FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarter Ended Commission file number 1-6580 September 30, 1996 FIRST VIRGINIA BANKS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 54-0497561 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification incorporation or organization) Number) 6400 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church, Virginia 22042-2336 (Address of principal executive (Zip Code) offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (703) 241-4000 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes __X__ No_____ Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. On October 31, 1996, there were 32,691,539 shares of common stock outstanding. This report contains a total of 23 pages. 1 INDEX Page --------- PART I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1996 and 1995, (Unaudited), and December 31, 1995 3/ 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Three months and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 (Unaudited) 5/ 6 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 (Unaudited) 7 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - Nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 (Unaudited) 8 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 8/11 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12/18 PART II - Other Information Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K Signature 19 Exhibit 11 - Statement re: Computation of Per Share Earnings 20 Exhibit 15 - Independent Accountants' Review Report from Ernst & Young LLP 21 Exhibit 15A - Letter of Acknowledgement from Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Accountants 22 Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule as of September 30, 1996 and the nine months ended September 30, 1996. (This exhibit is being filed as a separate document in this form 10-Q, for the quarter ended September 30, 1996.) 23 2 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Sept. 30 December 31 Sept. 30 1996 1995 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (In thousands) ASSETS Cash and noninterest-bearing deposits in banks $ 361,370 $ 397,858 $ 346,627 Money market investments 230,969 235,000 400,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total cash and cash equivalents 592,339 632,858 746,627 ---------- ---------- ---------- Mortgage loans held for sale 13,023 19,216 21,717 Investment securities - available for sale - 64,546 - Investment securities - held to maturity (market values of $1,932,972, $2,146,792 and $2,099,856 1,937,039 2,128,220 2,097,932 Loans, net of unearned income 5,293,235 5,038,076 4,977,316 Deduct: Allowance for loan losses (61,541) (57,922) (57,471) ---------- ---------- ---------- Net loans 5,231,694 4,980,154 4,919,845 ---------- ---------- ---------- Other earning assets 17,307 11,528 9,198 Premises and equipment 147,494 150,168 150,879 Intangible assets 96,479 95,271 96,939 Other assets 138,212 139,575 133,707 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Assets $8,173,587 $8,221,536 $8,176,844 ========== ========== ========== 3 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued) Sept. 30 December 31 Sept. 30 1996 1995 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (In thousands) LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest-bearing $1,303,113 $1,235,396 $1,210,856 Interest-bearing: Interest checking/savings plan 1,273,543 1,342,482 1,274,882 Money market accounts 746,191 710,114 709,243 Savings deposits 1,141,188 1,184,298 1,224,810 Certificates of deposit: Consumer 2,234,879 2,264,793 2,297,888 Large denomination 324,525 319,024 327,019 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total deposits 7,023,439 7,056,107 7,044,698 Interest, taxes and other liabilities 85,557 83,353 81,689 Short-term borrowings 195,918 209,719 195,225 Long-term indebtedness 1,867 2,710 2,969 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities 7,306,781 7,351,889 7,324,581 ---------- ---------- ---------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, $10 par value 655 695 707 Common stock, $1 par value 32,687 33,951 33,945 Capital surplus 57,294 107,112 107,022 Retained earnings 776,170 726,255 710,589 Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale - 1,634 - ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Shareholders' Equity 866,806 869,647 852,263 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $8,173,587 $8,221,536 $8,176,844 ========== ========== ========== See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 4 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 Sept. 30 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------- ------- -------- -------- (In thousands, except per-share data) Interest income: Interest and fees on loans $113,499 $110,001 $334,061 $325,561 Interest on mortgage loans held for sale 274 314 955 836 Income from investment securities- available for sale - - 1,152 - Income from investment securities - held to maturity 29,954 29,219 89,252 85,765 Income from money market investments 3,212 5,707 12,761 13,825 Income from other earning assets 265 144 707 434 ------- ------- -------- -------- Total interest income 147,204 145,385 438,888 426,421 ------- ------- -------- -------- Interest expense: Deposits 49,737 52,168 152,113 149,558 Short-term borrowings 2,354 2,983 6,975 8,149 Long-term indebtedness 52 79 171 252 ------- ------- -------- -------- Total interest expense 52,143 55,230 159,259 157,959 ------- ------- -------- -------- Net interest income 95,061 90,155 279,629 268,462 Provision for loan losses 4,648 2,462 12,799 4,878 ------- ------- -------- -------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 90,413 87,693 266,830 263,584 ------- ------- -------- -------- 5 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Continued) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 Sept. 30 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------- ------- -------- -------- (In thousands, except per share data) Net interest income after provision for loan losses 90,413 87,693 266,830 263,584 ------- ------- -------- -------- Noninterest income: Service charges on deposit accounts 9,978 9,771 29,574 28,922 Insurance premiums and commissions 1,622 1,753 4,917 5,061 Credit card service charges and fees 3,019 2,972 8,542 8,622 Trust services 1,963 1,650 5,667 5,210 Income from other customer services 5,957 4,893 15,748 13,805 Securities gains before income tax provision of $616 - - 1,759 - Other 1,361 1,203 6,259 5,645 ------- ------- -------- -------- Total noninterest income 23,900 22,242 72,466 67,265 ------- ------- -------- -------- Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits 40,180 38,909 118,139 114,597 Occupancy 5,676 5,562 17,287 16,321 Equipment 5,813 5,164 16,939 15,301 Telephone 1,498 1,452 4,470 4,274 Printing and supplies 1,553 1,573 5,110 4,508 Postage 1,234 1,263 3,897 3,996 Credit card processing fees 2,211 1,974 6,221 5,761 FDIC assessment 1,312 (293) 1,939 7,310 Amortization of intangibles 2,031 1,321 5,913 5,660 Other 9,173 8,737 29,083 26,225 ------- ------- -------- -------- Total noninterest expense 70,681 65,662 208,998 203,953 ------- ------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes 43,632 44,273 130,298 126,896 Provision for income taxes 15,046 15,004 44,755 42,857 ------- ------- -------- -------- NET INCOME $28,586 $29,269 $ 85,543 $ 84,039 ======= ======= ======== ======== Net income per share of common stock $.87 $.86 $2.56 $2.47 Average primary shares of common stock outstanding 32,822 34,021 33,444 34,066 See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 6 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 1996 1995 -------- -------- (In thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $123,346 $111,503 -------- -------- Investing activities: Proceeds from the maturity of held to maturity securities 675,243 522,092 Proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities 64,682 - Purchase of held to maturity securities (489,422) (538,853) Net (increase) decrease in loans (264,339) 13,640 Net increase in other earning assets (5,779) (211) Purchases of premises and equipment (7,868) (10,505) Sales of premises and equipment 1,317 6,299 Intangible assets acquired (7,191) (17,181) Other 3,670 3,638 -------- -------- Net cash used for investing activities (29,687) (21,081) -------- -------- Financing activities: Net increase (decrease) in deposits (32,668) 228,856 Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings (13,801) 15,816 Principal payments on long-term borrowings (843) (844) Cash dividends - common, $1.06 and $1.00 per share (35,710) (34,018) Cash dividends - preferred (34) (36) Common stock purchased and retired (51,598) (5,692) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 476 1,381 -------- -------- Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (134,178) 205,463 -------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (40,519) 295,885 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 632,858 450,742 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $592,339 $746,627 ======== ======== See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 7 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 1996 1995 -------- -------- (In thousands) Balance at beginning of year $869,647 $806,888 Net income 85,543 84,039 Common stock purchased and retired (51,598) (5,693) Decrease in unrealized gain - securities available for sale (1,634) - Issuance of common stock for the dividend reinvestment plan, stock options and stock appreciation rights 476 1,387 -------- -------- 902,434 886,621 -------- -------- Deduct dividends declared: Preferred stock 34 36 Common stock, $1.07 and $1.01 per share 35,594 34,322 -------- -------- 35,628 34,358 -------- -------- Balance at end of period $866,806 $852,263 ======== ======== See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. GENERAL The foregoing unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the corporation and all of its subsidiaries. The corporation's subsidiaries are predominantly engaged in banking. Foreign banking activities and operations other than banking are not significant. All material intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for each of the periods. Certain amounts previously reported in 1995 have been reclassified for comparative purposes. 