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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

 

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004

 

OR

 

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

Commission File Number 0-18832

 

First Financial Service Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Kentucky

 

61-1168311

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

2323 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, Kentucky  42701

(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

 

(270) 765-2131

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes ý  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes ý  Noo

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding as of October 31, 2004

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

3,645,438 shares

 

 



 

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.  Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

 

 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

 

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

 

 

 

Item 2.  Changes In Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

 

 

Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Item 5.  Other Information

 

 

 

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

 

2



 

Item 1.

 

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Share Data)

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

17,226

 

$

28,030

 

Federal funds sold

 

 

20,000

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

17,226

 

48,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

8,674

 

4,009

 

Securities held-to-maturity, fair value of $35,113 Sep (2004) and $30,919 Dec (2003)

 

35,357

 

30,929

 

Total securities

 

44,031

 

34,938

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held for sale

 

1,418

 

1,021

 

Loans receivable, net of unearned fees

 

604,070

 

554,700

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(6,391

)

(5,568

)

Net loans receivable

 

599,097

 

550,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

6,773

 

6,570

 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

7,284

 

7,067

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

17,036

 

15,466

 

Real estate owned:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquired through foreclosure

 

755

 

387

 

Held for development

 

389

 

446

 

Other repossessed assets

 

59

 

62

 

Goodwill

 

8,384

 

8,384

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

2,144

 

1,931

 

Other assets

 

1,357

 

2,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

704,535

 

$

676,335

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing

 

$

36,065

 

$

28,632

 

Interest bearing

 

498,855

 

500,530

 

Total deposits

 

534,920

 

529,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal funds purchased

 

20,000

 

 

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

78,948

 

78,283

 

Subordinated debentures

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

Accrued interest payable

 

399

 

416

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

814

 

1,027

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,161

 

1,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

646,242

 

620,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Serial preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized and unissued

 

 

 

Common stock, $1 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 3,645,438 shares Sep (2004), and 3,705,438 shares Dec (2003)

 

3,645

 

3,705

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

8,226

 

9,726

 

Retained earnings

 

45,555

 

42,092

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

867

 

798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

58,293

 

56,321

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

704,535

 

$

676,335

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

3



 

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

Interest Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and fees on loans

 

$

9,374

 

$

9,272

 

$

27,502

 

$

28,361

 

Interest and dividends on investments and deposits

 

410

 

473

 

1,273

 

1,480

 

Total interest income

 

9,784

 

9,745

 

28,775

 

29,841

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

2,489

 

2,924

 

7,741

 

9,282

 

Federal funds purchased

 

22

 

 

23

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

943

 

942

 

2,792

 

2,797

 

Subordinated debentures

 

136

 

122

 

385

 

379

 

Total interest expense

 

3,590

 

3,988

 

10,941

 

12,458

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

6,194

 

5,757

 

17,834

 

17,383

 

Provision for loan losses

 

824

 

438

 

1,473

 

1,187

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

5,370

 

5,319

 

16,361

 

16,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer service fees on deposit accounts

 

1,271

 

1,142

 

3,674

 

3,275

 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

 

221

 

473

 

683

 

1,311

 

Brokerage and insurance commissions

 

84

 

81

 

313

 

278

 

Gain on sale of real estate held for development

 

150

 

 

526

 

 

Gain on sale of investments

 

26

 

 

26

 

 

Other income

 

370

 

278

 

933

 

710

 

Total non-interest income

 

2,122

 

1,974

 

6,155

 

5,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest Expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

2,611

 

2,347

 

7,666

 

7,016

 

Office occupancy expense and equipment

 

460

 

396

 

1,351

 

1,144

 

Marketing and advertising

 

187

 

150

 

539

 

448

 

Outside services and data processing

 

558

 

458

 

1,628

 

1,389

 

Bank franchise tax

 

201

 

141

 

620

 

423

 

Other expense

 

953

 

913

 

2,622

 

2,363

 

Total non-interest expense

 

4,970

 

4,405

 

14,426

 

12,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

2,522

 

2,888

 

8,090

 

8,987

 

Income taxes

 

808

 

967

 

2,611

 

2,994

 

Net Income

 

$

1,714

 

$

1,921

 

$

5,479

 

$

5,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares applicable to basic income per share

 

3,645,438

 

3,710,078

 

3,663,438

 

3,799,259

 

Basic income per share

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.52

 

$

1.50

 

$

1.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares applicable to diluted income per share

 

3,661,233

 

3,748,669

 

3,675,286

 

3,836,482

 

Diluted income per share

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.51

 

$

1.49

 

$

1.56

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Dollars In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

1,714

 

$

1,921

 

$

5,479

 

$

5,993

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities

 

117

 

114

 

131

 

333

 

Reclassification of realized amount

 

(26

)

 

(26

)

 

Net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in comprehensive income

 

91

 

114

 

105

 

333

 

Tax effect

 

(31

)

(39

)

(36

)

(113

)

Total other comphrehensive income (loss)

 

60

 

75

 

69

 

220

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comphrehensive Income

 

$

1,774

 

$

1,996

 

$

5,548

 

$

6,213

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

5



 

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

 

Retained
Earnings

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income, Net of
Tax

 

Total

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Shares

 

Amount

Balance, December 31, 2003

 

3,705

 

$

3,705

 

$

9,726

 

$

42,092

 

$

798

 

$

56,321

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,479

 

 

 

5,479

 

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available- for-sale, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

69

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($.55 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,016

)

 

 

(2,016

)

Stock repurchased

 

(60

)

(60

)

(1,500

)

 

 

 

 

(1,560

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2004

 

3,645

 

$

3,645

 

$

8,226

 

$

45,555

 

$

867

 

$

58,293

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

6



 

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

5,479

 

$

5,993

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

1,473

 

1,187

 

Depreciation on premises and equipment

 

818

 

740

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends

 

(203

)

(191

)

Net amortization (accretion)

 

54

 

(204

)

Gain on sale of investments available-for-sale

 

(26

)

 

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

 

(683

)

(1,311

)

Gain on sale of real estate held for development

 

(526

)

 

Origination of loans held for sale

 

(41,577

)

(76,128

)

Proceeds on sale of loans held for sale

 

41,863

 

79,061

 

Changes in:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest receivable

 

(213

)

79

 

Other assets

 

1,325

 

355

 

Interest payable

 

(17

)

(68

)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

23

 

123

 

Net cash from operating activities

 

