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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K


ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004

Commission File Number No. 0-14555

LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  23-2354007
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1240 Broadcasting Road
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(610) 208-0966
Registrant's Telephone Number:

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

None

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, $5.00 Par Value
(Title of Class)

        The registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to tem 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. ý

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as described in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o    No ý

        As of June 30, 2004, the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which common stock was last sold was approximately $70.9 million.

        Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding at March 17, 2005: 5,002,873

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

        Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement prepared in connection with its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 26, 2005 are incorporated in Part III hereof.





INDEX

 
   
  PAGE
PART I    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS   1
  Item 1.   Business   1
  Item 2.   Properties   8
  Item 3   Legal Proceedings   10
  Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   10
  Item 4B.   Executive Officers of the Registrant   11

PART II

 

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  Item 5.   Market for Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters   12
  Item 6.   Selected Financial Data   12
  Item 7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   13
  Item 7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   34
  Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data   35
  Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure   76
  Item 9A.   Controls and Procedures   76
  Item 9B.   Other Information   76

PART III

 

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  Item 10.   Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant   77
  Item 11.   Executive Compensation   77
  Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters   77
  Item 13.   Certain relationships and Related Transactions   77
  Item 14.   Principal Accounting Fees and Services   77

PART IV

 

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  Item 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules   78
  SIGNATURES   80


PART I

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

        Leesport Financial Corp. (the "Company") may from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking statements," including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the exhibits hereto and thereto), in its reports to shareholders and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith by the Company pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

        These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Company's beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions, that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control). The words "may," "could," "should," would," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company conducts operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; the timely development of and acceptance of new products and services of the Company and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services; the willingness of users to substitute competitors' products and services for the Company's products and services; the success of the Company in gaining regulatory approval of its products and services, when required; the impact of changes in financial services' laws and regulations (including laws concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance); technological changes; acquisitions; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; and the success of the Company at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

        The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Readers are also cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date of this report. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.


Item 1.    Business

        The Company is a Pennsylvania business corporation headquartered at 1240 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610. The Company was organized as a bank holding company on January 1, 1986. The Company's election with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to become a financial holding company became effective on February 7, 2002. The Company offers a wide array of financial services through its various subsidiaries. The Company's executive offices are located at 1240 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610.

        At December 31, 2004, the Company had total assets of $877.4 million, total shareholders' equity of $90.9 million, and total deposits of $612.3 million.

The Bank

        The Company's wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Leesport Bank ("Leesport Bank" or the "Bank"), a Pennsylvania chartered commercial bank. During the year ended December 31, 2000, the charters of The First National Bank of Leesport and Merchants Bank of Pennsylvania, both wholly-owned banking subsidiaries of the Company at that time, were merged into a single charter under the name Leesport Bank. The First National Bank of Leesport was incorporated under the laws of the United States of

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America as a national bank in 1909. Leesport Bank operates in Berks, Schuylkill, Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.

        On October 1, 2004, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding voting shares of Madison Bancshares group, Ltd., the holding company for Madison Bank ("Madison"), a Pennsylvania state-chartered commercial bank and its wholly owned subsidiary, Philadelphia Financial Mortgage Company ("PFM" or "Philadelphia Financial"). Madison and PFM are both now Divisions of Leesport Bank. The transaction enhances the Bank's strong presence in Pennsylvania, particularly in the high growth counties of Berks, Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware.

        At December 31, 2004, the Bank had the equivalent of 227 full-time employees.

        Leesport Bank provides services to its customers through nineteen full service financial centers, which operate under Leesport Bank's name in Leesport, Blandon, Bern Township, Wyomissing, Breezy Corner Hamburg, Birdsboro, Northeast Reading, Exeter Township and Sinking Spring all of which are in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Leesport Bank also operates a financial center in Schuylkill Haven, which is located in Schuylkill County. Through its 2004 acquisition of Madison, Leesport Bank operates Madison division financial centers in Blue Bell, Conshohocken, Lansdale, Horsham, Oaks and Center Square all of which are in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Bank also operates Madison division branches in Fox Chase (northeast Philadelphia) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Strafford in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The Bank also operates a limited service facility in Wernersville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. All full service facilities provide automated teller machine services. Each financial center, except the Wernersville and Breezy Corner locations, provide drive-in facilities.

        Leesport Bank provides mortgage banking services to its customers through Philadelphia Financial through offices in Reading, Blue Bell and Lancaster, which are located in Berks County Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, respectively.

        The Bank engages in full service commercial and consumer banking business, including such services as accepting deposits in the form of time, demand and savings accounts. Such time deposits include certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts and Roth IRA accounts. The Bank's savings accounts include money market accounts, club accounts, NOW accounts and traditional regular savings accounts. In addition to accepting deposits, the Bank makes both secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans, finances commercial transactions, provides equipment lease and accounts receivable financing, makes construction and mortgage loans, including home equity loans, and rents safe deposit facilities. The Bank also provides small business loans and student loans.

        In early 2001, the Bank formed a strategic alliance with INA Trust Company in order to offer personal trust services to its customers. The alliance enabled the Bank to enter the trust business quickly and without incurring significant start-up expenses. Personal trust services through this alliance are offered by the wealth management division.

        Through a relationship with a company called First HSA, Inc. headed by Dr. William West, the Company began developing business in rapidly developing Health Savings Accounts ("HSA"). At December 31, 2004, the Company has grown its HSA business to more than five thousand accounts with approximately $6 million in deposits. The Company anticipates this business to grow rapidly as HSA accounts become a popular low cost vehicle for medical insurance. The Company believes its head start in this business will give it an advantage in raising deposits in 2005.

Subsidiary Activities

        Effective October 1, 2002, Essick & Barr, Inc., a Berks County based general insurance agency ("Essick & Barr") was converted to a limited liability company, and became a subsidiary of the Company and no longer a subsidiary of the Bank. Effective February 13, 2003, both Leesport Wealth Management, Inc. ("LWM"), an SEC-registered investment advisory business which was acquired in 1999

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and Leesport Investment Group, Inc. ("LIG"), which was formed in 1999 to purchase a securities brokerage business, were converted to limited liability companies, and became subsidiaries of the Company and no longer subsidiaries of the Bank. The Bank had two wholly-owned subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003: Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC, which was formed during 2000 to provide title insurance and other real estate related services to its customers through limited partnership arrangements with third parties involved in the real estate services industry; and Leesport Mortgage, LLC, a 60% owned subsidiary, which was jointly formed with a real estate company in May of 2002, to provide mortgage brokerage services, including, without limitation, any activity in which a mortgage broker may engage. It is operated as a permissible "affiliated business arrangement" within the meaning of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974.

        Both LIG and LWM, which include the acquisition of certain assets of First Affiliated Investment Group, an investment management and brokerage firm, as of September 1, 2002, are headquartered at 1240 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and collectively had 7 full-time employees at December 31, 2004.

        Essick & Barr, which includes The Boothby Group, a property and casualty and employee benefits insurance agency acquired as of October 1, 2002, offers a full line of personal and commercial property and casualty insurance as well as group insurance for businesses, employee benefit plans, and life insurance. Effective September 30, 2003, Essick & Barr acquired certain assets of CrosStates Insurance Consultants, Inc., a full service insurance agency that specializes in personal property and casualty insurance located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Essick & Barr is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania with sales offices at 108 South Fifth Street, Reading, Pennsylvania; 460 Norristown Road, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, 1240 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania; and 2300 E. Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Essick & Barr had 70 full-time employees at December 31, 2004.

        Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC provides title insurance and other real estate related services to the Company's customers through limited partnership arrangements with unaffiliated third parties involved in the real estate services industry. At December 31, 2003, Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC had entered into four such arrangements as follows: Leesport Search and Settlement Solutions (70% equity interest); New Millennium Abstract (5% equity interest); Spectrum Settlement Agency (4% equity interest); and Benson Settlement Company (35% equity interest). The capital contributions of Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC in connection with the formation of each of the limited partnerships were not material. None of the limited partnership arrangements involves the use of a special purposes entity for financial accounting purposes or any off-balance sheet financing technique, and neither Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC, the Company, nor any other affiliate of the Company has any continuing contractual financial commitment to the limited partnerships beyond the amount of the initial capital contribution.

        The Company also owns First Leesport Capital Trust I (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory business trust formed on March 9, 2000, in which the Company owns all of the common equity. The Trust has outstanding $5 million of 107/8% fixed rate mandatory redeemable capital securities. These securities must be redeemed in March 2030, but may be redeemed on or after March 9, 2010 or earlier in the event that the interest expense becomes non-deductible for federal income tax purpose or if these securities no longer qualify as Tier I capital for the Company. In October, 2002 the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement that effectively converts the securities to a floating interest rate of six month LIBOR plus 5.25%. In June, 2003 the Company purchased a six month LIBOR cap to create protection against rising interest rates for the interest rate swap.

        On September 26, 2002, the Company established Leesport Capital Trust II, a Delaware statutory business trust, in which the Company owns all of the common equity. Leesport Capital Trust II issued $10 million of mandatory redeemable capital securities carrying a floating interest rate of three month LIBOR plus 3.45%. These securities must be redeemed in September 2032, but may be redeemed on or

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after September 26, 2007 or earlier in the event that the interest expense becomes non-deductible for federal income tax purposes or if these securities no longer qualify as Tier I capital for the Company.

        On June 26, 2003, Madison established Madison Statutory Trust I, a Connecticut statutory business trust. Pursuant to the purchase of Madison on October 1, 2004, the Company assumed Madison Statutory Trust I in which the Company owns all of the common equity. Madison Statutory Trust I issued $5 million of mandatory redeemable capital securities carrying a floating interest rate of three month LIBOR plus 3.10%. These securities must be redeemed in June 2033, but may be redeemed on or after September 26, 2008 or earlier in the event that the interest expense becomes non-deductible for federal income tax purposes or if the treatment of these securities is no longer qualified as Tier I capital for the Company.

Competition

        The Company faces substantial competition in originating loans, in attracting deposits, and generating fee-based income. This competition comes principally from other banks, savings institutions, credit unions, mortgage banking companies and, with respect to deposits, institutions offering investment alternatives, including money market funds. Competition also comes from other insurance agencies and direct writing insurance companies. Due to the passage of landmark banking legislation in November 1999, competition may increasingly come from insurance companies, large securities firms and other financial services institutions. As a result of consolidation in the banking industry, some of the Company's competitors and their respective affiliates may enjoy advantages such as greater financial resources, a wider geographic presence, a wider array of services, or more favorable pricing alternatives and lower origination and operating costs.

Supervision and Regulation

General

        The Company is registered as a bank holding company, which has elected to be treated as a financial holding company, and is subject to supervision and regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under the Bank Holding Act of 1956, as amended. As a bank holding company, the Company's activities and those of its bank subsidiary are limited to the business of banking and activities closely related or incidental to banking. Bank holding companies are required to file periodic reports with and are subject to examination by the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board has issued regulations under the Bank Holding Company Act that require a bank holding company to serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to its subsidiary banks. As a result, the Federal Reserve Board, pursuant to such regulations, may require the Company to stand ready to use its resources to provide adequate capital funds to its bank subsidiary during periods of financial stress or adversity.

        The Bank Holding Company Act prohibits the Company from acquiring direct or indirect control of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of voting stock, or substantially all of the assets of any bank, or from merging or consolidating with another bank holding company, without prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board. Additionally, the Bank Holding Company Act prohibits the Company from engaging in or from acquiring ownership or control of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of voting stock of any company engaged in a non-banking business, unless such business is determined by the Federal Reserve Board to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident thereto. The types of businesses that are permissible for bank holding companies to own were expanded by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 1999.

        As a Pennsylvania bank holding company for purposes of the Pennsylvania Banking Code, the Company is also subject to regulation and examination by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking.

        The Company is under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission and of state securities commissions for matters relating to the offering and sale of its securities. In addition, the

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Company is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and regulations relating to periodic reporting, proxy solicitation, and insider trading.

Regulation of Leesport Bank

        Leesport Bank is a Pennsylvania chartered commercial bank, and its deposits are insured (up to applicable limits) by the Bank Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). The Bank is subject to regulation and examination by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and by the FDIC. The Community Reinvestment Act requires Leesport Bank to help meet the credit needs of the entire community where Leesport Bank operates, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. Leesport Bank's rating under the Community Reinvestment Act, assigned by the FDIC pursuant to an examination of Leesport Bank, is important in determining whether the Bank may receive approval for, or utilize certain streamlined procedures in, applications to engage in new activities.

        Leesport Bank is also subject to requirements and restrictions under federal and state law, including requirements to maintain reserves against deposits, restrictions on the types and amounts of loans that may be granted and the interest that may be charged thereon, and limitations on the types of investments that may be made and the types of services that may be offered. Various consumer laws and regulations also affect the operations of Leesport Bank. In addition to the impact of regulation, commercial banks are affected significantly by the actions of the Federal Reserve Board as it attempts to control the money supply and credit availability in order to influence the economy.

Capital Adequacy Guidelines

        Bank holding companies are required to comply with the Federal Reserve Board's risk-based capital guidelines. The required minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%. At least half of the total capital is required to be "Tier 1 capital," consisting principally of common shareholders' equity, less certain intangible assets. The remainder ("Tier 2 capital") may consist of certain preferred stock, a limited amount of subordinated debt, certain hybrid capital instruments and other debt securities, and a limited amount of the general loan loss allowance. The risk-based capital guidelines are required to take adequate account of interest rate risk, concentration of credit risk, and risks of nontraditional activities.

        In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, the Federal Reserve Board requires a bank holding company to maintain a leverage ratio of a minimum level of Tier 1 capital (as determined under the risk-based capital guidelines) equal to 3% of average total consolidated assets for those bank holding companies which have the highest regulatory examination ratings and are not contemplating or experiencing significant growth or expansion. All other bank holding companies are required to maintain a ratio of at least 1% to 2% above the stated minimum. The Pennsylvania Department of Banking requires state chartered banks to maintain a 6% leverage capital level and 10% risk based capital, defined substantially the same as the federal regulations. The Bank is subject to almost identical capital requirements adopted by the FDIC.

Prompt Corrective Action Rules

        The federal banking agencies have regulations defining the levels at which an insured institution would be considered "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized" and "critically undercapitalized." The applicable federal bank regulator for a depository institution could, under certain circumstances, reclassify a "well-capitalized" institution as "adequately capitalized" or require an "adequately capitalized" or "undercapitalized" institution to comply with supervisory actions as if it were in the next lower category. Such a reclassification could be made if the regulatory agency determines that the institution is in an unsafe or unsound condition (which could include

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unsatisfactory examination ratings). The Company and the Bank each satisfy the criteria to be classified as "well capitalized" within the meaning of applicable regulations.

Regulatory Restrictions on Dividends

        Dividend payments made by Leesport Bank to the Company are subject to the Pennsylvania Banking Code, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and the regulations of the FDIC. Under the Banking Code, no dividends may be paid except from "accumulated net earnings" (generally, retained earnings). The Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC have formal and informal policies which provide that insured banks and bank holding companies should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings, with some exceptions. The Prompt Corrective Action Rules, described above, further limit the ability of banks to pay dividends if they are not classified as well capitalized or adequately capitalized.

        Under these policies and subject to the restrictions applicable to the Bank, the Bank had approximately $4.1 million available for payment of dividends to the Company at December 31, 2004, without prior regulatory approval.

FDIC Insurance Assessments

        The FDIC has implemented a risk-related premium schedule for all insured depository institutions that results in the assessment of premiums based on capital and supervisory measures. Under the risk-related premium schedule, the FDIC assigns, on a semiannual basis, each depository institution to one of three capital groups (well-capitalized, adequately capitalized or undercapitalized) and further assigns such institution to one of three subgroups within a capital group. The institution's subgroup assignment is based upon the FDIC's judgment of the institution's strength in light of supervisory evaluations, including examination reports, statistical analyses and other information relevant to measuring the risk posed by the institution. Only institutions with a total capital to risk-adjusted assets ratio of 10% or greater, a Tier 1 capital to risk-based assets ratio of 6% or greater, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% or greater, are assigned to the well-capitalized group. As of December 31, 2004, the Bank was well capitalized for purposes of calculating insurance assessments.

        The Bank Insurance Fund is presently fully funded at more than the minimum amount required by law. Accordingly, the 2004 Bank Insurance Fund assessment rates ranged from zero for those institutions with the least risk, to $0.27 for every $100 of insured deposits for institutions deemed to have the highest risk. The Bank is in the category of institutions that presently pay nothing for deposit insurance. The FDIC adjusts the rates every six months. The FDIC has indicated from time to time that all banks may again be required to pay deposit insurance premiums in the future if the current trend of the size of the deposit insurance funds relative to all insured deposits continues.

        While the Bank presently pays no premiums for deposit insurance, it is subject to assessments to pay the interest on Financing Corporation bonds. The Financing Corporation was created by Congress to issue bonds to finance the resolution of failed thrift institutions. Prior to 1997, only thrift institutions were subject to assessments to raise funds to pay the Financing Corporation bonds. Beginning in 2000, commercial banks and thrifts are subject to the same assessment for Financing Corporation bonds. The FDIC sets the Financing Corporation assessment rate every quarter. The Financing Corporation assessment for the Bank (and all other banks) for the first quarter of 2005 is an annual rate of $.0144 for each $100 of deposits.

Other Legislation

        The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, passed in 1999, dramatically changed certain banking laws. One of the most significant changes was that the separation between banking and the securities businesses mandated by the Glass-Steagall Act has now been removed, and the provisions of any state law that prohibits affiliation between banking and insurance entities have been preempted. Accordingly, the legislation now

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permits firms engaged in underwriting and dealing in securities, and insurance companies, to own banking entities, and permits bank holding companies (and in some cases, banks) to own securities firms and insurance companies. The provisions of federal law that preclude banking entities from engaging in non-financially related activities, such as manufacturing, have not been changed. For example, a manufacturing company cannot own a bank and become a bank holding company, and a bank holding company cannot own a subsidiary that is not engaged in financial activities, as defined by the regulators.

        The legislation creates a new category of bank holding company called a "financial holding company." In order to avail itself of the expanded financial activities permitted under the law, a bank holding company must notify the Federal Reserve Board ("Federal Reserve") that it elects to be a financial holding company. A bank holding company can make this election if it, and all its bank subsidiaries, are well capitalized, well managed, and have at least a satisfactory Community Reinvestment Act rating, each in accordance with the definitions prescribed by the Federal Reserve and the regulators of the subsidiary banks. Once a bank holding company makes such an election, and provided that the Federal Reserve does not object to such election by such bank holding company, the financial holding company may engage in financial activities (i.e., securities underwriting, insurance underwriting, and certain other activities that are financial in nature as to be determined by the Federal Reserve) by simply giving a notice to the Federal Reserve within thirty days after beginning such business or acquiring a company engaged in such business. This makes the regulatory approval process to engage in financial activities much more streamlined than under prior law.

        On February 7, 2002, the Company's election with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to become a financial holding company became effective.

        The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted to enhance penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures under the federal securities laws. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act generally applies to all companies, including the Company, that file or are required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act. The legislation includes provisions, among other things, governing the services that can be provided by a public company's independent auditors and the procedures for approving such services, requiring the chief executive officer and chief financial officer to certify certain matters relating to the company's periodic filings under the Exchange Act, requiring expedited filings of reports by insiders of their securities transactions and containing other provisions relating to insider conflicts of interest, increasing disclosure requirements relating to critical financial accounting policies and their application, increasing penalties for securities law violations, and creating a new public accounting oversight board, a regulatory body subject to SEC jurisdiction with broad powers to set auditing, quality control and ethics standards for accounting firms. In connection with this legislation, the national securities exchanges and Nasdaq have adopted rules relating to certain matters, including the independence of members of a company's audit committee, as a condition to listing or continued listing. The Company does not believe that the application of these rules to the Company will have a material effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

        The USA PATRIOT Act, enacted in direct response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, strengthens the anti-money laundering provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act. Many of the new provisions added by the Act apply to accounts at or held by foreign banks, or accounts of or transactions with foreign entities. While the Bank does not have a significant foreign business, the new requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act still require the Bank to use proper procedures to identify its customers. The Act also requires the banking regulators to consider a bank's record of compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act in acting on any application filed by a bank. As the Bank is subject to the provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (i.e., reporting of cash transactions in excess of $10,000), the Bank's record of compliance in this area will be an additional factor in any applications filed by it in the future. To the Bank's knowledge, its record of compliance in this area is satisfactory.

