U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 _____________ FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) (X) QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 ( ) TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission file number 000-21658 MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) Louisiana 72-0980704 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) Incorporation or organization) 401 Main Street, Minden, Louisiana 71055 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (318) 377-4283 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report,), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 280,549 as of October 31, 1996 Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes No X Page 1 of 28 Pages Exhibit Index - 25 FORM 10-QSB INDEX PART I Page Item 1. Financial Statements - Minden Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 4 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months & Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7-8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis 9-24 PART II Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 25 PART I - Financial Information ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995 (UNAUDITED) September December ASSETS 1996 1995 ========== ========== - -----------------------------------------------------(in thousands, except per share data) Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and Due From Banks $13,018 $11,121 Federal Funds Sold 16,000 21,500 ---------- ---------- Total 29,018 32,621 ---------- ---------- Securities Held to Maturity (Cost) 14,653 14,443 Available for Sale (Fair Value) 79,939 74,082 ---------- ---------- Total 94,592 88,525 ---------- ---------- Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 1,195 1,037 Loans, Less Allowance for Loan Losses of $3,353 & $3,397 110,340 95,984 Accrued Interest Receivable 2,365 2,328 Bank Premises and Equipment 3,130 3,198 Real Estate Owned Other Than Bank Premises 287 376 Other Assets 3,156 2,942 ---------- ---------- Total Assets $244,083 $227,011 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------------------ Liabilities: - ------------ Deposits: Demand $37,182 $35,698 Savings and Interest-Bearing Demand 74,324 70,510 Time 98,775 89,888 ---------- ---------- Total Deposits 210,281 196,096 Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreement 5,320 5,802 Accrued Interest Payable 838 787 Other Liabilities 793 137 Note Payable 180 180 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities 217,412 203,002 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' Equity: - -------------------------- Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share; 500,000 shares authorized; 309,816 shares issued; 280,549 and 280,658 shares outstanding 775 775 Additional Paid-In Capital 11,205 11,205 Undivided Profits 16,272 13,078 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities (284) 239 Treasury Stock-At Cost (1,297) (1,288) ---------- ---------- Total Stockholders' Equity 26,671 24,009 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $244,083 $227,011 ========== ========== See accompanying notes. MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME THREE MONTHS & NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED) Three Months Nine Months Ended September 30 Ended September 30 ====================== ===================== 1996 1995 1996 1995 --------- ---------- ----------- --------- Interest Income: (in thousands, except per share data) - -------------------- Interest and Fees on Loans $2,757 $2,312 $7,773 $6,251 Securities: Held to Maturity (non-taxable) 186 164 555 466 Available for Sale 1,248 1,111 3,506 3,384 Federal Funds Sold 227 338 762 719 Federal Reserve Stock and Other 16 15 51 43 Interest-Bearing Balances with Banks 17 9 76 43 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Interest Income 4,451 3,949 12,723 10,906 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Interest Expense: - --------------------- Savings and Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits 542 488 1,570 1,354 Time Deposits 1,278 1,145 3,701 2,975 Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreement and Other 80 71 224 213 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Interest Expense 1,900 1,704 5,495 4,542 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Interest Income 2,551 2,245 7,228 6,364 Provision for Loan Losses 0 0 0 0 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Los 2,551 2,245 7,228 6,364 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Other Income: - ------------------ Service Charges 407 373 1,154 977 Trust Department Fees 3 3 38 25 Other Operating Income 146 116 424 276 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Other Income 556 492 1,616 1,278 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating Expenses: - -------------------------- Salaries and Employee Benefits 696 636 2,088 1,716 Occupancy Expense 99 98 387 272 Furniture and Equipment Expense 78 60 191 174 Other Operating Expenses 436 366 1,122 1,083 FDIC Insurance 0 46 26 228 Stationery, Supplies and Printing 74 96 144 276 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Operating Expense 1,383 1,302 3,958 3,749 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income Before Income Taxes 1,724 1,435 4,886 3,893 Income Taxes 536 443 1,510 1,196 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net Income $1,188 $992 $3,376 $2,697 ========== ========== ========== ========== Earnings Per Share $4.23 $3.54 $12.03 $9.61 ========== ========== ========== ========== Dividends Declared Per Share $0.00 $0.00 $0.65 $0.50 ========== ========== ========== ========== MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995 (UNAUDITED) ========= ========= 1996 1995 --------- --------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: (in thousands) - ---------------------------------------------- Net Income $3,376 $2,697 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Depreciation and Amortization 253 227 (Gain) Loss on Sale of ORE (18) (13) (Increase) Decrease in Accrued Interest Receivable (37) (80) Write-down on Real Estate Owned Other than Bank Premises 0 4 (Increase) Decrease in Other Assets (51) (2,031) Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Payable 51 350 Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities 656 589 ---------- -------- Total Adjustments 854 (954) ---------- -------- Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities 4,230 1,743 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: - --------------------------------------------- Proceeds from Sales and Maturities of Investment Securities 42,680 12,554 Purchase of Investment Securities (49,698) (8,887) Proceeds from Sales of ORE 190 47 Purchase of three branches-property 0 (1,050) Purchase of Equipment (78) (250) Net (Increase) Decrease in Loans (14,439) (28,973) ---------- -------- Net Cash (Used) by Investing Activities (21,345) (26,559) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: - ---------------------------------------------- Dividends Paid (182) (140) Net Increase (Decrease) in Demand Deposits 1,484 12,210 Net Increase (Decrease) in Savings and Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits 3,814 14,901 Net Increase (Decrease) in Time Deposits 8,887 20,564 Net Increase (Decrease) in Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements (482) (2,129) Purchase of Treasury Stock (9) (9) ---------- -------- Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 13,512 45,397 ---------- -------- Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (3,603) 20,581 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 32,621 11,658 ---------- -------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $29,018 $32,239 ========== ======== Cash Payments: Interest $5,444 $4,175 ========== ======== Income Taxes $1,457 $1,050 ========== ======== See accompanying notes. MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) September 30, 1996 1. Basis of Presentation The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Minden Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiary are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information except as described below: On March 24, 1995, Minden Bank & Trust Company ("Minden Bank"), wholly owned subsidiary of Minden Bancshares, Inc. ("the Company"), acquired three branches in Shreveport, Louisiana, from Hibernia National Bank ("Hibernia"), formerly Pioneer Bank & Trust Company ("Pioneer"). The U. S. Justice Department required the disposal of these three Pioneer branches before it would approve the merger of Hibernia and Pioneer. The acquisition was recorded as follows: ASSETS ($Thousands) Cash on Hand $ 1,088 Available for Investment 12,041 Net loans 21,166 Facilities and equipment 1,120 Other assets 2,147 ------- Total Assets $37,562 ======= LIABILITIES Non-interest bearing deposits $ 5,884 Interest bearing deposits 30,060 ------- Total Deposits $35,944 Securities sold under repurchase agreements 1,483 Other liabilities 135 ------- Total Liabilities $37,562 ======= The acquisition was recorded and is being reported as a purchase of assets and not as the purchase of a business due to the unavailability of prior financial reporting and inadequate branch accounting records maintained by Pioneer. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been included. 2. Statement of Cash Flows For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company has defined cash equivalents as those amounts included in the balance sheets captions Cash and due from banks and Federal funds sold. Cash flows from loans and deposits of the Company's bank subsidiary are reported on a net basis. 3. Investment Securities The specific identification method is used to determine realized gains and losses on sales of investment securities which is included in other operating income. Debt securities available for sale are carried at fair market value by means of valuation account in accordance with SFAS 115. At September 30, 1996, the fair market value of securities available for sale was $431 thousand less than amortized cost and at December 31, 1995, the fair market value of securities available for sale was $362 thousand more than amortized cost. Debt securities held to maturity are carried at cost, adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discount. The amortized cost and estimated market value of securities held to maturity at September 30, 1996, and December 31, 1995, are as follows: Securities Held to Maturity ($Thousands) Gross Gross Estimated Book Unrealized Unrealized Market Value Gains Losses Value ------ ----------- ----------- --------- September 30, 1996 14,653 150 157 14,646 December 31, 1995 14,443 90 55 14,478 4. Earnings per Common Share The earnings per common share are computed by dividing the net income for the interim periods by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in the third quarter, 1996, and 1995, were 280,573 and 280,665 respectively, and for the first nine months of 1996 and 1995, were 280,623 and 280,704 respectively. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS CONSOLIDATED INCOME SUMMARY AND SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands, except per share and ratio data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 ============================ ========================== 1996 1995 1996 1995 -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------------------------- Interest income $4,451 $3,949 $12,723 $10,906 Interest expense 1,900 1,704 5,495 4542 -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income 2,551 2,245 7,228 6,364 Provision for possible loan losses 0 0 0 0 -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income after provision 2,551 2,245 7,228 6,364 Noninterest income 556 492 1,616 1278 Noninterest expense 1,383 1,302 3,958 3749 -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before taxes 1,724 1,435 4,886 3,893 Income tax expense 536 443 1,510 1,196 -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Income $1,188 $992 $3,376 $2,697 ============== ============ ============ ============ Earnings per share <F1> $4.23 $3.54 $12.03 $9.61 Dividends declared per share $0.00 $0.00 $0.65 $0.50 Average shares outstanding 280.6 280.7 280.6 280.7 Book value per share $95.07 $83.43 $95.07 $83.43 Selected Quarter End Balances: Loans $113,694 $95,198 Deposits $210,281 $192,939 Debt $5,500 $5,579 Equity $26,671 $23,415 Total Assets $244,083 $223,444 Selected Average Balances: Loans $112,298 $92,189 $106,523 $84,382 Deposits $210,238 $189,335 $204,429 $174,699 Debt $6,745 $6,745 $6,738 $7,100 Equity $26,419 $22,993 $25,377 $22,150 Total Assets $245,015 $220,433 $238,040 $205,064 Selected Ratios (%) Return on average assets 1.92% 1.79% 1.89% 1.76% Return on average equity 17.84% 17.12% 17.72% 16.28% Net interest margin (taxable equivalent) 4.52% 4.34% 4.45% 4.42% Tier 1 risk-based capital 22.16% 17.53% Total risk-based capital 23.43% 18.82% Tier 1 Leverage 10.25% 9.65% <F1> Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the resp OVERVIEW The Company's third quarter 1996 net income totaled $1,188 thousand, ($4.23 per share) up 20 percent from $992 thousand ($3.54 per share) in the third quarter, 1995. For the first nine months of 1996, net income was $3,376 thousand ($12.03 per share) up 25 percent from $2,697 thousand ($9.61 per share) in the first nine months of 1995. The return on average assets was 1.92 percent for the third quarter, 1996, an increase of 7 percent from the third quarter, 1995 of 1.79 percent. For the first nine months of 1996, the return on average assets was 1.89 percent as compared to 1.76 percent for the same period last year. The return on average equity was 17.84 percent for the third quarter, 1996, an increase of 4 percent over the third quarter, 1995 of 17.12 percent. For the first nine months of 1996, the return on average equity was 17.72 percent as compared to 16.28 percent in the prior year. The 1996 third quarter earnings benefited from a 14 percent increase in net interest income, a 13 percent increase in other income and was detrimented by a 6 percent increase in noninterest expense when compared to the 1995 third quarter. The first nine months of 1996 earnings benefited from a 14 percent increase in net interest income over the prior year period, a 26 percent increase in noninterest income while being detrimented by 6 percent increase in noninterest expense. Total assets at September 30, 1996 increased to $244,083 thousand, up 9 percent from a year ago and up 8 percent from December 31, 1995. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS NET INTEREST INCOME Third Quarter Nine Months ========================= ========================= 1996 1995 1996 1995 (in thousands) ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Total Interest Income $4,451 $3,949 $12,723 $10,906 Total Interest Expense 1,900 1,704 5,495 4,542 ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Net Interest Income 2,551 2,245 7,228 6,364 Taxable-Equivalent Adjustment to Interest Income 73 65 215 188 ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Net Interest Income- Taxable Equivalent Basis <F2> $2,624 $2,310 $7,443 $6,552 =========== ============ =========== ============ AVERAGE BALANCES (in thousands): Interest-Earning Assets <F3> $230,088 $205,436 $222,802 $192,513 =========== ============ =========== ============ Interest-Bearing Liabilities $179,347 $162,799 $174,704 $152,062 Interest-Free Funds 50,741 42,637 48,098 40,451 ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Total Investible Funds $230,088 $205,436 $222,802 $192,513 =========== ============ =========== ============ AVERAGE INTEREST RATES (fully taxable): <F2> Yield On: Interest-Earning Assets <F3> 7.80% 7.63% 7.74% 7.57% Interest-Bearing Liabilities 4.20% 4.15% 4.19% 3.99% ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Spread on Interest-Bearing Funds 3.60% 3.48% 3.55% 3.58% Contribution of Interest-Free Funds 0.91% 0.86% 0.90% 0.84% ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets 4.52% 4.34% 4.45% 4.42% =========== ============ =========== ============ <F2> Reflects adjustment to the net interest income amount included in the Statement of Income to permit comparisons of yields on tax-exempt and taxable assets. <F3> Based upon amortized cost of all investment securities. Adjustments to fair market value for available-for-sale investment securities amounted to a negative $296 thousand for the third quarter, 1996, and $39 thousand positive for the first nine months, 1996 as compared to a positive $123 thousand for the third quarter, 1995, and a positive $1,841 thousand for the first nine months of 1995. Net Interest Income The Company's net interest income for the 1996 third quarter was $2,551 thousand, an increase of 14 percent from $2,245 thousand in the 1995 third quarter. Net interest income for the first nine months of 1996, was $7,228 thousand, an increase of 14 percent over the first nine months of 1995 of $6,364 thousand. Increases in loan and deposit volume have contributed