SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended Commission File March 31, 1996 No. 1-8019 P R O V I D E N T B A N C O R P , I N C . Incorporated under IRS Employer I.D. the Laws of Ohio No. 31-0982792 One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone: 513-579-2000 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: Common stock, without par value, at April 30, 1996 is 17,559,392. Please address all correspondence to: John R. Farrenkopf Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Provident Bancorp, Inc. One East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands) March 31, December 31, 1996 1995 ASSETS (Unaudited) Cash and Noninterest Bearing Deposits $170,613 $213,594 Federal Funds Sold and Reverse Repurchase Agreements 75,000 - Investment Securities Available for Sale (amortized cost - $898,493 and $955,994) 902,860 959,904 Loans and Leases (Net of Unearned Income): Commercial Lending: Commercial and Financial 2,245,696 2,250,542 Mortgage 446,459 448,906 Construction 254,019 266,354 Lease Financing 125,812 128,686 Consumer Lending: Instalment 997,213 1,000,940 Residential 502,223 466,422 Lease Financing 384,193 334,226 Total Loans and Leases 4,955,615 4,896,076 Reserve for Loan and Lease Losses (60,966) (60,235) Net Loans and Leases 4,894,649 4,835,841 Premises and Equipment 93,635 90,976 Other Assets 107,028 105,036 $6,243,785 $6,205,351 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Deposits: Noninterest Bearing $467,199 $523,631 Interest Bearing 3,734,404 3,654,920 Total Deposits 4,201,603 4,178,551 Short-Term Debt 626,182 637,240 Long-Term Debt 820,003 820,083 Accrued Interest and Other Liabilities 147,032 136,940 Total Liabilities 5,794,820 5,772,814 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred Stock, 5,000,000 Shares Authorized, Series D, 70,272 Issued 7,000 7,000 Common Stock, No Par Value, $.67 Stated Value, 60,000,000 Shares Authorized, 17,557,692 and 17,544,411 Issued 11,712 11,703 Capital Surplus 137,729 137,313 Retained Earnings 279,263 265,017 Reserve for Retirement of Capital Securities 9,500 9,000 Treasury Stock, - Shares and 1,126 Shares - (38) Unrealized Gains on Marketable Securities (net of deferred income tax) 3,761 2,542 Total Shareholders' Equity 448,965 432,537 $6,243,785 $6,205,351 PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited) (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 1995 Interest Income: Interest and Fees on Loans and Leases $110,801 $95,893 Interest on Investment Securities: Taxable 14,616 9,305 Exempt From Federal Income Taxes 103 95 14,719 9,400 Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Reverse Repurchase Agreements 278 671 Total Interest Income 125,798 105,964 Interest Expense: Interest on Deposits: Savings and Demand Deposits 5,262 7,055 Time Deposits 41,660 40,391 Total Interest on Deposits 46,922 47,446 Interest on Short-Term Debt 8,981 5,792 Interest on Long-Term Debt 12,431 6,610 Total Interest Expense 68,334 59,848 Net Interest Income 57,464 46,116 Provision for Loan and Lease Losses 10,000 2,000 Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan and Lease Losses 47,464 44,116 Noninterest Income: Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 4,865 3,771 Other Service Charges and Fees 9,227 3,785 Gain on Sales of Loans and Leases 974 1,802 Security Gains - - Other 3,742 1,437 Total Noninterest Income 18,808 10,795 Noninterest Expense: Compensation: Salaries 15,642 13,288 Benefits 2,808 2,450 Profit Sharing 976 806 Occupancy 2,373 2,147 Equipment Expense 2,359 2,303 Deposit Insurance 887 2,177 Professional Fees 1,826 1,371 Other 9,401 7,800 Total Noninterest Expense 36,272 32,342 Earnings Before Income Taxes 30,000 22,569 Applicable Income Taxes 10,325 7,569 Net Earnings $19,675 $15,000 Net Earnings Per Common Share: Primary $1.07 $.90 Fully Diluted 1.05 .82 Average Primary Shares 18,302 16,025 Average Fully Diluted Shares 18,770 18,346 PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Dollars in Thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 1995 Operating Activities: Net Earnings $19,675 $15,000 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Provision for Loan and Lease Losses 10,000 2,000 Provision for Depreciation and Amortization 3,818 2,721 Amortization of Investment Security Discounts (1,685) (63) Amortization of Unearned Income (8,113) (4,850) Net Increase in Trading Securities (53) (55) Proceeds from Sale of Loans Held for Sale 41,408 14,107 Origination of Loans Held for Sale (40,847) (13,387) Realized Gains on Loans Held for Sale (561) (110) Realized Gains on Sale of Loans and Leases (413) (1,692) (Increase) Decrease in Interest Receivable (2,756) 1,809 (Increase) Decrease in Accounts Receivable and Other Assets 4,606 (6,260) Increase in Interest Payable 10,402 6,802 Increase in Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities 452 1,843 Other 156 207 Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities 36,089 18,072 Investing Activities: Investment Securities Available for Sale: Proceeds from Maturities and Prepayments 155,387 41,036 Purchases (96,190) (46,925) Investment Securities Held to Maturity: Proceeds from Maturities and Prepayments - 850 Purchases - (1,533) Net Increase in Loans and Leases (69,776) (79,767) Proceeds from Sale of Other Real Estate 4,118 1,538 Purchases of Premises and Equipment (5,061) (8,062) Proceeds from Sales of Premises and Equipment 90 182 Net Cash Used In Investing Activities (11,432) (92,681) Financing Activities: Net Decrease in Demand and Savings Deposits (83,895) (104,830) Net Increase in Certificates of Deposit 106,947 109,258 Net Decrease in Short-Term Debt (11,058) (125,855) Principal Payments on Long-Term Debt (374) (17,049) Proceeds From Issuance of Long-Term Debt 248 - Cash Dividends Paid (4,948) (4,487) Proceeds from Sale of Common and Treasury Stock 442 1,476 Repurchase of Common Stock - (5,860) Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities 7,362 (147,347) Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 32,019 (221,956) Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 213,594 424,575 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $245,613 $202,619 Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Cash Paid for: Interest $57,932 $53,046 Income Taxes - - Non-Cash Activity: Additions to Other Real Estate in Settlement of Loans and Leases 7,776 377 Reclassification of Finance Leases to Operating Leases (net) 1,293 4,202 PROVIDENT BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary for fair presentation. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The financial statements presented herein should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in Provident Bancorp, Inc.'s 1995 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On April 22, 1996, Provident Bancorp, Inc. announced a 3 for 2 stock split to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 1996, payable on May 24, 1996. Financial information presented in this report is on a pre-split basis. Additionally, the quarterly dividend rate is being increased from $.275 per share to $.315 per share beginning with the second quarter dividend. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Provident Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Bancorp"), all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current year presentation. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Bancorp adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" on January 1, 1996. This statement requires that long-lived assets be segregated into two categories, those to be held and used and those to be disposed of. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recorded when the sum of the expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. In this situation, an impairment loss is recorded in the amount of the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of that are subject to the reporting requirements of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations -- Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions" are to be measured at the lower of carrying amount or net realizable value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of that are not subject to APB Opinion No. 30 requirements are to be accounted for at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. SFAS No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights" was also adopted by Bancorp on January 1, 1996. Under this statement, when mortgage loans are originated or purchased by an institution and subsequently sold or securitized with servicing retained, the cost of the loan shall be allocated between the loan (without servicing) and the fair value of the servicing. Prior to this statement, no costs of the loan were allocated to the servicing. Additionally, the statement specifies how mortgage servicing rights and excess servicing rights should be evaluated for impairment. The adoption of SFAS No. 121 and SFAS No. 122 had no material impact on Bancorp's consolidated financial position or results of operations. SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" was issued in October, 1995. The statement defines a fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation plans. It encourages all companies to adopt this method of accounting and measure compensation cost for stock-based awards, based on their estimated fair value on the date of grant, and recognize such cost over the service period. However, it also allows a company to continue to measure compensation costs for its plans as prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Companies electing to continue following present accounting rules under APB Opinion No. 25 will be required to provide pro-forma disclosures of what net earnings and earnings per share would have been had the new fair value method been used. Bancorp elected to continue its accounting in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, whereby, no compensation expense is recognized for the granting of stock options. The disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 will be presented in Bancorp's 1996 annual report on Form 10-K. Stock Options Pursuant to Bancorp's 1988 Stock Option Plan and 1992 Outside Director's Stock Option Plan, options to purchase 197,500 shares of Bancorp common stock were granted during the first three months of 1996. The options have exercise prices ranging from $49.50 to $52.00. Off-Balance Sheet Financial Agreements In the normal course of business, Bancorp uses various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to manage its interest rate risk and to meet the financing needs of its customers. At March 31, 1996, these off-balance sheet instruments consisted of standby letters of credit of $96.7 million, commitments to extend credit of $1.5 billion and interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $2.0 billion. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations Summary Bancorp's net earnings for the first quarter of 1996 were $19.7 million compared to $15.0 million for the first quarter of 1995. Net interest income increased by $11.3 million, or 25%, over the comparable period in 1995. Interest income increased by $19.8 million, or 19%, which more than offset the $8.5 million, or 14%, increase in interest expense. The provision for loan and lease losses increased $8.0 million, or 400%, to cover an increase in the balances of total loans and leases and expected net charge-offs in 1996. Noninterest income increased $8.0 million, or 74%, due primarily to the increase in other service charges and fees. Noninterest expense increased $3.9 million, or 12%, due primarily to increases in compensation expense. The following ratios compare returns on average assets and average equity for the first three months of 1996 and for the year 1995. Three Months Ended Year Ended March 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 Net Earnings to Average Assets(1) 1.29% 1.29% Net Earnings to Average Shareholders' Equity(1) 18.08% 18.37% <FN> (1)Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 1996 have been annualized. The ratio of noninterest expense to tax equivalent revenue ("efficiency ratio") was 47.48% for the first three months of 1996 compared to 56.71% for the first three months of 1995. Tax equivalent revenue includes tax equivalent net interest income and noninterest income but excludes non-recurring gains and security gains or losses. The improvement in the efficiency ratio was due primarily to increased noninterest income which grew at a proportionately greater rate than noninterest expense. Nonperforming assets as of March 31, 1996 decreased $5.7 million compared to December 31, 1995, but increased $22.7 million compared to March 31, 1995. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans and leases was .66% at March 31, 1996, compared to .86% at December 31, 1995 and .40% at March 31, 1995. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans, leases and other real estate owned was .85% at March 31, 1996, compared to .98% at December 31, 1995 and .45% at March 31, 1995. Net Interest Income See Table 1 for net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and Table 2 for consolidated average balances, average rates and net interest margin. Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis increased approximately $11.3 million for the first three months of 1996 over the comparable period in 1995. This increase resulted from a $6.5 million increase due to changes in volume and a $4.8 million increase which was caused by changes in rates. Volume changes are caused by changes in the average balances of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. The net interest margin was 4.00% for the first three months of 1996 as compared to 3.80% for the comparable period in 1995. The improvement in the net interest margin during this period reflects the decrease in the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities of 19 basis points, and the increase in the average rate received on interest earning assets of 1 basis point. Decreases in the rate paid on savings deposits and long-term debt, offset somewhat by the increase in the balance of long-term debt, were the primary reasons for the decrease in Bancorp's overall rate on interest bearing liabilities. An increase in the balance of commercial and financial loans combined with an increase in the average rate earned on consumer instalment loans were the primary reasons for the increase in the average rate earned on interest earning assets. The average federal fund and prime interest rates have been decreasing over the last ten months. As interest rates have decreased, Bancorp's interest bearing liabilities have reacted more quickly than its interest earning assets, causing the net interest margin to increase. The decrease in interest rates was the primary reason that interest rate swaps increased the net interest margin by 17 basis points during the first three months of 1996. During the first three months of 1995, interest rate swaps decreased the net interest margin by 25 basis points. In preparing the net interest margin tables, nonaccrual loan balances are included in the average balances for loans and leases. Loan and lease fees are included in