UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark(Mark One)
(X) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
x
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year endedDecember 31,
20072008OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
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WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION Delaware 22-2866913 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) incorporation or organization) 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19899 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code
WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
22-2866913
(State or other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware
19899
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:(302) 792-6000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered ------------------- ----------------------------------------- Common Stock, $0.01 par value The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Title of Each Class
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YES _____ NO __X__
Indicate by check if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. YES _____ NO __X__
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 twelve 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 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'sregistrant’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. ( )Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of
"large“large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer"” “accelerated filer” and"smaller“smaller reportingcompany"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer _____
Accelerated filer __X__
Non-accelerated filer _____
Smaller reporting company
--- --- --- ---_____Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes _____ No __X
--- ---__The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant, based on the closing price of the
registrant'sregistrant’s common stock as quoted on NASDAQ as of June29, 200730, 2008 was$398,547,000.$264,701,000. For purposes of this calculation only, affiliates are deemed to be directors, executive officers and beneficial owners of greater than 10% of the outstanding shares.As of March 5,
2008,2009, there were issued and outstanding6,173,2366,165,099 shares of theregistrant'sregistrant’s common stock.DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the
Registrant'sRegistrant’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April24, 200823, 2009 are incorporated by reference in Part III hereof.WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
Part I
Page
----Item 1.
Business
..............................................................................3
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
.......................................................................... 2227
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
............................................................. 2431
Item 2.
Properties
............................................................................ 2432
Item 3.
Legal
Proceedings....................................................................... 28Proceedings35
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders..................................... 28Holders35
Part II
Item 5.
Market for
Registrant'sRegistrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder-Matters and Issuer Purchasesof Equity
Securities............................................... 28Securities35
Item 6.
Selected Financial
Data................................................................. 30Data37
Item 7.
Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations............................................................... 30Operations38
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures AboutDisclosure about MarketRisk.............................. 45Risk58
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data............................................. 46Data60
Item
9.9Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure................................................................ 89Disclosure105
Item 9A.
Controls and
Procedures................................................................. 89Procedures105
Item 9B.
Other
Information....................................................................... 91Information108
Part III
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate
Governance.................................. 91Governance108
Item 11.
Executive
Compensation.................................................................. 91Compensation108
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Shareholder Matters............................................................................... 91Stockholder Matters108
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director
Independence............... 92Independence109
Item 14.
Principal
AccountantAccounting Fees andServices.................................................. 92Services109
Part IV
Item 15.
Exhibits,
andFinancial StatementSchedules.............................................. 92 Signatures.............................................................................. 95Schedules110
Signatures
112
-2-PART I
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Within this Annual Report on Form 10-K and exhibits thereto, management has included certain
"forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” concerning the future operations of WSFS Financial Corporation("(“the Company," "our” “our Company," "we," "our"” “WSFS” “we,” “our” or"us"“us”). It ismanagement'smanagement’s desire to take advantage of the"safe harbor"“safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This statement is for the express purpose of availing the Company of the protections of such safe harbor with respect to all"forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” contained in its financial statements. Management has used"forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” to describe the future plans and strategies including expectations of our future financial results.Management'sManagement’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans and strategy is inherently uncertain. Factors that could affect results include interest rate trends, competition, the general economic climate in Delaware, the mid-Atlantic region and the country as a whole, asset quality, loan growth, loan delinquency rates, operating risk, uncertainty of estimates in general and changes in federal and state regulations, among other factors. These factors should be considered in evaluating the"forward-looking“forward-looking statements,"” and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.ITEM 1. BUSINESS
- -----------------OUR BUSINESS
WSFS Financial Corporation is parent to WSFS Bank (‘the Bank”), one of the ten oldest banks in the United States
continuously-operatingcontinuously operating under the same name. A permanent fixture in this community, WSFS has been in operation for more than 175 years. In addition to its focus on stellar customer service, the Bank has continued to fuel growth and remain relevant. The Bank is a relationship-focused, locally-managed, community banking institution that has grown to become the largest thrift holding companyamong traditional thriftsin the State of Delaware, the second largest commercial lender in the state and the fourth largest bank in terms of Delaware deposits.WSFS'WSFS’ core banking business is commercial lending funded by customer-generated deposits. We have built a
$1.5$1.7 billion commercial loan portfolio by recruiting the best seasoned commercial lenders in our markets and offering a high level of service and flexibility typically associated with a community bank. We fund this business primarily with deposits generated through commercial relationships and retail deposits in our29 branch35-branch retail banking franchise located in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania. We also offer a broad variety of consumer loan products, retail securities and insurance brokerage through our retail branches.In 2005, we established WSFS Wealth Strategies, our wealth management services division.
We built this divisionWealth Strategies was formed in response todemand fromour commercial customers’ demand for the same high level service in their investment relationships that they enjoyed as bankingclients as their businesses and our relationships with them matured.customers of WSFS. Wealso built this business as we learnedfound that many competitorsin our market provide a poor service and product offeringare not devoting human capital tonon-ultra wealthyclients- - thosewith less than $5 million in investableassets. Our wealth management businessassets, thereby creating an opportunity. WSFS Wealth Strategies is complemented byan asset management company,Cypress Capitalwhich weManagement, a Registered Investment Adviser, acquired by WSFS in2004.2004 and WSFS Investment Group, a brokerage firm and insurance agency.Our Cash Connect division is a premier provider of ATM Vault Cash and related services in the United States. Cash Connect manages more than $265 million in vault cash in approximately 10,000 ATMs nationwide and also provides online reporting and ATM cash management, predictive cash ordering, armored carrier management, ATM processing and equipment sales. Cash Connect also operates over 300 ATMs for WSFS Bank, which owns the largest branded ATM network in Delaware.
-3-During the second quarter of 2008, we acquired a majority interest in 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC (1st Reverse), specializing in reverse mortgage lending nationwide.
WSFS POINTS OF DIFFERENTIATION
While all banks offer similar products and services, we believe that WSFS has set itself apart from other banks in our market and the industry in general. Also, community banks have been able to distinguish themselves from large weakened banks with too many big problems and not enough emphasis on the customer in the current environment. The following factors summarize what we believe are those points of differentiation.
Community Banking Model
Our size and community banking model play a key role in our success. Our approach to business combines a service-oriented culture (which we call Stellar Service) with a strong
complimentcomplement of products and services, all aimed at meeting the needs of our retail and business customers. We believe the essence of being a community bank means that we are:oSmall enough to offer customers responsive, personalized service and direct access to decision makers,
oLarge enough to provide all the products and services needed by our target market customers.
As the financial services industry has consolidated, many independent banks have been acquired by national companies that have centralized their decision-making authority away from their customers and focused their mass-marketing to a regional or even national customer base. We believe this trend has frustrated smaller business owners who have become accustomed to dealing directly with their
bank'sbank’s senior executives and discouraged retail customers who often experience deteriorating levels of service in the branches. Additionally, it frustrates bank Associates who are no longer empowered to provide good and timely service to their customers.WSFS Bank offers:
oRapid response. Our customers tell us this is a critical differentiator from larger, in-market competitors.
oOne point of contact. Our Relationship Managers are responsible for understanding his or her
customers'customers’ needs and bringing together the right resources in the Banktogetherto meet those needs.oA customized approach to our clients. We believe this gives us an advantage over our competitors who are too large or centralized to offer customized products or services.
oProducts and services that our customers value. This includes a broad array of banking and cash management products, as well as a legal lending limit high enough to meet the credit needs of our customers, especially as they grow.
Building Associate Engagement and Customer Advocacy
Our business model is built on a concept called Human
Sigma.Sigma, a concept we have implemented using the statement “Engaged Associates delivering Stellar Service to create Customer Advocates”. The Human Sigma model, identified by Gallup, Inc., begins with Associates who have taken ownership of their jobs because their strengths have been identified and they have been matched with the right position and strong management. This strategy motivates Associates,accelerates their developmentand unleashes innovation and productivity to engage our most valuable asset, ourcustomers.customers, by providing them what we refer to as Stellar Service. As a result, we create Customer Advocates, or customers who have built an emotional attachment to the Bank. Researchstudies continue to show a direct link between Associate engagement, customer engagement and a
company'scompany’s financial performance.-4-[GRAPHIC OMITTED] [Engaged [Customer [Shareholder Associates] Advocates] Value]
Engaged Associates
Delivering Steller Service
Creating Customer
AdvocatesBuilding Shareholder
Value
Surveys conducted for us by a nationally recognized polling company indicate:
oOur Associate Engagement scores consistently rank in the top quartile of companies polled. In
2007,2008, there were7.613.4 engaged Associates for every disengaged Associate. This compares to a 2.6:1 ratio in 2003 and a national average of1.9:1.5:1.oCustomer surveys rank us in the top 10% of all companies, a
"world class"“world class” rating. More than38%40% of our customers ranked us a"five"“five” out of"five,"“five,” strongly agreeing with the statement"I can't“I can’t imagine a world without WSFS."”We believe that by fostering the energy of engaged and empowered Associates, we have become an employer of choice in our market.
In 2006 and 2007,During each of the past three years, WSFS was ranked"Best“Best Place toWork"Work” byThe Wilmington NewsJournal.Journal.Strong Market Demographics
Delaware is situated in the middle of the Washington, DC - New York corridor which includes the urban markets of Philadelphia and Baltimore. The state benefits from this urban concentration as well as from a unique political environment that has created favorable law and legal structure, a business-friendly environment and a fair tax system. In its 2007 overview, the Corporation for Enterprise Development ranked Delaware as one of only two states to receive
"Straight A's"“Straight A’s” in its assessment of economic development throughout the U.S. Additionally,inDelaware is one of only seven states with arecent article, CFO Magazine ranked Delaware first or second in each of the four measures it surveyed regarding impressions about state tax environments.AAA bond rating. Delaware’s Demographics consistently compare favorably to US economic and demographic averages.-------------------------------------------- --------------- ------------ National (Most recent available statistics) Delaware Average -------------------------------------------- --------------- ------------ Average GDP Growth (Average 2003-2006) 4.2% 3.1% -------------------------------------------- --------------- ------------ Unemployment (For December 2007) 3.8% 5.0% -------------------------------------------- --------------- ------------ Median Household Income (Average 2005-2006) $52,676 $48,023 -------------------------------------------- --------------- ------------ Population Growth (2000-2006) 8.9% 6.4% -------------------------------------------- --------------- ------------ Lending Discipline
(Most recent available statistics)
Delaware
National Average
Average GDP Growth (Average 2006-2007)
(1.6
)%
2.0
%
Unemployment (For January 2009)
6.7
%
8.1
%
Median Household Income (Average 2007)
$
55,988
$
50,740
Population Growth (2000-2007)
10.4
%
7.2
%
Balance Sheet Management
We put a great deal of focus on actively managing our balance sheet. This management manifests itself in:
Strong capital levels. Maintaining strong capital levels is key to our operating philosophy. All regulatory capital levels exceed well-capitalized levels. Our Tier 1 capital ratio was nearly 10% as of December 31, 2008, more than $100 million in excess of the 6% “well-capitalized” level. Our year end capital ratios do
not include the additional capital raised in January 2009 through our participation in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (described later).
We maintain discipline around our lending, including planned portfolio
diversification and a willingness to accept a slightly higher risk of default for customers in favor of a lower probability of loss should default occur.diversification. Additionally, we take a proactive approach to identifying trends in our business and lending market and have responded proactively tothoseareas of concern. For instance, we have limited our exposure to construction and land development (CLD) loans as we anticipated an end to the expansion in housing prices. We have also increased our portfolio monitoring and reporting sophistication. We maintain diversification in our loan portfolio to limit our-5-exposure to any single type of credit. Such discipline supplements careful underwriting and the benefits of knowing our customers. We seek to avoid credit risk in our investment portfolio and use this portion of our balance sheet primarily to help us manage liquidity and interest rate risk, while providing some marginal income. As a result, we have no exposure to Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae preferred securities, Trust Preferred securities or any securities backed by sub-prime assets. Our securities purchases have been almost exclusively AAA-rated credits. To date, we have had no other-than-temporary impairment losses to report.
We have been subject to many of the same pressures facing the banking industry, including an increase in our delinquent loans, problem loans and charge-offs from the unsustainably low levels in recent years. The measures we have taken strengthen the
Bank'sBank’s credit position by diversifying risk and limiting exposure.Disciplined and Aggressive Capital Management
We understand that
the Company'sour capital (orshareholders'shareholders’ equity) belongs tothe Company'sour shareholders. They have entrusted this capital to us with the expectation that it will be kept safe, but with the equal expectation that it will earn an adequate return. As a result, we prudently but aggressively manage ourshareholders'shareholders’ capital.Since 1996, the year we first implementedIt is ourcapital management philosophy, we have returned more than 70% of cumulative earnings in the form of dividends and share repurchase. In 2007, we increased dividends by 25% and repurchased 564,100 shares or 8%intention to return some of ourcommon stock.earnings to shareholders through share repurchases, which is now subject to approval by the U.S. Treasury, while maintaining adequate levels of capital.Strong Performance Expectations
We are focused on
aggressivehigh-performing long term financial goals. We define"high performing"“high performing” as the top quintile of a relevant peer group in return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) growth. While industry headwinds have depressed these measures for the industry in recent years, long term, we believethat, long term,these targets should translate to approximately 1.5% ROA, 18% ROE and a 12% EPS growth rate. Management incentives are paid, in large part, based on driving performance in these areas."Target"A “Target” payment level is only achieved by reaching performance at the60th60th percentile of a peer group of all publicly tradedbankbanks and thrifts in our size range. Moredetaildetails on this planisare included in our proxy statement.Growth
Our successful
growthlong-term trend in lending, deposit gathering andearningsEPS have been the result of our focused strategy that provides the service and responsiveness of a community bank in a consolidating marketplace. We will continue to grow by:oRecruiting and developing talented, service-minded Associates. We have successfully recruited Associates with strong community ties to strengthen our existing markets and provide a strong start in new communities. We also focus efforts on developing talent and leadership in our current Associate base to better equip those Associates for their jobs and prepare them for leadership roles at WSFS.
oEmbracing the Human Sigma
in all we do.concept. We are committed to building Associate engagement and customer advocacy as a way to develop our culture and grow our franchise. We firmly believe franchise and shareholder value are directly linked to our Human Sigma model.oContinuing strong growth in commercial lending by:
o Selectively building a presence in contiguous markets. o Providing product solutions like Remote Deposit Capture to facilitate commercial banking outside of our primary market. o Offering our community banking model that combines Stellar Service with the banking products and services our business customers demand. o
o
Selectively building a presence in contiguous markets.
o
Providing product solutions like Remote Deposit Capture to facilitate commercial banking outside of our primary market.
o
Offering our community banking model that combines Stellar Service with the banking products and services our business customers demand.
Aggressively growing deposits. In 2003, we energized our retail branch strategy by combining Stellar Service with an expanded and updated branch network. We have also implemented a number of additional measures to accelerate our deposit growth. We will continue to grow deposits by:
-6-o Expanding and renovating our retail branch network. o Further expanding our commercial customer relationships with deposit products. o Finding creative ways to build deposit market share such as hiring deposit-focused relationship managers, and targeted marketing programs. o
o
Expanding and renovating our retail branch network.
o
Further expanding our commercial customer relationships with deposit products.
o
Finding creative ways to build deposit market share such as hiring deposit-focused relationship managers, and targeted marketing programs.
o
Potential acquisitions such as the branch acquisition we completed in 2008.
Growing our wealth management services division by leveraging the strong relationships we have with our current customer base and providing unparalleled service to
non-ultramodestly wealthy clients in our market.Results
Our focus on these points of differentiation has allowed us to grow our core franchise and build value for our shareholders. Since
2003,2004, our commercial loans have grown from$697$903 million to$1.5$1.8 billion, a strong24%18% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Over the same period, customer deposits have grown from$922 million$1.1 billion to$1.5$1.7 billion, a15%13% CAGR. More importantly, over the lastgenerationdecade, shareholder value has increased at a far greater rate than our banking peers and the market in general, as is evident in the table below.Cumulative Total Shareholder Return Compared with Performance of Selected Indexes
Cumulative Total Shareholder Return Compared with Performance of Selected Indexes
December 31,
1997 through December 31, 2007 [GRAPHIC OMITTED]
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19971998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------through December 31, 2008
WSFS Financial Corporation
100 85 64 66 90 172 236 317 325 357 269 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------— — — —
Dow Jones Total Market Index
100 123 149 134 117 89 115 127 132 150 156 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nasdaq Bank Index
100 90 85 99 112 120 159 181 178 202 162 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUBSIDIARIES
We have two consolidated subsidiaries, WSFS Bank and Montchanin Capital Management, Inc.
WSFS Bank has one wholly owned subsidiary, WSFS Investment Group, Inc., which
was formed in 1989 andmarkets various third-party investment and insurance products, such as single-premium annuities, whole life policies and securities primarily through theBank'sBank’s retail banking system and directly to the public.In addition, WSFS Bank has one majority owned subsidiary, 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC (1st Reverse). 1st Reverse, a 51% owned subsidiary, is an Illinois-based reverse mortgage company that originates and subsequently sells reverse mortgage loans nationwide.
Montchanin Capital Management, Inc.
("Montchanin"(“Montchanin”)was formed in late 2003 to provideprovides asset management services intheour primary market area. Montchanin has oneconsolidatedwholly owned subsidiary, Cypress Capitalmanagement,Management, LLC("Cypress"(“Cypress”).As of December 31, 2007 Montchanin owned 100% of Cypress.Cypress is aWilmington based -7-Wilmington-based investment advisory firm servicing high net-worth individuals and institutions and had approximately $515$410 million in assets under management at December 31,2007.2008.DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS'STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYCondensed average balance sheets for each of the last three years and analyses of net interest income and changes in net interest income due to changes in volume and rate are presented in
"Results“Results ofOperations"Operations” included in the section entitled"Management's“Management’s Discussion andAnalysis."Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
At December 31, 2008, WSFS’ total securities portfolio had a carrying value of $547.9 million. The Company’s strategy has been to avoid credit risk in our securities portfolio. Therefore, securities purchases have been limited to AAA-rated securities, except for $12.4 million in BBB+ rated MBS purchased in conjunction with a 2002 reverse mortgage securitization.
WSFS owns no CDOs, Bank Trust Preferred, Agency Preferred securities or equity securities in other FDIC insured banks or thrifts.
The portfolio is comprised of:
$44.6 million in Federal Agency debt securities with a maturity of four years or less.
$194.7 million in “plain vanilla” Agency MBS. Of these, $103.4 million are sequential pay CMOs with no contingent cash flows and $91.3 million are Agency MBS with 10-15 year original final maturities.
$292.7 million in Non-Agency MBS. The quality of this portfolio is evidenced by:
o
Diversification among more than 75 different pools.
o
Significant seasoning, with 85% of underlying loans originated in 2005 or earlier, and 15% originated in 2006.
o
Heavy continuing principal amortization, as more than 95% of these bonds were originally 15-year pass-through cash flows.
o
Strong fundamental characteristics, with an average loan-to-value of 42% (based on scheduled amortization and initial appraised value) with an average FICO score (at origination) well above 700. Only 11% of the collateral is classified as Alt-A loans and none are classified as sub-prime.
Only four of the 75 bonds, with a market value of $11.3 million, were downgraded in 2008. Based on stress tests of these four bonds using proprietary models of two independent companies, management believes the collection of the contractual principal and interest is probable and therefore the unrealized losses are considered to be temporary.
Our short-term investment portfolio is intended to keep the
Bank'sBank’s funds fully employed at the maximum after-tax return, while maintaining acceptable credit, market and interest-rate risk limits, and providing needed liquidity under current circumstances.Book valuesIn addition, our short-term taxable investments provide collateral for various Bank obligations. Our short-term municipal securities provide for a portion of the Bank’s CRA investment program. Amortized cost of investment securities and short-term investments by category, stated in dollar amounts and as a percent of total assets, follow:
December 31, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 2006 2005 --------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------- Percent Percent Percent of of of Amount Assets Amount Assets Amount Assets ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ (Dollars in Thousands)Held-to-Maturity: - ----------------- State and political subdivisions.... $ 1,516 0.1 % $ 4,219 0.1% $ 4,806 0.2% - -------------------------------- ------- --- ------- --- -------- --- Available-for-Sale: - ------------------ Reverse Mortgages................... 2,037 0.1 598 - 785 - State and political subdivisions.... 4,115 0.1 2,785 0.1 975 - U.S. Government and agencies........ 20,477 0.6 46,920 1.6 51,702 1.8 - ---------------------------- ------- --- ------- --- -------- --- 26,629 0.8 50,303 1.7 53,462 1.8 ------- --- ------- --- -------- --- Short-term investments: - ---------------------- Interest-bearing deposits in - ---------------------------- other banks ........................ 1,078 - 243 - 148 - - ----------- ------- --- ------- --- ------- --- $29,223 0.9% $54,765 1.8% $58,416 2.0% ======= === ======= === ======= ===During 2007, there
December 31,
2008
2007
2006
Percent
Percent
Percent
of
of
of
Amount
Assets
Amount
Assets
Amount
Assets
(Dollars in Thousands)
Held-to-Maturity:
State and political subdivisions
$
1,181
0.1
%
$
1,516
0.1
%
$
4,219
0.1
%
Available-for-Sale:
Reverse Mortgages
(61
)
—
2,037
0.1
598
—
State and political subdivisions
4,020
0.1
4,115
0.1
2,785
0.1
U.S. Government and agencies
43,778
1.3
20,477
0.6
46,920
1.6
47,737
1.4
26,629
0.8
50,303
1.7
Short-term investments:
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
216
—
1,078
—
243
—
$
49,134
1.4
%
$
29,223
0.9
%
$
54,765
1.8
%
There were no sales of investment securities classified as
available-for-sale.available-for-sale during 2008 and 2007. Municipal bonds totaling$1.1 million$440,000 were called by theissuers.issuers during 2008. There were no net losses realized on sales in either 2008 or 2007. Proceeds from the sale of investments classified as available-for-sale during 2006and 2005were $11.0million and $60.7 million, respectively.million. Therewerewas a netlossesloss of $41,000and $609,000realized on sales in2006 and 2005, respectively.2006. The cost basis for all investment security sales was based on the specific identificationmethod (actual costs are matched to specific securities).method. There were no sales of investment securities classified as held-to-maturity in 2008, 20072006 and 2005. -8-or 2006. The following table shows the terms to maturity and related weighted average yields of investment securities and short-term investments at December 31,
2007.2008. Substantially all of the related interest and dividends represent taxable income.
At December 31, 2008
Amount
Weighted
Average
Yield (1)
(Dollars in Thousands)
Held-to-Maturity:
State and political subdivisions (2):
Within one year
$
—
—
%
After one but within five years
630
7.53
After ten years
551
5.32
Total debt securities, held-to-maturity
1,181
6.50
Available-for-Sale:
Reverse Mortgages (3):
Within one year
$
(61
)
—
State and political subdivisions (2):
Within one year
855
3.85
After one but within five years
1,890
4.13
After five but within ten years
1,275
4.31
4,020
4.13
U.S. Government and agencies:
Within one year
$
4,001
4.08
After one but within five years
39,777
3.19
43,778
3.27
Total debt securities, available-for-sale
47,737
3.34
Total debt securities
48,918
3.42
Short-term investments:
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
216
0.30
Total short-term investments
216
0.30
$
49,134
3.41
%
At December 31, 2007 ------------------------ Weighted Average Amount Yield(1)
------ --------- (Dollars In Thousands)Held-to-Maturity: StateReverse mortgages have been excluded from weighted average yield calculations because income can vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period due to the volatility of factors used to value the portfolio.
(2)
Yields on state and political subdivisions
(2): Withinare not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis since the effect would be immaterial.
(3)
Reverse mortgages do not have contractual maturities. We have included reverse mortgages in maturities within one
year ................................... $ - - % After one but within five years ................... 875 7.53 After ten years ................................... 641 5.27 ------- Total debt securities, held-to-maturity ................. 1,516 6.57 ------- Available-for-Sale: Reverse Mortgages (3): Within one year ................................... $ 2,037 - ------- 2,037 - ------- State and political subdivisions (2): Within one year ................................... - - After one but within five years ................... 2,015 3.97 After five but within ten years ................... 2,100 4.28 ------- 4,115 4.12 ------- U.S. Government and agencies: Within one year ................................... $13,978 5.22 After one but within five years ................... 6,499 3.94 ------- 20,477 4.81 ------- Total debt securities, available-for-sale ............... 26,629 4.34 ------- Total debt securities ................................... 28,145 4.46 ------- Short-term investments: Interest-bearing deposits in other banks .......... 1,078 0.94 ------- Total short-term investments ............................ 1,078 0.94 ------- $29,223 4.33 =======year.(1) Reverse mortgages have been excluded from weighted average yield calculations because income can vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period due to the volatility of factors used to value the portfolio. (2) Yields on state and political subdivisions are not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis since the effect would be immaterial. (3) Reverse mortgages do not have contractual maturities. We have included reverse mortgages in maturities within one year.In addition to these investment securities, we have maintained an investment portfolio of mortgage-backed securities,
$12.4$10.8 million of which is classified as"trading."“trading” that are BBB+ rated and were purchased in conjunction with a 2002 reverse mortgage securitization. At December 31,20072008, mortgage-backed securities with a par value of$464.9$314.5 million were pledged as collateral for retail customer repurchase agreements and municipal deposits. Accrued interest receivable for mortgage-backed securities was $2.1 million and $2.0 million atbothDecember 31, 2008 and 2007,and 2006. Proceedsrespectively. There were no sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-salein 2008. In 2007, proceeds from the sale of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
in 2007were $2.7 million, resulting in a gain of $82,000.In 2006, proceeds from the sale of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale were $49.6 million, resulting in a loss of $1.9 million.The following table shows the
book valueamortized cost of mortgage-backed securities and their related weighted average contractual rates at the end of the last three fiscal years.
December 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 2006 2005 ----------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- (Dollars in Thousands)Available-for-Sale: - ------------------- Collateralized mortgage obligations ....... $ 407,113 4.97% $ 424,748 4.88% $ 526,546 4.73% FNMA ...................................... 35,654 4.04 42,254 4.05 49,785 3.98 FHLMC ..................................... 31,357 4.31 31,121 4.29 32,211 4.05 GNMA ...................................... 15,923 4.73 19,115 4.72 14,643 4.37 --------- ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- $ 490,047 4.85% $ 517,238 4.77% $ 623,185 4.63% ========= ==== ========= ==== ========= ==== Trading: - -------- Collateralized mortgage obligations........ $ 12,364 7.79% $ 12,364 8.35% $ 11,951 7.38% ======== ---- ========= ---- ======== ====
December 31,
2008
2007
2006
Amount
Rate
Amount
Rate
Amount
Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Available-for-Sale:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
419,177
5.48
%
$
407,113
4.97
%
$
424,748
4.88
%
FNMA
35,578
4.19
35,654
4.04
42,254
4.05
FHLMC
30,477
4.44
31,357
4.31
31,121
4.29
GNMA
22,536
5.01
15,923
4.73
19,115
4.72
$
507,768
5.31
%
$
490,047
4.85
%
$
517,238
4.77
%
Trading:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
10,816
3.47
%
$
12,364
7.79
%
$
12,364
8.35
%
CREDIT EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Over the past several years we have focused on increasing the more profitable segments of our loan portfolio. Our current lending activity is concentrated on lending to
small tosmall-to mid-sized businesses in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States primarily in Delaware and contiguous counties in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. In2003,2004, residential first mortgage loans comprised35.1%28.9% of the loan portfolio, while the combination of commercial loans and commercial real estate loans made up only52.3%59.0%. In contrast, at December 31,2007,2008, residential first loans totaled only20.1%17.4%, while commercial loans and commercial real estate loans have increased to a combined total of68.6%71.8% of the loan portfolio. Traditionally, the majority of typical thriftinstitutions'institutions’ loan portfolios have consisted of first mortgage loans on residential properties.-10-The following table shows the composition of our loan portfolio at year-end for the last five years. Except as shown below, there are no concentrations of loans exceeding 10% of total loans.
December 31,
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
Types of Loans
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(Dollars in Thousands)
Residential real estate (1)
$
425,018
17.4
%
$
449,853
20.1
%
$
474,871
23.5
%
$
457,651
25.8
%
$
443,023
28.9
%
Commercial real estate:
Commercial mortgage
558,979
22.9
465,928
20.9
422,089
20.9
410,552
23.1
416,287
27.1
Construction
251,508
10.3
276,939
12.4
241,931
12.0
178,418
10.0
120,604
7.9
Total commercial real estate
810,487
33.2
742,867
33.3
664,020
32.9
588,970
33.1
536,891
35.0
Commercial
942,920
38.6
787,539
35.3
643,918
31.9
508,930
28.7
368,752
24.0
Consumer
296,728
12.1
278,272
12.4
263,478
13.0
244,820
13.8
210,959
13.7
Gross loans
$
2,475,153
101.3
$
2,258,531
101.1
$
2,046,287
101.3
$
1,800,371
101.4
$
1,559,625
101.6
Less:
Deferred fees (unearned income)
129
0.0
(701
)
0.0
(838
)
0.0
(304
)
0.0
(64
)
0.0
Allowance for loan losses
31,189
1.7
25,252
1.1
27,384
1.3
25,381
1.4
24,222
1.6
Net loans
$
2,443,835
100.0
%
$
2,233,980
100.0
%
$
2,019,741
100.0
%
$
1,775,294
100.0
$
1,535,467
100.0
%
(1)
Includes $2,275, $2,404, $925, $438 and $3,249 of residential mortgage loans held-for-sale at December 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004,2003 ---------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ---------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- (Dollars in Thousands)Type of Loans - ------------- Residential real estate (1).. $ 449,853 20.1% $ 474,871 23.5% $ 457,651 25.8% $ 443,023 28.9% $ 458,408 35.1% Commercial real estate: Commercial mortgage ....... 465,928 20.9 422,089 20.9 410,552 23.1 416,287 27.1 335,050 25.7 Construction .............. 276,939 12.4 241,931 12.0 178,418 10.0 120,604 7.9 54,742 4.2 ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- Total commercial real estate............ 742,867 33.3 664,020 32.9 588,970 33.1 536,891 35.0 389,792 29.9 Commercial .................. 787,539 35.3 643,918 31.9 508,930 28.7 368,752 24.0 292,516 22.4 Consumer .................... 278,272 12.4 263,478 13.0 244,820 13.8 210,959 13.7 186,133 14.3 ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- Gross loans ................. $2,258,531 101.1 $2,046,287 101.3 $1,800,371 101.4 $1,559,625 101.6 $1,326,849 101.7 Less: (Deferred fees) unearned income ........... (701) 0.0 (838) 0.0 (304) 0.0 (64) 0.0 (414) 0.0 Allowance for loan losses..................... 25,252 1.1 27,384 1.3 25,381 1.4 24,222 1.6 22,386 1.7 ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- Net loans ................... $2,233,980 100.0% $2,019,741 100.0% $1,775,294 100.0% $1,535,467 100.0% $1,304,877 100.0% ========== ===== ========== ===== ========== ===== ========== ===== ========== =====respectively.(1) Includes $2,418; $925; $438; $3,249; and $1,465 of residential mortgage loans held-for-sale at December 31, 2007; 2006; 2005; 2004; and 2003. -11-The following tables show how much time remains until our loans mature. The first table details the total loan portfolio by type of loan. The second table details the total loan portfolio by loans with fixed interest rates and loans with adjustable interest rates. The tables show loans by contractual maturity. Loans may be pre-paid so that the actual maturity
ismay be earlier than the contractual maturity. Prepayments tend to be highly dependent upon the interest rate environment. Loans having no stated maturity or repayment schedule are reported in the Less than One Year category.
Less than
One to
Over
One Year
Five Years
Five Years
Total
(Dollars in Thousands)
Real estate loans (1)
$
165,797
$
307,454
$
508,467
$
981,718
Construction loans
189,544
55,702
6,262
251,508
Commercial loans
347,146
399,234
196,540
942,920
Consumer loans
169,891
54,006
72,831
296,728
$
872,378
$
816,396
$
784,100
$
2,472,874
Rate sensitivity:
Fixed
$
86,223
$
351,865
$
288,423
$
726,511
Adjustable (2)
786,155
464,531
495,677
1,746,363
Gross loans
$
872,378
$
816,396
$
784,100
$
2,472,874
Less than One to Over One Year Five Years Five Years Total -------- ---------- ---------- ----- (Dollars in Thousands)Real estate(1) Includes commercial mortgage loans
(1) ...................... $ 95,449 $273,682 $544,233 $ 913,364 Constructionand does not include loans......................... 158,044 111,508 7,387 276,939 Commercial loans ........................... 293,603 284,438 209,497 787,538 Consumer loans ............................. 136,826 57,887 83,559 278,272 $683,922 $727,515 $844,676 $2,256,113 Rate sensitivity: Fixed .................................... $ 78,459 $325,242 $343,232 $ 746,933 Adjustableheld-for-sale.(2)
........................... 605,463 402,273 501,444 1,509,180 Gross loans $683,922 $727,515 $844,676 $2,256,113Includes hybrid adjustable rate mortgages.(1) Includes commercial mortgage loans; does not include loans held-for-sale. (2) Includes hybrid adjustable rate mortgagesResidential Real Estate Lending.
We generally originate residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios of up to
100%80% andgenerallyrequire private mortgage insurance for up to 30% of the mortgage amount for mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios exceeding 80%. We do not have any significant concentrations of such insurance with any one insurer. On a limited basis, we originate or purchase loans with loan-to-value ratios exceeding 80% without a private mortgage insurance requirement. At December 31,2007,2008, the balance of all such loans was approximately$4.4$4.2 million.Generally, our residential mortgage loans are underwritten and documented in accordance with standard underwriting criteria published by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
("FHLMC"(“FHLMC”) to assure maximum eligibility for subsequent sale in the secondary market. We sell only those loans that are originated specifically with the intention to sell.To protect the propriety of our liens, we require that title insurance be obtained. We also require fire and extended coverage casualty insurance for properties securing residential loans. All properties securing residential loans made by us are appraised by independent, licensed and certified appraisers selected by us and are subject to review in accordance with our standards.
The majority of our adjustable-rate, residential real estate loans have interest rates that adjust yearly after an initial period. Typically, the change in rate is limited to two percentage points at the adjustment date. Adjustments are generally based upon a margin (currently 2.75%) over the weekly average yield on U.S. Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity, as published by the Federal Reserve Board.
Generally, the maximum rate on these loans is up to six percent above the initial interest rate. We underwrite adjustable-rate loans under standards consistent with private mortgage insurance and secondary
-12-market criteria. We do not originate adjustable-rate mortgages with payment limitations that could produce negative amortization. Consistent with industry practice in our market area, we typically originate adjustable-rate mortgage loans with discounted initial interest rates.
The retention of adjustable-rate mortgage loans in our loan portfolio helps mitigate our risk to changes in interest rates. However, there are unquantifiable credit risks resulting from potential increased costs to the borrower as a result of repricing adjustable-rate mortgage loans. It is possible that during periods of rising interest rates, the risk of default on adjustable-rate mortgage loans may increase due to the upward adjustment of interest costs to the borrower. Further, although adjustable-rate mortgage loans allow us to increase the sensitivity of our asset base to changes in interest rates, the extent of this interest sensitivity is limited by the periodic and lifetime interest rate adjustment limitations. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that yields on our adjustable-rate mortgages will adjust sufficiently to compensate for increases to our cost of funds during periods of extreme interest rate increases.
The original contractual loan payment period for residential loans is normally 10 to 30 years. Because borrowers may refinance or prepay their loans without penalty, these loans tend to remain outstanding for a substantially shorter period of time. First mortgage loans customarily include
"due-on-sale"“due-on-sale” clauses on adjustable- and fixed-rate loans. This provision gives us the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of the real property subject to the mortgage. Due-on-sale clauses are an important means of adjusting the rate on existing fixed-rate mortgage loans to current market rates. We enforce due-on-sale clauses through foreclosure and other legal proceedings to the extent available under applicable laws.In general, loans are sold without recourse except for the repurchase arising from standard contract provisions covering violation of representations and warranties or, under certain investor contracts, a default by the borrower on the first payment. We also have limited recourse exposure under certain investor contracts in the event a borrower prepays a loan in total within a specified period after sale, typically one year. The recourse is limited to a pro rata portion of the premium paid by the investor for that loan, less any prepayment penalty collectible from the borrower.
We have a very limited amount of subprime loans, $16.9 million, at December 31, 2008 (0.7% of loans), many originated in 2003, and no negative amortizing loans or interest only loans. Subprime mortgage delinquencies of 3.20% in our small portfolio are a fraction of the national average of 20.47%, due to our underwriting and the seasoning of these loans.
Commercial Real Estate, Construction and Commercial Lending.
Federal savings banks are generally permitted to invest up to 400% of their total regulatory capital in nonresidential real estate loans and up to 20% of its assets in commercial loans. As a federal savings bank that was formerly chartered as a Delaware savings bank, we have certain additional lending authority.
We offer commercial real estate mortgage loans on multi-family properties and other commercial real estate. Generally, loan-to-value ratios for these loans do not exceed 80% of appraised value at origination.
We offer commercial construction loans to developers. In some cases these loans are made as
"construction/permanent"“construction/permanent” loans, which provides for disbursement of loan funds during construction and automatic conversion to mini-permanent loans (1-5 years) upon completion of construction. These construction loans are made on a short-term basis, usually not exceeding two years, with interest rates indexed to our prime rate or London InterBank Offered Rate("LIBOR"(“LIBOR”), in most cases, and adjusted periodically as these rates change. The loan appraisal process includes the same evaluation criteria as required for permanent mortgage loans, but also takes into consideration: completed plans, specifications, comparables and cost estimates. Prior to approval of the credit, these items are used as a basis to determine the appraised value of the subjectproperty when completed. Our policy requires that all appraisals be reviewed independently from our commercial lending staff. Generally, at origination, the loan-to-value ratios for construction loans do not exceed 75%. The initial interest rate on the permanent portion of the financing is determined by the prevailing market rate at the
-13-time of conversion to the permanent loan. At December 31, 2007, $431.82008, $459.8 million was committed for construction loans, of which$276.9$251.5 millionhad been disbursed.was outstanding.The remainder of our commercial lending includes loans for
the purpose ofworking capital, financing equipment acquisitions, business expansion and other business purposes. These loans generally range in amounts up to $10 million, and their terms range from less than one year to seven years. The loans generally carry variable interest rates indexed to our prime rate or LIBOR, at the time of closing. We have no loans to any one industry with a concentration greaterthen 12.0%than 10.0% (Health Care and Social Assistance).Commercial, commercial mortgage and construction lending have a higher level of risk than residential mortgage lending. These loans typically involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. In addition, the payment experience on loans secured by income-producing properties is typically dependent on the successful operation of the related real estate project and may be more subject to adverse conditions in the commercial real estate market or in the economy generally. The majority of our commercial and commercial real estate loans are concentrated in Delaware and surrounding areas.
Construction loans involve additional risk because loan funds are advanced as construction projects progress. The valuation of the underlying collateral can be difficult to quantify prior to the completion of the construction. This is due to uncertainties inherent in construction such as changing construction costs, delays arising from labor or material shortages and other unpredictable contingencies. We attempt to mitigate these risks and plan for these contingencies through additional analysis and monitoring of our construction projects. Construction loans receive independent inspections prior to disbursement of funds.
