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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2002
Commission File Number 000-16435

COMMUNITY BANCORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Vermont

03-0284070

(State of Incorporation)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

 

Derby Road, Derby, Vermont

05829

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(zip code)

Registrant's Telephone Number:  (802) 334-7915

 

Not Applicable

Former Name, Former Address and Formal Fiscal Year

(If Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file for such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
  Yes ( X )  No (  )

At July 30, 2002 there were 3,558,088 shares outstanding of the Corporation's common stock.

Total Pages - 21 Pages

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following are the consolidated financial statements for Community Bancorp. and subsidiaries, "the Company".

 

COMMUNITY BANCORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

( Unaudited )

June 30

December 31

2002

2001

Assets

Cash and due from banks

$6,637,066

$8,681,237

Federal funds sold and overnight deposits

237,604

6,019,178

Total cash and cash equivalents

6,874,670

14,700,415

Securities held-to-maturity (fair value $38,681,878 at

06/30/02 and $40,967,678 at 12/31/01)

38,351,974

40,644,481

Securities available-for-sale

42,059,556

32,513,512

Restricted equity securities

1,309,050

1,224,650

Loans held-for-sale

2,513,899

3,113,466

Loans

192,499,997

190,042,381

Allowance for loan losses

(2,195,332

)

(2,007,408

)

Unearned net loan fees

(926,335

)

(951,194

)

Net loans

189,378,330

187,083,779

Bank premises and equipment, net

4,975,076

4,867,413

Accrued interest receivable

2,092,372

1,744,133

Other real estate owned, net

90,466

60,000

Other assets

2,524,873

2,726,075

Total assets

$290,170,266

$288,677,924

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities

Deposits:

Demand, non-interest bearing

29,353,594

30,724,508

NOW and money market accounts

74,243,504

76,779,687

Savings

36,436,093

33,059,937

Time deposits, $100,000 and over

18,516,569

18,017,850

Other time deposits

80,037,278

79,487,551

Total deposits

$238,587,038

$238,069,533

Federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds

12,874,000

5,055,000

Repurchase agreements

11,999,290

19,833,510

Accrued interest and other liabilities

2,110,727

2,272,055

Subordinated convertible debentures

0

1,000

Total liabilities

$265,571,055

$265,231,098

Stockholders' Equity

Common stock - $2.50 par value; 6,000,000 shares

authorized and 3,729,244 shares issued at 06/30/02

and 3,706,674 shares issued at 12/31/01

9,323,110

9,266,686

Additional paid-in capital

13,669,167

13,412,012

Retained earnings

3,456,936

2,459,827

Accumulated other comprehensive income

324,239

26,459

Less: treasury stock, at cost; 182,233 shares at 06/30/02

and 150,065 at 12/31/01

(2,174,241

)

(1,718,158

)

Total stockholders' equity

$24,599,211

$23,446,826

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$290,170,266

$288,677,924

 

COMMUNITY BANCORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

      ( Unaudited )

For The Second Quarter Ended June 30,

2002

2001

2000

Interest income

   Interest and fees on loans

$3,573,450

$3,914,524

$3,521,222

   Interest on debt securities

     Taxable

756,963

581,010

717,775

     Tax-exempt

235,553

176,397

161,821

   Dividends

11,158

21,960

21,888

   Interest on federal funds sold and overnight deposits

7,827

56,585

34,696

        Total interest income

$4,584,951

$4,750,476

$4,457,402

Interest expense

   Interest on deposits

1,550,033

2,020,578

1,823,342

   Interest on borrowed funds

69,887

60,414

92,366

   Interest on repurchase agreements

72,057

139,260

96,391

   Interest on subordinated debentures

0

156

550

        Total interest expense

$1,691,977

$2,220,408

$2,012,649

    Net interest income

2,892,974

2,530,068

2,444,753

    Provision for loan losses

(94,000

)

(90,000

)

(96,000

)

        Net interest income after provision

$2,798,974

$2,440,068

$2,348,753

Other operating income

   Trust department income

0

103,427

86,153

   Service fees

235,558

234,210

203,130

   Security gains (losses)

0

124,795

0

   Other

936,787

193,177

229,310

        Total other operating income

$1,172,345

$655,609

$518,593

Other operating expenses

   Salaries and wages

860,227

855,888

733,497

   Pension and other employee benefits

248,037

241,032

237,766

   Occupancy expenses, net

363,727

410,650

361,076

   Trust department expenses

25,240

33,027

26,649

   Other

1,088,092

700,478

612,946

        Total other operating expenses

$2,585,323

$2,241,075

$1,971,934

    Income before income taxes

1,385,996

854,602

895,412

    Applicable income taxes

437,536

213,626

246,748

        Net Income

$948,460

$640,976

$648,664

Earnings per share on weighted average

$0.27

$0.18

$0.18

Weighted average number of common shares

  used in computing earnings per share

3,552,471

3,539,766

3,561,070

Dividends declared per share

$0.16

$0.16

$0.16

Book value per share on shares outstanding

$6.94

$6.60

$6.44

Per share data for 2000 restated to reflect a 5% stock dividend paid on February 1, 2001.