loan and lease revenue as follows: first quarter 1996 - $5.0 million and first quarter 1995 - $4.6 million. Provision for Loan and Lease Losses For the first quarter of 1996 and 1995, the provision for loan and lease losses was $10 million and $2 million, respectively. The increase in the provision was the result of two factors. Total loans and leases have increased by $700 million, or 16%, over the last twelve months. Additionally, a higher level of charge-offs and lower level of recoveries are expected in 1996 compared to 1995. Noninterest Income Noninterest income increased $8.0 million during the first quarter of 1996 compared to the same quarter in 1995. Service charges on deposit accounts increased primarily due to additional fees received on corporate deposit accounts and increased fee rates on nonsufficient funds. The increase in other service charges and fees was principally the result of gains and fees related to commercial lending, trust and brokerage services. Gain on sales of loans and leases decreased due to the recording of a large gain from the sale of a commercial lease during the first quarter of 1995. Other increased primarily as a result of the receipt of additional consideration related to a loan that had previously been restructured and, subsequent to the restructuring, fully recovered as to principal and interest. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense increased $3.9 million during the first quarter of 1996 when compared to 1995. Compensation expense, primarily in the areas of general administration, commercial and consumer lending, securities brokerage, and electronic delivery systems, increased as a result of merit and promotion increases, increases in incentives and increased personnel. The decline in deposit insurance expense was due to the lowering of the FDIC insurance rate. Professional fees increased primarily due to management consulting and loan subservicing expenses. Increases in marketing expense, franchise taxes and credit card processing were the primary reasons for the increase in other. Financial Condition Investment Securities and Short-Term Investments Federal funds sold and reverse repurchase agreements increased $75.0 million during 1996. The amount of federal funds sold changes daily as cash is managed to meet reserve requirements and customer needs. After funds have been allocated to meet lending and investment requirements, the remainder is placed in overnight federal funds. Investment securities decreased $57.0 million during the first three months of 1996. Loans and Leases Total loans and leases increased $59.5 million during 1996. The increase was primarily due to growth in consumer lease financing as automobile leasing continues to grow. The following table shows the composition of the commercial and financial loan category by industry type at March 31, 1996 (dollars in millions): Amount on Type Amount % Nonaccrual Construction $77.1 3 $1.3 Manufacturing 484.2 22 7.3 Transportation/Utilities 150.2 7 5.7 Wholesale Trade 217.8 10 1.2 Retail Trade 253.1 11 7.4 Finance & Insurance 100.9 4 .1 Real Estate Operators/Investment 281.5 13 .6 Service Industries 336.9 15 1.2 Automobile Dealers 100.4 4 - Other(1) 243.6 11 1.9 Total $2,245.7 100 $26.7 <FN> (1) Includes various kinds of loans, such as small business loans and loans with balances under $100,000. The composition of the commercial mortgage and construction loan categories by property type at March 31, 1996 is shown in the following table (dollars in millions): Amount on Type Amount % Nonaccrual Apartments $92.7 13 $- Office/Warehouse 150.4 21 .4 Residential Development 98.3 14 .1 Shopping/Retail 165.7 24 - Land 36.3 5 - Industrial Plants 17.2 2 - Hotel/Motel 36.9 5 - Health Facilities 4.6 1 - Auto Sales and Service 22.6 3 - Churches 12.3 2 - Mobile Home Parks 10.8 2 - Other Commercial Properties 52.7 8 .7 Total $700.5 100 $1.2 Bancorp maintains a reserve for losses to absorb potential losses in its loan and lease portfolio. Management's determination of the adequacy of the reserve is based on reviews of specific loans and leases, credit loss experience, general economic conditions and other pertinent factors. Loans and leases deemed uncollectible are charged off and deducted from the reserve and recoveries on loans and leases previously charged off are added to the reserve. Management considers the present reserve to be appropriate and adequate to cover potential losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio based on the current economic environment. However, future economic changes cannot be predicted. Deterioration in general economic conditions could result in an increase in the risk characteristics of the loan and lease portfolio and an increase in the provision for loan and lease losses. The following table shows the progression of the reserve for loan and lease losses (dollars in thousands): 1996 1995 Balance at January 1 $60,235 $51,979 Provision for Loan and Lease Losses 10,000 2,000 Loans and Leases Charged Off (10,002) (1,945) Recoveries 733 1,953 Balance at March 31 $60,966 $53,987 Three