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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD APRIL 30, 2004
To The Shareholders Of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.:
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. will be held at the Elmhurst Country Club, 2214 South 11th Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa, on Friday, April 30, 2004, at 10:30 a.m., for the following purposes:
1. | To elect directors to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders at which their term expires, and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified; |
2. | To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the current fiscal year; and |
3. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
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The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on February 27, 2004, as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
To be sure that your shares are represented at the meeting, please either complete and promptly mail the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided for this purpose or vote through the telephone or Internet voting procedures described on the proxy card. If your shares are registered in the name of a bank or brokerage firm, telephone or Internet voting will be available to you only if offered by your bank or broker and such procedures are described on the voting form sent to you.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Charles S. Howard, Chairman of the Board
Oskaloosa, Iowa
March 24, 2004
PROXY STATEMENT
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.
222 First Avenue East
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed Proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 30, 2004, and at any adjournment thereof. The Proxy may be revoked at any time before it is exercised by submitting a later dated Proxy, by giving notice of such revocation to the Company in writing, or by attending and requesting such revocation at the Annual Meeting. Attendance at the Annual Meeting will not in and of itself constitute the revocation of the Proxy. If the Proxy is not revoked, the shares represented thereby will be voted in the manner specified in the Proxy. A Proxy properly executed and received prior to the Annual Meeting which does not give specific voting instructions will be voted FOR the election of the nominees to the Board of Directors set forth herein and FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the current fiscal year and as the persons designated as proxies on the enclosed proxy card determine is in the best interests of the Company in any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Abstentions will be treated as shares present and entitled to vote for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present, but not voted for purposes of determining the approval of any matter submitted to the shareholders for a vote. If a Proxy returned by a broker indicates that the broker does not have discretionary authority to vote some or all of the shares covered thereby for any matter submitted to the shareholders for a vote (broker non-votes), such shares will be considered to be present for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present, but will not be considered as entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
For participants in the MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust (the “ESOP”), the proxy card will also serve as a voting instruction card for MidWestOne Bank & Trust, the trustee of the ESOP (the “Trustee”), with respect to shares held in the participants’ accounts. A participant cannot direct the voting of shares allocated to the participant’s account in the ESOP unless the proxy card is signed and returned. If proxy cards representing shares in the ESOP are not returned, those shares will be voted by the Trustee in the same proportion as the shares for which signed proxy cards are returned by the other participants in the ESOP.
The cost of preparing, assembling, and mailing this Proxy Statement, the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and the accompanying Proxy is being borne by the Company. In addition to the solicitation by mail, officers, directors, and regular employees of the Company may solicit Proxies by telephone or personal interview. Such persons will receive no additional compensation for such services. Brokerage houses, nominees, fiduciaries, and other custodians will be requested to forward soliciting material to the beneficial owners of shares held of record by them and will be reimbursed by the Company for their reasonable expenses.
The record date for shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting is the close of business on February 27, 2004, at which time the Company had issued and outstanding 3,815,034 shares of Common Stock, and all of those shares are eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on any matter that may properly come before the meeting.
This Proxy Statement, the enclosed Proxy, and the attached Notice were first sent to shareholders on approximately March 24, 2004.
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PROPOSAL 1
Election Of Directors
Three directors are to be elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders by holders of Common Stock to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders at which their respective term expires and until their respective successor has been elected and qualified. The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company state that the Board of Directors of the Company shall set the size of the Board of Directors in a range of not less than five directors nor greater than fifteen directors. The Board of Directors set the size for the current Board of Directors at nine individuals. Because of the retirement of William D. Hassel effective March 31, 2004, there will be one vacancy on the Board for which the Nominating Committee and the Board have not identified a qualified nominee as of the date of this Proxy Statement. Management has no present intention to fill this vacancy at the Annual Meeting; however, under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Board of Directors may fill such vacancy at any time. At the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board does not have any arrangement, understanding or commitment to any person concerning nomination or election to the Board, other than those persons listed under the caption “Election of Directors” herein.
Each shareholder of record shall be entitled to as many votes as the total of the number of shares of Common Stock, $5.00 par value per share, held of record by such shareholder. Proxies cannot be voted for a greater number of persons than the number of nominees named. The Company does not have cumulative voting.
Under applicable provisions of Iowa law and the Bylaws of the Company, a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company entitled to vote, represented in person or by Proxy, constitute a quorum. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors in the manner set forth above, will be required to elect directors.
In the absence of instructions to the contrary, the Proxies solicited by the Board of Directors will be voted in favor of the election of the nominees identified in the following table, all of whom are members of the present Board of Directors.
The nominees and the directors of the Company whose terms continue beyond the 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are identified in the following table. The term for which nominees Richard R. Donohue, John P. Pothoven, and John W. N. Steddom are nominated will expire at the 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Except as may be otherwise expressly stated, the nominees for director have been employed in the capacities indicated for more than five years. Additional information regarding these nominees and each director as of February 27, 2004 is set forth in the following table. The number of shares of Common Stock of the Company beneficially owned by each of the nominees and directors as of February 27, 2004, is set forth on pages 13 and 14.
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Name and Principal Occupation for the last five years | First Director | Present Expires at Meeting | Age | |||
Nominees: | ||||||
Richard R. Donohue | 1999 | 2004 | 54 | |||
Managing Partner, Theobald, Donohue & Thompson, | ||||||
John P. Pothoven | 1994 | 2004 | 61 | |||
President and, since January 1998, Chairman of | ||||||
John W. N. Steddom | 1975 | 2004 | 73 | |||
Civil Engineer for the County of Keokuk, Iowa | ||||||
Other Directors: | ||||||
William D. Hassel(2) | 1999 | 2006 | 55 | |||
President and, since April 2000, Vice Chairman of | ||||||
Charles S. Howard | 1988 | 2005 | 48 | |||
Chairman of the Company since January 1998 and | ||||||
David A. Meinert | 1991 | 2005 | 50 | |||
Executive Vice President of the Company since June 1993 | ||||||
James G. Wake | 2000 | 2005 | 64 | |||
General Manager, Smith-Wake Investments, Inc., | ||||||
Michael R. Welter | 2000 | 2006 | 53 | |||
President of M&M Enterprises, Sigourney, Iowa, doing | ||||||
Edward C. Whitham | 2000 | 2006 | 64 | |||
President, Financial Management Accounting, Inc., |
(1) | MidWestOne Bank & Trust, MidWestOne Bank, Central Valley Bank, Pella State Bank, and MIC Financial, Inc. are subsidiaries of the Company (all located in Iowa). |
(2) | Because of his retirement effective March 31, 2004, Mr. Hassel has submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors effective March 31, 2004. |
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
Board Meetings
Twelve regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company were held during 2003. Each director attended at least 75 percent of the Board meetings and any meetings of committees on which he served. The Board has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a Nominating Committee. To promote open discussion among the independent directors (those directors who are not officers or employees of the Company), the independent directors will meet in executive session a minimum of two times per year. The Company strongly encourages all Board members to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All Board members attended the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in 2003.
Committee Membership and Meetings
The Audit Committee consists of Richard R. Donohue, as Chairperson, Michael R. Welter, and Edward C. Whitham, all of whom are independent directors under criteria established by the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ. Based on the attributes, education and experience requirements required by NASD Rule 4350(d)(2)(A), the requirements set forth in Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and associated regulations, the Board of Directors has identified Richard R. Donohue as an “Audit Committee Financial Expert” as defined under Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K, and has determined him to be “independent.” The Audit Committee recommends independent auditors to the Board, reviews with the independent auditors the plan, scope and results of the auditors’ services, approves their fees and reviews the Company’s financial reporting and internal control functions. The Audit Committee also performs the duties set forth in its written charter, which has been adopted by the Board of Directors. A copy of the charter is attached to this Proxy Statement as Exhibit A. The Committee is also prepared to meet privately at any time at the request of the independent public accountants or members of management to review any special situation arising on any of the above subjects. Reference is made to the “Report of the Audit Committee.” The Audit Committee met six times during 2003. None of the Audit Committee members serve on any other audit committee of a listed company.
The Compensation Committee consists of John W. N. Steddom, as Chairperson, Richard R. Donohue, James G. Wake, Michael R. Welter, and Edward C. Whitham, all of whom are independent directors under criteria established by the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ. The Compensation Committee reviews the Company’s compensation and benefit policies, including the individual salaries of the executive officers and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors as to the salary of the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President. The Compensation Committee also performs the duties set forth in its Report of Executive Compensation. Reference is made to the “Report of the Compensation Committee.” The Compensation Committee met two times during 2003.
The Company’s Nominating Committee was established during early 2004. The Committee consists of John W. N. Steddom, as Chairperson, Richard R. Donohue, James G. Wake, Michael R. Welter, and Edward C. Whitham, all of whom are independent directors under criteria established by the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ. This Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the composition and structure of the Board and nominations for election of directors. This Committee recommended to the Board the director-nominees proposed in this Proxy Statement for election by the shareholders. It reviews the qualifications of, and recommends to the Board, candidates to fill Board vacancies that occur during the year. The Nominating Committee also performs the duties set forth in its written charter. A copy of the charter is attached to this Proxy Statement as Exhibit B. The Charter, among other things, contains information regarding the composition of the Board of Directors and selection criteria used by the Committee. This Committee will consider, as part of its nomination process, any director candidate recommended by a shareholder of the Company who follows the procedures shown under the heading “2005 Shareholder Proposals.” When identifying and evaluating nominees to the Company’s board of directors, the Nominating Committee reviews current
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directors of the Company, reviews current directors of the Company’s banking subsidiaries, solicits input from existing directors and executive officers, and reviews submissions from shareholders, if any.
Directors’ Compensation
Non-employee directors of the Company are paid an annual retainer of $2,500, payable quarterly in advance, plus a $350 fee per meeting attended. In addition, each non-employee director is paid $50 per meeting for committee meetings attended. No inside directors are paid directors’ fees. After one year of service as a director, non-employee directors are also entitled to annual option grants under the Company’s 1998 Stock Incentive Plan pursuant to a formula based on the financial performance of the Company for the fiscal year. On April 30, 2003, each non-employee director of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries was granted a non-qualified stock option for 1,448 shares at an option price of $16.00 per share. The number of shares to be awarded pursuant to non-qualified stock options for non-employee directors is determined by dividing the fair market value (the bid price) of the underlying shares on the date of grant of the options into five percent of the pre-tax profits of the Company for the previous fiscal year. The number of shares so determined is then allocated equally among the eligible non-employee directors on the date of grant of the options (the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company).
The Company offers the option to the directors to defer receipt of all or a portion of the cash that would have been paid as directors’ fees. The deferred fees are invested by the Company, and the director is an unsecured general creditor of the Company. At the time the deferral election is made, the director specifies the amount of the fees to be deferred and the duration of the deferral. The deferred fees are credited with interest based upon the return on average tangible equity of the Company based upon an average of the last three fiscal years.
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MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers
Name | Age | Position with the Company | ||
Charles S. Howard | 48 | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
David A. Meinert | 50 | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
John P. Pothoven | 61 | Chairman and President of MidWestOne Bank & Trust | ||
William D. Hassel | 55 | Vice Chairman and President of MidWestOne Bank |
Charles S. Howard and David A. Meinert were elected by the Board of Directors of the Company in April 2003 to the positions described above for a term of one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. John P. Pothoven and William D. Hassel were elected by their respective Board of Directors in January 2004 to the positions described above for a term of one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The responsibilities and experience of each executive officer are described below.
Charles S. Howard has been a director of the Company since 1988 and a director of MidWestOne Bank & Trust since 1993. He was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in June 1993 and elected Chairman of the Company in January 1998. Mr. Howard was elected Vice Chairman of MidWestOne Bank & Trust in January 1996. Mr. Howard served as Chairman of Central Valley Bank from June 1994 until January 2000 and served as a director of Central Valley Bank from June 1994 to January 2004. He has also served as Chairman and as a director of Pella State Bank since November 1997. He has also been a director of MidWestOne Bank since October 1999. Prior thereto, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
David A. Meinert, C.P.A., has been a director of the Company since 1991. He also serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Meinert was elected as Chairman of Central Valley Bank in January 2000, has served as a director of Central Valley Bank since 1994, and served as President of Central Valley Bank from June 1994 to January 1997. He has also been a director of MidWestOne Bank since October 1999. Mr. Meinert was a director of Pella State Bank from November 1997 to January 2004. Mr. Meinert was elected as President of MIC Financial, Inc. effective March 1, 2000.
John P. Pothoven has been a director of the Company since 1994 and a director of MidWestOne Bank & Trust since 1976. He has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of MidWestOne Bank & Trust since 1984 and as Chairman of MidWestOne Bank & Trust since January 1998. Mr. Pothoven joined MidWestOne Bank & Trust in 1976 as a Vice President and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 1978.
William D. Hassel has been a director of the Company since 1999 and a director of MidWestOne Bank since 1985. He has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of MidWestOne Bank since 1989, and he was elected Vice Chairman of MidWestOne Bank in April 2000. Mr. Hassel joined MidWestOne Bank in 1972 as Comptroller, before being promoted to Treasurer in 1974 and to Chief Financial Officer in 1983. Mr. Hassel was President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Bancshares, Inc. since its organization in 1992 until its merger with the Company in September 1999. Because of his retirement effective on March 31, 2004, Mr. Hassel has submitted his resignation as a director of the Company effective March 31, 2004.
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth information concerning the annual and long-term compensation of those persons who were at December 31, 2003, the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, the Chairman and President of MidWestOne Bank & Trust, and the Vice Chairman and President of MidWestOne Bank for the last three fiscal years ended December 31, 2003. The Company has no other executive officers as defined by SEC regulations.
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Summary Compensation Table
Annual Compensation | Long-Term Compensation Securities Underlying Options | All Other Compensation(2) | ||||||||||||
Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary(1) | Bonus | |||||||||||
Charles S. Howard, | 2003 | $ | 227,000 | $ | 34,991 | 7,350 | $ | 17,883 | (3) | |||||
Chairman, President and | 2002 | 219,250 | 31,731 | 7,000 | 18,181 | (3) | ||||||||
Chief Executive Officer | 2001 | 207,850 | 21,665 | 4,000 | 14,675 | (3) | ||||||||
David A. Meinert, | 2003 | $ | 166,600 | $ | 25,680 | 7,350 | $ | 16,551 | (4) | |||||
Executive Vice President and | 2002 | 158,000 | 24,494 | 7,000 | 15,435 | (4) | ||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | 2001 | 145,550 | 15,306 | 4,000 | 14,039 | (4) | ||||||||
John P. Pothoven, | 2003 | $ | 163,400 | $ | 22,979 | 5,250 | $ | 100,313 | (5) | |||||
Chairman and President, | 2002 | 164,650 | 26,300 | 5,000 | 67,751 | (5) | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank & Trust | 2001 | 162,250 | 0 | 4,000 | 35,308 | (5) | ||||||||
William D. Hassel,(7) | 2003 | $ | 145,500 | $ | 16,500 | 5,250 | $ | 58,218 | (6) | |||||
Vice Chairman and President, | 2002 | 142,600 | 14,500 | 5,000 | 54,505 | (6) | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank | 2001 | 135,550 | 13,500 | 4,000 | 50,636 | (6) |
(1) | Amounts include director compensation of $7,600 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., $7,050 from MidWestOne Bank & Trust, and $4,400 from Pella State Bank for 2002 and $6,150 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., $5,800 from MidWestOne Bank & Trust, and $3,400 from Pella State Bank for 2001 to Charles S. Howard; $7,600 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and $4,400 from Pella State Bank for 2002 and $6,150 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and $3,400 from Pella State Bank for 2001 to David A. Meinert; $7,600 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and $7,050 from MidWestOne Bank & Trust for 2002 and $6,150 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and $6,100 from MidWestOne Bank & Trust for 2001 to John P. Pothoven; and $7,600 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. for 2002 and $5,550 from MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. for 2001 to William D. Hassel. For 2002, David A. Meinert elected to defer $7,600 of director’s fees under the Deferred Compensation Plan for directors and John P. Pothoven elected to defer $7,050 of director’s fees under such plan. For 2001, David A. Meinert elected to defer $6,150 of director’s fees under the Deferred Compensation Plan for directors and John P. Pothoven elected to defer $6,100 of director’s fees under such Plan. |
(2) | Amounts include Company contributions to the ESOP based upon a percentage of salary and bonus in 2003 to the accounts of Charles S. Howard, David A. Meinert, John P. Pothoven, and William D. Hassel in the amounts of $7,790, $5,733, $5,141, and $4,800, respectively; in 2002 to the accounts of Charles S. Howard, David A. Meinert, John P. Pothoven, and William D. Hassel in the amounts of $10,454, $6,452, $6,557, and $5,740, respectively; and in 2001 to the accounts of Charles S. Howard, David A. Meinert, John P. Pothoven, and William D. Hassel in the amounts of $7,786, $5,500, $6,000, and $5,415, respectively. Amounts also include Company matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan for 2003 to the accounts of Charles S. Howard, David A. Meinert, John P. Pothoven and William D. Hassel in the amounts of $5,980, $5,733, $5,072, and $4,504, respectively; for 2002 to the accounts of Charles S. Howard, David A. Meinert, John P. Pothoven, and William D. Hassel in the amounts of $4,004, $4,380, $4,918, and $3,375, respectively; and for 2001 to the accounts of Charles S. Howard, David A. Meinert, John P. Pothoven, and William D. Hassel in the amounts of $3,519, $4,372, $4,448, and $3,101, respectively. The Company matches 50 percent of employee contributions up to a maximum employee contribution of 6 percent of compensation. |
(3) | Amount includes $4,113 for 2003, $3,723 for 2002, and $3,370 for 2001 contributed by the Company to a salary continuation plan pursuant to which Charles S. Howard is to receive $29,900 per year for 15 years starting at age 65. |
(4) | Amount includes $5,085 for 2003, $4,603 for 2002, and $4,167 for 2001 contributed by the Company to a salary continuation plan pursuant to which David A. Meinert is to receive $29,900 per year for 15 years starting at age 65. |
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(5) | Amount includes $90,100 for 2003, $56,276 for 2002, and $24,860 for 2001 contributed by the Company to a salary continuation plan pursuant to which John P. Pothoven is to receive $85,000 per year for 15 years starting at age 65. |
(6) | Amount includes $48,914 for 2003, $45,390 for 2002, and $42,120 for 2001 contributed by the Company to a salary continuation plan pursuant to which William D. Hassel is to receive $50,000 per year for 10 years starting at age 65. |
(7) | William D. Hassel participated in a defined benefit pension plan maintained by Midwest Federal Savings (n/k/a MidWestOne Bank) prior to the merger of Midwest Federal Savings into the Company on September 30, 1999. The pension plan was frozen upon completion of the merger and no additional contributions to the plan will be made by the Company. Mr. Hassel will receive benefits at the time and in the amount as provided by the plan. |
Stock Options
The following table sets forth information concerning the grant of stock options under the Company’s 1998 Stock Incentive Plan during the last fiscal year.
Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year
Individual Grants | ||||||||||||||||
Number of Underlying Options Granted | % of Total Granted to Employees in Fiscal | Exercise Price ($/Sh) | Expiration Date | Potential Realizable Annual Rates of for Option Term(1) | ||||||||||||
Name | 5% | 10% | ||||||||||||||
Charles S. Howard | 7,350 | 7.74 | % | $ | 18.76 | 12/31/13 | $ | 86,716 | $ | 219,755 | ||||||
David A. Meinert | 7,350 | 7.74 | % | $ | 18.76 | 12/31/13 | $ | 86,716 | $ | 219,755 | ||||||
John P. Pothoven | 5,250 | 5.53 | % | $ | 18.76 | 12/31/13 | $ | 61,940 | $ | 156,968 | ||||||
William D. Hassel | 5,250 | 5.53 | % | $ | 18.76 | 12/31/13 | $ | 61,940 | $ | 156,968 |
(1) | The amounts set forth represent the value that would be received by the Named Executive Officers upon exercise of the option on the date before the expiration date of the option based upon assumed annual growth rates in the market value of the Company’s shares of 5 percent and 10 percent, rates prescribed by applicable SEC rules. Actual gains, if any, on stock option exercises are dependent on the future performance of the Company’s shares and other factors such as the general condition of the stock market and the timing of the exercise of the options. |
Aggregated Option Exercises In Last Fiscal Year
And Fiscal Year-End Option Values
Name | Shares Acquired on Exercise | Value Realized | Number of Unexercised Exercisable/Unexercisable | Value of Unexercised In-The-Money Options at FY-End($) | ||||||
Charles S. Howard | 0 | $ | 0 | 29,942/13,400 | $ | 97,827/$26,193 | ||||
David A. Meinert | 0 | 0 | 72,901/13,400 | $ | 534,004/$26,193 | |||||
John P. Pothoven | 6,345 | 60,975 | 34,540/ 9,960 | $ | 186,222/$21,717 | |||||
William D. Hassel | 0 | 0 | 8,040/ 9,960 | $ | 65,157/$21,717 |
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Employment Contracts
Midwest Federal Savings & Loan Association of Eastern Iowa (Midwest Federal Savings) n/k/a MidWestOne Bank had entered into an employment agreement with William D. Hassel prior to the merger of Midwest Federal Savings into the Company on September 30, 1999. The previous employment agreement was terminated upon the effective date of the merger, and a new employment agreement was entered into between MidWestOne Bank and Mr. Hassel. The employment agreement is designed to assist MidWestOne Bank to maintain a stable and competent management base. The continued success of MidWestOne Bank depends to a significant degree on the skills and competence of its officers. The employment agreement provides for an annual base salary in an amount not less than the employee’s salary on the date of execution and an initial term of three years. The agreement provides for a one-year extension on each anniversary date, subject to review and approval of the extension by the Board members of MidWestOne Bank following the Board’s review of a formal performance evaluation of Mr. Hassel by the disinterested members of the Board. The agreement provides for termination upon the employee’s death, for cause, or in certain events specified by the Office of Thrift Supervision regulations. The employment agreement provides for payment to the employee of up to 299% of the employee’s then-current annual compensation in the event there is a change in control of the Company where employment terminates involuntarily in connection with such change in control or within twelve months thereafter. This termination payment is subject to reduction by the amount of all other compensation to the employee deemed for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code to be contingent on a change in control. Such termination payment is provided on a similar basis in connection with a voluntary termination of employment, where the change in control was at any time opposed by the Board of Directors of the Company. For the purposes of the employment agreement, a change in control is defined to mean any acquisition of control as defined in 12 C.F.R. Section 574.4. The employment agreement provides, among other things, for participation in an equitable manner in employee benefits applicable to executive personnel of the Company. Mr. Hassel has made the decision to retire as an employee effective on March 31, 2004, and the employment agreement with Mr. Hassel is terminated in full effective on such date. A new retirement agreement has been entered into with Mr. Hassel.
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company reviews and approves the Company’s executive compensation policies and evaluates the performance of the executive officers. The Compensation Committee consists of Richard R. Donohue, John W. N. Steddom, James G. Wake, Michael R. Welter, and Edward C. Whitham. All members of the Committee attended the two meetings held during the fiscal year. All members of the Compensation Committee are independent directors and there are no Compensation Committee interlocks.
Compensation Philosophy
The philosophy of the Compensation Committee in setting its compensation policies for executive officers is to maximize stockholder value over time. The Compensation Committee believes that executive compensation should be directly linked to continuous improvements in corporate performance and increases in stockholder value. In this regard, the Compensation Committee has adopted the following guidelines for compensation decisions:
• | Provide a competitive total compensation package that enables the Company to attract and retain key executive talent. |
• | Align executive compensation programs with the Company’s annual and long-term business strategies and objectives. |
• | Provide variable compensation opportunities that are directly linked to the performance of the Company and the performance of the individual employee. |
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The Compensation Committee focuses primarily on the following three components in forming the total compensation package for its executive officers:
• | Base salary |
• | Annual incentive bonus |
• | Long-term incentives |
Base Salary
The Compensation Committee intends to compensate the executive officers competitively within the industry. In order to evaluate the Company’s competitive posture in the industry, the Compensation Committee reviews and analyzes the compensation packages, including base salary levels, offered by its peer group. In addition, the Compensation Committee, together with the Board of Directors, subjectively evaluates the level of performance of each executive officer in order to determine current and future appropriate base pay levels.
The Compensation Committee reviewed the compensation of the President and Executive Vice President and recommended an increase of four percent in the base salary of the President and an increase of four percent in the base salary of the Executive Vice President. The recommendations for the President and Executive Vice President were based upon peer review data, levels of responsibility, breadth of knowledge, prior experience, management recommendations for other employees, cost of living, and performance.
Annual Incentive Bonus
The Company uses a “Performance Compensation Plan” (the “Plan”) for employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Plan is designed to assist the Board of Directors and management in communicating to the employees the goal of profitable growth.
Each employee participating in the Plan is eligible to be considered to receive an annual bonus based upon pre-tax profits. At the bank subsidiary level, the Plan focuses on pre-tax profits at the individual bank plus the overall profitability of the Company. At the holding company level, the Plan focuses on consolidated budgeted pre-tax profits for the holding company. For the employees of the holding company, the Plan provides that a bonus pool will be created in the amount of 2 percent of the consolidated budgeted pre-tax profits for the Company. The size of the pool is then adjusted by a formula upward or downward depending upon how actual profits compared to budget. The amount of the pool is then allocated among three groups by the designated percentage amounts and leaves 20 percent to be allocated at the discretion of the Committee. The President and the Executive Vice President receive an aggregate of 25 percent of the pool, which is allocated proportionately between them based upon base compensation. Additionally, the Board of Directors retains the discretion to deviate from the Plan if warranted. The Compensation Committee recommended payment of the annual incentive bonus to the President and the Executive Vice President pursuant to the Plan formula. The Committee also recommended that 80 percent of the discretionary pool be awarded, with the President and Executive Vice President receiving 25 percent of the discretionary award to be allocated between them based upon base compensation.
Long-term Incentives
The Company provides its executive officers with long-term incentive compensation through grants of stock options. The Compensation Committee is responsible for determining the individuals to whom grants should be made, the timing of grants, the exercise price per share, and the number of shares subject to each option. Other than the stock options, the Compensation Committee made no other long-term performance awards during the last fiscal year. The stock option grants are discretionary grants by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee takes into consideration the profits of the Company during the most recent fiscal year, the profit trend line of the Company, the position of the employee, peer review of similar companies, and the total compensation package of the eligible employees in determining the amount of the grants.
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The Compensation Committee believes that stock options provide the Company’s executive officers with the opportunity to purchase and maintain an equity interest in the Company and to share in the appreciation of the value of the stock. The Compensation Committee believes that stock options directly motivate an executive to maximize long-term stockholder value and help align the focus of the executive officers with the interests of the shareholders. The options also utilize vesting periods in order to encourage key employees to continue in the employ of the Company. All options to executive officers to date have been granted at the fair market value of the Company’s common stock determined on the basis of the bid price of the stock. All options for 2003 were granted at the bid price of the stock on December 31, 2003. The amount of the stock option awards is reflected in the compensation table for the executive officers.
Summary
The Compensation Committee believes that its executive compensation philosophy of paying its executive officers well by means of competitive base salaries, annual bonuses, and long-term incentives, as described in this report, serves the interests of the Company and the Company’s stockholders.
Richard R. Donohue
John W. N. Steddom
James G. Wake
Michael R. Welter
Edward C. Whitham
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Financial Performance
The following graph illustrates the cumulative total return (assuming the reinvestment of dividends) experienced by the Company’s shareholders since December 31, 1998, through December 31, 2003, compared to the SNL Index comprised of Midwestern bank holding companies, NASDAQ Bank Index, and the performance of all NASDAQ US stocks. The Company has changed the market indices used for comparison by adding the MidWestOne Custom Peer Group. The reason for the change is that the Company believes this index provides a more meaningful comparison of the performance of the Company to its peer group.
MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Stock Price Performance
Period Ending | ||||||||||||
Index | 12/31/98 | 12/31/99 | 12/31/00 | 12/31/01 | 12/31/02 | 12/31/03 | ||||||
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. | 100.00 | 77.13 | 56.42 | 82.04 | 117.66 | 144.87 | ||||||
NASDAQ—Total US | 100.00 | 185.95 | 113.19 | 89.65 | 61.67 | 92.90 | ||||||
SNL Midwest Bank Index | 100.00 | 78.57 | 95.15 | 97.24 | 93.80 | 120.07 | ||||||
NASDAQ Bank Index* | 100.00 | 96.15 | 109.84 | 118.92 | 121.74 | 156.62 | ||||||
MidWestOne Custom Peer Group** | 100.00 | 96.95 | 77.87 | 90.23 | 109.49 | 140.18 |
* | Source: CRSP, Center for Research in Security Prices, Graduate School of Business, The University of Chicago 2004. Used with permission. All rights reserved. crsp.com. |
** | MidWestOne Custom Peer Group consists of Midwest commercial banks with total assets between $500 million and $1 billion that are headquartered in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. |
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Loans to Officers and Directors and Other Transactions With Officers and Directors
During 2003, MidWestOne Bank & Trust, MidWestOne Bank, Central Valley Bank, and Pella State Bank made loans or loan commitments, in the ordinary course of business, to directors and officers of the Company and to corporations or partnerships with which one or more of the officers or directors of the Company were associated. In the opinion of management of the Company, all such loans and loan commitments were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons, and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.
Ownership of Securities by Certain Beneficial Owners
The following table sets forth certain information as of February 27, 2004, with respect to the Common Stock beneficially owned by each director of the Company, by all executive officers and directors as a group and by each shareholder known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Common Stock.
Name | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership(1) | Percent of Class(1) | |||
Richard R. Donohue(2) | 3,673 | * | |||
William D. Hassel(3) | 37,527 | * | |||
Charles S. Howard(4) | 261,030 | 6.8 | % | ||
David A. Meinert(5) | 114,020 | 2.9 | % | ||
John P. Pothoven(6) | 102,763 | 2.7 | % | ||
John W. N. Steddom(7) | 60,520 | 1.6 | % | ||
James G. Wake(8) | 12,852 | * | |||
Michael R. Welter(9) | 7,416 | * | |||
Edward C. Whitham(10) | 3,438 | * | |||
Executive Officers and Directors as a group (9 persons)(11) | 603,239 | 15.2 | % | ||
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. Employee | |||||
Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)(12)(13) | 541,459 | 14.2 | % | ||
Jeffrey L. Gendell(14) | 256,887 | 6.7 | % |
* | Less than 1%. |
(1) | Except as described in the following notes, each person or group owns the shares directly and has sole voting and investment power with respect to such shares. The shares listed include shares subject to options exercisable within sixty days of February 27, 2004. |
(2) | Such shares include 1,616 shares owned by his spouse, 19 shares held by a partnership, and 1,498 shares subject to currently exercisable options. |
(3) | Such shares include 6,000 shares owned jointly with his spouse, 75 shares owned jointly with his daughter, 1,878 shares held in his spouse’s IRA, 1,696 shares held in a Keogh, 4,290 shares subject to currently exercisable options, and 19,838 shares allocated to his ESOP account. |
(4) | Such shares include 51,039 shares owned by his spouse, 3,462 shares owned jointly with his spouse, a total of 2,276 shares owned as custodian for his two minor children, 57,503 shares in Howard Partners, L.P., in which Mr. Howard is a one-third partner, 29,942 shares subject to currently exercisable options, and 35,440 shares allocated to his ESOP account. |
(5) | Such shares include 7,881 shares owned jointly with his spouse, a total of 532 shares owned as custodian for his two minor children, 72,901 shares subject to currently exercisable options, and 32,706 shares allocated to his ESOP account. Excludes the remaining 508,753 ESOP shares with respect to which Mr. Meinert shares dispositive power as an ESOP Administrator. |
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(6) | Such shares include 4,117 shares held in an IRA, 34,540 shares subject to currently exercisable options, and 41,166 shares allocated to his ESOP account. Excludes the remaining 500,293 ESOP shares with respect to which Mr. Pothoven shares dispositive power as an ESOP Administrator. |
(7) | Such shares include 600 shares held in his spouse’s IRA and 10,084 shares subject to currently exercisable options. |
(8) | Such shares include 223 shares owned by his spouse, 1,380 shares owned by a corporation of which Mr. Wake has control, and 10,900 shares subject to currently exercisable options. |
(9) | Such shares include 655 shares held in an IRA, 500 shares owned by a corporation of which Mr. Welter has control, and 558 shares subject to currently exercisable options. |
(10) | Such shares include 570 shares held in a profit sharing plan, 395 shares held in his spouse’s IRA, 220 shares held in his spouse’s profit sharing plan, 215 shares held in spouse’s money purchase pension plan, and 957 shares subject to currently exercisable options. |
(11) | Such shares include a total of 129,150 ESOP shares allocated to the accounts of directors and executive officers and a total of 165,670 shares subject to currently exercisable options. |
(12) | The Company’s ESOP holds shares of the Company’s Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the ESOP. The Trustee of the ESOP, the Trust Department of MidWestOne Bank & Trust, has the power to dispose of ESOP shares in accordance with the terms of the ESOP and votes any unallocated ESOP shares at the direction of the Committee acting as ESOP Administrators. The ESOP Administrators are Thomas W. Campbell, President of Central Valley Bank, Robert D. Maschmann, Executive Vice President of MidWestOne Bank, Michael T. Patrick, President of Pella State Bank, David A. Meinert, and John P. Pothoven. Shares allocated to participants’ accounts are voted by the respective participants. Shares not voted by a participant will be voted by the Trustee in the same proportion as the shares for which signed proxy cards are returned by the other participants in the ESOP. The Trustee disclaims beneficial ownership of all of the shares, and the ESOP Administrators disclaim beneficial ownership of all shares other than those allocated to their respective accounts held by the ESOP. The amount of beneficial ownership shown for the ESOP includes those shares allocated to accounts of directors and executive officers of the Company, which shares are also reflected in the individual’s respective beneficial ownership as indicated in the footnotes above. |
(13) | The address of the ESOP Administrators is 222 First Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. |
(14) | The Company has received a Schedule 13D from Jeffrey L. Gendell, 55 Railroad Avenue, 3rd Floor, Greenwich, CT 06830. Mr. Gendell indicates that he has sole voting power and dispositive power over 54,000 shares and has shared voting power and dispositive power over 202,887 shares with Tontine Management, L.L.C. and Tontine Financial Partners, L.P. |
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PROPOSAL 2
Ratification Of Auditor’s Appointment
The Board of Directors of the Company, at the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the accounting firm of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, as the principal accountant for the Company to conduct the audit examination of the Company and its subsidiaries for the 2004 fiscal year. KPMG LLP was also the principal accountant and performed the audit for the 2003 fiscal year.
A representative from KPMG LLP is anticipated to be present at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He will have the opportunity to make a statement if he desires to do so and is expected to be available to respond to appropriate questions from shareholders.
The Board recommends that shareholders vote FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the 2004 fiscal year. In the absence of instructions to the contrary, proxies solicited by the Board of Directors will be voted FOR ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors.
Independent Public Accountants
Fees
The following table presents fees for professional audit services rendered by KPMG LLP for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, and fees billed for other services rendered by KPMG LLP:
2003 | 2002 | |||||
Audit Fees(1) | $ | 109,700 | $ | 102,900 | ||
Audit-Related Fees(2) | 37,668 | 9,200 | ||||
Tax Fees(3) | 60,800 | 42,000 | ||||
All Other Fees(4) | 14,500 | 56,961 | ||||
Total | $ | 222,668 | $ | 211,061 | ||
1. | Audit Fees represent fees for professional services provided for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and review of the Company’s quarterly financial statements in connection with the filing of current and periodic reports. |
2. | Audit-Related Fees represent assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements. Such services related primarily to internal control examinations pursuant to the Statement of Auditing Standards No. 70, audits of employee benefit plans and other attestation services. Included for 2003 was $27,968 in fees for loan review in connection with the 2002 year-end audit. |
3. | Tax Fees represent fees for professional services related to tax compliance, which included preparation of tax returns, tax advice and tax planning. |
4. | All other fees represent services provided for the acquisition of Belle Plaine Service Corp. in 2003 and a profit improvement project in 2002. |
Independence
The Audit Committee has considered whether the non-audit services provided by KPMG LLP to the Company are compatible with maintaining the independence of KPMG LLP and concluded that the independence of KPMG LLP is not compromised by providing such services.
The Audit Committee pre-approves all auditing services and permitted non-audit services, including the fees and terms of those services, to be performed for the Company by its independent auditor prior to engagement.
