Form 10-Q
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission file number 0-19214
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Union National Financial Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 23-2415179
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(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer ID No.)
101 East Main Street, P.O. Box 567, Mount Joy, PA 17552
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
(717) 653 - 1441
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name, former address, & former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable
date.
2,544,174 shares of $.25 (par) common stock were
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outstanding as of November 4, 2002.
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UNION NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION: _________
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Item 1 - Financial Statements
- Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition 1
- Consolidated Statements of Income 2
- Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 2
- Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 3
- Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 4 - 5
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 6 - 16
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 16 - 18
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures 18
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1 - Legal Proceedings 19
Item 2 - Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 19
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities 19
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders 19
Item 5 - Other Information 19
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19
Signature Page 20
Certifications 21 - 24
Exhibit 99 - Certification of Principal Executive
Officer and Principal Financial Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section 1350
as Added by Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 25 - 26
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 - Financial Statements
Union National Financial Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)9/30/02 12/31/01
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ASSETS
Cash and Due from Banks $ 7,714 $ 8,227
Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks 299 63
Federal Funds Sold 425 -
Short-Term Investments - 4,999
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Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 8,438 13,289
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity
(Fair Value: 2002-$0;2001-$12,995) - 13,335
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale 90,569 65,033
Loans Held for Sale 679 574
Loans(Net of Unearned Income) 202,826 203,581
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses (1,796) (1,893)
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Net Loans 201,030 201,688
Premises and Equipment - Net 6,398 6,734
Other Assets 6,919 7,020
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TOTAL ASSETS $314,033 $307,673
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LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-Bearing $ 25,620 $ 24,065
Interest-Bearing 190,913 191,479
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Total Deposits 216,533 215,544
Short-Term Borrowings 3,676 3,400
Long-Term Debt 65,299 61,252
Other Liabilities 1,764 1,932
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 287,272 282,128
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock (Par Value $.25 per share) 687 687
Shares: Authorized - 20,000,000; Issued -
2,748,601 in 2002 (2,749,500 in 2001)
Outstanding - 2,545,720 in 2002 (2,590,964
in 2001)
Surplus 8,862 8,960
Retained Earnings 19,904 18,631
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 1,083 434
Less: Treasury Stock - 202,881 shares in
2002 (158,536 in 2001), at cost (3,775) (3,167)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 26,761 25,545
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $314,033 $307,673
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements.
Union National Financial Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands,
except per share data) ___________________________
2002 2001
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INTEREST INCOME
Interest and Fees on Loans $ 3,794 $ 3,829
Investment Securities:
Taxable Interest 739 1,018
Tax-Exempt Interest 272 278
Dividends 30 54
Other 27 41
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Total Interest Income 4,862 5,220
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 1,084 1,780
Short-Term Borrowings 11 48
Long-Term Debt 903 680
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Total Interest Expense 1,998 2,508
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Net Interest Income 2,864 2,712
PROVISION for LOAN LOSSES 43 84
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Net Interest Income after Provision
for Loan Losses 2,821 2,628
OTHER OPERATING INCOME
Income from Fiduciary Activities 30 33
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 252 241
Other Service Charges, Commissions, Fees 232 214
Investment Securities Gains/(Losses) 138 25
Mortgage Banking Activities 115 -
Other Income 72 70
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Total Other Operating Income 839 583
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries and Wages 1,173 1,160
Retirement Plan and Other Employee Benefits 248 253
Net Occupancy Expense 175 174
Furniture and Equipment Expense 161 142
Professional Fees 145 115
Data Processing Services 142 135
Pennsylvania Shares Tax 66 64
Advertising and Marketing Expenses 82 45
ATM Processing Expenses 66 60
Other Operating Expenses 416 361
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Total Other Operating Expenses 2,674 2,509
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Income before Income Taxes 986 702
PROVISION for INCOME TAXES 184 88
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NET INCOME for PERIOD $ 802 $ 614
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PER SHARE INFORMATION
Net Income for Period-Basic $ 0.31 $ 0.24
Net Income for Period-Assuming Dilution 0.31 0.24
Cash Dividends 0.155 0.105
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(UNAUDITED)
Net Income for Period $ 802 $ 614
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax:
Unrealized Holding Gains on Investment
Securities Available-for-Sale Arising
During Period 713 403
Unrealized Holding Losses on Investment
Securities Transferred to Available-for-Sale
During Period - -
Reclassification Adjustment for (Gains)/Losses
Included in Net Income (91) (17)
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Total Other Comprehensive Income 622 386
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for PERIOD $ 1,424 $ 1,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
Union National Financial Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands,
except per share data) ___________________________
2002 2001
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INTEREST INCOME
Interest and Fees on Loans $ 11,579 $ 11,719
Investment Securities:
Taxable Interest 2,252 2,915
Tax-Exempt Interest 807 852
Dividends 98 163
Other 52 160
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Total Interest Income 14,788 15,809
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 3,578 5,666
Short-Term Borrowings 41 316
Long-Term Debt 2,594 1,879
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Total Interest Expense 6,213 7,861
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Net Interest Income 8,575 7,948
PROVISION for LOAN LOSSES 128 357
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Net Interest Income after Provision
for Loan Losses 8,447 7,591
OTHER OPERATING INCOME
Income from Fiduciary Activities 93 124
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 754 730
Other Service Charges, Commissions, Fees 720 610
Investment Securities Gains/(Losses) 258 24
Mortgage Banking Activities 286 -
Other Income 225 216
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Total Other Operating Income 2,336 1,704
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries and Wages 3,423 3,279
Retirement Plan and Other Employee Benefits 813 765
Net Occupancy Expense 520 510
Furniture and Equipment Expense 479 421
Professional Fees 388 422
Data Processing Services 428 408
Pennsylvania Shares Tax 200 191
Advertising and Marketing Expenses 203 183
ATM Processing Expenses 187 195
Other Operating Expenses 1,249 1,172
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Total Other Operating Expenses 7,890 7,546
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Income before Income Taxes 2,893 1,749
PROVISION for INCOME TAXES 542 134
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NET INCOME for PERIOD $ 2,351 $ 1,615