loans comprised $5.6 million of the $10.0 million charged off in the first quarter of 1996. One of these loans, which had been renegotiated, was partially charged off to bring the balance to its fair market value prior to being sold. As a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding, the reserve was 1.23% at March 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and 1.26% at March 31, 1995. Table 3 shows a comparison of the major components of nonperforming assets over the past five quarters along with various asset quality ratios. Nonaccrual loans decreased $5.5 million during the first three months of 1996. Significant nonaccrual loan activity includes the addition of a $5.2 million loan, the transfer of two loans totaling $6.6 million to other real estate and the partial charge-off of two loans totaling $3.8 million. Additionally, $1.5 million in principal payments were received on nonaccrual loans during the quarter. The decrease in renegotiated loans of $4.2 million was primarily due to the sale of one loan. Other real estate and equipment increased $4.1 million primarily due to the two nonaccrual loans being transferred to other real estate and the sale of $3.8 million in other equipment. The cumulative net effect of nonaccrual loans, renegotiated loans and other real estate and equipment resulted in nonperforming assets decreasing by $5.7 million during the first quarter of 1996. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and total assets at March 31, 1996 are at a level that is consistent with historical averages. Capital Resources and Adequacy During the first three months of 1996, shareholders' equity increased $16.4 million, or 4%, to $449.0 million. Dividends of $4.8 million on common stock and $120,000 on preferred stock were paid in the first three months of 1996. Unrealized gains on marketable securities, net of deferred income taxes, increased $1.2 million during the first three months of 1996. The following table of ratios is important to the analysis of the adequacy of capital resources. Three Months Ended Year Ended March 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 Average Shareholders' Equity to Average Assets 7.11% 7.02% Preferred Dividend Payout to Net Earnings 0.61(1) 3.39 Common Dividend Payout to Net Earnings 24.53(1) 22.78 Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 7.12 7.13 Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 7.71 7.52 Total Risk-Based Capital To Risk-Weighted Assets 11.93 11.77 <FN> (1)Net earnings and dividend payouts for the three months ended March 31, 1996 have been annualized. Bancorp's quarterly dividend on its common stock will increase from $.275 per share to $.315 per share effective with the dividend paid in the second quarter of 1996. This dividend rate increase should cause the common dividend payout ratio to increase in the future. Capital expenditures planned by Bancorp for building improvements and furniture and equipment in 1996 are currently estimated to be approximately $16 million. Included in this amount are projected capital expenditures for improvements of data processing capabilities and improvement of the branch banking network, with emphasis being placed on enhancing the branches located in local supermarkets and placement of additional ATMs. Bancorp also intends to expand and improve its telephone banking operations. Through March 31, 1996, approximately $3.1 million of these expenditures have been made. Management believes that currently available funds and funds provided by normal operations will be sufficient to meet capital requirements. Liquidity Adequate liquidity is necessary to meet the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawal requirements of customers as well as to satisfy liabilities, fund operations and support asset growth. Bancorp has a number of sources to provide for liquidity needs. First, liquidity needs can be met by the liquid assets on its balance sheet such as cash and deposits due from banks. Another source is the generation of new deposits. Bancorp may borrow both short-term and long-term funds. Bancorp has an additional $137.5 million available for borrowing under a medium-term bank note program. Additional sources of liquidity include the sale of investment securities and the sale of commercial and consumer loans. The major source of liquidity for Bancorp on a parent-only basis is dividends paid to it by its subsidiaries. Pursuant to Federal Reserve and state banking regulations, the maximum amount available for dividend distribution to Bancorp at March 31, 1996 by its banking subsidiaries was approximately $94.5 million. Bancorp has not received dividends from its subsidiaries during the first three months of 1996. At March 31, 1996, the parent had $135.3 million of short-term commercial paper outstanding. A portion of commercial paper proceeds was used to fund short-term loans. Contractual lines of credit totaling $175 million have been obtained by Bancorp to support its commercial paper borrowings. These lines had not been used at March 31, 1996. The parent had