directors, or a
committee consisting of such Board members or other persons as may be appointed
by the Board, administer the Directors' Plan. The Directors' Plan is currently
administered by the Board of Directors. Each option under the Directors' Plan
expires five years from the date of grant.
A summary of the status of the Directors' Plan at December 31, and changes
during the year is presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
-------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
-------- -------- ------ -------- ------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding, beginning of year 6,250 $ 10.34 5,000 $ 8.94 3,750 $ 8.25
Granted 1,000 24.13 1,250 16.00 1,250 11.00
Exercised (2,750) 8.95 - - - -
Forfeited - - - - - -
-------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ---------
Outstanding, end of year 4,500 $ 14.27 6,250 $ 10.34 5,000 $ 8.94
======== ========== ======== ========= ========= =========
Options exercisable, end of year 3,500 5,000 3,750
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes information about stock options under the
Directors' Plan outstanding at December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
--------------------------------------------- ------------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Remaining Average Average
Range of Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise
Exercise Prices Outstanding Life Price Exercisable Price
--------------- ----------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$8.25 750 1 years $ 8.25 750 $ 8.25
$7.50 750 2 years $ 7.50 750 $ 7.50
$11.00 750 3 years $ 11.00 750 $ 11.00
$16.00 1,250 4 years $ 16.00 1,250 $ 16.00
$24.13 1,000 5 years $ 24.13 - $ 24.13
</TABLE>
In May 1996, the Company adopted an "Option Bonus Plan" (Bonus Plan). In
1996, four of the nine eligible members elected to receive these bonuses in the
form of options. Pursuant to this election, the Company issued 36,401 options in
January 1997, at an exercise price of $15.25. In 1997, two of the twelve
eligible members elected to receive these bonuses in the form of options.
Pursuant to this election, the Company issued 2,892 options in January 1998, at
an exercise price of $23.50. The exercise price on all options is equal to the
market price of the common stock on the date of grant. The option period expires
ten years from the date the options were granted. The options vest and are
exercisable six months after they are granted. The maximum number of shares that
may be issued pursuant to the exercise of these options is 150,000 shares.
A summary of the status of the Bonus Plan at December 31, and changes during
the year is presented below:
1997
---------------------
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Shares Price
------- -----------
Outstanding, beginning of year 36,401 $ 15.25
Granted 2,892 23.50
Exercised - -
Forfeited - -
-------- ----------
Outstanding, end of year 39,293 15.86
-------- ----------
Options exercisable, end of year 36,401 $ 15.25
======== ==========
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 12: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes information about stock options under the
Bonus Plan outstanding at December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
-------------------------------------------- ------------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Remaining Average Average
Range of Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise
Exercise Prices Outstanding Life Price Exercisable Price
--------------- ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$15.25 36,401 9 years $ 15.25 36,401 $ 15.25
$23.50 2,892 10 years 23.50 - -
</TABLE>
The Company applies APB Opinion 25 and related Interpretations in accounting
for its stock option plans, and no compensation cost has been recognized for the
plans. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock option plans been
determined based on the fair value at the grant dates using Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, the Company's net income would have
decreased by approximately $172,000, $323,000, and $105,000 in 1997, 1996, and
1995, respectively. In addition, the Company's basic earnings per share would
have decreased by $.14 per share, $.27 per share, and $.09 per share in 1997,
1996, and 1995, respectively. Diluted earnings per share would have decreased
$.14 per share, $.27 per share, and $.06 per share, respectively.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 13: OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Other operating expenses consist of the following:
1997 1996 1995
----------- ---------- -----------
Professional services $ 586,000 $ 618,000 $ 456,000
Credit card 309,000 247,000 228,000
Legal and accounting 271,000 91,000 334,000
Advertising and promotion 200,000 144,000 175,000
Postage and delivery 150,000 114,000 108,000
Software maintenance and
amortization 140,000 124,000 111,000