 

COMMUNITY BANCORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

     ( Unaudited )

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2002

2001

2000

Interest income

   Interest and fees on loans

$7,164,227

$7,737,477

$6,826,051

   Interest on debt securities

     Taxable

1,477,467

1,251,583

1,398,585

     Tax-exempt

460,277

347,427

303,359

   Dividends

22,506

45,793

42,459

   Interest on federal funds sold and overnight deposits

30,174

137,463

64,172

        Total interest income

$9,154,651

$9,519,743

$8,634,626

Interest expense

   Interest on deposits

3,166,167

4,108,627

3,556,635

   Interest on borrowed funds

164,062

159,049

145,854

   Interest on repurchase agreements

155,125

319,824

139,687

   Interest on subordinated debentures

0

706

1,100

        Total interest expense

$3,485,354

$4,588,206

$3,843,276

    Net interest income

5,669,297

4,931,537

4,791,350

    Provision for loan losses

(226,000

)

(180,000

)

(258,000

)

        Net interest income after provision

$5,443,297

$4,751,537

$4,533,350

Other operating income

   Trust department income

109,826

208,895

157,503

   Service fees

459,696

450,050

385,917

   Security gains (losses)

3,648

154,439

(11,507

)

   Other

1,291,891

347,046

388,976

        Total other operating income

1,865,061

1,160,430

920,889

Other operating expenses

   Salaries and wages

1,819,714

1,638,334

1,452,601

   Pension and other employee benefits

523,797

480,165

460,952

   Occupancy expenses, net

775,280

817,319

726,460

   Trust department expenses

95,985

64,069

50,343

   Other

1,943,021

1,431,538

1,290,352

        Total other operating expenses

$5,157,797

$4,431,425

$3,980,708

    Income before income taxes

2,150,561

1,480,542

1,473,531

    Applicable income taxes

586,178

350,648

391,242

        Net Income

$1,564,383

$1,129,894

$1,082,289

Earnings per share on weighted average

$0.44

$0.32

$0.30

Weighted average number of common shares

  used in computing earnings per share

3,553,369

3,536,810

3,558,804

Dividends declared per share

$0.32

$0.32

$0.32

Book value per share on shares outstanding

$6.94

$6.60

$6.44

Per share data for 2000 restated to reflect a 5% stock dividend paid on February 1, 2001.

 

COMMUNITY BANCORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

      (Unaudited)

  For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2002

2001

2000

Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash

  Provided by Operating Activities:

  Net Income

$1,564,383

$1,129,894

$1,082,289

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash

  Provided by Operating Activities:

  Depreciation and amortization

534,786

315,750

299,100

  Provision for loan losses

226,000

180,000

258,000

  Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes

16,099

(80,015

)

(14,943

)

  Gain on sale of loans

(158,610

)

(32,641

)

(16,094

)

  Securities (gain) losses

(3,648

)

(154,439

)

11,507

  Gain on sales of OREO

(18,013

)

(11,114

)

(61,922

)

  Amortization of bond premium, net

137,806

48,086

90,639

  Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale

19,117,338

2,671,947

1,218,779

  Originations of loans held for sale

(18,359,161

)

(2,839,307

)

(1,123,203

)

  Increase in taxes payable

66,356

111,514

106,185

  (Increase) decrease in interest receivable

(348,239

)

154,328

(391,741

)

  (Increase) decrease in mortgage service rights

(116,385

)

16,933

15,373

  Increase in other assets

(112,377

)

(110,046

)

(27,647

)

  (Decrease) increase in unamortized loan fees

(24,859

)

(8,360

)

6,705

  Decrease in interest payable

(35,267

)

(119,480

)

(6,045

)

  Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

285,251

159,720

(916

)

  Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

290,055

(3,064

)

84,630

     Net cash provided by operating activities

$3,061,515

$1,429,706

$1,530,696

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

  Investments - held to maturity

    Maturities and paydowns

5,735,892

15,747,660

6,814,129

    Purchases

(3,455,544

)

(15,805,590

)

(19,988,829

)

  Investments - available for sale

    Sales and maturities

8,000,000

13,170,169

7,994,923

    Purchases

(17,216,861

)

(2,077,730

)

0

  Purchase of restricted equity securities

(84,400

)

(83,000

)

0

  Investment in limited partnership, net

(189,488

)

(20,388

)

(4,078

)

  Increase in loans, net

(2,706,610

)

(2,836,728

)

(15,264,429

)

  Capital expenditures, net

(391,163

)

(264,791

)

(477,745

)

  Recoveries of loans charged off

74,394

57,055

78,520

  Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned

124,071

128,878

387,496

     Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

($10,109,709

)

$8,015,535

($20,460,013

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

  Net decrease in demand, NOW, money market

    and savings accounts

(530,941

)

(3,456,313

)

(3,316,309

)

  Net increase in certificates of deposit

1,048,446

2,047,165

532,053

  Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings and

    Repurchase agreements

(7,834,220

)

(516,875

)

7,291,215

  Net increase (decrease) in borrowed funds

7,819,000

(537,000

)

9,000,000

  Payments to acquire treasury stock

(456,083

)

(213,153

)

(437,087

)

  Debentures redeemed for cash

0

(12,000

)

0

  Dividends paid

(823,752

)

(747,330

)

(601,177

)

     Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

($777,550

)

($3,435,506

)

$12,468,695

     Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

($7,825,745

)

$6,009,735

($6,460,622

)

     Cash and cash equivalents:

          Beginning

$14,700,415

$6,110,527

$12,716,144

          Ending

$6,874,670

$12,120,262

$6,255,522

Supplemental Schedule of Cash Paid During the Year

  Interest

$3,520,621

$4,707,686

$3,849,321

  Income taxes

$503,724

$319,149

$300,000

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:

  Net change in securities valuation

$451,182

$185,929

$48,554

  OREO acquired in settlements of loans

$136,524

$88,624

$283,920

  Debentures converted to common stock

$1,000

$2,000

$0

  Stock dividends

$0

$1,803,162

$0

Dividends Paid

  Dividends declared

$567,273

$564,673

$541,948

  Decrease in dividends payable

569,058

536,926

537,361

  Dividends reinvested

(312,579

)

(354,269

)

(478,132

)

$823,752

$747,330

$601,177

 

Note 1

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION

     The interim consolidated financial statements of Community Bancorp. and subsidiaries are unaudited. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company contained herein have been made. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2001, contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2002

     Community Bancorp. (the "Company") is a bank holding company headquartered in Derby, Vermont, which has one operating commercial bank subsidiary, Community National Bank (the "Bank"). The Bank is a commercial banking institution which offers a full range of retail banking services to residents and businesses in northeastern and north central Vermont. The Bank has eight offices, five of which are located in Orleans County, one in Essex County, one in Caledonia County and the newest office, located in Washington County.


