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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999
Commission File Number
000-23863
Peoples Financial Services, Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
23-2391852
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
50 Main Street, Hallstead, PA
(Address of principal executive officer)
18822
(Zip Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
(Title of each class)
None
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $2.00
(Type of class)
2,168,218
(Number of shares outstanding as of December 31, 1999)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
Item 1 Business...............................................2-11
Item 2 Properties...............................................11
Item 3 Legal Proceedings........................................11
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.... 11
Part II
Item 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters......................................12
Item 6 Selected Financial Data..................................13
Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operation....................14-30
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market
Risk.....................................................30
Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data..............31
Independent Auditor's Report.............................31
Consolidated Balance Sheets..............................32
Consolidated Statements of Income........................33
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income..........34
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity..........35
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................36-37
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............38-56
Item 9 Changes and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure......................57
Part III
Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers.........................57
Item 11 Executive Compensation................................58-63
Item 12 Share Ownership of Management and Directors..............63
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions...........64
Part IV
Item 14 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.........................64
PART 1
ITEM 1 BUSINESS
BRIEF HISTORY
Peoples Financial Services Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on February 6, 1986, and is a one-bank
holding company headquartered in Hallstead, Pennsylvania.
The Company is engaged primarily in commercial and retail banking services and
in businesses related to banking services through its sole subsidiary, Peoples
National Bank of Susquehanna County ("PNB" or the "Bank"). PNB was chartered in
Hallstead, Pennsylvania in 1905 under the name of The First National Bank of
Hallstead. In 1965, the Hop Bottom National Bank (chartered in 1910) merged with
and into the First National Bank of Hallstead to form PNB. PNB is currently in
its 94th year of operation.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
The Company and PNB are extensively regulated under federal and state law.
Generally, these laws and regulations are intended to protect depositors, not
shareholders. The following is a summary description of certain provisions of
certain laws which affect the regulation of bank holding companies and banks.
This discussion is qualified in its entirety by reference to applicable laws and
regulations. Changes in such laws and regulations may have a material effect on
the business and prospects of the Company and PNB.
The Company is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding
Company Act of 1956, as amended, and as such, it is subject to regulation,
supervision, and examination by the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB"). The Company is
required to file annual and quarterly reports with the FRB and to provide the
FRB with such additional information as the FRB may require. The FRB also
conducts examinations of the Company.
With certain limited exceptions, the Company is required to obtain prior
approval from the FRB before acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control
of more than 5% of any voting securities or substantially all of the assets of a
bank or bank holding company, or before merging or consolidating with another
bank holding company. Additionally, with certain exceptions, any person or
entity proposing to acquire control through direct or indirect ownership of 25%
or more of any voting securities of the Company is required to give 60 days
written notice of the acquisition to the FRB, which may prohibit the
transaction, and to publish notice to the public.
The Company's banking subsidiary is a federally-chartered national banking
association regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC").
The OCC may prohibit the institution over which it has supervisory authority
from engaging in activities or investments that the agency believes constitute
unsafe or unsound banking practices. Federal banking regulators have extensive
enforcement authority over the institutions they regulate to prohibit or correct
activities that violate law; regulation or a regulatory agreement or which are
deemed to constitute unsafe or unsound practices.
Enforcement actions may include:
the appointment of a conservator or receiver,
the issuance of a cease and desist order,
the termination of deposit insurance,
the imposition of civil money penalties on the institution, its directors,
officers, employees and institution affiliated parties,
the issuance of directives to increase capital,
the issuance of formal and informal agreements,
the removal of or restrictions on directors, officers, employees and
institution-affiliated parties,
and the enforcement of any such mechanisms through restraining orders or any
other court actions.
PNB is subject to certain restrictions on extensions of credit to executive
officers, directors, principal shareholders or any related interests of such
persons which generally require that such credit extensions be made on
substantially the same terms as are available to third persons dealing with PNB
and not involving more than the normal risk of repayment. Other laws tie the
maximum amount that may be loaned to any one customer and its related interests
to capital levels of the bank.
LIMITATIONS ON DIVIDENDS AND OTHER PAYMENTS
The Company's current ability to pay dividends is largely dependent upon the
receipt of dividends from its banking subsidiary, PNB. Both federal and state
laws impose restrictions on the ability of the Company to pay dividends. The FRB
has issued a policy statement that provides that, as a general matter, insured
banks and bank holding companies may pay dividends only out of prior operating
earnings. Under the National Bank Act, a national bank such as PNB, may pay
dividends only out of the current year's net profits and the net profits of the
last two years. In addition to these specific restrictions, bank regulatory
agencies in general, also have the ability to prohibit proposed dividends by a
financial institution that would otherwise be permitted under applicable
regulations if the regulatory body determines that such distribution would
constitute an unsafe or unsound practice.
PERMITTED NON-BANKING ACTIVITIES
Generally, a bank holding company may not engage in any activities other than
banking, managing, or controlling its bank and other authorized subsidiaries,
and providing service to those subsidiaries. With prior approval of the FRB, the
Company may acquire more than 5% of the assets or outstanding shares of a
company engaging in non-bank activities determined by the FRB to be closely
related to the business of banking or of managing or controlling banks. The FRB
provides expedited procedures for expansion into approved categories of non-bank
activities.
Subsidiary banks of a bank holding company are subject to certain quantitative
and qualitative restrictions:
on extensions of credit to the bank holding company or its subsidiaries,
on investments in their securities,
and on the use of their securities as collateral for loans to any borrower.
These regulations and restrictions may limit the Company's ability to obtain
funds from PNB for its cash needs, including funds for the payment of dividends,
interest and operating expenses. Further, subject to certain exceptions, a bank
holding company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain
tie-in arrangements in connection with any extension of credit, lease or sale of
property or furnishing of services. For example, PNB may not generally require a
customer to obtain other services from itself or the Company, and may not
require that a customer promise not to obtain other services from a competitor
as a condition to an extension of credit to the customer.
Under FRB policy, a bank holding company is expected to act as a source of
financial strength to its subsidiary banks and to make capital injections into a
troubled subsidiary bank, and the FRB may charge the bank holding company with
engaging in unsafe and unsound practices for failure to commit resources to a
subsidiary bank when required. A required capital injection may be called for at
a time when the holding company does not have the resources to provide it. In
addition, depository institutions insured by the FDIC can be held liable for any
losses incurred by, or reasonably anticipated to be incurred by, the FDIC in
connection with the default of or assistance provided to, a commonly controlled
FDIC-insured depository institution. Accordingly, in the event that any insured
subsidiary of the Company causes a loss to the FDIC, other insured subsidiaries
of the Company could be required to compensate the FDIC by reimbursing it for
the estimated amount of such loss. Such cross guarantee liabilities generally
are superior in priority to the obligation of the depository institutions to its
stockholders due solely to their status as stockholders and obligations to other
affiliates.
PENNSYLVANIA LAW
As a Pennsylvania bank holding company, the Company is subject to various
restrictions on its activities as set forth in Pennsylvania law. This is in
addition to those restrictions set forth in federal law. Under Pennsylvania law,
a bank holding company that desires to acquire a bank or bank holding company
that has its principal place of business in Pennsylvania must obtain permission
from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking.
INTERSTATE BANKING LEGISLATION
The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 was
enacted into law on September 29, 1994. The law provides that, among other
things, substantially all state law barriers to the acquisition of banks by
out-of-state bank holding companies were eliminated effective September 29,
1995. The law also permits interstate branching by banks effective as of June 1,
1997, subject to the ability of states to opt-out completely or to set an
earlier effective date.
LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY CHANGES
From time to time, legislation is enacted that effects the cost of doing
business or limits the activities of a financial institution. No prediction can
be made as to the likelihood of any major changes or the impact of those changes
might have on the Company.
FIRREA (FINANCIAL INSTITUTION REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT)
FIRREA was enacted into law in order to address the financial condition of the
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, to restructure the regulation of
the thrift industry, and to enhance the supervisory and enforcement powers of
the Federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies. As the primary federal
regulator of the bank, the OCC is responsible for the supervision of the bank.
When dealing with capital requirements, the OCC and FDIC have the flexibility to
impose supervisory agreements on institutions that fail to comply with
regulatory requirements. The imposition of a capital plan, termination of
deposit insurance, and removal or temporary suspension of an officer, director
or other institution-affiliated person may cause enforcement actions. There are
three levels of civil penalties under FIRREA.
The first tier provides for civil penalties of up to $5,000 per day for
any violation of law or regulation.
The second tier provides for civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day
if more than a minimal loss or a pattern is involved.
Finally, civil penalties of up to $1 million per day may be assessed
for knowingly or recklessly causing a substantial loss to an
institution or taking action that results in a substantial pecuniary
gain or other benefit.
Criminal penalties are increased to $1 million per violation and may be up to $5
million for continuing violations or for the actual amount of gain or loss.
These penalties may be combined with prison sentences of up to five years.
FDICIA (FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1991)
In December 1991, Congress enacted FDICIA which substantially revised the bank
regulatory and funding provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and made
significant revisions to several other federal banking statutes. FDICIA provides
for, among other things,
publicly available annual financial condition and management reports
for financial institutions, including audits by independent
accountants,
the establishment of uniform accounting standards by federal banking
agencies,
the establishment of a "prompt corrective action" system of regulatory
supervision and intervention, based on capitalization levels, with
more scrutiny and restrictions placed on depository institutions with
lower levels of capital,
additional grounds for the appointment of a conservator or receiver,
and restrictions or prohibitions on accepting brokered deposits,
except for institutions which significantly exceed minimum capital
requirements.
FDICIA also provides for increased funding of the FDIC insurance funds and the
implementation of risk based premiums.
A central feature of FDICIA is the requirement that the federal banking agencies
take "prompt corrective action" with respect to depository institutions that do
not meet minimum capital requirements. Pursuant to FDICIA, the federal bank
regulatory authorities have adopted regulations setting forth a five-tiered
system for measuring the capital adequacy of the depository institutions that
they supervise. Under these regulations, a depository institution is classified
in one of the following capital categories:
"well capitalized,"
"adequately capitalized,"
"under capitalized,"
"significantly undercapitalized," and
"critically undercapitalized."
PNB is currently classified as "well capitalized." An institution may be deemed
by the regulators to be in a capitalization category that is lower than is
indicated by its actual capital position if, among other things, it receives an
unsatisfactory examination rating with respect to asset quality, management,
earnings or liquidity.
FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital
distribution (including payment of a cash dividend) or paying any management
fees to its holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be
undercapitalized. Undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to growth
limitations and are required to submit capital restoration plans. If a
depository fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is
significantly undercapitalized. Significantly undercapitalized depository
institutions may be subject to a number of other requirements and restrictions,
including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become adequately
capitalized, requirements to reduce total assets and stop accepting deposits
from correspondent banks. Critically undercapitalized institutions are subject
to the appointment of a receiver or conservator, generally within 90 days of the
date such institution is determined to be critically under capitalized.
FDICIA provides the federal banking agencies with significantly expanded powers
to take enforcement action against institutions that fail to comply with capital
or other standards. Such actions may include the termination of deposit
insurance by the FDIC or the appointment of a receiver or conservator for the
institution. FDICIA also limits the circumstances under which the FDIC is
permitted to provide financial assistance to an insured institution before
appointment of a conservator or receiver.
Under FDICIA each federal banking agency is required to prescribe, by
regulation, non-capital safety and soundness standards for institutions under
its authority. The federal banking agencies, including the OCC, have adopted
standards covering:
internal controls,
information systems and internal audit systems,
loan documentation,
credit underwriting,
interest rate exposure,
asset growth, and
compensation fees and benefits.
Any institution that fails to meet these standards may be required by the agency
to develop a plan acceptable to the agency, specifying the steps that the
institutions will take to meet the standards. Failure to submit or implement
such a plan may subject the institution to regulatory sanctions. The Company, on
behalf of PNB, believes that it meets substantially all the standards that have
been adopted. FDICIA also imposed new capital standards on insured depository
institutions. Before establishing new branch offices, PNB must meet certain
minimum capital stock and surplus requirements and must obtain OCC approval.
GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act makes major changes in the way that the financial
services industry has been organized. By eliminating obsolete distinctions
between different types of financial institutions and allowing them to merge,
the bill enables one company to meet all of its consumers' financial needs. It
allows banks and securities firms to own the other. Over the past two decades,
the products offered by banks and securities firms have gradually come to
resemble each other. Both types of firms offer checking accounts in which idle
balances are invested in stocks or bonds and credit cards. The new Act repeals
portions of the 1933 Glass-Steagall Act (P.L. 48-162) that prohibit banks and
securities firms from owning each other. This Act also protects consumer privacy
by allowing customers to know how confidential information will be treated.
Instead of hoping a financial services company will treat their personal data as
confidential, consumers will receive an explicit disclosure of how such
information will be used by the firm. The stated policy must specify how and
under what circumstances confidential information, that is not available from
other public sources, would be disclosed among the firm's affiliates and other
firms. Customers who object to any portion of this policy would be able to take
their business to another firm. This Act also allows consumers to control how
their personal information is shared. Customers have the explicit right to
prohibit financial services companies from sharing their personal confidential
information with other non-affiliated firms. Once a consumer makes that
decision, financial companies would be prohibited from violating their
instructions. Anyone attempting to obtain this information fraudulently by
pretending to be the consumer or any similar action could be sent to a federal
prison for up to five years.
The goal of this Act is to ensure that the final rules protect the interest of
consumers, both by assuring that their personal information is safeguarded and
by giving financial institutions the flexibility to serve the needs of their
customers.
The OCC, PNB's primary regulator, is seeking comments on the proposed rules to
implement the privacy provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The comment
period is open until March 31, 2000.
RISK-BASED CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The federal banking regulators have adopted certain risk-based capital
guidelines to assist in the assessment of the capital adequacy of a banking
organization's operations for both transactions reported on the balance sheet as
assets and transactions, such as letters of credit, and recourse agreements,
which are recorded as off balance sheet items. Under these guidelines, nominal
dollar amounts of assets and credit equivalent amounts of off balance sheet
items are multiplied by one of several risk adjustment percentages, which range
from 0% for assets with low credit risk, such as certain US Treasury securities,
to 100% for assets with relatively high credit risk, such as business loans.
A banking organization's risk based capital ratios are obtained by dividing its
qualifying capital by its total risk adjusted assets. The regulators measure
risk-adjusted assets, which include off balance sheet items, against both total
qualifying capital (the sum of Tier 1 capital and limited amounts of Tier 2
capital) and Tier 1 capital.
"Tier 1", or core capital, includes common equity, perpetual preferred
stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interest in equity
accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and other
intangibles, subject to certain exceptions.
Tier 2", or supplementary capital, includes, among other things,
limited life preferred stock, hybrid capital instruments, mandatory
convertible securities, qualifying subordinated debt, and the
allowance for loan and lease losses, subject to certain limitations
and less restricted deductions. The inclusion of elements of Tier 2
capital is subject to certain other requirements and limitations of
the federal banking agencies.
Banks and bank holding companies subject to the risk-based capital guidelines
are required to maintain a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at
least 4% and a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8%.
The appropriate regulatory authority may set higher capital requirements when
particular circumstances warrant. As of December 31, 1999, PNB's ratio of Tier 1
capital to risk-weighted assets stood at 16.99% and its ratio of total capital
to risk- weighted assets stood at 18.15%. In addition to risk-based capital,
banks and bank holding companies are required to maintain a minimum amount of
Tier 1 capital to total assets, referred to as the leverage capital ratio, of at
least 3%. As of December 31, 1999, PNB's leverage capital ratio was 10.02%.
Failure to meet applicable capital guidelines could subject a banking
organization to a variety of enforcement actions including:
limitations on its ability to pay dividends,
the issuance by the applicable regulatory authority of a capital directive
to increase capital, and
in the case of depository institutions, the termination of deposit
insurance by the FDIC, as well as to the measures described under FDICIA
as applicable to under capitalized institutions.
In addition, future changes in regulations or practices could further reduce the
amount of capital recognized for purposes of capital adequacy. Such a change
could affect the ability of PNB to grow and could restrict the amount of
profits, if any, available for the payment of dividends to the Company.
INTEREST RATE RISK
In August 1995 and May 1996, the federal banking agencies adopted final
regulations specifying that the agencies will include, in their evaluations of a
bank's capital adequacy, an assessment of the bank's interest rate risk ("IRR")
exposure. The standards for measuring the adequacy and effectiveness of a
banking organization's IRR management includes a measurement of Board of
Directors and senior management oversight, and a determination of whether a
banking organization's procedures for comprehensive risk management are
appropriate to the circumstances of the specific banking organization. PNB has
internal IRR models that are used to measure and monitor IRR. In addition, an
outside source also assesses IRR using its model on a quarterly basis.
Additionally, the regulatory agencies have been assessing IRR on an informal
basis for several years. For these reasons, the Company does not expect the
addition of IRR evaluation to the agencies' capital guidelines to result in
significant changes in capital requirements for PNB.
FDIC INSURANCE ASSESSMENTS
As a FDIC member institution, PNB's deposits are insured to a maximum of
$100,000 per depositor through the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF"), administered by
the FDIC, and each institution is required to pay semi-annual deposit insurance
premium assessments to the FDIC. The PNB assessment for 1999 was $24,307. These
figures can be compared to FDIC assessments in 1998 of $23,500 and in 1997 of
$22,120.
Prior to 1997, only thrift institutions were subject to assessments to raise
funds to pay the Financing Corporate bonds. On September 30, 1996, as part of
the Omnibus Budget Act, Congress enacted the Deposit Insurance Funds Act of
1996, which recapitalized the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") and
provided that BIF deposits would be subject to 1/5 of the assessment to which
SAIF deposits are subject for FICO bond payments through 1999. Beginning in
2000, BIF deposits and SAIF deposits will be subject to the same assessment for
FICO bonds. The FICO assessment for PNB for 1999 was $.0141 for each $100 of BIF
deposits.
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, (the CRA) is designed to create a system
for bank regulatory agencies to evaluate a depository institution's record in
meeting the credit needs of its community. Until May 1995, a depository
institution was evaluated for CRA compliance based on twelve assessment factors.
The CRA regulations were completely revised as of May 4, 1985, (the revised CRA
regulation) to establish new performance-based standards for use in examining
for compliance. This revised CRA regulation established new tests for evaluating
both small and large depository institutions. A small bank is defined as one
that has total assets of less than $250 million and is independent or is an
affiliate of a holding company with less than $1 billion in assets.
The Bank had its last CRA compliance examination in 1998 and received a
"satisfactory" rating.
CONCENTRATION
Payment risk is a function of the economic climate in which the Bank's lending
activities are conducted. Economic downturns in the economy generally or in a
particular sector could cause cash flow problems for customers and make loan
payments more difficult. The Bank attempts to minimize this risk by avoiding
loan concentrations to a single customer or to a small group of customers whose
loss would have a materially adverse effect on the financial condition of the
Bank.
