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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarter ended September 30, 2003
OR
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 0-23513
WEBSTER PREFERRED CAPITAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CONNECTICUT 06-1478208
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I. R. S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
145 BANK STREET, WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06702
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 578-2286
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(a) OF THE ACT: Not Applicable
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
Title of Class Exchange where listed
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Preferred Stock, $1 par value NASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No .
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer
(as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes No X .
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The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of October 31, 2003 is: 100 shares.
WEBSTER PREFERRED CAPITAL CORPORATION
INDEX
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Interim Financial Statements (unaudited):
Statements of Condition at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002............................. 3
Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002............ 4
Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002............................................................... 4
Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.................. 5
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements....................................................... 6
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............... 9
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.......................................... 13
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures............................................................................. 14
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION.................................................................................. 14
SIGNATURE ................................................................................................... 16
EXHIBITS ................................................................................................. 17
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WEBSTER PREFERRED CAPITAL CORPORATION
ITEM 1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data) September 30, 2003 December 31, 2002
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ASSETS
Cash $ 2,126 28,292
Short-term investments 81,000 110,500
Mortgage-backed securities available for sale, at fair value (Note 2) 63,101 110,061
Residential mortgage loans, net (Note 3) 398,743 379,590
Accrued interest receivable 405 1,192
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,348 1,602
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 546,723 631,237
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued dividends payable $ 180 180
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 208 65
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 388 245
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Series B 8.625% cumulative redeemable preferred stock, liquidation preference
$10 per share; par value $1.00 per share;
1,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 1,000 1,000
Common stock, par value $.01 per share:
Authorized - 1,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - 100 shares 1 1
Paid-in capital 538,799 628,799
Retained earnings (distributions in excess of accumulated earnings) 4,967 (3,037)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,568 4,229
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 546,335 630,992
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 546,723 631,237
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See accompanying notes to interim financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Nine months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2003 2002 2003 2002
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Interest Income:
Loans (Note 4) $ 5,294 7,510 17,286 24,873
Securities and short-term investments 1,049 2,750 4,441 8,919
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Total interest income 6,343 10,260 21,727 33,792
Provision for loan losses (Note 3) -- -- -- --
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Interest income after provision for loan losses 6,343 10,260 21,727 33,792
Noninterest Expense:
Advisory fee expense paid to parent 48 47 146 140
Other 27 33 89 103
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Total noninterest expense 75 80 235 243
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NET INCOME 6,268 10,180 21,492 33,549
Preferred stock dividends 216 216 647 647
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Net income available to common shareholder $ 6,052 9,964 20,845 32,902
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Net income per common share:
Basic $ 60,520 99,644 208,450 329,023
Diluted $ 60,520 99,644 208,450 329,023
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Nine months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(In thousands) 2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net Income $ 6,268 10,180 21,492 33,549
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized net holding (loss) gain on securities
available for sale arising during the period (1,072) 1,196 (2,661) 3,266
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Comprehensive income $ 5,196 11,376 18,831 36,815
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See accompanying notes to interim financial statements.
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WEBSTER PREFERRED CAPITAL CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands) 2003 2002
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 21,492 33,549
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Amortization of mortgage loan premiums 87 150
Amortization (accretion) of securities premiums/discounts 316 (152)
Amortization of net deferred loan costs 352 611
Decrease in accrued interest receivable 787 1,355
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 143 (1)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets 175 4,553
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Net cash provided by operating activities 23,352 40,065
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of mortgage-backed securities (30,530) --
Principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities 74,513 27,093
Purchase of loans (145,517) --
Principal repayments of loans 125,828 144,111
Decrease in short-term investments 29,500 19,000
Proceeds from OREO sale 176 191
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Net cash provided by investing activities 53,970 190,395
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Return of capital dividend (90,000) (200,000)
Dividends paid on common and preferred stock (13,488) (13,161)
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Net cash used by financing activities (103,488) (213,161)
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(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (26,166) 17,299
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 28,292 3,850
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,126 21,149
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITY:
Transfer of residential mortgage loans to other real estate
owned $ 97 182
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See accompanying notes to interim financial statements.