     The Company also owns all of the stock of Liberty Savings Bank ("Liberty"), an inactive New Hampshire guaranty savings bank charter. Liberty has no substantial assets and does not have any offices or deposit taking authority and there are currently no plans to activate this charter.


     Prior to March 31, 2002 Community National Bank operated a trust department through which it offered a full line of personal fiduciary services. As of such date, the Bank transferred its trust operations to a newly formed Vermont-chartered nondepository trust and investment management affiliate, Community Financial Services Group, LLC based in Newport, Vermont ("CFSG"). The Bank's ownership interest in CFSG is held indirectly, through Community Financial Services Partners, LLC, a Vermont limited liability company ("Partners"), which owns 100% of the limited liability company equity interests of CFSG. On April 1, 2002, the Bank sold a one-third interest in Partners to each of the National Bank of Middlebury, in Middlebury, Vermont and Guaranty Bancorp, Inc., the bank holding company parent of Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, Woodsville, New Hampshire. As of such date the Bank retained a one-third ownership interest in Partners and, indirectly, in CFSG. Partners and CFSG are not consolidated subsidiaries of the Bank.


     Substantially all of the Company's business is conducted through Community National Bank; therefore, the following narrative is based primarily on the Bank's operations. The balance sheet and statements of income preceding this section are consolidated figures for Community Bancorp. and subsidiaries and should be read in conjunction with the other information and reports following them to provide a more detailed comparison of the information disclosed in the following narrative.


OVERVIEW

     Net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 was $948,460, representing an increase of 48% and 46%, respectively, over the net income figures of $640,976 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001, and $648,664 for the same period in 2000. The results of this are earnings per share of $0.27 for the second quarter of 2002 and $0.18 for each of 2001 and 2000. As a result of a 5% stock dividend paid in February 2001, all per share information for 2000 cited in this report has been restated. The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.16 per share May 1, 2002 to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2002. The second quarter of 2002 was very profitable due to income of $617,355 booked in April through the sale of a two-thirds interest in the Bank's trust operations.


     Net interest income, the difference between interest income and expense, represents the largest portion of the Company's earnings, and is affected by the volume, mix, and rate sensitivity of earning assets as well as by interest bearing liabilities, market interest rates and the amount of non-interest bearing funds which support earning assets. Tables A and B at the end of this narrative provide a visual comparison for each period. Figures presented are consolidated and are stated on a tax equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 34%.


     Net interest income for the second quarter comparison period was $2.9 million for 2002 compared to $2.5 million for 2001, resulting in an increase of 14.3%. Total interest income for the second quarter decreased $165,525 or by 3.5% from $4.8 million in 2001 to $4.6 million in 2002. Interest expense decreased $528,431 or by 23.8% from $2.2 million in 2001 to $1.7 million in 2002. A review of the second quarter figures for interest earned on loans, the major source of interest income, reveals a decrease of 8.7% for 2002 compared to 2001. In comparison, interest paid on deposits, the major source of interest expense, shows a decrease of $470,545 or 23.3% for the same comparison period. Net interest income for the six months comparison period was $5.7 million for 2002 compared to $4.9 million for 2001, an increase of $737,760 or 15%. Total interest income for the first six month of 2002 decreased $365,092, or by almost 4%, from $9.5 million to $9.2 million. Although an increase is n oted in the average volume of loans compared to the first six months of 2001, a decrease of 133 basis points is noted in the average yield, contributing to the decrease in income. Overall, an increase is noted in the average volume of interest bearing accounts, while the rate paid on these accounts has decreased 156 basis points, accounting for the decrease in interest expense. As a result of these changes, the tax equivalent spread for the first six months increased 26 basis points to 3.86% for 2002 versus 3.60% for 2001.


CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION


     The Company had total average assets of $288 million at June 30, 2002 and $270 million at December 31, 2001. Average earning assets were $275 million for the period ended June 30, 2002, including average loans of $193 million and average investment securities of almost $79 million. Average earning assets were $249 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 including average loans of $182 million and average investment securities of $58 million. An increase in available for sale agencies as well as municipal investments accounts for a substantial portion of the increase.


     Average interest bearing liabilities at June 30, 2002 were $233 million, with average time deposits reported totaling $99 million and NOW & money market funds of $81 million. At December 31, 2001, average interest bearing liabilities of just over $209 million were reported including average time deposits of $99 million and NOW & money market funds at an average volume $57 million. An increase in municipal deposits, from the new collateralized deposit product as discussed below, accounts for most of the increase in NOW & money market funds, as well as a significant portion of the decrease in repurchase agreements.