to the increase in net interest income for both periods of 1996 over 1995. Average Interest-Earning Assets Average interest-earning assets were $230,088 thousand for the 1996 third quarter, $24,652 thousand higher than the 1995 third quarter. For the first nine months of 1996, interest earning assets averaged $222,802 thousand, an increase of 16 percent over the prior year of $192,513 thousand. Average loans increased by $20,109 thousand for third quarter, 1996, over the prior year, and by $22,141 thousand in the first nine months of 1996 over the first nine months, 1995. Average investment securities increased by $9,753 during the third quarter, 1996 over the prior year and by $4,652 during the first nine months, 1996 over 1995. During the third quarter, 1996, average Federal funds sold decreased by $6,502 thousand from the prior year and increased by $2,684 thousand in the first nine months, 1996 over the prior year period. Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities Average interest-bearing liabilities for the 1996 third quarter were $179,347 thousand, compared to $162,799 thousand for the same period last year, and were $174,704 for the first nine months of 1996 as compared to $152,062 for the prior year. Average time deposits for the 1996 third quarter were $97,487, an average of $10,112 thousand over the same period last year and average time deposits for the first nine months, 1996 were $94,673 thousand as compared to $152,062 thousand in the prior year period. Average savings and interest-bearing demand deposits for the 1996 third quarter were $75,115 thousand, an increase of $6,436 thousand over the same period last year, and were $73,293 thousand in the first nine months, 1996 as compared to $64,795 in the prior year period. Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets The net yield on interest-earning assets was 4.52 percent in the third quarter of 1996, an increase of 18 basis points from 4.34 percent in the same period last year, and was 4.45 percent in the first nine months, 1996 as compared to the prior year periods of 4.42 percent. The major contributing factors have been the continued deposit growth accompanied by a favorable loan growth. Management expects that the net yield on earning assets will remain constant or increase slightly during the balance of 1996. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES The Company made no provision for loan losses in 1996 or 1995. Management does not anticipate any provision for loan losses during 1996. A discussion of the Company's loan portfolio, net charge-off and recoveries, and allowances for loan losses appears on pages 15 - 18. OTHER INCOME Third Quarter First Nine Months ========================== ========================== 1996 1995 1996 1995 (in thousands) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Service Charges $407 $373 $1,154 $977 Trust Fees 3 3 38 25 Other Operating Income 146 116 424 276 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Other Income $556 $492 $1,616 $1,278 ============ ============ ============ ============ Other income for the 1996 third quarter was $556 thousand, up $64 thousand from the same period last year. For the first nine months of 1996, other income was $1,616 thousand, an increase of $338 thousand over the same period last year. The increase in other income for both periods of 1996 over 1995 have resulted from increased volume and fee structures. OPERATING EXPENSES Third Quarter First Nine Months ========================== ========================== 1996 1995 1996 1995 (in thousands) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Salaries and Employee Benefits $696 $636 $2,088 $1,716 Occupancy Expense 99 98 387 272 Furniture and Equipment Expense 78 60 191 174 Other Operating Expenses 436 366 1,122 1083 FDIC Insurance 0 46 26 228 Stationary, Supplies and Printing 74 96 144 276 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Operating Expenses $1,383 $1,302 $3,958 $3,749 ============ ============ ============ ============ Operating expenses for the 1996 third quarter were $1,383 thousand, up from $1,302 thousand in the 1995 third quarter, an increase of $81 thousand. Operating expenses for the first nine months of 1996 were $3,958 thousand, an increase of $209 thousand from $3,749 thousand in the comparable period last year. The increase in operating expenses in the third quarter and the first nine months, 1996 as compared to the same periods in the prior year were due to the acquisition of the three Shreveport, Louisiana branches in March, 1995, along with continued growth. Salaries and employee benefits in the 1996 third quarter were $696 thousand, compared to $636 thousand in the same period last year. Salaries and employee benefits in the 1996 first nine months were $2,088 thousand as compared to $1,716 thousand in the same period last year. The increases for both periods in 1996 over 1995, were due to staffing of the three Shreveport branches acquired in March, 1995 along with increased main office support staff. Occupancy expense and furniture and equipment expense for the 1996 third quarter were $177 thousand as compared to $158 thousand for the same period last year. Occupancy expense and furniture and equipment expense for the 1996 first nine months were $578 thousand as compared to $446 thousand for the same period last year. The increase in the third quarter 1996 as compared to the third quarter, 1995 was due to equipment replacement and upgrades. The increase in the first nine months 1996 over 1995 was due to replacement of main office heating and air conditioning system in the first quarter, 1996. Other operating expenses were $436 thousand for the 1996 third quarter