UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington, DC 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

(X)      Quarterly  report  pursuant  to Section  13 or 15(d) of the  Securities
         Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 19992000 or
(        ) Transition  report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
         Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from

                                   No. 0-23863
                            (Commission File Number)

                        PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Pennsylvania                                                    23-2931852
(State of Incorporation)                               (IRS Employer ID Number)

50 Main Street
Hallstead, PA                                                      18822
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                        (Zip Code)

                                 (570) 879-2175
                         (Registrant's Telephone Number)




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

                Number of shares outstanding as of June 30, 19992000

COMMON STOCK ($2 Par Value)                                   2,171,9662,156,808
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(Title of Class)                                         (Outstanding Shares)






                        PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
                                    FORM 10-Q

                       For the Quarter Ended June 30, 19992000

                                    Contents


PART I.           FINANCIAL INFORMATION.                               Page No.
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         Item 1.           Financial Statements.

                           Consolidated Statement of Financial
                           Condition as of June 30, 19992000
                           (Unaudited) and December 31, 1998.              430, 1999.                3

                           Consolidated Statement of Income
                           (Unaudited) for the Six and Three
                           Month PeriodsPeriod
                           Ended June 30, 19992000 and 1998.                                  51999.                     4

                           Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
                           Income (Unaudited) for the Six and Three
                   Month
                           PeriodsPeriod Ended June 30, 19992000 and 1998. 61999.              5

                           Consolidated Statement of Shareholders'
                           Equity (Unaudited) for the Six Month
                           Period Ended June 30, 19992000 and 1998.            71999.              6

                           Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                           (Unaudited) for the Six Month Period
                           Ended June 30, 19992000 and 1998.                   81999.                     7

                           Notes to Consolidated Statements.                 98

         Item 2.           Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                           Financial Condition and Results of Operations.    109

         Item 3.           Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure
                           About Market Risks.                              1417

PART II.          OTHER INFORMATION                                         1518

         Item 6.           Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.                1518







PART I
Item 1
                        PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
                                 AND SUBSIDIARY
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                        June 30, 19992000 and December 31, 19981999
                                   (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