Service charges 129,000 140,000 120,000
Supplies 112,000 138,000 177,000
Insurance and bonds 106,000 88,000 89,000
Telephone 88,000 89,000 65,000
Printing 86,000 93,000 62,000
Travel and entertainment 67,000 104,000 73,000
Dues and subscriptions 67,000 76,000 67,000
Deposit insurance 19,000 2,000 139,000
Amortization, other - - 53,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs - 17,000 83,000
Other operating expenses 188,000 88,000 194,000
----------- ---------- ----------
$ 2,518,000 $ 2,173,000 $ 2,534,000
=========== ========== ==========
NOTE 14: TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Bank had loans outstanding to
shareholders, executive officers, and directors of the Company and their
affiliates, in the amount of $2,175,000 and $1,680,000, respectively. New loans
made to shareholders, executive officers, and directors of the Company and their
affiliates approximated $716,000 and $916,000, and repayments approximated
$221,000 and $434,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
In management's opinion, such loans and other extensions of credit and
deposits were made in the ordinary course of business and were made on
substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those
prevailing at the time of comparable transactions with other persons. Further,
in management's opinion, these loans did not involve more than normal risk of
collectability or present other unfavorable features.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 14: TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (CONTINUED)
From time to time, the Bank purchases loans from a locally owned mortgage
company until the mortgage company sells the loans into the secondary mortgage
market. The loans are then sold back to the mortgage company. Initially, the
Bank receives interest during its holding period of prime plus .50%. All
origination fees and interest on the loan in excess of the rate payable to the
Bank are retained by the mortgage company. If the mortgage is not sold within
specified periods, the Bank is entitled to receive all of the interest paid on
the mortgage from inception and may be entitled to receive all or a portion of
the origination fees. The mortgage company provides loan servicing during the
period that the mortgage is held by the Bank. During the years ended December
31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, the Bank earned interest income on such loans of
$59,000, $6,000, and $5,000, respectively. During the years ended December 31,
1997, 1996, and 1995, the Bank purchased loans in the amounts of $5,762,000,
$4,106,000, and $2,450,000 and sold loans in the amount of $4,509,000,
$4,106,000, and $2,450,000, respectively. All loans sold back to the mortgage
company are without recourse to the Bank. The Chairman of the Board of the Bank
is a director and treasurer of the mortgage company.
NOTE 15: ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL CASH PAYMENT INFORMATION
1997 1996 1995
--------- ---------- ------------
Income taxes paid $ 819,000 $ 397,000 $ 383,000
========== =========== ============
Interest paid $ 5,012,000 $ 4,347,000 $ 3,858,000
========== =========== ============
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Reclassification of securities
from held-to-maturity to
available-for-sale at
amortized cost $ - $ - $ 22,377,000
========== =========== =============
Reclassification of securities
from available-for-sale to
held-to-maturity at fair value $ 5,092,000 $ 8,808,000 $ 10,299,000
========== =========== =============
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 16: CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION - PARENT COMPANY ONLY
Financial statements of the parent company, Union Bankshares, Ltd., are shown
below and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
ASSETS
1997 1996
----------- -----------
Cash $ 311,000 $ 711,000
Available-for-sale securities 3,700,000 3,436,000
Excess of cost over fair value of net
assets acquired, net of amortization 2,720,000 2,946,000
Investment in subsidiary 13,757,000 12,515,000
Due from subsidiary - 7,000
Accrued interest receivable 40,000 36,000
Income taxes receivable - 26,000
Deferred income taxes 26,000 23,000
----------- -----------
Total Assets $ 20,554,000 $ 19,700,000
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Note payable $ 2,000,000 $ 3,500,000
Other liabilities 332,000 168,000
----------- -----------
Total Liabilities 2,332,000 3,668,000
----------- -----------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 1,000 1,000
Additional paid-in capital 9,584,000 9,435,000
Unrealized gains on subsidiary's
available-for-sale securities 253,000 348,000
Retained earnings 8,384,000 6,248,000
----------- -----------
Total Stockholders' Equity 18,222,000 16,032,000
----------- -----------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $20,554,000 $19,700,000
=========== ===========