7,790

 

9,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Sales of securities available-for-sale

 

88

 

 

Purchases of securities available-for-sale

 

(4,640

)

(1,415

)

Purchases of securities held-to-maturity

 

(24,100

)

(29,978

)

Maturities of securities held-to-maturity

 

19,635

 

25,431

 

Investment in cash surrender value of life insurance

 

 

(3,500

)

Net change in loans

 

(50,384

)

(4,406

)

Net purchases of premises and equipment

 

(2,253

)

(3,685

)

Sales of real estate held for development

 

213

 

 

Net cash from investing activities

 

(61,441

)

(17,553

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in deposits

 

5,758

 

4,724

 

Change in federal funds purchased

 

20,000

 

 

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

 

821

 

132

 

Repayments to Federal Home Loan Bank

 

(156

)

(172

)

Proceeds from stock options exercised

 

 

250

 

Dividends paid

 

(2,016

)

(1,991

)

Common stock repurchased

 

(1,560

)

(9,031

)

Net cash from financing activities

 

22,847

 

(6,088

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(30,804

)

(14,005

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

48,030

 

91,776

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

17,226

 

$

77,771

 

 

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.                                      BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation – The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Financial Service Corporation (the Corporation) and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank of Elizabethtown (the Bank).  The Corporation has amended its articles of incorporation to change its name from First Federal Financial Corporation of Kentucky to First Financial Service Corporation.  The Nasdaq symbol FFKY will remain unchanged.

 

As further discussed in Note 7 of the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2003, a trust that had previously been consolidated with the Bank is now reported separately.  The Bank has three wholly owned subsidiaries, First Service Corporation of Elizabethtown, First Heartland Mortgage Company and First Federal Office Park, LLC.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the year ending December 31, 2004.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2003.

 

Stock Option Plans – Employee compensation expense under stock option plans is reported using the intrinsic value method.  No stock-based compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted had an exercise price equal to the market price of the underlying common stock at date of grant.  The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if expense was measured using the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

Net income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

1,714

 

$

1,921

 

$

5,479

 

$

5,993

 

Pro-forma

 

1,684

 

1,894

 

5,387

 

5,912

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

As Reported

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.52

 

$

1.50

 

$

1.58

 

 

Pro-forma

 

0.46

 

0.51

 

1.47

 

1.56

 

Diluted

As Reported

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.51

 

$

1.49

 

$

1.56

 

 

Pro-forma

 

0.46

 

0.51

 

1.47

 

1.55

 

 

Reclassifications – Certain amounts have been reclassified in the prior period financial statements to conform to the current period classifications.

 

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2.             SECURITIES

 

The amortized cost basis and fair values of securities are as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Securities available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

$

2,378

 

$

1,302

 

$

 

$

3,680

 

Agencies

 

2,000

 

 

(10

)

1,990

 

Mortgage-backed

 

1,983

 

 

(23

)

1,960

 

State and municipal

 

999

 

45

 

 

1,044

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

7,360

 

$

1,347

 

$

(33

)

$

8,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

$

1,801

 

$

1,138

 

$

 

$

2,939

 

State and municipal

 

999

 

71

 

 

1,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

2,800

 

$

1,209

 

$

 

$

4,009

 

 

 

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrecognized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrecognized
Losses

 

Fair Value

 

Securities held-to-maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 

$

26,095

 

$

10

 

$

(122

)

$

25,983

 

Corporate

 

2,000

 

 

 

2,000

 

Mortgage-backed

 

7,262

 

9

 

(141

)

7,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

35,357

 

$

19

 

$

(263

)

$

35,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 

$

19,999

 

$

77

 

$

 

$

20,076

 

Corporate

 

2,000

 

 

 

2,000

 

Mortgage-backed

 

8,930

 

9

 

(96

)

8,843

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

30,929

 

$

86

 

$

(96

)

$

30,919

 

 

9



 

3.             LOANS RECEIVABLE

 

Loans receivable are summarized as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

$

31,215

 

$

30,943

 

Real estate commercial

 

307,299

 

239,406

 

Real estate construction

 

8,684

 

9,952

 

Residential mortgage

 

166,936

 

194,000

 

Consumer and home equity

 

60,272

 

53,566

 

Indirect consumer

 

31,107

 

28,279

 

Loans held for sale

 

1,418

 

1,021

 

 

 

606,931

 

557,167

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred loan origination fees

 

(1,443

)

(1,446

)

Allowance for loan losses

 

(6,391

)

(5,568

)

 

 

(7,834

)

(7,014

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans Receivable

 

$

599,097

 

$

550,153

 

 

The allowance for losses on loans is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

As of and For the
Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

As of and For the
Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

5,822

 

$

4,935

 

$

5,568

 

$

4,576

 

Provision for loan losses

 

824

 

438

 

1,473

 

1,187

 

Charge-offs

 

(318

)

(188

)

(809

)

(672

)

Recoveries

 

63

 

58

 

159

 

152

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

6,391

 

$

5,243

 

$

6,391

 

$

5,243

 

 

Investment in impaired loans is summarized below.  There were no impaired loans for the periods presented without an allowance allocation.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

As of the
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2004

 

As of the
Year Ended
December 31,
2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of period impaired loans

 

$

4,643

 

$

5,318

 

Amount of allowance for loan loss allocated

 

904

 

911

 

 

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Non-performing loans were as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructured

 

$

3,056

 

$

3,037

 

Loans past due over 90 days still on accrual

 

 

 

Non accrual loans

 

1,587

 

2,281

 

 

4.             EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS is as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands,

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

except per share data)

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 

$

1,714

 

$

1,921

 

$

5,479

 

$

5,993

 

Basic EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares

 

3,645

 

3,710

 

3,663

 

3,799

 

Diluted EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares

 

3,645

 

3,710

 

3,663

 

3,799

 

Dilutive effect of stock options

 

16

 

39

 

12

 

37

 

Weighted average common and incremental shares

 

3,661

 

3,749

 

3,675

 

3,836

 

Earnings Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.52

 

$

1.50

 

$

1.58

 

Diluted

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.51

 

$

1.49

 

$

1.56

 

 

Stock options for 10,000 shares of common stock were not included in the 2004 computations of diluted earnings per share because their impact was anti-dilutive.

