1 Form 10-Q 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 June 30, 1998 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-13203 LNB Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 34-1406303 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 457 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio 44052 - 1769 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (440) 244 - 6000 Registrant's telephone number, including area code Not Applicable (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 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, and (2) has been subject to such 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. Outstanding at August 1, 1998: 4,122,575 shares Class of Common Stock: $1.00 par value 2 LNB Bancorp, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Quarter Ended June 30, 1998 Part I - Financial Information Item 1 - Financial Statements Interim financial information required by Requisition 210.10-01 of Regulation S-X is included in this Form 10-Q as referenced below: Page Number(s) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income 5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of 9 Cash Flows Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial 11 Statements Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis 16 of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures 22 About Market Risk Part II - Other Information Item 1 - Legal Proceedings 23 Item 2 - Changes in Securities 23 Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities 23 Item 4 - Submission of matters to a Vote of 23 Security Holders Item 5 - Other Information 23 Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 23 Signatures 23 Exhibit Index 24 3 FORM 10-Q LNB BANCORP, INC. PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 1998 1997 ------------- ------------- (Unaudited) (See Note 1) ASSETS: Cash and due from banks $ 25,298,000 $ 24,273,000 Federal funds sold and other interest bearing instruments 2,275,000 134,000 Securities: Available for sale 37,505,000 19,336,000 Held to maturity 81,021,000 96,038,000 ------------ ------------ Total Securities (Market value $119,378,000 and $116,197,000, respectively) 118,526,000 115,374,000 ------------ ------------ Loans: Portfolio loans 332,590,000 319,666,000 Loans available for sale 11,148,000 11,365,000 ------------ ------------ Total Loans 343,738,000 331,031,000 Reserve for possible loan losses (4,525,000) (4,168,000) ------------ ------------ Net loans 339,213,000 326,863,000 ------------ ------------ Bank premises and equipment, net 10,867,000 11,321,000 Intangible assets 4,890,000 5,114,000 Other assets 7,325,000 7,138,000 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS $508,394,000 $490,217,000 ============ ============ STATEMENT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4 STATEMENT CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Noninterest-bearing deposits $ 77,810,000 $ 68,565,000 Interest-bearing deposits 354,812,000 342,090,000 ------------ ------------ Total deposits 432,622,000 410,655,000 Federal funds purchased and Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 21,604,000 26,750,000 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 2,045,000 2,045,000 Line of credit 1,600,000 2,200,000 Other liabilities 3,785,000 3,582,000 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities 461,656,000 445,232,000 ------------ ------------ Shareholders' equity: Common stock $1.00 par: Shares authorized 5,000,000 Shares issued 4,222,575 and 4,222,375, respectively and outstanding 4,122,575 and 4,124,379 respectively 4,222,000 4,222,000 Additional capital 22,600,000 22,599,000 Retained earnings 22,720,000 20,937,000 Accumulated other comprehensive income 96,000 70,000 Treasury Stock at cost, 100,000 and 97,996 shares respectively (2,900,000) (2,843,000) ------------ ------------ Total Shareholders' Equity 46,738,000 44,985,000 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $508,394,000 $490,217,000 ============ ============ Note 1: The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 1997 has been derived from the audited Financial Statements and condensed. See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 FORM 10-Q LNB BANCORP, INC. Unaudited PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SIX MONTHS ENDED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS JUNE 30, OF INCOME ---------------------- 1998 1997 INTEREST INCOME ---------------------- Interest and fees on loans: Taxable $14,775,000 $13,560,000 Tax-exempt 22,000 25,000 Interest and dividends on securities: Taxable 3,510,000 3,157,000 Tax-exempt 102,000 71,000 Interest on Federal funds sold and other interest bearing instruments 94,000 37,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 18,503,000 16,850,000 ----------- ----------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest on certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more 1,078,000 1,151,000 Interest on other deposits 5,155,000 4,417,000 Interest on securities sold under repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowings 552,000 553,000 Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances 65,000 35,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 6,850,000 6,156,000 ----------- ----------- NET INTEREST INCOME 11,653,000 10,694,000 Provision for possible loan losses 425,000 250,000 ----------- ----------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 11,228,000 10,444,000 ----------- ----------- OTHER INCOME: Trust division income 1,026,000 577,000 Service charges on deposit accounts 1,294,000 1,093,000 Other charges, fees and exchanges 1,109,000 1,002,000 Other operating income 24,000 20,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL OTHER INCOME 3,453,000 2,692,000 STATEMENT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 STATEMENT CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE OTHER EXPENSES: Salaries and employee benefits 4,503,000 4,137,000 Net occupancy expense 671,000 643,000 Furniture and equipment expense 1,178,000 1,126,000 Amortization of intangible assets 224,000 -0- Supplies and postage 543,000 470,000 Ohio franchise tax 269,000 252,000 FDIC deposit insurance premium 25,000 22,000 Other operating expenses 2,078,000 1,740,000 ------------ ----------- TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 9,491,000 8,390,000 ------------ ----------- INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 5,190,000 4,746,000 FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 1,758,000 1,626,000 ------------ ----------- NET INCOME $ 3,432,000 $ 3,120,000 ============ =========== PER SHARE DATA: BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .83 $ .74 ====== ====== DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .83 $ .74 ====== ====== DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $ .40 $ .32 ====== ====== See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 