FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
For Quarter Ended March 31, 2000 Commission File Number: 1-10394
CVB FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 95-3629339
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
701 North Haven Ave, Suite 350, Ontario, California 91764
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (909) 980-4030
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
Number of shares of common stock of the registrant: 25,000,093 outstanding as of
April 1, 2000.
This Form 10-Q contains 27 pages. Exhibit index on page 25.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
dollar amounts in thousands
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Investment securities available-for-sale $ 911,054 $ 877,332
Loans and lease finance receivables, net 927,927 935,791
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Total earning assets 1,838,981 1,813,123
Cash and due from banks 98,828 118,360
Premises and equipment, net 27,638 27,726
Other real estate owned, net 520 703
Goodwill and intangibles 8,156 8,452
Accrued interest receivable 12,257 11,454
Other assets 29,780 30,939
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TOTAL $ 2,016,160 $ 2,010,757
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing $ 601,165 $ 649,821
Interest-bearing 859,321 851,252
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1,460,486 1,501,073
Demand note issued to U.S. Treasury 536 16,951
Federal Funds Purchased 28,000 23,000
Repurchase Agreement 355,000 300,000
Other liabilities 26,964 28,963
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1,870,986 1,869,987
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock (authorized, 20,000,000 shares
without par; none issued or outstanding) 0 0
Common stock (authorized, 50,000,000 shares
without par; issued and outstanding
24,998,881 and 24,716,832) 107,440 105,304
Retained earnings 56,674 51,857
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (18,940) (16,391)
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145,174 140,770
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TOTAL $ 2,016,160 $ 2,010,757
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(unaudited)
dollar amounts in thousands, except per share
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
2000 1999
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Interest income:
Loans, including fees $ 21,257 $ 18,519
Investment securities:
Taxable 11,801 10,447
Tax-advantaged 2,264 1,247
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Total investment income 14,065 11,694
Federal funds sold and interest bearing
deposits with other financial institutions 2 468
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Total interest income 35,324 30,681
Interest expense:
Deposits 6,864 6,247
Other borrowings 5,250 3,035
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Total interest expense 12,114 9,282
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Net interest income 23,210 21,399
Provision for credit losses 900 670
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Net interest income after
provision for credit losses 22,310 20,729
Other operating income:
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,646 2,516
Loss on sale of securities (74) 0
Gains on sale of other real estate owned 223 0
Trust services 1,041 1,030
Other 878 957
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Total other income 4,714 4,503
Other operating expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 7,514 7,543
Occupancy 1,375 1,317
Equipment 1,270 1,254
Professional services 1,121 1,352
Other 3,065 3,713
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Total operating expenses 14,345 15,179
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Earnings before income taxes 12,679 10,053
Provision for income taxes 4,823 3,788
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Net earnings $ 7,856 $ 6,265
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Basic earnings per common share $ 0.32 $ 0.26
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Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.31 $ 0.25
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Cash dividends per common share $ 0.12 $ 0.09
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(unaudited)
dollar amounts in thousands
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Retained Comprehensive Common
Total Income Earnings Income Stock
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Beginning balance, January 1, 1999 $ 139,430 $ 35,517 $ 1,348 $ 102,565
Comprehensive income
Net Income 25,960 $ 25,960 25,960
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of
reclassification adjustment (see disclosure) (17,739) (17,739) (17,739)
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Comprehensive income $ 8,221
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Common Stock issued 2,739 2,739
Repurchase of Common Stock 0
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options 221 221
Dividends declared on common stock (9,841) (9,841)
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Ending balance, December 31, 1999 140,770 51,857 (16,391) 105,304
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Comprehensive income
Net Income 7,856 $ 7,856 7,856
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of
reclassification adjustment (see disclosure) (2,549) (2,549) (2,549)
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Comprehensive income $ 5,307
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Common Stock issued 2,136 2,136
Dividends declared on common stock (3,039) (3,039)
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Ending balance, March 31, 2000 $ 145,174 $ 56,674 ($18,940) $ 107,440
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Disclosure of reclassification amount
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period,
net of tax effects of $13,058 $ (17,790)
Less:
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in
net income, net of tax effects of $29 51
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Net unrealized loss on securities, December 31, 1999 $ (17,739)
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Unrealized holding losses arising during period,
net of tax benefit of $1,679 $ (2,592)
Less:
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in
net income, net of tax benefit of $31 43
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Net unrealized losses on securities, March 31, 2000 $ (2,549)
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
dollar amounts in thousands
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Interest received $ 36,837 $ 31,650
Service charges and other fees received 4,788 4,388
Interest paid (11,743) (9,436)
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (15,004) (18,127)
Income taxes paid (2,737) (1,000)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 12,141 7,475
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 15,621 0
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale 27,458 49,145
Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity 0 2,094
Purchases of securities available for sale (82,440) (54,083)
Purchases of securities held to maturity 0 (43)
Net decrease (increase) in loans 6,964 (8,194)
Purchase of premises and equipment (1,077) (718)
Other investing activities (293) 504
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Net cash used in investing activities (33,767) (11,295)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (decrease) in transaction deposits (35,338) (18,224)
Net (decrease) increase in time deposits (5,249) 5,741
Net increase in short-term borrowings 43,584 7,718
Cash dividends on common stock (3,039) (2,290)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 2,136 200
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Net cash provided by financing activities 2,094 (6,855)
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NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (19,532) (10,675)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 118,360 174,964
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 98,828 $ 164,289
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
dollar amounts in thousands
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
2000 1999
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RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings $ 7,856 $ 6,265
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Loss on sale of investment securities 74 0
Amortization of premiums on investment securities 2,317 729
Provisions for loan losses 900 670
Depreciation and amortization 1,126 921
Change in accrued interest receivable (803) 240
Change in accrued interest payable 371 (154)
Change in other assets and liabilities 300 (1,196)
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Total adjustments 4,285 1,210
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 12,141 $ 7,475
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Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Securities purchased and not settled $ 980 $ 1,640
Real estate acquired through foreclosure $ 0 $ 756
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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. See Note 1 of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements in CVB Financial Corp.'s 1999
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Goodwill resulting from purchase accounting treatment of acquired banks
is amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years.