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PER SHARE INFORMATION
Net Income for Period-Basic $ 0.92 $ 0.63
Net Income for Period-Assuming Dilution 0.91 0.62
Cash Dividends 0.420 0.315
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(UNAUDITED)
Net Income for Period $ 2,351 $ 1,615
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax:
Unrealized Holding Gains on Investment
Securities Available-for-Sale Arising
During Period 846 1,152
Unrealized Holding Losses on Investment
Securities Transferred to Available-for-Sale
During Period (27) -
Reclassification Adjustment for (Gains)/Losses
Included in Net Income (170) (16)
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Total Other Comprehensive Income 649 1,136
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for PERIOD $ 3,000 $ 2,751
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
Union National Financial Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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(In thousands) 2002 2001
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CASH FLOWS from OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income $ 2,351 $ 1,615
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 598 559
Provision for Loan Losses 128 357
Investment Securities Gains (258) (24)
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes 48 (132)
Increase in Cash-Surrender Value of
Bank-Owned Life Insurance (159) (152)
Gains on Loans Sold (233) -
Proceeds from Sales of Loans 8,281 -
Loans Originated for Sale (8,153) -
Decrease in Accrued Interest Receivable (76) (90)
Decrease/(Increase) in Other Assets (178) 13
Decrease in Other Liabilities (168) (184)
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 2,181 1,962
CASH FLOWS from INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Sales of
Available-for-Sale Securities 27,253 17,263
Proceeds from Maturities of
Available-for-Sale Securities 16,193 14,397
Proceeds from Maturities of
Held-to-Maturity Securities 503 1,011
Purchases of Available-for-Sale Securities (54,910) (42,820)
Purchases of Held-to-Maturity Securities - (210)
Net Principal Collected on Loans 530 3,326
Purchases of Property and Equipment (129) (963)
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (10,560) (7,996)
CASH FLOWS from FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Increase in Demand Deposits
and Savings Accounts 2,072 15,620
Decrease in Certificates of Deposits (1,083) (12,285)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Short-Term
Borrowings 276 (10,584)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt 16,580 19,000
Payment on Long-Term Debt (12,533) (809)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock (981) (49)
Issuance of Treasury Stock - 7
Issuance of Common Stock 275 178
Cash Dividends Paid (1,078) (813)
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 3,528 10,265
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Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash
and Cash Equivalents (4,851) 4,231
CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS -
Beginning of Year 13,289 7,715
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CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of Period $ 8,438 $ 11,946
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash Payments for:
Interest $ 6,452 $ 7,967
Income Taxes 495 55
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Reclassification of Held-to-Maturity
Investment Securities to
Available-for-Sale $ 10,358 $ -
Retirement of Treasury Stock (20,000
shares in 2002 and 18,000 shares in
2001) 373 363
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
financial statements.
UNION NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. The information contained in this interim report is unaudited
and subject to year-end adjustment and audit. However, in the
opinion of management, the information reflects all adjustments
necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results
of operations for the periods presented. All such adjustments
were of a normal, recurring nature. All material intercompany
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results
of operations for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2002,
are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for
the full year.
2. These statements should be read in conjunction with notes to
the financial statements contained in the 2001 Annual Report to
Stockholders.
3. The weighted-average number of shares of common stock
outstanding was as follows:
Basic Assuming Dilution
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Three months ended:
September 30, 2002 2,551,939 2,571,690
September 30, 2001 2,586,539 2,595,087
Nine months ended:
September 30, 2002 2,563,968 2,583,391
September 30, 2001 2,582,573 2,594,731
4. In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations,"
which addresses the financial accounting and reporting for
obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived
assets and the associated asset retirement costs. This statement
requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset
retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is
incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The
associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the
carrying amount of the long-lived asset. This statement will
become effective on January 1, 2003.
In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 145, "Rescission of Statements No. 4, 44 and 64,
Amendment of Statement No. 13". This statement requires that
debt extinguishment no longer be classified as an extraordinary
item since debt extinguishment has become a risk management
strategy for many companies. It also eliminates the inconsistent
accounting treatment for sale-leaseback transactions and certain
lease modifications that have economic effects similar to sale-
lease back transactions. This statement became effective May 15,
2002.
In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or
Disposal Activities", which nullifies EITF Issue 94-3, "Liability
Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and other
Costs to Exit an Activity (including certain costs incurred in a
restructuring)." This statement delays recognition of these
costs until liabilities are incurred and requires fair value
measurement. It does not impact the recognition of liabilities
incurred in connection with a business combination or the
disposal of long-lived assets. The provisions of this statement
are effective for exit or disposal activities initiated after
December 31, 2002.
In October 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 147, "Acquisitions of Certain Financial
Institutions." This statement provides guidance on accounting
for the acquisition of a financial institution, including the
acquisition of part of a financial institution. The statement
defines criteria for determining whether the acquired financial
institution meets the conditions for a
"business combination". If the acquisition meets the conditions
of a "business combination", the specialized accounting guidance
under Statement No. 72, "Accounting for Certain Acquisitions of
Banking or Thrift Institutions" will not apply after September
30, 2002 and the amount of the unidentifiable intangible asset
will be reclassified to goodwill upon adoption of Statement No.
147. The transition provisions were effective on October 1,
2002.
The provisions of the above statements did not have or are not
expected to have a significant impact on the financial condition
or results of operations of Union National.
5. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2001
consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2002
presentation.
Item 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is management's discussion and analysis of the
significant changes in the results of operations, capital
resources and liquidity presented in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements for Union National Financial
Corporation, a bank holding company, and its wholly owned
subsidiary, Union National Community Bank. Union National's
consolidated financial condition and results of operations
consist almost entirely of the bank's financial condition and
results of operations. This discussion should be read in
conjunction with the 2001 Annual Report. Current performance
does not guarantee, assure or indicate similar performance in the
future.
We have made forward-looking statements in this document, and in
documents that we incorporate by reference, that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include
information concerning possible or assumed future results of
operations of Union National Financial Corporation, Union
National Community Bank or the combined company. When we use
words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates" or similar
expressions, we are making forward-looking statements.