 

Item 2.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

GENERAL

 

The Corporation, through its subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank conducts operations in 14 full-service banking centers in six contiguous counties in Kentucky along the Interstate 65 corridor.  The Corporation’s market presence ranges from the major metropolitan market of Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky approximately 40 miles north of its headquarters in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to Hart County, Kentucky approximately 30 miles south of Elizabethtown.

 

The Bank serves the needs and caters to the economic strengths of the local communities in which it operates, and strives to provide a high level of personal and professional customer service. The Bank offers a variety of financial services to its retail and commercial banking customers. These services include personal and corporate banking services, trust and estate planning, and personal investment financial counseling services.

 

Through the Bank’s trust and estate planning and personal investment financial counseling services, it offers a wide variety of mutual funds, equity investments, and fixed and variable annuities.

 

The principal source of the Bank’s revenue is net interest income.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities and the interest expense on liabilities used to fund those assets, such as interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.  Net interest income is impacted by both changes in the amount and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities as well as market interest rates. The Bank’s other source of revenue is non-interest income, such as service charges, insurance agency revenue, loan fees, gains and losses from the sale of mortgage loans it originates and gains from the sale

 

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of real estate held for development. Its principal operating expenses, aside from interest expense, consist of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy costs, data processing expense and provisions for loan losses.

 

This discussion and analysis covers material changes in the financial condition since December 31, 2003 and material changes in the results of operations for the three and nine-month periods ending, September 30, 2004 as compared to 2003.  It should be read in conjunction with “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2003.

 

OVERVIEW

 

During the year, the Corporation opened two new full-service facilities in the growing Metro Louisville market and redesigned one of its existing Hardin County facilities.  The Company anticipates the redesign of its Mt. Washington facility in Bullitt County to be completed in the first quarter of next year.  These facilities represent the Corporation’s state of the art prototype branch with a retail-focused design.  This design features an internet café with access to online banking and bill payment services.  Large plasma screens decorate the lobby providing customers with current news and information about bank products and services as well as upcoming community events.  The facilities are staffed to offer a full range of financial services to the growing retail and commercial customer base.  Management believes these facilities will allow the Bank to more effectively support its lending relationships in Metro Louisville and to develop a larger presence within that market in the future.  While management fully anticipate these facilities to significantly enhance the value of its franchise in the near future, the additional expense in operating these new facilities will continue to place pressure on earnings for a period of time.  Management is optimistic that its expansion strategy for Metro Louisville will minimize this period and the long-term benefits will outweigh the initial investment.

 

The Corporation’s emphasis on commercial lending continued to produce positive results for the nine-month period generating a $69 million, or 25% increase in commercial loans to $339 million at September 30 2004, compared to $270 million at December 31, 2003.  This favorable trend has resulted in an annual compound growth rate of 42% over the past three years.  The percentage of commercial loans in the Bank’s portfolio has increased from 49% at December 31, 2003, to 56% at September 30, 2004, while residential loans declined from 35% at December 31, 2003, to 28% at September 30, 2004.  Management intends to continue this commercial lending emphasis and anticipates continued increases in the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios.

 

In January 2003, the Corporation implemented an effort to develop a bank-wide service and sales culture emphasizing expanded account relationships.  To achieve this goal, the Corporation increased the number of associates in banking centers, relationship bankers, business development officers, stockbrokers, and loan officers with experience in commercial lending.  The results of this effort as well as its transition from a federally chartered thrift to a Kentucky state-chartered commercial bank in January 2003, have contributed to the growth in the Corporation.  The resulting increase in staff along with the expansion into the Metro Louisville market have contributed to a $650,000, or 9% increase in employee compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the period ended September 30, 2003.  Management expects a continued increase in employee compensation expense in the 2004 calendar year as it continues its expansion into Metro Louisville.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Corporation’s application of accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry.  In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of financial condition and revenues and expenses for the period.  Actual results could differ significantly depending on the accuracy of those estimates.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses -The application of the Corporation’s accounting policy relating to the allowance for loan losses requires management to make significant assumptions and estimates that could result in materially different amounts to be reported if conditions or underlying circumstances were to change. See “Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses” herein for a complete discussion of the Corporation’s accounting methodologies related to the allowance.  Also refer to Note 1 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in the 2003 10-K for details regarding all of the Corporation’s critical and significant accounting policies.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $1.7 million or $0.47 per share diluted compared to $1.9 million or $0.51 per share diluted for the same period in 2003.  Net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 was $5.5 million or $1.49 per share diluted compared to $6.0 million or $1.56 per share diluted for the same period a year ago.  The decrease in diluted earnings per share for the three and nine-month periods were primarily the result of an increase in non-interest expense of $565,000 and $1.6 million for the 2004 respective periods compared to 2003.  The Bank’s book value per common share increased from $14.80 at September 30, 2003 to $15.99 at September 30, 2004.  Annualized net income for 2004 generated a return on average assets of 1.06% and a return on average equity of 12.76%.  These compare with a return on average assets of 1.18% and a return on average equity of 14.32% for the 2003 period also annualized.

 

On an annualized basis, the net interest margin as a percent of average earning assets increased to 3.84% for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 and 3.73% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to 3.64% and 3.63% for the respective three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003.  Net interest margin continued to benefit from a decrease in interest expense on deposits.  The Bank’s cost of funds averaged 2.40% and 2.46% for the respective three-month and nine-month 2004 periods compared to an average cost of funds of 2.75% and 2.85% for the same periods in 2003.  The improvement was the result of the continued re-pricing of certificate of deposit maturities rolling off at higher rates into current lower interest rates, as well as the continued decrease in certificate of deposit balances as a percentage of total deposits.  Going forward, the Bank’s cost of funds is expected to increase as the general market deposit rates have become increasingly competitive with the recent upward trend in interest rates.

 

The yield on earning assets was 6.02% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, a decrease from 6.24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2003.  The decrease in the yield on earning assets was primarily the result of a decrease in mortgage loans as customers refinanced their mortgage loans elsewhere, or the loans were sold to the secondary market.  The Bank was successful in increasing the balance of commercial loans over that same time frame.  In addition to changing the mix of assets in the loan portfolio, the shift also increased the percentage of variable rate loans in the portfolio, which will increase the yield in an increasing interest rate environment.  The Bank increased its prime lending rate 75 basis points since the Federal Open Market Committee began increasing short-term interest rates in June 2004.  Management expects its net interest margin to improve with additional increases in the prime-lending rate.

 

The net result of the above factors was an increase in net interest income of $437,000 for the quarter ended and $451,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same three and nine month periods a year ago.

