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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2002
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-631
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 56-2043000
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
150 East 52nd Street, 21st Floor
New York, New York 10022 877-431-2942
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(Address and zip code of principal (Registrant's telephone number,
executive offices) including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
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(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant
to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated
filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
Yes [ ] No [X]
Based upon the closing price of the registrant's Common Stock, $.001
par value (the "Common Stock") on June 28, 2002, the aggregate market value of
the 2,580,119 shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the issuer was
$5,108,635.62. Solely for the purposes of this calculation, shares held by
directors and officers of the registrant have been excluded. Such exclusion
should not be deemed a determination or an admission by the issuer that all such
individuals are, in fact, affiliates of the issuer.
As of March 26, 2003, 4,366,866 shares of the registrant's Common
Stock were issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Page No.
Item 1. Business 1
Item 2. Properties 3
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 3
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 3
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters 5
Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data 5
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 6
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 10
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 10
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure 10
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 11
Item 11. Executive Compensation 13
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management and Related Stockholder Matters 14
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 16
Item 14. Controls and Procedures 17
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports
on Form 8-K 18
Signatures 19
Section 302 Certifications 20
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
WebFinancial Corporation (formerly Rose's Holdings, Inc.), a
Delaware corporation (WebFinancial Corporation together with all its
subsidiaries, referred to herein as the "Company"), was incorporated in 1997 to
act as a holding company for Rose's Stores, Inc., an operator of general
merchandise discount stores ("Stores"). On December 2, 1997, the Company sold
all of the outstanding capital stock of Stores.
On August 31, 1998, the Company, through WebFinancial Holdings
Corporation, a wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary ("Holdings"), acquired 90% of
the outstanding common stock of WebBank, a Utah industrial loan corporation,
pursuant to an assignment (the "Assignment") from Praxis Investment Advisers,
LLC, a Nevada limited liability company ("PIA"), of a stock purchase agreement
dated January 20, 1998 (the "Purchase Agreement"), between PIA and Block
Financial Corporation ("Block"), relating to the purchase by PIA of all of the
issued and outstanding shares of common stock of WebBank. Pursuant to the
Assignment, the Company paid Block $5,071,000 (including $288,000 of acquisition
costs) for the shares of WebBank's common stock.
On August 31, 1998, the Company formed Praxis Investment Advisers,
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Praxis"), that together with Holdings and Andrew
Winokur, the holder of the 10% of Praxis not owned by the Company, entered into
a management agreement (the "Winokur Management Agreement"). The Winokur
Management Agreement provided that Praxis may make recommendations to and
consult with the management and board of directors of WebBank about the
deployment of WebBank's capital, the development of its business lines, its
acquisition of assets and its distributions to its stockholders. During 2000,
the Company significantly reduced the level of operations of Praxis and
terminated the Winokur Management Agreement.
On May 26, 1999, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary,
WebFinancial Government Lending, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Lending"), to
hold and service U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA") Loans. In April 2000,
Lending transferred the majority of its loan portfolio to WebBank in exchange
for 28% of WebBank's common stock. Lending has not actively engaged in loan
originations since that time.
The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 150
East 52nd Street, 21st Floor, New York, New York 10022.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, operates in niche
banking markets. WebBank provides commercial and consumer specialty finance
transactions utilizing, in some cases, U.S. Government credit enhancement. The
benefits of WebBank's special charter allow it to "export" Utah's regulatory
environment (interest rates, late charges, and prepayment fees, etc.) to all
fifty states of the U.S. WebBank is a small, business oriented institution
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and examined and
regulated by the FDIC and the State of Utah Department of Financial
Institutions. Part of the business plan of WebBank represents a non-traditional
approach to generating growth within the context of the regulatory standards of
safety and soundness. Prudent business goals and protection of WebBank's charter
are the key elements of the Company's business strategy for WebBank. Pursuant to
this strategy, WebBank has focused on several lines of business as described
below:
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FACTORING is a form of collateral-based
commercial lending in which companies sell their receivables to a lender,
principally to secure working capital. The receivables are repaid directly to
the lender. WebBank is engaged in accounts receivable factoring utilizing a
sourcing and servicing company. The owner of the sourcing and servicing company
is also an employee of WebBank.
CREDIT CARD processing is a highly competitive product and service
that WebBank provides and continues to actively pursue. WebBank offers
customized service within Utah's favorable banking environment.
PRIVATE LABEL STUDENT LENDING is an alternative to federally
subsidized student loan programs. A third party sourcing company is engaged to
source these loans. WebBank provides funding to the students and sells the loans
to the third party shortly after origination of each loan.
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ELECTIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL TREATMENT LENDING is a form of unsecured
consumer lending that allows customers to finance elective surgery or other
treatments not covered under traditional health insurance plans. A third party
company is engaged to source these loans. WebBank provides funding to the
patients and sells the loans to the third party shortly after origination of
each loan.
AUTOMOBILE FINANCING VIA THE INTERNET is a relatively new method for
financing the purchase of new and used vehicles to consumers. A third party
company is engaged to source these loans. WebBank provides funding to the
borrowers and sells the loans to the third party sourcing company shortly after
origination of each loan.
USDA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (B&I) LENDING is a commercial loan
product of which 70% to 90% is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the
Federal government. The loan program is administered by the United States
Department of Agriculture to assist businesses located in rural areas (under
50,000 population) to promote industrial modernization and job creation.
Originations of new B&I loans were discontinued by WebBank in 2001. However,
WebBank continues to service loans in its existing portfolio and for several
other investors.
The Company continues to evaluate its different business lines and
consider various alternatives to maximize the aggregate value of its businesses
and increase stockholder value. Some of these alternatives may include insurance
related deposit gathering programs, consumer e-lending programs, and selective
acquisitions, divestitures or the discontinuance of an existing business line.
COMPETITION
The banking and financial services industry is highly competitive.
The increasingly competitive environment is primarily attributable to changes in
regulation, changes in technology and product delivery systems, and the
accelerating pace of consolidation among financial services providers. The
Company competes for loans, deposits, and customers with other commercial banks,
thrift institutions, securities and brokerage companies, mortgage companies,
insurance companies, finance companies, money market funds, credit unions, and
other nonbank financial service providers. Many of these competitors are much
larger in total assets and capitalization, have greater access to capital
markets and offer a broader range of financial services than the Company.
REGULATION
WebBank is regulated by Federal and state banking agencies including
the FDIC and the State of Utah Department of Financial Institutions. As a
result, WebBank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements
administered by the Federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum
capital requirements can result in the initiation of certain actions by
regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on WebBank's
and the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and
the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, WebBank must meet
specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of WebBank's
assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under
regulatory accounting practices. WebBank's capital amounts and classification
are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components,
risk weightings, and other factors. Management believes that, as of December 31,
2002, WebBank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
EMPLOYMENT
As of March 26, 2003, the Company had 6 employees, all of whom were
full-time employees. The Company believes that its employee relations are
satisfactory. Steel Partners, Ltd., an entity controlled by the Company's
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, provides certain management,
consulting and advisory services to the Company pursuant to a Management
Agreement with Steel Partners, Ltd. James Henderson, the Company's Vice
President of Operations, provides management, accounting and financial services
to WebBank pursuant to an Employee Allocation Agreement between WebBank and
Steel Partners, Ltd. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company occupies office space located at 150 East 52nd Street,
21st Floor, New York, New York 10022 pursuant to a Management Agreement with
Steel Partners, Ltd., an entity controlled by the Company's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions." The
Company has the non-exclusive right to use the office space along with Steel
Partners, Ltd. and several other entities.
On March 20, 2000, WebBank entered into a lease for 4,630 square
feet of headquarters office space in Salt Lake City, Utah. The lease runs
through March 19, 2005.
The Company believes that the facilities are adequate for its
current needs and that suitable additional space will be available as required.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In January 2000, Andrew Winokur, a former executive officer,
director, and stockholder of one of WebFinancial Corporation's subsidiaries,
Praxis, filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California, County
of Napa against WebFinancial Corporation, Praxis and Holdings. The lawsuit
alleges that Praxis breached its employment agreement with Mr. Winokur. The
lawsuit also asserts claims for interference with contract and unjust enrichment
based upon the alleged wrongful termination of Mr. Winokur's employment contract
with Praxis. The lawsuit seeks damages of an unspecified amount and compliance
by Praxis with the termination pay-out provisions in Mr. Winokur's employment
agreement relating to the purchase of Mr. Winokur's 10% interest in Praxis and
WebBank (both 90% owned subsidiaries of WebFinancial Corporation) at their fair
market value.
On March 4, 2002, the lawsuit was submitted to binding arbitration
before a panel of three retired judges (the "Panel"). The Panel found no breach
of contract and no intentional interference with Mr. Winokur's contractual
rights. However, under the declaratory relief cause of action, the Panel found
that Mr. Winokur was entitled to the termination pay-out provision in his
employment agreement.
The employment agreement generally provides that if Mr. Winokur is
terminated under certain circumstances, Praxis and Mr. Winokur shall mutually
engage an investment bank to determine the value of WebBank ("Valuation"), and
the Company shall have 90 days from the date of the completion of the Valuation
to accept or reject the Valuation. If Praxis and Mr. Winokur are unable to agree
mutually on such investment bank to determine the Valuation, each shall select
an investment bank, and such investment bank shall select a third investment
bank to determine the Valuation. If the Company accepts the Valuation, Mr.
Winokur would be entitled to certain compensation based on the amount WebBank
would have been sold for equal to the Valuation amount if the Valuation exceeds
a predetermined amount. However, if the Company rejects the Valuation, the
Company would be required to put WebBank up for sale and Mr. Winokur would be
entitled to receive a termination pay-out based on the proceeds of such sale if
the proceeds of sale exceed a predetermined amount.
At the present time, Mr. Winokur has ceased to participate in the
process of valuing WebBank as provided for in the employment agreement, and the
matter appears to be closed. The Company does not believe that a Valuation or
proceeds from a sale of WebBank would exceed the predetermined amount as
provided in the Winokur employment agreement. Therefore, the Company also
believes that the Company will not be required to put WebBank up for sale and
that Mr. Winokur will not be entitled to any termination pay-out under the terms
of the Winokur employment agreement.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On December 2, 2002, the Company held its Annual Meeting of
Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2001 whereby the shareholders (a)
elected five (5) directors and (b) ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton
LLP as independent accountants of the Company for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2002. The vote on such matters was as follows:
(a) Election of Directors:
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For Withheld
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Warren G. Lichtenstein 3,413,238 12,422
Jack L. Howard 3,416,738 8,922
Howard Mileaf 3,423,989 1,671
Joseph L. Mullen 3,423,989 1,671
Mark E. Schwarz 3,424,039 1,621
(b) Ratification of Appointment of Independent Accountants:
For Against Abstain
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3,425,610 50 0
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market
under the symbol "WEFN." The table below sets forth the high and low sales
prices of the Common Stock for the periods indicated on the NASDAQ SmallCap
Market.
Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2002 December 31, 2001
High Low High Low
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1st Quarter $ 2.67 $ 2.05 $ 3.63 $ 2.63
2nd Quarter $ 2.37 $ 1.34 $ 3.26 $ 2.66
3rd Quarter $ 2.28 $ 1.45 $ 3.05 $ 2.52
4th Quarter $ 2.71 $ 1.56 $ 2.99 $ 2.20
As of March 26, 2003, there were 549 holders of record of the
Company's Common Stock.
The Company paid no cash dividends on its Common Stock in 2002 or
2001. The Company intends to retain any future earnings for working capital
needs and to finance potential future acquisitions and presently does not intend
to pay cash dividends on its Common Stock for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table summarizes certain selected financial data of
the Company and should be read in conjunction with the related Consolidated
Financial Statements of the Company and accompanying Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements included elsewhere herein.