Shareholders should note that many factors, some of which are
discussed elsewhere in this document and in the documents that we
incorporate by reference, could affect the future financial
results of Union National Financial Corporation, Union National
Community Bank or the combined company and could cause those
results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-
looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this
document. These factors include the following:
* operating, legal and regulatory risks;
* economic, political and competitive forces; and
* the risk that our analyses of these risks and forces could be
incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them
could be unsuccessful.
Union National undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or
update these forward- looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances that arise after the date of this report. Readers
should carefully review the risk factors described in other
documents that Union National periodically files with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Critical Accounting Policies
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The reporting of Union National's financial condition and results
of operations is impacted by the application of accounting
policies by management. Certain accounting policies are
particularly sensitive and require significant judgments,
estimates and assumptions to be made by management in matters
that are inherently uncertain.
Union National's provision for loan losses and the level of the
allowance for loan losses involve significant estimates by
management in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan
losses. Management's evaluation is based on Union National's
past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the
portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's
ability to repay (including the timing of future payments), the
estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the
loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant
factors. While management uses available information to make
such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be
necessary if economic conditions or loan credit quality differ
substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluation.
Union National carries all of its investments at fair value with
any unrealized gains or losses reported net of tax as an
adjustment to stockholders' equity. Based on management's
assessment, at September 30, 2002, Union National did not hold
any security that had a fair value decline that is currently
expected to be other than temporary. Consequently, any declines
in a specific security's fair value below amortized cost have not
been provided for in the income statement. Union National's
ability to fully realize the value of its investment in various
securities, including corporate debt securities, is dependent on
the underlying creditworthiness of the issuing organization.
Results of Operations
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Overview
Consolidated net income for the three months ended September 30,
2002, was $802,000, an increase of 30.6%, as compared to $614,000
for the same period of 2001. Basic and diluted earnings per
share for the three months ended September 30, 2002, amounted to
31 cents and for the same period of 2001 basic and diluted
earnings per share amounted to 24 cents. Net income for the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, was $2,351,000, an increase of
45.6%, as compared to $1,615,000 for the same period of 2001.
Basic earnings per share amounted to 92 cents and diluted
earnings per share amounted to 91 cents for the nine months ended
September 30, 2002. For the same period of 2001 basic earnings
per share amounted to 63 cents with diluted earnings per share of
62 cents.
Results of operations for the three months and nine months ended
September 30, 2002, as compared to the same periods of 2001 were
impacted by the following items:
* Net income increased due to growth in average earning assets,
which was funded primarily by additional long-term borrowings.
* Net income increased due to a decrease in the provision for
loan losses.
* Net income increased due to an increase in other operating
income.
* Net income decreased due to an increase in other operating
expenses.
The above items are quantified and discussed in further detail
under their respective sections below.
Net income as a percent of total average assets, also known as
return on average assets (ROA), and net income as a percent of
average stockholders' equity, also known as return on average
equity (ROE) were as follows on an annualized basis:
Three Months Nine Months Ended
Ended September 30, September 30,
2002 2001 2002 2001
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ROA 1.03% 0.83% 1.02% 0.74%
ROE 12.20% 9.74% 12.21% 8.77%
Management currently expects moderate growth in loans and
deposits for the remainder of 2002. This is expected due to
continued strong competition in Union National's market area and
uncertain current economic conditions. Management also continues
to develop and promote additional loan and deposit products, to
implement various sales strategies and to offer incentives to
employees to generate loan and deposit growth.
During the first nine months of 2002, Union National experienced
strong commercial loan demand and this is currently expected to
continue for the remainder of 2002. However, residential
mortgage and consumer loan balances declined during the first
nine months of 2002 and this trend is also expected to continue.
Overall, loan balances have declined by $755,000 since the
beginning of 2002. This decline can be attributed to lower
demand for consumer loans and a reduction in residential
mortgages due to increased refinancing activity. In addition,
Union National now sells most of its residential mortgage loans
under a new program that was implemented in the fourth quarter of
2001.
The economy in the bank's market area may be negatively impacted
by the effects of national events and may be subject to overall
national economic trends. The overall effects of economic
conditions, as well as other factors, can be seen by a mild
lessening of certain borrowers' financial strength. Management
is monitoring these general and specific trends closely. Their
various effects are discussed later under the section on Credit
Risk and Loan Quality.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the amount by which interest income on
loans, investments and other interest-bearing assets exceeds
interest incurred on deposits and other interest-bearing
liabilities. Net interest income is Union National's primary
source of revenue. The amount of net interest income is affected
by changes in interest rates and by changes in the volume and mix
of interest-bearing assets and liabilities.
For analytical and discussion purposes, net interest income and
corresponding yields are presented on a taxable equivalent basis.
Net interest income for the three months ended September 30,
2002, increased by $154,000 or 5.3% over the same period of 2001.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, net interest income
increased by $595,000, or 7.0%, over the same period of 2001.
In order to enhance the net interest income in future periods,
management has entered into transactions that increase earning
assets funded by advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB).
The terms and amounts of the transactions, when combined with the
bank's overall balance sheet structure, maintain the bank within
its interest rate risk policies. As of September 30, 2002, the
bank received long-term advances of $65,299,000 from its
available credit of $137,886,000 at the FHLB for purposes of
funding loan demand and security purchases. The total advances
had a weighted-average interest rate of 4.76% at September 30,
2002, with maturities ranging from February 2003 to February
2011.
Impacting net interest income during the first nine months of
2002, were costs incurred on the early payoff of some of these
FHLB borrowings. These additional costs were reflected as
increased interest expense on the related long-term borrowings.
During the three months ended September 30, 2002, total early
payoff costs on borrowings amounted to $110,000 and for the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, total early payoff costs
amounted to $290,000. During the first nine months of 2002,
Union National restructured $9,000,000 in long-term borrowings
with the FHLB. These borrowings had a weighted-average rate of
5.10% and were paid off and were replaced with $7,000,000 of
borrowings of slightly longer or comparable maturities that bear
a weighted-average rate of 3.52%. The balance of the payoffs
were funded through Union National's overnight funding position
and the sale of some investment securities. Gains on the sale of
investment securities partially offset the costs associated with
these payoffs. The restructuring of these borrowings will
benefit Union National with lower funding costs in future
periods. It is currently anticipated that management may
continue to payoff a portion of these borrowings and replace them
with lower current rate funding during the remainder of 2002. In
the following discussion, the interest rate on average interest-
bearing liabilities and the net interest margin percentage is
shown both with and without the impact of these one-time early
payoff costs to provide a better comparison to prior periods.
