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THIS DOCUMENT IS A COPY OF THE FORM 10-K FILED ON MARCH 30, 2000
PURSUANT TO A RULE 201 TEMPORARY HARDSHIP EXEMPTION.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number: 0-19618
FIRST COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 35-1833586
(State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
210 East Harriman
Bargersville, Indiana 46106
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 422-5171
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock,
No Par Value
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K [ ].
Aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates computed by
reference to the sale price of such stock as of
March 17, 2000 $7,442,000
Shares of common stock outstanding as of March 17, 2000: 1,009,119
DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
The Registrant's definitive proxy statement for the 2000 annual meeting of
shareholders is incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.
FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Forward Looking Statement....................................................3
PART I
Item 1. Business...........................................................3
Item 2. Properties........................................................12
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.................................................13
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders...............13
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters...........................................................13
Item 6. Selected Financial Data...........................................14
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.............................................14
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk........22
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.......................22
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure..............................................22
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant................22
Item 11. Executive Compensation............................................22
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management....22
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions....................22
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K...23
Signatures..................................................................25
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT
This Annual Report on Form 10-K ("Form 10-K") contains statements which
constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of
places in this Form 10-K and include statements regarding the intent, belief,
outlook, estimate or expectations of the Registrant (as defined below), its
directors or its officers primarily with respect to future events and the future
financial performance of the Registrant. Readers of this Form 10-K are cautioned
that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future events or
performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may
differ materially from those in the forward looking statements as a result of
various factors. The accompanying information contained in this Form 10-K
identifies important factors that could cause such differences. These factors
include changes in interest rates; loss of deposits and loan demand to other
financial institutions; substantial changes in financial markets; changes in
real estate values and the real estate market; or regulatory changes.
PART I
Item 1. Business
General
First Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Registrant") is primarily a one-bank
holding company incorporated in August 1991. The Registrant's primary asset is
its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, First Community Bank & Trust ("First
Community"), an Indiana-chartered commercial bank formerly known as Bargersville
Federal Savings Bank. The Registrant is also the sole shareholder of First
Community Real Estate Management, Inc. ("FCREMI"), which owns and leases branch
offices to First Community.
At December 31, 1999, the Registrant had approximately $145.2 million of assets,
deposits of approximately $128.3 million and stockholders' equity of
approximately $8.8 million. First Community's primary business consists of
attracting deposits from the general public and originating real estate,
commercial and consumer loans and purchasing investments through its offices
located in Bargersville, Greenwood, Franklin, Indianapolis, Trafalgar, Whiteland
and North Vernon, Indiana. In January 2000, a branch office was opened in
Edinburgh, Indiana. As of December 31, 1999, First Community had 78 full time
equivalent employees. Neither the Registrant nor FCREMI has any employees.
In November 1999, the Registrant signed a definitive agreement to acquire Blue
River Federal Savings Bank ("Blue River"), Edinburgh, Indiana. The proposed
acquisition will allow the Registrant to increase its presence in Johnson and
Bartholomew counties as well as complement the services provided by the
Registrant's Edinburgh branch which was opened in January 2000. Unaudited total
assets, total deposits, and stockholders' equity of Blue River was approximately
$26.5 million, $19.1 million and $2.4 million respectively at December 31, 1999.
The proposed acquisition is subject to approval by Blue River's stockholders and
regulatory agencies.
First Community's deposits are insured to the maximum extent permitted by law by
the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation ("FDIC"). First Community is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank
("FHLB") of Indianapolis. First Community is subject to comprehensive
regulation, examination and supervision by the Indiana Department of Financial
Institutions ("DFI") and the FDIC. The Registrant is subject to regulation by
the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board, as a condition of the
acquisition of First Community, required the Registrant to make a commitment not
to incur debt in excess of a 30% debt-to-equity ratio on an unconsolidated
basis. As of December 31, 1999, the Registrant's debt-to-equity ratio on an
unconsolidated basis was 11.4%.
The business of First Community consists primarily of attracting deposits from
the general public, originating residential real estate, commercial and consumer
loans and purchasing other types of investments. In addition, First Community
originates first mortgage income-producing property real estate loans, second
mortgage one-to-four family home loans, secured home improvement loans, and
savings deposit secured loans. Consumer loans include, among others, new and
used automobile and other secured and unsecured personal loans. First Community
offers small commercial loans to area businesses in addition to new home
construction loans and business lines of credit. First Community also invests in
various US Treasury, federal agency, state, municipal and other investment
securities permitted by applicable laws and regulations. The principal sources
of funds for First Community's
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lending activities include deposits received from the general public,
amortization and repayment of loans, maturity of investment securities and FHLB
advances.
First Community's primary sources of income are interest on loans, investment
securities and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions and
service charges on deposit accounts. Its principal expenses are interest paid on
deposit accounts and borrowings, salaries and employee benefits, premises and
equipment expenses and other overhead expenses incurred in the operation of
First Community.
Lending Activities
First Community's loans, before adjusting for direct loan origination costs and
the allowance for loan losses, totaled $111.6 million at December 31, 1999. Of
this amount, approximately $71.2 million or 63.8% represented fixed rate loans
and adjustable rate loans comprised $40.4 million or 36.2%.
The following table sets forth information concerning the composition of First
Community's loan portfolio in dollar amounts and percentages.
At December 31
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1999 1998
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Percent of Percent of
Amount Total Amount Total
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(Dollars in 000's)
TYPE OF LOAN
Real estate loans
Residential mortgages
(1-4 single family homes) $40,653 36.68% $ 34,118 36.54%
Construction and land development 5,445 4.91 7,739 8.29
Commercial loans 29,836 26.92 23,889 25.59
Installment loans 32,648 29.45 24,968 26.74
Tax-exempt loans and leases 3,004 2.71 3,480 3.73
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Loans, gross 111,586 100.67 94,194 100.89
Allowance for loan losses (873) (.79) (955) (1.02)
Deferred loan origination costs 130 .12 125 .13
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Loans, net $ 110,843 100.00% $ 93,364 100.00%
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The following table sets forth certain information at December 31, 1999,
regarding the dollar amount of loans maturing in First Community's loan
portfolio based on contractual maturities. Demand loans having no stated
schedule of repayments and no stated maturity and overdrafts are reported as due
in one year or less. This schedule does not reflect the effects of possible
prepayments or enforcement of due-on-sale clauses. Management expects
prepayments will cause actual maturities to be shorter. Certain mortgage loans
such as construction loans and second mortgage loans are included in the
commercial and installment loan totals below. In addition, commercial real
estate loans are included in mortgage loans below.
Remaining Maturities
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Balance
Outstanding at
December 31, One Year Over One Year Over Five
1999 or Less To Five Years Years
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(Dollars in 000's)
Real estate loans $52,250 $ 4,597 $ 12,648 $ 35,005
Commercial loans 20,004 8,751 7,407 3,846
Installment loans 36,328 13,010 21,654 1,664
Tax-exempt loans and leases 3,004 60 787 2,157
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Total $111,586 $26,418 $ 42,496 $ 42,672
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The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 1999, the dollar amount of
all loans maturing after December 31, 2000 showing those having a fixed interest
rate and floating or adjustable interest rates.
Floating or Adjustable
Fixed Rate Rate
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TYPE OF LOAN (Dollars in 000's)
Real estate loans $27,177 $25,073
Commercial loans 8,845 11,159
Installment loans 32,132 4,196
Tax-exempt loans and leases 3,004
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71,158 40,428
Less amount due within one year 18,715 7,703
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Loans due after one year $52,443 $32,725
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The original contractual loan payment period for adjustable interest rate
residential loans originated by First Community normally ranges from 15 to 30
years. Current fixed rate mortgage originations may not exceed a 30-year term.