As of December 31, 2008, our construction and land development (CLD) loans represented $229 million, or only 9.2% of our loan portfolio. Residential CLD, one of the hardest hit sectors in today’s economy, represents only $142 million or 5.7% of the loan portfolio. Our average residential CLD loan is $1.4 million. Only eight of our residential CLD loans exceeded $5 million in outstandings. We currently limit each category to 8% of total loans. Our largest geographic concentration (Sussex County, Delaware) represents only $40 million.
Only four commercial relationships have outstandings in excess of $20 million and each of these relationships is collateralized by real estate or US Treasury securities.
Land loans were $114 million at December 31, 2008 including $44 million of “land held” loans which are land loans not currently being developed.
Federal law limits the extensions of credit to any one borrower to 15% of unimpaired capital, or 25% if the difference is secured by readily marketable collateral having a market value that can be determined by reliable and continually available pricing. Extensions of credit include outstanding loans as well as contractual commitments to advance funds, such as standby letters of credit, but do not include unfunded loan commitments. At December 31,
2007,2008, no borrower had collective outstandings exceeding these limits.Consumer Lending.
Our primary consumer credit products are
equity-secured installment loans andhome equity lines ofcredit.credit and equity-secured installment loans. At December 31,2007, we had2008, home equity lines of credit totaled $142.9 million and equity-secured installment loanstotaling $147.6 million which represented 53%totaled $131.6 million. In total these product lines represent 93% of total consumer loans.ASome home equityline of credit grantsproducts granted a borrowera line ofcredit availability of up to 100% of the appraised value (net ofany senior mortgages) of their residence.
This lineMaximum LTV limits were reduced to 80% as ofcredit is secured by a mortgage on the borrower's property and can be drawn upon at any time during the period of agreement.November 2008. At December 31,2007,2008, we had extended$205.7$248.6 million in home equity lines ofcredit, of which $108.9 million had been drawn at that date.credit. Home equity lines of credit offer customers with potential Federal income tax advantages, the convenience of checkbook access and revolving creditfeatures.features and are typically more attractive in the current low interest rate environment. Home equity lines of credit expose us to the risk that falling collateral values may leave us inadequately secured, while the risk on products like home equity loans is mitigated as they amortize over time.We havePrior to 2008, we had not
hadobserved any significant adverse experience on home equity lines ofcredit. -14-credit or equity-secured installment loans but delinquencies and net charge-offs on these products increased in 2008, mainly as a result of the deteriorating economy and declining home values. During 2008, we also increased our loan loss reserves related to consumer loans. The following table shows our consumer loans at year-end, for the last five years.
December 31, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 ---------------- ---------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- (Dollars in Thousands)Equity secured installment loans.... $147,551 53.0% $141,708 53.8% $136,721 55.8% $131,935 62.6% $124,411 66.9% Home equity lines of credit......... 108,873 39.1 100,981 38.3 87,503 35.7 56,755 26.9 39,858 21.4 Automobile ......................... 1,159 0.4 1,702 0.7 2,616 1.1 5,126 2.4 9,137 4.9 Unsecured lines of credit........... 5,011 1.8 8,947 3.4 8,780 3.6 9,338 4.4 10,506 5.6 Other .............................. 15,678 5.7 10,140 3.8 9,200 3.8 7,805 3.7 2,221 1.2 -------- ----- -------- --- -------- ----- -------- ----- -------- ----- Total consumer loans................ $278,272 100.0% $263,478 100% $244,820 100.0% $210,959 100.0% $186,133 100.0% ======== ===== ======== === ======== ===== ======== ===== ======== =====-15-
December 31,
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(Dollars in Thousands)
Equity secured installment loans
$
131,550
44.3
%
$
147,551
53.0
%
$
141,708
53.8
%
$
136,721
55.8
%
$
131,935
62.6
%
Home equity lines of credit
142,949
48.2
108,873
39.1
100,981
38.3
87,503
35.7
56,755
26.9
Automobile
1,134
0.4
1,159
0.4
1,702
0.7
2,616
1.1
5,126
2.4
Unsecured lines of credit
5,508
1.9
5,011
1.8
8,947
3.4
8,780
3.6
9,338
4.4
Other
15,587
5.2
15,678
5.7
10,140
3.8
9,200
3.8
7,805
3.7
Total consumer loans
$
296,728
100
%
$
278,272
100
%
$
263,478
100.0
%
$
244,820
100.0
%
$
210,959
100.0
%
Loan Originations, Purchase and Sales.
We have engaged in traditional lending activities primarily in Delaware and contiguous areas of neighboring states. As a federal savings bank, however, we may originate, purchase and sell loans throughout the United States. We have purchased limited amounts of loans from outside our normal lending area when such purchases are deemed appropriate. We originate fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential real estate loans through our banking offices. In addition, we have established relationships with correspondent banks and mortgage brokers to originate loans.
During
2007,2008, we originated$671$435 million of residential real estate loans. This compares to originations of$459$671 million in2006.2007. From time to time, we have purchased whole loans and loan participations in accordance with our ongoing asset and liability management objectives. Purchases of residential real estate loans from correspondents and brokers primarily in the mid-Atlantic region totaled$53.0$27.7 million for the year ended December 31,20072008 and$81.6$53.0 million for2006.2007. Residential real estate loan sales totaled$26$30 million in 2008, $26.0 million in 2007 and $33.0 million in2006 and $39.1 million in 2005. While we generally intend to hold our loans for the foreseeable future, we2006. We sell certain newly originated mortgage loans in the secondary market primarily to control the interest rate sensitivity of our balance sheet and to manage overall balance sheet mix. We hold certain fixed-rate mortgage loans for investment consistent with our current asset/liability management strategies.Our residential real estate portfolio includes
$17.4only $16.9 million of sub-prime mortgageloans.loans (less than 1% of our loan portfolio). Most of our subprime portfolio is well seasoned as is evidenced by our low charge-offs and delinquency ratios. Of these loans$546,000$368,000 were in nonaccrual status as of December 31,2007.2008. Net charge offs in this portfolio for the year were minimal at$41,000$32,000 or2319 basis points.At December 31,
2007,2008, we serviced approximately$255$269 million of residential mortgage loans for others compared to$266$255 million at December 31,2006.2007. We also service residential mortgage loans for our own portfolio totaling$447$423 million and$453$447 million at December 31, 2008 and 2007,and 2006,respectively.We originate commercial real estate and commercial loans through our commercial lending division. Commercial loans are made for
the purpose ofworking capital, financing equipment acquisitions, business expansion and other business purposes. During2007,2008, we originated$908$870 million of commercial and commercial real estate loans compared with$711$908 million in2006.2007. To reduce our exposure on certain types of these loans, or to maintain relationships within internal lending limits, at times we will sell a portion of our commercial real estate loanportfolio.portfolio, typically through loan participations. Commercial real estate loan sales totaled $39.3 million and $19.3 million in 2008 and$16.0 million in2007,and 2006,respectively. These amounts represent gross contract amounts and do not reflect amounts outstanding on those loans.Our consumer lending activity is conducted through our branch offices,
andthrough correspondent banks and mortgage brokers. We originate a variety of consumer credit products including home improvement loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans,credit cards,unsecured lines of credit and other secured and unsecured personal installment loans. During2007,2008, consumer loan originations amounted to$19.0$19.3 million compared to$18.5$19.0 million in2006.2007.During 2006, we formed a new reverse mortgage
initiative.initiative under the Bank’s retail leadership. While theBank'sBank’s activity duringthe year2008 has been limited to acting as a correspondent for these loans, our intention is to originate and underwrite our own reverse mortgages in the future. We expect to sell most of these loans and nottohold them in our portfolio. These reverse mortgages are government approved and insured.During 2008, we acquired a majority interest in 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC (1st Reverse), which specializes in originating and subsequently selling reverse mortgage loans nationwide. These reverse mortgages are government approved and insured.
All loans to one borrowing relationship exceeding
$3$3.5 million must be approved by the Senior Management Loan Committee("SLC"(“SLC”). The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors("EC"(“EC”)approvesreviews the minutes of the SLC meetings. They also approve individual loans exceeding $5 million for customers with less than one year of significant loan history with the Bank and loans in excess of $7.5 million for customers with established borrowing relationships. Depending upon their experience and management position, individual officers of the Bank have the-16-authority to approve smaller loan amounts. Our credit policy includes a "House Limit"“House Limit” to one borrowing relationship of$18$20 million. In extraordinary circumstances, we will approve exceptions to the"House Limit"“House Limit”. The largest is a borrowing relationship of$34.5$34.3 million, which the EC approved. This borrowing is secured by U.S. Treasury securities which have a value at maturity equal to or exceeding the aggregate loanpayments.principal.Fee Income from Lending Activities.
We earn fee income from lending activities, including fees for originating loans, servicing loans and selling loan participations. We also receive fee income for making commitments to originate construction, residential and commercial real estate loans. Additionally, we collect fees related to existing loans which include prepayment charges, late charges and assumption fees.
We charge fees for making loan commitments. Also as part of the loan application process, the borrower may pay us for out-of-pocket costs to review the application, whether or not the loan is closed.
Most loan fees are not recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations immediately, but are deferred as adjustments of yield in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and are reflected in interest income. Those fees represented
an immaterial amount ofinterest income of $1.1 million, $124,000, and $425,000 during 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. The increase in fee income in 2008 was mainly the result of several large prepayment penalties received during thethree years ended December 31, 2007.year. Loan fees other than those considered adjustments of yield (such as late charges) are reported as loan fee income, a component of noninterest income.LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE, PROBLEM ASSETS AND DELINQUENCIES
Our results of operations can be negatively impacted by nonperforming assets, which include nonaccruing loans, nonperforming real estate investments and assets acquired through foreclosure. Nonaccruing loans are those on which the accrual of interest has ceased. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status immediately if, in the opinion of management, collection is doubtful, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more and collateral is insufficient to cover principal and interest. Interest accrued, but not collected at the date a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, is reversed and charged against interest income. In addition, the amortization of net deferred loan fees is suspended when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Subsequent cash receipts are applied either to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on
management'smanagement’s assessment of the ultimatecollectibilitycollectability of principal and interest.We endeavor to manage our portfolio to identify problem loans as promptly as possible and take immediate actions to minimize losses. To accomplish this, our Risk Management Department monitors the asset quality of our loan and investment in real estate portfolios and reports such information to the Credit Policy Committee, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the
Bank's Controller'sBank’s Controller’s Department.SOURCES OF FUNDS
We manage our liquidity risk and funding needs through our treasury function and our Asset/Liability Committee. Historically, we have had success in growing our loan portfolio. For example, during the year ended December 31,
2007,2008, net loan growth resulted in the net use of$221.2$236.7 million in cash. The loan growth was primarily the result of our continued success in increasing corporate and small business lending. Management expects this trend to continue. While our loan-to-deposit ratio has been well above 100% for many years, management has significant experience managing its funding needs through borrowings and deposit growth.As a financial institution, we have ready access to several sources of funding. Among these are:
oDeposit growth
-17-o The brokered deposit market, oBrokered deposits
Borrowing from the
Federal Home Loan Bank, oFHLBFed Discount Window access
Other borrowings such as repurchase agreements
oCash flow from securities and loan sales and repayments
o And our netNet income.
Our current branch expansion and renovation program is focused on expanding our retail footprint in Delaware and attracting new customers to provide additional deposit growth. Customer deposit growth was strong, equaling
$135.5$227.9 million, or10%15%, between December 31,20062007 and December 31,2007.2008. During 2008 we acquired six Delaware branches from Sun National Bank, including $95.3 million in customer deposit accounts.Deposits.We offer various deposit programs to our customers, including savings accounts, demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposits. In addition, we accept
"jumbo"“jumbo” certificates of deposit with balances in excess of $100,000 from individuals, businesses and municipalities in Delaware.WSFS is the second largest independent full service banking institution headquartered and operating in Delaware. The Bank primarily attracts deposits through its system of
2935 retail banking offices (as of December 31,2007)2008). Twenty -four banking offices were located in northernDelaware'sDelaware’s New Castle County,WSFS'WSFS’ primary market. These banking offices maintain approximately159,000156,000 total account relationships with approximately63,00060,000 total households. Four banking offices are located in centralDelaware'sDelaware’s Kent County, two of which are in the state capital, Dover.ThreeFour banking offices are located inDelaware'sDelaware’s Sussex County andtwothree other banking offices are located in nearby southeastern Pennsylvania.The following table shows the maturity of certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more as of December 31,
2007: December 31, Maturity Period 2007 - --------------- ---- (In Thousands) Less than 3 months...................... $138,198 Over 3 months to 6 months............... 69,014 Over 6 months to 12 months.............. 31,723 Over 12 months.......................... 10,014 -------- $248,949 ======== Borrowings.2008:
Maturity Period
December 31,
2008
(In Thousands)
Less than 3 months
$
104,129
Over 3 months to 6 months
70,890
Over 6 months to 12 months
73,731
Over 12 months
50,921
$
299,671
Borrowings.We utilize the following borrowing sources to fund operations:
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, we are able to obtain Federal Home Loan Bank
("FHLB"(“FHLB”) advances. Advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh had rates ranging from3.48%0.57% to 5.45% at December 31,2007.2008. Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, the advances are secured by qualifying first mortgage loans, qualifying fixed-income securities, FHLB stock and an interest-bearing demand deposit account with the FHLB. We are required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB of Pittsburgh in an amount at least equal to 4.65% of its borrowings from them, plus 0.65% of our unused borrowing capacity. As of December 31,2007,2008, our FHLB stock investment totaled$45.5$39.3 million.SevenAt December 31, 2008 we had $816.0 million in FHLB advances. Eight advances are outstanding at December 31,
20072008 totaling$170.0$180.0 million, with a weighted average rate of4.47%4.37% maturing in 2009 and beyond. At the discretion of the FHLB,theytheses eight advances are convertible quarterly to a variable rate-18-advance based upon a three-month LIBOR rate, after an initial fixed term. If any of these advances convert, we have the option to prepay these advances at predetermined times or rates. In December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh announced the suspension of both dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock until such time as it becomes prudent to reinstate both. During 2008 we received $1.5 million in dividends from the FHLB of Pittsburgh.
Trust Preferred Borrowings
On April 6,In 2005, we
completed the issuance ofissued $67.0 millionofaggregate principal amount of Pooled Floating Rate Securities at a variable interest rate of 177 basis points over the three-month LIBOR rate. The proceeds from this issuance were used to fund the redemption of $51.5 million of Floating Rate Capital Trust I Preferred Securities which had a variable interest rate of 250 basis points over the three-month LIBOR rate.Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
During
2007,2008, we purchased federal funds as a short-term funding source. At December 31,2007,2008, we had purchased $50.0 million in federal funds at a rate of4.25%0.38%. At December 31,2006,2007, we also had $50.0 million in federal funds purchased.During
2007,2008, we sold securities under agreements to repurchase as a funding source. At December 31,2007,2008, securities sold under agreements to repurchase had a fixed rate of 4.87%. The underlying securities are mortgage-backed securities with a book value of$29.1$29.5 million at December 31,2007.2008.PERSONNEL
As of December 31,
20072008 we had599633 full-time equivalent Associates (employees). The Associates are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Management believes its relationship with its Associates is very good.REGULATION
Regulation of the Corporation
General.We are a registered savings and loan holding company and are subject to the regulation, examination, supervision and reporting requirements of the Office of Thrift Supervision
("OTS"(“OTS”).It isWe are also a registered public company subject to the reporting requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The filings we make with Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, are available on the investor relations page of our website at www.wsfsbank.com.Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(the "Act").The Securities and Exchange Commission (the"SEC"“SEC”) has promulgated new regulations pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Act”) and may continue to propose additional implementing or clarifying regulations as necessary in furtherance of the Act. The passage of the Act and the regulations implemented by the SEC subject publicly-traded companies to additional and more cumbersome reporting regulations and disclosure. Compliance with the Act and corresponding regulations has increased our expenses.Restrictions on Acquisitions.A savings and loan holding company must obtain the prior approval of the Director of OTS before acquiring (i) control of any other savings association or savings and loan holding company or substantially all the assets thereof, or (ii) more than 5% of the voting shares of a savings association or holding company thereof which is not a subsidiary. Except with the prior approval of the Director of OTS, no director or officer of a savings and loan holding company or person owning or controlling by proxy or otherwise more than 25%
-19-of such company'scompany’s stock, may also acquire control of any savings association, other than a subsidiary savings association, or of any other savings and loan holding company.The OTS may only approve acquisitions resulting in the formation of a multiple savings and loan holding company which controls savings associations in more than one state if: (i) the company involved controls a savings institution which operated a home or branch office in the state of the association to be acquired as of March 5, 1987; (ii) the acquirer is authorized to acquire control of the savings association pursuant to the emergency acquisition provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; or (iii) the statutes of the state in which the association to be acquired is located specifically permit institutions to be acquired by state-chartered associations or savings and loan holding companies located in the state where the acquiring entity is located (or by a holding company that controls such state-chartered savings institutions). The laws of Delaware do not specifically authorize out-of-state savings associations or their holding companies to acquire Delaware-chartered savings associations.
The statutory restrictions on the formation of interstate multiple holding companies would not prevent us from entering into other states by mergers or branching. OTS regulations permit federal associations to branch in any state or states of the United States and its territories. Except in supervisory cases or when interstate branching is otherwise permitted by state law or other statutory provision, a federal association may not establish an out-of-state branch unless the federal association qualifies as a
"domestic“domestic building and loanassociation"association” under Section 7701(a)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code or as a"qualified“qualified thriftlender"lender” under the HomeOwners'Owners’ Loan Act and the total assets attributable to all branches of the association in the state would qualify such branches taken as a whole for treatment as a domestic building and loan association or qualified thrift lender. Federal associations generally may not establish new branches unless the association meets or exceeds minimum regulatory capital requirements. The OTS will also consider theassociation'sassociation’s record of compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 in connection with any branch application.Recent Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives to Address the Current Financial and Economic CrisisCongress, the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the federal banking regulators, including the FDIC, have taken broad action since early September 2008 to address volatility in the
U.S. banking system and financial markets. See “Recent Legislation” under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.
Regulation of WSFS Bank
General.As a federally chartered savings institution, the Bank is subject to extensive regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision. The lending activities and other investments of the Bank must comply with various federal regulatory requirements. The OTS periodically examines the Bank for compliance with regulatory requirements. The FDIC also has the authority to conduct special examinations of the Bank. The Bank must file reports with
Office of Thrift Supervisionthe OTS describing its activities and financial condition. The Bank is also subject to certain reserve requirements promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board.Transactions with Affiliates; Tying Arrangements.The Bank is subject to certain restrictions in its dealings with us and our affiliates. Transactions between savings associations and any affiliate are governed by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act. An affiliate of a savings association, generally, is any company or entity which controls or is under common control with the savings association or any subsidiary of the savings association that is a bank or savings association. In a holding company context, the parent holding company of a savings association (such as
"WSFS“WSFS FinancialCorporation"Corporation”) and any companies which are controlled by such parent holding company are affiliates of the savings association. Generally, Sections 23A and 23B (i) limit the extent to which the savings institution or its subsidiaries may engage in"covered transactions"“covered transactions” with any one affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of suchinstitution'sinstitution’s capital stock and surplus, and limit the aggregate of all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital stock and surplus and (ii) require that all such transactions be on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable, to the institution or subsidiary as those provided to a non-affiliate. The term"covered transaction"“covered transaction” includes the making of loans, purchase of assets, issuance of a guarantee and similar types of transactions. In addition to the restrictions imposed by Sections 23A and 23B, no savings association may (i) lend or otherwise extend credit to an affiliate that engages in any activity impermissible for bank holding companies, or (ii) purchase or invest in any stocks, bonds, debentures, notes or similar obligations of any affiliate, except for affiliates which are subsidiaries of the savings association. Savings associations are also prohibited from extending credit, offering-20-services, or fixing or varying the consideration for any extension of credit or service on the condition that the customer obtain some additional service from the institution or certain of its affiliates or that the customer not obtain services from a competitor of the institution, subject to certain limited exceptions. Regulatory Capital Requirements.Under OTS capital regulations, savings institutions must maintain
"tangible"“tangible” capital equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets,"Tier 1"“Tier 1” or"core"“core” capital equal to 4% of adjusted total assets (or 3% if the institution is rated composite 1 under the OTS examiner rating system), and"total"“total” capital (a combination of core and"supplementary"“supplementary” capital) equal to 8% of risk-weighted assets. In addition, OTS regulations impose certain restrictions on savings associations that have a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8.0%, a ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of less than 4.0% or a ratio of Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets of less than 4.0% (or 3.0% if the institution is rated Composite 1 under the OTS examination rating system). For purposes of these regulations, Tier 1 capital has the same definition as core capital.The OTS capital rule defines Tier 1 or core capital as common
stockholders'stockholders’ equity (including retained earnings), noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus, minority interests in the equity accounts of fully consolidated subsidiaries, certain nonwithdrawable accounts and pledged deposits of mutual institutions and"qualifying“qualifying supervisory goodwill,"” less intangible assets other than certain supervisory goodwill and, subject to certain limitations, mortgage and non-mortgage servicing rights, purchased credit card relationships and credit-enhancing interest only strips. Tangible capital is given the same definition as core capital but does not include qualifying supervisory goodwill and is reduced by the amount of all the savingsinstitution'sinstitution’s intangible assets except for limited amounts of mortgage servicing assets. The OTS capital rule requires that core and tangible capital be reduced by an amount equal to a savings
institution'sinstitution’s debt and equity investments in"non-includable"“non-includable” subsidiaries engaged in activities not permissible to national banks, other than subsidiaries engaged in activities undertaken as agent for customers or in mortgage banking activities and subsidiary depository institutions or their holding companies. At December 31,2007,2008, the Bank was in compliance with both the core and tangible capital requirements.The risk weights assigned by the OTS risk-based capital regulation range from 0% for cash and U.S. government securities to 100% for consumer and commercial loans, non-qualifying mortgage loans, property acquired through foreclosure, assets more than 90 days past due and other assets. In determining compliance with the risk-based capital requirement, a savings institution may include both core capital and supplementary capital in its total capital, provided the amount of supplementary capital included does not exceed the savings
institution'sinstitution’s core capital. Supplementary capital is defined to include certain preferred stock issues, non-withdrawable accounts and pledged deposits that do not qualify as core capital, certain approved subordinated debt, certain other capital instruments, general loan loss allowances up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets and up to 45% of unrealized gains on available-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair values. Total capital is reduced by the amount of theinstitution'sinstitution’s reciprocal holdings of depository institution capital instruments and all equity investments. At December 31,2006,2007, WSFS Bank was in compliance with the OTS risk-based capital requirements.Dividend Restrictions.As the subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company, WSFS bank must submit notice to the OTS prior to making any capital distribution (which includes cash dividends and payments to shareholders of another institution in a cash merger). In addition, a savings association must make application to the OTS to pay a capital distribution if (x) the association would not be adequately capitalized following the distribution, (y) the
association'sassociation’s total distributions for the calendar year exceeds theassociation'sassociation’s net income for the calendar year to date plus its net income (less distributions) for the preceding two years, or (z) the distribution would otherwise violate applicable law or regulation or an agreement with or condition imposed by the OTS.Insurance of Deposit Accounts.The
Bank'sBank’s deposits are insured to applicable limits by theFDIC.FDIC (“Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation”). Although the FDIC is authorized to assess premiums under a risk-based system for such deposit insurance, most insured depository institutions have not been required to pay premiums for the last ten years. The Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (the"Reform Act"“Reform Act”), which was signed into law on February 15, 2006, resulted in significant changes to the federal deposit insurance program: (i) effective March 31, 2006, the Bank Insurance Fund and the-21-Savings Association Insurance Fund were merged into a new combined fund, called the Deposit Insurance Fund;Fund (“DIF”); (ii) the current $100,000 deposit insurance coverage will be indexed for inflation (with adjustments every five years, commencing January 1, 2011); and (iii) deposit insurance coverage for retirement accounts was increased to $250,000 per participant subject to adjustment for inflation. In addition, the Reform Act gave the FDIC greater latitude in setting the assessment rates for insured depository institutions, which could be used to impose minimum assessments.Due to the recent difficult economic conditions, deposit insurance per account owner has been raised to $250,000 for all types of accounts until January 1, 2010. In addition, the FDIC adopted an optional Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program by which, for a fee, noninterest bearing transaction accounts would receive unlimited insurance coverage until December 31, 2009 and, for a fee, certain senior unsecured debt issued by institutions and their holding companies between October 13, 2008 and June 30, 2009 would be guaranteed by the FDIC through June 30, 2012. The Bank made the business decision to participate in the unlimited noninterest bearing transaction account coverage and the Bank and the Company elected to participate in the unsecured debt guarantee program. The assessments for unlimited noninterest bearing transaction account coverage will total 10 basis points per $100 of insured deposits during 2009. The assessments for unsecured debt guarantee program coverage will total 75 basis points per $100 of insured deposits during 2009.
The FDIC is authorized to set the reserve ratio for the
Deposit Insurance FundDIF annually at between 1.15% and 1.5% of estimated insured deposits. If theDeposit Insurance Fund'sDIF’s reserves exceed the designated reserve ratio, the FDIC is required to pay out all or, if the reserve ratio is less than 1.5%, a portion of the excess as a dividend to insured depository institutions based on the percentage of insured deposits held on December 31, 1996 adjusted for subsequently paid premiums. Insured depository institutions that were in existence on December 31, 1996 and paid assessments prior to that date (or their successors)arewere entitled to a one-time credit against future assessments based on the amount of their assessable deposits on that date. During20072008 we were able to offset $330,000 of ourentiredeposit insurance premium.For 2008, we stillWe have$300,000no remaining credits availablefrom the special assessment credit.to offset our deposit insurance premiums for 2009.Pursuant to the Reform Act, the FDIC has maintained the designated reserve ratio at 1.25%. The FDIC has also adopted a new risk-based premium system that provides for quarterly assessments based on an insured
institution'sinstitution’s ranking in one of four risk categories based on their examination ratings and capital ratios. Beginning in 2007, well-capitalized institutions with a CAMELS("(“Capital, Assets, Management, Earnings, Liquidity and Sensitivity to marketrisk"risk”) rating of 1 or 2 will be grouped in Risk Category I and will be assessed for deposit insurance at an annual rate of between five and seven basis points, with the assessment rate for an individual institution to be determined according to a formula based on a weighted average of theinstitution'sinstitution’s individual CAMEL component ratings, plus either five financial ratios or the average ratings of its long-term debt. Institutions in Risk Categories II, III and IV will be assessed at annual rates of 10, 28 and 43 basis points, respectively.On October 16, 2008, the FDIC published a notice in the Federal Register concerning its establishment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Restoration Plan (the “Restoration Plan”). The Restoration Plan is a five year recapitalization plan for the DIF (subsequently amended to cover a seven-year time frame, as discussed below) based, in part, on significantly higher assessed DIF rates. Concurrent with the publication of the Restoration Plan, the FDIC issued a proposed rule to increase the DIF assessed rates for the first quarter of 2009 by 7 bps and, effective April 1, 2009, to make certain other changes regarding risk-based assessment and to set new deposit insurance rates. On December 22, 2008, the FDIC issued a final rule in which it invoked the “good cause” exception of the Administrative Procedures Act to waive the requirement that once finalized a rule must have a delayed effective date of 30 days from the publication date and, effective January 1, 2009, raised the first quarter 2009 DIF assessed rates by 7 bps. Under the final rule, for the first quarter of 2009, the new rates were expressed to range between 12 and 50 cents per $100 in assessable deposits depending on the risk category to which an insured depository institution was assigned. Institutions in Risk Category I were charged a rate between 12 and 14 cents per $100 in assessable deposits for the first quarter of 2009. Such an increase in the DIF assessed rates more than doubles the previous applicable rates for Tier I institutions.
On February 27, 2009 the FDIC amended the Restoration Plan for the DIF. Under the amended Restoration Plan, the FDIC extended the horizon from five years to seven years to raise the DIF reserve ratio to 1.15 percent, in recognition of the current significant strains on banks and the financial system and the likelihood of a severe recession. The amended Restoration Plan was accompanied by a final rule that sets assessment rates and makes adjustments to recognize how the assessment system differentiates for risk. Currently, most banks are in the best risk category and pay anywhere from 12 cents per $100 of deposits to 14 cents per $100 for insurance. Under the final rule, banks in this category will pay initial base rates ranging from 12 cents per $100 to 16 cents per $100 on an annual basis, beginning on April 1, 2009. Changes to the assessment system include higher rates for institutions that rely significantly on secured liabilities, which would increase the FDIC’s loss in the event of institutional failure, without providing additional assessment revenue. Under the final rule, assessments will be higher for institutions that rely significantly on brokered deposits but, for well-managed and well-capitalized institutions, only when accompanied by rapid asset growth. The final rule also provides incentives in the form of a reduction in assessment rates for institutions to hold long-term unsecured debt and, for smaller institutions, high levels of Tier 1 capital.
On February 27, 2009, the FDIC proposed an additional amendment to the Restoration Plan for the DIF. This amendment proposes the imposition of a 20 basis point emergency special assessment on insured depository institutions as of June 30, 2009. The assessment is proposed to be collected on September 30, 2009. The interim rule would also permit the FDIC to impose an emergency special assessment after June 30, 2009, of up to ten basis points if necessary to maintain public confidence in federal deposit insurance. On March 5, 2009, FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair announced that if Congress adopts legislation expanding the FDIC’s line of credit with Treasury from $30 billion to $100 billion, the FDIC might have the flexibility to reduce the special emergency assessment, possibly from 20 to 10 basis points. This assessment will be in addition to the new assessment rates which become effective April 1, 2009.
In addition, all FDIC-insured institutions are required to pay assessments to the FDIC to fund interest payments on bonds issued by the Financing Corporation
("FICO"(“FICO”), an agency of the Federal government established to recapitalize the predecessor to the SAIF. The FICO assessment rates, which are determined quarterly, averaged0.012%0.011% of insured deposits in fiscal2007.2008. These assessments will continue until the FICO bonds mature in2017.2019.Federal Reserve System.Pursuant to regulations of the Federal Reserve Board, a savings institution must maintain reserves against their transaction accounts. As of December 31,
2007,2008, no reserves were required to be maintained on the first$8.5$10.3 million of transaction accounts, reserves of 3% were required to be maintained against the next$37.3$34.1 million of transaction accounts and a reserve of 10% against all remaining transaction accounts. This percentage is subject to adjustment by the Federal Reserve Board. Because required reserves must be maintained in the form of vault cash or in a non-interest bearing account at a Federal Reserve Bank, the effect of the reserve requirement may reduce the amount of aninstitution'sinstitution’s interest-earning assets. As of December 31,20072008 we met our reserve requirements.ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
- ----------------------The following are certain risks that management believes are specific to our business. This should not be viewed as an all inclusive list and the order is not intended as an indicator of the level of importance.
Recent legislative and regulatory initiatives to address difficult market and economic conditions may not stabilize the U.S. economy or the U.S. banking system.
On October 3, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”) which, among other measures, authorizes Treasury to purchase from financial institutions and their holding companies up to $700 billion in mortgage loans, mortgage-related securities and certain other financial instruments, including debt and equity securities issued by financial institutions and their holding companies, under a troubled asset relief program (“TARP”). The purpose of TARP is to restore confidence and stability to the U.S. banking system and to encourage financial institutions to increase their lending to customers and to each other. Under the TARP Capital Purchase Program, Treasury is purchasing equity securities from participating institutions. The Series A Preferred Stock and warrant offered by this prospectus were issued by us to Treasury pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program. The EESA also increased federal deposit insurance on most deposit accounts from $100,000 to $250,000. This increase is in place until the end of 2009 and is not covered by deposit insurance premiums paid by the banking industry.
The EESA followed, and has been followed by, numerous actions by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the U.S. Congress, Treasury, the FDIC, the SEC and others to address the current liquidity and credit crisis that has followed the sub-prime meltdown that commenced in 2007. These measures include homeowner relief that encourage loan restructuring and modification; the establishment of significant liquidity and credit facilities for financial institutions and investment banks; the lowering of the federal funds rate; emergency action against short selling practices; a temporary guaranty program for money market funds; the establishment of a commercial paper funding facility to provide back-stop liquidity to commercial paper issuers; and coordinated international efforts to address illiquidity and other weaknesses in the banking sector.
Most recently, on February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) was signed into law. ARRA, more commonly known as the economic stimulus bill or economic recovery package, is intended to stimulate the economy and provides for broad infrastructure, education and health spending.
On October 14, 2008, the FDIC announced the establishment of a temporary liquidity guarantee program to provide full deposit insurance for all non-interest bearing transaction accounts and guarantees of certain newly issued senior unsecured debt issued by FDIC-insured institutions and their holding companies. Insured institutions were automatically covered by this program from October 14, 2008 until December 5, 2008, unless they opted out prior to that date. Under the program, the FDIC will guarantee timely payment of newly issued senior unsecured debt issued on or before June 30, 2009. The debt includes all newly issued unsecured senior debt including promissory notes, commercial paper and inter-bank funding. The aggregate coverage for an institution may not exceed 125% of its debt outstanding on September 30, 2008 that was scheduled to mature before June 30, 2009, or, for certain insured institutions, 2% of liabilities as of September 30, 2008. The guarantee will extend to June 30, 2012 even if the maturity of the debt is after that date. The Bank elected to participate in both parts of the temporary liquidity guarantee program.
The purpose of these legislative and regulatory actions is to stabilize the U.S. banking system. The EESA, the ARRA and the other regulatory initiatives described above may not have their desired effects. If the volatility in the markets continues and economic conditions fail to improve or worsen, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
Difficult market conditions and economic trends have adversely affected our industry and our business.
We are particularly exposed to downturns in the U. S. housing market. Dramatic declines in the housing market over the past year, with decreasing home prices and increasing delinquencies and foreclosures, have negatively impacted the credit performance of mortgage and construction loans and resulted in significant write-downs of assets by many financial institutions. In addition, the values of real estate collateral supporting many loans have declined and may continue to decline. General downward economic trends, reduced availability of commercial credit and increasing unemployment have negatively impacted the credit performance of commercial and consumer credit, resulting in additional write-downs. Concerns over the stability of the financial markets and the economy have resulted in decreased credit supply in part due to the reduction in non-bank providers of credit in the marketplace. This market turmoil and tightening of credit has led to increased commercial and consumer deficiencies, lack of customer confidence, increased market volatility and widespread reduction in general business activity. Competition among depository institutions for deposits has increased significantly. Financial institutions have experienced decreased access to deposits or borrowings. The resulting economic pressure on consumers and businesses and the lack of confidence in the financial markets may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and stock price. We do not expect that the difficult market conditions will improve in the near future. A worsening of these conditions would likely exacerbate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions on us and others in the industry. In particular, we may face the following risks in connection with these events:
Our ability to assess the creditworthiness of customers and to estimate the losses inherent in our credit exposure is made more complex by these difficult market and economic conditions.
We also may be required to pay even higher Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums than the recently increased level, because financial institution failures resulting from the depressed market conditions have depleted and may continue to deplete the deposit insurance fund and reduce its ratio of reserves to insured deposits.
Our ability to borrow from other financial institutions or the Federal Home Loan Bank on favorable terms or at all could be adversely affected by further disruptions in the capital markets or other events.
We may experience a decline in the value of our investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, which could result in a writedown of the investment.
We may experience increases in foreclosures, delinquencies and customer bankruptcies, as well as more restricted access to funds.
The securities purchase agreement between us and Treasury permits Treasury to impose additional restrictions on us retroactively.
The securities purchase agreement we entered into with Treasury permits Treasury to unilaterally amend the terms of the securities purchase agreement to comply with any changes in federal statutes after the date of its execution. ARRA imposed additional executive compensation and expenditure limits on all current and future TARP recipients, including us, until we have repaid the Treasury. These additional restrictions may impede our ability to attract and retain qualified executive officers. ARRA also permits TARP recipients to repay the Treasury without penalty or requirement that additional capital be raised, subject to Treasury’s consultation with our primary federal regulator while the securities purchase agreement required that, for a period of three years, the Series A Preferred Stock could generally only be repaid if we raised additional capital to repay the securities and such capital qualified as Tier 1 capital. Additional unilateral changes in the securities purchase agreement could have a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Future loan losses may negatively impact the
CompanyCompany.We are subject to credit risk, which is the risk of losing principal or interest due to
borrowers'borrowers’ failure to repay loans in accordance with their terms. A downturn in the economy or the real estate market in our market areas or a rapid change in interest rates could have a negative effect on collateral values andborrowers'borrowers’ ability to repay. This-22-deterioration in economic conditions could result in losses to us. To the extent loans are not paid timely by borrowers, the loans are placed on non-accrual, thereby reducing interest income. Rapidly changing interest rate environments could reduce our
profitabilityprofitability.Interest and fees on loans and securities, net of interest paid on deposits and borrowings, are a large part of our net income. Interest rates are key drivers of our net interest margin and subject to many factors beyond the control of management. As interest rates change, net interest income is affected. Rapid increases or decreases in interest rates in the future could negatively impact our net interest margin.
Liquidity
riskrisk.Due to our continued success in our lending operations, particularly in corporate and small business lending, our loans have exceeded customer deposit funding. Changes in interest rates or alternative investment opportunities and other factors may make deposit gathering more difficult. Additionally, interest rate changes or disruptions in the capital market may make the terms of the borrowings and brokered deposits less favorable. As a result, there is a risk that we will not have funds to meet our obligations when they come due. Interest rate and liquidity risk is managed by our Asset/Liability Committee
("ALCO"(“ALCO”). While our loan-to-deposit ratio has been well above 100% for many years, management has significant experience managing its funding needs through borrowings and deposit growth. A liquidity crisis plan has been developed and is an important part of our liquidity management.Current levels of market volatility are unprecedented.
The capital and credit markets have been experiencing volatility and disruption for more than a year. In recent months, the volatility and disruption has reached unprecedented levels. In some cases, the markets have produced downward pressure on stock prices and credit availability for certain issuers without regard to those issuers’ underlying financial strength. If current levels of market disruption and volatility continue or worsen, there can be no assurance that we will not experience an adverse effect, which may be material, on our ability to access capital and on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our profitability could be adversely affected if we are unable to promptly deploy the capital raised in our recent offering.
We may not be able to immediately deploy all of the capital raised in the recent sale of the Series A Preferred Stock to the Treasury. Investing the offering proceeds in securities until we are able to deploy the proceeds will provide lower margins than we generally earn on loans, potentially adversely affecting shareholder returns, including earnings per share, return on assets and return on equity.
The financial services industry is very
competitivecompetitive.We face competition in attracting and retaining deposits, making loans, and providing other financial services throughout our market area. Our competitors include other community banks, larger banking institutions, and a wide range of other financial institutions such as credit unions, government-sponsored enterprises, mutual fund companies, insurance companies and other non-bank businesses. Many of these competitors have substantially greater resources than us. If we are unable to compete effectively, we will lose market share and will have less income from deposits and loans, which will negatively impact our net interest margin. Profitability of other products may be reduced as well.
Adverse changes in the economic growth and vitality in our banking markets may negatively impact
usus.Our business is closely tied to the economies of Delaware and the contiguous counties outside of Delaware. A sustained economic downturn could adversely affect our net income.