The net effect of volume growth in average earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities increased net interest income by
$189,000 in comparing the three months ended September 30, 2002,
to the same period of 2001 and by $651,000 in comparing the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, to the same period of 2001.
Growth in average earning assets was funded primarily by
additional long-term borrowings. Average earning assets
increased by 5.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2002,
and by 4.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, as
compared to the same periods of 2001.
The overall interest rate on the average total earning assets for
the three months ended September 30, 2002, was 6.92%, as compared
to 7.78% for the same period of last year. The overall interest
rate on the average interest-bearing liabilities was 3.07% (2.90%
without the impact of early payoff costs on long-term FHLB
borrowings) for the three months ended September 30, 2002, and
4.07% for the three months ended September 30, 2001. The net
effect of these interest rate changes was to decrease
net interest income in the amount of $35,000 for the three months
ended September 30, 2002, over the same period of 2001. The net
interest margin percentage for the three months ended September
30, 2002, was 4.18% (4.33% without the impact of payoff costs),
as compared to 4.17% for the same period of 2001.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, the overall
interest rate on the average total earning assets was 7.09%, as
compared to 7.94% for the same period of last year. The overall
interest rate on the average interest-bearing liabilities was
3.26% (3.11% without the impact of early payoff costs on FHLB
borrowings) for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, and
4.33% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The net
effect of these interest rate changes was to decrease net
interest income in the amount of $56,000 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2002, over the same period of 2001. The net
interest margin percentage for the nine months ended September
30, 2002, was 4.22% (4.35% without the impact of payoff costs),
as compared to 4.13% for the same period of 2001. See
management's discussion below concerning the anticipated impact
of these interest rate fluctuations on the results of operations
for the remainder of 2002.
The overall decline in interest rates has been prompted by
actions of the Federal Reserve Bank, which started reducing
interest rates in January 2001. Since that time, the prime
interest rate has declined from 9.50% to 4.25%. As indicated by
the yields discussed above, this decline in interest rates has
negatively impacted the yield on Union National's earning assets,
but this interest rate decline has also reduced Union National's
funding costs due to a decrease in rates Union National must pay
to attract and retain deposits and must pay on maturing or
repricing advances from the FHLB.
For the remainder of 2002, it is currently anticipated that the
bank's net interest margin percentage will narrow slightly in
comparison to current levels. The net interest margin is
currently expected to narrow as maturing investments and loans
reprice to lower current rate levels. This will be somewhat
offset by higher fixed-rate certificates of deposit that mature
and reprice to current levels. However, a significant portion of
Union National's certificates of deposit have already repriced to
lower interest rate levels. In addition, a portion of Union
National's loan portfolio has now repriced to their interest rate
floor and will not be impacted by future rate reductions.
Union National's net interest income may still be impacted by
future actions of the Federal Reserve Bank. In addition, income
from growth in earning assets during 2001 and the first nine
months of 2002, net of costs resulting from growth in deposits
and borrowings, should increase net interest income for the
remainder of 2002. The netting of these two factors, as
reflected in the bank's current simulation model and estimates as
of September 30, 2002, may result in net interest income for the
remainder of 2002 that reflects a moderate increase over the net
interest income earned during the same period of 2001. The yield
curve during the remainder of 2002, the options selected by
customers and the future mix of the loan, investment and deposit
products in the bank's portfolios may significantly change the
estimates used in the simulation model. See discussions on
Liquidity and Market Risk - Interest Rate Risk.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses was $43,000 for the three months
ended September 30, 2002, as compared to $84,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2001. Net charge-offs for the three
months ended September 30, 2002, were $154,000, as compared to
$45,000 for the same period of last year. A significant portion
of the net charge-offs during the third quarter of 2002 was
already specifically provided for in Union National's allowance
for loan losses. Therefore, a significant increase in the
provision for loan losses was not necessary in spite of the
increase in charge-offs. For the nine months ended September 30,
2002, the provision for loan losses was
$128,000, as compared to $357,000 for the same period of 2001.
Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2002,
amounted to $225,000, as compared to $136,000 for the same period
of 2001. The lower provision for loan losses can also be
attributed to declining levels of nonperforming loans. In
contrast, during the first nine months of 2001, Union National
experienced increased levels of nonperforming loans. Future
adjustments to the allowance, and consequently, the provision for
loan losses, may be necessary if economic conditions or loan
credit quality are substantially different from the assumptions
used in establishing the current level of the allowance for loan
losses.
Other Operating Income
Other operating income increased by $256,000, or 43.9%, for the
three months ended September 30, 2002, as compared to the same
period of 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002,
other operating income increased by $632,000, or 37.1%, as
compared to the same period of the prior year. Contributing
factors to the increase in other operating income as compared to
the same periods in 2001 are summarized below:
Amount of Increase (Decrease)
________________________________
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2002 September 30, 2002
_____________ ________________
Income from Fiduciary
Activities $ (3,000) $(31,000)
Insufficient Funds Charges 10,000 13,000
ATM Usage Fees (1,000) 15,000
Loan Insurance Commissions (9,000) (18,000)
Alternative Investment
Commissions 19,000 101,000
Debit Card Earnings 14,000 52,000
Mortgage Banking Activities 115,000 286,000
Investment Securities Gains 112,000 239,000
Various Other Changes (1,000) (25,000)
_________ _________
TOTAL $256,000 $632,000
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The decrease in income from fiduciary activities is primarily a
result of a decrease in estate fee income. The increase in ATM
usage fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, is a
result of a fee change implemented late in the first quarter of
2001. The increase in commissions from alternative investment
products is a result of increased sales of annuities, mutual
funds and brokerage services. Union National has expanded the
sale of alternative investment products and now has a licensed
representative to sell these products in each of our retail
offices. The increase in income from mortgage banking activities
relates to a new mortgage program that Union National implemented
in November 2001. Through this program, Union National is able
to offer expanded mortgage products at competitive rates. These
mortgages are sold to the FHLB, but the servicing is still
handled by Union National so the sale is transparent to
customers. As of September 30, 2002, Union National was
servicing 86 loans through this program with an outstanding
balance of $8.7 million. Investment securities gains in the
third quarter of 2002 were a result of some restructuring in the
investment security portfolio. After a thorough analysis,
certain securities were sold at a net gain and the funds were
invested in other securities that management believed had better
structures with comparable earnings rates. Management believes
these securities are positioned better for various changes in
interest rates. In addition, some funds from the sale of these
securities were utilized to payoff some FHLB borrowings and as
indicated earlier these gains partially offset the costs of the
early payoff of these borrowings. Other fee increases detailed
above are generally a result of changes in transaction volumes.