RISK MANAGEMENT


Liquidity Risk - Liquidity management refers to the ability of the Company to adequately cover fluctuations in assets and liabilities. Meeting loan demand (assets) and covering the withdrawal of deposit funds (liabilities) are two key components of the liquidity management process. The repayment of loans and growth in deposits are two of the major sources of liquidity. Other time deposits increased $549,727 as of the end of the first six months of 2002, while time deposits greater than $100,000 increased $498,719. A review of these deposits, primarily the time deposits over $100,000 indicates that they are primarily generated locally and regionally and are established customers of the Company. The Company has no brokered deposits. Now and money market funds decreased $2.5 million from December 31, 2001 to end the first six months of 2002 at a balance of $74 million. The Company began offering a new collateralized deposit account to its municipal account holders during the last part of 2001. This a ccount has been well received during 2002, helping to offset a portion of the decrease in these funds. Savings accounts increased $3.4 million for the first six months of 2002, as customers wait for more favorable rates from the other interest bearing account products. The Company's loan portfolio has increased $1.9 million over the last six months, while the investment portfolio has increased $7.4 million for the same time period. As of June 30, 2002, the Company held in its investment portfolio treasuries classified as "Available for Sale" at a fair value of $42 million, compared to $32.5 million as of December 31, 2001, an increase of $9.5 million or 29%. Securities classified as "Held to Maturity" ended the first six months of 2002 at a book value of $38.4 million compared to almost $41 million as of the end of the 2001 calendar year. Both of these types of investments mature at monthly intervals as shown on the gap report at the end of this section. Securities classified as "Restricted Equity Securities " are made up of equity securities the Company is required to maintain in the form of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank stock. FHLB stock increased $84,400, increasing the combined stock balance to $1.3 million as of June 30, 2002.


     The Company has a credit line with an available balance of $4.3 million. Interest is chargeable at a rate determined daily of approximately 25 basis points higher than the rate paid on fed funds sold. Additional borrowing capacity of approximately $103 million is available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, which is secured by the Company's qualifying loan and investment portfolio. As of June 30, 2002, the Company had an advance of just over $9 million against the $103 million line at FHLB. Under a separate agreement, the Bank has the authority to collateralize public unit deposits, up to their borrowing capacity, $103 million less outstanding advances, with letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank. At June 30, 2002, approximately $31 million was pledged as collateral for these deposits. Interest is charged to the Bank quarterly based on the average daily balance outstanding at a rate of 20 basis points. At June 30, 2002, an average daily balance of appr oximately $5.3 million was reported.


Credit Risk - A primary concern of management is to reduce the exposure of credit loss within the portfolio. Management follows strict underwriting guidelines, and has established a thorough loan review policy. These measures help to insure the adequacy of the loan loss coverage. The Executive Officers and the Board of Directors conduct an ongoing review of the loan portfolio, and meet to discuss, among other matters, potential exposures. Factors considered are each borrower's financial condition, the industry or sector for the economy in which the borrower operates, and overall economic conditions. Existing or potential problems are noted and addressed by senior management in order to assess the risk of probable loss or delinquency. A variety of loans are reviewed periodically by an independent firm in order to assure accuracy and compliance with various policies and procedures set by the regulatory authorities. The Company also employs a Credit Administration Officer whose duties include, among othe rs, a review of the loan portfolio including delinquent and non-performing loans.


     Specific Allocations are made in situations management believes may represent at a greater risk for loss. A quarterly review of various qualitative factors, including levels of, and trends in, delinquencies and non-accruals and national and local economic trends and conditions, helps to ensure that areas with potential risk are noted and coverage increased or decreased to reflect the trends in delinquencies and non-accruals. Residential first mortgage loans make up the largest part of the loan portfolio and have the lowest historical loss ratio helping to alleviate the overall risk.

The following table reflects the composition of the Company's loan portfolio for six months ended June 30:

2002

2001

2000

(Dollars in Thousands)

Total

% of

Total

% of

Total

% of

Loans

Total

Loans

Total

Loans

Total

Real Estate Loans

  Construction & Land

   Development

4,312

2.21%

1,801

1.00%

879

0.52%

  Farm Land

2,386

1.22%

2,880

1.60%

3,105

1.85%

  1-4 Family Residential

117,012

60.00%

107,636

59.69%

101,535

60.43%

  Commercial Real Estate

33,254

17.05%

29,515

16.37%

28,114

16.73%

Loans to Finance

  Agricultural Production

337

0.17%

531

0.29%

862

0.51%

Commercial & Industrial

13,748

7.05%

13,507

7.49%

13,586

8.09%

Consumer Loans

23,702

12.15%

24,276

13.46%

19,660

11.70%

All Other Loans

263

0.13%

173

0.10%

194

0.12%

      Gross Loans

195,014

100%

180,319

100%

167,935

100%

Less:

  Reserve for Loan Losses

(2,195

)

-1.13%

(1,879

)

-1.04%

(1,806

)

-1.07%

  Deferred Loan Fees

(926

)

-0.47%

(943

)

-0.52%

(898

)

-0.53%

      Net Loans

191,893

98.40%

177,498

98.44%

165,330

98.39%

Allowance for loan losses and provisions - The valuation allowance for loan losses of $2.2 million as of June 30, 2002 composed 1.1% of the total gross loan portfolio. The Company maintains a residential loan portfolio of approximately $117 million and a commercial real estate portfolio of approximately $40 million. The total portfolio of approximately $157 million of real estate secured mortgages accounts for 80.5% of the total loan portfolio, and together with the low historical loan loss experience among these portfolios, helps to support the Company's basis for loan loss coverage.