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        The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act was adopted in 2003. It extends and expands upon provisions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, affecting the reporting of delinquent payments by customers and denials of credit applications. The revised act imposes additional record keeping, reporting, and customer disclosure requirements on all financial institutions, including the Bank. Also in late 2003, the Check 21 Act was adopted. This Act affects the way checks can be processed in the banking system, allowing payments to be converted to electronic transfers rather than processed as traditional paper checks.

        Congress is often considering some financial industry legislation, and the federal banking agencies routinely propose new regulations. New legislation and regulation may include dramatic changes to the federal deposit insurance system. The Corporation cannot predict how any new legislation, or new rules adopted by the federal banking agencies, may affect its business in the future.

        Essick & Barr, LIG, and LWM are subject to additional regulatory requirements. Essick & Barr is subject to Pennsylvania insurance laws and the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance. The securities brokerage activities of LIG are subject to regulation by the SEC and the NASD, and LWM is a registered investment advisor subject to regulation by the SEC.


Item 2.    Properties

        The Company's principal office is located in the administration building at 1240 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.

        Listed below are the locations of properties owned or leased by the Bank and its subsidiaries. Owned properties are not subject to any mortgage, lien or encumbrance.

Property Location

  Leased or Owned
Corporate Office
1240 Broadcasting Road
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
  Leased

Leesport Operations Center
1044 MacArthur Road
Reading, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

North Pointe Financial Center
241 South Centre Avenue
Leesport, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Northeast Reading Financial Center
1210 Rockland Street
Reading, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Hamburg Financial Center
801 South Fourth Street
Hamburg, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Bern Township Financial Center
909 West Leesport Road
Leesport, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Wernersville Financial Center
1 Reading Drive
Wernersville, Pennsylvania

 

Leased
     

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Breezy Corner Financial Center
3401-3 Pricetown Road
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Blandon Financial Center
100 Plaza Drive
Blandon, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Wyomissing Financial Center
1199 Berkshire Boulevard
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Schuylkill Haven Financial Center
237 Route 61 South
Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Birdsboro Financial Center
350 West Main Street
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Exeter Financial Center
4361 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Sinking Spring Financial Center
4708 Penn Ave
Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Blue Bell Financial Center
1767 Sentry Parkway West
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Centre Square Financial Center
1380 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Conshohocken Financial Center
625 Ridge Pike
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Fox Chase Financial Center
8000 Verree Road
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

Owned

Horsham Financial Center
100 Gibralter Road
Horsham, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Lansdale Financial Center
100 West Main Street
Lansdale, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Oaks Financial Center
1232 Egypt Road
Oaks, Pennsylvania

 

Leased
     

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Strafford Financial Center
600 West Lancaster Avenue
Strafford, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Essick & Barr Insurance
108 South Fifth Street
Reading, Pennsylvania

 

Owned

The Boothby Group
460 Norristown Road
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

CrosStates Insurance
2300 E. Lincoln Hwy
Suite 012
Langhorne, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

Philadelphia Financial Mortgage
930 Red Rose Court
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

 

Leased

        In the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company sold the North Point, Northeast Reading, Hamburg, Bern Township, Exeter and Sinking Spring financial centers and leased them back from the purchaser with a lease term of 20 years.

        Essick & Barr shares offices in the Company's administration building located at 1240 Broadcasting Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Essick & Barr is charged a pro rata amount of the total lease expense.

        LIG and LWM also share office space in the Company's administration building in Wyomissing and are accordingly charged a pro rata amount of the total lease expense.


Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

        A certain amount of litigation arises in the ordinary course of the business of the Company, and the Company's subsidiaries. In the opinion of the management of the Company, there are no proceedings pending to which the Company, or the Company's subsidiaries are a party or to which their property is subject, that, if determined adversely to the Company or its subsidiaries, would be material in relation to the Company's shareholders' equity or financial condition, nor are there any proceedings pending other than ordinary routine litigation incident to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries. In addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be threatened or contemplated against the Company or its subsidiaries by governmental authorities.


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

        No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the Company's fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

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Item 4B.    Executive Officers of the Registrant

        Certain information, as of January 31, 2005, including principal occupation during the past five years, relating to each executive officer of the Company is as follows:

Name, Address, and Position Held with the Company

  Age
  Position
Held
Since

  Principal Occupation for Past 5 Years

RAYMOND H. MELCHER, JR.*
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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1998

 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since January 1, 2000; prior thereto, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since June 1998; prior thereto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Security National Bank of Pottstown
VITO A. DELISI*
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Acting President and
Chief Executive Officer
  55   2005   Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since March 17, 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer of Madison Bank, a division of Leesport Bank since October 1, 2004; prior thereto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Madison Bancshares Group, Ltd. and Madison Bank.
EDWARD C. BARRETT

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  56   2002   Executive Vice President since October 2003 and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since September 1, 2004; prior thereto, Chief Administrative Officer since July 1, 2002; prior thereto, served on the Company's Board of Directors since November 10, 1998 and was an independent technology consultant since January 1, 2001; prior thereto, President of the Technology Services Division of Verso Technologies, Inc.
CHARLES J. HOPKINS
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Senior Vice President of Leesport Financial Corp.
  54   1998   President and CEO of Essick & Barr, LLC since 1992
STEPHEN A. MURRAY
West Reading, Pennsylvania
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
  51   2000   Senior Vice President since May 2001 and Treasurer of the Company since September 1, 2004; prior thereto, Chief Financial Officer of the Company since May 2001, prior thereto, Vice President and Controller of the Company since May 2000; prior thereto, Senior Funds Management Officer, Fulton Financial Corporation
JENETTE L. ECK
Centerport, Pennsylvania
Vice President and Corporate Secretary
  42   1998   Vice President of the Company since 2001, Secretary of the Company since 1998.

*
Raymond H. Melcher, Jr. resigned as a director and executive officer of the Company and all of its affiliates effective March 17, 2005. Vito A. DeLisi was appointed acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Leesport Bank effective March 17, 2005.

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PART II

Item 5.    Market For Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters

        As of December 31, 2004, there were 924 record holders of the Company's common stock. The market price of the Company's common stock for each quarter in 2004 and 2003 and the dividends declared on the Company's common stock for each quarter in 2004 and 2003 are set forth below.

        The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "FLPB." The following table sets forth, for the fiscal quarters indicated, the high and low bid and asked price per share of the Company's common stock, as reported on the Nasdaq National Market, and has been adjusted for the effect of the 5% stock dividend declared by the Board of Directors on December 15, 2004 with a record date of January 3, 2005 and distributed to shareholders on January 14, 2005:

 
  Bid
  Asked
 
  High
  Low
  High
  Low
2004                        

First Quarter

 

$

26.49

 

$

23.40

 

$

26.55

 

$

23.50
Second Quarter     27.25     21.50     27.36     21.70
Third Quarter     23.20     21.13     24.00     21.19
Fourth Quarter     26.66     21.75     27.00     22.11

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Quarter

 

$

20.00

 

$

18.11

 

$

20.11

 

$

18.25
Second Quarter     19.50     17.43     19.62     17.46
Third Quarter     20.17     17.52     20.19     17.62
Fourth Quarter     23.32     19.10     23.72     19.24

        Cash dividends on the Company's common stock have historically been payable on the 15th of January, April, July, and October.

 
  Dividends
Declared
(Per Share)

 
  2004
  2003
First Quarter   $ 0.162   $ 0.152
Second Quarter     0.162     0.157
Third Quarter     0.162     0.157
Fourth Quarter     0.162     0.157

        The Company derives a significant portion of its income from dividends paid to it by the Bank. For a description of certain regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company, see "Business—Regulatory Restrictions on Dividends."

        On May 20, 2004, the Company announced the extension of its stock repurchase plan, originally effective January 1, 2003, for the repurchase of up to 162,000 shares of the Company's common stock. During the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company did not repurchase any of its outstanding common stock. At December 31, 2004, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the stock repurchase plan was 100,513 shares.


Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

        The selected consolidated financial and other data and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation set forth below and in Item 7 hereof is derived in part from,

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and should be read in conjunction with, the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained elsewhere herein.

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
  2001
  2000
 
 
  (Dollars in thousands except per share data)

 
Selected Financial Data:                                

Total assets

 

$

877,382

 

$

622,252

 

$

562,372

 

$

503,509

 

$

393,826

 
Securities available for sale     165,778     200,650     157,564     146,957     74,368  
Securities held to maturity     6,403                  
Loans, net of unearned income     596,328     357,482     335,184     301,923     282,798  
Allowance for loan losses     7,248     4,356     4,182     3,723     3,571  
Deposits     612,291     408,582     379,832     331,577     296,363  
Short-term borrowings     88,892     103,678     34,119     53,574     15,263  
Long-term debt     54,500     34,500     72,200     62,200     43,500  
Junior subordinated debt     20,150     15,000     15,000     5,000     5,000  
Shareholders' equity     90,935     53,377     52,900     45,221     28,346  
Book value per share     18.24     15.77     16.32     14.69     15.29  

Selected Operating Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$

33,611

 

$

29,170

 

$

30,630

 

$

29,626

 

$

27,471

 
Interest expense     12,842     12,682     14,113     17,053     16,386  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income before provision for loan losses     20,769     16,488     16,517     12,573     11,085  
Provision for loan losses     1,320     965     1,455     1,012     1,082  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     19,449     15,523     15,062     11,561     10,003  
Other income     17,669     18,864     10,881     7,834     6,686  
Other expense     30,548     27,560     19,038     15,500     14,000  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes     6,570     6,827     6,905     3,895     2,689  
Income taxes     1,154     1,878     1,985     1,119     563  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net income   $ 5,416   $ 4,949   $ 4,920   $ 2,776   $ 2,126  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share—basic   $ 1.38   $ 1.39   $ 1.42   $ 1.31   $ 1.05  
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 1.36   $ 1.38   $ 1.41   $ 1.31   $ 1.05  
Cash dividends per share   $ 0.65   $ 0.63   $ 0.57   $ 0.54   $ 0.54  
Return on average assets     0.78 %   0.84 %   0.95 %   0.64 %   0.57 %
Return on average shareholders' equity     8.69 %   9.39 %   10.33 %   8.67 %   7.88 %
Dividend payout ratio     51.24 %   44.41 %   40.38 %   41.38 %   52.17 %
Average equity to average assets     9.03 %   8.99 %   9.72 %   7.37 %   7.17 %

        Earnings and cash dividends per share amounts reflect the 5% stock dividend declared by the Board of Directors on December 15, 2004 with a record date of January 3, 2005 and distributed to shareholders on January 14, 2005.


Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

        The Company is a financial services company. As of December 31, 2004, Leesport Bank, Essick & Barr, LLC, Leesport Investment Group, LLC and Leesport Wealth Management, LLC were wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. As of December 31, 2004, Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC was a wholly-

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owned, non-bank subsidiary of Leesport Bank and Leesport Mortgage, LLC was a 60% owned non-bank subsidiary of Leesport Bank.

        During 2000, Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC was formed as a subsidiary of Leesport Bank for the purpose of providing title insurance and other real estate related services to its customers through limited partnership arrangements with third parties involved in the real estate services industry.

        In May 2002, the Company's subsidiary, Leesport Bank, jointly formed Leesport Mortgage, LLC with a real estate company. Leesport Mortgage, LLC was formed to provide mortgage brokerage services, including, without limitation, any activity in which a mortgage broker may engage. It is operated as a permissible "affiliated business arrangement" within the meaning of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974. Leesport Bank's initial investment was $15,000. In July 2004, Leesport Bank dissolved its investment with the real estate company.

        On August 30, 2002, the Company completed its purchase of certain assets of First Affiliated Investment Group, an investment management and brokerage firm located in State College, Pennsylvania. In addition to cash payments payable to the shareholder of $175,000, the Company issued 9,460 shares of its common stock at a price of $18.50, resulting in an aggregate purchase price of $350,000 as of the closing date. Contingent payments to the shareholder totaling up to $300,000, payable in stock at the then current market values and/or cash, are based upon achieving certain annual revenue levels over the next three years.

        On October 1, 2002, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding common stock of The Boothby Group, Inc., a full service insurance agency headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. In addition to cash payments of $3.6 million, the Company issued 132,448 shares of its common stock at a price of $18.12 resulting in an aggregate purchase price of $6.2 million as of the closing date. Contingent payments payable to the five former shareholders totaling up to $1.6 million, payable in shares of the Company's common stock at the then current market values, are based on The Boothby Group division of Essick & Barr achieving certain annual revenue levels over the next five years.

        On September 30, 2003, the Company completed its purchase of certain assets of CrosStates Insurance Consultants, Inc., a full service insurance agency that specializes in personal property and casualty insurance located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The Company made a cash payment of $1.0 million as of the closing date. Contingent payments payable to the former shareholder totaling up to $1.2 million, payable 50% in cash and 50% in shares of the Company's common stock at the then current market values, are based on the CrosStates Insurance division of Essick & Barr achieving certain levels of earnings over the next two years.

        On October 1, 2004, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding voting shares of Madison Bancshares Group, Ltd., the holding company for Madison Bank ("Madison"), a Pennsylvania state-chartered commercial bank and its wholly owned subsidiary, Philadelphia Financial. Madison has become a division of Leesport Bank. For each share of Madison common stock, the Company exchanged 0.6028 shares of Leesport common stock resulting in the issuance of 1,311,010 of Leesport common stock and a cash payment of $11,790. The total purchase price was $34.6 million. The value of the common shares issued was determined based on the average market price of Leesport common shares five days before and five days after the date of the announcement. In connection with the transaction, Madison paid cash of $7.1 million and recognized the expense for 699,122 Madison options and warrants outstanding at September 30, 2004. In addition, Madison paid cash of $2.3 million and recognized the expense for the termination of existing contractual arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies

        Disclosure of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. Certain of these policies are particularly sensitive requiring significant judgments,

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estimates and assumptions to be made by management. Additional information is contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the most sensitive of these issues. These include, the provision and allowance for loan losses, and revenue recognition for insurance activities, stock based compensation, and derivative financial instruments (see Notes 10 and 16), and purchase accounting, goodwill and intangible assets (Note 2). These discussions, analysis and disclosures identify and address key variables and other qualitative and quantitative factors that are necessary for an understanding and evaluation of the Company and its results of operations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

        The provision for loan losses charged to operating expense reflects the amount deemed appropriate by management to provide for known and inherent losses in the existing loan portfolio. Management's judgment is based on the evaluation of individual loans past experience, the assessment of current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. Loan losses are charged directly against the allowance for loan losses and recoveries on previously charged-off loans are added to the allowance.

        Management uses significant estimates to determine the allowance for loan losses. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates including current economic conditions, diversification of the loan portfolio, delinquency statistics, borrowers' perceived financial and managerial strengths, the adequacy of underlying collateral, if collateral dependent, or present value of future cash flows, and other relevant factors. Since the sufficiency of the allowance for loan losses is dependent, to a great extent on conditions that may be beyond our control, it is possible that management's estimates of the allowance for loan losses and actual results could differ in the near term. Although we believe that we use the best information available to establish the allowance for loan losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary if certain future events occur that cause actual results to differ from the assumptions used in making the evaluation. For example, a downturn in the local economy could cause increases in non-performing loans. Additionally, a decline in real estate values could cause some of our loans to become inadequately collateralized. In either case, this may require us to increase our provisions for loan losses, which would negatively impact earnings. Additionally, a large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would negatively impact earnings. In addition, regulatory authorities, as an integral part of their examination, periodically review the allowance for loan losses. They may require additions to the allowance for loan losses based upon their judgments about information available to them at the time of examination. Future increases to our allowance for loan losses, whether due to unexpected changes in economic conditions or otherwise, could adversely affect our future results of operations.

Stock-Based Compensation

        As permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, the Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Principals Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25. Under APB No. 25, no compensation expense is recognized in the income statement related to any option granted under the Company's stock option plans. The pro forma impact to net income and earnings per share that would occur if compensation expense was recognized, based on the estimated fair value of the options on the date of the grant, is disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

        In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 123 (R), "Share-Based Payment." Statement No. 123 (R) addresses the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise's equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. Statement 123 (R) requires an entity to recognize the grant-date fair-value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to the employees in the income statement. The revised Statement generally requires that an entity account for those transactions using the fair-value-based method, and eliminates the intrinsic value method of

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accounting in APB Opinion No. 25. "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," which was permitted under Statement No. 123, as originally issued.

        The revised Statement requires entities to disclose information about the nature of the share-based payment transaction and the effects of those transactions on the financial statements. Statement No. 123 (R) is effective for periods beginning after June 15, 2005. All public companies must use either the modified prospective or the modified retrospective transition method. The Company will adopt the modified prospective method. Using the modified prospective method, the Company estimates that total stock-based compensation expense, net of related tax effects, will be approximately $24,000 for the year ending December 31, 2005.

Goodwill

        The Company has recorded goodwill of $9.2 million at December 31, 2004 related to Essick & Barr, LIG and LWM. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter of each calendar year. A fair value is determined for the insurance services and investment services reporting segments. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the book value, no write downs of goodwill is necessary. If the fair value is less than the book value, an additional test is necessary to assess the proper carrying value of goodwill. The Company determined that no impairment write-offs were necessary during 2004 and 2003.

        Business unit valuation is inherently subjective, with a number of factors based on assumption and management judgments. Among these are future growth rates, discount rates and earnings capitalization rates. Changes in assumptions and results due to economic conditions, industry factors and reporting unit performance could result in different assessments of the fair value and could result in impairment charges in the future.

Investment Securities Impairment Evaluation

        Management evaluates securities for the other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Results of Operations

        Net income for 2004 was $5.42 million or $1.36 per share diluted compared to $4.95 million or $1.38 per share diluted for 2003 and $4.92 million or $1.41 per share for 2002. These changes are a result of increasing net interest income after provision for loan losses and other income each year, net of increases in other expenses. Details regarding changes in each of these areas follow.

        Included in net income for 2004 are merger related costs of $899,000 associated with the Madison acquisition. Included in net income for 2003 is a gain of $3.1 million on the sale of three financial centers

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partially offset by prepayment fees of $2.5 million on the refinance of borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Excluding these items, net income and earnings per share for 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
 
 
  (Dollars in thousands except per share data)

 
Reported net income   $ 5,416   $ 4,949  
Charges and gains:              
Merger related expenses     899      
Gain on sale of branches         (3,073 )
Debt restructuring         2,482  
   
 
 
Total net charges and gains     899     (591 )
Income tax effect     306     (201 )
   
 
 
Net impact of charges and gains     593     (792 )
   
 
 

Net income adjusted

 

$

6,009

 

$

4,157

 
   
 
 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

1.38

 

$

1.39

 
Adjusted basic earnings per share     1.53     1.17  

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

1.36

 

 

1.38

 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share     1.51     1.16  

        Return on average assets was 0.78% for 2004, 0.84% for 2003 and 0.95% for 2002. Return on average shareholders' equity was 8.69% for 2004, 9.39% for 2003 and 10.33% for 2002.

Net Interest Income

        Net interest income is a primary source of revenue for the Company. This income results from the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits to customers and other non-deposit sources of funds, such as repurchase agreements and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Net interest margin is the difference between the gross (tax-effected) yield on earning assets and the cost of interest bearing funds as a percentage of earning assets. All discussion of net interest margin is on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

        Net interest income increased to $20.8 million or 26.0% for the year ended December 31, 2004, compared to $16.5 million for 2003. The increase in net interest income during 2004 was primarily the result of an increase in average earning assets, due mainly to strong organic loan growth, loans acquired from Madison, and the targeted short-term interest rate, as established by the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB"), increasing five times, which resulted in an increase in the prime rate from 4.00% at December 31, 2003, to 5.25% at December 31, 2004. Average loans increased by $81.5 million or 23.1% from 2003 to 2004. Management attributes the increase in organic loan growth to successful marketing initiatives and the favorable interest rate environment. Average investment securities increased by $8.8 million or 5.0% from 2003 to 2004.

        Another major contributing factor to the increase in net interest income was a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing deposits and the cost of long term borrowings. The decrease in interest-bearing deposit rates was the result of both management pricing strategy as well as the effect of longer-term certificates of deposit that matured during the year and repriced at lower rates. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits has dropped steadily over the last three years, from 3.03% for the year ended 2002, to 2.45% for 2003, to 2.31% for 2004. Average interest bearing deposits increased $59.5 million or 17.7% from 2003 to 2004 due primarily to strong organic growth in deposits and deposits acquired from Madison.