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts. The last two columns are not
covered by Independent Auditors' Report)
Year Year Year Year Eleven-months
Consolidated Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
Statements of December December December December December
Operations Data: 31, 2002 31, 2001 31, 2000 31, 1999 31, 1998 (1)
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Net interest income
before provision
for loan losses $ 2,355 $ 1,195 $ 1,339 $ 847 $ 676
Other operating
Income $ 1,161 $ 1,126 $ 3,395 $ 1,567 $ --
Net income (loss)
before minority
interests $ 490 $(2,539) $ (54) $(1,774) $ (774)
(Income) loss attributable
to minority interests (31) 136 (3) 134 59
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Net income (loss) $ 459 $(2,403) $ (57) $(1,610) $ (715)
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Basic net earnings (loss)
per common share $ .11 $ (0.55 ) $ (0.01) $ (0.37) $ (0.17)
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Consolidated
Statements of Financial December December December December December
Condition Data: 31, 2002 31, 2001 31, 2000 31, 1999 31, 1998
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Cash, cash equivalents
and available for sale
investment securities $ 8,268 $ 5,357 $ 6,625 $ 8,124 $10,762
Loans and purchased
receivables, net $15,401 $10,639 $11,054 $10,396 $ 1,081
Total assets $26,165 $18,878 $24,795 $20,942 $15,980
Deposits $13,620 $ 7,314 $10,132 $ 4,889 $ 105
Stockholders' equity $11,270 $11,070 $13,424 $13,435 $14,687
(1) The Company changed from a fiscal year to a calendar year basis of reporting
on February 1, 1998.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001.
Net income was $459,000, or $.11 per common share, for the year
ended December 31, 2002, compared to a net loss of $(2,403,000), or $(0.55) per
common share, for the year ended December 31, 2001. A comparison of the changes
in major components of net income between the two years is provided below.
INTEREST INCOME. Interest income increased by $1,096,000, or 69%,
from 2001 to 2002. This increase was due to a $1,266,000, or 97%, increase in
interest and fees on loans and purchased receivables, a $179,000, or 69%,
decrease in interest on cash equivalents, and a $9,000, or 30%, increase in
interest on investment securities.
The majority of the increase in loan interest occurred at WebBank.
In January 2002, WebBank began a new accounts receivable factoring program (the
"Factoring Program"). The Factoring Program resulted in an average balance of
outstanding purchased receivables of $2,854,000 with an average yield of 45.2%
and interest income of $1,345,000. Later in 2002, WebFinancial Corporation also
began factoring accounts receivable on a smaller scale, generating interest
income of $84,000 for the year.
The decrease in interest on cash equivalents and increase in
interest on investment securities occurred primarily at WebFinancial
Corporation. During 2001, WebFinancial Corporation invested its excess cash
exclusively in money market funds. During 2002, WebFinancial Corporation
diversified its short-term investments into equity securities and factored
receivables as described above.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense decreased by $64,000 or 16%, from
2001 to 2002. All of the Company's interest expense was incurred by WebBank
during both years. Although WebBank's average deposits increased from $7,305,000
in 2001 to $12,501,000 in 2002, the average interest rate paid on those deposits
decreased from 5.17% to 2.68%. This rate decrease was primarily a result of
general interest rate movements and not from a shortening of deposit maturities.
For example, the six month Treasury Bill rate averaged 3.38% in 2001 and
decreased to an average of 1.69% in 2002.
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES. The credit loss provision decreased
from $1,682,000 in 2001 to $(60,000) in 2002. A significant portion of the
WebBank USDA B&I loan portfolio experienced difficulty during 2001. Nonaccruing
loans totaled $2,027,000 at the end of 2001. Aggressive action was taken during
both years to reduce the level of nonaccruing and other problem loans, and, by
the end of 2002, nonaccruing loans decreased by nearly 50% to $1,171,000. The
significant reductions of non-accruing loans and the partial and full paydowns
of other loans resulted in unallocated credit loss reserves for the USDA B&I
portfolio at December 31, 2002. Consequently, a $60,000 credit loss credit was
generated in 2002.
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NONINTEREST INCOME. Noninterest income increased from $1,126,000 in
2001 to $1,161,000 in 2002, a change of $35,000, or 3%. Several of WebBank's fee
for service customers discontinued their relationship with WebBank in early
2001, but were replaced by new customers during the remainder of 2001 and 2002.
NONINTEREST EXPENSES. Noninterest expense decreased from $3,167,000
in 2001 to $3,096,000 in 2002, a reduction of $71,000, or 2%. Salaries, wages,
and benefits at WebBank decreased by $156,000, or 14%, between the years due to
staff reductions. Additionally, WebBank was not required to amortize goodwill in
2002 under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets. This resulted in a reduction of amortization expense of
$118,000 from 2001 to 2002. Professional fees decreased by $96,000 for the
Company in 2002 primarily because of lower collection costs for problem loans at
WebBank. These decreases in noninterest expenses were partially offset by
servicing costs for the Factoring Program, which was started in 2002.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes of $(10,000) and $11,000 were recorded in
2002 and 2001, respectively. The difference between the expected tax benefit and
actual tax benefit is primarily attributable to the effect of the net operating
losses, offset by an increase in the Company's deferred tax asset valuation
allowance.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000.
The net loss was $(2,403,000), or $(0.55) per common share, for the
year ended December 31, 2001, compared to a net loss of $(57,000), or $(0.01)
per common share, for the year ended December 31, 2000. A comparison of the
changes in major components of net income between the two years is provided
below.
INTEREST INCOME. Interest income decreased by $575,000, or 27%. This
decrease was due to a $174,000, or 12%, decrease in interest and fees on loans,
a $209,000, or 45%, decrease in interest on cash equivalents, and a $192,000, or
86%, decrease in interest on investment securities.
The majority of the decrease in loan interest occurred at WebBank.
Although WebBank's average gross loan balance grew from $11,016,000 in 2000 to
$11,672,000 in 2001, the annual average national prime rate fell from 9.2% to
7.0% during the same periods. In addition, the Bank's average nonaccruing loans
increased from $0 in 2000 to $2,121,000 in 2001.
The decreases in interest on cash equivalents and investment
securities also occurred primarily at WebBank. During 2000, WebBank allowed
certain certificates of deposit to mature without replacement. Specifically,
certain certificates of deposit were acquired in 1999 in anticipation of loan
demand that did not materialize. The funds from these certificates of deposit
were invested in securities and cash equivalents during much of 2000. During
2001, funds were acquired as needed to meet actual loan demand, resulting in
reduced balances of marketable securities and cash equivalents in 2001 versus
2000.
INTEREST EXPENSES. Interest expense decreased by $431,000, or 52%,
from 2000 to 2001. The majority of the Company's interest expense decrease
occurred at WebBank. As described above, average certificate of deposit balances
decreased from $12,104,000 in 2000 to $7,118,000 in 2001. The average annual
interest rate paid on certificates of deposit decreased from 6.8% in 2000 to
5.3% in 2001.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES. The loan loss provision increased from
$917,000 in 2000 to $1,682,000 in 2001. A significant portion of the WebBank
USDA B&I loan portfolio experienced difficulty during 2001. Nonaccruing loans
increased from $1,514,000 at the end of 2000 to $2,027,000 at the end of 2001.
Aggressive action was taken during 2001 to collect problem loans. These actions
resulted in an increase in loan charge-offs from $312,000 in 2000 to $787,000 in
2001 and an increase in foreclosed assets from $0 in 2000 to $449,000 in 2001.
NONINTEREST INCOME. Noninterest income decreased from $3,395,000 in
2000 to $1,126,000 in 2001, a change of $2,269,000 or 67%. Approximately
$842,000 of the difference was due to discontinuance of the origination of USDA
B&I loans by WebBank in early 2001. Another $987,000 of the decrease was due to
the discontinuance or significant reductions during 2001 of the Bank's fee for
service programs including payday advances, private label credit cards, and
structured settlements.
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NONINTEREST EXPENSE. Noninterest expense decreased from $3,871,000
in 2000 to $3,167,000 in 2001, a change of $704,000, or 18%. The primary reason
noninterest expense decreased between the years was the reduction in salaries,
wages, benefits, and bonuses at WebBank. In August 2001, WebBank reduced its
staff from 10 to 7 employees.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes of $11,000 and $0 were expensed in 2001
and 2000, respectively, because of the use of net operating loss carryforwards.
The difference between the expected tax benefit and actual tax benefit is
primarily attributable to the effect of the net operating losses, offset by an
increase in the Company's deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $6,546,000 at
December 31, 2002, an increase of $1,451,000 from the year ended December 31,
2001, primarily due to anticipated volume increases in the Factoring Program.
The Company's management believes that the Company's cash and cash equivalents
as well as its anticipated cash flow projections for 2003 are adequate to meet
its near term liquidity requirements.
The Company is continuing to seek acquisitions and/or merger
transactions, as well as product line extensions and/or expansions ("New
Business"). No firm commitments have been realized and no letters of intent have
been signed at this time. There can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to locate or purchase a New Business, or that such New Business, if
acquired, will be profitable. In order to finance an acquisition of a New
Business, the Company may be required to incur or assume indebtedness and/or
issue securities.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment
of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections". The most significant
provisions of SFAS No. 145 address the termination of extraordinary item
treatment for gains and losses on extinguishment of debt. The Company adopted
SFAS No. 145 with no material impact on its financial condition or results of
operations for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities". SFAS No. 146 addresses financial
accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal of
facilities, and must be implemented not later than December 31, 2002. The
Company adopted SFAS No. 146 with no material impact on its financial condition
or results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In October 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 147, "Acquisitions of
Certain Financial Institutions". This Statement amends SFAS No. 72, SFAS No. 144
and FASB Interpretation No. 9. Among other topics, this Statement requires that
an unidentifiable intangible asset that is recognized in an acquisition of a
financial institution, which is accounted for as a business combination, in
which the liabilities assumed exceed the identifiable assets acquired, be
recorded as goodwill. Consequently, this unidentifiable intangible asset will be
subject to the goodwill accounting standards set forth in SFAS No. 142 and will
be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis instead of being amortized. The
Company adopted SFAS No. 147 with no material impact on its financial condition
or results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure". SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", to provide alternative
methods of transition to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based
employee compensation. SFAS No. 148 also amends the disclosure provisions to
require disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the
effects of an entity's accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee
compensation on reported net income and earnings per share. SFAS No. 148 does
not require companies to expense employee stock options. The expanded annual
disclosure requirements and the transition provisions are effective for fiscal
years ending after December 15, 2002. The Company anticipates adopting SFAS No.
148 with no material impact on its financial condition or results of operations
for the year ended December 31, 2002.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT FACTORS, AMONG OTHERS, COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO
DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE INDICATED BY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS MADE IN
THIS ANNUAL
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REPORT ON FORM 10-K AND PRESENTED ELSEWHERE BY MANAGEMENT. ALL FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE BASED ON INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE
COMPANY ON THE DATE HEREOF, AND THE COMPANY ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE ANY
SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. A NUMBER OF UNCERTAINTIES EXIST THAT COULD
AFFECT THE COMPANY'S FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES, THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO
ATTRACT DEPOSITS, AND THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO CONTROL COSTS. BECAUSE OF THESE
AND OTHER FACTORS, PAST FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AN
INDICATION OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. THE COMPANY'S FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS MAY
VARY SIGNIFICANTLY. INVESTORS SHOULD NOT USE HISTORICAL TRENDS TO ANTICIPATE
FUTURE RESULTS AND SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE TRADING PRICE OF THE COMPANY'S
COMMON STOCK MAY BE SUBJECT TO WIDE FLUCTUATIONS IN RESPONSE TO QUARTERLY
VARIATIONS IN OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER FACTORS, INCLUDING THOSE DISCUSSED
BELOW.
RISK FACTORS
The following paragraphs discuss certain factors that may affect the
Company's financial condition and operations and should be considered in
evaluating the Company.