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NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying interim financial statements represent the accounts of Webster
Preferred Capital Corporation (the "Company" or "WPCC") and have been prepared
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America. The statements include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim
periods presented. All adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. The
results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results which may be expected for the year as a whole. These interim financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes
thereto included in WPCC's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
NOTE 2: MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE, AT FAIR VALUE
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the mortgage-backed
securities:
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Amortized Gross Unrealized Estimated
(In thousands) Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Available for Sale Portfolio $ 61,533 1,568 -- 63,101
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DECEMBER 31, 2002
Available for Sale Portfolio $ 105,832 4,229 -- 110,061
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At September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, all mortgage-backed securities
available for sale were issued by government or government-sponsored agencies.
There were no sales of mortgage-backed securities during the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.
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NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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NOTE 3: RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS, NET
A summary of the Company's residential mortgage loans, net, follows:
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(In thousands) September 30, 2003 December 31, 2002
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Fixed-rate loans:
15 yr. loans $ 75,886 55,956
20 yr. loans 8,433 3,132
25 yr. loans 4,443 2,542
30 yr. loans 198,633 138,008
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Total fixed-rate loans 287,395 199,638
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Variable-rate loans:
15 yr. loans 786 1,605
20 yr. loans 2,067 3,127
25 yr. loans 2,048 2,680
30 yr. loans 107,236 173,482
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Total variable-rate loans 112,137 180,894
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Total residential mortgage loans 399,532 380,532
Premiums and deferred costs on loans, net 1,317 1,164
Less: allowance for loan losses (2,106) (2,106)
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Residential mortgage loans, net $ 398,743 379,590
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As of September 30, 2003, 71.9% of the Company's residential mortgage loans are
fixed-rate loans and 28.1% are adjustable-rate loans.
A detail of the change in the allowance for loan losses for the periods
indicated follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(In thousands) 2003 2002 2003 2002
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Balance at beginning of period $ 2,106 2,106 2,106 2,139
Charge-offs -- -- -- (33)
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Balance at end of period $ 2,106 2,106 2,106 2,106
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NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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NOTE 4: SERVICING
The mortgage loans owned by the Company are serviced by Webster Bank pursuant to
the terms of a servicing agreement. Webster Bank is the sole holder of the
Company's common stock. Webster Bank in its role as servicer under the terms of
the servicing agreement is herein referred to as the "Servicer." The Servicer
receives fees at an annual rate of (i) 8 basis points for fixed-rate loan
servicing and collection, (ii) 8 basis points for variable-rate loan servicing
and collection and (iii) 5 basis points for all other services to be provided,
as needed, in each case based on the daily outstanding balances of all the
Company's loans for which the Servicer is responsible. The Company estimates
that the fees paid to Webster Bank for servicing approximate fees that would be
paid if the Company operated as an unaffiliated entity. Servicing fees paid for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 were $72,000 and $244,000,
and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 were $93,000 and
$305,000, respectively. Servicing fees are reflected as a charge against
interest income on the Statements of Income, as they are classified as a
reduction in yield to the Company.
The Servicer is entitled to retain any late payment charges, prepayment fees,
penalties and assumption fees collected in connection with mortgage loans
serviced by it. The Servicer receives the benefit, if any, derived from interest
earned on collected principal and interest payments between the date of
collection and the date of remittance to the Company and from interest earned on
tax and insurance impound funds with respect to mortgage loans serviced by it.
At the end of each calendar month, the Servicer is required to invoice the
Company for all fees and charges due to the Servicer.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
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GENERAL
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The Company is a subsidiary of Webster Bank and has elected to be treated as a
real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"). The Company will generally not be subject to federal
income tax for as long as it maintains its qualification as a REIT, requiring
among other things, that it currently distribute to stockholders at least 90% of
its "REIT taxable income" (not including capital gains and certain items of
noncash income). The following discussion of the Company's financial condition
and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's
financial statements and other financial data included elsewhere herein and in
conjunction with the Company's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results, performance or
developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements as a result of market uncertainties and other
factors. Some important factors that would cause actual results to differ from
those in any forward-looking statements include changes in interest rates and
the general economy in the Connecticut market area where a substantial portion
of the real estate securing the Company's loans are located, legislative and
regulatory changes, changes in tax laws and policies, and changes in accounting
policies, principles or guidelines. Such developments could have an adverse
impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. An example
of such a forward-looking statement is the "Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures About Market Risk" section in Management's Discussion and Analysis.
CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION
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Total assets, consisting primarily of residential mortgage loans and
mortgage-backed securities, were $546.7 million at September 30, 2003, a
decrease of $84.5 million from $631.2 million at December 31, 2002. The primary
factors causing the decline in total assets were decreases in cash of $26.2
million, mortgage-backed securities of $47.0 million and interest-bearing
deposits of $29.5 million. These funds were primarily used for a $90.0 million
return of capital dividend paid to Webster Bank, the Company's sole common
shareholder, and the $13.5 million payment of common and preferred stock
dividends. The aforementioned asset decreases were partially offset by a net
increase in residential loans of $19.2 million. The increase in loans is mainly
due to the loans purchased from Webster Bank exceeding payoffs and principal
paid. As a result of the return of capital dividend, shareholders' equity
declined to $546.3 million at September 30, 2003 from $631.0 million at December
31, 2002.
Reductions in securities were due to a high volume of prepayments as well as
scheduled payments. Prepayments accelerated during the later half of 2002 and
the first half of 2003 due to the low interest rate environment. The decline in
accrued interest receivable of $787,000 is due to the decline in earning assets,
as previously mentioned.
ASSET QUALITY
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The Company maintains asset quality by investing in residential real estate
loans that have been conservatively underwritten and by aggressively managing
nonperforming assets. At September 30, 2003, residential real estate loans
comprised the entire loan portfolio. All such residential loans were purchased
from Webster Bank. The Company also invests in government agency or
government-sponsored agency issued mortgage-backed securities.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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The following table details the Company's nonperforming assets at September 30,
2003 and December 31, 2002:
September 30, December 31,
(In thousands) 2003 2002
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Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis:
Residential fixed-rate loans $ 125 247
Residential variable-rate loans 185 209
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Total nonperforming loans 310 456
Other real estate owned -- 79
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Total nonperforming assets $ 310 535
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At both September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the allowance for loan losses
was approximately $2.1 million, or 679% and 462% of nonperforming loans,
respectively. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate
to cover probable losses inherent in the current portfolio.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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The primary sources of liquidity for the Company are principal and interest
payments from the residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities
portfolios. The primary uses of liquidity are purchases of residential mortgage
loans and mortgage-backed securities and the payment of dividends on the common
and preferred stock.
While scheduled loan amortization, maturing securities, short-term investments
and securities repayments are predictable sources of funds, loan and
mortgage-backed security prepayments can vary greatly and are influenced by
factors such as general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. One
of the inherent risks of investing in loans and mortgage-backed securities is
the ability of such instruments to incur prepayments of principal prior to
maturity at prepayment rates different than those estimated at the time of
purchase. These prepayments generally occur because of changes in market
interest rates.
Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are payable at the rate of 8.625% per
annum (an amount equal to $.8625 per annum per share), in all cases if, when and
as declared by the Board of Directors of the Company. Dividends on the preferred
shares are cumulative and, if declared, payable on January 15, April 15, July 15
and October 15 in each year. The Company periodically makes dividend payments on
its common stock in accordance with Company by-laws. Common stock dividends are
paid to comply with REIT qualification rules. REIT qualification rules require
that 90% of net taxable income for the year be distributed to shareholders. In
June 2003, the Company declared and paid a return of capital dividend to the
Company's common shareholder of $90.0 million. Accelerated prepayments during
the second half of 2002 and the first quarter of 2003 resulted in increased cash
levels for the Company. This dividend returns the cash to the Company's common
shareholder.
ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
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The goal of the Company's asset/liability management policy is to manage
interest rate risk so as to maximize net interest income over time in changing
interest rate environments while maintaining acceptable levels of market risk.
The Company prepares estimates of the level of prepayments and the effect of
such prepayments on the level of future earnings due to reinvestment of funds at
rates different than those that currently exist. The Company is unable to
predict future fluctuations in interest rates. The market values of the
Company's financial assets are sensitive to fluctuations in market interest
rates. The market values of fixed-rate loans and mortgage-backed securities tend
to decline in value as
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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interest rates rise. If interest rates decrease, the market value of loans and
mortgage-backed securities generally will tend to increase with the level of
prepayments also normally increasing. The interest income earned on the
Company's variable-rate interest-sensitive instruments, which are primarily
variable-rate mortgage loans, may change due to changes in quoted interest rate
indices. The variable-rate mortgage loans generally reprice based on a stated
margin over U.S. Treasury Securities indices of varying maturities, the terms of
which are established at the time that the loan is closed. At September 30,
2003, 28.1% of the Company's residential mortgage loans were variable-rate
loans.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003, the Company reported net
income of $6.3 million and $21.5 million, respectively, or $60,520 and $208,450,
respectively, per common share on a diluted basis, compared to the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2002 which amounted to $10.2 million and $33.5
million, respectively, or $99,644 and $329,023, respectively, per common share
on a diluted basis.
