SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 FORM 10 - QSB Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarter ended September 30, 1997 Commission File Number 13397 Zachary Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0981148 (State of or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation of organization) or Identification No.) 			 		 4700 Main Street 		 Post Office Box 497 Zachary, LA 70791-0497 (Address of principal executive office) (Zipcode) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 504 654 2701 None (Former name, former address and former fiscal year of change since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No__ Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issurer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock, $10 par value, 193,667 shares outstanding as of September 30, 1997. I N D E X Financial Statements: 				 Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and September 30, 1996 	2 Consolidated Statements of Income - for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 	 3 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 	5-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 	7-10 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 	11-12 Part II - Other Information 	13 Signatures 	14 Report of Independent Accountant 	15 Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting	 16 Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and September 30, 1996 ASSETS 			 (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 1996 Cash and Due from Banks $ 3,756,635 $ 3,654,801 	$ 2,659,566 Interest Bearing Deposits in Other Institutions 93,716 111,469	 109,998 Reserve Funds Sold 1,950,000	 850,000 1,000,000 Securities Available for Sale (Amortized Cost $26,078,695, $32,554,647 and $32,656,590) 26,150,163 32,528,819 32,407,357 Loans	 42,414,396 37,260,053	 36,129,291 Less: Allowance for Loan Losses (784,060)	 (820,227) (821,673) 			 41,630,336 	 36,439,826	 35,307,618 Bank Premises and Equipment 1,525,351 1,339,439 1,275,971 Other Real Estate 241,595 408,181	 408,181 Accrued Interest Receivable 517,274	 612,568	 549,432 Other Assets 82,419 82,324	 252,147 Total Assets $75,947,489	 $76,027,427 	$73,970,270 			LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest Bearing $13,535,456 	$12,327,349 $12,114,141 Interest Bearing 53,666,229 55,841,920 53,874,633 			 67,201,685 68,169,269	 65,988,774 Accrued Interest Payable 183,745	 185,288 176,507 Other Liabilities 338,990 60,994	 367,006 Total Liabilities 67,724,420 68,415,551 66,532,287 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock - $10 Par Value; Authorized 2,000,000 Shares; Issued 216,000 Shares, Respec- 	tively 2,160,000	 2,160,000 2,160,000 Surplus	 1,480,000	 1,480,000 1,480,000 Retained Earnings 4,982,560 4,435,582	 4,409,137 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Secur- ities Available for Sale, Net 47,169	 (17,046) (164,494) Treasury Stock (22,333 Shares 	 at Cost) (446,660) (446,660)	 (446,660) Total Stockholders' Equity 8,223,069 7,611,876 7,437,983 			 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $75,947,489 $76,027,427	 $73,970,270 See accountant's report and accompanying notes. 2 	Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) 		 THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 1997 1996 Interest Income: Interest and Fees on Loans $ 958,249 $ 759,907	 $2,612,869 $2,113,922 Interest on Securities	 427,272 534,075 1,356,009 1,521,876 Other Interest Income 24,917 13,137 83,145 114,056 Total Interest Income 1,410,438 1,307,119 4,052,023 3,749,854 Interest Expense on Deposits 	 534,827 544,562 1,598,857 1,558,404 Net Interest Income 875,611 762,557 2,453,166	 2,191,450 Provision for (Recovery of) Loan Losses 8,245 0	 23,459 0 Net Interest Income After Provision for (Recovery of) Loan Losses 867,366 762,557	 2,429,707 2,191,450 Other Income: Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 125,309 120,109 381,668 372,285 Gain (Loss) on Securities 	 - (64)	 (5,391) (64) Other Operating Income 55,851 21,293	 117,278 57,659 Total Other Income 	 181,160 141,338	 493,555 429,880 Income before Other Expenses	 1,048,526 903,895	 2,923,262 	2,621,330 Other Expenses: Salaries and Employee Benefits 	 376,543 337,900	 1,062,930 	 1,007,486 Occupancy Expense 	 52,360 4,796 152,793 139,538 Net Other Real Estate Expense	 (11,684) 2,863	 (10,484) (10,122) Other Operating Expenses 	 236,895 249,949 677,833 564,379 Total Other Expenses 	 654,114 595,508	 1,883,072	 1,701,281 Income before Income Taxes 394,412 308,387	 1,040,190 920,049 Applicable Income Taxes 	 124,500 104,100	 338,278 301,469 Net Income 	$ 269,912 $ 204,287 $ 701,912	 $ 618,580 Per Share: Net Income $ 1.39 $ 1.05	 $ 3.62 $ 3.19 Cash Dividends $ - $ - $ .80 $ .75 See accountant's report and accompanying notes. 3 Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 			 (UNAUDITED) 		 SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 Common Stock: Balance - Beginning and End of Period	 $2,160,000 	$2,160,000 				 Surplus: Balance - Beginning and End of Period 	$1,480,000	 $1,480,000 				 Retained Earnings: Balance - Beginning of Period 	$4,435,582	 $3,935,807 Net Income	 701,912 	618,580 Cash Dividends 	 (154,934) 	 (145,250) Balance - End of Period 	$4,982,560	 $4,409,137 				 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities Available for Sale: Balance - Beginning of Period 	$ (17,046)	 $ 38,260 	 Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)	 on Securities Available for Sale 	 64,215 (202,754) Balance - End of Period 	$ 47,169 	$ (164,494) 				 Treasury Stock: Balance - Beginning and End of Period 	$ (446,660)	 $ (446,660) 				 See accountant's report and accompanying notes. 