Because borrowers may refinance or prepay their loans, however, such loans
normally remain outstanding for a substantially shorter period of time.
Origination, Purchase and Sale of Loans. Interest rates charged by First
Community on its loans are affected primarily by loan demand and the supply of
funds available for lending. These factors are in turn affected by general
economic conditions and monetary policies of the federal government, including
the Federal Reserve Board, the general supply of money in the economy,
legislative tax policies and governmental budgetary matters.
Loan originations are derived from a number of sources. Residential loan
originations are attributable primarily to solicitation by First Community's
staff, referrals from real estate brokers, builders and walk-in customers.
Multifamily and other commercial real estate loan originations are obtained from
previous borrowers and direct contact with First Community. All property
securing real estate loans made by First Community is appraised in accordance
with applicable regulations of the FDIC and includes an actual inspection of
such property by designated fee appraisers. To supplement loan demand, First
Community has also purchased participations in tax-exempt leases.
First Community typically has not sold loans or loan participations in the
secondary market. First Community services all loans which it originates and
retains.
All mortgage loans in excess of $300,000 are approved by the full Board of
Directors or the loan committee of the Board. Loan limits are reviewed and
changed from time to time to reflect current market conditions. Fire and
casualty insurance is required on all mortgage loans as well as abstracts of
title or title insurance.
Residential Mortgage Loans. Residential mortgage loans have been predominantly
secured by single-family homes. To reduce its exposure to changes in interest
rates, First Community currently originates adjustable rate mortgages ("ARMs")
along with long term, fixed-rate mortgages.
First Community offers residential construction mortgage loans with maturities
of six months or less at interest rates which vary with current market rates.
The application process includes the same items which are required for other
residential mortgage loans and include a submission of accurate plans,
specifications and costs of the property to be constructed. These items are used
as a basis to determine the appraised value of the subject property. Appraisal
reports are completed by designated fee appraisers, and loans are based on the
current appraised value. Loans of up to 80% of the appraised value may be
offered for a maximum period of six months for the construction of the
properties securing the loans. Extensions are permitted, when circumstances
warrant, if construction has continued satisfactorily and the loan is current.
Installment and Commercial Lending. First Community makes various types of
installment loans including loans to depositors secured by pledges of their
deposit accounts, new and used automobile loans, both direct and indirect, and
secured and unsecured personal loans. Although installment and commercial loans
are considered by management to involve more risk than residential mortgage
loans, such loans have shorter maturities and typically have higher yields than
mortgage loans.
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Commercial loans include loans secured by commercial real estate or deposits,
single-payment loans, construction loans and loans for business purchases,
operations, inventory and lines of credit. All non-residential mortgage loans
are at a greater interest rate than single-family residential loans.
All installment and commercial loans in excess of $300,000 are approved by the
full Board of Directors or the loan committee of the Bank. A loan officer's
approval is required for installment or commercial loans up to certain amounts.
First Community has established policies regarding financial statement
requirements, credit verification procedures and other matters intended to
minimize underwriting risk.
The most recent loan approval limits were adopted by the Board of Directors in
1997 and are reviewed annually. The limits vary from officer to officer with a
range of $2,500 to $70,000 for unsecured, and a range of $7,500 to $200,000 for
secured. Loans in excess of the above-mentioned limits must be approved by a
committee of loan officers or the board of directors loan committee.
Installment Loan Underwriting. First Community has adopted underwriting
guidelines that apply to all loans made by First Community. However, the
underwriting policies and practices are particularly important in the
installment lending area. Installment loans present risks beyond those presented
by other types of loans because the collateral is usually movable and subject to
rapid depreciation. Such factors increase the importance of properly documenting
such loans and assessing the risks associated with each loan based upon such
documentation.
The documentation required by First Community's underwriting guidelines include
an application, employment income verified by pay stubs, direct verification
with employers when deemed necessary, and may include tax returns or audited
financial statements and evidence of security. The application must include the
minimum loan amount requested, the term requested, monthly payment, purpose of
loan, job history, income, financial statement, and security offered if
applicable. The application must be signed by all borrowers obligated for the
loan. First Community also requires current credit reports from credit bureaus
as part of the underwriting procedure for all loans including indirect
automobile lending. First Community also reviews the applicant's ability to
maintain a stable monthly income and other required monthly payments. Other
monthly payments generally may not exceed forty percent (40%) of the applicant's
stable gross income.
Single-pay loans may not be renewed without a 10% reduction in principal.
Income from Lending Activities. First Community realizes interest income from
its lending activities. Interest on loans comprised approximately 87.5% of First
Community's total interest income for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Nonperforming Assets and Allowance for Loan Losses
Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, past-due
loans, real estate owned (acquired in foreclosure), and other repossessed
assets. Nonaccrual loans are loans on which interest recognition has been
suspended because they are 90 days past due as to interest or principal or
because there is a question about First Community's ability to collect all
principal and interest. Restructured loans are loans where the terms have been
modified to provide a reduction or deferral of interest or principal because of
deterioration in the borrower's financial position. Past-due loans are accruing
loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or
principal payments, and the amount of the loan is no greater than 80% of the
fair market value of the collateral securing the loan or First Community has a
reasonable expectation of collecting all past-due interest and principal.
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The following table summarizes nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.
At December 31
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1999 1998
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(Dollars in 000's)
Nonaccrual loans $ 296 $17
Restructured loans 0 0
Past-due loans 90 days or more (interest accruing) 0 514
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Total non-performing loans 296 531
Real estate owned 0 0
Other repossessed assets 57 12
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Total non-performing assets $ 353 $543
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Ratio of non-performing assets to total assets .24% .45%
Interest on non-performing loans that would have been included in income
$25 $18
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Interest on non-performing loans that was included in income $ 0 $ 0
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At December 31, 1999, loans of $85,000 were identified as impaired by
management. Loans are considered to be impaired when it becomes probable that
First Community will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the
contractual terms of the loan agreement. Due to the loan to value ratios, First
Community expects no loss at this time on its impaired loans.
In banking, loan losses are one of the costs of doing business. Although First
Community's management emphasizes the early detection and chargeoff of loan
losses, it is inevitable that at any time certain losses exist in the portfolio
which have not been specifically identified. Accordingly, the provision for loan
losses is charged to earnings on an anticipatory basis, and recognized loan
losses are deducted from the allowance so established. Over time, all net loan
losses must be charged to earnings. During the year, an estimate of the loss
experience for the year serves as a starting point in determining the
appropriate level for the provision. However, the amount actually provided in
any period may be greater or less than net loan chargeoffs, based on
management's judgment as to the appropriate level of the allowance for loan
losses. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan loss is
based on management's continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio,
and its judgment as to the impact of current economic conditions on the
portfolio. The evaluation by management includes consideration of past loan loss
experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio and the current
condition and amount of loans outstanding.
The allowance for loan losses decreased during the year ended December 31, 1999
compared to the year ended December 31, 1998 primarily because of a reduction in
non-performing and impaired loans. During 1999, First Community made a $201,000
provision for loan losses due primarily to growth in loans and a change in the
mix of the loan portfolio.
