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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

MARK ONE

     
[X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

  FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2004

OR

     
[  ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

  FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD
FROM                     TO                    

Commission File Number 0-20402

WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY


(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in its Charter)
     
Tennessee   62-1497076

 
 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of   (IRS Employer Identification
Incorporation or Organization)   Number)

623 West Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087


(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(615) 444-2265


(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 [X] NO [  ]

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

YES [X] NO [  ]

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

Common stock outstanding: 4,431,641 shares at November 9, 2004

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Part 1: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries are as follows:
Disclosures required by Item 3 are incorporated by reference to Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
 EX-31.1 SECTION 302 CEO CERTIFICATION
 EX-31.2 SECTION 302 CFO CERTIFICATION
 EX-32.1 SECTION 906 CEO CERTIFICATION
 EX-32.2 SECTION 906 CFO CERTIFICATION

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003

(Unaudited)

                 
    September 30,   December 31,
    2004
  2003
    (In Thousands)
Assets
               
Loans
  $ 702,573       592,791  
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    (8,959 )     (8,077 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net loans
    693,614       584,714  
Securities:
               
Held to maturity, at cost (market value $15,332,000 and $17,326,000, respectively)
    14,777       16,643  
Available-for-sale, at market (amortized cost $120,980,000 and $133,117,000, respectively)
    120,066       132,893  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total securities
    134,843       149,536  
Loans held for sale
    3,582       3,972  
Restricted equity securities
    2,634       2,559  
Federal funds sold
          53,909  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total earning assets
    834,673       794,690  
Cash and due from banks
    25,291       28,414  
Bank premises and equipment, net
    20,472       19,166  
Accrued interest receivable
    4,954       4,740  
Other real estate
    508       417  
Deferred income tax asset
    2,786       2,483  
Other assets
    3,732       2,709  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total assets
  $ 892,416       852,619  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Deposits
  $ 791,065       770,419  
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
    8,232       8,606  
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
    10,476       712  
Federal funds purchased
    939        
Accrued interest and other liabilities
    5,383       3,010  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    816,095       782,747  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Minority Interest
    6,917       6,549  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock, $2.00 par value; authorized 10,000,000 and 5,000,000 shares, respectively, issued 4,430,591 at September 30, 2004 and 4,320,606 shares at December 31, 2003, respectively
    8,885       8,642  
Additional paid-in capital
    14,766       11,928  
Retained earnings
    46,255       42,838  
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes of $312,000 and $53,000, respectively
    (502 )     (85 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    69,404       63,323  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 892,416       852,619  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

(Unaudited)

                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
  September 30,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
    (Dollars In Thousands   (Dollars In Thousands
    Except Per Share Amounts)   Except Per Share Amounts)
Interest income:
                               
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 11,426       10,503     $ 32,476       30,628  
Interest and dividends on securities:
                               
Taxable securities
    911       813       3,158       2,746  
Exempt from Federal income taxes
    158       151       507       465  
Interest on loans held for sale
    39       107       115       312  
Interest on Federal funds sold
    54       186       257       463  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest income
    12,588       11,760       36,513       34,614  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Interest expense:
                               
Interest on negotiable order of withdrawal accounts
    55       48       161       186  
Interest on money market and savings accounts
    681       714       2,230       2,192  
Interest on certificates of deposit
    3,140       2,961       8,808       8,936  
Interest on securities sold under repurchase agreements
    41       57       131       135  
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    85       36       108       68  
Interest on Federal funds purchased
    9       1       12       2  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total interest expense
    4,011       3,817       11,450       11,519  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net interest income before provision for possible loan losses
    8,577       7,943       25,063       23,095  
Provision for possible loan losses
    515       466       2,272       1,518  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net interest income after provision for possible loan losses
    8,062       7,477       22,791       21,577  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Non-interest income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
    1,293       1,129       3,657       3,244  
Other fees and commissions
    410       524       1,223       1,263  
Gain on sale of loans
    390       656       1,090       2,240  
Gain on sale of other real estate
    28                    
Gain on sale of premises and equipment
    26       19       26       19  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total non-interest income
    2,147       2,328       5,996       6,766  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Non-interest expense:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,532       3,175       10,440       9,040  
Occupancy expenses, net
    392       283       1,161       962  
Furniture and equipment expense
    431       356       1,205       783  
Advertising and marketing expenses
    204       188       596       588  
Data processing expense
    73       266       190       566  
Directors’ fees
    169       154       530       489  
Other operating expenses
    1,115       1,064       3,212       3,111  
Loss on sale of other real estate
          33       10       80  
Loss on sale of other assets
    14       18       49       35  
Loss on sale of securities
                68        
Minority interest in net earnings of subsidiaries
    233       248       391       726  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total non-interest expense
    6,163       5,785       17,852       16,380  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings before income taxes
    4,046       4,020       10,935       11,963  
Income taxes
    1,587       1,600       4,255       4,783  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net earnings
  $ 2,459       2,420     $ 6,680       7,180  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ .55       .56     $ 1.52       1.68  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ .55       .56     $ 1.52       1.68  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Dividends per share
  $ .40       0.33     $ .75       .63  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