4 	Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 						 (UNAUDITED) SEPTEMBER 30, 			 1997 1996 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net Income 	 $ 701,912 	$ 618,580 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Provision for (Recovery of) Loan Losses	 23,459	 - Provision for Depreciation and Amortization 128,220 	74,143 Stock Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank Stock	 (32,300) 	(9,800) Net (Accretion) Amortization of Securities (Discounts) Premiums 	 (14,803) 	22,901 (Gain) Loss on Sale of Securities 	 5,391 	 64 Gain on Sale of Other Real Estate 	 (11,684) 	(12,971) (Increase) Decrease in Accrued Interest Receivable 95,294 	35,115 (Increase) Decrease in Other Assets (95) 	(43,877) Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Payable 	 (1,543) 	 6,229 Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities 	 244,915	 190,781 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 	 1,138,766	 881,165 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: (Increase) Decrease in Interest Bearing Deposits in Other Institutions 	 17,753	 (9,896) Net (Increase) Decrease in Reserve Funds Sold (1,100,000)	 1,700,000 Purchases of Securities Available for Sale	 (7,033,099)	(11,348,331) Maturities or Calls of Securities Available for Sale 	 4,000,000 	6,000,000 Principal Paydowns on Mortgage-Backed Securities 	 605,612	 670,883 Proceeds from Sales of Securities 8,945,151 	2,024,375 Net (Increase) Decrease in Loans (5,213,969) 	(5,720,171) Purchases of Premises and Equipment (314,132) 	(414,562) Proceeds from Sales of Other Real Estate 	 178,270	 76,164 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities 	 85,586	 (7,021,538) (CONTINUED) 5 (UNAUDITED) SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Increase in FHLB Borrowings	 - 	 - Net Increase (Decrease) in Demand Deposits, NOW Accounts and Savings Accounts	 38,091	 5,108,134 Net Increase (Decrease) in Certificates of Deposit	 (1,005,675) 	1,524,115 Cash Dividends 	 (154,934) 	 (145,250) 	 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (1,122,518) 	 6,486,999 				 Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Due from Banks	 101,834 346,626 Cash and Due from Banks - Beginning of Period 3,654,801 2,312,940 Cash and Due from Banks - End of Period	 $ 3,756,635 	$ 2,659,566 				 Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Noncash Investing Activities: Other Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans $ - $ 19,604 				 Increase (Decrease) in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities Available for Sale 	$ 97,296 	$ (307,202) 				 Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Effect on Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale $ (33,081) $ 104,448 Cash Payments For: Interest Paid on Deposits 	$ 536,370 $ 1,552,175 			 Income Tax Payments	 $ 333,000 $ 284,000		 See accountant's report and accompanying notes. 	 6 Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) September 30, 1997 and 1996 Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - The accounting principles followed by Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned Subsidiary, Bank of Zachary, are those which are generally practiced within the banking industry. The methods of applying those principles conform with generally accepted accounting principles and have been applied on a consistent basis. The principles which significantly affect the determination of financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows are summarized below. Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles. Management is of the opinion that the unaudited interim financial statements reflect all normal, recurring accrual adjust ments necessary to provide a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. It is noted that the results for the first nine months ended September 30, 1997 are no indication of the expected results for the annual period which ends December 31, 1997. Additional information con cerning the audited financial statements and notes can be obtained from Zachary Bancshares, Inc.'s annual report and Form 10-KSB filed for the period ended December 31, 1996. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Zachary Banc shares, Inc. (the Company), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Zachary (the Bank). All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications to previously published financial statements have been made to comply with current reporting requirements. Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 7 	 Securities Securities are being accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," which requires the classification of securities as held to maturity, trading, or available for sale. Securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities the Bank has both the intent and ability to hold to maturity regardless of changes in market conditions, liquidity needs or changes in general economic conditions. Securities classified as trading are those securities held for resale in anticipation of short-term market movements. The Bank holds no securities classified as held to maturity or trading. Securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Bank intends to hold for an indefinite period of time but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security classified as available for sale would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Bank's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations, and other similar factors. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses are reported as increases or decreases in stockholders' equity, net of the reported deferred tax effect. Realized gains or losses, determined on the basis of the costs of specific securities sold, are included in earnings. Loans Loans are stated at principal amounts outstanding, less unearned income and allowance for loan losses. Interest on commercial loans is accrued daily based on the principal outstanding. Interest on installment loans is recog nized and included in interest income using the sum-of-the-digits method, which does not differ materially from the interest method. The Bank discontinues the accrual of interest income when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest. Interest on impaired loans is discontinued when, in management's opinion the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, previously recognized but uncollected interest is reversed to income or charged to the allowance for loan losses. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received. 	 Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is an amount which in management's judgment is adequate to absorb potential losses in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is based upon management's review and evaluation of the loan portfolio. Factors considered	in the establishment of the allowance for loan losses include man-agement's evaluation of specific loans; the level and composition of classified loans; historical loss experience; results of exam inations by regulatory agencies; an internal asset review process; expecta tions of future economic conditions and their impact on particular borrowers; and other judgmental factors. 8 The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates of potential future losses, and ultimate losses may vary from the current estimates. These estimates are reviewed periodically and as adjustments become necessary, the effect of the change in estimate is charged to operating expenses in the period incurred. All losses are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the loss actually occurs or when management believes that the collect ibility of the principal is unlikely. Recoveries are credited to the recovery. Bank Premises and Equipment Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates based upon estimated useful service lives using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and acceler ated methods for income tax purposes. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related accumu lated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal and the resulting gains or losses are included in current operations. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incur red. Cost of major additions and improvements are capitalized. Other Real Estate Other real estate is comprised of properties acquired through foreclosure or negotiated settlement. The carrying value of these properties is lower of cost or fair value. Loan losses arising from the acquisition of these pro perties are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Any subsequent market reductions required are charged to Net Other Real Estate Expense. Revenues and expenses associated with maintaining or disposing of foreclosed properties are recorded during the period in which they are incurred. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is based on income as reported in the finan cial statements after interest income from state and municipal securities is excluded. Also certain items of income and expenses are recognized in differ ent time periods for financial statement purposes than for income tax pur poses. Thus provisions for deferred taxes are recorded in recognition of such timing differences. Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method in accordance with SFAS No. 109 whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valua tion allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. 9 The corporation and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return. In addition, state income tax returns are filed individually by the Company in accordance with state statutes. Earnings per Common Share The computation of earnings per share and other per share amounts of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock out standing during each year, which is 193,667 for all periods presented. Statements of Cash Flows For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and due from banks includes cash on hand and amounts due from banks (including cash items in process of clear ing). 10 Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION September 30, 1997 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 		CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERTIONS The following is management's discussion and analysis of the significant changes in income and expenses in relation to the changes in financial position for the nine months ened September 30, 1997 and 1996. This informa tion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes relating thereto. The Company is unaware of any trends, uncertainties or events which would or could have a material impact on future operating results, liquidity, or capital. FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 OVER 1996 Net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 1997 increased 13% or $83,332 as compared to the respective period in 1996. Net income at Sept ember 30, 1997 was $701,912 compared to $618,580 at September 30, 1996. The Company's increased net income resulted from higher net interest income, due to increased loan volume over the prior period. INTEREST INCOME Interest income for the nine month period ended September 30, 1997 was $4,052,023, an increase of $302,169 over the same period in 1996. Net loans for the nine month period ended September 30, 1997 as compared to the respective period in 1996, increased $6,322,718 to $41,630,336. Loan income increased $498,947 or 24% to $2,612,869 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 from $2,113,922 for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. Increased loan volume resulted in the 1997 loan income increase. Securities and other interest bearing assets (excluding loans) as of Septem ber 30, 1997 decreased $5,323,476 compared to the similar time period in 1996. Securities and other interest bearing accounts interest income in the first nine months of 1997 decreased $196,778. The income decrease is a result of decreased volume in securities. INTEREST EXPENSE	 				 Interest Bearing Liabilities decreased by $208,404 or .4% from September 30, 1996 to September 30, 1997. Interest expense in the similar time period increased $40,453 or 3%. The Subsidiary's deposit liabilities are short-term; therefore, reflective of current market rates. 