Other operating income (excluding investment securities gains or
losses) as a percentage of total revenue (net interest income and
other operating income) was as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
__________________ ________________
September 30, 2002 19.7% 19.5%
September 30, 2001 17.1% 17.4%
Other Operating Expenses
The aggregate of noninterest expenses for the three months ended
September 30, 2002, increased by $165,000, or 6.6%, over the same
period of 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002,
noninterest expenses increased by $344,000, or 4.6%, over the
same period of the prior year. These noninterest expense
increases are discussed below as they pertain to the various
expense categories.
Employee salaries and wages increased by $13,000, or 1.1%, for
the three months ended September 30, 2002, as compared to the
same period of last year. For the nine months ended September
30, 2002, salaries and wages increased by $144,000, or 4.4%, over
the same period of 2001. These increases were essentially due to
annual merit and cost-of-living increases and increased
incentives for staff for reaching certain sales and profitability
goals.
The cost of retirement plans and other employee benefits for the
three months ended September 30, 2002, decreased by $5,000, or
2.0%, as compared to the same period of 2001. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, employee benefit costs increased
by $48,000, or 6.3%, over the same period of last year. For the
nine months ended September 30, 2002, these increases were
primarily a result of an increase in profit sharing costs (due to
higher salaries and an increase in employee eligibility), health
insurance and other employee benefit expenses.
Occupancy, furniture and equipment expenses increased by $20,000,
or 6.3%, for the three months ended September 30, 2002, as
compared to the same period of the previous year. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2002, occupancy, furniture and
equipment expenses increased by $68,000, or 7.3%, as compared to
the same period of 2001. These increases were primarily related
to an increase in depreciation and maintenance costs.
Professional fees for the three months ended September 30, 2002,
increased by $30,000, as compared to the same period of last year
and for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, professional
fees decreased by $34,000. The increase in professional fees for
the third quarter of 2002 is primarily a result of various
increased consulting fees. The decrease in professional fees for
the first nine months of 2002 related primarily to non-recurring
consulting expenses incurred in the first six months of 2001.
These consultants helped to review our internal processes,
products and procedures in order to identify efficiencies, cost
savings and additional fee income opportunities.
Other operating expenses increased by $55,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2002, as compared to the same period
of 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, other
operating expenses increased by $77,000, as compared to the same
period of 2001. Impacting other operating expenses as compared
to the same periods in 2001 were an increase in liability
insurance costs, check and other losses and various other expense
categories that were offset by decreases in supplies, foreclosed
real estate and travel expenses. The increase in check losses
was due to a large recovery that occurred during the first
quarter of 2001 and the increase in other losses was primarily a
result of a robbery loss at a retail branch location in the first
quarter of 2002.
Income Taxes
Union National's income tax expense increased by $96,000 for the
three months ended September 30, 2002, as compared to the same
period of last year. For the nine months ended September 30,
2002, income tax expense increased by $408,000, as compared to
the same period of 2001. Union National's effective tax rates
were as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
__________________ _________________
September 30, 2002 18.7% 18.7%
September 30, 2001 12.5% 7.7%
The effective tax rate for Union National is below the statutory
rate due to tax-exempt earnings on investments, loans and bank-
owned life insurance and the impact of tax credits. The increase
in income tax expense in 2002 as compared to the same periods of
2001 was primarily due to an increase in earnings before income
taxes. The realization of net deferred tax assets, which
amounted to $174,000 at September 30, 2002, is dependent on
future earnings of Union National. Management currently
anticipates future earnings will be adequate to utilize these
deferred tax assets.
Investment Securities
_____________________
During the second quarter of 2002, Union National reclassified
all of its held-to-maturity investment securities to available-
for-sale. The transfer of these securities to available-for-sale
will allow Union National greater flexibility in managing its
investment securities portfolio and overall interest rate risk.
After a thorough evaluation of these held-to-maturity investment
securities, Union National identified several securities to be
sold. Under FASB Statement No. 115, the sale of these securities
required that all of Union National's investment securities be
classified as available-for-sale. Investment securities with a
total cost of $10,398,000 and a fair value of $10,358,000 were
transferred to available-for-sale during the second quarter. The
unrealized losses on these investment securities were recorded
net of tax as accumulated other comprehensive income, an
adjustment to stockholders' equity.
Regulatory Activity
____________________
As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial
banking activities in the United States, Union National's and the
bank's business is particularly susceptible to being affected by
federal and state legislation and regulations that may increase
the cost of doing business. Specifically, Union National is
susceptible to changes in tax law that may increase the cost of
doing business or impact Union National's ability to realize the
value of deferred tax assets. Management is not aware of any
current specific recommendations by regulatory authorities or
proposed legislation, which if implemented, would have a material
adverse effect upon the liquidity, capital resources or results
of operations. However, the general cost of compliance with
numerous federal and state laws and regulations does have, and in
the future may have, a negative impact on Union National's
results of operations.
Further, the business of Union National is affected by the state
of the financial services industry in general. As a result of
legal and industry changes, management predicts that the industry
will continue to experience an increase in consolidations and
mergers as the financial services industry strives for greater
cost efficiencies and market share. Management believes that
such consolidations and mergers may enhance its competitive
position as a community bank. In addition, management also
expects increased competition in the banking industry as a result
of the passage of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services
Modernization Act in November 1999. This act expanded the range
of non-bank activities for certain bank holding companies, but
also removed restrictions to the banking industry for other
financial service companies.