MONETARY POLICY
The earnings of a bank holding company are affected by the policies of
regulatory authorities, including the FRB, in connection with the FRB's
regulation of the money supply. Various methods employed by the FRB are
open market operations in United States Government securities,
changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowings, and
changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits.
These methods are used in varying combinations to influence overall growth and
distribution of bank loans, investments, and deposits, and their use may also
affect interest rates charged on loans or paid on deposits. The monetary
policies of the FRB have had a significant effect on the operating results of
commercial banks in the past and are expected to do so in the future.
MARKET AREAS
The PNB market areas are in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania with the
primary focus being Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties. Since Susquehanna County
borders the State of New York, the southern portion of Broome County, New York
is also considered part of the market area of PNB. In addition, parts of
Lackawanna, Wayne, and Bradford Counties in Pennsylvania that border Susquehanna
and Wyoming Counties are also considered part of the PNB market area:
The PNB market area is situated between:
the city of Binghamton, Broome County, New York, located to the north
the city of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, to the south,
and Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, to the southwest.
Susquehanna County could best be described as a bedroom county with a high
percentage of its residents commuting to work in Broome County, New York, or to
the Scranton, Pennsylvania, area. The southern part of Susquehanna County tends
to gravitate south for both employment and shopping while the northern part of
the county goes north to Broome County, New York. The western part of
Susquehanna County gravitates south and west to and through Wyoming County.
Wyoming County is home to a Proctor & Gamble manufacturing facility which
employs approximately 3,000 people. This is an economic stimulus to Wyoming
County and the surrounding areas.
Our offices are located in counties that would be considered sparsely populated
as they are made up of many small towns and villages. The latest population
figures show Susquehanna County at approximately 42,000 and Wyoming County at
approximately 30,000 residents. Both counties are experiencing growth, but not
robust growth. Interstate 81 runs north and south through the eastern half of
Susquehanna County and has brought an influx of people from New Jersey and the
Philadelphia area. These people have purchased homes and land to build homes
that are used as vacation/recreation retreats and, quite often, become
retirement homes.
BUSINESS
LENDING ACTIVITIES
PNB provides a full range of retail and commercial banking services designed to
meet the borrowing and depository needs of small and medium sized businesses and
consumers in its market areas. Substantially all of PNB's loans are to customers
located within its service areas. PNB has no foreign loans or highly leveraged
transaction loans, as defined by the FRB. Substantially all of the loans in
PNB's portfolio have been originated by PNB. Policies adopted by the Board of
Directors are the basis by which PNB conducts its lending activities. These loan
policies grant individual lending officers authority to make secured and
unsecured loans in specific dollar amounts. Larger loans must be approved by
senior officers or by the Board of Directors. PNB's management information
systems and loan review policies are designed to monitor lending sufficiently to
ensure adherence to PNB's loan policies.
The commercial loans offered by PNB include
commercial real estate loans,
working capital,
equipment and other commercial loans,
construction loans,
SBA guaranteed loans, and
agricultural loans.
PNB's commercial real estate loans are used to provide financing for retail
operations, manufacturing operations, farming operations, multi-family housing
units, and churches. Commercial real estate secured loans are generally written
for a term of 15 years or less or amortized over a longer period with balloon
payments at shorter intervals. Personal guarantees are obtained on nearly all
commercial loans. Credit analysis, loan review, and an effective collections
process are also used to minimize any potential losses. PNB employs two
full-time commercial lending officers. These two people are augmented by branch
managers who are authorized to make smaller, less complex, commercial loans.
Risk with respect to PNB's commercial lending activities involves
payment risk,
interest rate risk,
or collateral risk.
Payment risk is a function of the economic climate in which PNB's lending
activities are conducted; economic downturns in the economy generally or in a
particular sector could cause cash flow problems for customers and make loan
payments more difficult. PNB attempts to minimize this risk by avoiding
concentrations of credit to single borrowers or borrowers in a particular
industry. Interest rate risk would occur if PNB were to make loans at fixed
rates in an environment in which rates were rising thereby preventing PNB from
making loans at the higher prevailing rates. PNB attempts to mitigate this risk
by making adjustable rate commercial loans and, when extending fixed rate
commercial loans, fixing loan maturities at five years or less. Finally,
collateral risk can occur if PNB's position in collateral taken as security for
loan repayment is not adequately secured. PNB attempts to minimize collateral
risk by avoiding loan concentrations to particular borrowers, by perfecting
liens on collateral and by obtaining appraisals on property prior to extending
loans.
Consumer loans offered by PNB include:
residential real estate loans,
automobile loans,
manufactured housing loans,
personal installment loans secured and unsecured for almost any
purpose,
student loans,
and home equity loans (fixed-rate term and open ended revolving lines
of credit).
PNB offers credit cards as an agent bank through another correspondent bank.
Risks applicable to consumer lending are similar to those applicable to
commercial lending. PNB attempts to mitigate payment risk in consumer lending by
limiting consumer lending products to a term of five years or less. To the
extent that PNB extends unsecured consumer loans, there is greater collateral
risk; however, credit checks and borrower history are obtained in all consumer
loan transactions.
Residential mortgage products include adjustable-rate as well as conventional
fixed-rate loans. Terms vary from 1, 5, 7 and 10-year adjustable rate loans to
5, 10, 15, 20, and 30-year fully amortized fixed rate loans. Bi-weekly payment
plans are also available. The longer term fixed rate loans have been
underwritten as conforming and may be sold to the secondary market to reduce
interest rate risk. Personal secured and unsecured revolving lines of credit
with variable interest rates and principal amounts ranging from $1,000 to
$10,000 are offered to credit-worthy customers. The largest segment of PNB's
installment loan portfolio is fixed-rate loans. Most are secured either by
automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, other personal property, or by
liens filed against real estate. These loans are generally available in terms of
up to 15 years with automobile loans having maturities of up to 60 months and
real estate loans having maturities up to 15 years. Loans secured by other
collateral usually require a maturity of less than 60 months. Home equity
products include both fixed-rate term products and also an open-end revolving
line of credit with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 80% of current appraisal. A
special MGIC program now offered through the Bank, allows for loans of up to
100% of the appreciated value for qualified applicants. Credit checks, credit
scoring, and debt-to-income ratios within preset parameters are used to qualify
borrowers.
Mortgage loans have historically had a longer average life than commercial or
consumer loans. Accordingly, payment and interest rate risks are greater in some
respects with mortgage loans than with commercial or consumer lending. Deposits,
which are used as the primary source to fund mortgage lending, tend to be of
shorter duration than the average maturities on residential mortgage loans and
are more susceptible to interest rate changes. As a result of the relatively
long life of mortgage products, mortgages are written as either conforming or
nonconforming. In an effort to minimize interest rate and payment risk, only
conforming mortgage loans, which can be sold in the secondary mortgage market,
are written for periods of 30 years. Nonconforming mortgages are made with
adjustable rates or fixed rates with maturities shorter than 30 years.
Nonconforming mortgages also historically have higher interest rates. Mortgage
lending is also subject to economic downturns, in that increases in unemployment
could adversely affect the ability of borrowers to repay mortgage loans and
decreases in property values could affect the value of the real estate serving
as collateral for the loan.
The general good economy allowed good growth in total loans that ended 1999 up
7.95% from year-end 1998. Industry standard debt-to-income ratios and credit
checks are used to qualify borrowers on all consumer loans. Managers, assistant
managers, and customer service officers have retail lending authorities at each
of the full-service branch office locations. PNB has centralized loan
administration at its operations/administrative offices where mortgage
underwriting and loan review and analysis take place.
LOAN APPROVAL
Individual loan authorities are established by PNB's Board of Directors upon
recommendation by the senior credit officer. In establishing an individual's
loan authority, the experience of the lender is taken into consideration, as
well as the type of lending in which the individual is involved. The President
of PNB has the authority to approve loans up to $500,000 following an analysis
and review by loan administration and a written recommendation by the Chief
Credit Officer. The full Board of Directors reviews on a monthly basis, all
loans approved by individual lenders and the officers loan committee. All loan
requests which are either complex in nature or exceed $500,000 must be analyzed
and reviewed by loan administration and presented with a recommendation to the
full Board of Directors for approval or denial.
PNB generally requires that loans secured by first mortgages or real estate
have loan-to-value ratios within specified limits, ranging from 50% for loans
secured by raw land to 80% for improved property, with the exception of
secondary market programs which allow loan-to-value ratios as high as 95%. In
addition, in some instances for qualified borrowers, private mortgage insurance
is available for purchase that allows loan-to-value ratios to go as high as 95%.
PNB also participates in a guaranteed mortgage insurance program. This allows
PNB to make loans secured by second mortgages on real estate up to 100% of the
value of the property. Adjustable rate mortgage products, as well as
conventional fixed-rate products, are also available at PNB.
DEPOSIT ACTIVITIES
PNB also offers a full range of deposit and personal banking services insured
by the FDIC, including commercial checking and small business checking products,
cash management services, retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement
Accounts ("IRA"), retail deposit services such as certificates of deposit, money
market accounts, saving accounts, a variety of checking account products,
automatic teller machines ("ATM's"), point of sale and other electronic services
such as automated clearing house ("ACH") originations, and other personal
miscellaneous services. These miscellaneous services would include
safe deposit boxes,
night depository services,
traveler's checks,
merchant credit cards,
direct deposit of payroll and other checks,
U.S. Savings Bonds,
official bank checks, and
money orders.
The principal sources of funds for PNB are core deposits that include demand
deposits, interest bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, savings
deposits, and certificates of deposit. These deposits are solicited from
individuals, businesses, non-profit entities, and government authorities.
Substantially all of PNB's deposits are from the local market areas surrounding
each of its offices.
INVESTMENT PRODUCTS
In 1999, PNB entered into an agreement with T.H.E. Financial Services to hire a
joint employee to sell investment products. An agent was hired and has an office
located in the Bank's Hallstead Plaza building.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AND ACTIVITIES PNB's investment portfolio has several
objectives.
A key objective is to provide a balance in PNB's asset mix of loans and
investments consistent with its liability structure, and to assist in
management of interest rate risk. The investments augment PNB's capital
position in the risk-based capital formula, providing the necessary
liquidity to meet fluctuations in credit demands of the community and
also fluctuations in deposit levels.
In addition, the portfolio provides collateral for pledging against
public funds, and a reasonable allowance for control of tax
liabilities.
Finally, the investment portfolio is designed to provide income for
PNB.
In view of the above objectives, the portfolio is treated conservatively by
management and only securities that pass those criteria are purchased.
COMPETITION
PNB operates in a fairly competitive environment, competing for deposits and
loans with commercial banks, thrifts, credit unions, and finance and mortgage
companies. Some of these competitors possess substantially greater financial
resources than those available to PNB. Also, certain of these institutions have
significantly higher lending limits then PNB and may provide various services
for their customers, such as trust services, that are not presently available at
PNB.
Financial institutions generally compete on the basis of rates and service. PNB
is subject to increasing competition from credit unions, finance companies, and
mortgage companies that may not be subject to the same regulatory restrictions
and taxations as commercial banks.
PNB will seek to remain competitive with interest rates that it charges on its
loans and offers on deposits. It also believes that its success has been, and
will continue to be, due to its emphasis on community involvement, customer
services, and relationships. With consolidation continuing in the financial
industry, and particularly in PNB's markets, smaller profitable banks are
gaining opportunities where larger institutions exit markets that are only
marginally profitable for them.
SEASONALITY
Management does not feel that the deposits or the business of PNB in general are
seasonal in nature. The deposits may, however, vary with local and national
economic conditions but should not have a material effect on planning and policy
making.
ITEM 2 PROPERTIES
PNB has four full-service banking offices in Susquehanna County that are located
in
Borough of Susquehanna Depot,
Hallstead Plaza, Great Bend Township,
Borough of Hop Bottom,
Montrose office in Bridgewater Township.
PNB's presence in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania had been limited to a de novo
branch in Nicholson, which has been open for seven years, until the purchase of
the two Mellon offices in 1997. The Wyoming County locations are:
Borough of Nicholson,
Meshoppen Township,
Tunkhannock Borough
The administrative/operations office of the Company and PNB is located at 50
Main Street, Hallstead, Pennsylvania. The following departments are located at
that office:
PNB's commercial, mortgage and consumer lending operations,
executive offices,
marketing department,
human resources office,
deposit account support services,
data processing services
All offices are owned in fee title by PNB with the exception of the Hallstead
Plaza office and the Meshoppen office. The Hallstead Plaza and Meshoppen offices
are subject to ground leases. Each lease is either long-term or includes renewal
options. Current lease payments range from $2,585 to $18,000 annually. Six of
the seven offices provide drive-up banking services and five offices have
24-hour ATM services.
PNB is obligated under non-cancelable lease agreements for certain bank premises
expiring in September 2028. The leases contain a renewal option and provide that
the Bank pay property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. See Note 12 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on this
subject.
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The nature of the Company's business generates a certain amount of litigation
involving matters arising out of the ordinary course of business. In the opinion
of management, there are no legal proceedings that might have a material effect
on the results of operations, liquidity, or the financial position of the
Company at this time.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSIONS OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
PART 11
ITEM 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's Common Stock is not listed on an exchange or quoted on the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation system
(NASDAQ). The Company's Common Stock is traded sporadically in the
over-the-counter market and, accordingly, there is no established public trading
market at this time. The investment firm of Tucker Anthony Co., Inc., Lancaster,
Pennsylvania, makes a limited market in the Company's Common Stock. The
following table reflects high bid and low asked prices for shares of the
Company's Common Stock to the extent such information is available, and the
dividends declared with respect thereto during the preceding two years. The
information in the following table has been adjusted to reflect the 5 for 2
stock split of September 1998.
1999 1998
Price Range Dividends Price Range Dividends
LOW HIGH DECLARED LOW HIGH DECLARED
--- ---- -------- --- ---- --------
First Quarter ........ $ 25.50 $ 25.50 $ 0.12 $ 17.60 $ 19.20 $ 0.10
Second Quarter ....... $ 25.50 $ 25.50 $ 0.13 $ 19.20 $ 25.20 $ 0.12
Third Quarter ........ $ 25.50 $ 26.00 $ 0.13 $ 25.20 $ 25.50 $ 0.12
Fourth Quarter ....... $ 26.00 $ 27.00 $ 0.14 $ 25.50 $ 25.50 $ 0.12
As of December 31, 1999, the approximate number of holders of record of the
Company's Common Stock was 736. At such date, 2,168,218 shares of Common Stock
were outstanding.
The Company's Board of Directors of Directors reviews its dividend policy at
least annually. The amount of dividends, while in the sole discretion of the
Board of Directors, depends, in part, on earnings, capital requirements, federal
and state laws, regulations and policies, and other factors, including the
performance of PNB. The Company's ability to pay dividends is also subject to
the restrictions imposed by Pennsylvania law. Generally, under Pennsylvania law,
a business corporation, such as the Company, may pay dividends to the extent
that the value of its assets (determined by the Board of Directors) exceeds the
value of its liabilities.
As of December 31, 1999, there were 19,112 outstanding options or warrants to
purchase. See Note 9 of the Consolidate Financial Statements for more
information.
ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table shows the Consolidated Financial Highlights as seen in the
Quarterly Report for the Fourth Quarter 1999. Amounts are in thousands except
for per share data.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS DEC 31 DEC 31 DIFF
1999 1998 % INC
---- ---- -----
PERFORMANCE
Net Income ................................... 3,787 3,405 11.22%
Return of Average Assets ..................... 1.49 1.45 2.76%
Return on Equity ............................. 14.08 13.23 6.42%
SHAREHOLDERS' VALUE
Net Income per Share ......................... 1.750 1.560 12.18%
Dividends .................................... 0.520 0.460 13.04%
Book Value ................................... 12.360 12.420 (0.48)%
Market Value ................................. 27.00 25.50 5.88%
Market Value/Book Value Ratio ................ 219.33% 205.31% 6.83%
Price Earnings Multiple ...................... 15.46 16.35 (5.44)%
Dividend Payout Ratio ........................ 29.82% 29.23% 2.02%
Dividend Yield ............................... 1.93% 1.80% 7.22%
SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS
Shareholders' Equity/Asset Ratio ............. 10.26% 10.94% (6.22)%
Allowance for Loan Loss as a Percent of Loans 1.15% 1.21% (4.96)%
Net Charge Offs/Total Loans .................. 0.129 0.110 17.27%
Allowance for Loan Loss/Nonaccrual Loans ..... 985.61% 331.88% 196.98%
Allowance for Loan Loss/Non-performing Loans . 654.68% 231.61% 182.66%
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
Total Assets ................................. $261,319 $247,202 5.71%
Total Investments ............................ 92,066 93,175 (1.19)%
Net Loans .................................... 150,630 139,536 7.95%
Allowance for Loan Losses .................... 1,756 1,713 2.51%
Total Deposits ............................... 215,424 209,881 2.64%
Stockholders' Equity ......................... $ 26,810 $ 27,046 (0.87)%
ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATION
The following discussion of the Company's consolidated financial condition and
results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Related Notes included in Item 8 of this report.
Statements regarding the Company's expectations as to financial results and
other aspects of its business may constitute forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although
the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions
within the bounds of its knowledge of its business operations, there can be no
assurance that its results will not differ materially from its expectations.
Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences may include
uncertainty of future profitability, changing economic conditions and monetary
policies, uncertainty of interest rates, risks inherent in banking transactions,
competition, extent of government regulations, and delay in or failure in
obtaining regulatory approvals.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Peoples Financial Services Corp (Corporation) recorded net income of $3,787,000
($1.75 per share) for 1999 compared to $3,405,000 ($1.56 per share) in 1998, and
$3,011,000 ($1.38 per share) in 1997. Return on average assets (ROAA) was 1.49%,
1.45% and 1.38% for 1999, 1998, and 1997 respectively. A more detailed
explanation for each contribution to the increase in income is included in the
remainder of the analysis.
RESULTS OF OPERATION
NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income is the primary source of operating income for the
Corporation. Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on
loans and securities and interest paid on deposits and other funding sources.
The factors that influence net interest income include changes in interest
rates, changes in the volume, and mix of asset and liability balances.
For analytical purposes, net interest income is reported on a tax-equivalent
basis that recognizes the income tax savings on tax-exempt items such as
interest on state and municipal securities and tax-exempt loans. Net interest
income on a fully tax-equivalent basis increased $921,000 or 10.1% in 1999
compared to 1998. Table 1 presents the net interest income on a fully
tax-equivalent basis for each of the three years ending December 31, 1999, 1998,
and 1997.