The following table summarizes the Company's loan loss experience for the six months ended June 30,

  (Dollars in Thousands)

2002

2001

2000

Loans Outstanding End of Period

195,014

180,319

167,935

Ave. Loans Outstanding During Period

192,673

176,782

157,567

Loan Loss Reserve, Beginning of Period

2,008

1,797

1,715

Loans Charged Off:

  Real Estate

29

28

111

  Commercial

0

1

15

  Consumer

84

126

119

       Total

113

155

245

Recoveries:

  Real Estate

2

3

11

  Commercial

3

2

10

  Consumer

69

52

57

       Total

74

57

78

Net Loans Charged Off

39

98

167

Provision Charged to Income

226

180

258

Loan Loss Reserve, End of Period

2,195

1,879

1,806

     Non-Performing assets for the company are made up of three different types of loans, "90 Days or More Past Due", "Other Real Estate Owned" (OREO), and "Non-Accruing Loans". A comparison of these non-performing assets reveals a decrease in non-accruing loans of $267,541 or 17%, as well as a decrease of $50,169, or 85% in loans 90 days or more past due, while an increase of $30,466 or 51% is noted in the Company's OREO portfolio. The portfolio of non-accruing loans makes up the biggest portion of the non-performing assets and, as of June 30, 2002, $1.27 million or 97.4% were real estate secured mortgage loans, thereby reducing the exposure to loss.


Non-performing assets as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were as follows:

 

06/30/2002

12/31/2001

 

 

 

Non-Accruing loans

$1,303,717

$1,571,258

Loans past due 90 day or more and still accruing

9,086

59,255

Other real estate owned

90,466

60,000

   Total

$1,403,269

$1,690,513

     Other real estate owned is made up of property that the Company owns in lieu of foreclosure or through normal foreclosure proceedings, and property that the Company does not hold title to but is in actual control of, known as in-substance foreclosure. The value of the property is determined prior to transferring the balance to other real estate owned. The balance transferred to OREO is the lesser of the appraised value of the property, or book value of the loan. A write-down may be deemed necessary to bring the book value of the loan equal to the appraised value. Appraisals are then done periodically thereafter charging any additional write-downs to the appropriate expense account.


Market Risk and Asset and Liability Management - Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from adverse changes in market prices and rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. The Company's market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in its lending and deposit taking activities. To that end, management actively monitors and manages its interest rate risk exposure. The Company does not have any market risk sensitive instruments acquired for trading purposes. The Company attempts to structure its balance sheet to maximize net interest income while controlling its exposure to interest rate risk. The Company's Asset/Liability Committee formulates strategies to manage interest rate risk by evaluating the impact on earnings and capital of such factors as current interest rate forecasts and economic indicators, potential changes in such forecasts and indicators, liquidity, and various business strategies. The Asset/Liability Committee 's methods for evaluating interest rate risk include an analysis of the Company's interest rate sensitivity "gap", which provides a static analysis of the maturity and repricing characteristics of the entire balance sheet, and a simulation analysis which calculates projected net interest income based on alternative balance sheet and interest rate scenarios, including "rate shock" scenarios involving immediate substantial increases or decreases in market rates of interest.


Interest Rate Sensitivity "Gap" Analysis - An interest rate sensitivity "gap" is defined as the difference between the interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within a given time period. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets. During a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income. During a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to affect net interest income adversely. Because different types of assets and liabilities with the same or similar maturities may react differently to changes in overall mar ket interest rates or conditions, changes in interest rates may affect net interest income positively or negatively even if an institution were perfectly matched in each maturity category.


     The following tables set forth the estimated maturity or repricing of the Company's interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at June 30, 2002, and December 31, 2001. The Company prepares its interest rate sensitivity "gap" analysis by scheduling assets and liabilities into periods based upon the next date on which such assets and liabilities could mature or reprice. The amounts of assets and liabilities shown within a particular period were determined in accordance with the contractual term of the assets and liabilities, except that:

Adjustable-rate loans and certificates of deposit are included in the period when they are first scheduled to adjust and not in the period in which they mature;

Fixed-rate loans reflect scheduled contractual amortization, with no estimated prepayments;

and,

NOW, money markets, and savings deposits, which do not have contractual maturities, reflect estimated levels of attrition, which are based on detailed studies by the Company of the sensitivity of each such category of deposit, to changes in interest rates.

     Management believes that these assumptions approximate actual experience and considers them reasonable. However, the interest rate sensitivity of the Company's assets and liabilities in the tables could vary substantially if different assumptions were used or actual experience differs from the historical experiences on which the assumptions are based.

GAP ANALYSYS

Community Bancorp. & Subsidiaries

June 30, 2002

Cumulative repriced within:

Dollars in thousands,

3 Months

4 to 12

1 to 3

3 to 5

Over 5

by repricing date

or less

Months

Years

Years

Years

Total

Interest sensitive assets:

Federal funds sold

0

0

0

0

0

0

Overnight deposits

238

0

0

0

0

238

Investments -

Available for Sale(1)

1,000

4,067

10,395

14,258

12,340

42,060

Held to Maturity

11,401

8,668

3,543

6,875

7,865

38,352

Restricted equity securities

1,171

0

0

0

138

1,309

Loans(2)

44,296

40,848

46,935

16,517

45,114

193,710

Total interest sensitive assets

58,106

53,583

60,873

37,650

65,457

275,669

Interest sensitive liabilities:

Certificates of deposit

18,389

47,939

20,723

11,503

0

98,554

Money markets

9,443

14,516

0

0

24,000

47,959

Regular savings

0

6,436

0

0

30,000

36,436

Now and super now accounts

0

0

0

0

26,284

26,284

Borrowed funds

7,819

15

0

0

5,040

12,874

Repurchase agreements

11,999

0

0

0

0

11,999

Total interest sensitive liabilities

47,650

68,906

20,723

11,503

85,324

234,106

Net interest rate sensitivity gap

10,456

(15,323

)

40,150

26,147

(19,867

)

Cumulative net interest rate

sensitivity gap

10,456

(4,867

)

35,283

61,430

41,563

Cumulative net interest rate

sensitivity gap as a

percentage of total assets

3.60%

-1.68%

12.16%

21.17%

14.32%

Cumulative interest sensitivity

gap as a percentage of total

interest-earning assets

3.79%

-1.77%

12.80%

22.28%

15.08%

Cumulative interest earning assets

as a percentage of cumulative

interest-bearing liabilities

121.94%

95.82%

125.70%

141.29%

117.75%

(1) The Company may sell investments available for sale with a fair value of $42,059,556 at any time.