 

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET

 

The following table sets forth information relating to the Bank’s average balance sheet and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Dividing income or expense by the average monthly balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, derives such yields and costs for the periods presented.

 

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Average
Yield/Cost(5)

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Average
Yield/Cost(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

$

3,611

 

$

37

 

4.08

%

$

2,568

 

$

33

 

5.14

%

State and political subdivision securities(1)

 

1,047

 

17

 

6.46

 

1,084

 

17

 

6.27

 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 

28,267

 

167

 

2.35

 

11,000

 

75

 

2.73

 

Corporate bond

 

2,000

 

16

 

3.18

 

2,000

 

15

 

3.00

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

9,540

 

95

 

3.96

 

9,963

 

96

 

3.85

 

Loans receivable(2)(3)(4)

 

588,078

 

9,374

 

6.34

 

528,183

 

9,272

 

7.02

 

FHLB stock

 

6,703

 

72

 

4.27

 

6,456

 

65

 

4.03

 

Interest bearing deposits

 

3,428

 

12

 

1.39

 

72,610

 

179

 

0.99

 

Total interest earning assets

 

642,674

 

9,790

 

6.06

 

633,864

 

9,752

 

6.15

 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 

(5,837

)

 

 

 

 

(5,120

)

 

 

 

 

Non-interest earning assets

 

55,934

 

 

 

 

 

44,875

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

692,771

 

 

 

 

 

$

673,619

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings accounts

 

$

79,755

 

$

167

 

0.83

%

$

75,365

 

$

176

 

0.93

%

NOW and money market accounts

 

136,987

 

300

 

0.87

 

117,049

 

223

 

0.76

 

Certificates of deposit and other time deposits

 

284,961

 

2,022

 

2.82

 

300,154

 

2,525

 

3.36

 

Federal funds sold

 

5,607

 

22

 

1.56

 

 

 

 

FHLB advances

 

78,937

 

943

 

4.75

 

77,668

 

942

 

4.85

 

Subordinated debentures

 

10,000

 

136

 

5.41

 

10,000

 

122

 

4.88

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 

596,247

 

3,590

 

2.40

 

580,236

 

3,988

 

2.75

 

Non-interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing deposits

 

35,310

 

 

 

 

 

35,665

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

2,994

 

 

 

 

 

3,246

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

634,551

 

 

 

 

 

619,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

58,220

 

 

 

 

 

54,472

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

692,771

 

 

 

 

 

$

673,619

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

6,200

 

 

 

 

 

$

5,764

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

 

 

3.66

%

 

 

 

 

3.40

%

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

3.84

%

 

 

 

 

3.64

%

 


(1) Taxable equivalent yields are calculated assuming a 34% federal income tax rate.

(2) Includes loan fees, immaterial in amount, in both interest income and the calculation of yield on loans.

(3) Calculations include non-accruing loans in the average loan amounts outstanding.

(4) Includes loans held for sale.

(5) Annualized

 

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The following table sets forth information relating to the Bank’s average balance sheet and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Dividing income or expense by the average monthly balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, derives such yields and costs for the periods presented.

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Average
Yield/Cost(5)

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Average
Yield/Cost(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

$

3,176

 

$

101

 

4.25

%

$

1,870

 

$

59

 

4.21

%

State and political subdivision securities(1)

 

1,063

 

50

 

6.28

 

1,085

 

51

 

6.27

 

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 

24,119

 

505

 

2.80

 

11,596

 

257

 

2.95

 

Corporate bond

 

2,000

 

46

 

3.07

 

2,000

 

49

 

3.27

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

9,459

 

265

 

3.74

 

6,357

 

181

 

3.80

 

Loans receivable(2)(3)(4)

 

575,371

 

27,502

 

6.38

 

526,908

 

28,362

 

7.18

 

FHLB stock

 

6,637

 

203

 

4.09

 

6,390

 

191

 

3.99

 

Interest bearing deposits

 

17,550

 

120

 

0.91

 

82,265

 

709

 

1.15

 

Total interest earning assets

 

639,375

 

28,792

 

6.02

 

638,471

 

29,859

 

6.24

 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 

(5,714

)

 

 

 

 

(4,873

)

 

 

 

 

Non-interest earning assets

 

55,292

 

 

 

 

 

42,563

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

688,953

 

 

 

 

 

$

676,161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings accounts

 

$

86,371

 

$

594

 

0.92

%

$

76,974

 

$

599

 

1.04

%

NOW and money market accounts

 

128,743

 

681

 

0.71

 

114,338

 

735

 

0.86

 

Certificates of deposit and other time deposits

 

288,909

 

6,466

 

2.99

 

303,549

 

7,948

 

3.49

 

Federal funds purchased

 

2,564

 

23

 

1.20

 

 

 

0.00

 

FHLB advances

 

78,418

 

2,792

 

4.76

 

77,695

 

2,797

 

4.80

 

Subordinated debentures

 

10,000

 

385

 

5.14

 

10,000

 

379

 

5.05

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 

595,005

 

10,941

 

2.46

 

582,556

 

12,458

 

2.85

 

Non-interest bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing deposits

 

33,670

 

 

 

 

 

34,188

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

3,041

 

 

 

 

 

3,619

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

631,716

 

 

 

 

 

620,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

57,237

 

 

 

 

 

55,798

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

688,953

 

 

 

 

 

$

676,161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

17,851

 

 

 

 

 

$

17,401

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

 

 

3.56

%

 

 

 

 

3.39

%

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

3.73

%

 

 

 

 

3.63

%

 


(1) Taxable equivalent yields are calculated assuming a 34% federal income tax rate.

(2) Includes loan fees, immaterial in amount, in both interest income and the calculation of yield on loans.

(3) Calculations include non-accruing loans in the average loan amounts outstanding.

(4) Includes loans held for sale.

