________________________________________________________________________________ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ________________________________________________________________________ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2001 (April 17, 2001) ____________________________________________________________ TrustCo Bank Corp NY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-10592 14-1630287 _____________________________ _____________________________________ Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 192 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, New York 12305 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (518) 377-3311 ________________________________________________________________________________ TrustCo Bank Corp NY Item 5. Other Events _______ ____________ Two press releases were issued on April 17, 2001, discussing first quarter results for 2001. Attached are the press releases labeled as exhibit 99(a) and 99(b). Item 7 (c) Exhibits ______ Reg S-K Exhibit No. Description ___________________ ___________ 99(a) One page press release dated April 17, 2001, with first quarter 2001 results. 99(b) Press release dated April 17, 2001, with first quarter 2001 results. 2 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. Dated: April 17, 2001 TrustCo Bank Corp NY (Registrant) By:/s/ Robert T. Cushing ________________________ Robert T. Cushing Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3 Exhibits Index The following exhibits are filed herewith: Reg S-K Exhibit No. Description Page __________________ ______________________________ ______ 99(a) One page press release dated April 17, 2001, highlighting first quarter 2001 results. 5 99(b) Press release dated April 17, 2001, highlighting first quarter 2001 results. 6 4 TRUSTCO Exhibit 99(a) BANK CORP NY News Release ________________________________________________________________________________ 192 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, New York, 12305 (518) 377-3311 Fax: (518) 381-3668 John L. Pritchard Administrative Vice President (518) 381-3629 Schenectady, New York - April 17, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TrustCo Bank Corp NY (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 3/01 3/00 Three Months Ended March 31: Net Income $ 11,298 10,270 Provision for Loan Losses 1,495 850 Average Equivalent Shares Outstanding: Basic 61,592,000 61,461,000 Diluted 63,848,000 63,467,000 Net Income per Share: Basic $ 0.183 0.167 Diluted 0.177 0.162 Period End: Total Assets $ 2,482,893 2,353,653 Total Nonperforming Loans 11,067 10,129 Total Nonperforming Assets 13,278 11,729 Allowance for Loan Losses 56,783 55,666 Allowance as a Percentage of Total Loans 3.80% 4.11% Note: All share and per share information is adjusted for the 15% stock split declared August, 2000. # # # 5 TRUSTCO Exhibit 99(b) BANK CORP NY News Release ________________________________________________________________________________ 192 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, New York, 12305 (518) 377-3311 Fax: (518) 381-3668 John L. Pritchard Administrative Vice President 518-381-3629 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TrustCo Announces First Quarter 2001 Results Schenectady, New York - April 17, 2001 TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY (TRUSTCO, NASDAQ: TRST) today announced record results for the first quarter of 2001. This record continues the outstanding results posted for the full year 2000. Net income for the first quarter was $11.3 million, an increase of $1.03 million or 10.0% over the first quarter of 2000. Diluted earnings per share were $.177 for the first quarter, an increase of 9.3% compared to the $.162 earnings per share for the first quarter of 2000. Return on average equity and return on average assets were 25.91% and 1.88% respectively for the first quarter, compared to 24.24% and 1.76% for the first quarter of 2000. TrustCo's efficiency ratio for the first quarter was 39.56%. This ratio, which allows investors to compare financial institutions and benchmark the bank's performance, measures the effective use of human capital and other bank resources in delivering the products and services that create the revenue stream. For customers it means that TrustCo delivers superior products at the best possible prices. Asset quality remains a top priority at TrustCo. The allowance for loan losses is $56.8 million as of March 31, 2001 and represents 3.80% of loans outstanding. Non-performing assets were $13.3 million at the end of the first quarter. Robert A. McCormick, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of TrustCo commented, "I am extremely gratified that TrustCo continues to produce the results of a world-class banking organization. Although some economists are citing a slowdown in our economy, the demand for TrustCo's products remains strong. The marketplace is responding very favorably to the convenience, service, and price of our products. These products are sold through a responsive, locally operated franchise which brings added -more- 6 value to our customers. Plans for the year call for continued growth in our market share focused on fulfilling the core financial needs of families and businesses throughout the area." TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Schenectady, New York. The Company's principal subsidiaries, Trustco Bank, National Association and Trustco Savings Bank, operate 57 community banking offices offering 36 drive-up windows and 47 Automatic Teller Machines throughout the Banks' market area. The Company services 10 counties with a broad range of community banking services. Except for the historical information continued herein, the matters discussed in this news release and other information continued in TrustCo's Securities and Exchange Commission filings may express "forward looking statements." Those "forward looking statements" may involve risk and uncertainties, including statements concerning future events or performance and assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Readers are advised that various risk factors, including, but not limited to: (1) credit risk, (2) interest rate risk, (3) competition, (4) changes in the regulatory environment, and (5) changes in general business and economic trends, could cause the actual results or circumstances for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. TrustCo