The bank is routinely examined by the OCC and no material adverse
impact is anticipated on current or future operations and
financial position as a result of this process. The last
Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluation by the OCC
resulted in a "satisfactory" rating of the bank's record of
meeting the credit needs of its entire community.
Credit Risk and Loan Quality
____________________________
Other than as described herein, management does not believe there
are any trends,
events or uncertainties that are reasonably expected to have a
material impact on future results of operations, liquidity or
capital resources. Further, based on known information,
management believes that the effects of current and past economic
conditions, including the continuing economic slowdown, and other
unfavorable specific business conditions may result in the
inability of loans amounting to $2,729,000 to comply with their
respective repayment terms. This compares to the amount of
$1,893,000 at December 31, 2001, and the increase is mainly a
result of three commercial loan relationships that were added to
this amount during the first six months of 2002. These loans are
secured with real estate, equipment, inventory and vehicles.
Management currently believes that probable losses on these loans
have already been provided for in the allowance for loan losses.
The borrowers are of special mention since they have shown a
decline in financial strength and payment quality. Management
has increased its monitoring of the borrowers' financial
strength. In addition, management currently expects that a
portion of these loans may be classified as nonperforming in the
remaining months of 2002.
At September 30, 2002, total nonperforming loans amounted to
$1,316,000, or 0.6% of total net loans, as compared to a level of
$2,204,000, or 1.1%, at December 31, 2001. These loans are
essentially collateralized with real estate. Historically, the
percentage of nonperforming loans to total net loans as of
December 31, for the previous five-year period was an average of
..8%.
Schedule of Nonperforming Assets:
September 30, December 31,
(In thousands) 2002 2001
_____________ ____________
Nonaccruing Loans $ 1,194 $ 1,589
Accrual Loans 90 days
or more past due 122 615
Restructured Accrual Loans - -
___________ ___________
Total Nonperforming Loans 1,316 2,204
Foreclosed Real Estate 56 43
___________ ___________
Total Nonperforming Assets $ 1,372 $ 2,247
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Nonperforming Loans
as a % of Net Loans 0.6% 1.1%
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Allowance for Loan Losses
as a % of Nonperforming Loans 136% 86%
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In addition to the credit risk present in the loan portfolio,
Union National also has credit risk associated with its
investment security holdings. Based on recent national economic
trends and other factors, Union National has increased its
monitoring of its corporate debt securities and changes in their
credit ratings as published by bond rating agencies. As of
September 30, 2002, Union National had corporate debt securities
that were rated below investment grade and were carried at a fair
value of $188,000 and had unrealized losses of $288,000. Union
National's ability to fully realize the value of its investment
in various securities, including corporate debt securities, is
dependent on the underlying creditworthiness of the issuing
organization. This creditworthiness may be impacted by various
national economic trends and other factors. As discussed
earlier, Union National carries all of its investments at fair
value with any unrealized gains or losses reported net of tax as
an adjustment to stockholders' equity. Based on management's
assessment, at September 30, 2002, Union National did not hold
any security that had a fair value decline that is currently
expected to be other than temporary. Consequently, any declines
in a specific security's fair value below amortized cost have not
been provided for in the income statement because management
currently expects these fair value declines to be temporary. As
of September 30, 2002, Union National held corporate debt
securities with a total fair value of $16,569,000 and net
unrealized losses on these securities amounted to $72,000.
Allowance for Loan Losses
_________________________
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed
adequate by management to absorb estimated probable loan losses.
Management is responsible for the adequacy of the allowance for
loan losses, which is formally reviewed by management and the
Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. In addition, ongoing
loan reviews are performed on selected portions of the loan
portfolio by an independent consultant.
The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating
expense and reduced by net charge-offs. Management's periodic
evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on Union
National's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in
the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's
ability to repay (including the timing of future payments), the
estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the
loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant
factors. While management uses available information to make
such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be
necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the
assumptions used in making the evaluation. In addition, various
regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination
process, review the bank's allowance for loan losses. Such
agencies may require the bank to recognize additions to the
allowance based on their judgment of information available to
them at the time of their examination. After management's
assessment, no adjustment to the allowance for loan losses was
necessary as a result of the Office of Comptroller's most recent
examination.
Management believes, based on information currently available,
that the current allowance for loan losses of $1,796,000 is
adequate to meet potential loan losses. In addition, management
expects loan charge-offs, net of recoveries for the remainder of
2002 to be below the level of net loan charge-offs for the same
period of 2001.
Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(In thousands) 2002 2001 2002 2001
________ ________ ________ ________
Average Total Loans Outstanding
(Less Unearned Income)$202,320 $183,579 $202,684 $184,842
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Allowance for Loan Losses,
Beginning of Period $ 1,907 $ 1,969 $ 1,893 $ 1,787
Loans Charged-Off
During Period 189 53 319 199
Recoveries of Loans Previously
Charged-Off 35 8 94 63
________ ________ ________ ________
Net Loans Charged-Off 154 45 225 136
Addition to Provision for Loan Losses
Charged to Operations 43 84 128 357
________ ________ ________ ________
Allowance for Loan Losses,
End of Period $ 1,796 $ 2,008 $ 1,796 $ 2,008
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Ratio of Net Loans Charged-Off to Average
Loans Outstanding
(Annualized) .30% .10% .15% .10%
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Ratio of Allowance for Loan Losses to
Net Loans at End of
Period 0.89% 1.10% 0.89% 1.10%
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As detailed above, the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to
net loans has decreased from 1.10% at September 30, 2001 to 0.89%
at the end of the current quarter. This decline can be
attributed to several factors. First, Union National purchased a
pool of approximately $25,000,000 of first-lien residential
mortgage loans in November 2001. These well-secured loans
present a lower risk of loss to
Union National and accordingly require a lower related allowance
for loan losses. Second, attributing to the decline in this
ratio is a more than 50% decline in nonperforming loans as
compared to September 30, 2001. In contrast, Union National's
commercial loan portfolio has also grown significantly over the
past year and although these loans generally represent a greater
risk of loss to Union National a large portion of these loans are
secured by real estate.
