UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 __________________________________ FORM 10-K [x] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 Or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to ____________ Commission file Number: 2-88927 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) Pennsylvania 23-2249083 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 111 West Front Street, 18603 Berwick, Pennsylvania (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (570) 752-3671 __________________________________ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share __________________________________ Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10K or any amendment to this Form 10K. [X] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rul 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [X] No [ ] The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non affiliates on the Registrant based on the closing price as of March 8, 2005, was approximately $79,345,260. The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's Common Stock, as of March 8, 2005, was 4,392,846 shares of Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the Registrant's 2005 definitive Proxy Statement are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Report. FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION FORM 10-K Table of Contents Part I Page ______ ____ Item 1. Business 1 Item 2. Properties 8 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 9 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 9 Part II _______ Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters 10 Item 6. Selected Financial Data 12 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 13 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk 27 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 28 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 61 Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 61 Item 9B. Other Information 61 Part III ________ Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 62 Item 11. Executive Compensation 62 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 62 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 62 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 62 Part IV _______ Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 63 Signatures 65 Exhibit 21 68 Exhibit 23 69 Exhibit 31.1 70 Exhibit 31.2 71 Exhibit 32.1 72 Exhibit 32.2 73 i FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION FORM 10-K PART I Forward Looking Statements __________________________ The management of First Keystone Corporation (Corporation), has made forward looking statements in this annual report on Form 10 K. These forward looking statements may be subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Corporation and its subsidiary, The First National Bank of Berwick (Bank). When words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates" or similar expressions occur in this annual report, management is making forward looking statements. Shareholders should note that many factors, some of which are discussed elsewhere in this annual report, could affect the future financial results of the Corporation and its subsidiary, both individually and collectively, and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking statements contained in this annual report on Form 10 K. These factors include the following: * operating, legal and regulatory risks; * economic, political and competitive forces affecting our banking, securities, asset management and credit services businesses; and * the risk that our analyses of these risks and forces could be incorrect and or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this report. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents that are filed periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ITEM 1. BUSINESS First Keystone Corporation is a Pennsylvania business corporation, and a bank holding company, registered with and supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Corporation was incorporated on July 6, 1983, and commenced operations on July 2, 1984, upon consummation of the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of The First National Bank of Berwick. The Corporation has one wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank, which has a commercial banking operation and trust department as its major lines of business. Since commencing operations, the Corporation's business has consisted primarily of managing and supervising the Bank, and its principal source of income has been dividends paid by the Bank. Greater than 98% of the Corporation's revenue and profit came from the commercial banking department for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, and was the only reportable segment. At December 31, 2004, the Corporation had total consolidated assets, deposits and stockholders' equity of approximately $497.6 million, $358.0 million and $53.3 million, respectively. The Bank was organized in 1864. The Bank is a national banking association that is a member of the Federal Reserve System. Its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to the maximum extent of the law regulated by The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The Bank, has ten branch locations (five branches within Columbia County, four branches within Luzerne County, and one branch in Montour County, Pennsylvania), and is a full service commercial bank providing a wide range of services to individuals and small to medium sized businesses in its Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania market area. The Bank's commercial banking activities include accepting time, demand, and savings deposits and making secured and unsecured commercial, real estate and consumer loans. Additionally, the Bank also provides personal and corporate trust and agency services to individuals, corporations, and others, including trust investment accounts, investment advisory services, mutual funds, estate planning, and management of pension and profit sharing plans. 1 Supervision and Regulation __________________________ The Corporation is subject to the jurisdiction of the SEC and of state securities laws for matters relating to the offering and sale of its securities. The Corporation is currently subject to the SEC's rules and regulations relating to company's whose shares are registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Corporation is also subject to the provisions of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended , and to supervision by the Federal Reserve Board. The Bank Holding Company Act requires the Corporation to secure the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board before it owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than 5% of the voting shares of substantially all of the assets of any institution, including another bank. The Bank Holding Company Act also prohibits acquisition of control of a bank holding company, such as the Corporation, without prior notice to the Federal Reserve Board. Control is defined for this purpose as the power, directly or indirectly, to direct the management or policies of a bank holding company or to vote 25% (or 10%, if no other person or persons acting on concert, holds a greater percentage of the Common Stock) or more of the Corporation's Common Stock. The Corporation is required to file an annual report with the Federal Reserve Board and any additional information that the Federal Reserve Board may require pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act. The Federal Reserve Board may also make examinations of the Corporation and any or all of its subsidiaries. The Bank is subject to federal and state statutes applicable to banks chartered under the banking laws of the United States, to members of the Federal Reserve System and to banks whose deposits are insured by the FDIC. Bank operations are also subject to regulations of the OCC, the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC. The primary supervisory authority of the Bank is the OCC, which regulates and examines the Bank. The OCC has the authority under the Financial Institutions Supervisory Act to prevent a national bank from engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice in conducting its business. Federal and state banking laws and regulations govern, among other things, the scope of a bank's business, the investments a bank may make, the reserves against deposits a bank must maintain, loans a bank makes and collateral it takes, and the activities of a bank with respect to mergers and consolidations and the establishment of branches. As a subsidiary of a bank holding company, the Bank is subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on any extensions of credit to the bank holding company or its subsidiaries, on investments in the stock or other securities of the bank holding company or its subsidiaries and on taking such stock or securities as collateral for loans. The Federal Reserve Act and Federal Reserve Board regulations also place certain limitations and reporting requirements on extensions of credit by a bank to principal shareholders of its parent holding company, among others, and to related interests of such principal shareholders. In addition, such legislation and regulations may affect the terms upon which any person becoming a principal shareholder of a holding company may obtain credit from banks with which the subsidiary bank maintains a correspondent relationship. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act , the OCC possesses the power to prohibit institutions regulated by it (such as the Bank) from engaging in any activity that would be an unsafe or unsound banking practice or would otherwise be in violation of the law. Permitted Non-Banking Activities ________________________________ The Federal Reserve Board permits bank holding companies to engage in non banking activities so closely related to banking, managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. The Corporation does not at this time engage in any of these non banking activities, nor does the Corporation have any current plans to engage in any other permissible activities in the foreseeable future. 2 Legislation and Regulatory Changes __________________________________ From time to time, various types of federal and state legislation have been proposed that could result in additional regulations of, and restrictions on, the business of the Bank. It cannot be predicted whether any such legislation will be adopted or how such legislation would affect the business of the Bank. As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities in the United States, the Bank's business is particularly susceptible to being affected by federal legislation and regulations that may increase the costs of doing business. From time to time, legislation is enacted which has the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting or expanding permissible activities or affecting the competitive balance between banks and other financial institutions. No prediction can be made as to the likelihood of any major changes or the impact such changes might have on the Corporation and the Bank. Certain changes of potential significance to the Corporation which have been enacted recently and others which are currently under consideration by Congress or various regulatory agencies are discussed below. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 _____________________________________________________________ The FDICIA established five different levels of capitalization of financial institutions, with "prompt corrective actions" and significant operational restrictions imposed of institutions that are capital deficient under the categories. The five categories are: * well capitalized * adequately capitalized * undercapitalized * significantly undercapitalized, and * critically undercapitalized. To be considered well capitalized, an institution must have a total risk based capital ratio of at least 10%, a Tier 1 risk based capital ratio of at least 6%, a leverage capital ratio of 5%, and must not be subject to any order or directive requiring the institution to improve its capital level. An institution falls within the adequately capitalized category if it has a total risk based capital ratio of at least 8%, a Tier 1 risk based capital ratio of at least 4%, and a leverage capital ratio of at least 4%. Institutions with lower capital levels are deemed to be undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized, depending on their actual capital levels. In addition, the appropriate federal regulatory agency may downgrade an institution to the next lower capital category upon a determination that the institution is in an unsafe or unsound condition, or is engaged in an unsafe or unsound practice. Institutions are required under FDICIA to closely monitor their capital levels and to notify their appropriate regulatory agency of any basis for a change in capital category. On December 31, 2004, the Corporation and the Bank exceeded the minimum capital levels of the well capitalized category. Regulatory oversight of an institution becomes more stringent with each lower capital category, with certain "prompt corrective actions" imposed depending on the level of capital deficiency. Other Provisions of FDICIA __________________________ Each depository institution must submit audited financial statements to its primary regulator and the FDIC, which reports are made publicly available. In addition, the audit committee of each depository institution must consist of outside directors and the audit committee at "large institutions" (as defined by FDIC regulation) must include members with banking or financial management expertise. The audit committee at "large institutions" must also have access to independent outside counsel. In addition, an institution must notify the FDIC and the institution's primary regulator of any change in the institutions independent auditor, and annual management letters must be provided to the FDIC and the depository institution's primary regulator. The regulations define a "large institution" as one with over $500 million in assets, which does not include the Bank. Also, under the rule, an institution's independent auditor must examine the institution's internal controls over financial reporting and perform agreed upon procedures to test compliance with laws and regulations concerning safety and soundness. 3 Under FDICIA, each federal banking agency must prescribe certain safety and soundness standards for depository institutions and their holding companies. Three types of standards must be prescribed: * asset quality and earnings * operational and managerial, and * compensation Such standards would include a ratio of classified assets to capital, minimum earnings, and, to the extent feasible, a minimum ratio of market value to book value for publicly traded securities of such institutions and holding companies. Operational and managerial standards must relate to: * internal controls, information systems and internal audit systems * loan documentation * credit underwriting * interest rate exposure * asset growth, and * compensation, fees and benefits FDICIA also sets forth Truth in Savings disclosure and advertising requirements applicable to all depository institutions. Real Estate Lending Standards. Pursuant to the FDICIA, the OCC and other federal banking agencies adopted real estate lending guidelines which would set loan to value ratios for different types of real estate loans. A LTV ratio is generally defined as the total loan amount divided by the appraised value of the property at the time the loan is originated. If the institution does not hold a first lien position, the total loan amount would be combined with the amount of all senior liens when calculating the ratio. In addition to establishing the LTV ratios, the guidelines require all real estate loans to be based upon proper loan documentation and a recent appraisal of the property. Regulatory Capital Requirements _______________________________ The federal banking regulators have adopted certain risk based capital guidelines to assist in the assessment of the capital adequacy of a banking organization's operations for both transactions reported on the balance sheet as assets and transactions, such as letters of credit, and recourse agreements, which are recorded as off balance sheet items. Under these guidelines, nominal dollar amounts of assets and credit equivalent amounts of off balance sheet items are multiplied by one of several risk adjustment percentages, which range from 0% for assets with low credit risk, such as certain U.S. Treasury securities, to 100% for assets with relatively high credit risk, such as business loans. 4 The following table presents the Corporation's capital ratios at December 31, 2004: (In Thousands) <s> <c> Tier I Capital $ 48,212 Tier II Capital 4,290 Total Capital 52,502 Adjusted Total Average Assets 501,677 Total Adjusted Risk-Weighted Assets <F1> 297,048 Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio <F2> 16.23% Required Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio 4.00% Excess Tier I Risk-Based Capital Ratio 12.23% Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio <F3> 17.68% Required Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio 8.00% Excess Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio 9.68% Tier I Leverage Ratio <F4> 9.61% Required Tier I Leverage Ratio 4.00% Excess Tier I Leverage Ratio 5.61% _______________________ <FN> <F1> Includes off balance sheet items at credit equivalent values less intangible assets. <F2> Tier I Risk Based Capital Ratio is defined as the ratio of Tier I Capital to Total Adjusted Risk Weighted Assets. <F3> Total Risk Based Capital Ratio is defined as the ratio of Tier I and Tier II Capital to Total Adjusted Risk Weighted Assets. <F4> Tier I Leverage Ratio is defined as the ratio of Tier I Capital to Adjusted Total Average Assets. </FN> The Corporation's ability to maintain the required levels of capital is substantially dependent upon the success of Corporation's capital and business plans; the impact of future economic events on the Corporation's loan customers; and the Corporation's ability to manage its interest rate risk and investment portfolio and control its growth and other operating expenses. See also, the information under the caption "Capital Strength" appearing on page 23 of this 2004 Annual Report on Form 10K. Effect of Government Monetary Policies ______________________________________ The earnings of the Corporation are and will be affected by domestic economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and its agencies. The Federal Reserve Board have had, and will likely continue to have, an important impact on the operating results of commercial banks through its power to implement national monetary policy in order to, among other things, curb inflation or combat a recession. The Federal Reserve Board has a major effect upon the levels of bank loans, investments and deposits through its open market operations in United States government securities and through its regulations of, among other things, the discount rate on borrowings of member banks and the reserve requirements against member bank deposits. It is not possible to predict the nature and impact of future changes in monetary and fiscal policies. Effects of Inflation ____________________ Inflation has some impact on the Bank's operating costs. Unlike industrial companies, however, substantially all of the Bank's assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on the Bank's performance than the general levels of inflation. Over short periods of time, interest rates may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as prices of goods and services. 5 Environmental Regulation ________________________ There are several federal and state statutes that regulate the obligations and liabilities of financial institutions pertaining to environmental issues. In addition to the potential for attachment of liability resulting from its own actions, a bank may be held liable, under certain circumstances, for the actions of its borrowers, or third parties, when such actions result in environmental problems on properties that collateralize loans held by the bank. Further, the liability has the potential to far exceed the original amount of the loan issued by the Bank. Currently, neither the Corporation nor the Bank is a party to any pending legal proceeding pursuant to any environmental statute, nor are the Corporation and the Bank aware of any circumstances that may give rise to liability under any such statute. Interest Rate Risk __________________ Federal banking agency regulations specify that the Bank's capital adequacy include an assessment of the Bank's interest rate risk exposure. The standards for measuring the adequacy and effectiveness of a banking organization's Interest Rate Risk (IRR) management includes a measurement of Board of Directors and senior management oversight, and a determination of whether a banking organization's procedures for comprehensive risk management are appropriate to the circumstances of the specific banking organization. The First National Bank of Berwick has internal IRR models that are used to measure and monitor IRR. Additionally, the regulatory agencies have been assessing IRR on an informal basis for several years. For these reasons, the Corporation does not expect the addition of IRR evaluation to the agencies' capital guidelines to result in significant changes in capital requirements for the Bank. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 2000 __________________________________ On November 12, 2000, President Clinton signed into law the Gramm Leach Bliley Act of 2000, which is also known as the Financial Services Modernization Act. The act repeals some Depression era banking laws and will permit banks, insurance companies and securities firms to engage in each others' businesses after complying with certain conditions and regulations. The act grants to community banks the power to enter new financial markets as a matter of right that larger institutions have managed to do on an ad hoc basis. At this time, our company has no plans to pursue these additional possibilities. Our Corporation does not believe that the Financial Services Modernization Act will have an immediate positive or negative material effect on our operations. However, the act may have the result of increasing the amount of competition that our Corporation faces from larger financial service companies, many of whom have substantially more financial resources than our Corporation, which may now offer banking services in addition to insurance and brokerage services. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act ______________________ On July 30, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. The Act was in response to public concerns regarding corporate accountability in connection with recent high visibility accounting scandals. The stated goals of the Sarbanes Oxley Act are: * to increase corporate responsibility; * to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies; and * to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to the securities laws. The Sarbanes Oxley Act generally applies to all companies, both U.S. and non U.S., that file periodic reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The legislation includes provisions, among other things: * governing the services that can be provided by a public company's independent auditors and the procedures for approving such services; * requiring the chief executive officer and chief financial officer to certify certain matters relating to the company's periodic filings under the Exchange Act; * requiring expedited filings of reports by insiders of their securities transactions and containing other provisions relating to insider conflicts of interest; 6 * increasing disclosure requirements relating to critical financial accounting policies and their application; * increasing penalties for securities law violations; and * creating a new public accounting oversight board, a regulatory body subject to SEC jurisdiction with broad powers to set auditing, quality control and ethics standards for accounting firms. The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 ______________________________________ In 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act was enacted as the first major corporation tax act in years. The act addresses a number of areas of corporate taxation including executive deferred compensation restrictions. The impact of the act on the Corporation is unknown at this time, but management is monitoring its developments. History and Business - Bank ___________________________ The Bank's legal headquarters are located at 111 West Front Street, Berwick, Pennsylvania. As of December 31, 2004, the Bank had total assets of $497,615,000, total shareholders' equity of $53,312,000 and total deposits and other liabilities of $444,303,000. The Bank engages in a full service commercial banking business, including accepting time and demand deposits, and making secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans. The Bank's business is not seasonal in nature. Its deposits are insured by the FDIC to the extent provided by law. The Bank has no foreign loans or highly leveraged transaction loans, as defined by the Federal Reserve Board. Substantially all of the loans in the Bank's portfolio have been originated by the Bank. Policies adopted by the Board of Directors are the basis by which the Bank conducts its lending activities. At December 31, 2004, the Bank had 117 full time employees and 32 part time employees. In the opinion of management, the Bank enjoys a satisfactory relationship with its employees. The Bank is not a party to any collective bargaining agreement. Competition - Bank __________________ The Bank competes actively with other area commercial banks and savings and loan associations, many of which are larger than the Bank, as well as with major regional banking and financial institutions. The Bank's major competitors in Columbia and Luzerne counties are: * First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. of Bloomsburg * PNC Bank, N.A. * Columbia County Farmers National Bank of Bloomsburg * M & T Bank * FNB Bank, NA * First Federal Bank In the county of Montour, credit unions are our major competitors along with M & T Bank, FNB Bank, NA and Sovereign Bank. The Bank is generally competitive with all competing financial institutions in its service area with respect to interest rates paid on time and savings deposits, service charges on deposit accounts and interest rates charged on loans. Concentration _____________ The Corporation and the Bank are not dependent for deposits nor exposed by loan concentrations to a single customer or to a small group of customers the loss of any one or more of whom would have a materially adverse effect on the financial condition of the Corporation or the Bank. Available Information _____________________ The Corporation's common stock is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act, and, accordingly, files reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The reports, proxy statements and other information filed with the SEC are available for inspection and copying at the SEC's Public Reference Room at Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., 7 Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Corporation is an electronic filer with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The SEC's internet site address is www.sec.gov. A copy of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10K may be obtained without charge from our website at www.firstkeystonecorporation.com or via email at fnb@fnbbwk.com. Information may also be obtained via written request to Investor Relations at First Keystone Corporation, Attention: J. Gerald Bazewicz, 111 West Front Street, Berwick, Pennsylvania 18603. ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES The Corporation owns no property other than through the Bank. These are: Type of Square Location Ownership Footage Use ________ _________ _______ ___ <s> <c> <c> <c> Columbia County, PA 111 W. Front Street, Berwick Owned 12,500 Administrative office, banking and trust services. 117-119 W. Front Street, Berwick Owned .1413 No building, Acres held for expansion. 105 Market Street Leased 4,000 Computer/ (second floor) Annual accounting Rental department. $36,780 2nd & Market Streets, Owned 1.45 No buildings, Berwick Acres Present use, parking. 701 Freas Avenue, Berwick Owned 3,744 Banking services. Giant Market Leased 500 Banking services. 50 Briar Creek Plaza Annual Rental $33,419 2301 Columbia Owned 7,000 Banking services. Boulevard, Bloomsburg Third & Race Streets, Owned 2,500 Banking services. Mifflinville 8 Type of Square Location Ownership Footage Use ________ _________ _______ ___ <s> <c> <c> <c> Luzerne County, PA Salem Township Owned 3,700 Banking services. 400 Fowler Avenue, Berwick West Third Street, Leased 2,300 Banking services. Nescopeck Annual Rental $15,600 1540 Sans Souci Owned 4,000 Banking services. Highway, Wilkes-Barre 179 South Wyoming Leased 3,000 Banking services. Avenue, Kingston Annual Rental $51,000 Montour County, PA 1519 Bloom Road Owned 6,480 Banking services. Danville It is Management's opinion that the facilities currently utilized are suitable and adequate for the Corporation's current and immediate future purposes. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Corporation and/or the Bank are defendants in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of their business. However, in the opinion of management of the Corporation and the Bank, there are no proceedings pending to which the Corporation and the Bank is a party or to which their property is subject, which, if determined adversely to the Corporation and the Bank, would be material in relation to the Corporation's and Bank's individual profits or financial condition, nor are there any proceedings pending other than ordinary routine litigation incident to the business of the Corporation and the Bank. In addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be threatened or contemplated against the Corporation and the Bank by government authorities or others. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report to a vote of security holders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. 9 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES The Corporation's Common Stock is traded in the over the counter market on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "FKYS". The following table sets forth: * The quarterly high and low prices for a share of the Corporation's Common Stock during the periods indicated as reported to the management of the Corporation and * Quarterly dividends on a share of the Common Stock with respect to each quarter since January 1, 2003. The following table reflects the high and low closing sale prices reported for First Keystone Corporation's common stock, and the cash dividends declared on First Keystone Corporation's common stock, for the periods indicated, after giving retroactive effect to a 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend paid on May 11, 2004. MARKET VALUE OF COMMON STOCK Per Share High Low Dividend ____ ___ ________ <s> <c> <c> <c> 2004: First quarter $25.50 $24.00 $.17 Second quarter $25.50 $24.25 $.18 Third quarter $24.50 $22.75 $.18 Fourth quarter $23.25 $21.90 $.20 2003: First quarter $20.77 $17.17 $.16 Second quarter $21.67 $19.50 $.16 Third quarter $22.67 $21.33 $.16 Fourth quarter $24.33 $22.50 $.17 As of December 31, 2004, the Corporation had approximately 628 shareholders of record. The Corporation has paid dividends since commencement of business in 1984. It is the present intention of the Corporation's Board of Directors to continue the dividend payment policy; however, further dividends must necessarily depend upon earnings, financial condition, appropriate legal restrictions and other factors relevant at the time the Board of Directors of the Corporation considers dividend policy. Cash available for dividend distributions to shareholders of the Corporation must initially come from dividends paid by the Bank to the Corporation. Therefore, the restrictions on the Bank's dividend payments are directly applicable to the Corporation. Transfer Agent: The First National Bank of Berwick (570) 752-3671 111 West Front Street Berwick, PA 18603 10 The following brokerage firms make a market in First Keystone Corporation common stock: Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc. (800) 888-6673 Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (800) 526-6397 Ryan, Beck and Company (800) 223-6807 Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. (800) 842-8928 Ferris Baker Watts, Inc. (800) 638-7411 Dividend Restrictions on the Bank _________________________________ The OCC rules govern the payment of dividends by national banks. Consequently, the Bank, which is subject to these rules, may not pay dividends from capital (unimpaired common and preferred stock outstanding) but only from retained earnings after deducting losses and bad debts therefrom. To the extent that (1) the Bank has capital surplus in an amount in excess of common capital and (2) the Bank can prove that such surplus resulted from prior period earnings, the Bank, upon approval of the OCC, may transfer earned surplus to retained earnings and thereby increase its dividend capacity. The Bank may not pay any dividends on its capital stock during a period in which it may be in default in the payment of its assessment for a deposit insurance premium due to the FDIC, nor may it pay dividends on Common Stock until any cumulative dividends on the Bank's preferred stock (if any) have been paid in full. The Bank has never been in default in the payments of its assessments to the FDIC; and the Bank has no outstanding preferred stock. In addition, under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (912 U.S.C. Section 1818), dividends cannot be declared and paid if the OCC obtains a cease and desist order because, in the opinion of the OCC, such payment would constitute an unsafe and unsound banking practice. As of December 31, 2004, there was $3,041,000 in unrestricted retained earnings and net income available at the Bank that could be paid as a dividend to the Corporation under the current OCC regulations. Dividend Restrictions on the Corporation ________________________________________ Under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended, the Corporation may not pay a dividend if, after giving effect thereto, either: * The Corporation would be unable to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business or; * The Corporation's total assets would be less than its total liabilities. The determination of total assets and liabilities may be based upon: * Financial statements prepared on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles, * Financial statements that are prepared on the basis of other accounting practices and principles that are reasonable under the circumstances, or; * A fair valuation or other method that is reasonable under the circumstances. 11 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Amounts in thousands, except per share) Year Ended December 31, _______________________________ 2003 2002 2001 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA: Total Assets $497,615 $481,840 $439,526 Total Investment securities 239,053 231,272 215,755 Net loans 229,972 225,549 198,343 Total Deposits 357,956 343,020 330,745 Stockholders' equity 53,312 51,351 49,096 SELECTED OPERATING DATA: Interest income $ 25,036 $ 25,063 $ 25,862 Interest expense 10,006 10,200 11,342 ________ ________ ________ Net interest income $ 15,030 $ 14,863 $ 14,520 Provision for loan losses 1,750 500 550 ________ ________ ________ Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses $ 13,280 $ 14,363 $ 13,970 Other income 4,596 3,275 2,285 Other expense 9,426 8,371 7,811 ________ ________ ________ Income before income taxes $ 8,450 $ 9,267 $ 8,444 Income tax expense 1,663 1,950 1,857 ________ ________ ________ Net income $ 6,787 $ 7,317 $ 6,587 ======== ======== ======== PER COMMON SHARE DATA: Net income $ 1.55 $ 1.66 $ 1.48 Cash dividends .73 .65 .57 PERFORMANCE RATIOS: Return on average assets 1.37% 1.57% 1.59% Return on average equity 12.76% 14.27% 14.93% Dividend payout ratio 47.41% 39.41% 38.33% Average equity to average assets ratio 10.76% 11.00% 10.66% Year Ended December 31, ______________________ 2001 2000 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA: Total Assets $393,472 $360,342 Total Investment securities 184,107 156,438 Net loans 195,302 187,969 Total Deposits 294,681 271,473 Stockholders' equity 39,696 36,658 SELECTED OPERATING DATA: Interest income $ 26,836 $ 25,650 Interest expense 14,465 13,995 ________ ________ Net interest income $ 12,371 $ 11,655 Provision for loan losses 610 425 ________ ________ Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses $ 11,761 $ 11,230 Other income 2,346 1,875 Other expense 7,180 6,787 ________ ________ Income before income taxes $ 6,927 $ 6,318 Income tax expense 1,494 1,110 ________ ________ Net income $ 5,433 $ 5,208 ======== ======== PER COMMON SHARE DATA: Net income $ 1.22 $ 1.43 Cash dividends .51 .49 PERFORMANCE RATIOS: Return on average assets 1.41% 1.52% Return on average equity 13.85% 16.55% Dividend payout ratio 42.24% 41.90% Average equity to average assets ratio 10.16% 9.20% 12 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The purpose of Management's Discussion and Analysis of First Keystone Corporation, a bank holding company (the Corporation), and its wholly owned subsidiary, The First National Bank of Berwick (the Bank), is to assist the reader in reviewing the financial information presented and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and other financial data contained herein. This annual report contains certain forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which reflect management's beliefs and expectations based on information currently available. These forward-looking statements are inherently subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including changes in general economic and financial market conditions, the Corporation's ability to effectively carry out its business plans and changes in regulatory or legislative requirements. Other factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are changes in competitive conditions. Although management believes the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Year Ended December 31, 2004 Versus Year Ended December 31, 2003 Net income increased to $6,787,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004, as compared to $7,317,000 for the prior year, a decrease of 7.2%. Earnings per share, both basic and diluted, for 2004 were $1.55 and $1.54, respectively, as compared to $1.66 and $1.65 in 2003. Cash dividends per share increased to $.73 in 2004 from $.65 in 2003, an increase of 12.3%. The Corporation's return on average assets was 1.37% in 2004 as compared to 1.57% in 2003. Return on average equity decreased to 12.76% in 2004 from 14.27% in 2003. Even though there was an increase in interest rates in 2004, the continued relatively low interest rate environment resulted in a small overall decrease of interest income to $25,036,000 down 0.1% from 2003. Likewise, there was the accompanying decrease in the cost of funds which resulted in interest expense of $10,006,000 in 2004, a decrease of 1.9% from 2003. Net interest income, as indicated below in Table 1, increased by $167,000 or 1.1% to $15,030,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004. The Corporation's net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $238,000, or 1.5% to $16,565,000 in 2004 as compared to an increase of $452,000, or 2.8% to $16,327,000 in 2003. Year Ended December 31, 2003 Versus Year Ended December 31, 2002 Net income increased to $7,317,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003, as compared to $6,587,000 in 2002. Earnings per share, both basic and diluted, for 2003 were $1.66 and $1.65, respectively, as compared to $1.48 in 2002. The Corporation's return on average assets and return on average equity was 1.57% and 14.27%, respectively in 2003, as compared to 1.59% and 14.93%, respectively in 2002. Net interest income increased by $343,000 or 2.4% to $14,863,000 for the year ended 2003. The Corporation's net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased 2.8% in 2003 or $452,000 to $16,327,000 as indicated in Table 1 as compared to $15,875,000 for the year ended 2002. Table 1 - Net Interest Income (Amounts in thousands) 2004/2003 ________________________________ Increase/(Decrease) __________________ 2004 Amount % 2003 ____ ______ __ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Interest Income $25,036 $(27) (.1) $25,063 Interest Expense 10,006 (194) (1.9) 10,200 _______ _____ _______ Net Interest Income 15,030 167 1.1 14,863 Tax Equivalent Adjustment 1,535 71 4.8 1,464 _______ ____ _______ Net Interest Income (fully tax equivalent) $16,565 $238 1.5 $16,627 ======= ==== ======= (Amounts in thousands) 2003/2002 ________________________________ Increase/(Decrease) _________________ 2003 Amount % 2002 ____ _____ ___ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Interest Income $25,063 $ (799) (3.1) $25,862 Interest Expense 10,200 (1,142) (10.1) 11,342 _______ ______ _______ Net Interest Income 14,863 343 2.4 14,520 Tax Equivalent Adjustment 1,464 109 8.0 1,355 _______ ______ _______ Net Interest Income (fully tax equivalent) $16,327 $ 452 2.8 $15,875 ======= ====== ======= 13 Table 2 - Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 2004 ___________________________________ Average Revenue/ Yield/ Balance Expense Rate _______ _______ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Interest Earning Assets: Loans: Commercial <F1> $ 32,658 $ 2,251 6.89% Real Estate <F1> 172,314 10,720 6.22% Installment Loans, Net <F1><F2> 28,123 1,680 5.97% Fees on Loans 0 (36) 0% ________ _______ _____ Total Loans (Including Fees) <F3> $233,095 $14,615 6.27% ________ _______ _____ Investment Securities: Taxable $161,464 $7,378 4.57% Tax Exempt <F1> 70,928 4,519 6.37% ________ _______ _____ Total Investment Securities $232,392 $11,897 5.12% ________ _______ _____ Interest Bearing Deposits in Banks 4,152 51 1.23% Federal Funds Sold 328 8 2.37% ________ _______ _____ Total Interest-Earning Assets $469,967 $26,571 5.65% ________ _______ _____ Non-Interest Earning Assets: Cash and Due From Banks $ 6,561 Allowance for Loan Losses (3,744) Premises and Equipment 5,453 Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale 0 Other Assets 16,268 ________ Total Non-Interest Earning Assets 24,538 ________ Total Assets $494,505 ======== Interest-Bearing Liabilities: Savings, NOW Accounts, and Money Markets $142,385 $1,335 .94% Time Deposits 186,534 5,573 2.99% Short-Term Borrowings 2,736 41 1.50% Long-Term Borrowings 64,144 2,932 4.57% Securities Sold U/A to Repurchase 7,357 125 1.70% ________ _______ _____ Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities $403,156 $10,006 2.48% ________ _______ _____ Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities: Demand Deposits $ 34,000 Other Liabilities 4,144 Stockholders' Equity 53,205 ________ Total Liabilities/ Stockholders' Equity $494,505 ======== Net Interest Income Tax Equivalent $16,565 ======= Net Interest Spread 3.17% Net Interest Margin 3.52% 2003 ___________________________________ Average Revenue/ Yield/ Balance Expense Rate _______ _______ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Interest Earning Assets: Loans: Commercial <F1> $ 30,194 $ 1,839 6.09% Real Estate <F1> 158,468 10,575 6.67% Installment Loans, Net <F1><F2> 24,169 1,964 8.13% Fees on Loans 0 72 0% ________ _______ _____ Total Loans (Including Fees) <F3> $212,831 $14,450 6.79% ________ _______ _____ Investment Securities: Taxable $167,551 $ 7,797 4.65% Tax Exempt <F1> 61,188 4,249 6.94% ________ _______ _____ Total Investment Securities $228,739 $12,046 5.27% ________ _______ _____ Interest Bearing Deposits in Banks 3,105 32 1.03% Federal Funds Sold 0 0 0% ________ _______ _____ Total Interest-Earning Assets $444,675 $26,528 5.97% ________ _______ _____ Non-Interest Earning Assets: Cash and Due From Banks $ 6,614 Allowance for Loan Losses (3,309) Premises and Equipment 3,683 Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale 0 Other Assets 14,751 ________ Total Non-Interest Earning Assets 21,739 ________ Total Assets $466,414 ======== Interest-Bearing Liabilities: Savings, NOW Accounts, and Money Markets $133,138 $ 1,455 1.09% Time Deposits 183,358 6,015 3.28% Short-Term Borrowings 4,421 53 1.19% Long-Term Borrowings 53,272 2,588 4.86% Securities Sold U/A to Repurchase 6,016 90 1.50% ________ _______ _____ Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities $380,205 $10,201 2.68% ________ _______ _____ Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities: Demand Deposits $ 30,103 Other Liabilities 4,817 Stockholders' Equity 51,289 ________ Total Liabilities/ Stockholders' Equity $466,414 ======== Net Interest Income Tax Equivalent $16,327 ======= Net Interest Spread 3.28% Net Interest Margin 3.67% 2002 ___________________________________ Average Revenue/ Yield/ Balance Expense Rate _______ _______ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Interest Earning Assets: Loans: Commercial <F1> $ 28,280 $ 1,795 6.35% Real Estate <F1> 146,708 10,930 7.45% Installment Loans, Net <F1><F2> 26,159 2,269 8.68% Fees on Loans 0 118 0% ________ _______ _____ Total Loans (Including Fees) <F3> $201,147 $15,112 7.51% ________ _______ _____ Investment Securities: Taxable $141,884 $ 8,213 5.79% Tax Exempt <F1> 52,611 3,814 7.25% ________ _______ _____ Total Investment Securities $194,495 $12,027 6.18% ________ _______ _____ Interest Bearing Deposits in Banks 5,194 78 1.51% Federal Funds Sold 0 0 0% ________ _______ _____ Total Interest-Earning Assets $400,836 $27,217 6.79% ________ _______ _____ Non-Interest Earning Assets: Cash and Due From Banks $ 6,620 Allowance for Loan Losses (3,061) Premises and Equipment 3,365 Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale 26 Other Assets 6,260 ________ Total Non-Interest Earning Assets 13,210 ________ Total Assets $414,046 ======== Interest-Bearing Liabilities: Savings, NOW Accounts, and Money Markets $123,269 $ 1,845 1.50% Time Deposits 161,262 6,272 3.89% Short-Term Borrowings 1,379 25 1.82% Long-Term Borrowings 46,930 3,078 6.56% Securities Sold U/A to Repurchase 6,357 122 1.91% ________ _______ _____ Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities $339,197 $11,342 3.34% ________ _______ _____ Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities: Demand Deposits $ 27,401 Other Liabilities 3,318 Stockholders' Equity 44,130 ________ Total Liabilities/ Stockholders' Equity $414,046 ======== Net Interest Income Tax Equivalent $15,875 ======= Net Interest Spread 3.45% Net Interest Margin 3.96% ______________________ <FN> <F1> Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using an incremental rate of 34%, and statutory interest expense disallowance. <F2> Installment loans are stated net of unearned interest. <F3> Average loan balances include non-accrual loans. Interest income on non accrual loans is not included. </FN> 14 NET INTEREST INCOME The major source of operating income for the Corporation is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense on liabilities used to fund those assets, including deposits and other borrowings. The amount of interest income is dependent upon both the volume of earning assets and the level of interest rates. In addition, the volume of non performing loans affects interest income. The amount of interest expense varies with the amount of funds needed to support earning assets, interest rates paid on deposits and borrowed funds, and finally, the level of interest free deposits. Table 2 on the preceding pages provides a summary of average outstanding balances of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities with the associated interest income and interest expense as well as average tax equivalent rates earned and paid as of year end 2004, 2003, and 2002. The yield on earning assets was 5.65% in 2004, 5.97% in 2003, and 6.79% in 2002. The rate paid on interest bearing liabilities was 2.48% in 2004, 2.68% in 2003, and 3.34% in 2002. This resulted in a decrease in our net interest spread to 3.17% in 2004, as compared to 3.28% in 2003, and 3.45% in 2002. As Table 2 illustrates, our net interest margin also declined in 2004. The net interest margin, which is interest income less interest expenses divided by average earnings assets, was 3.52% in 2004 as compared to 3.67% in 2003 and 3.96% in 2002. The net interest margins are presented on a tax equivalent basis. The decrease in net interest margin in both 2004 and 2003 was due primarily to the interest rate on earning assets decreasing more than the interest rate on liabilities. In an effort to maintain or try to increase our net interest margin, we look to higher earning asset yields in 2005. However, it is apparent that margin expansion will be limited by the flattening of the yield curve. Table 3 sets forth changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated for each category of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. Information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (changes in average volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) changes in rate (changes in average rate multiplied by prior average volume); and, (iii) changes in rate and volume (changes in average volume multiplied by change in average rate). Table 3 - Changes in Income and Expense, 2004 and 2003 (Amounts in thousands) 2004 COMPARED TO 2003 ______________________________ VOLUME RATE NET _____ ____ ___ <s> <c> <c> <c> Interest Income: Loans, Net $1,376 $(1,211) $ 165 Taxable Investment Securities (283) (136) (419) Tax-Exempt Investment Securities 676 (405) 271 Other Short-Term Investments 14 13 27 ______ _______ _____ TOTAL INTEREST INCOME $1,783 $(1,739) $ 44 ______ _______ _____ Interest Expense: Savings, Now, and Money Markets $ 101 $ (220) $(119) Time Deposits 104 (546) (442) Short-Term Borrowings (20) 8 (12) Long-Term Borrowings 528 (184) 344 Securities Sold U/A to Repurchase 20 15 35 ______ _______ _____ TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE $ 733 $ (927) $(194) ______ _______ _____ NET INTEREST INCOME $1,050 $ (812) $ 238 ====== ======= ===== (Amounts in thousands) 2003 COMPARED TO 2002 ______________________________ VOLUME RATE NET _____ ____ ___ <s> <c> <c> <c> Interest Income: Loans, Net $ 878 $(1,539) $ (661) Taxable Investment Securities 1,486 (1,901) (415) Tax-Exempt Investment Securities 622 (188) 434 Other Short-Term Investments (32) (15) (47) ______ _______ _______ TOTAL INTEREST INCOME $2,954 $(3,643) $ (689) ______ _______ _______ Interest Expense: Savings, Now, and Money Markets $ 148 $ (538) $ (390) Time Deposits 859 (1,116) (257) Short-Term Borrowings 55 (28) 27 Long-Term Borrowings 416 (906) (490) Securities Sold U/A to Repurchase (6) (25) (31) ______ _______ _______ TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE $1,472 $(2,613) $(1,141) ______ _______ _______ NET INTEREST INCOME $1,482 $(1,030) $ 452 ====== ======= ======= __________________ The change in interest due to both volume and yield/rate has been allocated to change due to volume and change due to yield/rate in proportion to the absolute value of the change in each. Balance on non-accrual loans are included for computational purposes. Interest income on non-accrual loans is not included. Interest income exempt from federal tax was $3,260,000 in 2004, $3,091,000 in 2003, and $2,928,000 in 2002. Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental rate of 34%. 15 In 2004, the increase in net interest income of $238,000 resulted from a change in volume of $1,050,000 and a decrease of $812,000 due to changes in rate. In 2003, there was an increase in net interest income of $452,000 resulted from a change in volume of $1,482,000 and a decrease of $1,030,000 due to changes in rate. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES For the year ended December 31, 2004, the provision for loan losses was $1,750,000 as compared to $500,000 as of December 31, 2003. The Corporation's provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2002, was $550,000. The provision in 2004, increased primarily because of the additional net charge offs and an increase in non accrual loans. Net charge offs by the Corporation for the fiscal year end December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, were $1,446,000, $150,000, and $298,000, respectively. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans, net of unearned interest, was 1.64% as of December 31, 2004, 1.54% as of December 31, 2003, and 1.58% as of December 31, 2002. On a quarterly basis, the Corporation's Board of Directors and management performs a detailed analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. This analysis includes an evaluation of credit risk concentration, delinquency trends, past loss experience, current economic conditions, composition of the loan portfolio, classified loans and other relevant factors. The Corporation will continue to monitor its allowance for loan losses and make future adjustments to the allowance through the provision for loan losses as conditions warrant. Although the Corporation believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for losses inherent in the loan portfolio, there can be no assurance that future losses will not exceed the estimated amounts or that additional provisions will not be required in the future. The Bank is subject to periodic regulatory examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). As part of the examination, the OCC will assess the adequacy of the bank's allowance for loan losses and may include factors not considered by the Bank. In the event that an OCC examination results in a conclusion that the Bank's allowance for loan losses is not adequate, the Bank may be required to increase its provision for loan losses. NON-INTEREST INCOME Non interest income is derived primarily from trust department revenue, service charges and fees, income on bank owned life insurance, other miscellaneous revenue and the gain on the sale of mortgage loans. In addition, investment securities gains or losses also impact total non interest income. For the year ended December 31, 2004, non interest income increased $1,321,000, or 40.3% as compared to an increase of $990,000, or 43.3% for the year ended December 31, 2003. Table 4 provides the major categories of non interest income and each respective change comparing the past three years. Excluding investment securities gains, non interest income in 2004 increased $540,000, or 18.1%. This compares to an increase of $720,000, or 31.9% in 2003 before investment securities gains. Income from the trust department, which consists of fees generated from individual and corporate accounts, increased in 2004 by $39,000 after decreasing by $24,000 in 2003. Decreased income from the trust department in 2003 was due primarily to the decline in market value of accounts. Service charges and fees, consisting primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, was the largest source of non interest income in 2004 and 2003. Service charges and fees increased by $525,000, or 30.5% in 2004 compared to an increase of $351,000, or 25.6% in 2003. The increases in 2004 and 2003 resulted primarily from increasing revenue from NSF charges generated from a courtesy overdraft program. Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) decreased $39,000 to $446,000 in 2004 as compared to an increase of $383,000 to $485,000 in 2003. In October 2002 the Bank purchased $10 million of Bank Owned Life Insurance. The income from BOLI represents the increase in the cash surrender value of BOLI and is intended to partially cover the costs of the Bank's employee benefit plan, including group life, disability, and health insurance. 16 The gain on sale of mortgages provided $221,000 in 2004 as compared to $234,000 in 2003. The slight decrease in gains on sale of mortgages was largely a function of the decreased volume of mortgages sold in the secondary market during the past year. Since the Corporation continues to service the mortgages which are sold, this provides a source for additional non interest income on an ongoing basis. Other income amounted to $75,000 for 2004, an increase of $28,000 or 59.6% over the $47,000 reported in 2003. Table 4 - Non-Interest Income (Amounts in thousands) 2004/2003 _______________________________ Increase/(Decrease) __________________ 2004 Amount % 2003 ____ _____ __ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Trust Department $ 525 $ 39 8.0 $ 486 Service Charges and Fees 2,249 525 30.5 1,724 Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance 446 (39) (8.0) 485 Gain on Sale of Mortgages 221 (13) (5.6) 234 Other 75 28 59.6 47 ______ ______ ______ Subtotal $3,516 $ 540 18.1 $2,976 Investment Securities Gains 1,080 781 261.2 299 ______ ______ ______ Total $4,596 $1,321 40.3 $3,275 ====== ====== ====== (Amounts in thousands) 2003/2002 ______________________________ Increase/(Decrease) __________________ 2003 Amount % 2002 ____ _____ __ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Trust Department $ 486 $(24) (4.7) $ 510 Service Charges and Fees 1,724 351 25.6 1,373 Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance 485 383 375.5 102 Gain on Sale of Mortgages 234 6 2.6 228 Other 47 4 9.3 43 ______ ____ ______ Subtotal $2,976 $720 31.9 $2,256 Investment Securities Gains 299 270 931.0 29 ______ ____ ______ Total $3,275 $990 43.3 $2,285 ====== ==== ====== NON-INTEREST EXPENSE Non interest expense consists of salaries and benefits, occupancy, furniture and equipment, and other miscellaneous expenses. Table 5 provides the yearly non interest expense by category, along with the amount, dollar changes, and percentage of change. Total non interest expense increased by $1,055,000, or 12.6% in 2004 compared to an increase of $560,000, or 7.2% in 2003. Expenses associated with employees (salaries and employee benefits) continue to be the largest non interest expenditure. Salaries and employee benefits amounted to 51.8% of total non interest expense in 2004 and 53.1% in 2003. Salaries and employee benefits increased $436,000, or 9.8% in 2004 and $224,000, or 5.3% in 2003. The increases in both years were due to an increase in the profit sharing contribution, plus normal salary adjustments and increased benefit costs. The number of full time equivalent employees was 130 as of December 31, 2004, and 129 as of December 31, 2003. Net occupancy expense increased $89,000, or 15.7% in 2004 as compared to an increase of $81,000, or 16.7% in 2003. Furniture and equipment expense increased $139,000, or 21.6% in 2004 compared to an increase of $27,000, or 4.4% in 2003. The increase in occupancy and furniture and equipment expense in 2004 relates primarily to increased expenses at our new Danville Office and our new Scott Township Office. Other operating expenses increased $391,000, or 14.4% in 2004 as compared to an increase of $228,000, or 9.2% in 2003. Increases in professional fees, postage, supplies, insurance, marketing, advertising, and state shares tax account for much of the increase in other operating expenses in both 2004 and 2003. The overall level of non-interest expense remains low, relative to our peers. In fact, our total non interest expense was less than 2% of average assets in both 2004 and 2003. Non interest expense as a percentage of average assets under 2% places us among the leaders in our peer financial institution categories in controlling non interest expense. 17 Table 5 - Non-Interest Expense (Amounts in thousands) 2004/2003 _______________________________ Increase/(Decrease) __________________ 2004 Amount % 2003 ____ _____ ___ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Salaries and Employee Benefits $4,882 $ 436 9.8 $4,446 Occupancy, Net 656 89 15.7 567 Furniture and Equipment 782 139 21.6 643 Other and State Shares Tax 3,106 391 14.4 2,715 ______ ____ ______ Total $9,426 $1,055 12.6 $8,371 ====== ====== ====== (Amounts in thousands) 2003/2002 ______________________________ Increase/(Decrease) _________________ 2003 Amount % 2002 ____ _____ ___ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Salaries and Employee Benefits $4,446 $224 5.3 $4,222 Occupancy, Net 567 81 16.7 486 Furniture and Equipment 643 27 4.4 616 Other and State Shares Tax 2,715 228 9.2 2,487 ______ ____ ______ Total $8,371 $560 7.2 $7,811 ====== ==== ====== INCOME TAX EXPENSE Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2004, was $1,663,000 as compared to $1,950,000 and $1,857,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003, and December 31, 2002, respectively. In 2004, our income tax expense decreased because income before taxes decreased $817,000 to $8,450,000 from $9,267,000 in 2003. In 2003, our income before taxes increased $823,000 as compared to 2002. The corporation looks to maximize its tax exempt interest derived from both tax free loans and tax free municipal investments without triggering alternative minimum tax. The effective income tax rate was 19.7% in 2004, 21.0% in 2003, and 22.0% in 2002. The limited availability of tax free municipal investments at attractive interest rates may result in a higher effective tax rate in future years. FINANCIAL CONDITION GENERAL Total assets increased to $497,615,000, at year end 2004, an increase of 3.3% over year end 2003. As of December 31, 2004, total deposits amounted to $357,956,000, an increase of 4.4% over 2003. Assets as of December 31, 2003, were $481,840,000, an increase of 9.6% over 2002, while total deposits as of year end 2003 amounted to $343,020,000, an increase of 3.7% from 2002. In 2004, the increase in assets primarily reflects the deployment of deposits into loans and investment securities. The Corporation continues to maintain and manage its asset growth. Our strong equity capital position provides us an opportunity to further leverage our asset growth. Borrowings increased in 2004 by $7,733,000 after increasing in 2003 by $19,872,000. Increased borrowings in 2004 were used primarily to fund investment securities purchases, while increased borrowings in 2003 funded principally loan growth. Core deposits, which include demand deposits and interest bearing demand deposits (NOWs), money market accounts, savings accounts, and time deposits of individuals continues to be our most significant source of funds. In 2004 and 2003, several successful sales campaigns attracted new customers and generated growth in retail certificates of deposit (time deposits of individuals) as well as savings and money market accounts. EARNING ASSETS Earning assets are defined as those assets that produce interest income. By maintaining a healthy asset utilization rate, i.e., the volume of earning assets as a percentage of total assets, the Corporation maximizes income. The earning asset ratio (average interest earning assets divided by average total assets) equaled 95.0% for 2004, compared to 95.3% for 2003, and 96.8% for 2002. This indicates that the management of earning assets is a priority and non earning assets, primarily cash and due from banks, fixed assets and other assets, are maintained at minimal levels. The primary earning assets are loans and investment securities. LOANS Total loans, net of unearned income, increased to $233,800,000 as of December 31, 2004, as compared to a balance of $229,073,000 as of December 31, 2003. Table 6 provides data relating to the composition of the Corporation's loan portfolio on the dates indicated. Total loans, net of unearned income increased $4,727,000, or 2.1% in 2004 compared to an increase of $27,556,000, or 13.7% in 2003. In 2004, loan growth was limited as our outstanding balances on residential mortgage and consumer loans declined. This contrasts the low interest rate environment prevalent during 2003 which resulted in a substantial increase in residential mortgage loans, commercial loans secured by real estate and other commercial loans. 18 The loan portfolio is well diversified and increases in the portfolio in 2004 were only in commercial loans secured by real estate. In 2003, the increase in loans was diversified primarily in commercial real estate, commercial loans, and residential mortgage loans. Outstanding balances on tax exempt loans and consumer loans declined in both 2004 and 2003. The Corporation continues to originate and sell certain long term fixed rate residential mortgage loans which conform to secondary market requirements. The Corporation derives ongoing income from the servicing of mortgages sold in the secondary market. The Corporation continues to internally underwrites each of its loans to comply with prescribed policies and approval levels established by its Board of Directors. Table 6 - Loans Outstanding, Net of Unearned Income (Amounts in thousands) December 31, ________________________ 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Commercial, financial and agricultural: Commercial secured by real estate $ 86,734 $ 73,433 $ 65,352 Commercial - other 33,470 33,890 23,639 Tax exempt 3,629 3,930 4,393 Real estate (primarily residential mortgage loans) 92,408 96,422 85,145 Consumer loans 20,824 25,626 28,640 ________ ________ ________ Total Gross Loans $237,065 $233,301 $207,169 Less: Unearned income and unamortized loan fees net of costs 3,265 4,228 5,652 ________ ________ ________ Total Loans, net of unearned income $233,800 $229,073 $201,517 ======== ======== ======== (Amounts in thousands) December 31, ________________________ 2001 2000 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Commercial, financial and agricultural: Commercial secured by real estate $ 61,135 $ 53,608 Commercial - other 24,062 22,674 Tax exempt 7,958 3,798 Real estate (primarily residential mortgage loans) 79,483 84,330 Consumer loans 32,075 32,845 ________ ________ Total Gross Loans $204,713 $197,255 Less: Unearned income and unamortized loan fees net of costs 6,489 6,583 ________ ________ Total Loans, net of unearned income $198,224 $190,672 ======== ======== INVESTMENT SECURITIES The Corporation uses investment securities to not only generate interest and dividend revenue, but also to help manage interest rate risk and to provide liquidity to meet operating cash needs. The investment portfolio has been allocated between securities available for sale and securities held to maturity. No investment securities were established in a trading account. Available for sale securities increased to $235,692,000 in 2004, a 4.3% increase over 2003. At December 31, 2004, the net unrealized gain, net of the tax effect, on these securities was $3,767,000 and is included in stockholders' equity as accumulated other comprehensive gain. At December 31, 2003, accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax effect, amounted to $5,489,000. In 2004, held to maturity securities declined $1,868,000, or a 35.7% decrease from 2003 after declining $703,000, or a 11.9% decrease in 2003. Table 7 provides data on the carrying value of our investment portfolio on the dates indicated. The vast majority of investment security purchases are allocated as available for sale. This provides the Corporation with increased flexibility should there be a need or desire to liquidate an investment security. The investment portfolio includes U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies, corporate obligations, mortgage backed securities, state and municipal securities, and other debt securities. In addition, the investment portfolio includes restricted equity securities consisting primarily of common stock investments in the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank. Marketable equity securities consists of common stock investments in other commercial banks and bank holding companies. Securities available for sale may be sold as part of the overall asset and liability management process. Realized gains and losses are reflected in the results of operations on our statements of income. The investment portfolio does not contain any structured notes, step up bonds, or any off balance sheet derivatives. During 2004, interest bearing deposits in other banks increased to $36,000 from $28,000 in 2003. Balances in interest bearing deposits in other banks were kept relatively low as funds were invested in marketable securities to maximize income while still addressing liquidity needs. 19 Table 7 - Carrying Value of Investment Securities (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _______________________ 2004 _______________________ Available Held to for Sale Maturity _________ ________ <s> <c> <c> U. S. Government Corporations and Agencies $111,636 $ 638 State and Municipal 86,593 2,723 Corporate 29,302 0 Marketable Equity Securities 2,695 0 Restricted Equity Securities 5,466 0 ________ ______ Total Investment Securities $235,692 $3,361 ======== ====== (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _______________________ 2003 _______________________ Available Held to for Sale Maturity _________ ________ <s> <c> <c> U. S. Government Corporations and Agencies $100,486 $3,153 State and Municipal 78,711 2,076 Corporate 36,025 0 Marketable Equity Securities 5,654 0 Restricted Equity Securities 5,167 0 ________ ______ Total Investment Securities $226,043 $5,229 ======== ====== (Amounts in thousands) December 31, ______________________ 2002 _______________________ Available Held to for Sale Maturity _________ ________ <s> <c> <c> U. S. Government Corporations and Agencies $ 77,806 $4,272 State and Municipal 84,809 1,660 Corporate 38,446 0 Marketable Equity Securities 5,310 0 Restricted Equity Securities 3,452 0 ________ ______ Total Investment Securities $209,823 $5,932 ======== ====== ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan losses constitutes the amount available to absorb losses within the loan portfolio. As of December 31, 2004, the allowance for loan losses was $3,828,000 as compared to $3,524,000 and $3,174,000 as of December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expenses. Loans are charged against the allowance for possible loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. The risk characteristics of the loan portfolio are managed through the various control processes, including credit evaluations of individual borrowers, periodic reviews, and diversification by industry. Risk is further mitigated through the application of lending procedures such as the holding of adequate collateral and the establishment of contractual guarantees. Management performs a quarterly analysis to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The methodology in determining adequacy incorporates specific and general allocations together with a risk/loss analysis on various segments of the portfolio according to an internal loan review process. This assessment results in an allocated allowance. Management maintains its loan review and loan classification standards consistent with those of its regulatory supervisory authority. Management feels based upon its methodology, that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover foreseeable future losses. Table 8 contains an analysis of our Allowance for Loan Losses indicating charge offs and recoveries by the year and annual additional provisions charged to operations. In 2004, net charge offs as a percentage of average loans were .62% compared to .07% in 2003 and .15% in 2002. Net charge offs amounted to $1,446,000 in 2004 as compared to $150,000 and $298,000 in 2003 and 2002, respectively. The increased net charge offs in 2004 resulted primarily from part of one large commercial loan relationship, which was deemed impaired and placed on non accrual, being charged off. The balance of the relationship is on non accrual and included in Table 10 - Non Performing Assets. 20 Table 8 - Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses (Amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, _______________________ 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ _____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Balance at beginning of period $3,524 $3,174 $2,922 Charge-offs: Commercial, financial, and agricultural 1,209 43 66 Real estate - mortgage 132 22 140 Installment loans to individuals 143 133 196 ______ ______ ______ 1,484 198 402 Recoveries: Commercial, financial, and agricultural 0 1 0 Real estate - mortgage 18 1 77 Installment loans to individuals 20 46 27 ______ ______ ______ 38 48 104 Net charge-offs 1,446 150 298 Additions charged to operations 1,750 500 550 ______ ______ ______ Balance at end of period $3,828 $3,524 $3,174 ====== ====== ====== Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period .62% .07% .15% Allowance for loan losses to average loans outstanding during the period 1.64% 1.66% 1.58% (Amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, _______________________ 2001 2000 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Balance at beginning of period $2,702 $2,600 Charge-offs: Commercial, financial, and agricultural 109 79 Real estate - mortgage 111 44 Installment loans to individuals 238 226 ______ ______ 458 349 Recoveries: Commercial, financial, and agricultural 21 0 Real estate - mortgage 3 10 Installment loans to individuals 44 16 ______ ______ 68 26 Net charge-offs 390 323 Additions charged to operations 610 425 ______ ______ Balance at end of period $2,922 $2,702 Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period .20% .17% Allowance for loan losses to average loans outstanding during the period 1.50% 1.44% It is the policy of management and the Corporation's Board of Directors to provide for losses on both identified and unidentified losses inherent in its loan portfolio. A provision for loan losses is charged to operations based upon an evaluation of the potential losses in the loan portfolio. This evaluation takes into account such factors as portfolio concentrations, delinquency, trends, trends of non accrual and classified loans, economic conditions, and other relevant factors. The loan review process which is conducted quarterly, is an integral part of our evaluation of the loan portfolio. A detailed quarterly analysis to determine the adequacy of the Corporation's allowance for loan losses is reviewed by our Board of Directors. With our manageable level of net charge offs and the additions to the reserve from our provision out of operations, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of average loans amounted to 1.64% to 2004, 1.66% in 2003, and 1.58% in 2002. Table 9 sets forth the allocation of the Bank's allowance for loan losses by loan category and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans receivable at the dates indicated. The portion of the allowance for loan losses allocated to each loan category does not represent the total available for future losses that may occur within the loan category, since the total loan loss allowance is a valuation reserve applicable to the entire loan portfolio. Table 9 - Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _________________ 2004 % <F1> ____ _____ <s> <c> <c> Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 858 14.3 Real estate - mortgage 2,594 77.1 Consumer and other loans 308 8.6 Unallocated 68 N/A ______ ____ $3,828 100.0 ====== ===== (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _________________ 2003 % <F1> ____ _____ <s> <c> <c> Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 775 15.4 Real estate - mortgage 2,106 72.6 Consumer and other loans 378 12.0 Unallocated 265 N/A ______ _____ $3,524 100.0 ====== ===== (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _________________ 2002 % <F1> ____ _____ <s> <c> <c> Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 488 12.4 Real estate - mortgage 1,812 75.0 Consumer and other loans 357 12.6 Unallocated 517 N/A ______ _____ $3,174 100.0 ====== ===== (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _________________ 2001 % <F1> ____ _____ <s> <c> <c> Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 605 14.9 Real estate - mortgage 1,826 71.2 Consumer and other loans 458 13.9 Unallocated 33 N/A ______ _____ $2,922 100.0 ====== ===== (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _________________ 2000 % <F1> ____ _____ <s> <c> <c> Commercial, financial, and agricultural $ 316 10.7 Real estate - mortgage 1,606 71.1 Consumer and other loans 557 18.2 Unallocated 223 N/A ______ _____ $2,702 100.0 ====== ===== ______________________ <FN> <F1> Percentage of loans in each category to total loans. </FN> 21 NON-PERFORMING ASSETS From the continuing economic slowdown in 2003, the Corporation experienced an increase in delinquencies and non performing loans in 2004. Table 10 details the Corporation's non performing assets at the dates indicated. Non accrual loans are generally delinquent on which principal or interest is past due approximately 90 days or more, depending upon the type of credit and the collateral. When a loan is placed on non accrual status, any unpaid interest is charged against income. Restructured loans are loans where the borrower has been granted a concession in the interest rate or payment amount because of financial problems. Foreclosed assets held for sale represents property acquired through foreclosure, or considered to be an in substance foreclosure. The total of non performing assets increased to $3,480,000 as of December 31, 2004, as compared to $768,000 as of December 31, 2003. Non accrual and restructured loans increased to $3,405,000 in 2004 from $735,000 in 2003. Foreclosed assets increased slightly to $6,000 in 2004 from zero in 2003. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing also increased to $69,000 in 2004 from $33,000 in 2003. Our allowance for loan losses to total non performing assets declined to 110.1% in 2004 as compared to 458.9% in 2003. With the decline in asset quality, the corporation has retained an independent outside loan review consultant to closely monitor overall loan quality. Improving loan quality is a priority, and we actively work with borrowers to resolve credit problems. Excluding the assets disclosed in Table 10, management is not aware of any information about borrowers' possible credit problems, which cause serious doubt as to their ability to comply with present loan repayment terms. Should the economic climate no longer continue to be stable or begin to deteriorate, borrowers may experience difficulty, and the level of non performing loans and assets, charge offs and delinquencies could rise and possibly require additional increases in our allowance for loan losses. In addition, regulatory authorities, as an integral part of their examinations, periodically review the allowance for possible loan and lease losses. They may require additions to allowances based upon their judgements about information available to them at the time of examination. Interest income received on non performing loans in 2004 and 2003 was $113,000 and $38,000, respectively. Interest income, which would have been recorded on these loans under the original terms in 2004 and 2003 was $253,000 and $61,000, respectively. At December 31, 2004, the Corporation had no outstanding commitments to advance additional funds with respect to these non performing loans. A concentration of credit exists when the total amount of loans to borrowers, who are engaged in similar activities that are similarly impacted by economic or other conditions, exceed 10% of total loans. As of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, management is of the opinion that there were no loan concentrations exceeding 10% of total loans. Table 10 - Non-Performing Assets (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _______________ 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Non-accrual and restructured loans $3,405 $735 $458 Foreclosed assets 6 0 0 Loans past-due 90 days or more and still accruing 69 33 0 ______ ____ ____ Total non-performing assets $3,480 $768 $458 ====== ==== ==== Non-performing assets to period-end loans and foreclosed assets 1.49% .34% .23% Total non-performing assets to total assets .70% .16% .10% Total allowance for loan losses to total non-performing assets 110.0% 458.9% 693.7% (Amounts in thousands) December 31, _______________ 2001 2000 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Non-accrual and restructured loans $1,102 $719 Foreclosed assets 75 13 Loans past-due 90 days or more and still accruing 217 10 _____ ____ Total non-performing assets $1,394 $742 ====== ==== Non-performing assets to period-end loans and foreclosed assets .70% .39% Total non-performing assets to total assets .35% .21% Total allowance for loan losses to total non-performing assets 209.6% 364.2% 22 There is a concentration of real estate mortgage loans in the loan portfolio. Real estate mortgages comprise 76.6% of the loan portfolio as of December 31, 2004, up from 74.1% in 2003. Real estate mortgages consist of both residential and commercial real estate loans. The real estate loan portfolio is well diversified in terms of borrowers, collateral, interest rates, and maturities. Also, the real estate loan portfolio has a mix of both fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgages. The real estate loans are concentrated primarily in our marketing area and are subject to risks associated with the local economy. DEPOSITS AND OTHER BORROWED FUNDS Consumer and commercial retail deposits are attracted primarily by First Keystone's subsidiary bank's ten full service office locations. The Bank offers a broad selection of deposit products and continually evaluates its interest rates and fees on deposit products. The Bank regularly reviews competing financial institutions interest rates along with prevailing market rates, especially when establishing interest rates on certificates of deposit. Deposits increased by $14,936,000, or a 4.4% increase when comparing December 31, 2004, to December 31, 2003. This increase compares to a deposit increase of 3.7% in 2003 and an increase of 12.2% in 2002. During 2004, the Corporation experienced a deposit increase in both non interest bearing and interest bearing deposits. Non interest bearing deposits amounted to $35,803,000 as of December 31, 2004, an increase of $5,751,000 over 2003. Interest bearing deposits amounted to $322,153,000 as of December 31, 2004, an increase of $9,185,000, or 2.9% over 2003. During 2004, the Corporation increased its reliance on borrowings. Short term borrowings amounted to $15,512,000 as of year end 2004, an increase of $3,768,000 from 2003. Long term borrowings increased $3,965,000 in 2004 to $66,910,000 as of December 31, 2004. Total borrowings were $82,422,000 as of December 31, 2004, compared to $74,689,000 on December 31, 2003. Short term borrowings are comprised of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, U.S. Treasury demand notes, and short term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). Long term borrowings are typically FHLB term borrowings with a maturity of one year or more. Some of the additional term borrowings were made to take advantage of special rates offered by the FHLB. In connection with FHLB borrowings and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the Corporation maintains certain eligible assets as collateral. CAPITAL STRENGTH Normal increases in capital are generated by net income, less cash dividends paid out. Also, the net unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes, increased shareholders' equity or capital in 2004 and 2003, referred to as accumulated other comprehensive income. The total net increase in capital was $1,961,000 in 2004 after an increase of $2,255,000 in 2003. The accumulated other comprehensive income amounted to $3,767,000 in 2004 and $5,489,000 in 2003. One factor which decreased total equity capital in 2004 and 2003 relates to stock repurchase. The Corporation had 148,264 shares of common stock as of December 31, 2004, and 152,600 shares in 2003, at a cost of $4,508,000 and $4,655,000, respectively as treasury stock. Return on equity (ROE) is computed by dividing net income by average stockholders' equity. This ratio was 12.76% for 2004, 14.27% for 2003, and 14.93% for 2002. Refer to Performance Ratios on Page 13 - Selected Financial Data for a more expanded listing of the ROE. Adequate capitalization of banks and bank holding companies is required and monitored by regulatory authorities. Table 11 reflects risk based capital ratios and the leverage ratio for our Corporation and Bank. The Corporation's leverage ratio was 9.61% at December 31, 2004, and 9.83% at December 31, 2003. The Corporation has consistently maintained regulatory capital ratios at or above the "well capitalized" standards. For additional information on capital ratios, see Page 6 - Corporations Capital Ratios or Table 11 - Capital Ratios. The risk based capital ratios increased somewhat in 2004 from 2003 for both the Corporation and the Bank, remaining very strong. The risk based capital calculation assigns various levels of risk to different categories of bank assets, requiring higher levels of capital for assets with more risk. Also measured in the risk based capital ratio is credit risk exposure associated with off balance sheet contracts and commitments. 23 Table 11 - Capital Ratios December 31, 2004 _________________ Corporation Bank __________ ____ <s> <c> <c> Risk-Based Capital: Tier I risk-based capital ratio 16.23% 14.55% Total risk-based capital ratio (Tier 1 and Tier 2) 17.68% 15.80% Leverage Ratio: Tier I capital to average assets 9.61% 8.62% December 31, 2003 _________________ Corporation Bank __________ ____ <s> <c> <c> Risk-Based Capital: Tier I risk-based capital ratio 14.82% 13.19% Total risk-based capital ratio (Tier 1 and Tier 2) 16.11% 14.34% Leverage Ratio: Tier I capital to average assets 9.83% 8.74% LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT Effective liquidity management ensures that the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, as well as the operating cash needs of the Corporation, are met. Liquidity is needed to provide the funding requirements of depositors withdrawals, loan growth, and other operational needs. Asset liquidity is provided by investment securities maturing in one year or less, other short term investments, federal funds sold, and cash and due from banks. At year end 2004, cash and due from banks and interest bearing deposits in other banks totaled $6,186,000 as compared to $5,941,000 at year end 2003. Additionally, maturing loans and repayment of loans are another source of asset liquidity. Liability liquidity is accomplished by maintaining a core deposit base, acquired by attracting new deposits and retaining maturing deposits. Also, short term borrowings provide funds to meet liquidity. Management feels its current liquidity position is satisfactory given the fact that the Corporation has a very stable core deposit base which has increased annually. Secondly, our loan payments and principal paydowns on our mortgage backed securities provide a steady source of funds. Also, short term investments and maturing investments represent additional sources of liquidity. Finally, the Corporation's subsidiary bank does have access to funds on a short term basis from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window. Also, Fed funds can be purchased by means of a borrowing line at the Atlantic Central Bankers Bank. The Corporation has indirect access to the capital markets through its membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank. Advances on borrowings, both short term and long term, are available to help address any liquidity needs. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS The sections that follow, Market Risk and Asset/Liability Management contain certain forward looking statements. These forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including changes in economic and financial market conditions. Although First Keystone Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially. MARKET RISK Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates, exchange rates and equity prices. First Keystone Corporation's market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk. The Corporation's interest rate risk results from timing differences in the repricing of assets, liabilities, off-balance sheet instruments, and changes in relationships between ratio indices and the potential exercise of explicit or embedded options. Increases in the level of interest rates also may adversely affect the fair value of the Corporation's securities and other earning assets. Generally, the fair value of fixed rate instruments fluctuates inversely with changes in interest rates. As a result, increases in interest rates could result in decreases in the fair value of the Corporation's interest earning assets, which could adversely affect the Corporation's results of operations if sold, or, in the case of interest earning assets classified as available for sale, the Corporation's stockholders' equity, if retained. Under The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement 115, changes in the unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, on securities classified as available for sale will be reflected in the Corporation's stockholders' equity. The Corporation does not own any trading assets. 24 ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT The principal objective of asset liability management is to manage the sensitivity of the net interest margin to potential movements in interest rates and to enhance profitability through returns from managed levels of interest rate risk. The Corporation actively manages the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities. Table 12 presents an interest sensitivity analysis of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2004. Several techniques are used for measuring interest rate sensitivity. Interest rate risk arises from the mismatches in the repricing of assets and liabilities within a given time period, referred to as a rate sensitivity gap. If more assets than liabilities mature or reprice within the time frame, the Corporation is asset sensitive. This position would contribute positively to net interest income in a rising rate environment. Conversely, if more liabilities mature or reprice, the Corporation is liability sensitive. This position would contribute positively to net interest income in a falling rate environment. Limitations of interest rate sensitivity gap analysis as illustrated in Table 12 include: a) assets and liabilities which contractually reprice within the same period may not, in fact, reprice at the same time or to the same extent; b) changes in market interest rates do not affect all assets and liabilities to the same extent or at the same time, and c) interest rate sensitivity gaps reflect the Corporation's position on a single day (December 31, 2004 in the case of the following schedule) while the Corporation continually adjusts its interest sensitivity throughout the year. The Corporation's cumulative gap at one year is 7.0% of total assets. At one year, the Corporation is liability sensitive with the ratio of interest rate sensitive assets to interest rate sensitive liabilities at .74. Table 12 - Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 _____________________________ One 1 - 5 Beyond Year Years 5 Years ______ ______ _____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Assets $ 99,475 $194,429 $188,662 Liabilities/Stockholders Equity 134,266 166,454 112,195 ________ ________ ________ Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap (34,791) 27,975 76,467 Cumulative Gap (34,791) (6,816) 69,651 (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 _____________________________ Not Rate Sensitive Total ______ ______ <s> <c> <c> Assets $15,049 $497,615 Liabilities/Stockholders Equity 84,700 497,615 Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap Cumulative Gap EARNINGS AT RISK The Bank's Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position and establishing policies to monitor and limit exposure to interest rate risk. The guidelines established by ALCO are reviewed by the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Corporation recognizes that more sophisticated tools exist for measuring the interest rate risk in the balance sheet beyond interest rate sensitivity gap. Although the Corporation continues to measure its interest rate sensitivity gap, the Corporation utilizes additional modeling for interest rate risk in the overall balance sheet. Earnings at risk and economic values at risk are analyzed. Earnings simulation modeling addresses earnings at risk and net present value estimation addresses economic value at risk. While each of these interest rate risk measurements has limitations, taken together they represent a reasonably comprehensive view of the magnitude of interest rate risk in the Corporation. EARNINGS SIMULATION MODELING The Corporation's net income is affected by changes in the level of interest rates. Net income is also subject to changes in the shape of the yield curve. For example, a flattening of the yield curve would result in a decline in earnings due to the compression of earning asset yields and funds rates, while a steepening would result in increased earnings as investment margins widen. 25 Earnings simulation modeling is the primary mechanism used in assessing the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income. The model reflects management's assumptions related to asset yields and rates paid on liabilities, deposit sensitivity, size and composition of the balance sheet. The assumptions are based on what management believes at that time to be the most likely interest rate environment. Earnings at risk is the change in net interest income from a base case scenario under an increase and decrease of 200 basis points in the interest rate earnings simulation model. Table 13 presents an analysis of the changes in net interest income and net present value of the balance sheet resulting from an increase or decrease of two percentage points (200 basis points) in the level of interest rates. The calculated estimates of change in net interest income and net present value of the balance sheet are compared to current limits approved by ALCO and the Board of Directors. The earnings simulation model projects net interest income would increase by approximately .6% if rates fell by two percentage points over one year. The model projects a decrease of approximately 6.5% in net interest income if rates rise by two percentage points over one year. Both of these forecasts are within the one year policy guidelines. Net Present Value Estimation The net present value measures economic value at risk and is used for helping to determine levels of risk at a point in time present in the balance sheet that might not be taken into account in the earnings simulation model. The net present value of the balance sheet is defined as the discounted present value of asset cash flows minus the discounted present value of liability cash flows. At year end, a 200 basis point immediate decrease in rates is estimated to increase net present value by .4%. Additionally, net present value is projected to decrease by 18.8% if rates increase immediately by 200 basis points, both within policy guidelines. If management is concerned market interest rates may begin to rise in 2005, it can take steps to reduce liability sensitivity by attracting long term deposits and reducing short term borrowings. The computation of the effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on many assumptions. They should not be relied upon solely as being indicative of actual results, since the computations do not contemplate actions management could undertake in response to changes in interest rates. Table 13 - Effect of Change in Interest Rates Projected Change ________________ <s> <c> Effect on Net Interest Income 1-year Net Income simulation Projection -200 bp Shock vs Stable Rate .6% +200 bp Shock vs Stable Rate (6.5%) Effect on Net Present Value of Balance Sheet Static Net Present Value Change -200 bp Shock vs Stable Rate .4% +200 bp Shock vs Stable Rate (18.8%) MARKET PRICE/DIVIDEND HISTORY As of December 31, 2004, the corporation had 4,391,309 shares of $2.00 par value common stock outstanding held by shareholders of record. First Keystone Corporation's common stock is quoted on the Over The Counter (OTC) Bulletin Board under the symbol "FKYS". Table 14 reports the highest and lowest per share prices known to the Corporation and the dividends paid during the periods indicated. The market prices and dividend paid have been adjusted to reflect a 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend paid May 11, 2004, and a 5% stock dividend paid August 6, 2002. These prices do not necessarily reflect any dealer or retail markup, markdown or commission. 26 Table 14 - Market Price/Dividend History 2004 _________________________ Common Stock Dividends High/Low Paid _______ ____ <s> <c> <c> First Quarter $25.50/$24.00 $.17 Second Quarter $25.50/$24.25 .18 Third Quarter $24.50/$22.75 .18 Fourth Quarter $23.25/$21.90 .20 2003 _________________________ Common Stock Dividends High/Low Paid _______ ____ <s> <c> <c> First Quarter $20.77/$17.17 $.16 Second Quarter $21.67/$19.50 .16 Third Quarter $22.67/$21.33 .16 Fourth Quarter $24.33/$22.50 .17 2002 _________________________ Common Stock Dividends High/Low Paid _______ ____ <s> <c> <c> First Quarter $15.24/$12.38 $.133 Second Quarter $14.92/$13.40 .133 Third Quarter $16.00/$12.79 .14 Fourth Quarter $17.50/$15.97 .16 Table 15 - Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands, except per share) Three Months Ended ______________________________________ 2004 March June September December 31 30 30 31 _____ ____ ________ _______ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Interest income $6,261 $6,246 $6,333 $6,196 Interest expense 2,427 2,444 2,517 2,618 Net interest income $3,834 $3,802 $3,816 $3,578 Provision for loan losses 150 125 675 800 Other non-interest income 943 949 1,313 1,391 Non-interest expense 2,255 2,368 2,266 2,538 ______ ______ ______ ______ Income before income taxes $2,372 $2,258 $2,188 $1,631 Income taxes 516 470 398 278 ______ ______ ______ ______ Net income $1,856 $1,788 $1,790 $1,353 Per share $ .42 $ .41 $ .41 $ .31 2003 March June September December 31 30 30 31 _____ ____ ________ _______ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Interest income $6,257 $6,185 $6,231 $6,390 Interest expense 2,592 2,575 2,575 2,458 ______ ______ ______ ______ Net interest income $3,665 $3,610 $3,656 $3,932 Provision for loan losses 150 125 75 150 Other non-interest income 745 909 844 777 Non-interest expense 2,019 2,030 2,100 2,222 ______ ______ ______ ______ Income before income taxes $2,241 $2,364 $2,325 $2,337 Income taxes 463 507 491 489 ______ ______ ______ ______ Net income $1,778 $1,857 $1,834 $1,848 ====== ====== ====== ====== Per share $ .40 $ .42 $ .41 $ .42 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK Information with respect to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk is included in the information under Management's Discussion and Analysis in Item 7 hereof. 27 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM _______________________________________________________ BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2004. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) the effectiveness of First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated January 24, 2005, expressed our unqualified opinion of management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting and an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting. /s/ J. H. Williams & Co., LLP J. H. Williams & Co., LLP Kingston, Pennsylvania January 24, 2005 28 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ____________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands except share data) December 31, ____________________ 2004 2003 <s> <c> <c> ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 6,150 $ 5,913 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 36 28 Investment securities available-for-sale 235,692 226,043 Investment securities held-to- maturity (estimated fair value 2004 - $3,364; 2003 - $5,229) 3,361 5,229 Loans, net of unearned income 233,800 229,073 Allowance for loan losses (3,828) (3,524) ________ ________ Net loans $229,972 $225,549 ________ ________ Premises and equipment, net 5,369 4,158 Accrued interest receivable 2,727 2,871 Cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance 11,033 10,587 Goodwill 1,224 - Other assets 2,051 1,462 ________ ________ TOTAL ASSETS $497,615 $481,840 ======== ======== LIABILITIES Deposits: Non-interest bearing $ 35,803 $ 30,052 Interest bearing 322,153 312,968 ________ ________ Total Deposits 357,956 343,020 Short-term borrowings 15,512 11,744 Long-term borrowings 66,910 62,945 Accrued interest and other expenses 1,877 1,664 Pre-settlement advance on acquisition of branch - 8,715 Other liabilities 2,048 2,401 ________ ________ TOTAL LIABILITIES $444,303 $430,489 ________ ________ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, par value $10.00 per share; authorized and unissued 500,000 shares $ - $ - Common stock, par value $2.00 per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 4,539,573 shares in 2004 and 3,077,207 shares in 2003 9,079 6,154 Surplus 12,505 12,535 Retained earnings 32,469 31,828 Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,767 5,489 Treasury stock, at cost, 148,264 shares in 2004 and 152,600 shares in 2003 (4,508) (4,655) ________ ________ TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 53,312 $ 51,351 ________ ________ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $497,615 $481,840 ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 29 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME ____________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Year Ended December 31, ______________________ 2004 2003 <s> <c> <c> INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans $14,527 $14,352 Interest and dividends on investment securities: Taxable 7,132 7,513 Tax-exempt 3,072 2,882 Dividends 246 284 Deposits in banks 59 32 _______ _______ Total interest income $25,036 $25,063 _______ _______ INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits $ 6,908 $ 7,469 Short-term borrowings 166 143 Long-term borrowings 2,932 2,588 _______ _______ Total interest expense $10,006 $10,200 _______ _______ Net interest income $15,030 $14,863 Provision for loan losses 1,750 500 _______ _______ Net interest income after provision for loan losses $13,280 $14,363 _______ _______ NON-INTEREST INCOME Trust department $ 525 $ 486 Service charges and fees 2,249 1,724 Bank owned life insurance income 446 485 Gain on sale of loans 221 234 Investment securities gains (losses) - net 1,080 299 Other 75 47 _______ _______ Total non-interest income $ 4,596 $ 3,275 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits $ 4,882 $ 4,446 Occupancy, net 656 567 Furniture and equipment 782 643 Professional services 502 372 State shares tax 447 407 Other 2,157 1,936 _______ _______ Total non-interest expense $ 9,426 $ 8,371 _______ _______ Income before income taxes $ 8,450 $ 9,267 Income tax expense 1,663 1,950 _______ _______ NET INCOME $ 6,787 $ 7,317 ======= ======= PER SHARE DATA Net income per share:* Basic $1.55 $1.66 Diluted $1.54 $1.65 Cash dividends per share* $.73 $.65 (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Year Ended December 31, ______________________ 2002 <s> <c> INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans $14,963 Interest and dividends on investment securities: Taxable 7,892 Tax-exempt 2,608 Dividends 321 Deposits in banks 78 _______ Total interest income $25,862 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits $ 8,117 Short-term borrowings 147 Long-term borrowings 3,078 _______ Total interest expense $11,342 _______ Net interest income $14,520 Provision for loan losses 550 _______ Net interest income after provision for loan losses $13,970 _______ NON-INTEREST INCOME Trust department $ 510 Service charges and fees 1,373 Bank owned life insurance income 102 Gain on sale of loans 228 Investment securities gains (losses) - net 29 Other 43 _______ Total non-interest income $ 2,285 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits $ 4,222 Occupancy, net 486 Furniture and equipment 616 Professional services 290 State shares tax 367 Other 1,830 _______ Total non-interest expense $ 7,811 _______ Income before income taxes $ 8,444 Income tax expense 1,857 _______ NET INCOME $ 6,587 ======= PER SHARE DATA Net income per share:* Basic $ 1.48 Diluted $ 1.48 Cash dividends per share* $ .57 *Adjusted for 5% stock dividend declared June 25, 2002, to shareholders of record July 16, 2002, distributed August 6, 2002 and for a 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend declared April 13, 2004, to shareholders of record April 27, 2004, distributed May 11, 2004. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 30 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ____________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands) Common Stock Surplus _____ ______ <s> <c> <c> Balance At December 31, 2001 $5,867 $ 9,761 Comprehensive Income: Net income Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects Total comprehensive income 5% stock dividend 283 2,829 Dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares Purchase of 20,181 shares of treasury stock Issuance of 1,000 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options (6) Cash dividends - $.85 per share ______ _______ Balance At December 31, 2002 $6,150 $12,584 Comprehensive Income: Net income Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects Total comprehensive income Purchase of 41,987 shares of treasury stock Issuance of 2,027 shares of common stock under dividend reinvestment 4 48 Issuance of 8,568 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options (145) Recognition of stock option expense 48 Cash dividends - $.98 per share ______ _______ Balance At December 31, 2003 $6,154 $12,535 Comprehensive Income: Net income Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects Total comprehensive income 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend 2,925 Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares Issuance of 4,336 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options (78) Recognition of stock option expense 48 Cash dividends - $.73 per share ______ _______ Balance At December 31, 2004 $9,079 $12,505 ====== ======= (Amounts in thousands) Comprehensive Retained Income Earnings ______ ________ <s> <c> <c> Balance At December 31, 2001 $26,450 Comprehensive Income: Net income $6,587 6,587 Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects 5,829 ______ Total comprehensive income $12,416 ======= 5% stock dividend (3,112) Dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares (5) Purchase of 20,181 shares of treasury stock Issuance of 1,000 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options Cash dividends - $.85 per share (2,525) _______ Balance At December 31, 2002 $27,395 Comprehensive Income: Net income $7,317 7,317 Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects (1,055) ______ Total comprehensive income $6,262 ====== Purchase of 41,987 shares of treasury stock Issuance of 2,027 shares of common stock under dividend reinvestment Issuance of 8,568 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options Recognition of stock option expense Cash dividends - $.98 per share (2,884) _______ Balance At December 31, 2003 $31,828 Comprehensive Income: Net income $6,787 6,787 Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects (1,722) ______ Total comprehensive income $5,065 ====== 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend (2,925) Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares (3) Issuance of 4,336 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options Recognition of stock option expense Cash dividends - $.73 per share (3,218) _______ Balance At December 31, 2004 $32,469 ======= (Amounts in thousands) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Treasury Income Stock _______ _____ <s> <c> <c> Balance At December 31, 2001 $ 715 $(3,097) Comprehensive Income: Net income Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects 5,829 Total comprehensive income 5% stock dividend Dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares Purchase of 20,181 shares of treasury stock (504) Issuance of 1,000 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options 24 Cash dividends - $.85 per share ______ _______ Balance At December 31, 2002 $6,544 $(3,577) Comprehensive Income: Net income Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects (1,055) Total comprehensive income Purchase of 41,987 shares of treasury stock (1,374) Issuance of 2,027 shares of common stock under dividend reinvestment Issuance of 8,568 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options 296 Recognition of stock option expense Cash dividends - $.98 per share ______ _______ Balance At December 31, 2003 $5,489 $(4,655) Comprehensive Income: Net income Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects (1,722) Total comprehensive income 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares Issuance of 4,336 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options 147 Recognition of stock option expense Cash dividends - $.73 per share ______ _______ Balance At December 31, 2004 $3,767 $(4,508) ====== ======= (Amounts in thousands) Total ____ <s> <c> Balance At December 31, 2001 $39,696 Comprehensive Income: Net income 6,587 Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects 5,829 Total comprehensive income 5% stock dividend -- Dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares (5) Purchase of 20,181 shares of treasury stock (503) Issuance of 1,000 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options 17 Cash dividends - $.85 per share (2,525) _______ Balance At December 31, 2002 $49,096 Comprehensive Income: Net income 7,317 Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects (1,055) Total comprehensive income Purchase of 41,987 shares of treasury stock (1,374) Issuance of 2,027 shares of common stock under dividend reinvestment 52 Issuance of 8,568 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options 151 Recognition of stock option expense 48 Cash dividends - $.98 per share (2,884) _______ Balance At December 31, 2003 $51,351 Comprehensive Income: Net income 6,787 Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects (1,722) Total comprehensive income 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares (3) Issuance of 4,336 shares of treasury stock upon exercise of employee stock options 69 Recognition of stock option expense 48 Cash dividends - $.73 per share (3,218) _______ Balance At December 31, 2004 $53,312 ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 31 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ____________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands) Year Ended December 31, _______________________ 2004 2003 <s> <c> <c> OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 6,787 $ 7,317 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 1,750 500 Depreciation and amortization 666 491 Stock option expense 48 48 Premium amortization on investment securities 787 1,128 Discount accretion on investment securities (350) (451) Core deposit discount accretion net of amortization (96) - Deferred income tax benefit (154) (116) Gain on sale of mortgage loans (221) (234) Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans originated for resale 13,543 14,800 Originations of mortgage loans held for resale (6,137) (17,377) Gain on sales of investment securities (1,080) (299) Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate - 15 (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable 144 198 Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance (446) (485) Increase in other assets - net (560) (157) Increase (decrease) in accrued interest and other expenses 213 16 Increase (decrease) in other liabilities - net - (214) ________ ________ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 14,894 $ 5,180 ________ ________ INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale $ 68,654 $ 38,223 Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of investment securities available-for-sale 30,237 47,828 Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale (108,877) (104,588) Proceeds from maturities and redemption of investment securities held-to-maturity 252 1,097 Proceeds from sales of investment securities held-to-maturity 2,199 - Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity (1,630) - Net increase in loans (13,358) (25,023) Purchases of premises and equipment (885) (1,154) Final settlement on acquisition of branch (414) - Pre-settlement advance on acquisition of branch - 8,715 Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate - 114 Purchase of bank owned life insurance policies - - ________ ________ NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES $(23,822) $(34,788) ________ ________ FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase in deposits $ 4,592 $ 12,275 Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 3,768 2,678 Proceeds from long-term borrowings 7,500 18,695 Repayment of long-term borrowings (3,535) (1,500) Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares (3) - Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 52 Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 69 151 Acquisition of treasury stock - (1,374) Cash dividends paid (3,218) (2,884) ________ ________ NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES $ 9,173 $ 28,093 ________ ________ INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 245 $ (1,515) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 5,941 7,456 ________ ________ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 6,186 $ 5,941 ======== ======== (Amounts in thousands) Year Ended December 31, ______________________ 2002 <s> <c> OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 6,587 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 550 Depreciation and amortization 446 Stock option expense - Premium amortization on investment securities 557 Discount accretion on investment securities (567) Core deposit discount accretion net of amortization - Deferred income tax benefit (80) Gain on sale of mortgage loans (228) Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans originated for resale 8,322 Originations of mortgage loans held for resale (10,523) Gain on sales of investment securities (29) Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate 5 (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable (75) Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance (102) Increase in other assets - net (304) Increase (decrease) in accrued interest and other expenses (434) Increase (decrease) in other liabilities - net 128 ________ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 4,253 ________ INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale $ 46,732 Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of investment securities available-for-sale 27,015 Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale (96,558) Proceeds from maturities and redemption of investment securities held-to-maturity 1,036 Proceeds from sales of investment securities held-to-maturity - Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity (983) Net increase in loans (1,193) Purchases of premises and equipment (545) Final settlement on acquisition of branch - Pre-settlement advance on acquisition of branch - Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate 100 Purchase of bank owned life insurance policies (10,000) ________ NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES $(34,396) ________ FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase in deposits $ 36,065 Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings (2,499) Proceeds from long-term borrowings 8,000 Repayment of long-term borrowings (7,500) Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares (5) Proceeds from issuance of common stock - Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 17 Acquisition of treasury stock (504) Cash dividends paid (2,525) ________ NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES $ 31,049 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 906 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 6,550 ________ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 7,456 ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 32 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 ________________________________________________________________ NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary (the "Corporation") are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to common practices within the banking industry. The more significant policies follow: Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Keystone Corporation and its wholly owned Subsidiary, The First National Bank of Berwick (the "Bank"). All significant inter company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. NATURE OF OPERATIONS The Corporation, headquartered in Berwick, Pennsylvania, provides a full range of banking, trust and related services through its wholly owned Bank subsidiary and is subject to competition from other financial institutions in connection with these services. The Bank serves a customer base which includes individuals, businesses, public and institutional customers primarily located in the Northeast Region of Pennsylvania. The Bank has 10 full service offices and 14 ATMs located in Columbia, Luzerne and Montour Counties. The Corporation and its subsidiary must also adhere to certain federal banking laws and regulations and are subject to periodic examinations made by various federal agencies. SEGMENT REPORTING The Corporation's banking subsidiary acts as an independent community financial services provider, and offers traditional banking and related financial services to individual, business and government customers. Through its branch and automated teller machine network, the Bank offers a full array of commercial and retail financial services, including the taking of time, savings and demand deposits; the making of commercial, consumer and mortgage loans; and the providing of other financial services. The Bank also performs personal, corporate, pension and fiduciary services through its Trust Department. Management does not separately allocate expenses, including the cost of funding loan demand, between the commercial, retail, trust and mortgage banking operations of the Corporation. Currently, management measures the performance and allocates the resources of First Keystone Corporation as a single segment. USE OF ESTIMATES The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. INVESTMENT SECURITIES The Corporation classifies its investment securities as either "Held to Maturity" or "Available for Sale" at the time of purchase. Debt securities are classified as Held to Maturity when the Corporation has the ability and positive intent to hold the securities to maturity. Investment securities Held to Maturity are carried at cost adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount to maturity. Debt securities not classified as Held to Maturity and equity securities are included in the Available for Sale category and are carried at fair value. The amount of any unrealized gain or loss, net of the effect of deferred income taxes, is reported as other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity. Management's decision to sell Available for Sale securities is based on changes in economic conditions controlling the sources and applications of funds, terms, availability of and yield of alternative investments, interest rate risk and the need for liquidity. 33 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ The cost of debt securities classified as Held to Maturity or Available for Sale is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to expected maturity. Such amortization and accretion, as well as interest and dividends is included in interest income from investments. Realized gains and losses are included in net investment securities gains and losses. The cost of investment securities sold, redeemed or matured is based on the specific identification method. LOANS Loans are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of deferred fees or costs, unearned income and the allowance for loan losses. Interest on installment loans is recognized as income over the term of each loan, generally, by the "actuarial method". Interest on all other loans is primarily recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding on an actual day basis. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs have been deferred with the net amount amortized using the interest method over the contractual life of the related loans as an interest yield adjustment. Mortgage loans held for resale are carried at the lower of cost or market on an aggregate basis. These loans are sold without recourse to the Corporation. Past-Due Loans - Generally, a loan is considered to be past due when scheduled loan payments are in arrears 15 days or more. Delinquent notices are generated automatically when a loan is 15 days past due, depending on the type of loan. Collection efforts continue on loans past due beyond 60 days that have not been satisfied, when it is believed that some chance exists for improvement in the status of the loan. Past due loans are continually evaluated with the determination for charge off being made when no reasonable chance remains that the status of the loan can be improved. Non-Accrual Loans - Generally, a loan is classified as non accrual and the accrual of interest on such a loan is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest, even though the loan currently is performing. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on non accrual status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Certain non accrual loans may continue to perform, that is, payments are still being received. Generally, the payments are applied to principal. These loans remain under constant scrutiny and if performance continues, interest income may be recorded on a cash basis based on management's judgement as to collectibility of principal. Allowance for Loan Losses - The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. A principal factor in estimating the allowance for loan losses is the measurement of impaired loans. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Under current accounting standards, the allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans is based on discounted cash flows using the effective interest rate of the loan or the fair value of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level estimated by management to be adequate to absorb potential loan losses. Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on the Corporation's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay (including the timing of future payments), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. 34 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ DERIVATIVES The Bank has outstanding loan commitments that relate to the origination of mortgage loans that will be held for resale. Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" as amended by SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities" and the guidance contained within the Derivatives Implementation Group Statement 133 Implementation Issue No. C 13, the Bank has accounted for such loan commitments as derivative instruments. The outstanding loan commitments in this category did not give rise to any losses for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, as the fair market value of each outstanding loan commitment exceeded the Bank's cost basis in each outstanding loan commitment. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Premises, improvements and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation computed principally on the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Long lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recovered. Maintenance and minor repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of the premises and equipment retired or sold are eliminated from the property accounts at the time of retirement or sale, and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in current operations. MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS The Corporation originates and sells real estate loans to investors in the secondary mortgage market. After the sale, the Corporation may retain the right to service these loans. When originated mortgage loans are sold and servicing is retained, a servicing asset is capitalized based on relative fair value at the date of sale. Servicing assets are amortized as an offset to other fees in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income. The unamortized cost is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The servicing rights are periodically evaluated for impairment based on their relative fair value. FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value on the date of foreclosure establishing a new cost basis. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell and is included in other assets. Revenues derived from and costs to maintain the assets and subsequent gains and losses on sales are included in other non interest income and expense. BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE The Corporation invests in Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) with split dollar life provisions. Purchase of BOLI provides life insurance coverage on certain employees with the Corporation being owner and beneficiary of the policies. INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE VENTURES The Bank is a limited partner in real estate ventures that own and operate affordable residential low income housing apartment buildings for elderly residents. The investments are accounted for under the effective yield method under the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 94-1, "Accounting for Tax Benefits Resulting from Investments in Affordable Housing Projects". Under the effective yield method, the Bank recognizes tax credits as they are allocated and amortizes the initial cost of the investment to provide a constant effective yield over the period that the tax credits are allocated to the Bank. Under this method, the tax credits allocated, net of any amortization of the investment in the limited partnerships, are recognized in the consolidated statements of income as a component of income tax expense. The amount of tax credits allocated to the Bank were $128,000, $91,000 and $81,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and the amortization of the investments in the limited partnerships were $92,000, $66,000 and $55,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The carrying value of the investments as of December 31, 2004, and 2003, was $790,000 and $882,000, respectively, and is carried in Other Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. 35 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes is based on the results of operations, adjusted primarily for tax exempt income. Certain items of income and expense are reported in different periods for financial reporting and tax return purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the consolidated financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities measured by using the enacted tax rates and laws expected to be in effect when the timing differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit is based on the difference between deferred tax asset or liability from period to period. GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, AND PREMIUM DISCOUNT Goodwill resulted from the acquisition of certain fixed and operating assets acquired and deposit liabilities assumed of the branch of another financial institution in Danville, Pennsylvania, in January 2004. Such goodwill represents the excess cost of the acquired assets relative to the assets fair value at the date of acquisition. The Corporation accounts for goodwill pursuant to the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 142 includes requirements to test goodwill for impairments rather than to amortize goodwill. The Corporation has tested the goodwill included in its consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2004, and has determined there was no impairment as of that date. Intangible assets are comprised of core deposit intangibles and premium discount (negative premium) on acquired certificates of deposit acquired in January 2004 when the Bank assumed deposit accounts of the branch of another financial institution. The core deposit intangible is being amortized over the average life of the deposits acquired as determined by an independent third party. Premium discount (negative premium) on acquired certificates of deposit resulted from the valuation of certificate of deposit accounts by an independent third party which were part of the deposit accounts assumed of the branch by another financial institution. The book value of certificates of deposit acquired was greater than their fair value at the date of acquisition which resulted in a negative premium due to higher cost of the certificates of deposit compared to the cost of similar term financing. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION The Corporation had accounted for stock options and shares issued under the Stock Option Incentive Plan through December 31, 2002 in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees". Under this method no compensation expense is recognized for stock options when the exercise price equals the fair value of the options at the grant date. Under provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation", the fair value of a stock option is required to be recognized as compensation expense over the service period (generally the vesting period). As permitted under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation", the fair value of a stock option is required to be recognized as compensation expense over the service period (generally the vesting period). As permitted under SFAS No. 123 the Corporation had elected to continue to account for its stock option plan in accordance with APB No. 25. As of the first quarter 2003, the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 148, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosures - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123". The Corporation elected to use the "prospective method" of accounting for stock options as allowed by the Standard. Accordingly, compensation expense was recognized in 2004 and 2003 in the amount of $48,000 being the vested portion attributable to stock options granted in 2003 (See Note 20). PER SHARE DATA Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings Per Share", requires dual presentation of basic and fully diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding at the end of each period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by increasing the denominator for the assumed conversion of all potentially dilutive securities. The Corporation's dilutive securities are limited to stock options. 36 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ Per share data has been adjusted retroactively for stock splits and stock dividends. The reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basis and diluted earnings per share follows: Year Ended December 31, 2004 ________________________________________ Weighted Average Net Income Number of Shares Per Share Numerators Denominators Amount __________ ____________ ______ <s> <c> <c> <c> Net income $6,787 ====== Basic earnings per share: Income available to common stockholders $6,787 4,388 $1.55 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 16 _____ Diluted earnings per share: Income available to common stockholders $6,787 4,404 $1.54 Year Ended December 31, 2003 ________________________________________ Weighted Average Net Income Number of Shares Per Share Numerators Denominators Amount __________ ____________ ______ <s> <c> <c> <c> Net income $7,317 ====== Basic earnings per share: Income available to common stockholders $7,317 4,417 $1.66 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 12 _____ Diluted earnings per share: Income available to common stockholders $7,317 4,429 $1.65 Year Ended December 31, 2002 ________________________________________ Weighted Average Net Income Number of Shares Per Share Numerators Denominators Amount __________ ____________ ______ <s> <c> <c> <c> Net income $6,587 ====== Basic earnings per share: Income available to common stockholders $6,587 4,458 $1.48 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 4 _____ Diluted earnings per share: Income available to common stockholders $6,587 4,462 $1.48 CASH FLOW INFORMATION For purposes of reporting consolidated cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and due from other banks and interest bearing deposits in other banks. The Corporation considers cash classified as interest bearing deposits with other banks as a cash equivalent since they are represented by cash accounts essentially on a demand basis. 37 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ TRUST ASSETS AND INCOME Property held by the Corporation in a fiduciary or agency capacity for its customers is not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements since such items are not assets of the Corporation. Trust Department income is generally recognized on a cash basis and is not materially different than if it were reported on an accrual basis. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In January 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Staff Position No. 106-1, "Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003", which allows companies to recognize or defer recognizing the effects of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, or Medicare Act, for annual financial statements of fiscal years ending after December 7, 2003. The Medicare Act introduced both a Medicare prescription drug benefit and a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care plans that provide a benefit at least "actuarially equivalent" to the Medicare benefit. These provisions of the Medicare Act affect accounting measurements. This standard does not have impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. In September 2004, the FASB issued Staff Position Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 03-01, "Effective Date of Paragraphs 10-20 of EITF Issue No. 03-01, The Meaning of Other Than Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments", which delays the effective date for the measurement and recognition guidance contained in EITF Issue No. 03-01. EITF Issue No. 03-01 provides guidance for evaluating whether an investment is other than temporarily impaired and was originally effective for other than temporarily impairment evaluations made in reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2004. The delay in the effective date for the measurement and recognition guidance contained in paragraphs 10 through 20 of EITF Issue No. 03-01 does not suspend the requirement to recognize other than temporary impairment as required by existing authoritative literature. The disclosure guidance in paragraphs 21 and 22 of EITF Issue No. 03-01 remains effective. The delay will be superseded concurrent with the final issuance of EITF Issue No. 03-01a, which is expected to provide implementation guidance on matters such as impairment evaluations for declines in value caused by increases in interest rates and/or sector spreads. In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 153, "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets," which amends APB Opinion No. 29, "Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions". SFAS No. 153 eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets in Opinion No. 29 and replaces it with an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. SFAS No. 153 specifies that a nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS No. 153 is effective for nonmenetary exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 153 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment". This Statement is a revision of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation", and supercedes APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to employees", and its related guidance. SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) established standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services. This Statement requires that the cost resulting from all share based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. This Statement establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share based payment arrangements and requires all entities to apply a fair value based measurement method in accounting for share based payment transactions with employees, except for equity instruments held by employee share ownership plans. This Statement is effective for public entities that do no file as small business issuers as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. 38 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ In May 2003, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity" which is generally effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and for contracts in existence at the start of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This Statement establishes new standards for classification, measurement and disclosure of certain types of financial instruments having characteristics of both liabilities and equity, including instruments that are mandatorily redeemable and that embody obligations requiring or permitting settlement by transferring assets or by issuing an entity's own shares. In December 2003, the FASB deferred for an indefinite period the application of the guidance in SFAS 150 to noncontrolling interests that are classified as equity in the financial statements of a subsidiary but would be classified as a liability in the parent's financial statement's under SFAS 150. The deferral is limited to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests associated with finite-lived subsidiaries. This standard does not have any impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In December 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 03-1, "The Meaning of Other Than Temporary Impairment and its Application to Certain Investments" which is generally effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003 and addresses how to define an "other than temporary impairment" as well as its application to investments classified as either "available for sale" and "held to maturity" under SFAS 115. The EITF requires disclosure of securities in a continuous unrealized loss position to be stratified based on length of time those securities were carried in such a position (less than 12 months and 12 months or more). Additional information is required to be disclosed to include the nature of the investment, the cause of the decline in value and the evidence considered in reaching the conclusions that the investment is not other than temporarily impaired. The disclosure is required for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. Comparative information for earlier periods is not required. ADVERTISING COSTS It is the Corporation's policy to expense advertising costs in the period in which they are incurred. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, was approximately $305,000, $256,000 and $219,000, respectively. RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements of prior periods have been reclassified to conform with presentation used in the 2004 consolidated financial statements. Such reclassifications have no effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition or net income. NOTE 2 - RESTRICTED CASH BALANCES The Bank is required to maintain certain average reserve balances as established by the Federal Reserve Bank. The amount of those reserve balances for the reserve computation period which included December 31, 2004, was $904,000, which was satisfied through the restriction of vault cash. In addition, the Bank maintains a clearing balance at the Federal Reserve Bank to offset specific charges for services. At December 31, 2004, the amount of this balance was $700,000. NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES The amortized cost, related estimated fair value, and unrealized gains and losses for investment securities classified as "Available For Sale" or "Held to Maturity" were as follows at December 31, 2004 and 2003: 39 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-Sale Securities _____________________________ Gross Amortized Unrealized Cost Gains _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> December 31, 2004: Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $105,398 $ 552 Other 5,995 10 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 83,144 3,708 Corporate securities 28,437 865 Marketable equity securities 1,417 1,278 Restricted equity securities 5,466 - ________ ______ Total $229,857 $6,413 ======== ====== (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-Sale Securities _____________________________ Gross Estimated Unrealized Fair Losses Value _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> December 31, 2004: Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $300 $105,650 Other 19 5,986 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 259 86,593 Corporate securities - 29,302 Marketable equity securities - 2,695 Restricted equity securities - 5,466 ____ ________ Total $578 $235,692 ==== ======== (Amounts in thousands) Held-to-Maturity Securities _____________________________ Gross Amortized Unrealized Cost Gains _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> December 31, 2004: Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $ 638 $- Obligations of state and political subdivisions 2,723 9 ______ __ Total $3,361 $9 ====== == (Amounts in thousands) Held-to-Maturity Securities _____________________________ Gross Estimated Unrealized Fair Losses Value _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> December 31, 2004: Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $6 $ 632 Obligations of state and political subdivisions - 2,732 __ ______ Total $6 $3,364 == ====== (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-Sale Securities _____________________________ Gross Amortized Unrealized Cost Gains _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> December 31, 2003: Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $ 94,357 $ 719 Other 5,997 50 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 73,691 5,199 Corporate securities 33,724 2,301 Marketable equity securities 4,653 1,378 Restricted equity securities 5,167 - ________ ______ Total $217,589 $9,647 ======== ====== (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-Sale Securities _____________________________ Gross Estimated Unrealized Fair Losses Value _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> December 31, 2003: Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $ 629 $ 94,447 Other 8 6,039 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 179 78,711 Corporate securities - 36,025 Marketable equity securities 377 5,654 Restricted equity securities - 5,167 ______ ________ Total $1,193 $226,043 ====== ======== (Amounts in thousands) Held-to-Maturity Securities _____________________________ Gross Amortized Unrealized Cost Gains _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> December 31, 2003: Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $3,153 $ 3 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 2,076 28 ______ ___ Total $5,229 $31 ====== === (Amounts in thousands) Held-to-Maturity Securities _____________________________ Gross Estimated Unrealized Fair Losses Value _________ __________ <s> <c> <c> Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies: Mortgage-backed $31 $3,125 Obligations of state and political subdivisions - 2,104 ___ ______ Total $31 $5,229 === ====== 40 Securities Available for Sale with an aggregate fair value of $55,038,000 in 2004 and $52,927,000 in 2003; and securities Held to Maturity with an aggregate unamortized cost of $1,638,000 in 2004 and $3,153,000 in 2003, were pledged to secure public funds, trust funds, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, FHLB advances and other balances of $37,224,000 in 2004 and $38,210,000 in 2003 as required by law. The amortized cost, estimated fair value and weighted average yield of debt securities, by contractual maturity, are shown below at December 31, 2004. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 _________________________________ U.S. Government Obligations Agency & of State Corporation & Political Obligations Subdivisions <F1> <F2> ___________ ____________ <s> <c> <c> Available-For-Sale: Within 1 Year: Amortized cost $ - $ - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - 1 - 5 Years: Amortized cost 21,351 1,108 Estimated fair value 21,308 1,173 Weighted average yield 3.98% 6.01% 5 - 10 Years: Amortized cost 11,147 9,487 Estimated fair value 11,109 9,899 Weighted average yield 4.11% 6.34% After 10 Years: Amortized cost 78,895 72,549 Estimated fair value 79,219 75,522 Weighted average yield 4.88% 7.24% ________ _______ Total: Amortized cost $111,393 $83,144 Estimated fair value 111,636 86,594 Weighted average yield 4.63% 7.13% (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 _____________________________ Marketable Restricted Equity Equity Securities Securities <F3> <F3> __________ __________ <s> <c> <c> Available-For-Sale: Within 1 Year: Amortized cost $ - $ - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - 1 - 5 Years: Amortized cost - - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - 5 - 10 Years: Amortized cost - - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - After 10 Years: Amortized cost 1,417 5,466 Estimated fair value 2,695 5,466 Weighted average yield 4.69% 2.12% ______ ______ Total: Amortized cost $1,417 $5,466 Estimated fair value 2,695 5,466 Weighted average yield 4.69% 2.12% (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 ____________________________ Corporate Securities __________ <s> <c> Available-For-Sale: Within 1 Year: Amortized cost $13,901 Estimated fair value 14,060 Weighted average yield 6.20% 1 - 5 Years: Amortized cost - Estimated fair value - Weighted average yield - 5 - 10 Years: Amortized cost 14,536 Estimated fair value 15,241 Weighted average yield 5.87% After 10 Years: Amortized cost - Estimated fair value - Weighted average yield - _______ Total: Amortized cost $28,437 Estimated fair value 29,301 Weighted average yield 6.03% ______________________ <FN> <F1> Mortgage-backed securities are allocated for maturity reporting at their original maturity date. <F2> Average yields on tax-exempt obligations of state and political subdivisions have been computed on a tax equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate. <F3> Marketable equity securities and restricted equity securities are not considered to have defined maturities and are included in the after ten year category. </FN> 41 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 _________________________________ U.S. Government Obligations Agency & of State Corporation & Political Obligations Subdivisions <F1> <F2> ___________ ____________ <s> <c> <c> Held-To-Maturity: Within 1 Year: Amortized cost $ - $ - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - 1 - 5 Years: Amortized cost - - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - 5 - 10 Years: Amortized cost - 1,723 Estimated fair value - 1,730 Weighted average yield - 4.91% After 10 Years: Amortized cost 638 1,000 Estimated fair value 632 1,002 Weighted average yield 3.08% 5.88% _____ ______ Total: Amortized cost $ 638 $2,723 Estimated fair value 632 2,732 Weighted average yield 3.08% 5.27% (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 _____________________________ Marketable Restricted Equity Equity Securities Securities <F3> <F3> __________ __________ <s> <c> <c> Held-To-Maturity: Within 1 Year: Amortized cost $ - $ - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - 1 - 5 Years: Amortized cost - - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - 5 - 10 Years: Amortized cost - - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - After 10 Years: Amortized cost - - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - ______ ______ Total: Amortized cost $ - $ - Estimated fair value - - Weighted average yield - - (Amounts in thousands) December 31, 2004 ____________________________ Corporate Securities __________ <s> <c> Held-To-Maturity: Within 1 Year: Amortized cost $ - Estimated fair value - Weighted average yield - 1 - 5 Years: Amortized cost - Estimated fair value - Weighted average yield - 5 - 10 Years: Amortized cost - Estimated fair value - Weighted average yield - After 10 Years: Amortized cost - Estimated fair value - Weighted average yield - ______ Total: Amortized cost $ - Estimated fair value - Weighted average yield - ______________________ <FN> <F1> Mortgage-backed securities are allocated for maturity reporting at their original maturity date. <F2> Average yields on tax-exempt obligations of state and political subdivisions have been computed on a tax equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate. <F3> Marketable equity securities and restricted equity securities are not considered to have defined maturities and are included in the after ten year category. </FN> Restricted equity securities consist of stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB), Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank (ACBB) and do not have a readily determinable fair value for purposes of SFAS No. 115, because their ownership is restricted and they can be sold back only to the FHLB, FRB, ACBB or to another member institution. Therefore, these securities are classified as restricted equity investment securities, carried at cost, and evaluated for impairment. There were no aggregate investments with a single issuer (excluding the U.S. Government and its agencies) which exceeded ten percent of consolidated shareholders' equity at December 31, 2004. The quality rating of all obligations of state and political subdivisions are "A" or higher, as rated by Moody's or Standard and Poors. The only exceptions are local issues which are not rated, but are secured by the full faith and credit obligations of the communities that issued these securities. All of the state and political subdivision investments are actively traded in a liquid market. Proceeds from sale of investments in Available for Sale debt and equity securities during 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $68,654,000, $38,223,000 and $46,732,000, respectively. Gross gains realized on these sales were $2,547,000, $735,000 and $574,000, respectively. Gross losses on these sales were $1,410,000, $436,000 and $545,000, respectively. 42 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ Proceeds from sale of investments in Held To Maturity debt and equity securities during 2004, 2003, and 2002 were $2,199,000, $0, and $0, respectively. Gross gains realized on these sales were $0, $0, and $0, respectively. Gross losses on these sales were $57,000, $0, and $0, respectively. In accordance with disclosures required by EITF No. 03-1, the summary below shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Bank's investments, aggregated by investment category, that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months or more than 12 months as of December 31, 2004 and 2003: December 31, 2004 Less Than 12 Months _______________________ Fair Unrealized (Amounts in thousands) Value Loss _____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Direct obligations of the U.S. Government $ 4,976 $ 19 Federal Agency Mortgage Backed Securities 40,541 292 Municipal Bonds 9,360 187 _______ ____ $54,877 $498 ======= ==== 12 Months or More _____________________ Fair Unrealized (Amounts in thousands) Value Loss _____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Direct obligations of the U.S. Government $ - $- Federal Agency Mortgage Backed Securities 1,736 14 Municipal Bonds 1,784 72 ______ ___ $3,520 $86 ====== === Total _______________________ Fair Unrealized (Amounts in thousands) Value Loss _____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Direct obligations of the U.S. Government $ 4,976 $ 19 Federal Agency Mortgage Backed Securities 42,277 306 Municipal Bonds 11,144 259 _______ ____ $58,397 $584 ======= ==== December 31, 2003 Less Than 12 Months _______________________ Fair Unrealized (Amounts in thousands) Value Loss _____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Direct obligations of the U.S. Government $ 1,002 $8 Federal Agency Mortgage Backed Securities 56,958 635 Municipal Bonds 3,338 179 Equity Securities 1,769 107 _______ ____ $63,067 $929 ======= ==== 12 Months or More _____________________ Fair Unrealized (Amounts in thousands) Value Loss _____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Direct obligations of the U.S. Government $ - $ - Federal Agency Mortgage Backed Securities 1,656 25 Municipal Bonds - - Equity Securities 1,229 270 ______ ____ $2,885 $295 ====== ==== Total _______________________ Fair Unrealized (Amounts in thousands) Value Loss _____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Direct obligations of the U.S. Government $ 1,002 $ 8 Federal Agency Mortgage Backed Securities 58,614 660 Municipal Bonds 3,338 179 Equity Securities 2,998 377 _______ ______ $65,952 $1,224 ======= ====== The Corporation invests in various forms of agency debt including mortgage backed securities and callable debt. The mortgage backed securities are issued by FHLMC (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) of FNMA (Federal National Mortgage Association). The municipal securities consist of general obligations and revenue bonds. The equity securities consist of FHLMC preferred stocks. The fair market value of the above securities is influenced by market interest rates, prepayment speeds on mortgage securities, bid to offer spreads in the market place and credit premiums for various types of agency debt. These factors change continuously and therefore the market value of these securities may be higher or lower that the Corporation's carrying value at any measurement date. Management does not believe any of their 57 securities in an unrealized position as of December 31, 2004 represents an other than temporary impairment. The Corporation has the ability to hold the securities contained in the above table for a time necessary to recover the cost. 43 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ NOTE 4 - LOANS Major classifications of loans at December 31, 2004 and 2003 consisted of: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural $ 33,470 $ 33,890 Tax-exempt 3,629 3,930 Real estate mortgage - Held-for-sale 671 7,855 Real estate mortgage - Other 178,472 161,999 Consumer 20,823 25,626 ________ ________ Gross loans $237,065 $233,300 Add (deduct): Unearned discount (3,523) (4,436) Net deferred loan fees and costs 258 209 ________ ________ Loans, net of unearned income $233,800 $229,073 ======== ======== Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, were as follows: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Balance, January 1 $3,524 $3,174 $2,922 Provision charged to operations 1,750 500 550 Loans charged off (1,484) (198) (402) Recoveries 38 48 104 ______ ______ ______ Balance, December 31 $3,828 $3,524 $3,174 ====== ====== ====== Non accrual loans at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $3,405,000, $735,000 and $458,000, respectively. The gross interest that would have been recorded if these loans had been current in accordance with their original terms and the amounts actually recorded in income were as follows: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Gross interest due under terms $253 $61 $39 Amount included in income (113) (38) (19) ____ ___ ___ Interest income not recognized $140 $23 $20 ==== === === At December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 the recorded investment in loans that are considered to be impaired as defined by SFAS No. 114 was $246,000, $114,000 and $36,000, respectively. No additional charge to operations was required to provide for the impaired loans since the total allowance for loan losses is estimated by management to be adequate to provide for the loan loss allowance required by SFAS No. 114 along with any other potential losses. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during the year ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was approximately $370,000, $60,000 and $109,000, respectively. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest were $69,000 at December 31, 2004 and $33,000 at December 31, 2003, as presented in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position 01-6, "Accounting by Certain Entities (Including Entities With Trade Receivables) That Lend to or Finance the Activities of Others", effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. At December 31, 2004, there were no significant commitments to lend additional funds with respect to non-accrual and restructured loans. 44 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ NOTE 5 - MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS The mortgage loans sold serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of mortgage loans serviced for others were $35,177,000 and $26,809,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The balances of amortized capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net of valuation allowances, included in other assets at December 31, 2004 and 2003, were $250,000 and $202,000, respectively. A valuation allowance is provided when the carrying amount exceeds fair value determined by using a discount rate of 8% and average lives of generally 3 to 10 years depending on loan rates. The following summarizes mortgage servicing rights capitalized and amortized along with the aggregate activity in the related valuation allowances: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Balance, January 1 $255 $219 $187 Servicing asset additions 95 130 75 Amortization (53) (94) (43) ____ ____ ____ Balance, December 31 $297 $255 $219 ____ ____ ____ Valuation Allowances: Balance, January 1 $ 53 $ - $ - Additions - 53 - Reductions (6) - - Writedowns - - - Balance, December 31 $ 47 $ 53 $ - ____ ____ ____ Net Mortgage Servicing Rights $250 $202 $219 ==== ==== ==== Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with the foregoing loan servicing, and included in demand deposits, were approximately $15,000 and $11,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. NOTE 6 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT A summary of premises and equipment at December 31, 2004 and 2003 follows: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Land $ 1,055 $ 992 Buildings 4,472 2,722 Leasehold improvements 214 291 Equipment 5,164 4,741 Construction and equipment in progress - 645 _______ ______ 10,905 9,391 Less: Accumulated depreciation 5,536 5,233 _______ ______ Total $ 5,369 $4,158 ======= ====== Depreciation amounted to $574,000 for 2004, $426,000 for 2003 and $391,000 for 2002. Construction in progress at December 31, 2004 consisted of costs incurred in the construction of a new branch facility in Scott Township that replaced the existing leased facility in that locale. This new branch facility was opened in April 2004. 45 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ NOTE 7 - GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, AND PREMIUM DISCOUNTS Goodwill and other intangible assets were comprised of the following at December 31, 2004: (Amounts in thousands) Gross Accumulated Carrying Amortization/ Amount (Accretion) ______ __________ <s> <c> <c> Unamortized intangible asset: Goodwill $1,224 $ - ====== ===== Amortized intangible assets: Core deposit intangible $ 136 $ 16 ====== ===== Premium discount (negative premium) on acquired certificates of deposit $ (217) $(112) ====== ===== Amortization expense of the core deposit intangible was $16,000 for the year-ended December 31, 2004 and accretion of the premium discount (negative premium) of the acquired certificates of deposit was $112,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004. Estimated amortization/accretion is as follows for the years ending December 31: (Amounts in thousands) Amortization Accretion of Premium Discount of Core (Negative Premium) Deposit Intangible on Certificates of Deposit __________________ __________________________ <s> <c> <c> 2005 15 (90) 2006 15 (14) 2007 15 1 2008 15 - 2009 15 - NOTE 8 - DEPOSITS Major classifications of deposits at December 31, 2004 and 2003 consisted of: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Demand - non-interest bearing $ 35,803 $ 30,052 Demand - interest bearing 59,984 61,494 Savings 70,566 69,386 Time, $100,000 and over 37,949 36,356 Other time 153,654 145,732 ________ ________ Total deposits $357,956 $343,020 ======== ======== 46 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ The following is a schedule reflecting classification and remaining maturities of time deposits of $100,000 and over at December 31, 2004: (Amounts in thousands) <s> <c> 2005 $19,577 2006 7,196 2007 6,704 2008 2,689 2009 1,783 _______ $37,949 ======= Interest expense related to time deposits of $100,000 or more was $1,095,000 in 2004, $1,227,000 in 2003 and $1,375,000 in 2002. In January 2004, approximately $10,350,000 of deposit accounts were assumed from the branch of another financial institution (See Note 12). NOTE 9 - SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and Federal Home Loan Bank advances generally represent overnight or less than 30 day borrowings. U.S. Treasury tax and loan notes for collections made by the Bank are payable on demand. Short term borrowings consisted of the following at December 31, 2004 and 2003: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 _______________________________________ Maximum Ending Average Month End Average Balance Balance Balance Rate ______ ______ ______ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 8,991 $ 7,357 $ 9,191 1.70% Federal Home Loan Bank 5,425 2,370 8,683 1.53% U.S. Treasury tax and loan notes 1,096 365 1,096 1.23% _______ _______ _______ Total $15,512 $10,092 $18,970 1.49% ======= ======= ======= (Amounts in thousands) 2003 _______________________________________ Maximum Ending Average Month End Average Balance Balance Balance Rate ______ ______ ______ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> <c> Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 6,457 $ 6,016 $ 6,761 1.50% Federal Home Loan Bank 4,575 3,954 18,000 1.23% U.S. Treasury tax and loan notes 712 468 2,000 .83% _______ _______ _______ Total $11,744 $10,438 $26,761 1.19% ======= ======= ======= 47 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ NOTE 10 - LONG-TERM BORROWINGS Long term borrowings are comprised of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). Under terms of a blanket agreement, collateral for the loans are secured by certain qualifying assets of the Corporation's banking subsidiary. The principal assets are real estate mortgages with a carrying value of $206,564,000 and certain investment securities with a carrying value of $88,985,000 at December 31, 2004. A schedule of long term borrowings by maturity as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 follows: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Due 2004, 1.25% to 1.36% $ - $ 3,535 Due 2005, 1.83% to 6.49% 9,375 9,375 Due 2006, 2.46% to 3.12% 8,000 6,500 Due 2007, 3.09% to 3.83% 7,255 3,255 Due 2008, 3.54% to 5.48% 7,030 7,030 Due 2009, 3.87% 2,000 - Due 2010, 5.45% to 6.76% 15,500 15,500 Due 2011, 3.94% to 5.03% 9,000 9,000 Due 2012, 4.77% 5,000 5,000 Due 2014, 5.41% 3,750 3,750 _______ _______ $66,910 $62,945 ======= ======= NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES The current and deferred components of the income tax provision (benefit) consisted of the following: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Federal Current $1,775 $2,066 $1,936 Deferred (benefit) (155) (114) (79) ______ ______ ______ $1,620 $1,952 $1,857 ______ ______ ______ State Current $ 41 $ - $ - Deferred (benefit) 2 (2) - ______ ______ ______ $ 43 $ (2) $ - ______ ______ ______ Total provision for income taxes $1,663 $1,950 $1,857 ====== ====== ====== The following is a reconciliation between the actual provision for federal income taxes and the amount of federal income taxes which would have been provided at the statutory rate of 34%: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 ________________ Amount Rate ______ ____ <s> <c> <c> Provision at statutory rate $2,873 34.0% Tax-exempt income (1,107) (13.1) Non-deductible expenses 125 1.5 Tax credit from limited partnership Less amortization - net (67) (.8) Bank owned life insurance income - net (152) (1.8) Other, net (52) (.6) ______ ____ Applicable federal income tax and rate $1,620 19.2% ====== ==== (Amounts in thousands) 2003 ________________ Amount Rate ______ ____ <s> <c> <c> Provision at statutory rate $3,151 34.0% Tax-exempt income (1,050) (11.3) Non-deductible expenses 113 1.2 Tax credit from limited partnership Less amortization - net (49) (.5) Bank owned life insurance income - net (165) (1.8) Other, net (48) (.5) ______ ____ Applicable federal income tax and rate $1,952 21.1% ====== ==== (Amounts in thousands) 2002 ________________ Amount Rate ______ ____ <s> <c> <c> Provision at statutory rate $2,871 34.0% Tax-exempt income (995) (11.8) Non-deductible expenses 112 1.3 Tax credit from limited partnership Less amortization - net (44) (.5) Bank owned life insurance income - net (33) (.4) Other, net (54) (.6) ______ ____ Applicable federal income tax and rate $1,857 22.0% ====== ==== 48 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ Total federal income tax attributable to realized security gains and losses was $367,000 in 2004, $102,000 in 2003 and $10,000 in 2002. The deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from temporary timing differences have been netted to reflect a net deferred tax asset (liability) included in other assets or other liabilities in these consolidated financial statements. The components of the net deferred tax asset (liability) at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, are as follows: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Deferred Tax Assets: Allowance for loan losses $ 1,154 $ 1,051 $ 933 Deferred compensation 258 203 177 Deferred health benefits 1 - - Contributions - - 3 Non-accrual interest 11 6 5 Mortgage servicing rights 16 8 - State tax net operating loss - 2 - Limited partnership 32 21 9 _______ _______ _______ Total $ 1,472 $ 1,291 $ 1,127 _______ _______ _______ Deferred Tax Liabilities: Loan fees and costs $ (204) $ (222) $ (210) Depreciation (279) (273) (250) Accretion (92) (121) (99) Mortgage servicing rights (11) - (10) Intangibles (58) - - Unrealized investment securities gains (2,068) (2,965) (3,453) _______ _______ _______ Total $(2,712) $(3,581) $(4,022) _______ _______ _______ Net Deferred Tax Asset (Liability) $(1,240) $(2,290) $(2,895) ======= ======= ======= It is anticipated that all deferred tax assets are to be realized and accordingly, no valuation allowance has been provided. The Corporation and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return. NOTE 12 - SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, cash payments for interest expense and income taxes were as follows: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Interest paid on deposits and other borrowings $9,994 $10,263 $11,456 Income taxes paid $2,147 $ 1,768 $ 2,263 The Corporation transferred loans to foreclosed assets held for sale in amounts of $0, $128,000 and $30,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. 50 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ Non-Cash Investing Activities _____________________________ In June 2004, the Bank acquired certain property and operating assets and assumed the deposit accounts of the branch of another financial institution located in Danville, Pennsylvania. A summary of the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the deposit accounts assumed at the date of acquisition were as follows: (Amounts in thousands) <s> <c> Assets Acquired: Branch real estate and equipment $ 900 Goodwill and other intangible assets 1,360 _______ Total non-cash assets acquired $ 2,260 _______ Liabilities Assumed: Deposit accounts $10,344 Premium discount (negative premium) on certificates of deposit 217 _______ Total liabilities assumed $10,561 _______ Net cash to be received for excess of liabilities assumed over non-cash assets acquired $ 8,301 Pre-settlement advance received in December 2003 8,715 _______ Cash paid at closing of acquisition in January 2004 $ 414 ======= NOTE 13 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS The Corporation maintains a 401K Plan which has a combined tax qualified savings feature and profit sharing feature for the benefit of its employees. Under the savings feature, the Corporation matches 100% of the employee contribution up to 3% of compensation which amounted to $101,000, $93,000 and $92,000, in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Under the profit sharing feature, contributions, at the discretion of the Board of Directors are funded currently and amounted to $288,000, $357,000 and $351,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The Bank also has non qualified deferred compensation agreements with three of its officers. These agreements are essentially unsecured promises by the Bank to make monthly payments to the officers over a twenty year period. Payments begin based upon specific criteria - generally, when the officer retires. To account for the cost of payments yet to be made in the future, the Bank recognizes an accrued liability in years prior to when payments begin based on the present value of those future payments. The Bank's accrued liability for these deferred compensation agreements as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, was $760,000 and $598,000, respectively. The related expense for these plans amounted to $167,000, $82,000 and $110,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. NOTE 14 - LEASE COMMITMENTS CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS The Corporation's banking subsidiary currently leases three branch banking facilities, as well as the operations center adjoining the main bank office, under operating leases. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $198,000, $196,000 and $151,000, respectively. Minimum rental payments required under these operating leases are: 2005 - $142,000, 2006 - $143,000, 2007 - $145,980, 2008 - $128,000, 2009 - $79,000 and thereafter $132,000. 50 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ In the normal course of business, there are various pending legal actions and proceedings that are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Management does not believe the outcome of these actions and proceedings will have a material effect on the consolidated financial position of the Corporation. During the third quarter of 2003, the Bank entered into an agreement to acquire certain fixed and operating assets and to assume deposit accounts of the branch of another financial institution located in Danville, Pennsylvania. In December 2003, the Bank received a pre settlement advance on the acquisition of these branch assets and assumption of deposits in the amount of $8,714,900. In January 2004, the transaction was consummated and the Bank was required to expend approximately $408,000 to complete the acquisition. NOTE 15 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Certain directors and executive officers of First Keystone Corporation and its Subsidiary and companies in which they are principal owners (i.e., at least 10%) were indebted to the Corporation at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. These loans were made on substantially the same terms and conditions, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated parties. The loans do not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility nor present other unfavorable features. A summary of the activity on the related party loans, comprised of 7 directors and 4 executive officers and their related companies consists of the following: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Balance at January 1 $ 1,597 $ 2,651 $ 3,005 Additions 667 506 1,482 Deductions (1,520) (1,560) (1,836) _______ _______ _______ Balance at December 31 $ 744 $ 1,597 $ 2,651 ======= ======= ======= The above loans represent funds drawn and outstanding at the date of the accompanying consolidated financial statement. Commitments by the Bank to related parties on lines of credit and letters of credit for 2004, 2003 and 2002, presented an additional off balance sheet risk to the extent of undisbursed funds in the amounts of $2,290,000, $2,517,000 and $2,309,000, respectively, on the above loans. NOTE 16 - REGULATORY MATTERS Dividends are paid by the Corporation to shareholders which are mainly provided by dividends from the Bank. However, national banking laws place certain restrictions on the amount of cash dividends allowed to be paid by the Bank to the Corporation. Generally, the limitation provides that dividend payments may not exceed the Bank's current year's retained income plus retained net income for the preceding two years. Accordingly, in 2005, without prior regulatory approval, the Bank may declare dividends to the Corporation in the amount of $3,041,000 plus additional amounts equal to the net income earned in 2005 for the period January 1, 2005, through the date of declaration, less any dividends which may have already been paid in 2005. Regulations also limit the amount of loans and advances from the Bank to the Corporation to 10% of consolidated net assets. The Corporation is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory - - and possibly additional discretionary - actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Corporation's assets, liabilities, and certain off balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgements by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Management believes, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, that the Corporation and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. 51 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set fourth in the table below) of Total and Tier I Capital (as defined in the regulations) to Risk Weighted Assets (as defined), and of Tier I Capital (as defined) to Average Assets (as defined). As of December 31, 2004, the most recent notification from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency categorized the Bank as Well Capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as Well Capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum Total Risk Based, Tier I Risked Based and Tier I Leverage Ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since the notification that management believes have changed the Bank's category. (Amounts in thousands) Actual ___________________ Amount Ratio ______ _____ <s> <c> <c> As of December 31, 2004: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $46,635 15.80% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 42,943 14.55% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 42,943 8.62% (Amounts in thousands) For Capital Adequacy Purposes ____________________ Amount Ratio ______ _____ <s> <c> <c> As of December 31, 2004: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $23,618 8.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 11,809 4.00% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 19,921 4.00% (Amounts in thousands) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions ____________________ Amount Ratio ______ _____ <s> <c> <c> As of December 31, 2004: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $29,522 10.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 17,713 6.00% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 24,902 5.00% (Amounts in thousands) Actual ___________________ Amount Ratio ______ _____ <s> <c> <c> As of December 31, 2003: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $44,052 14.34% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 40,528 13.19% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 40,528 8.74% (Amounts in thousands) For Capital Adequacy Purposes ___________________ Amount Ratio ______ _____ <s> <c> <c> As of December 31, 2003: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $24,576 8.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 12,288 4.00% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 18,556 4.00% (Amounts in thousands) To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions ___________________ Amount Ratio ______ _____ <s> <c> <c> As of December 31, 2003: Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $30,720 10.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 18,432 6.00% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 23,196 5.00% The Corporation's capital ratios are not materially different from those of the Bank. NOTE 17 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF BALANCE SHEET RISK AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Corporation has in particular classes of financial instruments. The Corporation does not engage in trading activities with respect to any of its financial instruments with off balance sheet risk. The Corporation's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. 52 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on balance sheet instruments. The Corporation may require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with off balance sheet credit risk. The contract or notional amounts at December 31, 2004 and 2003 were as follows: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk: Commitments to extend credit $22,363 $25,204 Financial standby letters of credit $ 1,760 $ 2,924 Performance standby letters of credit $ 265 $ 656 Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses that may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Corporation evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case by case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Corporation upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counter party. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income producing commercial properties. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to guarantee payment to a third party when a customer either fails to repay an obligation or fails to perform some non-financial obligation. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Corporation may hold collateral to support standby letters of credit for which collateral is deemed necessary. The Corporation grants commercial, agricultural, real estate mortgage and consumer loans to customers primarily in the counties of Columbia, Luzerne and Montour, Pennsylvania. The concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth in Note 4, "Loans". It is management's opinion that the loan portfolio was well balanced and diversified at December 31, 2004, to the extent necessary to avoid any significant concentration of credit risk. However, its debtors ability to honor their contracts may be influenced by the region's economy. NOTE 18 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are as follows: (Amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, _______________________ 2004 ____ <s> <c> Unrealized holding gains (losses) on Available-for-Sale investment securities $(3,756) Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income 1,137 _______ Change in unrealized gains (losses) before tax effect $(2,619) Tax effects (897) _______ Net change in unrealized gains (losses) $(1,722) ======= (Amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, _______________________ 2003 ____ <s> <c> Unrealized holding gains (losses) on Available-for-Sale investment securities $(1,843) Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income 299 _______ Change in unrealized gains (losses) before tax effect $(1,544) Tax effects (489) _______ Net change in unrealized gains (losses) $(1,055) ======= (Amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, _______________________ 2002 ____ <s> <c> Unrealized holding gains (losses) on Available-for-Sale investment securities $8,879 Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income 29 ______ Change in unrealized gains (losses) before tax effect $8,850 Tax effects 3,021 ______ Net change in unrealized gains (losses) $5,829 ====== 53 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ NOTE 19 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY On June 25, 2002, the Board of Directors declared a 5% stock dividend payable August 6, 2002, to shareholders of record July 16, 2002. A total of 141,453 shares were issued as a result of this stock dividend, with a total value transferred from retained earnings of $3,112,000, including cash in lieu of fractional shares. On April 13, 2004 the Board of Directors declared a 3 for 2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend payable to shareholders of record April 27, 2004 and distributed May 11, 2004. A total of 1,462,366 shares were issued as a result of this stock dividend, with a total value transferred from retained earnings of $2,928,000, including cash in lieu of fractional shares. The Corporation also offers to its shareholders a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. First Keystone Corporation is authorized to issue up to 100,000 shares of its common stock under the plan. The plan provides First Keystone shareholders a convenient and economical way to purchase additional shares of common stock by reinvesting dividends. A plan participant can elect full dividend reinvestment or partial dividend reinvestment provided at least 25 shares are enrolled in the plan. In addition, plan participants may make additional voluntary cash purchases of common stock under the plan of not less than $100 per calendar quarter or more than $2,500 in any calendar quarter. Shares of First Keystone common stock are purchased for the plan either in the open market by an independent broker on behalf of the plan, directly from First Keystone as original issue shares, or through negotiated transactions. A combination of the previous methods could also occur. Participation in this plan by shareholders began in 2001. Shares transferred under this dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan were as follows: Year Number of Shares ____ ________________ <s> <c> 2001 3,260 2002 7,747 2003 8,000 2004 13,932 NOTE 20 - STOCK OPTIONS On February 10, 1998, the Board of Directors adopted a stock option incentive plan and reserved 100,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the plan for certain employees of the Bank. Under the Plan, options are granted at fair market value and the time period during which any option granted may be exercised may not commence before six months or continue beyond the expiration of ten years after the option is awarded. The Corporation had accounted for its stock option plan in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees". No stock based employee compensation cost is reflected in consolidated net income for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, as all options under the stock option incentive plan had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Effective January 1, 2003 the Corporation adopted prospectively to all employee awards granted, modified or settled after January 1, 2003 the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" following the guidelines provided by FASB Statement No. 148 "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure- An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123". Awards under the Corporation's stock option incentive plan vest over a period of six months. Therefore, the cost related to the stock based employee compensation included in the determination of consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2003 is less than that which would have been recognized if the fair value based method had been applied to all awards since the original effective date of FASB Statement No. 123. The following table illustrates the effect on consolidated net income and earnings per share if the fair value based method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards each period. 