(2) Loan totals exclude non-accruing loans amounting to $1,303,717.

 

 

GAP ANALYSYS

Community Bancorp. & Subsidiaries

December 31, 2001

Cumulative repriced within:

Dollars in thousands,

3 Months

4 to 12

1 to 3

3 to 5

Over 5

by repricing date

or less

Months

Years

Years

Years

Total

Interest sensitive assets:

Federal funds sold

4,800

0

0

0

0

4,800

Overnight deposits

1,219

0

0

0

0

1,219

Investments -

Available for Sale(1)

3,032

10,256

5,181

5,996

8,049

32,514

Held to Maturity

2,227

18,307

3,458

1,703

14,949

40,644

Restricted equity securities

1,087

0

0

0

138

1,225

Loans(2)

33,333

51,484

44,345

18,306

44,117

191,585

Total interest sensitive assets

45,698

80,047

52,984

26,005

67,253

271,987

Interest sensitive liabilities:

Certificates of deposit

16,296

58,002

15,574

7,634

0

97,506

Money markets

1,167

31,594

0

0

20,000

52,761

Regular savings

0

5,060

0

0

28,000

33,060

Now and super now accounts

0

0

0

0

24,018

24,018

Borrowed funds

0

15

0

30

5,010

5,055

Repurchase agreements

19,834

0

0

0

0

19,834

Subordinated debentures

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total interest sensitive liabilities

37,297

94,671

15,574

7,664

77,028

232,234

Net interest rate sensitivity gap

8,401

(14,624

)

37,410

18,341

(9,775

)

Cumulative net interest rate

sensitivity gap

8,401

(6,223

)

31,187

49,528

39,753

Cumulative net interest rate

sensitivity gap as a

percentage of total assets

2.91%

-2.16%

10.80%

17.16%

13.77%

Cumulative interest sensitivity

gap as a percentage of total

interest-earning assets

3.09%

-2.29%

11.47%

18.21%

14.62%

Cumulative interest earning assets

as a percentage of cumulative

interest-bearing liabilities

122.52%

95.28%

121.14%

131.91%

117.12%

(1) The Company may sell investments available for sale with a fair value of $32,513,513 at any time.

(2) Loan totals exclude non-accruing loans amounting to $1,571,258.

 

 

OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES


     Total other operating income for the second quarter of 2002 was $1.2 million compared to $655,609 for the same quarter in 2001, an increase of $516,736 or 79%. Other income reported the biggest increase with figures reported of $936,787 and $193,177, respectively, for the second quarter of 2002 and 2001. Total other operating income for the first six months of 2002 increased by $704,631 or by 61% to a figure of $1.9 million. As mentioned earlier, the Company recognized income of $617,355 through the sale of its trust operations, thereby accounting for the increase for 2002. In addition to the non-recurring income for the sale of the trust operations, income generated through the sale of loans on the secondary market helped to make the first six months of 2002 profitable. A decrease in trust department income is attributable to the sale mentioned above.


     Total other operating expenses for the second quarter comparison periods increased from a figure of almost $2.3 million for 2001 to $2.6 million for 2002, an increase of $344,248, or 15.4%. Other expenses tallied the biggest increase for 2002 versus 2001, reporting an increase of $387,614 or 55.3%. The Company chose to expense the remaining goodwill associated with the acquisition of Liberty Savings Bank. This expense amounted to $245,575 accounting for more than half of the increase in other expense. Miscellaneous loan expenses for the second quarter of 2002 increased $40,462 over the 2001 expenses, accounting for a portion of the increase for the comparison period. Additionally, loss on limited partnership reported expenses of $129,750 for the second quarter of June 2002 compared to $33,000 for the same time period in 2001 accounting for a generous portion of the increase. The Bank invests funds in various non-profit housing projects designed to provide affordable housing for low to moderate-income families. These investments have increased over the past year, resulting in an increase in the loss associated with them. Due to the nature of these investments, the losses are offset with tax savings passed through to the Bank. Figures presented for the first six month indicate an increase of $726,372, or 16.4% for 2002 compared to 2001, with other expenses again accounting for the biggest increase. Expenses totaling $65,253 associated with the newly formed trust company contributed to this increase.


     Management monitors all components of other operating expenses; however, a quarterly review is performed assure that the accruals for these expenses are accurate. This helps alleviate the need to make significant adjustments to these accounts that in turn effect the net income of the Company.


APPLICABLE INCOME TAXES


     Income before taxes of $1.4 million was reported for the second quarter of 2002 compared to $854,602 for the same quarter of 2001, an increase of $531,394 or 62%. Provisions for income taxes increased accordingly from $213,626 to $437,536 for the comparison period. Income before taxes for the first six months of 2002 revealed an increase of $670,019 or 45% with figures of $2.2 million for 2002 versus $1.5 million for 2001. Provisions for income taxes increased $235,530, or by 67%, from $350,648 to $586,178 for the six month comparison periods.