(in thousands)ASSETS: June 1999 June 2000 Dec 19981999 ASSETS: Cash Due from Banks ........................................................... 2,531 2,0842,654 3,373 Interest Bearing Deposits with Other Banks ............. 4,721 2,7254,293 4,096 Federal Funds Sold ............................................................. 0 1,070 0 Securities Available for Sale ....................................... 92,642 93,17597,569 92,066 Loans ....................................................................................... 142,503 141,283162,463 152,396 Less: Unearned Income ..................................................... -20 -34-7 -11 Allowance for Loan Loss ................................................... -1,707 -1,713-1,824 -1,755 Loans, Net ............................................................................. 140,776 139,536160,632 150,630 Bank Premises and Equipment, Net ................................. 3,502 3,5233,399 3,455 Accrued Interest Receivable ........................................... 1,826 1,7812,110 1,996 Other Assets ......................................................................... 5,165 4,3785,954 5,703 TOTAL Assets ......................................................................... 251,163 247,202277,681 261,319 LIABILITIES Deposits, Non-Interest Bearing ..................................... 25,317 24,26332,269 25,419 Deposits, Interest Bearing ............................................. 189,764 185,618194,347 190,005 Total Deposits ..................................................................... 215,081 209,881226,616 215,424 Accrued Interest Payable ................................................. 657 703658 718 Borrowed Funds ..................................................................... 8,286 9,03222,005 17,850 Other Liabilities ............................................................... 504 541735 517 TOTAL Liabilities ............................................................... 224,528 220,157250,014 234,509 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock * ..................................................................... 4,455 4,455 4,455 Surplus ................................................................................... 4,465 4,4554,570 4,512 Treasury Stock at Cost ..................................................... -905 -748-1,496 -1,050 Undivided Profit ................................................................. 19,523 18,32222,170 20,980 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ..................... -903 561-2,032 -2,087 TOTAL Shareholders' Equity ............................................. 26,635 27,04527,667 26,810 TOTAL LIABILITIES CAPITAL ............................................... 251,163 247,202277,681 261,319 * Common Stock, par value $2 per share, 12,500,000 shares authorized:authorized; 2,156,808 and 2,171,966 and 2,177,576 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 19992000 and December 31, 19981999 respectively.
See notes to financial statements PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)(in thousands)
(in thousands, except per share data) Six6 Months Ended Three3 Months Ended June 30 June 3030-Jun 30-Jun 30-Jun 30-Jun INTEREST INCOME: 2000 1999 19982000 1999 1998 INTEREST INCOME: Interest and Fees on Loans ...................................... 6,562 5,861 5,5673,361 2,948 2,806 Interest Investments, Taxable ................................ 2,096 1,794 1,7131,063 902 829 Tax Exempt ................................................ 789 733 736411 359 370 Dividends .................................................. 43 39 2422 19 12 Interest on Federal Funds Sold .............................. 20 56 3418 46 33 Interest on Deposits of Other Banks .................... 40 0 2617 1 9 TOTAL Interest Income ................................................ 9,550 8,483 8,1004,892 4,275 4,059 Interest on Deposits .................................................. 4,341 3,916 3,8802,238 1,964 1,948 Interest on Borrowed Funds ...................................... 530 197 142299 81 58 Interest Expense .......................................................... 4,871 4,113 4,0222,537 2,045 2,006 Net Interest Income .................................................... 4,679 4,370 4,0782,355 2,230 2,053 Provision for Loan Losses ........................................ 120 75120 60 3760 Net Interest Income, after Loan Loss Provision ................... 4,559 4,250 4,0032,295 2,170 2,016 OTHER INCOME: Service Charges and Fees .......................................... 588 489 489328 245 241 Gains on Security Sales ............................................ 0 63 33-2 57 6 Other Operating Income .............................................. 85 73 2715 42 5 TOTAL Other Income ...................................................... 673 625 549341 344 252 OTHER EXPENSES: Salaries and Benefits ................................................ 1,408 1,295 1,157684 652 544 Occupancy Expenses ...................................................... 167 159 15780 76 78 Furniture and Equipment Expense ............................ 180 182 21088 91 106 FDIC Insurance and Assessments .............................. 57 46 4428 23 22 Professional Fees and Outside Services .............. 96 91 11655 51 63 Computer Services and Supplies .............................. 164 161 125 82 6382 Taxes, Other Than Payroll and Income .................. 129 120 11064 62 56 Other Operating Expenses .......................................... 627 595 565320 314 266 Total Non-Interest Expense ...................................... 2,828 2,649 2,4841,401 1,351 1,198 Income Before Income Taxes ...................................... 2,404 2,226 2,0681,235 1,163 1,070 Provision for Income Taxes ...................................... 563 478 433290 266 228 Net Income ...................................................................... 1,841 1,748 1,635945 897 832 Net Income Per Share, Basic and.................... 0.848 0.803 0 0 Net Income Per Share, Diluted .80 .75.................. 0.848 0.803 0 0