(5) Annualized

 

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RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS

 

The table below sets forth certain information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense of the Bank for the periods indicated.  For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume); (2) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by old rate); and (3) changes in rate-volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume).  Changes in rate-volume are proportionately allocated between rate and volume variance.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,
2004 vs. 2003

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2004 vs. 2003

 

 

 

Increase (decrease)
Due to change in

 

Increase (decrease)
Due to change in

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Rate

 

Volume

 

Net
Change

 

Rate

 

Volume

 

Net
Change

 

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

$

(8

)

$

12

 

$

4

 

$

1

 

$

41

 

$

42

 

State and political subdivision securities

 

1

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

(1

)

U.S. Treasury and agencies

 

(11

)

103

 

92

 

(15

)

263

 

248

 

Corporate bond

 

1

 

 

1

 

(3

)

 

(3

)

Mortgage-backed securities

 

3

 

(4

)

(1

)

(3

)

87

 

84

 

Loans

 

(894

)

996

 

102

 

(3,338

)

2,478

 

(860

)

FHLB stock

 

4

 

3

 

7

 

4

 

8

 

12

 

Interest bearing deposits

 

52

 

(219

)

(167

)

(121

)

(468

)

(589

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest earning assets

 

(852

)

890

 

38

 

(3,475

)

2,408

 

(1,067

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings accounts

 

(19

)

10

 

(9

)

(74

)

69

 

(5

)

NOW and money market accounts

 

36

 

41

 

77

 

(140

)

86

 

(54

)

Certificates of deposit and other time deposits

 

(380

)

(123

)

(503

)

(1,112

)

(370

)

(1,482

)

Federal funds purchased

 

17

 

5

 

22

 

6

 

17

 

23

 

FHLB advances

 

(14

)

15

 

1

 

(31

)

26

 

(5

)

Trust Preferred Securities

 

14

 

 

14

 

6

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 

(346

)

(52

)

(398

)

(1,345

)

(172

)

(1,517

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in net interest income

 

$

(506

)

$

942

 

$

436

 

$

(2,130

)

$

2,580

 

$

450

 

 

Non-Interest Income-Non-interest income increased $148,000, or 7% for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 to $2.1 million compared to $2.0 million for the same quarter in 2003.  Non-interest income increased $581,000 or 10% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.  The increased level of non-interest income during 2004 was primarily due to an increase in customer service fees on deposit accounts, gains on sale of real estate held for development and other income due to the Bank’s investment in bank owned life insurance.  Offsetting these increases was a decrease in the gain on sale of mortgage loans for the respective three and nine months ended, resulting from a decline in refinancing activity.

 

Customer service fees on deposit accounts accounted for $129,000 and $399,000 of the increase for the respective three and nine-month periods due to an increase in overdraft fee income on retail checking accounts.  During the September 2004 quarter, the Office Park recorded a gain of $150,000 from the sale of a lot previously held for development.  During the June 2004 quarter, the Bank sold a lot in Tanyard Springs for a gain of $135,000 and the Office Park recorded $241,000 in gains from the sale of two properties held for development.  Other non-interest income increased $92,000 and $223,000 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004 primarily due to income received from the Bank’s investment in bank owned life insurance.  Bank owned life insurance income increased $75,000 and $217,000 for the quarter and nine months ended 2004.  Offsetting these increases was a decrease in gain on sale of mortgage loans of $252,000 for the quarter and $628,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 resulting from a decline in refinancing activity.  Management anticipates the decline in refinancing activity to continue for the 2004 period as compared to 2003.

 

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 Non-Interest Expense - Non-interest expense increased $565,000 or 13% during the quarter ended September 30, 2004 and $1.6 million, or 13% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same periods in 2003.

 

The primary factors impacting non-interest expense included additional operating and employee compensation expenses relating to the recent retail expansion efforts.  Employee compensation and benefits, the largest component of non-interest expense, increased $264,000 and $650,000 for the respective three and nine-month periods.  Twenty retail staff positions have been added since the third quarter a year ago for the expansion in Metro Louisville, coupled with an expanded facility in Hardin County, Kentucky.  Additional increases in staff have taken place throughout the year as we strengthen our retail sales culture and provide expanded products and services to our retail and commercial customers.  The increase in compensation was also attributable to an increase in the Bank’s self-funded health insurance program due to an increase in the amount of health insurance claims.

 

Office occupancy and equipment expense, also increased $64,000 and $207,000 for the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 due to the addition of the new facilities. Marketing expense increased for the same periods due to additional postage for promotions and direct mailings for the new branch locations. Outside services and data processing fees increased $100,000 and $239,000 for the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 resulting from professional fees paid for consulting services and increases in data processing and item processing fees due to additional transaction activity.  Bank franchise tax expense increased $60,000 and $197,000 for the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 due to a higher tax expense resulting from the conversion from a federally chartered thrift to a Kentucky state-chartered commercial bank.  The state tax expense for a Bank charter is calculated based upon different rules resulting in an increase for 2004.

 

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Total assets at September 30, 2004 were $704.5 million compared to $676.3 million at December 31, 2003, an increase of $28.2 million.  The increase was primarily related to an increase in loans receivable of $48.9 million and an increase in investment securities of $9.1 million.  The growth in loans receivable and investment securities was principally funded with cash and cash equivalents, which decreased by $30.8 million, federal funds purchased, which increased by $20.0 million, and deposits, which increased by $5.8 million.

 

Investment Securities

 

Total investment securities were $44.0 million at September 30, 2004 compared to $34.9 million at December 31, 2003, an increase of  $9.1 million or 26%.  The increase in investment securities was attributable to the purchase of a mortgage-backed security and U.S. Government agency securities.

 

The securities portfolio serves as a source of liquidity and earnings and contributes to the management of interest rate risk.  The debt securities portfolio is comprised primarily of obligations collateralized by U.S. Government agencies (mainly in the form of U.S. Government agency securities), mortgage-backed securities and municipal obligations.  With the exception of municipal obligations, the maturity structure of the debt securities portfolio is generally short-term in nature or indexed to variable rates.

 

Loans Receivable

 

Net loans receivable increased $48.9 million or 9% to $599.1 million at September 30, 2004 compared to $550.2 million at December 31, 2003, reflecting our continued emphasis on commercial lending.  The Bank’s commitment to internal loan growth in the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios produced loan growth of $68.2 million, a 25% increase in these loans to $338.5 million at September 30, 2004.  For the September 30, 2004 period, these loans comprise 56% of the total loan portfolio compared to 49% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2003, and 34% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2002.  Also, contributing to the increase was a $9.5 million increase in consumer loans.

 

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Offsetting this growth was a $28.3 million, or 14% decrease in the real estate construction and residential mortgage loan portfolio to $175.6 million at September 30, 2004, compared to $203.9 million at December 31, 2003.  The decrease was due to an increase in customer refinancing activity into fixed-rate, secondary market loan products.  For 2004, the decline in mortgage loans is expected to slow while growth in commercial loans is expected to continue.