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The incorporation by reference of this Proxy Statement into any document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission shall not be deemed to include the following report unless such report is specifically stated to be incorporated by reference into such document.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company serves as the representative of the Board for general oversight of the Company’s financial accounting and reporting process, systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting and legal compliance and monitoring the independence and performance of the Company’s independent auditors and internal auditing department. The Company’s management has primary responsibility for preparing the Company’s financial statements and the Company’s financial reporting process. The Company’s independent accountants, KPMG LLP, are responsible for expressing an opinion on the Company’s audited financial statements as to the conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As part of its responsibilities, the Audit Committee hereby reports as follows:
1. | The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, with the Company’s management. |
2. | The Audit Committee has discussed with KPMG LLP the matters required to be discussed by the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61 (Communication with Audit Committees). |
3. | The Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from KPMG LLP required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 (Independence Discussions with Audit Committees) and has discussed with KPMG LLP the independence of KPMG LLP. |
4. | Based on the review and discussions referred to in paragraphs 1 through 3 above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors of the Company, and the Board has approved, that the audited financial statements be included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
5. | The Board has adopted an Audit Committee Charter, which is attached to this Proxy Statement as Exhibit A. |
Each of the members of the Audit Committee is independent as defined under the listing standards of the NASD/AMEX exchange. The undersigned members of the Audit Committee have submitted this Report.
Richard R. Donohue
Michael R. Welter
Edward C. Whitham
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GENERAL MATTERS
Financial Statements
The Company’s 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders has accompanied the mailing of this Proxy Statement.
The Company will provide without charge to each shareholder solicited, upon the written request of any such shareholder, a copy of its annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the financial statements, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. Such written request should be directed to Karen K. Binns, Secretary/Treasurer, MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., P. O. Box 1104, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577-1104. It is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet web site at http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/srch-edgar.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires that the Company’s directors and executive officers and persons who own more than 10 percent of the Company’s Common Stock file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes of ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ. Specific due dates for these reports have been established, and the Company is required to disclose in its Proxy Statement any failure to file by these dates during the Company’s 2003 fiscal year.
All the applicable filing requirements were satisfied by the officers, directors and 10 percent owners during 2003. In making this statement, the Company is relying upon written representations of its incumbent officers, directors, and 10 percent owners and copies of applicable reports furnished to the Company.
Shareholder Communications
The Company provides for a process for stockholders to send communications to the Board of Directors. Stockholders may send communications to the Board of Directors by contacting the Company’s Chief Financial Officer in one of the following ways:
In writing at 222 First Avenue East, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 52577;
By email atdmeinert@mwofg.com.
The Chief Financial Officer will submit each communication received to the Board of Directors at the next regular meeting.
2005 Shareholder Proposals
In order for any proposals of shareholders pursuant to the procedures prescribed in Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to be presented as an item of business at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held in 2005, the proposal must be received at the Company’s principal executive offices no later than November 25, 2004 and must be limited to 500 words. To be included in the Company’s proxy statement, the shareholder must be a holder of record or beneficial owner of at least $2,000 in market value or one percent (1%) of the Company’s shares entitled to be voted on the proposal and have held the shares for at least one year and shall continue to hold the shares through the date of the Annual Meeting. Either you, or your representative who is qualified under state law to present the proposal on your behalf, must attend the meeting to present the proposal. Shareholders may not submit more than one proposal. A shareholder proposal submitted outside the procedures described in Rule 14a-8 shall be considered untimely unless received no later than February 7, 2005.
Shareholders wishing to recommend names of individuals for possible nomination to the Company’s Board of Directors may do so according to the following procedures established by the Board:
1. | Contact the Secretary of the Company to obtain the Board Membership Criteria established by the Board of Directors. |
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2. | Make typewritten submission to the Secretary of the Company naming the proposed candidate and specifically noting how the candidate meets the criteria set forth by the Board. |
3. | Submission must be received by the Company 120 days prior to the expected mailing date of the proxy. |
4. | Person making submission must prove they are a shareholder of the Company and that they own shares with a market value of at least $2,000 and have held those shares for at least one year at the time the submission is made. |
5. | If the person being submitted is aware of the submission, he or she must sign a statement indicating such. |
6. | If the person being submitted is not aware of the submission, the submitter must explain why. |
The written submission must be mailed to:
Corporate Secretary
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.
222 First Avenue East
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577
Other Matters
Management does not know of any other matters to be presented at the meeting, but should other matters properly come before the meeting, the proxies will vote on such matters in accordance with their best judgment.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Karen K. Binns, Secretary
March 24, 2004
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Exhibit A
MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER
I. Audit Committee Purpose
The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to assist the Board in oversight responsibilities. The Audit Committee’s primary duties and responsibilities are to:
• | Monitor the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting process and systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting, and legal compliance. |
• | Monitor the independence and performance of the Company’s independent auditors and internal auditing department. |
• | Provide an avenue of communication among the independent auditors, management, the Internal auditing department, and the Board of Directors. |
The Audit Committee has the authority to conduct any investigation appropriate to fulfilling its responsibilities, and it has direct access to the independent auditors, as well as anyone in the organization. The Audit Committee has the ability to retain, at the Company’s expense, special legal, accounting, or other consultants or experts, it deems necessary in the performance of its duties.
II. Audit Committee Composition and Meetings
Audit Committee members shall meet the requirements of the NASDAQ/AMEX Exchange. The Audit Committee shall be comprised of three or more directors as determined by the Board, each of whom shall be independent nonexecutive directors, free from any relationship that would interfere with the exercise of his or her independent judgment. All members of the Committee shall have a basic understanding of finance and accounting and be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, and at least one member of the Committee shall have accounting or related financial management expertise.
Audit Committee members shall be appointed by the Board. If an Audit Committee Chair is not designated or present, the members of the Committee may designate a Chair by majority vote of the Committee membership.
The Committee shall meet at least four times annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate. The Audit Committee Chair shall prepare and/or approve an agenda in advance of each meeting. The Committee should meet privately in executive session at least annually with management, the director of the internal auditing department, the independent auditor, and as a committee to discuss any matters that the Committee or each of these groups believe should be discussed. In addition, the Committee, or at least its Chair, should communicate with management and the independent auditors quarterly to review the Company’s financial statements and significant findings based upon the auditors limited review procedures.
III. Audit Committee Responsibilities and Duties
Review Procedures
1. | Review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter at least annually. Submit the Charter to the Board of Directors for approval and have the document published at least every three years in accordance with SEC regulations. |
2. | Review the Company’s annual audited financial statements prior to filing or distribution. Review should include discussion with management and independent auditors of significant issues regarding accounting principles, practice, and judgments. |
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3. | In consultation with the management, the independent auditors, and the internal auditors, consider the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting processes and controls. Discuss significant financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor, control, and report such exposures. Review significant findings prepared by the independent auditors and the internal auditing department together with management’s responses. |
4. | Review with financial management and the independent auditors the Company’s quarterly financial results prior to the release of earnings and/or the Company’s quarterly financial statements prior to filing or distribution. Discuss any significant changes to the Company’s accounting principles and any items required to be communicated by the independent auditors in accordance with SAS 61 (see item 9). The Chair of the Committee may represent the entire Audit Committee for purposes of this review. |
Independent Auditors
5. | The independent auditors are ultimately accountable to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee shall review the independence and performance of the auditors and annually recommend to the Board of Directors the appointment of the independent auditors or approve any discharge of auditors when circumstances warrant. |
6. | Approve the fees and other significant compensation to be paid to the independent auditors. |
7. | On an annual basis, the Committee should review and discuss with the independent auditors all significant relationships they have with the company that could impair the auditor’s independence. |
8. | Review the independent auditors audit plan—discuss scope, staffing, locations, reliance upon management, and internal audit and general audit approach. |
9. | Prior to releasing the year-end earnings, discuss the results of the audit with the independent auditors. Discuss certain matters required to be communicated to audit committees in accordance with AICPA SAS 61. |
10. | Consider the independent auditors’ judgments about the quality and appropriateness of the Company’s accounting principles as applied in its financial reporting. |
Internal Audit Department and Legal Compliance
11. | Review the budget, plan, changes in plan activities, organizational structure, and qualifications of the internal audit department, as needed. |
12. | Review the appointment, performance, and replacement of the senior internal audit executive. |
13. | Review significant reports prepared by the internal audit department together with management’s response and follow-up to these reports. |
14. | On at least an annual basis, review with the Company’s counsel, any legal matters that could have a significant impact on the organization’s financial statements, the Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencies. |
Other Audit Committee Responsibilities
15. | Annually prepare a report to shareholders as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The report should be included in the Company’s annual proxy statement. |
16. | Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the Company’s by-laws, and governing law, as the Committee or the Board deems necessary or appropriate. |
17. | Maintain minutes of meetings and periodically report to the Board of Directors on significant results of the foregoing activities. |
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Other Optional Charter Disclosures
18. | Establish, review, and update periodically a Code of Ethical conduct and ensure that management has established a system to enforce this Code. |
19. | Periodically perform self-assessment of audit committee performance. |
20. | Review financial and accounting personnel succession planning within the Company. |
21. | Annually review policies and procedures as well as audit results associated with directors’ and officers’ expense accounts and perquisites. Annually review a summary of directors’ and officers’ related party transactions and potential conflicts of interest. |
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Exhibit B
MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER
A. Purpose and Scope
The primary function of the Nominating Committee (the “Committee”) is to assist the Board of Directors (the “Board”) in fulfilling its responsibilities by reviewing and making recommendations to the Board regarding the Board’s composition and structure, establishing criteria for Board membership and evaluating corporate policies relating to the recruitment of Board members.
B. Composition and Meetings
The Committee shall be comprised of a minimum of three members of the Board, as appointed by the Board, each of whom shall meet the applicable independence requirements promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the National Association of Securities Dealers (“NASD”).
The members of the Committee shall be elected by the Board and shall serve until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. Unless a Chair of the Committee is elected by the full Board, the members of the Committee may designate a Chair by majority vote of the full Committee membership. A majority of the number of Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The Committee shall meet as often as necessary, but at least once each year, to enable it to fulfill its responsibilities and duties as set forth herein. The Committee shall report its actions to the Board and keep written minutes of its meetings, which shall be recorded and filed with the books and records of the Company.
C. Responsibilities and Duties
To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Committee shall:
1. | Evaluate the current composition, size and organization of the Board and its committees in light of requirements established by the SEC and NASD or any other applicable statute, rule or regulation, and make recommendations regarding the foregoing to the Board for approval. |
2. | Ensure that the Board is comprised of members having appropriate qualifications, expertise, skills, attributes and personal and professional backgrounds for service as a director of the Company, as determined by the Committee. |
3. | Evaluate and recommend to the Board the selection of the Chairman of the Board and the appointment of Board committee members. |
4. | Establish the minimum qualifications, qualities and skills that the Committee believes must be met by a Committee-recommended nominee for a position on the Board. Said criteria are set forth on Attachment A hereto. |
5. | Establish a policy with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by shareholders, and the procedures to be followed by shareholders in submitting such recommendation. |
6. | Establish a process for identifying and evaluating nominees for director, including the nominees recommended by a shareholder. |
7. | Evaluate the performance of current Board members proposed for re-election, and make recommendations to the Board regarding the appropriateness of members of the Board standing for re-election. |
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8. | Review and recommend to the Board an appropriate course of action upon the resignation of current Board members, or any planned expansion of the Board, and review the qualifications, experience and fitness for service on the Board of any potential new members of the Board. |
9. | Recommend to the Board a slate of nominees for election to the Board. |
10. | Have the sole authority (but not the obligation) to retain and terminate a search firm to be used to identify director candidates and have sole authority to approve the search firm’s fees and other retention terms. |
11. | Have authority to obtain advice and assistance from internal or external legal, financial or other advisors. |
12. | Review and assess the adequacy of this Charter periodically as conditions dictate, but at least annually, and recommend any modifications to this Charter if and when appropriate to the Board for its approval. |
13. | Annually review the Committee’s own performance. |
ATTACHMENT A
BOARD MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
Composition
Since the Board depends both on (i) the character, judgment, objectivity and diverse experience of its individual Directors and (ii) their collective strengths, the Board should be composed of:
1. | Directors chosen with a view to bringing to the Board a variety of experience and backgrounds. |
2. | Directors who have high level managerial experience in a relatively complex organization or are accustomed to dealing with complex problems. |
3. | Directors who will represent the balanced, best interests of the shareholders as a whole rather than special interest groups or constituencies, while also taking into consideration the overall composition and needs of the Board. |
4. | A majority of the Board’s directors shall be independent directors under the criteria for independence required by the SEC and NASD. |
Selection Criteria—Outside Directors
In considering possible candidates for election as an outside director, the Nominating Committee and other Directors should be guided by the foregoing general guidelines and by the following criteria:
1. | Each director should be an individual of the highest character and integrity, have experience at or demonstrated understanding of strategy/policy-setting and a reputation for working constructively with others. |
2. | Each director should have sufficient time available to devote to the affairs of the Company in order to carry out the responsibilities of a director. |
3. | Each director should be free of any conflict of interest which would interfere with the proper performance of the responsibilities of a director. |
4. | Outside directors are expected to retire and not stand for re-election at the meeting of shareholders immediately following their attainment of age 70. The Board may, however, in certain situations make an exception to this requirement. |
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5. | An outside director whose job responsibilities change meaningfully from those at the time of initial appointment or election is expected to offer to resign as a director. Whether or not such offer will be accepted by the Board is a matter for discussion at that time. |
Selection Criteria—Inside Directors
1. | The Chief Executive Officer is expected to be a director. Other members of senior management may be considered, but Board membership is not necessary or a prerequisite to a higher management position. |
2. | A former Chief Executive Officer serving on the Board will not be considered an independent director until three years after employment with the Company has ended. |
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MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
APPENDIX TO THE PROXY STATEMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2003
Contents
Management’s Discussion and Analysis | A-1 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | F-1 | |
Consolidated Statements of Income | F-2 | |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income | F-3 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-4 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-5 �� | |
Independent Auditor’s Report | F-28 |
MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The following discussion and analysis is intended as a review of significant factors affecting the financial condition and results of operation of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) for the periods indicated. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
With the exception of the historical information contained in this report, the matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties that individually or mutually impact the matters herein described, including but not limited to financial projections, product demand and market acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, governmental regulations, results of litigation, technological difficulties and/or other factors outside the control of the Company, which are detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. The Company’s actual results could differ significantly from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview
The Company’s principal business is conducted by its four subsidiary banks and consists of full service community-based commercial and retail banking. Additionally, the Company derives a substantial portion of its operating revenue from its investments in pools of performing and nonperforming loans referred to as loan pool participations. The profitability of the Company depends primarily on its net interest income, provision for loan losses, other income, and operating expenses.
Net interest income is the difference between total interest income and total interest expense. Interest income is earned by the Company on its loans made to customers, the investment securities it holds in its portfolio, and the interest and discount recovery generated from its loan pool participations. The interest expense incurred by the Company results from the interest paid on customer deposits and borrowed funds. Fluctuations in net interest income can result from the changes in volumes of assets and liabilities as well as changes in market interest rates. The provision for loan losses reflects the cost of credit risk in the Company’s loan portfolio and is dependent on increases in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectibility of the loan portfolio under current economic conditions. Other income consists of service charges on deposit accounts, fees received for data processing services provided to nonaffiliated banks, mortgage loan origination fees, other fees and commissions, and realized security gains or losses. Operating expenses include salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expenses, professional fees, other noninterest expenses, and the amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets. These operating expenses are significantly influenced by the growth of operations, with additional employees necessary to staff new banking centers.
Acquisition of Belle Plaine Service Corp.
On February 1, 2003, the Company acquired the Belle Plaine Service Corp. (“BPSC”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Citizens Bank & Trust (“CB&T”) of Hudson, Iowa, in a 100 percent cash transaction. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction with revenues and expenses reflected on the Company’s books from February 1, 2003 forward. As of February 1, 2003, BPSC had total assets of $77,602,000, loans totaling $61,010,000, and deposits of $62,940,000. The Company’s financial statements for December 31, 2002 do not reflect the balances of BPSC as of that date. The Company’s results of operation for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 also do not include any income or expense related to BPSC. CB&T was subsequently merged with another of the Company’s subsidiary banks on June 14, 2003.
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The following table summarizes the Company’s proforma Consolidated Statements of Income as if the acquisition had occurred January 1.
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Interest income | $ | 37,955 | 42,398 | 46,075 | |||
Interest expense | 14,958 | 19,655 | 25,062 | ||||
Net interest income | 22,997 | 22,743 | 21,013 | ||||
Provision for loan losses | 904 | 1,071 | 1,908 | ||||
Other income | 4,384 | 4,164 | 4,669 | ||||
Other expense | 17,786 | 16,419 | 16,438 | ||||
Income before tax | 8,691 | 9,417 | 7,336 | ||||
Income tax expense | 3,084 | 3,230 | 2,598 | ||||
Net income | $ | 5,607 | 6,187 | 4,738 | |||
The 2003 proforma Consolidated Statement of Income includes a $315,000 provision for loan loss recorded to mark BPSC’s loan portfolio to fair market value prior to the acquisition.
Performance Summary
For the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company recorded net income of $5,926,000, or $1.54 per share basic and $1.50 per share diluted. This compares with $5,789,000, or $1.49 per share basic and $1.46 per share diluted, for the year ended December 31, 2002. Net income increased $137,000, or 2 percent, in 2003 due to an increase in net interest income, lower loan loss provision, and increased noninterest income. Offsetting these positive impacts was an increase in noninterest expense.
Total assets of the Company increased $86,280,000, or 16 percent, to a year-end 2003 total of $623,306,000 compared with a 2002 total of $537,026,000 reflecting the acquisition of BPSC. Excluding the acquisition of BPSC, total assets increased $8,678,000, or 2 percent, in 2003. The Company’s total loans outstanding increased $70,993,000, or 23 percent, in 2003 to $377,017,000 at December 31, 2003. Loan growth for the Company excluding BPSC was $9,983,000, or 3 percent, in 2003. Loan pool participations as of December 31, 2003 totaled $89,059,000, an increase of 8 percent from the year-end 2002 balance of $82,341,000. Deposits increased $57,579,000, or 15 percent, to $453,125,000 as of December 31, 2003, primarily due to the acquisition of BPSC. Excluding BPSC, total deposits of the Company decreased $5,361,000, or 1 percent, in 2003.
Return on average assets is a measure of profitability that indicates how effectively a financial institution utilizes its assets. It is calculated by dividing net income by average total assets. The Company’s return on average assets was .98 percent for 2003, 1.07 percent for 2002, and .82 percent for 2001. The increase in 2003 net income was not large enough to offset the effects of the increase in average assets for the year, thus reducing the return on average assets in 2003. Return on average equity indicates what the Company earned on its shareholders’ investment and is calculated by dividing net income by average total shareholders’ equity. The return on average equity for the Company was 10.52 percent for 2003, 10.91 percent for 2002, and 8.59 percent for 2001. Average shareholders’ equity continued to grow in 2003 reflecting the earnings of the Company.