(In thousands)
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Total Interest Income .......................... $17,623 $16,584 $15,725
Tax Equivalent Adjustment ...................... 937 766 662
18,560 17,350 16,387
Total Interest Expense ......................... 8,480 8,191 7,914
Net Interest Income (Fully Tax Equivalent Basis) $10,080 $9,159 $8,473
Table 2 analyzes the components contributing to the changes in net interest
income in 1999 and indicates the impact in either changes in rate or
changes in volume. Table 3 includes the average balances, interest income
and expense, and the average rates earned and paid for assets and
liabilities.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1999 to 1998 1998 to 1997
Increase Change Due to Increase Change Due to
(DECREASE) RATE VOLUME (DECREASE) RATE VOLUME
INTEREST INCOME
Real Estate Loans ............................ 374 (122) 496 (289) (365) 76
Installment Loans ............................ 351 18 333 (481) (74) (407)
Commercial Loans ............................. 269 (462) 731 1,782 225 1,557
Tax Exempt Loans ............................. (48) (8) (40) 98 (35) 133
Other Loans .................................. (336) 15 (351) 341 (190) 531
Total Loans .................................. 610 (559) 1,169 1,451 (440) 1,891
Investment Securities (Available for Sale)
Taxable ...................................... 399 148 251 (768) (405) (363)
Non-Taxable .................................. (23) (9) (14) 202 (15) 217
Total Securities (Available for Sale) ........ 376 138 238 (566) (421) (145)
Time Deposits with Other Banks ............... 1 3 (2) 3 (13) 16
Federal Funds Sold ........................... 74 (14) 88 (51) 1 (52)
Total Interest Income ........................1,061 (432) 1,493 837 (873) 1,710
1999 to 1998 1998 to 1997
Increase Change Due to Increase Change Due to
(DECREASE) RATE VOLUME (DECREASE) RATE VOLUME
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest Bearing Demand Deposits ...............(25) (42) 17 20 (9) 29
Regular Savings Deposits .......................(17) (64) 47 76 (7) 83
Money Market Savings Deposits .................(54) (74) 20 (195) (103) (92)
Time Deposits ..................................177 (272) 449 267 (9) 276
Total Interest Bearing Deposits ................ 81 (417) 498 168 (166) 334
Other Borrowings ...............................208 14 194 109 (62) 171
Total Interest Expense .........................289 (392) 681 277 (193) 470
Net Interest Spread ............................772 (40) 812 560 (679) 1,239
1999 1998 1997
AVERAGE YIELD/ AVERAGE YIELD/ AVERAGE YIELD/
BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE
ASSETS
Loans
Real Estate ................... 82,534 6,680 8.09% 76,516 6,306 8.24% 75,642 6,595 8.72%
Installment ................... 17,739 1,616 9.11% 14,039 1,265 9.01% 18,303 1,746 9.54%
Commercial .................... 37,283 3,366 9.03% 30,162 3,097 10.27% 13,809 1,315 9.52%
Tax Exempt .................... 7,801 354 4.54% 8,666 402 4.64% 6,028 304 5.04%
Other Loans ................... 367 41 11.17% 5,309 377 7.10% 337 36 10.68%
Total Loans ................... 145,724 12,057 8.27% 134,692 11,447 8.50% 114,119 9,996 8.76%
Investment Securities (AFS)
Taxable ....................... 63,737 3,947 6.19% 59,520 3,548 5.96% 64,978 4,316 6.64%
Non-Taxable ................... 28,667 1,464 5.11% 28,937 1,487 5.14% 24,753 1,285 5.19%
Total Securities .............. 92,404 5,411 5.86% 88,457 5,035 5.69% 89,731 5,601 6.24%
Time Deposits with Other Banks 589 39 6.62% 616 38 6.17% 423 35 8.27%
Fed Funds Sold ................ 2,353 116 4.93% 760 42 5.53% 1,721 93 5.40%
Total Earning Assets .......... 241,070 17,623 7.31% 224,525 16,562 7.38% 205,994 15,725 7.63%
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses (1,716) (1,710) (1,694)
Cash and Due from Banks ....... 4,948 1,742 4,089
Premises and Equipment, net ... 3,521 3,688 3,459
Other Assets .................. 6,580 5,990 5,320
Total Assets .................. 254,403 234,235 217,168
1999 1998 1997
AVERAGE YIELD/ AVERAGE YIELD/ AVERAGE YIELD/
BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits
Interest Bearing Demand ................ 16,066 225 1.40% 15,058 250 1.66% 13,379 230 1.72%
Regular Savings ........................ 33,416 887 2.65% 31,752 904 2.85% 28,870 828 2.87%
Money Market Savings .................. 38,900 1,511 3.88% 38,401 1,565 4.08% 40,529 1,760 4.34%
Time ...................................102,011 5,364 5.26% 93,890 5,187 5.52% 88,908 4,920 5.53%
Total Interest Bearing Deposits ........190,393 7,987 4.20% 179,101 7,906 4.41% 171,686 7,738 4.51%
Other Borrowings ....................... 10,135 493 4.86% 6,029 285 4.73% 3,057 176 5.76%
Total Interest Bearing .................200,528 8,480 4.23% 185,130 8,191 4.42% 174,743 7,914 4.53%
Liabilities
Net Interest Spread .................... 9,143 3.08% 8,371 2.95% 7,811 3.10%
Non-Interest Bearing Demand Deposits ... 25,527 22,247 18,735
Accrued Expenses and other Liabilities . 1,806 1,320 974
Stockholder's Equity ................... 26,542 25,538 22,716
Total Liabilities and
Stockholder's Equity ...................254,403 234,235 217,168
Interest Income/Earning Assets ......... 7.31% 7.38% 7.63%
Interest Expense/Earning Assets ........ 3.52% 3.65% 3.84%
Net Interest Margin .................... 3.80% 3.74% 3.80%
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS
The provision and allowance for loan losses are based on management's ongoing
assessment of the Corporation's credit exposure and consideration of other
relevant factors. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation reserve that is
available to absorb future loan charge offs. The provision for loan losses is
the amount charged to earnings on an annual basis. The factors considered in
management's assessment of the reasonableness of the allowance for loan losses
include prevailing and anticipated economic conditions, assigned risk ratings on
loan exposures, the results of examinations and appraisals of the loan portfolio
conducted by federal regulatory authorities and an independent loan review firm,
the diversification and size of the loan portfolio, the level of and inherent
risk in non-performing assets, and any other factors deemed relevant by
management.
At December 31, 1999, the allowance for loan losses represents 1.15% of
outstanding loans compared to 1.21% at December 31, 1998. Non-performing loans,
which include loans past due greater than 90 days, decreased from $739,456 in
1998 to $268,166 in 1999. The allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
in 1999 and 1998 were 654.68% and 231.61% respectively. Due to an increase in
charge offs in 1999 compared to 1998, the provision for loan loss was increased
from $190,000 in 1998 to $220,000 in 1999. Based on the percentage of allowance
to non-performing loans, management believes the current level of allowance is
adequate.
OTHER INCOME
Total Other Income consists of service charges, miscellaneous operating income,
and securities gains (losses). Table 4 analyzes the increase in total other
income of $111,000 or 9.3% in 1999 compared to 1998.
(In thousands)
Variance
December 31 1999 1998
1999 1998 1997 Amount Percent Amount Percent
OF CHANGE OF CHANGE OF CHANGE OF CHANGE
Service Charges and Fees ..... $1,187 $1,108 $891 $79 4.60% $217 24.35%
Misc. Operating Income ....... 35 41 29 $(6) 53.66% 12 41.38%
Gains on Security Sales ...... 85 47 217 $38 80.85% (170) (78.34)%
TOTAL Other Income ........... $1,307 $1,196 $1,137 $111 9.28% 59 5.19%
Service charges in 1999 totaled $1,187,000, an increase of $79,000 or 7.13% over
1998 service charges of $1,108,000. Miscellaneous operating income is not a
significant income number. It consists mainly of safe deposit box rentals and
other miscellaneous one-time entries that included a disbursement of $17,786 due
to dissolving the local credit bureau of which PNB was a member. Securities
gains were up slightly in 1999 from 1998 with $85,000 and $47,000 being the
respective amounts. The interest rate environment in 1999 was not conducive to
taking gains on sales and the Bank was able to adequately meet all its liquidity
needs without taking losses.
OTHER EXPENSE
Total non-interest expenses increased 4.28% or $218,000 in 1999 to $5,308,000
when compared to the 1998 figure of $5,090,000. Table 5 is a summary of the
other expenses by category for 1999, 1998 and 1997
Variance
(In thousands) 1999 1998
1999 1998 1997 OF CHANGE OF CHANGE OF CHANGE OF CHANGE
---- ---- ---- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Salaries and Benefits ........................ 2,534 $2,395 $2,282 $139 5.80% $113 4.95%
Occupancy Expenses ........................... 323 319 324 4 1.25% (5) (1.54)%
Furniture and Equipment Expense .............. 383 436 389 (53) (12.16)% 47 12.08%
FDIC Insurance and Assessments ............... 92 88 81 4 4.55% 7 8.64%
Professional Fees and Outside Services ....... 197 191 193 6 3.14% (2) (1.04)%
Computer Services and Supplies ............... 306 268 359 38 14.18% (91) (25.35)%
Taxes, Other Than Payroll and Income ......... 247 222 204 25 11.26% 18 8.82%
Other Operating Expenses ..................... 1,226 1,171 1,162 55 4.70% 9 0.77%
Total Non-Interest Expense ...................$5,308 $5,090 $4,994 $218 4.28% $ 96 1.92%
Income Before Income Taxes ................... 4,901 4,309 3,824
Provision for Income Taxes ................... 1,115 904 813
Net Income ...................................$3,786 $3,405 $3,011
Net Income Per Share, Basic and Diluted ...... 1.74 1.56 1.38
Salaries and benefits totaled $2,534,000 in 1999, an increase of $139,000 or
5.8% from 1998. This increase was normal when growth and annual salary increases
are considered.
Occupancy expense increased $4,000 or 1.25% from 1998 to 1999.
Equipment expense was $383,000 in 1999 compared to $436,000 in 1998 and $389,000
in 1997 when a new computer system and related software was purchased and
installed. The first full year of depreciation on the new equipment and software
was in 1998. This was a major reason for the 1998 increase in expenses. A new
Voice Response Unit was the only large equipment purchase in 1999. The decrease
in 1999 was $53,000 or 12.2% over 1998. The decrease in 1999 was due to less
equipment expenditures than prior years and the resulting decrease in
depreciation expenses.
FDIC insurance and regulatory assessments continued to increase as a result of
growth in deposits. This expense category was over $92,000 in 1999 compared to
$88,000 in 1998, an increase of $4,000 or 4.6%. In 1998 compared to 1997, the
increase was $7,000 from $81,000 to $88,000 or 8.6%.
Professional fees and outside services increased in 1999 to $197,000 from
$191,000 in 1998 or 3.1%. In management's view, the trend in this expense
category is considered to be normal as our volume of business increases.
Computer services and supplies increased substantially in 1999 to $306,000 when
compared to 1998 at $268,000 or 14.2% more. As our services have expanded and
our business has become more technology based, our costs to maintain our systems
have increased. A one-time expense for Y2K testing in 1999 added $12,675 to
service costs.
Taxes, other than payroll, increased in a normal pattern attributed to growth in
the years 1998 and 1999. The 1999 figure was $247,000 compared to $222,000 in
1998 and $204,000 in 1997. This was a difference of $25,000 or 11.3% comparing
1999 to 1998 and a difference of $18,000 or 8.8% when comparing 1998 to 1997.
Other operating expenses covers everything not covered in the specific areas
previously listed. The major items in this category are postage, stationary,
printing and supplies, advertising and promotion, directors' fees, and employee
education. This category increased in 1999 to $1,226,000 compared to $1,171,000
in 1998. There are several reasons for the increase:
ostage increased in January 1999,
Employee education programs were highly promoted, and
Advertising was increased to promote the new services available through
the Bank's affiliation with T.H.E. for investment services.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes in 1999 was $1,114,538 compared to $903,804 in
1998. The effective tax rate, which is the ratio of income tax expense to income
before taxes, was 22.7% in 1999, up from 21% in 1998. The tax rate for both
periods was substantially less than the federal statutory rate of 34% primarily
due to tax-exempt securities and tax-exempt loan income. Please refer to Note 10
of the Notes to Consolidated Finance Statements included as part of this report
for further analysis of federal income tax expense for 1999.
QUARTERLY RESULTS
Net income improved each quarter of 1999 as the portfolio of loans and
investments grew and interest rates were rising. Other income also increased,
peaking in the third quarter with $339,000 earned from July 1 to September 30.
Lower expenses in the third quarter at $1,218,000 made that quarter the highest
earning quarter of 1999 with $1,441,000 before taxes.
Quarter Ended 1999 Quarter Ended 1998
31-MAR 30-JUN 30-SEP 31-DEC 31-MAR 30-JUN 30-SEP 31-DEC
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Interest Income ......................$4,208 $4,275 $4,461 $4,679 $4,042 $4,085 $4,146 $4,338
Interest Expense ..................... 2,068 2,045 2,122 2,246 2,017 2,005 2,096 2,073
Net Interest Income .................. 2,140 2,230 2,339 2,434 2,025 2,080 2,050 2,265
Provision for Loan Loss .............. (60) (60) (60) (60) (38) (38) (55) (60)
Securities Gains/Losses .............. 6 57 41 (19) 27 0 21 (1)
Other Income ......................... 275 287 339 321 270 279 290 337
Other Expense ........................(1,298) (1,351) (1,218) (1,441) (1,286) (1,198) (1,294) (1,312)
Income Before taxes .................. 1,063 1,163 1,441 1,234 998 1,070 1,012 1,229
Income Taxes ......................... (212) (266) (377) (260) (205) (228) (202) (269)
Net Income ........................... 851 897 1,064 975 793 842 810 960
Primary Earnings per common share .... 0.39 0.42 0.49 0.45 0.36 0.39 0.37 0.44
Note: All per share data has been adjusted to reflect the 5 for 2 stock split which was effective September 1998.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Corporation's financial condition can be evaluated in terms of trends in its
sources and uses of funds. Table 7 illustrates how the Corporation has managed
its sources and uses of funds that are directly affected by outside economic
factors, such as interest rate fluctuations
1999 1998 1997
Average Increase (Decrease) Average Increase (Decrease) Average
Funding Uses BALANCE AMOUNT PERCENT BALANCE AMOUNT PERCENT BALANCE
------- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------- -------
Real Estate Loans .................... 82,534 $6,018 7.87% $76,516 $874 1.16% $75,642
Consumer Loans ....................... 17,739 3,700 26.36% 14,039 (4,264) (23.30)% 18,303
Commercial Loans ..................... 37,283 7,121 23.61% 30,162 16,353 118.42% 13,809
Tax Exempt Loans ..................... 7,801 (865) (9.98)% 8,666 2,638 43.76% 6,028
Other Loans .......................... 367 (4,942) (93.09)% 5,309 4,972 1475.37% 337
Total Loans .......................... 145,724 134,692 114,119
Less Allowance for Loan Loss ......... (1,716) (1,710) (1,694)
Total Loans with Loan Loss ........... 144,008 11,026 8.29% 132,982 20,557 18.29% 112,425
Taxable Securities ................... 64,326 4,190 6.97% 60,136 (5,265) (8.05)% 65,401
Non-Taxable Securities ............... 28,667 (270) (0.93)% 28,937 4,184 16.90% 24,753
Total Securities ..................... 92,993 3,920 4.40% 89,073 (1,081) (1.20)% 90,154
Fed Funds Sold ....................... 2,353 1,593 209.61% 760 (961) (55.84)% 1,721
Total Uses ........................... $239,354 $16,539 7.42% $222,815 $18,515 9.06% $204,300
1999 1998 1997
Average Increase (Decrease) Average Increase (Decrease) Average
Funding Sources BALANCE AMOUNT PERCENT BALANCE AMOUNT PERCENT BALANCE
------- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------- -------
Interest Bearing Demand Deposits ......... 16,066 $1,008 6.69% $15,058 $1,679 12.55% $13,379
Regular Savings Deposits ................. 33,416 1,664 5.24% 31,752 2,882 9.98% 28,870
Money Market Savings Deposits ............ 38,900 499 1.30% 38,401 (2,128) (5.25)% 40,529
Time Deposits ............................ 102,011 8,121 8.65% 93,890 4,982 5.60% 88,908
Total Interest Bearing Deposits .......... 190,393 11,292 6.30% 179,101 7,415 4.32% 171,686
Other Borrowing .......................... 10,135 4,106 68.10% 6,029 2,972 97.22% 3,057
Short Term Federal Funds Borrowed......... 4,694 5,399 3,057
Long Term Federal Funds Borrowed.......... 5,441 630 0
Total Funds Borrowed ..................... 10,135 6,029 3,057
Total Deposits and Funds Borrowed......... 200,528 185,130 174,743
Other Sources, net ....................... 38,826 37,685 29,557
Total Sources ............................$239,354 $222,815 $204,300
LOANS RECEIVABLE
Average loans receivable, net of loan reserves, increased $11,026 or 8.29% in
1999 compared to an increase of $20,557 or 18.29% in 1998. This year we
experienced less of an increase due to the competition for quality loans in our
market area in the commercial and real estate categories.
LOAN PORTFOLIO TYPES
All categories of loans showed growth in 1999. The 1997 to 1998 numbers show a
variance between commercial and mortgages caused by a reclassification of
commercial mortgages from the mortgage group to the commercial group. Consumer
loans include personal lines of credit, installment loans, and home equity loans
to individuals. These loans can be secured or unsecured and are generally used
for purposes such as automobile financing, home improvement, recreational loans,
and for educational purposes
(In thousands)
DEC 1999 DEC 1998 DEC 1997 DEC 1996 DEC 1995
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Commercial .................... 47,771 $44,349 $14,796 $9,787 $10,920
Real Estate Mortgage .......... 85,528 79,369 96,192 83,484 73,699
Real Estate Construction ...... 0 0 9 0 0
Installment ................... 19,281 17,756 16,035 14,169 13,643
Total Loans ........................ 152,580 141,474 127,032 107,440 98,262
Deferred Loans ..................... (194) (225) (246) (290) (311)
Total Loans, net of Deferred ....... 152,386 141,249 126,786 107,150 97,951
Allowance for Loan Loss ............ (1,756) (1,713) (1,676) (1,665) (1,488)
Net Loans .......................... $150,630 $139,536 $125,110 $105,485 $96,463
LOAN MATURITIES
The Bank has 13.32% of its loans maturing within the next year. Of that 13.31%,
almost half of the maturing loans are commercial loans with the remainder almost
split equally between mortgages and installment loans. In the one to five year
maturity range, the Bank has 30.40% of its portfolio. The over 5 year maturity
group makes up 56.1% of the portfolio which reflects the Bank's significant
investment in mortgages. Mortgages are 55.99% of the total loan portfolio.
One Year Over One Year Over Total
OR LESS WITHIN FIVE YEARS FIVE YEARS LOANS
Commercial ................................. $9,058 $17,802 $20,911 $47,771
Real-Estate Construction ................... 0 0 0 0
Real-Estate Mortgage ....................... 5,450 19,669 60,215 85,334
Installment ................................ 5,799 8,988 4,494 19,281
Total ......................................$20,307 $46,459 $85,620 $152,386
Total Loans with Predetermined Rates ....... 12,663 28,168 26,315 67,146
Total Loans with Variable Rates ............ 7,644 18,291 59,305 85,240
Total ......................................$20,307 $46,459 $85,620 $152,386
NON-PERFORMING LOANS
Table 10 reflects the Corporation's non-accrual and past due loans for each of
the past five years. A commercial loan is generally placed on non-accrual when
the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or
when management has serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or
interest even though the loan is currently performing. Consumer loans, including
mortgages, are generally placed on non-accrual at 120 days. A loan may remain on
non-accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either
guaranteed or well secured.