7 FORM 10-Q LNB BANCORP, INC. Unaudited PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THREE MONTHS ENDED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS JUNE 30, OF INCOME ---------------------- 1998 1997 INTEREST INCOME ---------------------- Interest and fees on loans: Taxable $ 7,491,000 $ 6,918,000 Tax-exempt 11,000 12,000 Interest and dividends on securities: Taxable 1,790,000 1,601,000 Tax-exempt 51,000 36,000 Interest on Federal funds sold and other interest bearing instruments 34,000 27,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 9,377,000 8,594,000 ----------- ----------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest on certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more 521,000 593,000 Interest on other deposits 2,573,000 2,245,000 Interest on securities sold under repurchase agreements and other short-term borrowings 285,000 301,000 Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances 36,000 18,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 3,415,000 3,157,000 ----------- ----------- NET INTEREST INCOME 5,962,000 5,437,000 Provision for possible loan losses 238,000 125,000 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION ----------- ----------- FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 5,724,000 5,312,000 ----------- ----------- OTHER INCOME: Trust division income 589,000 299,000 Service charges on deposit accounts 655,000 548,000 Other charges, fees and exchanges 572,000 542,000 Other operating income 15,000 10,000 ----------- ----------- TOTAL OTHER INCOME 1,831,000 1,399,000 STATEMENT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 8 STATEMENT CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE OTHER EXPENSES: Salaries and employee benefits 2,348,000 2,129,000 Net occupancy expense 319,000 314,000 Furniture and equipment expense 600,000 565,000 Amortization of intangible assets 112,000 -0- Supplies and postage 288,000 223,000 Ohio franchise tax 134,000 123,000 FDIC deposit insurance premium 12,000 11,000 Other operating expenses 1,096,000 912,000 ------------ ------------ TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 4,909,000 4,277,000 ------------ ------------ INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 2,646,000 2,434,000 FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 892,000 839,000 ------------ ------------ NET INCOME $ 1,754,000 $ 1,595,000 ============ ============ PER SHARE DATA: BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .42 $ .38 ====== ====== DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .42 $ .38 ====== ====== DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $ .20 $ .16 ====== ====== See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 9 FORM 10-Q LNB BANCORP, INC. Unaudited PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SIX MONTHS ENDED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS JUNE 30, OF CASH FLOWS ------------------- 1998 1997 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: ------------------------ Interest received $18,366,000 $16,715,000 Other income received 3,242,000 2,696,000 Interest paid (6,720,000) (6,013,000) Cash paid for salaries and benefits (4,202,000) (3,952,000) Net occupancy expense of premises paid (485,000) (457,000) Furniture and equipment expenses paid (402,000) (404,000) Cash paid for supplies and postage (543,000) (470,000) Cash paid for other operating expenses (2,018,000) (2,257,000) Federal income taxes paid (1,839,000) (1,500,000) ----------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 5,399,000 4,358,000 ----------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale 17,307,000 2,130,000 Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity 4,401,000 7,920,000 Purchases of securities available for sale (24,820,000) (11,575,000) Purchases of securities held to maturity (155,000) (2,077,000) Net decrease in credit card loans 544,000 439,000 Net (increase) in long-term loans (13,485,000) (10,252,000) Purchases of bank premises, equipment and software (458,000) (879,000) ----------- ---------- NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (16,666,000) (14,294,000) ----------- ---------- STATEMENT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 10 STATEMENT CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net increase (decrease) in demand and other noninterest-bearing deposits 9,245,000 (4,564,000) Net increase in savings and passbook deposits 560,000 6,945,000 Net increase in time deposits 12,162,000 15,722,000 Net (decrease) in Federal funds purchased and other interest bearing instruments (5,147,000) (1,220,000) Proceeds from line of credit -0- 2,400,000 Payment of line of credit (600,000) -0- Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,000 19,000 Purchase of Treasury Stock (57,000) (2,436,000) Dividends paid (1,731,000) (1,448,000) ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 14,433,000 15,418,000 ----------- ----------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE)IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 3,166,000 5,482,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 24,407,000 18,993,000 ----------- ----------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $27,573,000 $24,475,000 =========== =========== RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: NET INCOME $3,432,000 $3,120,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 962,000 908,000 Amortization of deferred loan fees and costs, net 330,000 190,000 Provision for possible loan losses 425,000 250,000 Amortization of Intangible Assets 224,000 -0- (Increase)in accrued interest receivable (124,000) (127,000) (Increase) in other assets (2,000) (226,000) Increase in accrued interest payable 130,000 143,000 Increase in accrued taxes, expenses and other liabilities 156,000 52,000 Others, net (134,000) 48,000 ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $5,399,000 $4,358,000 =========== =========== See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 11 FORM 10-Q LNB Bancorp, Inc. Unaudited PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES INTRODUCTION The following areas of discussion pertain to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of LNB Bancorp, Inc. (The Parent Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lorain National Bank (The Bank) at June 30, 1998, compared to December 31, 1997 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the six months ending June 30, 1998 compared to the same period in 1997. The term "the Corporation" refers to LNB Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary. It is the intent of this discussion to provide the reader with a more thorough understanding of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules, and should be read in conjunction with those unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and schedules. LNB Bancorp, Inc. is not aware of any trends, events, or uncertainties that might have a material effect on the soundness of operations; neither is LNB Bancorp, Inc. aware of any proposed recommendations by regulatory authorities which would have a similar effect if implemented. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1998, the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. The above mentioned statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of Management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation's December 31, 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. RESERVE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES Because some loans may not be repaid in full, a reserve for possible loan losses is recorded. This reserve is increased by provisions charged to earnings and is reduced by loan charge-offs, net of recoveries. Estimating the risk of loss on any loan is necessarily subjective. Accordingly, the reserve is maintained by Management at a level considered adequate to cover possible loan losses that are currently anticipated based on Management's evaluation of several key factors including information about 12 specific borrower situations, their financial position and collateral values, current economic conditions, changes in the mix and levels of the various types of loans, past charge-off experience and other pertinent information. The reserve for possible loan losses is based on estimates using currently available information, and ultimate losses may vary from current estimates due to changes in circumstances. These estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings in the periods in which they become known. While Management may periodically allocate portions of the reserve for specific problem situations, the entire reserve is available for any charge-offs that may occur. Charge-offs are made against the reserve for possible loan losses when Management concludes that it is probable that all or a portion of a loan is uncollectible. After a loan is charged-off, collection efforts continue and future recoveries may occur. A loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loans initial effective interest rate, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. If the loan valuation is less than the recorded value of the loan, an impairment reserve must be established for the difference. The impairment reserve is established by either an allocation of the reserve for possible loan losses or by a provision for possible loan losses, depending upon the adequacy of the reserve for possible loan losses. RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain 1997 amounts have been reclassified to conform to 1998 presentation. 2. PER SHARE DATA Earnings per common and common equivalent shares (stock options) have been computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period after giving consideration to the dilutive effect of incentive stock options and a two percent stock dividend in 1997. The Corporation adopted SFAS No. 128 "Earnings Per Share" on January 1, 1997. This Statement specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share, for entities with publicly held common stock or potential common stock. 13 In accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per share is calculated as follows: For the 6 Months ended June 30, 1998 Income Shares Per-Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount Net Income $3,432,000 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $3,432,000 4,123,078 $ .83 ===== Effect of Dilutive Securities Incentive Stock Options -0- 9,878 ---------- --------- Dilutive EPS Income available to common stockholders + assumed conversions $3,432,000 4,132,956 $ .83 ========== ========= ===== For the 6 Months ended June 30, 1997 Income Shares Per-Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount Net Income $3,120,000 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $3,120,000 4,205,534 $ .74 ===== Effect of Dilutive Securities Incentive Stock Options -0- 11,038 ---------- --------- Dilutive EPS Income available to common stockholders + assumed conversions $3,120,000 4,216,572 $ .74 ========== ========= ===== For the 3 Months ended June 30, 1998 Income Shares Per-Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount Net Income $1,754,000 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $1,754,000 4,123,078 $ .42 ===== Effect of Dilutive Securities Incentive Stock Options -0- 9,878 ---------- --------- Dilutive EPS Income available to common stockholders + assumed conversions $1,754,000 4,132,956 $ .42 ========== ========= ===== 14 For the 3 Months ended June 30, 1997 Income Shares Per-Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount Net Income $1,595,000 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $1,595,000 4,205,534 $ .38 ===== Effect of Dilutive Securities Incentive Stock Options -0- 11,038 ---------- --------- Dilutive EPS Income available to common stockholders + assumed conversions $1,595,000 4,216,572 $ .38 ========== ========= ===== 3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The Corporation adopted SFAS No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" on January 1, 1998. This statement requires companies to report all items that are recognized as components of comprehensive income under accounting standards. As required, the Corporation displays the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital. The Corporation's comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 are as follows: For the six months ended June 30, 1998 1997 -------------------------------- Net income $3,432,000 $3,120,000 Other comprehensive income: Unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax of $49,000 and $11,000 96,000 22,000 ----------- ----------- Comprehensive Income $3,528,000 $3,142,000 The Corporation's comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 are as follows: For the three months ended June 30, 1998 1997 ------------------------------------ Net income $1,754,000 $1,595,000 Other comprehensive income: Unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax of $14,000 and $24,000 27,000 46,000 ----------- ------------ Comprehensive Income $1,781,000 $1,641,000 15 4. DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION The Corporation adopted SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures about segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" on January 1, 1998. This statement provides accounting and reporting standards for the way public business are to report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders in years following the initial year of adoption. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. Corporate management has determined that adoption of SFAS No. 131 will have no increase in reporting and disclosure requirements. 5. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS The Corporation adopted SFAS No. 132 "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits" on January 1, 1998. This statement revises employers' disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans. It does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans. It standardizes the disclosure requirements for pensions and other postretirement benefits to the extent practicable, requires additional information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets that will facilitate financial analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures that are no longer as useful as the were when FASB Statements No. 87, No. 88 and No. 106 were issued. Corporate management has determined that the adoption of SFAS No. 132 will change year end reporting requirements for pension and postretirement benefits. 6. DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND CASH STOCK PURCHASE PLAN The Board of Directors adopted a dividend reinvestment and cash stock purchase plan on November 18, 1997. Under the plan, the first dividend reinvestment and cash stock purchase date was April 1, 1998. The plan allows shareholders to elect to use their quarterly cash dividends to purchase shares of LNB Bancorp, Inc. common stock. Additionally, cash can be contributed directly to the plan for the purchase of shares of common stock with a quarterly limit of $5,000. The dividend reinvestment plan authorized the sale of 150,000 shares of the Corporation's authorized but previously unissued common shares to shareholders who choose to invest all or a portion of their cash dividends plus additional cash payments. No shares were issued by the Corporation pursuant to the plan in the first half of 1998. In the first half of 1998, stock was purchased in the open market at the then current market price. 16 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION & RESULTS OF OPERATION FINANCIAL CONDITION Total assets of the Corporation increased $18,177,000 during the first half of 1998, to $508,394,000. This growth was funded by increases in demand deposits, savings deposits, and certificates of deposit. Federal funds sold and other interest bearing investments increased by $2,141,000 during the first six months of 1998. Total securities increased $3,152,000 ending the first half at $118,526,000. At June 30, 1998 gross unrealized gains (losses) in the investment portfolio were approximately $864,000 and ($12,000), respectively. Net loans increased $12,350,000 during the first half to $339,213,000 at June 30, 1998. This loan increase was supported by a spring and summer home equity loan sale program. This home equity sale program resulted in new loans totaling over $8 million. The reserve for possible loan losses ended the quarter at $4,525,000 supported by a provision for loan losses of $425,000, recoveries of $99,000 and loan charge-offs of 167,000. The reserve for possible loan losses as a percentage of ending loans was 1.26% and 1.32% at December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998, respectively. Corporate Management believes that the reserve for possible loan losses as a percentage of ending loans at June 30, 1998 remains at an appropriate level as the ratio of the reserve for possible loan losses to nonperforming assets remains at a relatively low level at 336.6% as of June 30, 1998. Corporate management believes that the current level of the reserve for possible loan losses is adequate based upon quantitative analysis of identified risks and analysis of historical trends. Nonperforming assets at June 30, 1998 totaled $1,344,000, up from $1,078,000 at March 31, 1998. The second quarter increase in nonperforming assets of $266,000 resulted from loans being brought current in the amount of $113,000 loans charged-off in the amount of $24,000 liquidations of nonaccrual loans of $143,000 and increases in nonaccrual loans of $546,000. The level of nonperforming assets increased $563,000 during the first quarter 1998. The first quarter increase is the result of a net increase in nonaccrual loans plus a decrease in other real estate owned in the amount of $90,000. The increase in nonaccrual loans is due to decreases in nonaccrual principal balances of $12,000 which have been paid off and brought current and increases in nonaccrual principal balances of $515,000. The increase in nonaccrual loans in the first quarter of 1998 was due primarily to six commercial loan customers and one mortgage loan customer. 17 The level of nonperforming assets at June 30, 1998 remained at relatively low levels and Corporate management believes nonperforming assets are well collateralized. The table below presents the level of nonperforming assets at the end of the last four calendar quarters. Amounts in thousands 06/30/98 03/31/98 12/31/97 09/30/97 -------- -------- -------- -------- Nonperforming Assets: Nonaccrual $1,344 $1,078 $ 425 $ 882 Restructured 0 0 0 0 Other Real Estate Owned 0 0 90 0 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total Nonperforming Assets $1,344 $1,078 $ 515 $ 882 ====== ====== ====== ====== Reserve for possible loan losses to total nonperforming assets 336.6% 404.4% 809.3% 488.1% ====== ====== ====== ====== Accruing loans past due 90 days 421 645 461 919 ====== ====== ====== ====== Potential problem loans are those loans identified on management's watch list in which management has some doubt as to the borrower's ability to comply with the present repayment terms and loans which management is actively monitoring due to changes in the borrower's financial condition. At June 30, 1998, potential problem loans totaled $7,259,000, a decrease of $1,505,000 from the December 31, 1997 balance. The decrease in potential problem loans during 1998 is primarily due to a reduction in the gross amount of potential problem loans plus transfers of potential problem loans to the 90 day past due classification and nonaccrual status. Potential problem loans at June 30, 1998 are primarily comprised of three large creditors that the Bank is reviewing. Approximately $4,500,000 of the potential problem loan balance relates to the extension of credit to a company that has a significant amount of business activity in Southeast Asia. The Bank is monitoring these credits while the creditor is pursuing potential equity partners. Another $1,500,000 in potential problem loans relates to credit extended to finance the development of a single-family dwelling subdivision. These credits are being monitored by management as the creditor liquidates their position through home sales. Another $1,600,000 of the potential problem loans relates to the extension of credit to a recreational entertainment center. These credits are being monitored by management which has noted an increase in net earnings for the first and second quarters of 1998. Management does not anticipate any charge-offs relative to these potential problem loans which would deplete the current reserve to