Results of Operations
2003 Compared to 2002
Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the total of interest income less interest expense. Net interest income increased $2,298,000, or 11 percent, in 2003 to $22,811,000 compared with $20,513,000 in 2002. The net interest spread, which is the difference between the yield earned on assets and the rate paid on liabilities, increased to 3.77 percent in 2003 from 3.68 percent in 2002. Net interest margin is a measurement of the net return on interest-earning assets and is computed by dividing net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the year by the annual average balance of all interest-earning assets. The net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis for 2003 was 4.10 percent, the same percentage recognized for 2002. The following table presents a comparison of the average balance of earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, interest income and expense, and average yields and costs for the years 2003 and 2002.
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2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Average Balance | Interest | Average Rate | Average Balance | Interest | Average Rate | ||||||||
Average earning assets: | ||||||||||||||
Loans | 366,754 | 23,894 | 6.52 | % | 313,041 | 22,845 | 7.30 | % | ||||||
Loan pool participations | 85,959 | 8,985 | 10.45 | % | 94,861 | 10,058 | 10.60 | % | ||||||
Interest-bearing deposits | 1,638 | 10 | 0.62 | % | 2,346 | 22 | 0.92 | % | ||||||
Investment securities | 106,210 | 4,662 | 4.39 | % | 89,159 | 4,500 | 5.05 | % | ||||||
Federal funds sold | 2,295 | 27 | 1.19 | % | 8,069 | 115 | 1.42 | % | ||||||
Total earning assets | 562,856 | 37,578 | 6.68 | % | 507,476 | 37,540 | 7.40 | % | ||||||
Average interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Interest-bearing demand deposits | 56,194 | 181 | 0.32 | % | 45,010 | 270 | 0.60 | % | ||||||
Savings deposits | 115,042 | 1,334 | 1.16 | % | 100,172 | 1,876 | 1.87 | % | ||||||
Time deposits | 243,073 | 8,527 | 3.51 | % | 215,250 | 9,422 | 4.38 | % | ||||||
Total deposits | 414,309 | 10,042 | 2.42 | % | 360,432 | 11,568 | 3.21 | % | ||||||
Federal funds purchased | 4,763 | 63 | 1.32 | % | 1,011 | 21 | 2.07 | % | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 70,631 | 3,880 | 5.49 | % | 84,863 | 4,872 | 5.74 | % | ||||||
Notes payable | 7,725 | 262 | 3.38 | % | 6,572 | 270 | 4.11 | % | ||||||
Long-term debt | 10,310 | 520 | 5.05 | % | 5,282 | 296 | 5.61 | % | ||||||
Total borrowed funds | 93,429 | 4,725 | 5.06 | % | 97,728 | 5,459 | 5.59 | % | ||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities | 507,738 | 14,767 | 2.91 | % | 458,160 | 17,027 | 3.72 | % | ||||||
Net interest income/Net interest spread | 22,811 | 3.77 | % | 20,513 | 3.68 | % | ||||||||
Net interest margin (FTE) | 4.10 | % | 4.10 | % | ||||||||||
Total interest income for 2003 was $37,578,000 compared with $37,540,000 for 2002. Interest income and fees on loans were $1,049,000 or 5 percent higher in 2003. The average yield on the Company’s loan portfolio was 6.52 percent for 2003 versus 7.30 percent in 2002 reflecting the lower market interest rates. The average volume of loans outstanding for the year was $53,713,000 or 17 percent higher for 2003 in comparison to 2002 due to loan growth and the acquisition. Loans outstanding averaged $366,754,000 in 2003 compared with $313,041,000 for 2002. Interest and discount on loan pools was 11 percent or $1,073,000 lower in 2003 due to a lower average balance throughout the year. The average yield on loan pools declined slightly to 10.45 percent in 2003 from 10.60 percent in 2002. The average loan pool balance for 2003 was $85,959,000 compared with $94,861,000 in 2002. Loan pool income is affected by the settlement of nonperforming loans that result in the recognition of discount recovery when loan collections exceed purchase price. During 2003, the settlement and collection of nonperforming loans contributed significantly to the overall income derived from the loan pools. Interest on bank deposits decreased $12,000 or 53 percent in 2003 due to lower market interest rates. Interest income on investment securities was $162,000 or 4 percent greater in 2003 as a result of a $17,051,000 higher average balance. Lower market rates reduced the increase in interest income related to the higher balance. The average yield on the investment portfolio declined to 4.39 percent for 2003 compared with 5.05 percent in 2002 as maturing securities were reinvested and new securities were purchased at lower market rates. Interest income from federal funds sold was $88,000 or 76 percent less in 2003 mainly due to the lower market interest rates. The overall yield on earning assets was 6.68 percent in 2003 compared with 7.40 percent for 2002. Average total earning assets were $55,380,000 higher in 2003 compared with 2002.
A significant decrease in interest expense for 2003 contributed to the Company’s improved profitability for the year. Total interest expense was $2,260,000 or 13 percent lower in 2003 reflecting the market interest rate decline. Interest expense on deposits was $1,526,000 or 13 percent lower in 2003. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased to 2.42 percent for 2003 compared with 3.21 percent in 2002. Average interest-bearing deposits were $53,877,000 greater in 2003 compared with 2002 due to the acquired deposits.
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Many of the Company’s certificate of deposit customers have opted for shorter maturity certificates of deposit and have also placed their funds in more liquid money market accounts. In the event that market interest rates do start to move higher, these certificates and money market deposits will reprice more quickly at the higher rate and may increase the cost of funds in future periods. Interest expense on immediately-repriceable deposits such as NOW and savings accounts could also increase in the event rates move upward. The Federal Home Loan Bank advances utilized by the Company are at fixed rates that do not reprice prior to maturity. The average rate on Federal Home Loan Bank advances declined to 5.49 percent in 2003 from 5.74 percent in 2002 as advances with higher rates matured. Interest expense on other borrowed funds such as federal funds purchased and notes payable decreased in 2003 mainly as a result of the lower interest rate environment. The overall rate on paying liabilities for 2003 was 2.91 percent for 2003 compared with 3.72 percent in 2002.
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses recorded by the Company for 2003 was $589,000, a decrease of $481,000 compared with the provision of $1,070,000 for 2002. Management determines an appropriate provision based on its evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in relationship to a continuing review of current collection risks within its loan portfolio, identified problem loans, the current local and national economic conditions, actual loss experience, regulatory policies, and industry trends.
Other Income. Other income increased $571,000 or 15 percent in 2003 to $4,358,000. This compares with other income of $3,787,000 for 2002. The Company realized $167,000 from security gains in 2003. No security gains were realized in 2002. The remaining increase in other income in 2003 was due to an increase in service charges and secondary market real estate loan origination fees. Much of the secondary market loan activity was the result of customers refinancing real estate loans to take advantage of lower market interest rates. Depending on future interest rates, the level of refinancing activity may change. If the refinancing activity slows, mortgage origination fee income may be reduced in subsequent periods.
Other Expense. Noninterest expense totaled $17,387,000 for 2003 compared with $14,426,000 for 2002, an increase of $2,961,000 or 21 percent. Salaries and employee benefits increased $2,056,000, or 27 percent, in 2003 due to the additional employees of the acquired BPSC, increased salary and performance compensation levels, as well as greater health insurance and other benefit costs. Net occupancy expense increased $535,000, or 23 percent, in 2003 mainly due to the acquisition. Professional fees were $48,000 or 7 percent higher in 2003 compared with 2002 primarily due to the acquisition and the Company’s name change.
Income Tax Expense. Income taxes increased $252,000 in 2003 compared with 2002. The amount of income before tax was greater in 2003, thus increasing income tax expense. The Company’s consolidated income tax rate varies from the statutory rate mainly due to tax-exempt income. The 2003 effective income tax as a percentage of income before tax was 35.5 percent, compared with 34.2 percent for 2002.
2002 Compared to 2001
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $1,835,000 or 10 percent in 2002 to $20,513,000 compared with $18,678,000 in 2001. The net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis for 2002 was 4.10 percent compared with 3.84 percent for 2001. The higher net interest margin was attributable to the increase in net interest income. Overall, interest expense decreased more than interest income, thus improving the net interest margin in 2002.
Total interest income for 2002 was $37,540,000 compared with $40,105,000 for 2001. The 6 percent decrease of $2,565,000 was due primarily to lower interest rates. Interest income and fees on loans were $2,327,000 or 9 percent lower in 2002 primarily attributable to the decline in local and national market interest rates compared with 2001. The average yield on the Company’s loan portfolio was 7.30 percent for 2002 versus 7.96 percent in 2001. The average volume of loans outstanding for the year was $2,992,000 or 1 percent lower for 2002 in comparison to 2001 reflecting softer loan demand and the refinancing activity by customers to avail themselves of lower long-term rates. Loans outstanding averaged $313,041,000 in 2002 compared with
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$316,033,000 for 2001. The decrease in average loans outstanding for 2002 also contributed to the reduction in interest income compared with 2001. Interest and discount on loan pools was 5 percent or $463,000 greater in 2002 due to a higher average balance throughout the year. The average yield on loan pools declined to 10.60 percent in 2002 from 10.91 percent in 2001 following the decrease in the interest rate environment. The average loan pool balance for 2002 was $94,861,000 compared with $87,970,000 in 2001. The balance declined throughout the year as payments were received. Interest on bank deposits decreased 34,000 or 62 percent in 2002 due to lower market interest rates. Interest income on investment securities was $530,000 or 11 percent lower in 2002 even though the average balance was $7,149,000 higher. The decline in market rates offset the increase in interest income related to the higher balance. The average yield on the investment portfolio declined to 5.05 percent for 2002 compared with 6.13 percent in 2001 as maturing securities were reinvested and new securities were purchased at lower market rates. Interest income from federal funds sold was $137,000 or 55 percent less in 2002 mainly due to the lower market interest rates. The overall yield on earning assets was 7.40 percent in 2002 compared with 8.10 percent for 2001. Average total earning assets were $12,236,000 higher in 2002 compared with 2001.
A significant decrease in interest expense for 2002 contributed to the Company’s improved profitability for the year. Total interest expense was $4,400,000 or 21 percent lower in 2002 reflecting the market interest rate decline. Interest expense on deposits was $3,834,000 or 25 percent lower in 2002. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased to 3.21 percent for 2002 compared with 4.36 percent in 2001. Average interest-bearing deposits were $6,786,000 greater in 2002 compared with 2001. The Federal Home Loan Bank advances utilized by the Company are at fixed rates that do not reprice prior to maturity. The average rate on Federal Home Loan Bank advances declined to 5.74 percent in 2002 from 6.28 percent in 2001 as advances with higher rates matured. Interest expense on other borrowed funds such as federal funds purchased and notes payable decreased in 2002 mainly as a result of the lower interest rate environment. The overall rate on paying liabilities for 2002 was 3.72 percent for 2002 compared with 4.77 percent in 2001.
Provision For Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses recorded by the Company for 2002 was $1,070,000, a decrease of $706,000 compared with the provision of $1,776,000 for 2001. During 2001, the Company charged off one large line of credit totaling $1,000,000. This level of charge-offs did not reoccur in 2002, which allowed the provision to be reduced. The remainder of the 2002 provision for loan losses was determined to be necessary due to additional loan charge-offs and general uncertainties in the local and national economy.
Other Income. Other income decreased $500,000 or 12 percent in 2002 to $3,787,000. This compares with other income of $4,287,000 for 2001. The Company realized $1,018,000 from security gains in 2001. No security gains were realized in 2002. The increase in other income in 2002 was due to an increase in service charges and secondary market real estate loan origination fees. Other operating income was $183,000 or 29 percent greater mainly due to origination fees on commercial loans that were sold to other participating banks.
Other Expense. Noninterest expense totaled $14,426,000 for 2002 compared with $14,467,000 for 2001. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company ceased the amortization of goodwill in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 142 and 147. Goodwill amortization included in the Company’s noninterest expense for 2001 totaled $699,000. Excluding goodwill amortization, noninterest expense for 2001 was $13,768,000. The Company’s noninterest expense for 2002 increased $658,000 or 5 percent when compared to the 2001 amount excluding goodwill amortization. Salaries and employee benefits increased $455,000, or 6 percent in 2002 reflecting higher salary and performance compensation levels as well as greater health insurance and other benefit costs. Net occupancy expense increased $177,000 or 8 percent as a result of higher building and equipment depreciation, increased real estate taxes, and greater maintenance costs on data processing and check handling equipment. Professional fees were $330,000 or 33 percent lower in 2002 compared with 2001. During 2001, the Company utilized the services of on outside consultant to analyze profitability and suggest methods to improve it. This service was not recurring in 2002. Other operating expense
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was $417,000 or 13 percent greater in 2002 due to costs incurred related to a branch closing, the settlement of a lawsuit, higher correspondent bank charges, and expenses incurred in holding other real estate acquired in foreclosure.
Income Tax Expense. Income taxes increased $649,000 in 2002 compared with 2001. The amount of income before tax was greater in 2002, thus increasing income tax expense. The Company’s consolidated income tax rate varies from the statutory rate mainly due to tax-exempt income. The 2002 effective income tax as a percentage of income before tax was 34.2 percent compared with 35.2 percent for 2001.
Analysis of Financial Condition
Loans
The Company’s loan portfolio totals increased $70,993,000, or 23 percent to $377,017,000 on December 31, 2003 from $306,024,000 on December 31, 2002. As of December 31, 2003, the Company’s loan to deposit ratio was 83.2 percent, compared with 77.4 percent at December 31, 2002.
The Company’s total real estate loans (including 1-4 family residential, commercial, agricultural, construction, and multi-family real estate) were $249,768,000 as of December 31, 2003 compared with $216,850,000 as of December 31, 2002. Real estate loans of all types are the Company’s largest category of loans comprising 66.1 percent of total loans at year-end 2003 and 70.9 percent at December 31, 2002. Commercial loans are the next largest category of loans at December 31, 2003, totaling approximately $60,532,000 compared with $39,324,000 at December 31, 2002. As a percentage of the Company’s total loans, at December 31, 2003 agricultural loans were 14.9 percent compared with 12.4 percent at December 31, 2002. Agricultural loans totaled $56,036,000 on December 31, 2003 compared with $38,004,000 in 2002. The remaining 2.9 percent of the portfolio as of December 31, 2003 consists of $10,681,000 in consumer and other loans.
Investment in Loan Pools
The Company invests in pools of performing and nonperforming loans categorized as loan pool participations. These loan pool participations are purchased at a discount from the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the underlying loans. Income is derived from this investment in the form of interest collected and the repayment of principal in excess of the purchase cost which is herein referred to as “discount.”
At year-end 2003, the Company’s loan pool participation total was $89,059,000 compared with $82,341,000 in 2002, a increase of $6,718,000, or 8 percent. The average loan pool participation investment for 2003 was $85,959,000 compared with an average of $94,861,000 for 2002. Loan pool participation purchases made by the Company during 2003 totaled $47,374,000 compared with net purchases of $32,364,000 in 2002. Throughout 2003, loan pool participations averaged 15.3 percent of average earning assets while in 2002 they represented 18.7 percent of average earning assets. The yield on loan pool participation investments declined to 10.5 percent for 2003, compared with 10.6 percent in 2002. This was partially due to the decline in the national interest rate environment and also to the higher quality of assets being purchased.
Investment Securities
The Company manages its investment portfolio to provide both a source of liquidity and earnings. The portfolio largely consists of U.S. Government agency securities, corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, and municipal bonds. Investment securities available for sale totaled $100,848,000 on December 31, 2003 compared to $91,193,000 at December 31, 2002. Securities classified as held to maturity decreased by $6,075,000 to a balance of $10,596,000 on December 31, 2003 as proceeds from these maturing investments were reinvested in securities available for sale. There were minimal securities acquired from BPSC.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill totaled $12,976,000 on December 31, 2003 compared to $9,351,000 as of December 31, 2002, with the increase due to the BPSC acquisition. The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statements No. 142 and 147 effective January 1, 2002. The adoption of these Statements allowed the Company to cease the amortization of goodwill for 2002 and in subsequent years. Goodwill is now subject to testing for impairment in accordance with the provisions of FASB Statement No. 142. No impairment write-down of goodwill has been necessary. Other intangible assets increased to $1,244,000 as of December 31, 2003 as a result of the acquisition of BPSC. Amortization of intangible assets is recorded using an accelerated method based on the estimated life of the core deposit intangible. Other intangible assets totaled $1,034,000 on December 31, 2002.
Deposits
Total deposits were $453,125,000 on December 31, 2003 compared with $395,546,000 as of December 31, 2002, an increase of $57,579,000, or 15 percent. Deposit growth was due to the acquisition of BPSC. Time deposits are the largest component of the Company’s deposit base representing approximately 51.7 percent of total deposits on December 31, 2003. Savings and money market accounts are the next largest category at 26.5 percent, while interest-bearing demand deposits comprise 12.8 percent and non-interest-bearing demand deposits are 9.0 percent of total deposits at year-end. The Company does not utilize brokered deposits as a source of funds. There were some brokered deposits that were acquired with the BPSC organization, but these deposits have not been retained as they matured.
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
As of December 31, 2003, the Company’s subsidiaries had borrowed $78,944,000 in fixed-rate advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank at year-end 2003 increased $9,651,000 from 2002.
Notes Payable
As of December 31, 2003, the Company had $6,000,000 borrowed on a term note that matures November 30, 2006. The Company also had borrowed $3,000,000 on its revolving line of credit. The Company maintains a revolving line arrangement that provides for a maximum line of $9,000,000 and matures on June 30, 2004. Both of these credit facilities are priced on a variable basis at the national prime rate less .30 percent.
The Company acquired 100 percent of the outstanding shares of the Belle Plaine Service Corp. on February 1, 2003. This transaction required the Company to draw on its revolving line of credit to fund the acquisition. The Company had no material commitments for capital expenditures as of December 31, 2003.
Trust Preferred Security
On June 20, 2002, the Company obtained $10,310,000 in long-term subordinated debt from its participation in the issuance of a pooled trust preferred security. This security is a hybrid capital instrument that is included in Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes, yet is non-dilutive to common shareholders and to return on equity. The trust preferred has a 30-year maturity, does not require any principal amortization and is callable in five years at par at the issuer’s option. The interest rate is variable based on the 3-month Libor rate plus 3.65 percent, with the interest payable quarterly.