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 16: CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION - PARENT COMPANY ONLY (CONTINUED)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING INCOME
Dividends from subsidiary $ 1,600,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1,000,000
Interest income 224,000 241,000 343,000
------------- -------------- --------------
Total operating income 1,824,000 1,491,000 1,343,000
------------- -------------- --------------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Interest 268,000 385,000 543,000
Losses on sales of investment securities - - 6,000
Amortization of excess of investment in
subsidiary over net assets acquired 226,000 226,000 226,000
Salaries and employee benefits 479,000 354,000 322,000
Occupancy and equipment 13,000 13,000 14,000
Other 305,000 321,000 357,000
------------- -------------- --------------
Total operating expenses 1,291,000 1,299,000 1,468,000
------------- -------------- --------------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN
UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARY,
INCOME TAX BENEFIT, AND EXTRAORDINARY
ITEM 533,000 192,000 (125,000)
EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS
OF SUBSIDIARY 1,337,000 1,398,000 989,000
INCOME TAX BENEFIT 266,000 320,000 362,000
------------- -------------- --------------
INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 2,136,000 1,910,000 1,226,000
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
(net of applicable income taxes of $201,000) - 337,000 -
------------- -------------- --------------
NET INCOME $ 2,136,000 $ 1,573,000 $ 1,226,000
============= ============== ==============
</TABLE>
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 16: CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION - PARENT COMPANY ONLY (CONTINUED)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 2,136,000 $ 1,573,000 $ 1,226,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
(Gains) losses on repurchase of notes payable - 65,000 (8,000)
Losses on sales of securities - - 6,000
Net amortization of premiums (accretion of
discounts) on investments (20,000) (99,000) 4,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs - 490,000 83,000
Amortization of excess of cost over net assets acquired 226,000 226,000 226,000
Deferred taxes (3,000) (12,000) (11,000)
Change in:
Other assets 26,000 (26,000) 20,000
Accrued interest receivable (4,000) 16,000 (20,000)
Due from subsidiary 7,000 41,000 6,000
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary (1,337,000) (1,398,000) (989,000)
Other liabilities 164,000 (228,000) 118,000
------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,195,000 648,000 661,000
------------- -------------- --------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (3,704,000) (6,351,000) (5,665,000)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities - 4,890,000 4,892,000
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities 3,460,000 3,830,000 700,000
------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (244,000) 2,369,000 (73,000)
------------- -------------- --------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from notes payable - 4,000,000 -
Principal repayments of notes payable (1,500,000) (7,077,000) (180,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 149,000 51,000 25,000
Repurchase of common stock - - (150,000)
Repurchase of stock warrants - - (69,000)
------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash used in financing activities (1,351,000) (3,026,000) (374,000)
------------- -------------- --------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (400,000) (9,000) 214,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 711,000 720,000 506,000
------------- -------------- --------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 311,000 $ 711,000 $ 720,000
============= ============== ==============
</TABLE>
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 17: REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital
requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet
minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly
additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have
a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital
adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action,
the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve
quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet
items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts
and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators
about components, risk weighing, and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set
forth in the table following) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the
regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as
defined) to adjusted total assets (as defined). Management believes, as of
December 31, 1997, that the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy
requirements to which they are subject.