11 PROVISION FOR LOSSES In the first nine months of 1997, the Company had loan loss provision of $23,459 compared to no loan loss provision in the similar time period of 1996. The substantial increase in loan volume influenced the Company's decision to make a 1997 provision. Management's Watch List (assets identified as weak or potentially deteriorating indicates the current Allowance for Loan Losses is adequate to absorb potential losses. OTHER INCOME Total Other Income for the time period under consideration increased $63,675 or 15%. Service Charges on Deposit Accounts remained constant while the fee income received from the sale of traditional non banking products (mutual funds, annuities, equities etc.) accounted for the majority of the Other Operating Income increase. OTHER EXPENSES Total Other Expenses increased $181,791 or 11% totaling $1,883,072 in 1997. Components of 1997 Other Expenses and the percentage change in the specific categories are: employee benefits (insurance, salaries and retirement) up 6% and general operating expenses (postage, telephone, data processing, printing, supplies, etc) up 20% and occupancy expense up 9%. The increase in General Operating Expenses is a result of the Company installing a new data processing system in February, 1997 which created increased depreciation expense and non- recurring conversion expenses. APPLICABLE INCOME TAXES The Company is fully taxable in both 1997 and 1996. Amounts expensed in the referenced time periods are $338,278 and $301,469 respectively. The Company expects to be fully taxable in the future. EARNINGS PER SHARE The Company's earnings per share at September 30, 1997 was $3.62 an increase of 13% or $.43 per share over the previous year. DIVIDENDS The Company's cash dividend for the quarter ended September 30, 1997 was $.80 per share compared to $.75 per share at September 30, 1996, an increase of .067% 12 PART II Item 6. 	EXHIBITS AND REPORTS 			a. The following exhibit is filed as a part of this report. 				 Exhibit 15-Report of Independent Accountants 13 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 											ZACHARY BANCSHARES, INC. Date: November 6, 1997					/s/Harry S. Morris, Jr. 											 Harry S. Morris, Jr. 												President 											/s/Winston E. Canning 											 Winston E. Canning 												Secretary 14 October 27, 1997 Independent Accountant's Report To the Board of Directors Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary Zachary, Louisiana We have reviewed the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary as of September 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related Consolidated Statements of Income and Cash Flows for the nine month periods then ended all in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We previously audited and expressed our unqualified opinion in our report dated January 14, 1997, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet of Zachary Banc shares, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1996. A review of interim financial information consists principally of obtaining an understanding of the system for the preparation of interim financial information, applying analytical review procedures to financial data, and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an examination in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements take Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. 			Respectfully submitted, 			/s/ HANNIS T. BOURGEOIS & CO., L.L.P. 15 Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting 		The management of Zachary Bancshares, Inc. is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, related financial data and other information in this quarterly report. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and include some amounts that are necessarily based on management's informed estimates and judgements, with consideration given to materiality. All financial information contained in this quarterly report is consistent with that in 		Management fulfills its responsibility for the integrity, objectivity, con sistency and fair presentation of the financial statements and financial information through an accounting system and related internal accounting con trols that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safe guarded and that transactions are authorized and recorded in accordance with established policies and procedures. The concept of reasonable assurance is based on the recognition that the cost of a system of internal accounting con trols, Zachary Bancshares, Inc. has a professional staff who monitors com pliance with and assesses the effectiveness of the system of internal account ing controls and coordiantes audit coverage with the independent public accountants. 		The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed solely of outside directors, meets periodically with management, and the independent public accountants to review matters relating to financial reporting, internal accounting control and the nature, extent and results of the audit effort. The independent public accountants have direct access to the Audit Committee with or without management present. 		The financial statement as of December 31, 1996 were examined by Hannis T. Bourgeois & Co., L.L.P., independent public accountants, who rendered an independent professional opinion on the financial statements prepared by management. The financial statements as of September 30, 1997 have been reviewed by Hannis T. Bourgeois & Co., L.L.P. in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 						 	/s/Winston E. Canning 							 Winston E. Canning 								 Secretary 16