See notes to financial statements PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands) Six Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30 June 30June June 2000 1999 19982000 1999 1998 Net Income ................................................................... 1,841 1,748 1,635945 897 842 Other Comp Income (loss) before tax Unrealized holding gains/lossesHolding Gains/Losses on securities ...........................Securities .. 83 -2,282 232-32 -1,780 72 Less: reclassificationReclassification Adjustment ..................... 0 -63 -272 -69 0 Other Comp Income (loss) before tax......tax ............ 83 -2,219 205-30 -1,711 72 Federal Income Tax expenseExpense (benefit)..... ........... 28 754 70-10 927 25 Other Comp Income (loss), Net of tax(benefit) ..................... before tax ............ 55 -1,465 135 -1,130 47-40 -784 TOTAL Comp income .......................Income .............................. 1,896 283 1,770 -233 889905 113
See notes to financial statements PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHSMONTHE ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND 1998 (UNAUDITED) (in thousands)
(in thousands) Accumulated Other Common Surplus Undivided Comprehensive Treasury Total Stock Surplus Profit Income Stock Total Balance, December 31, 1997 .1998 .................................. 4,455 4,455 15,912 371 -549 24,64418,322 562 -748 27,046 Net Income 19981999 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 .1999 ........ 0 0 1,6351,748 0 0 1,6351,748 Cash Dividends Paid, 1998 ..1999 ..................................... 0 0 -480-547 0 0 -480-547 Treasury Stock Purchase ........................................... 0 10 0 0 0 0 -43 -43-157 -147 Change in unrealized gain/loss on securities available for sale net of deferred income taxes.taxes ................................. 0 0 0 135-1,465 0 135-1,465 Balance,June 30, 1998 ......1999 ....................................... 4,455 4,455 17,067 506 -592 25,8914,465 19,523 -903 -905 26,635 Balance, December 31, 1998 .1999 ................................... 4,455 4,455 18,322 562 -748 27,0464,512 20,980 -2,087 -1,050 26,810 Net Income 1999 for the six2000 ............................................... 0 0 1,7481,841 0 0 1,748 months ended June 30, 19991,841 Cash Dividends Paid, 1999 ..2000 ..................................... 0 0 -547-651 0 0 -651 Treasury Stock Purchase ....................................... 0 0 0 Treasury0 -494 -494 Shares issued from treasury related to DRIP and Stock Activity ....Option Plan .................................................. 0 1058 0 0 -157 -69448 106 Change in unrealized gain/loss on securities available for sale, net of deferred income taxes.taxes .................................. 0 0 0 -1,465 0 -1,46555 55 Balance, June 30, 1999 .....2000 ....................................... 4,455 4,465 19,523 -903 -905 26,6354,570 22,170 -2,032 -1,496 27,667
See notes to financial statements PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands)
(in thousands) Cash FlowJune June 2000 1999 1998 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESCash Flows from Operating Activities Net Income ..................................................................................................................... 1,841 1,748 1,635 Adjustments: ....DepreciationDepreciation and amoritization ...............amortization .................................. 301 310 350 Provision for Loan Losses .................................................................... 120 75120 Gain/Loss on sale of equipment .......................................................... -4 0 2 Gain/loss on sale of other real estate .......................................... 0 27 2 Amortization of securities' premiums and accretion of discounts ............ 51 132 52 Gains on sales of investment securities, NET ................................................. 0 -63 -27Deferred Income Tax (benefit) .............................................. 0 0 Increase in accrued interest receivable ........................................................... -114 -44 6 Increase/Decrease in other assets ....................................................................... -455 -165 -154 Increase/Decrease in accruesaccrued interest payable ............................................... -60 -46 -4 Increase/Decrease in other liabilities ............................................................. 218 -37 -12 Net cash provided by operating activities ....................................................... 1,898 1,982 1,925 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESCash Flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities ................................... 1,945 4,514 3,674 Proceeds from maturities of available for sale securities ....................... 1,883 6,257 10,228 Purchase of available for sale securities ....................................................... -11,004 -19,074 -10,460 Principal payments on mortgage-backed securities ......................................... 1,702 6,548 2,317 Net increase in loans ............................................................................................... -9,998 -1,597 -7,080 Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment ................................................. 4 0 1 Purchase of premises and equipment ..................................................................... -111 -160 -68 Proceeds from sale of other real estate ........................................................... 0 213 30 Purchase of intangible assets ............................................................................... 0 0 Net cash used in investing activities ............................................................... -15,579 -3,299 -1,358 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIESCash flows from financing activities Cash dividends paid ................................................................................................... -651 -547 -480 Increase in deposits ................................................................................................. 