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses:
At December 31
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1999 1998
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Percentage of Percentage of
Loans to Total Loans to Total
Amount Loans Amount Loans
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(Dollars in 000's)
Real estate mortgage loans $151 36.5% $134 36.2%
Construction and land development 55 4.9 176 8.2
Commercial loans 255 26.7 235 25.4
Installment loans 409 29.2 406 26.5
Tax-exempt loans and leases 3 2.7 4 3.7
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$873 100.0% $955 100.0%
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Summary of Loan Loss Experience:
Year Ended December 31
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1999 1998
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(Dollars in 000's)
Balance at January 1 $ 955 $ 848
Chargeoffs:
Real estate mortgage loans (16)
Commercial loans (187) (73)
Installment loans (128) (78)
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Total Chargeoffs (331) (151)
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Recoveries:
Commercial 2 3
Installment 46 16
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Total Recoveries 48 19
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Net Chargeoffs (283) (132)
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Provision for loan losses 201 239
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Balance at December 31 $ 873 $ 955
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Average loans during the year $102,218 $86,185
Ratio of net chargeoffs to total average loans outstanding during the year .28% .15%
Investment Activities
The following table sets forth the carrying value of First Community's
investment portfolio and FHLB stock as of the dates indicated:
December 31
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1999 1998
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(Dollars in 000's)
Available for sale at fair value:
Federal agencies $1,956
State and municipal obligations 11,109 $6,097
Corporate obligations 1,000 950
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14,065 7,047
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Held to maturity at amortized cost:
U.S. treasuries 5,491
State and municipal obligations 1,476 1,033
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6,967 1,033
FHLB stock 778 778
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Total $21,810 $8,858
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At December 31, 1999, the amortized cost of securities available for sale was
$14,432,000 and the related gross unrealized gains and losses were $16,000 and
$383,000, respectively. At December 31, 1999, the fair value of securities held
to maturity was $6,922,000 and the related gross unrealized gains and losses
were $1,000 and $46,000, respectively.
As of December 31, 1999, there were no state and municipal obligations
representing more than 10% of stockholders' equity included in securities.
Corporate obligations at December 31, 1999, include two notes with Powerway,
Incorporated of 1999 with a total amortized cost of $1,000,000 and a market
value of approximately $1,000,000. These corporate obligations represent 11.4%
of stockholders' equity.
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The following table sets forth the maturities of investment securities at
December 31, 1999 and the weighted-average yield (on a tax equivalent basis) on
such securities.
State and Corporate
U. S. Treasuries Federal Agencies Municipal Obligations Obligations
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Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield
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(Dollars in 000's)
Available for Sale(1):
Maturities:
One year or less $ 1,959 5.38% $ 275 5.38% $ 500 10.0%
Over 1 year to 5 years 5,907 5.26 500 10.0
Over 5 years to 10 years 4,721 5.89
Over 10 years 570 6.02
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Total available for sale 1,959 5.38 11,473 5.56 1,000 10.0
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Held to Maturity:
Maturities:
One year or less $ 5,491 4.84% 122 6.48
Over 1 year to 5 years 629 6.08
Over 5 years to 10 years 725 5.71
Over 10 years
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Total held to maturity 5,491 4.84 1,476 5.93
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Total securities $ 5,491 4.84% $ 1,959 5.38% $12,948 5.60% $1,000 10.0%
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(1) Available for sale amounts shown in the maturity distribution table are at
amortized cost for computation of yields.
The Registrant owns certain warrants entitling it to purchase, for a nominal
consideration, shares of common stock (the "Warrant Shares") of a privately held
software development company. The software company has indicated that if certain
transactions it is currently negotiating were to materialize, the Warrant Shares
could significantly increase in value. There can be no assurance however, that
such transactions will be successfully consummated or that, even if they are
successfully concluded, the Warrant Shares will increase in value or the amount
of any such increase would be significant.
Sources of Funds
Savings deposits are the primary source of First Community's funds for use in
lending and for other general business purposes. In addition to savings
deposits, certificates of deposit obtained on a bid basis and FHLB advances
represent a significant source of funds to First Community, as well as funds
derived from loan repayments. Loan repayments are a relatively stable source of
funds, while savings inflows and outflows are significantly influenced by
general interest rates and money market conditions. Borrowings are the primary
source of funds for the Registrant and FCREMI.
Deposit Activities. First Community offers several types of deposit programs
designed to attract both short-term and long-term savings by providing a wide
assortment of accounts and rates. See the average balance sheet included in
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" for a breakdown of the average amount and average rate paid on First
Community's deposit categories. First Community does not rely on brokered
deposits as funding sources.
The following table indicates the amount of certificates of deposit of $100,000
or more by time remaining until maturity at December 31, 1999 (in 000's).
Maturity Period
Three months or less $ 2,672
Greater than three months through six months 5,534
Greater than six months through twelve months 5,383
Over twelve months 2,592
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Total $ 16,181
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Interest earned on statement savings accounts is paid from the date of deposit
to the date of withdrawal, compounded and credited monthly. Interest earned on
money market demand deposit accounts is compounded and credited monthly. The
interest rate on these accounts is established by First Community.
In recent years, many deposits in long-term fixed-rate accounts have been
withdrawn prior to maturity or such certificates have not been renewed at
maturity due to the more attractive rates offered on various money market
accounts. Early withdrawal penalties are 30 days' interest on accounts maturing
in one year or less and 90 days interest on accounts maturing in greater than
one year.
Borrowings. The FHLB of Indianapolis functions as a central credit facility
providing credit for member financial institutions. As a member, First Community
is required to own capital stock in the FHLB and is authorized to apply for
advances on the security of such stock and certain of its home mortgages and
other assets (principally, securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed
by, the United States) provided certain standards related to creditworthiness
have been met. Advances are made pursuant to several different credit programs.
Each credit program has its own interest rate and range of maturities. The FHLB
prescribes the acceptable uses to which the advances pursuant to each program
may be made as well as limitations on the amounts of advances. Acceptable uses
prescribed by the FHLB have included expansion of residential mortgage lending
and meeting short-term liquidity needs. Depending on the program, limitations on
the amounts of advances are based either on a fixed percentage of a member's net
worth or on the FHLB's assessment of the member's creditworthiness. The FHLB is
required to review its credit limitations and standards at least once every six
months. First Community had outstanding borrowings of $4.6 million from the FHLB
as of December 31, 1999.
As discussed in detail in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations", FCREMI has borrowings with
financial institutions other than First Community. The total outstanding balance
of these borrowings as of December 31, 1999 was $1.6 million. As also further
discussed in Item 7, the Registrant has borrowings as of December 31, 1999 of
$1.0 million from the sale of unsecured convertible notes.
Service Area
First Community's primary service areas are Johnson County and Jennings County,
Indiana. These areas are among the most affluent and rapidly growing areas of
Indiana. The major portion of First Community's customers reside in Johnson
County, particularly in the Bargersville, Franklin and Greenwood areas, which
collectively account for about one-half of the county's population, according to
the 1990 U.S. Census. First Community has branches in Trafalgar, Franklin,
Whiteland and Greenwood, Johnson County Indiana, a branch at a retirement center
in Indianapolis, Indiana, and two branches in North Vernon, Jennings County
Indiana. First Community opened a branch in Edinburgh, Indiana in January 2000.
Competition
The banking business is highly competitive in Johnson County, where First
Community competes with 11 commercial banks, 4 savings banks, and 2 credit
unions. In Jennings County, First Community competes with 4 commercial banks,
one savings bank and 2 credit unions. First Community also competes with
mortgage banking companies, consumer finance companies, and certain governmental
agencies.
Regulation and Supervision of the Registrant
The Registrant is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding
Company Act of 1956, as amended ("BHCA"), and is registered as such with the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve"). The
Registrant is examined, regulated and supervised by the Federal Reserve and is
required to file annual reports and other information regarding its business and
operations and the business and operations of its subsidiaries with the Federal
Reserve. The Federal Reserve has the authority to issue cease and desist orders
against a bank holding company if it determines that activities represent an
unsafe and unsound practice or a violation of law.
Under the BHCA, a bank holding company is, with limited exceptions, prohibited
from acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of voting stock of any
company which is not a bank and from engaging in any activity other than
managing or controlling banks. A bank holding company may, however, own shares
of a company engaged in
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activities which the Federal Reserve has determined to be so closely related to
banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto.