The following table shows the major categories of average interest-earning
assets, together with their respective interest income and the rates earned by
the Company:
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2003 September 30, 2002
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
(In thousands) Balance Income Yield Balance Income Yield
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Mortgage loans $ 388,691 5,294 5.45% $ 477,503 7,510 6.29%
Mortgage-backed securities (a) 68,305 851 4.98 134,938 2,200 6.52
Short-term investments 78,647 198 1.01 123,783 550 1.78
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Total $ 535,643 6,343 4.74% $ 736,224 10,260 5.57%
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Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2003 September 30, 2002
Average Interest Average Average Interest Average
(In thousands) Balance Income Yield Balance Income Yield
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Mortgage loans $ 407,112 17,286 5.66% $ 519,666 24,873 6.38%
Mortgage-backed securities (a) 89,176 3,679 5.50 143,380 7,044 6.55
Short-term investments 91,392 762 1.11 139,740 1,875 1.79
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Total $ 587,680 21,727 4.93% $ 802,786 33,792 5.61%
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(a) Unrealized net gains are excluded from average balance.
The decline in interest income for the current three and nine months periods of
$3.9 million and $12.1 million or 38.2% and 35.7%, respectively, was due to a
reduction in earning assets due to the return of capital dividend as well as a
decline in the yield on earning assets. Due to the declining interest rate
environment during 2002 and 2003, mortgage prepayments accelerated. Those assets
were reinvested into ones earning a lower yield. The Company also returned
capital to its common stockholder in 2002 and 2003. In addition, this lower
interest rate environment effected the yield earned on short-term investments,
which declined for the three and nine months by 77 and 68 basis points,
respectively.
Net interest income also can be understood in terms of the impact of changing
rates and changing volumes. The following table describes the extent to which
changes in interest rates and changes in volume of interest-earning assets have
impacted interest income during the periods indicated.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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Information is provided in each category with respect to (i) changes
attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate),
(ii) changes attributable to changes in rates (changes in rates multiplied by
prior volume) and (iii) the net change. The change attributable to the combined
impact of volume and rate has been allocated proportionately to the change due
to volume and the change due to rate.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2003 V. 2002 2003 V. 2002
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Increase (Decrease) due to Increase (Decrease) due to
(In thousands) Rate Volume Total Rate Volume Total
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Interest on interest-earning assets:
Mortgage loans, net $ (926) (1,290) (2,216) (2,603) (4,984) (7,587)
Mortgage-backed securities (436) (913) (1,349) (1,002) (2,363) (3,365)
Short-term investments (192) (160) (352) (582) (531) (1,113)
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Net change in fully taxable-equivalent
net interest income $ (1,554) (2,363) (3,917) (4,187) (7,878) (12,065)
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There were no provisions for loan losses for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2003 and 2002.
There were no sales of mortgage-backed securities for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.
RECENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
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In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS" or "Statement") No. 149,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of
FASB Statement No. 133." This Statement amends and clarifies financial
accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities
under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". This amendment should promote more consistency as to the reporting
of contracts that fall under the scope of derivatives or hybrids. SFAS No. 149
is to be applied prospectively to all hedging activities and contracts revised
or created after September 30, 2003. This statement is not expected to have a
material impact on the Company's financial statements.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial
Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity." SFAS No.
150 establishes standards for how an issuer clarifies, measures and discloses
in its financial statements certain financial instruments with characteristics
of both liabilities and equity. SFAS No. 150 requires that an issuer classify
financial instruments that are within its scope as liabilities, in most
circumstances. Such financial instruments include (i) financial instruments
that are issued in the form of shares that are mandatorily redeemable; (ii)
financial instruments that embody an obligation to repurchase the issuer's
equity shares, or are indexed to such obligation, and that require the issuer
to settle the obligation by transferring assets; (iii) financial instruments
that embody an obligation that the issuer may settle by issuing a variable
number of its equity shares if, at inception, the monetary value of the
obligation is predominantly based on a fixed amount, variations in something
other than the fair value of the issuer's equity shares or variations
inversely related to changes in the fair value of the issuer's equity shares;
and (iv) certain freestanding financial instruments. SFAS No. 150 was to be
effective for contracts entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and was to
be otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning
after June 15, 2003. However, the effective date of the statement's provisions
related to classification and measurement of certain manditorily redeemable
non-controlling interests has been deferred indefinitely by the FASB, pending
further Board action. Adoption of SFAS No. 150 will not have an impact on the
Company's results of operations.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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The following table summarizes the estimated market value of the Company's
interest-sensitive assets at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and the
projected change to market values if interest rates instantaneously increase or
decrease by 100 basis points.