does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward looking statements to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement. # # # 7 TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY SCHENECTADY, NY (dollars in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended 03/31/2001 12/31/2000 03/31/2000 Summary of operations Net interest income (TE) $25,160 $25,255 $25,480 Provision for loan losses 1,495 1,554 850 Net securities transactions 1,142 28 (1,049) Noninterest income 5,184 5,514 4,851 Noninterest expense 12,261 12,666 11,922 Net income 11,298 10,174 10,270 Per common share (1) Net income per share: - Basic 0.183 0.166 0.167 - Diluted 0.177 0.160 0.162 Cash dividends 0.150 0.150 0.130 Book value at period end 3.22 3.19 2.78 Market price at period end 12.88 12.19 10.16 At period end Full time equivalent employees 481 474 458 Full service banking offices 55 55 53 Performance ratios Return on average assets 1.88 % 1.69 1.76 Return on average equity (2) 25.91 23.38 24.24 Efficiency (3) 39.56 39.63 38.31 Net interest spread (TE) 3.74 3.83 4.00 Net interest margin (TE) 4.28 4.39 4.47 Dividend payout ratio 81.72% 90.63 78.07 Capital ratios at period end (4) Total equity to assets 7.24 7.20 7.24 Tier 1 risk adjusted capital 13.75 14.03 13.66 Total risk adjusted capital 15.04 15.32 14.95 Asset quality analysis at period end Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.74% 0.79 0.75 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.53 0.55 0.50 Allowance for loan losses to total loans 3.80 3.82 4.11 Coverage ratio (5) 5.1 X 4.8 X 5.5 X (1) All share and per share information is adjusted for the 15% stock split declared August, 2000. (2) Average equity excludes the effect of the market value adjustment for securities available for sale. (3) Calculated as noninterest expense (excluding ORE income/expense,goodwill amortization and any nonrecurring charges) divided by taxable equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding net securities transactions). (4) Capital ratios exclude the effect of the market value adustment for securities available for sale. (5) Calculated as allowance for loan losses divided by total nonperforming loans. TE = Taxable equivalent. 8 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands) 03/31/2001 12/31/2000 03/31/2000 ASSETS Loans, net $1,436,612 1,418,750 1,298,824 Securities available for sale 607,530 605,284 653,593 Other short-term investments -- -- 7,783 Federal funds sold 297,492 299,490 258,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total earning assets 2,341,634 2,323,524 2,218,200 Cash and due from banks 53,356 45,956 35,308 Bank premises and equipment 18,335 17,416 16,223 Other assets 69,568 69,302 83,922 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $2,482,893 2,456,198 2,353,653 ======================================================================================= LIABILITIES Deposits: Demand $182,174 191,260 163,730 Interest-bearing checking 293,773 277,543 273,283 Savings 603,513 588,595 641,036 Money Market 59,049 56,917 56,437 Certificates of deposit > $100 thou 129,008 123,211 121,028 Other time deposits 752,112 773,465 735,544 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deposits 2,019,629 2,010,991 1,991,058 Short-term borrowings 209,709 192,898 145,034 Long-term debt 841 911 -- Other liabilities 52,702 55,555 47,017 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 2,282,881 2,260,355 2,183,109 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 200,012 195,843 170,544 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,482,893 2,456,198 2,353,653 ======================================================================================= Number of common shares outstanding, in thousands 61,900 61,371 61,430 9 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollars in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended 03/31/2001 12/31/2000 03/31/2000 Interest income Loans $30,042 29,904 27,432 Investments 10,014 10,734 11,225 Federal funds sold 3,773 3,690 3,587 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest income 43,829 44,328 42,244 Interest expense Deposits 17,544 17,679 16,055 Borrowings 2,385 2,570 1,746 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest expense 19,929 20,249 17,801 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income 23,900 24,079 24,443 Provision for loan losses 1,495 1,554 850 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income after provision for loan losses 22,405 22,525 23,593 Net securities transactions 1,142 28 (1,049) Noninterest income 5,184 5,514 4,851 Noninterest expense 12,261 12,666 11,922 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before income taxes 16,470 15,401 15,473 Income tax expense 5,172 5,227 5,203 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income $11,298 10,174 10,270 ============================================================================== Net income per share: - Basic $0.183 0.166 0.167 - Diluted 0.177 0.160 0.162 Avg equivalent shares outstanding, in thousands: - Basic 61,592 61,413 61,461 - Diluted 63,848 63,600 63,467 ============================================================================== 10 CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) Three Months Ended 03/31/2001 12/31/2000 03/31/2000 Total assets $2,441,527 2,398,221 2,347,207 Shareholders' equity 198,271 184,754 165,477 Total loans 1,484,476 1,455,688 1,353,172 Interest earning assets 2,334,896 2,305,494 2,274,660 Interest-bearing liabilities 2,018,466 1,982,662 1,978,639 11 TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY Subsidiaries: Trustco Bank, N.A. Trustco Savings Bank NASDAQ -- TRST Contact: John L. Pritchard Administrative Vice President (518) 381-3629 Schenectady, New York, April 17, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TrustCo Bank Corp NY (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 3/01 3/00 Three Months Ended March 31: Net Income $ 11,298 10,270 Provision for loan losses 1,495 850 Average Equivalent Share Outstanding: - Basic 61,592,000 61,461,000 - Diluted 63,848,000 63,467,000 Net Income per share: - Basic $ 0.183 0.167 - Diluted 0.177 0.162 Period End: Total Assets 2,482,893 2,353,653 Total Nonperforming Loans 11,067 10,129 Total Nonperforming Assets 13,278 11,729 Allowance for Loan Losses 56,783 55,666 Allowance as a Percentage of Total Loans 3.80 % 4.11 All share and per share information is adjusted for the 15% stock split declared August, 2000. 12