as compared to $366 thousand for the same period last year. Other operating expenses in the 1996 first nine months were $1,122 thousand as compared to $1,083 thousand for the same period last year. The increases for both periods are attributable primarily to increased shareholder advalorem assessment for 1996. The decreases in FDIC insurance for both periods is due to lower rates established in second half of 1995. INCOME TAXES In the 1996 third quarter, the Company recorded income tax expense of $536 thousand, compared to $443 thousand for the same period last year. In the 1996 first nine months income tax expense was $1,510 thousand as compared to $1,196 thousand in the same period last year. The effective tax rate was 31.1 percent for the 1996 third quarter as compared to 30.9 percent for the same period last year. The effective tax rate was 30.9 percent for the first nine months of 1996, as compared to 30.7 percent for the same period last year. The higher effective tax rate in both periods of 1996, as compared to the same period last year reflects difference in the composition of the Company's pre-tax income in both years. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In March of 1995, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS 121 requires that impairment losses be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations, including related goodwill. SFAS 121 also addresses the accounting for long-lived assets which are to be disposed of. Management does not expect the effect of SFAS 121 to be material. In May of 1995, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued FAS No. 122, Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS 122 will not have an effect on the operating results of Minden Bancshares because neither it nor its subsidiary bank provides this type of service. CREDIT PORTFOLIO Loan Portfolio The Company's loans outstanding, totaled $113,694 thousand at September 30, 1996 as compared to $95,198 thousand at September 30, 1995 and $99,381 thousand at December 31, 1995. The increases over both prior periods have been due to increased loan demand. The following table sets forth the loan classifications at September 30, 1996, December 31, 1995, and September 30, 1995: Sept. 30, Dec 31, Sept. 30, 1996 1995 1995 (in thousands) =========== ========== ========== Commercial, Financial and Agricultural Loans $30,819 $29,676 $30,208 Construction Loans Secured by Real Estate 3,338 2,722 1,775 Other Loans Secured by Real Estate 59,706 50,651 48,552 Installment and Single Payment Loans 17,916 15,148 14,429 Other Loans 2,101 1,502 602 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total Loans 113,880 99,699 95,566 Less Unearned Discount 186 318 368 ----------- ---------- ---------- Total Loans Net of Unearned Discount $113,694 $99,381 $95,198 =========== ========== ========== Non-performing Assets The following table sets forth the non-performing assets at September 30, 1996, December 31, 1995 and September 30, 1995: Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, 1996 1995 1995 (in thousands) ========== ========== ========== Non-Accrual Loans $418 $403 $428 Past-Due Loans 340 174 839 Restructured Loans 0 69 65 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Non-performing Loans 758 646 1,332 Other Real Estate Owned 287 376 605 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Non-performing Assets $1,045 $1,022 $1,937 ========== ========== ========== In addition to the non-performing loans discussed above, management has identified other loans for which payments are current that are subject to potential future classification as nonperforming. As of September 30, 1996, these loans totaled $216 thousand as compared to $285 thousand a year ago and $204 thousand at December 31, 1995. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when they become ninety (90) days past due unless there is sufficient evidence that they will be brought current in the very near future. When loans are placed on non-accrual status, all accrued interest is reversed against earnings. Past due loans are those loans past due 90 days or more on which there is sufficient evidence that they will be brought current in the very near future. Restructured loans are those on which the original terms have been renegotiated to provide for an extension of the original payment period and/or a reduction or deferral of interest-principal due to deterioration in the financial position of the borrower. Non-accrual loans are returned to accrual status only when they are brought fully current with respect to interest and principal and management estimates the loans to be fully collectible as to interest and principal. Interest income on non-accrual loans which would have reported on an accrual basis would have amounted to $11 thousand for the 1996 third quarter and $10 thousand for the 1995 third quarter. Interest income on non-accrual loans which would have been reported on an accrual basis would have amounted to $34 thousand for the first nine months of 1996, and $40 thousand for the first nine months of 1995. There was no interest income on restructured loans included in net income in the 1996 third quarter while $4 thousand was included in net income for the 1995 third quarter. Interest income on restructured loans included in net income amounted to $4 thousand for the first nine months of 1996, and $11 thousand for the first nine months of 1995. Other real estate owned represents properties acquired as loan satisfactions which are recorded at the lower of the investment in the loan with respect to which the assets were acquired, or the fair value of each property, with the initial write-downs charged to the reserve for loan losses. Subsequent write-downs of such properties are reflected as such on the income statement and gains and losses on disposal are accordingly reflected on the income statement. Other real estate currently includes former branch located at 324 Homer Road which was closed January 4, 1995. The former branch was capitalized at its depreciated value of $241 thousand and was written down to $150 thousand in the fourth quarter, 1995. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is available to absorb potential credit losses from the entire loan portfolio. The appropriate level of the allowance is based on analyses of the loan portfolio and reflects an amount which, in management's judgment, is adequate to provide for potential losses. The analyses include consideration of such factors as the risk rating of individual credits, the size and diversity of the portfolio, particularly in terms of industry, economic and political conditions, prior loss experience and results of periodic credit reviews of the portfolio. Based upon the results of these analyses, the allowance for losses is increased, from time to time, by charges to income to the extent management considers appropriate. The accompanying table reflects the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 1996, and 1995, and nine months ended September 30, 1996, and 1995. Third Quarter First Nine Months ===================== ==================== 1996 1995 1996 1995 (in thousands) ---------- --------- --------- --------- Balance at Beginning of Period $3,353 $3,409 $3,396 $3,395 Charge-Offs Commercial, Financial and Agricultural 0 20 78 20 Real Estate - Construction 0 0 0 0 Real Estate - Mortgage 0 0 0 67 Installment Loans to Individuals 60 43 93 68 ---------- --------- --------- --------- Total 60 63 171 155 ---------- --------- --------- --------- Recoveries Commercial Financial and Agricultural 0 13 0 34 Real Estate - Construction 0 0 0 0 Real Estate - Mortgage 32 14 74 74 Installment Loans to Individuals 29 22 55 47 ---------- --------- --------- --------- Total 61 49 129 155 ---------- --------- --------- --------- Net Recoveries (Charge-Offs) 1 (14) (42) 0 Additions Charged to Operations 0 0 0 0 ---------- --------- --------- --------- Balance at End of Period $3,354 $3,395 $3,354 $3,395 ========== ========= ========= ========= The following table reflects the allowance coverage ratios at September 30, 1996, December 31, 1995 and September 30, 1995. Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, For the Quarter Ended: 1996 1995 1995 ---------- --------- --------- Allowance for Loan Losses to: Loans at Period-End 2.95% 3.42% 3.57% Average Loans (Nine Months) 2.99% 3.51% 4.02% Non-performing Loans 442.48% 525.85% 254.88% Non-performing Assets 320.96% 332.39% 175.27% Total Net Charge-Offs (annualized) to: Loans at Period-End 0.00% 0.00% (0.06%) Average Loans (Nine Months) 0.00% 0.00% (0.06%) Allowance for Loan Losses 0.12% (0.06%) (1.65%) Management deems its allowance for loan losses at September 30, 1996, to be adequate. Although the Company considers that it has sufficient reserves to absorb losses that may currently exist in the portfolio but are not yet identifiable, the precise loss content of the loan portfolio is less definable when the prospects for the economy are uncertain. The Company anticipates that industry regulators will continue to advocate strong reserves for loan losses at banking corporations. Due to continuing economic uncertainties and regulatory considerations, the Company will continue to reassess the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses and make provisions accordingly. CAPITAL Total stockholders' equity at September 30, 1996, was $26,671 thousand, up from $24,009 thousand at December 31, 1995 and $23,415 thousand at September 30, 1995. Stockholders' equity at September 30, 1996, reflects negative impact of $284 thousand for net unrealized losses on securities available for sale. Risk-Based Capital Ratios In January, 1989, the Federal Reserve Board ("FRB") issued risk-based capital guidelines which require banking organizations to maintain certain ratios of "Qualifying Capital" to "risk-weighted assets." "Qualifying Capital" is classified into Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital. Tier 1 Capital applicable to the Company consists only of common equity. Tier 2 Capital applicable to the Company consists only of qualifying allowance for loan losses. The amount of Tier 2 Capital may not exceed Tier 1 Capital. In calculating "risk-weighted assets", certain risk percentages, as specified by the FRB, are applied to particular categories of both on- and off-balance sheet assets. Effective December 31, 1992, the guidelines require that banking organizations maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets of 4 percent and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital ("Total Capital") to risk-weighted assets of 8 percent (the "final risk-based guidelines"). At September 30, 1996, the Company's Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 22.16 percent and the Total Capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 23.43 percent. Leverage Ratios The Tier 1 leverage ratio is defined as Tier 1 Capital (as defined under the risk-based capital guidelines) divided by average total assets (net of allowance for loan losses). The minimum leverage ratio is 3 percent for banking organizations that do not anticipate significant growth and that have well-diversified risk, excellent asset quality, high liquidity and good earnings. Other banking organizations are expected to have ratios of at least 4 percent to 5 percent, depending upon their particular condition and growth plans. Higher