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The average rate paid on long-term borrowings has dropped steadily over the last three years, from 4.97% for the year ended 2002, to 4.51% for 2003, to 3.34% for 2004. The decrease in the cost of long-term borrowings from 2003 to 2004 was primarily the result of refinancing $40.9 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances in September 2003 that were replaced with lower cost borrowings and certificates of deposit. Average long-term borrowings decreased $26.5 million or 40.3% from 2003 to 2004. At year-end 2004, actual balances for federal funds purchased and long term debt were $36.1 million and $54.5 million, respectively compared to $62.1 million and $34.5 million at year-end 2003, respectively.

        As a result of an increase in the commercial loan portfolio for loans acquired from Madison, an increase in the investment portfolio yield, increased non-interest bearing deposits, maturities of higher priced certificates of deposit and lower long-term borrowing costs and the increase in prime rate, the net interest margin increased to 3.46% in 2004 from 3.22% in 2003.

Other Income

        Details of non-interest income follow:

 
  2004 versus 2003
   
  2003 versus 2002
 
  2004
  Increase/
Decrease

  %
  2003
  Increase/
Decrease

  %
  2002
 
  (Dollars in thousands)

Customer service fees   $ 1,947   $ 408   26.5   $ 1,539   $ 264   20.7   $ 1,275
Mortgage banking activities, net     2,096     (339 ) (13.9 )   2,435     889   57.5     1,546
Commissions and fees from insurance sales     10,781     1,581   17.2     9,200     3,478   60.8     5,722
Broker and investment advisory commissions and fees     528     (168 ) (24.1 )   696     (48 ) (6.5 )   744
Gain on sale of loans     432     163   60.6     269     (352 ) (56.7 )   621
Gain on sale of financial centers         (3,073 ) 0.0     3,073     3,073   100.0    
Other income     1,540     172   12.6     1,368     451   49.2     917
Net realized gains on sale of securities     345     61   21.5     284     228   407.1     56
   
 
     
 
     
Total   $ 17,669   $ (1,195 ) 10.0   $ 18,864   $ 7,983   73.4   $ 10,881
   
 
     
 
     

        The Company's primary source of other income for 2004 was commissions and other revenue generated through sales of insurance products through its insurance subsidiary, Essick & Barr. Revenues from insurance operations totaled $10.8 million in 2004 compared to $9.2 million in 2003 and $5.7 million in 2002. Revenues from broker and investment advisory commissions generated through the Company's investment subsidiaries, LIG and LWM, decreased to $528,000 in 2004 from $696,000 in 2003 due to market weakness and a change in the management team which created a temporary downturn in business as accountholder coverage was restructured. Also, annuity and other insurance commissions generated by LIG and LWM of $309,000, $112,000 and $48,000 are included in commissions and fees from insurance sales for the years 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

        In September 2003, the Company recognized a $3.1 million gain on the sale of three financial centers located in northern Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties. This sale reflects the strategic plan to build on the existing Berks County and growing southeastern Pennsylvania market areas and expand the business relationships developed with the acquisitions of The Boothby Group and CrosStates Insurance.

        The Company also relies on several other sources for its other income, including sales of newly originated mortgage loans and service charges on deposit accounts. The income recognized from mortgage banking activities was $2.1 million in 2004, $2.4 million in 2003 and $1.5 million in 2002. The decrease in mortgage banking revenue from 2003 to 2004 is mainly attributable to decreased mortgage loan refinancing due to higher interest rates offset by the acquisition of Philadelphia Financial. Also included in other income are net gains on loan sales of $432,000 in 2004, $269,000 in 2003 and $621,000 in 2002 from the sale of $8.5 million, $8.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of fixed and adjustable rate portfolio residential mortgage loans. The increases in income from customer service fees reflect an expanded customer base, new services, and the annual review of the fee pricing structure and levels and the acquisition of Madison.

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Other Expenses

        Details of non-interest expense follow:

 
  2004 versus 2003
   
  2003 versus 2002
 
  2004
  Increase/
Decrease

  %
  2003
  Increase/
Decrease

  %
  2002
 
  (Dollars in thousands)

Salaries and employee benefits   $ 17,159   $ 3,599   26.5   $ 13,560   $ 3,365   33.0   $ 10,195
Occupancy expense     2,596     573   28.3     2,023     398   24.5     1,625
Equipment expense     1,971     451   29.7     1,520     331   27.8     1,189
Marketing and advertising expense     1,170     (53 ) (4.3 )   1,223     221   22.1     1,002
Amortization of indentifiable intangible assets     432     123   39.8     309     237   329.2     72
Professional services     1,141     1   0.1     1,140     153   15.5     987
Outside processing services     2,138     (25 ) (1.2 )   2,163     737   51.7     1,426
Insurance expense     535     160   42.7     375     71   23.4     304
FHLB advance prepayment expense         (2,482 ) (100.0 )   2,482     2,482   100.0    
Merger related expense     899     899   0.0           0.0    
Other expense     2,507     (258 ) (9.3 )   2,765     527   23.5     2,238
   
 
     
 
     
Total   $ 30,548   $ 2,988   10.8   $ 27,560   $ 8,522   44.8   $ 19,038
   
 
     
 
     

        Non-interest expense consists primarily of costs associated with personnel, occupancy and equipment, data processing, marketing and professional fees. The Company's non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 totaled $30.5 million, representing an increase of $3.0 million or 10.8% as compared to 2003. Salaries and employee benefits, the largest component of non-interest expense, increased $3.6 million or 26.5% from 2003 to 2004. The increase in salaries and employee benefits from 2003 to 2004 was primarily the result of the acquisition of Madison, merit increases, continued growth of the Company, commissions paid on revenue generated from sales of insurance products through Essick & Barr and higher benefits costs consistent with industry trends. Full-time equivalent (FTE) employees for the Company are 332, 230 and 227 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The growth in FTE's from 2003 to 2004 was primarily the result of the acquisition of Madison and continued growth of the Company.

        Total occupancy expense increased $573,000 or 28.3% in 2004 primarily due to the acquisition of Madison. The occupancy expense increase in 2003 was primarily the result of the addition of the CrosStates Insurance facility, two new financial centers, a new operations center and a full year of the The Boothby Group facility, net of the facility costs associated with the sale of three financial centers in September 2003. Total equipment expense increased $451,000 or 29.7% in 2004 primarily due to the additional depreciation and software maintenance expense related to acquisition of Madison. Equipment expense for 2003 included insurance subsidiary acquisitions, two new financial centers and a new operations center.

        Other non-interest expense for 2004 includes merger related costs of $899,000 related to the acquisition of Madison. Other non-interest expense for 2003 includes $2.5 million in prepayment expenses on the refinance of $40.9 million of fixed rate, high cost FHLB advances. Total amortization of identifiable intangible assets increased $123,000 or 39.8% in 2004 as compared to 2003 primarily due to core deposit intangibles acquired in the Madison acquisition. Total outside processing services decreased $25,000 in 2004 as compared to 2003 primarily because of conversion costs incurred in the second quarter of 2003 associated with the change to Metavante Corporation, our core banking system provider. Insurance expense increased $160,000 in 2004 primarily due to the acquisition of Madison.

Income Taxes

        The effective income tax rate for the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was 17.6%, 27.5% and 28.8% respectively. The effective tax rate for 2004 decreased from 2003 primarily

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because of a $587,000 federal tax benefit for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 received from the Bank's investment in an affordable housing corporate tax credit limited partnership.

Financial Condition

        The Company's total assets increased to $877.4 million at December 31, 2004, representing a growth rate of 41.0% from $622.3 million at December 31, 2003.

Cash and Securities Portfolio

        Cash and balances due from banks increased to $24.1 million at December 31, 2004 from $15.2 million at December 31, 2003.

        The securities portfolio decreased 14.2% to $172.2 million at December 31, 2004, from $200.7 million at December 31, 2003 primarily due to investment maturities and principal repayments reinvested into higher yielding loans. Securities are used to supplement loan growth as necessary, to generate interest and dividend income, to manage interest rate risk, and to provide liquidity. To accomplish these ends, most of the purchases in the portfolio during 2004 and 2003 were of mortgage backed securities issued by US Government agencies. State and political subdivision securities were also purchased in 2004 to increase the yield of the portfolio.

        At December 31, 2004, the securities balance included a net unrealized loss on available for sale securities of $393,000 versus a net unrealized gain of $429,000 at December 31, 2003. The increase in longer term interest rates over the last six months of 2004 was primarily responsible for the reduction in the fair market value of the securities.

Loans

        Loans increased to $596.3 million at December 31, 2004 from $357.4 million at December 31, 2003, an increase of $238.9 million or 66.8%. Management has targeted the loan portfolio as a key to the Company's continuing growth. Specifically, the Company has a lending focus within its market area of higher yielding commercial loans made to small and medium sized businesses. The acquisition of Madison in 2004, whose loan portfolio consisted of mainly commercial loans, underscores that focus as the commercial portfolio increased to $309.8 million at December 31, 2004, from $202.6 million at December 31, 2003, an increase of $107.2 million or 52.9%.

        Loans secured by 1 to 4 family residential real estate increased to $190.6 million at December 31, 2004, from $88.9 million as of December 31, 2003, an increase of $101.7 million or 114.4%. Loans secured by multi-family residential real estate increased to $12.4 million at December 31, 2004, from $8.9 million as of December 31, 2003, an increase of $3.5 million or 39.3%. The increase in residential real estate is due primarily to a reduction in mortgage loan refinancing due to increases in mortgage rates and the acquisition of Madison.

        Home equity lending products increased to $71.4 million at December 31, 2004, from $45.8 million as of December 31, 2003, an increase of $25.6 million or 55.9%. This increase is primarily due to continued favorable market interest rates, successful marketing initiatives and the acquisition of Madison.

        The loans held for sale category is composed of $9.8 million of mortgage loans committed for sale to other institutions and the secondary market as of December 31, 2004 versus $1.3 million as of December 31, 2003. The increase in loans held for sale is primarily due to the acquisition of Philadelphia Financial.

        The sales of residential real estate loans in the secondary market reflect the Company's strategy of de-emphasizing the retention of long-term, fixed rate loans in the portfolio utilizing these loans sales to generating fees, improve interest-rate risk and fund growth in higher yielding assets.

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Premises and Equipment

        Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, decreased during 2004 to $8.6 million from $12.9 million at the end of 2003. During 2004, the Company sold six branch locations with a net book value of $7.0 million and leased them back from the purchaser with a lease term of 20 years resulting in a gain of $712,000, which is being amortized into income over the term of the lease. Depreciation expense and amortization of leasehold improvements for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $1.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

        Goodwill increased to $38.2 million from $9.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Identifiable intangible assets increased to $5.8 million from $4.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. These increases in goodwill and identifiable intangible assets are due primarily to the acquisition of Madison.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

        Bank owned life insurance increased $566,000 to $11.4 million at December 31, 2004 from $10.8 million at December 31, 2003. The increase in bank owned life insurance is due to tax exempt earnings credited in 2004.

Other Assets

        Other assets, which include accrued interest receivable, increased to $18.3 million at December 31, 2004 from $13.6 million at December 31, 2003. Other assets increased primarily due to the acquisition of Madison.

Deposits and Borrowings

        Total deposits increased by $203.7 million or 49.9% to $612.3 million at December 31, 2004 from $408.6 million at December 31, 2003.

        Non-interest bearing deposits increased to $107.4 million at December 31, 2004, from $67.7 million at December 31, 2003, an increase of $39.7 million or 58.7%. The increase in non-interest bearing deposits is primarily due to organic growth and the acquisition of Madison. Management continues to promote growth in these types of deposits, which include a free checking account product, as a method to help reduce the overall cost of the Company's funds. Interest bearing deposits increased by $164.0 million or 48.1%, from $340.9 million at December 31, 2003 to $504.8 million at December 31, 2004. The increase is primarily the result of the acquisition of Madison, organic growth due to corporate pricing strategies and successful marketing initiatives.

        Borrowed funds from various sources are generally used to supplement deposit growth. Short-term borrowings, which were composed of federal funds purchased from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB")and other correspondent banks and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, were $88.9 million at December 31, 2004, and $103.7 million at December 31, 2003. This decrease is primarily the result the Company purchasing long-term FHLB advances taking advantage of the favorable interest rate environment and limiting future interest rate risk. Long-term borrowings, which consisted of advances from the FHLB totaled $54.5 million and $34.5 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

        Junior subordinated debt was $20.2 million as of December 31, 2004 and $15.0 million at December 31, 2003. The increase of $5.2 million is due to the acquisition of Madison.

Shareholders' Equity

        The Company's common stock, surplus, retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 increased by $37.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, to $90.9 million and $53.4 million. The increase for 2004 is primarily the result of the

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acquisition of Madison of $34.1 million and net income of $5.4 million offset by cash dividends of $2.8 million, which included the effect of the 5% stock dividend declared by the Board of Directors on December 15, 2004 with a record date of January 3, 2005 and distributed to shareholders on January 14, 2005.

        Total shareholders' equity includes accumulated other comprehensive income, which includes an adjustment for the fair value of the Company's securities portfolio. This amount attempts to identify the impact to equity in the unlikely event that the Company's entire securities portfolio would be liquidated under current economic conditions. The amounts and types of securities held by the Company at the end of 2004, combined with current interest rates, resulted in a decrease in equity, net of taxes, of $392,000. This compares with a decrease to equity, net of taxes, of $1.9 million at the end of 2003.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

        Through the years, the banking industry has adapted to an environment in which interest rates have fluctuated dramatically and in which depositors have been provided with liquid, rate sensitive investment options. The industry utilizes a process known as asset/liability management as a means of managing this adaptation.

        Asset/liability management is intended to provide for adequate liquidity and interest rate sensitivity by matching interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities and coordinating maturities and repricing characteristics on assets and liabilities.

        Interest rate risk management involves managing the extent to which interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities are matched. Interest rate sensitivity is the relationship between market interest rates and earnings volatility due to the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities. The Company's net interest income is affected by changes in the level of market interest rates. In order to maintain consistent earnings performance, the Company seeks to manage, to the extent possible, the repricing characteristics of its assets and liabilities.

        One major objective of the Company when managing the rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities is to stabilize net interest income. The management of and authority to assume interest rate risk is the responsibility of the Company's Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO"), which is comprised of senior management and Board members. The ALCO meets quarterly to monitor the ratio of interest sensitive assets to interest sensitive liabilities. The process to review interest rate risk management is a regular part of management of the Company. In addition, there is an annual process to review the interest rate risk policy with the Board of Directors which includes limits on the impact to earnings from shifts in interest rates.

        To manage the interest rate sensitivity position, an asset/liability model called "gap analysis" is used to monitor the difference in the volume of the Company's interest sensitive assets and liabilities that mature or reprice within given periods. A positive gap (asset sensitive) indicates that more assets reprice during a given period compared to liabilities, while a negative gap (liability sensitive) has the opposite effect.

        During October 2002, the Company entered into its first interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $5 million. This derivative financial instrument effectively converted fixed interest rate obligations of outstanding junior subordinated debt to variable interest rate obligations, decreasing the asset sensitivity of its balance sheet by more closely matching the Company's variable rate assets with variable rate liabilities. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in the contracts to be negligible.

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        Interest rate caps are generally used to limit the exposure from the repricing and maturity of liabilities and to limit the exposure created by other interest rate swaps. In June of 2003, the Company purchased a six month LIBOR cap to create protection against rising interest rates for the above mentioned $5 million interest rate swap. The initial premium related to this interest rate cap was $102,000. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the carrying and market values were approximately $102,000 and $94,000, respectively.

        Also, the Company sells fixed and adjustable rate residential mortgage loans to limit the interest rate risk of holding longer-term assets on the balance sheet. In 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company sold $8.5 million, $8.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of fixed and adjustable rate loans.

        At December 31, 2004, the Company was in a positive one-year cumulative gap position. Commercial adjustable rate loans increased $87.5 million or 57.6% from $151.7 million at December 31, 2003 to $239.2 million at December 31, 2004. Installment adjustable rate loans increased $17.2 million or 39.8% from $43.2 million at December 31, 2003 to $60.4 million at December 31, 2004. These increases are primarily the result of the acquisition of Madison, organic growth and successful marketing initiatives. During the second half of 2004, the targeted short-term interest rate, as established by the FRB, increased five times, which resulted in an increase in the prime rate from 4.00% at December 31, 2003, to 5.25% at December 31, 2004. This increase in rates caused the Company to experience a decrease in principal payments in loans and mortgage backed securities extending maturities for fixed rate loans and investments. These factors contributed to the Company's positive one-year cumulative gap position. In 2005, the Company will continue its strategy to originate adjustable rate commercial and installment loans and use investment security cash flows and fixed rate deposits to reduce the overnight borrowings to maintain a positive gap position.

Interest Sensitivity Gap at December 31, 2004

 
  0-3 months
  3 to
12 months

  1-3 years
  over 3 years
 
 
  (Dollars in thousands)

 
Interest bearing deposits   $ 1,412   $   $   $  
Securities(1),(2)     14,120     19,992     40,557     97,512  
Mortgage loans held for sale     9,799              
Loans(2)     277,791     72,665     122,131     123,741  
   
 
 
 
 

Total rate sensitive assets

 

 

303,122

 

 

92,657

 

 

162,688

 

 

221,253

 
Interest bearing deposits(3)     151,323     8,871     24,015     88,332  
Time deposits     26,036     66,106     110,219     27,228  
Federal funds purchased     36,092              
Short-term borrowed funds     27,800     10,000     15,000      
Long-term borrowed funds     2,500     17,000     33,000     2,000  
Junior subordinated debt     20,150              
   
 
 
 
 
Total rate sensitive liabilities     263,901     101,977     182,234     117,560  
   
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap     (5,000 )            
   
 
 
 
 
Interest sensitivity gap   $ 34,221   $ (9,320 ) $ (19,546 ) $ 103,693  
   
 
 
 
 
Cumulative gap     34,221     24,901     5,355     109,048  
Cumulative gap to total assets     5.5 %   4.0 %   0.9 %   17.5 %

(1)
Includes gross of unrealized gains/losses on available for sale securities.

(2)
Securities and loans are included in the earlier of the period in which interest rates were next scheduled to adjust or the period in which they are due.

(3)
Demand and savings accounts are generally subject to immediate withdrawal. However, management considers a certain amount of such accounts to be core accounts having significantly longer effective maturities based on the retention experiences of such deposits in changing interest rate environments.

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        Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the above table. Although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind changes in market interest rates. Certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgages, have features which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. In the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels may deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table. The ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.

        The Company also measures its sensitivity to interest rate movements through simulations of the effects of rate changes upon its net interest income. Interest rate movements of up 100, 200 and 300 basis points and down 100, 200 and 300 basis points, adjusted because of the current low rate environment, were applied to the Company's interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities as of December 31, 2004. The results of these simulations on net interest income for 2004 are as follows:

Simulated % change in 2004
Net Interest Income

 
Assumed Changes
in Interest Rates

  % Change
 
-300   -5 %
-200   -2 %
-100   -1 %
0   0 %
+100   1 %
+200   3 %
+300   3 %

        Economic value of shareholders' equity as a result of interest rate changes is presented in the following hypothetical table. This analysis estimates the projected change in the value of equity as of December 31, 2004 as a result of hypothetical interest rate movements. The results of the simulations in the up 100, 200 and 300 basis points categories reflect the balance sheet and interest rate environment changes during the last half of 2004 as discussed above. The acquisition of Madison and the Company's plan to reduce its negative one-year cumulative gap position is expected to keep the economic value of shareholders' equity inside policy limits.

Simulated % change in Economic
Value of Shareholders' equity

 
Assumed Changes
in Basis Points

  % Change
 
-300   -13 %
-200   -4 %
-100   1 %
0   0 %
+100   -3 %
+200   -7 %
+300   -11 %

Capital

        Federal bank regulatory agencies have established certain capital-related criteria that must be met by banks and bank holding companies. The measurements which incorporate the varying degrees of risk contained within the balance sheet and exposure to off-balance sheet commitments were established to provide a framework for comparing different institutions.

        Other than Tier 1 capital restrictions on the Company's junior subordinated debt discussed later, the Company is not aware of any pending recommendations by regulatory authorities that would have a

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material impact on the Company's capital, resources, or liquidity if they were implemented, nor is the Company under any agreements with any regulatory authorities.

        The adequacy of the Company's capital is reviewed on an ongoing basis with regard to size, composition and quality of the Company's resources. An adequate capital base is important for continued growth and expansion in addition to providing an added protection against unexpected losses.