 

Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses

 

The Bank’s financial performance depends on the quality of the loans it originates and management’s ability to assess the degree of risk in existing loans when it determines the allowance for loan losses.  An increase in loan charge-offs or non-performing loans or an inadequate allowance for loan losses could reduce net interest income, net income and capital and limit the range of products and services the Bank can offer.

 

The Bank’s Executive Loan Committee evaluates the allowance for loan losses quarterly to maintain a level sufficient to absorb probable incurred credit losses existing in the loan portfolio.  Periodic provisions to the allowance are made as needed.  The allowance is determined based on the application of loss estimates to graded loans by categories.  The amount of the provision for loan losses necessary to maintain an adequate allowance is also based upon an analysis of such factors as changes in lending policies and procedures; underwriting standards; collection; charge-off and recovery history; changes in national and local economic business conditions and developments; changes in the characteristics of the portfolio; ability and depth of lending management and staff; changes in the trend of the volume and severity of past due, non-accrual and classified loans; troubled debt restructuring and other loan modifications; and results of regulatory examinations.

 

The methodology for allocating the allowance for loan and lease losses takes into account the Bank’s strategic plan to increase its emphasis on commercial and consumer lending.  The Bank increases the amount of the allowance allocated to commercial loans and consumer loans in response to the growth of the commercial and consumer loan portfolios and management’s recognition of the higher risks and loan losses in these lending areas.

 

The following table sets forth an analysis of the Bank’s loan loss experience for the periods indicated.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

5,822

 

$

4,935

 

$

5,568

 

$

4,576

 

Loans charged-off:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate mortgage

 

 

 

(41

)

(45

)

Consumer

 

(154

)

(183

)

(562

)

(554

)

Commercial

 

(164

)

(5

)

(206

)

(73

)

Total charge-offs

 

(318

)

(188

)

(809

)

(672

)

Recoveries:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate mortgage

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

63

 

58

 

159

 

152

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

Total recoveries

 

63

 

58

 

159

 

152

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loans charged-off

 

(255

)

(130

)

(650

)

(520

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

824

 

438

 

1,473

 

1,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

6,391

 

$

5,243

 

$

6,391

 

$

5,243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses to total loans (excluding loans held for sale)

 

 

 

 

 

1.06

%

0.98

%

Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding (annualized)

 

 

 

 

 

0.11

%

0.10

%

Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans

 

 

 

 

 

138

%

118

%

 

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The provision for loan losses increased $386,000 to $824,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, and $286,000, or 24% to $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same periods in 2003.  The increase in provision expense is primarily due to the increase in commercial loans during the respective periods in 2004 and to an increase in special mention classified loans.  The increase in commercial loans also contributed to the increase in the allowance for loan losses, which increased $1.1 million to $6.4 million from September 30, 2003 to September 30, 2004.  Net loan charge-offs increased $125,000 and $130,000 for the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2004.

 

Federal regulations require insured institutions to classify their own assets on a regular basis.  The regulations provide for three categories of classified loans — substandard, doubtful and loss.  The regulations also contain a special mention and a specific allowance category.  Special mention is defined as loans that do not currently expose an insured institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management’s close attention. Assets classified as substandard or doubtful require the institution to establish general allowances for loan losses. If an asset or portion thereof is classified as loss, the insured institution must either establish specified allowances for loan losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss, or charge off such amount.  At September 30, 2004, based on management’s review of the Bank’s loan portfolio, the Bank had $6.3 million of assets classified substandard, $986,000 million classified as doubtful, $11.9 million classified as special mention and $102,000 of assets classified as loss.

 

Loans are classified according to estimated loss as follows:  Substandard-2.5% to 35%; Doubtful-5% to 50%; Loss-100%; and Special Mention-2% to 10%. The Bank additionally provides a reserve estimate for probable incurred losses in non-classified loans ranging from .20% to 3.50%.  Although the Bank may allocate a portion of the allowance to specific loans or loan categories, the entire allowance is available for active charge-offs.  Allowance estimates are developed by the Bank in consultation with regulatory authorities, actual loss experience and are adjusted for current economic conditions.  Allowance estimates are considered a prudent measurement of the risk of the Bank’s loan portfolio and are applied to individual loans based on loan type.

 

Non-Performing Assets

 

Non-performing assets consist of certain restructured loans where interest rate or other terms have been renegotiated, loans on which interest is no longer accrued, real estate acquired through foreclosure and repossessed assets.   The Bank does not have any loans greater than 90 days past due still on accrual.  Loans, including impaired loans under SFAS 114, are placed on non-accrual status when they become past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest, unless they are adequately secured and in the process of collection.  Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms.  Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

Loans are reviewed on a regular basis and normal collection procedures are implemented when a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan.  If the delinquency on a mortgage loan exceeds 90 days and is not cured through normal collection procedures or an acceptable arrangement is not worked out with the borrower, the Bank institutes measures to remedy the default, including commencing a foreclosure action.  Consumer loans generally are charged off when a loan is deemed uncollectible by management and any available collateral has been disposed of.  Commercial business and real estate loan delinquencies are handled on an individual basis by management with the advice of the Bank’s legal counsel.  The Bank anticipates that the increase in the volume of non-performing real estate loans will continue due to the growth of the Bank’s loan portfolio.

 

Interest income on loans is recognized on the accrual basis except for those loans in a non-accrual of income status. The accrual of interest on impaired loans is discontinued when management believes, after consideration of economic and business conditions and collection efforts that the borrowers’ financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful, typically after the loan becomes 90 days delinquent.  When interest accrual is discontinued, interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received.

 

Real estate acquired by the Bank as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. New and used automobile, motorcycle and all terrain vehicles acquired by the Bank as a result of foreclosure are classified as repossessed assets until they are sold. When such property is acquired it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan or its fair market value.  Any write-down of the property at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent gains and losses are included in non-interest income and non-interest expense.

 

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The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank’s non-performing assets for the periods indicated.