(In thousands) December 31,
1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Nonaccrual and Restructured ....................................... $178 $516 $1,027 $1,544 $1,349
Loans Past Due 90 or More Days, Accruing Interest ................. 90 12 175 137 44
Total Nonperforming Loans ......................................... 268 528 1,202 1,681 1,393
Foreclosed Assets ................................................. 250 351 0 99 430
Total Nonperforming Assets ........................................ $518 $879 $1,202 $1,780 $1,823
Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans at Period-end .................. 0.18% 0.38% 0.95% 1.56% 1.44%
Nonperforming Assets to Period-end Loans and Forclosed Assets ..... 0.34% 0.62% 0.95% 1.56% 1.85%
(In thousands)
1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Interest Income That Would Have Been Recorded Under Original Items ........ $28 $63 $96 $163 $143
Interest Income Recorded During the Period ................................ 3 7 24 31 26
Commitments To Lend Additional Funds ...................................... 0 94 0 0 0
The amount charged to operations and the related balance in the allowance for
loan losses is based upon periodic evaluation of the portfolio by management.
This evaluation considers several factors including, but not limited to current
economic conditions, loan portfolio's composition, prior loan loss experience,
trends in portfolio's volume, and management's estimation of future potential
losses. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate.
Table 12 is an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the past 5 years.
(In thousands)
DEC 1999 DEC 1998 DEC 1997 DEC 1996 DEC 1995
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Average Total Loans .....................................145,724 $134,692 $114,119 $102,525 $95,379
Balance at Beginning of Period .......................... 1,713 1,676 1,664 1,488 1,484
Charge Offs
Commercial ......................................... 46 94 38 20 301
Residential Real Estate ............................ 87 31 50 26 122
Installment ........................................ 108 70 61 31 39
Total charge Offs ....................................... 241 195 149 77 462
Recoveries
Commercial ......................................... 2 14 4 26 1
Real Estate ........................................ 4 4 17 1 0
Installment ........................................ 37 24 10 6 15
Total Recoveries ........................................ 43 42 31 33 16
Net Charge-Offs ......................................... 198 153 118 44 446
Provision for Loan Losses ............................... 220 190 130 220 450
Balance at End of Period ................................ $1,756 $1,713 $1,676 $1,644 $1,488
Allowance for Credit Losses to Period-end Total Loans ... 1.15% 1.22% 1.32% 1.55% 1.54%
Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans ......... 985.61 331.88 163.24 107.80 110.29
Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans ........................ 0.14 0.11 0.09 0.04 0.47
Commercial charge offs were down $48,000 in 1999 compared to 1998. The charge
offs in 1998 were higher due to charging off $90,786 on two commercial loans.
Real estate charge offs were up $56,000 and installment charge offs were up
$38,000 in 1999. These increases were not caused by significant losses in any
one loan, but more to increased frequency of bankruptcies and repayment
problems. As of year end 1999, management believes that the allowance for loan
loss is adequate.
(In thousands)
DEC 1999 DEC 1998 DEC 1997 DEC 1996 DEC 1995
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Commercial ....................... $328 $320 $321 $687 $734
Real Estate Mortgage ............. 351 342 343 197 165
Real Estate Construction ......... 1 1 1 1 0
Installment ...................... 133 130 129 118 184
Unallocated ...................... 943 920 882 661 405
Total Allowance for Loan Losses ....... $1,756 $1,713 $1,676 $1,664 $1,488
Highly leveraged transactions (HLT's) that result in the borrower's
debt-to-total assets ratio exceeding the 75%, generally include loans and
commitments made in connection with recapitalization, acquisitions, and
leveraged buyouts The Corporation had no loans at December 31, 1999 that
qualified as HLT's.
SECURITIES
The Corporation's securities portfolio is classified, in its entirety, as
"available for sale" as shown in Table 14. Management believes that a portfolio
classification of all available for sale allows complete flexibility in the
investment portfolio. Using this classification, the Corporation intends to hold
these securities for an indefinite amount of time but not necessarily to
maturity. Such securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized holding
gains or losses, net of taxes, reported as a component of the Corporation's
stockholders' equity on the balance sheet. The portfolio is structured to
provide maximum return on investments while providing a consistent source of
liquidity and meeting strict risk standards. The interest rate environment in
1999 caused capital adjustments for unrealized losses, due to lower market
values as interest rates increased.
Table 14 shows the book value and average yield of securities by maturity or
call date at December 31, 1999.
(In thousands) 1 Year 1-5 5-10 Over 10
or Less Years Years Years TOTAL
Book Average Book Average Book Average Book Average Book Average
VALUE YIELD VALUE YIELD VALUE YIELD VALUE YIELD VALUE YIELD
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Available for Sale
US Government Treasury .............$1,999 6.37% $2,490 6.54% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $4,489 6.46%
US Government Agency ............... 11 8.96% 7,819 6.52% 15,034 6.44% 377 6.91% 23,241 6.48%
State/County/Municipal Obligation .. 1,320 6.27% 3,708 4.02% 6,138 5.26% 18,933 5.02% 30,099 5.00%
Mortgage-Baked Securities .......... 0 0.00% 2,468 6.10% 6,899 6.10% 17,378 6.45% 26,745 6.33%
Corporate/Other Securities ......... 1,468 6.20% 3,527 6.18% 3,783 6.62% 3,360 6.70% 12,138 6.46%
TOTAL Available for Sale ...........$4,798 6.30% $20,012 5.95% $31,854 6.16% $40,048 5.80% $96,712 5.97%
Table 15 shows the balance of securities for the past three years on December
31. More details on Investments by Market Value can be found in Note 15 of the
Consolidated Financial Statement.
(In thousands)
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Treasury/Agency Obligation .......... $26,911 $23,008 $32,513
State/Municipal Obligation .......... 29,097 30,230 29,474
Mortgage backed Securities .......... 25,698 30,283 19,215
Other Securities .................... 11,845 9,754 7,936
Total Investment Securities ......... $93,551 $93,275 $89,138
Available for Sale (Fair Value) ..... $93,551 $93,275 $89,138
Held to Maturity (Amortized) ........ 0 0 0
Total Investment Securities ......... $93,551 $93,275 $89,138
DEPOSITS
Table 16 shows the average deposits and average rates for 1999, 1998, and 1997.
The bank was able to control its average interest cost on liabilities to 4.23%
in 1999 from 4.42% in 1998 and 4.83% in 1997.
1999 1998 1997
Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Average Yield/
BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE
Deposits
Interest Bearing Demand ............ 16,066 225 1.40% 15,058 250 1.66% 13,379 230 1.72%
Regular Savings .................... 33,416 887 2.65% 31,752 904 2.85% 28,872 828 2.87%
Money Market Savings .............. 38,900 1,511 3.88% 38,401 1,565 4.08% 40,529 1,760 4.34%
Time ............................... 102,011 5,364 5.26% 93,890 5,187 5.52% 88,908 4,920 5.53%
Total Interest Bearing Deposits .... 190,393 7,987 4.20% 179,101 7,906 4.41% 171,686 7,738 4.51%
Other Borrowings ................... 10,135 493 4.86% 6,029 285 4.73% 3,057 176 5.76%
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities . 200,528 8,480 4.23% 185,130 8,191 4.42% 174,743 7,914 4.53%
Non-Interest Bearing Demand Deposits 25,527 22,247 18,735
The Corporation's primary source of funds continues to be core deposit accounts
that include interest bearing demand, non-interest bearing demand, savings, and
time deposits under $100,000. Core deposits increased an average of $14,736,000
or 7.83% in 1999 compared to an increase of $ 10,927,000 or 5.73% in 1998. The
large increase in 1997 over 1996 was due to the purchase of two Wyoming County
branch offices. The largest category of core deposits and the primary source of
funds continues to be time deposits under $100,000. This category includes
certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts that allow customers
to invest their funds at selected maturity ranges from 3 months to 5 years. The
average balance of funds increased $8,121,000 or 11.56% in 1999 and $4,982,000
or 5.60% in 1998. The Company has no foreign deposits in domestic offices.
Average Interest Bearing Demand Deposits accounts and Savings deposits totaled
$49,482,000 in 1999 and $46,810,000 in 1998 showing a growth of $2,672,000 this
year. These deposits are lower cost sources of funds for the bank and help the
bank to achieve more net interest income than higher paying Money Market and
Time Deposit accounts.
Non-interest checking accounts have also grown substantially over the last two
years. In the 1997 acquisition year, the average Demand Deposits grew from
$13,822,000 to $18,735,000, an increase of $4,913,000 or 35.54%. In 1998 , they
grew another 18.75% from $18,735,000 to $22,247,000. In 1999, this category of
deposits again grew by $3,280,000 or 14.78%. Management considers these accounts
a very important part of our balance sheet and will continue to seek ways to
encourage growth in non-interest checking accounts.
MATURITIES OF TIME DEPOSITS
The maturities on the time deposits over $100,000 are spread fairly evenly
throughout the four categories. The largest percentage, 30.71%, is in the first
category of three months or less.
(In thousands) 1999 1998
AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT
Three Months or Less ................... $4,348 30.71 $3,242 22.30
Over Three Months through Six Months ... 3,083 21.78 3,793 26.09
Over Six Months through Twelve Months .. 3,491 24.65 3,764 25.89
Over Twelve Months ..................... 3,237 22.86 3,736 25.72
Total .................................. $14,159 100.00 $14,535 100.00
SHORT TERM AND TERM BORROWINGS
Borrowed funds are utilized when timing differences occur between the purchase
of new assets and the maturity of existing assets. Management also uses
borrowings as an asset/liability tool to match the repricing characteristics of
certain earning assets, allowing for core funds to be used for additional loan
volume or security purchases.
(In thousands)
1999 1998
---- ----
Other Short Term Borrowings ...... $5,851 $4,032
FHLB Term Borrowings ............ 12,000 5,000
Total ........................... $17,851 $9,032
The Corporation has an arrangement with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) that
allows for borrowings up to a percentage of qualifying assets. As of December
31, 1999 and 1998, the Corporation had a maximum borrowing capacity of
$97,471,000 and $87,046,000 respectively.
Borrowings from the FHLB include repurchase agreements and term borrowings. In
addition, the Corporation has an agreement to borrow up to $7,000,000 from
Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (ACBB) in federal funds for periods of up to 14
days at a time.
SUMMARY OF SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase is
summarized as of December 31, 1999. Securities sold under agreement to
repurchase generally mature within 14 days from the transaction date. The
securities underlying the agreement were under the control of the Corporation.
Short term advances at FHLB on December 31, 1999 and 1998 were $700,000 and
$2,190,000 respectively. The interest rate paid on these funds on December 31,
1999 was 5.00% and 5.49% on December 31, 1998.
No Federal Funds purchased under the agreement with ACBB were outstanding at
December 31, 1999 or 1998.
Term borrowings are term funds from the FHLB under various notes.
There was a note taken November 16, 1998, in the amount of $5,000,000 with
a fixed interest rate of 4.64%. The note has a final maturity date of
November 17, 2003. This note has a convertible option that, after two
years, allows the FHLB to change the note to an adjustable rate advance
at 3 months LIBOR plus 10 basis points. The option also allows the
Corporation to put the funds back to the FHLB at no charge should the
FHLB choose to exercise the option.
There was a note taken on November 19, 1999, in the amount of $2,000,00
with a fixed interest rate of 5.29%. This note has a final maturity date
of November 19, 2009. It also has a conversion option that allows the
FHLB to change the rate after six months and then every three months
thereafter.
There was a note taken on December 17, 1999, in the amount of $5,000,000
with a fixed interest rate of 5.60%. The note has a final maturity date
of December 17, 2004. It has a conversion option that allows the FHLB to
change the rate after the first three months and then every three months
thereafter.
CAPITAL REQUIREMENT RATIOS
The Corporation places a significant emphasis on maintaining a very strong
capital base. The capital resources of the Corporation consist of two major
components of regulatory capital; stockholders' equity and the allowance for
loan losses.
Current capital guidelines, issued by federal regulatory authorities, require
both banks and bank holding companies to meet minimum risk-based capital ratios
in an effort to make regulatory capital more responsive to the risk exposures
related to a bank's on and off balance sheet items.
Risk based capital guidelines redefine the components of capital, categorize
assets into risk classes, and include certain off-balance sheet items in the
calculation of capital requirements. The components of risk-based capital are
suggested as Tier I and Tier II capital.
Tier I capital is composed of total stockholders' equity reduced by
goodwill and other intangible assets.
Tier II capital is comprised of the allowance for loan losses and any
qualifying debt obligations.
Regulators also have adopted minimum requirements of 4% Tier I capital and 8% of
risk-adjusted assets in total capital.
The Corporation is also subject to leverage capital requirements. This
requirement compares capital (using the definition of Tier I capital) to total
balance sheet assets and is intended to supplement the risk-based capital ratios
in measuring capital adequacy. The guidelines set a minimum leverage ratio of 3%
for institutions that are highly rated in terms of safety and soundness, and
that are not experiencing or anticipating any significant growth. Other
institutions are expected to maintain capital levels of at least 1% or 2% above
the minimum. As of December 31, 1999 the Corporation had a leverage capital
ratio of 10.02%.
(In thousands)
December 31 Regulatory
1999 1998 REQUIREMENT
---- ---- -----------
Tier 1 Capital to risk (Weighted) ...........16.99% 16.90% 4.00%
TOTAL Capital to Risk (Weighted) ............18.15% 18.15% 8.00%
Capital Leverage Ratio ......................10.02% 9.60% 3.00%
CAPITAL ANALYSIS
On September 15, 1998, the Corporation issued a 5 for 2 stock split.
Accordingly, issued shares of common stock increased 1,310,138 shares. On the
same date and in conjunction with the 5 for 2 stock split, the par value per
share was reduced from $5 to $2. Also, in the same proportion, authorized but
unissued stock increased from 5 million to 12.5 million shares.
During 1999 the Corporation paid cash dividends to its shareholders amounting to
$1,129,062 compared to $995,407 in 1998. On a per share basis, dividends for
1999 increased 13.04% to $0.52 compared to $ 0.46 in 1998. The indicated rate
for 2000 is $ 0.56 per share representing a 7.6% increase over 1999 dividends.
The Corporation has continued to purchase common stock of the Corporation in the
open market. These purchases are carried as treasury stock in the equity section
of the Corporation balance sheet. On December 31, 1999, treasury stock totaled
$1,050,391 representing 63,559 shares purchased and 4,277 shares reissued
through exercised options and the dividend reinvestment plan. During 1999,
13,635 shares were purchased at an average price per share of $25.77. During
1998, 8,249 shares were purchased at an average price per share of $24.14. Per
share prices are adjusted to recognize the 5 for 2 stock split paid in September
1998. Treasury stock purchases have the effect of reducing the equity of the
Corporation while increasing the earnings per share of the receiving
shareholder. During 1999, options were exercised by three parties. The total
number of shares exercised equaled 1,750. The parties paid $39,675 to exercise
those options, making the average option price $22.67. For a detailed comparison
of shareholder equity for 1999 and 1998, refer to Note 17 of the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Stockholders' equity is adjusted for the effect of unrealized appreciation or
depreciation, net of taxes, on securities classified available for sale. As of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, stockholders' equity included $561,470 and $370,569
respectively in unrealized appreciation. In 1999, the total unrealized
depreciation net of taxes is $2,086,929. This depreciation is due to the rise in
interest rates in 1999 and the effect that rise had on the market value of our
security portfolio.
As shown in Table 20, the return on average equity increased to 14.08% in 1999
from 13.23% in 1998. The change in average assets ratio from 22.06% in 1997 to
7.86% in 1998 reflects the impact of the purchase of the branches in Wyoming
County in 1997.
Relationship Between Significant Financial Ratios
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Return on Average Equity ............ 14.08% 13.23% 12.20%
Earnings Retained ................... 70.18% 70.77% 75.58%
Internal Capital Growth ............. (0.87)% 9.36% 10.01%
Change in Average Assets ............ 8.61% 7.86% 22.06%
Equity to Average Assets ............ 10.54% 11.10% 11.34%
Growth in Average Equity ............ 3.93% 17.54% 10.74%
*Internal capital growth is equal to return on average equity multiplied by earnings retained
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of the
Corporation's asset and liabilities. Each asset and liability reprices either at
maturity or during the life of the instrument. Interest rate sensitivity is
measured as the difference between the volume of assets and liabilities that are
subject to repricing at a future period of time. These differences are known as
interest sensitivity gaps.
The principle objectives of asset/liability management are to manage the
sensitivity of the net interest margin to potential movements in interest rates
and to enhance profitability through returns from managed levels of interest
rate risk. The Corporation actively manages the interest rate sensitivity of its
assets and liabilities. Several techniques are used for measuring interest rate
sensitivity. The traditional maturity "gap" analysis, which reflects the volume
difference between interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities during a given
time period, is reviewed regularly by management. A positive gap occurs when the
amount of interest sensitive assets exceeds interest sensitive liabilities. The
position would contribute positively to net income in a rising rate environment.
Conversely, if the balance sheet has more liabilities repricing than assets, the
balance sheet is liability sensitive or negatively gapped. Management contrives
to monitor sensitivity in order to avoid overexposure to changing interest
rates.
Another way management reviews its sensitivity position is through "simulation".
In simulation, the Corporation projects future net interest streams in light of
the current gap position. Various interest rate scenarios are used to measure
levels of interest income associated with potential changes in our operating
environment. Management can not predict the direction of interest rates or how
the mix of assets and liabilities will change. The use of this information will
help formulate strategies to minimize the unfavorable effect on net income
caused by interest rate changes.
Limitations of gap analysis in the following gap schedule include assets and
liabilities which contractually reprice within the same period may not reprice
at the same time or to the same extent, changes in market interest rates do no
affect all assets and liabilities to the same extent or at the same time, and
interest rate gaps reflect the Corporation's position on a single day (December
31, 1999 in the case of Table 21) while the Corporation continually adjusts its
interest sensitivity throughout the year.