        An important indicator in the banking industry is the leverage ratio, defined as the ratio of common shareholders' equity less intangible assets, to average quarterly assets less intangible assets. The leverage ratio at December 31, 2004 was 7.98% compared to 9.32% at December 31, 2003. This decrease is primarily the result of an increase in disallowed goodwill and other intangible assets and the increase in average total assets primarily due to the acquisition of Madison. For 2004 and 2003, the ratios were above minimum regulatory guidelines.

        As required by the federal banking regulatory authorities, guidelines have been adopted to measure capital adequacy. Under the guidelines, certain minimum ratios are required for core capital and total capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets and other off-balance sheet instruments. For the Company, Tier I capital consists of common shareholders' equity less intangible assets plus the junior subordinated debt, and Tier II capital includes the allowable portion of the allowance for loan losses, currently limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. By regulatory guidelines, the separate component of equity for unrealized appreciation or depreciation on available for sale securities is excluded from Tier I capital. In addition, federal banking regulating authorities have issued a final rule restricting the Company's junior subordinated debt to 25% of Tier I capital. Amounts of junior subordinated debt in excess of the 25% limit generally may be included in tier 2 capital. The final rule provides a five-year transition period, ending March 31, 2009.

        The following table sets forth the Company's capital ratios.

 
  At December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
 
 
  (Dollars in thousands)

 
Tier I              
  Common shareholders' equity (excluding unrealized gains (losses) on securities)   $ 91,017   $ 53,104  
  Disallowed intangible assets     (44,061 )   (13,597 )
  Junior subordinated debt     20,150     15,000  
Tier II              
  Allowable portion of allowance for loan losses     7,248     4,356  
  Unrealized gains available for sale equity securities     25     223  
   
 
 

Risk-based capital

 

$

74,379

 

$

59,086

 
   
 
 

risk adjusted assets (including off-balance sheet exposures)

 

$

691,309

 

$

472,838

 
   
 
 

Leverage ratio

 

 

7.98

%

 

9.32

%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     9.71 %   11.53 %
Total risk-based capital ratio     10.76 %   12.50 %

        Regulatory guidelines require that Tier I capital and total risk-based capital to risk-adjusted assets must be at least 4.0% and 8.0%, respectively.

Liquidity and Funds Management

        Liquidity management ensures that adequate funds will be available to meet anticipated and unanticipated deposit withdrawals, debt servicing payments, investment commitments, commercial and consumer loan demand and ongoing operating expenses. Funding sources include principal repayments on loans and investment securities, sales of loans, growth in core deposits, short and long-term borrowings and repurchase agreements. Regular loan payments are a dependable source of funds, while the sale of loans

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and investment securities, deposit flows, and loan prepayments are significantly influenced by general economic conditions and level of interest rates.

        At December 31, 2004, the Company maintained $24.1 million in cash and cash equivalents primarily consisting of cash and due from banks. In addition, the Company had $172.2 million in securities available for sale. The combined total of $196.3 million represented 22.4% of total assets at December 31, 2004 compared to 34.7% at December 31, 2003.

        The Company considers its primary source of liquidity to be its core deposit base, which includes non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits, savings, and time deposits under $100,000. This funding source has grown steadily over the years through organic growth and acquisitions and consists of deposits from customers throughout the financial center network. The Company will continue to promote the growth of deposits through its financial center offices. At December 31, 2004, approximately 62.8% of the Company's assets were funded by core deposits acquired within its market area. An additional 10.4% of the assets were funded by the Company's equity. These two components provide a substantial and stable source of funds.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        The Company's financial statements do not reflect various off-balance sheet arrangements that are made in the normal course of business, which may involve some liquidity risk. These commitments consist mainly of unfunded loans and letters of credit made under the same standards as on-balance sheet instruments. Unused commitments, at December 31, 2004 totaled $218.9 million. This consisted of $52.2 million in commercial real estate and construction loans, $43.9 million in home equity lines of credit, $112.7 million in unused business lines of credit and $10.1 million in standby letters of credit and the remainder in other unused commitments. Because these instruments have fixed maturity dates, and because many of them will expire without being drawn upon, they do not generally present any significant liquidity risk to the Company. Any amounts actually drawn upon, management believes, can be funded in the normal course of operations. The Company has no investment in or financial relationship with any unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on liquidity or the availability of capital resources.

Contractual Obligations

        The following table represents the Company's aggregate on and off balance sheet contractual obligations to make future payments.

 
  December 31, 2004
 
  Less than
1 year

  1-3 Years
  4-5 Years
  Over
5 Years

  Total
 
  (in thousands)

Time deposits   $ 92,142   $ 110,219   $ 22,884   $ 4,344   $ 229,589
Long-term debt     19,500     33,000     2,000         54,500
Junior subordinated debt     20,150                 20,150
Operating leases     1,612     2,856     2,533     14,603     21,604
Unconditional purchase obligations     381     835     931     668     2,815
   
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 133,420   $ 146,354   $ 27,502   $ 11,435   $ 318,711
   
 
 
 
 

Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense

        The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense of the Company for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning asset and interest-bearing liability, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by old rate), and (2) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by average volume).

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Analysis of Changes in Interest Income (1)(2)(3)

 
  2004/2003 Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change in

  2003/2002 Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change in

 
 
  Volume
  Rate
  Net
  Volume
  Rate
  Net
 
 
  (in thousands)

 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold   $ (7 ) $ 3   $ (4 ) $ (34 ) $ (9 ) $ (43 )
Securities (taxable)     393     425     818     1,076     (2,002 )   (926 )
Securities (tax-exempt)     (107 )   (11 )   (136 )   256     (129 )   127  
Loans     5,200     (1,761 )   3,863     1,806     (2,367 )   (561 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total Interest Income     5,478     (1,344 )   4,541     3,104     (4,507 )   (1,403 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowed funds     611     212     823     381     (155 )   226  
Long-term borrowed funds     (1,120 )   (456 )   (1,553 )   330     (761 )   (431 )
Interest-bearing demand deposits     314     20     334     155     (535 )   (380 )
Savings deposits     102     205     307     6     (190 )   (184 )
Time deposits     777     (533 )   245     623     (1,285 )   (662 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total Interest Expense     684     (552 )   156     1,495     (2,926 )   (1,431 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income   $ 4,794   $ (792 ) $ 4,385   $ 1,609   $ (1,581 ) $ 28  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Loan fees have been included in the change in interest income totals presented. Non-accrual loans have been included in average loan balances.

(2)
Changes due to both volume and rates have been allocated in proportion to the relationship of the dollar amount change in each.

(3)
Interest income on loans and securities is presented on a taxable equivalent basis.

Average Balances, Rates and Net Yield

        The following table sets forth the average daily balances of major categories of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, the average rate paid thereon, and the net interest margin for each of the periods indicated.

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  Interest
  Interest
  Interest
 
  Average
Balances

  Income/
Expense

  %
Rate

  Average
Balances

  Income/
Expense

  %
Rate

  Average
Balances

  Income/
Expense

  %
Rate

 
  (in thousands except percentage data)

Interest Earning Assets:                                                
Interest bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold   $ 790   $ 12   1.52   $ 1,396   $ 16   1.22   $ 3,318   $ 59   1.78
Securities (taxable)     166,193     6,696   4.03     155,777     5,878   3.77     134,511     6,804   5.06
Securities (tax-exempt)(1)     17,726     1,171   6.61     19,334     1,308   6.76     15,886     1,181   7.45
Loans(1)(2)     433,941     26,357   5.97     352,438     22,494   6.38     326,814     23,055   7.05
   
 
     
 
     
 
   
Total interest earning assets     618,650     34,236   5.44     528,945     29,696   5.61     480,529     31,099   6.47

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Interest bearing demand deposits     148,849     1,800   1.21     122,573     1,465   1.20     113,086     1,845   1.63
Savings deposits     62,983     688   1.09     49,639     380   0.77     49,122     564   1.15
Time deposits     184,273     6,655   3.61     164,360     6,409   3.90     151,056     7,071   4.68
   
 
     
 
     
 
   
Total interest bearing deposits     396,105     9,143   2.31     336,572     8,254   2.45     313,264     9,480   3.03
Short-term borrowings     87,104     1,449   1.66     44,068     626   1.42     22,540     400   1.77
Long-term borrowings     39,218     1,333   3.34     65,670     2,960   4.51     72,021     3,579   4.97
Mandatory redeemable capital debenture     16,295     917   5.63     15,000     842   5.61     7,548     654   8.66
   
 
     
 
     
 
   
Total interest bearing liabilities     538,722     12,842   2.38     461,310     12,682   2.75     415,373     14,113   3.40
         
           
           
   
Noninterest bearing deposits   $ 79,582             $ 64,763             $ 53,693          
Net interest margin         $ 21,394   3.46 %       $ 17,014   3.22 %       $ 16,986   3.53
         
           
           
   

(1)
Rates on loans and investment securities are reported on a tax-equivalent basis of 34%.

(2)
Non-accrual loans have been included in average loan balances.

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Risk Elements

        Non-performing loans, consisting of loans on non-accrual status, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, and renegotiated troubled debt increased to $6.0 million at December 31, 2004, an increase from $1.5 million at December 31, 2003. Generally, loans that are more than 90 days past due are placed on non-accrual status. As a percentage of total loans, non-performing loans represented .99% at December 31, 2004 and .42% at December 31, 2003. The increase in total non-performing assets is primarily attributable to loans acquired in the Madison acquisition. Included in total non-performing assets are $2,428,000 in loans that had matured and were in the process of being reviewed and renewed as of December 31, 2004. As of January 20, 2005, $2,317,000 of these matured loans have been reviewed, approved and are no longer delinquent. The remaining loans are being reviewed along with all newly maturing loans and no significant loan loss provisions are anticipated. The allowance for loan losses represents 121.08% of non-performing loans at December 31, 2004, compared to 287.7% at December 31, 2003.

        The Company continues to emphasize credit quality and believes that pre-funding analysis and diligent intervention at the first signs of delinquency will help to maintain these levels.

        The following table is a summary of non-performing loans and renegotiated loans for the years presented.

 
  Non-performing Loans
As of December 31,

 
  2004
  2003
  2002
  2001
  2000
 
  (in thousands)

Non-accrual loans:                              
Real estate   $ 2,447   $ 129   $ 258   $ 215   $ 682
Consumer         18         5    
Commercial     471     674     971     531     419
   
 
 
 
 
  Total     2,918     821     1,229     751     1,101
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest:                              
Real estate     2,384     46             265
Consumer     33     16     11     8     89
Commercial     548         53     56     116
   
 
 
 
 
  Total loans past due 90 days or more     2,965     62     64     64     470
Troubled debt restructurings:                              
Real estate                    
Consumer                    
Commercial     103     631     112     116     994
   
 
 
 
 
  Total troubled debt restructurings     103     631     112     116     994
   
 
 
 
 
Total non-performing loans   $ 5,986   $ 1,514   $ 1,405   $ 931   $ 2,565
   
 
 
 
 

        At December 31, 2004, there was $6.0 million of commercial loans for which payments are current, but where the borrowers were experiencing significant financial difficulties, that were not classified as non-accrual.

        The following summary shows the impact on interest income of non-accrual and restructured loans for the year ended December 31, 2004 (in thousands):

Amount of interest income on loans that would have been recorded under original terms   $ 72
Interest income reported during the period   $ 7

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Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

        The provision for loan losses for 2004 was $1.3 million compared to $965,000 in 2003 and $1.5 million in 2002. The Company performs a review of the credit quality of its loan portfolio on a monthly basis to determine the adequacy of the allowance for possible loan losses. The Company experienced growth in the loan portfolio of 66.8% in 2004 and 6.7% in 2003. The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2004 was $7.2 million, or 1.22% of outstanding loans, compared to $4.4 million or 1.22% of outstanding loans at December 31, 2003. The increase in the provision for loan losses for 2004 over 2003 and the allowance as a percent of outstanding loans as of December 31, 2004 compared to 2003 is primarily a result of the Madison.

        The allowance for loan losses is an amount that management believes to be adequate to absorb potential losses in the loan portfolio. Additions to the allowance are charged through the provision for loan losses. Management regularly assesses the adequacy of the allowance by performing an ongoing evaluation of the loan portfolio, including such factors as charge-off history, the level of delinquent loans, the current financial condition of specific borrowers, value of any collateral, risk characteristics in the loan portfolio, and local and national economic conditions. Significant loans are individually analyzed, while other smaller balance loans are evaluated by loan category. Based upon the results of such reviews, management believes that the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2004 was adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the portfolio as of that date.

        The following table presents a comparative allocation of the allowance for loan losses for each of the past five year-ends. Amounts were allocated to specific loan categories based upon management's classification of loans under the Company's internal loan grading system and assessment of near-term charge-offs and losses existing in specific larger balance loans that are reviewed in detail by the Company's internal loan review department and pools of other loans that are not individually analyzed. The allocation is made for analytical purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future credit losses may occur.


Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
(In thousands except percentage data)

 
  As of December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
  2001
  2000
 
 
  Amount
  % of
Total
Loans

  Amount
  % of
Total
Loans

  Amount
  % of
Total
Loans

  Amount
  % of
Total
Loans

  Amount
  % of
Total
Loans

 
Commercial   $ 6,071   46.9 % $ 3,391   47.5 % $ 3,095   53.4 % $ 2,467   53.7 % $ 2,225   51.5 %
Residential Real Estate     387   51.1     277   49.4     374   42.7     648   42.5     648   31.2  
Consumer     782   2.0     598   3.1     500   3.9     459   3.8     621   17.3  
   
     
     
     
     
     
Total                                                    
Allocated     7,240   100.0     4,266   100.0     3,969   100.0     3,574   100.0     3,494   100.0  
Unallocated     8       90       213       149       77    
   
     
     
     
     
     
TOTAL   $ 7,248   100.0 % $ 4,356   100.0 % $ 4,182   100.0 % $ 3,723   100.0 % $ 3,571   100.0 %
   
     
     
     
     
     

        The unallocated portion of the allowance is intended to provide for possible losses that are not otherwise accounted for and to compensate for the imprecise nature of estimating future loan losses. Management believes the allowance is adequate to cover the inherent risks associated with the Company's loan portfolio. While allocations have been established for particular loan categories, management considers the entire allowance to be available to absorb losses in any category.

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        The following tables set forth an analysis of the Company's allowance for loan losses for the years presented.

Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses
(in thousands except ratios)

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
  2001
  2000
 
Balance, Beginning of year   $ 4,356   $ 4,182   $ 3,723   $ 3,571   $ 2,954  
Conversion Balance     2,079                          
Charge-offs:                                
  Commercial     315     771     799     761     194  
  Real Estate     202     49     57     85     245  
  Consumer     111     133     211     134     116  
   
 
 
 
 
 
    Total     628     953     1,067     980     555  
Recoveries:                                
  Commercial     9     59     41     42     6  
  Real Estate     87     9     10     22     43  
  Consumer     25     94     20     56     41  
   
 
 
 
 
 
    Total     121     162     71     120     90  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net Charge-offs     507     791     996     860     465  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Provision Charged to Operations     1,320     965     1,455     1,012     1,082  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, End of Year   $ 7,248   $ 4,356   $ 4,182   $ 3,723   $ 3,571  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Average Loans   $ 558,489   $ 347,795   $ 326,814   $ 294,136   $ 276,470  
Ratio of Net Charge-off to Average Loans     0.09 %   0.23 %   0.30 %   0.29 %   0.17 %
Ratio of Allowance to Loans, End of Year     1.22 %   1.22 %   1.25 %   1.23 %   1.25 %

Loan Policy and Procedure

        The Bank's loan policies and procedures have been approved by the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Bank's President, Chief Lending Officer, Loan Review Officer, and the Risk Management Officer, who collectively establish and monitor credit policy issues. Application of the loan policy is the direct responsibility of those who participate either directly or administratively in the lending function.

        The Bank's commercial lending officers originate loan requests through a variety of sources which include the Bank's existing customer base, referrals from directors and various networking sources (accountants, attorneys, and realtors), and market presence. Over the past several years, the Bank's commercial lending efforts have been significantly increased through (1) the hiring of experienced commercial lenders in the Bank's geographic markets, (2) the Bank's continued participation in community and civic events, (3) strong networking efforts, (4) local decision making, and (5) consolidation and other changes which are occurring with respect to other local financial institutions.

        The Bank's commercial lenders have approval authority up to designated individual limits, along with joint lending authority up to $750,000. Loans in excess of $750,000 are presented to the Bank's Credit Committee, comprised of the President, Chief Lending Officer, Credit Manager, Loan Review Officer (non-voting), and selected commercial lenders. The Credit Committee can approve loans up to $1,500,000 and recommend loans to the Executive Loan Committee for approval up to $4,956,000 (which represents 65% of the Bank's legal lending limit of $7,627,000). The Executive Loan Committee is composed of the President, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Lending Officer, Loan Review Officer (non-voting member)

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and selected Board members. Loans up to the Bank's legal lending limit are submitted to the Board for approval. The Bank has established an "in-house" lending limit of 80% of its legal lending limit, and at this time has no loan relationships in excess of its in-house limit.

        The Bank has successfully implemented individual, joint, and committee level approval procedures which have monitored and solidified credit quality as well as provided lenders with a process that is responsive to customer needs.

        The Bank manages credit risk in the loan portfolio through adherence to consistent standards, guidelines, and limitations established by the credit policy. The Bank's credit department, along with the loan officer, analyzes the financial statements of the borrower, collateral values, loan structure, and economic conditions, to then make a recommendation to the appropriate approval authority. Commercial loans generally consist of real estate secured loans, lines of credit, term, and equipment loans. The Bank's underwriting policies impose strict collateral requirements and normally will require the guaranty of the principals. For requests that qualify, the Bank will use Small Business Administration guarantees to improve the credit quality and support local small business.

        The Bank's loan review officers/department conduct ongoing, independent reviews of all new loan relationships to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and provide objective measurement statistics. The Bank's loan review officers/department submit quarterly reports to the Audit Committee and/or the Board on loan concentrations, large loan relationships, collateral and documentation exceptions, and relevant loan ratios pertaining to the Bank's loan loss reserves, delinquency, and other key asset quality ratios.

Loan Portfolio

        The following table sets forth the Company's loan distribution at the periods presented:

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
  2001
  2000
 
  (in thousands)

Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural   $ 279,756   $ 180,378   $ 179,144   $ 162,227   $ 141,425
Real Estate Construction     30,039     21,498     10,245     4,344     4,152
Residential Real Estate     274,417     144,335     132,714     123,976     112,855
Consumer     12,116     11,285     13,081     11,376     24,366
Total   $ 596,328   $ 357,496   $ 335,184   $ 301,923   $ 282,798
   
 
 
 
 

Loan Maturities

        The following table shows the maturity of commercial, financial and agricultural loans outstanding at December 31, 2004:

 
  Maturities of Outstanding Loans
 
  Within
One Year

  After One
But Within
Five Years

  After
Five Years

  Total
 
  (in thousands)

Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural   $ 5,123   $ 45,517   $ 229,116   $ 279,756

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Maturity of Certificates of Deposit of $100,000 or More

        The following table sets forth the amounts of the Bank's certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more by maturity date.

 
  December 31, 2004
 
  (in thousands)

Three Months or Less   $ 11,043
Over Three Through Six Months     11,224
Over Six Through Twelve Months     12,553
Over Twelve Months     36,964
   
TOTAL   $ 71,784
   

Securities Portfolio Maturities and Yields

        The following table sets forth information about the maturities and weighted average yield on the Company's securities portfolio. Floating rate, immediately repriceable items are included in the first column, and yields are not reported on a tax equivalent basis.