Liquidity
_________
Union National's objective is to maintain adequate liquidity to
fund needs at a reasonable cost and to provide contingency plans
to meet unanticipated funding needs or a loss of funding sources,
while minimizing interest rate risk. Adequate liquidity provides
resources for credit needs of borrowers, for depositor
withdrawals and for funding corporate operations. Sources of
liquidity are as follows:
* proceeds from the sale or maturity of investment securities,
which include overnight investments in federal funds sold;
* overnight correspondent bank borrowings on various credit
lines and borrowing capacity available from the FHLB;
* acquisition of brokered certificates of deposit (CDs);
* payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities; and
* a growing core deposit base.
Management believes that its core deposits are fairly stable even
in periods of changing interest rates. Liquidity management is
governed by policies and measured on a quarterly basis. These
measurements indicate that liquidity generally remains stable and
consistently exceeds the bank's minimum defined level. There are
no known trends, or any known demands, commitments, events or
uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely
to result in, liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material
way.
Membership in the FHLB provides the bank with liquidity
alternatives such as short- or long-term funding on fixed- or
variable-rate terms. As of September 30, 2002, the bank had
received long-term advances of $65,299,000 from its available
credit of $137,886,000 at the FHLB for purposes of funding loan
demand and mortgage-backed security purchases. Advances of
$5,347,000 are due over the next twelve months and advances of
$20,000,000 are convertible during the remaining months of 2002.
The FHLB's convertible fixed-rate advances allow the FHLB the
periodic option to convert to a LIBOR adjustable-rate advance.
Upon the FHLB's conversion, the bank has the option to repay the
respective advances in full. See section on Market Risk -
Interest Rate Risk for further analysis of these advances.
As indicated above, another alternative source of liquidity for
Union National is the use of brokered CDs. During the second
quarter of 2002, Union National obtained funding of approximately
$2,000,000 in brokered CDs. These CDs have a final maturity of
two years.
Stockholders' Equity
____________________
Union National and the bank maintain capital ratios that are well
above the minimum total capital levels required by federal
regulatory authorities and are considered to be well-capitalized
under regulatory guidelines. Except as discussed below
concerning Union National's common stock repurchase plan, there
are no known trends or uncertainties, including regulatory
matters that are expected to have a material impact on the
capital resources of Union National for 2002. In addition, see
discussion on Regulatory Activity.
On January 24, 2002, the Board of Directors of Union National
authorized and approved a plan to purchase up to 100,000 shares
of its outstanding common stock in open market or privately
negotiated transactions. The number of shares to be purchased
under the plan represented approximately 3.9% of the outstanding
shares of Union National. The Board of Directors believes that a
redemption or repurchase of this
type is in the best interests of Union National and its
stockholders as a method to enhance long-term shareholder value.
Currently, the shares are to be held as treasury shares (issued,
but not outstanding shares). As of September 30, 2002,
approximately 64,000 shares have been repurchased under this
plan.
Union National and the bank have risk-based capital ratios that
exceed the regulatory requirements. The risk-based capital
guidelines require banks to maintain a minimum risk-based capital
ratio of 8.0% at September 30, 2002, as compared to the bank's
current risk-based capital ratio of 12.03%. The total risk-based
capital ratio is computed by dividing stockholders' equity (as
adjusted) plus the allowance for loan losses by risk-adjusted
assets. Risk-adjusted assets are determined by assigning credit
risk-weighting factors from 0% to 100% to various categories of
assets and off-balance-sheet financial instruments. Banking
regulations also require the bank to maintain certain minimum
capital levels in relation to bank assets. Failure to meet
minimum capital requirements could result in prompt regulatory
action. As of September 30, 2002, the bank was categorized as
well-capitalized. Management is not aware of any conditions or
events that would adversely affect the bank's capital. The bank
maintains the following leverage and risk-based capital ratios:
(In thousands) September 30, December 31,
2002 2001
___________ ___________
Tier I - Total Stockholders' Equity $ 24,710 $ 23,979
Tier II - Allowance for Loan Losses 1,796 1,893
___________ ___________
Total Qualifying Capital $ 26,506 $ 25,872
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Risk-adjusted On-balance-sheet Assets $203,808 $203,351
Risk-adjusted Off-balance-sheet Exposure 16,593 11,806
___________ ___________
Total Risk-adjusted Assets $220,401 $215,157
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Leverage Ratio:
Tier I Capital to Average Total Assets 7.99% 7.95%
Minimum Required 4.00 4.00
To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt
Corrective Action Provisions 5.00 5.00
Risk-based Capital Ratios:
Tier I Capital Ratio - Actual 11.21% 11.14%
Minimum Required 4.00 4.00
To Be Well-Capitalized under Prompt
Corrective Action Provisions 6.00 6.00
Total Capital Ratio - Actual 12.03% 12.02%
Minimum Required 8.00 8.00
To Be Well-Capitalized under Prompt
Corrective Action Provisions 10.00 10.00
Total Risk-Based Capital in Excess of the
Minimum Regulatory Requirement $ 8,874 $ 8,659
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Item 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
Market Risk - Interest Rate Risk
________________________________
As a financial institution, Union National's primary component of
market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in
interest rates will ultimately impact the level of income and
expense recorded on a large portion of the bank's assets and
liabilities. Virtually all of Union National's interest-
sensitive assets and liabilities are held by the bank, and
therefore, interest rate risk management procedures are performed
by the bank. The nature of the bank's current operations is such
that the bank is not subject to foreign currency exchange or
commodity price
risk. Union National does not own any trading assets.
The objectives of interest rate risk management are to maintain
or increase net interest income over a broad range of market
interest rate movements. The Asset and Liability Management
Committee is responsible for managing interest rate risk using
policies approved by the bank's board of directors. The bank
manages interest rate risk by changing the mix or repricing
characteristics of its investment securities portfolio and
borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and by the promotion
or development of specific loan and deposit products. The bank
retains an outside consulting group to assist in monitoring its
interest rate risk using income simulation models on a quarterly
basis. The simulation model measures the sensitivity of future
net interest income to hypothetical changes in market interest
rates.