11,192 5,200 4,990 Net Increase/Decrease in long-term borrowing .................. 0............................... 5,500 0 Net Increase/Decrease in short-term borrowing ............................................... -1,345 -746 -4,350 Treasury Stock Activity .......................................Purchase of treasury stock ................................................. -467 -147 -43 Net cash provided by financing activities ....................................................... 14,229 3,760 117 Net Increase/Decrease in cash/cash equivalents ............................................. 548 2,443 684 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year ................................................. 7,469 4,809 5,549 Cash and cash equivalents,end of year ............................................................... 8,017 7,252 6,233 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH PAIDSupplemental disclosures of cash paid Interest Paid ............................................................................................................... 4,871 4,159 4,026 Income Taxes Paid ....................................................................................................... 563 478 364 Non-cash investing and financing activities Transfers from loans to real estate through foreclosure ........................... 0 237 306 Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate ............................................... 0 2000 TOTAL Increase/Decrease in unrealized gain/loss on securities avail for sale .....................................83 2,219 205
See notes to financial statements PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because this report is based on an interim period, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The registrant believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented a fair representation of the Corporation's financial status. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 19992000 and 19981999 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations for the period. The financial performance reported for the Corporation for the six-month period ended June 30, 1999,2000, is not necessarily the result to be expected for the full year. 2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES SFAS No. 133 In June 1998, SFAS No. 133, "AccountingAccounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" was issued. This Statement requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities inMortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the statementSecuritization of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. The accountingMortgage Loans Held for changes in the fair value ofSale by a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. This Statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999, and will not be applied retroactively to financial statements of prior periods. Management of the Bank is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, this Statement will have on the Bank's consolidated results of operations or financial position when adopted. ACCOUNTING FOR MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES RETAINED AFTER THE SECURITIZATION OF MORTGAGE LOANS HELD FOR SALE BY A MORTGAGE BANKING ENTERPRISEMortgage Banking Enterprise SFAS No. 134 TheDuring 1999, the Company adopted SFAS No. 134, "Accounting for Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the Securitization of Mortgage Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise", effective January 1, 1999.. The Statement amends SFAS 65, "Accounting for Certain Mortgage Banking Activities".Activities." Statement 65, as amended, requires that after the securitization of a mortgage loan held for sale, an entity engaged in mortgage banking activities classify the resulting mortgage-backed security as a trading security. This Statement further amends SFAS 65 to require that after the securitization of mortgage loans held for sale, an entity engaged in mortgage banking activities classify the resulting mortgage-backed securities or other retained interest based on its ability and intent to sell or hold those investments. This Statement conforms the subsequent accounting for securities retained after securitization of mortgage loans by a mortgage banking entity with the subsequent accounting for securities retained after the securitization of other types of assets by nonmortgage banking enterprises. This means that such securities can be classified as held-to-maturity if they conform to the requirements of SFAS 115. The Statement is effective for the first fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 1998. The adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company's financial position or results of operation.operations. Accounting Principles Issued and Not Yet Adopted In June 1999 SFAS No. 137 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the effective date of SFAS No. 133" was issued. This statement defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measures those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, this statement will have on the Company's financial position or results of operations. 3. COMMON STOCK On September 15, 1998, the Corporation effected a 5-for-2 stock split to shareholders of record on August 15, 1998. Earnings per share amounts and weighted average shares outstanding have been restated to give effect to the stock split. In connection with the stock split, the Corporation amended its Articles of Incorporation to authorize 12,500,000 shares of $2 par value common stock. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation is presented to provide insight into management's assessment of financial results. The Corporation's only subsidiary, Peoples National Bank of Susquehanna County (the "Bank") provides financial services to individuals and businesses within the Bank's market area made up of Susquehanna, Wyoming and northern Lackawanna counties in Pennsylvania, and southern Broome County in New York. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. FINANCIAL CONDITION CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:Cash and Cash Equivalents: At June 30, 1999,2000, cash, federal funds sold, and deposits with other banks totaled $7.252$8.017 million; an increase of $1.619 million$548 thousand compared to $5.633$57.469 million at June 30, 1998 and an increase of $2.443 million compared to December 31, 1998.1999. Management believes the liquidity needs of the Corporation are satisfied by the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, readily available access to traditional funding sources, and the portion of the investment and loan portfolios that matures within one year. These sources of funds will enable the Corporation to meet cash obligations as they come due. Management is also aware of the possible public demand of cash due to the concerns over the Year 2000 and has taken necessary steps to address possible extra liquidity needs. INVESTMENTS:Investments: Investments totaled $92.642$97.569 million on June 30, 1999;2000; increasing $10.072$5.503 million as compared to June 30, 1998's1999, total of $82.570 million and decreasing $533 thousand compared to the total$92.066 million. This is an increase of $93.175 million held on December 31, 1998.6% The total investment portfolio is held as available for sale. This strategy was implemented in 1995 to provide more flexibility in using the investment portfolio for liquidity purposes as well as providing more flexibility in selling when market opportunities occur. Management monitors the earnings performance and effectiveness of the liquidity of the investment portfolio on a monthly basis through the Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO") meetings. The ALCO also reviews and manages interest rate risk for the Corporation. Through active balance sheet management and analysis of the investment securities portfolio, the Corporation maintains sufficient liquidity to satisfy depositor requirements and various credit needs of its customers. BORROWINGS:Borrowings: The Bank utilizes borrowing as a source of funds for its asset/liability management. Advances are available from the FHLB provided certain standards related to credit worthiness have been met. Repurchase and term agreements are also available from FHLB. Total borrowings at June 30, 1999,2000, were $8.286$22.005 million as compared to $4.925$17.850 million on June 30, 1998,1999, showing an increase of $3.361 million and a decrease of $746 thousand compared to$4.155 million. Term borrowings are term funds from the December 31, 1998 total of $9.032 million. On November 16, 1998, the Bank entered into a term borrowing agreement with FHLB for $5 Million. This accounts for a large part of the increase over June of 1998.under various notes. The following notes are still outstanding: Issue Date Maturity Interest Rate Amount 11/16/98 11/17/03 4.64% $5,000,000 03/17/00 09/18/00 6.40% $5,000,000 05/02-00 05/03/10 6.37% $5,000,000 05/18/00 05/18/05 7.03% $2,500,000 LOANS:Loans: The Bank's loan volume has beencontinued to be steady through the first six monthssecond quarter of 1999.2000. Increasing the loan to deposit ratio is a goal of the Bank, but loan quality is a requisite in this effort. Management has continued its efforts to create tighter underwriting standards for both commercial and consumer credit. The Bank's lending consists primarily of retail lending which includes single family residential mortgage and other consumer lending, and also commercial lending primarily to locally owned small businesses. On June 30, 1999,2000, net loans totaled $140.776$162.463 million as compared to $132.009$152.396 million on June 30, 19981999 showing an increase of $8.767$10.067 million in the past year. The loan to deposit ratio was 66.38%70.8% on June 30, 1999,2000, as compared to 67.23%65.4% on June 30, 1998.1999. During the second quarter of 19992000 net loans declined $ 2.282grew $6.606 million from the prior quarter end total of $143.058as compared to $5.225 million which endedin the first quarter at $3.42 million over the 1998 year end total of $139.536 million. DEPOSITS:2000.. Deposits: Deposits are attracted from within the Bank's primary market area through the offering of various deposit instruments including NOW accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs. Total deposits at June 30, 1999,2000, were $215.081$226.616 million as compared to $198.582$215.081 million at June 30, 1998.1999. This is an increase in deposits of $16.499$811.535 million or 8.3%5.36%. Deposits totaled $209.881 million on December 31, 1998. Of the $5.2 million growth in 1999, $3.574 million occurred in the second quarter. Although we are not the highest payer for deposits in our market area, our deposit growth has remained steady. CAPITAL:Deposits for the first quarter 2000 increased $4.572 million or 21.2% and the second quarter increased another $6.63 million, making the cummulative growth over the last six months $11.192 million or 5.19% in the year. Capital: The adequacy of the Corporation's capital is reviewed on an ongoing basis with reference to the size, composition and quality of the Corporation's resources and regulatory guidelines. Management seeks to maintain a level of capital sufficient to support existing assets and anticipated asset growth, maintain favorable access to capital markets and preserve high quality credit ratings. As of June 30, 1999,2000, regulatory capital to total assets was 9.51%9.77% as compared to 9.49%9.51% on June 30, 1998.1999. The Corporation has complied with the standards of capital adequacy mandated by the banking regulators.regulator. The bank regulators have established "risk-based" capital requirements designed to measure capital adequacy. Risk-based capital ratios reflect the relative risks of various assets banks hold in their portfolios. A weight category of either 0% (lowest risk asset), 20%, 50% or 100% (highest risk assets) is assigned to each asset on the balance