8 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES The following reflects the amortized cost of securities held to maturity and the related approximate market values (in thousands): Sept. 30, 1996 Sept. 30, 1995 Amortized Market Amortized Market Cost Value Cost Value ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- U.S. Government and its agencies $1,776,536 $1,770,767 $1,878,653 $1,878,459 State and municipal obligations 159,484 161,161 214,642 216,703 Other 1,019 1,044 4,637 4,694 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- $1,937,039 $1,932,972 $2,097,932 $2,099,856 ========== ========== ========== ========== 3. LOANS Loans consisted of (in thousands): Sept. 30 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- Consumer: Automobile installment $2,124,933 $1,820,063 Home equity, fixed and variable rate 1,012,478 1,148,450 Revolving credit plans, including credit cards 200,692 197,209 Other 312,541 310,964 Real estate: Construction and land development 114,007 114,575 Commercial mortgage 517,613 479,203 Residential mortgage 509,844 425,557 Other, including Industrial Development Authority loans 81,585 65,325 Commercial 419,542 415,970 ---------- ---------- Loans, net of unearned income of $260,582 and $341,700 $5,293,235 $4,977,316 ========== ========== 9 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) 4. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Activity in the allowance for loan losses was (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 Sept. 30 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------- ------- ------- ------- Balance at beginning of period $59,974 $57,356 $57,922 $58,860 Provision charged to expense 4,648 2,462 12,799 4,878 ------- ------- ------- ------- 64,622 59,818 70,721 63,738 Less: Loans charged off, net of recoveries of $906, $876, $2,785 and $2,633 3,081 2,347 9,180 6,267 ------- ------- ------- ------- Balance at September 30 $61,541 $57,471 $61,541 $57,471 ======= ======= ======= ======= Percentage of net charge-offs to average loans .24% .19% .24% .17% Percentage of allowance for loan losses to period-end loans 1.16 1.15 Percentage of nonperforming assets to period-end loans .49 .56 5. FEDERAL INCOME TAX The reconcilement of income tax computed at the federal statutory tax rates to the provision for income tax was as follows (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 Sept. 30 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Statutory rate $15,271 35.0% $15,495 35.0% $45,604 35.0% $44,414 35.0% Nontaxable interest on municipal obligations (927)(2.1) (1,105)(2.5) (2,844)(2.2) (3,598)(2.8) Other items 702 1.6 614 1.4 1,995 1.5 2,041 1.6 ------- ---- ------- ---- ------- ---- ------- ---- Effective rate $15,046 34.5% $15,004 33.9% $44,755 34.3% $42,857 33.8% ======= ==== ======= ==== ======= ==== ======= ==== 10 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) (Unaudited) 6. PREFERRED STOCK There are 3,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $10.00 per share, authorized. The following four series of cumulative convertible stock were outstanding: Sept. 30 December 31 Sept. 30 Series Dividends 1996 1995 1995 --------- --------- -------- ----------- -------- A 5% 21,623 23,040 23,222 B 7% 5,990 6,000 7,000 C 7% 9,836 10,484 10,484 D 8% 28,069 29,996 30,011 ------ ------ ------ 65,518 69,520 70,717 ====== ====== ====== 7. COMMON STOCK There are 60,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized and 32,687,000, 33,951,000 and 33,945,000 shares were outstanding at September 30, 1996, December 31, 1995 and September 30, 1995, respectively. Options to purchase 296,612 shares of common stock were outstanding on September 30, 1996. A total of 593,637 shares of common stock were reserved at September 30, 1996: 95,325 shares for the conversion of preferred stock and 498,312 shares for stock options and stock appreciation rights. 8. EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share of common stock for the nine months ended September 30, after giving effect to dividends on preferred stock of $34,000 in 1996 and $36,000 in 1995, are based on 33,444,000 and 34,066,000 average shares, respectively. 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On October 29, 1996, the directors of Premier Bankshares Corporation, a $744 million multi-bank holding company headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia, agreed to affiliate with First Virginia Banks, Inc. The shareholders of Premier Bankshares Corporation will receive .545 shares of First Virginia common stock for each of their 6,650,083 outstanding shares. First Virginia will issue approximately 3,624,295 shares to Premier Bankshares Corporation shareholders. A definitive agreement has been entered into and the transaction is subject to completion of a due diligence review and the approval by Premier Bankshares Corporation shareholders as well as state and federal regulatory authorities. The merger would be accounted for as a purchase transaction and is anticipated to be completed early in the second quarter of 1997. 