 
  Amortized Cost at December 31, 2004
 
Securities Available For Sale

  Due in
1 Year
or Less

  After 1
Year to
5 Years

  After 5
Years to
10 Years

  After
10 Years

  Total
 
 
  (In thousands except percentage data)

 
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies and Corportations   $
1,986
2.15

%
$
5,002
3.49

%
$
322
4.07

%
$


%
$
7,310
3.16

%
State and Municipal Obligations   $


%
$
449
2.85

%
$
3,891
4.23

%
$
9,897
5.46

%
$
14,237
5.04

%
Other Securities and Equity Securities   $
3,831
4.57

%
$
1,538
5.10

%
$
1,682
5.00

%
$
18,032
5.78

%
$
25,083
5.30

%
Mortgage Backed Securities                           $
119,541
4.20

%
 
  Amortized Cost at December 31, 2004
 
Securities Held to Maturity

  Due in
1 Year
or Less

  After 1
Year to
5 Years

  After 5
Years to
10 Years

  After
10 Years

  Total
 
 
  (In thousands except percentage data)

 
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies and Corportations   $


%
$
2,071
2.16

%
$


%
$


%
$
2,071
3.16

%
Other Securities and Equity Securities   $


%
$


%
$


%
$
4,332
7.46

%
$
4,332
7.46

%

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Securities Portfolio

        The following table sets forth the amortized cost of the Company's investment securities at its last three fiscal year ends:

 
  As of December 31,
Securities Available For Sale

  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  (In thousands)

Obligations of U.S. Treasuries   $ 1,986   $   $
Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations     5,324     4,524     5,641
State and Municipal Obligations     14,237     26,585     18,842
Mortgage Backed Securities     119,541     136,309     103,778
Other Securities and Equity Securities     25,083     32,803     26,060
   
 
 
Total   $ 166,171   $ 200,221   $ 154,321
   
 
 
 
  As of December 31,
Securities Held to Maturity

  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  (In thousands)

Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations   $ 2,071   $   $
Other Securities and Equity Securities     4,332        
   
 
 
Total   $ 6,403   $   $
   
 
 

        For purposes of financial reporting, all securities are classified as available for sale and are reflected at estimated fair value.

Average Deposits and Average Rates by Major Classification

        The following table sets forth the average balances of the Bank's deposits and the average rates paid for the years presented.

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  Amount
  Rate
  Amount
  Rate
  Amount
  Rate
 
 
  (Dollars in thousands)

 
Non-interest bearing demand   $ 79,582       $ 64,763       $ 53,693      
Interest bearing demand     148,849   1.21 %   122,573   1.20 %   113,086   1.63 %
Savings deposits     62,983   1.09 %   49,639   0.77 %   49,122   1.15 %
Time deposits     184,273   3.61 %   164,360   3.90 %   151,056   4.68 %
   
     
     
     
Total   $ 475,687       $ 401,335       $ 366,957      
   
     
     
     

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Other Borrowed Funds

        Other borrowings at December 31, 2004 consisted of overnight borrowings from the FHLB under a repurchase agreement, overnight borrowings from other correspondent financial institutions, and repurchase agreements with customers and other financial institutions. The borrowings are collateralized by certain qualifying assets of the Bank.

        Federal funds purchased by the Bank were $36.1 million and $62.1 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The federal funds purchased typically mature in one day.

        Information concerning the short-term borrowings is summarized as follows:

 
  As of December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands except percentage data)

 
Federal funds purchased:                    
Average balance during the year   $ 43,273   $ 18,876   $ 4,453  
Rate     1.50 %   1.26 %   1.95 %
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:                    
Average balance during the year     18,831     25,192     18,087  
Rate     1.29 %   1.54 %   1.73 %
Maximum month end balance of short-term borrowings during the year   $ 53,200   $ 83,678   $ 37,693  

Dividends and Shareholders' Equity

        The Company declared cash dividends in 2004 of $0.65 per share, and $0.62 per share in 2003.

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
Return on average assets   0.78 % 0.84 % 0.95 %
Return on average equity   8.69 % 9.39 % 10.33 %
Dividend payout ratio   51.24 % 44.41 % 40.38 %
Average equity to average assets   9.03 % 8.99 % 9.72 %


Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

        The discussion concerning the effects of interest rate changes on the Company's estimated net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2004 set forth under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Interest Rate Sensitivity" in Item 7 hereof, is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Leesport Financial Corp.
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Leesport Financial Corp., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated 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 Leesport Financial Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

    /s/  BEARD MILLER COMPANY LLP      

Reading, Pennsylvania
March 16, 2005

 

 

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LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2004 and 2003

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

 
  December 31,
 
 
 
2004

  2003
 
ASSETS              
Cash and due from banks   $ 22,643   $ 15,227  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     1,412     11  
   
 
 
Total cash and cash equivalents     24,055     15,238  
Federal funds sold         1,100  
Mortgage loans held for sale     9,799     1,280  
Securities available for sale     165,778     200,650  
Securities held to maturity, fair value 2004—$6,298     6,403      
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses 2004—$7,248; 2003—$4,356     589,080     353,126  
Premises and equipment, net     8,600     12,907  
Identifiable intangible assets     5,790     4,369  
Goodwill     38,227     9,200  
Bank owned life insurance     11,355     10,789  
Other assets     18,295     13,593  
   
 
 
Total assets   $ 877,382   $ 622,252  
   
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY              
Liabilities              
Deposits:              
Non-interest bearing   $ 107,442   $ 67,711  
Interest bearing     504,849     340,871  
   
 
 
Total deposits     612,291     408,582  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 

 

52,800

 

 

41,588

 
Federal funds purchased     36,092     62,090  
Long-term debt     54,500     34,500  
Junior subordinated debt     20,150     15,000  
Other liabilities     10,614     7,115  
   
 
 
Total liabilities     786,447     568,875  
   
 
 
Shareholders' equity              
Common stock, par value $5 per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued: 5,031,021 shares in 2004, 3,439,310 shares in 2003     25,154     17,197  
Surplus     51,210     18,426  
Retained earnings     15,592     18,535  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     (119 )   273  
Treasury stock; 46,645 shares in 2004, 55,487 shares in 2003, at cost     (902 )   (1,054 )
   
 
 
Total shareholders' equity     90,935     53,377  
   
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 877,382   $ 622,252  
   
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
Interest income:                  
Interest and fees on loans   $ 26,181   $ 22,406   $ 22,971
Interest on securities:                  
  Taxable     6,242     5,719     6,737
  Tax-exempt     756     848     637
Dividend income     420     181     226
Interest on federal funds sold     4     9     36
Other interest income     8     7     23
   
 
 
Total interest income     33,611     29,170     30,630
   
 
 
Interest expense:                  
Interest on deposits     9,141     8,254     9,480
Interest on short-term borrowings     652     238     87
Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase     799     388     313
Interest on long-term debt     1,333     2,960     3,579
Interest on junior subordinated debt     917     842     654
   
 
 
Total interest expense     12,842     12,682     14,113
   
 
 
Net interest income     20,769     16,488     16,517
Provision for loan losses     1,320     965     1,455
   
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     19,449     15,523     15,062
   
 
 
Other income:                  
Customer service fees     1,947     1,539     1,275
Mortgage banking activities, net     2,096     2,435     1,546
Commissions and fees from insurance sales     10,781     9,200     5,722
Broker and investment advisory commissions and fees     528     696     744
Earnings on investment in life insurance     625     432     376
Gain on sale of loans     432     269     621
Gain on sale of financial centers         3,073    
Other income     915     936     541
Net realized gains on sales of securities     345     284     56
   
 
 
Total other income     17,669     18,864     10,881
   
 
 
Other expense:                  
Salaries and employee benefits     17,159     13,560     10,195
Occupancy expense     2,596     2,023     1,625
Equipment expense     1,971     1,520     1,189
Marketing and advertising expense     1,170     1,223     1,002
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets     432     309     72
Professional services     1,141     1,140     987
Outside processing services     2,138     2,163     1,426
Insurance expense     535     375     304
FHLB advance prepayment expense         2,482    
Merger related expense     899        
Other expense     2,507     2,765     2,238
   
 
 
Total other expense     30,548     27,560     19,038
   
 
 
Income before income taxes     6,570     6,827     6,905
Income taxes     1,154     1,878     1,985
   
 
 
Net income   $ 5,416   $ 4,949   $ 4,920
   
 
 
Basic earnings per share   $ 1.38   $ 1.39   $ 1.42
   
 
 
Diluted earnings per share   $ 1.36   $ 1.38   $ 1.41
   
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

 
  Common Stock
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
  Number of
Shares
Issued

  Par Value
  Surplus
  Retained
Earnings

  Accumulated Comprehensive
Other Income
(Loss)

  Treasury
Stock

  Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2001   3,079,338   $ 15,397   $ 13,510   $ 16,055   $ 259   $   $ 45,221  

Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Net Income               4,920             4,920  
  Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effect                   1,882         1,882  
                                     
 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,802

 
                                     
 

Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions

 

141,908

 

 

709

 

 

1,866

 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

2,575

 
Common stock issued in connection with directors' compensation   6,066     30     63                 93  
Common stock issued in connection with director and employee stock purchase plans   14,294     72     134                 206  
Cash dividends declared ($0.57 per share)               (1,997 )           (1,997 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2002   3,241,606     16,208     15,573     18,978     2,141         52,900  

Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Net Income               4,949             4,949  
  Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effect                   (1,868 )       (1,868 )
                                     
 
Total comprehensive income                                       3,081  
                                     
 
Purchase of treasury stock                       (1,054 )   (1,054 )
Common stock issued in connection with directors' compensation   8,445     42     122                 164  
Common stock issued in connection with director and employee stock purchase plans   27,310     137     348                 485  
Common stock dividend (5%)   161,949     810     2,383     (3,200 )           (7 )
Cash dividends declared ($0.62 per share)               (2,192 )           (2,192 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2003   3,439,310     17,197     18,426     18,535     273     (1,054 )   53,377  

Comprehensive Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Net Income               5,416             5,416  
  Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effect                   (392 )       (392 )
                                     
 
Total comprehensive income                                       5,024  
                                     
 
Purchase of treasury stock                       (140 )   (140 )
Additional consideration in connection with acquisitions   20,938     105     458     3         299     865  
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions   1,311,010     6,552     27,533             (7 )   34,078  

Common stock issued in connection with directors' compensation

 

6,890

 

 

34

 

 

128

 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

162

 
Common stock issued in connection with director and employee stock purchase plans   15,999     80     264                 344  

Common stock dividend declared (5%)

 

236,874

 

 

1,186

 

 

4,401

 

 

(5,587

)

 


 

 


 

 


 

Cash dividends declared ($0.65 per share)

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

(2,775

)

 


 

 


 

 

(2,775

)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2004   5,031,021   $ 25,154   $ 51,210   $ 15,592   $ (119 ) $ (902 ) $ 90,935  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Amounts in thousands)

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities                    
Net Income   $ 5,416   $ 4,949   $ 4,920  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                    
Provision for loan losses     1,320     965     1,455  
Provision for depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment     1,392     1,134     905  
Provision for decline in value of real estate         191      
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets     432     309     72  
Deferred income taxes     (82 )   (55 )   115  
Director stock compensation     163     164     93  
Net amortization securities premiums and discounts     614     1,549     789  
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights     94     284     135  
Increase in mortgage servicing rights     (134 )   (126 )   (326 )
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of foreclosed real estate     7     (36 )   (15 )
Net realized gains on sales of securities     (345 )   (284 )   (56 )
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale     89,404     124,514     75,193  
Net gains on sale of loans     (2,175 )   (2,433 )   (1,937 )
Loans originated for sale     (82,899 )   (102,384 )   (82,024 )
Realized loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment         4     (22 )
Increase in investment in life insurance     (567 )   (396 )   (330 )
Gain on sale of financial centers         (3,073 )    
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets     2,994     (2,535 )   (1,421 )
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities     728     (4,809 )   1,336  
   
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities     16,362     17,932     (1,118 )
   
 
 
 
Cash Flow From Investing Activities                    
Available for sale securities:                    
  Purchases     (40,341 )   (181,359 )   (92,020 )
  Principal repayments, maturities and calls     27,229     79,817     68,998  
  Proceeds from sales     45,048     55,047     15,228  
Net decrease (increase) in federal funds sold     1,100     (1,100 )    
Net increase in loans receivable     (60,522 )   (56,364 )   (40,093 )
Proceeds from sale of loans     8,518     8,726     5,648  
Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock     (250 )   (671 )   (695 )
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate     283     367     230  
Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment     7,707     1,735     46  
Purchases of premises and equipment     (2,456 )   (5,577 )   (2,603 )
Purchases of bank owned life insurance         (3,778 )    
Net cash received (used) in acquisitions     9,260     (1,045 )   (3,556 )
Purchase of limited partnership investment     (2,275 )   (1,675 )    
   
 
 
 
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities     (6,699 )   (105,877 )   (48,817 )
   
 
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (Amounts in thousands)

 
Cash Flow From Financing Activities                    
Net increase in deposits     23,560     88,265     48,255  
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased     (53,588 )   52,904     (23,314 )
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase     11,212     16,655     3,859  
Proceeds from long-term debt     25,500     14,000     22,000  
Repayments of long-term debt     (5,500 )   (51,700 )   (12,000 )
Issuance of junior subordinated debt             10,000  
Deferred financing fees on junior subordinated debt             (300 )
Purchase of treasury stock     (140 )   (1,054 )    
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and stock purchase plans     344     485     206  
Reissuance of treasury stock     292          
Cash dividends paid     (2,526 )   (2,160 )   (1,997 )
Net cash disbursed with sale of financial centers     0     (30,702 )    
   
 
 
 
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities     (846 )   86,693     46,709  
   
 
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents     8,817     (1,252 )   (3,226 )
Cash and cash equivalents:                    
January 1     15,238     16,490     19,716  
   
 
 
 
December 31   $ 24,055   $ 15,238   $ 16,490  
   
 
 
 
Cash payments for:                    
Interest   $ 12,396   $ 13,099   $ 14,422  
   
 
 
 
Taxes   $ 1,363   $ 1,755   $ 1,775  
   
 
 
 
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities                    
Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans   $ 112   $ 519   $ 282  
   
 
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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1.     Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of consolidation:

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Leesport Financial Corp. (the "Company"), a bank holding company, which has elected to be treated as a financial holding company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Leesport Bank (the "Bank"), Essick & Barr, LLC ("Essick & Barr"), Leesport Investment Group, LLC ("LIG") and Leesport Wealth Management, LLC ("LWM"). As of December 31, 2004, the Bank's wholly-owned subsidiaries were Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC and Leesport Mortgage Holdings, LLC. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Nature of operations:

        The Bank provides full banking services. Essick & Barr provides risk management services, employee benefits insurance and personal and commercial insurance coverage through multiple insurance companies. LIG and LWM provide investment advisory and brokerage services. Leesport Realty Solutions, LLC provides title insurance and other real estate related services to the Company's customers through limited partnership arrangements with unaffiliated third parties involved in the real estate services industry. Leesport Mortgage Holdings, LLC provides mortgage brokerage services through its limited partnership agreements with unaffiliated third parties involved in the real estate services industry. First Leesport Capital Trust I, Leesport Capital Trust II and Madison Statutory Trust I are trusts formed for the purpose of issuing mandatory redeemable debentures on behalf of the Company. These trusts are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, but are not consolidated for financial statement purposes. See "Junior Subordinated Debt" in footnote 10. The Company and the Bank are subject to the regulations of various federal and state agencies and undergo periodic examinations by various regulatory authorities.

Use of estimates:

        The preparation of 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.

Significant group concentrations of credit risk:

        Most of the Company's activities are with customers located within Berks, Schuylkill, Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties as well as southeastern Pennsylvania market areas. Note 4 discusses the types of securities that the Company invests in. Note 5 discusses the types of lending that the Company engages in. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, its debtors' ability to honor contracts is influenced by the region's economy.

Reclassifications:

        For comparative purposes, prior years' consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to report classifications of the current year. The reclassifications had no effect on net income.

Presentation of cash flows:

        For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in other banks.

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Securities:

        Debt securities that management has the positive ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and recorded at amortized cost. Securities classified as available for sale are those securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security classified as available for sale would be based on various factors, including significant movement in interest rates, changes in maturity mix of the Company's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations and other similar factors. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are reported in other comprehensive income, net of the related deferred tax effect. Realized gains or losses, determined on the basis of the cost of the specific securities sold, are included in earnings. Purchased premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using a method which approximates the interest method over the terms of the securities. Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

Loans:

        Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or pay-off, generally are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of any deferred fees or costs on originated loans or unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased 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 yield (interest income) of the related loans. These amounts are generally being amortized over the contractual life of the loan. Discounts and premiums on purchased loans are amortized to income using the interest method over the expected lives of the loans.

        The accrual of interest is generally discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest, even though the loan is currently performing. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Interest received on non-accrual loans generally is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management's judgment as to the collectibility of principal. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.

Allowance for loan losses:

        The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

        The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on the Company's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

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        The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard or special mention. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value for that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management's estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.

        A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or 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 and construction 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 collateral dependent.

        Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Bank does not separately identify individual consumer and residential mortgage loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.

Loans held for sale:

        Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market at the time of origination are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value on an aggregate basis. The majority of all sales are made with 90 day recourse. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, there were $9.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of residential mortgage loans held for sale.

Rate lock commitments:

        In March 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board determined that loan commitments related to the origination or acquisition of mortgage loans that will be held for sale must be accounted for as derivative instruments, effective for fiscal quarters beginning after April 10, 2002. Accordingly, the Company adopted such accounting on July 1, 2002.

        The Company enters into commitments to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding (rate lock commitments). Rate lock commitments on mortgage loans that are intended to be sold are considered to be derivatives. Accordingly, such commitments, along with any related fees received from potential borrowers, are recorded at fair value in derivative assets or liabilities, with changes in fair value recorded in the net gain or loss on sale of mortgage loans. Fair value is based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, and for fixed-rate commitments also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. Fees received are included in the net gain or loss on sale of mortgage loans.

Foreclosed assets:

        Foreclosed assets, which are recorded in other assets, include properties acquired through foreclosure or in full or partial satisfaction of the related loan.

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        Foreclosed assets are initially recorded at fair value, net of estimated selling costs, at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management, and the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Revenue and expense from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in other expense.

Premises and equipment:

        Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expense is calculated principally on the straight-line method over the respective assets estimated useful lives as follows:.

 
  Years
Buildings and leasehold improvements   10–40
Furniture and equipment   3–10

Transfer 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.

Bank-owned life insurance:

        The Bank invests in bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") as a source of funding for employee benefit expenses. BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Bank on a chosen group of employees. The Bank is the owner and beneficiary of the policies. This life insurance investment is carried at the cash surrender value of the underlying policies in the amount of $11.4 million and $10.8 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Income from the increase in cash surrender value of the policies is included in other income on the income statement.

Stock-based compensation:

        At December 31, 2004, the Company had two stock-based compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 12. The Company accounts for these stock option plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the

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Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" to stock-based compensation.

 
  Years ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Net income, as reported   $ 5,416   $ 4,949   $ 4,920  
Deduct total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects     (143 )   (159 )   (167 )
   
 
 
 
Pro forma net income   $ 5,273   $ 4,790   $ 4,753  
   
 
 
 

Basic earning per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  As reported   $ 1.38   $ 1.39   $ 1.42  
  Pro forma   $ 1.34   $ 1.35   $ 1.37  
Diluted earnings per share:                    
  As reported   $ 1.36   $ 1.38   $ 1.41  
  Pro forma   $ 1.32   $ 1.34   $ 1.36  

        The fair value of options granted during 2004, 2003 and 2002 was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 3.35% to 3.85%; volatility factors of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 19.00% to 21.26%; expected life of the options of 7.0 years and a cash dividend yield of 2.85% to 3.52%.

        The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the years 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $4.34, $3.36 and $3.07, respectively.

Loan servicing:

        Capitalized servicing rights are reported in other assets and are amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized cost. Fair value is determined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or based upon discounted cash flows using market-based assumptions. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount.

Revenue recognition:

        Insurance revenues are derived from commissions and fees. Commission revenues, as well as the related premiums receivable and payable to insurance companies, are recognized the later of the effective date of the insurance policy or the date the client is billed, net of an allowance for estimated policy cancellations. The reserve for policy cancellations is periodically evaluated and adjusted as necessary. Commission revenues related to installment premiums are recognized as billed. Commissions on premiums billed directly by insurance companies are generally recognized as income when received. Contingent commissions from insurance companies are generally recognized as revenue when the data necessary to reasonably estimate such amounts is obtained. A contingent commission is a commission paid by an insurance company that is based on the overall profit and/or volume of the business placed with the insurance company. Fee income is recognized as services are rendered.

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Goodwill and other intangible assets:

        Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 142 revised the accounting for purchased intangible assets and, in general, requires that goodwill no longer be amortized, but rather that it be tested for impairment on an annual basis at the reporting unit level, which is either at the same level or one level below an operating segment. Other acquired intangible assets with finite lives, such as purchased customer accounts, are required to be amortized over their estimated lives. Prior to January 1, 2002, substantially all of the Company's goodwill was amortized using the straight line method over fifteen to twenty years. Other intangible assets are amortized using the straight line method over estimated useful lives of four to twenty years. The Company periodically assesses whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of goodwill and other intangible assets may be impaired.

Income taxes:

        Deferred taxes are provided on the liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Off-balance sheet financial instruments:

        In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets when they become receivable or payable.