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Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
The following table summarizes contractual obligations and other commitments as of December 31, 2003:
Contractual obligations | Total | Less than 1 year | 1 to 3 years | 3 to 5 years | More than 5 years | |||||
Long-term debt | 16,310 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 0 | 10,310 | |||||
Other commitments | ||||||||||
Lines of credit | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 78,944 | 5,864 | 32,744 | 17,100 | 23,206 | |||||
Total | 98,254 | 9,864 | 37,774 | 17,100 | 33,516 | |||||
Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2003, total shareholders’ equity was $56,144,000. Total equity increased by $446,000 in 2003 from $55,698,000 at December 31, 2002 as a result of retained earnings. In October 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase of up to 5 percent of the common shares outstanding for a period of six months. During the period from January 1 through December 31, 2003, the Company repurchased 175,600 shares of stock on the open market at an average cost of $16.95 per share. A total of 27,800 shares were reissued upon the exercise of stock options throughout 2003, resulting in 3,782,708 shares outstanding at December 31, 2003.
Shareholders’ equity as a percentage of total assets was 9.0 percent on December 31, 2003, versus 10.4 percent on December 31, 2002. Tangible shareholders’ equity was 6.9 percent at the end of 2003 compared with 8.6 percent at year-end 2002. Tangible equity is the ratio of shareholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets in proportion to total assets less goodwill and intangible assets.
The Company’s risk-based Tier 1 core capital ratio was 11.2 percent as of December 31, 2003, and the Total Capital ratio was 12.5 percent. Risk-based capital guidelines require the classification of assets and some off-balance-sheet items in terms of credit-risk exposure and the measuring of capital as a percentage of the risk-adjusted asset totals. Tier 1 core capital is the Company’s total common shareholders’ equity plus the $10,310,000 trust preferred security, reduced by goodwill. Total Capital adds the allowance for loan losses to the Tier 1 capital amount. As of December 31, 2002, the Company’s Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.7 percent, and the Total Capital ratio was 15.9 percent. They substantially exceeded the minimum regulatory requirements of 4.0 percent for Tier 1 capital and 8.0 percent for Total Capital. The Company’s Tier 1 Leverage ratio, which measures Tier 1 capital in relation to total assets, was 8.4 percent as of December 31, 2003 and 10.4 percent at December 31, 2002, exceeding the regulatory minimum requirement range of 3.0 percent to 5.0 percent.
The Company’s common stock closed the year 2003 at $18.99 per share, representing 1.28 times the December 31, 2003 book value per share of $14.84. The book value per share was $14.17 on December 31, 2002. Tangible book value per share was $11.08 on December 31, 2003 compared with 11.53 on December 31, 2002.
Liquidity
Liquidity management involves the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers. Liquidity management is conducted by the Company on both a daily and long-term basis. The Company adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon management’s assessment of expected loan demand, projected loan sales, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-bearing deposits, and the objectives of its asset/liability management program. Excess liquidity is invested generally in short-term U.S. Government and agency securities, short-term state and political subdivision securities, and other investment securities.
Liquid assets of cash on hand, balances due from other banks, and federal funds sold are maintained to meet customer needs. The Company had liquid assets of $14,540,000 as of December 31, 2003, compared with
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$16,053,000 as of December 31, 2002. Investment securities classified as available for sale and securities and loans maturing within one year totaled $184,713,000 and $147,771,000 as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Assets maturing within one year, combined with liquid assets, were 44.0 percent at December 31, 2003 and 41.4 percent at December 31, 2002 of total deposits as of the same dates.
The Company’s principal sources of funds are deposits, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, principal repayments on loans, proceeds from the sale of loans, principal recoveries on loan pool participations, proceeds from the maturity and sale of investment securities, its commercial bank line of credit, and funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan amortization and maturing interest-bearing deposits are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by economic conditions, the general level of interest rates, and competition. Principal recoveries on loan pool participations are also influenced by economic conditions and to a lesser extent, the interest rate environment. The Company utilizes particular sources of funds based on comparative costs and availability. This includes fixed-rate advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank that were obtained at a more favorable cost than deposits. The Company generally manages the pricing of its deposits to maintain a steady deposit base but has from time to time decided not to pay rates on deposits as high as its competition.
Net cash provided by operations is another major source of liquidity. The net cash provided by operating activities was $9,404,000 in 2003. This trend of strong cash from operations is expected to continue into the foreseeable future.
The Company anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to fund its loan commitments. As of December 31, 2003, the Company had outstanding commitments to extend credit of $66,506,000 and had no commitments to sell loans. Certificates of deposit maturing in one year or less totaled $133,383,000 as of December 31, 2003. Management believes that a significant portion of these deposits will remain with the Company.
The declaration of dividends are subject to, among other things, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, the subsidiary banks’ compliance with regulatory capital requirements, tax considerations, industry standards, economic conditions, regulatory restrictions, general business practices and other factors. Refer to Note 18 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information on regulatory limitations on dividends from the subsidiary banks to the Company and additional information on dividends. The payment of dividends is dependent upon the Company having adequate cash or other assets that can be converted into cash to pay dividends to its stockholders. The Company does not anticipate a liquidity problem in 2004 relating to the payment of dividends.
The Company continues to seek acquisition opportunities that would strengthen its presence in current and new market areas. There are currently no pending acquisitions that would require the Company to secure capital from public or private markets.
Asset-Liability Management
The Company’s strategy with respect to asset-liability management is to maximize net interest income while limiting exposure to risks associated with volatile interest rates. This strategy is implemented by the subsidiary banks’ asset-liability committees that take action based upon their analysis of expected changes in the composition and volumes of the balance sheet and the fluctuations in market interest rates. One of the measures of interest-rate sensitivity is the gap ratio. This ratio indicates the amount of interest-earning assets repricing within a given period in comparison to the amount of interest-bearing liabilities repricing within the same period of time. A gap ratio of 1.0 indicates a matched position, in which case the effect on net interest income due to interest rate movements will be minimal. A gap ratio of less than 1.0 indicates that more liabilities than assets reprice within the time period and a ratio greater than 1.0 indicates that more assets reprice than liabilities.
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As of December 31, 2003, the Company’s cumulative gap ratios for assets and liabilities repricing within three months and within one year were .33 and .59 respectively, meaning more liabilities than assets are scheduled to reprice within these periods. This situation suggests that a decrease in market interest rates may benefit net interest income and that an increase in interest rates may negatively impact the Company. The gap position is largely the result of classifying interest-bearing NOW accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts as immediately repriceable. Historically, the Company has not repriced these accounts as frequently or as quickly as it adjusts the rates on new and renewing certificates of deposit. Loan pool participations are repriced over a three-year period based on the historical average for return of pool investment.
Market Risk Management
Market risk is the risk of earnings volatility that results from adverse changes in interest rates and market prices. The Company’s market risk is comprised primarily of interest rate risk arising from its core banking activities of lending and deposit taking. Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates may adversely affect the Company’s net interest income. Management continually develops and applies strategies to mitigate this risk. Management does not believe that the Company’s primary market risk exposures and how those exposures were managed in 2003 changed when compared to 2002.
The Company uses a third-party computer software simulation modeling program to measure its exposure to potential interest rate changes. For various assumed hypothetical changes in market interest rates, numerous other assumptions are made such as prepayment speeds on loans and securities backed by mortgages, the slope of the Treasury yield curve, the rates and volumes of the Company’s deposits, and the rates and volumes of the Company’s loans. This analysis measures the estimated change in net interest income in the event of hypothetical changes in interest rates. The following table presents the Company’s projected changes in net interest income for the various rate shock levels at December 31, 2003.
$ Change | % Change | |||||
+200 bp | (2,000 | ) | -0.01 | % | ||
+100 bp | (16,000 | ) | -0.07 | % | ||
Base | 0 | 0.00 | % | |||
-100 bp | 5,000 | 0.02 | % | |||
-200 bp | (150,000 | ) | -0.67 | % |
As shown above, at December 31, 2003, the effect of a ramped 200 basis point increase in interest rates would decrease the Company’s net interest income by approximately $2,000. The effect of a ramped 200 basis point decrease in rates would decrease the Company’s net interest income by approximately $150,000. The reduction in national market interest rates that occurred in the past two years have allowed the Company to lower the rates it is paying on many liquid deposit accounts to a point where they cannot be decreased by another 200 basis points. Interest rate floors in place on some of the Company’s loans have also been reached. Any additional reductions in market interest rates could reduce the Company’s net interest margin as rates on repriceable assets are reduced while rates on liabilities cannot be lowered. Based on the computer simulation, a 200 basis point ramped increase in interest rates would not have a significant effect on the net interest margin as variable rate assets and liabilities would reprice concurrently.
Computations of the prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions. Actual values may differ from those projections set forth above. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Company may undertake in response to changes in interest rates.
Loan Quality
Total loans increased 23 percent during 2003 to a year-end total of $377,017,000. Credits held by MIC Financial, Inc. continued to be reduced through collection efforts and charge-offs during the year. As of
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December 31, 2003, the loans attributable to MIC Financial, Inc. were $360,000, approximately .1 percent of the Company’s total loans outstanding.
Non-performing assets as of December 31, 2003 totaled $3,292,000. The year-end 2003 total of non-performing assets increased $514,000, or 18 percent, when compared with the December 31, 2002, amount of $2,778,000. The non-performing assets attributable to the acquired loans of CB&T totaled $492,000 as of December 31, 2003. The ratio of non-performing assets to total loans was .87 percent for year-end 2003 and .91 percent for year-end 2002. Nonaccrual loans increased $699,000 to a December 31, 2003 total of $1,737,000. Loans past due 90 days and over as of year-end 2003 totaled $825,000, a decrease of $576,000 compared with the year-end 2002 total. Troubled debt restructurings were $567,000 on December 31, 2003 and $206,000 on December 31, 2002. Other real estate consists of real estate acquired by the Company through foreclosure. Other real estate increased $30,000 to $163,000 from the December 31, 2002 total of $133,000. Efforts to further improve asset quality continue.
The allowance for loan losses was $4,857,000 on December 31, 2003 and totaled $3,967,000 as of December 31, 2002. The allowance represented 1.29 percent of total loans at December 31, 2003 and 1.30 percent of loans on December 31, 2002. A significant portion of the increase of $890,000 in the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2003 was due to the acquisition of BPSC. Additions to the allowance for the year were the result of management’s concerns about the deterioration in the national and local economy and commercial and agricultural growth in the Company’s loan portfolio. The allowance as a percentage of non-performing assets was 147.6 percent on December 31, 2003 and 142.8 percent on December 31, 2002. Net loan charge-offs for 2003 were $306,000, or .08 percent of average loans, compared with 2002 charge-offs of $484,000, or .15 percent of average loans. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered by management to be adequate to provide for loan losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date.
Future Prospects
Inflation can have a significant effect on the operating results of all industries. Management believes that inflation does not affect the banking industry as much as it does other industries with a high proportion of fixed assets and inventory. Inflation does, however, have an impact on the growth of total assets and the need to maintain a proper level of shareholders’ capital.
Interest rates are significantly affected by inflation. It is difficult to assess the impact rate changes have since neither the timing nor the magnitude of changes in the various inflation indices coincides with changes in interest rates. There is, of course, an impact on longer-term earning assets; however, this effect continues to diminish as investment maturities are shortened and interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities shift from fixed-rate long-term to rate-sensitive short-term.
During 2003 the national inflation rate remained low with the economy determined to be in a mild recession. Interest rates remained relatively constant throughout the year. Management of the Company believes that the 2004 rate of inflation will remain consistent with 2003 and that interest rates may not move any lower. Rates in 2004 are forecast to move upward somewhat later in the year as the economy is projected to continue its recovery. Although the Company is in a negative gap position (a greater amount of interest-bearing liabilities are repriceable compared to repriceable interest-earning assets), additional declines in interest rates would not provide a significant benefit to the Company’s net interest margin since many rates on interest-paying liabilities cannot be moved lower. Additionally, if rates would decline, the Company’s earning assets would reprice lower thus negatively impacting the net interest margin. If interest rates do increase, the Company’s net interest margin may not change significantly as many interest-earning assets will reprice with the interest-paying liabilities. If interest rates remain constant, maturing fixed-rate deposits will continue to reprice at lower rates, thus reducing the Company’s overall cost of funds and benefiting the net interest margin. The full benefit of low market interest rates may not be recognized by the Company depending on the competitive environment for deposits in the individual subsidiaries’ markets. Management continues to focus on managing the net interest margin in 2004.
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Management anticipates that in 2004 they will continue to explore opportunities to acquire additional loan pool participation investments. Bids on pool participations during the year will take into account the availability of funds to invest, the market for such pools in terms of price and availability, and the potential return on the pools relative to risk.
Accounting and Financial Reporting Developments
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”. SFAS No. 143 requires the Company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the assets. The Company also records a corresponding asset, which is depreciated over the life of the asset. The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 143 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”. SFAS No. 145 amends existing guidance on reporting gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt to prohibit the classification of the gain or loss as extraordinary, as the use of such extinguishments have become part of the risk management strategy of many companies. SFAS No. 145 also amends SFAS No. 13 to require sale-leaseback accounting for certain lease modifications that have economic effects similar to sale-leaseback transactions. The provisions of the Statement related to the rescission of SFAS No. 4 are applied in fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. The provisions of the Statement related to SFAS No. 13 were effective for transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 145 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. This Statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)”. The provisions of this Statement are effective for exit and disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. The effect of this Statement is not material.
In November 2002, FASB issued Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and a rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34”. The Interpretation elaborates on the disclosures to be made by the guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under guarantees issued. The Interpretation also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at the inception of the guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken. The initial recognition and measurement provisions of the Interpretation are applicable to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements are effective for financial statements of interim and annual periods ending after December 31, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” and, in December 2003, issued Revised Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46R”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, which replaced FIN 46. The Company adopted the disclosure provisions of FIN 46 effective December 31, 2002. On February 1, 2003, the Company adopted the recognition and measurement provisions of FIN 46 for variable interest entities formed after January 31, 2003, and, on December 31, 2003, the Company adopted FIN 46R. The Company has no newly formed variable interest entity subject to the provisions of FIN 46. The effect of FIN 46 and FIN 46R is immaterial to the Company.
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In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. SFAS No. 149 amends Statement 133 for decisions made (1) as part of the Derivatives Implementation Group process that effectively required amendments to Statement 133, (2) in connection with other FASB projects dealing with financial instruments, and (3) in connection with the implementation issues raised in relation to the application of the definition of a derivative, in particular, the meaning of “an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar response to changes in market factors,” the meaning of “underlying”, and the characteristics of a derivative that contains financing components. SFAS No. 149 is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The Company adopted SFAS No. 149 on July 1, 2003 and such adoption did not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. This Statement was effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatory redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities. On October 29, 2003, the FASB voted to defer for an indefinite period the application of the guidelines of SFAS No. 150, to non-controlling interests that are classified as equity in the financial statements of a subsidiary but would be classified as a liability on the parent’s financial statements. The adoption of the sections of this Statement that have not been deferred did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. The section noted above that has been deferred indefinitely is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) issued a Statement of Position (“SOP”) 03-3, “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” that addresses the accounting for differences between contractual and expected future cash flows from an investor’s initial investment in certain loans and debt securities. It includes such loans acquired in a transfer if those differences are attributable, at least in part, to credit quality. The SOP limits the yield that may be accreted (accretable yield) to the excess of the investor’s estimate of undiscounted expected future principal and interest cash flows (expected future cash flows) over the investor’s initial investment in the loan. The implementation of this SOP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2004, and may have an effect on the Company’s accounting treatment of its loan pool participations. Management is evaluating the effects that the implementation of this SOP will have on the Company’s financial results, but does not believe the effects will be material.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Company has identified two critical accounting policies and practices relative to the financial condition and results of operation. These two accounting policies relate to the allowance for loan losses and to loan pool accounting.
The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s opinion, and is adequate to absorb losses in the existing portfolio. In evaluating the portfolio, management takes into consideration numerous factors, including current economic conditions, prior loan loss experience, the composition of the loan portfolio, and management’s estimate of probable credit losses. The allowance for loan loss is established through a provision for loss based on management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio, the composition of the portfolio, specific impaired loans, and current economic conditions. Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans on which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated net realizable value or the fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, historical loss experience, and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for an adequate allowance for loan loss.
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The loan pool accounting practice relates to management’s opinion that the investment amount reflected on the Company’s financial statements does not exceed the estimated net realizable value or the fair value of the underlying collateral securing the purchased loans. In evaluating the purchased loan portfolio, management takes into consideration many factors, including the borrowers’ current financial situation, the underlying collateral, current economic conditions, historical collection experience, and other factors relative to the collection process.
In the event that management’s evaluation of the level of the allowance for loan losses is inadequate, the Company would need to increase its provision for loan losses. If the estimated realizable value of the loan pool participations is understated, the Company’s yield on the loan pools would be reduced.
Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was signed into law on July 30, 2002. The Act aims to correct what are perceived as structural weaknesses affecting the capital markets, which may have contributed to massive losses such as experienced by the stockholders of Enron and WorldCom. These structural weaknesses were revealed by substantial misstatements in the financial statements of these companies, the apparent failure of boards of directors and public accountants to detect and correct these errors on a timely basis, and the apparent failures of stock analysts to detect weaknesses in financial information. The Act aims to increase the reliability of financial information by placing corporate executives under considerable pressure to make sure financial information is correct. This includes a requirement for the CEO and CFO to certify reports submitted to the SEC and to report on the effectiveness of internal controls. The Act strengthens the power and independence of corporate audit committees by requiring the committee to take charge of hiring, overseeing, and compensating the company’s auditor and requiring that the audit committee members be independent of the company. Auditors are to report directly to the audit committee. The Act also limits the non-audit services that the company’s audit firm may provide and requires that any allowable non-audit services must be pre-approved by the audit committee. The Act adds more disclosure to be included in financial reports filed with the SEC. It adds new sanctions and increases the severity of a number of civil and criminal penalties related to securities law violations, in addition to severe penalties for certification of faulty financial statements. Additionally, the Act places a number of restrictions on the activities of security firms and their employees that are supposed to isolate security analysts from pressures that may compromise the objectivity of their reports.