Estimated Market Value Impact
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(In thousands) Amortized Cost Market Value -100 BP +100 BP
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AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Interest sensitive assets:
Mortgage-backed securities $ 61,533 63,101 1,564 (2,064)
Variable-rate residential loans 112,137 114,048 1,176 (1,304)
Fixed-rate residential loans 287,395 298,405 7,798 (8,976)
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$ 10,538 (12,344)
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AT DECEMBER 31, 2002
Interest sensitive assets:
Mortgage-backed securities $ 105,832 110,061 1,942 (2,912)
Variable-rate residential loans 180,894 186,182 1,629 (1,610)
Fixed-rate residential loans 199,638 211,622 1,110 (5,741)
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Total net assets $ 4,681 (10,263)
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Interest-sensitive assets, when impacted by an instantaneous 100 basis point
rate decrease results in a projected increase in net market value of $10.5
million at September 30, 2003 compared to a projected increase in net market
value of $4.7 million at December 31, 2002. These changes in net market value
represent 2.22% of interest-sensitive assets at September 30, 2003 and 0.92% of
interest-sensitive assets at December 31, 2002. Interest-sensitive assets, when
impacted by an instantaneous 100 basis point rate increase results in a
projected decrease in net market value of $12.3 million at September 30, 2003
compared to a projected decrease in net market value of $10.3 million at
December 31, 2002. These changes in net market value represent 2.60% of
interest-sensitive assets at September 30, 2003 and 2.02% of interest-sensitive
assets at December 31, 2002. Changes in the projected net market value due to an
instantaneous 100 basis point rate increase or decrease when comparing such
amounts at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 are a result of changes in
outstanding balances of the assets, and an overall decline in market interest
rates.
Based on the Company's asset/liability mix at September 30, 2003, simulation
analyses project that an instantaneous 100 basis point increase in interest
rates would increase net income over the next twelve months by approximately
5.3%, compared to a projected increase of 8.6% at December 31, 2002. An
instantaneous 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would decrease net
income by approximately 7.4% at September 30, 2003, compared to a decrease of
10.0% at December 31, 2002.
In particular, the Company's interest rate sensitive assets are subject to
prepayment risk. Prepayment risk is inherently difficult to estimate and is
dependent upon a number of economic, financial and behavioral variables. The
Company uses a sophisticated mortgage prepayment modeling system to estimate
prepayments and the corresponding impact on market value and net interest
income. The model uses information that includes the instrument type, coupon
spread, loan age and other factors in its projections.
These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the simulation
analyses cannot precisely estimate the impact that higher or lower rate
environments will have on net interest income. Actual results will differ from
simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate
changes, changes in cash flow patterns and market conditions, as well as changes
in management's strategies. Management believes that the Company's interest rate
risk position at September 30, 2003, represents a reasonable level of risk.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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The Company's management, including the Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and
operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) (the "Exchange Act") as of the end of the period covered by this
report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's management, including the
Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in alerting them in
a timely manner to any material information relating to the Company required to
be included in the Company's Exchange Act filings.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS
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There were no significant changes made in the Company's internal controls over
financial reporting that occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal
quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting or in other
factors that could significantly affect these internal controls subsequent to
the date of the evaluation performed by the Company's Principal Executive
Officer and Principal Financial Officer.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine
litigation incident to the registrant's business, to which the Company is a
party or of which any of its property is subject.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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31.1 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by the Company's
Principal Executive Officer.
31.2 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by the Company's
Principal Financial Officer.
32.1 Written Statement pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by the Company's
Principal Executive Officer.
32.2 Written Statement pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by the Company's
Principal Financial Officer.
(b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended September
30, 2003.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WEBSTER PREFERRED CAPITAL CORPORATION
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Registrant
BY: /s/ Gregory S. Madar
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Gregory S. Madar,
Senior Vice President,
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date: November 13, 2003
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