The Bank accounts for impaired loans in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 114, "Accounting by
Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118,
"Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan -- Income Recognition
and Disclosures." Impaired loans totaled $2.7 million at March 31,
2000. These loans were supported by collateral with a fair market
value, net of prior liens, of $3.1 million.
2. Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1999 financial
information to conform to the presentation used in 2000.
3. In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into commitments
to extend credit to its customers. These commitments are not reflected
in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of March 31,
2000, the Company had entered into commitments with certain customers
amounting to $302.8 million compared to $250.8 million at December 31,
1999. Letters of credit at March 31, 2000, and December 31, 1999, were
$13.0 million and $13.3 million, respectively.
4. The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect
all adjustments and reclassifications which, in the opinion of
management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of
operations and financial condition for the interim period. All
adjustments and reclassifications are of a normal and recurring nature.
Results for the period ending March 31, 2000 are not necessarily
indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim
period or for the year as a whole.
5. The actual number of shares outstanding at March 31, 2000 was
24,998,881. Basic earnings per share are calculated on the basis of the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated on the basis of the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the period plus shares
issuable upon the assumed exercise of outstanding common stock options.
All 1999 per share information in the financial statements and in
Management's Discussion and Analysis has been restated to give
retroactive effect to the 5-for-4 stock split declared December 15,
1999 and which was effective on January 14, 2000. The table below
presents the reconciliation of earnings per share for the periods
indicated.
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Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
2000 1999
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Weighted Weighted
Income Average Shares Per Share Income Average Shares Per Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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BASIC EPS
Income available to
common stockholders $ 7,856 24,717 $0.32 $ 6,265 24,444 $0.26
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE
SECURITIES
Incremental shares
from assumed exercise
of outstanding options 559 (0.01) 788 (0.01)
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DILUTED EPS
Income available to
common stockholders $ 7,856 25,276 $0.31 $ 6,265 25,232 $0.25
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6. Supplemental Cash Flow Information - During the three-month period ended
March 31, 1999, loans amounting to $756,000 were transferred to Other
Real Estate Owned ("OREO") as a result of foreclosure on the real
properties held as collateral. No loans were transferred to OREO during
the three-month period ended March 31, 2000.
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CVB FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management's discussion and analysis is written to provide greater
insight into the results of operations and the financial condition of CVB
Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries. Throughout this discussion, "Company"
refers to CVB Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries as a consolidated entity.
"CVB" refers to CVB Financial Corp. as the unconsolidated parent company and
"Bank" refers to Citizens Business Bank. For a more complete understanding of
CVB Financial Corp. and its operations, reference should be made to the
financial statements included in this report and in the Company's 1999 Annual
Report on Form 10-K. Certain statements in this Report on Form 10-Q constitute
"forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may
differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking
statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not
limited to, economic conditions, competition in the geographic and business
areas in which the Company conducts operations, fluctuations in interest rates,
credit quality, year 2000 data systems compliance, and government regulations.
For additional information concerning these factors, see "Item 1. Business -
Factors That May Affect Results" contained in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
On October 4, 1999, Orange National Bancorp merged with and into the
Company in a transaction accounted for using the pooling-of-interests method of
accounting. Orange National Bank, the subsidiary of Orange National Bancorp, had
six branch offices, four branches located in Orange, one branch located in
Laguna Hills, and one branch located in Laguna Beach. The merger added
approximately $250.4 million deposits and $152.0 million in net loans.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company reported net earnings of $7.9 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2000. This represented an increase of $1.6 million, or 25.40%,
over net earnings of $6.3 million, for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Basic earnings per share for the three month period increased to $0.32 per share
for 2000, compared to $0.26 per share for 1999. Diluted earnings per share
increased to $0.31 per share for the first three months of 2000, compared to
$0.25 per share for the same three month period last year. The annualized return
on average assets was 1.58% for the first three months of 2000 compared to a
return on average assets of 1.39% for the three months ended March 31, 1999. The
annualized return on average equity was 21.27% for the three months ended March
31, 2000, compared to a return of 17.54% for the three months ended March 31,
1999.