capital ratios could be required if warranted by the particular circumstances, or risk profile, of a given banking organization. The FRB has not advised the Company of any specific minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio applicable to it. The table which follows sets for the Company's Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital, risk weighted assets, including off balance sheet items, and the Company's risk-based capital ratios under the final guidelines as well as Tier 1 leverage ratios. Capital and Ratios Sept. 30, Dec 31, Sept. 30, 1996 1995 1995 (in thousands), except ratios ========= ========= ========= Tier 1 Capital Common Stockholders' Equity $24,983 $21,661 $21,278 Tier 2 Capital Reserve for Possible Loan Losses $1,434 $1,628 $1,567 --------- --------- --------- Total Qualifying Capital $26,417 $23,289 $22,845 ========= ========= ========= Risk Weighted Assets $112,762 $126,390 $121,403 Tier 1 Capital Ratio 22.16% 17.14% 17.53% Total Capital Ratio 23.43% 18.43% 18.82% Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.25% 9.52% 9.65% Common Stock Dividends For the third quarters of 1996 and 1995, the Board of Directors of the Company declared no dividends. Dividends declared by the Board of Directors were $0.65 and $0.50 for the first nine months of 1996 and 1995 respectively. Future dividend policies will be determined by the Board of Directors in light of earnings and financial condition of the Company and its subsidiary and other factors, including applicable governmental regulations and policies. LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT The objective of liquidity management is to ensure the availability of sufficient cash flows to meet all financial commitments and to capitalize on investment opportunities. Liquidity management addresses the Company's ability to meet deposit withdrawals on demand or at contractual maturity, to service indebtedness and to make new loans and investments as opportunities arise. The Company monitors and reviews its asset and liability mix on a routine basis. The primary sources of liquidity include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investment securities. Additionally, the bank subsidiary has the ability to borrow and purchase federal funds on a short term basis from other financial institutions as a source of liquidity should the need arise. The loan to deposit ratio averaged 53.41 percent during the 1996 third quarter and 48.69 percent during the 1995 third quarter. Cash on hand and due from banks averaged $10,876 thousand in the 1996 third quarter and $9,457 thousand in the 1995 third quarter. Federal Funds sold averaged $17,283 thousand in the 1996 third quarter and $23,785 thousand in the 1995 third quarter. At September 30, 1996, investment securities at amortized cost totaled $95,023 thousand, of which $29,814 thousand or 31.4 percent mature or reprice within one year, $51,144 thousand mature or reprice within two to five years, and $13,193 thousand mature in over five years. The Company does not anticipate any events which would require liquidity beyond that which is available from the above referenced sources. SUPERVISION AND REGULATION Dividends Substantially all of the funds used by the Company to pay dividends to its shareholders are derived from dividends paid to it by its subsidiary bank, which are subject to certain legal restrictions. Under Louisiana law, state chartered banks cannot pay dividends in excess of current year earnings plus undistributed earnings of the prior year without the prior approval of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions. Under Federal law, dividends by state chartered banks in excess of current year earnings plus undistributed earnings of the two prior years would require FRB approval. In addition to the dividend restrictions described above, the FRB and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") have authority under the Financial Institutions Supervisory Act to prohibit or to limit the payment of dividends by banking organizations they supervise, including the Company and its bank subsidiary if, in the banking regulators' opinions, payment of a dividend would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice in light of the financial condition of the banking organization. Other On December 19, 1991, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") was enacted. Among other things, FDICIA provided increased funding for the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") of the FDIC by granting authority for special assessments against insured deposits through a general risk-based assessment system. FDICIA also contains provisions limiting activities and business methods of depository institutions. FDICIA provides for expanded regulation of depository institutions and their affiliates, including parent holding companies, by such institutions' appropriate Federal banking regulator. Effective November 2, 1992, the FDIC implemented a transitional risk-related premium system ("RRPS") beginning in 1993. Under the RRPS, each insured institution is assigned to one of three capital groups and to one of three supervisory subgroups for purposes of determining the assessment rate. The capital group assignments are based on "Call Reports" submitted six months in advance of the assessment period and supervisory subgroup assignments will be determined from the most recent "Report of Examination" by the respective agency submitted by quarter ending three months prior to assessment period. The FDIC completed the recapitalization of the BIF in May, 1995, and has lowered the rate structure for the stronger capitalized banks and those with higher supervisory