INTEREST RATES. The Company's earnings are impacted by changing
interest rates. Changes in interest rates impact the level of loans, deposits
and investments, the credit profile of existing loans, the rates received on
loans and securities and the rates paid on deposits and borrowings. Significant
fluctuations in interest rates may adversely affect the Company's financial
condition and results of operations.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND MONETARY POLICY. The banking industry is
subject to extensive federal and state supervision and regulation. Significant
new laws or changes in existing laws, or repeals of existing laws may cause the
Company's results to change materially. Further, federal monetary policy,
particularly as implemented through the Federal Reserve System, significantly
affects credit conditions for the Company and a material change in these
conditions could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial
condition and results of operations.
COMPETITION. The banking and financial services businesses in the
Company's lines of business are highly competitive. The increasingly competitive
environment is a result of changes in regulation, changes in technology and
product delivery systems, and the accelerating pace of consolidation among
financial services providers. The results of the Company may change if
circumstances affecting the nature or level of competition change.
CREDIT QUALITY. A source of risk arises from the possibility that
losses will be sustained because borrowers, guarantors and related parties may
fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their loans. The Company has
adopted underwriting and credit monitoring procedures and credit policies,
including the establishment and review of the allowance for credit losses, that
management believes are appropriate to minimize this risk by assessing the
likelihood of nonperformance, tracking loan performance and diversifying the
Company's credit portfolio. These policies and procedures, however, may not
prevent unexpected losses that could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's results.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK. WebBank is a party to financial instruments
with off-balance sheet risk. In the normal course of business, these financial
instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans or through
letters of credit. Those instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of
credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance
sheet. For further information with respect to off-balance sheet risks, please
see Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
NON-BANKING ACTIVITIES. The Company may expand its operations into
new non-banking activities in 2003. Although the Company has experience in
providing bank-related services, this expertise may not assist in expansion into
non-banking activities. As a result, the Company may be exposed to risks
associated with, among other things, (1) a lack of market and product knowledge
or awareness of other industry related matters and (2) an inability to attract
and retain qualified employees with experience in these non-banking activities.
WINOKUR LITIGATION. As described in "Legal Proceedings," a panel of
three retired judges (the "Panel") has ruled that Andrew Winokur is entitled to
the termination pay-out provision of his employment agreement. Under this
provision, Mr. Winokur could potentially be entitled to receive certain
compensation based on the proceeds of the sale of WebBank if the Company rejects
an investment bank valuation of WebBank. While Mr. Winokur would not be entitled
to receive any compensation in the event that the sale does not exceed a
predetermined amount as provided in the employment agreement, the Company may be
forced to sell WebBank if the sale price exceeds the predetermined amount in the
employment contract even if the Company does not want to sell WebBank. In
addition, if the sale price of WebBank exceeds the predetermined amount but is
less than the investment bank valuation of WebBank, the Company may be required
to sell WebBank at less than its value.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
MARKET RISK AND ASSET LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in interest
rates. The Company's market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk
inherent in its lending and deposit taking activities and other investment
activities. To that end, management actively monitors and manages its interest
rate risk exposure.
In connection with the Company's lending and deposit activities, its
profitability may be affected by fluctuations in interest rates. A sudden and
substantial decrease in interest rates may adversely impact the Company's
earnings to the extent that the interest rates borne by assets and liabilities
do not change at the same speed, to the same extent, or on the same basis. The
Company monitors the impact of changes in interest rates on its net interest
income using several tools. The primary measure of the Company's exposures to
differential changes in interest rates between assets and liabilities is an
interest rate stress test. This test measures the impact on net interest income
of an immediate change in interest rates of plus or minus 3%, in 1% increments.
Upon review of the Company's current and projected earning assets and interest
bearing liabilities, management believes that in the event of a hypothetical one
percent increase or decrease in interest rates, the resulting effect on the
Company's net interest income would not be material.
The Company's primary objective in managing interest rate risk is to
minimize the adverse impact of changes in interest rates on the Company's net
interest income and capital, while structuring the Company's asset-liability
structure to obtain the maximum yield-cost spread on that structure. The Company
relies primarily on its asset-liability structure to control interest rate risk.
In connection with the consolidated Company's other investments,
the primary objective is to manage the investment portfolio to preserve
principal, maintain liquidity to meet operating needs, and maximize yields. The
securities held in the investment portfolio are subject to limited interest rate
risk. The Company employs established policies and procedures to manage exposure
to fluctuations in interest rates. The Company places its investments with high
quality issuers, limits the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer, and
does not use derivative financial instruments in the investment portfolio. The
Company maintains an investment portfolio of various issuers, types, and
maturities, which consist mainly of equities and fixed rate financial
instruments. These securities are primarily classified as available-for-sale
and, consequently, are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value with
unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component in stockholders'
equity. At any time, sharp changes in interest rates can affect the fair value
of the investment portfolio and its interest earnings. Currently, the Company
does not hedge these interest rate exposures. After a review of its marketable
securities, the Company believes that in the event of a hypothetical one percent
increase or decrease in interest rates, the resulting fluctuation in the fair
market value of its marketable investment securities would be insignificant to
the financial statements.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on
page F-1.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
DIRECTORS
The following sets forth the name, present principal occupation,
employment and material occupations, positions, offices and employments for the
past five years and ages as of March 26, 2003, for the directors of the Company.
Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the next annual meeting of
stockholders and will serve until their respective successors shall have been
duly elected and qualified.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
NAME AND AGE OCCUPATION AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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Warren G. Lichtenstein (37) Mr. Lichtenstein has served as a director of
(term expires 2003) the Company since 1996 and President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company since
December 1997. Mr. Lichtenstein has served as
the Chairman of the Board, Secretary and the
Managing Member of Steel Partners, L.L.C., the
general partner of Steel Partners II, L.P.
("Steel") since January 1, 1996. Prior to such
time, Mr. Lichtenstein was the Chairman and a
director of Steel Partners, Ltd. ("Old Ltd."),
the general partner of Steel Partners
Associates, L.P., which was the general
partner of Steel, from 1993 until prior to
January 1, 1996. Mr. Lichtenstein was the
acquisition/risk arbitrage analyst at
Ballantrae Partners, L.P., a private
investment partnership formed to invest in
risk arbitrage, special situations and
undervalued companies, from 1988 to 1990. Mr.
Lichtenstein has served as a director and the
Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Industries,
Inc. ("Gateway"), a provider of database
development and Web site design and
development services, since 1994 and as
Chairman of the Board since 1995. He has
served as a director of SL Industries, Inc.
("SL"), a designer and producer of proprietary
advanced systems and equipment for the power
and data quality industry, from 1993 to 1997
and since January 2002. He has served as the
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of SL since February 2002. Mr.
Lichtenstein has served as a Director and the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Steel
Partners Ltd. ("New Ltd."), a management and
advisory company that provides management
services to Steel and other affiliates of
Steel, since June 1999 and as its Secretary
and Treasurer since May 2001. He has also
served as Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Caribbean Fertilizer Group Ltd. ("Caribbean
Fertilizer"), a private company engaged in the
production of agricultural products in Puerto
Rico and Jamaica, since June 2000. Mr.
Lichtenstein is also a director of the
following other publicly held companies:
Puroflow Incorporated ("Puroflow"), a designer
and manufacturer of precision filtration
devices; ECC International Corp. ("ECC"), a
manufacturer and marketer of
computer-controlled simulators for training
personnel to perform maintenance and operator
procedures on military weapons; and United
Industrial Corporation ("UIC"), a designer and
producer of defense, training, transportation
and energy systems.
Jack L. Howard (41) Mr. Howard has served as a director of the
(term expires 2003) Company since 1996 and Vice President since
December 1997. From December 1997 to May 2000,
Mr. Howard served as Secretary, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer of the Company. For
more than the past five years, Mr. Howard has
been a principal of Mutual Securities, Inc., a
registered broker-dealer. He served
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as Vice President of Gateway since December
2001 and as a director since May 1994. Mr.
Howard is a director of Pubco Corporation, a
manufacturer and distributor of printing
supplies and construction equipment.
Joseph L. Mullen (53) Mr. Mullen has served as a director of the
(term expires 2003) Company since 1995. Since January 1994, Mr.
Mullen has served as Managing Partner of Li
Moran International, a management consulting
company, and has functioned as a senior
officer overseeing the merchandise and
marketing departments for such companies as
Leewards Creative Crafts Inc., Office Depot of
Warsaw, Poland, and Camelot Music. Mr. Mullen
is currently serving as Vice President,
General Merchandising Manager-Hard Line of
Retail Exchange.com., Inc., a
business-to-business Internet company that
operates an online marketplace for excess
consumer goods.
Mark E. Schwarz (42) Mr. Schwarz has served as a director of the
(term expires 2003) Company since July 2001. He has served as the
general partner, directly or through entities
which he controls, of Newcastle Partners, L.P.,
a private investment firm, since 1993. Mr.
Schwarz was Vice President and Manager of
Sandera Capital, L.L.C., a private investment
firm affiliated with Hunt Financial Group,
L.L.C., a Dallas-based investment firm
associated with the Lamar Hunt family
("Hunt"), from 1995 to September 1999 and a
securities analyst and portfolio Manager for
SCM Advisors, L.L.C., formerly a
Hunt-affiliated registered investment advisor,
from May 1993 to 1996. Mr. Schwarz currently
serves as a director of the following
companies: SL; Nashua Corporation, a specialty
paper, label, and printing supplies
manufacturer; Bell Industries, Inc., a
provider of computer systems and services;
Pizza Inn, Inc., a franchisor and operator of
pizza restaurants; and Tandycrafts, Inc., a
manufacturer of picture frames and mirrors.
Mr. Schwarz has also served as Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Hallmark Financial
Services, Inc., a property and casualty
insurance holding company, since October 2001,
and as its Chief Executive Officer since
January 2003. From October 1998 through April
1999, Mr. Schwarz served as a director of
Aydin Corporation ("Aydin"), a defense
electronics manufacturer.
Howard Mileaf (65) Mr. Mileaf has served as a director of the
(term expires 2003) Company since December 2002. He has been a
director of Neuberger Berman Mutual Funds
since 1985. Mr. Mileaf has served as a
director of WHX Corporation ("WHX"), a NYSE
listed holding company, since August 2002.
From May 1993 to December 2001, Mr. Mileaf
served as Vice President and General Counsel
of WHX.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following sets forth the name, present principal occupation,
employment and material occupations, positions, offices and employments for the
past five years and ages as of March 26, 2003, for the executive officers of the
Company, who are not also directors of the Company.
NAME AND AGE OCCUPATION AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
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Glen M. Kassan (59) Mr. Kassan has served as Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company
since June 2000. He has served as Executive
Vice President of New Ltd. since March 2002.
Mr. Kassan served as Executive Vice President
of Steel Partners Services, Ltd. ("SPS"), a
management and advisory company, from June
2001 through March 2002 and Vice President
from October 1999 through May 2001. SPS
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provided management services to Steel and
other affiliates of Steel until March 2002,
when New Ltd. acquired the rights to provide
certain management services from SPS. He has
also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Caribbean Fertilizer since June
2000. Mr. Kassan is a director and has served
as President of SL since January 2002 and
February 2002, respectively. From 1997 to
1998, Mr. Kassan served as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Long Term Care Services,
Inc., a privately owned healthcare services
company which Mr. Kassan co-founded in 1994
and initially served as Vice Chairman and
Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kassan is
currently a director of Puroflow and UIC.
James R. Henderson (45) Mr. Henderson has served as Vice President of
Operations of the Company since September
2000. He has also served as a director of the
WebBank subsidiary since March 2002 and a
director and Chief Operating Officer of
Holdings since January 2000. Mr. Henderson has
served as a Vice President of New Ltd. since
March 2002. Mr. Henderson served as a Vice
President of SPS from August 1999 through
March 2002. He has also served as President of
Gateway since December 2001. Mr. Henderson has
served as a director of ECC since December
1999 and acting Chief Executive Officer since
July 2002. He has served as a director of SL
since January 2002. From 1996 to July 1999,
Mr. Henderson was employed in various
positions with Aydin, which included a tenure
as President and Chief Operating Officer from
October 1998 to June 1999. Prior to his
employment with Aydin, Mr. Henderson was
employed as an executive with UNISYS
Corporation, an e-business solutions provider.
SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
requires the Company's directors and executive officers, and persons who own
more than 10% of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and
reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of
the Company. Officers, directors and greater-than 10% stockholders are required
by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms
they file. Based solely upon a review of copies of such forms received by it, or
written representations from certain reporting persons, the Company believes
that, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, there was compliance with
all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to officers, directors, and
greater-than 10% stockholders, with the exception of (i) Steel Partners II, L.P.
and Warren Lichtenstein whose acquisition of common stock in one transaction was
inadvertently reported late on a Form 4, (ii) Mark Schwarz whose award of stock
options on nine occasions during fiscal 2002 in lieu of meeting fees and
retainer fees in his capacity as a director was inadvertently reported late on a
Form 5, (iii) Joseph Mullen whose award of stock options on six occasions during
fiscal 2002 in lieu of meeting fees and retainer fees in his capacity as a
director was inadvertently reported late on a Form 5, and (iv) Howard Mileaf
whose award of stock options on two occasions during fiscal 2002 in lieu of
meeting fees and retainer fees in his capacity as a director was inadvertently
reported late on a Form 5.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
CASH AND OTHER COMPENSATION
No executive officer of WebFinancial Corporation received annual
compensation, long term or other, in excess of $100,000 during 2002, 2001, or
2000.
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STOCK OPTIONS
No executive officer of WebFinancial Corporation exercised any
options during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. The following table sets
forth certain information regarding unexercised stock options held by Mr.
Lichtenstein as of December 31, 2002:
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
Number of Securities Underlying Value of Unexercised
Unexercised Options In-the-Money Options at
Name at Fiscal Year-End(#) Fiscal Year-End ($)(1)
---- --------------------- ----------------------
Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
Warren G. Lichtenstein 211,145 0 0 0
(1) Based on the market value, as reported on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market, of
$2.71 per share of Common Stock at December 31, 2002 and an average
exercise price of $3.91 per share.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The Compensation Committee is composed of Howard Mileaf, Joseph
Mullen and Mark Schwarz. No executive officer of WebFinancial Corporation served
as a director or member of the compensation committee of another entity, one of
whose executive officers served as a director of WebFinancial Corporation or on
the compensation committee of WebFinancial Corporation.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The Board of Directors has authorized the payment to each of
WebFinancial Corporation's non-employee directors a retainer fee of $3,000 per
quarter in cash for his services as a director during 2002 and meeting fees of
$1,000 per meeting of the Board and $500 per meeting of a committee of the Board
($375 to the extent such committee meeting is held on the same day as a Board
meeting) during 2002 pursuant to the terms of the Long Term Stock Incentive Plan
(the "Plan"). Pursuant to the Plan, the three non-employee directors entitled to
such fees elected to receive their fees in stock options in lieu of cash, with
exercise prices based on the market price of the Common Stock on the date of
grant. Officers, who are directors, do not receive annual or per meeting
compensation. Howard Mileaf, as chairman of the audit committee, receives
chairmanship fees of $2,500 per quarter.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth information as of February 5, 2003
regarding the beneficial ownership of the Common Stock by each person known by
the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the Common Stock, by each
director of WebFinancial Corporation, the Chief Executive Officer, and by all
directors and executive officers as a group.
Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Name and Address Ownership (1) Percentage of Class
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Warren G. Lichtenstein 1,945,108 (2) 42.5%
c/o Steel Partners II, L.P.
150 East 52nd Street, 21st Floor
New York, New York 10022
Steel Partners II, L.P. 1,737,345 39.8%
150 East 52nd Street, 21st Floor
New York, New York 10022
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Jack L. Howard 118,325 (3) 2.7%
c/o Mutual Securities, Inc.
150 East 52nd Street, 21st Floor
New York, New York 10022
Earle C. May 343,697 (4) 7.8%
c/o May Management, Inc.
96 McVey Avenue
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034
May Management, Inc. 318,300 7.3%
696 McVey Avenue
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034
Joseph L. Mullen 30,441 (5) *
c/o LiMoran International, Inc.
611 Broadway, Suite 801
New York, New York 10012
Mark E. Schwarz 10,344 (6) *
c/o Newcastle Capital Management, L.P.
300 Crescent Court, Suite 1110
Dallas, Texas 75201
Howard Mileaf 955 (7) *
c/o WHX Corporation
110 East 59th Street
New York, New York 10022
All directors and executive officers 2,152,395 (8) 45.5%
as a group (seven persons)
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*Less than 1%
(1) A person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of voting securities that can
be acquired by such person within 60 days after February 5, 2003 upon the
exercise of options, warrants or convertible securities. Each beneficial
owner's percentage ownership is determined by assuming that options,
warrants or convertible securities that are held by such person (but not
those held by any other person) and that are currently exercisable (i.e.,
that are exercisable within 60 days after February 5, 2003) have been
exercised. Unless otherwise noted, the Company believes that all persons
named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to
all shares beneficially owned by them.
(2) Consists of (i) 2,500 shares of Common Stock owned directly by Mr.
Lichtenstein; (ii) 205,263 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the
exercise of options within 60 days of February 5, 2003 granted to Mr.
Lichtenstein; and (iii) 1,737,345 shares of Common Stock owned by Steel
Partners II, L.P. ("Steel"). Mr. Lichtenstein is the sole managing member
of the general partner of Steel. Mr. Lichtenstein disclaims beneficial
ownership of the shares of Common Stock owned by Steel except to the extent
of his pecuniary interest therein.
(3) Consists of (i) 36,417 shares of Common Stock owned directly by Mr. Howard;
(ii) 3,000 shares of Common Stock owned by Mr. Howard in joint tenancy with
his spouse; (iii) 3,200 shares of Common Stock owned by JL Howard, Inc., a
California corporation controlled by Mr. Howard; and (iv) 75,708 shares of
Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days of
February 5, 2003 granted to Mr. Howard.
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(4) Consists of (i) 9,618 shares of Common Stock owned directly by Mr. May;
(ii) 1,300 shares of Common Stock owned by an immediate family member of
Mr. May; (iii) 14,479 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options within 60 days of February 5, 2003 granted to Mr. May; (iv) 5,000
shares of Common Stock owned by May Management, Inc.; and (v) 313,300
shares of Common Stock held in customer accounts as to which May
Management, Inc. has shared dispositive power. Mr. May is the Chief
Executive Officer and a principal stockholder of May Management, Inc. and
may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares owned by May
Management, Inc. or as to which May Management, Inc. has shared
dispositive power. Mr. May disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of
Common Stock held by May Management, Inc. except to the extent of his
pecuniary interest therein. This information is based on information
provided by Mr. May.
(5) Consists of (i) 4,285 shares of Common Stock; and (ii) 26,156 shares of
Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days of
February 5, 2003 granted to Mr. Mullen.
(6) Consists of 10,344 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options within 60 days of February 5, 2003 granted to Mr. Schwarz.
(7) Consists of 955 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of
options within 60 days of February 5, 2003 granted to Mr. Mileaf.
(8) Consists of the shares and options held by the directors and executive
officers named in the security ownership table and 50,000 shares of Common
Stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days of February 5,
2003 held by executive officers who are not specifically named in the
security ownership table.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Pursuant to a management agreement (the "Management Agreement"), approved by a
majority of the Company's disinterested directors, between the Company and SPS
(and subsequently assigned to Steel Partners, Ltd. ("New Ltd.")), New Ltd.
provides the Company with office space and certain management, consulting and
advisory services. The Management Agreement is automatically renewable on an
annual basis unless terminated by either party, for any reason, upon at least 60
days written notice. The Management Agreement also provides that the Company
shall indemnify, save and hold SPS harmless from and against any obligation,
liability, cost or damage resulting from SPS's actions under the terms of the
Management Agreement, except to the extent occasioned by gross negligence or
willful misconduct of SPS's officers, directors or employees.
Pursuant to an employee allocation agreement (the "Employee Allocation
Agreement") between WebBank and SPS (and subsequently assigned to New Ltd.), Mr.
Jim Henderson, an employee of New Ltd. and executive officer of the Company,
performs services in the area of management, accounting and finances and such
other services as are reasonably requested by WebBank. The Employee Allocation
Agreement will continue in force until terminated by either of the parties upon
30 days written notice.
Prior to March 26, 2002, the original counterparty to both the Management
Agreement and the Employee Allocation Agreement was SPS. As of March 26, 2002,
the Management and the Employee Allocation Agreements described above were
assigned by SPS to New Ltd. and the employees of SPS became employees of New
Ltd. Warren Lichtenstein, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer,
is an affiliate of New Ltd. based on his ownership of New Ltd., directly and
through Steel, and by virtue of his positions as Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer of New Ltd. Mr. Lichtenstein is the sole managing member of
the general partner of Steel. Mr. Lichtenstein disclaims beneficial ownership of
the shares of Common Stock of New Ltd. owned by Steel (except to the extent of
his pecuniary interest in such shares of Common Stock).
In consideration of the services rendered under the Management Agreement, New
Ltd. charges the Company a fixed monthly fee totaling $310,000 per annum,
adjustable annually upon agreement of the Company and New Ltd. In consideration
of the services provided under the Employee Allocation Agreement, New Ltd.
charges WebBank $100,000 per annum. The fees payable by WebBank are included in
the fees payable by the Company under the Management Agreement. The Company
believes that the cost of obtaining the type and quality of services rendered by
New Ltd. under the Management and Employee Allocation Agreements is no less
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favorable than the cost at which the Company and WebBank, respectively could
obtain from unaffiliated entities.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, SPS and New Ltd. billed fees
with respect to fiscal 2002 of $77,500 and $232,500, respectively, to the
Company for services rendered under the Management Agreement. These payments in
the aggregate represented in excess of five percent of the Company's
consolidated gross revenues for the fiscal year. The fees earned by each of SPS
and New Ltd. represented in excess of five percent of SPS's and New Ltd.'s
consolidated gross revenues, respectively, for the fiscal year. During the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, New Ltd. billed fees of $100,000 to WebBank
for services rendered under the Employee Allocation Agreement. The fees payable
by WebBank are included in the fees payable by the Company under the Management
Agreement.
Pursuant to a sourcing and servicing agreement (the "Rockland Agreement")
between WebBank and Rockland Credit Finance LLC ("Rockland"), Rockland performs
both sourcing and servicing functions on behalf of WebBank related to WebBank's
accounts receivable factoring program. John Fox, the owner of Rockland, is
employed by WebBank in the capacity of Sr. Vice President - Credit. During 2002,
the first year of the Rockland Agreement, Rockland was paid $56,000 in cash
management fees and earned $571,000 in total management fees under the terms of
the Rockland Agreement. Management fees are paid quarterly and accrued monthly
by WebBank.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
Number of securities remaining
Number of securities to be Weighted-average available for future issuance
issued upon exercise of exercise price of under equity compensation
outstanding options, outstanding options, plans (excluding securities
Plan Category warrants and rights warrants and rights reflected in first column)
--------------------- -------------------------- ------------------- -------------------------
Equity compensation plans approved 470,972 $4.13 531,171
by security holders (1)
Equity compensation plans not 0 $0 0
approved by security holders
Total 470,972 $4.13 531,171
(1) Consists of the Plan and warrants issued to stockholders in 1995 relating
to the Company's bankruptcy filing in 1993.
ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Within the 90 days prior to the date of this report, the Company
carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of
the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to
material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated
subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company's periodic SEC filings.
(b) Changes in internal controls
There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to
the date of their evaluation.
(c) Asset-Backed issuers
Not applicable.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See index to consolidated financial statements immediately following
the exhibit index.
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K FILED DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF THE PERIOD
COVERED BY THIS REPORT:
(i) None
(C) EXHIBITS
See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page.