sheet. Capital is being maintained in compliance with risk-based capital guidelines. The Company's Tier 1 capital to total risk weighted assets ratio is 16.96%15.87% and the total capital ratio to total risk weighted assets ratio is 18.17%16.97%. The Corporation is deemed to be well-capitalized under regulatory standards. LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY:Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity: Liquidity measures an organization's ability to meet cash obligations as they come due. The consolidated statement of cash flows presented in the accompanying financial statements included in Part I of this Form 10-Q provide analysis of the Corporation's cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, management considers that portion of the loan and investment portfolio that matures within one year as part of the Corporation's liquid assets. The ALCO addresses the liquidity needs of the Bank to see that sufficient funds are available to meet credit demands and deposit withdrawals as well as to the placement of available funds in the investment portfolio. In assessing liquidity requirements, equal consideration is given to the current position as well as the future outlook. The following table sets forth the Bank's interest rate sensitivity as of June 30, 1999. INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS June 30, 19992000.
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS June 30, 2000 (in thousands) Maturity or Repricing In: 3 3-6 6-12 1-5 Over 5 RATE SENSITIVE ASSETS 3 Months 3-6 Months 6-12 Months 1-5 Years Over 5 Years Loans .................... 19,838 10,507 17,667 51,874 42,596................................ 19,299 10,537 22,593 63,091 46,934 Securities ............... 27,174 3,101 9,602 43,267 14,220........................... 26,681 5,176 9,074 38,657 22,274 Federal Funds Sold ....... 0................... 1,070 0 0 0 0 Total Rate Sensitive Assets .... 47,012 13,608 27,269 95,141 56,816.......... 47,050 15,713 31,667 101,748 69,208 Cummulative Rate Sensitive Assets .... 47,012 60,620 87,889 183,030 239,84647,050 62,763 94,430 196,178 265,386 RATE SENSITIVE LIABILITIES Interest Bearing Checking 1,646............ 6,264 0 0 0 14,81812,294 Money Market Deposits .... 27,680 1,771................ 25,153 1,473 0 0 8,8577,363 Regular Savings .......... 4,537 939 23...................... 17,982 566 20 1 28,18426,301 CDs and IRAs ............. 18,503 15,822 29,471 35,996 1,514......................... 21,845 15,400 24,772 37,878 1,933 Short-term Borrowings .... 2,280................ 4,505 0 0 0 01,211 Long-term Borrowings ...................... 5,000 0 0 07,500 5,000 0 Total Rate Sensitive Liabilities 54,646 18,532 29,494 40,997 53,373..... 80,749 17,439 32,292 42,879 49,102 Cummulative Rate Sensitive Liabilities 54,646 73,178 102,672 143,669 197,04280,749 98,188 130,480 173,359 222,461 Period Gap ............... -7,634 -4,924 -2,225 54,144 3,443........................... -33,699 -1,726 -625 58,869 20,106 Cummulative Gap .......... -7,634 -12,558 -14,783 39,361 42,804...................... -33,699 -35,425 -36,050 22,819 42,925 Cummulative RSA to RSL ... 86.03% 82.84% 85.60% 127.40% 121.72%............... 58.26% 63.92% 72.37% 113.16% 119.29% Cummulative Gap to Total Assets .......... -3.04% -5.00% -5.89% 15.68% 17.05%...... -12.16% -12.78% -13.01% 8.23% 15.49%
The following assumptions have been made in the foregoing model. Non-interest bearing categories are shown to reprice 10% of balances in the "within 3 months" period (all repricing within the first month) and the remaining balances in the last period. NOW accounts and regular Savings accounts also reprice 10% of balances in the "within 3 months" and the remaining balances in the last period. Management can change these rates, but such changes are infrequent and incrementally small. History has shown a strong core deposit relationship in these accounts and little or no run-off if rates change in these products. Repayment for principal on mortgage backed securities are projected by expected cash flows as evidenced by recent history. Repayment of principal for loan categories is projected at expected maturity (amortization) for fixed rate products and the next repricing date for variable rate products. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS NET INTEREST INCOME:Net Interest Income: Net interest income after loan loss provision increased by $247$309 thousand or 6.2%7.27% for the six-months and quartersix months ended June 30, 1999,2000, as compared to the same periodsperiod in 1998.1999. Earning assets increased $19.345$16.772 million or 8.8%6.80% for June 30, 1999,2000, as compared to December 31, 1999 and $25.425 million from June 30, 1998. INTEREST INCOME:1999 to June 2000, a 10.68% increase. Rising interest rates caused deposit costs and borrowing costs to increase and loan investment income has not increased as quickly. The result is a smaller margin. Interest Income: Interest and fees on loans for the six-months and quarter ended June 30, 1999,31, 2000 totaled $5.861$6.562 million, reflecting increases of $294$701 thousand or 5.3%11.96% over the comparable periods in 1998.1999. The loan portfolio grew $8.767$19.856 million from a total of $132.009 million in June 1998 to $140.776 million in June 1999 to $160.632 million in comparison.June 2000 which is an increase of 14.10%. Interest on investments for the six-months and the quarter ended June 30, 1999,2000, totaled $2.622$2.988 million which reflects increases of $89$366 thousand or 3.5%13.96% over the comparable period in 1998.1999. The investment portfolio has increased by $10.072$4.927 million over the June 19981999 total of $82.570 million. INTEREST EXPENSE:$92.642 million which is an increase of 5.32%. The higher income percentage growth over the portfolio growth is a by-product of a higher interest rate environment. Interest Expense: Interest expense for the six-months and the quarter ended June 30, 1999,2000, totaled $4.113$4.871 million compared to $4.022$4.113 million in 1998,1999, reflecting an increase of $91$758 thousand or 2.3%18.43% over the comparable periodsperiod in 1998. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS:1999. Provision for Loan Loss: The provision for loan loss for the secondSecond quarter ending June 30, 1999, increased by $45 thousand2000 showed no increase from the corresponding period in 1998.1999. Second quarter 19992000 charge-offs totaled $145,272$77,337 while net charge-offs totaled $125,868$51,753 as compared to $ 55,318$145,272 and $ 37,863$125,868 respectively for the same six months period in 1998.1999. Senior management utilizes detailed analysis of the loan portfolio monthly to determine loan loss reserve adequacy. The process considers all "problem loans" including classified, criticized and monitored loans. Prior loan loss history and current market trends, both nationally and locally, are taken into consideration. A watch list of potential problem loans is maintained and monitored monthly. This list is reviewed on a monthly basis by the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.Directors. The Bank has not had nor presently has any foreign loans. In addition, the Bank does not have any concentrations of credit. Based upon this analysis, senior management has concluded that the allowance of loan loss is adequate. The Bank's loan volume continues to be strong. One of the Bank's main goals is to increase the loan to deposit ratio without jeopardizing loan quality. To reach its goal, management has continued its efforts to create tighter underwriting standards for both commercial and consumer credit. The Bank's lending consists primarily of retail lending which includes single family residential mortgages and other consumer lending and commercial lending primarily to locally owned small businesses. OTHER OPERATING INCOME: Other operatingIncome: Other income increased $76$48 thousand when comparing the first two quarterssix months of 19992000 to the first two quarterssix months of 1998.1999. Service Charge Fee Income is flatup $99 thousand for the six months. Gains and losses on security sales are $46$63 thousand moreless this year when comparing 1998 year1999 to date2000. Other operating income is up $12 thousand over the first six months of 1999. T.H.E. commissions on investment and Private Business products are contributing to 1999 year to date. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES:other income. Other Operating Expenses: Non-Interest expense went up by $165$179 thousand during the second quarter of 1999 as compared to the second quarter of 1998. Professional fees and outside services are lower by $25 thousand for the quarter. Employee salaries, the largest component of non-interest expense, increased $138 thousand for the first six months of 19992000 as compared to the first six months of 1998. This increase reflects both salary increases as well as the filling of some new positions. When comparing just1999. Postage costs have gone up by $9.348 thousand for the first two quarters of 2000 compared to the first two quarters of 1999. Forms supplies have gone up $9.850 thousand over last year. ATM expenses have gone up $13.667 thousand. FDIC insurance costs have gone up $11.497 thousand. Losses on bad checks have increased by $4.671 thousand. Taxes have increased $4.468 thousand over the Second quarter of 1999. Employee salaries, the largest component of non-interest, increased $112.708 thousand for the second quarter of 2000 compared to the second quarter of 1999,1999. The increase is due to the addition of several new positions as well as pay increases in salaries only increased $9 thousand in the second quarter. INCOME TAX PROVISION:and benefits for employees. Income Tax Provision: The income tax provision was $1.478 million$563 thousand and $1.433 million$748 thousand for the six-month periods ended June 30, 19992000 and June 30, 19981999 respectively. YEARYear 2000 COMPLIANCE:Compliance: The Bank utilizes softwareCompany adopted a Year 2000 policy to address the "Year 2000" issue concerning the inability of certain information systems and related computer technologies essentialautomated equipment to its operations that can be affected byproperly recognize and process dates containing the Year 2000 issues.and beyond. If not corrected, these systems and equipment could have produced inaccurate or unpredictable results. The Company, similar to most financial service providers, was particularly vulnerable to the potential impact of the Year 2000 issue due to the nature of financial information. In 1998, the Bank assigned a senior officer and the compliance committee the responsibilityorder to address the risksYear 2000 issue, the company developed and implemented a five-phase compliance plan divided into the following major components: Awareness Assessment Renovation Validation & Testing Implementation Financial institution regulators intensively focused upon Year 2000 exposure, issuing guidance concerning the responsibilities of senior management and directors. Year 2000 testing and certification was addressed as a key safety and soundness issue in conjunction with regulatory exams. The FFIEC highly prioritized Year 2000 compliance in order to avoid major disruptions to the operations of financial institutions and the country's financial systems when the new century begins. The Bank is subject to supervision by the Comptroller of the critical internal bank systems as well as externalCurrency, which regularly conducted reviews of the safety and environmental systems. A comprehensive plansoundness of the Banks operations, including Year 2000. There was developed for assessment, review, remediation testing, and contingency planning. The assessment, review and remediation stages involved creating inventory listingsno interruption of internal and external sources of hardware, software, and environmental systems, and then installing all the necessary updatescompany's business due to put all systems at the required Year 2000 level or version. The loan portfolio was also inventoried. Selected borrowers were contacted to assess