As of December 31, 1997, the most recent notification from the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) categorized the Company and the Bank as
well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To
be categorized as well capitalized, the Company and the Bank must maintain
minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set
forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification
that management believes have changed the category.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 17: REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
The Company's and the Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios are also
presented in the table. In accordance with FDIC regulations, no amount has been
deducted from capital for interest rate risk.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
For Capital Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions
----------------- ------------------ -----------------
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
------ ----- ------ ----- ------ -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997:
Total risk-based capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Consolidated $17,208,000 11.2% $12,308,000 8.0% $15,386,000 10.0%
Bank $15,415,000 10.1% $12,216,000 8.0% $15,270,000 10.0%
Tier I risk-based capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Consolidated $15,249,000 9.9% $ 6,154,000 4.0% $ 9,231,000 6.0%
Bank $13,504,000 8.8% $ 6,108,000 4.0% $ 9,162,000 6.0%
Tier I leverage capital
(to adjusted total assets):
Consolidated $15,249,000 6.9% $ 8,866,000 4.0% $11,083,000 5.0%
Bank $13,504,000 6.6% $ 8,230,000 4.0% $10,287,000 5.0%
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1996:
Total risk-based capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Consolidated $14,252,000 11.8% $11,402,000 8.0% $12,101,000 10.0%
Bank $13,673,000 11.4% $ 9,618,000 8.0% $12,022,000 10.0%
Tier I risk-based capital
(to risk-weighted assets):
Consolidated $12,700,000 10.5% $ 4,840,000 4.0% $ 7,261,000 6.0%
Bank $12,167,000 10.1% $ 4,809,000 4.0% $ 7,213,000 6.0%
Tier I leverage capital
(to adjusted total assets):
Consolidated $12,700,000 7.0% $ 7,261,000 4.0% $ 9,080,000 5.0%
Bank $12,167,000 6.7% $ 7,292,000 4.0% $ 9,115,000 5.0%
</TABLE>
The Bank is subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that
it may declare without prior regulatory approval. At December 31, 1997,
approximately $3,724,000 of retained earnings were available for dividend
declaration without prior regulatory approval.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 18: DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating
the fair value of its financial instruments:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount approximates fair
value.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Fair values for investment securities equal quoted market prices, if
available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated
based on quoted market prices of similar securities.
LOANS
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows
using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with
similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar
characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The carrying
amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.
MORTGAGE LOANS HELD-FOR-SALE
Fair values of mortgage loans held-for-sale is estimated using the quoted
market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences
in loan characteristics.
DEPOSITS
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts, and
certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting
date (i.e., their carrying amount). The fair value of fixed-maturity time
deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the
rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The
carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
NOTES PAYABLE
Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and
remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 18: DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(CONTINUED)
COMMITMENTS TO EXTEND CREDIT AND LETTERS OF CREDIT
The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged
to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the
agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For
fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between
current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of
letters of credit and lines of credit is based on fees currently charged for
similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the
obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.
The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company's financial
instruments. The fair values of certain of these instruments were calculated by
discounting expected cash flows, which method involves significant judgments by
management and uncertainties. Fair value is the estimated amount at which
financial assets or liabilities could be exchanged in a current transaction
between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Because no
market exists for certain of these financial instruments and because management
does not intend to sell these financial instruments, the Company does not know
whether the fair values shown below represent values at which the respective
financial instruments could be sold individually or in the aggregate.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 18: DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
------------------------ -------------------------
Carrying Carrying
Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 15,314,000 $ 15,314,000 $ 12,356,000 $ 12,356,000
Federal funds sold 11,400,000 11,400,000 - -
Available-for-sale securities 37,180,000 37,180,000 39,904,000 39,904,000
Held-to-maturity securities 27,929,000 28,681,000 24,634,000 24,970,000
Other investments 916,000 916,000 494,000 494,000
Interest receivable 1,353,000 1,353,000 1,107,000 1,107,000
Loans, net of allowance
for loan losses 120,659,000 123,906,000 98,978,000 100,566,000
Mortgage loans held-for-sale 1,253,000 1,253,000 - -
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Deposits 190,076,000 186,829,000 156,409,000 157,049,000
Federal funds purchased - - 6,200,000 6,200,000
Notes payable 12,000,000 12,137,000 3,500,000 3,500,000
Interest payable 187,000 187,000 95,000 95,000
UNRECOGNIZED FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
(net of contract amount):
Commitments to extend credit - - - -
Letters of credit - - - -
Lines of credit - - - -
</TABLE>
NOTE 19: FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently adopted Statement No.