We are subject to extensive
regulationregulation.Our operations are subject to extensive regulation by federal banking authorities which impose requirements and restrictions on our operations. The impact of changes to laws and regulations or other actions by regulatory agencies could make regulatory compliance more difficult or expensive for us and could adversely affect our net income.
We may not be able to achieve our growth plans or effectively manage its
growthgrowth.There can be no assurance that growth opportunities will be available or that growth will be successfully managed. This includes, but is not limited to, growth in generating loans and gathering deposits. Due to our investment in future growth, failure to obtain sufficient growth would negatively effect our net income.
-23-Inability to hire or retain certain key professionals, management and staff could adversely affect our revenues and net
incomeincome.We rely on key personnel to manage and operate our business, including major revenue generating functions such as our loan and deposit portfolios. The loss of key staff may adversely affect our ability to maintain and manage these portfolios effectively, which could negatively effect our revenues. In addition, loss of key personnel could result in increased recruiting and hiring expenses, which could cause a decrease in our net income.
We continually encounter technological
changechange.The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to better serve customers and reduce costs. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to address the needs of our customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in our operations. Our largest competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. We may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to our customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the financial services industry could have a material adverse impact on our business and, in turn, our financial condition and our net income.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
- -----------------------------------None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
- ------------------The following table shows information regarding offices and material properties held by us, and our subsidiaries, at December 31,
2007.2008:
Location
Owned/
Leased
Date Lease
Expires
Net Book Value
Of Property
or Leasehold
Improvements (1)
Deposits
(In Thousands)
WSFS :
WSFS Bank Center Branch (2)
Main Office
500 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, De 19801
Leased
2019
1,808
764,942
Union Street Branch
211 North Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Leased
2012
95
60,091
Trolley Square Branch
1711 Delaware Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
Leased
2011
24
32,054
Fairfax Shopping Center (3)
2005 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
Master Lease
7,991
81,113
Branmar Plaza Shopping Center Branch
1812 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
Leased
2013
77
97,966
Prices Corner Shopping Center Branch
3202 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
Leased
2023
60
103,790
Pike Creek Shopping Center Branch
4730 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
Leased
2015
677
81,689
University Plaza Shopping Center Branch
100 University Plaza
Newark, DE 19702
Leased
2026
1,328
51,205
College Square Shopping Center Branch (4)
Route 273 & Liberty Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
Leased
2012
161
101,802
Airport Plaza Shopping Center Branch
144 N. DuPont Hwy.
New Castle, DE 19720
Leased
2013
661
73,299
Stanton Branch
Inside ShopRite
1600 W. Newport Pike
Wilmington, DE 19804
Leased
2011
17
19,822
Glasgow Branch
Inside Safeway at People Plaza
Routes 40 & 896
Newark, DE 19702
Leased
2012
30
23,193
Middletown Crossing Shopping Center
400 East Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
Leased
2017
940
42,488
Dover Branch
Inside Metro Food Market
257 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Leased
2010
44
13,527
Location
Owned/
Leased
Date Lease
Expires
Net Book Value
Of Property
or Leasehold
Improvements (1)
Deposits
(In Thousands)
West Dover Loan Office
Greentree Office Center
160 Greentree Drive
Suite 105
Dover, DE 19904
Leased
2014
20
31
Blue Bell Loan Office
721 Skippack Pike
Suite 101
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Leased
2012
21
10,868
Glen Eagle (5)
Inside Genaurdi’s Family Market
475 Glen Eagle Square
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Leased
2024
111
7,452
University of Delaware-Trabant University Center
17 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19716
Leased
2013
44
14,299
Brandywine Branch
Inside Safeway Market
2522 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
Leased
2014
27
24,024
Operations Center
2400 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19703
Owned
685
N/A
Longwood Branch
Inside Genaurdi’s Family Market
830 E. Baltimore Pike
E. Marlboro, PA 19348
Leased
2010
68
10,725
Holly Oak Branch
Inside Super Fresh
2105 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
Leased
2015
45
18,769
Hockessin Branch
7450 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19707
Leased
2015
566
67,670
Lewes Branch
Southpointe Professional Center
1515 Savannah Road, Suite 103
Lewes, DE 19958
Leased
2013
101
37,460
Fox Run Shopping Center
210 Fox Hunt Drive
Bear, DE 19701
Leased
2015
884
50,644
Camden Town Center
4566 S. Dupont Highway
Camden, DE 19934
Leased
2024
956
25,358
Rehoboth Branch
19335 coastal Highway
Lighthouse Plaza
Rehoboth, DE 19771
Leased
2028
930
50,175
Loan Operations
30 Blue Hen Drive
Suite 200
Newark, DE 19713
Leased
2012
3
N/A
West Dover Branch
1486 Forest Avenue
Dover, DE 19904
Owned
2,182
24,953
Longneck Branch
25926 Plaza Drive
Millsboro, DE 19966
Leased
2026
1,234
30,693
Location
Owned/
Leased
Date Lease
Expires
Net Book Value
Of Property
or Leasehold
Improvements (1)
Deposits
(In Thousands)
Smyrna
Simon’s Corner Shopping Center
400 Jimmy Drive
Smyrna, DE 19977
Leased
2028
1,264
23,694
Oxford, LPO
59 South Third Street
Suite 1
Oxford, PA
Leased
2011
34
8,967
Greenville
3908 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
Owned
2,075
24,652
WSFS Bank Center
500 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, De 19801
Leased
2011
760
12,684
Market Street Branch (7)
833 Market Street
Wilmington, De 19801
Leased
2009
77
63,052
Annandale, VA
7010 Little River Tnpk.
Suite 330
Annandale, VA 22003
Leased
2011
16
782
Oceanview (6)
69 Atlantic Avenue
Oceanview, DE 19970
Leased
2024
177
N/A
Selbyville
Strawberry Center
Unit 2
Selbyville, DE 19975
Leased
2013
55
5,896
Lewes (7)
34383 Carpenters Way
Lewes, DE 19958
Leased
2028
N/A
N/A
Millsboro (8)
26644 Center View Drive
Millsboro, DE 19966
Leased
2029
45
N/A
Concord Square
4401 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
Leased
2011
61
30,227
Crossroads
2080 New Castle Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
Leased
2013
61
16,355
Delaware City
145 Clinton Street
Delaware City, DE 19706
Owned
122
5,013
Governor’s Square
1101 Governor’s Place
Bear, DE 19701
Leased
2010
61
10,928
Liberty Square (9)
1 Possum Park Shopping Center
Newark, DE 19711
Leased
2009
N/A
N/A
1st Reverse Financial Services
Headquarters
Quail Ridge Office Center
Quail Ridge Drive
Westmont, IL
Leased
2009
N/A
N/A
Call Center
1295 Corporate Drive
Hudson, OH 44236
Leased
2009
N/A
N/A
Cypress Capital Management, LLC
1220 Market Street
Suite 704
Wilmington, DE 19801
Leased
2010
5
N/A
Net Book Value Of Property Owned/ Date Lease or Leasehold$2,122,352
(1)
The net book value of all the Company’s investment in premise and equipment totaled $34.9 million at December 31, 2008.
(2)
Location
Leased Expires Improvements (1) Deposits - -------- ------ ------- ---------------- -------- (In Thousands)WSFS : WSFS Bank Center Branch Main Office 500 Delaware Avenue Wilmington, De 19801 Leased 2011 796 683,456 Union Street Branch 3rd & Union Streets Wilmington, DE 19805 Leased 2008 66 44,822 Trolley Square Branch 1711 Delaware Ave Wilmington, DE 19806 Leased 2011 28 30,568 Fairfax Shopping Center (3) 2005 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803 Owned 8,195 78,304 Branmar Plaza Shopping Center Branch 1812 Marsh Road Wilmington, DE 19810 Leased 2008 89 89,306 Prices Corner Shopping Center Branch 3202 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19808 Leased 2008 22 106,786 Pike Creek Shopping Center Branch New Linden Hill & Limestone Road Wilmington, DE 19808 Leased 2015 772 79,777-24-
Net Book Value Of Property Owned/ Date Lease or Leasehold Location Leased Expires Improvements (1) Deposits - -------- ------ ------- ---------------- -------- (In Thousands)University Plaza Shopping Center Branch 100 University Plaza Newark, DE 19712 Leased 2026 1,412 46,938 College Square Shopping Center Branch(4) Route 273 & Liberty Avenue Newark, DE 19711 Leased 2012 142 78,551 Airport Plaza Shopping Center Branch 144 N. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 Leased 2013 715 74,354 Stanton Branch Inside ShopRite 1600 W. Newport Pike Wilmington, DE 19804 Leased 2011 20 18,759 Glasgow Branch Inside Genaurdi's at People Plaza Routes 40 & 896 Newark, DE 19702 Leased 2008 37 21,727 Middletown Crossing Shopping Center Route 299of Corporate Headquarters andSilver Lake Road Middletown, De 19709 Leased 2017 1,046 38,625 Dover Branch Inside Metro Food Market Rt. 134 & White Oak Road Dover, DE 19901 Leased 2010 15 14,985 West Dover Loan Office Greentree Office Center 160 Greentree Drive Suite 105 Dover, DE 19904 Leased 2009 12 10 Blue Bell Loan Office 721 Skippack Pike Suite 101 Blue Bell, PA 19422 Leased 2012 9 11,618 Glen Eagle Branch Inside Genaurdi's Family Market 475 Glen Eagle Square Glen Mills, PA 19342 Leased 2008 117 8,589 University of Delaware-Trabant University Center 17 West Main Street Newark, DE 19716 Leased 2008 74 11,278 Brandywine Branch Inside Genaurdi's Family Market 2522 Foulk Road Wilmington, DE 19810 Leased 2009 54 22,889 Operations Center 2400 Philadelphia Pike Wilmington, DE 19703 Owned 729 N/A Longwood Branch 830 E. Baltimore Pike E. Marlboro, PA 19348 Leased 2010 79 9,091 Holly Oak Branch Inside Super Fresh 2105 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703 Leased 2010 67 18,364 Hockessin Branch 7450 Lancaster Pike Wilmington, DE 19707 Leased 2015 622 59,253-25-
Net Book Value Of Property Owned/ Date Lease or Leasehold Location Leased Expires Improvements (1) Deposits - -------- ------ ------- ---------------- -------- (In Thousands)Lewes Branch Southpointe Professional Center 1515 Savannah Road, Suite 103 Lewes, DE 19958 Leased 2008 117 30,673 Fox Run Shopping Center Bear, De Leased 2015 961 32,589 Camden Town Center 4566 S. Dupont Highway Camden, DE 19934 Leased 2024 1,032 24,240 Rehoboth Branch Lighthouse Plaza Route #1 Rehoboth, DE 19771 Leased 2028 914 45,313 Loan Operations 30 Blue Hen Drive Suite 200 Newark, DE 19713 Leased 2012 5 N/A West Dover Branch 1486 Forest Avenue Dover, DE 19904 Owned 2,232 17,780 Longneck Branch 24985 John J. Williams Highway Millsboro, DE 19966 Leased 2026 1,311 27,456 Smyrna(5) 231 N. DuPont Parkway Smyrna, DE 19977 Leased 2008 - 13,263 Smyrna(6) Simon's Corner Shopping Center 1300 South DuPont Highway Smyrna, DE 19977 Leased 2026 177 N/A Oxford, LPO 59 South Third Street Oxford, PA Leased 2011 30 2,167 Greenville 3908 Kennett Pike Greenville, DE Owned 2,183 22,265 WSFS Bank Center (2) 500 Delaware Avenue Wilmington, De 19801 Leased 2019 1,813 - Market Street Branch(7) 833 Market Street Wilmington, De 19801 Leased 2009 148 62,982 Annandale, VA 7010 Little River Tnpk. Suite 330 Annandale, VA 22003 Leased 2011 20 383 Oceanview(8) 69 Atlantic Avenue Oceanview, DE 19970 Leased 2022 29 N/A-26-
Net Book Value Of Property Owned/ Date Lease or Leasehold Location Leased Expires Improvements (1) Deposits - -------- ------ ------- ---------------- -------- (In Thousands)Montchanin Capital Management, Inc. - ----------------------------------- 1220 Market Street Suite 705 Wilmington, DE 19801 Leased 2010 14 N/A Cypress Capital Management, LLC - ------------------------------- 1220 Market Street Suite 704 Wilmington, DE 19801 Leased 2010 5 N/A $1,827,161 ==========(3)
Includes Fairfax Branch office and shopping center which is under a master lease. Net book value represents the value of the entire facility.
(4)
Includes the Company’s education and development center.
(5)
As of December 31, 2008, location was under construction. Completion date is August, 2009.
(6)
As of December 31, 2008, location was under construction. Completion date is June, 2009.
(7)
As of December 31, 2008, location was under construction. Completion date is April, 2009.
(8)
As of December 31, 2008, location was under construction. Completion date is June, 2009.
(9)
No branch is open at this location. This lease was part of the Sun Branch purchase in October 2008.
(1) The net book value of all the Company's investment in premise and equipment totaled $34.9 million at December 31, 2007. (2) Location of Corporate Headquarters (3) Includes Fairfax Branch office. (4) Includes the Company's education and development center. (5) Temporary location for branch until permanent branch is complete in February of 2008. The lease is month to month. (6) As of December 31, 2007, location was under construction. To be completed in February of 2008. (7) Temporary location for branch until permanent location is complete. (8) As of December 31, 2007, location was under construction. To be completed in September of 2008. -27-ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
- -------------------------There are no material legal proceedings to be disclosed under this item.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSIONS OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
- -------------------------------------------------------------No matter was submitted to a vote of the stockholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31,
20072008 through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR
REGISTRANT'SREGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER-MATTERS AND- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES-------------------------------------Market for
Registrant'sRegistrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder MattersOur Common Stock is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol WSFS. At December 31,
2007,2008, we had1,2521,200 registered common stockholders of record. The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices for the Common Stock for each full quarterly period within the two most recent fiscal years as well as the quarterly dividends paid.The closing market price of our common stock at December 31,
20072008 was$50.20. Stock Price Range ----------------------------- Low High Dividends - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 4th $ 48.45 $ 68.33 $ 0.10 3rd $ 53.42 $ 68.81 $ 0.10 2nd $ 62.78 $ 69.00 $ 0.10 1st $ 60.91 $ 70.85 $ 0.08 ------------ $ 0.38 ============ 2006 4th $ 60.00 $ 68.27 $ 0.08 3rd $ 57.22 $ 64.62 $ 0.08 2nd $ 57.34 $ 64.65 $ 0.08 1st $ 59.80 $ 64.75 $ 0.07 ------------ $ 0.31 ============ -28-$47.99.
Stock Price Range
Low
High
Dividends
2008
4th
$
35.51
$
60.50
$
0.12
3rd
$
40.04
$
65.50
$
0.12
2nd
$
42.79
$
53.84
$
0.12
1st
$
41.12
$
54.17
$
0.10
$
0.46
2007
4th
$
48.45
$
68.33
$
0.10
3rd
$
53.42
$
68.81
$
0.10
2nd
$
62.78
$
69.00
$
0.10
1st
$
60.91
$
70.85
$
0.08
$
0.38
COMPARATIVE STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The graph and table which follow show the cumulative total return on our Common Stock over the last five years compared with the cumulative total return of the Dow Jones Total Market Index and the Nasdaq Bank Index over the same period as obtained from Bloomberg L.P. Cumulative total return on our Common Stock or the index equals the total increase in value since December 31,
2002,2003, assuming reinvestment of all dividends paid into the Common Stock or the index, respectively. The graph and table were prepared assuming $100 was invested on December 31,20022003 in our Common Stock and in each of the indexes. There can be no assurance that our future stock performance will be the same or similar to the historical stock performance shown in the graph below. We neither make nor endorse any predictions as to stock performance.CUMULATIVE TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN
COMPARED WITH PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED INDEXES
December 31,
20022003 through December 31,2007 [OBJECT OMITTED]] Cumulative Total Return -------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WSFS Financial Corporation $100 $137 $184 $188 $207 $156 Dow Jones Total Market Index 100 128 142 148 168 175 Nasdaq Bank Index 100 133 150 147 168 135 -29-2008
Cumulative Total Return
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
WSFS Financial Corporation
$100
$134
$137
$153
$114
$110
Dow Jones Total Market Index
100
103
102
119
127
84
Nasdaq Bank Index
100
114
111
127
102
80
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
- --------------------------------
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
At December 31,
Total assets
$
3,432,560
$
3,200,188
$
2,997,396
$
2,846,752
$
2,502,956
Net loans (1)
2,443,835
2,233,980
2,019,741
1,775,294
1,535,467
Investment securities (2)
49,749
26,235
53,893
56,704
97,485
Investment in reverse mortgages, net
(61
)
2,037
598
785
(109
)
Other investments
39,521
46,615
41,615
46,466
44,477
Mortgage-backed securities (2)
498,205
496,492
516,711
620,323
524,144
Deposits
2,122,352
1,827,161
1,756,348
1,446,236
1,234,962
Borrowings (3)
999,734
1,068,149
935,668
1,127,997
1,002,609
Trust preferred borrowings
67,011
67,011
67,011
67,011
51,547
Stockholders’ equity
216,635
211,330
212,059
181,975
196,303
Number of full-service branches (4)
35
29
27
24
24
For the Year Ended December 31,
Interest income
$
166,477
$
189,477
$
177,177
$
136,022
$
104,110
Interest expense
77,258
107,468
99,278
62,380
37,246
Noninterest income
45,989
48,166
40,305
34,653
31,950
Noninterest expenses
89,098
82,031
69,314
62,877
55,699
Income from continuing operations
16,136
29,649
30,441
27,856
25,757
Net income
16,136
29,649
30,441
27,856
25,900
Earnings per share:
Basic:
Income from continuing operations
$
2.62
$
4.69
$
4.59
$
4.10
$
3.60
Net income
2.62
4.69
4.59
4.10
3.62
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations
2.57
4.55
4.41
3.89
3.39
Net income
2.57
4.55
4.41
3.89
3.41
Interest rate spread
2.94
%
2.80
%
2.70
%
2.91
%
3.07
%
Net interest margin
3.13
3.09
2.98
3.13
3.24
Return on average equity (5)
7.30
14.34
15.42
14.78
13.54
Return on average assets (5)
0.50
0.98
1.03
1.05
1.10
Average equity to average assets (5)
6.86
6.87
6.68
7.10
8.13
(1)
Includes loans held-for-sale.
(2)
Includes securities available-for-sale.
(3)
Borrowings consist of FHLB advances, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other borrowed funds.
(4)
WSFS opened two branches and acquired six (keeping four open and closing two) branches in 2008, opened three branches and closed one branch in 2007, opened three branches in 2006,
2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollarsand opened one branch inThousands, Except Per Share Data)At December 31, - --------------- Total assets $3,200,188 $2,997,396 $2,846,752 $2,502,956 $2,207,077 Net loans (1) 2,233,980 2,019,741 1,775,294 1,535,467 1,304,877 Investment securities (2) 26,235 53,893 56,704 97,485 116,292 Investment in reverse mortgages, net 2,037 598 785 (109) 193 Other investments 46,615 41,615 46,466 44,477 44,771 Mortgage-backed securities (2) 496,792 516,711 620,323 524,144 530,552 Deposits 1,827,161 1,756,348 1,446,236 1,234,962 923,333 Borrowings (3) 1,068,149 935,668 1,127,997 1,002,609 1,031,058 Trust preferred borrowings 67,011 67,011 67,011 51,547 50,000 Stockholders' equity 211,330 212,059 181,975 196,303 187,992 Number of full-service branches (4) 29 27 24 24 23 For the Year Ended December 31, - ------------------------------- Interest income $189,477 $177,177 $136,022 $104,110 $ 89,299 Interest expense 107,468 99,278 62,380 37,246 31,301 Noninterest income 48,166 40,305 34,653 31,950 26,166 Noninterest expenses 82,031 69,314 62,877 55,699 49,417 Income from2004.(5)
Based on continuing
operations 29,649 30,441 27,856 25,757 21,233 Net income 29,649 30,441 27,856 25,900 63,022 Earnings per share: Basic: Income from continuing operations $ 4.69 $ 4.59 $ 4.10 $ 3.60 $ 2.73 Net income 4.69 4.59 4.10 3.62 8.11 Diluted: Income from continuing operations 4.55 4.41 3.89 3.39 2.58 Net income 4.55 4.41 3.89 3.41 7.65 Interest rate spread 2.80% 2.70% 2.91% 3.07% 3.02% Net interest margin 3.09 2.98 3.13 3.24 3.29 Return on average equity (5) 14.34 15.42 14.78 13.54 10.60 Return on average assets (5) 0.98 1.03 1.05 1.10 1.09 Average equity to average assets (5) 6.87 6.68 7.10 8.13 10.28operations.(1) Includes loans held-for-sale. (2) Includes securities available-for-sale. (3) Borrowings consist of FHLB advances, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other borrowed funds. (4) WSFS opened three branches and closed one branch in 2007, opened three branches in 2006, opened one branch in 2004, and opened two branches in 2003. (5) Based on continuing operations.ITEM 7
MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------OF OPERATIONS-------------OVERVIEW
WSFS Financial Corporation
("(“the Company," "our” “our Company," "we," "our"” “we,” “our” or"us"“us”) is a thrift holding company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Substantially all of our assets are held by our subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB("(“WSFSBank"Bank” or the"Bank"“Bank”). Founded in 1832, we are one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously-operating under the same name. As a federal savings bank, which was formerly chartered as a state mutual savings bank, we enjoy broader investment powers than most other financial institutions. We have served the residents of the Delaware Valley for176over 175 years. We are the largest thrift institution headquartered in Delaware and the third largest financial institution in the state on the basis of total deposits traditionally garnered in-market. Our primary market area is the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, which is characterized by a diversified manufacturing and service economy. Our long-term strategy is to serve small and mid-size businesses through loans, deposits, investments,-30-and related financial services, and to gather retail core deposits. Our strategic focus is to exceed customer expectations, deliver stellar service and build customer advocacy through highly trained, relationship oriented, friendly, knowledgeable, and empowered Associates. We provide residential and commercial real estate, commercial and consumer lending services, as well as retail deposit and cash management services. In addition, we offer a variety of wealth management and personal trust services through
Wilmington Advisors,WSFS Wealth Strategies, which was formed during2006.2005. Lending activities are funded primarily with retail deposits and borrowings. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation("FDIC"(“FDIC”) insures ourcustomers'customers’ deposits to their legal maximum. We serve our customers primarily from our main office,2935 retail banking offices, loan production offices and operations centers located in Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and Virginia and through our website at www.wsfsbank.com.We have two consolidated subsidiaries, WSFS Bank and Montchanin Capital Management, Inc.
("Montchanin"(“Montchanin”). We also have one unconsolidated affiliate, WSFS Capital Trust III("(“theTrust"Trust”). WSFS Bank has a fully-owned subsidiary, WSFS Investment Group, Inc., which markets various third-party insurance products and securities through theBank'sBank’s retail banking system. WSFS Bank also owns a majority interest in 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC (1st Reverse), specializing in reverse mortgage lending.Montchanin has one consolidated subsidiary, Cypress Capital Management, LLC
("Cypress"(“Cypress”). Cypress is a Wilmington-based investment advisory firm serving high net-worth individuals and institutions. Cypress had approximately$515$410 million in assets under management at December 31,2007.2008.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Within this annual report and financial statements, management has included certain
"forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” concerning our future operations. Statements contained in this annual report which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It ismanagement'smanagement’s desire to take advantage of the"safe harbor"“safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This statement is for the express purpose of availing the Corporation of the protections of such safe harbor with respect to all"forward-looking“forward-looking statements."” Management has used"forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” to describe future plans and strategies including expectations of our future financial results.Management'sManagement’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans and strategy is inherently uncertain. Factors that could affect results include interest rate trends, competition, the general economic climate in Delaware, the mid-Atlantic region and the country as a whole, asset quality, loan growth, loan delinquency rates, operating risk, uncertainty of estimates in general, and changes in federal and state regulations, among other factors. These factors should be considered in evaluating the"forward-looking“forward-looking statements,"” and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisionsthat may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
WSFS Financial Corporation recorded net income of
$29.6$16.1 million or$4.55$2.57 per diluted share for the year ended December 31,2007,2008, compared to $29.6 million or $4.55 per share and $30.4 million or $4.41 per share in 2007 and$27.92006, respectively.Net Interest Income.Net interest income increased $7.2 million, or
$3.89 per share9%, to $89.2 million in20062008 compared to $82.0 million in 2007. The net interest margin for 2008 was 3.13%, up 0.04% from 2007. These increases were the result of a slightly liability sensitive balance sheet combined with active management of deposit pricing. In comparison to 2007, the yield on interest-bearing liabilities declined by 1.41%, while the yield on interest-earning assets only declined by 1.27%. The improvement in the net interest margin also reflects growth, and2005, respectively. Net Interest Income.the improved mix of our balance sheet. The investment category on our average balance sheet includes income from reverse mortgages, which declined substantially in 2008 compared to 2007, consistent with decreases in home prices over the past year. During 2008 we lost $1.1 million on reverse mortgages compared to income of $2.0 million in 2007. For further discussion of reverse mortgages, see the “Reverse Mortgages” discussion included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.Net interest income increased $4.1 million, or 5%, to $82.0 million in 2007 compared to $77.9 million in 2006. The net interest margin for 2007 was 3.09%, up 0.11% from 2006. The overall improvement in the net interest margin over
lastthe previous year reflects loan growth and our continued efforts to refocus the mix of our balance sheet. Loans, with an average yield of 7.55%, increased $168.7 million on average while mortgage-backed securities, with an average yield of 4.93%, declined $99.4 million on average mostly due to scheduled repayments. In addition, interest-bearing deposits, with an average rate of 3.76%, increased $219.3 million on average while FHLB advances, with an average rate of 4.97%, decreased $210.1 million on average. The yield on earning assets increased 0.37% on average in comparison to 2006 while the rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased by 0.27% on average. Additionally, income from reverse mortgages increased $1.3 million in comparison to 2006.-31-Net interest income increased $4.3 million, or 6%, to $77.9 million in 2006 compared to $73.6 million in 2005. The net interest margin of 2.98% for 2006 declined from 3.13% in 2005. This ratio was negatively impacted by a flattening yield curve as the rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased 1.18% while the rate on interest-earning assets only increased by 0.97%. Loans increased $284.9 million on average while interest-bearing deposits increased by $223.2 million on average.The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes in net interest income attributable to changes in the volumes of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and changes in the yields for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on the changes that are attributable to: (i) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by prior year rate); (ii) changes in rates (change in rate multiplied by prior year volume on each category); and (iii) net change (the sum of the change in volume and the change in rate). Changes due to the combination of rate and volume changes (changes in volume multiplied by changes in rate) are allocated proportionately between changes in rate and changes in volume.
Year Ended December 31, 2007 vs. 2006 2006 vs. 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Volume Yield/Rate Net Volume Yield/Rate Net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in Thousands)Interest Income: Commercial real estate loans $ 4,281 $ (320) $ 3,961 $ 4,549 $ 7,985 $ 12,534 Residential real estate loans (1,244) 1,186 (58) 2,312 1,531 3,843 Commercial loans (1) 10,318 475 10,793 10,832 6,780 17,612 Consumer loans 870 317 1,187 2,590 1,411 4,001 Mortgage-backed securities (4,898) 691 (4,207) 703 2,054 2,757 Investment securities (1,638) 2,430 792 (1,413) 723 (690) Other (601) 433 (168) 97 1,001 1,098 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Favorable (unfavorable) 7,088 5,212 12,300 19,670 21,485 41,155 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest expense: Deposits: Interest-bearing demand 180 428 608 35 453 488 Money market 2,981 799 3,780 1,420 2,833 4,253 Savings (248) (310) (558) (224) 723 499 Retail time deposits 4,003 3,045 7,048 3,302 3,909 7,211 Jumbo certificates of deposits - nonretail 927 149 1,076 1,586 1,140 2,726 Brokered certificates of deposits 1,815 835 2,650 2,118 3,722 5,840 FHLB of Pittsburgh advances (10,342) 3,025 (7,317) 3,286 11,919 15,205 Trust Preferred 0 (300) (300) 319 (558) (239) Other borrowed funds 1,090 113 1,203 (1,404) 2,305 901 Cost of funding discontinued operations 0 0 0 7 7 14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unfavorable (favorable) 406 7,784 8,190 10,445 26,453 36,898 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net change, as reported $ 6,682 $ (2,572) $ 4,110 $ 9,225 $ (4,968) $ 4,257 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31,
2008 vs. 2007
2007 vs. 2006
Volume
Yield/Rate
Net
Volume
Yield/Rate
Net
(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest Income:
Commercial real estate loans
$
5,722
$
(15,131
)
$
(9,409
)
$
4,281
$
(320
)
$
3,961
Residential real estate loans
(1,280
)
360
(920
)
(1,244
)
1,186
(58
)
Commercial loans (1)
9,460
(15,396
)
(5,936
)
10,318
475
10,793
Consumer loans
894
(3,480
)
(2,586
)
870
317
1,187
Mortgage-backed securities
(588
)
335
(253
)
(4,898
)
691
(4,207
)
Investment securities
504
(3,610
)
(3,106
)
(1,638
)
2,430
792
Other
155
(945
)
(790
)
(601
)
433
(168
)
Favorable (unfavorable)
14,867
(37,867
)
(23,000
)
7,088
5,212
12,300
Interest expense:
Deposits:
Interest-bearing demand
217
(546
)
(329
)
180
428
608
Money market
(419
)
(5,542
)
(5,961
)
2,981
799
3,780
Savings
(106
)
(837
)
(943
)
(248
)
(310
)
(558
)
Retail time deposits
2,933
(4,515
)
(1,582
)
4,003
3,045
7,048
Jumbo certificates of deposits - nonretail
(229
)
(1,856
)
(2,085
)
927
149
1,076
Brokered certificates of deposits
258
(6,860
)
(6,602
)
1,815
835
2,650
FHLB of Pittsburgh advances
3,460
(12,401
)
(8,941
)
(10,342
)
3,025
(7,317
)
Trust Preferred
0
(1,478
)
(1,478
)
0
(300
)
(300
)
Other borrowed funds
1,500
(3,789
)
(2,289
)
1,090
113
1,203
Unfavorable (favorable)
7,614
37,824
)
(30,210
)
406
7,784
8,190
Net change, as reported
$
7,253
$
(43
)
$
7,210
$
6,682
$
(2,572
)
$
4,110
(1) The tax-equivalent income adjustment is related to commercial loans.
-32-The following table provides information regarding the average balances of, and yields/rates on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities during the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
Average
Balance
Interest
Yield/
Rate (1)
Average
Balance
Interest
Yield/
Rate (1)
Average
Balance
Interest
Yield/
Rate (1)
(Dollars in Thousands)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (2) (3):
Commercial real estate loans
$
763,825
$
46,647
6.11
%
$
687,614
$
56,056
8.15
%
$
635,133
$
52,095
8.20
%
Residential real estate loans
437,223
25,531
5.84
459,043
26,451
5.76
481,308
26,509
5.51
Commercial loans
840,303
50,830
6.08
709,507
56,766
8.05
582,546
45,973
7.97
Consumer loans
282,943
17,653
6.24
270,518
20,239
7.48
258,946
19,052
7.36
Total loans
2,324,294
140,661
6.10
2,126,682
159,512
7.55
1,957,933
143,629
7.39
Mortgage-backed securities (4)
480,002
23,984
5.00
491,650
24,237
4.93
591,021
28,444
4.81
Investment securities (4) (5)
34,263
254
0.74
29,130
3,360
11.53
55,004
2,568
4.67
Other interest-earning assets
42,934
1,578
3.68
40,137
2,368
5.90
51,144
2,536
4.96
Total interest-earning assets
2,881,493
166,477
5.82
2,687,599
189,477
7.09
2,655,102
177,177
6.72
Allowance for loan losses
(27,210
)
(28,192
)
(26,491
)
Cash and due from banks
65,022
70,387
57,771
Cash in non-owned ATMs
172,304
158,091
153,060
Bank-owned life insurance
58,503
56,307
53,137
Other noninterest-earning assets
70,838
67,711
63,793
Total assets
$
3,220,950
$
3,011,903
$
2,956,372
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand
$
174,080
1,064
0.61
%
$
148,039
1,393
0.94
%
$
123,599
785
0.64
%
Money market
300,775
5,909
1.96
312,192
11,870
3.80
232,418
8,090
3.48
Savings
197,175
736
0.37
211,453
1,679
0.79
240,426
2,237
0.93
Retail time deposits
543,808
20,775
3.82
476,159
22,357
4.70
384,654
15,309
3.98
Total interest-bearing retail deposits
1,215,838
28,484
2.34
1,147,843
37,299
3.25
981,097
26,421
2.69
Jumbo certificates of deposit-nonretail
93,901
3,091
3.29
98,452
5,176
5.26
80,691
4,100
5.08
Brokered certificates of deposit
282,760
8,234
2.91
277,860
14,836
5.34
243,070
12,186
5.01
Total interest-bearing deposits
1,592,499
39,809
2.50
1,524,155
57,311
3.76
1,304,858
42,707
3.27
FHLB of Pittsburgh advances
841,005
29,620
3.46
765,974
38,561
4.97
976,101
45,878
4.64
Trust preferred borrowings
67,011
3,275
4.81
67,011
4,753
7.00
67,011
5,053
7.44
Other borrowed funds
186,081
4,554
2.45
147,251
6,843
4.65
123,800
5,640
4.56
Total interest-bearing liabilities
2,686,596
77,258
2.88
2,504,391
107,468
4.29
2,471,770
99,278
4.02
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
283,845
272,964
262,838
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
29,560
27,737
24,330
Minority interest
—
38
84
Stockholders’ equity
220,949
206,773
197,350
Total liabilities and
stockholders’ equity$
3,220,950
$
3,011,903
$
2,956,372
Excess of interest-earning assets
over interest-bearing liabilities$
194,897
$
183,208
$
183,332
Net interest and dividend income
$
89,219
$
82,009
$
77,899
Interest rate spread
2.94
%
2.80
%
2.70
%
Net interest margin
3.13
%
3.09
2.98
%
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Balance Interest Rate(1) Balance Interest Rate(1) Balance Interest Rate(1) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars(1)
Weighted average yields have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a 35% effective tax rate.
(2)
Nonperforming loans are included in
Thousands)Assets Interest-earning assets: Loans (2)average balance computations.
(3)
: Commercial real estate loans $ 687,614 $56,056 8.15% $ 635,133 $52,095 8.20% $ 573,566 $39,561 6.90% Residential real estate loans 459,043 26,451 5.76 481,308 26,509 5.51 438,405 22,666 5.17 Commercial loans 709,507 56,766 8.05 582,546 45,973 7.97 439,375 28,361 6.62 Consumer loans 270,518 20,239 7.48 258,946 19,052 7.36 222,679 15,051 6.76 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Total loans 2,126,682 159,512 7.55 1,957,933 143,629 7.39 1,674,025 105,639 6.38 Mortgage-backedBalances are reflected net of unearned income.
(4)
Includes securities
(4) 491,650 24,237 4.93 591,021 28,444 4.81 575,580 25,687 4.46 Investment securities (4) 29,130 3,360 11.53 55,004 2,568 4.67 88,094 3,258 3.70 Other interest-earning assets 40,137 2,368 5.90 51,144 2,536 4.96 48,077 1,438 2.99 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Total interest-earning assets 2,687,599 189,477 7.09 2,655,102 177,177 6.72 2,385,776 136,022 5.75 -------- ------- -------- Allowance for loan losses (28,192) (26,491) (24,909) Cash and due from banks 70,387 57,771 53,434 Cash in non-owned ATMs 158,091 153,060 133,235 Bank-owned life insurance 56,307 53,137 53,137 Loans, operating leases and other assets of discontinued operations - - 531 Other noninterest-earning assets 67,711 63,793 55,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total assets $3,011,903 $2,956,372 $2,656,204 ---------- ---------- ---------- Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing deposits: Interest-bearing demand $ 148,039 $ 1,393 0.94% $ 123,599 785 0.64% $111,585 297 0.27% Money market 312,192 11,870 3.80 232,418 8,090 3.48 177,911 3,837 2.16 Savings 211,453 1,679 0.79 240,426 2,237 0.93 272,673 1,738 0.64 Retail time deposits 476,159 22,357 4.70 384,654 15,309 3.98 286,371 8,098 2.83 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Total interest-bearing retail 1,147,843 37,299 3.25 981,097 26,421 2.69 848,540 13,970 1.65 deposits Jumbo certificates of deposit-nonretail 98,452 5,176 5.26 80,691 4,100 5.08 43,554 1,374 3.15 Brokered certificates of deposit 277,860 14,836 5.34 243,070 12,186 5.01 189,593 6,346 3.35 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Total interest-bearing deposits 1,524,155 57,311 3.76 1,304,858 42,707 3.27 1,081,687 21,690 2.01 FHLB of Pittsburgh advances 765,974 38,561 4.97 976,101 45,878 4.64 887,822 30,673 3.41 Trust preferred borrowings 67,011 4,753 7.00 67,011 5,053 7.44 62,986 5,292 8.29 Other borrowed funds 147,251 6,843 4.65 123,800 5,640 4.56 165,406 4,739 2.87 Cost of funding discontinued operations - - - - - (14) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,504,391 107,468 4.29 2,471,770 99,278 4.02 2,197,901 62,380 2.84 -------- ------- --------- Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 272,964 262,838 250,321 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 27,737 24,330 19,274 Minority interest 38 84 209 Stockholders' equity 206,773 197,350 188,499 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $3,011,903 $2,956,372 $2,656,204 ========== ========== ========== Excess of interest-earning assets over interest-bearing liabilities $ 183,208 $ 183,332 $ 187,875 ========= ========== ========== Net interest and dividend income $ 82,009 $77,899 $73,642 ======== ======= ======= Interest rate spread 2.80% 2.70% 2.91% ==== ==== ==== Net interest margin 3.09% 2.98% 3.13% ==== ==== ====available-for-sale.(1) Weighted average yields have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a 35% effective tax rate. (2) Nonperforming loans are included in average balance computations. (3) Balances are reflected net of unearned income. (4) Includes securities available-for-sale, trading securities and reverse mortgages. -33-
(5)
Includes reverse mortgages.