(In thousands) Maturity or Repricing In:
3 to 6 6 to 12 1 to 5 Over 5
3 MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS YEARS YEARS
--------- ------- ------ ----- -----
RATE SENSITIVE ASSETS
Loans ............................................. 14,056 12,060 20,375 60,802 43,337
Securities ........................................ 22,397 2,873 9,485 42,498 18,409
Federal Funds Sold ................................ 0 0 0 0 0
Total Rate Sensitive Assets ....................... 36,453 14,933 29,860 103,300 61,746
Cummulative Rate Sensitive Assets ................. 36,453 51,386 81,246 184,546 246,292
RATE SENSITIVE LIABILITIES
Interest Bearing Checking ......................... 1,473 0 0 0 13,258
Money Market Deposits ............................. 27,579 1,600 0 0 8,000
Regular Savings ................................... 9,629 33 218 2 26,431
CDs and IRAs ...................................... 21,976 17,562 25,599 35,045 1,601
Short-term Borrowings ............................. 10,851 2,000 0 5,000 1,174
Total Rate Sensitive Liabilities .................. 71,508 21,195 25,817 40,047 50,464
Cummulative Rate Sensitive ........................ $71,508 92,703 118,520 158,567 209,031
Liabilities
Period Gap ........................................ ($35,055) ($6,262) $4,043 $63,253 $11,282
Cummulative Gap ................................... (35,055) (41,317) (37,274) 25,979 37,261
Cummulative Rate Sensitive Assets to Liabilities.. 50.98% 55.43% 68.55% 116.38% 117.83%
Cummulative Gap to Total Assets ................... (13.14)% (15.81)% (14.26)% 9.94% 14.26%
The Corporation's asset/liability reporting format incorporates interest bearing
demand deposits and savings deposits as rate sensitive in various time frames.
This accounts for the fact that a change in interest rates will not affect the
rates paid on these products as it would to products more closely tied to a
market index.
As of December 31,1999, the gap analysis would indicate that net income would
not be significantly influenced by small fluctuations in interest rates either
up or down. However, market rates on interest bearing demand deposits and
savings deposits are currently very low and management feels that it would be
unlikely that these rates could be reduced significantly. Conversely, the rate
sensitivity of these liabilities will increase in a rising rate environment due
to market competition until rates return to pre-1992 levels (approximately 5%
for savings and demand deposits). In 1999 management maintained a level of
interest rate risk that was consistent with internally established acceptable
level of risk.
LIQUIDITY
Liquidity management involves meeting the funds flow requirements of customers
who may either be depositors wanting to withdraw funds or borrowers needing
assurance that sufficient funds will be available to meet their credit needs.
Liquid assets consist of vault cash, securities available for sale, and
maturities of earning assets of one year or less.
The Corporation's principal source of liquidity is the securities portfolio. As
disclosed in Note 3 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, as of December
1999, the value of securities maturing in less than 1 year equals $3,324,502. In
addition to those maturities, the Corporation receives monthly principal
repayments on agencies and mortgage-backed securities. In 1999 the total was
$9,274,789.
Other sources of funds are principal paydowns and maturities in the loan
portfolio. The loan maturity schedule (Table 9) illustrates the maturities of
loans. Liquidity can also be managed by maintaining a capability to borrow
funds. The Corporation has arranged for short-term borrowings through the FHLB
and ACBB as discussed in the Short-Term Borrowing section of this report.
LOAN CONCENTRATION AND OFF BALANCE SHEET RISK
Our Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the
normal course of business in order to meet the financing needs of its customers.
These financial instruments may include and involve commitments to extend
credit, standby letters of credit, elements of credit, and interest rate risk in
excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The amounts
of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in
particular classes of financial instruments. Standby letters of credit commit
the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified
future events occur. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to the
customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the
contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other
termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire in one
year or less without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not
necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Our exposure to credit loss is essentially the same for these items as that
involved in extending loans to customers. We use the same credit policies in
making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on balance sheet
instruments. Collateral is obtained based on management's credit assessment of
the particular customer.
Please refer to Note 13 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a
more detailed account.
EFFECTS OF INFLATION
The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary
in nature and, therefore, differ greatly from commercial and industrial
companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. The
precise impact of inflation upon the Corporation is difficult to measure.
Inflation may affect the borrowing needs of consumers, thereby impacting the
growth rate of the Corporation's assets. Inflation may also affect the general
level of interest rates, which can have a direct bearing on the Corporation.
Management believes that the most significant impact on financial results is the
Corporation's ability to react to changes in interest rates. As discussed
previously, management is attempting to maintain a position that is within
conservative parameters for interest sensitive assets and liabilities in order
to be protected against wide interest rate fluctuation.
FASB AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
The following can be found under Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements:
SFAS No. 130 Reporting Comprehensive Income
SFAS No. 131 Segment Reporting
SFAS No. 133 Accounting Principles Issued and Not Yet Adopted
SFAS No. 134 Accounting for Mortgage-backed Securities retained after
the Securitization of Mortgage Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage
Banking Activities
SFAS No. 137 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
- Deferral of the effective date of SFAS No. 133
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The company adopted a Year 2000 policy to address the "Year 2000" issue
concerning the inability of certain information systems and automated equipment
to properly recognize and process dates containing the Year 2000 and beyond. If
not corrected, these systems and equipment could have produced inaccurate or
unpredictable results. The Company, similar to most financial service providers,
was particularly vulnerable to the potential impact of the Year 2000 issue due
to the nature of financial information.
In order to address the Year 2000 issue, the company developed and implemented a
five-phase compliance plan divided into the following major components:
Awareness
Assessment
Renovation
Validation & Testing
Implementation
Financial institution regulators intensively focused upon Year 2000 exposure,
issuing guidance concerning the responsibilities of senior management and
directors. Year 2000 testing and certification was addressed as a key safety and
soundness issue in conjunction with regulatory exams. The FFIEC highly
prioritized Year 2000 compliance in order to avoid major disruptions to the
operations of financial institutions and the country's financial systems when
the new century begins. The Bank is subject to supervision by the Comptroller of
the Currency, which regularly conducted reviews of the safety and soundness of
the Banks operations, including Year 2000.
There was no interruption of the company's business due to Year 2000.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Except for historical data, this report may be deemed to contain forward-looking
information. Examples of this information may include projections or statements
regarding future earnings or losses, projections or statements regarding
interest income and other income, projections or statements regarding growth
prospects and other financial terms, statements of plans and objectives of the
Board of Directors, statements of future economic performance, and statements of
assumptions such as economic conditions in the market areas served by the
Corporation and the Bank, underlying other statements and statements about the
Corporation and the Bank and their respective businesses. Such forward looking
information can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as
"believes", "expects", "may", "intends", "will", "should", "anticipates", or the
negative or variation of such terminology. No assurance can be given that the
future results covered by the forward looking information will be achieved. Such
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or
implied by such forward looking information. Important factors that could impact
operating results may include the effects of changing economic conditions in the
market areas of the Corporation, the Bank, and nationally, credit risks of
lending activities, significant changes in interest rates, changes in federal
and state banking laws and regulations, funding costs, and other external
developments which could materially affect business and operations.
ITEM 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE
ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is not a party to any forward contract, interest rate swap, option
interest, or similar derivation instrument. The Company does not deal in foreign
currency. The following table presents average interest rates that relate to
assets and liabilities that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
12/31/00 12/31/01 12/31/02 12/31/03
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Investments .........................$18,969,571 $16,165,488 $13,197,707 $8,351,927
Average Interest Rate ............... 6.11% 6.11% 6.00% 6.02%
Loans ...............................$20,306,772 $15,182,179 $11,808,565 $10,095,114
Average Interest Rate ............... 8.33% 8.44% 8.42% 8.38%
Liabilities:
Deposits ............................$99,085,382 $21,869,582 $7,262,932 $3,448,473
Average Interest Rate ............... 4.68% 4.84% 4.90% 4.92%
Greater than
12/31/04 5 YEARS TOTAL FAIR VALUE
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Assets:
Investments ......................... $6,584,189 $28,797,505 $92,066,387 $92,066,387
Average Interest Rate ............... 5.97% 6.19% 6.19%
Loans ............................... $9,373,321 $83,864,064 $150,630,015 $150,068,867
Average Interest Rate ............... 8.34% 8.23% 8.23%
Liabilities:
Deposits ............................ $2,465,291 $81,292,631 $215,424,291 $215,392,253
Average Interest Rate ............... 4.93% 3.82% 3.82%
ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
PAGE
Independent Auditor's report 31
Financial statements:
Consolidated balance sheets 32
Consolidated statements of income 33
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income 34
Consolidated statements of stockholders' equity 35
Consolidated statements of cash flows 36-37
Notes to consolidated financial statements 38-56
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Peoples Financial Services Corp.
and Subsidiary
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Peoples
Financial Services Corp. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and
the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Peoples
Financial Services Corp. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
February 10, 2000
PROCIAK & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998
December 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Cash and due from banks ......................................................... $ 3,372,554 $ 2,083,913
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks ........................................ 4,095,992 2,724,780
Investment securities available for sale ........................................ 92,066,386 93,175,068
Loans ........................................................................... 152,396,398 141,282,569
Less: Unearned income ....................................................... (10,756) (34,272)
Allowance for loan losses ............................................. (1,755,629) (1,712,657)
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Net loans .................................................................... 150,630,013 139,535,640
Premises and equipment .......................................................... 3,455,270 3,523,053
Accrued interest receivable ..................................................... 1,995,981 1,781,561
Other assets .................................................................... 5,703,004 4,378,362
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Total assets ............................................................. $ 261,319,200 $ 247,202,377
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing ....................................................... $ 25,419,318 $ 24,262,777
Interest bearing ........................................................... 190,004,973 185,618,275
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Total deposits ........................................................... 215,424,291 209,881,052
Short-term borrowings ........................................................ 5,850,521 4,031,975
Long-term borrowings ......................................................... 12,000,000 5,000,000
Accrued interest payable ..................................................... 717,941 702,889
Other liabilities ............................................................ 516,573 540,767
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Total liabilities ........................................................ 234,509,326 220,156,683
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $2 per share, 12,500,000 shares authorized; 2,168,218
and 2,177,576 shares issued and outstanding at December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively ........................................... 4,455,000 4,455,000
Surplus ...................................................................... 4,512,333 4,455,000
Retained earnings ............................................................ 20,979,861 18,322,095
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ................................ (2,086,929) 561,470
Less: treasury stock, at cost (59,282 and 49,924 in 1999 and 1998,
respectively) ......................................................... (1,050,391) (747,871)
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Total stockholders' equity .............................................. 26,809,874 27,045,694
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity .............................. $ 261,319,200 $ 247,202,377
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See notes to financial statements
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans ................................. $12,056,931 $11,447,692 $ 9,995,843
Interest and dividends on investments:
Taxable
3,821,456 3,472,481 4,255,842
Tax exempt
1,464,074 1,486,960 1,285,145
Dividends ................................................ 126,384 89,737 60,533
Interest on deposits in other banks ........................ 39,012 45,153 34,684
Interest on federal funds sold
115,740 41,529 92,678
Total interest income .................................. 17,623,597 16,583,552 15,724,725
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Interest expense:
Interest on deposits ....................................... 7,987,930 7,906,294 7,737,668
Interest on short-term borrowings .......................... 213,595 275,041 176,390
Interest on long-term borrowings ........................... 279,516 9,667 -0-
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Total interest expense ................................. 8,481,041 8,191,002 7,914,058
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Net interest income .................................... 9,142,556 8,392,550 7,810,667
Provision for loan losses ..................................... 240,000 190,000 130,000
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Net interest income after provision
for loan losses ........................................ 8,902,566 8,202,550 7,680,667
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Other income:
Service charges and customer service fees .................. 1,187,064 1,108,023 891,489
Other income ............................................... 34,448 40,700 29,278
Investment securities gains, net ........................... 85,071 47,494 217,104
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Total other income ..................................... 1,306,583 1,196,217 1,137,871
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Other expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits ............................. 2,534,316 2,395,055 2,282,412
Occupancy expense, net ..................................... 323,250 319,234 323,532
Equipment expense .......................................... 382,862 435,631 388,857
FDIC insurance and assessments ............................. 91,789 87,683 81,410
Professional fees and outside services ..................... 196,714 190,676 192,530
Computer service and supplies .............................. 306,090 268,294 359,024
Taxes, other than payroll and income ....................... 247,238 222,267 203,719
Other operating expenses ................................... 1,225,514 1,170,750 1,162,176
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Total other expense .................................... 5,307,773 5,089,590 4,993,660
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Income before taxes ........................................... 4,901,366 4,309,177 3,824,878
Provision for income tax ...................................... 1,114,538 903,804 813,619
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Net income .................................................... $ 3,786,828 $ 3,405,373 $ 3,011,259
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Earnings per share - basic .................................... $ 1.74 $ 1.56 $ 1.38
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Earnings per share - diluted .................................. $ 1.74 $ 1.56 $ 1.38
See notes to financial statements
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net income ..................................................... $ 3,786,828 $ 3,405,373 $ 3,011,259
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Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities
available for sale arising during the period ........... 336,738 1,217,825
(3,927,655)
Reclassification adjustment ............................... (47,494) (132,343)
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(85,071)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax ................... (4,012,726) 289,244 1,085,482
Federal income tax expense (benefit) ...................... (1,364,327) 98,343 369,064
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (benefit) ........ (2,648,399) 190,901 716,418
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Total comprehensive income ..................................... $ 1,138,429 $ 3,596,274 $ 3,727,677
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See notes to financial statements
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
ACCUMULATED OTHER
COMMON RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE TREASURY
STOCK SURPLUS EARNINGS INCOME STOCK TOTAL
----- ------- -------- ----- ----- -----
Balance, December 31, 1996 ........................ $4,455,000 $4,455,000 $13,636,162 $(345,849) $(486,735) $21,713,578
Net income, 1997 .................................. 3,011,259 3,011,259
Cash dividends paid, 1997 ($.34 per share) ........ (735,292) (735,292)
Treasury stock purchase ........................... (62,040) (62,040)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities
available for sale, net of deferred income
taxes of $369,064 ................................. 716,418 716,418
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Balance, December 31, 1997 ........................ 4,455,000 4,455,000 15,912,129 370,569 (548,775) 24,643,923
Net income, 1998 .................................. 3,405,373 3,405,373
Cash dividend paid, 1998 ($.46 per share) ......... (995,407) (995,407)
Treasury stock purchase ........................... (199,096) (199,096)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities
available for sale, net of deferred income
taxes of $98,343 .................................. 190,901 190,901
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Balance, December 31, 1998 ........................ 4,455,000 4,455,000 18,322,095 561,470 (747,871) 27,045,694
Net income, 1999 .................................. 3,786,828 3,786,828
Cash dividend paid, 1999 ($.52 per share) ......... (1,129,062) (1,129,062)
Shares issued from treasury related to dividend
reinvestment plan and stock option plan ........... 57,333 51,835 109,168
Treasury stock purchase ........................... (354,355) (354,355)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities
available for sale, net of deferred income
taxes of $1,364,327 ............................... (2,648,399) (2,648,399)
------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
$4,455,000 $4,512,333 $20,979,861 $(2,086,929) $(1,050,391) $26,809,874
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See notes to financial statements
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income .................................................................... $3,786,828 $3,405,373 $3,011,259
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ................................................ 642,477 709,422 639,526
Provision for loan losses .................................................... 240,000 190,000 130,000
(Gain) loss on sale of equipment ............................................. -0- 2,520 4,229
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate ..................................... 6,005 (20,489) 5,485
Amortization of securities' premiums and accretion of discounts .............. 224,731 134,580 (58,454)
Gains on sale of investment securities, net .................................. (85,071) (47,494) (217,104)
Deferred income taxes (benefit) .............................................. (31,870) (36,757) 21,630
Increase in accrued interest receivable ...................................... (214,420) (4,653) (346,951)
Increase in other assets ..................................................... (233,656) (11,249) (113,755)
Increase in accrued interest payable ......................................... 15,052 40,193 63,451
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities ..................................... (24,194) (5,678) 343,439
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Net cash provided by operating activities ................................. 4,325,882 4,355,768 3,482,755
----------- ------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities ......................... 12,072,318 8,110,848 16,552,440
Proceeds from maturities of available for sale securities ................... 9,016,962 15,044,682 40,404,500
Purchase of available for sale securities ................................... (33,407,774) (34,234,619) (73,639,832)
Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities ............................ 9,274,789 6,255,232 2,026,089
Net increase in loans ....................................................... (11,450,925) (14,961,260) (19,753,478)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment ................................ -0- 2,026 2,500
Purchase of premises and equipment .......................................... (316,334) (222,360) (1,215,313)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate ..................................... 157,400 58,000 69,251
Purchase of intangible assets ............................................... -0- -0- (3,875,031)
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Net cash used in investing activities ............................... (14,653,564) (19,947,451) (39,428,874)
----------- ------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in deposits ........................................................ 5,543,239 16,289,035 36,661,664
Net increase in long-term borrowings ........................................ 7,000,000 5,000,000 -0-
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings ............................ 1,818,545 (5,242,859) 2,561,916
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock ........................................ 109,168 -0- -0-
Purchase of treasury stock................................................... (354,355) (199,096) (62,040)
Cash dividends paid ......................................................... (1,129,062) (995,407) (735,292)
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Net cash provided by financing activities ........................... 12,987,535 14,851,673 38,426,248
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ........................... 2,659,853 (740,010) 2,480,129
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year ................................... 4,808,693 5,548,703 3,068,574
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year ......................................... $7,468,546 $4,808,693 $5,548,703
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See notes to financial statements
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Cont'd)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Supplemental disclosures of cash paid:
Interest paid .......................................................... $ 8,465,989 $ 8,150,809 $ 7,850,607
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Income taxes paid ...................................................... $ 1,216,000 $ 864,000 $ 838,000
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Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Transfers from loans to real estate acquired through foreclosure ....... $ 233,152 $ 545,253 $ 163,854
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Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate financed through loans ... $ 116,600 $ 200,000 $ 108,500
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Total increase (decrease) in unrealized gain (loss) on
securities available for sale ........................................ $(4,012,726) $ 289,244 $(1,085,481)
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See notes to financial statements
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting and reporting policies of Peoples Financial Services
Corp. and Subsidiary, (the "Company") follow generally accepted
accounting principles and have been applied on a consistent basis. The
more significant accounting policies are summarized below:
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Peoples
Financial Services Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Peoples
National Bank of Susquehanna County. All intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Company provides a variety of financial services, through the
bank, to individuals, small businesses and municipalities through its
seven Pennsylvania offices located in Hallstead, Hop Bottom,
Susquehanna, Montrose, Nicholson, Meshoppen and Tunkhannock, which are
small communities in a rural setting. The Bank's primary deposit
products are checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of
deposit. Its primary lending products are single-family residential
loans and loans to small businesses.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant
change relate to the determination of the allowance for losses on
loans and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with
foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In connection with the
determination of the allowances for losses on loans and foreclosed
real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant
properties.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,"
requires investments to be classified and accounted for as either held
to maturity, available for sale, or trading account securities based
on management's intent at the time of acquisition. Management is
required to reassess the appropriateness of such classifications at
each reporting date.
The Company classifies debt securities as held to maturity when
management has the positive intent and ability to hold such securities
to maturity. Held to maturity securities are stated at cost, adjusted
for amortization of premium and accretion of discount.
Securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities
that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but
not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security
classified as
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 1: (Cont'd)
INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Cont'd)
available for sale would be based on various factors, including
significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of
the Company's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory
capital considerations, and other similar factors. Securities available
for sale are carried at fair value.
Unrealized gains or losses are reported as increases or decreases in
stockholders' equity, net of the related tax effect. Realized gains or
losses, determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities
sold, are included in earnings. Management determines the appropriate
classification of securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates
the designations as of each balance sheet date. Equity securities
include restricted investments, primarily Federal Home Loan Bank stock
which is carried at cost and evaluated for impairment.
LOANS
Loans are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances net of
an allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs. Interest
income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination
fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and
recognized over the contractual life of the related loan as an
adjustment to the yield.
A loan is generally considered impaired when it is probable the Company
will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest
payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. The
accrual of interest is discontinued when the contractual payment of
principal and interest has become 90 days past due or management has
serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest,
even though the loan is currently performing. A loan may remain on
accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either
guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on non-accrual
status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is
reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against
the allowance for loan losses. Certain non-accrual loans may continue
to perform, that is, payments are still being received. Generally, the
payments are applied to principal. These loans remain under constant
scrutiny and if performance continues, interest income may be recorded
on a cash basis based on management's judgment as to collectibility of
principal.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for
loan losses which is charged to operations. Loans, determined to be
uncollectible are charged against the allowance account and subsequent
recoveries, if any, are credited to the account.
The allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans, that are
identified for evaluation, is based on discounted cash flows using the
loans' initial effective interest rate or the fair value, less selling
costs, of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans. By the
time a loan becomes probable of foreclosure, it has been charged down
to fair value, less estimated costs to sell.
The allowance is maintained at a level believed by management to be
sufficient to absorb estimated potential credit losses. Management's
determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic
evaluations of the credit portfolio, the overall risk characteristics
of the various portfolio segments, past experience with losses, the
impact of economic conditions on borrowers, and other relevant factors.
This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material
estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash
flows on impaired loans, which may be susceptible to significant change
in the near term.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 1: (Cont'd)
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight line and
various accelerated methods based on estimated useful lives.
Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are expensed when incurred.
Gains and losses on routine dispositions are reflected in current
operations.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are included in other assets and are being amortized
over a period of fifteen years using the straight-line method.
Amortization for 1999 and 1998 was $258,360.
FORECLOSED ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Foreclosed assets held for sale is comprised of property acquired
through a foreclosure proceeding or acceptance of a deed-in-lieu of
foreclosure and loans classified as in-substance foreclosure. The
Company includes such properties in other assets. A loan is classified
as in-substance foreclosure when the Company has taken possession of
the collateral regardless of whether formal foreclosure proceedings
take place. Any excess of the loan balance over the recorded value is
charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent declines in the
recorded value of the property prior to its disposal and costs to
maintain the assets are included in other expense. In addition, any
gain or loss realized upon disposal is included in other income or
expense.
INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes is based on the current and deferred tax
consequences of all transactions that have been recognized in the
financial statements using the provisions of the enacted tax laws.
Deferred income taxes are provided using the liability method whereby
deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences
and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary
differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the
reported amount of assets and liabilities and their tax bases.
ADVERTISING COSTS
The Company follows the policy of charging marketing and advertising
costs to expense as incurred.
COMMON STOCK
Holders of Company Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share
on all matters voted on by shareholders. Holders of Company Common
Stock do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of
directors.
Holders of Company Common Stock do not have preemptive rights, or any
subscription, redemption or conversion privileges. Holders of Company
Common Stock are entitled to participate ratably in dividends on the
Company Common Stock as declared by the Board of Directors, and are
entitled to share ratably in all assets available for distribution to
shareholders in the event of liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 1: (Cont'd)
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share (SFAS
128)." SFAS 128 eliminates primary and fully diluted earnings per share
and requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share in
conjunction with the disclosure of the methodology used in computing
such earnings per share. Basic earnings per share exclude dilution and
is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the
weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
earnings per share takes into account the potential dilution that could
occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were
exercised and converted into common stock. Prior periods' earnings per
share calculations have been restated to reflect the adoption of SFAS
No. 128.
On September 15, 1998, the Company effected a 5-for-2 stock split to
shareholders of record on August 15, 1998. In connection with the stock
split, the Corporation amended it's articles of incorporation to
authorize 12,500,000 shares of $2 par value common stock. Earnings per
share amounts and weighted average shares outstanding have been
restated to give effect to the stock split.
The following data shows the amounts used in computing earnings per
share for 1999 and 1998:
INCOME COMMON SHARES
NUMERATOR DENOMINATOR EPS
----------- ----------- -----------
1999
Basic EPS .....................................$3,786,828 2,170,849 $ 1.74
=========
Dilutive effect of potential common stock:
Stock options ................................. 2,981
---------
Diluted EPS ...................................$3,786,828 2,173,830 $ 1.74
========== ========== ========
1998
Basic EPS .....................................$3,405,373 2,182,804 $ 1.56
========
Dilutive effect of potential common stock:
Stock options ................................. 1,797
---------
Diluted EPS ...................................$3,405,373 2,184,601 $ 1.56
========== ========== ========
During 1997, there were no potential common stock equivalents. The
weighted average number of shares outstanding after the effect of the
5-for-2 stock split was 2,188,281.
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK OPTIONS
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with
the Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees." This method calculates compensation expense
using the intrinsic value method which recognizes as expense the
difference between the market value of the stock and the exercise price
at grant date. The Company has not recognized any compensation
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 1: (Cont'd)
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK OPTIONS (Cont'd)
expense under this method. The Company adopted the reporting
disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," which requires the Company to disclose
the pro forma effects of accounting for stock-based compensation
using the fair value method as described in the accounting
requirements of SFAS No. 123. As permitted by SFAS No. 123, the
Company continues to account for stock-based compensation under APB
opinion No. 25.
ACCOUNTING FOR TRANSFERS AND SERVICING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Company accounts for transfers and servicing of financial assets in
accordance with SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing
of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." The statement
requires an entity to recognize the financial and servicing assets it
controls and the liabilities it has incurred, derecognize financial
assets when control has been surrendered, and derecognize liabilities
when extinguished. It requires that servicing assets and other retained
interests in the transferred assets be measured by allocating the
previous carrying amount between the asset sold, if any, and retained
interest, if any, based on their relative fair values at the date of
transfer. It also provides implementation guidance for servicing of
financial assets, securitizations, loan syndications and participations
and transfers of loan receivables with recourse.
REPORTING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" requires entities
presenting a complete set of financial statements to include details of
comprehensive income. Comprehensive income consists of net income or
loss for the current period and income, expenses, gains and losses that
bypass the income statement and are reported directly in a separate
component of equity. The effect of adopting SFAS No. 130 was not
material to the Company's financial position or results of operations.
SEGMENT REPORTING
During 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". This Statement
establishes standards for the way public companies report information
about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to
stockholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosures
regarding products and services, geographic areas and major customers.
The adoption of this Statement had no impact on the Company's financial
position or results of operations.
DISCLOSURES ABOUT PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
During 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 132. This Statement: (1)
revises employers' disclosures about pension and other post-retirement
benefit plans; (2) standardizes the disclosure requirements for
benefits of such plans; (3) requires additional information on changes
in the benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets that will
facilitate financial analysis; and (4) eliminates certain disclosures
that are no longer useful. Most of the changes in the disclosure
provisions of this Statement address defined benefit plans. The
Company's adoption of SFAS No. 132 had no effect on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 1: (Cont'd)
ACCOUNTING FOR MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES RETAINED AFTER THE
SECURITIZATION OF MORTGAGE LOANS HELD FOR SALE BY A MORTGAGE
BANKING ENTERPRISE
During 1999, the Company adopted SFAS No. 134, "Accounting for
Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the Securitization of
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise". The
Statement amends SFAS 65, "Accounting for Certain Mortgage Banking
Activities." Statement 65, as amended, requires that after the
securitization of a mortgage loan held for sale, an entity engaged in
mortgage banking activities classify the resulting mortgage-backed
security as a trading security. This Statement further amends SFAS 65
to require that after the securitization of mortgage loans held for
sale, an entity engaged in mortgage banking activities classify the
resulting mortgage-backed securities or other retained interest based
on its ability and intent to sell or hold those investments. This
Statement conforms the subsequent accounting for securities retained
after securitization of mortgage loans by a mortgage banking entity
with the subsequent accounting for securities retained after the
securitization of other types of assets by nonmortgage banking
enterprises. This means that such securities can be classified as
held-to-maturity if they conform to the requirements of SFAS 115. The
adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company's financial
position or results of operations.
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES ISSUED AND NOT YET ADOPTED
In June 1999, SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities - Deferral of the effective date of SFAS No. 133"
was issued. This statement defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to
all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS
No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"
requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or
liabilities in the statement of financial position and measures those
instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value
of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the
resulting designation. Management is in the process of evaluating the
impact, if any, this statement will have on the Company's financial
position or results of operations.
CASH FLOWS
For the purpose of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash
and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks and
federal funds sold.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into
off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to
extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments
are recorded in the financial statements when they become payable.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
current year's classifications.
Note 2: RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
The Bank is required to maintain average reserve balances with the
Federal Reserve Bank based on a percentage of deposits. The required
reserve balance at December 31, 1999 and 1998 was $1,095,000 and
$1,017,000, respectively.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 3: INVESTMENT SECURITIES
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the amortized cost and fair values of
securities available for sale are as follows:
GROSS GROSS
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAIN LOSS VALUE
---- ---- ---- -----
December 31, 1999
U.S. Treasury securities ...................... $ 4,488,848 $ 14,590 $ -0- $ 4,503,438
U.S. Government corporate and
agency obligations .......................... 23,241,125 -0- 833,264 22,407,861
Obligations of state and political
subdivisions ................................ 30,099,492 -0- 1,002,061 29,097,431
Corporate debt securities ..................... 7,221,929 -0- 306,826 6,915,103
Mortgage backed securities .................... 28,412,905 1,369 1,035,821 27,378,453
Equity securities ............................. 1,764,100 -0- -0- 1,764,100
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
-----------
$95,228,399 $ 15,959 $ 3,177,972 $92,066,386
=========== =========== =========== ===========
December 31, 1998
U.S. Treasury securities ...................... $10,476,447 $ 248,399 $ -0- $10,724,846
U.S. Government corporate and
agency obligations .......................... 12,244,318 55,144 1,708 12,297,754
Obligations of state and political
subdivisions ................................ 29,490,805 739,104 -0- 30,229,909
Corporate debt securities ..................... 6,238,663 98,621 -0- 6,337,284
Mortgage backed securities .................... 32,470,422 41,392 330,239 32,181,575
Equity securities ............................. 1,403,700 -0- -0- 1,403,700
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$92,324,355 $ 1,182,660 $ 331,947 $93,175,068
=========== =========== =========== ===========
The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of December 31, 1999
by contractual maturity or call date, are shown below. Expected
maturities will differ from contractual maturities or call dates
because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or
without call or prepayment penalties. Maturities of mortgage-backed
securities have been estimated based on the contractual maturity.
AMORTIZED FAIR
COST VALUE
Due in one year or less ...................... $ 3,315,668 $ 3,324,502
Due after one year through five years ........ 20,011,528 19,782,738
Due after five years through ten years ....... 18,892,513 18,058,244
Due after ten years .......................... 51,244,590 49,136,802
Equity securities ............................ 1,764,100 1,764,100
----------- -----------
$95,228,399 $92,066,386
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities during 1999, 1998
and 1997 were $12,072,318, $8,110,848 and $16,552,440, respectively.
Gross gains realized on these sales were $112,657, $63,459, and
$238,070, respectively. Gross losses on these sales were $27,586,
$15,965 and $20,966, respectively. Net unrealized gains (losses) on
securities available for sale included in accumulated other
comprehensive income net of tax was $(2,086,929) and $561,470 in 1999
and 1998, respectively.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 3: (Cont'd)
Securities with a carrying value of $26,823,000 and $24,652,000 at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, were pledged to secure public
deposits and repurchase agreements as required or permitted by law.
Note 4: LOANS
Loans are summarized as follows:
1999 1998
---- ----
Commercial ..................... $ 16,604,167 $ 16,525,040
Real estate .................... 116,363,918 106,916,488
Consumer ....................... 19,428,313 17,841,041
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Total loans ......... $152,396,398 $141,282,569
============ ============
A summary of the transactions in the allowance for loan losses is as
follows:
1999 1998 1997
Balance at beginning of year .................. $ 1,712,657 $ 1,675,887 $ 1,663,806
Provision charged to operating expenses ....... 240,000 190,000 130,000
Recoveries .................................... 44,139 41,868 31,253
Loan charge-offs .............................. (241,167) (195,098) (149,172)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at end of year ........................ $ 1,755,629 $ 1,712,657 $ 1,675,887
=========== =========== ===========
Information with respect to impaired loans as of and for the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 are as follows:
1999 1998
---- ----
Loans receivable for which there is a related
allowance for loan losses ........................... $260,700 $572,000
======== ========
Related allowance for loan losses ..................... $ 62,000 $142,000
======== ========
Average recorded balance on these impaired loans ...... $263,000 $504,000
======== ========
Interest income on these impaired loans ............... $ 14,300 $ 33,100
======== ========
In addition, the Bank had other non-accrual loans of approximately
$83,000 and $112,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, for
which impairment had not been recognized. Interest income on these
loans, which is recorded when received, amounted to $2,800 and $7,200
for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Interest income that would have been recorded under the original terms
of the loan agreements amounted to $27,500 and $63,000 for the years
ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The Bank has no commitments to loan additional funds to borrowers with
impaired or non-accrual loans.
Loans outstanding to directors, executive officers, principal
stockholders or to their affiliates totaled $437,455 at December 31,
1999 and $491,502 at December 31, 1998. Advances and repayments during
1999 totaled $130,231 and $184,278, respectively. These loans are made
during the ordinary course of business at the Company's normal credit
terms. There were no related party loans that were classified as
non-accrual, past due, restructured or considered a potential credit
risk at December 31, 1999 and 1998.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 5: PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment at December 31, 1999 and 1998 are comprised of:
1999 1998
---- ----
Land ...................................... $ 348,280 $ 348,280
Building and improvements ................. 3,551,492 3,486,097
Furniture, fixtures and equipment ......... 3,084,455 2,833,692
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Total .............................. 6,984,227 6,668,069
Accumulated depreciation ........... (3,528,957) (3,145,016)
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Net ................................ $ 3,455,270 $ 3,523,053
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Note 6: DEPOSITS
The carrying amounts of deposits at December 31, 1999 and 1998
consisted of the following:
1999 1998
---- ----
Demand - non-interest bearing ..........$ 25,418,319 $ 24,263,832
Demand - interest bearing .............. 51,909,234 55,107,402
Savings ................................ 36,018,082 30,563,596
Time - $100,000 and over ............... 14,159,389 14,535,000
Time - less than $100,000 .............. 87,919,267 85,411,222
------------ ------------
$215,424,291 $209,881,052
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At December 31, 1999 the time remaining to maturity of time
certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more was as follows:
1999
Within 3 months ................... $ 4,348,000
3 to 12 months .................... 6,574,000
One to three years ................ 2,902,000
Over three years .................. 335,389
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Total ........................ $14,159,389
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Interest expense related to time deposits of $100,000 or more was
$697,248 in 1999, $659,044 in 1998 and $611,961 in 1997.
Note 7: SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase
and Federal Home Loan Bank advances generally represent overnight or
less than 30-day borrowings. U.S. Treasury tax and loan notes for
collections made by the Bank are payable on demand. Short-term
borrowings consisted of the following at December 31, 1999 and 1998:
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 7: (Cont'd)
1999 1998
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
ENDING AVERAGE MONTH END AVERAGE ENDING AVERAGE MONTH END AVERAGE
BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE RATE BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE RATE
------- ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ------- ----
Federal funds
purchased and
securities sold
under agreements to
repurchase ............$ 4,403,328 $ 3,639,276 $ 6,319,172 4.45% $ 1,742,886 $ 4,368,045 $ 7,410,570 5.16%
Federal Home Loan Bank .. 700,000 587,363 5,000,000 5.25% 2,190,000 543,101 3,000,000 5.49%
U.S. Treasury tax and
loan notes ............ 747,193 464,921 1,070,527 4.48% 99,089 488,050 1,061,765 4.90%
--------- ----------- ----------- ---- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----
Total ...................$ 5,850,521 $ 4,691,560 $12,389,699 4.55% $ 4,031,975 $ 5,399,196 $11,472,335 5.27%
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The Bank has an agreement with Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) which
allows for borrowings up to a percentage of qualifying assets. At
December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Bank had a maximum borrowing capacity
of $97,471,000 and $87,046,000, respectively. Advances on the flexible
line of credit from the FHLB at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were
$700,000 and $2,190,000, respectively. All advances from FHLB are
secured by qualifying assets of the Bank.
Securities sold under repurchase agreements were under the Bank's
control.
The Bank has a line of credit for the sale of federal funds with
Atlantic Central Bankers Bank of which $-0- were outstanding at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. These borrowings are
unsecured.
Note 8: LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
Long-term borrowings were comprised of three long-term borrowings from
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) as follows:
o A $5,000,000 term fund with a fixed rate of interest at
4.64% which matures in 2003. This note has a convertible
option which allows FHLB, after two years, to change the
note to an adjustable-rate advance at 3 month LIBOR plus
10 points. In that event, the Bank has the option to
prepay the loan without penalty. Interest is payable
monthly.
o A $2,000,000 term fund with a fixed rate of interest at
5.295% which matures in 2009. This note has a convertible
option which allows FHLB, after 6 months, to change the
note to an adjustable- rate advance at 3 month LIBOR plus
11 points. In that event, the Bank has the option to
prepay the loan without penalty. Interest only is payable
monthly.
o A $5,000,000 term fund with a fixed rate of interest at
5.6% which matures 2004. This note has a convertible
option which allows FHLB, after 3 months, to change the
note to an adjustable-rate advance at 3 month LIBOR plus
11 points. In that event, the Bank has the option to
prepay the loan without penalty. Interest only is payable
monthly.
If the Bank prepays any of the above term funds, the prepayment fee
applicable to the advance is equal to the present value of the
difference between cash flows generated at the advance rate from the
date of the prepayment until the original maturity date, and the cash
flows that would have resulted from the interest rate posted by the
FHLB on the date of prepayment for an advance of comparable maturity.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 8: (Cont'd)
The notes are secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by
a pledge of qualifying investment and mortgage backed securities,
certain mortgage loans and a lien on FHLB stock.
Note 9: STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
A stock option plan covering non-employee directors and a stock
incentive plan for all officers and key employees was approved by the
shareholders at the annual meeting held on April 25, 1998. The plan
will be administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. Under
the plan, 125,000 shares of common stock (adjusted for the 5-for-2
stock split on September 15, 1998) are reserved for possible issuance,
subject to future adjustment in the event of specified changes in the
Company's capital structure. Under the plan, the exercise price cannot
be less than 100% of the fair market value on the date of grant.