54 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2004 2003 2002 ____ ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> <c> Net income as reported $6,787 $7,317 $6,587 Add: stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income net of related tax effect 48 48 - Deduct: total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects (48) (76) (27) ______ ______ ______ Pro forma net income $6,787 $7,289 $6,560 ====== ====== ====== Earnings Per Share: Basic- As Reported $ 1.55 $ 1.66 $ 1.48 ====== ====== ====== Basic- Pro Forma $ 1.55 $ 1.65 $ 1.47 ====== ====== ====== Diluted- As Reported $ 1.54 $ 1.65 $ 1.48 ====== ====== ====== Diluted- Pro Forma $ 1.54 $ 1.65 $ 1.47 ====== ====== ====== The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Binomial Option Pricing Model derived from the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the following weighed average assumptions used for options granted in 2003 and 2002, respectively (no options were granted in 2004): dividend yield of 2.89% and 3.58%; expected volatility of 22.70% and 28.00%; risk free interest rate of 4.24% and 3.69%; and an expected life of 10 years and 10 years. Information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2004, is summarized as follows: 2004 _____________________ Weighted Average Stock Exercise Options Price ______ _______ <s> <c> <c> Balance at January 1 47,450 $27.13 Granted - - Granted due to stock dividend 23,539 16.77 Exercised (4,336) 15.12 Forfeited - - ______ ______ Balance at December 31 66,653 $18.29 ====== ====== Exercisable at December 31 66,653 $18.29 ====== ====== Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year $ 6.55 ====== 2003 _____________________ Weighted Average Stock Exercise Options Price ______ _______ <s> <c> <c> Balance at January 1 46,068 $23.93 Granted 11,000 33.25 Granted due to stock dividend - - Exercised (8,568) 17.60 Forfeited (1,050) 28.45 ______ ______ Balance at December 31 47,450 $27.13 ====== ====== Exercisable at December 31 36,450 $25.29 ====== ====== Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year $ 8.75 ====== 2002 _____________________ Weighted Average Stock Exercise Options Price ______ _______ <s> <c> <c> Balance at January 1 34,750 $25.23 Granted 12,750 23.75 Granted due to stock dividend 1,568 24.00 Exercised (1,000) 17.00 Forfeited (2,000) 29.88 ______ ______ Balance at December 31 46,068 $23.93 ====== ====== Exercisable at December 31 33,318 $24.00 ====== ====== Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year $ 6.55 ====== Under the terms of the stock option incentive plan, the stock options including amendments as to price and terms were adjusted for the stock dividend in 2004 and 2002 (See Note 19). Exercise prices of options outstanding as of December 31, 2004, ranged from $10.79 to $22.17 per share. The weighted average remaining contracted life is approximately 6 years. 55 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ The following table summarizes information concerning the 1998 Employee Stock Option Plan at December 31, 2004. Options Outstanding ___________________________________________________ Weighted Weighted Number Average Average Outstanding Remaining Exercise Year <F1> Contractual Life Price ____ _________ _______________ _____ <s> <c> <c> <c> 1998 14,558 3.75 $21.27 1999 14,738 4.75 16.67 2000 6,382 5.75 10.79 2002 14,475 7.75 15.83 2003 16,500 8.75 22.17 ______ ____ ______ 66,653 6.27 $18.29 ______ ____ ______ _______________ <FN> <F1> As adjusted for stock dividend noted above. </FN> Options Exercisable ___________________________ Weighted Average Number Exercise Exercisable Price ___________ _____ <s> <c> <c> 1998 14,558 $21.27 1999 14,738 16.67 2000 6,382 10.79 2002 14,475 15.83 2003 16,500 22.17 ______ ______ 66,653 $18.29 ______ ______ NOTE 21 - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not required to be recognized in the consolidated balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate such fair value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Fair value estimates derived through these techniques cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. SFAS No. 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Corporation. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments: CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE The fair values are equal to the current carrying values. INVESTMENT SECURITIES Fair values have been individually determined based on currently quoted market prices. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. LOANS Fair values are estimated for categories of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans were segregated by type such as commercial, tax exempt, real estate mortgages and consumer. For estimation purposes each loan category was further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and also into performing and non-performing classifications. The fair value of each category of performing loans is calculated by discounting future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. 56 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ Fair value for non performing loans is based on management's estimate of future cash flows discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated future cash flows. The assumptions used by management are judgmentally determined using specific borrower information. CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE Fair value is equal to the cash surrender value of life insurance policies. DEPOSITS Under SFAS No. 107, the fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as Demand Deposits, Savings Accounts and Money Market Accounts is equal to the amount payable on demand at December 31, 2004 and 2003. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS The fair values of short term and long term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Corporation's incremental borrowing rate for similar instruments. COMMITMENTS TO EXTEND CREDIT AND STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT Management estimates that there are no material differences between the notional amount and the estimated fair value of those off balance sheet items since they are primarily composed of unfunded loan commitments which are generally priced at market at the time of funding. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments of the Corporation are presented in the table below: (Amounts in thousands) 2004 ________________________ Carrying Estimated Amount Fair Value ______ __________ <s> <c> <c> FINANCIAL ASSETS: Cash and due from banks $ 6,150 $ 6,150 Short-term investments 36 36 Investment securities 239,053 243,017 Net loans 229,972 229,528 Accrued interest receivable 2,727 2,727 Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 11,033 11,033 FINANCIAL LIABILITIES: Deposits 357,956 355,442 Short-term borrowings 15,512 15,602 Long-term borrowings 66,910 70,471 Accrued interest payable 936 936 OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Commitments to extend credit 22,363 Financial standby letters of credit 1,760 Performance standby letters of credit 265 <CAPTION (Amounts in thousands) 2003 ________________________ Carrying Estimated Amount Fair Value ______ __________ <s> <c> <c> FINANCIAL ASSETS: Cash and due from banks $ 5,913 $ 5,913 Short-term investments 28 28 Investment securities 231,272 228,617 Net loans 225,549 228,195 Accrued interest receivable 2,871 2,871 Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance 10,587 10,587 FINANCIAL LIABILITIES: Deposits 343,020 345,209 Short-term borrowings 11,744 11,741 Long-term borrowings 62,945 69,358 Accrued interest payable 890 890 OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Commitments to extend credit 25,204 Financial standby letters of credit 2,924 Performance standby letters of credit 656 57 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ NOTE 22 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Condensed financial information for First Keystone Corporation (parent company only) was as follows: BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands) December 31 ____________________ 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> ASSETS Cash in subsidiary bank $ 4,173 $ 3,617 Investment in subsidiary bank 47,199 45,595 Investment in other equity securities 2,695 2,655 Prepayments and other assets 460 6 Advance to subsidiary bank - 39 _______ _______ TOTAL ASSETS $54,527 $51,912 ======= ======= LIABILITIES Accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 569 $ 561 Advance from subsidiary bank 646 - _______ _______ TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 1,215 $ 561 _______ _______ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock $ - $ - Common stock 9,079 6,154 Surplus 12,505 12,535 Retained earnings 32,469 31,828 Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,767 5,489 Treasury stock, at cost (4,508) (4,655) _______ _______ TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $53,312 $51,351 _______ _______ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $54,527 $51,912 ======= ======= STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Amounts in thousands) Year Ended December 31 ______________________ 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> INCOME Dividends from Subsidiary Bank $3,225 $7,510 Dividends - other 63 58 Securities gains 459 - Interest 30 20 ______ ______ TOTAL INCOME $3,777 $7,588 Operating Expenses 83 52 ______ ______ Income Before Taxes and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiary $3,694 $7,536 Income tax expense (benefit) 173 (6) ______ ______ Income Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiary $3,521 $7,542 Equity in (excess of) undistributed net income of Subsidiary 3,266 (225) ______ ______ NET INCOME $6,787 $7,317 ====== ====== STATEMENTS OF INCOME Amounts in thousands) Year Ended December 31 ______________________ 2002 ____ <s> <c> INCOME Dividends from Subsidiary Bank $2,758 Dividends - other 54 Securities gains 17 Interest 8 ______ TOTAL INCOME $2,837 Operating Expenses 42 ______ Income Before Taxes and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiary $2,795 Income tax expense (benefit) - ______ Income Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiary $2,795 Equity in (excess of) undistributed net income of Subsidiary 3,792 ______ NET INCOME $6,587 ====== 58 FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002 - CONTINUED ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Amounts in thousands) Year Ended December 31 _____________________ 2004 2003 ____ ____ <s> <c> <c> OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 6,787 $ 7,317 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Deferred income tax (benefit) 1 - Securities gains (459) - Distributions in excess of (equity in undistributed) net income of subsidiary (3,266) 226 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (454) 234 (Increase) decrease in advanced receivable from subsidiary bank, net of stock option expense due from subsidiary bank 87 9 Increase (decrease) in advances payable to subsidiary bank 646 (247) Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities 47 (263) _______ _______ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 3,389 $ 7,276 _______ _______ INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of equity securities $ (499) $ (99) Proceeds from sale of equity securities 818 - NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES $ 319 $ (99) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of common stock $ - $ 52 Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 69 151 Acquisition of treasury stock - (1,374) Cash dividends paid (3,218) (2,884) Dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares (3) - NET CASH (USED IN) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES $(3,152) $(4,055) _______ _______ INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 556 $ 3,122 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 3,617 495 _______ _______ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 4,173 $ 3,617 ======= ======= STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Amounts in thousands) Year Ended December 31 _____________________ 2002 ____ <s> <c> OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 6,587 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Deferred income tax (benefit) - Securities gains (17) Distributions in excess of (equity in undistributed) net income of subsidiary (3,792) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (239) (Increase) decrease in advanced receivable from subsidiary bank, net of stock option expense due from subsidiary bank 126 Increase (decrease) in advances payable to subsidiary bank 247 Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities 121 _______ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 3,033 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of equity securities $ (37) Proceeds from sale of equity securities 105 _______ NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES $ 68 _______ FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of common stock $ - Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 17 Acquisition of treasury stock (504) Cash dividends paid (2,525) Dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares (5) _______ NET CASH (USED IN) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES $(3,017) _______ INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 84 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 411 _______ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 495 ======= 59 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ______________________________________________________ BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION We have audited management's assessment, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Corporation's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management's assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management's assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. In our opinion, management's assessment that First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Also, in our opinion, First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004 and our report dated January 24, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. /s/ J. H. Williams & Co., LLP J. H. Williams & Co., LLP Kingston, Pennsylvania January 24, 2005 60 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not Applicable. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The Management of First Keystone Corporation (the "Corporation"), with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15, as amended, as of December 31, 2004. Based upon such evaluation, the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Furthermore, it confirmed our ability to record, process, summarize, and report information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission. MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING The management of First Keystone Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Corporation's internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Corporation's management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting are supported by written policies that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipt and expenditures of the Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorization of the Corporation's management and Board of Directors; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation's assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. The management of First Keystone Corporation assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control - - Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment we believe that, as of December 31, 2004, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria. First Keystone Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements has issued an audit report on our assessment of, and the effective operation of, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004. This report appears on page 61. CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS The Corporation made no significant changes in its internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation of the controls by the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION Not Applicable. 61 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The information under the captions "Information As To Directors and Nominees" and "Principal Officers of the Bank and the Corporation" appearing on pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 22, respectively, is incorporated here by reference to First Keystone Corporation's proxy statement for its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 19, 2005. The information under the caption "Section 16(A) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" is as follows: SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Corporation's officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of the registered class of the corporation's equity securities, to file reports of ownership of the corporation's common stock and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the corporation with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on its review of copies of Section 16(a) forms received by it, or written representations from reporting persons that no Forms 5 were required for those persons, the corporation believes that during the period January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004, its officers, directors and reporting shareholders were in compliance with all filing requirements applicable to them. CODE OF ETHICS The Corporation has adopted a Directors and Senior Management Code of Ethical Conduct, which applies to all members of the Board of Directors and to senior officers of the Corporation. It can be found on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.firstkeystonecorporation.com. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information under the caption "Executive Compensation" appearing on pages 14 through 20 are incorporated here by reference to First Keystone Corporation's proxy statement for its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 19, 2005. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information under the caption "Share Ownership" appearing on page 10 is incorporated here by reference to First Keystone Corporation's proxy statement for its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 19, 2005. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information under the caption "Transactions With Directors and Executive Officers" appearing on pages 18 and 19 are incorporated here by reference to First Keystone Corporation's proxy statement for its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 19, 2005. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The information under the caption "Report of the Audit Committee" appearing on pages 12, 13, and 14 are incorporated here by reference of First Keystone Corporation's proxy statement for its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 19, 2005. 62 AUDIT COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND PERMISSIBLE NON-AUDIT SERVICES OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR The Audit Committee pre approves all audit and permissible non audit services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit related services, tax services, and other services. The Audit Committee has adopted a policy for the pre-approval of services provided by the independent auditors. Under the policy, pre approval is generally provided for up to one year and any pre approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is subject to a specific budget. In addition, the Audit Committee may also pre approve particular services on a case by case basis. For each proposed service, the independent auditor is required to provide a detailed engagement letter. PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) 1. Financial Statements ____________________ The following consolidated financial statements are included in Part II, Item 8, of this Report: First Keystone Corporation and Subsidiary. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 28 Consolidated Balance Sheets 29 Consolidated Statements of Income 30 Consolidated Statements Stockholders' Equity 31 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 32 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 33 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 60 2. Financial Statement Schedules _____________________________ Financial statements schedules are omitted because the required information is either not applicable, not required, or is shown in the financial statements or in their notes. 3. Exhibits (b) The Corporation filed the following report on Form 8-K during the last quarter of the year ended December 31, 2004: Date of Report Item Description ______________ ____ ___________ October 29, 2004 2.02 Press release of First Keystone Corporation dated October 29, 2004, announcing earnings for the quarter ending September 30, 2004. November 29, 2004 8.01 Press release of First Keystone Corporation dated November 29, 2004, announcing declaration of increased fourth quarter dividend. 63 Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S: Exhibit Number Referred to Item 601 of Regulation S-K Description of Exhibit __________________________ ______________________ 3i Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001). 3ii By-Laws, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Registrant's Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001). 10.1 Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2000). 10.2 Management Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001). 10.3 Profit Sharing Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001). 10.4 First Keystone Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001). 14 Code of Ethics (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 to Registrant's Report on Form 10K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2003). 21 List of Subsidiaries of the Corporation. 23 Consent of Independent Auditors. 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer. 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer. 32.1 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer. 32.2 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer. 64 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ J. Gerald Bazewicz J. Gerald Bazewicz President and Chief Executive Officer Date: March 8, 2005 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By: /s/ John L. Coates John L. Coates Secretary and Director Date: March 8, 2005 By: /s/ J. Gerald Bazewicz J. Gerald Bazewicz President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) Date: March 8, 2005 65 By: /s/ John E. Arndt John E. Arndt Director Date: March 8, 2005 By: /s/ Budd L. Beyer Budd L. Beyer Director Date: March 8, 2005 By: /s/ Don E. Bower Don E. Bower Director Date: March 8, 2005 By: Robert E. Bull Chairman of the Board and Director Date: March 8, 2005 By: Dudley P. Cooley Director Date: March 8, 2005 By: /s/ Frederick E. Crispin, Jr. Frederick E. Crispin, Jr. Director Date: March 8, 2005 66 By: Jerome F. Fabian Director Date: March 8, 2005 By: /s/ David R. Saracino David R. Saracino Treasurer and Assistant Secretary (Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) Date: March 8, 2005 By: /s/ Robert J. Wise Robert J. Wise Vice Chairman of the Board and Director Date: March 8, 2005 67