Provision for Loan
Losses.Losses.We maintain an allowance for loan losses at an appropriate level based onmanagement'smanagement’s assessment of the estimable and probable losses in the loan portfolio, pursuant to accounting literature, which is discussed further in theNonperforming Assets“Nonperforming Assets” section ofManagement'sthis Management’s Discussion and Analysis.Management'sManagement’s evaluation is based upon a review of the portfolio and requires significantjudgement.judgment. For the year ended December 31,2007,2008, we recorded a provision for loan losses of$5.0$23.0 million compared to $5.0 million in 2007 and $2.7 million in20062006. The $23.0 million included $14.7 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008. The larger provision amount was due to the rapid deterioration in the economic environment during the fourth quarter. The $14.7 million includes the following: $7.3 million was related to four large construction loans and$2.6land development projects; $6.2 million was attributed to reserves for new loans, updated loss rate expectations on the consumer and mortgage portfolios, as well as credit risk migration in the commercial loan portfolio due to economic conditions; and $1.2 million was a result of consumer credit losses taken during the fourth quarter of 2008. The increase in the provision for loan loss reflects our proactive approach in confronting the reality of the deepening economic recession.Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $2.2 million to $46.0 million in
2005.2008, or 5%, from $48.2 million in 2007. The majority of the decrease was due to a $2.5 million decrease in credit card/debit card and ATM income due to reduced prime based ATM bailment fees. Although noninterest income was negatively impacted by lower bailment fees, the net interest margin benefited due to lower funding costs for these borrowings. In addition, 2007 had included a $1.1 million non-recurring gain related to theprovision was primarily affected by: (1) continued significant loan growth; (2) migrationsale ofcertain loans towardour former headquarters building and an $882,000 gain from the sale of our credit card portfolio. Also during the year, income from Bank-Owned Life Insuarance (BOLI) decreased $483,000 from the prior year due to lowercredit grades as we continue to assess our exposureyields inthe current lending environment;underlying investments funding this program. These decreases were partially offset by(3)an increase in loan fee income of $1.3 million. The majority of the increase in loan fee income was due to $851,000 in fees from 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC (“1st Reverse”). During the second quarter of 2008 we acquired alower levelmajority interest in 1st Reverse, specializing in both reverse mortgage lending directly to consumers and business-to-business reverse mortgage lending through banks, brokers and financial institutions throughout the United States. Deposit service charges also increased $1.1 million. This increase was a result ofestimated losses resulting from an improvementoverall growth in deposits. In 2008 we also recorded a $1.8 million gain on themethodology for estimating loan losses using historical data adjusted for current conditionssale of shares related to the completion of Visa’s initial public offering,andtrends. The improvementa $1.6 million charge related to a mark-to-market adjustment on the $12.4 million BBB+ rated mortgage-backed security (“MBS”) issued inthis methodology resulted inconnection with anet reduction of approximately $6.8 million from the estimate previously used. Noninterest Income.2002 reverse mortgage securitization.Noninterest income increased $7.9 million to $48.2 million in 2007, or
16%20%, from $40.3 million in 2006. Thisiswas attributable to a $3.2 million increase in deposit service charges as wecontinuecontinued to benefit from increased deposit accounts andofferingoffered additional fee-based services. The increase alsoincludesincluded a $1.1 million non-recurring gain related to the sale of our former headquarters building and an $882,000 gain from the sale of our credit card portfolio. Credit/debit card and ATM income also increased $915,000 as a result of increased volumes of cash in non-owned ATMs and higher bailmentfeesfess earned on this cash. In 2007 we also recorded two offsetting $6.0 million items. Both occurred during the fourth quarter and resulted in a gain and an expense recognized from the donation of a N.C. Wyeth mural,Apotheosis of the Family,which was located in our former headquarters.During 2006, we recognized a loss of $2.0 million on the sale of below-market yielding securities. This sale was part of our efforts to improve our earning asset mix and return on assets.Noninterest
incomeExpenses.Noninterest expenses increased$5.7$7.1 million to$40.3$89.1 million in2006,2008, or16%9%, from$34.7$82.0 million in2005. The largest increase was attributable2007. Excluding $2.8 million of expenses related to$3.81st Reverse, acquired in the second quarter of 2008, expenses increased $4.3 millionin card and ATM income asor 5% over 2007. As a result of continued growth efforts salaries, benefits, and other compensation increasedvolumes$1.1 million while other operating expenses increased $1.2 million. Included in other operating expenses was a $453,000 increase in FDIC charges due to increased assessment rates. During 2008 the investment in WSFS franchise included the opening ofcashone branch innon-owned ATMsSelbyville, Delaware, the relocation of another branch in Smyrna, Delaware, andhigher bailment rates earned on this cash. Deposit service charges alsothe previously mentioned acquisition of branches. Further, during 2008 professional fees increased$2.2$1.3 million as a result of legal fees reflecting increased costs relating to problem credits, reflecting credit costs associated with the challenging credit environment.Noninterest expenses increased $12.7 million to $82.0 million in 2007, or 18%, from $69.3 million in 2006. WSFS showed strong growth in
deposit accounts as well as additional fee-based services we provided. During 2006, noninterest income was impacted by unanticipated income of $1.8 million in our investment in Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) resulting from a death benefit we received. Also, during 2006, we recognized a loss of $2.0 million on the sale of below-market yielding securities. This sale was part of our efforts to improve our earning asset mix and return on assets. Noninterest Expenses. Noninterest expenses for the year ended2007were $82.0 million, an increase of 18%, or $12.7 million over $69.3 million recognized in 2006. The increase reflects our continued growth efforts in 2007 andwhich included the opening of three branch offices, one branch renovation, and the relocation of our corporate headquarters. As a result of this growth, the number of full-timeAssociatesassociates grew to 599, resulting in increased salaries, benefits and other compensation of $4.3 million. This growth also affected both occupancy expense, which increased by $2.8 million, and other operating expenses, which increased by $1.9 million. During 2007 our marketing expenses increased $1.2 million, as a multi-year brand campaign was launched with the intent to leverage our Stellar Service model with the message"We Stand For Service."“WeStandForService.” Also during 2007, we recorded a $1.2 million expense related to the Visa antitrust lawsuit settlement with American Express andother Visa-related litigation. We are not a party to any of these lawsuits and our expense solely results from our being a member of Visa. WSFS expects the proceeds from the anticipated share redemption for its ownership interest in Visa's planned initial public offering will be applied to this charge. Noninterest expenses increased $6.4 million to $69.3 million in 2006, or 10%, from $62.9 million in 2005. Salaries, benefits and other compensation increased $4.2 million as a result of our continued growth including the opening of three branch offices and two branch renovations/relocations in 2006 and the formation of the Wealth Management Division. The number of full-time Associates increased from 515 in 2005 to 573 in 2006. The growth was also reflected in higher equipment and other operating expenses with an increase of $514,000 in equipment expense and $1.7 million in other operating expenses. Additionally, $1.5 million of the increase in salaries, benefits and other compensation was the result of the 2006 implementation of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment.Discover.Income Taxes.We recorded a
$13.5$7.0 million tax provision for the year ended December 31,20072008 compared to$15.7$13.5 million and$14.8$15.7 million for the years ended December 31,20062007 and2005,2006, respectively. The effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 were 30.1%, 31.2% and2005 were 31.2%,34.0%and 34.8%, respectively. The reduction in the 2008 effective tax rate is primarily the result of volatility in effective tax rates. The reduction in the 2007 effective tax rate-34-is primarily the result of a $1.7 million tax benefit related to the previously discussed donation of ourthe N.C. Wyeth mural. The provision for income taxes includes federal, state and local income taxes that are currently payable or deferred because of temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax reporting bases of the assets and liabilities.We analyze our projection of taxable income and make adjustments to our provision for income taxes accordingly. For additional information regarding our tax provision and net operating loss carryforwards, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets increased
$202.8$232.4 million, or 7%, during20072008 to$3.2$3.4 billion. This increase was predominantly due to growth in net loans, which grew$214.2$209.9 million, or11%9%, during2007. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of $26.2 million in investment securities and $19.9 million in mortgage-backed securities.2008. Total liabilities increased$203.6$227.1 million during the year to$3.0$3.2 billion at December 31,2007.2008. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in customer deposits of$135.5$227.9 million, or10%, during 2007,15% andan increase in total borrowingsbrokered deposits of$132.5$62.2 million, or13%.25% during 2008. Partially offsetting these increases wasa $52.0an $82.3 million, or17%,9% decrease inbrokered deposits.FHLB advances.Cash in non-owned ATMs. During
2007,2008, cash in non-owned ATMs managed by CashConnect, our ATM unit, increased$16.4$7.4 million, or10%4%. This increase was the result of an increase in the number of ATMs serviced by CashConnect from7,458 at December 31, 2006 to9,976 at December 31,2007.2007 to 10,031 at December 31, 2008. Of these,325301 ATMs were WSFS owned and operated during2007.2008.Mortgage-backed
Securities.Securities. Our mortgage-backed securities are predominantly “plain-vanilla”, AAA-rated and of short duration. Investments in mortgage-backed securitiesdecreased $19.9increased $1.4 million during20072008 to$496.8$498.2 million.During 2007, we sold $2.6 millionThere were no sales ofourmortgage-backedsecurities.securities during 2008. The weighted average duration of the mortgage-backed securities was2.82.9 years at December 31,2007.2008.Investment Securities.Our investment securities are comprised mostly of Federal Agency debt securities with a maturity of four years or less. We own no Collateralized Debt Obligations, Bank Trust Preferred, Agency Preferred securities or equity securities in other FDIC insured banks or thrifts.
Loans,
net.net. Net loans increased$214.2$209.9 million, or11%9%, during2007.2008. This included increases of$143.6$155.4 million, or22%20%, in commercial loans,$78.8$67.6 million, or12%9%, in commercial real estate loans, and$14.8$18.5 million, or6%7%, in consumer loans. This increase was partially offset by aplanneddecrease of$26.5$24.7 million, or 6%, in residential mortgage loans.Customer
Deposits.Deposits. Customer deposits increased$135.5$227.9 million, or10%15%, during20072008 to$1.5$1.7 billion. During 2008 we acquired six Delaware branches from Sun National Bank, including $95.3 million in customer deposit accounts and paid a 12% premium on the balances. For additional information regarding this transaction, see Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Customer time deposits (CDs) increased$69.8$129.0 million, or16%25%, in2007.2008. In addition, core deposit relationships (demand deposits, money market and savingsaccounts) increased
$65.7$98.9 million, or7%10%, during the year. The table below depicts the changes in customer deposits over the last three years:Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------- 2007 2006 2005 ----- ----- ---- (In Millions) Beginning balance......... $1,343.7 $1,193.9 $1,052.2 Interest credited......... 32.4 26.3 11.4 Deposit inflows, net...... 103.1 123.5 130.3 -------- -------- -------- Ending balance............ $1,479.2 $1,343.7 $1,193.9 ======== ======== ========
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Millions)
Beginning balance
$
1,479.2
$
1,343.7
$
1,193.9
Interest credited
34.6
32.4
26.3
Deposit inflows, net
193.3
103.1
123.5
Ending balance
$
1,707.1
$
1,479.2
$
1,343.7
Borrowings and Brokered Certificates of Deposit.Borrowings and brokered certificates of deposit
increaseddecreased by$80.4$6.2 million, or6%less than 1%, during2007.2008. Thisincreasedecrease was primarily the result ofan increasea decrease in FHLB advances of$114.3$82.3 million, or15%9%. Partially offsetting this decrease was a $62.2 million, or 25%, increase in brokered deposits. In addition, other borrowed funds increased$16.6$14.0 million, or21%, and Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements15%.Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $5.3 million to
repurchase increased $1.6 million, or 2%, in 2007. Partially offsetting these increases was a $52.0 million, or 17%, decrease in brokered deposits. Stockholders' Equity. Stockholders' equity decreased $729,000 to $211.3$216.6 million at December 31,2007.2008. Thisdecreaseincrease included an increase of $7.4 million in comprehensive income and $3.0 million from the result of the exercise of common stock options. Partially offsetting these decreases wasmainly due to ourthe purchase of564,10073,500 shares of treasury stock for$36.2$3.6 million. At December 31,2007,2008, we held9.59.6 million-35-shares of our common stock as treasury stock. We intendLong-term, it is our intention tocontinue repurchasing shares depending on stock price and alternative usesreturn some of our earnings to shareholders through share repurchases, which is subject to approval by the U.S. Treasury, while maintaining adequate levels of capital. In addition, we declared cash dividends totaling$2.4$2.8 million during2007. These decreases were partially offset by a $34.4 million increase in total comprehensive income, including $29.6 million in net income, and a $2.0 million increase related to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement 109 ("FIN 48"). Lastly, an increase of $1.3 million resulted from the exercise of common stock options.2008.ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
Our primary asset/liability management goal is to maximize net interest income opportunities within the constraints of managing interest rate risk, while ensuring adequate liquidity and funding and maintaining a strong capital base.
In general, interest rate risk is mitigated by closely matching the maturities or repricing periods of interest-sensitive assets and liabilities to ensure a favorable interest rate spread. We regularly review our interest-rate sensitivity, and use a variety of strategies as needed to adjust that sensitivity within acceptable tolerance ranges established by management and the Board of Directors. Changing the relative proportions of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate assets and liabilities is one of our primary strategies to accomplish this objective.
The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are
"interest-rate sensitive"“interest-rate sensitive” and by monitoring aninstitution'sinstitution’s interest-sensitivity gap. An interest-sensitivity gap is considered positive when the amount of interest-rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest-rate sensitive liabilities repricing within a defined period, and is considered negative when the amount of interest-rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest-rate sensitive assets repricing within a defined period.-36-The repricing and maturities of our interest-rate sensitive assets and interest-rate sensitive liabilities at December 31,
20072008 are set forth in the following table:
Less than
One Year
One to
Five Years
Over
Five Years
Total
(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest-rate sensitive assets:
Real estate loans (1) (2)
$
815,324
$
300,644
$
117,258
$
1,233,226
Commercial loans (2)
746,480
157,100
39,340
942,920
Consumer loans (2)
170,870
53,329
72,529
296,728
Mortgage-backed securities
141,048
249,121
108,036
498,205
Loans held-for-sale (2)
2,275
—
—
2,275
Investment securities
4,204
43,697
41,092
88,993
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
216
—
—
216
1,880,417
803,891
378,255
3,062,563
Interest-rate sensitive liabilities:
Money market and interest-bearing demand deposits
189,559
14
351,968
541,541
Savings deposits
55,540
10
152,818
208,368
Retail time deposits
429,074
215,588
1,240
645,902
Jumbo certificates of deposit
103,825
—
—
103,825
Brokered certificates of deposit
310,827
567
—
311,394
FHLB advances
554,517
261,440
—
815,957
Trust preferred borrowings
67,011
—
—
67,011
Other borrowed funds
158,777
25,000
—
183,777
1,869,130
502,619
506,026
2,877,775
(Deficiency) excess of interest-rate sensitive
assets over interest-rate liabilities
(“interest-rate sensitive gap”)
$
11,287
$
301,272
$
(127,771
)
$
184,788
One-year interest-rate sensitive assets/
Interest-rate sensitive liabilities
100.60
%
One-year interest-rate sensitive gap as a
Percent of total assets
0.33
%
Less than One One to Over Total Year Five Years Five Years - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Interest-rate sensitive assets:Real estate loans(1)
(2) $ 763,760 $300,366 $ 126,176 $1,190,302 Commercial loans (2) 609,190 120,704 57,644 787,538 Consumer loans (2) 138,194 56,071 84,007 278,272 Mortgage-backed securities 153,652 322,951 20,189 496,792 Loans held-for-sale (2) 2,417 - - 2,417 Investment securities 66,410 5,867 1,532 73,809 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 1,078 - - 1,078 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,734,701 805,959 289,548 2,830,208 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest-rate sensitive liabilities: Money marketIncludes commercial mortgage, construction, and
interest-bearing demand deposits 166,353 - 308,941 475,294 Savings deposits 55,188 - 141,383 196,571 Retail time deposits 460,944 54,652 1,312 516,908 Jumbo certificates of deposit 98,581 177 - 98,758 Brokered certificates of deposit 163,571 - 85,635 249,206 FHLB advances 747,901 141,579 8,800 898,280 Trust preferred borrowings 67,011 - - 67,011 Other borrowed funds 83,204 25,000 61,665 169,869 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,842,753 221,408 607,736 2,671,897 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Deficiency) excess of interest-rate sensitive $ (108,052) $584,551 $(318,188) $ 158,311 assets over interest-rate liabilities ("interest-rate sensitive gap") - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One-year interest-rate sensitive assets/ 94.14% Interest-rate sensitive liabilities One-year interest-rate sensitive gap as a Percent of total assets (3.38)%residential mortgage loans.(1) Includes commercial mortgage, construction, and residential mortgage loans. (2) Loan balances exclude deferred fees and costs.
(2)
Loan balances exclude deferred fees and costs.
Generally, during a period of rising interest rates, a positive gap would result in an increase in net interest income while a negative gap would adversely affect net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling rates, a positive gap would result in a decrease in net interest income while a negative gap would augment net interest income. However, the interest-sensitivity table does not provide a comprehensive representation of the impact of interest rate changes on net interest income. Each category of assets or liabilities will not be affected equally or simultaneously by changes in the general level of interest rates. Even assets and liabilities which contractually reprice within the rate period may not, in fact, reprice at the same price or the same time or with the same frequency. It is also important to consider that the table represents a specific point in time. Variations can occur as we adjust our interest-sensitivity position throughout the year.
To provide a more accurate position of our one-year gap, certain deposit classifications are based on the interest-rate sensitive attributes and not on the contractual repricing characteristics of these deposits. Management estimates, based on historical trends of our deposit accounts, that 35% of money market and 13% of interest-bearing demand deposits are sensitive to interest rate changes and that 22% to 36% of savings deposits are sensitive to interest rate changes. Accordingly, these interest-sensitive portions are classified in the less than one-year category with the remainder in the over five-year category.
Deposit rates other than time deposit rates are variable, and changes in deposit rates are generally subject to local market conditions and
management'smanagement’s discretion and are not indexed to any particular rate.-37-REVERSE MORTGAGES
We hold an investment in reverse mortgages of
$2.0 million$(61,000) at December 31,20072008 representing a participation in reverse mortgages with a third party. The loans supporting this balance were originated in the early 1990’s.Reverse mortgage loans are contracts that require the lender to make monthly advances throughout the
borrower'sborrower’s life or until the borrower relocates, prepays or the home is sold, at which time the loan becomes due and payable. Reverse mortgages are nonrecourse obligations, which means that the loan repayments are generally limited to the net sale proceeds of theborrower'sborrower’s residence.We account for our investment in reverse mortgages by estimating the value of the future cash flows on the reverse mortgages at a rate deemed appropriate for these mortgages, based on the market rate for similar collateral. Actual cash flows from the maturity of these mortgage loans can result in significant volatility in the recorded value of reverse mortgage assets. As a result, income varies significantly from reporting period to reporting period. For the year ended December 31,
2007,2008, weearned $2.0lost $1.1 million in interest income on reverse mortgages as compared to posting income of $2.0 million in 2007 and $684,000 in20062006. The loss in 2008 primarily resulted from the decrease in the values of the properties securing these mortgages, based on annual re-evaluations and$678,000consistent with the decrease in2005.home values over the past year.The projected cash flows depend on assumptions about life expectancy of the mortgagee and the future changes in collateral values. Projecting the changes in collateral values is the most significant factor impacting the volatility of reverse mortgage values. Our current assumptions include a short-term annual appreciation rate of -8.0% in the first year, and a long-term annual appreciation rate of 0.5% in future years. If the long-term appreciation rate was increased to 1.5%, the resulting impact on income would have been
$106,000.$26,000. Conversely, if the long-term appreciation rate was decreased to -0.5%, the resulting impact on income would have been$(89,000)$(22,000).We also hold
$12.4$10.8 million in BBB+ rated mortgage-backed securities classified as trading and have options to acquire up to 49.9% of Class"O"“O” Certificates issued in connection with securities consisting of a portfolio of reverse mortgages we previously owned. The Class “O” Certificates are currently recorded on our financial statements at a zero value. At the time of the securitization, the third-party securitizer (Lehman Brothers) retained 100% of the Class"O"“O” Certificates from the securitization. These Class"O"“O” Certificates have no priority over other classes of Certificates under the Trust and no distributions will be made on the Class"O"“O” Certificates until, among other conditions, the principal amount of each other class of notes has been reduced to zero. The underlying assets, the reverse mortgages, are very long-term assets. Therefore, any cash flow that might inure to the holder of the Class"O"“O” Certificates is not expected to occur until many years in the future. Additionally, we can exercise our option on 49.9% of the Class"O"“O” Certificates in up to five separate increments for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million any time between January 1, 2004 and the termination of the Securitization Trust. The option to purchase the Class"O"“O” Certificates does not meet the definition of a derivative under SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activitiesand is carried in our financial statements at cost. During the third quarter of 2008 Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy. We are currently in discussions with legal counsel to determine our legal rights with respect to the Class “O” certificates.During 2006, we formed a new reverse mortgage initiative. While our activity during the past two years has been limited to acting as a correspondent for these loans, it is our intention to originate and underwrite our own reverse mortgages in the future. We expect to sell most of these loans and do not intend to hold them in our portfolio. These reverse mortgages are government approved and insured.
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
Nonperforming assets, which include nonaccruing loans, nonperforming real estate investments and assets acquired through foreclosure, can negatively affect our results of operations. Nonaccruing loans are those on which the accrual of interest has ceased. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status immediately if, in the opinion of management, collection is doubtful, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more and the value of the collateral is insufficient to cover principal and interest. Interest accrued but not collected at the date a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed and charged against interest income. In addition, the amortization of net deferred loan fees is suspended when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Subsequent cash receipts are applied either to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on
management'smanagement’s assessment of the ultimate collectibility of principal and interest. Past due loans are defined as loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments but which remain in accrual status because they are considered well secured and in the process of collection.-38-The following table sets forth our nonperforming assets and past due loans at the dates indicated:
December 31,
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
(Dollars in Thousands)
Nonaccruing loans:
Commercial
$
986
$
17,187
$
1,282
$
925
$
1,595
Consumer
352
835
557
155
291
Commercial mortgages
5,748
3,873
500
727
909
Residential mortgages
4,753
2,417
1,493
1,567
1,601
Construction
16,595
6,794
—
36
—
Total nonaccruing loans
28,434
31,106
3,832
3,410
4,396
Assets acquired through foreclosure
4,471
703
388
59
217
Restructured loans
2,855
0
0
0
0
Total nonperforming assets
$
35,760
$
31,809
$
4,220
$
3,469
$
4,613
Past due loans:
Residential mortgages
$
1,313
$
388
$
219
$
327
$
703
Commercial and commercial mortgages
0
14
3
—
—
Consumer
26
173
29
59
104
Total past due loans
$
1,339
$
575
$
251
$
386
$
807
Ratio of nonaccruing loans to total loans (1)
1.15
%
1.38
%
0.19
%
0.19
%
0.28
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to gross loans (1)
1.26
%
1.12
%
1.34
%
1.41
%
1.56
%
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets
1.04
%
0.99
%
0.14
%
0.12
%
0.18
%
Ratio of loan loss allowance to nonaccruing loans (2)
108.30
%
78.80
%
705.32
%
709.47
%
524.05
%
December 31, 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands)Nonaccruing loans: Commercial $17,187 $ 1,282 $ 925 $ 1,595 $ 1,549 Consumer 835 557 155 291 240 Commercial mortgages 3,873 500 727 909 941 Residential mortgages 2,417 1,493 1,567 1,601 2,513 Construction 6,794 - 36 - -(1)
Total
nonaccruingloans31,106 3,832 3,410 4,396 5,243 Assets acquired through foreclosure 703 388 59 217 301 Total nonperforming assets $31,809 $ 4,220 $ 3,469 $ 4,613 $ 5,544 Past due loans: Residential mortgages $ 388 $ 219 $ 327 $ 703 $ 915 Commercial and commercial mortgages 14 3 -- -- 129 Consumer 173 29 59 104 148 Total past dueexclude loans$ 575 $ 251 $ 386 $ 807 $ 1,192 Ratio of nonaccruing loans to total loans (1) 1.38% 0.19% 0.19% 0.28% 0.40% Ratio ofheld-for-sale.
(2)
The applicable allowance
for loan losses to gross loans (1) 1.12% 1.34% 1.41% 1.56% 1.69% Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets 0.99% 0.14% 0.12% 0.18% 0.25% Ratio of loan loss allowance to nonaccruing loans (2) 78.80% 705.32% 709.47% 524.05% 421.91%represents general valuation allowances only.(1) Total loans exclude loans held-for-sale. (2) The applicable allowance represents general valuation allowances only.Total nonperforming assets increased
$27.6$4.0 million during2007.2008. As a result, nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased from0.14% at December 31, 2006 to0.99% at December 31,2007. This increase results primarily from two large lending relationships being placed on nonaccrual during 2007. The first is a $10.3 million lending relationship consisting of $7.0 million in construction loans and $3.3 million in commercial mortgages. We charged-off $1.4 million against this relationship during the fourth quarter of 2007. The second is an asset-based loan for $18.7 million that was subsequently sold in March 2008 at a loss. The amount of this loss has been charged against this loan as of December 31, 2007. Based on the sale, we charged-off $3.7 million from our allowance for loan losses2007 to 1.04% at December 31,2007. The relationship also included unused letters of credit amounting to $475,000. We increased our contingency reserve for losses on the letters of credit associated with this relationship by $184,000 at2008. Non-performing loans declined from December 31,2007.2007 level as exposures migrated to assets acquired through foreclosure and $8.4 million in losses were recognized on construction loans. Restructured loans of $2.9 million contributed to the increase in non-performing assets. All of the restructured loans are residential mortgage loans to home owners and represent loans in which we have made concessions in order to assist the borrower in making their payments.The following table provides an analysis of the change in the balance of nonperforming assets during the last three years:
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance
$
31,809
$
4,220
$
3,469
Additions
48,152
37,017
5,697
Collections
(26,574
)
(3,029
)
(3,916
)
Transfers to accrual
(1,345
)
(295
)
(453
)
Charge-offs/write-downs
(16,282
)
(6,104
)
(577
)
Ending balance
$
35,760
$
31,809
$
4,220
As of December 31, 2008, we had $70.2 million of loans, which, although performing at that date, are believed to require increased supervision and review; and may, depending on the economic environment and other factors, become non-performing assets in future periods. The amount of such loans at December 31, 2007
2006 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Beginning balance $ 4,220 $ 3,469 $ 4,613 Additions 37,017 5,697 5,062 Collections (3,029) (3,916) (4,467) Transfers to accrual (295) (453) (398) Charge-offs/write-downs (6,104) (577) (1,341) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ending balance $ 31,809 $ 4,220 $ 3,469 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------was $40.7 million. The majority of the loans are secured by commercial real estate, with lesser amounts being secured by residential real estate, inventory and receivables.Allowance for Loan Losses. We maintain allowances for credit losses and charge losses to these allowances when such losses are realized. The determination of the allowance for loan losses requires significant judgement reflecting
-39-management'smanagement’s best estimate of probable loan losses related to specifically identified loans as well as probable loan losses in the remaining loan portfolio. Our evaluation is based upon a continuing review of these portfolios.We established our loan loss allowance in accordance with guidance provided in the Securities and Exchange
Commission'sCommission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 102 (SAB 102). Its methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements which include: specific allowances for identified problem loans; formula allowances for commercial and commercial real estate loans; and allowances for pooled homogenous loans.Specific reserves are established for certain loans in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to a specific credit that management believes indicate the probability that a loss has been incurred.
The formula allowances for commercial and commercial real estate loans are calculated by applying estimated loss factors to outstanding loans based on the internal risk grade of loans. For low risk commercial and commercial real estate loans the portfolio is pooled, based on internal risk grade, and estimates are based on a ten-year net charge-off history. Higher risk and criticized loans have loss factors that are derived from an analysis of both the probability of default and the probability of loss should default occur. Loss adjustment factors are applied based on criteria discussed below. As a result, changes in risk grades of both performing and nonperforming loans affect the amount of the formula allowance.
Pooled loans are loans that are usually smaller, not-individually-graded and homogenous in nature, such as consumer installment loans and residential mortgages. Loan loss allowances for pooled loans are based on a ten-year net charge-off history. The average loss allowance per homogenous pool is based on the product of average annual historical loss rate and the estimated duration of the pool multiplied by the pool balances. These separate risk pools are assigned a reserve for losses based upon this historical loss information and loss adjustment factors.
Historical loss adjustment factors are based upon our evaluation of various current conditions including those listed below:
oGeneral economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas,
oCredit quality trends,
oRecent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio,
oCollateral values and loan-to-value ratios,
oLoan volumes and concentrations, including changes in mix,
oSeasoning of the loan portfolio,
oSpecific industry conditions within portfolio segments,
oBank regulatory examination results, and
oOther factors, including changes in quality of the loan origination, servicing and risk management processes.
Our loan officers and risk managers meet at least quarterly to discuss and review these conditions and risks associated with individual problem loans. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for such losses. We also give consideration to the results of these regulatory agency examinations.
During
2007,2008, the provision for loan losses were affectedby:by increased credit-related costs due to the rapid deterioration in the economic environment during the fourth quarter: including (1)our continued significant loan growth;increased charge-offs; (2) a general migrationof certainto loanstowardto lower creditgrades as we continue to assess our exposure in the current lending environment; partially offset bygrades; (3)a lower level ofhigher reserves for new loans; (4) higher loss rate expectations; and (5) higher estimatedlosses resulting from an improvement in the methodologyreserves forestimating loan losses using historical data adjusted for current conditions and trends. The improvement in this methodology resulted in a reduction of approximately $6.8 million, net, from the estimate previously used. -40-economic conditions. The table below represents a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses during the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
(Dollars in Thousands)
Beginning balance
$
25,252
$
27,384
$
25,381
$
24,222
$
22,386
Provision for loan losses
23,024
5,021
2,738
2,582
3,217
Charge-offs:
Residential real estate
628
41
75
90
222
Commercial real estate (1)
12,195
1,398
—
104
148
Commercial
1,992
4,379
470
1,048
656
Overdrafts (2)
1,327
1,441
607
—
—
Consumer
1,697
790
483
631
817
Total charge-offs
17,839
8,049
1,635
1,873
1,843
Recoveries:
Residential real estate
7
11
14
59
32
Commercial real estate (1)
12
127
170
42
—
Commercial
100
173
343
209
335
Overdrafts (2)
384
446
217
—
—
Consumer
249
139
156
140
95
Total recoveries
752
896
900
450
462
Net charge-offs
17,087
7,153
735
1,423
1,381
Ending balance
$
31,189
$
25,252
$
27,384
$
25,381
$
24,222
Net charge-offs to average gross loans outstanding,
net of unearned income
0.74
%
0.34
%
0.04
%
0.09
%
0.10
%
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands)Beginning balance $27,384 $25,381 $24,222 $22,386 $21,452 Provision for loan losses 5,021 2,738 2,582 3,217 2,550 Charge-offs: Residential real estate 41 75 90 222 329 Commercial real estate (1) 1,398 - 104 148 - Commercial 4,379 470 1,048 656 827 Overdrafts (2) 1,441 607 - - - Consumer 790 483 631 817 860 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total charge-offs 8,049 1,635 1,873 1,843 2,016 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recoveries: Residential real estate 11 14 59 32 - Commercial real estate (1) 127 170 42 - 202 Commercial 173 343 209 335 79 Overdrafts (2) 446 217 - - - Consumer 139 156 140 95 119 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total recoveries 896 900 450 462 400 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net charge-offs 7,153 735 1,423 1,381 1,616 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ending balance $25,252 $27,384 $25,381 $24,222 $22,386 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net charge-offs to average gross loans outstanding, net of unearned income 0.34% 0.04% 0.09% 0.10% 0.13% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(1) Includes commercial mortgage and construction loans.
(2) Prior to April 2006, overdraft charge-offs/recoveries were recognized in other operating expense.
The allowance for loan losses is allocated by major portfolio type. As these portfolios have developed, they have become a source of historical data in projecting delinquencies and loss exposure; however, such allocations are not a guarantee of where future losses may occur. While we have allocated the allowance for loan losses by portfolio type in the following table, the entire reserve is available for any loan portfolio to utilize. The allocation of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio type at the end of each of the last five fiscal years, and the percentage of outstanding loans in each category to total gross outstanding, at such dates follow:
December 31, 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands)Residential real estate $ 1,304 19.8% $ 1,645 23.1% $ 1,632 25.4% $ 1,468 28.1% $ 2,736 34.6% Commercial real estate 12,151 32.9% 11,343 32.5% 10,978 32.7% 9,211 34.6% 8,338 29.3% Commercial 8,088 35.0% 11,019 31.5% 9,471 28.3% 10,456 23.7% 8,368 22.0% Consumer 3,709 12.3% 3,377 12.9% 3,300 13.6% 3,087 13.6% 2,944 14.1% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $25,252 100.0% $27,384 100.0% $25,381 100.0% $24,222 100.0% $22,386 100.0% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 31 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(Dollars in Thousands)
Residential real estate
$
2,480
17.1
%
$
1,304
19.8
%
$
1,645
23.1
%
$
1,632
25.4
%
$
1,468
28.1
%
Commercial real estate
10,656
32.8
%
12,151
32.9
%
11,343
32.5
%
10,978
32.7
%
9,211
34.6
%
Commercial
12,510
38.1
%
8,088
35.0
%
11,019
31.5
%
9,471
28.3
%
10,456
23.7
%
Consumer
5,543
12.0
%
3,709
12.3
%
3,377
12.9
%
3,300
13.6
%
3,087
13.6
%
Total
$
31,189
100.0
%
$
25,252
100.0
%
$
27,384
100.0
%
$
25,381
100.0
%
$
24,222
100.0
%
LIQUIDITY
We manage our liquidity risk and funding needs through our treasury function and our Asset/Liability Committee. Historically, we have had success in growing our loan portfolio. For example, during the year ended December 31,
2007,2008, net loan growth resulted in the use of$221.2$236.7 million in cash. The loan growth was primarily the result of our continued success increasing corporate and small business lending.We expectManagement expects this trend to continue. While our loan-to-deposit ratio has been well above 100% for many years, management has significant experience managing its funding needs through borrowings and deposit growth.-41-As a financial institution, we have ready access to several sources of funding. Among these are:
oDeposit growth
oBrokered deposits
Borrowing from the FHLB
o The brokered deposit market, oFed Discount Window access
Other borrowings such as repurchase agreements
oCash flow from securities and loan sales and repayments
and o Our ability to generate positive cash flows from our operations.Net income.
Our current branch expansion and renovation program is focused on expanding our retail footprint in Delaware and attracting new customers to provide additional deposit growth. Customer deposit growth was strong, equaling
$135.5$227.9 million, or10%, during 2007.15% between December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2008.Our portfolio of high-quality, liquid investments, primarily short-duration AAA-rated, mortgage-backed securities and Agency notes also provide a source of cash flow to meet current cash needs. If needed, portions of this portfolio, as well as portions of the loan portfolio, could be sold to provide cash to fund new loans. During the year ended December 31,
2007, $32.72008, $46.4 million in cash was provided by operating activities.We have a policy that separately addresses liquidity, and management monitors our adherence to policy limits. As part of the liquidity management process, we also monitor our available wholesale funding capacity. At December 31,
2007,2008, we had$294.6$267.4 million in funding capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and$551.2$546.7 million in estimated funding capacity in brokered deposits.LiquidityAlso, liquidity risk management is a primary area offocus for us and is subject toexamination by the OTS.We have not used and have no intention of using any significant off balance sheet financing arrangement for liquidity management purposes. Our financial instruments with off balance sheet risk are limited to obligations to fund loans to customers pursuant to existing commitments and obligations of letters of
credit and an interest rate cap which limits the interest rate exposure on $50.0 million of trust preferred floating rate debt.credit. In addition, we have not had and have no intention to have any significant transactions, arrangements or other relationships with any unconsolidated, limited purpose entities that could materially affect our liquidity or capital resources.CAPITAL RESOURCES
Federal laws, among other things, require the OTS to mandate uniformly applicable capital standards for all savings institutions. These standards currently require institutions such as us to maintain a
"tangible"“tangible” capital ratio equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets,"core"“core” (or"leverage"“leverage”) capital equal to 4.0% of adjusted total assets,"Tier 1"“Tier 1” capital equal to 4.0% of"risk-weighted"“risk-weighted” assets and total"risk-based"“risk-based” capital (a combination of core and"supplementary"“supplementary” capital) equal to 8.0% of"risk-weighted"“risk-weighted” assets.The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA), as well as other requirements, established five capital tiers: well-capitalized, adequately-capitalized, under-capitalized, significantly under-capitalized and critically under- capitalized. A depository
institution'sinstitution’s capital tier depends upon its capital levels in relation to various relevant capital measures, which include leverage and risk-based capital measures and certain other factors. Depository institutions that are not classified as well-capitalized are subject to variousrestrictions regarding capital distributions, payment of management fees, acceptance of brokered deposits and other operating activities.
At December 31,
2007,2008, we are classified as well-capitalized, the highest regulatory defined level, and in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements. Additional information concerning our regulatory capital compliance is included in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.Since 1996, the Board of Directors has approved several stock repurchase programs to acquire common stock outstanding. As part of these programs, we acquired approximately 73,500 shares in 2008 and 564,100 shares in
2007 and 103,400 shares in 2006.2007. At December 31,2007,2008, we held9.59.6 million shares of our common stock as treasury shares.We intend to continue repurchasing -42-shares depending on stock price and alternative uses of capital.At December 31,2007,2008, we had579,500506,000 shares remaining under our current share repurchase authorization.On January 23, 2009, under the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Plan ("CPP"), we sold 52,625 shares of senior preferred stock to the U.S. Treasury, having a liquidition amount equal to $1,000 per share, or $52.6 million. Although we are currently well-capitalized under regulatory guidelines, the Board of Directors believed it was advisable to take advantage of the CPP to raise additional capital to ensure that during these uncertain times, we are well-positioned to support our existing operations as well as anticipated future growth. Additional information concerning the CPP is included in Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As part of the CPP program, any share repurchases or increase in the dividend level from the September 2008 quarterly payment of $0.12 per share, must be approved by the U.S. Treasury department.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have no off balance sheet arrangements that currently have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. Additional information concerning our off balance sheet arrangements is included in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
At December 31,
2007,2008, we had contractual obligations relating to operating leases, long-term debt, data processing and credit obligations. These obligations are summarized below. See Notes 7, 9 and1416 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
Less than More than Total 1 Year 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands)Operating lease obligations $ 44,137 $ 4,562 $ 8,427 $ 7,417 $23,731 Long-term debt obligations 965,291 577,900 278,079 42,301 67,011 Data processing contracts 8,352 3,848 4,493 11 - Credit obligations 586,252 586,252 - - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total $1,604,032 $1,172,562 $290,999 $49,729 $90,742 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total
Less than
1 Year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
More than
5 Years
(In Thousands)
Operating lease obligations
$
54,616
$
5,323
$
10,060
$
8,535
$
30,698
Long-term debt obligations
882,968
471,562
302,372
42,023
67,011
Data processing contracts
4,674
3,683
991
—
—
Credit obligations
700,540
700,540
—
—
—
Total
$
1,642,798
$
1,181,108
$
313,423
$
50,558
$
97,709
IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES
Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased costs of our operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all of our assets and liabilities are monetary. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or the same extent as the price of goods and services.
RECENT LEGISLATION
The economy is experiencing significantly reduced business activity as a result of, among other factors, disruptions in the financial system during the past year. Declines in the housing market during the past year, due to falling home prices and increased foreclosures and unemployment, have resulted in substantial declines in mortgage-related asset values, which has had a dramatic negative impact on government-sponsored entities and major commercial and investment banks.