11 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Earnings per share for the third quarter, before a one-time Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) assessment, increased 3.5% to $.89 per share compared to $.86 per share earned in the prior year's third quarter. During the third quarter, the corporation was assessed an after-tax charge of $689,000 as a result of the recently enacted bill to recapitalize SAIF, which was depleted from the failure of the savings and loan industry in the 1980s and early 1990s. After the charge, net income in the third quarter declined slightly to $28,586,000 compared to the $29,269,000 earned in the prior year's third quarter. Because of a lower number of shares outstanding, earnings per share, after the charge, increased to $.87 per share compared to $.86 earned in the prior year's third quarter. The return on average assets after the charge declined slightly to 1.41% compared to 1.47% in the prior year's third quarter while the return on average shareholders' equity declined to 13.27% compared to 13.89% in the prior year's period. Average assets in the third quarter increased 2% compared to the prior year's quarter. For the first nine months, net income of $85,543,000 or $2.56 per share was up 2% compared to the $84,039,000 and $2.47 per share earned in 1995. The return on average assets and return on average shareholders' equity for the nine month period were 1.40% and 13.13%, respectively, compared to the 1.42% and 13.53% earned in the same period in 1995. The strength in loans contributed to a further increase in the net interest margin during the quarter which advanced 10 basis points to 5.14% compared to the second quarter, and was up 14 basis points compared to the prior year's third quarter. Interest rates have been stable since the first quarter but at levels slightly higher than in 1995. This has resulted in increased yields on loans and investments as lower-yielding assets mature and are replaced with higher-yielding assets. Conversely, the cost of funds declined slightly as customers have shifted funds to lower-yielding categories in order to achieve a greater degree of liquidity. For the first nine months, the net interest margin was 5.03% compared to 5.05% in 1995. The corporation expects to achieve a margin in excess of 5.00% during 1996, as it has done every year since 1978. Average loans during the third quarter increased 5.3% compared to the 1995 third quarter and averaged $5.229 billion. Consumer installment lending was particularly strong as the production of indirect automobile loans made through the corporation's network of automobile dealers increased 41% over the first nine months of 1995. Despite a seasonal decline in floor plan loans to automobile dealers compared to the second quarter, overall commercial loans were up 4% compared to the prior year's third quarter as demand from small- to medium-sized businesses continues. Residential real estate lending has slowed due to a slight increase in rates, which has dampened refinance activity. Commercial real estate loan activity, on the other hand, continues to be relatively strong and was primarily responsible for the overall 3% increase in average real estate loans during the third quarter. Deposit growth remained sluggish at First Virginia as it has for all banks nationwide during 1996. Average deposits grew at a 2% pace over the prior year's third quarter with most of the growth occurring in relatively lower-cost categories. Demand deposits and insured money market accounts both increased 5% over 1995 levels while interest checking accounts were 12 basically unchanged. Certificates of deposit increased 4%, however, most of this growth occurred in the shorter maturities and the corporation's no- penalty nine-month certificate as consumers sacrificed yield in order to maintain liquidity. The overall cost of funds declined 22 basis points to 3.51% as a consequence of lower interest rates and this shift to liquidity. The corporation maintains a highly liquid position on both the asset and liability sides of the balance sheet and is relatively unaffected by changes in interest rate levels. Asset quality continued at an excellent level with nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans declining to their lowest levels since 1979. Nonperforming assets of $26.029 million equalled .49% of total loans at the end of the third quarter compared to $28.163 million and .56% of loans at the end of the prior year's third quarter. The ratio of annualized net charge- offs to average loans for the third quarter increased to .24% compared to .19% in the prior year's third quarter but were down compared to the .28% in the second quarter. For the first nine months, the ratio increased 7 basis points to .24% compared to the .17% in 1995. A summary of nonperforming and delinquent loans was as follows: Sept. 30 1996 1995 ------- ------- (Dollars in thousands) Nonaccruing loans $15,206 $15,939 Restructured loans 4,448 4,458 Foreclosed real estate 6,375 7,766 ------- ------- Total $26,029 $28,163 ======= ======= Percentage of total loans .49% .56% ======= ======= Loans past due 90 days or more $10,362 $ 6,122 ======= ======= Percentage of total loans .20% .12% ======= ======= The provision for loan losses for the third quarter increased 89% over 1995 to $4.648 million due primarily to the increase in outstanding loans and, to a lesser