(Unaudited)

                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
  September 30,
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
    (In Thousands)   (In Thousands)
Net earnings
  $ 2,459       2,420     $ 6,680       7,180  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of tax:
                               
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of income taxes of $842,000, $447,000, $285,000, and $472,000, respectively
    1,357       (721 )     (459 )     (762 )
Reclassification adjustment for net losses included in net earnings, net of taxes of $26,000
                42        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Other comprehensive earnings (losses)
    1,357       (721 )     (417 )     (762 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Comprehensive earnings
  $ 3,816       1,699     $ 6,263       6,418  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(Unaudited)

                 
    2004
  2003
    (In Thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Interest received
  $ 36,342       34,570  
Fees and commissions received
    4,880       4,526  
Proceeds from sale of loans
    54,935       109,425  
Origination of loans held for sale
    (53,455 )     (99,348 )
Interest paid
    (11,237 )     (11,732 )
Cash paid to suppliers and employees
    (14,201 )     (13,425 )
Income taxes paid
    (5,155 )     (5,783 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    12,109       18,233  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal payments of held-to-maturity securities
    1,846       2,251  
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal payments of available-for-sale securities
    57,656       115,218  
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities
    (250 )     (2,370 )
Purchase of available-for-sale securities
    (70,022 )     (146,795 )
Loans made to customers, net of repayments
    (112,695 )     (35,390 )
Purchase of premises and equipment
    (2,450 )     (3,370 )
Proceeds from sale of other real estate
    1,226       1,097  
Proceeds from sale of other assets
    162        
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
    24,337        
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
    37        
Proceeds from sales of held-to-maturity securities
    250        
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (99,903 )     (69,359 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net increase (decrease) in non-interest bearing, savings and NOW deposit accounts
    (19,460 )     91,419  
Net increase (decrease) in time deposits
    40,106       (32,618 )
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under repurchase agreements
    (374 )     4,891  
Net increase (decrease) in advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
    9,764       (263 )
Net increase in Federal funds purchased
    939        
Dividends paid
    (3,262 )     (2,651 )
Dividends paid to minority shareholders
    (283 )     (249 )
Proceeds from sale of stock to minority shareholders
    252       224  
Proceeds from sale of common stock
    2,994       2,392  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    86       22  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    30,762       63,167  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (57,032 )     12,041  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    82,323       55,163  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 25,291       67,204  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Continued

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(Unaudited)

                 
    2004
  2003
    (In Thousands)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Net earnings
  $ 6,680       7,180  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,251       754  
Provision for loan losses
    2,272       1,518  
Minority interests in net earnings of commercial bank subsidiaries
    391       726  
FHLB dividend reinvestment
    (75 )     (75 )
Loss on sale of other real estate
    10       80  
Loss on sale of other assets
    49        
Security losses
    68        
Gain on sale of premises and equipment
    (26 )      
Increase in income tax receivable
    (887 )      
Decrease in loans held for sale
    390       7,837  
Increase in deferred tax assets
    (40 )     (15 )
Increase in other assets, net
    (151 )     (740 )
Increase (decrease) in taxes payable
    27       (985 )
Increase in interest receivable
    (214 )     (1 )
Increase in other liabilities
    2,151       2,167  
Increase (decrease) in interest payable
    213       (213 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total adjustments
    5,429       11,053  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 12,109       18,233  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:
               
Unrealized loss in values of securities available-for-sale, net of income taxes of $259,000 and $472,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
  $ (417 )     (762 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Non-cash transfers from loans to other real estate
  $ 1,327       594  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Non-cash transfers from loans to other assets
  $ 196        
 
   
 
     
 
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Basis of Presentation

     The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wilson Bank Holding Company (Company), its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wilson Bank and Trust, DeKalb Community Bank, a 50% owned subsidiary, and Community Bank of Smith County, a 50% owned subsidiary.

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

     In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments and disclosures necessary to summarize fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, comprehensive earnings for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 and changes in cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements presented in the Company’s 2003 Annual Report to Stockholders. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the complete fiscal year.