Reflecting concern about the stability of the finance markets in general and the strength of counterparties, many lenders and institutional investors have reduced, and in some cases, ceased, to provide funding and liquidity to borrowers, including other financial institutions. In
February 2006, Congress passedresponse to theFederal Deposit Insurance Reformfinancial crisis affecting the banking system and financial markets and going concern threats to investment banks and other financial institutions, on October 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of2005 (FDIRA)2008 (the “EESA”) was signed into law. Pursuant to the EESA, specifically the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) thereunder, the U.S. Treasury will have the authority to, among other things, purchase up to $700 billion of mortgages, mortgage-backed securities and certain other financial instruments from financial institutions for the purpose of stabilizing and providing liquidity to the U.S. financial markets.On October 14, 2008, the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury announced the Department of the Treasury will purchase equity stakes in a wide variety of banks and thrifts through TARP’s CPP. Under this program, from the $700 billion authorized by the EESA, the Treasury made $250 billion of capital available to U.S. financial institutions in the form of preferred stock. In conjunction with the purchase of preferred stock, the Treasury received, from participating financial institutions, warrants to purchase common stock with an aggregate market price equal to 15% of the preferred stock investment. Participating financial institutions were required to adopt the Treasury’s standards for executive compensation and corporate governance for the period during which the Treasury holds equity in such institution issued under the CPP.
On November 21, 2008, the Board of Directors of the FDIC adopted a final rule relating to the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (the “TLGP”).
This legislation mergedThe TLGP was announced by theBank Insurance FundFDIC on October 14, 2008, after the determination of systemic risk by the Secretary of the Department of Treasury (after consultation with the President), as an initiative to counter the system-wide crisis in the nation’s financial sector. Under the TLGP the FDIC will (i) guarantee, through the earlier of maturity or June 30, 2012, certain newly issued senior unsecured debt issued by participating institutions on or after October 14, 2008, andthe Savings Association Insurance Fund into one fund, increasedbefore June 30, 2009 and (ii) provide full FDIC insurance deposit insurance coverage forretirementnoninterest bearing transaction deposit accounts, Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (“NOW”) accounts paying less than 0.5% interest per annum and Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (“IOLTA”) accounts held at participating FDIC-insured institutions through December 31, 2009. Coverage under the TLGP was available for the first 30 days without charge. The fee assessment for coverage of senior unsecured debt ranges from 50 basis points to$250,000, adjusted100 basis points per annum, depending on themaximuminitial maturity of the debt. The fee assessment for deposit insurance coverage is 10 basis points per quarter on amounts in covered accounts exceeding $250,000.On February 10, 2009, the U.S. Treasury and the federal bank regulatory agencies announced in a Joint Statement a new Financial Stability Plan which would include additional capital support for
inflation after March 31, 2010banks under a Capital Assistance Program, a public-private investment fund to address existing bank loan portfolios andgaveexpanded funding for the FRB’s pending Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility to restart lending and the securitization markets.On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) was signed into law by President Obama. The ARRA includes a wide variety of programs intended to stimulate the economy and provide for extensive infrastructure, energy, health, and education needs. In addition, the ARRA imposes certain new executive compensation and corporate expenditure limits on all current and future TARP recipients until the institution has repaid the U.S. Treasury, which is now permitted under the ARRA without penalty and without the need to raise new capital, subject to the U.S. Treasury’s consultation with the recipient’s appropriate regulatory agency.
The executive compensation standards under ARRA are more stringent than those currently in effect under the CPP or those previously proposed by the U.S. Treasury. The new standards include (but are not limited to) (i) prohibitions on bonuses, retention awards and other incentive compensation, other than restricted stock grants which do not fully vest during the TARP period up to one-third of an employee’s total annual compensation, (ii) prohibitions on golden parachute payments for departure from a company, (iii) an expanded clawback of bonuses, retention awards, and incentive compensation if payment is based on materially
inaccurate statements of earnings, revenues, gains or other criteria, (iv) prohibitions on compensation plans that encourage manipulation of reported earnings, (v) retroactive review of bonuses, retention awards and other compensation previously provided by TARP recipients if found by the U.S. Treasury to be inconsistent with the purposes of TARP or otherwise contrary to public interest, (vi) required establishment of a company-wide policy regarding “excessive or luxury expenditures,” and (vii) inclusion in a participant’s proxy statements for annual shareholder meetings of a nonbinding “Say on Pay” shareholder vote on the compensation of executives.
On February 23, 2009, the U.S. Treasury and the federal bank regulatory agencies issued a Joint Statement providing further guidance with respect to the Capital Assistance Program (“CAP”) announced February 10, 2009, including: (i) that the CAP will be initiated on February 25, 2009 and will include “stress test” assessments of major banks and that should the “stress test” indicate that an additional capital buffer is warranted, institutions will have an opportunity to turn first to private sources of capital; otherwise the temporary capital buffer will be made available from the government; (ii) such additional government capital will be in the form of mandatory convertible preferred shares, which would be converted into common equity shares only as needed over time to keep banks in a well-capitalized position and can be retired under improved financial conditions before the conversion becomes mandatory; and (iii) previous capital injections under the CPP will also be eligible to be exchanged for the mandatory convertible preferred shares. The conversion of preferred shares to common equity shares would enable institutions to maintain or enhance the quality of their capital by increasing their tangible common equity capital ratios; however, such conversions would necessarily dilute the interests of existing shareholders.
On February 25, 2009, the first day the CAP program was initiated, the U.S. Treasury released the actual terms of the program, stating that the purpose of the CAP is to restore confidence throughout the financial system that the nation’s largest banking institutions have a sufficient capital cushion against larger than expected future losses, should they occur due to more a more severe economic environment, and to support lending to creditworthy borrowers. Under the CAP terms, eligible U.S. banking institutions with assets in excess of $100 billion on a consolidated basis are required to participate in coordinated supervisory assessments, which are forward-looking “stress test” assessments to evaluate the capital needs of the institution under a more challenging economic environment. Should this assessment indicate the need for the bank to establish an additional capital buffer to withstand more stressful conditions, these institutions may access the CAP immediately as a means to establish any necessary additional buffer or they may delay the CAP funding for six months to raise the capital privately. Eligible U.S. banking institutions with assets below $100 billion may also obtain capital from the CAP. The CAP program is an additional program from the CPP and is open to eligible institutions regardless of whether they participated in the CPP. The deadline to apply to the CAP is May 25, 2009. Recipients of capital under the CAP will be subject to the same executive compensation requirements as if they had received the CPP.
On February 27, 2009, the FDIC
greaterproposed amendments to the restoration plan for the Deposit Insurance Fund. This amendment proposes the imposition of a 20 basis point emergency special assessment on insured depository institutions as of June 30, 2009. On March 5, 2009, FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair announced that if Congress adopts legislation expanding the FDIC’s line of credit with Treasury from $30 billion to $100 billion, the FDIC might have the flexibility to reduce the special emergency assessment, possibly from 20 to 10 basis points. The assessment is proposed to be collected on September 30, 2009. The interim rule would also permit the FDIC to impose an emergency special assessment after June 30, 2009, of up to ten basis points if necessary to maintain public confidence insetting insurance assessments. As partfederal deposit insurance. This special assessment if implemented as proposed will have a significant impact on the results of operations of theFDIRA-2005, the Bank had been granted a one-time credit of $1.0 millionCompany forutilization against future FDIC insurance premiums. During 2007, we used $709,000 of this credit to offset premiums.2009.CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on the Consolidated Financial Statements, which are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. We regularly evaluate these estimates and assumptions including those related to the
-43-allowance for loan losses, contingencies (including indemnifications), and deferred taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other factors and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These form the basis for making judgements on the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The following are critical accounting policies that involve more significant judgements and estimates:
Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain allowances for credit losses and charge losses to these allowances when realized. The determination of the allowance for loan losses requires significant judgement reflecting our best estimate of probable loan losses related to specifically identified loans as well as those in the remaining loan portfolio. Our evaluation is based upon a continuing review of these portfolios, with consideration given to evaluations resulting from examinations performed by regulatory authorities.
As part of our problem loan management process, we may, from time to time, make decisions to protect our interests which may affect the basis in a problem loan or our estimate of the realizable value of a problem loan. For example, to improve our first lien position in a non-accrual loan, in August 2008 we purchased a note related to this non-accrual loan from another lender for up to $1 million. Related to the same credit, in August 2008, we made a loan to an interested third party that is expected to add up to $2.8 million to its estimated realizable value.
Contingencies (Including Indemnifications)
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to legal actions, which involve claims for monetary relief. Based upon information presently available to us and our counsel, it is our opinion that any legal and financial responsibility arising from such claims will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We maintain a loss contingency for standby letters of credit and charge losses to this reserve when such losses are realized. The determination of the loss contingency for standby letters of credit requires significant judgement reflecting
management'smanagement’s best estimate of probable losses.The Bank, as successor to originators of reverse mortgages is, from time to time, involved in arbitration or litigation with various parties including borrowers or the heirs of borrowers. Because reverse mortgages are a relatively new and uncommon product, there can be no assurances about how the courts or arbitrators may apply existing legal principles to the interpretation and enforcement of the terms and conditions of the
Bank'sBank’s reverse mortgage obligations.Deferred Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes
(SFAS(SFAS 109), which requires the recording of deferred income taxes that reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. We have assessed our valuation allowances on deferred income taxes resulting from, among other things, limitations imposed by Internal Revenue Code and uncertainties, including the timing of settlement and realization of these differences.Fair Value Measurements
On January 1, 2008, we adopted SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. See Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In September 2006, the FASB issued
SFASStatement No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(SFAS 157)(“SFAS 157”). This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Additionally, it establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years.We do not believe theThe adoption of SFAS 157willdid not have a material impact on our Consolidated FinancialStatementsStatements.In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a final consensus on Issue 06-04,Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements.In accordance with the EITF consensus, an agreement by an employer to share a portion of the proceeds of a life insurance policy with an employee during the postretirement period is a postretirement benefit arrangement required to be accounted for in
2008.accordance with SFAS No. 106Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions(“SFAS 106”) or Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) No. 12,Omnibus Opinion — 1967.Furthermore, the purchase of a split dollar life insurance policy does not constitute a settlement under SFAS 106 and, therefore, a liability for the postretirement obligation must be recognized under SFAS 106 if the benefit is offered under an arrangement that constitutes a plan or under Accounting Principles Board No. 12 if it is not part of a plan. The provisions of EITF Issue 06-04 are to be applied through either a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption or retrospective application. We adopted this statement on January 1, 2008 and it did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.In February 2007, the FASB issued
SFASStatement No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and FinancialLiabilities--IncludingLiabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115(SFAS 159)(“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been electedwill beare recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.This will become effective for usWe adopted SFAS 159 on January 1,2008. We do2008 and it did notbelieve the adoption of SFAS 159 willhave a material impact on our Consolidated FinancialStatementsStatements.On November 5, 2007, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109,Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value through Earnings(“SAB 109”). Previously, SAB 105,Application ofAccounting Principles to Loan Commitments, stated that in
2008. -44-measuring the fair value of a derivative loan commitment, a company should not incorporate the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan. SAB 109 supersedes SAB 105 and indicates that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan should be included in measuring fair value for all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. SAB 105 also indicated that internally-developed intangible assets should not be recorded as part of the fair value of a derivative loan commitment, and SAB 109 retains that view. SAB 109 was effective for derivative loan commitments issued or modified in fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2007 and did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),Business Combinations
(SFAS(“SFAS 141(R)”). This Statement changes the requirements for anacquirer'sacquirer’s recognition and measurement of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for annualperiods beginning after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively for all business combinations entered into after the date of adoption.
We have not yet determined whether there will be a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements
--— an amendment of ARB No.51(SFAS 160)(“SFAS 160”). This Statement requires (i) that noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component ofshareholders'shareholders’ equity, (ii) that net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be separately identified in the consolidated statement of operations, (iii) that changes in aparent'sparent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, (iv) that any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, and (v) that sufficient disclosures are provided that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively. However, the presentation and disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS 160 will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161,Disclosure about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities(“SFAS 161”). This statement changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedges are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162,The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(“SFAS 162”). This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not believe the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
- -------------------------------------------------------------------Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in our lending, investing and funding activities. To that end, we actively monitor and manage our interest rate risk exposure. One measure required to be performed by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS)-regulated institutions is the test specified by OTS Thrift Bulletin No. 13A,Management of Interest Rate Risk, Investment Securities and Derivatives
Activities.Activities. This test measures the impact on the net portfolio value of an immediate change in interest rates in 100 basis point increments. Net portfolio value is defined as the net present value of the estimated cash flows from assets and liabilities as a percentage of the net present value of assets. The following table is the estimated impact of immediate changes in interest rates on our net interest margin and net portfolio value at the specified levels at December 31,20072008 and2006,2007, calculated in compliance with Thrift Bulletin No. 13A:
December 31,
2008
2007
Change in
Interest Rate
(Basis Points)
% Change in
Net Interest
Margin (1)Net Portfolio
Value (2)
% Change in
Net Interest
Margin (1)Net Portfolio
Value (2)+300
-9
%
7.92
%
+2
%
9.70
%
+200
-6
%
8.17
%
+2
%
10.27
%
+100
-3
%
8.37
%
+1
%
10.72
%
0
0
%
8.50
%
0
%
11.01
%
-100
-2
%
8.43
%
-1
%
11.04
%
-200
(3)
NMF
NMF
-2
%
11.10
%
-300
(3)
NMF
NMF
-4
%
11.25
%
(1)
The percentage difference between net interest margin in a stable interest rate environment and net interest margin as projected under the various rate environment changes.
(2)
Our net portfolio value in a stable interest rate environment and the net portfolio value as projected under the various rate environment changes.
(3)
Sensitivity indicated by a decrease of 200 and 300 basis points may not be particularly meaningful (NMF) at December 31,
2007 2006 ------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Change in % Change in % Change in Interest Rate Net Interest Net Portfolio Net Interest Net Portfolio (Basis Margin (1) Value (2) Margin (1) Value (2) Points) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2008 given the historically low absolute level of interest rates at that date. OTS regulators are currently only monitoring rate shocks of -100 to +300 +2% 9.70% -1% 7.89% +200 +2% 10.27% -1% 8.46% +100 +1% 10.72% 0% 8.99% 0 0% 11.01% 0% 9.66% -100 -1% 11.04% +2% 9.03% -200 -2% 11.10% +1% 9.04% (3) -300 -4% 11.25% -1% 8.91% (3)basis points.(1) The percentage difference between net interest margin in a stable interest rate environment and net interest margin as projected under the various rate environment changes. (2) Our net portfolio value in a stable interest rate environment and the net portfolio value as projected under the various rate environment changes. (3) Sensitivity indicated by a decrease of 200 and 300 basis points may not be particularly meaningful at December 31, 2007 and 2006 given the historically low absolute level of interest rates at these dates.Our primary objective in managing interest rate risk is to minimize the adverse impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income and capital, while maximizing the yield/cost spread on our asset/liability structure. We rely primarily on our asset/liability structure to control interest rate risk.
We also engage in other business activities that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For example, mortgage banking revenues and expenses can fluctuate with changing interest rates. These fluctuations are difficult to model and estimate.
-45-ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURES
- -----------------------------------------------------------Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
WSFS Financial Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of condition of WSFS Financial Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31,
20072008 and2006,2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,2007.2008. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of theCompany'sCompany’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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of WSFS Financial Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31,
20072008 and2006,2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,2007,2008, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 123 (revised), Share-Based Payment, a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, effective January 1, 2006, FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,an Interpretation of FASB No. Statement 109, effective January 1, 2007, and FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, effective January 1, 2008.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,2007,2008, based on criteria established inInternal Control-Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March17, 200816, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of theCompany'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting.As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted FASB Statement No. 123(revised), Share-Based Payment, a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, effective January 1, 2006, and FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement 109, effective January 1, 2007. /s/ KPMG LLP - -------------------------- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 17, 2008 -46-
/s/ KPMG LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 16, 2009
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)Interest income: Interest and fees on loans $159,512 $143,629 $105,639 Interest on mortgage-backed securities 24,237 28,444 25,687 Interest and dividends on investment securities 1,353 1,884 2,580 Interest on investments in reverse mortgages 2,007 684 678 Other interest income 2,368 2,536 1,438 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 189,477 177,177 136,022 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest expense: Interest on deposits 57,311 42,707 21,690 Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances 38,561 45,878 30,659 Interest on federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 3,153 3,790 4,089 Interest on trust preferred borrowings 4,753 5,053 5,292 Interest on other borrowings 3,690 1,850 650 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 107,468 99,278 62,380 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income 82,009 77,899 73,642 Provision for loan losses 5,021 2,738 2,582 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 76,988 75,161 71,060 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noninterest income: Credit/debit card and ATM income 19,750 18,835 15,049 Deposit service charges 15,419 12,250 10,091 Investment advisory income 2,465 2,399 2,519 Loan fee income 2,384 1,824 1,999 Bank-owned life insurance income 2,269 3,976 2,003 Mortgage banking activities, net 217 225 391 Securities gains (losses) 82 (1,981) (605) Non-recurring gains, net 1,979 - - Other income 3,601 2,777 3,206 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48,166 40,305 34,653 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noninterest expenses: Salaries, benefits and other compensation 43,662 39,369 35,172 Occupancy expense 8,280 5,508 5,168 Equipment expense 5,616 4,393 3,879 Data processing and operations expense 4,062 3,511 3,465 Marketing expense 3,911 2,713 2,745 Professional fees 2,662 2,070 2,416 Other operating expenses 13,838 11,750 10,032 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 82,031 69,314 62,877 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before minority interest and taxes 43,123 46,152 42,836 Less minority interest - 51 133 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before taxes 43,123 46,101 42,703 Income tax provision 13,474 15,660 14,847 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $29,649 $30,441 $27,856 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per share: Basic $4.69 $4.59 $4.10 Diluted $4.55 $4.41 $3.89
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
$
140,661
$
159,512
$
143,629
Interest on mortgage-backed securities
23,984
24,237
28,444
Interest and dividends on investment securities
1,331
1,353
1,884
Interest on investments in reverse mortgages
(1,077
)
2,007
684
Other interest income
1,578
2,368
2,536
166,477
189,477
177,177
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits
39,809
57,311
42,707
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances
29,620
38,561
45,878
Interest on federal funds purchased and securities
sold under agreements to repurchase
2,397
3,153
3,790
Interest on trust preferred borrowings
3,275
4,753
5,053
Interest on other borrowings
2,157
3,690
1,850
77,258
107,468
99,278
Net interest income
89,219
82,009
77,899
Provision for loan losses
23,024
5,021
2,738
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
66,195
76,988
75,161
Noninterest income:
Credit/debit card and ATM income
17,229
19,750
18,835
Deposit service charges
16,484
15,419
12,250
Loan fee income
3,696
2,384
1,824
Investment advisory income
2,395
2,465
2,399
Bank-owned life insurance income
1,786
2,269
3,976
Mortgage banking activities, net
148
217
225
Securities gains (losses)
139
82
(1,981
)
Non-recurring gains, net
—
1,979
—
Other income
4,112
3,601
2,777
45,989
48,166
40,305
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries, benefits and other compensation
46,654
43,662
39,369
Occupancy expense
8,416
8,280
5,508
Equipment expense
6,174
5,616
4,393
Data processing and operations expense
4,216
4,062
3,511
Marketing expense
3,920
3,911
2,713
Professional fees
4,082
2,662
2,070
Other operating expenses
15,636
13,838
11,750
89,098
82,031
69,314
Income before minority interest and taxes
23,086
43,123
46,152
Less minority interest
—
—
51
Income before taxes
23,086
43,123
46,101
Income tax provision
6,950
13,474
15,660
Net income
$
16,136
$
29,649
$
30,441
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
2.62
$
4.69
$
4.59
Diluted
$
2.57
$
4.55
$
4.41
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
-47-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CONDITION
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)Assets Cash and due from banks $ 83,936 $ 73,989 Cash in non-owned ATMs 182,523 166,092 Federal funds sold - 1,500 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 1,078 243 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total cash and cash equivalents 267,537 241,824 Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value: 2007-$1,498; 2006-$4,252) 1,516 4,219 Investment securities available-for-sale including reverse mortgages 26,756 50,272 Mortgage-backed securities-available-for-sale 484,428 504,347 Mortgage-backed securities-trading 12,364 12,364 Loans held-for-sale 2,404 919 Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $25,252 at December 31, 2007 and $27,384 at December 31, 2006 2,231,576 2,018,822 Bank-owned life insurance 57,551 55,282 Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, at cost 45,537 39,872 Assets acquired through foreclosure 703 388 Premises and equipment 34,851 30,218 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 34,965 38,869 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 3,200,188 $ 2,997,396 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities: Deposits: Noninterest-bearing demand $ 290,424 $ 276,338 Interest-bearing demand 171,363 146,719 Money market 303,931 246,645 Savings 196,571 226,853 Time 366,717 326,009 Jumbo certificates of deposit - customer 150,191 121,142 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total customer deposits 1,479,197 1,343,706 Other jumbo certificates of deposit 98,758 111,388 Brokered deposits 249,206 301,254 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deposits 1,827,161 1,756,348 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 75,000 73,400 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 898,280 784,028 Trust preferred borrowings 67,011 67,011 Other borrowed funds 94,869 78,240 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 26,537 26,256 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 2,988,858 2,785,283 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minority Interest - 54 Stockholders' Equity: Serial preferred stock $.01 par value, 7,500,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding - - Common stock $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; issued 15,673,865 at December 31, 2007 and 15,584,580 at December 31, 2006 157 156 Capital in excess of par value 83,077 81,580 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,861) (8,573) Retained earnings 376,682 347,448 Treasury stock at cost, 9,507,069 shares at December 31, 2007 and 8,942,969 shares at December 31, 2006 (244,725) (208,552) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 211,330 212,059 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders' equity $ 3,200,188 $ 2,997,396 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
58,377
$
83,936
Cash in non-owned ATMs
189,965
182,523
Federal funds sold
—
—
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
216
1,078
Total cash and cash equivalents
248,558
267,537
Investment securities held-to-maturity (fair value: 2008-$1,071; 2007-$1,498)
1,181
1,516
Investment securities available-for-sale including reverse mortgages
48,507
26,756
Mortgage-backed securities-available-for-sale
487,389
484,428
Mortgage-backed securities-trading
10,816
12,364
Loans held-for-sale
2,275
2,404
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $31,189 at December 31, 2008
and $25,252 at December 31, 2007
2,441,560
2,231,576
Bank-owned life insurance
59,337
57,551
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, at cost
39,305
45,537
Assets acquired through foreclosure
4,471
703
Premises and equipment
34,966
34,851
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
54,195
34,965
Total assets
$
3,432,560
$
3,200,188
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
311,322
$
290,424
Interest-bearing demand
214,749
171,363
Money market
326,792
303,931
Savings
208,368
196,571
Time
450,056
366,717
Jumbo certificates of deposit - customer
195,846
150,191
Total customer deposits
1,707,133
1,479,197
Other jumbo certificates of deposit
103,825
98,758
Brokered deposits
311,394
249,206
Total deposits
2,122,352
1,827,161
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
75,000
75,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
815,957
898,280
Trust preferred borrowings
67,011
67,011
Other borrowed funds
108,777
94,869
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
26,828
26,537
Total liabilities
3,215,925
2,988,858
Minority Interest
—
—
Stockholders’ Equity:
Serial preferred stock $.01 par value, 7,500,000 shares authorized;
none issued and outstanding
—
—
Common stock $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; issued 15,739,768
at December 31, 2008 and 15,673,865 at December 31, 2007
157
157
Capital in excess of par value
87,033
83,077
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(12,613
)
(3,861
)
Retained earnings
390,338
376,682
Treasury stock at cost, 9,580,569 shares at December 31, 2008 and 9,507,069
shares at December 31, 2007
(248,280
)
(244,725
)
Total stockholders’ equity
216,635
211,330
Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders’ equity
$
3,432,560
$
3,200,188
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
-48-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
STOCKHOLDERS'STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accumulated Capital in Other Total Common Excess of Comprehensive Retained Treasury Stockholders' Stock Par Value Loss Earnings Stock Equity (In Thousands)Balance, December 31, 2004 $ 152 $68,327 $(3,385) $293,054 $(161,845) $196,303 Comprehensive income: Net income - - - 27,856 - 27,856 Other comprehensive loss (1) - - (6,583) - - (6,583) ---------------- Total comprehensive income 21,273 ---------------- Cash dividend, $0.27 per share - - - (1,845) - (1,845) Issuance of common stock, including proceeds from exercise of common stock options 2 3,120 - - - 3,122 Treasury stock at cost, 712,300 shares (2) - 276 - - (40,104) (39,828) Tax benefit from exercises of common stock options - 2,950 - - 2,950 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 2005 $ 154 $74,673 $(9,968) $319,065 $(201,949) $181,975 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive income: Net income - - - 30,441 - 30,441 Other comprehensive income (1) - - 1,956 - - 1,956 ---------------- Total comprehensive income 32,397 ---------------- Adjustment to initially apply FASB - - (561) - - (561) Statement No. 158, net of tax $(344) Cash dividend, $0.31 per share - - - (2,058) - (2,058) Issuance of common stock, including proceeds from exercise of common stock options 2 4,610 - - - 4,612 Treasury stock at cost, 103,400 shares - - - - (6,603) (6,603) Issuance of restricted stock - 286 - - - 286 Tax benefit from exercises of common stock options - 2,011 - - - 2,011 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 2006 $ 156 $81,580 $(8,573) $347,448 $(208,552) $212,059 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive income: Net income - - - 29,649 - 29,649 Other comprehensive income (1) - - 4,712 - - 4,712 ---------------- Total comprehensive income 34,361 ---------------- Cumulative effect of change in accounting - - - 1,988 - 1,988 principle related to the adoption of FIN 48 Cash dividend, $0.38 per share - - - (2,403) - (2,403) Issuance of common stock, including proceeds from exercise of common stock options 1 3,704 - - - 3,705 Treasury stock at cost, 564,100 shares - - - - (36,173) (36,173) Issuance of restricted stock - 230 - - - 230 Tax liability from exercises of common stock options - (2,437) - - - (2,437) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 2007 $157 $83,077 $(3,861) $376,682 $(244,725) $211,330 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49-
(1) Other Comprehensive Income: 2007 2006 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale arising $4,657 $ 426 $(7,407) during the period, net of taxes (2007-$2,855; 2006 - $261; 2005 - $(4,540)) Actuarial gain reclassified to periodic cost, net of income taxes of $42 68 - - Transition obligation reclassified to periodic cost, net of income taxes of $23 38 - - Net unrealized holding gains arising during the period on derivatives net of taxes (2007 - $0; 2006 - $163; 2005 - $241) - 302 449 Reclassification for losses (gains) included in income, net of taxes (2007-$(31); 2006 - $753; 2005 - $230) (51) 1,228 375 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other comprehensive income (loss) $4,712 $1,956 $(6,583) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(2) Net of reissuance of 7,200 shares.
Common
Stock
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
Accumulated
Other
ComprehensiveLoss
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
(In Thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2005
$
154
$
74,673
$
(9,968
)
$
319,065
$
(201,949
)
$
181,975
Comprehensive income:
Net income
—
—
—
30,441
—
30,441
Other comprehensive loss (1)
—
—
1,956
—
—
1,956
Total comprehensive income
32,397
Adjustment to initially apply FASB
Statement No. 158, net of tax $(344)
—
—
(561
)
—
—
(561
)
Cash dividend, $0.31 per share
—
—
—
(2,058
)
—
(2,058
)
Issuance of common stock,
including proceeds from exercise
of common stock options
2
4,610
—
—
—
4,612
Treasury stock at cost, 103,400 shares
—
—
—
—
(6,603
)
(6,603
)
Issuance of restricted stock
—
286
—
—
—
286
Tax benefit from exercises of
common stock options
—
2,011
—
—
—
2,011
Balance, December 31, 2006
$
156
$
81,580
$
(8,573
)
$
347,448
$
(208,552
)
$
212,059
Comprehensive income:
Net income
—
—
—
29,649
—
29,649
Other comprehensive income (1)
—
—
4,712
—
—
4,712
Total comprehensive income
34,361
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle related to the adoption of FIN 48
—
—
—
1,988
—
1,988
Cash dividend, $0.38 per share
—
—
—
(2,403
)
—
(2,403
)
Issuance of common stock,
including proceeds from exercise of
common stock options
1
3,704
—
—
—
3,705
Treasury stock at cost, 564,100 shares
—
—
—
—
(36,173
)
(36,173
)
Issuance of restricted stock
—
230
—
—
—
230
Tax liability from exercises of
common stock options
—
(2,437
)
—
—
—
(2,437
)
Balance, December 31, 2007
$
157
$
83,077
$
(3,861
)
$
376,682
$
(244,725
)
$
211,330
Comprehensive income:
Net income
—
—
—
16,136
—
16,136
Other comprehensive income (1)
—
—
(8,752
)
—
—
(8,752
)
Total comprehensive income
7,384
Cash dividend, $0.46 per share
—
—
—
(2,832
)
—
(2,832
)
Issuance of common stock, including proceeds from exercise of common stock options
—
2,391
—
—
—
2,391
Treasury stock at cost, 73,500 shares
—
—
—
—
(3,555
)
(3,555
)
Issuance of restricted stock
—
202
—
—
—
202
Reclassification adjustment of negative minority interest
—
—
—
352
—
352
Tax benefit from exercises of
common stock options—
1,363
—
—
—
1,363
Balance, December 31, 2008
$
157
$
87,033
$
(12,613
)
$
390,338
$
(248,280
)
$
216,635
(1) Other Comprehensive Income:
2008
2007
2006
Net unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities available-for-sale arising during the
period, net of taxes (2008 - $(5,364); 2007 - $2,855; 2006 - $261)
$
(8,752
)
$
4,657
$
426
Actuarial gain reclassified to periodic cost, net of income taxes (2007 - $42)
—
68
—
Transition obligation reclassified to periodic cost, net of income taxes (2007 - $23)
—
38
—
Net unrealized holding gains arising during the period on derivatives
net of taxes (2006 - $163)
—
—
302
Reclassification for losses (gains) included in income, net of taxes (2007 - $(31);
2006 - $753)
—
(51
)
1,228
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
$
(8,752
)
$
4,712
$
1,956
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
-50-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)Operating activities: Net income $ 29,649 $ 30,441 $ 27,856 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: Provision for loan losses 5,021 2,738 2,582 Depreciation, accretion and amortization 4,930 4,507 5,440 Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets 1,142 (3,066) (1,952) Origination of loans held-for-sale (27,160) (23,914) (37,222) Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale 25,362 21,406 38,722 Gain on mortgage banking activity (217) (224) (84) Gain on sale of credit card portfolio (882) - - Gain on sale of former headquarters building (1,093) - - (Gain) loss on sale of investments (82) 1,981 605 Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax benefit recognized 1,222 1,153 - Excess tax liability (benefit) from share-based payment arrangements 2,437 (2,011) - Minority interest in net income - 51 133 (Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities (3,328) 4,380 6,031 (Gain) loss on sale of assets acquired through foreclosure (20) 41 (137) Increase in value of bank-owned life insurance (2,269) (3,976) (2,003) Increase in capitalized interest, net (2,007) (1,097) (678) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 32,705 32,410 39,293 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investing activities: Maturities of investment securities 41,893 13,569 6,990 Sales of investment securities available-for-sale - 10,991 60,454 Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale (13,986) (20,718) (26,744) Sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale 2,690 49,412 - Repayments of mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity - - 4 Repayments of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale 77,328 102,255 112,395 Purchases of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale (52,507) (47,721) (220,816) Repayments on reverse mortgages 3,532 1,347 177 Disbursements for reverse mortgages (2,964) (476) (393) Purchase of Cypress Capital Management, LLC (240) (466) (452) Purchase of ATM vault cash business (440) - - Sales of loans 909 11,379 688 Purchases of loans (2,656) (9,600) (15,831) Payment of bank-owned life insurance - 2,887 - Net increase in loans (221,179) (246,432) (228,758) Net (increase) decrease in stock of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (5,665) 6,421 (2,347) Sales of assets acquired through foreclosure, net 120 80 683 Purchase of land - - (925) Sale of real estate held-for-investment - - 5,296 Sale of credit card portfolio 6,295 - - Sale of former headquarters building 2,436 - - Deferred gain on sale of partnership interest 1,335 - - Investment in real estate partnership 1,172 24 (1,196) Premises and equipment, net (9,181) (10,750) (4,202) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used for investing activities (171,108) (137,798) (314,977) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Continued
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Operating activities:
Net income
$
16,136
$
29,649
$
30,441
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Provision for loan losses
23,024
5,021
2,738
Depreciation, accretion and amortization
6,218
4,930
4,507
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets
(94
)
1,142
(3,066
)
Origination of loans held-for-sale
(31,358
)
(27,160
)
(23,914
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale
31,648
25,362
21,406
Gain on mortgage banking activity
(148
)
(217
)
(224
)
Loss on mark to market adjustment on trading securities
1,616
—
—
Gain on sale of credit card portfolio
—
(882
)
—
Securities gain from the sale of Visa, Inc. common stock
(1,755
)
—
—
Gain on sale of former headquarters building
—
(1,093
)
—
(Gain) loss on sale of investments
—
(82
)
1,981
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax benefit recognized
730
1,222
1,153
Excess tax (benefits) liability from share-based payment arrangements
(1,363
)
2,437
(2,011
)
Minority interest in net income
—
—
51
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities
1,693
(3,328
)
4,380
Loss (gain) on sale of assets acquired through foreclosure and valuation adjustments adjustments
1,515
(20
)
41
Increase in value of bank-owned life insurance
(1,786
)
(2,269
)
(3,976
)
Decrease (increase) in capitalized interest, net
1,009
(2,007
)
(1,097
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
47,085
32,705
32,410
Investing activities:
Maturities of investment securities
14,440
41,893
13,569
Sales of investment securities available-for-sale
—
—
10,991
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
(37,298
)
(13,986
)
(20,718
)
Sales of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
—
2,690
49,412
Repayments of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
77,856
77,328
102,255
Purchases of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
(95,195
)
(52,507
)
(47,721
)
Repayments on reverse mortgages
1,248
3,532
1,347
Disbursements for reverse mortgages
(227
)
(2,964
)
(476
)
Purchase of 1st Reverse Financial Services
(2,442
)
—
—
Acquisition of branches
(11,505
)
—
—
Sales of loans
—
909
11,379
Purchase of Cypress Capital Management, LLC
—
(240
)
(466
)
Purchase of ATM vault cash business
—
(440
)
—
Purchases of loans
(3,190
)
(2,656
)
(9,600
)
Payment of bank-owned life insurance
—
—
2,887
Net increase in loans
(236,674
)
(221,179
)
(246,432
)
Net decrease (increase) in stock of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
6,232
(5,665
)
6,421
Increase in assets acquired through foreclosure, net
1,674
120
80
Sale of credit card portfolio
—
6,295
—
Proceeds from the sale of Visa, Inc. shares
1,755
—
—
Sale of former headquarters building
—
2,436
—
Deferred gain on sale of partnership interest
—
1,335
—
Investment in real estate partnership
—
1,172
24
Premises and equipment, net
(4,989
)
(9,181
)
(10,750
)
Net cash used for investing activities
(288,315
)
(171,108
)
(137,798
)
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-51-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)Financing activities: Net increase in demand and saving deposits $ 82,363 $ 56,803 $ 125,297 Net increase in time deposits 4,256 294,365 87,875 Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreement to repurchase 1,600 (9,750) (48,955) Receipts of FHLB advances 31,427,417 8,796,661 7,789,201 Repayments of FHLB advances (31,313,165) (9,021,354) (7,617,543) Redemption of Trust Preferred Securities - - (51,547) Issuance of Pooled Floating Rate Capital Securities - - 67,011 Dividends paid on common stock (2,404) (2,058) (1,845) Issuance of common stock and exercise of common stock options 2,713 3,355 6,348 Excess tax (liability) benefit from share-based payment arrangements (2,437) 2,011 - Purchase of treasury stock, net of re-issuance (36,173) (6,603) (40,104) Decrease in minority interest (54) (203) (166) ------------ ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by financing activities 164,116 113,227 315,572 ------------ ----------- ----------- Increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 25,713 7,839 39,888 Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations - 14 1,141 Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities of discontinued operations - 20 (87) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 241,824 233,951 193,009 ------------ ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 267,537 $ 241,824 233,951 ------------ ----------- ----------- Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid in interest during the year $ 105,969 $ 98,142 $ 58,080 Cash paid for income taxes, net 18,056 13,597 10,151 Cash refunded for taxes of discontinued operations, net - - (45) Loans transferred to assets acquired through foreclosure 415 450 388 Net change in other comprehensive income 4,712 1,395 (6,583) Transfer of loans held for sale to loans 333 2,129 1,378 Transfer of building to real estate held-for-investment - - 1,878
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Financing activities:
Net increase in demand and saving deposits
$
112,850
$
82,363
$
56,803
Net increase in time deposits
195,584
4,256
294,365
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold
under agreement to repurchase
—
1,600
(9,750
)
Receipts of FHLB advances
82,778,987
31,427,417
8,796,661
Repayments of FHLB advances
(82,861,310
)
(31,313,165
)
(9,021,354
)
Dividends paid on common stock
(2,832
)
(2,404
)
(2,058
)
Issuance of common stock and exercise of common stock options
1,863
2,713
3,355
Excess tax benefit (liability) from share-based payment arrangements
1,363
(2,437
)
2,011
Purchase of treasury stock, net of re-issuance
(3,555
)
(36,173
)
(6,603
)
Decrease in minority interest
—
(54
)
(203
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
222,950
164,116
113,227
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
(18,979
)
25,713
7,839
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
—
—
14
Net cash provided by investing activities of
discontinued operations
—
—
20
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
267,537
241,824
233,951
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
248,558
$
267,537
$
241,824
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid in interest during the year
$
80,654
$
105,969
$
98,142
Cash paid for income taxes, net
10,521
18,056
13,597
Loans transferred to assets acquired through foreclosure
6,186
415
450
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income
(8,752
)
4,712
1,395
Transfer of loans held for sale to loans
247
333
2,129
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
-52-NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
WSFS Financial Corporation
("(“the Company," "our” “our Company," "we," "our"” “WSFS”, “we,” “our” or"us"“us”) is a thrift holding company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Our principal wholly-owned subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB("(“WSFSBank"Bank” or the"Bank"“Bank”), is a federal savings bank organized under the laws of the United States which, at December 31,2007,2008, serves customers from its main office,2935 retail banking offices, loan production offices and operations centers located in Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and Virginia.In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses for impaired loans and the remainder of the loan portfolios, investment in reverse mortgages, contingencies (including indemnifications) and income taxes.
Although our current estimates contemplate current conditions and how we expect them to change in the future, it is reasonably possible that in 2009, actual conditions could be worse than anticipated in those estimates, which could materially affect our results of operations and financial condition. Amounts subject to significant estimates are items such as the allowance for loan losses and lending related commitments, goodwill and intangible assets, post-retirement obligations, the fair value of financial instruments and other-than-temporary impairments. Among other effects, such changes could result in future impairments of investment securities, goodwill and intangible assets and establishment of allowances for loan losses and lending related commitments as well as increased post-retirement expense.