extent, a gradual increase in net charge-offs. For the nine months, the provision for loan losses was up $7.921 million to $12.799 million, caused chiefly by the increase in outstanding loans. The allowance for loan losses was $61.541 million at September 30, 1996, and represented 1.16% of loans compared to $57.471 million and 1.15% at September 30, 1995. The allowance covered annualized net charge-offs 5.03 times at September 30, 1996. Loans past due 90 days or more increased slightly to $10.362 million or .20% of outstanding loans compared to $7.265 million and .14% of loans at the end of the prior quarter. Noninterest income increased 7% compared to the prior year's third quarter and was up 8% for the first nine months of 1996 compared to 1995. Income from trust services increased 19% during the third quarter of 1996 as the corporation's efforts to expand this area have, over the past several 13 years, begun producing solid increases in assets under management. Income from other customer services increased 22%, mainly from electronic banking services. Income from the corporation's new initiatives in automobile leasing and title insurance sales produced gains in income over 1995 of 207% and 244%, respectively. Noninterest expenses increased 8% compared to the prior year's third quarter primarily as a result of changes in deposit insurance premiums. During the third quarter, the corporation was assessed a one-time charge of $1.1 million as part of an act of Congress to recapitalize the savings and loan insurance fund at the expense of banks. The banking industry will also be required in future years to fund a portion of FICO bond interest costs and this will cost First Virginia approximately $900,000 per year. These bonds were originally issued to fund the bailout of the savings and loan industry. In contrast, in the prior year's third quarter, the corporation recognized a $293,000 net credit to income due to a rebate from the bank deposit insurance fund which had become over-capitalized. Equipment expense increased 13% due to an upgrade in the corporation's branch automation programs. The efficiency ratio during the third quarter, including the SAIF assessment, was 57.0% and, for the first nine months, was 57.2% compared to the 58.4% achieved in the first nine months of 1995. During the third quarter, the corporation repurchased 294,100 shares of stock. This caused a decline in average shareholders' equity to $861.4 million compared to the second quarter's $869.9 million. The corporation may repurchase up to an additional 4.0 million shares under a new program authorized by the Board of Directors in October of 1996. First Virginia's equity to asset ratio of 10.60% remains one of the strongest of the 100 largest banks in the country. On October 29, 1996, the directors of Premier Bankshares Corporation, a $744 million multi-bank holding company headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia, agreed to affiliate with First Virginia Banks, Inc. The shareholders of Premier Bankshares Corporation will receive .545 shares of First Virginia common stock for each of their 6,650,083 outstanding shares. First Virginia will issue approximately 3,624,295 shares to Premier Bankshares Corporation shareholders. A definitive agreement has been entered into and the transaction is subject to completion of a due diligence review and the approval by Premier Bankshares Corporation shareholders as well as state and federal regulatory authorities. The merger would be accounted for as a purchase transaction and is anticipated to be completed early in the second quarter of 1997. 14 AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended Sept. 30 1996 ------------------------------ Interest Average Income/ Balance Expense Rate ---------- --------- ------- Interest-earning assets: Investment securities-available for sale: U.S. Government $ - $ - - % Investment securities-held to maturity: U.S. Government & its agencies 1,827,752 27,900 6.08 State and municipal obligations (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 162,356 2,770 6.83 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 1,028 25 9.77 ---------- -------- Total investment securities 1,991,136 30,695 6.10 ---------- -------- Loans, net of unearned income: Installment 3,505,482 75,688 8.63 Real estate 972,326 21,708 8.93 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 751,635 16,752 8.84 ---------- -------- Total loans 5,229,443 114,148 8.74 ---------- -------- Mortgage loans held for sale 11,694 274 9.38 Money market investments 241,340 3,213 5.30 Other earning assets 15,790 265 6.71 ---------- -------- Total earning assets and income $7,489,403 148,595 7.91 ========== -------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest checking/savings plan $1,287,590 5,935 1.83 Money market accounts 738,521 5,565 3.00 Savings deposits 1,158,494 6,582 2.26 Certificates of deposit: Consumer 2,206,155 27,605 4.96 Large denomination 321,257 4,050 5.00 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing deposits 5,712,017 49,737 3.46 Short-term borrowings 203,440 2,354 4.60 Long-term indebtedness 2,052 52 10.22 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing liabilities