Management of the Company, the Company’s audit committee, and the Company’s auditor are working together to insure that the financial information reported by the Company is correct and reliable, that the required evaluation of internal controls takes place, and that certification by management is performed. The role and operation of the audit committee and its relationship with the Company’s outside auditor are being evaluated. It is the intent of the Company to comply with the law.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31 | |||||||
2003 | 2002 | ||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Assets: | |||||||
Cash and due from banks | $ | 13,683 | 11,441 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits in banks | 857 | 2,662 | |||||
Federal funds sold | — | 1,950 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 14,540 | 16,053 | |||||
Investment securities (notes 2 and 9): | |||||||
Available for sale, at fair value | 100,848 | 91,193 | |||||
Held to maturity (fair value of $11,161 in 2003 and $17,511 in 2002) | 10,596 | 16,671 | |||||
Loans, net of unearned discount (notes 3,5, and 9) | 377,017 | 306,024 | |||||
Allowance for loan losses (note 4) | (4,857 | ) | (3,967 | ) | |||
Net loans | 372,160 | 302,057 | |||||
Loan pool participations | 89,059 | 82,341 | |||||
Premises and equipment, net (note 6) | 10,436 | 8,376 | |||||
Accrued interest receivable | 5,107 | 4,403 | |||||
Goodwill (note 7) | 12,976 | 9,351 | |||||
Other intangible assets (note 7) | 1,244 | 1,034 | |||||
Other assets | 6,340 | 5,547 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 623,306 | 537,026 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: | |||||||
Deposits (notes 2 and 8): | |||||||
Demand | $ | 40,579 | 29,236 | ||||
NOW and Super NOW | 57,795 | 44,848 | |||||
Savings | 120,274 | 102,358 | |||||
Certificates of deposit | 234,477 | 219,104 | |||||
Total deposits | 453,125 | 395,546 | |||||
Federal funds purchased | 10,450 | 1,500 | |||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (note 9) | 78,944 | 69,293 | |||||
Notes payable (note 10) | 9,000 | — | |||||
Long-term debt (note 11) | 10,310 | 10,310 | |||||
Other liabilities | 5,333 | 4,679 | |||||
Total liabilities | 567,162 | 481,328 | |||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||
Common stock, $5 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 4,912,849 shares as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 | 24,564 | 24,564 | |||||
Capital surplus | 12,976 | 12,942 | |||||
Treasury stock at cost, 1,130,141 and 982,341 shares as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively | (14,589 | ) | (11,963 | ) | |||
Retained earnings (note 18) | 31,832 | 28,375 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,361 | 1,780 | |||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 56,144 | 55,698 | |||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 623,306 | 537,026 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income
Year ended December 31 | |||||||||
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||
Interest income: | |||||||||
Interest and fees on loans | $ | 23,894 | 22,845 | 25,172 | |||||
Interest income and discount on loan pool participations | 8,985 | 10,058 | 9,595 | ||||||
Interest on bank deposits | 10 | 22 | 56 | ||||||
Interest on federal funds sold | 27 | 115 | 252 | ||||||
Interest on investment securities: | |||||||||
Available for sale | 3,916 | 3,376 | 3,542 | ||||||
Held to maturity | 746 | 1,124 | 1,488 | ||||||
Total interest income | 37,578 | 37,540 | 40,105 | ||||||
Interest expense: | |||||||||
Interest on deposits (note 8): | |||||||||
NOW and Super NOW | 181 | 270 | 521 | ||||||
Savings | 1,334 | 1,876 | 2,961 | ||||||
Certificates of deposit | 8,527 | 9,422 | 11,920 | ||||||
Interest on federal funds purchased | 63 | 21 | 57 | ||||||
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 3,880 | 4,872 | 5,166 | ||||||
Interest on notes payable | 262 | 270 | 802 | ||||||
Interest on long-term debt | 520 | 296 | — | ||||||
Total interest expense | 14,767 | 17,027 | 21,427 | ||||||
Net interest income | 22,811 | 20,513 | 18,678 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses (note 4) | 589 | 1,070 | 1,776 | ||||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 22,222 | 19,443 | 16,902 | ||||||
Other income: | |||||||||
Service charges | 2,341 | 2,185 | 2,117 | ||||||
Data processing income | 242 | 227 | 206 | ||||||
Mortgage origination fees | 721 | 555 | 309 | ||||||
Other operating income | 887 | 820 | 637 | ||||||
Investment security gains, net (note 2) | 167 | — | 1,018 | ||||||
Total noninterest income | 4,358 | 3,787 | 4,287 | ||||||
Other expense: | |||||||||
Salaries and employee benefits expense (note 15) | 9,668 | 7,612 | 7,157 | ||||||
Net occupancy expense | 2,874 | 2,339 | 2,162 | ||||||
Professional fees | 706 | 658 | 988 | ||||||
Goodwill amortization | — | — | 699 | ||||||
Other intangible asset amortization | 344 | 290 | 351 | ||||||
Other operating expense | 3,795 | 3,527 | 3,110 | ||||||
Total noninterest expense | 17,387 | 14,426 | 14,467 | ||||||
Income before income tax expense | 9,193 | 8,804 | 6,722 | ||||||
Income tax expense (note 13) | 3,267 | 3,015 | 2,366 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | 5,789 | 4,356 | |||||
Net income per share—basic | $ | 1.54 | $ | 1.49 | $ | 1.10 | |||
Net income per share—diluted | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.46 | $ | 1.09 | |||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
and Comprehensive Income
Common Stock | Capital Surplus | Treasury Stock | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2000 | $ | 24,564 | 13,127 | (11,869 | ) | 23,102 | 371 | 49,295 | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 4,356 | — | 4,356 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized gains arising during the year on securities available for sale | — | — | — | — | 1,010 | 1,010 | ||||||||||||
Less realized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax | — | — | — | — | (638 | ) | (638 | ) | ||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | — | — | — | 4,356 | 372 | 4,728 | ||||||||||||
Dividends paid ($.60 per share) | — | — | — | (2,376 | ) | — | (2,376 | ) | ||||||||||
Stock options exercised (34,280 shares) | — | (94 | ) | 418 | — | — | 324 | |||||||||||
Treasury stock purchased (101,000 shares) | — | — | (1,144 | ) | — | — | (1,144 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2001 | 24,564 | 13,033 | (12,595 | ) | 25,082 | 743 | 50,827 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 5,789 | — | 5,789 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized gains arising during the year on securities available for sale | — | — | — | — | 1,037 | 1,037 | ||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | — | — | — | 5,789 | 1,037 | 6,826 | ||||||||||||
Dividends paid ($.64 per share) | — | — | — | (2,496 | ) | — | (2,496 | ) | ||||||||||
Stock options exercised (90,014 shares) | — | (172 | ) | 1,091 | — | — | 919 | |||||||||||
Treasury stock purchased (32,100 shares) | — | — | (459 | ) | — | — | (459 | ) | ||||||||||
ESOP shares allocated | — | 81 | — | — | — | 81 | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2002 | 24,564 | 12,942 | (11,963 | ) | 28,375 | 1,780 | 55,698 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 5,926 | — | 5,926 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized losses arising during the year on securities available for sale | — | — | — | — | (310 | ) | (310 | ) | ||||||||||
Less realized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax | — | — | — | — | (109 | ) | (109 | ) | ||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | — | — | — | 5,926 | (419 | ) | 5,507 | |||||||||||
Dividends paid ($.64 per share) | — | — | — | (2,469 | ) | — | (2,469 | ) | ||||||||||
Stock options exercised (27,800 shares) | — | (49 | ) | 350 | — | — | 301 | |||||||||||
Treasury stock purchased (175,600 shares) | — | — | (2,976 | ) | — | — | (2,976 | ) | ||||||||||
ESOP shares allocated | — | 83 | — | — | — | 83 | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2003 | $ | 24,564 | 12,976 | (14,589 | ) | 31,832 | 1,361 | 56,144 | ||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | 5,789 | 4,356 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,867 | 1,526 | 1,991 | |||||||
Provision for loan losses | 589 | 1,070 | 1,776 | |||||||
Investment securities gains, net | (167 | ) | — | (1,018 | ) | |||||
Loss on sale of premises and equipment | — | 95 | 53 | |||||||
Amortization of investment securities and loan premiums | 986 | 561 | 251 | |||||||
Accretion of investment securities and loan discounts | (173 | ) | (196 | ) | (253 | ) | ||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets | 402 | (888 | ) | 38 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities | (26 | ) | (599 | ) | 666 | |||||
Total adjustments | 3,478 | 1,569 | 3,504 | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 9,404 | 7,358 | 7,860 | |||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||
Investment securities available for sale: | ||||||||||
Proceeds from sales | 18,594 | — | 35,281 | |||||||
Proceeds from maturities | 8,942 | 10,923 | 9,245 | |||||||
Purchases | (38,147 | ) | (50,661 | ) | (32,390 | ) | ||||
Investment securities held to maturity: | ||||||||||
Proceeds from maturities | 7,912 | 6,846 | 5,695 | |||||||
Purchases | (1,755 | ) | (2,095 | ) | (1,000 | ) | ||||
Net (increase) decrease in loans | (10,327 | ) | 16,142 | (11,862 | ) | |||||
Purchases of loan pool participations | (47,374 | ) | (32,364 | ) | (96,957 | ) | ||||
Principal recovery on sale of loan pool participations | 113 | 18,707 | 26,004 | |||||||
Principal recovery on loan pool participations | 40,543 | 41,709 | 35,315 | |||||||
Purchases of premises and equipment | (2,353 | ) | (1,207 | ) | (2,480 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment | 54 | 25 | 3 | |||||||
Proceeds from acquisition | 2,523 | — | — | |||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (21,275 | ) | 8,025 | (33,146 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in deposits | (5,361 | ) | 16,901 | 8,565 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased | 8,950 | (9,150 | ) | 8,305 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 49,200 | 1,000 | 41,500 | |||||||
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances | (43,697 | ) | (23,073 | ) | (25,568 | ) | ||||
Advances on notes payable | 9,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 | |||||||
Principal payments on notes payable | (3,173 | ) | (12,200 | ) | (7,000 | ) | ||||
Advances on long-term debt | — | 10,310 | — | |||||||
Dividends paid | (2,469 | ) | (2,496 | ) | (2,376 | ) | ||||
Purchases of treasury stock | (2,976 | ) | (459 | ) | (1,144 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 301 | 919 | 324 | |||||||
ESOP shares allocated | 83 | 81 | — | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 10,358 | (15,167 | ) | 25,606 | ||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,513 | ) | 216 | 320 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 16,053 | 15,837 | 15,517 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 14,540 | 16,053 | 15,837 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||||
Interest | $ | 15,202 | 14,307 | 21,862 | ||||||
Income taxes . | $ | 3,520 | 3,558 | 2,344 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting and reporting policies of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the banking industry. The consolidated financial statements of the Company include its 100 percent owned subsidiaries, MidWestOne Bank & Trust, Central Valley Bank, Pella State Bank, MidWestOne Bank, and MIC Financial, Inc. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Acquisition of Belle Plaine Service Corp.
The Company acquired all the outstanding shares of Belle Plaine Service Corp. (“BPSC”) in a 100 percent cash transaction on February 1, 2003. BPSC was the parent company of Citizens Bank & Trust of Hudson, Iowa, a state-chartered commercial bank, with locations in Hudson, Belle Plaine, and Waterloo, Iowa.
The transaction was accounted for as a purchase transaction with the revenues and expenses reflected on the Company’s financial statements from February 1, 2003 forward. As of February 1, 2003, BPSC had total assets of $77,602,000, loans totaling $61,010,000, and deposits of $62,940,000. The excess of purchase price over the identifiable fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of $4,179,000 was recorded as goodwill and other intangible assets.
The following table summarizes the Company’s proforma Consolidated Statements of Income as if the acquisition had occurred January 1.
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Interest income | $ | 37,955 | 42,398 | 46,075 | |||
Interest expense | 14,958 | 19,655 | 25,062 | ||||
Net interest income | 22,997 | 22,743 | 21,013 | ||||
Provision for loan losses | 904 | 1,071 | 1,908 | ||||
Other income | 4,384 | 4,164 | 4,669 | ||||
Other expense | 17,786 | 16,419 | 16,438 | ||||
Income before tax | 8,691 | 9,417 | 7,336 | ||||
Income tax expense | 3,084 | 3,230 | 2,598 | ||||
Net income | $ | 5,607 | 6,187 | 4,738 | |||
The 2003 proforma Consolidated Statement of Income includes a $315,000 provision for loan loss recorded to mark BPSC’s loan portfolio to fair market value prior to the acquisition.
Name Changes and Merger of Subsidiary Banks
During the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders held on April 30, 2003, the shareholders approved a proposal to change the Mahaska Investment Company name to MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. The new name better describes the Company’s focus and enhances the opportunity for local and regional growth. In June 2003, Citizens Bank & Trust was merged into Mahaska State Bank, with the resulting bank adopting the new name of MidWestOne Bank & Trust. Additionally, Midwest Federal Savings in Burlington changed its name to MidWestOne Bank, thereby strengthening the overall corporate identity.
Nature of Operations
The bank subsidiaries engage in retail and commercial banking and related financial services, providing the usual products and services such as deposits, commercial, real estate, and consumer loans, and trust services. The Company also provides data processing services to affiliated and non-affiliated banks.
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Since 1988, the Company, either directly or through the bank subsidiaries, has invested in loan pool participations that have been purchased by certain non-affiliated independent service corporations (collectively, the “Servicer”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Resolution Trust Corporation (“RTC”), or other sources. These loan pool investments are comprised of packages of loans previously made by financial institutions, which often include distressed or nonperforming loans, that have been sold at prices reflecting various discounts from the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the underlying loans depending on the credit quality of the portfolio. The Servicer collects and remits these amounts, less servicing fees, to the participants.
Effect of New Financial Accounting Standards
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”. SFAS No. 143 requires the Company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or normal use of assets. The Company also records a corresponding asset, which is depreciated over the life of the asset. The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 on January 1, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 143 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”. SFAS No. 145 amends existing guidance on reporting gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt to prohibit the classification of the gain or loss as extraordinary, as the use of such extinguishments have become part of the risk management strategy of many companies. SFAS No. 145 also amends SFAS No. 13 to require sale-leaseback accounting for certain lease modifications that have economic effects similar to sale-leaseback transactions. The provisions of the Statement related to the rescission of the SFAS No. 4 are applied in fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. The provisions of the Statement related to SFAS No. 13 were effective for transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 145 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”. SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Cost to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)”. The provisions of SFAS No. 146 are effective for exit and disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. The effect of this Statement is immaterial to the Company.
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others, an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and a rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34”. This Interpretation elaborates on the disclosures to be made by the guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under guarantees issued. The Interpretation also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at the inception of the guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken. The initial recognition and measurement provisions of the Interpretation are applicable to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements are effective for financial statements of interim and annual periods ending after December 31, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” and, in December 2003, issued Revised Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46R”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, which replaced FIN 46. The Company adopted the disclosure provisions of FIN 46 effective December 31, 2002. On February 1, 2003, the Company adopted the recognition and measurement provisions of FIN 46 for variable interest entities formed after January 31, 2003, and on December 31, 2003, the Company
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adopted FIN 46R. The Company has no newly formed variable interest entity subject to the provisions of FIN 46. The effect of FIN 46 and FIN 46R is immaterial to the Company.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. SFAS No. 149 amends Statement 133 for decisions made (1) as part of the Derivatives Implementation Group process that effectively required amendments to Statement 133, (2) in connection with other FASB projects dealing with financial instruments, and (3) in connection with the implementation issues raised in relation to the application of the definition of a derivative, in particular, the meaning of “an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar response to changes in market factors,” the meaning of “underlying”, and the characteristics of a derivative that contains financing components. SFAS No. 149 is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The Company adopted SFAS No. 149 on July 1, 2003 and such adoption did not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. This Statement was effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatory redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities. On October 29, 2003, the FASB voted to defer for an indefinite period the application of the guidelines of SFAS No. 150, to non-controlling interests that are classified as equity in the financial statements of a subsidiary but would be classified as a liability on the parent’s financial statements. The adoption of the sections of this Statement that have not been deferred did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. The section noted above that has been deferred indefinitely is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) issued a Statement of Position (“SOP”) 03-3, “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer”, that addresses the accounting for differences between contractual and expected future cash flows from and investor’s initial investment in certain loans and debt securities. It includes such loans acquired in a transfer if those differences are attributable, at least in part, to credit quality. The SOP limits the yield that may be accreted (accretable yield) to the excess of the investor’s estimate of undiscounted expected future principal and interest cash flows (expected future cash flows) over the investor’s initial investment in the loan. The implementation of this SOP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2004, and may have an effect on the Company’s accounting treatment of its Loan Pool Participations. Management is evaluating the effects that the implementation of this SOP will have on the Company’s financial results but does not believe the effects will be material.
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Earning per Share
Basic earnings per share amounts are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share amounts are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares and all potentially dilutive shares outstanding during the year. The Company has had a Stock Repurchase Plan in effect since April 1995. In accordance with the plan, 175,600, 32,100 and 101,000 shares of common stock were repurchased by the Company during 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The following information was used in the computation of earnings per share on both a basic and diluted basis for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001:
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
Basic EPS computation | |||||||
Numerator: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | 5,789 | 4,356 | |||
Denominator: | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | 3,853 | 3,891 | 3,951 | ||||
Basic EPS | $ | 1.54 | 1.49 | 1.10 | |||
Diluted EPS computation | |||||||
Numerator: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | 5,789 | 4,356 | |||
Denominator: | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | 3,853 | 3,891 | 3,951 | ||||
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding for stock options | 109 | 84 | 35 | ||||
3,962 | 3,975 | 3,986 | |||||
Diluted EPS . | $ | 1.50 | 1.46 | 1.09 | |||
Stock Incentive Plan
The Company has a stock incentive plan under which up to 750,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance pursuant to options or other awards which may be granted to officers, key employees and certain nonaffiliated directors of the Company. The exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. The option’s maximum term is ten years, with vesting occurring at the rate of thirty-three percent on the one-year anniversary date of the grant, sixty-six percent vesting on the two-year anniversary, and one hundred percent vesting on the three-year anniversary date of the grant. The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for this plan. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for its stock options in the financial statements.
Had compensation cost for the Company’s stock incentive plan been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, the Company’s net income and net income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Net income: | |||||||
As reported | $ | 5,926 | 5,789 | 4,356 | |||
Pro forma | 5,646 | 5,603 | 4,219 | ||||
Net income per share: | |||||||
As reported—basic | $ | 1.54 | 1.49 | 1.10 | |||
As reported—diluted | 1.50 | 1.46 | 1.07 | ||||
Pro forma—basic | 1.47 | 1.44 | 1.09 | ||||
Pro forma—diluted | 1.47 | 1.44 | 1.07 |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument for sale at one time. Unless included in assets available for sale, it is the Company’s general practice and intent to hold its financial instruments to maturity and not to engage in trading or sale activities.
Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Estimated fair values have been determined by the Company using the best available information and an estimation method suitable for each category of financial instruments.