Basis of Presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the parent company, Montchanin Capital Management, Inc. (Montchanin) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cypress Capital Management, LLC (Cypress), WSFS Bank and its wholly-owned subsidiary, WSFS Investment Group, Inc. WSFS Investment Group, Inc. markets various third-party insurance and securities products to Bank customers through
WSFS'WSFS’ retail banking system. WSFS Bank also owns a majority interest in 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC (1st Reverse), specializing in reverse mortgage lending. Montchanin was formed to provide asset management products and services. In January2005,2006 and 2007, Montchanin increased its ownership in Cypress, a Wilmington-based investment advisory firm servicing high net-worth individuals and institutions, to80%,90% and 100%, respectively.WSFS Capital Trust III
("(“theTrust"Trust”) is an unconsolidated affiliate of ours, and was formed in 2005 to issue $67.0 million aggregateprincipleprincipal amount of Pooled Floating Rate Capital Securities. The proceeds from this issue were used to fund the redemption of $51.5 million of Floating Rate WSFS Capital Trust I Preferred Securities (formerly WSFS Capital Trust I). The Trust invested all of the proceeds from the sale of the Pooled Floating Rate Capital Securities in Junior Subordinated Debentures of the Corporation.Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior
years'years’ Consolidated Financial Statements to conform them to the currentyear'syear’s presentation. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation.Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, cash in non-owned ATMs, cash due from banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.
Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for periods ranging up to 90 days.Debt and Equity Securities
Investments in equity securities that have a readily determinable fair value and investments in debt securities are classified into three categories and accounted for as follows:
-53-oDebt securities with the positive intention to hold to maturity are classified as
"held-to-maturity"“held-to-maturity” and reported at amortized cost.oDebt and equity securities purchased with the intention of selling them in the near future are classified as
"trading securities"“trading securities” and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.oDebt and equity securities not classified in either of the above are classified as
"available-for-sale securities"“available-for-sale securities” and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported, net of tax, as a separate component ofstockholders'stockholders’ equity.Debt and equity securities include mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds, U.S. Government and agency securities and certain equity securities. Premiums and discounts on debt and equity securities, held-to-maturity and available-for-sale, are recognized in interest income using a level yield method over the period to expected maturity. The fair value of debt and equity securities is primarily obtained from third-party pricing services. Implicit in the valuation are estimated prepayments based on historical and current market conditions.
Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary, result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. We had no other than temporary losses in 2008, 2007 and 2006. The related write-downs are included in earnings as realized losses. Management is required to use its judgement to determine impairment in certain circumstances. The specific identification method is used to determine realized gains and losses on sales of investment and mortgage-backed securities. All sales are made without recourse.
Investment in Reverse Mortgages
We account for our investment in reverse mortgages in accordance with the instructions provided by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) entitled
"Accounting“Accounting for Pools of Uninsured Residential Reverse Mortgage Contracts,"” which requires grouping the individual reverse mortgages into"pools"“pools” and recognizing income based on the estimated effective yield of the pool. In computing the effective yield, we must project the cash inflows and outflows of the pool including actuarial projections of the life expectancy of the individual contract holder and changes in the collateral value of the residence. At each reporting date, a new economic forecast is made of the cash inflows and outflows of each pool of reverse mortgages; the effective yield of each pool is recomputed, and income is adjusted retroactively and prospectively to reflect the revised rate of return. Because of thisquasi-market-value basedhighly specialized accounting, the recorded value of reverse mortgage assets can result in significant volatility associated with estimations. As a result, income recognition can vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period.During the fourth quarter of 2008 we recorded a $1.4 million charge related to a mark-to-market adjustment on the $12.4 million BBB+ rated mortgage-backed security (MBS) issued in connection with a 2002 reverse mortgage securitization. Despite this write-down, WSFS expects any holder of this security to recover all principal and interest, mainly because of its seasoning and it is well over-collateralized. We also recorded a $1.0 million charge (taken through interest income) related to our second-lien interest in 21 whole-loan reverse mortgages during the fourth quarter of 2008.
Loans
Loans are stated net of deferred fees and costs and unearned discounts. Loan interest income is accrued using various methods that approximate a constant yield. Loan origination and commitment fees and direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized over the life of the related loans using a level yield method over the period to maturity.
A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future discounted cash flows, the market price of the loan or the fair value of the underlying collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Impaired loans include loans within our commercial, commercial mortgage, commercial construction, residential mortgages and consumer portfolios. Our policy for recognition of interest income on impaired loans is the same as for nonaccrual loans discussed below.
-54-Nonaccrual Loans
Nonaccrual loans are those on which the accrual of interest has ceased. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status immediately if, in the opinion of management, collection is doubtful, or when principal or interest is contractually past due 90 days or more and collateral is insufficient to cover principal and interest. Interest accrued but not collected at the date a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed and charged against interest income. In addition, the amortization of net deferred loan fees is suspended when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. Subsequent cash receipts are applied either to the outstanding principal or recorded as interest income, depending on
management'smanagement’s assessment of ultimate collectibility of principal and interest. Loans are returned to an accrual status when theborrower'sborrower’s ability to make periodic principal and interest payments has returned to normal (i.e.-: brought current with respect to principal or interest or restructured) and the paying capacity of the borrower or the underlying collateral is deemed sufficient to cover principal and interest in accordance with our previously established loan-to-value policies.Allowances for Loan Losses
We maintain allowances for credit losses and charge losses to these allowances when such losses are realized. The determination of the allowance for loan losses requires significant judgement reflecting
management'smanagement’s best estimate of probable losses related to specifically identified loans as well as probable losses in the remaining loan portfolio.Management'sManagement’s evaluation is based upon a review of these portfolios.Management establishes the loan loss allowance in accordance with guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange
Commission'sCommission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 102 (SAB 102). Its methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements which include: specific allowances for identified problem loans, formula allowances for commercial and commercial real estate loans, and allowances for pooled, homogenous loans.Specific reserves are established for certain loans in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to a specific credit that management believes indicate the probability that a loss has been incurred.
The formula allowances for commercial and commercial real estate loans are calculated by applying estimated loss factors to outstanding loans based on the internal risk grade of loans. For low risk commercial and commercial real estate loans the portfolio is pooled, based on internal risk grade, and estimates are based on a ten-year net charge-off history. Higher risk and criticized loans have loss factors that are derived from an analysis of both the probability of default and the probability of loss should default occur. Loss adjustment factors are applied based on criteria discussed below. As a result, changes in risk grades of both performing and nonperforming loans affect the amount of the formula allowance.
Pooled loans are loans that are usually smaller, not-individually-graded and homogeneous in nature, such as consumer installment loans and residential mortgages. Loan loss allowances for pooled loans are based on a ten-year net charge-off history. The average loss allowance per homogeneous pool is based on the
product'sproduct’s average annual historical loss rate and the average estimated duration of the pool multiplied by the pool balances. These separate risk pools are assigned a reserve for loss based upon this historical loss information and loss adjustment factors.Historical loss adjustment factors are based upon
management'smanagement’s evaluation of various current conditions, including those listed below:oGeneral economic and business conditions affecting
WSFS'WSFS’ key lending areas,oCredit quality trends,
oRecent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio,
oCollateral values and loan-to-value ratios,
-55-oLoan volumes and concentrations, including changes in mix,
oSeasoning of the loan portfolio,
oSpecific industry conditions within portfolio segments,
oBank regulatory examination results, and
oOther factors, including changes in quality of the loan origination, servicing and risk management processes.
Our loan officers and risk managers meet at least quarterly to discuss and review these conditions, and also risks associated with individual problem loans. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review our allowance for such losses. We also give consideration to the results of these regulatory agency examinations.
During
2007,2008, the provision for loan losses was affected by changes in estimates used in the calculation. These changesresulted in a lower levelincluded additional reserves reflecting the effects ofestimated losses resulting from an improvement in the methodology for estimating loan losses using historical data adjusted for current conditions and trends. Management believes this analysis better estimates losses currently inupdated loss rate expectations on our loan portfolio. These changes resulted ina reductionan increase to the provision for loan losses of$6.8$2.8 million or$0.68$0.29 per share.Allowances for estimated losses on investments in real estate and assets acquired through foreclosure are provided if the carrying value exceeds the fair value less estimated disposal costs.
During the fourth quarter of 2008, we recorded a $14.9 million provision for loan losses and letter of credit contingency, which was primarily related to four large construction and land development (CLD) credits.
Assets Held-for-Sale
Assets held-for-sale include loans held-for-sale and are carried at the lower of cost or market of the aggregate or, in some cases, individual assets.
Assets Acquired Through Foreclosure
Assets acquired through foreclosure are recorded at the lower of the recorded investment in the loans or fair value less estimated disposal costs. Costs subsequently incurred to improve the assets are included in the carrying value provided that the resultant carrying value does not exceed fair value less estimated disposal costs. Costs relating to holding the assets are charged to expense in the current period. An allowance for estimated losses is provided when declines in fair value below the carrying value are identified. Net costs of assets acquired through foreclosure include costs of holding and operating the assets, net gains or losses on sales of the assets and provisions for losses to reduce such assets to fair value less estimated disposal costs. During the fourth quarter of 2008, we booked $700,000 in additional write-downs of values of assets acquired through foreclosure (REO).
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Costs of major replacements, improvements and additions are capitalized. Depreciation expense is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the effective life of the
related lease if less than the estimated useful life. In general, computer equipment, furniture and equipment and building renovations are depreciated over three, five and ten years, respectively.
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
We enter into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. Reverse repurchase agreements are treated as financings, with the obligation to repurchase securities sold reflected as a liability in the Consolidated Statement of Condition. The securities underlying the agreements are assets.
-56-Generally, federal funds are purchased for periods ranging up to 90 days. Loss Contingency for Standby Letters of Credit
We maintain a loss contingency for standby letters of credit and charge losses to this
reservecontingency when such losses are realized. The determination of the loss contingency for standby letters of credit requires significant judgement reflectingmanagement'smanagement’s best estimate of probable losses related to standby letters of credit.Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes includes federal, state and local income taxes currently payable and those deferred because of temporary differences between the financial statement basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB"(“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,an interpretation of FASB Statement109("(“FIN48"48”). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Benefits from tax positions are recognized in the financial statements only when it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority that would have full knowledge of all relevant information. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met. FIN 48 also provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties. FIN 48 became effective for us on January 1, 2007, and resulted in a $2.0 million increase to our retained earnings on that date.Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and
diluted earnings per share:
2007 2006 2005 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)Numerator: Net income................................................................ $ 29,649 $ 30,441 $ 27,856 ========= ========= ========= Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares ........ 6,316 6,634 6,795 Effect of dilutive employee stock options.................................. 194 270 373 ---------------------------------- Denominator fordiluted earnings pershare -.adjusted weighted average shares and assumed exercise.............................................. 6,510 6,904 7,168 ========== =========== =========== Earnings pershare:Basic: Net income................................................................ $ 4.69 $ 4.59 $ 4.10 ========== ========== =========== Diluted: Net income................................................................ $ 4.55 $ 4.41 $ 3.89 ========== ========== =========== Outstanding common stock equivalents having no dilutive effect............ 194 197 173-57-
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Numerator:
Net income
$
16,136
$
29,649
$
30,441
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares
6,158
6,316
6,634
Effect of dilutive employee stock options
132
194
270
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed exercise
6,290
6,510
6,904
Earnings per share:
Basic:
Net income.
$
2.62
$
4.69
$
4.59
Diluted:
Net income.
$
2.57
$
4.55
$
4.41
Outstanding common stock equivalents having no dilutive effect
371
194
197
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004),Share-Based Payment
(SFAS(SFAS 123R). We adopted SFAS 123R beginning January 1, 2006 using the Modified Prospective Application Method. The impact of stock-based compensation for20072008 was$1.2 million,$851,000 or$0.16$0.12 per share, to salaries, benefits and other compensation, compared to$1.5$1.2 million, or$0.19$0.16 per share in2006. For comparative purposes,2007.
Fair Value of Financial Assets
Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), for financial assets and financial liabilities. In accordance with FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. 157-2,Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, we will delay application of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, until January 1, 2009.
SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation methodologies into the following three levels:
Level 1:
Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.
Level 2:
Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs to the valuation methodology that are derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3:
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of our financial assets carried at fair value effective January 1, 2008. The table
illustratesbelow presents theeffect onbalances of assets measured at fair value as of December 31, 2008 (there are no material liabilities measured at fair value):
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Significant
Markets for
Other
Significant
Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Asset
Inputs
Inputs
Total
Description
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Fair Value
(in Thousands)
Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Available for sale securities
$
—
$
535,896
$
—
$
535,896
Trading Securities
—
—
10,816
10,816
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
$
—
$
535,896
$
10,816
$
546,712
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Impaired Loans
$
—
$
22,840
$
—
$
22,840
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
$
—
$
22,840
$
—
$
22,840
Fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models or obtained from third parties that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments have been applied consistently over time. Our valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net
incomerealizable value or reflective of future fair values. While we believe our valuation methodologies are appropriate andearnings per share hadconsistent with other market participants, theCompany applieduse of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair valuerecognition provisionof certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.Available for sale securities. Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value using Level 2 inputs. Included in the Level 2 total are approximately $44.6 million in Federal Agency debentures, $194.7 million in Federal Agency MBS, $292.7 million of Private Label MBS, and $3.9 million in municipal bonds. Agency and MBS securities are predominately AAA-rated. We believe that this Level 2 designation is appropriate for these securities under SFAS
No. 123, Accounting157 as, with almost all fixed income securities, none are exchange traded, and all are priced by correlation to observed market data. For these securities we obtain fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, U.S. government and agency yield curves, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the security’s terms and conditions, among other factors.Trading securities. The amount included in the trading securities category represents the fair value of a BBB-rated traunche of a reverse mortgage security. There has never been an active market for
Stock-Based Compensation,these securities. As such, we classify these trading securities as Level 3 under FAS 157. As prescribed by FAS 157 management used various observable and unobservable inputs tostock-based employee compensation.develop a range of likely fair value prices where this security would be exchanged in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The unobservable inputs reflect management’s assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing this asset. Included in these inputs were the median of a selection of other BBB-rated securities as well as quoted market prices from higher rated traunches of this asset class. As a result, the value assigned to this security is determined primarily through a discounted cash flow analysis. All of these assumptions require a significant degree of management judgment.
2005 ---- (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)Income from continuing operations, as reported......................................... $27,856 Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based methods for all awards, net of related tax effects.... (972) ------- Pro forma income from continuing operations............................................. $26,884 ======= Earnings per share: Basic: Income from continuing operations............................................ $ 4.10 Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based methods for all awards, net of related tax effects.. (0.14) ------- Pro forma income from continuing operations................................... $ 3.96 ======= Diluted: Income from continuing operations............................................ $ 3.89 Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based methods for all awards, net of related tax effects.. (0.14) ------- Pro forma income from continuing operations................................... $ 3.75 =======The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value are summarized as follows:
Trading Securities
(in Thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2008
$
12,364
Total net losses for the period included in net income
(1,548
)
Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net
—
Balance at December 31, 2008
$
10,816
Impaired loans. Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $22.8 million at December 31, 2008. The valuation allowance on impaired loans was $395,000 as of December 31, 2008.
2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The following tables detail the amortized cost and the estimated fair value of the
Company'sCompany’s investment securities:
Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value ------- ------- ------- ------- (In Thousands)Available-for-sale securities: December 31, 2007: Reverse mortgages (1).............. $ 2,037 $ - $ - $ 2,037 U.S. Government and agencies....... 20,477 99 - 20,576 State and political subdivisions... 4,115 28 - 4,143 ------- ------- ------- ------- $26,629 $ 127 $ - $26,756 ======= ======= ======= =======-58-
December 31, 2006: Reverse mortgages (1).............. $ 598 $ - $ - $ 598 U.S. Government and agencies....... 46,920 21 74 46,867 State and political subdivisions... 2,785 23 1 2,807 ------- ------- ------- ------- $50,303 $ 44 $ 75 $50,272 ======= ======= ======= ======= Held-to-maturity: December 31, 2007: State and political subdivisions... $ 1,516 $ 24 $ 42 $ 1,498 ------- ------- ------- ------- $ 1,516 $ 24 $ 42 $ 1,498 ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 2006: State and political subdivisions... $ 4,219 $ 75 $ 42 $ 4,252 ------- ------- ------- ------- $ 4,219 $ 75 $ 42 $ 4,252 ======= ======= ======= =======
Gross
Gross
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
(In Thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
December 31, 2008:
Reverse mortgages (1)
$
(61
)
$
—
$
—
$
(61
)
U.S. Government and agencies
43,778
857
(1
)
44,634
State and political subdivisions
4,020
—
(86
)
3,934
$
47,737
$
857
$
(87
)
$
48,507
December 31, 2007:
Reverse mortgages (1)
$
2,037
$
—
$
—
$
2,037
U.S. Government and agencies
20,477
99
—
20,576
State and political subdivisions
4,115
28
—
4,143
$
26,629
$
127
$
—
$
26,756
Held-to-maturity:
December 31, 2008:
State and political subdivisions
$
1,181
$
—
$
(110
)
$
1,071
$
1,181
$
—
$
(110
)
$
1,071
December 31, 2007:
State and political subdivisions
$
1,516
$
24
$
42
$
1,498
$
1,516
$
24
$
42
$
1,498
(1) See Note 4
ofto the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of Reverse Mortgages.Securities with book values aggregating
$21.0$45.9 million at December 31,20072008 were specifically pledged as collateral forWSFS'WSFS’ Treasury Tax and Loan account with the Federal Reserve Bank, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and certain letters of credit and municipal deposits which require collateral. Accrued interest receivable relating to investment securities was$341,000$409,000 and$560,000$341,000 at December 31, 2008 and 2007,and 2006,respectively.The scheduled maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity and securities available-for-sale at December 31,
20072008 were as follows:
Held-to-Maturity Available-for-Sale ---------------- ------------------ Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Cost Value Cost Value ------- ------- ------- ------- (In Thousands)Within one year (1)..................... $ - $ - $16,015 $16,073 After one year but within five years.... 875 899 8,514 8,569 After five years but within ten years... - - 2,100 2,114 After ten years......................... 641 599 - - ------- ------- ------- ------- $ 1,516 $ 1,498 $26,629 $26,756 ======= ======= ======= =======
Held-to-Maturity
Available-for Sale
Amortized
Fair
Amortized
Fair
Cost
Value
Cost
Value
(In Thousands)
Within one year (1)
$
—
$
—
$
3,940
$
4,054
After one year but within five years
630
630
42,522
43,220
After five years but within ten years
—
—
1,275
1,233
After ten years
551
441
—
—
$
1,181
$
1,071
$
47,737
$
48,507
(1) Reverse mortgages do not have contractual maturities. We have included reverse mortgages in maturities within one year.
During 2007, thereThere were no sales of investment securities classified as
available-for-sale.available-for-sale during 2008 and 2007. Municipal bonds totaling$1.1 million$440,000 were called by theissuers.issuers during 2008. Proceeds from the sale of investments classified as available-for-sale during 2006and 2005was $11.0 million. There were$11.0 million and $60.7 million, respectively.no net losses realized on sales in either 2008 or 2007. There was a net loss of $41,000and $609,000realized on sales in2006 and 2005, respectively.2006. The cost basis for all investment security sales was based on the specific identification method. There were no sales of investment securities classified as held-to-maturity in 2008, 20072006and2005. -59-2006. At December 31,
2007,2008, we owned investment securities totaling$683,000$6.3 million where the amortized cost basis exceeded fair value. Total unrealized losses on those securities were$42,000$197,000 at December 31,2007.2008. This temporary impairment is the result of changes in market interest rates since the purchase of thesecurities.securities and a lack of liquidity in the securities market, depressing prices. Securities amounting to$433,000$265,000 have been impaired for 12 months or longer. We have determined that these securities are not other than temporarilyimpaired.impaired as these securities carry high credit ratings. In addition, we have the intent and ability to hold these securities until they recover. The following table includes unrealized losses aggregated by category:
Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total ---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Value Loss Value Loss Value Loss ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- (In Thousands)Held-to-maturity State and political subdivisions ............ $ - $ - $433 $ 42 $433 $ 42 Available-for-sale State and political subdivisions ............ 250 - - - 250 - ---- ----- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total temporarily impaired investments.... $250 $ - $433 $ 42 $683 $ 42 ==== ===== ==== ==== ==== ====
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
(In Thousands)
Held-to-maturity
State and political subdivisions
$
92
$
—
$
265
$
110
$
357
$
110
Available-for-sale
State and political subdivisions
3,934
86
—
—
3,934
86
U.S Government and agencies
2,053
1
—
—
2,053
1
Total temporarily impaired investments
$
6,079
$
87
$
265
$
110
$
6,344
$
197
3. MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
The following tables detail the amortized cost and the estimated fair value of the
Company'sCompany’s mortgage-backed securities:
Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value ------- ------- ------- ------- (In Thousands)Available-for-sale securities: December 31, 2007: Collateralized mortgage obligations ... $407,113 $ 856 $ 4,440 $403,529 FNMA ................................. 35,654 - 1,009 34,645 FHLMC ................................ 31,357 34 937 30,454 GNMA ................................. 15,923 - 123 15,800 -------- -------- -------- -------- $490,047 $ 890 $ 6,509 $484,428 ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted average yield .......... 4.85% December 31, 2006: Collateralized mortgage obligations.... $424,748 $ 119 $ 9,023 $415,844 FNMA ................................. 42,254 - 2,036 40,218 FHLMC ................................ 31,121 97 1,632 29,586 GNMA ................................. 19,115 - 416 18,699 -------- -------- -------- -------- $517,238 $ 216 $ 13,107 $504,347 ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted average yield........... 4.77%-60-
Trading securities: December 31, 2007: Collateralized mortgage obligations.... $ 12,364 $ - $ - $ 12,364 --------- ----------- ---------- --------- $ 12,364 $ - $ - $ 12,364 ========= =========== ========== ========= Weighted average yield................. 7.79% December 31, 2006: Collateralized mortgage obligations.... $ 12,364 $ - $ - $ 12,364 --------- ----------- ---------- --------- $ 12,364 $ - $ - $ 12,364 ========= =========== ========== ========= Weighted average yield................. 8.35%
Gross
Gross
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair
Cost
Gains
Losses
Value
(In Thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
December 31, 2008:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
419,177
$
2,595
$
25,728
$
396,044
FNMA
35,578
932
—
36,510
FHLMC
30,477
830
—
31,307
GNMA
22,536
992
—
23,528
$
507,768
$
5,349
$
25,728
$
487,389
Weighted average yield
5.30%
December 31, 2007:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
407,113
$
856
$
4,440
$
403,529
FNMA
35,654
—
1,009
34,645
FHLMC
31,357
34
937
30,454
GNMA
15,923
—
123
15,800
$
490,047
$
890
$
6,509
$
484,428
Weighted average yield
4.85%
Trading securities:
December 31, 2008:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
10,816
$
—
$
—
$
10,816
$
10,816
$
—
$
—
$
10,816
Weighted average yield
3.47%
December 31, 2007:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
$
12,364
$
—
—
$
12,364
$
12,364
$
—
$
—
$
12,364
Weighted average yield
7.79%
The portfolio of available-for-sale mortgage-backed securities consists
entirelyprimarily of AAA-rated, currently cash flowing securities, backed by conventional 10 to 30-year mortgages. The weighted average duration of the mortgage-backed securities was2.82.9 years at December 31,2007.2008.At December 31,
2007,2008, mortgage-backed securities with par values aggregating$464.9$314.5 million were pledged as collateral for retail customer repurchase agreements and municipal deposits. Accrued interest receivable relating to mortgage-backed securities was $2.1 million and $2.0 million at both December 31, 2008 and 2007,and 2006.respectively. From time to time, mortgage-backed securities are pledged as collateral for Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings. The fair value of these pledged mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $16.0 million and2006 was$218.8 million,and $0,respectively.ProceedsThere were no sales of mortgage-backedsecurities available-for-sale in 2008. In 2007, proceeds from the sale of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale were $2.7 million,
in 2007,resulting in a gain of $82,000.In 2006, proceeds from the sale of mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale were $49.6 million, resulting in a loss of $1.9 million.The cost basis of all mortgage-backed sales is based on the specific identification method.We own $12.4 million par value of SASCO RM-1 2002 securities
including accrued interest, which was paid in kind,which are classified as trading. $10.0 million was originally received as partial consideration for the sale of a previously owned reverse mortgage portfolio,whilean additional $1.0 million was purchased at par at the time of the securitization of these assets by a third party, and $1.4 millionfromof accrued interest was paid in kind. The current fair value of this security is $10.8 million which includes a negative $1.6 million mark-to-market adjustment for 2008. These floating rate notes represent the BBB+ rated traunche of a reverse mortgage securitization underwritten by Lehman Brothers and carry a coupon rate of one-month London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 300 basis points. We expect to recover all principal and interest, because of seasoning and the fact hat these securities are well over-collateralized. For a further discussion of reverse mortgages, see the Reverse Mortgages discussion inManagement'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.Based on SFAS No. 115,Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities
(SFAS(SFAS 115), when these securities were acquired they were classified as trading. It was our intention to sell them in the near term. An active market for these securities has not developed since theissuance, but it continues to be our intent to sell these securities if and when an active market develops.issuance. Since there is no active market for these securities, we have used the guidance under SFAS115157 to provide a reasonable estimate of fairvalue.value in 2008. We estimated the value of these securities as of December 31,20072008 based on the pricing of BBB+ securities that have an active marketas well asthrough afundamental analysis oftechnique which estimates theactual cash flows of the underlying securities. We also obtained an estimate, from an independent securities dealer, of thefair value ofthese securities.this asset using the income approach.At December 31,
2007,2008, we owned mortgage-backed securities totaling$374.5$286.4 million where the amortized cost basis exceeded fair value. Total unrealized losses on those securities were$6.5$25.7 million at December 31,2007.2008. This temporary impairment is the result of changes in market interest rates since the purchase of thesecurities.securities and a lack of liquidity in the mortgage-backed securities market, depressing prices. Most of these securities have been impaired for less than twelvemonths or longer.months. We have determined that these securities are not"other“other thantemporarily" impaired.temporarily” impaired as these mortgage-backed securities carry high credit ratings. In addition, we have the intent and ability to hold these securities until they recover. The following table lists the unrealized losses aggregated by category:-61-
Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total ------------------- ------------------- --------------------- Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Value Loss Value Loss Value Loss ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- (In Thousands)Available-for-sale CMO................................... $46,322 $ 479 $254,213 $3,962 $300,535 $4,441 FNMA.................................. - - 34,645 1,009 34,645 1,009 FHLMC................................. - - 23,522 937 23,522 937 GNMA.................................. - - 15,800 123 15,800 123 ------- ------- -------- ------ -------- ------ Total temporarily impaired MBS...... $46,322 $ 479 $328,180 $6,031 $374,502 $6,510 ======= ======= ======== ====== ======== ======
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Fair
Unrealized
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
Value
Loss
(In Thousands
Available-for-sale
CMO
$
249,118
$
23,536
$
37,298
$
2,192
$
286,416
$
25,728
FNMA
—
—
—
—
—
—
FHLMC
—
—
—
—
—
—
GNMA
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total temporarily impaired MBS
$
249,118
$
23,536
$
37,298
$
2,192
$
286,416
$
25,728
4. REVERSE MORTGAGES AND RELATED ASSETS
We hold an investment in reverse mortgages of
$2.0 million$(61,000) at December 31,20072008 representing a participation in reverse mortgages with a third party.ReverseThe loans supporting this balance were originated in the early 1990’s.These reverse mortgage loans are contracts that require the lender to make monthly advances throughout the
borrower'sborrower’s life or until the borrower relocates, prepays or the home is sold, at which time the loan becomes due and payable. Reverse mortgages are nonrecourse obligations, which means that the loan repayments are generally limited to the net sale proceeds of theborrower'sborrower’s residence.We account for our investment in reverse mortgages by estimating the value of the future cash flows on the reverse mortgages at a rate deemed appropriate for these mortgages, based on the market rate for similar collateral. Actual cash flows from these mortgage loans can result in significant volatility in the recorded value of reverse mortgage assets. As a result, income varies significantly from reporting period to reporting period. For the year ended December 31,
2007,2008, the Companyearned $2.0lost $1.1 million in interest income on reverse mortgages as compared to posting income of $2.0 million in 2007 and $684,000 in20062006. The loss in 2008 primarily resulted from the decrease in the values of the properties securing these mortgages, based on annual re-evaluations and$678,000consistent with the decrease in2005.home values over the past year.The projected cash flows depend on assumptions about life expectancy of the mortgagee and the future changes in collateral values. Projecting the changes in collateral values is the most significant factor impacting the volatility of reverse mortgage values. The current assumptions include a short-term annual depreciation rate of -8.0% in the first year, and a long-term annual appreciation rate of 0.5% in future years. If the long-term appreciation rate was increased to 1.5%, the resulting impact on income would have been
$106,000.$26,000. Conversely, if the long-term appreciation rate was decreased to -0.5%, the resulting impact on income would have been$(89,000)$(22,000).We also hold
$12.4$10.8 million in BBB+ rated mortgage-backed securities classified as trading and have options to acquire up to 49.9% of Class"O"“O” Certificates issued in connection with securities consisting of a portfolio of reverse mortgages we previouslyheld.owned. The Class “O” Certificates are currently recorded on our financial statements at a zero value. At the time of the securitization, the third party securitizer (Lehman Brothers) retained 100% of the Class"O"“O” Certificates from the securitization. These Class"O"“O” Certificates have no priority over other classes of Certificates under the Trust and no distributions will be made on the Class"O"“O” Certificates until, among other conditions, the principal amount of each other class of notes has been reduced to zero. The underlying assets, the reverse mortgages, are long-term assets. Hence, any cash flow that might inure to the holder of the Class"O"“O” Certificates is not expected to occur until 2014. Additionally, the Company can exercise its option on 49.9% of the Class"O"“O” Certificates in up to five separate increments for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million any time between January 1, 2004 and the termination of the Securitization Trust. The option to purchase the Class"O"“O” Certificates does not meet the definition of a derivative under SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative and HedgingActivities.Activities. This certificate is an equity security with no readily determinable fairvalue,value; as such, it is-62-excluded from the accounting treatment promulgated under SFAS 115. As a result, the option is carried at cost (which is zero). The amount by whichDuring theoption is consideredthird quarter of 2008 Lehman Brothers Holdings filed for bankruptcy. We are currently inthe money, is included in Note 15discussions with legal counsel to determine our legal rights with respect to theConsolidated Financial Statements, as required by SFAS 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.Class “O” certificates.5. LOANS
The following table details our loan portfolio:
December 31, 2007 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Real estate mortgage loans: Residential (1-4 family) $ 447,435 473,946 Other 489,658 446,810 Real estate construction loans 300,130 260,733 Commercial loans 791,473 649,832 Consumer loans 278,272 263,478 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,306,968 2,094,799 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less: Loans in process 50,855 49,437 Deferred costs, net (715) (844) Allowance for loan losses 25,252 27,384 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loans $2,231,576 $2,018,822 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 31,
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Real estate mortgage loans:
Residential (1-4 family)
$
422,740
$
447,435
Other
558,979
465,928
Real estate construction loans
251,508
276,939
Commercial loans
942,920
787,538
Consumer loans
296,728
278,272
2,472,875
2,256,112
Less:
Deferred fees (costs), net
126
(716
)
Allowance for loan losses
31,189
25,252
Net loans
$
2,441,560
$
2,231,576
We had impaired loans of approximately $28.4 million at December 31, 2008 compared to $31.8 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2007
compared to $3.8 millionand$3.4 million at December 31,2006,and 2005,respectively. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The average recorded balance of impaired loans was $29.5 million, $10.0 million and $3.6 million during 2008, 2007 and$3.9 million during 2007,2006,and 2005,respectively. The allowance for losses on impaired loans was $395,000, $738,000$369,000and$480,000$369,000 at December 31, 2008, 20072006and2005,2006, respectively. There was no interest income recognized on impaired loans.The total amount of loans serviced for others were $268.8 million, $255.0 million
$265.5 millionand$255.8$265.5 million at December 31, 2008, 20072006and2005,2006, respectively. We received fees from the servicing of loans of $650,000, $718,000 and $724,000 during 2008, 2007 and$769,000 during 2007,2006,and 2005,respectively.We record mortgage-servicing rights on our mortgage loan-servicing portfolio. Mortgage servicing rights represent the present value of the future net servicing fees from servicing mortgage loans acquired or originated by us. The value of these servicing rights was $329,000 and $588,000 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The total of
thisour servicing portfolio was$81.9$76.5 million and$64.9$81.9 million for December 31,20072008 and2006,2007, respectively. Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in loans on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Condition.TheChanges in the valuation of these servicing rights resulted in$144,000$(259,000) and$135,000$144,000 of noninterest income during20072008 and2006,2007, respectively. Revenues from originating, marketing and servicing mortgage loans as well as valuation adjustments related to capitalized mortgage servicing rights are included in mortgage banking activities, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.Accrued interest receivable on loans outstanding was
$10.4$7.5 million and$10.3$10.4 million at December 31, 2008 and 2007,and 2006,respectively.-63-Nonaccruing loans aggregated $28.4 million, $31.8 million
$3.8 millionand$3.4$3.8 million at December 31, 2008, 20072006and2005,2006, respectively. If interest on all such loans had been recorded in accordance with contractual terms, net interest income would have increased by $1,955,000 in 2008, $790,000 in 2007 and $159,000 in2006 and $133,000 in 2005.2006.A summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Beginning balance $27,384 $25,381 $24,222 Provision for loan losses 5,021 2,738 2,582 Loans charged-off (1) (8,049) (1,418) (1,873) Recoveries (2) 896 683 450 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ending balance $25,252 $27,384 $25,381 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) 2007 and 2006 include $1.4 million and $607,000 of overdraft charge-offs, respectively. Prior to 2006, these amounts were recognized in other operating expenses. (2) 2007 and 2006 include $446,000 and $217,000 of overdraft recoveries, respectively. Prior to 2006, these amounts were recognized in other operating expenses.
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance
$25,252
$27,384
$25,381
Provision for loan losses
23,024
5,021
2,738
Loans charged-off (1)
(17,839
)
(8,049
)
(1,418
)
Recoveries (2)
752
896
683
Ending balance
$31,189
$25,252
$27,384
(1)
2008 and 2007 include $940,000 and $1.4 million of overdraft charge-offs, respectively. Prior to 2006, these amounts were recognized in other operating expenses.
(2)
2008 and 2007 include $383,000 and $446,000 of overdraft recoveries, respectively. Prior to 2006, these amounts were recognized in other operating expenses.
6. ASSETS ACQUIRED THROUGH FORECLOSURE
Assets acquired through foreclosure are summarized as follows: December 31, 2007 2006 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Real estate $ 703 $388 Less allowance for losses - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 703 $388 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets acquired through foreclosure are summarized as follows:
December 31,
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Real estate
$
4,471
$
703
Less allowance for losses
—
—
$
4,471
$
703
7. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Land, office buildings, leasehold improvements and furniture and equipment, at cost, are summarized by major classifications:
December 31, 2007 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Land $4,415 $ 4,440 Buildings 10,713 12,125 Leasehold improvements 20,967 18,746 Furniture and equipment 27,817 25,349 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63,912 60,660 Less: Accumulated depreciation 29,061 30,442 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $34,851 $30,218 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -64-We occupy
December 31,
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Land
$
4,422
$
4,415
Buildings
10,797
10,713
Leasehold improvements
22,990
20,967
Furniture and equipment
29,892
27,817
68,101
63,912
Less:
Accumulated depreciation
33,135
29,061
$
34,966
$
34,851
The Company occupies certain premises and
operateoperates certain equipment under noncancelable leases with terms ranging primarily from 1 to 25 years. These leases are accounted for as operating leases. Accordingly, lease costs are expensed as incurred. Rent expense was $5.0 million in 2008, $4.5 million in 2007 and $2.4 million in2006 and $2.2 million in 2005.2006. Future minimum payments under these leases at December 31,20072008 are as follows:(In Thousands) 2008 $ 4,562 2009 4,371 2010 4,056 2011 3,947 2012 3,470 Thereafter 23,731 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total future minimum lease payments $44,137 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands)
2009
$
5,323
2010
5,100
2011
4,960
2012
4,407
2013
4,128
Thereafter
30,698
Total future minimum lease payments
$
54,616
8. DEPOSITS
The following is a summary of deposits by category, including a summary of the remaining time to maturity for time deposits:
December 31, 2007 2006 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(In Thousands) Money market and demand: Noninterest-bearing demand $ 290,424 $ 276,338 Interest-bearing demand 171,363 146,719 Money market 303,931 246,645 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total money market and demand 765,718 669,702 Savings 196,571 226,853 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Customer certificates of deposit by maturity: Less than one year 320,474 251,214 One year to two years 40,191 54,080 Two years to three years 3,234 17,217 Three years to four years 1,022 1,567 Over four years 1,796 1,931 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total customer time certificates 366,717 326,009 Jumbo certificates of deposit--customer, by maturity: Less than one year 140,353 98,636 One year to two years 9,569 16,087 Two years to three years 102 6,103 Three years to four years - - Over four years 167 316 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total jumbo certificates of deposit--customer 150,191 121,142 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal retail deposits 1,479,197 1,343,706 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------65-
Other jumbo certificates of deposit--by maturity: Less than one year 98,582 110,964 One year to two years 176 152 Two years to three years - 272 Three years to four years - - Over four years - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other jumbo time certificates 98,758 111,388 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brokered deposits less than one year 249,206 301,254 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deposits $1,827,161 $1,756,348 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Interest expense by category follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)Interest-bearing demand $ 1,393 $ 785 $ 297 Money market 11,870 8,090 3,837 Savings 1,679 2,237 1,738 Customer time deposits 22,357 15,309 8,098 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total customer interest expense 37,299 26,421 13,970 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other jumbo certificates of deposit 5,176 4,100 1,374 Brokered deposits 14,836 12,186 6,346 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest expense on deposits $57,311 $42,707 $21,690 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 31,
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Money market and demand:
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
311,322
$
290,424
Interest-bearing demand
214,749
171,363
Money market
326,792
303,931
Total money market and demand
852,863
765,718
Savings
208,368
196,571
Customer certificates of deposit by maturity:
Less than one year
287,546
320,474
One year to two years
107,593
40,191
Two years to three years
9,681
3,234
Three years to four years
42,161
1,022
Over four years
3,075
1,796
Total customer time certificates
450,056
366,717
Jumbo certificates of deposit--customer, by maturity:
Less than one year
144,925
140,353
One year to two years
32,399
9,569
Two years to three years
1,463
102
Three years to four years
16,795
—
Over four years
264
167
Total jumbo certificates of deposit--customer
195,846
150,191
Subtotal retail deposits
1,707,133
1,479,197
Other jumbo certificates of deposit--by maturity:
Less than one year
103,825
98,582
One year to two years
—
176
Two years to three years
—
—
Three years to four years
—
—
Over four years
—
—
Total other jumbo time certificates
103,825
98,758
Brokered deposits less than one year
311,394
249,206
Total deposits
$
2,122,352
$
1,827,161
Interest expense by category follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Interest-bearing demand
$
1,064
$
1,393
$
785
Money market
5,909
11,870
8,090
Savings
736
1,679
2,237
Customer time deposits
20,775
22,357
15,309
Total customer interest expense
28,484
37,299
26,421
Other jumbo certificates of deposit
3,091
5,176
4,100
Brokered deposits
8,234
14,836
12,186
Total interest expense on deposits
$
39,809
$
57,311
$
42,707
9. BORROWED FUNDS
The following is a summary of borrowed funds by type:
Maximum Amount Weighted Outstanding Average Average Weighted at Month Amount Interest Balance at Average End Outstanding Rate End of Interest During the During the During the Period Rate Period Period Period ---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ------------- (Dollars in Thousands) 2007 ----FHLB advances.................................. $898,280 4.23% $ 936,302 $765,974 4.97% Trust preferred borrowings..................... 67,011 6.89 67,011 67,011 7.00 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase ......... 75,000 4.46 75,000 60,649 5.13 Other borrowed funds .......................... 94,869 3.84 95,087 86,602 4.26-66-
2006 ---- FHLB advances.................................. $784,028 4.93% $1,051,458 $976,101 4.64% Trust preferred borrowings..................... 67,011 7.14 67,011 67,011 7.44 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase ......... 73,400 5.36 83,150 74,412 5.02 Other borrowed funds .......................... 78,240 4.30 78,240 49,388 3.74
Maximum
Amount
Weighted
Outstanding
Average
Average
Weighted
at Month
Amount
Interest
Balance at
Average
End
Outstanding
Rate
End of
Interest
During the
During the
During the
Period
Rate
Period
Period
Period
(Dollars in Thousands)
2008
FHLB advances
$
815,957
2.74
%
$
942,922
$
841,005
3.46
%
Trust preferred borrowings
67,011
3.97
67,011
67,011
4.81
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
75,000
1.87
99,999
75,844
3.11
Other borrowed funds
108,777
0.79
127,556
110,237
1.96
2007
FHLB advances
$
898,280
4.23
%
$
936,302
$
765,974
4.97
%
Trust preferred borrowings
67,011
6.89
67,011
67,011
7.00
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
75,000
4.46
75,000
60,649
5.13
Other borrowed funds
94,869
3.84
95,087
86,602
4.26
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
Advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh with rates ranging from
3.48%0.57% to 5.45% at December 31,20072008 are due as follows:Weighted Average Amount Rate ------ ---- (Dollars in Thousands) 2008...................................... $577,900 4.03% 2009...................................... 162,562 4.67 2010...................................... 115,517 4.63 2012 - 2013............................... 42,301 4.27 -------- $898,280 ========
Weighted
Average
Amount
Rate
(Dollars in Thousands)
2009
$
471,562
1.98
%
2010
215,517
3.74
2011
86,855
3.64
2012 - 2013
42,023
4.27
$
815,957
Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, advances are secured by qualifying first mortgage loans, qualifying fixed-income securities, FHLB stock and an interest-bearing demand deposit account with the FHLB.