and interest expense $5,917,509 52,143 3.51 ========== -------- Net interest income and net interest margin $ 96,452 5.14% ======== Other average balances: Demand deposits $1,248,217 Common shareholders' equity 860,767 Total shareholders' equity 861,434 Total assets 8,105,571 15 AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended Sept. 30 1995 ------------------------------ Interest Average Income/ Balance Expense Rate ---------- --------- ------- Interest-earning assets: Investment securities-available for sale: U.S. Government $ - $ - - % Investment securities-held to maturity: U.S. Government & its agencies 1,743,253 26,405 6.01 State and municipal obligations (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 220,314 3,809 6.92 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 6,214 97 6.25 ---------- -------- Total investment securities 1,969,781 30,311 6.09 ---------- -------- Loans, net of unearned income: Installment 3,299,512 72,588 8.79 Real estate 944,483 20,926 8.86 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 722,284 17,090 9.37 ---------- -------- Total loans 4,966,279 110,604 8.92 ---------- -------- Mortgage loans held for sale 16,613 314 7.57 Money market investments 367,983 5,707 6.15 Other earning assets 9,256 144 6.28 ---------- -------- Total earning assets and income $7,329,912 147,080 7.99 ========== -------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest checking/savings plan $1,291,256 6,536 2.01 Money market accounts 704,009 5,304 2.99 Savings deposits 1,230,017 7,788 2.51 Certificates of deposit: Consumer 2,128,296 28,657 5.34 Large denomination 303,258 3,883 5.08 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing deposits 5,656,836 52,168 3.66 Short-term borrowings 207,921 2,983 5.69 Long-term indebtedness 3,132 79 10.09 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing liabilities and interest expense $5,867,889 55,230 3.73 ========== -------- Net interest income and net interest margin $ 91,850 5.00% ======== Other average balances: Demand deposits $1,190,101 Common shareholders' equity 841,951 Total shareholders' equity 842,660 Total assets 7,975,500 16 AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in thousands) Nine Months Ended Sept.30 1996 ------------------------------ Interest Average Income/ Balance Expense Rate ---------- --------- ------- Interest-earning assets: Investment securities-available for sale: U.S. Government $ 20,494 $ 1,152 7.51% Investment securities-held to maturity: U.S. Government & its agencies 1,836,455 82,583 6.01 State and municipal obligations (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 176,594 8,985 6.78 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 1,654 101 8.17 ---------- -------- Total investment securities 2,014,703 91,669 6.05 ---------- -------- Loans, net of unearned income: Installment 3,414,044 222,185 8.68 Real estate 957,057 63,457 8.84 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 749,107 50,230 8.92 ---------- -------- Total loans 5,120,208 335,872 8.77 ---------- -------- Mortgage loans held for sale 15,325 955 8.31 Money market investments 320,866 12,761 5.31 Other earning assets 14,290 709 6.61 ---------- -------- Total earning assets and income $7,505,886 443,118 7.86 ========== -------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest checking/savings plan $1,311,492 18,240 1.86 Money market accounts 724,401 16,284 3.00 Savings deposits 1,173,561 20,128 2.29 Certificates of deposit: Consumer 2,227,125 85,532 5.13 Large denomination 315,295 11,929 5.05 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing deposits 5,751,874 152,113 3.53 Short-term borrowings 203,004 6,975 4.59 Long-term indebtedness 2,328 171 9.84 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing liabilities and interest expense $5,957,206 159,259 3.57 ========== -------- Net interest income and net interest margin $283,859 5.03% ======== Other average balances: Demand deposits $1,223,253 Common shareholders' equity 867,814 Total shareholders' equity 868,492 Total assets 8,128,799 17 AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in thousands) Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 1995 ------------------------------ Interest Average Income/ Balance Expense Rate ---------- --------- ------- Interest-earning assets: Investment securities-available for sale: U.S. Government $ - $ - - % Investment securities-held to maturity: U.S. Government & its agencies 1,702,858 76,461 6.00 State and municipal obligations (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 242,639 12,747 7.00 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 6,454 284 5.87 ---------- -------- Total investment securities 1,951,951 89,492 6.10 ---------- -------- Loans, net of unearned income: Installment 3,279,053 212,773 8.65 Real estate 925,264 61,405 8.85 Other (Fully taxable-equivalent basis) 740,601 53,179 9.58 ---------- -------- Total loans 4,944,918 327,357 8.85 ---------- -------- Mortgage loans held for sale 13,906 836 8.01 Money market investments 305,095 13,825 6.06 Other earning assets 9,180 434 6.33 ---------- -------- Total earning assets and income $7,225,050 431,944 7.97 ========== -------- Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest checking/savings plan $1,316,474 20,822 2.11 Money market accounts 717,989 16,555 3.08 Savings deposits 1,272,410 25,276 2.66 Certificates of deposit: Consumer 2,028,930 76,622 5.04 Large denomination 275,642 10,283 4.99 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing deposits 5,611,445 149,558 3.56 Short-term borrowings 204,127 8,149 5.34 Long-term indebtedness 3,391 252 9.92 ---------- -------- Total interest-bearing liabilities and interest expense $5,818,963 157,959 3.63 ========== -------- Net interest income and net interest margin $273,985 5.05% ======== Other average balances: Demand deposits $1,159,588 Common shareholders' equity 827,552 Total shareholders' equity 828,274 Total assets 7,871,074 18 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8 - K ---------------------------------- a) Exhibit 11 - Statement re: Computation of Per Share Earnings (Page 20) Exhibit 15 - Independent Accountants' Review Report from Ernst & Young LLP (Page 21) Exhibit 15A - Letter of Acknowledgement from Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Accountants (Page 22) Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule (Page 23) b) A Form 8-K was not required to be filed during the quarter ended September 30, 1996. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by its principal financial officer thereunto duly authorized. FIRST VIRGINIA BANKS, INC. /s/ Richard F. Bowman November 12, 1996 __________________________ Richard F. Bowman, Senior Vice President and Treasurer 19 EXHIBIT 11 FIRST VIRGINIA BANKS, INC. STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sept. 30 Sept. 30 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------- ------- ------- ------- (In thousands, except per-share data) PRIMARY: Average common shares outstanding 32,733 33,940 33,362 33,986 Dilutive effect of stock options 89 81 82 80 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total average common shares 32,822 34,021 33,444 34,066 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net income $28,586 $29,269 $85,543 $84,039 Provision for preferred dividends 11 12 34 36 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income applicable to common stock $28,575 $29,257 $85,509 $84,003 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net income per share of common stock $.87 $.86 $2.56 $2.47 ======= ======= ======= ======= FULLY DILUTED: Average common shares outstanding 32,733 33,940 33,362 33,986 Dilutive effect of stock options 93 85 84 85 Conversion of preferred stock 95 103 98 104 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total average common shares 32,921 34,128 33,544 34,175 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net income $28,586 $29,269 $85,543 $84,039 ======= ======= ======= ======= Net income per share of common stock $.87 $.86 $2.55 $2.46 ======= ======= ======= ======= 20 EXHIBIT 15 Independent Accountants' Review Report Board of Directors First Virginia Banks, Inc. We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of First Virginia Banks, Inc. as of September 30, 1996 and 1995, the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and shareholders' equity for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data, and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, which will be performed for the full year with the objective of expressing an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet of First Virginia Banks, Inc. as of December 31, 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein) and in our report dated January 17, 1996, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1995, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived. /S/ Ernst & Young LLP _____________________ Ernst & Young LLP Washington, D. C. October 29, 1996 21 EXHIBIT 15A ERNST & YOUNG LLP 1225 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 November 12, 1996 Board of Directors First Virginia Banks, Inc. We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the First Virginia Banks, Inc. Post-effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement Number 33-38024 on Form S-8 dated January 10, 1994, Registration Statement Number 33-51587 on Form S-3 dated December 20, 1993, Registration Statement Number 33-54802 on Form S-8 dated November 20, 1992, Registration Statement Number 33-31890 on form S-3 dated November 1, 1989, Post-effective Amendment Number 2 to Registration Statement Number 2-77151 on Form S-8 dated October 30, 1987, Registration Statement Number 33-17358 on Form S-8 dated September 28, 1987 and Registration Statement Number 33- 15360 on Form S-3 dated June 26, 1987 of our reports dated April 9, 1996, July 9, 1996, and October 9, 1996 relating to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of First Virginia Banks, Inc., that are included in its Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 1996, June 30, 1996 and September 30, 1996. Pursuant to Rule 436 (c) of the Securities Act of 1933, our reports are not a part of the registration statement prepared or certified by accountants within the meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP _____________________ Ernst & Young LLP 22