the point where the current year provision of $800,000 would have to be increased. The Corporation's credit policies are reviewed and modified on an ongoing basis in order to remain suitable for the management of credit risk within the loan portfolio as conditions change. At June 30, 1998 there are no significant concentrations of credit in the loan portfolio. The Corporation had outstanding loan and credit commitments to make loans totaling $80,633,000 and $68,706,000 at June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively. The increase in outstanding loan commitments results in part from an increase in the unused portion of home equity lines of 18 credits from a home equity loan sale program in the second quarter of 1998. Mortgage and commercial construction loan demand increased in the second quarter of 1998 as seasonal weather conditions improved and the construction season began. Consumer loan demand increased in the second quarter as demand for home improvement and automobile loans increased. Total deposits increased $21,967,000 during the first half to $432,622,000. Non-interest bearing deposits increased to $77,810,000, at June 30, 1998 for an increase of $9,245,000, while interest bearing deposits climbed to $354,812,000 for an increase of $12,722,000. Federal funds sold and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $5,746,000 during the first half. Due to the volatility of customer repurchase agreements, most funds generated by repurchase activity enter the Corporation's earning assets as short-term investments. LIQUIDITY Liquidity measures a corporation's ability to generate cash or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable prices to fund commitments to borrowers as well as the demand of depositors and debt holders. Principal internal sources of liquidity for the Corporation and the Bank are cash and cash equivalents, Federal funds sold, and the maturity structures of investment securities and portfolio loans. Securities and loans available for sale provide another source of liquidity through the cash flows of these interest bearing assets as they mature or are sold. The Corporation continues to maintain a relatively high liquid position in order to take advantage of interest rate fluctuations. As of June 30, 1998, short-term security investments with maturities of one year or less totalled $37,116,000, which represented 31.3% of total securities. Adding cash and due from banks of $25,298,000, and Federal Funds sold and other interest bearing instruments of $2,275,000, total liquid assets represented 12.7% of total assets. CAPITAL RESOURCES LNB Bancorp, Inc. continues to maintain a strong capital position. Total shareholders' equity increased to $46,738,000, at June 30, 1998. The increase resulted primarily from $3,432,000 of net income generated from the first half of operations less a cash dividend payable to shareholders of $1,649,000. The slight decrease in interest rates experienced in the first half of 1998 has caused a increase in the overall market value of available for sale securities which resulted in an increase in shareholders' equity of $27,000 at June 30, 1998. During the first half of 1998, LNB Bancorp, Inc. reduced its stockholders' equity by purchasing 2,004 shares of its common stock at a cost of $57,000. As of June 30, 1998, the LNB Bancorp, Inc. held 100,000 shares of common stock as treasury stock. LNB Bancorp, Inc. purchased 2,004 of these shares in the first quarter of 1998 and 97,996 shares in 1997 for a total cost of $2,900,000. The Corporation continues to monitor growth to stay within the constraints established by the regulatory authorities. Under Federal banking regulations, an institution is deemed to be well-capitalized if it has a Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.00 percent or greater, a Risk-based Total capital ratio of 10.00 percent or greater and a Leverage ratio of 5.00 percent or greater. The Corporation's Risk-based capital and Leverage ratios along with the ratios required to be adequately capitalized have exceeded the ratios for a well-capitalized financial 19 institution for all periods presented above. The Corporation's capital and leverage ratios as of June 30, 1998 and 1997 follow. June 30, --------------------- 1998 1997 ------ ------ Tier I capital ratio 13.19% 16.13% Required Tier I capital ratio 4.00% 4.00% Total capital ratio 14.44% 17.38% Required total capital ratio 8.00% 8.00% Leverage ratio 8.47% 9.81% Required leverage ratio 3.00% 3.00% On an ongoing basis the Corporation analyzes acquisition opportunities in markets which are adjacent to or within the Corporation's current geographical market. Corporate management believes that it's current capital resources are sufficient to support any foreseeable acquisition activity. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Interest and fees on loans for the first half of 1998 increased $1,212,000 when compared to the first half of 1997. Increased loan income was the result of the net increase in the loan portfolio of $32,000,000 offset slightly by decreases in interest rates. Interest and dividends on securities was $3,612,000 for the first half of 1998 for an increase of $384,000 over the same period in 1997. Interest and dividends on securities represented 19.5% of total interest income at June 30, 1998 compared to 19.2% at June 30, 1997. Interest on Federal funds sold and other interest bearing instruments was $94,000 at June 30, 1998 compared to $37,000 at June 30, 1997. The increase resulted from higher interest rates plus an increase in the average balance invested in these forms of financial instruments. Total interest expense increased by $694,000 when compared to the first half of 1997. The purchase of three branch offices from KeyBank National Association on September 15, 1997 increased the volume of Checkinvest accounts and statement savings and certificates of deposit, contributing to the increase in total interest expense. Also, total interest expense for the first half of 1998 was impacted by decreases in interest rates paid on certificate of deposit accounts when compared to the first half of 1997. Total other income increased by $761,000 when compared to the first half of 1997. This increase resulted from increases in income from fiduciary fees of $449,000, increases in service charges of $201,000 and increases in other service charges, exchanges and fees of $107,000. The increase in fiduciary fees results in part by the realization of certain one-time fee income and from increases in the volume of Trust assets under management. The increase in service charges is due, in part, to reevaluating the assessment of transaction account charges. The increase in other service charges, exchanges and fees is due to increases in ATM fee income. The Corporation continuously monitors non-interest expenses for greater profitability. The entire staff is geared to improving productivity at all levels. Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 1998 was $9,491,000, 13.1% above the first six months of 1997. This increase was due primarily to certain one-time consulting expenses incurred in the 20 first half of 1998, increases in salaries and benefits, increases in credit card and merchant expenses plus the operating expenses of two additional branch offices acquired from KeyBank and the related intangible amortization expenses. The effective tax rate decreased from 34.3% during the first half of 1997 to 33.9% during the first half of 1998. The decrease in the effective tax rate is due primarily to the increases in tax exempt interest income. Net income was $3,432,000 and $3,120,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Net income per share after adjusting for the two percent stock dividend in 1997 was $.83 and $.74 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. 4. YEAR 2000 ISSUE Several of the Corporation's and Bank's regulators including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of Currency have issued guidance relative to the management and disclosures for year 2000 issues. A discussion of the year 2000 issue as it relates to the Corporation, the Bank and their customers, suppliers and vendors follows. The Corporation has formed a strategic task force to perform a comprehensive review of its computer systems to identify the systems that could be affected by the "Year 2000" issue and has developed an implementation plan to resolve the issue. The Year 2000 problem is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the Corporation's programs that have time sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. The Corporation has notified its commercial customers of the year 2000 issue and is in contact with its' suppliers and third party vendors. The Corporation expects to incur internal staff costs, consulting, and other expenses to identify, correct, and test the systems for the year 2000 compliance issue. The Corporation estimates that compliance costs for the year 2000 issue from 1998 through 1999 will not exceed $100,000. The Corporation continues to evaluate appropriate courses of corrective action, including replacement of certain systems whose associated costs would be recorded as assets and amortized. Accordingly, the Corporation does not expect that year 2000 compliance costs to be expensed over the next two years to have a material effect on the financial position, liquidity or results of operations. To date, the Corporation is in the process of obtaining formal notifications from all of its major vendors and suppliers that their systems are year 2000 compliant. During 1998, the Corporation is well on its way in the testing and evaluation of systems for year 2000 compliance. The Corporation plans to complete testing of internal mission critical systems by December 31, 1998. The Corporation provides quarterly updates to the Board of Directors regarding the status of the year 2000 issue. The project completion date for the year 2000 issue is slated for June, 1999. The "Year 2000 Computer Problem" creates risk for the Corporation from unforeseen problems in its own computer systems and from third parties with whom the Corporation deals on financial transactions. Such failures of the Corporation, and/or third parties' computer systems could have a material impact on the Corporation's ability to conduct its business, and 21 especially to process and account for the transfer of funds electronically. IMPACTS OF ACCOUNTING AND REGULATORY PRONOUNCEMENTS Corporate management is not aware of any current recommendations by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or by regulatory authorities which, if they were implemented, would have a material effect on the liquidity, capital resources or operations of the Corporation. However, the potential impact of certain accounting and regulatory pronouncements warrant further discussion. SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" Implementation date by the Corporation: January 1, 1999 Impact on the Corporation: This Statement establishes comprehensive accounting and reporting requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. The statement requires entities to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities with those instruments measured at fair value. The accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of the derivative instrument, depends on the use of the derivative and the type of risk being hedged. This statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. Earlier adoption, however, is permitted. At the present time, the Corporation has not fully analyzed the effect of the adoption of SFAS No. 133 on the Corporations's consolidated financial statements. However, management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have a significant impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements. The adoption date of SFAS No. 133 will be determined after the pronounement's impast has been fully analyzed. This analysis will be completed prior to December 31, 1998. 22 PART I - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK There has been no significant change in the interest rate risk or market risk of LNB Bancorp, Inc. since December 31, 1997. 23 Part II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1 - Legal Proceedings None ITEM 2 - Changes in Securities None ITEM 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities None ITEM 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None ITEM 5 - Other Information None ITEM 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibit (11) - Computation of Shares Used for Earnings Per Share Calculation. Exhibit (13) - Second Quarter Report to shareholders of LNB Bancorp, Inc., June 30, 1998. (b) Reports on Form 8-K There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the six months ended June 30, 1998. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. LNB BANCORP, INC. (registrant) Date: August 11, 1998 /s/ Gregory D. Friedman _________________________ Gregory D. Friedman, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Date: August 11, 1998 /s/ Mitchell J. Fallis _________________________ Mitchell J. Fallis, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer 24 LNB Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-Q Exhibit Index Pursuant to Item 601 (a) of Regulation S-K S-K Reference Exhibit (11) Computation of Shares Used for Earnings Per Share Calculations Footnote 2 Earnings Per Share on pages 12- 13 of this Form 10Q is incorporated by reference. (13) Second Quarter Report to Shareholders of LNB Bancorp, Inc. June 30, 1998 - EDGAR Version (27) Financial Data Schedule 25 LNB Bancorp, Inc. Exhibit to Form 10 - Q (For the six months ended June 30, 1998) S - K Reference Number (13) Second Quarter Report to Shareholders of LNB Bancorp, Inc. (dated June 30, 1998) EDGAR Version DESCRIPTION: Three sided pamphlet: Outside cover second quarter 1998 LNB Bancorp, Inc., "Familiar Faces...Friendly places" among 15 assorted pictures. Inside contains: Message to shareholders, Unaudited EDGAR version Consolidated Balance Sheets for period ending June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997, respectively, unaudited EDGAR version Consolidated Statements of Income for the Six Months ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997, respectively, news release for new Village of LaGrange branch office, and the list of Banking Offices & ATMs. 26 Message to Our Shareholders It's a pleasure, once again, to report on the progress of LNB Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary, Lorain National Bank, after the first half of 1998. LNB Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Lorain National Bank, reported consolidated assets exceeded $500 million for the first time in their history. Consolidated assets for LNB Bancorp, Inc. and Lorain National Bank, reached a record $508.4 million at June 30, 1998. We are pleased to announce that earnings have increased 10 percent for the first half of the year, compared to the same period one year ago. Earnings for the first six months of 1998 reached $3,432,000, up from $3,120,000 during the first half of 1997. Basic earnings per share for the first half of 1998 reached $.83, a 12.2 percent increase over the $.74 amount reported for the first half of 1997. Earnings for the first half of 1998 were higher than a year ago because of higher net interest income and other non-interest income, offset in part by higher operating expenses. Year to date cash dividends declared to shareholders increased 24.5 percent over the comparative period in 1997. Total shareholders' equity also increased $3.1 million to $46.7 million during the twelve months ended June 30, 1998. Total shareholders' equity, as a percentage of total assets, reached 9.2 percent at June 30, 1998. Total assets rose 11.2 percent to $508.4 million as of June 30, 1998, as compared to one year ago. Net loans increased by $32 million to $339.2 at June 30, from one year ago. The loan increase was the result of a recent home equity loan sale program plus increases in commercial, mortgage and consumer lending. We are pleased to report that our Dividend Reinvestment Plan continues to grow. More than 35 percent of our shareholders are now participating in the plan. As we announced in the first quarter report, the planning and construction of our new branch office in LaGrange is now complete. We look forward to serving our communities and customers in the southern part of Lorain County. In the graphs presented below, we are pleased to show increases in total assets and total shareholders' equity at June 30 from 1994 through 1998 and basic earnings per share for the first half, from 1994 through 1998. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to addressing you after the completion of our third quarter of operations. Sincerely, /s/ J. F. Kidd /s/ Stanley G. Pijor ------------------------ ----------------- James F. Kidd Stanley G. Pijor President and Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer 27 TOTAL ASSETS millions of dollars (A Total Assets graph follows in printed version with assets on the x- axis and years 1994 through 1998 on the y-axis. The graph is a vertical bar graph. The co-ordinates, by year, which are presented in the table below are plotted on the previously described grid.) TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY millions of dollars (A Total Shareholders' Equity graph follows in printed version with shareholder's equity on the x-axis and years 1994 through 1998 on the y-axis. The graph is a vertical bar graph. The co-ordinates, by year, which are presented in the table below are plotted on the previously described grid.) BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE dollars (A Basic Earnings Per Share graph follows in printed version with earnings per share on the x-axis and years 1994 through 1998 on the y-axis. The graph is a vertical bar graph. The co-ordinates, by year, which are presented in the table below are plotted on the previously described grid.) Total Shareholders' Basic Earnings Total Assets Equity Per Share Year Millions of Dollars Millions of Dollars Dollars 1998 $508.4 $46.7 $0.83 1997 $457.0 $43.6 $0.74 1996 $424.5 $42.4 $0.67 1995 $413.2 $39.0 $0.56 1994 $394.0 $36.2 $0.53 *Adjusted for stock dividends and splits 28 Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30 -------------------------- 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ ASSETS: Cash and Due From Banks $ 25,298,000 $ 24,240,000 Federal Funds Sold and other Interest Bearing Instruments 2,275,000 235,000 Securities Available for Sale 37,505,000 14,346,000 Investment Securities 81,021,000 94,229,000 Loans 343,738,000 311,568,000 Reserve for Possible Loan Losses (4,525,000) (4,238,000) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET LOANS 339,213,000 307,330,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Premises and Equipment (net) 15,757,000 10,876,000 Other Assets 7,325,000 5,733,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ASSETS $508,394,000 $456,989,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Non-Interest Bearing Deposits $ 77,810,000 $ 59,238,000 Interest Bearing Deposits 354,812,000 325,245,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL DEPOSITS 432,622,000 384,483,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements and Other Short-term Borrowings 23,204,000 24,566,000 Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 2,045,000 1,095,000 Other Liabilities 3,785,000 3,255,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 461,652,000 413,399,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common stock 4,222,000 4,222,000 Additional capital 22,600,000 22,597,000 Retained Earnings 22,720,000 19,185,000 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 96,000 22,000 Treasury Stock at Cost (2,900,000) (2,436,000) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 46,738,000 43,590,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $508,394,000 $456,989,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (LOGO) LNB Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary Lorain National Bank 29 Consolidated Statements of Income Six Months Ended June 30 ------------------------ 1998 1997 ------------------------ INTEREST INCOME: Interest and Fees on Loans $14,797,000 $13,585,000 Interest and Dividends on Securities: 3,612,000 3,231,000 Interest on Federal Funds Sold 94,000 34,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 18,503,000 16,850,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest on Deposits 6,233,000 5,568,000 Interest on Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements and Other Short-Term Borrowings 552,000 553,000 Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 65,000 35,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 6,850,000 6,156,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME 11,653,000 10,694,000 Provision for Loan Losses 425,000 250,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 11,228,000 10,444,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER INCOME: Trust Department Income 1,026,000 577,000 Fees and Service Charges 2,403,000 2,095,000 Gains From Sales of Loans and Securities -0- -0- Other Operating Income 24,000 20,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL OTHER INCOME 3,453,000 2,692,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER EXPENSES: Salaries and Employee Benefits 4,503,000 4,137,000 Net Occupancy Expense of Premises 671,000 643,000 Furniture and Equipment Expenses 1,178,000 1,126,000 Supplies and Postage 543,000 470,000 Ohio Franchise Tax 269,000 252,000 Other Operating Expenses 2,327,000 1,762,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 9,491,000 8,390,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 5,190,000 4,746,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Income Taxes 1,758,000 1,626,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME $3,432,000 $3,120,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .83 $ .74 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .83 $ .74 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE $ .40 $ .32 30 Inside cover LNB's LaGrange office our newest friendly place Lorain National Bank has opened its 21st banking office in the Village of LaGrange. The office features a staff of seven employees, including five tellers, a customer service representative and a lending officer who will manage the facility. "Our newest office will allow us to better meet the needs of the growing community of LaGrange and surrounding area," said James F. Kidd, president and chief executive officer. "Most of our LaGrange staff lives in town or in nearby communities, which helps us fit into a community that's expressed an interest in supporting a responsive, local bank like ours." The bank branch also features a three-lane drive-in equipped with a drive-up ATM, safe deposit boxes and a night depository. Carrie Hartman, assistant vice president and LaGrange branch manager, is a resident of LaGrange and has more than 15 years of banking experience. Lorain National Bank's new LaGrange office officially opened for business on Monday, July 13, 1998. The bank's 21st branch office opening was celebrated with new account gifts and a grand prize drawing for $500 in groceries at the nearby Sentinel Square IGA. Home equity loan sale spring event net $8 million in new credit Low rates leave a lasting impression. Word of our 7.75% APR variable and low fixed rate home equity loans and line of credit could be found on billboards, newspaper ads, mailers and on the radio throughout the spring. More than $8 million in loans and lines of credit were booked during our Special Loan Sale. Lorain National booked more than $8 million in home equity loans and extended lines of credit during a three-month loan sale ending June 30. Spring is always a heavy lending season thanks to annual home improvements, new car buying and debt consolidation. But Lorain National far exceeded its home equity sales goals thanks to excellent rates, a dedicated sales effort by the lending staff and a strong marketing message. Look for more home equity news this fall when Lorain National participates in the back-to-school, fall home fix-up borrowing season. 31 Back Cover: White background with black lettering Four column format Banking Offices and ATMS ATM service available wherever you see this symbol ** Lorain banking officers Elyria banking offices Main Office **Cleveland Street Office 457 Broadway 801 Cleveland Street Lorain, Ohio 44052 Elyria, Ohio 44035 (440)244-7185 (440)365-8397 **Sixth Street Drive-In Office **Lake Avenue Office 200 Sixth Street 42935 N. Ridge Road Lorain, Ohio 44052 Elyria Township, Ohio 44035 (440)244-7242 (440)233-7196 **Cooper Foster Park **Midway Mall Office Road Office 6395 Midway Mall Blvd. 1920 Cooper Foster Park Rd Elyria, Ohio 44035 Lorain, Ohio (440)324-6530 (440)282-1252 **Second Street Office **Kansas Avenue Office 221 Second Street 1604 Kansas Avenue Elyria, Ohio 44035 Lorain, Ohio (440)323-4621 (440)288-9151 Village of Lagrange **Oberlin Avenue Office banking office 3660 Oberlin Avenue **Village of LaGrange Office Lorain, Ohio 44053 546 North Center Street (440)282-9196 Village of LaGrange, Ohio 44050 (440)355-6734 **Pearl Avenue Office 2850 Pearl Avenue Oberlin banking office Lorain, Ohio 44055 **Oberlin Office (440)277-1103 40 E. College Street Oberlin, Ohio 44074 **West Park Drive Office (440)775-1361 2130 West Park Drive Lorain, Ohio 44053 Kendal at Oberlin Office (440)989-3131 600 Kendal Drive Oberlin, Ohio 44074 Amherst banking office (440)774-5400 **Amherst Office 1175 Cleveland Avenue Olmsted Township Amherst, Ohio banking office (440)988-4423 **Olmsted Township Office 27095 Bagley Road Avon Lake banking office Olmsted Township, Ohio 44138 **Avon Lake Office (440)235-4600 240 Miller Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 The Renaissance Office (440)933-2186 26376 John Road Olmsted Township, Ohio 44138 (440)427-0041 32 Vermilion banking office Community-based automated **Vermilion Office teller machine locations 4455 E. Liberty Avenue **Captain Larry's Marathon Vermilion, Ohio 44089 1317 State Route 60 (440)967-3124 Vermilion, Ohio Westlake banking offices **Convenient Food Mart **Crossing of Westlake, Office 5375 West Erie Avenue 30210 Detroit Road Lorain, Ohio Westlake, Ohio 44145 (440)892-9696 **Gateway Plaza Westlake Village Office 3451 Colorado Avenue 28550 Westlake Village Drive Lorain, Ohio Westlake, Ohio 44145 (440)808-0229 **Lakeland Medical Center 3700 Kolbe Road Other offices Lorain, Ohio Executive Offices 457 Broadway **Lorain County Lorain, Ohio 44052 Community College (440)244-7123 1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, Ohio Administration 457 Broadway **Lorain Plaza Lorain, Ohio 44052 Shopping Center (440)244-7253 1147 Meister Road Lorain, Ohio Operations 2130 West Park Drive **Lowe's Home Lorain, Ohio 44053 Improvement Warehouse (440)989-3315 620 Midway Boulevard Elyria, Ohio Human Resources 2130 West Park Drive **Midway Mall Food Court Lorain, Ohio 44053 3343 Midway Mall Blvd. (440)989-3139 Elyria, Ohio Marketing 457 Broadway Lorain, Ohio 44052 (440)244-7332 Purchasing 2150 West Park Drive Lorain, Ohio 44053 (440)989-3260 All other departments & information not listed Lorain (440)244-6000 Logos for FDIC Insured, Federal Home Toll Free Loan Bank System, Equal Housing Lender 1-800-860-1007 and LNB Bancorp, Inc. Elyria/Cleveland (440) 236-5047 33 LNB Bancorp, Inc. Exhibit to Form 10 - Q (For the six months ended June 30, 1998) S - K Reference Number (27) Financial Data Schedule