As a member of the FHLB of Pittsburgh, we are required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB of Pittsburgh in an amount at least equal to 4.65% of its advances (borrowings) from the FHLB of,
Pittsburgh,plus 0.65% of the unused borrowing capacity. We were in compliance with this requirement with a stock investment in FHLB of Pittsburgh of$45.5$39.3 million at December 31,2007.2008. This stock is carried on the accompanyingconsolidated statementConsolidated Statement ofconditionCondition at cost, which approximates liquidation value.SevenIn December 2008, the FHLB of Pittsburgh announced the suspension of both dividend payments and the repurchase of capital stock until such time as it determines it becomes prudent to reinstate both. During 2008 we received $1.5 million in dividends from the FHLB of Pittsburgh.
Eight advances are outstanding at December 31,
20072008 totaling$170.0$180.0 million, with a weighted average rate of4.47%4.37% maturing in 2009 and beyond. They are convertible on a quarterly basis (at the discretion of the FHLB) to a variable rate advance based upon the three-month LIBOR rate, after an initial fixed term. If any of these advances convert, WSFS has the option to prepay these advances at predetermined times or rates.Trust Preferred Borrowings
Trust Preferred Borrowings
On April 6, 2005, we completed the issuance of $67.0 million of aggregate principal amount of Pooled Floating Rate Securities at a variable interest rate of 177 basis points over the three-month LIBOR rate. The proceeds from this issuance were used to fund the redemption of $51.5 million of Floating Rate Capital Trust I Preferred Securities.
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
During
2007,2008, we purchased federal funds as a short-term funding source. At December 31,2007,2008, we had purchased $50.0 million in federal funds at a rate of4.25%0.38%. At December 31,2006,2007, we also had $50.0 million federal funds purchased.-67-During
2007,2008, we sold securities under agreements to repurchase as a funding source. At December 31,2007,2008, securities sold under agreements to repurchase had a fixed rate of 4.87%. The underlying securities are mortgage-backed securities with a book value of$29.1$29.5 million at December 31,2007.2008. Securities sold underagreements to repurchase with the corresponding carrying and market values of the underlying securities are due as follows:
Collateral
Borrowing
Carrying
Market
Accrued
Amount
Rate
Value
Value
Interest
(Dollars in Thousands)
2008
Over 90 days
$
25,000
4.87
%
$
29,500
$
30,223
$
101
2007
Up to 30 days
$
25,000
4.87
%
$
29,086
$
28,155
$
99
Collateral ----------------------------------- Borrowing Carrying Market Accrued Amount Rate Value Value Interest ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------------------- (Dollars in Thousands)2007 - ---- Over 90 days................. $ 25,000 4.87% $ 29,086 $ 28,155 $ 99 ========= ========= ========= ========== 2006 Up to 30 days................ $ 23,400 5.32% $ 24,993 $ 24,969 $ 215 ========= ========= ========= ==========Other Borrowed Funds
Other Borrowed FundsIncluded in other borrowed funds are collateralized borrowings of
$94.9$108.8 million and$78.2$94.9 million at December 31,20072008 and2006,2007, respectively, consisting of outstanding retail repurchase agreements, contractual arrangements under which portions of certain securities are sold overnight to retail customers under agreements to repurchase. Such borrowings were collateralized by mortgage-backed securities. The average rates on these borrowings were3.84%0.79% and4.30%3.84% at December 31, 2008 and 2007,and 2006,respectively.10.
STOCKHOLDERS'STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYUnder Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) capital regulations, savings institutions such as WSFS, must maintain
"tangible"“tangible” capital equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets,"core"“core” capital equal to 4.0% of adjusted total assets,"Tier 1"“Tier 1” capital equal to 4.0% of risk-weighted assets and"total"“total” or"risk-based"“risk-based” capital (a combination of core and"supplementary"“supplementary” capital) equal to 8.0% of risk-weighted assets. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory-– and possibly additional discretionary-– actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect onWSFS'WSFS’ Financial Statements. At December 31,20072008 and2006,2007, WSFS was in compliance with regulatory capital requirements and was deemed a"well-capitalized"“well-capitalized” institution.The following table presents
WSFS'WSFS’ consolidated capital position as of December 31,20072008 and2006:
To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Consolidated For Capital Corrective Bank Capital Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)As of December 31, 2007: Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) $304,992 12.31% $198,156 8.00% $247,696 10.00% Core Capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 276,327 8.63 128,033 4.00 160,041 5.00 Tangible Capital (to tangible assets) 276,327 8.63 48,012 1.50 N/A N/A Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 276,327 11.16 99,078 4.00 148,617 6.00-68-2007:
As of December 31, 2006: Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) $ 302,805 13.54% $ 178,857 8.00% $ 223,571 10.00% Core Capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 277,593 9.25 120,084 4.00 150,105 5.00 Tangible Capital (to tangible assets) 277,593 9.25 45,032 1.50 N/A N/A Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 277,593 12.42 89,429 4.00 134,143 6.00
Consolidated
Bank Capital
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(In Thousands)
As of December 31, 2008:
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
304,680
11.00
%
$
221,561
8.00
%
$
276,951
10.00
%
Core Capital (to adjusted tangible assets)
274,221
7.99
137,303
4.00
171,629
5.00
Tangible Capital (to tangible assets)
274,221
7.99
51,489
1.50
N/A
N/A
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
274,221
9.90
110,780
4.00
166,170
6.00
As of December 31, 2007:
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
$
304,992
12.31
%
$
198,156
8.00
%
$
247,696
10.00
%
Core Capital (to adjusted tangible assets)
276,327
8.63
128,033
4.00
160,041
5.00
Tangible Capital (to tangible assets)
276,327
8.63
48,012
1.50
N/A
N/A
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)
276,327
11.16
99,078
4.00
148,617
6.00
We have a simple capital structure with one class of $0.01 par common stock outstanding, each share having equal voting rights. In addition, we have authorized 7,500,000 shares of $0.01 par preferred stock. No preferred stock was outstanding at December 31,
20072008 and2006.2007. When infused into the Bank, the Trust Preferred Securities issued in 2005 qualify as Tier 1 capital. We are prohibited from paying any dividend or making any other capital distribution if, after making the distribution, we would be undercapitalized within the meaning of the OTS Prompt Corrective Action regulations. Since 1996, the Board of Directors has approved several stock repurchase programs to reacquire common shares. As part of these programs, we acquired approximately 73,500 shares in 2008 for $3.6 million and 564,100 shares in 2007 for $36.2million and 103,400 shares in 2006 for $6.6million.The Holding Company
The Holding Company
In April 2005, WSFS Capital Trust III, an unconsolidated affiliate of WSFS Financial Corporation, issued $67.0 million of aggregate principle of Pooled Floating Rate Securities at a variable interest rate of 177 basis points over the three-month LIBOR rate. The proceeds were used to refinance the WSFS Capital Trust I November 1998 issuance of $51.5 million of Trust Preferred Securities which had a variable rate of 250 basis points over the three-month LIBOR rate. At December 31,
2007,2008, the coupon rate of the Capital Trust III securities was6.89%3.97% with a scheduled maturity of June 1, 2035.The Company purchased an interest rate cap that economically limits the three-month LIBOR to 6.00% on $50.0 million of the $67.0 million of securities until December 2008. The effective rate of these securities, including the cost of the cap was 7.00% at December 31, 2007.The effective rate will vary, however, due to fluctuations in interestrates and changes in the fair value of the cap.rates. The proceeds from the issue were invested in Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by WSFS Financial Corporation. These securities are treated as borrowings with the interest included in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. In addition, we had an interest-rate cap with a notional amount of $50 million, which limited the three-month LIBOR to 6.00%. This cap expired on December 1, 2008. Additional information concerning the Trust Preferred Securities and the interest rate cap is included in Notes 9 and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The proceeds were used primarily to extinguish higher rate debt and for general corporate purposes.Pursuant to federal laws and regulations,
WSFS'WSFS’ ability to engage in transactions with affiliated corporations is limited, and WSFS generally may not lend funds to nor guarantee indebtedness of the Company.11. ASSOCIATE (EMPLOYEE) BENEFIT PLANS
Associate 401(k) Savings Plan
Associate 401(k) Savings Plan
Certain subsidiaries of ours maintain a qualified plan in which Associates may participate. Participants in the plan may elect to direct a portion of their wages into investment accounts that include professionally managed mutual and money market funds and our common stock. Generally, the principal and earnings thereon are tax deferred until withdrawn. We match a portion of the
Associates'Associates’ contributions and periodically make discretionary contributions based on our performance into the plan for the benefit of Associates. Our total cash contributions to the plan on behalf of our Associates resulted in a cash expenditure of $1.8 million, $1.7 million and $1.6 million for 2008, 2007 and$1.4 million for 2007,2006,and 2005,respectively.Effective November 2007, all of our discretionary contributions are invested in accordance with the
Associates'Associates’ selection of investments. If Associates do not designate how discretionary contributions are to be invested, 80% will be invested in a balanced fund and 20% will be invested in our common stock. Associates may make transfers to various other-69-investment vehicles within the plan without any significant restrictions. The plan purchased 10,000, 25,000, 13,000and36,00013,000 shares of our common stock during 2008, 2007 and 2006,and 2005,respectively.Postretirement Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
We share certain costs of providing health and life insurance benefits to retired Associates (and their eligible dependents). Substantially all Associates may become eligible for these benefits if they reach normal retirement age while working for us.
We account for our obligations under the provisions of SFAS No. 106,
Employers'Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions(SFAS(SFAS 106). SFAS 106 requires that the costs of these benefits be recognized over anAssociate'sAssociate’s active working career. Amortization of unrecognized net gains or losses resulting from experience different from that assumed and from changes in assumptions is included as a component of net periodic benefit cost over the remaining service period of active employees to the extent that such gains and losses exceed 10% of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, as of the beginning of the year.Disclosures for 2007 and 2006 are in accordance with SFAS No. 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (SFAS 158), while disclosures for 2005 are in accordance with SFAS No. 132 (Revised), Employers' Disclosure About Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits.On December 31, 2006, we adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS
158.No. 158,Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans(SFAS 158). SFAS 158 requires that we recognize the funded status of our defined benefit postretirement plan in our statement of financial position, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. The adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income at adoption represented the net unrecognized actuarial losses and unrecognized transition obligation remaining from the initial adoption of SFAS No. 87,Employers'Employers’ Accounting for Pensions(SFAS(SFAS 87), all of which were previously netted against theplan'splan’s funded status in our statement of financial position pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 87. These amounts will be subsequently recognized as net periodic pension costs pursuant to our historical accounting policy for amortizing such amounts. Further, actuarial gains and losses that arise in subsequent periods and are not recognized as net periodic pension cost in the same periods will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income. Those amounts will be subsequently recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost on the same basis as the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at adoption of SFAS 158.The incremental effect of adopting the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158 on our Consolidated Statement of Condition at December 31, 2006 was a $905,000 (pretax) decrease in other comprehensive income. This included a net actuarial loss of $537,000 and a net transition obligation of $368,000. Also related to the adoption of SFAS 158, the Company recorded a deferred tax asset of $344,000 and a corresponding liability of $905,000. During
2008,2009, the Company expects to recognize$16,000$18,000 in expense relating to the amortization of the net actuarial loss and $61,000 in expense relating to the amortization of the net transition obligation.-70-The following disclosures relating to postretirement benefits were measured at December 31,
2007:
2007 2006 2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands)Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 2,233 $ 2,287 $ 2,086 Service cost 137 108 106 Interest cost 125 93 122 Actuarial (gain)/loss (29) (110) 200 Benefits paid (127) (145) (227) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefit obligation at end of year $ 2,339 $ 2,233 $ 2,287 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ - $ - $ - Employer contributions 127 145 227 Benefits paid (127) (145) (227) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ - $ - $ - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funded status: Funded status $(2,339) $(2,233) $(2,287) Unrecognized transition obligation - - 429 Unrecognized net loss - - 647 Recognized net loss 795 905 - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net amount recognized $(1,544) $(1,328) $(1,211) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost 137 $ 108 $ 106 Interest cost 125 93 122 Amortization of transition obligation 61 61 61 Net loss recognition 19 - 15 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net periodic benefit cost $ 342 $ 262 $ 304 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate 5.75% 5.50% 6.00% Health care cost trend rate 5.00% 5.00% 5.50% Sensitivity analysis of health care cost trends: Effect of +1% on service cost plus interest cost $ (7) $ (8) $ 3 Effect of -1% on service cost plus interest cost 7 7 (1) Effect of +1% on APBO (74) (76) 18 Effect of -1% on APBO 63 66 (9) Assumptions used to value the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation (APBO): Discount rate 6.00% 5.75% 5.50% Health care cost trend rate 5.00% 5.00% 5.50% Ultimate trend rate 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% Year of ultimate trend rate 2005 2005 2005-71-2008:
2008
2007
2006
(Dollars in Thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
2,339
$
2,233
$
2,287
Service cost
142
137
108
Interest cost
137
125
93
Actuarial loss/(gain)
56
(29
)
(110
)
Benefits paid
(172
)
(127
)
(145
)
Benefit obligation at end of year
$
2,502
$
2,339
$
2,233
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
$
—
$
—
$
—
Employer contributions
172
127
145
Benefits paid
(172
)
(127
)
(145
)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
$
—
$
—
$
—
Funded status:
Funded status
$
(2,502
)
$
(2,339
)
$
(2,233
)
Unrecognized transition obligation
—
—
—
Unrecognized net loss
—
—
—
Recognized net loss
774
795
905
Net amount recognized
$
(1,728
)
$
(1,544
)
$
(1,328
)
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost
$
142
$
137
$
108
Interest cost
137
125
93
Amortization of transition obligation
61
61
61
Net loss recognition
16
19
—
Net periodic benefit cost
$
356
$
342
$
262
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate
6.00
%
5.75
%
5.50
%
Health care cost trend rate
5.00
%
5.00
%
5.00
%
Sensitivity analysis of health care cost trends:
Effect of +1% on service cost plus interest cost
$
(12
)
$
(7
)
$
(8
)
Effect of –1% on service cost plus interest cost
9
7
7
Effect of +1% on APBO
(89
)
(74
)
(76
)
Effect of –1% on APBO
72
63
66
Assumptions used to value the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation (APBO):
Discount rate
5.75
%
6.00
%
5.75
%
Health care cost trend rate
5.00
%
5.00
%
5.00
%
Ultimate trend rate
5.00
%
5.00
%
5.00
%
Year of ultimate trend rate
2008
2005
2005
Estimated future benefit payments:
The following table shows the expected future payments for the next ten years:
During 2008 $ 109 During 2009 110 During 2010 111 During 2011 111 During 2012 118 During 2013 through 2017 717 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 1,276 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
During 2009
$
113
During 2010
112
During 2011
111
During 2012
115
During 2013
117
During 2014 through 2018
640
$
1,208
We assume that the average annual rate of increase for medical benefits will remain flat and stabilize at an average increase of 5% per annum. The costs incurred for
retirees'retirees’ health care are limited since certain current and all future retirees are restricted to an annual medical premium cap indexed (since 1995) by the lesser of 4% or the actual increase in medical premiums paid by the Company. For2007,2008, this annual premium cap amounted to$2,308$2,400 per retiree. We estimate that we will contribute approximately$109,000$113,000 to the plan during fiscal2008.2009.We have three additional plans. They are a Supplemental Pension Plan with a corresponding liability of $700,000, an Early Retirement Window Plan with a corresponding liability of
$455,000$464,000 and aDirector'sDirector’s Plan with a corresponding liability of$146,000.$113,000.12. TAXES ON INCOME
The Company and its subsidiaries
with the exception of WSFS Reit, Inc.,file a consolidated federal income tax return and separate state income tax returns.WSFS Reit, Inc. files separate federal and state income tax returns.Our income tax provision consists of the following:Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Current income taxes: Federal taxes $ 10,389 $ 14,662 $ 11,118 State and local taxes 2,274 2,278 2,197 Deferred income taxes: Federal taxes 811 (1,336) 1,445 State and local taxes - 56 87 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 13,474 $ 15,660 $ 14,847 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Current income taxes:
Federal taxes
$
9,741
$
10,389
$
14,662
State and local taxes
119
2,274
2,278
Deferred income taxes:
Federal taxes
(2,910
)
811
(1,336
)
State and local taxes
—
—
56
Total
$
6,950
$
13,474
$
15,660
Current federal income taxes include taxes on income that cannot be offset by net operating loss carryforwards.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The following is a summary of the significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31,
20072008 and2006: -72-2007:
2007 2006 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)Deferred tax liabilities: Accelerated depreciation $ (618) $ (488) Other (24) (110) Prepaid expenses (1,505) (1,490) Deferred loan costs (2,100) (2,005) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax liabilities (4,247) (4,093) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax assets: Bad debt deductions 8,838 9,585 Tax credit carryforwards 150 150 Net operating loss carryforwards 2,482 3,406 Capital loss carryforwards 93 679 Loan fees 3 14 Reserves and other 2,732 2,033 Deferred gains 439 - Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 2,366 5,255 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax assets 17,103 21,122 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation allowance (2,178) (2,651) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax asset $ 10,678 $ 14,378 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation
$
(802
)
$
(618
)
Other
(99
)
(24
)
Prepaid expenses
(1,556
)
(1,505
)
Deferred loan costs
(1,959
)
(2,100
)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(4,416
)
(4,247
)
Deferred tax assets:
Bad debt deductions
10,916
8,838
Tax credit carryforwards
150
150
Net operating loss carryforwards
—
2,482
Capital loss carryforwards
—
93
Loan fees
20
3
Reserves and other
4,379
2,732
Deferred gains
542
439
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
7,731
2,366
Total deferred tax assets
23,738
17,103
Valuation allowance
—
(2,178
)
Net deferred tax asset
$
19,322
$
10,678
Included in the table above is the effect of certain temporary differences for which no deferred tax expense or benefit was recognized. Such items consisted primarily of unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities accounted for under SFAS 115. Also included above are $369,000 of deferred tax assets recorded in conjunction with the acquisition of 1st Reverse.
Based on our history of prior earnings and our expectations of the future, it is anticipated that operating income and the reversal pattern of its temporary differences will, more likely than not, be sufficient to realize a net deferred tax asset of
$10.7$19.3 million at December 31,2007.2008. Adjustments to decrease gross deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance in the amount of $2,028,000, $473,000$51,000and$110,000$51,000 were made in 2008, 20072006and2005,2006, respectively, to reflect federal and state tax net operating losses that have expired.Approximately $221,000 in our gross deferred tax assets at December 31, 2007 was related toNo federal or statetaxnet operatinglosses. We assessed a valuation allowance of $221,000 on this entire deferred tax asset due to an expectation of such net operatinglossesexpiring before being utilized. We have $267,000 of capital loss carryforwards that will expire on December 31, 2011. Net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) of $10.2 millionremain at December 31,2007. The expiration dates and amounts of such NOL carryforwards are listed below: Federal State ------- ----- (In Thousands) 2008.............................................. $ 1,294 $ - 2009.............................................. 5,165 - 2018.............................................. - 3,732 ------- ------- $ 6,459 $ 3,732 ======= ======= -73-Our ability to use our federal NOLs to offset future income is subject to restrictions enacted in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. These restrictions limit a company's future use of NOLs if there is a significant ownership change in a company's stock (an "Ownership Change"). The utilization of approximately $6.5 million of federal net operating loss carryforwards is limited to approximately $1.3 million each year as a result of such Ownership Change in a former subsidiary's stock. At December 31, 2007, approximately $2.4 million in our gross deferred tax assets was related to net operating losses and tax credits attributable to a former subsidiary. We have assessed a valuation allowance of $2.0 million on a portion of these deferred tax assets due to limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.2008.A reconciliation setting forth the differences between our effective tax rate and the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate is as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% State tax net of federal tax benefit 3.4 3.2 3.2 Interest income 50% excludable (1.7) (1.6) (1.7) Bank-owned life insurance income (1.8) (3.0) (1.6) Charitable donation (5.0) - - Incentive stock option compensation 0.5 0.6 - Other 0.8 (0.2) (0.1) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective tax rate 31.2% 34.0% 34.8% - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
Statutory federal income tax rate
35.0
%
35.0
%
35.0
%
State tax net of federal tax benefit
0.3
3.4
3.2
Interest income 50% excludable
(3.2
)
(1.7
)
(1.6
)
Bank-owned life insurance income
(2.7
)
(1.8
)
(3.0
)
Charitable donation
—
(5.0
)
—
Incentive stock option compensation
0.7
0.5
0.6
Other
—
0.8
(0.2
)
Effective tax rate
30.1
%
31.2
%
34.0
%
During 2007, we donated
aan N.C. Wyeth mural which was previously displayed in our former headquarters. The estimated fair value of the mural was $6.0 million, which was recorded as a charitable contribution expense. We recognized a related offsetting gain on the transfer of the asset during 2007. The expense and offsetting gain was shown net in our Consolidated Financial Statements. As the gain on the transfer of the asset is permanently excludible from taxation, the charitable contribution transaction results in a permanent deduction for income tax purposes. The amount of the deduction represents an income tax uncertainty because it is subject to evaluation by the Internal Revenue Service.We record interest and penalties on potential income tax deficiencies as income tax expense. Federal tax years
2004 through2007 and 2008 remain subject to examination as of December 31,2007,2008, while tax years20042005 through20072008 remain subject to examination by state taxing jurisdictions.OurThe IRS audit of our 2004, 2005 and 2006 federal income tax returnsare currently being examined.was completed during 2008. No state income tax return examinations are currently in process. We believe it is reasonably possible that between $500,000 and$1.2$1.0 million of unrecognized state tax benefits, net of federal tax, will be realized during20082009 as a result of the expiration of statutes of limitations. It is also reasonably possible that between $100,000 and$300,000$200,000 of additional reserves will be established during20082009 related to interest on existing unrecognizedstatetax benefits.During 2007, an additional $3.6 million tax reserve was established related primarily to the Internal Revenue Service
("IRS"(“IRS”) disallowance of the deduction for certain compensation in prior periods. This adjustment was the result of a routine IRS audit of our 2004 through 2006 tax years. Because the original tax benefit for this item was recorded as an increase to equity, $3.4 million of the tax liability was recorded as a reduction to equity in 2007. Even though this matteriswas not yet settled, standards under FIN 48requirerequired this reserve to be established during 2007. In order to stop interest from accruing on this tax liability until the mattercancould be resolved through the IRS appeals process, we deposited the entire $3.4 million, plus interest in 2007 so that no reserveremainsremained for this matter as of December 31, 2007. During 2008 we successfully completed the IRS appeal process and recovered $863,000 of taxes plus $145,000 of interest that were previously assessed during the audit phase. The tax recovery was recorded as an increase to equity in 2008 while the interest received was recorded as a reduction of income tax expense.The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31,
20072008 was $2.6 million,allof which $2.1 million would affect our effective tax rate if recognized. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties included in such unrecognized tax-74-benefits were $660,000$572,000 and $0, respectively, of whichapproximates the amount of related$175,000 was recorded as expense in2007.2008. A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits during20072008 is as follows:(In Thousands) Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2006 $4,544 Reduction resulting from implementation of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007 (1,988) Additions as a result of tax positions taken during prior years 3,416 Additions as a result of tax positions taken during current year 416 Reductions relating to settlements with taxing authorities (3,671) Reductions as a result of a lapse of statues of limitations (85) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2007 $2,632 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In Thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2007
$
2,632
Additions as a result of tax positions taken during prior years
676
Additions as a result of tax positions taken during current year
—
Reductions relating to settlements with taxing authorities
—
Reductions as a result of a lapse of statutes of limitations
(723)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2008
$
2,585
13. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation is accounted for in accordance with SFAS No.
123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R). We adopted SFAS 123R beginning January 1, 2006 using the Modified Prospective Application Method.123. We have stock options outstanding under two plans (collectively,"Stock“Stock IncentivePlans"Plans”) for officers, directors and Associates of the Company and its subsidiaries. After shareholder approval in 2005, the 1997 Stock Option Plan("(“1997Plan"Plan”) was replaced by the 2005 Incentive Plan("(“2005Plan"Plan”). No future awards may be granted under the 1997 Plan. The 2005 Plan will terminate on the tenth anniversary of its effective date, after which no awards may be granted. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2005 Plan is 862,000. At December 31,2007,2008, there were380,121327,851 shares available for future grants under the 2005 Plan.The Stock Incentive Plans provide for the granting of incentive stock options as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code as well as nonincentive stock options (collectively,
"Stock Options"“Stock Options”). Additionally, the 2005 Plan provides for the granting of stock appreciation rights, performance awards, restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards, deferred stock units, dividend equivalents, other stock-based awards and cash awards. All Stock Options are to be granted at not less than the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant. All Stock Options granted during20072008 vest in20% or25% per annum increments, start to become exercisable one year from the grant date and expirebetweenin fiveand tenyears from the grant date. Generally, all awards become immediately exercisable in the event of a change in control, as defined within the Stock Incentive Plans.A summary of the status of our
OptionStock Incentive Plans as of December 31, 2008, 20072006and2005,2006, and changes during the years then ended is presented below:-75-
2007 2006 2005 ----------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------ Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Average Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price ------ -------------- ------ -------------- ------ --------------Exercise Price Stock Options: Outstanding at beginning of year 703,427 $ 39.52 742,404 $ 31.92 869,845 $ 23.73 Granted 121,375 54.25 106,905 64.93 109,817 62.71 Exercised (80,836) 23.85 (143,346) 19.01 (226,963) 15.05 Forfeited (21,384) 60.08 (2,536) 46.19 (10,295) 38.98 -------- -------- -------- Outstanding at end of year 722,582 43.14 703,427 39.52 742,404 31.92 Exercisable at end of year 438,458 33.40 416,773 26.91 435,344 20.57 Weighted-average fair value of awards granted $ 11.36 $ 13.52 $ 13.67
2008
2007
2006
Weighted-
Weighted-
Weighted-
Average
Average
Average
Exercise
Exercise
Exercise
Shares
Price
Shares
Price
Shares
Price
Stock Options:
Outstanding at beginning of year
722,582
$
43.14
703,427
$
39.52
742,404
$
31.92
Granted
33,250
49.08
121,375
54.25
106,905
64.93
Exercised
(60,240
)
20.51
(80,836
)
23.85
(143,346
)
19.01
Forfeited
(19,705
)
59.27
(21,384
)
60.08
(2,536
)
46.19
Outstanding at end of year
675,887
44.98
722,582
43.14
703,427
39.52
Exercisable at end of year
473,445
39.84
444,653
33.75
416,773
26.91
Weighted-average fair value of awards granted
$
10.57
$
11.36
$
13.52
Beginning January 1,
2007, 416,7732008, 444,653 stock options were exercisable with an intrinsic value of$10.0$8.4 million. In addition, at January 1,20072008 there were286,654277,929 nonvested options with a grant date fair value of$12.76.$12.43. During the year ended December 31,2007, 103,2862008, 105,479 options vested with an intrinsic value of$550,000,$57,000, and a grant date fair value of$11.86$12.47 per option. Also during2007, 80,8362008, 60,240 options were exercised with an intrinsic value of$3.3$2.0 million. In addition,76516,447 vested options were forfeited with an intrinsic value of$6,000$7,000 and a grant date fair value of$13.32,$13.59, while21,38419,705 options were forfeited in total with a grant date fair value of$13.34.$13.41. There were438,458473,445 exercisable options remaining at December 31,2007,2008, with an intrinsic value of$8.4$6.1 million and a remaining contractual term of4.23.4 years. At December 31,20072008 there were722,582675,887 stock options outstanding with an intrinsic value of$8.5$6.1 million and a remaining contractual term of4.43.5 years and284,124202,442 nonvested options with a grant date fair value of$12.45.$12.10. During2006, 143,3462007, 80,836 options were exercised with an intrinsic value of$6.2$3.3 million and125,235103,286 options vested with a grant date fair value of$9.91$11.86 per option.The total amount of compensation cost related to nonvested stock options as of December 31,
20072008 was$2.1$1.5 million. The weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is2.92.6 years. We issue new shares upon the exercise of options.During
2007,2008, we granted121,32033,250 options with a five-year life and a four-year vesting period. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was used to determine the grant date fair value of these options. Significant assumptions used in the model included a weighted-average risk-free rate of return of between3.3%1.1% and4.7%2.7% in2007;2008; an expected option life of three and three-quarter years; and an expected stock price volatility of between18.7%23.4% and21.8%29.6% in2007.2008. For the purposes of this option-pricing model, a dividend yield of between0.5%0.8% and0.7%1.1% was used as the expected dividend yield. The expected option life was determined based on the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term.Also during 2007, we granted 55 options with a ten-year life and a five-year vesting period. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was used to determine the grant date fair value of these options. Significant assumptions used in the model included a weighted-average risk-free rate of return of 4.7% in 2007; an expected option life of six and one-half years; and an expected stock price volatility of 21.1% in 2007 based on our historical volatility of our own common stock over a period that approximates the expected term of the award. For the purposes of this option-pricing model, a dividend yield of 0.5% was used as the expected dividend yield. The expected option life was based on the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. -76-Prior to adoption of SFAS 123R, we used a graded-vesting schedule to calculate the expense related to stock options. Since the adoption of SFAS 123R, we recognize compensation expense related to new stock options issued on a straight-line basis over the applicable service period.The Black-Scholes and other option-pricing models assume that options are freely tradable and immediately vested. Since options are not transferable, have vesting provisions, and are subject to trading blackout periods imposed by us, the value calculated by the Black-Scholes model may significantly overstate the true economic value of the options.
During 2008, we created two new performance-based incentive programs under the terms of the 2005 Plan. Under these programs shares of WSFS stock may be awarded to certain members of management.
We created a Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Program which would have awarded restricted stock to senior management if a specified earnings per share (EPS) target was achieved during 2008. At December 31, 2008 the target was not achieved, therefore no awards were made.
The Long-Term Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Program (Long-Term Program) will award up to an aggregate of 109,200 shares of WSFS stock to seventeen participants, only after the achievement of targeted levels of return on assets (“ROA”). Under the terms of the plan, if an annual ROA performance level of 1.20% is achieved, up to 54,900 shares will be awarded. If an annual ROA performance level of 1.35% is achieved, up to 76,100 shares will be awarded. If an annual ROA performance level of 1.50% or greater is achieved, up to 109,200 shares will be awarded. If these targets are achieved in any year up until 2011, the awarded stock will then vest in 25% increments over four years.
We did not recognize any compensation expense in 2008 for these two new programs. The Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Program was effective only for 2008 and has expired. Compensation expense for the Long-Term Program will be based on the closing stock price as of May 28, 2008 and will begin to be recognized once the achievement of target performance is considered probable.
Currently we have 327,851 shares available for issuance under the 2005 Plan. Full share awards, such as restricted stock, have the equivalence of four option grants for the purpose of calculating shares available for issuance. Under the
provisions of the Long Term Program, if a performance level is achieved and there are insufficient shares available for grant, then we would have the option of granting the available shares with the remainder being paid in cash.
The impact of stock-based compensation for the year ended December 31,
20072008 was $851,000 pretax ($731,000 after tax), or $0.12 per share, to salaries, benefits and other compensation, compared to $1.2 million pretax ($1.0 million after tax), or $0.16 per shareto salaries, benefitsin 2007 andother compensation, compared to$1.5 million pretax ($1.3 million after tax), or $0.19 per share in 2006.PriorThe decrease in expense related to stock-based compensation in 2008 was due to a timing change made during 2008. In prior years, stock options have been granted to Associates during theadoptionfourth quarter. The stock options that would have been awarded in the fourth quarter ofSFAS 123R, we applied Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion 25, Accounting for Stock Issued2008 have been delayed until the first quarter of 2009. This delay and the effect of immediately expensing stock-based compensation toEmployees, and related interpretations in accountingretirement eligible Associates accounted for theStock Incentive Plans and to provide the required pro forma disclosures of SFAS No.123 Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123). Had the grant date fair value provisions of SFAS 123 been adopted, the Company would have recognized pretaxreduction in compensation expenseof $1.2 million in 2005related toits Stock Incentive Plans.stock options.The following table summarizes all stock options outstanding and exercisable for Option Plans as of December 31,
2007,2008, segmented by range of exercise prices:
Outstanding Exercisable -------------------------------------------- --------------------- Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Average Exercise Remaining Exercise Number Price Contractual Life Number Price ------ ------------- ---------------- ------ ------------Stock Options: $ 6.90-$13.80 59,357 $ 10.96 2.7 years 59,357 $ 10.96 $13.81-$20.70 142,503 16.67 3.4 years 142,503 16.67 $20.71-$27.60 - - - years - - $27.61-$34.50 71,765 33.36 4.8 years 70,965 33.38 $34.51-$41.40 - - - years - - $41.41-$48.30 70,695 43.78 5.8 years 55,178 43.76 $48.31-$55.20 119,065 53.31 5.0 years 2,416 51.10 $55.21-$62.10 73,192 58.91 6.8 years 41,631 58.83 $62.11-$69.00 186,005 64.50 3.5 years 66,408 64.18 ------- ------- Total 722,582 $43.14 4.4 years 438,458 $33.40 ======= =======
Outstanding
Exercisable
Weighted-
Weighted-
Weighted
Average
Average
Average
Exercise
Remaining
Exercise
Number
Price
Contractual Life
Number
Price
Stock Options:
$6.90-$13.80
40,270
$
10.89
1.9 years
40,270
$
10.89
$13.81-$20.70
118,570
16.88
2.7 years
118,570
16.88
$20.71-$27.60
—
—
— years
—
—
$27.61-$34.50
61,755
33.40
4.0 years
61,755
33.40
$34.51-$41.40
—
—
— years
—
—
$41.41-$48.30
85,215
44.49
6.2 years
61,681
43.77
$48.31-$55.20
120,915
53.20
4.0 years
32,726
53.16
$55.21-$62.10
71,027
58.84
5.5 years
50,291
58.89
$62.11-$69.00
178,135
64.53
2.5 years
108,152
64.34
Total
675,887
$
44.98
3.7 years
473,445
$
39.84
During 2008, 2007
2006and2005,2006, we issued 185, 12915,269and3015,269 shares, respectively, of restricted stock. These awards vest over five years: 0% in the first two years, 25% in each of the third and fourth years and 50% in the fifth year.-77-14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lending Operations
Lending Operations
At December 31,
2007,2008, we had commitments to extend credit of$586.3$700.5 million. Consumer lines of credit totaled$48.7$47.7 million of which$31.5$27.9 million was secured by real estate. Outstanding letters of credit were$46.0$59.7 million and outstanding commitments to make or acquire mortgage loans aggregated$8.4$8.3 million. Approximately$565,000$7.5 million of these mortgage loan commitments were at fixed rates ranging from5.13%4.38% to8.25%6.38%, and approximately$7.9 million were$757,000 was at variable rates ranging from5.13%5.75% to7.50%6.88%. Mortgage commitments generally have closing dates within a six-month period.Data Processing Operations
We have entered into contracts to manage our network operations, data processing and other related services. The projected amounts of future minimum payments contractually due (in thousands) are as follows:
2008................................ $3,848 2009................................ 3,635 2010................................ 858 2011................................ 11 Legal Proceedings
2009
$
3,683
2010
$
906
2011
$
74
2012
$
11
Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to legal actions that involve claims for monetary relief. Based upon information presently available to us and our counsel, it is our opinion that any legal and financial responsibility arising from such claims will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We, as successor to originators, are from time to time involved in arbitration or litigation with reverse mortgage loan borrowers or with the heirs of borrowers. Because reverse mortgages are a relatively new and uncommon product, there can be no assurances regarding how the courts or arbitrators may apply existing legal principles to the interpretation and enforcement of the terms and conditions of our reverse mortgage rights and obligations.
Financial Instruments With Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Financial Instruments With Off-Balance Sheet Risk
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business primarily to meet the financing needs of our customers. To varying degrees, these financial instruments involve elements of credit risk that are not recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.
Exposure to loss for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit written is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. We generally require collateral to support such financial instruments in excess of the contractual amount of those instruments and essentially use the same credit policies in making commitments as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.
-78-The following represents a summary of off-balance sheet financial instruments at year-end: December 31, 2007 2006 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Financial instruments with contract amounts which represent potential credit risk: Construction loan commitments $154,875 $127,858 Commercial mortgage loan commitments 105,094 96,618 Commercial loan commitments 223,181 209,125 Commercial standby letters of credit 45,977 40,594 Residential mortgage loan commitments 8,435 12,320 Consumer loan commitments 48,690 46,315
The following represents a summary of off-balance sheet financial instruments at year-end:
December 31,
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Financial instruments with contract amounts which represent potential credit risk:
Construction loan commitments
$
208,307
$
154,875
Commercial mortgage loan commitments
126,918
105,094
Commercial loan commitments
249,643
223,181
Commercial standby letters of credit
59,703
45,977
Residential mortgage loan commitments
8,270
8,435
Consumer loan commitments
47,699
48,690
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being completely drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. We evaluate each
customer'scustomer’s creditworthiness and obtain collateral based onmanagement'smanagement’s credit evaluation of the counterparty.Indemnifications
Indemnifications
Secondary Market Loan
Sales.Sales.We generally do not sell loans with recourse except to the extent arising from standard loan sale contract provisions covering violations of representations and warranties and, under certain circumstances first payment default by the borrower. These are customary repurchase provisions in the secondary market for conforming mortgage loan sales. We typically sell fixed-rate, conforming first mortgage loans in the secondary market as part of our ongoing asset/liability management program. Loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of cost or market of the aggregate or in some cases individual loans. Gains and losses on sales of loans are recognized at the time of the sale.As is customary in such sales, we provide indemnifications to the buyers under certain circumstances. These indemnifications may include the repurchase of loans by us. Repurchases and losses are rare, and no provision is made for losses at the time of sale. During
2007,2008, we had no repurchases.Swap Guarantees.We entered into agreements with two unaffiliated financial institutions whereby those financial institutions entered into interest rate derivative contracts (interest rate swap transactions) with customers referred to them by us. By the terms of the agreements, those financial institutions have recourse to us for any exposure created under each swap transaction in the event the customer defaults on the swap agreement and the agreement is in a paying position to the third-party financial institution. This is a customary arrangement that allows smaller financial institutions like us to provide access to interest rate swap transactions for our customers without creating the swap ourselves.