Pre-tax operating earnings, which exclude the impact of gains or losses
on sale of securities and OREO, and the provisions for credit and OREO losses,
totaled $13.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000. This
represented an increase of $2.7 million, or 25.23 %, compared to operating
earnings of $10.1 million for the first three months of 1999.
Net Interest Income/Net Interest Margin
The principal component of the Company's earnings is net interest
income, which is the difference between the interest and fees earned on loans
and investments and the interest paid on deposits and other borrowed funds. When
net interest income is expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, the
result is the net interest margin. The net interest spread is the yield on
average earning assets minus the average cost of interest-bearing deposits and
borrowed funds.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2000, net interest income was
$23.2 million. This represented an increase of $1.8 million, or 8.46%, over net
interest income of $21.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Although net interest income increased, the net interest margin was 5.27% for
both the three months ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 1999. However, the net
interest spread decreased to 3.92% for the three months ended March 31, 2000,
compared to a spread of 4.02% for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
The increase in net interest income for the most recent three month
period was primarily the result of an increased volume of average earning
assets. Earning assets averaged $1.8 billion for the first three months of 2000.
This represented an increase of $167.8 million, or 10.19%, compared to average
earning assets of $1.7 billion for the first three months of 1999. The decrease
in net interest spread from 4.02% for the three months ended March 31, 1999 to
3.92% for the three months ended March 31, 2000 was the result of interest
earning assets increasing 42 basis points, while interest bearing liabilities
increased 52 basis points.
The cost of interest bearing liabilities was 3.99% for the first three
months of 2000 compared to 3.47% for the same period last year, an increase of
52 basis points. The yield on earning assets was 7.91% for the first three
months of 2000 compared to 7.49% for the same period last year, an increase of
42 basis points.
The Company reported total interest income of $35.3 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2000. This represented an increase of $4.6 million,
or 15.13%, over total interest income of $30.7 million for the three months
ended March 31, 1999. The increase reflected the greater volume of earning
assets and an increase in yield noted above.
The increase in the yield on average earning assets resulted from
higher yields on average loans and investments. The yield on average loans
increased to 9.01% for the three months ended March 31, 2000, from a yield of
8.86% for the first three months of 1999. The yield (FTE) on average investments
increased to 6.75% for the first three months of 2000, from a yield (FTE) of
6.20% for the first three months of 1999. Loans typically generate higher yields
than investments. Accordingly, the higher the loan portfolio is as a percentage
of earning assets, the higher the yield on earning assets. For the three months
ended March 31, 2000, average loans represented 51.55% of average earning
assets, compared to 50.27% for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
The interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2000
increased when compared to the same periods for 1999. Interest expense totaled
$12.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000. This represented an
increase of $2.8 million, or 30.51%, over total interest expense of $9.3 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
The increase in interest expense reflected an increase in the average
volume of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in the cost of funds.
Average interest-bearing liabilities were $1.2 billion for the first three
months of 2000. This represented an increase of $144.3 million, or 13.47%, from
average interest-bearing liabilities of $1.1 billion for the first three months
of 1999.
Average interest-bearing deposits totaled $851.3 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2000. This represented an increase of $13.9 million, or
1.65%, over average interest-bearing deposits of $837.4 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1999.
Other borrowed funds averaged $364.3 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000. This represented an increase of $130.5 million, or 55.80%, over
average other borrowed funds of $233.8 million for the three months ended March
31, 1999.
The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased to 3.99% for
the three months ended March 31, 2000, compared to a cost of 3.47% for the first
three months of 1999. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities
was primarily the result of an increase in the interest rate environment. The
cost of average interest bearing deposits was 3.23% for the first three months
of 2000 as compared to 2.98% for the first three months of 1999. The cost of
other borrowed funds increased to 5.76% for the three months ended March 31,
2000, compared to a cost of 5.19% for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Table 1 shows the average balances of assets, liabilities, and
stockholders' equity and the related interest income, expense, and rates for the
three month periods ended March 31, 2000, and 1999. Rates for tax-preferenced
investments are shown on a taxable equivalent basis using a 40.3% tax rate.
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TABLE 1 - Distribution of Average Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholders' Equity;
Interest Rates and Interest Differentials
(dollars in thousands)
Three-month periods ended March 31,
2000 1999
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Average Average
ASSETS Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
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Investment Securities
Taxable $ 717,974 11,801 6.57% $ 675,813 10,447 6.18%
Tax-advantaged (1) 169,307 2,264 7.50% 111,076 1,247 6.26%
Federal Funds Sold & Interest-bearing
deposits with other financial institutions 154 2 5.19% 40,418 468 4.63%
Loans (2) (3) 944,067 21,257 9.01% 836,351 18,519 8.86%
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Total Earning Assets 1,831,502 35,324 7.91% 1,663,658 30,681 7.49%
Total Non-earning Assets 157,860 144,595
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Total Assets $ 1,989,362 $ 1,808,253
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Non-interest bearing deposits $ 596,582 $ 570,386
Savings Deposits (4) 520,640 2,994 2.30% 509,495 2,497 1.96%
Time Deposits 330,648 3,870 4.68% 327,952 3,750 4.57%
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Total Deposits 1,447,870 6,864 1.90% 1,407,833 6,247 1.77%
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Other Borrowings 364,281 5,250 5.76% 233,818 3,035 5.19%
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Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities 1,215,569 12,114 3.99% 1,071,265 9,282 3.47%
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Other Liabilities 29,483 23,715
Stockholders' Equity 147,728 142,887
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Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity $ 1,989,362 $ 1,808,253
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Net interest spread 3.92% 4.02%
Net interest margin 5.27% 5.27%
<FN>
(1) Yields are calculated on a taxable equivalent basis.