EFFECTS OF INFLATION


     Rates of inflation affect the reported financial condition and results of operations of all industries, including the banking industry. The effect of monetary inflation is generally magnified in bank financial and operating statements. As costs and prices rise during periods of monetary inflation, cash and credit demands of individuals and businesses increase, and the purchasing power of net monetary assets declines. The Company depends primarily on a strong net interest income to enable their purchasing power to remain aggressive.


CAPITAL RESOURCES


     The Company periodically repurchases its own common stock under a stock buy-back program authorized by the Board of Directors in April, 2000. Under the terms of that authorization, the Company may repurchase from time to time up to 205,000 shares of common stock in open market and privately negotiated transactions, as market conditions may warrant. As of June 30, 2002, the Company has repurchased 151,939 shares at a total cost of approximately $1,721,779 since inception of the program.


     The Company's stockholders' equity, which started the year at $23,446,826, increased through earnings of $1,564,383; sales of common stock of $313,579 through dividend reinvestment and debenture conversions; and $297,780 for other comprehensive income pertaining to the valuation of securities. It decreased $10 for the purchase of treasury stock; $456,074 for the repurchase of stock through the Stock Buyback Plan; and dividends paid totaling $567,682. Additionally, a dividend of $568,649 was paid during the first quarter of 2002 versus a dividend payable at December 31, 2001 of $569,058, thereby increasing Stockholders' equity by $409 ending the first six months of 2002 at $24,599,211 with a book value of $6.94 per share. All stockholders' equity is unrestricted. Additionally, it is noted that an unrealized gain of $324,239 on valuation allowance for securities was reported as of June 30, 2002, compared to an unrealized gain of $26,459 as of December 31, 2001. A review of thi s activity shows that as the maturity date of the investments gets closer, the market price increases, thereby enhancing unrealized gains.


     Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of June 30, 2002, that the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.


     As of June 30, 2002, the Company and its Subsidiaries were deemed well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Company must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Company's category.

The Company's actual capital amounts and ratios (000's omitted) are also presented in the table.

 

 

 

 

Minimum to be Well

 

 

 

Minimum

Capitalized Under

 

 

 

For Capital

Prompt Corrective

 

Actual

Adequacy Purposes:

Action Provisions:

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

As of June 30, 2002:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

$26,194

16.81%

$12,467

8.0%

$15,584

10.0%

Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets)

$24,242

15.56%

$ 6,234

4.0%

$ 9,351

6.0%

Tier I capital (to average assets)

$24,242

8.41%

$11,529

4.0%

$14,412

5.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2001:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

$25,071

16.30%

$12,307

8.0%

$15,384

10.0%

Tier I capital (to risk weighted assets)

$23,147

15.05%

$ 6,154

4.0%

$ 9,230

6.0%

Tier I capital (to average assets)

$23,147

8.31%

$11,135

4.0%

$13,919

5.0%

 

     From time to time the Company may make contributions to the capital of its subsidiary, Community National Bank. At present, regulatory authorities have made no demand on the Company to make additional capital contributions to the Bank's capital.


RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

     The FASB recently issued SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and prohibits the use of the pooling-of-interests method for such transactions. The new standard also requires identified intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as an asset apart from goodwill if they meet certain criteria. Adoption of SFAS No. 141 has had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


     SFAS No. 142 applies to all goodwill and identified intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Under the new standard, all goodwill, including that acquired before initial application of the standard, should not be amortized but should be tested for impairment at least annually. The effect of the adoption of SFAS No. 142 is disclosed in this report in the section labeled "Other Operating Income and Expenses".


     In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which supersedes SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of. SFAS No. 144 amends accounting and reporting standards for the disposal of segments of a business and addresses various issues related to the accounting for impairments or disposals of long-lived assets. The provisions of SFAS No. 144 are effective for the Company's fiscal year ending December 31, 2002. The Company is currently assessing the financial statement impact of this pronouncement and does not believe that the statements will have a material adverse effect upon its financial condition or the results of operations.


OTHER EVENTS - TRUST ACTIVITIES


     As noted in the introductory section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, on April 1, 2002, the Bank sold a one-third interest in Partners to each of the National Bank of Middlebury, Middlebury, Vermont and Guaranty Bancorp, the bank holding company parent of Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, Woodsville, New Hampshire. The resulting gain of $617,355 before taxes, was booked during the second quarter of 2002. As of such date the Bank retained a one-third ownership interest in Partners and, indirectly, in CFSG, the new trust and investment management company affiliate.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


     The Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains certain forward-looking statements about the results of operations, financial condition and business of the Company and its subsidiaries. When used therein, the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "plans," "predicts," or similar expressions, indicate that management of the Company is making forward-looking statements.


     Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They necessarily involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Future results of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Although these statements are based on management's current expectations and estimates, many of the factors that could influence or determine actual results are unpredictable and not within the Company's control. In addition, the Company does not undertake to, and disclaims any obligation to, publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence or anticipated occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of this Report. The Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.


     Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements include, among others, the following possibilities: (1) competitive pressures increase among financial services providers in the Company's northern New England market area or in the financial services industry generally, including competitive pressures from nonbank financial service providers, from increasing consolidation and integration of financial service providers, and from changes in technology and delivery systems; (2) interest rates change in such a way as to reduce the Company's margins; (3) general economic or monetary conditions, either nationally or regionally, are less favorable than expected, resulting in a deterioration in credit quality or a diminished demand for the Company's products and services; and (4) changes in laws or government rules, or the way in which courts interpret those laws or rules, adversely affect the Company's business.