Acquisitions by the Registrant of banks and savings associations are also
subject to regulation. Any acquisition by the Registrant of more than five
percent of the voting stock of any bank requires prior approval of the Federal
Reserve. Acquisitions of savings associations are also subject to the approval
of the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS"). Indiana law permits the Registrant
to be acquired by bank holding companies, located in any state in the United
States provided that the Registrant's subsidiary bank has been in existence and
continuously operated for five (5) or more years.
A bank holding company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in
certain tie-in arrangements in connection with the extension of credit or the
provision of any property or service. With certain exceptions, a bank holding
company, a bank, and a subsidiary or affiliate thereof, may not extend credit,
lease or sell property or furnish any services or fix or vary the consideration
for the foregoing on the condition that (i) the customer must obtain or provide
some additional credit, property or services from, or to, any of them, or (ii)
the customer may not obtain some other credit, property or service from a
competitor, except to the extent reasonable conditions are imposed to assure the
soundness of credit extended.
Under the BHCA, bank holding companies may acquire savings associations without
geographic restrictions. However, under the Homeowner's Loan Act ("HOLA"), the
OTS is prohibited from approving any acquisition that would result in a multiple
savings and loan holding company controlling savings institutions in more than
one state, unless approval is for interstate supervisory acquisitions by savings
and loan holding companies, and the acquisition of a savings institution in
another state is under laws of the state of the target savings institutions
specifically permitting such acquisition. Although the conditions imposed upon
acquisitions in those states which have enacted such legislation vary, most such
statutes are of the "regional reciprocity" type which require that the acquiring
holding company be located (as defined by the location of its subsidiary savings
institutions) in a state within a defined geographic region and that the state
in which the acquiring holding company is located has enacted reciprocal
legislation allowing savings institutions in the target state to purchase
savings institutions in the acquirer's home state on terms no more restrictive
than those imposed by the target state on the acquirer. Indiana law permits
reciprocal interstate savings institution acquisitions within a region
consisting of Indiana and contiguous states.
Financial Services Modernization Act
On November, 12, 1999, President Clinton signed into law the Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Act of 1999 (the "Financial Services Modernization Act"). The general effect of
the Financial Services Modernization Act is to establish a comprehensive
framework to permit affiliations among commercial banks, insurance companies,
securities firms, and other financial service providers by revising and
expanding the existing BHC Act. Under this legislation, bank holding companies
would be permitted to conduct essentially unlimited securities and insurance
activities as well as other activities determined by the Federal Reserve Board
to be financial in nature or related to financial services. As a result, the
Registrant would be able to provide securities and insurance services.
Furthermore, under this legislation, the Registrant would be able to acquire, or
be acquired by, brokerage and securities firms and insurance companies. In
addition, the Financial Services Modernization Act broadens the activities that
may be conducted by national banks through the formation of financial
subsidiaries. Finally the Financial Services Modernization Act modifies the laws
governing the implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act and addresses a
variety of other legal and regulatory issues affecting both day-to-day
operations and long-term activities of financial institutions.
The Registrant has not had an opportunity to assess the impact of the
legislation on its operations, but at the present time does not believe that the
legislation will have a material adverse effect on its operations in the near
future. In addition, the Registrant does not anticipate significant changes in
its products or services as a result of this legislation. However, to the extent
that this legislation permits banks, securities firms and insurance companies to
affiliate, the financial services industry may experience further consolidation
and may increase the amount of competition that the Registrant faces from larger
institutions and other types of companies offering financial products.
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Regulation and Supervision of First Community
First Community is supervised, regulated and examined by the DFI and, as a state
nonmember bank, by the FDIC. A cease or desist order may be issued by the DFI
and FDIC against First Community if the respective agency finds that the
activities of First Community represent an unsafe and unsound banking practice
or violation of law. The deposits of First Community are insured by the SAIF of
the FDIC.
Branching by banks in Indiana is subject to the jurisdiction, and requires the
prior approval of, the Bank's primary federal regulatory authority and the DFI.
Under Indiana law, First Community may branch anywhere in the state.
The Registrant is a legal entity separate and distinct from First Community.
There are various legal limitations on the extent to which First Community can
supply funds to the Registrant. The principal source of the Registrant's funds
consists of dividends from First Community. State and federal laws restrict the
amount of dividends which may be paid by banks. In addition, First Community is
subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve on extensions of
credit to the Registrant or any of its subsidiaries, or investments in the stock
or other securities as collateral for loans.
The commercial banking business is affected not only by general economic
conditions but also by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve. The
instruments of monetary policy employed by the Federal Reserve include the
discount rate on member bank borrowing and changes in reserve requirements
against member bank deposits. Federal Reserve monetary policies have had a
significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and
are expected to continue to do so in the future. In view of changing conditions
in the national economy and in the money markets, as well as the effect of
actions by monetary fiscal authorities, including the Federal Reserve, no
prediction can be made as to possible future changes in interest rates, deposit
levels, loan demand or the business and earnings of the Registrant and First
Community.
FDICIA
On December 19, 1991, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act
of 1991 ("FDICIA") was enacted into law. FDICIA provides for, among other
things, enhanced federal supervision of depository institutions including
greater authority for the appointment of a conservator or receiver for
undercapitalized institutions, the adoption of safety and soundness standards by
the federal banking regulators on matters such as loan underwriting and
documentation, interest rate risk exposure, compensation and other employee
benefits, the establishment of risk-based deposit insurance premiums,
liberalization of the qualified thrift lender test, greater restrictions on
transactions with affiliates, and mandated consumer protection disclosures with
respect to deposit accounts.
Capital Requirements
First Community must meet certain minimum capital requirements mandated by the
FDIC and the DFI. These regulatory agencies require financial institutions to
maintain certain minimum ratios of primary capital to total assets and total
capital to total assets. The Registrant is not required to comply with Federal
Reserve capital requirements because it has consolidated assets of less than
$150,000,000.
First Community must maintain a leverage ratio of at least 4.0%, and a total
capital to risk-based assets ratio of at least 8.0%. As of December 31, 1999,
First Community had a leverage ratio and tangible equity ratio of 6.5% based on
leverage and tangible capital of $9,492,000 and a total capital to risk-based
assets ratio of 9.7%.
Item 2. Properties
First Community leases its home office at 210 East Harriman, Bargersville,
Indiana, and its branch offices in Greenwood, Indiana, North Vernon, Indiana,
and one of its branches in Franklin, Indiana from FCREMI. First Community also
leases branches in Indianapolis, Trafalgar and Franklin and its operations
center in Franklin from third parties. First Community owns its branch offices
in Whiteland, Indiana and Edinburgh, Indiana (opened in January, 2000). The
leases on branch offices with third parties expire between 2000 and 2005 and the
lease on its operations center expires in 2015. The Registrant plans for FCREMI
to eventually own substantially all of the branch properties and lease them to
First Community. At December 31, 1999, the net carrying values of First
Community's and FCREMI's properties, including land, building, improvements,
furniture, fixtures and equipment were $2.5 million and $1.9 million,
respectively.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Registrant and First Community are from time to time, a party to certain
lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of their business. The Registrant and
First Community believe that none of their current lawsuits would, if adversely
determined, have a material adverse effect on the Registrant and First
Community.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders through the solicitation
of proxies or otherwise, during the quarter ended December 31, 1999.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
The Registrant's common stock is publicly traded in the over-the-counter market
and quoted on the Nasdaq electronic OTC Bulletin Board under the trading symbol
"FCYB." The OTC Bulletin Board is an electronic quotation service that displays
real-time quotes, last sale prices and volume information in certain domestic
and foreign issuers whose securities are traded in the over-the-counter market.
The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid prices of the
common stock for the quarters indicated.