(2) Loan fees are included in total interest income as follows: 2000, $917;
1999, $719
(3) Nonperforming loans are included in loans as follows: 2000, $687; 1999,
$8,423
(4) Includes interest-bearing demand and money market accounts.
</FN>
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Table 2 summarizes the changes in interest income and interest expense
based on changes in average asset and liability balances (volume) and changes in
average rates (rate). For each category of interest earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided with respect to changes
attributable to (1) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by initial
rate), (2) changes in rate (change in rate multiplied by initial volume) and (3)
changes in rate/volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume).
TABLE 2 - Rate and Volume Analysis for Changes in Interest Income, Interest
Expense and Net Interest Income
(amounts in thousands)
Comparison of three-month period
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
Increase (decrease) in interest income or expense
due to changes in
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Rate/
Volume Rate Volume Total
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Interest Income:
Taxable investment securities $ 652 $ 661 $ 41 $ 1,354
Tax-advantaged securities 654 238 125 1,017
Fed funds sold & interest bearing
deposits with other institutions (467) 133 (132) (466)
Loans 2,386 312 40 2,738
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Total earning assets 3,225 1,344 74 4,643
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Interest Expense:
Savings deposits 55 433 9 497
Time deposits 31 88 1 120
Other borrowings 1,693 335 187 2,215
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,779 856 197 2,832
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Net Interest Income $ 1,446 $ 488 $ (123) $ 1,811
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During periods of changing interest rates, the ability to reprice
interest earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities can influence net
interest income, net interest margin, and, consequently, the Company's earnings.
Interest rate risk is managed by attempting to control the spread between rates
earned on interest-earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing
liabilities within the constraints imposed by market competition in the Bank's
service area. Short term repricing risk is minimized by controlling the level of
floating rate loans and maintaining bond payments and maturities which are
scheduled in approximately equal increments over time. Basis risk is managed by
the timing and magnitude of changes to interest-bearing deposits rates. Yield
curve risk is reduced by keeping the duration of the loan and bond portfolios
relatively short. Options risk in the bond portfolio is monitored monthly and
actions are recommended when appropriate.
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Both the net interest spread and the net interest margin are largely
affected by interest rate changes in the market place and the Company's ability
to reprice assets and liabilities as these interest rates change. The Company's
management utilizes the results of a dynamic simulation model to quantify the
estimated exposure of net interest income to sustained changes in interest
rates. The sensitivity of the Company's net interest income is measured over a
rolling two year horizon. The simulation model estimates the impact of changing
interest rates on the net interest income from all interest earning assets and
interest expense paid on all interest bearing liabilities reflected on the
Company's balance sheet. The sensitivity analysis is compared to policy limits
which specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a
one year time horizon assuming no balance sheet growth, given both a 200 basis
point upward and downward shift in interest rates. A parallel and pro rata shift
in interest rates over a 12 month period is assumed. The following reflects the
Company's net interest income sensitivity over a one year horizon as of March
31, 2000.
Estimated Net
Simulated Interest Income
Rate Changes Sensitivity
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+200 basis points (3.72%)
-200 basis points 2.89%
The table indicates that net interest income would decrease by
approximately 3.72% over a 12 month period if there was a sustained, parallel
and pro rata 200 basis point upward shift in interest rates. Net interest income
would increase approximately 2.89% over a 12 month period if there was a
sustained, parallel and pro rata 200 basis point downward shift in interest
rates.
Credit Loss Experience
The allowance for credit losses is based upon estimates of probable
losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio. The amount of credit losses
actually incurred can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. The
Company's methodology includes several features which are intended to reduce the
differences between estimated and actual losses.
Implicit in lending activities is the risk that losses will occur and
that the amount of such losses will vary over time. Consequently, the Company
maintains an allowance for credit losses by charging a provision for credit
losses to earnings. Loans determined to be losses are charged against the
allowance for credit losses. The Company's allowance for credit losses is
maintained at a level considered by the Bank's management to be adequate to
provide for estimated losses inherent in the existing portfolio, including
commitments under commercial and standby letters of credit.
The Company's methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the
allowance consists of several key elements, which include the formula allowance,
specific allowances for identified problem loans and portfolio segments and the
unallocated allowance. In addition, the allowance incorporates the results of
measuring impaired loans as provided in Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan"
and SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income
Recognition and Disclosures." These accounting standards prescribe the
measurement methods, income recognition and disclosures related to impaired
loans.
Specific allowances are established in cases where management has
identified significant conditions or circumstances related to a credit that
management believes indicates the probability that a loss has been incurred in
excess of the amount determined by the application of the formula allowance.