approximately $81.9 million in cash and interest earning deposits at March 31, 1996. Provident Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (unaudited) (In Thousands) Table 1. Quarter Ended March March 1996 1995 Total Interest Income $125,798 $105,964 Taxable Equivalent Adjustment 115 122 Taxable Equivalent Interest Income 125,913 106,086 Total Interest Expense 68,334 59,848 Net Interest Income 57,579 46,238 Provision for Loan and Lease Losses 10,000 2,000 Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan and Lease Losses 47,579 44,238 Noninterest Income 18,808 10,795 Noninterest Expense 36,272 32,342 Taxable Equivalent Earnings Before Income Taxes 30,115 22,691 Applicable Income Taxes 10,325 7,569 Taxable Equivalent Adjustment 115 122 Net Earnings $19,675 $15,000 Net Earnings Applicable to Common Stock $19,554 $14,420 Provident Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Average Balances, Rates and Yields On a Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis (unaudited) (Dollars In Millions) Table 2. Quarter Ended March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995 Average Average Average Average Balance Rate Balance Rate Assets: Loans and Leases (Net of Unearned Income): Commercial Lending: Commercial and Financial $2,224 9.59% $1,908 10.06% Mortgage 441 8.93 422 9.20 Construction 263 9.09 181 9.52 Lease Financing 124 7.29 103 7.65 Consumer Lending: Instalment 1,004 9.32 926 8.49 Residential 480 8.28 502 8.17 Lease Financing 360 7.46 197 6.91 Total Loans 4,896 9.11 4,239 9.18 Reserve for Loan and Lease Losses (64) (55) Net Loans and Leases 4,832 9.23 4,184 9.30 Investment Securities: Taxable 930 6.32 687 5.49 Tax-Exempt 11 5.97 10 5.86 Total Investment Securities 941 6.32 697 5.50 Federal Funds Sold and Reverse Repurchase Agreements 22 5.17 48 5.68 Total Earning Assets 5,795 8.74 4,929 8.73 Cash and Noninterest Bearing Deposits 139 145 Other Assets 189 144 Total Assets $6,123 $5,218 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Deposits: Demand Deposits $252 1.94 $262 2.22 Savings Deposits 601 2.71 671 3.39 Time Deposits 2,817 5.95 2,691 6.09 Total Deposits 3,670 5.14 3,624 5.31 Short-Term Debt: Federal Funds Purchased and Repurchase Agreements 519 5.34 281 5.74 Commercial Paper 152 5.48 123 5.89 Short-Term Notes Payable 1 6.91 1 5.69 Total Short-Term Debt 672 5.37 405 5.79 Long-Term Debt 820 6.10 375 7.15 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 5,162 5.32 4,404 5.51 Noninterest Bearing Deposits 397 368 Other Liabilities 129 80 Shareholders' Equity 435 366 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $6,123 $5,218 Net Interest Spread 3.42% 3.22% Net Interest Margin 4.00% 3.80% Provident Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Quarterly Nonperforming Assets (unaudited) (Dollars In Thousands) Table 3. Quarter Ended Mar. Dec. Sept. June Mar. 1996 1995 1995 1995 1995 Nonaccrual Loans: (1) Commercial Lending: Commercial and Financial $26,749 $26,190 $12,231 $14,655 $13,173 Mortgage 1,162 6,716 1,521 2,465 1,868 Construction 78 78 78 78 78 Lease Financing 2,664 2,605 - - - Consumer Lending: Instalment - 230 30 - - Residential 1,296 1,678 1,367 1,388 1,327 Lease Financing - - - - - Total Nonaccrual Loans 31,949 37,497 15,227 18,586 16,446 Renegotiated Loans (2) 558 4,753 4,886 5,721 896 Total Nonperforming Loans 32,507 42,250 20,113 24,307 17,342 Other Real Estate and Equipment Owned: Commercial 7,460 3,714 - - 84 Closed bank branches - 189 189 189 189 Residential 989 468 292 265 271 Multifamily 588 594 601 607 740 Land 663 663 734 724 857 Total 9,700 5,628 1,816 1,785 2,141 Total Nonperforming Assets $42,207 $47,878 $21,929 $26,092 $19,483 Loans 90 Days Past Due Still Accruing $31,178 $26,578 $6,309 $4,717 $4,858 Total Loans and Leases 4,955,615 4,896,076 4,646,366 4,394,802 4,285,665 Reserve for Loan and Lease Losses 60,966 60,235 55,830 54,275 53,987 Total Assets 6,243,785 6,205,351 5,955,257 5,607,455 5,298,327 Reserve for Loan and Lease Losses as a Percent of: Nonperforming Loans 187.55% 142.57% 277.58% 223.29% 311.31% Nonperforming Assets 144.45% 125.81% 254.59% 208.01% 277.10% Total Loans and Leases 1.23% 1.23% 1.20% 1.23% 1.26% Nonperforming Loans as a % of Total Loans and Leases .66% .86% .43% .55% .40% Nonperforming Assets as a Percent of: Total Loans, Leases and Other Real Estate .85% .98% .47% .59% .45% Total Assets .68% .77% .37% .47% .37% <FN> (1) Bancorp generally stops accruing interest on loans and leases when the payment of principal and/or interest is past due 90 days or more. (2) Loans renegotiated to provide a reduction or deferral of interest or principal because of a deterioration in the financial position of the borrower. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibit filed: Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule All other items required in Part II of this form have been omitted since they are not applicable or not required. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Provident Bancorp, Inc. Registrant Date: May 14, 1996 \s\ John R. Farrenkopf John R. Farrenkopf Vice President and Chief Financial Officer