18
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 26, 2003 WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein
--------------------------------
Warren G. Lichtenstein
President, Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WebFinancial Corporation and each of the undersigned do hereby
appoint Warren G. Lichtenstein and Jack L. Howard, and each of them singly, its
or his true and lawful attorney to execute on behalf of WebFinancial Corporation
and the undersigned any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K
and to file the same with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities Exchange Commission; each of such attorneys shall
have the power to act hereunder with or without the other.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature Date
- --------- ----
By: /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein March 26, 2003
- ------------------------------------ --------------
Warren G. Lichtenstein, President, Date
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Glen M. Kassan March 26, 2003
---------------------- --------------
Glen M. Kassan Date
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
By: /s/ Jack L. Howard March 26, 2003
- ------------------------ --------------
Jack L. Howard, Director Date
By: /s/ Howard Mileaf March 26, 2003
- ------------------------ --------------
Howard Mileaf, Director Date
By: /s/ Joseph L. Mullen March 26, 2003
- ------------------------------------ --------------
Joseph L. Mullen, Director Date
By: /s/ Mark E. Schwarz March 26, 2003
- ------------------------ --------------
Mark E. Schwarz, Director Date
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CERTIFICATION
Section 302 Certification
I, Warren G. Lichtenstein, certify that:
(1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of WebFinancial Corporation,
a Delaware corporation (the "Registrant");
(2) Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual
report;
(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
(4) The Registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the Registrant and have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this annual report is being
prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
(c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
(5) The Registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee
of Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
Registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal
controls; and
(6) The Registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to
the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with
regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 26, 2003
By: /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein
-------------------------------------
Warren G. Lichtenstein
President and Chief Executive Officer
20
CERTIFICATION
Section 302 Certification
I, Glen M. Kassan, certify that:
(1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of WebFinancial Corporation,
a Delaware corporation (the "Registrant");
(2) Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual
report;
(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
(4) The Registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the Registrant and have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this annual report is being
prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
(c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
(5) The Registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee
of Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
Registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal
controls; and
(6) The Registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to
the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with
regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 26, 2003
By: /s/ Glen M. Kassan
------------------------------------
Glen M. Kassan
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
21
EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended -
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit I-4 to Registration Statement on
Form 8-A12G filed March 27, 1995.
3.2 By-laws - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit I-5 to Registration
Statement on Form 8-A12G filed March 27, 1995.
10.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 20, 1998, by and between Praxis
Investment Advisors, Inc. and Block Financial Corporation - Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 1 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
September 17, 1998.
10.2 Form of Subscription and Stockholders Agreement, dated August 31, 1998,
by and among Andrew Winokur, Rose's International, Inc., WebBank
Corporation, Praxis Investment Advisors, Inc. and Rose's Holdings, Inc. -
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed September 17, 1998.
10.3 Form of Assignment, Transfer and Delegation Agreement, dated July 1998,
by and among Praxis Investment Advisors, LLC, Andrew Winokur and Rose's
International, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed September 17, 1998.
10.4 Form of Employment Agreement, dated July 1998, by and among Praxis
Investment Advisors, Inc. and Andrew Winokur - Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed September 17, 1998.
10.5 Form of Management Agreement, dated 1998, by and among Rose's
International, Inc., Andrew Winokur, and Praxis Investment Advisors, Inc.
- Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed September 17, 1998.
10.6 Rose's Holdings, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan - Incorporated by
reference to Appendix of Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed
December 6, 1998.
*10.7 Management Agreement, dated as of January 2000, between WebFinancial
Corporation and Steel Partners Services, Ltd.
21.1 Subsidiaries of Registrant (WebFinancial Holdings Corporation; WebBank;
WebFinancial Government Lending, Inc.; Praxis Investment Advisors, Inc.;
and Web Film Finance, Inc.)
*23.1 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP.
*99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of The
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of The
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
* Filed herewith.
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management's Report on Consolidated Financial Statements......................F-2
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants............................F-3
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition................................F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations.........................................F-5
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity.................................F-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.........................................F-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...................................F-10
F-1
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2002
The consolidated financial statements on the following pages have been prepared
by management in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Management is responsible for the reliability and fairness of the financial
statements and other financial information included herein.
To meet its responsibilities with respect to financial information, management
maintains and enforces internal accounting policies, procedures and controls
which are designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded
and that transactions are properly recorded and executed in accordance with
management's authorization. Management believes that the Company's accounting
controls provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that errors or
irregularities which could be material to the financial statements are prevented
or would be detected within a timely period by Company personnel in the normal
course of performing their assigned functions. The concept of reasonable
assurance is based on the recognition that the cost of controls should not
exceed the expected benefits.
The responsibility of our independent auditors, Grant Thornton LLP, is to
conduct their audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America. In carrying out this responsibility, they planned
and performed their audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether caused by error
or fraud.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors met two times with management and
Grant Thornton LLP to discuss auditing and financial matters and to assure that
each is carrying out its responsibilities. Grant Thornton LLP has full and free
access to the Audit Committee and met with it by telephone, with and without
management being present, to discuss the results of their audit and their
opinions on the quality of financial reporting.
By: /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein
--------------------------
Warren G. Lichtenstein
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Glen M. Kassan
----------------------------
Glen M. Kassan
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
F-2
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
WebFinancial Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition
of WebFinancial Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and
cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31,
2002. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. 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 consolidated financial position of
WebFinancial Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and
the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows
for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2002, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
February 8, 2003
F-3
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Amounts in thousands except share data)
December 31, December 31,
2002 2001
---- ----
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 2,849 $ 4,961
Federal funds sold 3,697 134
-------- --------
Total cash and cash equivalents 6,546 5,095
Investment securities (note 2)
Held-to-maturity (estimated fair value of $20 and $27
at December 31, 2002 and 2001) 19 25
Available-for-sale 1,722 262
-------- --------
Total investment securities 1,741 287
Loans, net (note 3) 11,826 12,611
Purchased receivables (note 3) 5,101 --
Allowance for credit losses (note 4) (1,526) (1,972)
-------- --------
Total loans, net 15,401 10,639
Foreclosed assets 36 449
Premises and equipment, net (note 8) 41 77
Accrued interest receivable 259 54
Goodwill, net 1,380 1,380
Other assets (note 16) 761 897
-------- --------
$ 26,165 $ 18,878
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Non interest-bearing demand $ 668 $ 75
NOW/MMA accounts 680 19
Certificates of deposit (note 6) 12,272 7,220
-------- --------
Total deposits 13,620 7,314
Other liabilities 919 170
-------- --------
Total liabilities before minority interests 14,539 7,484
Minority interests 356 324
Commitments and contingencies (notes 7, 11 and 14)
Stockholders' Equity (notes 2, 9, 10, and 15)
Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued -- --
Common stock, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
$.001 par value, 4,366,866 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2002 and at December 31, 2001 4 4
Paid-in capital 36,606 36,606
Accumulated deficit (25,083) (25,542)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (257) 2
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity 11,270 11,070
-------- --------
$ 26,165 $ 18,878
======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
F-4
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands except share data)
Year ended Year ended Year ended
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Interest income
Loans and purchased receivables, including fees $ 2,570 $ 1,304 $ 1,478
Cash equivalents 53 216 464
Federal funds sold 28 44 5
Investment securities 39 30 222
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Total interest income 2,690 1,594 2,169
Interest expense
Deposits 334 392 812
Federal funds purchased 1 7 --
Short-term borrowings -- -- 18
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Total interest expense 335 399 830
Net interest income before provision
for loan losses 2,355 1,195 1,339
Provision (credit) for credit losses (note 4) (60) 1,682 917
------- ------- -------
Net interest income (loss) after
provision for credit losses 2,415 (487) 422
Noninterest income
Gain on sale of assets 318 219 1,061
Fee income 402 493 1,480
Miscellaneous income (note 17) 441 414 854
------- ------- -------
Total noninterest income 1,161 1,126 3,395
Noninterest expenses
Salaries, wages, and benefits 949 1,105 1,680
Professional and legal fees 604 700 532
Occupancy expense 171 197 191
Amortization of goodwill -- 118 118
Other general and administrative 1,372 1,047 1,350
------- ------- -------
Total noninterest expenses 3,096 3,167 3,871
------- ------- -------
Operating income (loss) 480 (2,528) (54)
Income taxes (benefit) (note 12) (10) 11 --
------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before minority interest 490 (2,539) (54)
(Income) loss attributable to minority interests (31) 136 (3)
------- ------- -------
Net income (loss) $ 459 $(2,403) $ (57)
======= ======= =======
(continued)
F-5
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
(Amounts in thousands except share data)
Year ended Year ended Year ended
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic $ .11 $ (0.55) $ (0.01)
Diluted $ .11 $ (0.55) $ (0.01)
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic 4,366,866 4,366,728 4,353,905
Diluted 4,367,142 4,366,728 4,353,905
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
F-6
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2002, December 31, 2001, and December 31, 2000
(Amounts in thousands except share data)
Accumulated
Common stock other Total
------------ Paid-in Accumulated comprehensive stockholders'
Shares Amount capital deficit income equity
------ ------ ------- ------- ------ ------
Balance at January 1, 2000 4,349,996 $ 4 $ 36,513 $ (23,082) $ -- $ 13,435
Net loss -- -- -- (57) -- (57)
Shares issued for
services rendered 4,284 -- 24 -- -- 24
Contribution of
capital -- -- 22 -- -- 22
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ----------
Balance at December 31, 2000
4,354,280 4 36,559 (23,139) -- 13,424
Shares issued for services
rendered 12,586 -- 47 -- -- 47
Comprehensive loss :
Net loss -- -- -- (2,403) -- (2,403)
Unrealized holding gain
arising during period,
net of tax -- -- -- -- 2 2
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ----------
Total comprehensive loss (2,401)
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ----------
Balance at December 31, 2001 4,366,866 4 36,606 (25,542) 2 11,070
Comprehensive loss :
Net income -- -- -- 459 -- 459
Unrealized holding gain
arising during period,
net of tax -- -- -- -- (259) (259)
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ----------
Total comprehensive income 200
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ----------
Balance at December 31, 2002 4,366,866 $ 4 $ 36,606 $ (25,083) $ (257) $ 11,270
========= ========== ========== ========== =============== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
F-7
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
Year ended Year ended Year ended
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss from operations $ 459 $ (2,403) $ (57)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Minority interest 31 (136) 3
Depreciation 37 47 42
Premium earned on sale of loans -- (219) (1,061)
Permanent writedown of investment securities -- 8 100
Common stock and options granted in lieu of cash -- 47 24
Provision for loan losses (60) 1,682 917
Amortization (accretion) of deferred loan fees, net (118) (114) (97)
Amortization of goodwill -- 118 118
Amortization of premiums on
available-for-sale securities -- -- (163)
Amortization of other assets 15 -- --
Amortization of servicing assets 35 225 35
(Gain) loss on sale of foreclosed assets (90) 1 --
Writedown of foreclosed assets 29 -- --
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Loans held for sale -- -- 1,312
Accrued interest receivable (205) 59 50
Other assets 88 4,241 (643)
Other liabilities 750 (609) (282)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by
operating activities 971 2,947 298
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of investment securities available-for-sale (2,571) -- (24,836)
Principal payments received on investment
securities available-for-sale 158 195 25,294
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 694 -- --
Principal payments received on investment
securities held-to-maturity 6 7 5
Loans originated, receivables purchased
and principal collections, net (4,638) (1,387) (5,249)
Purchase of loans -- -- (730)
Purchase of premises and equipment (3) (14) (51)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets 528 3 --
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in
investing activities (5,826) (1,196) (5,567)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits 593 (175) --
Net increase in NOW/MMA accounts 661 19 --
Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit 5,052 (2,662) 5,243
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings -- -- (1,100)
Contribution of capital -- -- 22
-------- -------- --------
(continued)
F-8
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
Year ended Year ended Year ended
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,306 (2,818) 4,165
------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,451 (1,067) (1,104)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 5,095 6,162 7,266
------- ------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 6,546 $ 5,095 $ 6,162
======= ======= =======
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 273 $ 552 $ 731
Cash paid for (refunded from) income taxes (10) 11 --
Supplemental disclosure of additional non-cash activities:
During 2002, WebBank acquired foreclosed assets of $54 in lieu of loan payments.