Management performs a detailed analysis of these loans, including, but
not limited to, appraisals of the collateral, conditions of the marketplace for
liquidating the collateral and assessment of the guarantors. Management then
determines the loss potential and allocates a portion of the allowance for
losses as a specific allowance for each of these credits.
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The unallocated allowance is based upon management's evaluation of
various conditions, the effects of which are not directly measured in the
determination of the formula and specific allowances. The evaluation of the
inherent loss with respect to these conditions is subject to a higher degree of
uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or
portfolio segments. The conditions evaluated in connection with the unallocated
allowance include the following conditions that existed as of the balance sheet
date:
o then-existing general economic and business conditions affecting
the key lending areas of the Company, o then-existing economic and
business conditions of areas outside the lending areas, such as other
sections of the United States, Asia and Latin America,
o credit quality trends (including trends in non-performing loans
expected to result from existing conditions),
o collateral values,
o loan volumes and concentrations,
o seasoning of the loan portfolio,
o specific industry conditions within portfolio segments,
o recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio,
o duration of the current business cycle,
o bank regulatory examination results, and
o findings of the Company's internal credit examiners.
Management reviews these conditions in discussion with the Company's
senior credit officers. To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced
by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the
evaluation date, management's estimate of the effect of such condition may be
reflected as a specific allowance applicable to such credit or portfolio
segment. Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically
identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date,
management's evaluation of the probable loss related to such condition is
reflected in the unallocated allowance.
The Company maintains an allowance for potential credit losses that is
increased by a provision for credit losses charged against operating results.
The allowance for credit losses is also increased by recoveries on loans
previously charged off and reduced by actual loan losses charged to the
allowance. The provision for credit losses was $900,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 2000, as compared to $670,000 for the same period of 1999, an
increase of $230,000, or 34.33%.
The allowance for credit losses at March 31, 2000 was $17.5 million.
This represented an increase of $2.0 million, or 12.80%, from the allowance for
credit losses of $15.5 million at March 31, 1999. The allowance for credit
losses was 1.86% of average gross loans for the first three months of 2000 and
1.86% of average gross loans for the first three months of 1999. For the three
months ended March 31, 2000, net loan charge offs totaled $137,000, compared to
net loan charge offs of $23,000 for the first three months of 1999.
Non-performing loans, which include non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 or more
days and still accruing, and restructured loans were $687,000 at March 31, 2000.
This represented a decrease of $507,000, or 42.46%, from the level of
non-performing loans at December 31, 1999. Non-performing assets, which include
non-performing loans plus other real estate owned (foreclosed property)
decreased to $1.2 million at March 31, 2000. This represented a decrease of
$690,000, or 36.37%, from non-performing assets of $1.9 million at December 31,
1999. Table 6 presents non-performing assets as of March 31, 2000, and December
31, 1999. The Company applies the methods prescribed by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 114 for determining the fair value of specific loans
for which the eventual collection of all principal and interest is considered
impaired.
While management believes that the allowance at March 31, 2000, was
adequate to absorb losses from any known or inherent risks in the portfolio, no
assurance can be given that economic conditions which adversely affect the
Company's service areas or other circumstances will not be reflected in
increased provisions or credit losses in the future. Table 3 shows comparative
information on net credit losses, provisions for credit losses, and the
allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated.
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TABLE 3 - Summary of Credit Loss Experience
(amounts in thousands)
Three-months
ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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Amount of Total Loans at End of Period $ 945,451 $ 839,636
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Average Total Loans Outstanding $ 944,067 $ 836,351
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Allowance for Credit Losses at Beginning of Period $ 16,761 $ 14,888
Loans Charged-Off:
Real Estate Loans 187 0
Commercial and Industrial 0 115
Consumer Loans 1 2
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Total Loans Charged-Off 188 117
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Recoveries:
Real Estate Loans 6 0
Commercial and Industrial 44 93
Consumer Loans 1 1
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Total Loans Recovered 51 94
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Net Loans Charged-Off 137 23
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Provision Charged to Operating Expense 900 670
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Allowance for Credit Losses at End of period $ 17,524 $ 15,535
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Net Loans Charged-Off to Average Total Loans* 0.06% 0.01%
Net Loans Charged-Off to Total Loans at End of Period* 0.06% 0.01%
Allowance for Credit Losses to Average Total Loans 1.86% 1.86%
Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans at End of Period 1.85% 1.85%
Net Loans Charged-Off to Allowance for Credit Losses* 3.13% 0.59%
Net Loans Charged-Off to Provision for Credit Losses 15.22% 3.43%
* Net Loan Charge-Off amounts are annualized.
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Other Operating Income
Other operating income includes revenues earned from sources other than
interest income. These sources include: service charges and fees on deposit
accounts, fee income from the Asset Management Division, other fee oriented
products and services, gain or loss on sale of securities or other real estate
owned and gross revenue from Community Trust Deed Services (the Company's
nonbank subsidiary).