Allowance for Loan Losses

     Transactions in the allowance for loan losses were as follows:

                 
    Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
    2004
  2003
    (In Thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2004 and 2003, respectively
  $ 8,077       6,943  
Add (deduct):
               
Losses charged to allowance
    (1,577 )     (684 )
Recoveries credited to allowance
    187       161  
Provision for loan losses
    2,272       1,518  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Balance, September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively
  $ 8,959       7,938  
 
   
 
     
 
 

Stock Split

     The Company’s Board of Directors voted a 2 for 1 stock split for stockholders of record as of October 1, 2003 payable October 31, 2003. Each stockholder received one (1) additional share for each one (1) share owned with no allowance for fractional shares. Per share data included in these consolidated interim financial statements has been restated to give effect to the stock split.

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

FORM 10-Q, CONTINUED

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

     The purpose of this discussion is to provide insight into the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements. Reference should also be made to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 for a more complete discussion of factors that impact liquidity, capital and the results of operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

     This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the anticipated financial and operating results of the Company. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any modifications or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

     In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company cautions investors that future financial and operating results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. The words “believe,” “suspect,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “plan,” “estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements not based on historical fact may also be considered forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, increased competition with other financial institutions, lack of sustained growth in the Company’s market area, rapid fluctuations in interest rates, significant downturns in the business of one or more large customers, changes in the legislative and regulatory environment, inadequate allowance for loan losses and loss of key personnel. These risks and uncertainties may cause the actual results or performance of the Company to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company’s future operating results depend on a number of factors which were derived utilizing numerous assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

     The accounting principles we follow and our methods of applying these principles conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and with general practices within the banking industry. In connection with the application of those principles to the determination of our allowance for loan losses (ALL) and the recognition of our deferred income tax assets, we have made judgments and estimates which have significantly impacted our financial position and results of operations.

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FORM 10-Q, CONTINUED

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Continued

Allowance for Loan Losses

     Our management assesses the adequacy of the ALL prior to the end of each calendar quarter. This assessment includes procedures to estimate the ALL and test the adequacy and appropriateness of the resulting balance. The ALL consists of two portions: (1) an allocated amount representative of specifically identified credit exposure and exposures readily predictable by historical or comparative experience; and (2) an unallocated amount representative of inherent loss which is not readily available. Even though the ALL is composed of two components, the entire allowance is available to absorb any credit losses.

     We establish the allocated amount separately for two different risk groups: (1) unique loans(commercial loans, including those loans considered impaired); and (2) homogenous loans(generally consumer loans). We base the allocation for unique loans primarily on risk rating grades assigned to each of these loans as a result of our loan management and review processes. Each risk-rating grade is assigned an estimated loss ratio, which is determined based on the experience of management, discussions with banking regulators, historical and current economic conditions and our independent loan review process. We estimate losses on impaired loans based on estimated cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or the underlying collateral value. We also assign estimated loss ratios to our consumer portfolio. However, we base the estimated loss ratios for these homogenous loans on the category of consumer credit (e.g., automobile, residential mortgage, home equity) and not on the results of individual loan reviews.

     The unallocated amount is particularly subjective and does not lend itself to the exact mathematical calculation. We use the unallocated amount to absorb inherent losses which may exist as of the balance sheet date for such matters as changes in the local or national economy, the depth or experience of the lending staff, any concentrations of credit in any particular industry group, and new banking laws or regulations. After we assess applicable factors, we evaluate the aggregate unallocated amount based on our management’s experience.

     We then test the resulting ALL balance by comparing the balance in the allowance account to historical trends and peer information. Our management then evaluates the result of the procedures performed, including the result of our testing, and concludes on the appropriateness of the balance of the ALL in its entirety. The loan review and the finance committees of our board of directors review the assessment prior to the filing of quarterly financial information.

Results of Operations

     Net earnings decreased 7.0% to $6,680,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 from $7,180,000 in the first nine months of 2003. Net earnings were $2,459,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, an increase of $39,000 or 1.6% from $2,420,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and an increase of $44,000 or 1.8% over the quarter ended June 30, 2004. The decrease in net earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was primarily due to a 51.3% decrease in gain on sale of loans as mortgage refinancings slowed and an increase of $754,000 or 49.7% in provision for possible loan losses as a result of the Company’s detailed evaluation of the loan portfolio of one of its 50% owned subsidiary’s loan officers.

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

FORM 10-Q, CONTINUED

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Continued

Net Interest Income

     Net interest income represents the amount by which interest earned on various earning assets exceeds interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities and is the most significant component of the Company’s earnings. The Company’s total interest income, excluding tax equivalent adjustments relating to tax exempt securities, increased $1,899,000 or 5.5% during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. The increase in total interest income was $828,000 or 7.0% for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Interest income increased $433,000 or 3.6% over the second quarter of 2004. The increase in the first nine months of 2004 was primarily attributable to a minor increase in the interest rate environment and an increase in volume. The ratio of average earning assets to total average assets was 94.6% and 94.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003, respectively.