Options granted during 1999 and 1998 expire in ten years.
A summary of transactions under this plan were as follows:
1999 1998
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE
OPTIONS PRICE OPTIONS PRICE
Outstanding, beginning of year ......... 21,060 $ 22.20 -0- $ -0-
Granted ................................ 9,050 25.50 8,934 55.50
Stock split ............................ -0- -0- 13,401 22.20
Exercised .............................. (1,750) 22.67 -0- -0-
Forfeited .............................. (447) 22.20 (1,275) 22.20
------ ------- --------- -----
Outstanding, end of year ............... 27,913 $ 23.24 21,060 $ 22.20
====== ======= ========= =====
The following summarizes information about all stock options
outstanding at December 31, 1999:
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
REMAINING OPTIONS
EXERCISE PRICE NUMBER CONTRACTUAL LIFE EXERCISABLE
$22.20 19,113 8.4 years 17,324
$25.50 8,800 9.4 years 8,800
The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and
related interpretations in accounting for the Option Plan. Accordingly,
no compensation expense has been recognized for the Option Plan. Had
compensation cost for the Option Plan been determined based on the fair
values at the grant dates for awards consistent with the method of SFAS
No. 123, the Company's net income and earnings per share would have
been adjusted to the pro forma amounts indicated below for the year
ended December 31, 1999:
AS REPORTED PRO FORMA
Net income: ................. $ 3,786,828 $ 3,739,163
=========== =============
Earnings per share:
Basic .................. $ 1.74 $ 1.72
=========== =============
Fully diluted .......... $ 1.74 $ 1.72
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PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 9: (Cont'd)
For the purposes of the pro forma calculations, the fair value of each
option grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model
with the following weighted-average assumptions for grants issued in
1999:
Dividend yield ................ 1.93%
Expected volatility ........... 17%
Risk-free interest rate ....... 5.69%
Expected lives ................ 6 years
During 1999, the Company implemented a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock
Purchase plan. Under the plan, the Company registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission 100,000 shares of the common stock
to be sold pursuant to the plan. Participation is available to all
common stockholders. The Plan provides each participant with a simple
and convenient method of purchasing additional common shares without
payment of any brokerage commission or other service fees. A
participant in the Plan may elect to reinvest dividends on all or part
of their shares to acquire additional common stock. A participant may
withdraw from the Plan at any time. Stockholders purchased 2,527 shares
in 1999 through the Plan.
Note 10: INCOME TAXES
The components of the provision for income tax are as follows:
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Federal
Currently payable ..................... $ 1,146,408 $ 940,561 $ 791,989
Deferred tax (benefit) ................ (31,870) (36,757) 21,630
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Total provision for income tax..... $ 1,114,538 $ 903,804 $ 813,619
=========== =========== ===========
The deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from temporary timing
differences have been netted to reflect a net deferred tax asset
included in other assets in these consolidated financial statements.
The components of the net deferred tax assets at December 31, 1999 and
1998 are as follows:
1999 1998
---- ----
Deferred tax asset:
Allowance for loan losses ............................. $ 468,711 $ 454,100
Deferred loan fees .................................... 38,601 50,670
Deferred compensation ................................. 77,474 69,797
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities ...... 1,075,085 -0-
----------- -----------
1,659,871 574,567
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Deferred tax liability:
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities ...... -0- (289,242)
Other, net
(882) (22,533)
-----------
Total ............................................. (882) (311,775)
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax asset ................................... $ 1,658,989 $ 262,792
=========== ===========
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 10: (Cont'd)
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes and the amount that
would have been provided at statutory rates for the years ended
December 31, are as follows:
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Provision at statutory rate .............. $ 1,666,464 $ 1,465,120 $ 1,300,459
Tax exempt interest ...................... (618,210) (642,312) (561,156)
Non-deductible interest .................. 82,639 88,540 86,990
Other, net ............................... (16,355) (7,544) (12,674)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net provision for income taxes ...... $ 1,114,538 $ 903,804 $ 813,619
=========== =========== ===========
Note 11: PENSION PLAN AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Bank has a noncontributory pension plan covering eligible
employees. Benefits are based on the employee's compensation and years
of service. The Bank's funding policy is to contribute annually amounts
not to exceed the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax
purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits
attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned
in the future.
The following table sets forth the plan's funded status and amounts
recognized in the Bank's statement of financial position at December
31, 1999 and 1998.
1999 1998
---- ----
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year .............. $ 779,431 $ 705,991
Service cost ......................................... 48,869 43,380
Interest cost ........................................ 57,369 51,980
Actuarial gain ....................................... (6,692) -0-
Benefits paid ........................................ (16,288) (21,920)
----------- -----------
Benefit obligation at end of year .................... 862,689 779,431
----------- -----------
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year ....... 1,044,943 915,027
Actual return on plan assets ......................... 71,558 151,836
Benefits paid ........................................ (16,288) (21,920)
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Fair value of plan assets at end of year ............. 1,100,213 1,044,943
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Funded status ........................................ 237,524 265,512
Unrecognized net actuarial loss ...................... (4,247) (19,666)
Unrecognized prior service cost ...................... (195,787) (204,906)
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Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost ....................... $ 37,490 $ 40,940
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Weighted-average assumptions:
Discount rate ........................................ 7.5% 7.5%
Expected return on plan assets ....................... 8.5% 8.5%
Rate of compensation increase ........................ 4.0% 4.0%
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 11: (Cont'd)
Net pension cost for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
included the following components:
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Service cost ............................... $ 48,869 $ 43,380 $ 21,665
Interest cost .............................. 57,369 51,981 37,841
Expected return on plan assets ............. (87,587) (151,837) (66,638)
Net amortization and deferral .............. (6,082) (6,082) (6,082)
Prior service cost ......................... (9,119) (9,119) (9,119)
Deferred gain (loss) ....................... -0- 75,157 (6,106)
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Net periodic pension cost (benefit) ........ $ 3,450 $ 3,480 $ (28,439)
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The Bank has an employee stock ownership plan covering substantially
all employees. Contributions to the plan are at the discretion of the
Board of Directors. Employer contributions are allocated to participant
accounts based on their percentage of total compensation for the plan
year. Shares of Bank stock owned by the plan are included in the
earnings per share calculation and dividends on these shares are
deducted from undivided profits. During 1999, 1998 and 1997,
contributions to the plan charged to operations were $72,442, $67,931
and $65,416, respectively.
The Bank also maintains a profit sharing plan under the provisions of
Section 401 (k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers
substantially all employees who have completed one year of service.
Contributions to the plan by the Bank equal 50% of the employee
contribution up to a maximum of 6% of annual salary. During 1999, 1998
and 1997, employer contributions to the plan charged to operations were
$39,071, $37,499 and $34,831, respectively.
The Bank has an agreement with its chief executive officer to establish
an excess benefit retirement plan. The plan is a non-qualified Deferred
Compensation Plan in which the Bank is not required to establish a
reserve. The Bank has obtained life insurance (designating the Bank as
the beneficiary) on the life of the chief executive officer in an
amount which is intended to cover the Bank's obligations under the
Deferred Compensation Plan, based upon certain actuarial assumptions
upon the death of the officer. The cost charged to operations was
$22,581, $23,304 and $15,832, for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively.
Note 12: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Bank is obligated under non-cancelable lease agreements for certain
bank premises expiring in September 2028. The leases contain a renewal
option and provide that the Bank pay property taxes, insurance and
maintenance costs.
The following is a schedule by years of future
minimum lease payments required under this
non-cancelable lease:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2000 $ 17,760
2001 17,760
2002 17,760
2003 18,720
2004 21,600
2004 through 2008 81,000
Total rent expense was $17,760, $13,440, and $12,000 for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 13: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND CONCENTRATION
OF CREDIT RISK
The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet
risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of
its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to
extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments
involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk
in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the
extent of involvement the Bank has in particular classes of financial
instruments. Standby letters of credit commit the Bank to make
payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events
occur. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to the
customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established
in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or
other termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected
to expire in one year or less without being drawn upon, the total
commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash
requirements.
The Bank's exposure to credit loss is essentially the same for these
items as that involved in extending loans to customers. The Bank uses
the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional
obligations as it does for on balance sheet instruments. Collateral is
obtained based on management's credit assessment of the particular
customer.
The contract or notional amounts at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were
as follows:
1999 1998
---- ----
Commitments to extend credit ............ $ 9,878,407 $ 7,946,887
Standby letters of credit ............... 446,910 480,105
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$10,325,317 $ 8,426,992
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The Bank grants commercial, consumer and residential loans to
customers primarily in the Susque- hanna/Wyoming County, PA and Broome
County, NY areas. Of the total loan portfolio, 76% is for real estate
loans, principally residential. It is the opinion of management that
this high concentration does not pose any adverse credit risk.
Further, it is management's opinion that the remainder of the loan
portfolio is balanced and diversified to the extent necessary to avoid
any significant concentration of credit.
Note14: REGULATORY MATTERS
The Company is subject to the dividend restrictions set forth by the
Comptroller of the Currency. Under such restrictions, the Company may
not, without the prior approval of the Comptroller of the Currency,
declare dividends in excess of the sum of the current year's earnings
(as defined) plus the retained earnings (as defined) from the prior
two years. Under this restriction, the Bank, without prior regulatory
approval, can declare dividends to the Company totaling $5,165,000,
plus an additional amount equal to the net profit for 2000, up to the
date any such dividend is declared.
Under Federal Reserve regulations, the Bank is limited as to the
amount it may lend to its affiliates, including the Company, unless
such loans are collateralized by specified obligations. At December
31, 1999, the maximum amount available for transfer from the Bank to
the Company in the form of loans approximated 20% of capital stock and
surplus.
The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements
administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum
capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly
additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken,
could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial
statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory
framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must
meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of
its assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as
calculated
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 14: (Cont'd)
under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and
classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the
regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital
adequacy require the maintenance of 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 to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of
December 31, 1999, that the Company and Bank meet all capital adequacy
requirements to which they are subject.
As of December 31, 1999, the most recent notification from the Office
of the Comptroller of the Currency categorized the Bank as well
capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective
action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain
minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage
ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or
events since that notification that management believes have changed
the Bank's category.
The Company and Bank's actual capital ratios as of December 31, 1999
and 1998, and the minimum ratios required for capital adequacy
purposes and to be well capitalized under the prompt corrective action
provisions are as follows:
TO BE WELL
FOR CAPITAL CAPITALIZED UNDER PROMPT
ACTUAL ADEQUACY PURPOSES CORRECTIVE ACTION PROVISIONS
AMOUNT RATIO AMOUNT RATIO AMOUNT RATIO
------ ----- ------ ----- ------ -----
As of December 31, 1999:
Total capital (to risk weighted assets):
Consolidated .............................$27,509,000 18.15% $12,127,000 8.00% $15,159,000 10.00%
Peoples National Bank ....................$26,989,000 17.62% $12,252,000 8.00% $15,315,000 10.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
Consolidated .............................$25,753,000 16.99% $ 6,064,000 4.00% $ 9,095,000 6.00%
Peoples National Bank ....................$25,233,000 16.48% $ 6,126,000 4.00% $ 9,189,000 6.00%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):
Consolidated .............................$25,753,000 10.02% $10,280,000 4.00% $12,849,000 5.00%
Peoples National Bank ....................$25,233,000 9.82% $10,280,000 4.00% $12,849,000 5.00%
As of December 31, 1998:
Total capital (to risk weighted assets):
Consolidated .............................$24,790,000 18.15% $10,927,000 8.00% $13,658,000 10.00%
Peoples National Bank ....................$24,367,000 17.92% $10,879,000 8.00% $13,599,000 10.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets):
Consolidated .............................$23,083,000 16.90% $ 5,463,000 4.00% $ 8,195,000 6.00%
Peoples National Bank ....................$22,667,000 16.67% $ 5,440,000 4.00% $ 8,160,000 6.00%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):
Consolidated .............................$23,083,000 9.60% $ 9,613,000 4.00% $12,017,000 5.00%
Peoples National Bank ....................$22,667,000 9.43% $ 9,613,000 4.00% $12,017,000 5.00%
Note 15: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in
estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in
the statement of financial condition for cash and cash
equivalents approximate those assets fair values.
Investment securities (including trading account securities
and mortgage-backed securities): Fair values for investment
securities are based on quoted market prices, where available.
If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are
based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 15: (Cont'd)
Loans: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and
with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are
based on carrying amounts. The fair values for other loans are
estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on
interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar
terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Loan fair value
estimates include judgments regarding future expected loss
experience and risk characteristics. The carrying amount of
accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.
Deposits: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are,
by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the
reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). The fair
values for certificates of deposit are estimated using a
discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates
currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of
aggregated contractual maturities on such time deposits. The
carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates fair
value.
Short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of short-term
borrowings approximate their fair values.
Long-term borrowings: The fair values of the Bank's long-term
debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based
on the Bank's current incremental borrowing rates for similar
types of borrowing arrangements.
Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit:
These financial instruments are generally not subject to sale,
and estimated fair values are not readily available. The
carrying value, represented by the net deferred fee arising
from the unrecognized commitment or letter of credit, and the
fair value, determined by discounting the remaining
contractual fee over the term of the commitment using fees
currently charged to enter into similar agreements with
similar risk, are not considered material for disclosure. The
contractual amounts of unfunded commitments and letters of
credit are presented in Note 13.
The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as
follows:
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE
Financial assets:
Cash and due from banks ......................$ 3,372,554 $ 3,372,554 $ 2,083,913 $ 2,083,913
Interest-bearing deposits in
other banks ................................ 4,095,992 4,095,992 2,724,780 2,724,780
Investment securities ........................ 92,066,386 92,066,386 93,175,068 93,175,068
Loans, net ................................... 150,630,013 150,068,867 139,535,640 140,648,995
Accrued interest receivable .................. 1,995,981 1,995,981 1,781,561 1,781,561
DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE
Financial liabilities
Deposits ...................................$215,424,291 $215,392,353 $209,881,052 $210,619,877
Short-term borrowings ...................... 5,850,521 5,850,521 4,031,975 4,031,975
Accrued interest payable ................... 717,941 702,889 702,889
717,941
Long-term borrowings ....................... 12,000,000 11,949,679 5,000,000 4,738,833
The carrying amounts in the preceding table are included in the balance
sheet under the applicable captions.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 16: PARENT COMPANY
The following is financial information for Peoples Financial Services
Corp. (Parent Company only):
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, December 31,
1999 1998
---- ----
Assets:
Cash ............................................... $ 106,941 $ 2,129
Investment in bank subsidiary ..................... 26,289,255 26,629,087
Investment securities available for sale .......... 500,000 500,000
Accrued interest receivable ....................... 21,000 21,000
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Total assets ................................. $ 26,917,196 $ 27,152,216
============ ============
Liabilities:
Due to subsidiary ................................. 105,722 106,522
Other liabilities ................................. -0-
------------ ------------
1,600 -0-
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Total liabilities ............................ 107,322 106,522
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock ...................................... 4,455,000 4,455,000
Surplus ........................................... 4,512,333 4,455,000
Retained earnings ................................. 20,979,861 18,322,095
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ..... (2,086,929) 561,470
Less: Treasury stock ............................. (1,050,391) (747,871)
------------ ------------
Total stockholders' equity ................... 26,809,874 27,045,694
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ... $ 26,917,196 $ 27,152,216
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STATEMENTS OF INCOME
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Dividends from bank subsidiary .......................$ 1,479,062 $ 1,595,407 $ 885,292
Other income ......................................... 45,000 21,000 -0-
Other expenses ....................................... 46,213 51,174 34,296
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Income before taxes and equity in
undistributed income of subsidiary ......... 1,477,849 1,565,233 850,996
Provision for income tax (benefit) ................... (10,259) (11,661) (412)
----------- ----------- -----------
Income before equity in undistributed
income of subsidiary ....................... 1,478,261 1,575,492 862,657
Equity in undistributed income of
subsidiary ........................................ 2,308,567 1,829,881 2,148,602
----------- ----------- -----------
Net income ...............................$ 3,786,828 $ 3,405,373 $ 3,011,259
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PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd)
DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997
Note 16: (Cont'd)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ........................................... $ 3,786,828 $ 3,405,373 $ 3,011,259
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Undistributed earnings of subsidiary ............ (2,308,567) (1,829,881) (2,148,602)
Increase (decrease) in due to subsidiary ........ (800) 40,915 22,635
Increase in accrued interest receivable ......... -0- (21,000) -0-
Increase in other liabilities ................... 1,600 -0- -0-
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Net cash provided by operating activities .......... 1,479,061 1,595,407 885,292
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of available for sale securities ............ -0- (500,000) -0-
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid .................................. (1,129,062) (995,407) (735,292)
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock ................. 109,168 -0- -0-
Purchase of treasury stock ........................... (354,355) (199,096) (62,040)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used by financing activities .............. (1,374,249) (1,194,503) (797,332)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ...... 104,812 (99,096) 87,960
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year .............. 2,129 101,225 13,265
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year .................... $ 106,941 $ 2,129 $ 101,225
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ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None
PART III
ITEM 10 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The Company's Board of Directors presently consists of 7 members. The Company's
Board of Directors is divided into three classes, one-third (as nearly equal in
number as possible) of whom are elected annually to serve for a term of three
years.
The following information is set forth in the table entitled "Company's
Board of Directors":
name,
age,
term of office,
the principal occupations of such individuals during the past five years.
The executive officers are appointed to their respective offices annually. All
directors of the Company also serve as directors of PNB. Unless otherwise
indicated, the principal occupation listed for a person has been the person's
occupation for at least the past five years. Because a majority of persons
listed served as officers or directors of PNB prior to the formation of the
Company in 1986, the table indicates the earliest year a person became an
officer or director for PNB or the Company.
YEAR YEAR TERM
NAME AGE POSITION ON BOARD ELECTED EXPIRES OCCUPATION
- ---- -- ----------------- ------- ------ ----------
Carl F Pease ..............68 Chairman 1985 2000 Retired, Susquehanna County Planning Commission
Gerald R Pennay ...........64 Vice Chairman 1985 2001 Owner, Gerald R. Pennay & Sons Auctioneers
John W. Ord ...............59 President & CEO 1969 2000 President of Peoples National Bank
Thomas F. Chamberlain .....51 Director 1994 2001 Nationwide Insurance Agent
Jack B. Norris ............66 Director 1985 2002 Retired Owner, B.K. Norris Distributors (Beverage)
George H. Stover, Jr ......53 Director 1992 2002 Real Estate Appraiser
William S. Crock ..........53 Director 1992 2000 President, W.S. Crock & Sons, Inc. (Retail Store)
Debra E. Dissinger ........45 Vice President/Secretary N/A N/A Executive Vice President, Peoples National Bank
There are no family relationships among any of the executive officers or
directors of the Company. Executive officers of PNB are elected by the Board of
Directors on an annual basis and serve at the discretion of the Board of
Directors.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company's Board of Directors met four times during 1999 and the Bank's Board
of Directors met 12 times during 1999.