Other operating income totaled $4.7 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000. This represented an increase of $211,000, or 4.69%, from other
operating income of $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999. The
increase was primarily the result of higher service charge income and gain on
sale of other real estate owned, which was offset by a loss of $74,000 on the
sale of securities, and a reduction of $79,000 in other income.
Service charge income totaled $2.6 million for the first three months
ended March 31, 2000. This represents an increase of $130,000, or 5.17%, over
service charge income of $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Trust income totaled $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31,
2000. This represented an increase of $11,000, or 1.07%, over trust income of
$1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Other Operating Expenses
Other operating expenses totaled $14.3 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2000. This represented an decrease of $834,000, or 5.49%, over
other operating expenses of $15.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
1999.
Salaries and employee benefits totaled $7.5 million for the first three
months of 2000. This represented a decrease of $29,000, or 0.38%, from salaries
and employee benefits of $7.5 million for the same period last year. Equipment
expense totaled $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000. This
represents an increase of $16,000, or 1.28%, over equipment expense of $1.3
million for the three months ended March 31, 1999. Occupancy expense totaled
$1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000. This represents an
increase of $58,000, or 4.40%, over occupancy expense of $1.3 million for the
same period last year. Professional expense, which includes legal and accounting
expenses totaled $1.1 million for the first three months ended March 31, 2000.
This represents a decrease of $231,000, or 17.09%, over professional expense of
$1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999. Other expense, which
includes data processing, supplies, promotional, and other expenses, totaled
$3.1 million for the first three months ended March 31, 2000. This represents a
decrease of $648,000, or 17.45%, over other expense of $3.7 million for the
first three months of 1999 and resulted from economies of scale derived from the
merger with Orange National Bancorp.
The Company maintains an allowance for potential losses on other real
estate owned. The allowance is increased by a provision for losses on other real
estate owned, and reduced by losses on the sale of other real estate owned
charged directly to the allowance. The allowance was established to provide for
future losses. For the three months ended March 31, 2000, there was no
additional provision made for other real estate owned. At March 31, 2000 the
allowance for potential losses on other real estate owned was $115,000, or
22.11%, of the $520,000 in other real estate owned.
As a percent of average assets, annualized other operating expenses
decreased to 2.88% for the three months ended March 31, 2000, compared to a
ratio of 3.36% for the three months ended March 31, 1999. The decrease in the
ratio indicates that the Company is managing a greater level of assets with
proportionately lower levels of operating expenses. The Company's efficiency
ratio decreased to 51.26% for the three months ended March 31, 2000, compared to
a ratio of 58.60% for the three months ended March 31, 1999. The decrease in the
efficiency ratio indicates that the Company is allocating a lower percentage of
net revenue to operating expenses.
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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
The Company reported total assets of $2.02 billion at March 31, 2000.
This represented an increase of $5.4 million, or 0.27%, over total assets of
$2.01 billion at December 31, 1999. Gross loans, net of deferred loan fees,
totaled $945.5 million at March 31, 2000. This represented a decrease of $7.1
million, or 0.75%, over gross loans of $952.6 million at December 31, 1999.
Total deposits decreased $40.6 million, or 2.70%, to $1.46 billion at March 31,
2000, from $1.50 billion at December 31, 1999. The decrease in loans and
deposits in the first quarter represents normal cyclicial activity primarily in
agribusiness loans and the deposit activity of business customers.
Investment Securities and Debt Securities Available-for-Sale
The Company reported total investment securities of $911.1 million
at March 31, 2000. This represented an increase of $33.7 million, or 3.84%, over
total investment securities of $877.3 million at December 31, 1999.
At March 31, 2000, the Company's net unrealized loss on securities
available-for-sale totaled $32.7 million. Accumulated other comprehensive loss
totaled $18.9 million, and deferred tax assets totaled $13.8 million. At
December 31, 1999, the Company reported a net unrealized loss on investment
securities available for sale of $28.4 million, with an adjustment to equity
capital of $16.4 million and deferred taxes of $12.0 million. Note 2 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's 1999 Annual
Report on Form 10-K discusses its current accounting policy as it pertains to
recognition of market values for investment securities held as
available-for-sale.
Table 4 sets forth investment securities available-for-sale, at
March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999.