 

(Dollar in thousands)

 

September 30,
2004

 

December 31,
2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructured

 

$

3,056

 

$

3,037

 

Past due 90 days still on accrual

 

 

 

Loans on non-accrual status

 

1,587

 

2,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-performing loans

 

4,643

 

5,318

 

Real estate acquired through foreclosure

 

755

 

387

 

Other repossessed assets

 

59

 

62

 

Total non-performing assets

 

$

5,457

 

$

5,767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income that would have been earned on non-performing loans

 

$

222

 

$

374

 

Interest income recognized on non-performing loans

 

184

 

227

 

Ratios:

  Non-performing loans to total loans (excluding loans held for sale)

 

0.77

%

0.96

%

 

Non-performing assets to total loans (excluding loans held for sale)

 

0.90

%

1.04

%

 

Non-performing assets totaled $5.5 million at September 30, 2004, a decrease of $310,000 from December 31, 2003 as a result of a decrease in non-performing loans.  Included in non-performing assets is $3.1 million in restructured commercial and residential mortgage loans.  The restructured loans primarily consist of two credit relationships aggregating $2.8 million, including a $2.3 million commercial relationship and a $463,000 residential mortgage relationship.   The terms of these loans have been renegotiated to reduce the rate of interest and extend the term thus reducing the amount of cash flow required from the borrower to service the loans.  The terms of the restructured loans are currently being met.

 

Deposits

 

Total deposits increased $5.7 million to $534.9 million at September 30, 2004, from $529.2 million at December 31, 2003.  The increase in deposits for the period was primarily the result of an increase in non-interest bearing and interest bearing checking accounts.  The Bank plans to continue its deposit gathering initiatives by utilizing pricing strategies and offering competitive products in its existing markets.

 

The following table summarizes the Bank’s deposits.

 

 

 

September 30, 2004

 

December 31, 2003

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing demand accounts

 

$

36,065

 

$

28,632

 

NOW demand accounts

 

74,882

 

67,504

 

Savings accounts

 

72,755

 

86,419

 

Money market deposit accounts

 

63,929

 

51,773

 

Certificates of deposit

 

287,289

 

294,834

 

 

 

$

534,920

 

$

529,162

 

 

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LIQUIDITY
 
The Bank must maintain sufficient liquidity to fund loan demand and routine deposit withdrawal activity.  Liquidity is managed by retaining sufficient liquid assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents.  Additional sources of funding and cash flows include, but are not limited to, the sale of securities in the available-for-sale portion of the investment portfolio, principal paydowns on loans and mortgage-backed securities, proceeds realized from loans held for sale, brokered deposits, and other wholesale funding.  The Corporation’s banking centers also provide access to retail deposit markets.  If large certificate depositors shift to the Bank’s competitors or the stock market in response to interest rate changes, the Bank has the ability to replenish those deposits through alternative funding sources.  Traditionally, the Bank has also utilized borrowings from the FHLB to supplement its funding requirements.  At September 30, 2004, the Bank had an unused approved line of credit in the amount of $83.2 million and sufficient collateral available to borrow, approximately, an additional $20.8 million in advances from the FHLB.  Management believes its sources of liquidity are adequate to meet expected cash needs for the foreseeable future.

 

CAPITAL

 

Stockholders’ equity increased $2.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 compared to the 2003 period. During the 2004 nine-month period, the Corporation purchased 60,000 shares of its own common stock.  As a result, the transaction decreased total capital by $1.6 million, which in turn reduced consolidated regulatory capital.  Offsetting the decrease was the increase from net income.  The Corporation and the Bank continued to be well capitalized after the transaction.  The Corporation’s stock repurchase programs have generally authorized the repurchase of up to 10% of the Corporation’s outstanding stock from time to time in the open market or private transactions during an 18-month period. Management considers repurchasing shares when the financial and other terms of the purchase and its impact on earnings per share and other financial measures offer an attractive return to stockholders.  The Corporation adopted its most recent plan on March 18, 2003.

 

In March 2002, a trust formed by of the Corporation completed the private placement of 10,000 shares of cumulative trust preferred securities with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per security.  The proceeds of the offering were loaned to the Corporation in exchange for floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures.  Distributions on the securities are payable quarterly at a rate per annum equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.60%.  The Corporation undertook the issuance of these securities to enhance its regulatory capital position, as the securities are considered as Tier I capital under current regulatory guidelines.

 

Kentucky banking laws limit the amount of dividends that may be paid to the Corporation by the Bank without prior approval of the KDFI.  Under these laws, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to current year’s net income, as defined in the laws, combined with the net income of the preceding two years, less any dividends declared during those periods.  At September 30, 2004, without prior regulatory approval, the Bank had approximately $16.2 million of retained earnings that could be utilized for payment of dividends if authorized by its board of directors.

 

Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy within a framework that makes capital requirements, in part, dependent on the individual risk profiles of financial institutions.  The Corporation on a consolidated basis and the Bank continue to exceed the regulatory requirements for Tier I, Tier I leverage and total risk-based capital.  Management intends to maintain a capital position that meets or exceeds the “well capitalized” requirements as defined by the FDIC.  The Bank’s average stockholders’ equity to average assets ratio increased to 8.31% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to 8.25% for the same period in 2003.

 

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The actual and required capital amounts and ratios are presented below.

 

 

 

Actual

 

For Capital
Adequacy Purposes

 

To Be Considered
Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Correction
Action Provisions

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

As of September 30, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

66,226

 

11.6

%

$

45,784

 

8.0

%

$

57,231

 

10.0

%

Bank

 

62,805

 

11.0

 

45,491

 

8.0

 

56,864

 

10.0

 

Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

59,538

 

10.4

 

22,892

 

4.0

 

34,338

 

6.0

 

Bank

 

56,167

 

9.9

 

22,746

 

4.0

 

34,118

 

6.0

 

Tier I capital (to average assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

59,538

 

8.6

 

27,667

 

4.0

 

34,584

 

5.0

 

Bank

 

56,167

 

8.2

 

22,575

 

4.0

 

34,469

 

5.0

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

For Capital
Adequacy Purposes

 

To Be Considered
Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Correction
Action Provisions

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

As of December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

$

63,094

 

12.0

%

$

42,073

 

8.0

%

$

52,591

 

10.0

%

Bank

 

60,602

 

11.6

 

41,853

 

8.0

 

52,316

 

10.0

 

Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

57,305

 

10.9

 

21,037

 

4.0

 

31,555

 

6.0

 

Bank

 

54,813

 

10.5

 

20,926

 

4.0

 

31,389

 

6.0

 

Tier I capital (to average assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

57,305

 

8.6

 

26,718

 

4.0

 

33,398

 

5.0

 

Bank

 

54,813

 

8.2

 

26,718

 

4.0

 

33,398

 

5.0

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  In addition, the Corporation may make forward-looking statements in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of the Corporation.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, capital structure and other financial items; (2) statements of plans and objectives of the Corporation or its management or Board of Directors; (3) statements regarding future events, actions or economic performance; and (4) statements of assumptions underlying such statements.  Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targeted,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

 

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.  Some of the events or circumstances that could cause such differences include the following: changes in general economic conditions and economic conditions in Kentucky and the markets served by the Corporation, any of which may affect, among other things, the level of non-performing assets, charge-offs, and provision expense; changes in the interest rate environment which may reduce interest margins and impact funding sources; changes in market rates and prices which may adversely impact the value of financial products including securities, loans and deposit; changes in tax laws, rules and regulations; various monetary and fiscal policies and regulations, including those determined by the Federal

 

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Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions; competition with other local and regional commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions and other non-bank financial institutions; ability to grow core businesses; ability to develop and introduce new banking-related products, services and enhancements and gain market acceptance of such products; and management’s ability to manage these and other risks.