At December 31, 2002, the Company had a balance of net unrealized losses on
securities of $(257), which is shown in accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) on the balance sheet. As a result, accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) was decreased by $(259).
The Company issued common stock to board members during 2001 and 2000 valued at
$47 and $24, respectively. No common stock was issued to board members during
2002.
During 2000 WebBank transferred loans of $4,250 to other assets to reflect their
sale prior to settlement.
During 2002 the Company wrote off $192 of fully depreciated assets.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-9
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2002, December 31, 2001,
and December 31, 2000
(All numbers except shares and per share data in thousands)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION--The consolidated financial statements include the financial
statements of WebFinancial Corporation and its subsidiaries: WebFinancial
Holdings Corporation ("Holdings"), WebBank ("WebBank"), Praxis Investment
Advisers, Inc. ("Praxis"), WebFinancial Government Lending, Inc. ("Lending"),
and Web Film Financial, Inc. ("Film"), collectively referred to as the Company.
WebBank is a Utah-chartered industrial loan corporation, and is subject to
comprehensive regulation, examination, and supervision by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), and the State of Utah Department of Financial
Institutions. WebBank provides commercial and consumer specialty finance
services. Lending was organized to provide U.S. Department of Agriculture loan
originations, sales and servicing. During 2000, most of the assets of Lending
were transferred to WebBank in exchange for WebBank common stock. Film was
organized to finance the production and distribution of a motion picture. Both
Film and Praxis significantly wound down operations in 2000 and 2001. All
significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION--The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America 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 consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. A material estimate that is
particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relates to the
determination of the allowance for credit losses and the valuation of real
estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In
connection with the determination of the allowance for credit losses and the
valuation of real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for
significant properties.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS--Cash and cash equivalents include cash and
noninterest bearing deposits in depository institutions, plus interest-bearing
deposits with banks and investments in cash management funds. The Company
considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or
less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost,
which approximates market.
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE--Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated by
dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share reflects the
maximum dilutive effect of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options
and stock warrants.
For the years ended December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, potentially
dilutive common shares of 0 and 102 respectively, were not included in the
computation of diluted income (loss) per share because they would have had an
anti-dilutive effect on the 2002 and 2001 income (loss) per share.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES--The Company classifies its securities as either
available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are those
debt securities that the Company has the ability and intent to hold until
maturity. All other securities not included in held-to-maturity are classified
as available-for-sale.
Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost, adjusted for the
amortization or accretion of premiums or discounts. Available-for-sale
securities are recorded at fair value. Unrealized holding gains or losses on
available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported, until
realized, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate
component of stockholders' equity. A decline in the market value of any
available-for-sale or held-to-maturity security below cost that is deemed other
than temporary is charged to earnings resulting in the establishment of a new
cost basis for the security. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted
over the life of the related security as an adjustment to the yield using the
effective-interest method. Dividend and interest income is recognized when
earned. Realized gains and losses for securities classified as
available-for-sale or held-to-maturity are included in earnings and are derived
using the specific-identification method.
LOANS AND PURCHASED RECEIVABLES--The Company, through WebBank, grants mortgage,
commercial and consumer loans to customers. Loans that management has the intent
and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off
generally are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted
for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred fees or costs
on originated loans. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance.
Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and
recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method.
F-10
WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accrual of interest on commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan
is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of
collection. Credit card loans and other personal loans are typically charged off
no later than 180 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or
charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is
considered doubtful.
All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual
or charged-off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans
is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for
return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal
and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments
are reasonably assured.
WebBank purchases receivable balances from customers at a discounted rate. The
receivables to be purchased from any given customer are determined using
WebBank's credit granting policies. Receivable purchases have full recourse to
the customer and are accounted for as a purchase under the guidelines of
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 140.
Purchased receivables that management has the intent and ability to hold for the
foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding
unpaid principal balances reduced by any charge-off or specific valuation
accounts and net of any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, or
unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.
CREDIT RELATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS--In the ordinary course of business, the
Company has entered into commitments to extend credit, including commitments
under credit card arrangements, commercial letters of credit and standby letters
of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
LOAN IMPAIRMENT--A loan is considered impaired when, based on current
information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect
the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the
contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in
determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the
probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.
Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls
generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance
of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into
consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower,
including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's
prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the
principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for
commercial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows
discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's obtainable market
price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is secured by collateral.
Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for
impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual
consumer and finance receivables for impairment disclosures.
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES--The allowance for credit losses is established as
losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for credit losses
charged to earnings. Credit losses are charged against the allowance when
management believes the uncollectibility of a loan or receivable balance is
confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for credit losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management
and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectibility of the
amounts due in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan
portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay,
estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.
This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are
susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
The allowance for purchased receivable losses, which is included with the
allowance for credit losses, is increased by charges to income and decreased by
chargeoffs (net recoveries). Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy of
the allowance is based on the Company's past purchased receivables loss
experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that
may affect the debtor's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying
collateral and current economic conditions. Purchased receivables are charged
off when they are 90 days contractually past due, at which time the Company may
enforce the recourse agreement to collect from the customer the remaining
outstanding balances.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company calculates its provision for credit losses based on changes in the
present value of expected future cash flows of its loans discounted at the
loan's effective interest rate in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) SFAS No. 114.
NONACCRUAL LOANS--Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when the loan is
90 days past due or when management believes, after considering economic and
business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower's financial
condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful. Interest income on
nonaccrual loans is credited to income only to the extent interest payments are
received. Loans are restored to accrual of interest when delinquent payments are
received in full. Additionally, the Company uses the cost recovery accounting
method to recognize interest income on impaired loans.
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT--Premises and equipment are stated at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of premises and
equipment is computed by the straight-line method over estimated useful lives
from one to five years for book purposes and accelerated methods for tax
purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the related
leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
Useful lives of leasehold improvements are between three and five years.
INCOME TAXES--The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income
taxes. Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets
and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit
carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in
which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The
effect on deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities of a change in tax
rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
LOANS HELD FOR SALE--The Company has originated loans to customers under a
United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") program that generally provides
for USDA guarantees of 70 percent to 90 percent of each loan. The Company sold
the guaranteed portion of each loan to a third party and retained the
unguaranteed portion in its own portfolio. Loans held-for-sale are carried at
the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. A sale is
recognized when control over the loans sold is surrendered and the proceeds of
the sale are other than beneficial interests in the loans sold. The Company
allocates the basis of the loans sold, the retained portions, and retained
servicing based upon their relative fair market values. To the extent the sale
of a loan involves the sale of part of a loan with a disproportionate credit
risk, the cost basis of the loan is allocated based upon the relative fair
values of the portion sold and the portion retained on the date such loan sale
was made. Deferred income on USDA loans arises on the sale of the government
guaranteed portion of the loan and the retention of the unguaranteed portion.
Such deferred income is recognized over the estimated remaining life of the
retained portion.
The Company is required to retain a minimum of five percent of each USDA loan
sold and to service the loan for the investor. Based on the specific loan sale
agreement that the Company enters into with the investor, the difference between
the yield on the loan and the yield paid to the buyer is the servicing fee.
Loans serviced for others approximated $36,263 and $35,123 at December 31, 2002
and 2001, respectively. These loans are not included in the accompanying
statements of financial condition. Fees earned for servicing loans for others
are reported as income when the related loan payments are collected, less
amortization of the servicing asset. Loan servicing costs are charged to expense
as incurred.
GOODWILL--In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
SFAS 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS 142 eliminates the
amortization of goodwill, but requires goodwill to be tested for impairment at
least annually at a reporting unit level. SFAS 142 became effective for the
Company on January 1, 2002. The Company has completed the first step of the
transitional goodwill impairment test as required by SFAS 142. This initial test
indicated that there was no impairment of goodwill upon transition. The Company
also completed its annual test of impairment of goodwill and determined that no
impairment exists at December 31, 2002.
The following tables reconcile the Company's net earnings for the
twelve months ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 adjusted to exclude
goodwill amortization pursuant to SFAS 142 to amounts previously reported:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended
-------------------------------------------------------------------
December 31, 2002 December 31, 2001 December 31, 2000
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net income (loss)
Reported net income (loss) $ 459 $ (2,403) $ (57)
Add back: Goodwill amortization - 118 118
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Adjusted net income (loss) $ 459 $ (2,285) $ 61
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Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted
Reported net income (loss) $ .11 $ (.55) $ (.01)
Goodwill amortization - .03 .03
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Adjusted net income (loss) $ .11 $ (.52) $ .02
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FORECLOSED ASSETS--Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosures
are held for sale and initially recorded at fair value at the date of
foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, periodic
valuations are performed and the asset is carried at the lower of the carrying
amount or fair value, less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations
and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net expenses from
foreclosed assets.
TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS--Transfers of financial assets are accounted for
as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over
transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been
isolated from the Company (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of
conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or
exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective
control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them
before their maturity.
ACCOUNTING FOR IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS--The Company reviews its
long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recoverability of assets held and used is measured by a comparison of the
carrying amount of the asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to
be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the
impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying
amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed
of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to
sell.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)--Components of comprehensive income (loss) may
include net income (loss), unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale
investment securities, foreign currency translation adjustments, changes in the
market value of futures contracts that qualify as a hedge, and net loss
recognized as an additional pension liability not yet recognized in net periodic
pension cost. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, other
comprehensive income (loss) was $(259), $2 and $0, respectively.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION--Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, encourages all entities to
adopt a fair value based method of accounting for employee stock compensation
plans, whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the
value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually
the vesting period. However, it also allows an entity to continue to measure
compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of
accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees, whereby compensation cost is the excess, if any,
of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date (or other measurement
date) over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. Stock options
issued under the Corporation's stock option plan have no intrinsic value at the
grant date, and under Opinion No. 25 no compensation cost is recognized for
them. The Corporation has elected to continue with the accounting methodology in
Opinion No. 25 and, as a result, has provided pro forma disclosures of net
income and earnings per share and other disclosures, as if the fair value based
method of accounting had been applied. The pro forma disclosures include the
effects of all awards granted on or after January 1, 1995. (See Note 10.)
RECLASSIFICATION--Certain immaterial amounts as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2000 and the year ended December 31, 2001 have been reclassified to
conform with the 2002 presentation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - In April 2002, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 145, "Recission of FASB Statements No.
4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections".
The most significant provisions of SFAS No. 145 address the termination of
extraordinary item treatment for gains and losses on extinguishment of debt. The
Company adopted SFAS No. 145 with no material impact on its financial condition
or results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated
with Exit or Disposal Activities". SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting
and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal of facilities, and must
be implemented not later than December 31, 2002. The Company adopted SFAS No.
146 with no material impact on its financial condition or results of operations
for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In October 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 147, "Acquisitions of Certain
Financial Institutions". This Statement amends SFAS No. 72, SFAS No. 144 and
FASB Interpretation No. 9. Among other topics, this Statement requires that an
unidentifiable intangible asset that is recognized in an acquisition of a
financial institution, which is accounted for as a business combination, in
which the liabilities assumed exceed the identifiable assets acquired, be
recorded as goodwill. Consequently, this unidentifiable intangible asset will be
subject to the goodwill accounting standards set forth in SFAS No. 142 and will
be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis instead of being amortized. The
Company adopted SFAS No. 147 with no material impact on its financial condition
or results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2002.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure". SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", to provide alternative methods of
transition to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. SFAS No. 148 also amends the disclosure provisions to require
disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of
an entity's accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation
on reported net income and earnings per share. SFAS No. 148 does not require
companies to expense employee stock options. The expanded annual disclosure
requirements and the transition provisions are effective for fiscal years ending
after December 15, 2002. The Company anticipates adopting SFAS No. 148 with no
material impact on its financial condition or results of operations for the year
ended December 31, 2002.