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Table 4 - Composition of Securities Portfolio
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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Amortized Market Net Yield Amortized Market Net Yield
Cost Value Unrealized Cost Value Unrealized
Gain/(Loss) Gain/(Loss)
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U.S. Treasury securities
Available for Sale $ 999 $ 986 $ (13) 5.91% $ 999 $ 991 $ (8) 5.91%
FHLMC, FNMA CMO's, REMIC's
and mortgage-backed pass-through securities
Available for Sale 622,493 594,708 (27,785) 6.50% 608,007 586,036 (21,971) 6.45%
Other Government Agency Securities
Available for Sale 25,779 25,147 (632) 6.09% 35,392 34,882 (510) 6.02%
GNMA mortgage-backed pass-through
securities
Available for Sale 56,059 54,088 (1,971) 6.74% 57,907 56,201 (1,706) 6.68%
Tax-exempt Municipal Securities
Available for Sale 196,000 193,866 (2,134) 5.39% 165,137 160,946 (4,191) 5.21%
Corporate Bond
Available for Sale 9,537 9,417 (120) 7.05% 9,536 9,493 (43) 7.05%
Other securities
Available for Sale 32,842 32,842 0 0.00% 28,783 28,783 0 0.00%
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$943,709 $911,054 $(32,655) 6.27% $905,761 $877,332 $(28,429) 6.22%
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Loan Composition and Non-performing Assets
Table 5 sets forth the distribution of the loan portfolio by type as
of the dates indicated (dollar amounts in thousands):
Table 5 - Distribution of Loan Portfolio by Type
March 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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Commercial and Industrial $390,138 $392,094
Real Estate:
Construction 47,184 48,078
Mortgage 385,584 375,387
Consumer 24,481 24,731
Municipal lease finance receivables 21,271 21,268
Agribusiness 80,329 94,560
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Gross Loans $948,987 $956,118
Less:
Allowance for credit losses 17,524 16,761
Deferred net loan fees 3,536 3,566
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Net loans $927,927 $935,791
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As set forth in Table 6, non-performing assets (non-accrual loans, loans 90 days
or more past due and still accruing interest, restructured loans, and other real
estate owned) totaled $1.2 million at March 31, 2000. This represented a
decrease of $690,000, or 36.37%, from non-performing assets of $1.9 million at
December 31, 1999. As a percent of total assets, non-performing assets decreased
to 0.06% at March 31, 2000, from 0.09% at December 31, 1999.
Although management believes that non-performing assets are generally
well secured and that potential losses are reflected in the allowance for credit
losses, there can be no assurance that a general deterioration of economic
conditions or collateral values would not result in future credit losses.
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Table 6 - Non-performing Assets (dollar amounts in thousands)
March 31, 2000 December 31, 1999
Non-accrual loans $ 660 $1,191
Loans past due 90 days or more
and still accruing interest 27 3
Restructured loans 0 0
Other real estate owned (OREO), net 520 703
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Total non-performing assets $1,207 $1,897
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Percentage of non-performing assets
to total loans outstanding and OREO 0.13% 0.20%
Percentage of non-performing
assets to total assets 0.06% 0.09%
The decrease in non-performing assets was primarily the result of a
decrease in non-accrual loans. Non-accrual loans totaled $660,000 at March 31,
2000. This represented a decrease of $531,000, or 44.58%, from total non-accrual
loans of $1.2 million at December 31, 1999.
At March 31, 2000, the majority of non-accrual loans were
collateralized by real property. The estimated loan balances to the fair value
of related collateral (loan-to-value ratio) for non-accrual loans ranged from
approximately 15% to 110%.
The Bank has allocated specific reserves to provide for any potential
loss on non-performing loans. Management cannot, however, predict the extent to
which the current economic environment may persist or worsen or the full impact
such environment may have on the Company's loan portfolio.
Deposits and Other Borrowings
At March 31, 2000, total deposits were $1.46 billion. This represented
a decrease of $40.6 million, or 2.70%, from total deposits of $1.50 billion at
December 31, 1999. Demand deposits totaled $601.2 million at March 31, 2000,
representing a decrease of $48.7 million, or 7.49%, from total demand deposits
of $649.8 million at December 31, 1999. The decrease in demand deposits from the
year end total reflects normal seasonal fluctuations relating to agricultural
and other depositors. Average demand deposits for the first three months of 2000
were $596.6 million. This represented an increase of $26.2 million, or 4.59%,
from average demand deposits of $570.4 million for the first three months of
1999. The comparison of average balances for the first three months of 2000 and
1999 is more representative of the Company's growth in deposits as it excludes
the seasonal peak in deposits at year end.
Time deposits totaled $325.0 million at March 31, 2000. This
represented a decrease of $5.2 million, or 1.59%, over total time deposits of
$330.3 million at December 31, 1999. Time deposits are not affected by the
Company's seasonal fluctuation in demand deposits.
Other borrowed funds totaled $383.0 million at March 31, 2000. This
represented an increase of $60.0 million, or 18.58% over other borrowed funds of
$323.0 million at December 31, 1999. The increase in other borrowed funds during
the first three months of 2000 was primarily the result of an increase Federal
Home Loan Bank borrowing.
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Liquidity
Liquidity risk is the risk to earnings or capital resulting from the
Bank's inability to meet its obligations when they come due without incurring
unacceptable losses. It includes the ability to manage unplanned changes in
funding sources and to recognize or address changes in market conditions that
affect the Bank's ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimum loss of
value. Factors considered in liquidity risk management are stability of the
deposit base; marketability, maturity, and pledging of investments; and the
demand for credit.
In general, liquidity risk is managed daily by controlling the level of
Fed funds and the use of funds provided by the cash flow from the investment
portfolio. To meet unexpected demands, lines of credit are maintained with
correspondent banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank.
The sale of bonds maturing in the near future can also serve as a contingent
source of funds. Increases in deposit rates are considered a last resort as a
means of raising funds to increase liquidity.
For the Bank, sources of funds normally include principal payments on
loans and investments, other borrowed funds, and growth in deposits. Uses of
funds include withdrawal of deposits, interest paid on deposits, increased loan
balances, purchases, and other operating expenses.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $12.1 million for the
first three months of 2000, compared to net cash provided by operating
activities of $7.5 million for the same period last year. The increase was
primarily the result of an increase in interest received.