The high/low bid prices for each quarter were obtained from Nasdaq trading and
market services. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail
mark-up, mark-down or commissions and may not represent actual transactions.
Bid Price Per Share
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1999 1998
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High Low High Low
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Quarter
First Quarter $10.25 $8.00 $10.50 $10.00
Second Quarter 10.00 7.50 11.00 10.50
Third Quarter 9.00 6.50 11.00 10.50
Fourth Quarter 8.50 7.25 11.00 10.00
The Registrant paid its first cash dividend of $.10 per share on March 15, 1997
to shareholders of record on January 1, 1997. On November 19, 1997, the Board of
Directors declared a 5% stock dividend payable on February 1, 1998. Dividends of
$.03 per share were declared during both the first and second quarters of 1999
each payable during the following quarter. Dividends of $.04 per share were
declared during both the third and fourth quarters of 1999 each payable during
the following quarter. Any future dividend payments by the Registrant will be
dependent upon dividends paid by First Community and subject to regulatory
limitations. The price per share in the above table has been restated to reflect
the 1997 stock dividend.
The dividends which the Registrant may pay are restricted by Federal Reserve
Bank capital requirements. The ability of the Registrant to pay dividends to
shareholders is dependent on dividends received from First Community. First
Community is restricted by regulations of the Indiana Department of Financial
Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as to the maximum
amount of dividends it may pay to the net profits for the current year plus
those for the previous two years and by the Office of Thrift Supervision for the
amount of the liquidation account established at the time of its stock
conversion. As a practical matter, dividends are ordinarily restricted to a
lesser amount because of the need to maintain an adequate regulatory capital
structure. At December 31, 1999, the stockholder's equity of First Community was
$9.3 million, of which a minimum of $1.4 million was available for dividends.
The number of record holders of the Registrant's common stock as of March 17,
2000 was 278.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
At December 31
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Summary of Financial Condition Data:
Total assets $145,237 $121,272 $98,740 $80,079 $71,393
Loans, net 110,843 93,364 79,152 64,464 54,118
Cash and interest-bearing deposits 4,603 14,292 11,231 7,035 5,651
Securities including FHLB stock 21,810 8,857 5,258 5,705 7,016
Deposits 128,315 106,193 87,695 70,552 59,163
FHLB advances 4,597 4,753 2,930 2,379 4,603
Other borrowings 2,614 1,382 0 0 0
Stockholders' equity 8,805 8,486 7,550 6,886 6,442
Year Ended December 31
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Summary of Selected Operating Data:
Total interest income $10,134 $8,420 $7,361 $6,158 $5,074
Total interest expense 5,639 4,509 3,807 3,166 2,953
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Net interest income 4,495 3,911 3,554 2,992 2,121
Provision for loan losses 201 239 255 219 208
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Net interest income after provision for
loan losses 4,294 3,672 3,299 2,773 1,913
Total non-interest income 461 418 305 249 237
Total non-interest expense 3,949 2,937 2,490 2,565 1,863
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Income before income taxes 806 1,153 1,114 457 287
Income taxes 164 350 376 116 11
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Net income $ 642 $ 803 $ 738 $341 $276
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Basic earnings per share* $ 0.63 $0.81 $ 0.75 $ 0.35 $ 0.29
Diluted earnings per share* $ 0.62 $0.80 $ 0.74 $ 0.34 $ 0.28
Year Ended December 31
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Other Selected Data:
Return on average assets .48% .77% .85% .46% .44%
Return on average equity 7.26 9.93 10.02 5.04 4.54
Average equity to average assets 6.53 7.75 8.45 9.14 9.64
Dividend payout ratio 22.22 13.33
* Net income per share has been restated to reflect the 1995 stock split and
the stock dividend declared in 1997.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
General
First Community is a subsidiary of the Registrant and operates as an Indiana
commercial bank. On May 26, 1998, the Registrant formed a new subsidiary, First
Community Real Estate Management, Inc. whose purpose is to purchase and lease
back to First Community properties currently owned by First Community thereby
allowing First Community to redeploy its capital to other uses. To that end, on
July 15, 1998, FCREMI borrowed $800,000 at a rate of 1.125% under prime,
adjustable every 5 years for a term of 30 years, from another financial
institution in order to purchase the land and building of First Community's
Bargersville branch office at 210 E. Harriman Ave. in Bargersville, Indiana and
the land and building of its Banta Street office at 597 Banta Street in
Franklin, Indiana. On December 18, 1998, FCREMI borrowed $416,000 at a rate of
7.25% with payments due in monthly installments through November 2003 with a
final balloon payment due in December 2003, from another financial institution
in order to purchase the land and building of First Community's Greenwood branch
office at 298 State Road 135 North in Greenwood, Indiana. On August 6, 1999,
FCREMI borrowed $422,800 from another financial institution at a rate
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of 7.50% with payments of principal and interest due monthly for 5 years based
on a 20 year amortization schedule. The balance is due at the end of 5 years or
may be renewed at a variable interest rate. These loan proceeds were used to
purchase the land and buildings of First Community's North Vernon branch offices
at 21 Madison Avenue and 521 N. State Street, North Vernon, Indiana. First
Community will make monthly lease payments to FCREMI as lessee of these
locations. These lease payments will be sufficient to service the debt. As a
bank holding company, the Registrant depends upon the operations of its
subsidiaries for all revenue and reports its results of operations on a
consolidated basis with its subsidiaries.
First Community's profitability depends primarily upon the difference between
the income on its loans and investments and the cost of its deposits and
borrowings. This difference is referred to as the spread or net interest margin.
The difference between the amount of interest earned on loans and investments
and the interest incurred on deposits and borrowings is referred to as net
interest income. Interest income from loans and investments is a function of the
amount of loans and investments outstanding during the period and the interest
rates earned. Interest expense related to deposits and borrowings is a function
of the amount of deposits and borrowings outstanding during the period and the
interest rates paid.
As discussed in the "Results of Operations", net interest income has continued
to increase in each of the last three years; however, the rate of increase since
1996 has declined primarily due to an increase in tax-exempt loans and
securities. First Community has increased its tax-exempt holdings due to their
favorable tax equivalent yields. Since the tax benefit of these types of
investments is reflected in reduced income tax expense, net interest income does
not reflect the tax equivalent yield adjustment. First Community did not have
the ability to take full advantage of the tax savings in past years due to a net
operating loss carryforward. In addition, as the interest rates have declined on
earning assets, the rates on interest-bearing deposits have remained relatively
constant due to the competitive nature of the market in which First Community
operates.
Results of Operations
The following discussion of Results of Operations is for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 1999 was $642,000, compared to
$803,000 and $738,000 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Basic earnings per share was $0.63 for the year ended December 31,
1999 compared to $.81 and $.75 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Diluted earnings per share was $0.62 for the year ended December
31, 1999 compared to $.80 and $.74 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively. Earnings decreased from 1998 to 1999 primarily as a result
of an increase in non-interest expense. Earnings increased from 1997 to 1998
primarily as a result of growth in First Community's loans and certain other
items more fully discussed below.
The increase in net interest income of $584,000 in 1999 resulted primarily from
an increase in lending and the income derived therefrom. Net loans outstanding
increased $17.5 million in 1999, with growth in nearly each lending area. A
provision for loan losses of $201,000 was recorded as a result of an increase in
the loan portfolio and not a deterioration of the same. The increase in income
from service fees of $56,000 resulted from a significant increase in the number
of deposit accounts and fees associated with the same. The increases in other
expenses are a direct result of the overall growth of First Community. First
Community's growth has been facilitated by and resulted in the increase of
additional personnel, facilities as well as other general expenses including,
but not limited to, advertising, supplies and professional fees. In addition, as
First Community's loans and deposits increase, the associated data processing
fees have increased. Income taxes decreased $186,000 because of a decrease in
overall taxable income. The Registrant's consolidated effective tax rate for
1999 was 20.4% as compared to 30.4% for 1998 and 33.7% for 1997. The decline in
the effective tax rate was primarily a result of an increase in tax-exempt
securities.