ratings. The proposed new rates for the BIF are 0.00 percent for the highest ratings to 0.31 percent for the lowest ratings. The existing SAIF premium rates which are 0.23 percent to 0.31 percent will be reduced following the one-time SAIF assessment to fully fund the SAIF in the fourth quarter, 1996. The portion of Minden Bank's deposits acquired in the acquisition of the failed Oak Tree Federal Savings Bank Branch in Minden in August, 1994, are insured through the SAIF. Minden Bank has the most favorable rates available in 1996, 0.00 percent for BIF and 0.23 percent for SAIF deposits. Minden Bank's one-time assessment will be $23 thousand for which provision has already been made in its 1996 financial statements. Beginning in January, 1997 the BIF will be assessed $1.29 per $100 of deposits and SAIF will be assessed at $6.44 per $100 of deposits in addition to any other assessments which may occur. MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Net Interest Income and Average Balances Three Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 (Thousands) 1996 1995 =============================== ================================ Average Rate Average Rate Balance Interest (Annualized) Balance Interest (Annualized) -------- -------- ----------- -------- -------- ------------ ASSETS Interest Bearing Balances Due from Banks $1,423 $18 5.02% $417 $6 5.71% Federal Funds Sold 17,283 227 5.21% 23,785 338 5.64% Investment Securities <F4> 97,899 1,506 6.10% 88,146 1,275 5.74% Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank Stocks 1,185 16 5.36% 899 18 7.94% Loans 112,298 2,757 9.74% 92,189 2,312 9.95% -------- ------- -------- ------- Total Interest- Earning Assets <F4> 230,088 $4,524 7.80% 205,436 $3,949 7.63% Allowance for Loan Losses (3,360) (3,416) Cash and Due from Banks 9,453 9,040 Other Assets <F4> 8,834 9,373 -------- -------- Total Assets <F4> $245,015 $220,433 ======== ======== LIABILITIES Savings and Interest- Bearing Demand $75,115 $542 2.86% $68,679 $488 2.82% Time Deposits 97,487 1,278 5.20% 87,375 1,145 5.20% -------- ------- -------- ------- Total Interest- Bearing Deposits 172,602 1,820 4.18% 156,054 1,633 4.15% Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements 6,565 76 4.59% 6,475 65 3.98% Long-Term Debt 180 4 8.91% 270 6 8.81% -------- ------- -------- ------- Total Interest- Bearing Liabilities 179,347 $1,900 4.20% 162,799 $1,704 4.15% Demand Deposits 37,636 33,281 Other Liabilities 1,613 1,360 -------- -------- Total Liabilities 218,596 197,440 -------- -------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stockholders' Equity 26,419 22,993 -------- -------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity <F4> $245,015 $220,433 ======== ======== SPREAD ON INTEREST-BEARING FUNDS 3.60% 3.48% NET INTEREST INCOME AND NET YIELD ON INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS $2,624 4.52% $2,245 4.34% ======= ======= <F4> Based upon amortized cost of investment securities Taxable equivalent earnings MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Net Interest Income and Average Balances Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 (Thousands) 1996 1995 ================================ ================================ Average Rate Average Rate Balance Interest (Annualized) Balance Interest (Annualized) -------- -------- ------------ -------- -------- ------------ ASSETS Interest Bearing Balances Due from Bank $1,874 $75 5.33% $1,311 $41 4.18% Federal Funds Sold 19,376 762 5.24% 16,692 719 5.76% Investment Securities <F5> 93,892 4,277 6.07% 89,240 3,850 5.77% Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank Stocks 1,137 51 5.98% 888 45 6.78% Loans 106,523 7,773 9.72% 84,382 6,251 9.90% -------- -------- -------- -------- Total Interest- Earning Assets <F5> 222,802 $12,938 7.74% 192,513 10,906 7.57% Allowance for Loan Losses (3,398) (3,411) Cash and Due from Banks 9,837 7,578 Other Assets <F5> 8,799 8,384 -------- -------- Total Assets <F5> $238,040 $205,064 ======== ======== LIABILITIES Savings and Interest- Bearing Demand $73,293 $1,570 2.85% $64,795 $1,354 2.79% Time Deposits 94,673 3,701 5.21% 80,167 2,975 4.96% -------- -------- -------- -------- Total Interest- Bearing Deposits 167,966 5,271 4.18% 144,962 4,329 3.99% Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements 6,558 213 4.33% 6,830 195 3.82% Long-Term Debt 180 11 8.25% 270 18 8.91% -------- -------- -------- -------- Total Interest- Bearing Liabilities 174,704 $5,495 4.19% 152,062 $4,542 3.99% Demand Deposits 36,463 29,737 Other Liabilities 1,496 1,115 -------- -------- Total Liabilities 212,663 182,914 -------- -------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stockholders' Equity <F5> 25,377 22,150 -------- -------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity <F5> $238,040 $205,064 ======== ======== SPREAD ON INTEREST-BEARING FUNDS 3.55% 3.58% NET INTEREST INCOME AND NET YIELD ON INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS $7,443 4.45% $6,364 4.42% ======== ======== <F5> Based upon amortized cost of investment securities Taxable equivalent earnings PART II - Other Information ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits 11 Computation of earnings per share (This computation is provided in Note 4 to the Financial Statements on Page 8 and Page 9 under Management's Discussion and Analysis) (1) 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K None SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MINDEN BANCSHARES, INC. November 13, 1996 BY: s/ Jack E. Byrd, Jr. Jack E. Byrd, Jr. President and CEO November 13, 1996 BY: s/ Robert W. Hines, Jr. Robert W. Hines, Jr. Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Financial Data Schedule EXHIBIT 27