Net cash used by investing activities totaled $33.8 million for the
first three months of 2000, compared to net cash used for investing activities
of $11.3 million for the same period last year. The increase in net cash used by
investing activities was primarily the result of additional purchases of
investment securities. Financing activities provided net cash flows of $2.1
million for the three months ended March 31, 2000. This compares to $6.9 million
in net cash used for the three months ended March 31, 1999. The increase in net
cash provided by financing activities was primarily the result of additional
short-term borrowings. At March 31, 2000, cash and cash equivalents totaled
$98.8 million compared to $164.3 million at March 31, 1999.
Since the primary sources and uses of funds for the Bank are loans and
deposits, the relationship between gross loans and total deposits provides a
useful measure of the Bank's liquidity. Typically, the closer the ratio of loans
to deposits is to 100%, the more reliant the Bank is on its loan portfolio to
provide for short term liquidity needs. Since repayment of loans tends to be
less predictable than the maturity of investments and other liquid resources,
the higher the loan to deposit ratio the less liquid are the Bank's assets. For
the first three months of 2000, the Bank's average net loan to deposit ratio
averaged 64.02%, compared to an average ratio of 58.23% for the first three
months of
1999.
CVB is a company separate and apart from the Bank that must provide for
its own liquidity. Substantially all of CVB's revenues are obtained from
dividends declared and paid by the Bank. There are statutory and regulatory
provisions that could limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to CVB. At
March 31, 2000, approximately $53.2 million of the Bank's equity was
unrestricted and available to be paid as dividends to CVB. Management of CVB
believes that such restrictions will not have an impact on the ability of CVB to
meet its ongoing cash obligations. As of March 31, 2000, neither the Bank nor
CVB had any material commitments for capital expenditures.
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Capital Resources
The Company's equity capital was $145.2 million at March 31, 2000. The
primary source of capital for the Company continues to be the retention of net
after tax earnings. The Company's 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Management's
Discussion and Analysis and Note 15 of the accompanying financial statements)
describes the regulatory capital requirements of the Company and the Bank.
The Bank and the Company are required to meet risk-based capital
standards set by their respective regulatory authorities. The risk-based capital
standards require the achievement of a minimum ratio of total capital to
risk-weighted assets of 8.0% (of which at least 4.0% must be Tier 1 capital). In
addition, the regulatory authorities require the highest rated institutions to
maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%. At March 31, 2000, the Bank and the
Company exceeded the minimum risk-based capital ratio and leverage ratio
required to be considered "Well Capitalized".
Table 7 below presents the Company's and the Bank's risk-based and
leverage capital ratios as of March 31, 2000, and December 31, 1999.
Table 7 - Regulatory Capital Ratios
Required
Minimum March 31, 2000 December 31, 1999
Capital Ratios Ratios Company Bank Company Bank
- - -------------- ------ ------- ---- ------- ----
Risk-based capital ratios
Tier I 4.00% 13.21% 13.01% 12.60% 12.33%
Total 8.00% 14.47% 14.27% 13.86% 13.59%
Leverage ratio 4.00% 7.87% 7.76% 7.73% 7.56%
Risk Management
The Company's management has adopted a Risk Management Policy to ensure
the proper control and management of all risk factors inherent in the operation
of the Company and the Bank. The policy is designed to address specific risk
factors defined by federal bank regulators. These risk factors are not mutually
exclusive. It is recognized that any product or service offered may expose the
Bank to one or more of these risks. The Risk Management Policy identifies the
significant risks as: credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk,
transaction risk, compliance risk, strategic risk, reputation risk, price risk,
and foreign exchange risk.
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Year 2000
The financial institutions industry, as with other industries, was
faced with year 2000 issues. These issues centered around computer programs that
do not recognize a year which begins with "20" instead of "19", or uses only 2
digits for the year.
All Year 2000 statements are designated as Year 2000 Readiness
Disclosures under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosures Act of
1998.
The Company uses third party software and systems exclusively. During
1999, all of the software was analyzed in conjunction with the Company's third
party vendors. Several systems were replaced during 1999. The Company also
updated its contingency plan to include Year 2000 issues. All of the software
and systems were tested throughout the year. The contingency plan was also
tested, using remote data processing hot sites.
The Bank surveyed, on several occasions, its large depositors and
borrowing customers. This was done to ascertain their preparation for Year 2000.
No major issues arose from these surveys.
As of December 31, 1999, all phases of Year 2000 Plan were complete. As
of March 31, 2000, the Company experienced no problems with Year 2000 issues.
The Company will continue to monitor critical dates throughout the Year 2000. It
is not anticipated that there will be any problems from Year 2000 issues.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
Not Applicable
Item 2 - Changes in Securities
Not Applicable
Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
Item 5 - Other Information
Not Applicable
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description Page
27 Financial Data Schedule 27
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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.
CVB FINANCIAL CORP.
(Registrant)
Date: May 8, 2000 /s/ Edward J. Biebrich, Jr.
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Edward J. Biebrich, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
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