The increase in net interest income of $357,000 in 1998 resulted primarily from
an increase in lending and the income derived therefrom. Net loans outstanding
increased $14.2 million in 1998 with growth in each lending area. A provision
for loan losses of $239,000 was recorded as a result of an increase in the loan
portfolio and not a deterioration of the same. The increase in income from
service fees of $57,000 resulted from a significant increase in the number of
deposit accounts and fees associated with the same. The increases in other
expenses are a direct result of the overall growth of First Community.
The increase in net interest income of $562,000 in 1997 resulted primarily from
an increase in lending and the income derived therefrom. Net loans outstanding
increased $14.7 million in 1997, with the most significant areas of
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growth being in mortgage and construction loans. The increase in provision for
loan losses from $219,000 to $255,000 is a reflection of an increase in the loan
portfolio and not a deterioration of the same. The increase in income from
service fees of $69,000 resulted from a significant increase in the number of
deposit accounts and fees associated with the same. The decrease in deposit
insurance expense of $408,000 was due to the FDIC special assessment for all
institutions with SAIF insured deposits which the Bank incurred in 1996 only.
The assessment amounted to additional expense in 1996 of $344,000. Income taxes
increased $260,000 because of an increase in the Registrant's consolidated
taxable income.
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The following table sets forth the average balance sheet amounts, the related
interest income or expense and average rates earned or paid for the years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998.
1999 1998
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Interest/ Interest/
Average Income Average Average Income Average
Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate
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(Dollars in Thousands on Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)
Assets:
Interest-bearing deposits $12,132 $ 494 4.1% $ 7,838 $328 4.2%
Investment securities:(1)
Taxable 4,755 380 8.0 3,135 307 9.8
Tax-exempt 10,117 522 5.2 3,144 179 5.7
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Total investment securities 14,872 902 6.1 6,279 486 7.7
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Loans:(2)
Commercial 33,576 3,125 9.3 29,567 2,841 9.6
Real estate mortgage 33,223 2,508 7.5 27,042 2,275 8.4
Installment 32,385 3,069 9.5 26,509 2,343 8.8
Tax-exempt loans and leases 3,034 215 7.1 3,067 257 8.4
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Total loans 102,218 8,917 8.7 86,185 7,716 9.0
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Total earning assets 129,222 10,313 8.0 100,302 8,530 8.5
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Allowance for loan losses (1,029) (915)
Cash and due from banks 1,477 1,112
Premises and equipment 3,701 2,550
Other assets 1,922 1,366
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Total assets $135,293 $104,415
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Liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
NOW accounts $ 15,937 426 2.7 $ 10,458 276 2.6
Savings 25,117 967 3.9 19,971 870 4.4
Certificates of deposit and
other time 68,550 3,769 5.5 54,495 3,159 5.8
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Total interest-bearing deposits 109,604 5,162 4.7 84,924 4,305 5.1
FHLB advances 5,612 318 5.7 3,022 175 5.8
Other borrowings 2,215 159 7.2 399 29 7.3
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 117,431 5,639 4.8 88,345 4,509 5.1
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Noninterest-bearing demand
deposits 8,146 7,361
Other liabilities 877 621
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Total liabilities 126,454 96,327
Stockholders' equity 8,839 8,088
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $135,293 $104,415
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Net interest income 4,674 3.6%3 $ 4,021 4.0%3
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Adjustments to convert tax-exempt
investment securities to fully
taxable equivalent basis, using
marginal rate of 34% after
adjustment for effect of
non-deductible interest expense
attributed to such assets. $ 179 $ 110
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1 The average balances of investment securities, including available for sale
securities, are computed based on historical cost and do not include any fair
value adjustments.
2 Nonaccruing loans have been included in the average balances.
3 Net interest income divided by total earning assets.
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Changes in Interest Income and Expense Comparing December 31, 1999 and 1998 and
December 31, 1998 and 1997. The following tables analyze the changes in interest
income and interest expense comparing the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998
and December 31, 1998 and 1997. It distinguishes between the changes due to
differences in volume (outstanding balances), the changes due to changes in
interest rates, and changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot
be separately identified and have been allocated proportionately to the change
due to volume and the change due to rate.
Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income
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Year ended December 31, 1999 compared to year ended Net Due to Due to
December 31, 1998 Change Rate Volume
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Interest-earning assets: (Dollars in 000's)
Loans $ 1,201 $ (202) $ 1,403
Investment securities 416 (125) 541
Interest-bearing deposits 166 (9) 175
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Total 1,783 (336) 2,119
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings 97 (109) 206
Interest-bearing checking 150 4 146
Certificates of deposit 610 (170) 780
FHLB advances 143 (4) 147
Other borrowings 130 130
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Total 1,130 (279) 1,409
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Net change in net interest income $ 653 $ (57) $ 710
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income
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Year ended December 31, 1998 compared to year ended Net Due to Due to
December 31, 1997 Change Rate Volume
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Interest-earning assets: (Dollars in 000's)
Loans $ 887 $ (299) $1,186
Investment securities 98 8 90
Interest-bearing deposits 98 16 82
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Total 1,083 (275) 1,358
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings 176 (12) 188
Interest-bearing checking 33 2 31
Certificates of deposit 401 (36) 437
FHLB advances 63 (6) 69
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Other borrowings 29 29
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Total 702 (52) 754
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Net change in net interest income $ 381 $ (223) $ 604
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Asset/Liability Management
One of the actions undertaken by First Community's management has been to adopt
asset/liability management policies in an attempt to reduce the susceptibility
of First Community's net interest spread to the adverse impact of volatile
interest rates by attempting to match maturities (or time-to-repricing) of
assets with maturities or repricing of liabilities and then actively managing
any mismatch. Accomplishing this objective requires attention to both the asset
and liability sides of the balance sheet. The balance between maturity of assets
and maturity of liabilities is measured by the interest-rate gap.
First Community's one-year cumulative interest-rate gap as a percent of total
assets was a negative 20.53% and 10.78% at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. This interest-rate gap represents substantial risk for First
Community in an environment of rising interest rates. A negative interest-rate
gap means First Community's earnings are vulnerable during periods of rising
interest rates because during such periods the interest expense paid on
liabilities will generally increase more rapidly than the interest income earned
on assets. Conversely, in a falling interest-rate environment, the total expense
paid on liabilities will generally decrease more rapidly than the interest
income earned on assets. A positive interest-rate gap would have the opposite
effect.
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Asset management goals have been directed toward obtaining a suitable balance of
asset quality, liquidity and diversification in order to stabilize and improve
earnings. The asset management strategy has concentrated on shortening the
maturity of its loan portfolio by increasing adjustable-rate loans and
short-term installment and commercial loans. To this end, at December 31, 1999,
First Community had $62.5 million or 56.0% of its total loan portfolio invested
in installment and commercial loans as compared to $48.9 million or 51.9% of
total loans invested in installment and commercial loans at December 31, 1998.
Increasing short-term installment and commercial loans increases the overall
risk of the loan portfolio. Such risk relates primarily to collection and to the
loans that often are secured by rapidly depreciating assets. At December 31,
1999, First Community's ratio of non-performing assets to total assets was .24%
compared to .45% at December 31, 1998.
The primary goal in the management of liabilities has been to extend the
maturities and improve the stability of deposit accounts. Management has
attempted to combine a policy for controlled growth with a strong, loyal
customer base to control interest expense.