     Interest expense decreased $69,000 or 0.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. Interest expense increased $194,000 or 5.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. Interest expense increased $282,000 or 7.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 over the quarter ended June 30, 2004. The overall decrease in total interest expense for the first nine months of 2004 was primarily attributable to a decrease in the rates paid on deposits when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003. The increase during the third quarter of 2004 was primarily attributable to an increase in the rates paid on deposits during the quarter.

     The foregoing resulted in an increase in net interest income, before the provision for possible loan losses, of $1,968,000 or 8.5% for the first nine months of 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003. The increase was $634,000 or 8.0% for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2003 and an increase of $151,000 or 1.8% when compared to the second quarter of 2004.

Provision for Possible Loan Losses

     The provision for possible loan losses was $2,272,000 and $1,518,000 for the first nine months of 2004 and 2003, respectively. The provision for loan losses during the three month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 was $515,000 and $466,000, respectively. Subsequent to March 31, 2004, the Company performed a detailed evaluation of one of its 50% owned subsidiary’s loan officer’s portfolios. Based on this evaluation, it was determined that an additional provision should be made to the allowance for possible loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2004 in the amount of $808,000. The provision for possible loan losses is based on past loan experience and other factors which, in management’s judgment, deserve current recognition in estimating possible loan losses. Such factors include past loan loss experience, growth and composition of the loan portfolio, review of specific problem loans, the relationship of the allowance for loan losses to outstanding loans, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay. Management has in place a system designed for monitoring its loan portfolio in an effort to identify potential problem loans. The provision for possible loan losses raised the allowance for possible loan losses (net of charge offs and recoveries) to $8,959,000 at September 30, 2004, an increase of 10.9% from $8,077,000 at December 31, 2003. The allowance for possible loan losses as a percentage of total outstanding loans was 1.3% at September 30, 2004 and 1.4% at December 31, 2003.

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WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

FORM 10-Q, CONTINUED

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Continued

     The level of the allowance and the amount of the provision involve evaluation of uncertainties and matters of judgment. The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses which management believes is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. A formal review is prepared bi-monthly by the Loan Review Officer to assess the risk in the portfolio and to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The review includes analysis of historical performance, the level of non-performing and adversely rated loans, specific analysis of certain problem loans, loan activity since the previous assessment, reports prepared by the Loan Review Officer, consideration of current economic conditions, and other pertinent information. The level of the allowance to net loans outstanding will vary depending on the overall results of this bi-monthly assessment. The review is presented to the Finance Committee and subsequently approved by the Board of Directors. Management believes the allowance for possible loan losses at September 30, 2004 to be adequate.

Non-Interest Income

     The components of the Company’s non-interest income include service charges on deposit accounts, other fees and commissions, gain on sale of loans, gain on sale of other real estate and gain on sale of premises and equipment. Total non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 decreased 11.4% to $5,996,000 from $6,766,000 for the same period in 2004. Non-interest income increased $126,000 or 6.2% during the quarter ended September 30, 2004 compared to the second quarter in 2004 and there was a decrease of $181,000 or 7.8% over the third quarter of 2003. The decrease for the first nine months of 2004 was due primarily to a decrease in gain on sale of loans. Gain on sale of loans decreased $1,150,000 or 51.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. Gain on sale of loans decreased $266,000 or 40.5% during the quarter ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same quarter in 2003. The gain on sale of loans decreased significantly as a result of a decrease in refinancing of mortgages due to higher rates in the second and third quarters of 2004. Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $3,657,000 and $3,244,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, an increase of $413,000 or 12.7% and $1,293,000 and $1,129,000 during the quarters ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, an increase of $164,000 or 14.5%.

     The Company’s non interest income is composed of several components, some of which vary significantly between quarterly periods. Service charges on deposit accounts and other non interest income generally reflect the registrant’s growth, while fees for origination of mortgage loans will often reflect market conditions and fluctuate more widely from period to period.

Non-Interest Expenses

     Non-interest expenses consist primarily of employee costs, occupancy expenses, furniture and equipment expenses, advertising and marketing expenses, data processing expenses, director’s fees, loss on sale of other real estate, other operating expenses and minority interest in net earnings of subsidiaries. Total non-interest expenses increased $1,472,000 or 9.0% during the first nine months of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The increases for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 were $378,000 or 6.5% as compared to the comparable quarter in 2003. Non-interest expenses decreased $34,000 or 0.5% as compared to the second quarter of 2004. The increases in non-interest expenses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 are attributable primarily to increases in employee salaries and benefits associated with an increase in the number of employees necessary to support the Company’s operations. The number of employees increased to 305 at September 30, 2004 from 267 at September 30, 2003. Increases