The Company's Board of Directors is authorized, under the Company's By-Laws, to
create an Executive Committee and other Board committees. At present, no such
committees have been established, and all committee functions are performed by
committees of the Bank's Board. The Bank's Board has seven standing committees:
Executive, Compensation, Audit, Asset/Liability, Human Resources and Marketing,
Loan Administration, and Branch. There is no Nominating Committee.
The Executive Committee of the Bank met twice during 1999. It is a
fixed committee comprised of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, the
President, and one other director appointed on a yearly basis. This
committee may exercise the authority of the Bank's Board to the extent
permitted by law during intervals between meetings of the Board. The
Executive Committee of the Bank may also be assigned other duties by
the Bank's Board.
The Compensation Committee of the Bank met one time during 1999.
This committee reviews and recommends compensation policies and
plans. Carl F. Pease was the Chairman of the Committee. The other
Committee members were Jack M. Norris, Gerald Pennay, and Jack
Ord. Mr. Ord is the current CEO and President of Peoples
National Bank. While Mr. Ord was specifically excluded from any
Committee discussion concerning his own compensation, he does
participate in the Committee's discussion concerning other key
executive's compensation.
The Audit Committee of the Bank met four times during 1999. It
supervises the compliance and internal audit program of the Bank and
recommends the appointment of, and serves as the principal liaison
between, the Board and the Company's independent accountants. The Audit
Committee also reports to the Board on the general financial condition
of the Bank.
The Asset/Liability Committee of the Bank met 12 times during 1999.
It monitors and helps control the Bank's risk position by
recommending the allocation of funds within guidelines for rate
sensitivity, time deposits, liquidity, Federal Funds borrowing, loans,
investments, dividends, and tax position. The Asset/Liability Committee
is responsible for developing such guidelines, guiding the Bank's
investments, and coordinating the Bank's budget process.
The Human Resources and Marketing Committee of the Bank met four times
during 1999. It is responsible for sound human resources management.
This Committee is also responsible for evaluation, planning and
supervision of the marketing of the Bank's products and services and
also oversees community relations and other public relations
activities.
The Loan Administration Committee of the Bank met four times during
1999. It assists the Bank's Board of Directors in discharging it
responsibility for the lending activities of the Bank by reviewing
loans, lines of credit, floor plans, and compliance. The Loan
Administration Committee recommends lending authorizations and is
responsible for assuring that the Bank's loan activities are carried
out in accordance with loan policies. The Loan Administration
Committee is also responsible for ensuring the adequacy of the Bank's
loan loss reserve.
The Branch Committees of the Bank each met 10 times during 1999. There is a
committee assigned to each branch of the Bank. These Committees are responsible
for monitoring the operations, goals, and profitability of the branches.
ITEM 11 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The aggregate cash compensation paid to both executive officers of the Company
and the Bank for services performed during 1999 was $213,010.
The Bank has in effect a directors' and officers' liability insurance policy
from the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland to cover certain liabilities,
losses, damages, and expenses that the Bank's Directors and Officers may incur
in such capacities. Annual premiums for this policy are $5,327.
The Bank provides an automobile for its executive officers in connection with
the Bank's business. The value of any resulting personal benefit is not directly
related to job performance.
BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
This Report of the Compensation Committee covers the role of the Corporate
Governance and Compensation Committee relative to the compensation program,
Executive Compensation Guiding Principles, Components of the Compensation
Program, and Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer
ROLE OF THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
The Committee is made up of four members of the Board of Directors. Three of
them are not current or former employees of the Company. The Committee sets the
overall compensation principles of the Company and reviews the entire program at
least annually. This includes each element described below, the measurement used
to make payments of awards under the Company's incentive plans, and the overall
effectiveness of the program. The committee specifically reviews and establishes
the individual compensation levels for the top four members of the senior
leadership team, including the Chief Executive Officer. The committee has
considered the advice of an independent outside consultant in determining the
appropriateness and the level of compensation.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Peoples National Bank has developed a compensation program that is intended to
motivate and retain the key talent it needs to be a market leader in a highly
competitive industry. The Committee and the Company's leadership team developed
this program to support the Company's business strategy. The following
principles guided the development of the program:
Compensation opportunity should be related to performance. That is, if
Peoples National Bank's and the individual's performance are at the
median of those companies with whom we compete for talent, then pay
should also be at the median. Opportunity should increase
proportionately if Peoples National Bank's or the individual's
performance is above the median. On the other hand, if performance is
at less than the median, any award payment will be at the Committee's
discretion.
Ownership of the Company's shares should be pervasive throughout the
Company with each individual having a number of opportunities to own
Peoples National Bank's stock. The overall intent is to encourage each
employee to be, and to behave like, an owner of the business.
As described later in this report, our compensation programs are
designed to balance short- and long-term financial objectives, build
shareholder value and reward for individual, team and corporate
performance.
The proportion of total pay that is at risk against individual and
Company performance objectives increases with the more senior
positions. For example, in 1999, approximately 18% of the President's
total target pay opportunity was at risk against short- and
long-term performance goals.
Survey data is compiled by an independent outside consultant to ensure that our
total program is competitive. Compensation data includes 126 institutions:
88 commercial banks or bank holding companies,
34 savings institutions,
4 credit unions.
COMPONENTS OF THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
The three components of the total compensation program are:
base salary,
short-term incentives,
long-term incentives.
BASE SALARY
Base salaries for all officers have been set at levels that are comparable to
similar positions at other companies with whom we compare for compensation
purposes.
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVES
The annual bonus component of incentive compensation is designed to align
executive pay with short-term (annual) performance of the Company. In 1999, the
annual bonus opportunity was based on an increased corporate net income
objective of 11%. Other factors may be used or added in subsequent years.
LONG-TERM INCENTIVES
The Bank has an employee stock ownership plan covering substantially
all employees. Contributions to the plan are at the discretion of the
Board of Directors. Employer contributions are allocated to participant
accounts based on their percentage of total base and short-term
incentive compensation for the plan year.
The Bank also maintains a profit sharing plan under the provisions of
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers
substantially all employees who have completed one year of service.
Contributions to the plan by the Bank equal 50% of the employee
contribution up to a maximum of 6% of annual salary.
In 1998, the Company made a grant of stock options to substantially all
employees. Grants for 1998 were made May 1, 1998. These options have an
exercise price of $22.20 (price adjusted to reflect the Company's 5 for
2 stock split in September 1998). The option vests after five years of
service and will expire ten years from the date of the grant. In 1999,
the Company made a grant of stock options to key managers and
department heads. Grants for 1999 were made on May 1, 1999. These
options have an exercise price of $25.50. The options granted in 1999
will expire in ten years from the date of the grant.
COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
In fiscal 1999, the Company's most highly compensated officer was John W. Ord,
CEO and President. Mr. Ord's total compensation included 72.31% in base salary,
14.44% in short-term incentive, and 13.20% in long-term compensation.
The guidelines and factors considered by the Committee in determining
compensation include corporate profitability measured by return on assets, stock
prices, asset quality, loan loss reserve levels, market share, regulatory
capital strength, cost control, and regulatory examination. The Committee based
compensation and benefit levels on the contribution to the Company in meeting
the goals and objectives as set forth in the strategic plan of the Company and
the Bank.
BASE SALARY
The Committee increased Mr. Ord's base salary from $114,800 in 1998 to $125,000
in 1999. This increase includes an increase in Director's fees, which were
$4,800 in 1998 and $5,200 in 1999.
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVES
The Committee assessed Mr. Ord's performance in determining his short-term
incentive awards. The goals and objectives set forth in the strategic plan
were met and additional stretch goals were achieved through the leadership
efforts of Mr. Ord. The 1999 bonus paid to Mr. Ord was $25,000.
LONG-TERM INCENTIVES
The Bank has an employee stock ownership plan covering substantially all
employees. Contributions to the plan are at the discretion of the Board of
Directors. Employer contributions are allocated to participant accounts based on
their percentage of total base and short-term incentive compensation for the
plan year. In 1999, Mr. Ord's was $5,600.
The Bank also maintains a profit sharing plan under the provisions of Section
401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers substantially all employees
who have completed one year of service. Contributions to the plan by the Bank
equal 50% of the employee contribution up to a maximum of 6% of annual salary.
Effective August 1, 1994, the Bank maintains a profit sharing plan under the
provisions of Section 401 (K) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers
substantially all employees who have completed one year of service.
Contributions to the plan by the Bank equal 50% of the employee contribution up
to a maximum of 6% of annual salary. During 1999, employer contributions to the
plan charged to operations were $39,071. In 1999, Mr. Ord's was $3,600.
The Company made a grant of stock options to certain management. Grants for 1999
were made May 1, 1999. These options have an exercise price of $25.50. The
option vests after five years of serve and will expire ten years from the date
of the grant. A total of 500 shares were granted to Mr. Ord under the 1999 Stock
Option.
Individual Grants (1)
Number of Shares Total Options Exercise
Underlying Granted to Price Expiration Grant Date
NAME OPTIONS GRANTED EMPLOYEES PER SHARE DATE PRESENT VALUE
- ---- --------------- --------- --------- ---- -------------
John W. Ord ............ 500 15% $ 25.50 5/1/09 $2,006
Peoples National Bank maintains an excess benefit plan for Mr. Ord. Under this
plan, which is a non-qualified plan, Mr. Ord will receive a supplemental payment
in order to provide him with an annual retirement benefit.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Each member of the Board of Directors receives $350 for each Bank Board meeting.
All committee members receive $150 for each committee meeting they attend except
for Mr. Ord who is not paid for any committee meetings. The Chairman of the
Board of Directors receives an additional $200 per month.
STOCK OPTIONS
On May 1, 1999, each non-employee Director received an option to purchase 500
shares of Common Stock. These options have an exercise price of $25.50. The
option will expire ten years from the date of the grant.
LIFE INSURANCE
Each Director has $50,000 of split dollar life insurance with premiums paid by
the Bank. The total of premiums paid in 1999 was $27,980. Under this split
dollar life insurance agreement, the Company will receive an amount from the
cash value or death proceeds of the policy equal to its premium advances.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance is provided to Directors under the same terms and conditions as
the Employees of the Bank. The total of premiums paid in 1999 was $26,568.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
John W. Ord is the only employee serving on the Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors. Mr. Ord is excluded from any discussion concerning his own
compensation.
SECTION 16 (A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's
Directors and executive officers to file reports of holdings and transactions in
Shares with the SEC. Based on Company records and other information, the Company
believes that all SEC filing requirements applicable to its Directors and
executive officers with respect to the Company's 1999 fiscal year were met.
PENSION PLANS
The Bank's Pension Plan is available to Bank employees who have attained age 21,
and have completed one year of service. Employees do not contribute to the plan.
Each year, the bank contributes under the plan an actuarially determined amount
for distribution to eligible employees at their retirement. Benefits are payable
at normal retirement (age 65) and early retirement (age 55). Disability benefits
are payable at age 55 with vesting at five years. The following table shows the
annual retirement benefits payable at normal retirement (age 65) under the
Bank's plan for a range of compensation levels and years of service. The amounts
are based on an employee who became a participant in 1999 and will have the
service and salary at normal retirement.
SALARY 15 20 25 30 35
------ -- -- -- -- --
$25,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000
$50,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000
$75,000 $9,000 $12,000 $15,000 $18,000 $21,000
$100,000 $12,000 $16,000 $20,000 $24,000 $28,000
$125,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000
$150,000 $18,000 $24,000 $30,000 $36,000 $42,000
After a study and evaluation in 1999, a decision was made by the Board of
Directors to terminate the defined benefit plan described above. It is expected
that the termination will be completed in 2000. At that time, all the plan's
assets will be allocated to eligible individuals.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph and table compare the cumulative total shareholder return on
the Corporation's Common Stock during the period of December 31, 1994, through
and including December 31, 1999, with the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ Bank
Index. The comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 1994, in the
Corporation's Common Stock and in each of the indices below and assumes further
the reinvestment of dividends into the applicable securities. The shareholder
return shown on the graph and table below is not necessarily indicative of
future performance.
Period Ending
12/31/94 12/31/95 12/31/96 12/31/97 12/31/98 12/31/99
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Peoples Financial Services Corp. .....100.00 125.00 143.00 201.00 297.00 321.00
NASDAQ - Bank Index ..................100.00 149.00 197.00 329.00 327.00 314.00
S&P 500 Index ........................100.00 138.00 169.00 226.00 290.00 351.00
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS
In February 1997, the Company entered into an employment agreement with John W.
Ord, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The agreement is for
an initial three-year term and is renewed annually for a three-year term unless
notice of non-renewal is given by either party in which case the agreement will
expire at the end of the existing term.
The agreement provides for a minimum base salary of $100,000 per year and for
such incentive bonuses as may be awarded to the executive under any incentive
compensation plan which may be in effect or otherwise in the discretion of the
Board of Directors. If the executive's employment is terminated without "cause"
(as defined in the agreement) or the executive terminates his employment for
"good reason" (as defined in the agreement) following a "change in control" of
the Company, the executive becomes entitled to severance benefits under the
agreement. "Good reason" includes a reduction in title, a reduction in
responsibilities, a reduction in authority, a reassignment which requires the
executive to move his principal residence, a reduction in salary, or a failure
to provide the executive with comparable benefits following a "change in
control." If any such termination occurs following a "change in control," the
executive will be entitled generally to a lump-sum payment equal to 2.99 times
his average annual compensation for the five years preceding the year of
termination. In the event that the executive's employment is terminated by the
Company without "cause" in the absence of a "change in control," the executive
will be entitled generally to a lump-sum payment equal to 2.0 times the sum of
his highest annual compensation in the prior three years plus certain pension
and welfare benefits received in the relevant year. Mr. Ord's agreement contains
provisions restricting his ability to compete with the Company under certain
circumstance following termination of his employment.
In February 1997, the Company also entered into severance agreements with two
other executive officers of the Company, which provided for certain severance
benefits in the event the executive's employment is terminated or the executive
resigns for specified reasons following a "change in control" of the Company.
Under these agreements, the executive would be entitled generally to a severance
benefit equal to 2.0 times the executive's average annual compensation for the
five years preceding the year of termination. No benefits are payable under
these agreements in the event the executive's employment is terminated for
"cause" or in the event the executive's employment is terminated for any reason
prior to a "change in control." The specified reasons for termination under
these agreements are substantially similar to the events of "good reason"
contained in Mr. Ord's agreement. In June 1999, one of the two executive
officers resigned his position with the Bank.
Some of the Directors and Officers of the Company, and the companies with which
they are associated, are customers of, and during 1999 had banking transactions
with, the Bank in the ordinary course of the Bank's business, and intend to do
so in the future. All loans and commitments to loan included in such
transactions were made under substantially the same terms, including interest
rates, collateral, and repayment terms, as those prevailing at the time for
comparable transactions with other persons and, in the opinion of the Bank's
management, do not involve more than the normal risk of collection or present
other unfavorable features.
ITEM 12 SHARE OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND DIRECTORS
The following table sets forth information concerning the beneficial ownership
of the Company's Common Shares as of 12/31/99, for each incumbent Director and
each of the nominees for Director; the two most highly compensated executive
officers who are not also Directors; and the Directors and executive officers as
a group. Except as otherwise noted, the named individuals or family members had
sole voting and investment power with respect to such securities.
Number of percentage of
NAME SHARES OWNED SHARES OWNED
---- ------------ ------------
Carl F Pease ....................... 31,277 1.44% (1)
Gerald R Pennay .................... 21,624 1.00% (2)
John W. Ord ........................ 48,778 2.25% (3)
Thomas F. Chamberlain .............. 5,627 0.26% (4)
Jack B. Norris ..................... 9,445 0.43% (5)
George H. Stover, Jr ............... 50,297 2.32% (6)
William S. Crock ................... 4,175 0.19% (7)
Debra E. Dissinger ................. 8,188 0.38% (8)
Russell Shurtleff .................. 6,581 0.30% (9)
TOTAL ..............................185,992 8.58%
(1) Includes stock option grants of 1,125 shares. All other shares are held jointly with spouse.
(2) Includes stock option grants of 1,125 shares. Includes 10,137 shares held jointly with spouse.
(3) Includes stock option grants of 1,750 shares. Includes shares owned by the trustee of the Company's Employee Stock
Ownership Plan ("ESOP") which have been allocated to Mr. Ord's account.All other shares are held jointly with spouse.
(4) Includes stock option grants of 1,125 shares. Includes 678 shares held jointly with spouse.
(5) Includes stock option grants of 1,125 shares. All other shares are held jointly with spouse.
(6) Includes stock option grants of 1,125 shares. Includes 24,586 shares owned by spouse.
(7) Includes stock option grants of 1,125 shares All other shares are held jointly with spouse.
(8) Includes stock option grants of 1,125 shares. Includes shares owned by the trustee of the Company's ESOP which have been
allocated to Ms. Dissinger's account. All other shares are held jointly with spouse.
(9) Includes stock option grants of 300 shares. Includes 251 shares held jointly with spouse.
ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Certain directors and officers of the Company or PNB, and their respective
associates, were customers of and had transactions with PNB in the ordinary
course of business during the Company's fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.
Similar transactions may be expected to take place in the future. Such
transactions included deposit products and extensions of credit in the ordinary
course of business on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and
collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with
other persons and did not involve more than the normal risks of collectibility
or present other unfavorable features.
PART 1V
ITEM 14 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Financial Statement Schedules can be found under Item 8 of this report.
The Corporation filed a Form 8-K on February 9, 1999. A press release
dated February 9, 1999 concerning information about earnings and cash
dividends was incorporated as Exhibit 99.1.
The Corporation filed a Form 8-K on April 15, 1999. A press release
dated April 16, 1999 concerning information about first quarter results was
incorporated as Exhibit 99.1.
The Corporation filed a Form 8-K on May 5, 1999. A press release dated
May 5, 1999 concerning information about a dividend increase was
incorporated as Exhibit 99.2.
The Corporation filed a Form 8-K on July 22, 1999. A press release
dated July 22, 1999 concerning information about financial figures for the
first half was incorporated as Exhibit 99.3.
The Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 27, 1999. A press release
dated October 27, 1999 concerning information about the third quarter
financial results was incorporated as Exhibit 99.4.
The Corporation filed a Form S-3 on July 30, 1999.
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.
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP
By/s/ John W. Ord
John W. Ord, President and Chief Executive Officer
Debra E. Dissinger
Debra E. Dissinger, Executive Vice President
Frederick J. Malloy
Frederick J. Malloy, Accounting Officer
Carl F. Pease
Carl F. Pease Chairman, Board of Directors
Jack M. Norris
Jack M. Norris, Member, Board of Directors
Gerald R. Pennay
Gerald R. Pennay, Member, Board of Directors
George H. Stover, Jr.
George H. Stover, Jr., Member, Board of Directors