 

Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Asset and Liability Management

 

To minimize the volatility of net interest income and exposure to economic loss that may result from fluctuating interest rates, the Bank manages its exposure to adverse changes in interest rates through asset and liability management activities within guidelines established by its Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”).  The ALCO, which includes senior management representatives, has the responsibility for approving and ensuring compliance with asset/liability management polices of the Corporation.  Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in the net interest income as a result of market fluctuations in interest rates.  The ALCO, on an ongoing basis, monitors interest rate and liquidity risk in order to implement appropriate funding and balance sheet strategies.  Management considers interest rate risk to be the Bank’s most significant market risk.

 

The Bank utilizes an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity.  Potential changes in market interest rates and their subsequent effects on net interest income are then evaluated.  The model projects the effect of instantaneous movements in interest rates of both 100 and 200 basis points.  Assumptions based on the historical behavior of the Bank’s deposit rates and balances in relation to changes in interest rates are also incorporated into the model.  These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income.  Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.

 

The Bank’s interest sensitivity profile was asset sensitive at both September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003.  Given a sustained 100 basis point decrease in rates, the Bank’s base net interest income would decrease by an estimated 3.91% at September 30, 2004 compared to a decrease of 4.34% at December 31, 2003.  Given a 100 basis point increase in interest rates the Bank’s base net interest income would increase by an estimated 2.74% at September 30, 2004 compared to an increase of 1.63% at December 31, 2003.

 

The interest sensitivity of the Corporation at any point in time will be affected by a number of factors.  These factors include the mix of interest sensitive assets and liabilities as well as their relative pricing schedules.  It is also influenced by market interest rates, decay rates and prepayment speed assumptions.

 

As demonstrated by the September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 sensitivity tables presented below, the Bank is continuing to transition away from a liability sensitive to an asset sensitive position as compared to prior periods in anticipation of rising interest rates for the next several months. The change in the Bank’s asset sensitivity is a result of changes in the loan portfolio to a greater extent than changes in the investment portfolio.  While lending practices have shifted to shorter term, variable rate commercial and consumer loans, that impact will be evidenced in smaller degrees over time.

 

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The Corporation’s sensitivity to interest rate changes is presented based on data as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 annualized to a one year period.

 

 

 

September 30, 2004

 

 

 

Decrease in Rates

 

 

 

Increase in Rates

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

200
Basis Points

 

100
Basis Points

 

Base

 

100
Basis Points

 

200
Basis Points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

35,302

 

$

37,851

 

$

40,235

 

$

42,492

 

$

44,662

 

Investments

 

1,320

 

1,703

 

2,005

 

2,113

 

2,227

 

Total interest income

 

36,622

 

39,554

 

42,240

 

44,605

 

46,889

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

7,192

 

8,380

 

9,708

 

11,037

 

12,365

 

Borrowed funds

 

4,207

 

4,481

 

4,754

 

5,028

 

5,301

 

Total interest expense

 

11,399

 

12,861

 

14,462

 

16,065

 

17,666

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

$

25,223

 

$

26,693

 

$

27,778

 

$

28,540

 

$

29,223

 

Change from base

 

$

(2,555

)

$

(1,085

)

 

 

$

762

 

$

1,445

 

% Change from base

 

(9.20

)%

(3.91

)%

 

 

2.74

%

5.20

%

 

 

 

December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Decrease in Rates

 

 

 

Increase in Rates

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

200
Basis Points

 

100
Basis Points

 

Base

 

100
Basis Points

 

200
Basis Points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

32,629

 

$

34,706

 

$

36,625

 

$

38,380

 

$

40,033

 

Investments

 

1,179

 

1,286

 

2,250

 

2,764

 

3,283

 

Total interest income

 

33,808

 

35,992

 

38,875

 

41,144

 

43,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

6,925

 

8,283

 

10,018

 

11,806

 

13,594

 

Borrowed funds

 

4,051

 

4,130

 

4,208

 

4,287

 

4,366

 

Total interest expense

 

10,976

 

12,413

 

14,226

 

16,093

 

17,960

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

$

22,832

 

$

23,579

 

$

24,649

 

$

25,051

 

$

25,356

 

Change from base

 

$

(1,817

)

$

(1,070

)

 

 

$

402

 

$

707

 

% Change from base

 

(7.37

)%

(4.34

)%

 

 

1.63

%

2.87

%

 

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Corporation carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Corporation files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.

 

The Corporation also conducted an evaluation of internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. Based on this evaluation, there has been no such change during the quarter covered by this report.

 

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Part II -  OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

 

 

 

 

Although the Bank is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of business, there are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Corporation, the Bank, or its subsidiaries is a party, that management believes will have an adverse effect on liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations.

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

 

 

 

 

(e) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

 

 

 

 

The Corporation repurchased no shares of its common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2004.

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

 

 

 

 

Not Applicable

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

 

 

 

Not Applicable

 

 

 

 
Item 5.
Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

None

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits:

 

 

 

 

 

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

 

 

 

 

 

Reports on Form 8-K:

 

 

 

 

 

The Corporation filed a Form 8-K on July 26, 2004 announcing its second quarter ended June 30, 2004, earnings. The Corporation filed another 8-K on August 23, 2004 announcing a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $.18 per share to $.19 per share.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

DATE: November 9, 2004

BY: (S)

B. Keith Johnson

 

 

 

B. Keith Johnson

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE: November 9, 2004

BY: (S)

Gregory S. Schreacke

 

 

 

Gregory S. Schreacke

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act

 

 

 

32

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

 

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