The simulation model is utilized by the bank to determine the
effect of gradual increases or decreases in market interest rates
on net interest income and net income. Certain assumptions are
made in the simulation model and these are revised based on
defined scenarios of assumed speed and direction changes of
market interest rates. These assumptions are inherently
uncertain due to the timing, magnitude and frequency of rate
changes and changes in market conditions, as well as management
strategies, among other factors. Because it is difficult to
accurately quantify into assumptions the reaction of depositors
and borrowers to market interest rate changes, the actual net
interest income and net income results may differ from simulated
results. While assumptions are developed based upon current
economic and local market conditions, management cannot make any
assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions.
The simulation model assumes a hypothetical gradual shift in
market interest rates over a twelve-month period. The simulated
results represent the hypothetical effects to the bank's net
interest income and net income. Projections for loan and deposit
growth are ignored in the simulation model. The simulation model
includes all of the bank's earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities and assumes a parallel and prorated shift in interest
rates over a twelve-month period.
The simulation model currently indicates that a hypothetical one-
percent general decline in prevailing market interest rates over
a one-year period will have an immaterial impact on the bank's
net interest income over the next twelve months as compared to
the constant rate scenario. Only a one-percent decline in
interest rates was modeled at September 30, 2002, based on
management's assessment of potential future interest rate levels.
A hypothetical two-percent general rise in rates will have an
immaterial positive impact on net interest income over the next
twelve months.
In addition to the above scenarios, management modeled the impact
of a "flattening" interest rate yield curve on the bank's net
interest income. The rate assumptions for this scenario included
an increase in short-term interest rates while minimizing
increases in longer-term interest rates. Management determined
that this is a potential scenario considering current market
interest rates as compared to historical average interest rates.
A "flattening" interest rate environment with short-term interest
rates increasing two-percent will have a negligible impact on net
interest income over the next twelve months as compared to the
constant rate scenario. The computations do not contemplate any
actions management or the Asset Liability Management Committee
could undertake in response to changes in market conditions or
market interest rates.
The bank managed its interest rate risk position in 2002 by the
following:
* increasing its use of adjustable- and floating-rate loans for
new or refinanced commercial and agricultural loans
* repositioning of its investment security portfolio into
floating-rate, short- or long-term securities;
* managing and expanding the bank's core deposit base including
deposits obtained in the bank's commercial cash management
programs and premium money market accounts; and
* additions to or restructuring of fixed-rate advances from the
Federal Home Loan Bank.
The above strategies and actions impact interest rate risk and
are all included in the bank's quarterly simulation models in
order to determine future asset and liability management
strategies. See the related discussions in the section on Net
Interest Income.
Item 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Controls and Procedures
_______________________
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Union National maintains controls and procedures designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports
that the company files or submits under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Based upon their evaluation
of those controls and procedures performed within 90 days of the
filing date of this report, Union National's Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure
controls and procedures were adequate.
Changes in Internal Controls
Union National made no significant changes in its internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect
these controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation of the
controls by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer.
Part II - Other Information:
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Management is not aware of any litigation that would have a
material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of
Union National. There are no proceedings pending other than the
ordinary routine litigation incident to the business of Union
National and its subsidiary, Union National Community Bank. In
addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be
threatened or contemplated against Union National and the bank by
government authorities.
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds - Nothing to
report.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities - Nothing to report.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Nothing to report
Item 5. Other Information - Nothing to report.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K:
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. 99 Certification of Principal Executive
Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350 as Added by Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
Union National filed a report on form 8-K via EDGAR
dated July 11, 2002. The report was filed pursuant to
Item 5, Other Events, and reported the issuance of a
press release. The press release was attached to the
report as an exhibit and reported second quarter
earnings for 2002 and announced the third quarter cash
dividend for 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.
Union National Financial Corporation
(Registrant)
By /s/ Mark D. Gainer
______________________
Mark D. Gainer
President & CEO
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 14, 2002
By /s/ Clement M. Hoober
_______________________
Clement M. Hoober
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
Date: November 14, 2002
CERTIFICATION
I, Mark D. Gainer, President/CEO, certify, that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of
Union National Financial Corporation.
2. Based on my knowledge, the quarterly report does not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state
a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light
of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report.
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and
other financial information included in this quarterly report,
fairly present in all material respects the financial condition,
results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
4. Union National's other certifying officer and I are
responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-
14) for the registrant and we have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures
to ensure that material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this quarterly report is being prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's
disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days
prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the
"Evaluation Date"); and
(c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions
about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures
based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date.
5. Union National's other certifying officer and I have
disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's
board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or
operation of the internal controls which could adversely affect
the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors
any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves
management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls.
6. Union National's other certifying officer and I have
indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were
significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that
could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to
the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
By /s/Mark D. Gainer
___________________
President/CEO
Date: November 14, 2002
CERTIFICATION
I, Clement M. Hoober, Treasurer/CFO, certify, that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of
Union National Financial Corporation.
2. Based on my knowledge, the quarterly report does not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state
a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light
of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report.
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and
other financial information included in this quarterly report,
fairly present in all material respects the financial condition,
results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
4. Union National's other certifying officer and I are
responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-
14) for the registrant and we have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures
to ensure that material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this quarterly report is being prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's
disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days
prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the
"Evaluation Date"); and
(c)presented in this quarterly report our conclusions
about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures
based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date.
5. Union National's other certifying officer and I have
disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's
board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or
operation of the internal controls which could adversely affect
the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors
any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves
management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls.
6. Union National's other certifying officer and I have
indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were
significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that
could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to
the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
By /s/ Clement M. Hoober
_____________________
Treasurer/CFO
Date: November 14, 2002
EXHIBIT 99
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADDED BY SECTION 906 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADDED BY SECTION 906 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the quarterly report of Union National
Financial Corporation on Form 10-Q for the period ending
September 30, 2002, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Report"), I, Mark D. Gainer, President/CEO, and
I, Clement M. Hoober, Treasurer/CFO, certify, pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as added pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. The report fully complies with the requirements of
Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. To my knowledge, the information contained in the Report
fairly presents, in all material respects the financial condition
and results of operations of Union National as of the dates and
for the periods expressed in the Report.
By /s/ Mark D. Gainer
__________________
President/CEO
Date: November 14, 2002
By /s/ Clement M. Hoober
______________________
Treasurer/CFO
Date: November 14, 2002