The following tables illustrate the interest-rate sensitivity of
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at December 31, 1999
and 1998. Mortgages which have adjustable or renegotiable interest rates are
shown as subject to change every one to three years based upon the
contracted-for adjustment period. This schedule does not reflect the effects of
possible prepayments on enforcement of due-on-sale clauses.
At December 31, 1999 Maturing or Repricing
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One Year 1 - 3 3 - 5 Over 5
or Less Years Years Years Total
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(Dollars in 000's)
Interest-earning assets:
Adjustable rate mortgages $12,054 $ 6,545 $6,474 $25,073
Fixed rate mortgages 5,216 2,592 2,767 $16,602 27,177
Commercial loans 13,434 3,780 1,499 1,291 20,004
Consumer loans 13,010 14,410 7,244 1,664 36,328
Tax-exempt loans and leases 60 328 459 2,157 3,004
Investments 8,347 3,347 3,689 6,016 21,399
FHLB stock 778 778
Interest-bearing deposits 4,603 4,603
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Total interest-earning assets 57,502 31,002 22,132 27,730 138,366
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Fixed maturity deposits 59,557 11,058 2,219 3,128 75,962
Other deposits 27,127 9,758 4,914 1,142 42,941
FHLB advances 638 2,725 1,234 4,597
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 87,322 23,541 8,367 4,270 123,500
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Excess (deficiency) of interest-earning
assets over interest-bearing liabilities (29,820) 7,461 13,765 23,460 14,866
Cumulative excess (deficiency) of
interest-earning assets over
interest-bearing liabilities (29,820) (22,359) (8,594) 14,866
Cumulative ratio at December 31, 1999 as a
percent of total assets (20.53)% (15.39)% (5.92)% 10.39%
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At December 31, 1998 Maturing or Repricing
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One Year 1 - 3 3 - 5 Over 5
or Less Years Years Years Total
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(Dollars in 000's)
Interest-earning assets:
Adjustable rate mortgages $14,313 $3,944 $7,148 $25,405
Fixed rate mortgages 5,033 2,387 2,241 $12,655 22,316
Commercial loans 11,936 1,935 1,186 229 15,286
Consumer loans 11,508 11,175 4,382 659 27,724
Tax-exempt loans and leases 3,463 3,463
Investments 1,721 1,349 1,372 3,607 8,049
FHLB stock 778 778
Interest-bearing deposits 13,106 13,106
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Total interest-earning assets 58,395 20,790 16,329 20,613 116,127
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Fixed maturity deposits 40,497 12,537 3,326 50 56,410
Other deposits 30,817 7,349 2,885 756 41,807
FHLB advances 156 760 3,837 4,753
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 71,470 20,646 10,048 806 102,970
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Excess (deficiency) of interest-earning
assets over interest-bearing liabilities (13,075) 144 6,281 19,807 13,157
Cumulative excess (deficiency) of
interest-earning assets over
interest-bearing liabilities (13,075) (12,931) (6,650) 13,157
Cumulative ratio at December 31, 1998 as a
percent of total assets (10.78)% (10.66)% 5.48% 10.97%
Deposit/Asset Base. First Community has experienced significant growth in
deposits and assets in the past five years. Management believes this growth can
be attributed to several factors, none of which can be singled out as the
predominant reason for the growth, but each of which is believed to have
contributed to the increase in the Registrant's consolidated assets from $71.4
million at December 31, 1995 to $145.2 million at December 31, 1999 and deposits
from $59.2 million at December 31, 1995 to $128.3 million at December 31, 1999.
These factors include: (i) increased population in the geographic area serviced;
(ii) increased per-household disposable income in the geographic area serviced;
(iii) an increase in the number of branch offices; and (iv) the preference of
certain individuals in the service area for dealing with a locally owned
institution.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity refers to the ability of a financial institution to generate
sufficient cash to fund current loan demand, meet savings deposit withdrawals
and pay operating expenses. The primary sources of liquidity are cash,
interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, marketable
securities, loan repayments, increased deposits and total institutional
borrowing capacity.
Cash and interest-bearing deposits, when combined with investments, have
remained relatively constant during 1999 as a percentage of total assets.
Management's goal is to maintain cash, interest-bearing deposits and investments
at a level sufficient to satisfy needs for liquidity and other short-term
obligations.
Management believes it has adequate liquidity for long-term needs. Short-term
liquidity needs resulting from normal deposit/withdrawal functions are provided
by retaining a portion of cash generated from operations in a FHLB daily
investment account. This account acts as the short-term liquidity source while
providing interest income.
Liquidity, represented by cash and cash equivalents, is a result of its
operating, investing and financing activities. These activities are discussed
below for the years ended December 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998.
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During 1999 and 1998, cash and cash equivalents which are defined as cash and
due from banks and interest-bearing time deposits decreased $9.7 million and
increased $3.1 million, respectively. During 1999 and 1998, investment
securities increased $13.0 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Cash was
provided primarily from a net increase in deposit accounts of $22.1 million in
1999 and $18.5 million in 1998. Cash was used primarily to fund a net increase
in loans of $17.8 million in 1999 and $14.5 million in 1998.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, commitments to fund loan originations were
approximately $9.0 million and $12.7 million, respectively. In the opinion of
management, First Community has sufficient cash flow and borrowing capacity to
meet funding commitments and to maintain proper liquidity levels based upon
First Community's favorable liquidity ratio and the ability to borrow from the
FHLB.
First Community is a member of the FHLB of Indianapolis. Through that
affiliation, First Community has the ability to borrow up to $20.0 million at
December 31, 1999 from the FHLB and the balance of its borrowings at December
31, 1999 was $4.6 million, a decrease of $156,000 from outstanding borrowings at
December 31, 1998.
On October 30, 1998, the Registrant issued rights and warrants to shareholders
to purchase one share of common stock of the Registrant for every ten shares
owned as of October 29, 1998, subject to a minimum offer and purchase of 100
shares. The rights were exercisable until March 30, 1999 and the warrants were
exercisable from September 15, 1999 to December 13, 1999. The net proceeds to
the Registrant from the sale of the stock, after deducting the expenses, were
$149,000 of which $121,000 was received during 1999 and $28,000 was received
during 1998. The purpose of the rights offering was to raise additional capital
for First Community to support additional growth and for general corporate
purposes.
In addition, on October 30, 1998, the Registrant commenced the offer and sale of
up to $1.0 million in unsecured convertible notes, of which $1.0 million were
sold. The notes are due December 31, 2008, bear interest at the rate of 7% per
annum and, at the option of the holder, are convertible to common stock of the
Registrant at the conversion price of $11.00 per share. The net proceeds of this
offering were used to provide capital to FCREMI to acquire and lease branch
facilities to First Community and to provide additional capital to First
Community to support asset growth.
Accounting Matters
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. This Statement requires companies to record
derivatives on the balance sheet at their fair value. SFAS No. 133 also
acknowledges that the method of recording a gain or loss depends on the use of
the derivative. If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically
designated as (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a
recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, (b) a hedge of
the exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction, or (c) a hedge
of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, an
unrecognized firm commitment, an available-for-sale security, or a
foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction.
- For a derivative designated as hedging the exposure to changes in the fair
value of a recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (referred to
as a fair value hedge), the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the
period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged
item attributable to the risk being hedged. The effect of that accounting
is to reflect in earnings the extent to which the hedge is not effective in
achieving offsetting changes in fair value.
- For a derivative designated as hedging the exposure to variable cash flows
of a forecasted transaction (referred to as a cash flow hedge), the
effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as
a component of other comprehensive income (outside earnings) and
subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction
affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is reported
in earnings immediately.