their Year 2000 readiness to determine the adequacy of our allowances for loan losses. The Bank has participated and continues to participate in a public awareness campaign through mailings, lobby materials, survey cards, and calling officer visits. The testing has been completed and contingency planning is ongoing.2000. ANNUAL MEETING Peoples Financial Services Corp's annual meeting wasThe Corporation held its Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 24, 1999,29, 2000, at 10:0030 a.m. The setting wasat the Montrose Bible Conference withConference. John Hovan, Associate Board Member, was the moderator. John W. Ord spoke about 175 people in attendance. Following a welcome from Mike Karhnak, Executive Vice President of PNB, Director Judy Kelly proceeded through the formalitiesoverall performance of the election of directors: Jack Norris and George Stover, Jr., andBank during the ratificationpast year. Wayne Whipple spoke on the new sales efforts. He was followed by Debbie Dissinger who told about the operational side of the selection ofBank and Joe Ferretti from Loan Administration. Carl Pease, Jon Ord, and Russell Shurtleff were elected to the CPA firm; Prociak and Associates, LLC. Debra Dissinger, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer spoke on both Y2K issues and the new technology that will be added to PNB's quality customer service line. Next on the agenda was Jack Ord, President and CEO, who cited some historical facts and reminded shareholders that Peoples Financial Services Corp. stock has always proved to be a sound investment. Ord informed shareholders that the first quarter in 1999, loans are up 11 percent and deposits are up 7.3 percent. He added that PNB will begin to offer annuities, mutual funds, and insurance products. "This was a missing piece from being able to provide one-stop financial services to our customers," Ord said. Ord spoke of another component that should be functional by the third quarter of 1999 and that is the Dividend Reinvestment Program. Following the meeting, shareholders enjoyed a family-style lunch.Board. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION Except for historical information, this Report may be deemed to contain "forward looking" information. Examples of forward looking information may include, but are not limited to (a) projections of or statements regarding future earnings, interest income, other income, earnings or loss per share, asset mix and quality, growth prospects, capital structure and other financial terms, (b) statements of plans and objectives of management or the Board of Directors, (c) statements of future economic performance, and (d) statements of assumptions, such as economic conditions in the market areas served by the Corporation and the Bank, underlying other statements and statements about the Corporation and the Bank or their respective businesses. Such forward looking information can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "intends," "will," "should," "anticipates," or the negative of any of the foregoing or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy. No assurance can be given that the future results covered by the forward looking information will be achieved. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking information. Important factors that could impact operating results include, but are not limited to, (i) the effects of changing economic conditions in both the market areas served by the Corporation and the Bank and nationally, (ii) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer and other lending activities, (iii) significant changes in interest rates, (iv) changes in federal and state banking laws and regulations which could affect operations, (v) funding costs, and (vi) other external developments which could materially affect business and operations. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks The information set forth under the caption "Liquidity and Interest Sensitivity" under Item 2, Part I is incorporated herein by reference. PART II PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None.The nature of the Company's business generates a certain amount of litigation involving matters arising out of the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, there are no legal proceedings that might have a material effect on the results of operations, liquidity, or the financial position of the Company at this time. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS IN SENIOR SECURITIES None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS FOR SECURITY HOLDER VOTE None. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8K (a) Exhibits 3.2 By-Laws of Peoples Financial Services Corp. 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8K April 16, 1999July 18, 2000 May 5, 19992000 January 27, 2000 (c) Other Events Press Release of Peoples Financial Services Corp. dated April 16, 1999,July 18, 2000, previously submitted as Exhibit 99.199.003 Press Release of Peoples Financial Services Corp. dated May 5,1999,5, 2000, previously submitted as Exhibit 99.299.002 Press Release of Peoples Financial Services Corp. dated January 27, 2000, previously submitted as Exhibit 99.001 Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K that have previously been filed are as follows: (3.1) Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Financial Services Corp. (3.2) By laws of Peoples Financial Service Corp. as amended in the 10-Q filed August 16, 1999 (10.1) Agreement dated January 14, 1997, between John W. Ord and Peoples Financial Services Corp. (10.2) Excess Benefit Plan dated January 14, 1992, for John W. Ord. (10.4) Termination Agreement dated January 1, 1997, between Debra E.Dissinger and Peoples Financial Services Corp. (21) Subsidiaries of Peoples Financial Services Corp. (23) Consent of Independent Auditors Pursuant to the requirements 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. PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP By/s/ Debra E. Dissinger Debra E. Dissinger Vice President Operations