Derivative financial instruments:

        The Company maintains an overall interest rate risk-management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings that are caused by interest rate volatility. The Company's goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain balance sheet assets and liabilities so that the net interest margin is not, on a material basis, adversely affected by movements in interest rates. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged assets and liabilities will appreciate or depreciate in market value. The effect of this unrealized appreciation or depreciation will generally be offset by income or loss on the derivative instruments that are linked to the hedged assets and liabilities. The Company views this strategy as a prudent management of interest rate sensitivity, such that earnings are not exposed to undue risk presented by changes in interest rates.

        By using derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to credit and market risk. If the counterparty fails to perform, credit risk is equal to the extent of the fair value gain in a derivative. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty owes the Company, and, therefore, creates a repayment risk for the Company. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, the Company owns the counterparty and, therefore, it has no repayment risk. The Company minimizes the credit (or repayment) risk in the derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high quality counterparties.

        Market risk is the adverse effect that a change in interest rates, currency, or implied volatility rates has on the value of a financial instrument. The Company manages the market risk associated with interest rate contracts by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degree of risk that may be undertaken. The Company periodically measures this risk by using value-at-risk methodology.

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        During 2002, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to convert its fixed rate long-term debt to floating rate debt. Both the interest rate swap and the related debt are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value through adjustments to interest expense. For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the ineffective portion of the fair value hedge was minimal.

        During 2003, the Company also entered into an interest rate cap agreement to limit its exposure to the variable rate interest achieved through the interest rate swap. The interest rate cap was not designated as a cash flow hedge and thus, it is carried on the balance sheet in other assets at fair value through adjustments to interest expense.

        Derivatives use for the Company consists of an interest rate cap and an interest rate swap entered into in 2003 and 2002, respectively to in effect convert fixed rate capital debentures into variable rate. The Company has designated its interest rate swap as a fair value hedge as defined in SFAS No. 133. Because the critical term of the interest rate swap matches the terms of the trust preferred securities, the swap qualifies for "short-cut method" accounting treatment under SFAS No. 133.

Advertising:

        Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

Earnings per common share:

        Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding to include the effect of stock options, if dilutive, using the treasury stock method.

        The number of common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2004 and all references to the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and per share amounts reflect the 5% stock dividend declared by the Board of Directors on December 15, 2004 with a record date of January 3, 2005 and distributed to shareholders on January 14, 2005. The 5% stock dividend resulted in 236,874 shares and cash paid of $11,790 on 349.2 fractional shares.

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        The Company's calculation of earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 is as follows:

 
  Income
(numerator)

  Weighted
Average shares
(denominator)

  Per share
amount

 
 
  (In thousands except per share data)

 
2004                  
Basic earnings per share:                  
Net income available to common shareholders   $ 5,416   3,929   $ 1.38  
Effect of dilutive stock options       60     (0.02 )
   
 
 
 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversion   $ 5,416   3,989   $ 1.36  
   
 
 
 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic earnings per share:                  
Net income available to common shareholders   $ 4,949   3,557   $ 1.39  
Effect of dilutive stock options       38     (0.01 )
   
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share:                  
Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversion   $ 4,949   3,595   $ 1.38  
   
 
 
 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic earnings per share:                  
Net income available to common shareholders   $ 4,920   3,456   $ 1.42  
Effect of dilutive stock options       28     (0.01 )
   
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share:                  
Net income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversion   $ 4,920   3,484   $ 1.41  
   
 
 
 

Comprehensive income:

        Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expense, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

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        The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects were as follows:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities   $ (461 ) $ (2,530 ) $ 2,908  
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains remaining to be amortized from transfer of available for sale securities to held to maturity     140          
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income     (345 )   (284 )   (56 )
   
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains (losses)     (666 )   (2,814 )   2,852  
Tax effect     274     946     (970 )
   
 
 
 
Net of tax amount   $ (392 ) $ (1,868 ) $ 1,882  
   
 
 
 

Segment reporting:

        The Bank acts as an independent community financial services provider which offers traditional banking and related financial services to individual, business and government customers. Through its branch and automated teller machine networks, the Bank offers a full array of commercial and retail financial services, including the taking of time, savings and demand deposits; the making of commercial, consumer and mortgage loans; and the providing of other financial services. Management does not separately allocate expenses, including the cost of funding loan demand, between the commercial, retail and mortgage banking operations of the Bank. As such, discrete financial information is not available and segment reporting would not be meaningful. See Note 18 for a discussion of insurance operations and investment advisory and brokerage operations.

Recently issued accounting standards:

        In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment." Statement No. 123(R) revised Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and its related implementation guidance. Statement No. 123(R) will require compensation costs related to share-based payment transactions to be recognized in the financial statements (with limited exceptions). The amount of compensation cost will be measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. Compensation cost will be recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award. This statement is effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The Company estimates that total stock-based compensation expense, net of related tax effects, will be approximately $24,000 for the year ending December 31, 2005.

        In March 2004, the SEC released Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 105, "Application of Accounting Principles to Loan Commitments." SAB 105 provides guidance about the measurements of loan commitments recognized at fair value under FASB Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SAB 105 also requires companies to disclose their accounting policy for those loan commitments including methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value and associated hedging strategies. SAB 105 is effective for all loan commitments accounted for as derivatives that are entered into after March 31, 2004. The adoption of SAB 105 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

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        In December 2003, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued Statement of Position 03-3 (SOP 03-3), "Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer." SOP 03-3 addresses accounting for differences between contractual cash flows and cash flows expected to be collected from an investor's initial investment in loans or debt securities acquired in a transfer, including business combinations, if those differences are attributable, at least in part, to credit quality. SOP 03-3 is effective for loans or debt securities acquired in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2004. The Company intends to adopt the provisions of SOP 03-3 effective January 1, 2005, and does not expect the initial implementation to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

2.     Acquisitions and Divesture

        On October 1, 2004, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding voting shares of Madison Bancshares Group, Ltd., the holding company for Madison Bank ("Madison"), a Pennsylvania state-chartered commercial bank. Madison has become a division of Leesport Bank. The transaction enhances the Company's strong presence in Pennsylvania, particularly in the high growth counties of Berks, Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware. The results of Madison's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.

        Under the terms of the merger, each share of Madison common stock was exchanged for 0.6028 shares of Leesport common stock resulting in the issuance of 1,311,010 of Leesport common stock and a cash payment of $11,790. The total purchase price was $34.6 million. The value of the common shares issued was determined based on the average market price of Leesport common shares five days before and five days after the date of the announcement. In connection with the transaction, Madison paid cash of $7.1 million and recognized the expense for 699,122 Madison options and warrants outstanding at

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September 30, 2004. In addition, Madison paid cash of $2.3 million and recognized the expense for the termination of existing contractual arrangements.

Purchase price:        
  Madison common stock exchanged for Leesport        
    Leesport common stock     2,174,904  
  Exchange ratio     0.6028  
   
 
  Total Leesport common stock issued (less 22 fractional shares retired)     1,311,010  
  Purchase price of Leesport common stock per share   $ 26.01  
   
 
    Total consideration   $ 34,100  
  Acquisition costs     523  
   
 
    Total purchase price   $ 34,623  
   
 

Allocation of purchase price:

 

 

 

 
  Current assets   $ 10,894  
  Investment securities     4,166  
  Loans receivable, net     198,119  
  Property and equipment     2,335  
  Deferred taxes     2,441  
  Identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization:        
    Core deposit intangible (7 year weighted average useful life)     1,852  
  Goodwill     28,235  
  Other assets     2,562  
 
Deposits

 

 

(180,148

)
  Federal funds purchased     (27,590 )
  Junior subordinated debt     (5,150 )
  Other liabilities     (3,093 )
   
 
    Total allocation of purchase price   $ 34,623  
   
 

        The $28.2 million of goodwill was assigned to our banking and financial services segment. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

        The following represents the unaudited pro forma results of the ongoing operations for Leesport Financial Corp. and Madison as though the acquisition of Madison had occurred at the beginning of each period shown. The unaudited pro forma information, however, is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have resulted had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.

 
  Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2004

  Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2003

 
  (In thousands except per share data)

Net interest income after provision for loan losses   $ 24,883   $ 24,277
Other income     22,115     27,778
Other expenses     41,645     42,853
Merger related expenses     10,254    

Net (loss) income

 

 

(5,040

)

 

6,473
Earnings per share (basic)     (1.28 )   1.31
Earnings per share (diluted)     (1.26 )   1.37

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        On September 30, 2003, the Company acquired certain assets of CrosStates Insurance Consultants, Inc. ("CrosStates"), a full service insurance agency that specializes in personal and casualty insurance headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. CrosStates has become a division of the Company's Essick & Barr, LLC insurance agency. As a result of this acquisition, Essick & Barr, LLC expanded its retail and commercial insurance presence in southeastern Pennsylvania counties. The results of CrosStates' operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since October 1, 2003.

        The Company paid cash of $1.0 million for CrosStates on September 30, 2003 and recorded a liability of $1.4 million, payable to the shareholder of CrosStates in cash and stock at the then current market value. This liability is included in other liabilities. After the first and second years following the acquisition, $1.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, will be paid to the former shareholder of CrosStates. On October 1, 2004, the Company paid the shareholder of CrosStates $500,000 in cash and $500,000 in fair market value of the Company's stock. Also, there are contingent payments totaling up to $1.2 million, payable to the former shareholder in cash and stock at the then current market value based on CrosStates achieving certain annual revenue levels through September 30, 2005.

        The components of the purchase price and allocation are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Purchase price:          
Cash       $ 1,000
Payable to shareholder, net of imputed interest ($72)         1,328
Acquisition costs         100
       
Total consideration and acquisition costs       $ 2,428
       

Allocation of purchase price:

 

 

 

 

 
Current assets       $ 5
Property and equipment         13
Identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization:          
  Purchased customer accounts (20 year weighted average useful life)   1,259      
  Employment contracts (6 year weighted average useful life)   165      
  Trade name (5 year weighted average useful life)   47      
   
     
          1,471
Goodwill         939
       
Total allocation of purchase price       $ 2,428
       

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        On October 1, 2002, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of The Boothby Group, Inc. ("Boothby") headquartered in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Boothby is a full service insurance agency that provides a broad range of insurance products and services. Boothby has become a division of Essick & Barr, LLC. As a result of this acquisition, Essick & Barr expanded its retail and commercial insurance presence into Montgomery County. In addition to cash payments of $3.6 million, the Company has issued 132,448 shares of its common stock at a price of $18.12 resulting in an aggregate purchase price of $6.2 million. Contingent payments payable to the five former shareholders of Boothby totaling up to $1.6 million, payable in shares of the Company's common stock at the then current market values, are based on The Boothby Group division of Essick & Barr achieving certain annual revenue levels through October 1, 2007. Through December 31, 2004, $617,000 has been paid and is reflected in goodwill. The results of Boothby's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since October 1, 2002.

        The allocation of the purchase price to specific assets and liabilities is based in part upon an outside appraisal of Boothby's long-lived assets. None of the Boothby related goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

        The components of the purchase price and allocation are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Purchase price:            
Cash       $ 3,600  
Stock issued (132,448 shares at $18.12)         2,400  
Acquisition costs         162  
       
 
Total consideration and acquisition costs       $ 6,162  
       
 

Allocation of purchase price:

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current assets       $ 857  
Property and equipment         145  
Other assets         116  
Identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization:            
  Purchased customer accounts (20 year weighted average useful life)   2,036        
  Employment contracts (7 year weighted average useful life)   867        
  Trade name (5 year weighted average useful life)   149        
   
       
          3,052  
Goodwill         3,830  
Deferred tax liabilities         (1,020 )
Liabilities assumed         (818 )
       
 
Total allocation of purchase price       $ 6,162  
       
 

        On August 30, 2002, the Company completed its purchase of certain assets of First Affiliated Investment Group ("First Affiliated"), an investment management and brokerage firm located in State College, Pennsylvania. In addition to cash payments of $175,000, the Company issued 9,460 shares of its common stock at a price of $18.50, resulting in an aggregate purchase price of $350,000. Contingent payments to the former shareholder of First Affiliated totaling up to $300,000, payable in stock at the then current market values and/or cash, are based upon achieving certain annual revenue levels through August 30, 2005. Through December 31, 2004, $175,000 has been paid and is reflected in goodwill. The results of First Affiliated's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since September 1, 2002.

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        In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, the Company continues to amortize other intangible assets over the estimated remaining life of each respective asset. Amortizable intangible assets were composed of the following:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2003
 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

  Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

 
  (In thousands)

Amortizable intangible assets:                        
  Purchase of client accounts   $ 3,295   $ 308   $ 3,295   $ 150
  Employment contracts     1,075     338     1,075     176
  Assets under management     184     21     184     16
  Tradename     196     79     196     39
  Core deposit intangible     1,852     66        
   
 
 
 
Total   $ 6,602   $ 812   $ 4,750   $ 381
   
 
 
 

Aggregate Amortization Expense:

 

 
  For the year ended December 31, 2004   431
  For the year ended December 31, 2003   309
  For the year ended December 31, 2002   72
Estimated Amortization Expense:    
  For the year ending December 31, 2005   640
  For the year ending December 31, 2006   636
  For the year ending December 31, 2007   622
  For the year ending December 31, 2008   597
  For the year ending December 31, 2009   552

        The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 
  Banking and
Financial
Services

  Insurance
  Brokerage and
Investment
Services

  Total
 
  (In thousands)

Balance as of January 1, 2003   $   $ 7,616   $ 645   $ 8,261
Goodwill acquired during the year 2003         939         939
   
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2003         8,555     645     9,200
Goodwill acquired during the year 2004     28,235             28,235
Contingent payments during the year 2004         617     175     792
   
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2004   $ 28,235   $ 9,172   $ 820   $ 38,227
   
 
 
 

        On September 5, 2003, the Company finalized an agreement with The Legacy Bank, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to sell its three most northern financial centers—Shenandoah, located in northern Schuylkill County, and Drums and Hazleton, located in Luzerne County. Included in the results for 2003 is the gain of $3,073,000 on the sale to The Legacy Bank of these financial centers. Included in the sale were approximately $59.5 million in deposits and related accrued interest and loans of approximately $24 million and other assets of approximately $1.0 million.

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3.     Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks

        The Federal Reserve Bank requires the Bank to maintain average reserve balances. For the years 2004 and 2003, the average of these daily reserve balances approximated $3.5 million and $2.8 million, respectively.

4.     Securities Available For Sale and Securities Held to Maturity

        The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities held to maturity and securities available for sale were as follows at December 31, 2004 and 2003:

Securities Available For Sale

  Amortized
Cost

  Gross
Unrealized
Gains

  Gross
Unrealized
Losses

  Fair
Value

December 31, 2004:                        
  U.S. Treasury   $ 1,986   $   $   $ 1,986
  Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations     5,324     20     (25 )   5,319
  Mortgage-backed debt securities     119,541     91     (1,276 )   118,356
  State and municipal obligations     14,237     737     (10 )   14,964
  Other securities     9,813     130     (116 )   9,827
  Equity securities     15,270     416     (360 )   15,326
   
 
 
 
    $ 166,171   $ 1,394   $ (1,787 ) $ 165,778
   
 
 
 

December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations   $ 4,524   $ 5   $ (29 ) $ 4,500
  Mortgage-backed debt securities     136,309     392     (1,658 )   135,043
  State and municipal obligations     26,585     834     (143 )   27,276
  Other securities     19,147     701     (169 )   19,679
  Equity securities     13,656     524     (28 )   14,152
   
 
 
 
    $ 200,221   $ 2,456   $ (2,027 ) $ 200,650
   
 
 
 
Securities Held To Maturity

  Amortized
Cost

  Gross
Unrealized
Gains

  Gross
Unrealized
Losses

  Fair
Value

December 31, 2004:                        
  Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations   $ 2,071   $   $ (20 ) $ 2,051
  Corporate debt securities     4,332     59     (143 )   4,247
   
 
 
 
    $ 6,403   $ 59   $ (163 ) $ 6,298
   
 
 
 

        Equity securities include restricted stock in the FHLB of $5.8 million and $5.5 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The FHLB requires the Company to maintain a certain amount of FHLB stock based according to a predetermined formula. The stock is carried at cost.

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        The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2004:

 
  Less than 12 Months
  12 Months or More
  Total
 
Securities Available for Sale

  Fair
Value

  Unrealized
Losses

  Fair
Value

  Unrealized
Losses

  Fair
Value

  Unrealized
Losses

 
 
  (In Thousands)

 
Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations   $ 2,204   $ (25 ) $   $   $ 2,204   $ (25 )
Mortgage-backed debt securities     82,595     (661 )   27,072     (615 )   109,667     (1,276 )
State and municipal obligations     1,437     (9 )   350     (1 )   1,787     (10 )
Other securities     4,646     (88 )   15,028     (28 )   19,674     (116 )
Equity securities     4,791     (360 )           4,791     (360 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 95,673   $ (1,143 ) $ 42,450   $ (644 ) $ 138,123   $ (1,787 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Less than 12 Months
  12 Months or More
  Total
 
Securities Held to Maturity

  Book
Value

  Unrealized
Losses

  Book
Value

  Unrealized
Losses

  Book
Value

  Unrealized
Losses

 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations   $ 2,071   $ (20 ) $   $   $ 2,071   $ (20 )
Other securities             1,083     (143 )   1,083     (143 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 2,071   $ (20 ) $ 1,083   $ (143 ) $ 3,154   $ (163 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

        In management's opinion, the unrealized losses reflect changes in interest rates subsequent to the acquisition of specific securities. There were 53 securities in the less than twelve month category and 15 securities in the twelve month or more category. The Company has the ability to hold these securities until maturity or market price recovery. Management believes that the unrealized losses represent temporary impairments of the securities.

        During 2004, the Bank transferred $4,196,000 of securities from securities available for sale to securities held to maturity. The securities were transferred at their fair value on the date of transfer which was $164,000 more than the amortized cost of the securities. This difference was reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is being amortized over the period to maturity of the respective securities. At December 31, 2004, $140,000 of this difference remains unamortized.

        The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of December 31, 2004, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid without penalty.

 
  Securities Available for Sale
  Securities Held to Maturity
 
  Amortized
Cost

  Fair
Value

  Amortized
Cost

  Fair
Value

 
  (In thousands)

  (In thousands)

Due in one year or less   $ 2,011   $ 2,011   $   $
Due after one year through five years     6,989     6,974     2,071     2,051
Due after five years through ten years     5,573     5,599        
Due after ten years     16,787     17,512     4,332     4,247
Mortgage-backed securities     119,541     118,356        
Equity securities     15,270     15,326        
   
 
 
 
    $ 166,171   $ 165,778   $ 6,403   $ 6,298
   
 
 
 

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        Securities with a carrying amount of $113.0 million and $111.0 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, were pledged to secure securities sold under agreements to repurchase, public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

        The following gross gains and losses were realized on sales of securities available for sale in 2004, 2003 and 2002:

Year

  Gains
  Losses
  Net
2004   $ 973   $ (628 ) $ 345
2003     662     (378 )   284
2002     134     (78 )   56

5.     Loans

        The components of loans were as follows:

 
  December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Residential real estate—1 to 4 family   $ 190,557   $ 88,881  
Residential real estate—multi family     12,428     8,915  
Commercial     140,420     101,208  
Commercial, secured by real estate     169,376     101,360  
Consumer     12,116     11,285  
Home equity lines of credit     71,431     45,833  
   
 
 
  Loans     596,328     357,482  
Allowance for loan losses     (7,248 )   (4,356 )
   
 
 
  Loans, net of allowance for loan losses   $ 589,080   $ 353,126  
   
 
 

        Changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows:

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Balance, beginning   $ 4,356   $ 4,182   $ 3,723  
Provision for loan losses     1,320     965     1,455  
Balance acquired in merger     2,079          
Loans charged off     (628 )   (953 )   (1,067 )
Recoveries     121     162     71  
   
 
 
 
Balance, ending   $ 7,248   $ 4,356   $ 4,182  
   
 
 
 

        The recorded investment in impaired loans not requiring an allowance for loan losses was $5.9 million at December 31, 2004 and $3.2 million at December 31, 2003. The recorded investment in impaired loans requiring an allowance for loan losses was $2.4 million and $1.9 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the related allowance for loan losses associated with those loans was $1.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the average recorded investment in these impaired loans was $5.6 million, $5.8 million and $3.2 million, respectively; and the interest income recognized on impaired loans was $236,000 for 2004, $287,000 for 2003 and $226,000 for 2002.

        Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amounted to $2,918,000 and $821,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003 respectively. Loan balances past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest but which management expects will eventually be paid in full, amounted to $2,965,000 and $62,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003.

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6.     Loan Servicing

        Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balance of these loans as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $33.5 million and $41.1 million, respectively.

        The balance of capitalized servicing rights included in other assets at December 31, 2004 and 2003, was $443,000 and $403,000, respectively. The fair value of these rights was $443,000 and $403,000, respectively. The fair value of servicing rights was determined using a 9.0 percent discount rate for 2004 and 2003.

        The following summarizes mortgage servicing rights capitalized and amortized:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  (In thousands)

Mortgage servicing rights capitalized   $ 134   $ 126   $ 325
   
 
 
Mortgage servicing rights amortized   $ 94   $ 284   $ 135
   
 
 

7.     Premises and Equipment

        Components of premises and equipment were as follows:

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
 
  (In thousands)

Land and land improvements   $ 407   $ 2,094
Buildings     811     5,982
Leasehold improvements     3,271     2,028
Furniture and equipment     7,126     5,574
   
 
      11,615     15,678
Less accumulated depreciation     3,015     2,771
   
 
Premises and equipment, net   $ 8,600   $ 12,907
   
 

        In the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company sold six branch locations and leased them back from the purchaser with a lease term of 20 years. The proceeds of the sale were $7.7 million. The gain on the transaction was $712,000 and will be amortized over the 20 year lease term.

        Certain facilities and equipment are leased under various operating leases. Rental expense for these leases was $1,633,000, $1,100,000 and $901,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable leases as of December 31, 2004 were as follows:

Year Ended

  Amount
2005   $ 2,562,000
2006     2,331,000
2007     1,855,000
2008     1,823,000
2009     1,814,000
Subsequent to 2009     16,078,000
   
Total minimum payments   $ 26,463,000
   

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8.     Deposits

        The components of deposits were as follows:

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
 
  (In thousands)

Demand, non-interest bearing   $ 107,442   $ 67,711
Demand, interest bearing     201,202     118,395
Savings     74,058     54,835
Time, $100,000 and over     71,784     43,202
Time, other     157,805     124,439
   
 
Total deposits   $ 612,291   $ 408,582
   
 

        At December 31, 2004, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows (in thousands):

2005   $ 92,142
2006     68,540
2007     41,679
2008     17,388
2009     5,496
Thereafter     4,344
   
    $ 229,589
   

9.     Borrowings and Other Obligations

        At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Bank had purchased federal funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaling $36.1 million and $62.1 million, respectively. During September 2003, the Bank entered into securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $25 million with terms ranging from 1 to 3 years and interest rates ranging from 1.34% to 2.60%. During September 2004, the Bank entered into securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaling $5 million with terms of 2 years and at interest rates of 2.84%. These repurchase agreements are treated as financings with the obligations to repurchase securities sold reflected as a liability in the balance sheet. The dollar amount of securities underlying the agreements remains recorded as an asset, although the securities underlying the agreements are delivered to the broker who arranged the transactions. In certain instances, the brokers may have sold, loaned, or disposed of the securities to other parties in the normal course of their operations, and have agreed to deliver to the Company substantially similar securities at the maturity of the agreement. The broker/dealers who participated with the Company in these agreements are primarily broker/dealers reporting to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Securities underlying sales of securities under repurchase agreements consisted of investment securities that had an amortized cost of $26.2 million and a market value of

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$26.4 million at December 31, 2004. These securities sold under agreements to repurchase consisted of the following:

Date Funded

  Amount
  Term
  Interest Rate
 
 
  (In thousands)

   
   
 
9/24/2003   $ 600   2 year   1.99 %
9/24/2003     3,900   3 year   2.60 %
9/24/2003     1,100   3 year   2.60 %
9/24/2003     4,400   2 year   1.99 %
9/30/2003     4,400   2 year   1.96 %
9/30/2003     600   2 year   1.96 %
9/30/2003     3,900   3 year   2.56 %
9/30/2003     1,100   3 year   2.56 %
9/24/2004     2,300   2 year   2.84 %
9/24/2004     2,700   2 year   2.84 %
   
         
Total   $ 25,000          
   
         

        In addition, the Bank enters into agreements with bank customers as part of cash management services where the Bank sells securities to the customer overnight with the agreement to repurchase them at par. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally mature one day from the transaction date.

        The securities underlying the agreements are under the Bank's control. The outstanding customer balances and related information of securities sold under agreements to repurchase are summarized as follows:

 
  Years Ended
December 31,

 
 
  2004
  2003
 
 
  (Dollars in thousands)

 
Average balance during the year   $ 18,831   $ 18,576  
Average interest rate during the year     1.31 %   1.34 %
Weighted average interest rate at year-end     2.00 %   1.25 %
Maximum month-end balance during the year     30,494     27,579  
Balance as of year-end   $ 27,800   $ 16,588  

        Long-term debt consisted of the following:

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
 
  (In thousands)

Notes with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB):            
1 Year Term Note Due May 2004,
Fixed at 1.29%
        2,000
2 Year Term Note Due June 2004,
Fixed at 3.34%
        1,500
2 Year Term Note Due July 2004,
Fixed at 2.67%
        2,000
2 Year Term Note Due January 2005,
Fixed at 3.95%
    2,500     2,500
2 Year Term Note Due May 2005,
Fixed at 1.67%
    2,000     2,000
3 Year Term Note Due June 2005,
Fixed at 3.91%
    1,500     1,500
1 Year Term Note Due August 2005,
Fixed at 2.32%
    2,000    
             

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1 Year Term Note Due August 2005,
Fixed at 2.24%
    2,500    
1 Year Term Note Due September 2005,
Fixed at 2.38%
    4,000    
3 Year Term Note Due January 2006,
Fixed at 2.60%
    1,000     1,000
3 Year Term Note Due February 2006,
Fixed at 2.58%
    1,000     1,000
3 Year Term Note Due May 2006,
Fixed at 2.11%
    2,000     2,000
4 Year Term Note Due July 2006,
Fixed at 3.69%
    2,000     2,000
2 Year Term Note Due August 2006,
Fixed at 2.95%
    2,000    
2 Year Term Note Due August 2006,
Fixed at 2.89%
    2,500    
2 Year Term Note Due September 2006,
Fixed at 2.87%
    4,000    
4 Year Term Note Due December 2006,
Fixed at 3.13
    4,000     4,000
4 Year Term Note Due January 2007,
Fixed at 3.14%
    1,000     1,000
4 Year Term Note Due February 2007,
Fixed at 3.14%
    1,000     1,000
4 Year Term Note Due May 2007,
Fixed at 2.67%
    2,000     2,000
5 Year Term Note Due July 2007,
Fixed at 4.00%
    2,000     2,000
3 Year Term Note Due August 2007,
Fixed at 3.38%
    2,000    
3 Year Term Note Due August 2007,
Fixed at 3.33%
    2,500    
3 Year Term Note Due September 2007,
Fixed at 3.23%
    4,000    
5 Year Term Note Due January 2008,
Fixed at 3.50%
    1,000     1,000
5 Year Term Note Due February 2008,
Fixed at 3.52%
    1,000     1,000
10 Year/5 Year Term Notes Due February 2009,
Fixed at 4.97%(1)
    5,000     5,000
   
 
    $ 54,500   $ 34,500
   
 

(1)
These notes contain a convertible option that allows the FHLB, at quarterly intervals, to change the note to an adjustable-rate advance at three-month LIBOR (2.56% at December 31, 2004) plus 14 to 16 basis points. If the note is converted, the option allows the Bank to put the funds back to the FHLB at par. The year/year refers to the maturity of the note (in years) and the term until the first convertible date.

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        Contractual maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2004 were as follows (in thousands):

2005   $ 14,500
2006     18,500
2007     14,500
2008     2,000
2009     5,000
   
    $ 54,500
   

        The Bank has a maximum borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of approximately $240.6 million, of which $87.2 million was outstanding at December 31, 2004. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank are secured by qualifying assets of the Bank.

        On September 30, 2003, the Bank prepaid $40.9 million of fixed rate, high cost Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances in order to improve future net interest income. The FHLB advances were replaced with lower cost borrowings and certificates of deposits. The Bank expensed prepayment fees of $2,482,000 associated with this transaction.

        On December 29, 2003, the Bank entered into a limited partner subscription agreement with Midland Corporate Tax Credit XVI Limited Partnership, where the Bank will receive special tax credits and other tax benefits. The Bank subscribed to a 6.2% interest in the partnership, which is subject to an adjustment depending on the final size of the partnership at a purchase price of $5 million. This investment is included and recorded in other assets as of December 31, 2004 and is not guaranteed; therefore, it will be accounted for in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) 78-9, "Accounting for Investments in Real Estate Ventures" using the equity method. This agreement was accompanied by a payment of $1,675,000 and a non-interest bearing promissory note payable of $3,325,000. The balance of the non-interest bearing promissory note payable included in other liabilities at December 31, 2004 is $1,050,000 which is payable on January 1, 2005.

        The Company has entered into a contract with a provider of information systems services for the supply of such services through April 2011. The Company is required to make minimum annual payments as follows, whether or not it uses the services:

Year Ended

  Amount
2005   $ 381,000
2006     406,000
2007     429,000
2008     454,000
2009     477,000
Subsequent to 2009     668,000
   
Total minimum payments   $ 2,815,000
   

        Total expenditures during 2004 and 2003 in connection with the contract were $1,112,000 and $614,000, respectively.

        The Company is also party to legal actions that are routine and incidental to its business. In management's opinion, the outcome of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company.

10.   Junior Subordinated Debt

        First Leesport Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory business trust, was formed on March 9, 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Trust issued $5 million of 107/8% fixed rate capital trust pass-through securities to investors. First Leesport Capital Trust I purchased $5 million of fixed rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures from Leesport Financial Corp. The debentures are the sole

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asset of the Trust. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures are the same as the terms of the capital securities. The obligations under the debentures constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by Leesport Financial Corp. of the obligations of the Trust under the capital securities. The capital securities are redeemable by Leesport Financial Corp. on or after March 9, 2010, at stated premiums, or earlier if the deduction of related interest for federal income taxes is prohibited, classification as Tier 1 Capital is no longer allowed, or certain other contingencies arise. The capital securities must be redeemed upon final maturity of the subordinated debentures on March 9, 2030. In October 2002, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $5 million that effectively converts the securities to a floating interest rate of six month LIBOR plus 5.25% (7.33% at December 31, 2004). In June, 2003, the Company purchased a six month LIBOR cap with a rate of 5.75% to create protection against rising interest rates for the above mentioned $5 million interest rate swap. Interest rate caps are generally used to limit the exposure from the repricing and maturity of liabilities and to limit the exposure created by other interest rate swaps.

        On September 26, 2002, the Company established Leesport Capital Trust II, a Delaware statutory business trust, in which the Company owns all of the common equity. Leesport Capital Trust II issued $10 million of mandatory redeemable capital securities carrying a floating interest rate of three month LIBOR plus 3.45% (5.16% at December 31, 2004). These debentures are the sole assets of the Trusts. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures are the same as the terms of the capital securities. The obligations under the debentures constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by Leesport Financial Corp. of the obligations of the Trust under the capital securities. These securities must be redeemed in September 2032, but may be redeemed on or after November 7, 2007 or earlier in the event that the interest expense becomes non-deductible for federal income tax purposes or if the treatment of these securities is no longer qualified as Tier I capital for the Company.

        On June 26, 2003, Madison established Madison Statutory Trust I, a Connecticut statutory business trust. Pursuant to the purchase of Madison on October 1, 2004, the Company assumed Madison Statutory Trust I in which the Company owns all of the common equity. Madison Statutory Trust I issued $5 million of mandatory redeemable capital securities carrying a floating interest rate of three month LIBOR plus 3.10% (5.65% at December 31, 2004). These debentures are the sole assets of the Trusts. The terms of the junior subordinated debentures are the same as the terms of the capital securities. The obligations under the debentures constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by Leesport Financial Corp. of the obligations of the Trust under the capital securities. These securities must be redeemed in June 2033, but may be redeemed on or after September 26, 2008 or earlier in the event that the interest expense becomes non-deductible for federal income tax purposes or if the treatment of these securities is no longer qualified as Tier I capital for the Company.

        In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51" which was revised in December 2003. This Interpretation provides guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities (VIEs). First Leesport Capital Trust I, Leesport Capital Trust II and Madison Statutory Trust I (the "Trusts") each qualify as a variable interest entity under FIN 46. The Trusts issued mandatory redeemable preferred securities (Trust Preferred Securities) to third-party investors and loaned the proceeds to the Company. The Trusts hold, as their sole assets, subordinated debentures issued by the Company.

        FIN 46 required the Company to deconsolidate First Leesport Capital Trust I and Leesport Capital Trust II from the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2004 and to deconsolidate Madison Statutory Trust I as of December 31, 2004. There has been no restatement of prior periods. The impact of this deconsolidation was to increase junior subordinated debentures by $20,150,000 and reduce the mandatory redeemable capital debentures line item by $20,150,000 which had represented the trust preferred securities of the trust. The Company's equity interest in the trust subsidiaries of $538,000, which had previously been eliminated in consolidation, is now reported in "Other assets" as of December 31, 2004. For regulatory reporting purposes, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated that the preferred

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securities will continue to qualify as Tier 1 Capital subject to previously specified limitations, until further notice. If regulators make a determination that Trust Preferred Securities can no longer be considered in regulatory capital, the securities become callable and the Company may redeem them. The adoption of FIN 46 did not have an impact on the Company's results of operations or liquidity.

11.   Employee Benefits

        The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to provide its employees with future retirement plan assistance. The ESOP invests primarily in the Company's common stock. Contributions to the Plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, $285,000, $217,000 and $178,000, respectively, was accrued to provide for contribution of shares to the Plan. During 2004, 2003 and 2002 respectively, 11,369 shares, 8,903 shares and 10,222 shares were purchased on behalf of the ESOP.

        The Company has a 401(k) Salary Deferral Plan. This plan covers all eligible employees who elect to contribute to the Plan. An employee who has attained 18 years of age and has been employed for at least 30 calendar days is eligible to participate in the Plan effective with the next quarterly enrollment period. Employees become eligible for the Company contribution to the Salary Deferral Plan at each future enrollment period upon completion of one year of service. The Company contributes 100% of the first three percent of eligible employees' annual salary deferral and 50% of the next four percent of salary deferred. Contributions from the Company vest to the employee over a five year schedule. The annual expense included in salaries and employee benefits representing the expense of the Company's contribution was $462,000, $335,000, and $265,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively.

        The Company has entered into deferred compensation agreements with certain directors and a salary continuation plan for certain key employees. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the present value of the future liability for these plans was $1,300,000 and $992,000, respectively. To fund the benefits under these agreements, the Company is the owner and beneficiary of life insurance policies on the lives of certain directors and employees. These bank-owned life insurance policies had an aggregate cash surrender value of $11.4 million and $10.8 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, $360,000, $236,000 and $170,000, respectively, was charged to expense in connection with these agreements.

        Leesport Financial Corp. has a non-compensatory Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Under the ESPP, employees of the Company who elect to participate are eligible to purchase common stock at prices up to a 15 percent discount from the market value of the stock. The ESPP does not allow the discount in the event that the purchase price would fall below the Company's most recently reported book value per share. The ESPP allows an employee to make contributions through payroll deduction to purchase common shares up to 15 percent of annual compensation. The total number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the ESPP is 262,500. As of December 31, 2004, a total of 15,080 shares have been issued under the ESPP.

12.   Stock Option Plans and Shareholders' Equity

        The Company has an Employee Stock Incentive Plan (ESIP) that covers all officers and key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and is administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. The total number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the ESIP is 441,525. The option price for options issued under the Plan must be at least equal to 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant and shall not be less than the stock's par value. Options granted under the Plan have a various vesting periods ranging from immediate up to 5 years, 20% exercisable not less than one year after the date of grant, but no later than ten years after the date of grant in accordance with the vesting. Vested options expire on the earlier of ten years after the date of grant, three months from the participant's termination of employment or one year from the date of the participant's death or disability. As of December 31, 2004, a total of 10,938 shares have been issued under the ESIP.

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        The Company has an Independent Directors Stock Option Plan (IDSOP). The total number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the ESIP is 110,381. The Plan covers all directors of the Company who are not employees and former directors who continue to be employed by the Company. The option price for options issued under the Plan will be equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. Options are exercisable from the date of grant and expire on the earlier of ten years after the date of grant, three months from the date the participant ceases to be a director of the Company or the cessation of the participant's employment, or twelve months from the date of the participant's death or disability. As of December 31, 2004, a total of 7,718 shares have been issued under the IDSOP.

        Stock option transactions under the Plans, as adjusted for the 5% stock dividend in 2004, were as follows:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  Options
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

  Options
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

  Options
  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

Outstanding at the beginning of the year   228,301   $ 16.63   252,378   $ 16.41   200,225   $ 16.19
Granted   63,210     22.84   9,290     17.93   66,890     16.91
Exercised   (2,179 )   14.28   (15,198 )   14.87   (1,278 )   14.23
Forfeited   (8,508 )   16.67   (18,169 )   15.81   (13,459 )   15.78
   
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at the end of the year   280,824   $ 18.04   228,301   $ 16.63   252,378   $ 16.41
   
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable at December 31   186,261   $ 17.37   152,283   $ 17.05   126,370   $ 16.79
   
 
 
 
 
 

        Options available for grant at December 31, 2004 were 252,427.

 
  Options Outstanding
  Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Price

  Options
Outstanding
12/31/2004

  Average
Remaining
Term

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

  Options
Outstanding
12/31/2004

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

$12.00 to $13.73   51,344   6.6   $ 13.11   38,730   $ 13.09
13.74 to 14.99   45,554   5.6     14.62   42,113     14.66
15.00 to 16.25   13,510   7.8     16.11   5,401     16.11
16.26 to 17.51   9,704   5.4     17.19   8,050     17.35
17.52 to 18.78   45,442   7.7     17.64   23,213     17.65
18.79 to 20.04   788   8.8     19.26   157     19.26
20.05 to 21.30   49,374   3.9     20.97   49,374     20.97
21.31 to 22.56   47,775   9.6     22.26   15,750     22.46
22.57 to 23.83   4,733   5.2     23.36   3,473     23.54
23.84 to 27.00   12,600   10.0     25.10      

        The weighted-average remaining contractual life of the above options is approximately 7.0 years.

        On May 20, 2004, the Company announced the extension of its stock repurchase plan, originally effective January 1, 2003, for the repurchase of up to 162,000 shares of the Company's common stock. At December 31, 2004, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan is 100,513.

        The Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 10,000,000 shares to 20,000,000 shares, which was approved by the shareholders at the annual shareholders' meeting on April 22, 2003.

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13.   Income Taxes

        The components of income tax expense were as follows:

 
  Years ended December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  (In thousands)

Current   $ 1,236   $ 1,933   $ 1,870
Deferred     (82 )   (55 )   115
   
 
 
    $ 1,154   $ 1,878   $ 1,985
   
 
 

        Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax expense computed at 34% to the income tax expense included in the consolidated statements of income is as follows:

 
  Years ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Federal income tax at statutory rate   $ 2,229   $ 2,321   $ 2,348  
Tax exempt interest     (366 )   (304 )   (314 )
Interest disallowance     26     32     33  
Bank owned life insurance     (193 )   (152 )   (128 )
Tax credits     (451 )        
Other     (91 )   (19 )   46  
   
 
 
 
    $ 1,154   $ 1,878   $ 1,985  
   
 
 
 

        The federal income tax provision includes $117,000, $97,000 and $19,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, of federal income taxes related to gains on the sale of securities.

        Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) consisted of the following components:

 
  December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Deferred tax assets:              
Allowance for loan losses   $ 2,179   $ 1,340  
Deferred compensation     504     388  
Net operating loss carryovers     2,441      
Deferred gain on sale/leaseback transaction     60      
Time deposits     218      
Net unrealized losses on available for sale securities     133      
Other     10     24  
   
 
 
Total deferred tax assets     5,545     1,752  
   
 
 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Premises and equipment     (744 )   (611 )
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities         (141 )
Goodwill     (900 )   (949 )
Core deposit intangible     (607 )    
Mortgage servicing rights     (151 )   (137 )
Loans receivable     (310 )    
Prepaid expense and deferred loan costs     (367 )    
   
 
 
Total deferred tax liabilities     (3,079 )   (1,838 )
   
 
 
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)   $ 2,466   $ (86 )
   
 
 

        The Company has approximately $7.1 million of federal net operating loss carryovers from the acquisition of Madison, which will expire in 2024. The utilization of these losses is subject to annual limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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14.   Transactions with Executive Officers And Directors

        The Bank has had banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with its executive officers and directors and their related interests on the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, these persons were indebted to the Bank for loans totaling $9.64 million and $8.76 million, respectively. During 2004, $3.53 million of new loans were made and repayments totaled $2.65 million.