At December 31,
2007,2008, there weretwenty-sixthirty-nine variable-rate to fixed-rate swap transactions between the third-party financial institution and our customers with an initial notional amount aggregating approximately$108.3$176.6 million, and with maturities ranging from four months tofifteenfourteen years. The aggregatemarketfair value of these swaps to the customers was a liability of$4.7$20.9 million as of December 31,2007,2008, andessentiallyall of the swap transactions were in a paying position to third-party financial institutions.ATM Cash Management.
WeIn 2007, we entered into an agreement with a financial institution, whereby they provide cash for distribution/cash management by CashConnect, our ATM division. Under this agreement we accept the operational risk-79-associated with this cash and are legally bound to reimburse the financial institution for any related operational losses. We have taken steps to mitigate the risk of loss to us by purchasing a multi-layer insurance policy and instituting strong operational controls. Additionally, CashConnect has the ability to recover losses from its vault cash customers based on the strength of our ATM cash bailment agreements, which hold the ATM vault cash customers responsible for any loss of cash, which is not a result of our gross negligence. 15. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The reported fair values of financial instruments are based on a variety of factors. In certain cases, fair values represent quoted market prices for identical or comparable instruments. In other cases, fair values have been estimated based on assumptions regarding the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows that are discounted to reflect current market rates and varying degrees of risk. Accordingly, the fair values may not represent actual values of the financial instruments that could have been realized as of year-end or that will be realized in the future.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:
Cash and Short-Term Investments:For cash and short-term investments, including due from banks, federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and interest-bearing deposits with other banks, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Investments and Mortgage-Backed Securities:Fair value for investment and mortgage-backed securities is based on quoted market prices, where available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted prices for similar securities. The fair value of our investment in reverse mortgages is based on the net present value of estimated cash flows, which have been updated to reflect recent external appraisals of the underlying collateral. For additional discussion of our mortgage-backed securities-trading, see Footnote 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Loans:Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type: commercial, commercial mortgages, construction, residential mortgages and consumer. For loans that reprice frequently, the book value approximates fair value. The fair values of other types of loans are estimated by discounting expected cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with comparable credit ratings and for similar remaining maturities. The fair value of nonperforming loans is based on recent external appraisals of the underlying collateral. Estimated cash flows, discounted using a rate commensurate with current rates and the risk associated with the estimated cash flows, are utilized if appraisals are not available.
Interest Rate Cap:Bank-Owned Life Insurance: The estimated fair value
is estimated using a standard sophisticated option model. Class "O" Certificates:approximates the book value for this investmentStock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh: The fair value of
the optionFHLB stock is assumed topurchase 49.9% of the Class "O" Certificates of SASCO 2002 RM1 is based on the net present value of the forecasted cash flows. The forecasted cash flows are based on assumptions about the life expectancy of the mortgagee, current collateral values, the future change in collateral values, and future interest rates. The current assumptions include a short-term annual appreciation rate of -8.0% in the first year and a long-term annual appreciation rate of 0.5% in future years. These projected cash flows are discounted at an appropriate discount rate. The discount rate is derived using the "Build-up Model" taking into account as a base the risk free rate of return and adding individual factors unique and applicablebe essentially equal tothe cash flows of the Class "O" Certificates. The discount rate currently used is approximately 21%. Finally,its cost basis, since theClass "O" Certificates represent the equity tranche of SASCO 2002 RM1, a 15% illiquidity discountstock isapplied to the resulting net presentnon-marketable but redeemable at its part value.-80-Deposit Liabilities:The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits, money market and interest-bearing demand deposits and savings deposits, is assumed to be equal to the amount payable on demand. The carrying value of variable rate time deposits and time deposits that reprice frequently also approximates fair value. The fair value of the remaining time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits with comparable remaining maturities.
Borrowed Funds:Rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value of existing debt.
Off-Balance Sheet Instruments:The fair value of off-balance sheet instruments, including commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements with comparable remaining terms and reflects the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.
The book value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments are as follows:
December 31,
2008
2007
Book Value
Fair Value
Book Value
Fair Value
(In Thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 248,558
$ 248,558
$ 267,537
$ 267,537
Investment securities
49,688
49,578
28,272
28,254
Mortgage-backed securities
498,205
498,205
496,792
496,284
Loans, net
2,443,835
2,435,135
2,233,980
2,240,847
Bank-owned life insurance
59,337
59,337
57,551
57,551
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
39,305
39,290
45,537
45,455
Accrued interest receivable
11,609
11,609
12,905
12,905
Financial liabilities:
Deposits
2,122,352
2,101,881
1,827,161
1,811,947
Borrowed funds
1,066,745
1,035,401
1,135,160
1,136,020
Accrued interest payable
6,794
6,794
10,189
10,189
December 31, 2007 2006 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Book Value Fair Value Book Value Fair Value -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 267,537 $ 267,537 $ 241,824 $ 241,824 Investment securities 28,272 28,254 54,491 54,524 Mortgage-backed securities 496,792 496,284 516,711 516,434 Loans, net 2,233,980 2,240,847 2,019,741 2,012,530 Bank-owned life insurance 57,551 57,551 55,282 55,282 Stock in Federal Home Loan BankThe estimated fair value of
Pittsburgh 45,537 45,455 39,872 39,720 Accrued interest receivable 12,905 12,905 13,037 13,037 Interest rate cap - - 30 30 Option to purchase Class "O" Certificates - 147 - 3,503 Financial liabilities: Deposits 1,827,161 1,811,947 1,756,348 1,757,259 Borrowed funds 1,135,160 1,136,020 1,002,679 997,476 Accrued interest payable 10,189 10,189 8,690 8,690The estimated fair value ofour off-balancesheet financial instruments is as follows:
December 31, 2007 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)Off-balancesheetinstruments: Commitments to extend credit $4,942 $4,454 Standby letters of credit 460 406financial instruments is as follows:-81-
December 31,
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Off-balance sheet instruments:
Commitments to extend credit
$5,926
$4,942
Standby letters of credit
597
460
16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
We routinely enter into transactions with our directors and officers. Such transactions are made in the ordinary course of
business.business and management believes they are on substantially the same terms and conditions, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers, and do not, in the opinion of management, involve more than the normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features. The aggregate amount of loans to such related parties was$5.4$5.0 million and$5.1$5.4 million at December 31,20072008 and2006,2007, respectively. During2007,2008, new loans and credit line advances to such related parties amounted to$7.0$5.3 million and repayments amounted to$6.8$5.8 million.We engageOur Chairman was also the Chairman of the FHLB of Pittsburgh. At December 31, 2008, we had borrowed funds outstanding from the FHLB of Pittsburgh of $816.0 million and owned $39.3 million of FHLB of Pittsburgh stock.
During 2007 we engaged a law firm that is affiliated with one of our directors for general legal services. Total fees for such services amounted to $56,000 during 2007.
Our Chairman was also the Chairman of the FHLB of Pittsburgh through December 31, 2007. At December 31, 2007, we had borrowed funds outstanding from the FHLB of Pittsburgh of $898.3 million and owned $45.5 million of FHLB of Pittsburgh stock.We paid no fees to this firm during 2008.17. PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Statement of Financial Condition
December 31, 2007 2006 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Assets: Cash $ 682 $ 4,984 Investment in subsidiaries 275,258 270,994 Investment in interest rate cap - 30 Investment in Capital Trust III 2,011 2,011 Other assets 800 1,499 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 278,751 $ 279,518 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities: Borrowings $ 67,011 $ 67,011 Interest payable 372 412 Other liabilities 38 36 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 67,421 67,459 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock 157 156 Capital in excess of par value 83,077 81,580 Comprehensive loss (3,861) (8,573) Retained earnings 376,682 347,448 Treasury stock (244,725) (208,552) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 211,330 212,059 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 278,751 $ 279,518 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -82-
December 31,
2008
2007
(In Thousands)
Assets:
Cash
$
3,228
$
682
Investment in subsidiaries
277,439
275,258
Investment in interest rate cap
—
—
Investment in Capital Trust III
2,011
2,011
Other assets
1,232
800
Total assets
$
283,910
$
278,751
Liabilities:
Borrowings
$
67,011
$
67,011
Interest payable
229
372
Other liabilities
35
38
Total liabilities
67,275
67,421
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
157
157
Capital in excess of par value
87,033
83,077
Comprehensive loss
(12,613
)
(3,861
)
Retained earnings
390,338
376,682
Treasury stock
(248,280
)
(244,725
)
Total stockholders’ equity
216,635
211,330
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
283,910
$
278,751
Condensed Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 (In Thousands)Income: Interest income $ 337 $ 594 $ 533 Noninterest income 166 354 139 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 503 948 672 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses: Interest expense 4,752 5,053 5,292 Other operating expenses (1,437) (1,386) (1,567) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,315 3,667 3,725 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries (2,812) (2,719) (3,053) Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries 32,461 33,160 30,909 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 29,649 $ 30,441 $ 27,856 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)Operating activities: Net income $ 29,649 $ 30,441 $ 27,856 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for operating activities: Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries (32,461) (33,160) (30,909) Amortization - 560 1,398 Decrease (increase) in other assets 443 (606) 432 (Decrease) increase in other liabilities (38) 51 126 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used for operating activities (2,407) (2,714) (1,097) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investing activities: Decrease (increase) in investment in subsidiaries 34,898 (646) 28,210 Net issuance of Pooled Floating Rate Capital Securities - 17,011 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities 34,898 (646) 45,221 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financing activities: Issuance of common stock 1,784 6,907 6,348 Dividends paid on common stock (2,403) (2,057) (1,845) Treasury stock, net of reissuance (36,174) (6,603) (40,104) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used for financing activities (36,793) (1,753) (35,601) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Decrease) increase in cash (4,302) (5,113) 8,523 Cash at beginning of period 4,984 10,097 1,574 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash at end of period $ 682 $ 4,984 $ 10,097 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------83-
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Income:
Interest income
$
324
$
337
$
594
Noninterest income
134
166
354
458
503
948
Expenses:
Interest expense
3,275
4,752
5,053
Other operating expenses
(941
)
(1,437
)
(1,386
)
2,334
3,315
3,667
Loss before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
(1,875
)
(2,812
)
(2,719
)
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
18,011
32,461
33,160
Net income
$
16,136
$
29,649
$
30,441
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
2006
(In Thousands)
Operating activities:
Net income
$
16,136
$
29,649
$
30,441
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for operating activities:
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries
(18,011
)
(32,461
)
(33,160
)
Amortization
—
—
560
Decrease (increase) in other assets
(432
)
443
(606
)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
(146
)
(38
)
51
Net cash used for operating activities
(2,453
)
(2,407
)
(2,714
)
Investing activities:
Decrease (increase) in investment in subsidiaries
7,430
34,898
(646
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
7,430
34,898
(646
)
Financing activities:
Issuance of common stock
3,956
1,784
6,907
Dividends paid on common stock
(2,832
)
(2,403
)
(2,057
)
Treasury stock, net of reissuance
(3,555
)
(36,174
)
(6,603
)
Net cash used for financing activities
(2,431
)
(36,793
)
(1,753
)
(Decrease) increase in cash
2,546
(4,302
)
(5,113
)
Cash at beginning of period
682
4,984
10,097
Cash at end of period
$
3,228
$
682
$
4,984
18. ACCOUNTING FOR INTEREST RATE CAP
We
havehad an interest-rate cap with a notional amount of $50.0 million, whichlimitslimited the three-month LIBOR to 6.00% for the ten years ending December 1, 2008. The fair value of the capiswas estimated using a standard option model. Thefair value of the interest ratecapat December 31, 2007wasessentially zero. The cap isconsidered a free standing derivative and all changes in the fair value of the caparewere recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. During 2008, 2007 and 2006 we recognized interest expense related to the cap of zero, $30,000of related interest expense.and $560,000, respectively.19. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Under the definition of SFAS No. 131,Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information
(SFAS(SFAS 131), we discuss our business in three segments. There is one segment for WSFS Bank and one forCashConnect,Cash Connect, the ATM division of WSFS. The third segment,"All“All Others,"” represents the combined contributions of Montchanin, WSFS Investment Group, Inc.,andour Wealth Management ServicesDivision.Division, and 1st Reverse. Montchanin, WSFS Investment Group, Inc.,and theWealth Management Services Division, and 1st Reverse each offer different products, to a separate customer base, through distinct distribution methods. Therefore, we have combined Montchanin, WSFS Investment Group, Inc.,and theWealth Management Services Division, and 1st Reverse to form the operating segment"All“All Others." All prior years' information has been updated to reflect this presentation.”The WSFS segment provides financial products to commercial and retail customers through its main office,
2935 retail bankingoffices,and loan production offices and operationscenters.center. Retail and Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Private Banking and other banking business units are operating departments of WSFS. These departments share the same regulator, market, many of the same customersshare common resources (corporate and department-level)and provide similar products and services through the general infrastructure of the Company. Because of these and other reasons, these departments are not considered discrete segments and are appropriately aggregated within the WSFS segment of the Company in accordance with SFAS 131.CashConnectCash Connect provides turnkey ATM services through strategic partnerships with several of the largest networks, manufacturers and service providers in the ATM industry. The balance sheet category “Cash in non-owned ATMs” includes cash from which fee income is earned through bailment arrangements with customers of Cash Connect.
Montchanin provides asset management products and services to customers in the
Company'sCompany’s primary market area. Montchanin has one consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary,Cypress Capital Management, LLC (Cypress).Cypress. Cypress is a Wilmington-based investment advisory firm serving high net-worth individuals and institutions. WSFS Investment Group, Inc. markets various third-party insurance products and securities directly to the public and throughWSFS'the Bank’s retail banking system. The Wealth Management Services Division provides wealth management and personal trust services to customers in theCompany'sCompany’s primary market area.-84-1st Reverse originates and subsequently sells reverse mortgage loans. An operating segment is a component of an enterprise that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the
enterprise'senterprise’s chief operating decision makers to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. We evaluate performance based on pretax ordinary income relative to resources used, and allocate resources based on these results. The accounting policies applicable to our segments are those that apply to our preparation of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. Segment information for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006and 2005 is shown below.follows:
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007: WSFS CashConnect All Others (1) Total - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands)External customer revenues: Interest income $ 189,477 $ - $ - $ 189,477 Noninterest income 27,991 16,584 3,591 48,166 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total external customer revenues 217,468 16,584 3,591 237,643 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Intersegment revenues: Interest income 8,684 - - 8,684 Noninterest income 2,544 675 - 3,219 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total intersegment revenues 11,228 675 - 11,903 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total revenue 228,696 17,259 3,591 249,546 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ External customer expenses: Interest expense 107,468 - - 107,468 Noninterest expenses 72,657 4,683 4,691 82,031 Provision for loan loss 5,021 - - 5,021 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total external customer expenses 185,146 4,683 4,691 194,520 Intersegment expenses: Interest expense - 8,684 - 8,684 Noninterest expenses 675 1,076 1,468 3,219 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total intersegment expenses 675 9,760 1,468 11,903 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total expenses 185,821 14,443 6,159 206,423 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income (loss) before taxes $ 42,875 $ 2,816 $ (2,568) 43,123 Provision for income taxes 13,474 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Consolidated net income $ 29,649 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash and cash equivalents $ 83,650 $ 182,523 $ 1,364 $ 267,537 Other segment assets 2,913,328 17,314 2,009 2,932,651 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total segment assets $2,996,978 $ 199,837 $ 3,373 $3,200,188 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Capital expenditures $ 8,134 $ 194 $ 5 $ 8,333
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008:
WSFS
CashConnect
All Others (1)
Total
(In Thousands)
External customer revenues:
Interest income
$
166,477
$
—
$
—
$
166,477
Noninterest income
27,479
13,752
4,758
45,989
Total external customer revenues
193,956
13,752
4,758
212,466
Intersegment revenues:
Interest income
3,545
—
5
3,550
Noninterest income
3,567
641
—
4,208
Total intersegment revenues
7,112
641
5
7,758
Total revenue
201,068
14,393
4,763
220,224
External customer expenses:
Interest expense
77,258
—
—
77,258
Noninterest expenses
75,813
5,978
7,307
89,098
Provision for loan loss
23,024
—
—
23,024
Total external customer expenses
176,095
5,978
7,307
189,380
Intersegment expenses:
Interest expense
5
3,524
21
3,550
Noninterest expenses
641
868
2,699
4,208
Total intersegment expenses
646
4,392
2,720
7,758
Total expenses
176,741
10,370
10,027
197,138
Income (loss) before taxes
$
24,327
$
4,023
$
(5,264
)
$
23,086
Provision for income taxes
6,950
Consolidated net income
$
16,136
Cash and cash equivalents
$
56,489
$
189,965
$
2,104
$
248,558
Other segment assets
3,168,467
12,836
2,699
3,184,002
Total segment assets
$
3,224,956
$
202,801
$
4,803
$
3,432,560
Capital expenditures
$
4,587
$
204
$
109
$
4,900
(1) Includes Montchanin Capital Management, Inc., WSFS Investment Group Inc.
and the,Wealth Management ServicesDivision. -85-Division and 1st Reverse.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006: WSFS CashConnect All Others (1) Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)External customer revenues: Interest income $ 177,177 $ - $ - $ 177,177 Noninterest income 21,472 15,644 3,189 40,305 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total external customer revenues 198,649 15,644 3,189 217,482 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intersegment revenues: Interest income 8,071 - - 8,071 Noninterest income 1,704 685 - 2,389 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total intersegment revenues 9,775 685 - 10,460 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenue 208,424 16,329 3,189 227,942 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- External customer expenses: Interest expense 99,278 - - 99,278 Noninterest expenses 61,521 4,222 3,571 69,314 Provision for loan loss 2,738 - - 2,738 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total external customer expenses 163,537 4,222 3,571 171,330 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intersegment expenses: Interest expense - 8,071 - 8,071 Noninterest expenses 685 688 1,016 2,389 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total intersegment expenses 685 8,759 1,016 10,460 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 164,222 12,981 4,587 181,790 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest $ 44,202 $ 3,348 $ (1,398) 46,152 Provision for income taxes 15,660 Minority interest 51 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated net income $ 30,441 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 74,905 $ 166,092 $ 827 $ 241,824 Other segment assets 2,738,531 15,228 1,813 2,755,572 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total segment assets $2,813,436 $ 181,320 $ 2,640 $2,997,396 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital expenditures $ 9,790 $ 382 $ 20 $ 10,192
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007:
WSFS
CashConnect
All Others (1)
Total
(In Thousands)
External customer revenues:
Interest income
$
189,477
$
—
$
—
$
189,477
Noninterest income
27,991
16,584
3,591
48,166
Total external customer revenues
217,468
16,584
3,591
237,643
Intersegment revenues:
Interest income
8,684
—
—
8,684
Noninterest income
2,544
675
—
3,219
Total intersegment revenues
11,228
675
—
11,903
Total revenue
228,696
17,259
3,591
249,546
External customer expenses:
Interest expense
107,468
—
—
107,468
Noninterest expenses
72,657
4,683
4,691
82,031
Provision for loan loss
5,021
—
—
5,021
Total external customer expenses
185,146
4,683
4,691
194,520
Intersegment expenses:
Interest expense
—
8,684
—
8,684
Noninterest expenses
675
1,076
1,468
3,219
Total intersegment expenses
675
9,760
1,468
11,903
Total expenses
185,821
14,443
6,159
206,423
Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest
$
42,875
$
2,816
$
(2,568
)
$
43,123
Provision for income taxes
13,474
Minority interest
Consolidated net income
$
29,649
Cash and cash equivalents
$
83,650
$
182,523
$
1,364
$
267,537
Other segment assets
2,913,328
17,314
2,009
2,932,651
Total segment assets
$
2,996,978
$
199,837
$
3,373
$
3,200,188
Capital expenditures
$
8,134
$
194
$
5
$
8,333
(1) Includes Montchanin Capital Management, Inc., WSFS Investment Group Inc.
and the,Wealth Management ServicesDivision. -86-Division and 1st Reverse.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2005: WSFS CashConnect All Others (1) Total - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands)External customer revenues: Interest income $ 136,022 $ - $ - $ 136,022 Noninterest income 18,544 12,539 3,570 34,653 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total external customer revenues 154,566 12,539 3,570 170,675 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intersegment revenues: Interest income 4,729 - - 4,729 Noninterest income 1,671 682 - 2,353 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total intersegment revenues 6,400 682 - 7,082 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenue 160,966 13,221 3,570 177,757 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- External customer expenses: Interest expense 62,380 - - 62,380 Noninterest expenses 55,351 3,956 3,570 62,877 Provision for loan loss 2,582 - - 2,582 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total external customer expenses 120,313 3,956 3,570 127,839 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intersegment expenses: Interest expense - 4,729 - 4,729 Noninterest expenses 682 778 893 2,353 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total intersegment expenses 682 5,507 893 7,082 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 120,995 9,463 4,463 134,921 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest $ 39,971 $ 3,758 $ (893) 42,836 Provision for income taxes 14,847 Minority interest 133 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated net income $ 27,856 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 59,109 $ 174,527 $ 315 $ 233,951 Other segment assets 2,604,001 7,153 1,647 2,612,801 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total segment assets $ 2,663,110 $ 181,680 $ 1,962 $ 2,846,752 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital expenditures $ 15,656 $ 811 $ 59 $ 16,526
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006:
WSFS
CashConnect
All Others (1)
Total
(In Thousands)
External customer revenues:
Interest income
$
177,177
$
—
$
—
$
177,177
Noninterest income
21,472
15,644
3,189
40,305
Total external customer revenues
198,649
15,644
3,189
217,482
Intersegment revenues:
Interest income
8,071
—
—
8,071
Noninterest income
1,704
685
—
2,389
Total intersegment revenues
9,775
685
—
10,460
Total revenue
208,424
16,329
3,189
227,942
External customer expenses:
Interest expense
99,278
—
—
99,278
Noninterest expenses
61,521
4,222
3,571
69,314
Provision for loan loss
2,738
—
—
2,738
Total external customer expenses
163,537
4,222
3,571
171,330
Intersegment expenses:
Interest expense
—
8,071
—
8,071
Noninterest expenses
685
688
1,016
2,389
Total intersegment expenses
685
8,759
1,016
10,460
Total expenses
164,222
12,981
4,587
181,790
Income (loss) before taxes and minority interest
$
44,202
$
3,348
$
(1,398
)
$
46,152
Provision for income taxes
15,660
Minority interest
51
Consolidated net income
$
30,441
Cash and cash equivalents
$
74,905
$
166,092
$
827
$
241,824
Other segment assets
2,738,531
15,228
1,813
2,755,572
Total segment assets
$
2,813,436
$
181,320
$
2,640
$
2,997,396
Capital expenditures
$
9,790
$
382
$
20
$
10,192
(1) Includes Montchanin Capital Management, Inc., WSFS Investment Group Inc.
and the,Wealth Management ServicesDivision. -87-
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Unaudited) Three months ended 12/31/07 09/30/07 06/30/07 03/31/07 12/31/06 09/30/06 06/30/06 03/31/06 - --------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)Interest income $48,143 $47,579 $46,667 $47,088 $46,701 $46,131 $43,868 $40,477 Interest expense 27,433 27,480 26,527 26,028 26,611 27,011 24,482 21,174 - --------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Net interest income 20,710 20,099 20,140 21,060 20,090 19,120 19,386 19,303 Provision for loan losses 2,376 1,001 1,273 371 1,036 319 695 688 - --------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 18,334 19,098 18,867 20,689 19,054 18,801 18,691 18,615 Noninterest income 13,008 12,809 11,616 10,733 11,078 10,309 9,880 9,038 Noninterest expenses 22,313 21,333 19,027 19,358 18,553 17,587 16,932 16,242 - --------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Income before minority interest and taxes 9,029 10,574 11,456 12,064 11,579 11,523 11,639 11,411 Less minority interest - - - - 11 9 15 16 - --------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Income before taxes 9,029 10,574 11,456 12,064 11,568 11,514 11,624 11,395 Income tax provision 1,533 3,431 4,227 4,283 3,969 3,511 4,126 4,054 - --------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Net Income $ 7,496 $ 7,143 $ 7,229 $ 7,781 $ 7,599 $ 8,003 $ 7,498 $ 7,341 - --------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Earnings per share: Basic 1.21 1.14 1.15 1.19 1.14 1.20 1.13 1.11 Diluted 1.18 1.11 1.11 1.15 1.10 1.16 1.09 1.06-88-Division and 1st Reverse. 20. BUSINESS COMBINATIONNS
1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC Acquisition
On April 30, 2008, we completed the acquisition of a 51% majority stake in 1st Reverse Financial Services, LLC ("1st Reverse"). Operating results of 1st Reverse are included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. As a result of the acquisition, we expect to build on the knowledge and experience we have gained over nearly 15 years of success with reverse mortgages and promote this senior-friendly product to customers on a national basis. This business is expected to enhance our revenue and fee income, further diversify and strengthen our business model and move towards our goal of high performance.
The acquisition resulted in recording $685,000 of goodwill, which is the excess cost over the fair value of its assets at the time of acquisition. Other intangibles amounting to $658,000 were also identified in the transaciton, with amortization periods of 5-10 years using straight-line methods. A portion of the good will and all the intangibles will be deducted for tax purposes.
Sun National Bank Branch Purchase
On October 23, 2008, we completed the acquisition of six branches from Sun National Bank and their repective deposits. The oeprating results of these branches have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. We expect this acquisition to further solidify our market share in Delaware, expand our customer base to enhance deposit fee income and provide an opportunity to market additional products and services to new customers.
The aggregate cash purchase price was $11.5 million. The purchase price resulted in approximately $10 million in goodwill and $2 million in core deposit intangibles ("CDI"). This CDI will be amortized over 7.5 years, using straight-line methods. The goodwill and intangible assets will be deducted for tax purposes. In the transaction, WSFS acquired $95.3 million of deposits.
The goodwill related to both the 1st Reverse acquisition and the Sun National Bank branch purchase will not be amortized, but instead will be evaluated periodically for impairment.
21. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In January 2009, WSFS entered into a definitive agreement with the U.S. Treasury. Pursuant to the agreement, WSFS sold to the U.S. Treasury, 52,625 shares of senior preferred stock, having a liquidation amount equal to $1,000 per share, or $52.6 million. These shares of senior preferred stock also has an attached warrant (Warrant) to purchase 175,105 shares of WSFS’ common stock, par value $0.01 per share, for the aggregate price of $7.9 million. The preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and will pay cumulative dividends at a rate of 5% per year, for the first five years, and 9% per year thereafter.
The Warrant has a 10-year term with 50% vesting immediately upon issuance and the remaining 50% vesting on January 1, 2010 if certain qualified equity offerings are not satisfied. The Warrant has an exercise price, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, equal to $45.08 per share of common stock.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (Unaudited)
Three months ended
12/31/08
09/30/08
06/30/08
03/31/08
12/31/07
09/30/07
06/30/07
03/31/07
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Interest income
$
39,785
$
41,337
$
40,795
$
44,560
$
48,143
$
47,579
$
46,667
$
47,088
Interest expense
17,209
18,030
18,428
23,591
27,433
27,480
26,527
26,028
Net interest income
22,576
23,307
22,367
20,969
20,710
20,099
20,140
21,060
Provision for loan losses
(1)14,699
3,502
2,433
2,390
2,376
1,001
1,273
371
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
7,877
19,805
19,934
18,579
18,334
19,098
18,867
20,689
Noninterest income
10,128
11,684
11,671
12,506
13,008
12,809
11,616
10,733
Noninterest expenses
23,969
23,022
21,170
20,937
22,313
21,333
19,027
19,358
Income before minority interest and taxes
(5,964
)
8,467
10,435
10,148
9,029
10,574
11,456
12,064
Less minority interest
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Income before taxes
(5,964
)
8,467
10,435
10,148
9,029
10,574
11,456
12,064
Income tax provision
(2,644
)
2,957
3,735
2,902
1,533
3,431
4,227
4,283
Net Income
$
(3,320
)
$
5,510
$
6,700
$
7,246
$
7,496
$
7,143
$
7,229
$
7,781
Earnings per share:
Basic
(0.54
)
0.90
1.09
1.17
1.21
1.14
1.15
1.19
Diluted
(0.54
)
0.88
1.07
1.15
1.18
1.11
1.11
1.15
(1) During the fourth quarter of 2008, we recorded a $14.7 million provision for loan losses, which was primarily related to the impairment of four large construction and land development (CLD) credits.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE-------------------- There are no matters required to be disclosed under this item.
There are no matters required to be disclosed under this item.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
- -------------------------------- Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2008, there was no change in internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management'sManagement’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
To Our Stockholders:
Management of the Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The
Corporation'sCorporation’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to theCorporation'sCorporation’s management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.Management assessed the effectiveness of the
Corporation'sCorporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,2007.2008. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) inInternal Control - Integrated Framework.Based on this assessment, management has concluded that, as of December 31,2007,2008, theCorporation'sCorporation’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the
Company'sCompany’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31,20072008 and the effectiveness of theCompany'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,2007,2008, as stated in their reports, which are included herein./s/ Mark A. Turner /s/ Stephen A. Fowle - ------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Mark A. Turner Stephen A. Fowle President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -89-
/s/ Mark A. Turner
/s/ Stephen A. Fowle
Mark A. Turner
Executive Vice President and
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
WSFS Financial Corporation:
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of WSFS Financial Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31,
2007,2008 based on criteria established inInternalControl--IntegratedControl—Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). TheCompany'sCompany’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanyingManagement'sManagement’s Report on Internal Control Over FinancialReporting.Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on theCompany'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A
company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Acompany'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of thecompany'scompany’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, WSFS Financial Corporation and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2007,2008, based on criteria established inInternal Control-– Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated statement of condition of the Company as of December 31,
20072008 and2006,2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes instockholders'stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,2007,2008, and our report dated March17, 200816, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements./s/ KPMG LLP - -------------------------- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 17, 2008 -90-During the quarter ended December 31, 2007, there was no change in internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 16, 2009
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
- --------------------------There are no matters required to be disclosed under this item.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------The Information under
"Section 16a Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance"“Directors and"Proposal 1 - ElectionOfficers ofDirectors"WSFS Financial Corporation and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB” and “Committees of the Board of Directors” in theRegistrant'sRegistrant’s definitive proxy statement for theregistrant'sregistrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April24, 200823, 2009 (the"Proxy Statement"“Proxy Statement”) is incorporated into this item by reference.We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the Code of Ethics is posted on our website at www.wsfsbank.com.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
- --------------------------------The information under
"Proposal I - Electionthe heading “Compensation” and “Compensation ofDirectors"the Board of Directors” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated into this item by reference.ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------RELATEDSHAREHOLDERSTOCKHOLDER MATTERS--------------------------- (a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
(a)
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned
"Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof"“Other Information - Large Stockholders” of the Proxy Statement(b) Security Ownership of Management
(b)
Security Ownership of Management
Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned
"Proposal 1 Election“Directors and Officers ofDirectors - StockWSFS Financial Corporation and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB – Ownership ofManagement"WSFS Financial Corporation Common Stock” of the Proxy Statement(c) We know of no arrangements, including any pledge by any person of our securities, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the registrant. (d) Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans -91-
(c)
We know of no arrangements, including any pledge by any person of our securities, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the registrant.
(d)
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Shown below is information as of December 31,
20072008 with respect to compensation plans under which equity securities of the Registrant are authorized for issuance.Equity Compensation Plan Information
(a) (b) (c) Number of securities Number of Securities Weighted-Average remaining available for to be issued upon exercise price of future issuance under exercise of outstanding outstanding equity compensation plans Options and Options and (excluding securities Phantom Stock Awards Phantom Stock Awards reflected in column (a) -------------------- -------------------- -----------------------Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders (1) 722,582 $ 43.14 380,121 Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders n/a n/a n/a -------- ------- -------- TOTAL 722,582 $ 43.143 80,121 ======= ======== ======
Equity Compensation Plan Information
(a)
(b)
(c)
Number of Securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding Options and Phantom Stock Awards
Weighted-Average exercise price of outstanding Options and Phantom Stock Awards
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column) (a)
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders (1)
675,887
$
44.98
327,851
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders
n/a
n/a
n/a
TOTAL
675,887
$
44.98
327,851
(1) Plans approved by stockholders include the 1997 Stock Option Plan, as amended and the 2005 Incentive Plan.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS - -------------------------------------------------------
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information under
"Business Relationships“Directors andRelated Transactions"Officers of WSFS Financial Corporation and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB – Transactions with our Insiders” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated into this item by reference.ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
- -----------------------------------------------The information under
"Independent Public Accountants"“Committees of the Board of Directors – Audit Committee” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated into this item by reference.ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
- --------------------------------------------------- (a) Listed below are all financial statements and exhibits filed as part of this report, and are incorporated by reference. 1. The consolidated statements of Condition of WSFS Financial Corporation and subsidiary as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2007, together with the related notes and the independent auditors' report of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm. 2. Schedules omitted as they are not applicable. -92-
(a) Listed below are all financial statements and exhibits filed as part of this report, and are incorporated by reference.
1.
The consolidated statements of Condition of WSFS Financial Corporation and subsidiary as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008, together with the related notes and the independent auditors’ report of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm.
2.
Schedules omitted as they are not applicable
.
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference herein or annexed to this Annual Report:
Exhibit
Number Description of Document - ------ ----------------------- 3.1 Registrant's Certificate of Incorporation, as amended is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994. 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of WSFS Financial Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. 10.1 WSFS Financial Corporation, 1994 Short Term Management Incentive Plan Summary Plan Description is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994. 10.2 Amended and Restated Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Federal Savings Bank 1997 Stock Option Plan is incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-26099) filed with the Commission on April 29, 1997. 10.3 2000 Stock Option and Temporary Severance Agreement among Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Federal Savings Bank, WSFS Financial Corporation and Marvin N. Schoenhals on February 24, 2000 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. 10.4 Severance Policy among Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Federal Savings Bank and certain Executives dated March 13, 2001, as amended is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. 10.5 WSFS Financial Corporation's 2005 Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to appendix A of the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14-A for the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 21 Subsidiaries of Registrant. 23 Consent of KPMG LLP 31 Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act -93-32 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Number
Description of Document
3.1
Registrant’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of WSFS Financial Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 27, 2008.
3.3 Certificate of Designations for the Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2009.
4.1 Form of Certificate for the Series A Preferred Stock, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2009.
4.2 Warrant for Purchase of Shares of Common Stock, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2009. 10.1
WSFS Financial Corporation, 1994 Short Term Management Incentive Plan Summary Plan Description is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
10.2
Amended and Restated Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Federal Savings Bank 1997 Stock Option Plan is incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-26099) filed with the Commission on April 29, 1997.
10.3
2000 Stock Option and Temporary Severance Agreement among Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Federal Savings Bank, WSFS Financial Corporation and Marvin N. Schoenhals on February 24, 2000 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
10.4
WSFS Financial Corporation Severance Policy for Executive Vice Presidents dated February 28, 2008.
10.5
WSFS Financial Corporation’s 2005 Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to appendix A of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14-A for the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
10.6
Amendment to WSFS Financial Corporation 2005 Incentive Plan for IRC 409A and FAS 123R dated December 31, 2008.
10.7
Amendment to the WSFS Financial Corporation Severance Policy for Executive Vice Presidents dated December 31, 2008.
10.8 Letter Agreement, dated January 23, 2009, between WSFS Financial Corporation and the United States Department of Treasury, with respect to the issuance and sale of the Series A Preferred Stock and the Warrant, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2009.
10.9 Form of Waiver, executed by Messrs. Marvin N. Schoenhals, Mark A. Turner, Stephen A. Fowle, Richard M. Wright, Rodger Levenson and Mrs. Barbara J. Fischer, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on Januar 23, 2009.
10.10 Form of Letter Agreement, executed by Messrs. Marvin N. Schoehals, Mark A. Turner, Stephen A. Fowle, Richard M. Wright, Rodger Levenson and Mr. Barbara J. Fischer, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2009.
21
Subsidiaries of Registrant.
23
Consent of KPMG LLP
31
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act
32
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibits 10.1 through
10.4.110.10 represent management contracts or compensatory plan arrangements.-94-SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Mark A. Turner ----------------------------------------- Mark A. Turner President and Chief Executive Officer
WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Mark A. Turner
Mark A. Turner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following Federal Savings Bank persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Marvin N. Schoenhals ----------------------------------------- Marvin N. Schoenhals Chairman Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Mark A. Turner ----------------------------------------- Mark A. Turner President and Chief Executive Officer Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Charles G. Cheleden ----------------------------------------- Charles G. Cheleden Vice Chairman and Lead Director Date: March __, 2008 BY: ----------------------------------------- John F. Downey Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Linda C. Drake ----------------------------------------- Linda C. Drake Director -95-Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ David E. Hollowell ----------------------------------------- David E. Hollowell Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Joseph R. Julian ----------------------------------------- Joseph R. Julian Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/Dennis E. Klima ----------------------------------------- Dennis E. Klima Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Calvert A. Morgan, Jr. ----------------------------------------- Calvert A. Morgan, Jr. Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Thomas P. Preston ----------------------------------------- Thomas P. Preston Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Scott E. Reed ----------------------------------------- Scott E. Reed Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Claibourne D. Smith ----------------------------------------- Claibourne D. Smith Director Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Stephen A. Fowle ----------------------------------------- Stephen A. Fowle Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: March 17, 2008 BY: /s/ Robert F. Mack ----------------------------------------- Robert F. Mack Senior Vice President and Controller -96-
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Marvin N. Schoenhals
Marvin N. Schoenhals
Chairman
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Mark A. Turner
Mark A. Turner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Charles G. Cheleden
Charles G. Cheleden
Vice Chairman and Lead Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Jennifer Davis
Jennifer Davis
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Donald W. Delson
Donald W. Delson
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ John F. Downey
John F. Downey
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Linda C. Drake
Linda C. Drake
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ David E. Hollowell
David E. Hollowell
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Joseph R. Julian
Joseph R. Julian
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Dennis E. Klima
Dennis E. Klima
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Calvert A. Morgan, Jr.
Calvert A. Morgan, Jr.
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Thomas P. Preston
Thomas P. Preston
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Scott E. Reed
Scott E. Reed
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Claibourne D. Smith
Claibourne D. Smith
Director
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Stephen A. Fowle
Stephen A. Fowle
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date:
March 16, 2009
BY:
/s/ Robert F. Mack
Senior Vice President and Controller