130 (Statement No. 130), "Reporting Comprehensive Income." Statement No.
130, which is to become effective for periods ending after December 31, 1997,
requires disclosure of comprehensive income and changes in comprehensive
income in the Company's basic financial statements. Statement No. 130
defines comprehensive income as the change in net equity of a business during
a reporting period resulting from transactions and other circumstances from
nonowner sources. Management believes that Statement No. 130 will have no
significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
NOTE 19: FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE (Continued)
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently adopted Statement No.
131 (Statement No. 131) "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information." Statement No. 131, which is to become effective for
periods beginning after December 15, 1997, requires that business enterprises
report information about operating segments in annual financial statements.
It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and
services, geographic areas and major customers. Management believes that
Statement No. 131 will have no significant impact on the Company's financial
statements.
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT ON
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
The Board of Directors
Union Bankshares, Ltd.
Denver, Colorado
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The nature of our audit procedures is
more fully described in our report on the basic financial statements. The
accompanying supplementary information ispresented for purposes ofadditional
analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such
information has been subjected to the procedures applied in the audit of the
basic financial statements and, in our oinion, is fairly stated, ain allmaterial
respects, in relation to the basic financial stat3ements taken as a whole.
/S/ BAIRD, KURTZ & DOBSON
Denver, Colorado
January 16, 1998
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Union Union Bank and Combined Eliminating Consolidated
ASSETS Bankshares, Ltd. Trust Balance Entries Balance
------ ---------------- -------------- -------- ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and due from banks $ 311,000 $ 15,214,000 $ 15,525,000 $ (211,000) $ 15,314,000
Federal funds sold - 11,400,000 11,400,000 - 11,400,000
Held-to-maturity securities - 27,929,000 27,929,000 - 27,929,000
Available-for-sale securities 3,700,000 33,480,000 37,180,000 - 37,180,000
Other investments - 916,000 916,000 - 916,000
Investment in subsidiary 13,757,000 - 13,757,000 (13,757,000) -
Loans, net - 120,659,000 120,659,000 - 120,659,000
Mortgage loans held for sale - 1,253,000 1,253,000 - 1,253,000
Excess of investment in subsidiary over
net assets acquired, net 2,720,000 - 2,720,000 - 2,720,000
Premises and equipment, net - 1,378,000 1,378,000 - 1,378,000
Accrued interest receivable 40,000 1,313,000 1,353,000 - 1,353,000
Deferred tax receivable 26,000 725,000 751,000 - 751,000
Other assets - 690,000 690,000 (38,000) 652,000
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total Assets $ 20,554,000 $ 214,957,000 $ 235,511,000 $ (14,006,000) $ 221,505,000
============ ============= ============= ============= ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Demand - $ 57,769,000 $ 57,769,000 $ (204,000) $ 57,565,000
NOW - 18,921,000 18,921,000 (7,000) 18,914,000
Money market - 65,074,000 65,074,000 - 65,074,000
Savings - 10,798,000 10,798,000 - 10,798,000
Time - 37,725,000 37,725,000 - 37,725,000
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
- 190,287,000 190,287,000 (211,000) 190,076,000
Notes payable 2,000,000 10,000,000 12,000,000 - 12,000,000
Accrued interest payable - 187,000 187,000 - 187,000
Other liabilities 332,000 726,000 1,058,000 (38,000) 1,020,000
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total Liabilities 2,332,000 201,200,000 203,532,000 (249,000) 203,283,000
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 1,000 3,000,000 3,001,000 (3,000,000) 1,000
Additional paid-in capital 9,584,000 3,500,000 13,084,000 (3,500,000) 9,584,000
Unrealized appreciation on available-
for-sale securities 253,000 253,000 506,000 (253,000) 253,000
Retained earnings 8,384,000 7,004,000 15,388,000 (7,004,000) 8,384,000
Total Stockholders' Equity 18,222,000 13,757,000 31,979,000 (13,757,000) 18,222,000