Cash and Due from Banks
The Company is required to maintain certain daily reserve balances on hand in accordance with federal banking regulations. The average reserve balances maintained in accordance with such regulations for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 were $1,854,000 and $1,452,000, respectively.
Investment Securities
The Company classifies investment securities based on the intended holding period. Securities which may be sold prior to maturity to meet liquidity needs, to respond to market changes, or to adjust the Company’s asset-liability position are classified as available for sale. Securities held principally for the purpose of near-term sales are classified as trading. Securities which the Company intends to hold until maturity are classified as held to maturity.
Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value. The aggregate unrealized gains and losses, net of the income tax effect, are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income until realized. Securities with unrealized losses are analyzed quarterly for other than temporary impairment. If a security is determined to have an other than temporary impairment, a realized loss is recognized on the consolidated statements of income. Securities held to maturity are recorded at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
Net gains or losses on the sales of securities are shown in the consolidated statements of income using the specific identification method and are recognized on a trade date basis.
Loans
Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned discount and allowance for loan losses. Unearned discount on installment loans is transferred to income over the term of the loan using the level yield method. Interest on all other loans is credited to income as earned based on the principal amount outstanding.
It is the Company’s policy to discontinue the accrual of interest income on any loan when, in the opinion of management, these is reasonable doubt as to the collectibility of interest or principal. Nonaccrual loans are returned to an accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to timely payment of principal or interest.
All impaired loans, including loans that are restructured in a troubled debt restructuring involving a modification of terms, are measured at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s
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initial effective interest rate. The fair value of the collateral of an impaired collateral-dependent loan or an observable market price, if one exists, may be used as an alternative to discounting. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment will be recognized through the allowance for loan losses. A loan is considered 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. All portfolio loans are reviewed for impairment on an individual basis.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company originates real estate, consumer, and commercial loans primarily in its southeast Iowa market area and adjacent counties. Although the Company has a diversified portfolio, a substantial portion of its borrowers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent upon economic conditions in the Company’s market area.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes collectibility of the principal is unlikely.
Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb losses in the loan portfolio on the balance sheet date. While management uses available information to recognize loan losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of the examination process, periodically review the subsidiary banks’ allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the subsidiary banks to increase their allowance for loan losses based on their judgments and interpretations about information available to them at the time of their examinations.
Loan Pool Participations
The Company has invested in participations in pools of loans acquired from the FDIC, the RTC, and other sources at substantial discounts. The pools, all acquired since 1988, consist of loans to borrowers located throughout the United States.
The Company carries its investment in the loan pools as a separate earning asset on the balance sheet. Principal or interest restructures, write-downs, or write-offs within the pools are not included in the Company’s disclosures for its loan portfolio. The loan pools are managed by the Servicer operating in Omaha, Nebraska, the sole incentive of which is cash collection without regard to principal or income allocation of the payment. The investment in loan pools is accounted for on a cash basis. For loans receiving regular payments, cash is applied first to interest income for interest due at the contract rate. Payment amounts in excess of the interest due at the contractual interest rates are applied to the principal in a ratio of cost basis to loan face amount and to discount income with no recognition of interest due at the contract rate.
For loans where circumstances or new information lead the Servicer to believe that collection of the note or recovery through collateral is less than originally determined, the cost basis assigned to the loan is written down or off through a charge to discount income.
For loans where the Servicer negotiates a settlement of the obligation for a lump sum, the payment is applied first to principal, then to discount income and last to interest due at the contract rate.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line or accelerated method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, which range from 5 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for furniture and equipment.
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Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquired subsidiaries’ net assets over their fair value. On July 1, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. SFAS No. 142 eliminates amortization of goodwill associated with business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. Effective January 1, 2002, all goodwill amortization was discontinued. The Company assesses goodwill for impairment annually, and more frequently in the presence of certain circumstances. Impairment exists when the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.
Other intangible assets consists of core deposit premium which is being amortized using the effective-yield method over 10 years. Periodically, the Company reviews the core deposit premiums for events or circumstances that may indicate a change in the recoverability of the underlying basis.
Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned represents property acquired through foreclosure or deeded to the subsidiary banks in lieu of foreclosure on real estate mortgage loans on which the borrowers have defaulted as to payment of principal and interest. Other real estate owned is carried at the lower of the cost of acquisition or fair value, less estimated costs of disposition, and is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Reductions in the balance of other real estate at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Expenses incurred subsequent to the acquisition of the property and any subsequent write-downs to reflect current fair market value are charged as noninterest expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposition of other real estate are recognized in other income or expense in the period in which they are realized.
Trust Department Assets
Property held for customers in fiduciary or agency capacities is not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as such items are not assets of the Company.
Income Taxes
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. For state purposes, the bank subsidiaries each file a franchise return and the remaining entities file a consolidated income tax return.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in banks, and federal funds sold.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years consolidated financial statements in order to conform to current year presentation.
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Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates that are particularly sensitive to change relate to the allowance for loan losses and the carrying basis of the loan pool participations.
2. Investment Securities
A summary of investment securities by type as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, follows:
December 31, 2003 | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||
Investment Securities Available for Sale: | |||||||||
U.S. government agency securities | $ | 63,949 | 1,110 | 21 | 65,038 | ||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 3,781 | 75 | 12 | 3,844 | |||||
Other investment securities | 30,955 | 1,015 | 4 | 31,966 | |||||
Total | $ | 98,685 | 2,200 | 37 | 100,848 | ||||
Investment Securities Held to Maturity: | |||||||||
U.S. government agency securities | $ | 2,846 | 244 | — | 3,090 | ||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 7,685 | 324 | 3 | 8,006 | |||||
Other investment securities | 65 | — | — | 65 | |||||
Total | $ | 10,596 | 568 | 3 | 11,161 | ||||
December 31, 2002 | Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||
Investment Securities Available for Sale: | |||||||||
U.S. government agency securities | $ | 47,840 | 1,770 | — | 49,610 | ||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 3,077 | 117 | 21 | 3,173 | |||||
Other investment securities | 37,440 | 1,003 | 33 | 38,410 | |||||
Total | $ | 88,357 | 2,890 | 54 | 91,193 | ||||
Investment Securities Held to Maturity: | |||||||||
U.S. government agency securities | $ | 7,259 | 534 | — | 7,793 | ||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 9,329 | 311 | 5 | 9,635 | |||||
Other investment securities | 83 | — | — | 83 | |||||
Total | $ | 16,671 | 845 | 5 | 17,511 | ||||
During the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, the Company incurred no other than temporary impairment losses on securities available for sale.
The following table summarizes the amount of unrealized losses, defined as the amount by which amortized cost exceeds fair value, and the related fair value of investments with unrealized losses in the Company’s securities portfolio as of December 31, 2003. The investments were segregated into two categories: those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 or more months. The reference point for determining how long an investment was in an unrealized loss position was December 31, 2003. The investments held by the Company as
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of December 31, 2003, that had unrealized losses for a period of greater than twelve months was one obligation of states and political subdivisions and four other investment securities. The fair market value on both the obligation of states and political subdivisions and the other investment securities increased by 3 percent from their December 31, 2002 values. All of the investments held by the Company as of December 31, 2003, that had unrealized losses for a period of less than twelve months were all securities purchased in 2003 and had fair value declines due the increased rates being offered by year-end 2003 on similar investment securities.
Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or Longer | Total | |||||||||||
Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | ||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||
U.S. government agency securities | $ | 9,237 | 21 | — | — | 9,237 | 21 | ||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 1,316 | 9 | 457 | 3 | 1,773 | 12 | |||||||
Other investment securities | — | — | 16 | 4 | 16 | 4 | |||||||
Total temporarily impaired securities | $ | 10,553 | 30 | 473 | 7 | 11,026 | 37 | ||||||
Proceeds from the sale of investment securities available for sale during 2003, 2002, and 2001 were $18,594,000, $0, and $35,281,000, respectively. Gross gains and losses realized on the sale of investment securities available for sale for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||
Realized gains | $ | 175 | — | 1,027 | |||||
Realized losses | (8 | ) | — | (9 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 167 | — | 1,018 | |||||
As of December 31, 2003 and 2002, investment securities with carrying values of approximately $25,511,000 and $15,035,000 respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public fund deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Public funds approximated $30,648,000 and $26,449,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
The amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities as of December 31, 2003, by contractual maturity, are shown as follows. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Investment Securities Available for Sale: | |||||
Due in 1 year or less | $ | 20,765 | 21,200 | ||
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 56,138 | 57,698 | |||
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 15,548 | 15,562 | |||
Due after 10 years | 6,234 | 6,388 | |||
Total | $ | 98,685 | 100,848 | ||
Investment Securities Held to Maturity: | |||||
Due in 1 year or less | $ | 518 | 520 | ||
Due after 1 year through 5 years | 2,395 | 2,442 | |||
Due after 5 years through 10 years | 5,955 | 6,301 | |||
Due after 10 years | 1,728 | 1,898 | |||
Total | $ | 10,596 | 11,161 | ||
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3. Loans
A summary of the respective loan categories as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, follows:
2003 | 2002 | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Real estate loans | $ | 249,768 | 216,850 | ||
Commercial and agricultural loans | 116,568 | 77,328 | |||
Loans to individuals | 10,415 | 11,517 | |||
Other loans | 266 | 329 | |||
Total | $ | 377,017 | 306,024 | ||
Total nonperforming loans and assets at December 31, 2003 and 2002, were:
2003 | 2002 | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Impaired loans and leases: | |||||
Nonaccrual | $ | 1,737 | 1,038 | ||
Restructured | 567 | 206 | |||
Total impaired loans and leases | 2,304 | 1,244 | |||
Loans and leases past due 90 days and more | 825 | 1,401 | |||
Total nonperforming loans | 3,129 | 2,645 | |||
Other real estate owned | 163 | 133 | |||
Total nonperforming assets | $ | 3,292 | 2,778 | ||
The average balances of nonperforming loans for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, were $3,560,000 and $3,741,000, respectively. The allowance for credit losses related to nonperforming loans at December 31, 2003 and 2002, was $298,000 and $246,000, respectively. Nonperforming loans of $1,031,000 and $1,147,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, were not subject to a related allowance for credit losses because of the net realizable value of loan collateral, guarantees and other factors. The effect of nonaccrual and restructured loans on interest income for each of the three years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001 was:
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Interest income: | |||||||
As originally contracted | $ | 213 | 289 | 361 | |||
As recognized | 71 | 48 | 5 | ||||
Reduction of interest income | $ | 142 | 241 | 356 | |||
4. Allowance for Loan Losses
Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001 were as follows:
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 3,967 | 3,381 | 2,933 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses | 589 | 1,070 | 1,776 | |||||||
Recoveries on loans previously charged off | 41 | 89 | 158 | |||||||
Loans charged off | (347 | ) | (573 | ) | (1,486 | ) | ||||
Acquisition allowance | 607 | — | — | |||||||
Balance at end of year | $ | 4,857 | 3,967 | 3,381 | ||||||
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5. Loans to Related Parties
Certain directors and officers of the Company, including their immediate families and companies in which they are principal owners, were loan customers of the Company’s subsidiaries. All loans to this group were made in the ordinary course of business at prevailing terms and conditions. The loan activity of this group, including loans as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, was as follows:
2003 | 2002 | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Aggregate balance at beginning of year | $ | 9,072 | 14,094 | ||
Advances | 18,039 | 16,392 | |||
Payments | 17,042 | 21,414 | |||
Aggregate balance at end of year | $ | 10,069 | 9,072 | ||
6. Premises and Equipment
A summary of premises and equipment as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 was as follows:
2003 | 2002 | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Land and improvements | $ | 1,214 | 997 | ||
Building and improvements | 10,747 | 8,700 | |||
Furniture and equipment | 9,427 | 7,498 | |||
Total office properties and equipment at cost | 21,388 | 17,195 | |||
Less accumulated depreciation | 10,952 | 8,819 | |||
Total | $ | 10,436 | 8,376 | ||
7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
As a result of the acquisition of BPSC on February 1, 2003, the Company recorded goodwill of $3,465,000 and other intangible assets of $554,000. During 2003, other intangible asset amortization related to the acquisition was $100,000.
The following table reconciles the reported earnings for the years ended December 31, 2001 to “adjusted earnings”, which exclude goodwill amortization.
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||||
Reported Earnings | Reported Earnings | Reported Earnings | Goodwill Amortization | Adjusted Earnings | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
Net income . | $ | 5,926 | $ | 5,789 | 4,356 | 532 | 4,888 | |||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.54 | $ | 1.49 | 1.10 | 0.14 | 1.24 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.46 | 1.09 | 0.14 | 1.23 |
The gross carrying amount of intangible assets and the associated accumulated amortization at December 31, 2003 is presented in the table below. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $344,000, $290,000, and $351,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively.
Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Unamortized Intangible Assets | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Intangible assets: | |||||||
Core deposit premium | $ | 3,281 | 2,037 | 1,244 | |||
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Projections of amortization expense are based on existing asset balances and the remaining useful lives. The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets for each of the years ended December 31:
Core Deposit Premium | |||
(in thousands) | |||
2004 | $ | 276 | |
2005 | 219 | ||
2006 | 184 | ||
2007 | 155 | ||
2008 | 156 | ||
Thereafter | 254 |
8. Deposits
The scheduled maturities of certificate accounts are as follows as of December 31, 2003:
(in thousands) | |||
2004 | $ | 133,383 | |
2005 | 42,711 | ||
2006 | 25,132 | ||
2007 | 19,839 | ||
2008 | 9,094 | ||
Thereafter | 4,318 | ||
Total | $ | 234,477 | |
Time deposits in excess of $100,000 approximated $35,712,000 and $32,052,000 as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Interest expense on such deposits for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001 was approximately $1,306,000, $1,150,000, and $1,889,000, respectively.
9. Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
At December 31, 2003 and 2002, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances consisted of the following:
2003 | Weighted- Average interest rate | 2002 | Weighted- Average interest rate | ||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||
Maturity in year ending: | |||||||||||
2003 | — | — | 10,308 | 5.08 | % | ||||||
2004 | $ | 5,864 | 3.37 | % | 2,308 | 5.24 | |||||
2005 | 22,774 | 3.72 | 11,424 | 5.49 | |||||||
2006 | 10,000 | 4.79 | 8,000 | 5.35 | |||||||
2007 | 2,500 | 5.00 | 2,000 | 4.76 | |||||||
2008 | 14,600 | 5.28 | 14,000 | 5.25 | |||||||
Thereafter | 23,206 | 5.30 | 21,253 | 5.24 | |||||||
Total | $ | 78,944 | 4.62 | 69,293 | 5.26 | ||||||
Advances from the FHLB are secured by stock in the FHLB. In addition, the bank subsidiaries have agreed to maintain unencumbered additional security in the form of certain residential mortgage loans, certain commercial real estate loans, and certain investment securities aggregating from 105 percent to 175 percent of outstanding advances.
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Many of the advances listed above have call provisions which allow the FHLB to request that the advance be paid back or refinanced at the rates then being offered by the FHLB. Call provisions are not included in the above listed advances.
10. Notes Payable
The notes payable balance as of December 31, 2003, consists of $3,000,000 in advances on a revolving line of credit and $6,000,000 on a term note, both with an unaffiliated bank. Both notes have a variable interest rate at 0.30 percent below the lender’s prime rate. Interest is payable quarterly. During the year 2003, the interest rate ranged from 3.45 percent to 3.20 percent. The weighted average interest paid on the notes payable for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001 was 3.38%, 4.11%, and 6.61%, respectively.
Both notes are secured by all of the common stock of the subsidiaries. The revolving line of credit has a maximum limit of $9,000,000 and matures June 30, 2004. The term note calls for annual payments of $1,000,000 in each of the years 2004 and 2005. The balance of the loan matures November 30, 2006.
11. Long-term Debt
On June 20, 2002, the Company obtained $10,310,000 in long-term subordinated debt from its participation in the issuance of a pooled trust preferred security. The trust preferred has a 30 year maturity, does not require any principal amortization and is callable in five years at par at the issuer’s option. The interest rate is variable based on the three month Libor rate plus 3.65 percent, with interest payable quarterly. During the year 2003, the interest rate ranged from 5.03 percent to 4.76 percent. The weighted average interest paid on the trust preferred for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 was 5.05% and 5.61%, respectively.
12. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, were as follows:
2003 | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||
(in thousands) | |||||
Financial assets: | |||||
Cash and due from banks | $ | 13,683 | 13,683 | ||
Interest-bearing deposits with banks | 857 | 857 | |||
Investment securities | 111,444 | 112,009 | |||
Loans, net | 372,160 | 373,355 | |||
Loan pool participations | 89,059 | 89,059 | |||
Cash surrender value of life insurance | 5,002 | 5,002 | |||
Accrued interest receivable | 5,107 | 5,107 | |||
Financial liabilities: | |||||
Deposits | $ | 453,125 | 456,131 | ||
Federal funds purchased | 10,450 | 10,450 | |||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 78,944 | 82,271 | |||
Notes payable | 9,000 | 9,000 | |||
Long-term debt | 10,310 | 10,310 | |||
Accrued interest payable | 1,199 | 1,199 |
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2002 | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||
(in thousands) | |||||
Financial assets: | |||||
Cash and due from banks | $ | 11,441 | 11,441 | ||
Interest-bearing deposits with banks | 2,662 | 2,662 | |||
Federal funds sold | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
Investment securities | 107,864 | 108,704 | |||
Loans, net | 302,057 | 305,675 | |||
Loan pool participations | 82,341 | 82,341 | |||
Cash surrender value of life insurance | 4,207 | 4,207 | |||
Accrued interest receivable | 4,403 | 4,403 | |||
Financial liabilities: | |||||
Deposits | $ | 395,546 | 399,205 | ||
Federal funds purchased | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 69,293 | 74,005 | |||
Notes payable | 10,310 | 10,310 | |||
Accrued interest payable | 1,254 | 1,254 |
The recorded amount of cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, accrued interest receivable and payable, and federal funds sold approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The estimated fair value of investment securities has been determined using available quoted market prices.
Loans have been valued using a present value discounted cash flow with a discount rate approximating the current market rate for similar loans.
The recorded amount of the loan pool participations approximates fair value due to the characteristics of the loan pool participations. Any additional value attained in the loan pool participations over purchase cost is directly attributable to the expertise of the Servicer to collect a higher percentage of the book value of loans in the pools over the percentage paid.
The fair value of the cash surrender value of life insurance was determined based on quotes from the related insurance providers.