 

Table A

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

The table below presents the following information:

      Average earning assets (including non-accrual loans)

      Average interest bearing liabilities supporting earning assets

      Interest income and interest expense as a rate/yield

For the First Six Months Ended:

2002

2001

Average

Income/

Rate/

Average

Income/

Rate/

Balance

Expense

Yield

Balance

Expense

Yield

EARNING ASSETS

Loans (gross)

192,672,960

7,164,227

7.50%

176,781,920

7,737,477

8.83%

Taxable Investment Securities

55,024,064

1,477,241

5.41%

41,557,311

1,249,881

6.07%

Tax Exempt Investment Securities (1)

22,443,921

697,389

6.27%

13,928,202

526,405

7.62%

Federal Funds Sold

1,742,680

15,591

1.80%

2,892,265

76,539

5.34%

Sweep Account

2,152,241

14,583

1.37%

2,843,702

60,924

4.32%

Other Securities

1,286,342

22,732

3.56%

1,238,601

47,494

7.73%

     TOTAL

275,322,208

9,391,763

6.88%

239,242,001

9,698,720

8.18%

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

Savings Deposits

35,011,968

241,801

1.39%

30,425,349

336,833

2.23%

NOW & Money Market Funds

80,542,008

1,035,305

2.59%

50,899,673

911,456

3.61%

Time Deposits

98,604,141

1,889,062

3.86%

99,905,631

2,860,338

5.77%

Other Borrowed Funds

5,701,591

164,062

5.80%

6,242,845

159,049

5.14%

Repurchase Agreements

12,681,731

155,125

2.47%

14,479,596

319,824

4.45%

Subordinated Debentures

0

0

0.00%

12,833

706

11.09%

     TOTAL

232,541,439

3,485,355

3.02%

201,965,927

4,588,206

4.58%

Net Interest Income

5,906,408

5,110,514

Net Interest Spread(2)

3.86%

3.60%

Interest Differential(3)

4.32%

4.31%

(1) Income on investment securities of state and political subdivisions is stated on a fully taxable basis (assuming a      34% tax rate).

(2) Net interest Spread is the difference between the yield on earning assets and the rate paid on interest bearing      liabilities.

(3) Interest differential is net interest income divided by average earning assets.

 

 

Table B

CHANGES IN INTEREST INCOME AND INTEREST EXPENSE

The following table summarizes the variances in income for the first six months of 2002 and 2001

resulting from volume changes in assets and liabilities and fluctuations in rates earned and paid.

Variance

Variance

RATE / VOLUME

Due to

Due to

Total

Rate(1)

Volume(1)

Variance

INCOME EARNING ASSETS

Loans

(1,269,073

)

695,823

(573,250

)

Taxable Investment Securities

(177,997

)

405,357

227,360

Tax Exempt Investment Securities (2)

(150,798

)

321,782

170,984

Federal Funds Sold

(50,687

)

(10,261

)

(60,948

)

Sweep Account

(41,643

)

(4,698

)

(46,341

)

Other Securities

(26,592

)

1,830

(24,762

)

Total Interest Earnings

(1,716,790

)

1,409,833

(306,957

)

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

Savings Deposits

(145,752

)

50,720

(95,032

)

NOW & Money Market Funds

(406,798

)

530,647

123,849

Time Deposits

(946,364

)

(24,912

)

(971,276

)

Other Borrowed Funds

20,580

(15,567

)

5,013

Repurchase Agreements

(142,678

)

(22,021

)

(164,699

)

Subordinated Debentures

(706

)

0

(706

)

Total Interest Expense

(1,621,718

)

518,867

(1,102,851

)

(1) Items which have shown a year-to-year increase in volume have variances allocated as follows:

Variance due to rate = Change in rate x new volume

Variance due to volume = Change in volume x old rate

Items which have shown a year-to-year decrease in volume have variances allocated as follows:

Variance due to rate = Change in rate x old volume

Variances due to volume = Change in volume x new rate

(2) Income on tax exempt securities is stated on a fully taxable basis. The assumed rate is 34%.

 

 

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Incorporated by reference to the section of this report labeled "Risk Management" in Part I, Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

     There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which any of its property is the subject, other than routine litigation incidental to its banking business.

ITEM 2. Changes in Securities

       NONE

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

       NONE

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Community Bancorp. on May 7, 2002:

To elect four directors to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2005;

 

To ratify the selection of the independent public accounting firm of A.M. Peisch & Company, LLP as the Corporation's external auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002;

 

The results are as follows:

 

 

 

AUTHORITY

 

 

 

 

WITHHELD/

BROKER

MATTER

FOR

AGAINST

ABSTAIN

NON-VOTE

Election of Directors:

 

 

 

 

   Thomas E. Adams

2,629,400.5979

556.8922

11,231.8015

-0-

   Jacques R. Couture

2,616,227.4901

13,730.0000

11,231.8015

-0-

   Richard C. White

2,629,852.4901

105.0000

11,231.8015

-0-

Selection of Auditors

 

 

 

 

A.M. Peisch & Company, LLP

2,613,682.6962

12,758.0000

14,748.5954

-0-

ITEM 5. Other Information
        NONE

ITEM 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 - Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Reports on Form 8-K

Form 8-K dated April 5, 2002, announcing the Company's earnings and other financial information for the period ending March 31, 2002.

 

SIGNATURES

 

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has

Duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

COMMUNITY BANCORP.

 

DATED: August 14, 2002

By: /s/Richard C. White

 

Richard C. White, President

 

 

DATED: August 14, 2002

By: /s/Stephen P. Marsh

 

Stephen P. Marsh,

 

Vice President & Treasurer