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity $ 20,554,000 $ 214,957,000 $ 235,511,000 $ (14,006,000) $ 221,505,000
============ ============= ============= ============= ============
</TABLE>
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UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
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Union Union Bank and Combined Eliminating Consolidated
INTEREST INCOME Bankshares, Ltd. Trust Balance Entries Balance
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Interest and fees on loans $ - $ 11,448,000 $ 11,448,000 $ - $ 11,448,000
Interest on investment securities:
U.S. government agencies and corporations 224,000 2,682,000 2,906,000 (13,000) 2,893,000
States and other political subdivisions - 1,393,000 1,393,000 - 1,393,000
Interest on federal funds sold and
interest-bearing deposits in other
financial institutions - 226,000 226,000 - 226,000
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Total interest income 224,000 15,749,000 15,973,000 (13,000) 15,960,000
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits - 4,134,000 4,134,000 (13,000) 4,121,000
Federal funds purchased - 110,000 110,000 - 110,000
Notes payable 268,000 619,000 887,000 - 887,000
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Total interest expense 268,000 4,863,000 5,131,000 (13,000) 5,118,000
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NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION
FOR LOAN LOSSES (44,000) 10,886,000 10,842,000 - 10,842,000
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES - 360,000 360,000 - 360,000
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NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR LOAN LOSSES (44,000) 10,526,000 10,482,000 - 10,482,000
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NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges - 371,000 371,000 - 371,000
Gains on sales of investment securities, net - 101,000 101,000 - 101,000
Other - 486,000 486,000 - 486,000
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Total noninterest income - 958,000 958,000 - 958,000
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NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits 479,000 3,998,000 4,477,000 - 4,477,000
Amortization of excess of investment in
subsidiary over net assets acquired 226,000 - 226,000 - 226,000
Occupancy and equipment 13,000 1,219,000 1,232,000 - 1,232,000
Other 305,000 2,213,000 2,518,000 - 2,518,000
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Total noninterest expense 1,023,000 7,430,000 8,453,000 - 8,453,000
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX
(EXPENSE) BENEFIT AND EQUITY IN
EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARY (1,067,000) 4,054,000 2,987,000 - 2,987,000
INCOME TAX BENEFITS (EXPENSE) 266,000 (1,117,000) (851,000) - (851,000)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS
OF SUBSIDIARY (801,000) 2,937,000 2,136,000 - 2,136,000
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARY 2,937,000 - 2,937,000 (2,937,000) -
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NET INCOME $ 2,136,000 $ 2,937,000 $ 5,073,000 $ (2,937,000) $ 2,136,000
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F-42
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements of
UNION BANKSHARES, LTD. on Form S-8 relating to the Company's Equity Incentive
Plan, the Option Bonus Plan, the Equity Compensation Plan for Nonemployee
Directors and the Nonemployee Directors' Stock Option Plan of our report dated
January 16, 1998, relating to the consolidated balance sheets of UNION
BANKSHARES, LTD. as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then
ended, which report appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form
10-KSB of UNION BANKSHARES, LTD.
/s/ BAIRD, KURTZ & DOBSON
BAIRD, KURTZ & DOBSON
March 27, 1998
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
Union Bankshares, Ltd.
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statement on Form
S-8 relating to the Company's Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan, of our report dated
January 23, 1996 relating to the consolidated statements of income,
stockholders' equity and cash flows of Union Bankshares, Ltd., and subsidiary
for the year ended December 31, 1995, which report appears in the December 31,
1997 annual report on Form 10-KSB of Union Bankshares, Ltd.
/s/ McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 30, 1998
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