- For a derivative designated as hedging the foreign currency exposure of a
net investment in a foreign operation, the gain or loss is reported in
other comprehensive income (outside earnings) as part of the cumulative
translation adjustment. The accounting for a fair value hedge described
above applies to a derivative designated as a hedge of the foreign currency
exposure of an unrecognized firm commitment or an available-for-sale
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security. Similarly, the accounting for a cash flow hedge described above
applies to a derivative designated as a hedge of the foreign currency
exposure of a foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction.
- For a derivative not designated as a hedging instrument, the gain or loss
is recognized in earnings in the period of change.
The new Statement applies to all entities. If hedge accounting is elected by the
entity, the method of assessing the effectiveness of the hedging derivative and
the measurement approach of determining the hedge's ineffectiveness must be
established at the inception of the hedge.
SFAS No. 133 amends SFAS No. 52 and supersedes SFAS Nos. 80, 105, and 119. SFAS
No. 107 is amended to include the disclosure provisions about the concentrations
of credit risk from SFAS No. 105. Several Emerging Issues Task Force consensuses
are also changed or nullified by the provisions of SFAS No. 133.
SFAS No. 133 was to be effective for all fiscal years beginning after June 15,
1999. The implementation date has been deferred and SFAS No. 133 will now be
effective for all fiscal quarters beginning after June 15, 2000. Early
application is encouraged; however, this Statement may not be applied
retroactively to financial statements of prior periods.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
The financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These principles
require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of
historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power
of money over time due to inflation.
The primary assets and liabilities of the Registrant are monetary in nature.
Consequently, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on
performance than the effects of inflation. Interest rates, however, do not
necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the price
of goods and services. In a period of rapidly rising interest rates, the
liquidity and the maturity structure of the Registrant's assets and liabilities
are critical to the maintenance of acceptable performance levels.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Although the Registrant files a Form 10-K in lieu of a Form 10-KSB, the
Registrant qualifies as a small business issuer. Therefore, Item 7A is not
required under Section 229.305 of Regulation S-K.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The Registrant's Financial Statements are included in a separate section of this
Annual Report beginning on page F-1.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure.
None
PART III
The information required by Part III is hereby incorporated by reference from
the Registrant's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Commission
pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after December 31, 1999.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) 1. Financial Statements. The following information appears
elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K on the pages indicated
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Page
Independent Auditor's Report on consolidated financial
statements. F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1999 and 1998 F-2
Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997. F-3
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997. F-4
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for
the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997. F-5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997. F-6
Notes to consolidated financial statements. F-7
2. Exhibit Index. The following exhibits are included as part of this
Annual Report:
2.1 Agreement and Plan or Reorganization by and between Blue River
Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered stock saving bank,
and First Community Bancshares, Inc., an Indiana corporation and
bank holding company, dated November 10, 1999, (Incorporated
herein by reference to the Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC
on November 17, 1999, File No. 000-19618).
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of First Community Bancshares, Inc.
(Incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement
on Form S-4 of First Community Bancshares, Inc. with Registration
No. 33-47691 declared effective July 30, 1992).
3.2 Amended Bylaws of First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Incorporated
herein by reference to the Form 10-K of First Community
Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 and
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31,
1993)(Commission File No. 0-19618).
10.6 First Community Bancshares, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan, as
amended and approved by Shareholders on May 19, 1993
(Incorporated herein by reference to the Form 10-K of First
Community Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 30, 1994)(Commission File No. 0-19618).
10.7 Agreement To Purchase Real Estate by and between First Community
Bank & Trust and Mutual Building and Loan Association
(Incorporated herein by reference to the Form 10-K of First
Community Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 30, 1994).
10.8* Deferred Director Fee Agreement by and between First Community
Bank & Trust Company and Merrill M. Wesemann Dated November 23,
1994 (Incorporated herein by reference to the Form 10-K of First
Community Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 13, 1995).
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10.9 First Community Bancshares, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan
(Incorporated herein by reference to the First Community
Bancshares, Inc. proxy statement for the 1996 annual shareholders
meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 13, 1996).
10.10 Amendment to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. 1992 Stock
Option Plan, as amended and approved by Shareholders on March 13,
1996 (Incorporated herein by reference to the First Community
Bancshares, Inc. proxy statement for the 1996 annual shareholders
meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 13, 1996).
10.11* Deferred Director Fee Agreement by and between First Community
Bank & Trust and Frank D. Neese dated October 29, 1999
(Incorporated herein by reference to the Form 10-Q of First
Community Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended September 30,
1999 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 15, 1999).
10.12* Deferred Director Fee Agreement by and between First Community
Bank & Trust and Roy Martin Umbarger dated October 29, 1999
(Incorporated herein by reference to the Form 10-Q of First
Community Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended September 30,
1999 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 15, 1999).
10.13* First Amendment to the Deferred Fee Agreement by and between
First community Bank & Trust and Merrill M. Wesemann, M. D. dated
October 29, 1999 (Incorporated herein by reference to the Form
10-Q of First Community Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended
September 30, 1999 and filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on November 15, 1999).
10.14 First Amendment to 1996 Stock Option Plan, as approved by the
Board of Directors November 17, 1999.
21 Subsidiaries of First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Incorporated
herein by reference to the Registration S Statement on Form SB-2
of First Community Bancshares, Inc., Registration No. 333-63239,
declared effective October 30, 1998).
27 Financial Data Schedule (Included in electronic version only).
(b) 2. Reports on Form 8-K. The Registrant filed on report on Form 8-K
on November 17, 1999 reporting under Item 5, Other Events, the entering
into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Blue River Federal
Savings Bank which completes the Registrant acquiring Blue River for
approximately $3.9 million.
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* Compensatory plan or arrangement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 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, this 30th day of March, 1999.
FIRST COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
By: /s/ Albert R. Jackson , III
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Albert R. Jackson, III, Chief Executive
Officer and Director
By: /s/ Randy J. Sizemore
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Randy J. Sizemore, Vice President of Finance
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signatures and Title(s) Date
/s/ Albert R. Jackson , III
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Albert R. Jackson, III, Chief Executive March 30, 2000
Officer and Director
/s/ Merrill M. Wesemann March 30, 2000
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Merrill M. Wesemann, MD, Director and Chairman
/s/ Eugene W. Morris March 30, 2000
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Eugene W. Morris, Director and President
/s/ Roy Martin Umbarger March 30, 2000
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Roy Martin Umbarger, Director and Vice President
/s/ Frank D. Neese March 30, 2000
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Frank D. Neese, Director and Secretary
/s/ Albert R. Jackson, Jr. March 30, 2000
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Albert R. Jackson, Jr., Director
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FIRST COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999 and 1998
FIRST COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Table of Contents
Page
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Independent Auditor's Report F-1
Financial Statements
Consolidated balance sheet F-2
Consolidated statement of income F-3
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income F-4
Consolidated statement of stockholders' equity F-5
Consolidated statement of cash flows F-6
Notes to consolidated financial statements F-7
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Stockholders and
Board of Directors
First Community Bancshares, Inc.
Bargersville, Indiana
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of
First Community Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated
statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1999. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements described above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position of First Community Bancshares, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Olive LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 18, 2000
F-1
FIRST COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31 1999 1998
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Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 2,357,531 $ 1,185,790
Short-term interest-bearing deposits 2,245,670 13,106,281
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Cash and cash equivalents 4,603,201 14,292,071
Investment securities
Available for sale 14,065,377 7,047,098
Held to maturity (fair value of $6,922,146 and $1,059,682) 6,966,605 1,032,525
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Total investment securities 21,031,982 8,079,623
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $873,203 and $955,099 110,842,671 93,364,172
Premises and equipment 4,448,634 3,333,331
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis stock, at cost 777,800 777,800
Interest receivable 1,084,609 928,953
Cash value of life insurance 1,593,788 102,787
Other assets