2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair value of securities, with gross unearned gains and
losses are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2002
Held-to-maturity
------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized unrealized unrealized fair
cost gains losses Value
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
Collateralized mortgage backed securities $ 19 $ 1 $ - $ 20
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Available-for-sale
------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized unrealized unrealized fair
cost gains losses Value
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
Collateralized mortgage backed securities $ 103 $ - $ - $ 103
Equity securities 1,878 - (259) 1,619
---------- ---------- ----------- --------
$ 1,981 $ - $ (259) $ 1,722
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2001
Held-to-maturity
------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized unrealized unrealized fair
cost gains losses Value
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
Collateralized mortgage backed securities $ 25 $ 2 $ - $ 27
========== ========= ========== ========
Available-for-sale
------------------------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized unrealized unrealized fair
cost gains losses Value
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
Collateralized mortgage backed securities $ 260 $ - $ (1) $ 259
Interest-only strip - 3 - 3
---------- --------- ---------- ---------
$ 260 $ 3 $ (1) $ 262
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The amortized cost and estimated market value of investment securities at
December 31, 2002, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities
may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to
prepay obligations with or without penalties.
Held-to-maturity Available-for-sale
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Estimated fair Estimated fair
Amortized cost value Amortized cost value
-------------- -------------- ------------- --------------
Collateralized mortgage backed securities $ 19 $ 20 $ 103 $ 103
Equity securities - - 1,878 1,619
-------------- -------------- ------------- --------------
$ 19 $ 20 $ 1,981 $ 1,722
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3. LOANS
Loans and purchased receivables at December 31, 2002 and 2001 are summarized as
follows:
2002 2001
----------- ----------
Commercial loans $ 11,872 $ 12,604
Installment loans 168 341
Deferred income (214) (334)
Purchased receivables 5,101 -
----------- ----------
$ 16,927 $ 12,611
=========== ==========
Loans to sixteen customers comprise approximately 94 percent of total loans at
December 31, 2002. At December 31, 2002, $479 of the loans in the portfolio had
a fixed interest rate ($652 at December 31, 2001) and $168 of the Bank's loans
were unsecured ($341 at December 31, 2001). The ability of the borrowers to
repay their obligations is dependent upon economic conditions within their
respective regions as well as the financial condition of the borrowers.
The Company had $1,171 of loans on which the accrual of interest has been
discontinued or reduced at December 31, 2002. If income on those loans had been
accrued, such income would have approximated $150 for 2002.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans:
2002 2001
---- ----
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance $ - $ -
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance 1,171 2,027
---------- ---------
Total impaired loans $ 1,171 $ 2,027
========== =========
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans $ 483 $ 1,045
=========== =========
The valuation allowance for impaired loans is included in the allowance for
credit losses in Note 5.
2002 2001
---- ----
Average investment in impaired loans $ 1,453 $ 1,775
Interest income recognized on impaired loans $ - $ 58
Interest income recognized on a cash basis
on impaired loans $ 36 $ 70
4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The allowance for credit losses is summarized as follows:
2002 2001
----------- ---------
Beginning balance $ 1,972 $ 1,077
Additions:
Provision (credit) for credit losses (60) 1,682
Recoveries - -
Deduction-loan charge-offs (386) (787)
----------- ---------
Ending balance $ 1,526 $ 1,972
=========== =========
The Company considers the allowance for credit losses adequate to cover losses
inherent in loans, loan commitments and purchased receivables at December 31,
2002. However, no assurance can be given that the Company will not, in any
particular period, sustain credit losses that are sizable in relation to the
amount reserved, or that subsequent evaluations of the loan portfolio, in light
of the factors then prevailing, including economic conditions and the Company's
ongoing examination process and that of its regulators, will not require
significant increases in the allowance for credit losses.
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Pursuant to a management agreement (the "Management Agreement"), approved by a
majority of the Company's disinterested directors, between the Company and Steel
Partners Services, Ltd. ("SPS") (and subsequently assigned to Steel Partners,
Ltd. ("New Ltd.")), New Ltd. provides the Company with office space and certain
management, consulting and advisory services. The Management Agreement is
automatically renewable on an annual basis unless terminated by either party,
for any reason, upon at least 60 days written notice. The Management Agreement
also provides that the Company shall indemnify, save and hold SPS harmless from
and against any obligation, liability, cost or damage resulting from SPS's
actions under the terms of the Management Agreement, except to the extent
occasioned by gross negligence or willful misconduct of SPS's officers,
directors or employees.
Pursuant to an employee allocation agreement (the "Employee Allocation
Agreement") between WebBank and SPS (and subsequently assigned to New Ltd.), Mr.
Jim Henderson, an employee and officer of New Ltd. and an officer of the
Company, performs services in the area of management, accounting and finances
and such other services as are reasonably requested by WebBank. The Employee
Allocation Agreement will continue in force until terminated by either of the
parties upon 30 days written notice.
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WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Prior to March 26, 2002, the original counterparty to both the Management
Agreement and the Employee Allocation Agreement was SPS. As of March 26, 2002,
the Management and the Employee Allocation Agreements described above were
assigned by SPS to New Ltd. and the employees of SPS became employees of New Ltd.
Warren Lichtenstein, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is an
affiliate of New Ltd. based on his ownership of New Ltd., directly and through
Steel, and by virtue of his positions as Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of New Ltd. Mr. Lichtenstein is the sole managing member of the general
partner of Steel. Mr. Lichtenstein disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares
of Common Stock of New Ltd. owned by Steel (except to the extent of his
pecuniary interest in such shares of Common Stock).
In consideration of the services rendered under the Management Agreement, New
Ltd. charges the Company a fixed monthly fee totaling $310 per annum, adjustable
annually upon agreement of the Company and New Ltd. In consideration of the
services provided under the Employee Allocation Agreement, New Ltd. charges
WebBank $100 per annum. The fees payable by WebBank are included in the fees
payable by the Company under the Management Agreement. The Company believes that
the cost of obtaining the type and quality of services rendered by New Ltd.
under the Management and Employee Allocation Agreements is no less favorable
than the cost at which the Company could obtain from unaffiliated entities.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, SPS and New Ltd. billed fees
with respect to fiscal 2002 of $78 and $232, respectively, to the Company for
services rendered under the Management Agreement. These payments in the
aggregate represented in excess of five percent of the Company's consolidated
gross revenues for the fiscal year. The fees earned by each of SPS and New Ltd.
represented in excess of five percent of SPS's and New Ltd.'s consolidated gross
revenues, respectively, for the fiscal year. During the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2002, New Ltd. billed fees of $100 to WebBank for services rendered
under the Employee Allocation Agreement. The fees payable by WebBank are
included in the fees payable by the Company under the Management Agreement.
Pursuant to a sourcing and servicing agreement (the "Rockland Agreement")
between WebBank and Rockland Credit Finance LLC ("Rockland"), Rockland performs
both sourcing and servicing functions on behalf of WebBank related to WebBank's
accounts receivable factoring program. John Fox, the owner of Rockland, is
employed by WebBank in the capacity of Sr. Vice President - Credit. During 2002,
the first year of the Rockland Agreement, Rockland was paid $56 in cash
management fees and earned $571 in total management fees under the terms of the
Rockland Agreement. Management fees are paid quarterly and accrued monthly by
WebBank.
6. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
Certificates of deposits at December 31, 2002 are summarized as
follows:
Weighted average Weighted average
rate 2002 rate 2001
---------------- -------- ---------------- -----------
Certificates of deposit greater than $100 2.90% $ 12,272 2.53% $ 7,219
Other certificates of deposit - - 4.25% 1
------ --------- ------ ----------
2.90% $ 12,272 2.53% $ 7,220
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Time certificates of deposit mature at various dates throughout 2003
and 2004.
7. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
On October 26, 2000, WebBank was approved for an unsecured $2,500 federal funds
line of credit with a commercial bank. The interest rate approximated the
federal funds rate and could be outstanding for no more than 60 days without
paying the line down in full. The federal funds line of credit was used to fund
loan originations prior to sale of the guaranteed portion. The federal funds
line of credit was not utilized in 2000. The average borrowings on the federal
funds line of credit for the year ended December 31, 2001 were $185. The maximum
outstanding at any month end during the year ended December 31, 2001 was $844,
and the average interest rate during 2001 was 3.58%. At December 31, 2001 there
was no outstanding balance under the federal funds line of credit.
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WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The unsecured federal funds line of credit was withdrawn in April 2002 and
replaced with a secured federal funds line of credit with the same commercial
bank at the same interest rate. The security consisted of WebBank's investment
portfolio of mortgage backed securities. The federal funds line of credit was
not used in 2002.
8. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment at December 31, are summarized as follows:
2002 (1) 2001
-------- ----
Leasehold improvements $ 39 $112
Furniture and equipment 87 216
---- ----
126 328
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 85 251
---- ----
$ 41 $ 77
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(1) During 2002 the Company wrote off $192 of fully depreciated assets.
9. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Members of the Company's board of directors contributed cash of $22 to the
Company in 2000. No shares were issued as a result of these transactions. The
Company recorded the contribution as an addition to paid-in-capital.
10. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company's New Equity Compensation Plan was adopted on February 14, 1995. The
Plan provided for the granting of a maximum of 350,000 shares of stock. The
price of the options granted was not less than 100 percent of the fair market
value of the shares on the date of grant. The options vested immediately with
the sale of Stores. At that time, all options were canceled 60 days later.
On April 24, 1997, the Company adopted a Long Term Stock Incentive Plan, which
provides for the granting to employees and directors of, and consultants to, the
Company of certain stock-based incentives and other equity interests in the
Company. A maximum of 250,000 shares were issuable under the Plan. The options
vest according to varied schedules, are exercisable when vested, and expire five
years from the date of issuance.
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting on September 2, 1998,
approved the merger of the New Equity Compensation Plan (which had been adopted
in 1995) into the Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (which had been adopted in
1997) and certain amendments to the Long Term Stock Incentive Plan. At the
annual meeting held November 4, 1998, the shareholders approved the merger and
certain amendments to the new stock option plan (the "Merged Plan"). Approved
were the grants of certain stock-based incentives and other equity interests to
employees, directors, and consultants. A maximum of 2,000,000 shares may be
issued under the Merged Plan. The options are vested according to varied
schedules, exercisable when vested, and expire five years from the date of
issuance.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table summarizes stock option activity:
Year ended Year ended Year ended
December 31, 2002 December 31, 2001 December 31, 2000
Weighted- Weighted- Weighted-
Number average Number average Number average
of shares exercise of shares exercise of shares exercise
(1,000's) price (1,000's) price (1,000's) price
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Options outstanding at
beginning of year 469 $ 4.02 467 $ 4.04 442 $ 4.08
Options granted 15 $ 2.14 8 $ 2.81 25 $ 3.44
Options cancelled (16) $ 3.41 (6) $ 4.13 - $ -
Options exercised - $ - - $ - - $ -
Options outstanding at ---- --- ---
end of year 468 $ 3.98 469 $ 4.02 467 $ 4.04
==== === ===
Options exercisable at
end of year 464 $ 3.99 456 $ 4.04 441 $ 4.01
Weighted-average fair
value of options granted
during the year $ 1.27 $ 2.81 $ 3.44
The following table summarizes information about stock options with fixed terms
outstanding at December 31, 2002:
Options outstanding Options exercisable
------------------- -------------------
Number Weighted Number
outstanding average Weighted- exercisable Weighted-
Range of at remaining average at average
exercise December 31, contractual exercise December 31, exercise
Prices 2002 life in years price 2002 price
------ ---- ------------- ----- ---- -----
$ 1.500 to 2.549 13 4.6 $ 2.04 13 $ 2.04
$ 2.550 to 4.313 352 .7 $ 3.62 348 $ 3.62
$ 4.314 to 6.470 70 .9 $ 4.81 70 $ 4.81
$ 6.471 to 7.000 33 1.7 $ 6.94 33 $ 6.94
--- ---
468 .9 $ 3.98 464 $ 3.99
=== ===
The Company accounts for these plans under APB Opinion No. 25, under which no
compensation cost has been recognized. Had compensation cost for these plans
been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss and loss
per share would have been changed to the following pro forma amounts:
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WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year ended Year ended Year ended
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Net income As reported $ 459 $ (2,403) $ (57)
Pro forma $ 429 $ (2,425) $ (110)
Basic and diluted
net (loss) per
share As reported $ .11 $ (0.55) $ (0.01)
Pro forma $ .10 $ (0.56) $ (0.03)
In determining the pro forma amounts shown in the preceding table, the fair
value of each option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000. Risk-free
interest rates of 4.0 percent, 4.5 percent, and 6.3 percent, respectively;
expected dividend yields of 0 percent for all years; expected lives of 5 years
for all years; and expected volatility of 69 percent, 69 percent, and 61
percent, respectively. The fair value for options granted to non-employees for
services was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following weighted average assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2002:
risk-free interest rate of 4.0 percent, expected dividend yield of 0 percent,
expected lives of 5 years, and expected volatility of 69 percent. No options
were granted to non-employees for services during the years ended December 31,
2002 and 2001.