Deposit liabilities with no stated maturities have an estimated fair value equal to the recorded balance. Deposits with stated maturities have been valued using a present value discounted cash flow with a discount rate approximating the current market rate for similar deposits. The fair value estimate does not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposit liabilities compared to the cost of borrowing funds in the market. The Company believes the value of these depositor relationships to be significant.
The recorded amount of federal funds purchased approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The estimated fair value of the Federal Home Loan Bank advances was determined using a present value discounted cash flow with a discount rate approximating the current market rate for similar borrowings.
The recorded amount of the notes payable approximates fair value as a result of the short-term nature of these instruments.
The recorded amount of the long-term debt approximates fair value due to the variable nature of this instrument.
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13. Income Taxes
Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, is as follows:
2003 | Federal | State | Total | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Current | $ | 3,219 | 625 | 3,844 | ||||||
Deferred | (462 | ) | (115 | ) | (577 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 2,757 | 510 | 3,267 | ||||||
2002 | Federal | State | Total | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Current | $ | 2,975 | 546 | 3,521 | ||||||
Deferred | (437 | ) | (69 | ) | (506 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 2,538 | 477 | 3,015 | ||||||
2001 | Federal | State | Total | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Current | $ | 2,319 | 424 | 2,743 | ||||||
Deferred | (322 | ) | (55 | ) | (377 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 1,997 | 369 | 2,366 | ||||||
Income tax expense differs from the amount computed by applying the United States federal income tax rate of 34 percent in 2003, 2002, and 2001, to income before income tax expense. The reasons for these differences are a follows:
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Provision at statutory rate | $ | 3,125 | 2,993 | 2,286 | ||||||
State franchise tax (net of federal tax benefit) | 337 | 315 | 244 | |||||||
Nontaxable interest income | (167 | ) | (185 | ) | (206 | ) | ||||
Nondeductible goodwill amortization | — | — | 86 | |||||||
Life insurance cash value increase | (72 | ) | (77 | ) | (52 | ) | ||||
Other, net | 44 | (31 | ) | 8 | ||||||
Total | $ | 3,267 | 3,015 | 2,366 | ||||||
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The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2003 and 2002, are as follows:
2003 | 2002 | ||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: | |||||||
Allowance for loan losses | $ | 2,013 | 1,415 | ||||
Deferred compensation | 521 | 238 | |||||
Gross deferred tax assets | 2,534 | 1,653 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (649 | ) | (379 | ) | |||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | (110 | ) | (109 | ) | |||
Premium amortization | (227 | ) | (66 | ) | |||
Deferred loan fees | (22 | ) | (33 | ) | |||
Purchase accounting adjustments | (703 | ) | (664 | ) | |||
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities | (803 | ) | (1,057 | ) | |||
Other | (66 | ) | (15 | ) | |||
Gross deferred tax liabilities | (2,580 | ) | (2,323 | ) | |||
Net deferred tax liability | $ | (46 | ) | (670 | ) | ||
Based upon the Company’s level of historical taxable income and anticipated future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences.
14. Stock Incentive Plan
A summary of the status of the Company’s stock incentive plan as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the activity during the years ended on those dates is presented below:
2003 | 2002 | |||||||||
Shares | Exercise Price | Shares | Exercise Price | |||||||
Net income: | ||||||||||
Balance at beginning of year | 490,898 | $ | 7.50-22.00 | 488,749 | $ | 7.50-22.00 | ||||
Granted | 121,130 | 16.00-18.76 | 113,760 | 13.86-16.01 | ||||||
Exercised | 27,800 | 7.50-13.86 | 90,014 | 7.50-12.00 | ||||||
Forfeited | 10,775 | 8.375-16.01 | 21,597 | 8.375-22.00 | ||||||
Outstanding at end of year | 573,453 | $ | 8.10-22.00 | 490,898 | $ | 7.50-22.00 | ||||
Options exercisable at year end | 356,894 | $ | 8.10-22.00 | 296,808 | $ | 7.50-22.00 | ||||
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year | $ | 4.68 | $ | 3.98 |
15. Employee Benefit Plans
The Company maintains an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) covering substantially all employees meeting minimum age and service requirements. Contributions are determined by the board of directors of each subsidiary. Contributions relating to the plan were $196,000, $181,000, and $188,000 for 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively. As of December 31, 2003 and 2002 the ESOP owned 554,459 and 555,113 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively.
A 401(K) plan was adopted by the Company in 1994. The Company did not make contributions to this Plan prior to 2001. Beginning in 2001, the Company matched 50 percent of employee contributions up to a maximum
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employee contribution of 6 percent of compensation. Contributions relating to the plan were $152,000 in 2003, $131,000 in 2002, and $127,000 in 2001. The Company has also provided deferred compensation plans to certain executive officers, which provide for a series of payments to be made after retirement. The present value of the future payments is being accrued over the respective employees remaining active service periods. The total expense related to these plans was $222,000, $133,000, and $97,000, for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively.
The Company provides no material post-retirement benefits.
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16. Regulatory Capital Requirements
The Company is subject to various capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possible additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total capital and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. As of December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company and its subsidiary banks met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. The Company and its bank subsidiaries actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the following table.
Actual | Minimum for Capital Adequacy Purposes | To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | ||||||||||||||||
Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2003: | ||||||||||||||||||
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets): | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 56,552 | 12.5 | % | $ | 36,340 | 8.0 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank & Trust | 23,354 | 11.0 | 16,964 | 8.0 | $ | 21,205 | 10.0 | % | ||||||||||
Central Valley Bank | 11,028 | 13.0 | 6,806 | 8.0 | 8,507 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||
Pella State Bank | 5,875 | 14.1 | 3,343 | 8.0 | 4,179 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||
MidWestOne Bank | 14,252 | 13.5 | 8,436 | 8.0 | 10,545 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets): | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 50,874 | 11.2 | % | $ | 18,170 | 4.0 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank & Trust | 20,704 | 9.8 | 8,482 | 4.0 | $ | 12,723 | 6.0 | % | ||||||||||
Central Valley Bank | 9,964 | 11.7 | 3,403 | 4.0 | 5,104 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
Pella State Bank | 5,352 | 12.8 | 1,672 | 4.0 | 2,508 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
MidWestOne Bank | 13,151 | 12.5 | 4,218 | 4.0 | 6,327 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to average assets): | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 50,874 | 8.4 | % | $ | 18,103 | 3.0 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank & Trust | 20,704 | 8.3 | 7,514 | 3.0 | $ | 12,524 | 5.0 | % | ||||||||||
Central Valley Bank | 9,964 | 8.7 | 3,429 | 3.0 | 5,715 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||
Pella State Bank | 5,352 | 9.0 | 1,775 | 3.0 | 2,959 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||
MidWestOne Bank | 13,151 | 7.5 | 5,259 | 3.0 | 8,765 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2002: | ||||||||||||||||||
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets): | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 60,362 | 15.9 | % | $ | 30,336 | 8.0 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank & Trust | 17,749 | 12.2 | 11,661 | 8.0 | $ | 14,576 | 10.0 | % | ||||||||||
Central Valley Bank | 10,728 | 12.9 | 6,675 | 8.0 | 8,343 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||
Pella State Bank | 6,253 | 15.2 | 3,284 | 8.0 | 4,105 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||
MidWestOne Bank | 14,316 | 14.3 | 8,001 | 8.0 | 10,002 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets): | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 55,622 | 14.7 | % | $ | 15,168 | 4.0 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank & Trust | 15,927 | 10.9 | 5,830 | 4.0 | $ | 8,746 | 6.0 | % | ||||||||||
Central Valley Bank | 9,685 | 11.6 | 3,337 | 4.0 | 5,006 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
Pella State Bank | 5,739 | 14.0 | 1,642 | 4.0 | 2,463 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
MidWestOne Bank | 13,444 | 13.4 | 4,001 | 4.0 | 6,001 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to average assets): | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 55,622 | 10.4 | % | $ | 16,033 | 3.0 | % | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
MidWestOne Bank & Trust | 15,927 | 8.6 | 5,552 | 3.0 | $ | 9,254 | 5.0 | % | ||||||||||
Central Valley Bank | 9,685 | 8.5 | 3,416 | 3.0 | 5,693 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||
Pella State Bank | 5,739 | 10.7 | 1,606 | 3.0 | 2,677 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||
MidWestOne Bank | 13,444 | 7.7 | 5,223 | 3.0 | 8,705 | 5.0 |
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17. Business Segments
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, MidWestOne Bank & Trust (“MBT”), Central Valley Bank (“CVB”), Pella State Bank (“PSB”) and MidWestOne Bank (“MWB”), have been identified as reportable operating segments in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.”
The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on the segment’s net income or loss, total assets, net interest margin (FTE), return on average assets and return on average equity. The segments follow generally accepted accounting principles as described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
Each subsidiary is managed separately with its own president, who reports directly to the Company’s chief executive officer, and board of directors.
The following table sets forth certain information about the reported profit or loss and assets for each of the Company’s reportable segments.
MBT | CVB | PSB | MWB | Other | Total | |||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
At or for the year ended December 31, 2003: | ||||||||||||||
Total interest income | $ | 13,838 | 7,931 | 3,456 | 10,470 | 1,883 | 37,578 | |||||||
Total interest expense | 4,163 | 2,515 | 1,479 | 5,162 | 1,448 | 14,767 | ||||||||
Provisions for loan losses | 300 | 180 | 36 | 48 | 25 | 589 | ||||||||
Total other income | 1,619 | 893 | 314 | 1,044 | 488 | 4,358 | ||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible amortization | 87 | 42 | — | 169 | 46 | 344 | ||||||||
Total other expense | 5,641 | 2,993 | 1,523 | 3,703 | 3,183 | 17,043 | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,828 | 1,118 | 260 | 829 | (768 | ) | 3,267 | |||||||
Net income | 3,438 | 1,976 | 472 | 1,603 | (1,563 | ) | 5,926 | |||||||
Total assets | 255,033 | 119,465 | 59,061 | 183,583 | 6,164 | 623,306 | ||||||||
At or for the year ended December 31, 2002: | ||||||||||||||
Total interest income | $ | 13,066 | 8,553 | 3,208 | 12,560 | 153 | 37,540 | |||||||
Total interest expense | 4,389 | 3,175 | 1,717 | 7,212 | 534 | 17,027 | ||||||||
Provisions for loan losses | 629 | 260 | 60 | 48 | 73 | 1,070 | ||||||||
Total other income | 1,334 | 834 | 379 | 974 | 266 | 3,787 | ||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible amortization | 33 | 43 | — | 214 | — | 290 | ||||||||
Total other expense | 4,088 | 2,762 | 1,348 | 3,798 | 2,140 | 14,136 | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,804 | 1,140 | 167 | 780 | (876 | ) | 3,015 | |||||||
Net income | 3,457 | 2,007 | 295 | 1,482 | (1,452 | ) | 5,789 | |||||||
Total assets | 184,970 | 115,446 | 56,348 | 173,931 | 6,331 | 537,026 | ||||||||
At or for the year ended December 31, 2001: | ||||||||||||||
Total interest income | $ | 14,307 | 8,515 | 2,996 | 13,617 | 670 | 40,105 | |||||||
Total interest expense | 6,527 | 4,033 | 1,801 | 8,316 | 750 | 21,427 | ||||||||
Provisions for loan losses | 1,350 | 210 | 120 | 48 | 48 | 1,776 | ||||||||
Total other income | 2,046 | 734 | 206 | 1,758 | (457 | ) | 4,287 | |||||||
Goodwill and other intangible amortization | 101 | 421 | — | 528 | — | 1,050 | ||||||||
Total other expense | 4,431 | 2,717 | 1,229 | 3,562 | 1,478 | 13,417 | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,333 | 667 | 20 | 1,048 | (702 | ) | 2,366 | |||||||
Net income | 2,611 | 1,201 | 32 | 1,873 | (1,361 | ) | 4,356 | |||||||
Total assets | 186,288 | 119,643 | 43,998 | 189,232 | 5,999 | 545,160 |
18. Dividend Restrictions
The Company derives a substantial portion of its cash flow, including that available for dividend payments to shareholders, from its bank subsidiaries in the form of dividends received. The bank subsidiaries are subject to
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certain statutory and regulatory restrictions that affect dividend payments. Based on minimum regulating guidelines as published by those regulators, the maximum dividends which could be paid by the bank subsidiaries to the Company at December 31, 2003, without prior regulatory approval, approximated $7,402,000.
19. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers, which include commitments to extend credit. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any conditions 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 drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. As of December 31, 2003 and 2002, outstanding commitments to extend credit totaled approximately $66,506,000 and $45,942,000, respectively.
Commitments under standby letters of credit outstanding aggregated $1,850,000 and $1,067,000 as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company does not anticipate any losses as a result of these transactions.
The Company is involved in various legal actions and proceedings arising from the normal course of operations. Management believes, based upon known facts and the advice of legal counsel, that the ultimate liability, if any, not covered by insurance, arising from all legal actions and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect upon the consolidated financial position of the Company.
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20. MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Parent Company Only)
Balance Sheets
December 31 | |||||||
2003 | 2002 | ||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Assets: | |||||||
Cash on deposit at bank subsidiary | $ | 238 | 1,960 | ||||
Cash at other institutions | 95 | 67 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 333 | 2,027 | |||||
Investment securities | 895 | 835 | |||||
Loans | 435 | 565 | |||||
Loan pool participations | 5,322 | 3,650 | |||||
Investments in: | |||||||
Bank subsidiaries | 64,674 | 55,181 | |||||
Bank-related subsidiary | 323 | 717 | |||||
Premises and equipment | 2,198 | 1,460 | |||||
Other assets | 1,906 | 2,091 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 76,086 | 66,526 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: | |||||||
Notes payable | $ | 9,000 | — | ||||
Long-term debt | 10,310 | 10,310 | |||||
Accrued expenses payable and other liabilities | 632 | 518 | |||||
Total liabilities | 19,942 | 10,828 | |||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||
Common stock | 24,564 | 24,564 | |||||
Capital surplus | 12,976 | 12,942 | |||||
Treasury stock at cost | (14,589 | ) | (11,963 | ) | |||
Retained earnings | 31,832 | 28,375 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,361 | 1,780 | |||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 56,144 | 55,698 | |||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 76,086 | 66,526 | ||||
F-25
Statements of Income
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Income: | ||||||||||
Dividends from subsidiaries | $ | 7,450 | 6,006 | 6,750 | ||||||
Interest income and discount on loan pool participations | 262 | 78 | 534 | |||||||
Management, audit, and loan review fees | 1,509 | 1,267 | 286 | |||||||
Other operating income | 387 | 353 | 126 | |||||||
Total income | 9,608 | 7,704 | 7,696 | |||||||
Expense: | ||||||||||
Salaries and benefits expense | 2,413 | 1,902 | 1,152 | |||||||
Interest on notes payable | 249 | 270 | 802 | |||||||
Interest on long-term debt | 520 | 296 | — | |||||||
Other operating expense | 1,507 | 1,510 | 1,060 | |||||||
Total expense | 4,689 | 3,978 | 3,014 | |||||||
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries | 4,919 | 3,726 | 4,682 | |||||||
Income tax benefit | (862 | ) | (860 | ) | (703 | ) | ||||
Income before equity in undistributed (dividends in excess of earnings) earnings of subsidiaries | 5,781 | 4,586 | 5,385 | |||||||
Equity in undistributed (dividends in excess of earnings) earnings of subsidiaries | 145 | 1,203 | (1,029 | ) | ||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | 5,789 | 4,356 | ||||||
F-26
Statements of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 5,926 | 5,789 | 4,356 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||
Equity in (undistributed earnings) dividends in excess of earnings of subsidiaries | (145 | ) | (1,203 | ) | 1,029 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 398 | 289 | 79 | |||||||
Investment securities losses | — | — | 1 | |||||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets | 185 | (792 | ) | 130 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities | 88 | (232 | ) | (287 | ) | |||||
Total adjustments | 526 | (1,938 | ) | 952 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 6,452 | 3,851 | 5,308 | |||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||
Purchases of investment securities | — | (364 | ) | (106 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from investment securities sales | — | — | 349 | |||||||
Proceeds from investment securities maturities | 17 | 5 | 13 | |||||||
Net decrease in loans | 130 | 118 | 103 | |||||||
Purchases of loan pool participations | (4,236 | ) | (2,960 | ) | (3,084 | ) | ||||
Principal recovery on sales of loan pool participations | — | 226 | 1,744 | |||||||
Principal recovery on loan pool participations | 2,564 | 2,176 | 2,817 | |||||||
Purchases of bank premises and equipment | (1,151 | ) | (1,077 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of bank premises and equipment | 15 | 1 | — | |||||||
Advances for subsidiary acquisition costs | (9,791 | ) | — | — | ||||||
Repayment of bank-related subsidiary equity | 367 | 306 | 554 | |||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (12,085 | ) | (1,569 | ) | 2,364 | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||
Advances on notes payable | 9,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 | |||||||
Principal payments on notes payable | (500 | ) | (12,200 | ) | (7,000 | ) | ||||
Advances on long-term debt | — | 10,310 | — | |||||||
Dividends paid | (2,469 | ) | (2,496 | ) | (2,376 | ) | ||||
Purchases of treasury stock | (2,976 | ) | (459 | ) | (1,144 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 301 | 919 | 324 | |||||||
ESOP shares allocated | 83 | 81 | — | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 3,939 | (845 | ) | (7,196 | ) | |||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,694 | ) | 1,437 | 476 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 2,027 | 590 | 114 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 333 | 2,027 | 590 | ||||||
F-27
The Board of Directors
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2003. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
KPMG LLP
Des Moines, Iowa
February 13, 2004
F-28
THE DIRECTORSAND OFFICERS
OF MIDWESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CORDIALLYINVITEYOUTOATTENDTHE
ANNUAL MEETINGOF SHAREHOLDERS
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2004, 10:30A.M.CDT
ELMHURST COUNTRY CLUB
2214 SOUTH 11TH STREET
OSKALOOSA, IA 52577
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REVOCABLE PROXY MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The undersigned as a shareholder of record on February 27, 2004 hereby appoints Charles S. Howard and David A. Meinert as Proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute and hereby authorizes them to represent and to vote, as designated below, all the shares of Common Stock of MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 30, 2004, or any adjournment thereof. Proposal 1—Election of Directors for a three year term. ¨ For all the nominees listed below (Except as marked to the contrary below) ¨ Withhold authority to vote for all the nominees below (Instructions: to withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee, strike through the nominee’s name.) 01. Richard R. Donohue 02. John P. Pothoven 03. John W.N. Steddom
Proposal 2—Ratify the Appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for the Company ¨ For ¨ Against¨ Abstain
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