15.   Regulatory Matters and Capital Adequacy

        The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on their financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk-weightings and other factors.

        Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets, and of tier I capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2004, that the Company and the Bank meet all minimum capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

        As of December 31, 2004, the most recent notification from the Bank's primary regulator categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed its category.

        The Company's and the Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios are presented below:

 
  Actual
  Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes
  Minimum To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
 
 
  Amount
  Ratio
  Amount
  Ratio
  Amount
  Ratio
 
 
  (Dollar amounts in thousands)

 
As of December 31, 2004:                                
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets):                                
Leesport Financial Corp   $ 74,379   10.76 % $ 55,300   8.00 %   N/A   N/A  
Leesport Bank     95,970   13.59     56,494   8.00   $ 70,618   10.00 %
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets):                                
Leesport Financial Corp     67,106   9.71     27,644   4.00     N/A   N/A  
Leesport Bank     88,722   12.56     28,255   4.00     42,383   6.00  
Tier I capital (to average assets):                                
Leesport Financial Corp     67,106   7.98     33,637   4.00     N/A   N/A  
Leesport Bank     88,722   10.30     34,455   4.00     43,069   5.00  

As of December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets):                                
Leesport Financial Corp   $ 59,086   12.50 % $ 37,815   8.00 %   N/A   N/A  
Leesport Bank     52,693   11.42     36,913   8.00   $ 46,141   10.00 %
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets):                                
Leesport Financial Corp     54,507   11.53     18,910   4.00     N/A   N/A  
Leesport Bank     48,324   10.48     18,444   4.00     27,666   6.00  
Tier I capital (to average assets):                                
Leesport Financial Corp     54,507   9.32     23,394   4.00     N/A   N/A  
Leesport Bank     48,324   8.39     23,039   4.00     28,799   5.00  

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        Federal and state banking regulations place certain restrictions on dividends paid and loans or advances made by the Bank to the Company. At December 31, 2004, the Bank had approximately $4.1 million available for payment of dividends to the Company. Loans or advances are limited to 10 percent of the Bank's capital stock and surplus on a secured basis. At December 31, 2004, the Bank had no secured loans outstanding to the Company. At December 31, 2003, the Bank had secured loans outstanding to the Company totaling $1.01 million.

        As of December 15, 2004, the Company had declared a $.16 per share cash dividend for shareholders of record on January 3, 2005, payable January 14, 2005. As of December 31, 2003, the Company had declared a $.16 per share cash dividend for shareholders of record on January 1, 2004, payable January 15, 2004.

        In addition, dividends paid by the Bank to the Company would be prohibited if the effect thereof would cause the Bank's capital to be reduced below applicable minimum capital requirements.

16.   Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

        The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets.

        The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet investments.

        A summary of the Bank's financial instrument commitments is as follows:

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
 
  (In thousands)

Commitments to extend credit:            
  Loan origination commitments   $ 52,181   $ 18,166
  Unused home equity lines of credit     43,869     49,287
  Unused business lines of credit     112,730     54,697
   
 
    $ 208,780   $ 122,150
   
 
Standby letters of credit   $ 10,081   $ 9,166
   
 

        Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. 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. Collateral held varies but may include personal or commercial real estate, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.

        Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The majority of these standby letters of credit expire within the next twelve months. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending other loan commitments. The Bank requires collateral supporting these letters of credit as deemed necessary. Management believes that the proceeds obtained through a liquidation of such

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collateral would be sufficient to cover the maximum potential amount of future payments required under the corresponding guarantees. The current amount of the liability as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued is not material.

        In May 2002, the Company's subsidiary, Leesport Bank, jointly formed Leesport Mortgage LLC with a real estate company. Leesport Mortgage LLC was formed to provide mortgage brokerage services, including, without limitation, any activity in which a mortgage broker may engage. It is operated as a permissible "affiliated business arrangement" within the meaning of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974. Leesport Bank's initial investment was $15,000.

        During October 2002, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $5 million. This derivative financial instrument effectively converted fixed interest rate obligations of outstanding mandatory redeemable capital debentures to variable interest rate obligations, decreasing the asset sensitivity of its balance sheet by more closely matching the Company's variable rate assets with variable rate liabilities. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in the contracts to be negligible. This swap has a notional amount equal to the outstanding principal amount of the related trust preferred securities, together with the same payment dates, maturity date and call provisions as the related trust preferred securities.

        Under the swap, the Company pays interest at a variable rate equal to six month LIBOR plus 5.25%, adjusted semiannually (7.33% at December 31, 2004), and the Company receives a fixed rate equal to the interest that the Company is obligated to pay on the related trust preferred securities (107/8%). The Company has designated its interest rate swap as a fair value hedge as defined in SFAS No. 133. Because the critical terms of the interest rate swap match the terms of the trust preferred securities, the swap qualifies for "short-cut method" accounting treatment under SFAS No. 133.

        The estimated fair value of the interest rate swap agreement represents the amount the Company would have expected to receive (pay) to terminate such contract. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the estimated fair value of the interest rate swap agreement was ($34,000) and ($97,000), respectively, and was offset by a decrease in the fair value of the related trust preferred security. The swap agreement exposes the Company to market and credit risk if the counterparty fails to perform. Credit risk is equal to the extent of a fair value gain on the swap. The Company manages this risk by entering into the transaction with high quality counterparties.

        During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 the Company recognized amounts received or receivable under the agreement of $200,000, $209,000 and $40,000, which was recorded as a reduction of the interest rates expense on the trust preferred securities.

        Interest rate caps are generally used to limit the exposure from the repricing and maturity of liabilities and to limit the exposure created by other interest rate swaps. In June, 2003 the Company purchased a six month LIBOR cap to create protection against rising interest rates for the above mentioned $5 million interest rate swap. The initial premium related to this interest rate cap was $102,000. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the carrying and market values were approximately $102,000 and $94,000, respectively.

17.   Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company's financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amount the Company could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these consolidated financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each year end.

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        The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company's assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Company's disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful.

        The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2004 and 2003:

Cash and cash equivalents:

        The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets' fair values.

Securities:

        Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Loans and loans held for sale:

        For variable-rate and adjustable-rate loans that reprice frequently with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. For fixed-rate loans, fair values are estimated using quoted market prices, when available, or discounted cash flows, at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

Mortgage servicing rights:

        The fair value of mortgage servicing rights is based on observable market prices when available or the present value of expected future cash flows when not available.

Interest rate swap and cap:

        The fair value of the interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements are based on the net present value of expected future cash flows and are heavily dependent on interest rate assumptions over the remaining term of the agreements.

Deposit liabilities:

        The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, savings and certain types of money market accounts) are considered to be equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed-rate time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on time deposits to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased:

        The carrying amounts of these borrowings approximate their fair values.

Long-term debt:

        The fair value of long-term debt is calculated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, using rates currently available for borrowings with similar maturities.

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Junior subordinated debt:

        The fair value of these debentures is calculated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, using rates currently available.

Accrued interest receivable and payable:

        The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Off-balance sheet instruments:

        Fair values for the off-balance sheet instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing.

        The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

 
  2004
Carrying
Amount

  2004
Estimated
Fair Value

  2003
Carrying
Amount

  2003
Estimated
Fair Value

 
  (In thousands)

Financial Assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents and federal funds sold   $ 24,055   $ 24,055   $ 16,338   $ 16,338
Mortgage loans held for sale     9,799     9,799     1,280     1,280
Securities available for sale     165,778     165,778     200,650     200,650
Securities held to maturity     6,403     6,298        
Loans, net     589,080     605,785     353,126     361,810
Mortgage servicing rights     443     443     403     403
Accrued interest receivable     3,214     3,214     2,354     2,354
Interest rate cap     102     102     94     94

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Deposits     612,291     613,006     408,582     411,749
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     52,800     52,800     41,588     41,588
Federal funds purchased     36,092     36,092     62,090     62,090
Long-term debt     54,500     53,696     34,500     34,699
Junior subordinated debt     20,150     20,055     15,000     14,903
Accrued interest payable     1,973     1,973     1,527     1,527
Interest rate swap     34     34     97     97

Off-balance Sheet Financial Instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Commitments to extend credit                
Standby letters of credit                

18.   Segment and Related Information

        The Company's insurance operations and brokerage and investment operations are managed separately from the traditional banking and related financial services that the Company also offers. These operations provide commercial insurance, individual and group benefit plans, personal insurance coverage, securities brokerage services, and investment advisory services.

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        Segment information for 2004, 2003 and 2002 is as follows (in thousands):

 
  Banking and
Financial
Services

  Brokerage and
Investment
Services

  Insurance
  Total
2004
                       
Net interest income and other income from external customers   $ 27,129   $ 528   $ 10,781   $ 38,438
Income (loss) before income taxes     4,802     (177 )   1,945     6,570
Total assets     858,332     1,147     17,903     877,382
Purchases of premises and equipment     2,299         157     2,456

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Net interest income and other income from external customers   $ 25,456   $ 696   $ 9,200   $ 35,352
Income (loss) before income taxes     4,847     (145 )   2,125     6,827
Total assets     603,820     1,054     17,378     622,252
Purchases of premises and equipment     5,518     4     55     5,577

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Net interest income and other income from external customers   $ 20,932   $ 744   $ 5,722   $ 27,398
Income (loss) before income taxes     5,243     (159 )   1,821     6,905
Total assets     546,298     703     15,371     562,372
Purchases of premises and equipment     2,431     28     145     2,604

        Income (loss) before income taxes, as presented above, does not reflect referral and management fees of approximately $1,608,000 and $146,000 that the insurance operation and the brokerage and investment operation, respectively, paid to the Company during 2004. For 2003, referral and management fees of approximately $1,226,000 and $142,000 were paid by the insurance operation and brokerage and investment operation, respectively. Referral and management fees of approximately $797,000 and $165,000 were paid by the insurance operation and the brokerage and investment operation, respectively, in 2002.

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19.   Leesport Financial Corp. (Parent Company Only) Financial Information

STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
 
  (In thousands)

ASSETS            
  Cash   $ 577   $ 1,078
  Investment in bank subsidiary     88,650     45,947
  Investment in non-bank subsidiary     12,966     15,520
  Securities available for sale     5,302     5,500
  Advance to non-bank subsidiary     2,045     1,045
  Premises and equipment and other assets     2,673     1,634
   
 
    Total assets   $ 112,213   $ 70,724
   
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Borrowed funds         1,010
  Other liabilities     1,128     1,337
  Junior subordinated debt     20,150     15,000
  Shareholders' equity     90,935     53,377
   
 
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 112,213   $ 70,724
   
 


STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Dividends from subsidiaries   $ 3,711   $ 7,236   $ 2,000  
Other income     6,348     5,762     412  
Interest expense on junior subordinated debt     (917 )   (842 )   (654 )
Other expense     (5,068 )   (4,618 )   (899 )
   
 
 
 

Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries and income taxes

 

 

4,074

 

 

7,538

 

 

859

 
Income tax expense (benefit)     119     99     (370 )
Net equity in (excess of) undistributed net income of subsidiaries     1,461     (2,490 )   3,691  
   
 
 
 
Net income   $ 5,416   $ 4,949   $ 4,920  
   
 
 
 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities                    
  Net Income   $ 5,416   $ 4,949   $ 4,920  
  Depreciation and net amortization     120         4  
  (Equity in) excess of undistributed earnings of subsidiaries     (1,461 )   2,490     (3,691 )
  Directors' stock compensation     162     164     93  
  Gain on sale of available for sale securities     (298 )   (323 )   (148 )
  (Decrease) increase other liabilities     (209 )   499     121  
  Decrease (increase) in other assets     376     (4,602 )   143  
  Other, net     5,172     4,742     466  
   
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities     9,278     7,919     1,908  
   
 
 
 

Cash Flow From Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Purchase of available for sale investment securities     (2,357 )   (2,722 )   (5,824 )
  Proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities     2,853     4,798     15,368  
  Proceeds from the sale of premises             24  
  Purchase of premises and equipment     (1,159 )   (532 )   (42 )
  Investment in bank subsidiary     (8,618 )   (5,776 )   (11,375 )
  Investment in non-bank subsidiary     2,554         (8,343 )
   
 
 
 
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities     (6,727 )   (4,232 )   (10,192 )
   
 
 
 

Cash Flow From Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Repayment of long term debt     (1,010 )        
  Issuance of mandatory redeemable capital debentures             10,000  
  Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and stock purchase plans     344     485     206  
  Reissuance (purchase) of treasury stock     140     (1,054 )    
  Cash dividends paid     (2,526 )   (2,160 )   (1,997 )
   
 
 
 
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities     (3,052 )   (2,729 )   8,209  
   
 
 
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents     (501 )   958     (75 )
Cash:                    
Beginning     1,078     120     195  
   
 
 
 
Ending   $ 577   $ 1,078   $ 120  
   
 
 
 

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20.   Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

 
  Year Ended December 31, 2004
 
  Fourth
Quarter

  Third
Quarter

  Second
Quarter

  First
Quarter

 
  (In thousands, except per share data)

Interest income   $ 11,168   $ 7,703   $ 7,415   $ 7,325
Interest expense     4,103     2,985     2,867     2,887
   
 
 
 
Net interest income     7,065     4,718     4,548     4,438
Provision for loan losses     420     240     300     360
   
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     6,645     4,478     4,248     4,078
Other income     5,300     4,389     3,734     3,901
Net realized gains on sale of securities     143     2     46     154
Other expense     10,409     6,910     6,614     6,615
   
 
 
 
Income before income taxes     1,679     1,959     1,414     1,518
Income taxes     297     405     162     290
   
 
 
 
Net income   $ 1,382   $ 1,554   $ 1,252   $ 1,228
   
 
 
 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic earnings per share   $ 0.28   $ 0.43   $ 0.35   $ 0.33
   
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.28   $ 0.43   $ 0.34   $ 0.32
   
 
 
 
                         
 
  Year Ended December 31, 2003
Interest income   $ 7,404   $ 7,157   $ 7,481   $ 7,128
Interest expense     2,905     3,282     3,308     3,187
   
 
 
 
Net interest income     4,499     3,875     4,173     3,941
Provision for loan losses     220     75     375     295
   
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     4,279     3,800     3,798     3,646
Other income     3,675     7,194     4,119     3,592
Net realized gains (losses) on sale of securities     159     (70 )   85     110
Other expense     6,161     9,263     6,356     5,780
   
 
 
 
Income before income taxes     1,952     1,661     1,646     1,568
Income taxes     522     453     467     436
   
 
 
 
Net income   $ 1,430   $ 1,208   $ 1,179   $ 1,132
   
 
 
 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic earnings per share   $ 0.40   $ 0.34   $ 0.33   $ 0.32
   
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.40   $ 0.34   $ 0.33   $ 0.31
   
 
 
 

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Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

        None.


Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures

        The Company's management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2004. Based on that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer conclude that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of such date. There have been no material changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

        Securities and Exchange Commission rules define "disclosure controls and procedures" as controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, control and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Item 9B.    Other Information

        None.

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PART III

Item 10.    Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

        The information relating to directors and executive officers of the Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to the information disclosed under the captions "MATTER NO. 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS—Director Information; Corporate Governance; Board of Directors and Committee Meetings; Other Director and Executive Officer Information" included in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 2005.


Item 11.    Executive Compensation

        The information relating to executive compensation and directors' compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the information disclosed under the captions "MATTER NO. 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS—Director Compensation; Executive Compensation; and Executive Officer Agreements" included in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 2005.


Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters

        The information relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference to the information disclosed under the caption "MATTER NO. 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS—Directors—Beneficial Ownership by Directors and Executive Officers" included in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 2005.

        The following table provides certain information regarding securities issued or issuable under the Company's equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2004.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

Plan category

  Number of Securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
  Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
  Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity plans (excluding securities reflected in first column
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders   280,824   $ 18.0409   252,427
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders       N/A  
   
 
 
Total   280,824   $ 18.0409   252,427
   
 
 


Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

        The information relating to certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by reference to the information disclosed under the caption "MATTER NO. 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS—Other Director and Executive Officer Information" included in the Registrant's proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 2005.


Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

        The information relating to principal accounting fees and services is incorporated herein by reference to the information under the caption "MATTER NO. 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS—Audit and Other Fees" included in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 2005.

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PART IV

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K

        (a) 1.    Financial Statements.

Consolidated financial statements are included under Item 8 of Part II of this Form 10-K.

        (a) 2.    Financial Statement Schedules.

Financial statement schedules are omitted because the required information is either not applicable, not required or is shown in the respective financial statements or in the notes thereto.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

  Description

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation of Leesport Financial Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's Amended Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000).

3.2

 

Bylaws of Leesport Financial Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000).

4.1

 

Form of Rights Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2001, between Leesport Financial Corp. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Leesport Financial Corp.'s Registration Statement on Form 8-A, dated October 1, 2001).

10.1

 

Employment Agreement among Leesport Financial Corp., Leesport Bank and Raymond H. Melcher, Jr., (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's current report on Form 8-K filed February 17, 2005).*

10.2

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 1996).*

10.3

 

Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 1996).*

10.4

 

Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on Form 14A for the year ended December 31, 1999).*

10.5

 

1998 Employee Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1998).*

10.6

 

1998 Independent Directors Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1998).*

10.7

 

Employment Agreement, dated September 17, 1998, among Leesport Financial Corp., Inc., Essick & Barr, Inc. and Charles J. Hopkins, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002).*
     

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10.8

 

Change in Control Agreement, dated February 11, 2004 among Leesport Financial Corp., Leesport Bank and Edward C. Barrett (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003).

10.9

 

Change in Control Agreement, dated February 04, 2004 among Leesport Financial Corp., Leesport Bank and Stephen A. Murray.

10.10

 

Change in Control Agreement, dated February 05, 2004 among Leesport Financial Corp., Leesport Bank and Jenette L. Eck.

10.11

 

Employment Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2004 among Leesport Financial Corp., Leesport Bank and Vito A. DeLisi (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-116331 on Form S-4).

10.12

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 16, 2004, between Leesport Financial Corp. and Madison Bancshares Group, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Registrant's Form 8-K, dated April 20, 2004).

11

 

No statement setting forth the computation of per share earnings is included because such computation is reflected clearly in the financial statements set forth in response to Item 8 of this Report.

21

 

Subsidiaries of Leesport Financial Corp.

23.1

 

Consent of Beard Miller Company LLP.

31.1

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

31.2

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

32.1

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

32.2

 

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

*
Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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Signatures

        In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

March 17, 2005

    LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP.

 

 

By:

 

/s/  
VITO A. DELISI      
Vito A. DeLisi
Acting President and
Chief Executive Officer

        In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


 

 

 

 

 
/s/  VITO A. DELISI      
Vito A. DeLisi
  Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Director (Principal Executive Officer)   March 17, 2005

/s/  
EDWARD C. BARRETT      
Edward C. Barrett

 

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
JAMES H. BURTON      
James H. Burton

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
PATRICK J. CALLAHAN      
Patrick J. Callahan

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
CHARLES J. HOPKINS      
Charles J. Hopkins

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
WILLIAM J. KELLER      
William J. Keller

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
ANDREW J. KUZNESKI, JR.      
Andrew J. Kuzneski, Jr.

 

Vice Chairman of the Board; Director

 

March 17, 2005
         

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/s/  
FRANK C. MILEWSKI      
Frank C. Milewski

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
ROLAND C. MOYER, JR.      
Roland C. Moyer, Jr.

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
MICHAEL J. O'DONOGHUE      
Michael J. O'Donoghue

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
HARRY J. O'NEILL III      
Harry J. O'Neill III

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
KAREN A. RIGHTMIRE      
Karen A. Rightmire

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
MICHAEL L. SHOR      
Michael L. Shor

 

Director

 

March 17, 2005

/s/  
ALFRED J. WEBER      
Alfred J. Weber

 

Chairman of the Board; Director

 

March 17, 2005

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INDEX
PART I FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PART II
Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses (In thousands except percentage data)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2004 and 2003 (Dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)
LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (Amounts in thousands, except share data)
LEESPORT FINANCIAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 (Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
PART III
PART IV
Signatures