11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM
WebBank has a 401(k) profit sharing plan, covering employees who meet age and
service requirements. Plan participants vest ratably and are fully vested after
five years of service. WebBank matches employee contributions up to five percent
of covered compensation at two hundred percent of the employee's contribution.
Contributions to the plan amounted to approximately $37, $55, and $92 for the
years ended December 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000.
12. INCOME TAXES
Income taxes (benefit) expense consist of the following:
2002 2001
---- ----
Current $ (10) $ 11
Deferred - -
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$ (10) $ 11
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A reconciliation of income taxes (benefit) expense computed at the federal
statutory rate of 34% is as follows:
2002 2001
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Federal income taxes $ 163 $ (860)
State income taxes 16 (83)
Change in valuation allowance (179) 896
Other (10) 58
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$ (10) $ 11
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions
of the deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
December 31, December 31, December 31,
2002 2001 2000
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Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward $15,029 $15,044 $14,478
Accrued vacation 8 5 12
Allowance for loan losses 569 736 401
Premises and equipment 34 34 32
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Total deferred tax assets 15,640 15,819 14,923
Less valuation allowance 15,640 15,819 14,923
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Net deferred tax assets $ -- $ -- $ --
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The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended December 31,
2002 was a decrease of $179.
At December 31, 2002, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of
approximately $40,293 that are scheduled to expire from 2009 through 2021. The
Company has treated such net operating losses incurred prior to April 28, 1995,
when there was a material change in ownership of a 5% shareholder, in accordance
with Section 382(l)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code. As a result, there is
approximately $19,000 in net operating losses incurred prior to April 28, 1995
as well as $21,293 incurred subsequent to April 28, 1995 available as
carryovers. All net operating losses may be subject to certain limitations on
utilization.
13. DISCLOSURES ABOUT THE FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying value for short-term financial instruments that mature or reprice
frequently at market rates approximates fair value. Such financial instruments
include: cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, demand
deposits, accounts payable and accrued expenses, time certificates of deposit
and short term borrowing. The difference between the fair market value and the
carrying value for loans and investment securities is not considered significant
to the financial statements.
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LEASES
The Company leased office space in one building in 2002 and two buildings in
2001 under operating lease agreements. Rental expense for the years ended
December 31, 2002 and 2001 were $127 and $141, respectively. Future minimum
lease payments by year are as follows:
Year ending December 31,
2003 $ 107
2004 107
2005 27
2006 -
Thereafter -
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$ 241
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CREDIT-RELATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. In
the normal course of business, these financial instruments include commitments
to extend credit in the form of loans or through letters of credit. Those
instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate
risk in excess of the amount recognized on the balance sheet. The contract
amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Bank has in
particular classes of financial instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the
other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is
represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the
same credit policy in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does
for on-balance sheet instruments.
At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company's undisbursed commercial loan
commitments totaled approximately $0 and $600 respectively. For the same
periods, the Company's undisbursed consumer credit card loan commitments totaled
approximately $0 and $2,876, respectively. For the same periods, the Company's
undisbursed accounts receivable factoring commitments totaled approximately
$6,382 and $0, respectively.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer provided there
is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments
generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may
require payment of a fee. Since certain of the commitments are expected to
expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer's credit
worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained if deemed
necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit is based on management's credit
evaluation of the borrower.
LITIGATION
The Company is a party to litigation and claims in the ordinary course of
business. Management believes that the liabilities, if any, arising from such
litigation and claim will have no material adverse effect on the financial
position of the Company.
In January 2000, Andrew Winokur, a former executive officer, director, and
stockholder of one of WebFinancial Corporation's subsidiaries, Praxis, filed a
lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Napa against
WebFinancial Corporation, Praxis and Holdings. The lawsuit alleges that Praxis
breached its employment agreement with Mr. Winokur. The lawsuit also asserts
claims for interference with contract and unjust enrichment based upon the
alleged wrongful termination of Mr. Winokur's employment contract with Praxis.
The lawsuit seeks damages of an unspecified amount and compliance by Praxis with
the termination pay-out provisions in Mr. Winokur's employment agreement
relating to the purchase of Mr. Winokur's 10% interest in Praxis and WebBank
(both 90% owned subsidiaries of WebFinancial Corporation) at their fair market
value.
On March 4, 2002, the lawsuit was submitted to binding arbitration before a
panel of three retired judges (the "Panel"). The Panel found no breach of
contract and no intentional interference with Mr. Winokur's contractual rights.
However, under the declaratory relief cause of action, the Panel found that Mr.
Winokur was entitled to the termination pay-out provision in his employment
agreement.
The employment agreement generally provides that if Mr. Winokur is terminated
under certain circumstances, Praxis and Mr. Winokur shall mutually engage an
investment bank to determine the value of WebBank ("Valuation"), and the Company
shall have 90 days from the date of the completion of the Valuation to accept or
reject the Valuation. If Praxis and Mr. Winokur are unable to agree mutually on
such investment bank to determine the Valuation, each shall select an investment
bank, and such investment bank shall select a third investment bank to determine
the Valuation. If the Company accepts the Valuation, Mr. Winokur would be
entitled to certain compensation based on the amount WebBank would have been
sold for equal to the Valuation amount if the Valuation exceeds a predetermined
amount. However, if the Company rejects the Valuation, the Company would be
required to put WebBank up for sale and Mr. Winokur would be entitled to receive
a termination pay-out based on the proceeds of such sale if the proceeds of sale
exceed a predetermined amount.
At the present time, Mr. Winokur has ceased to participate in the process of
valuing WebBank as provided for in the employment agreement, and the matter
appears to be closed. The Company does not believe that a Valuation or proceeds
from a sale of WebBank would exceed the predetermined amount as provided in the
Winokur employment agreement. Therefore, the Company also believes that the
Company will not be required to put WebBank up for sale and that Mr. Winokur
will not be entitled to any termination pay-out under the terms of the Winokur
employment agreement.
15. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
WebBank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by
the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can
initiate certain actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct
material effect on the Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy
guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank
must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the
Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated
under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's 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 Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier I
capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined),
and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average quarterly assets (as defined).
Management believes, as of December 31, 2002 that the Bank meets all capital
adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
As of December 31, 2002, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as "well capitalized" under the
regulatory framework. To be categorized as "well capitalized" the Bank must
maintain certain Total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets and Tier I
capital to average quarterly assets ratios. There are no conditions or events
since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's
category.
Capital amounts and ratios are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Well capitalized Minimum capital
Actual requirement requirement
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Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
---------- ---------- ------------ -------- -------------- ----------
As of
December 31, 2002:
Total Capital (Tier 1 + Tier 2) to risk
weighted assets $ 4,227 30.1% $ 1,404 >10.0% $ 1,123 >8.0%
Tier I Capital to risk weighted assets $ 4,036 28.8% $ 843 >6.0% $ 562 >4.0%
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Tier I Capital to average assets
(Leverage Ratio) $ 4,036 21.8% $ 928 >5.0% $ 742 > 4.0%
Well capitalized Minimum capital
Actual requirement requirement
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Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
---------- ---------- ------------ -------- -------------- ----------
As of
December 31, 2001:
Total Capital (Tier 1 + Tier 2) to risk
weighted assets $ 3,759 36.5% $ 1,031 >10.0% $ 825 >8.0%
Tier I Capital to risk weighted assets $ 3,609 35.0% $ 619 >6.0% $ 412 >4.0%
Tier I Capital to average assets
(Leverage Ratio) $ 3,609 31.5% $ 573 >5.0% $ 459 >4.0%
16. SERVICING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
In connection with certain businesses in which the Company sells originated or
purchased loans with servicing retained, servicing assets or liabilities are
recorded based on the relative fair value of the servicing rights on the date
the loans are sold. Servicing assets and liabilities are amortized in proportion
to and over the period of estimated net servicing income and expense. At
December 31, 2002 and 2001, net servicing assets, which are included in other
assets, were $99 and $102, respectively. Servicing assets are periodically
evaluated for impairment based on the fair value of those assets. During 2002,
2001 and 2000, the Company recorded $0, $49, and $244 of servicing assets,
respectively, and $35, $225, and $35 of amortization, respectively.
17. MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
Miscellaneous income at December 31, is summarized as follows:
2002 2001 2000
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Loan servicing fees $215 $290 $350
Recovery of prior year security writeoff 112 -- --
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets 90 -- --
Termination fees -- 74 --
Operations recovery -- 40 --
Loan securitization fees -- -- 421
Other 24 10 83
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$441 $414 $854
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18. OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating segments represent components of an enterprise about which separate
financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief
operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing
performance.
The Company evaluates segment performance internally based on lines of business
and the operating segments are so defined. The Company has identified two
operating segments. The first is accounts receivable factoring. The second
operating segment, termed "other," includes commercial lending, fee for
services, and investment activities.
The following is a summary of selected operating segment information for the
year ended December 31, 2002. Prior to 2002, the Company did not evaluate its
financial performance based on distinct operating segments. The information
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
represents operating results as if the segments were operated on a stand alone
basis. However, the results do not reflect a full allocation of costs based on
the current structure of the entities, and thus the results might not be
comparable to like information from other companies.
Accounts Receivable
2002 Factoring Other Consolidated Company
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Income Statement Information (Annual):
Net interest income after provision for loan losses $ 1,214 $ 1,201 $ 2,415
Noninterest income -- 1,161 1,161
Noninterest expense 748 2,348 3,096
Income before income taxes and minority interest 466 14 480
Income taxes (benefit) 192 (202) (10)
Minority interest -- (31) (31)
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Net income $ 274 $ 185 $ 459
Balance Sheet Information (As of December 31):
Total assets $ 7,415 $ 18,750 $ 26,165
Net loans and leases $ 5,081 $ 10,320 $ 15,401
Deposits $ 7,195 $ 6,425 $ 13,620
19. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
Quarters Ended
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March 31, 2002 June 30, 2002 September 30, 2002 December 31, 2002
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Net interest income after provisions for
loan losses $ 322 $ 672 $ 675 $ 746
Noninterest income 199 161 166 635
Noninterest expenses 805 846 688 757
Net income (loss) (276) 8 116 611
Net income (loss) per share - basic and
diluted (.06) .00 .03 .14
Common stock prices:
High 2.59 2.37 2.28 2.71
Low 2.05 1.34 1.43 1.56
Quarters Ended
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March 31, 2001 June 30, 2001 September 30, 2001 December 31, 2001
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Net interest income after provisions for
loan losses $ (241) $ 35 $ 199 $ (480)
Noninterest income 589 312 194 31
Noninterest expenses 768 790 725 884
Net income (loss) (399) (417) (318) (2,403)
Net income (loss) per share - basic and
diluted (.09) (.10) (.07) (.29)
Common stock prices:
High 3.63 3.06 3.26 2.99
Low 2.72 2.74 2.53 2.50
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