EXHIBIT 13(A) Consolidated Financial Statements FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION December 31, 1993 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION December 31, 1993 1992 ---------------------- (In Thousands) ASSETS Cash $ 63,241 $ 62,114 Federal funds sold 21,873 29,100 Interest-earning deposits 25,768 31,067 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 110,882 122,281 Securities available-for-sale (at fair value): Investment securities 84,487 Mortgage-related securities 178,362 Securities held-to-maturity: Investment securities (fair value of $143,448,000--1993 and $104,949,000--1992) 143,568 103,633 Mortgage-related securities (fair value of $1,160,230,000--1993 and $1,314,270,000 --1992) 1,147,891 1,301,589 Loans receivable: Held for sale 73,919 54,840 Held for investment 2,848,585 2,155,877 Foreclosed properties and repossessed assets 6,817 14,198 Real estate held for investment or sale 16,810 17,101 Office properties and equipment 50,120 42,367 Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization 31,392 23,278 Other assets 81,800 73,122 $4,774,633 $3,908,286 December 31, 1993 1992 ---------------------- (In Thousands) LIABILITIES Deposits $4,050,520 $3,206,112 Borrowings 438,598 461,948 Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 13,805 11,521 Other liabilities 37,025 34,610 TOTAL LIABILITIES 4,539,948 3,714,191 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Serial preferred stock, $1 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding Common stock, $1 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 23,586,827--1993; 23,266,414--1992 23,587 23,266 Additional paid-in capital 27,340 26,749 Net unrealized holding gain on securi- ties available-for-sale 2,701 Retained earnings (substantially restricted) 181,057 144,080 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 234,685 194,095 -------- -------- $4,774,633 $3,908,286 See notes to consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ----------------------------------------- (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Interest income: Mortgage loans $160,372 $131,206 $143,574 Mortgage-related securities 86,052 83,040 67,650 Other loans 81,272 73,148 75,204 Investments 12,427 9,477 13,653 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 340,123 296,871 300,081 Interest expense: Deposits 169,741 174,042 199,768 Borrowings 19,993 7,854 3,981 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 189,734 181,896 203,749 NET INTEREST INCOME 150,389 114,975 96,332 Provision for losses on loans 10,219 13,851 18,333 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISIONS FOR LOSSES ON LOANS 140,170 101,124 77,999 Non-interest income: Loan fees and service charges 8,879 8,566 8,223 Deposit account service fees 7,567 5,933 5,053 Insurance and brokerage sales commissions 6,276 5,666 5,681 Service fees on loans sold 5,233 4,395 6,920 Net gain on sale of mortgage loans 7,997 4,859 3,241 Net gain (loss) on sale of securities available-for-sale (422) 41 2,319 Other 2,191 2,749 2,894 TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME 37,721 32,209 34,331 177,891 133,333 112,330 Non-interest expense: Compensation, payroll taxes and other employee benefits 43,765 37,177 34,047 Occupancy 7,534 5,973 6,558 Data processing 7,462 6,622 6,339 Federal deposit insurance premiums 7,341 6,968 6,276 Amortization of intangible assets 6,427 3,713 2,790 Loan expense 6,059 4,234 3,947 Furniture and equipment 5,256 3,902 3,754 Telephone and postage 5,068 4,668 4,683 Marketing 3,801 2,572 3,077 Net cost of operations of foreclosed properties 3,501 4,772 2,703 Other 9,590 8,110 7,221 TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 105,804 88,711 81,395 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 72,087 44,622 30,935 Income taxes 26,872 16,190 12,409 INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 45,215 28,432 18,526 Cumulative effect on prior years of changing the method of accounting for income taxes 5,600 NET INCOME $ 45,215 $ 34,032 $ 18,526 Earnings per share: Primary: Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle $ 1.88 $ 1.21 $ .80 Cumulative effect of accounting change .24 NET INCOME $ 1.88 $ 1.45 $ .80 Fully Diluted: Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle $ 1.86 $ 1.19 $ .79 Cumulative effect of accounting change .24 NET INCOME $ 1.86 $ 1.43 $ .79 Dividends paid per share $ .35 $ .22 $ .16 See notes to consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Net Unrealized Holding Gain On Additional Securities Total Common Paid-In Available Retained Stockholders' Stock Capital For Sale Earnings Equity ------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Balances at January 1, 1991 $22,979 $26,295 $100,302 $149,576 Net income 18,526 18,526 Cash dividends ($.16 per share) (3,682) (3,682) Exercise of stock options 59 56 115 BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1991 3,038 26,351 115,146 164,535 Net income 34,032 34,032 Cash dividends ($.22 per share) (5,098) (5,098) Exercise of stock options 228 398 626 BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1992 23,266 26,749 144,080 194,095 Net income 45,215 45,215 Cash dividends ($.35 per share) (8,238) (8,238) Net unrealized holding gain recognized upon reclassifi- cation of securities to available-for-sale portfolio at December 31, 1993, net of deferred income taxes of $1,842,000 $ 2,701 2,701 Exercise of stock options 321 591 912 BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 $23,587 $27,340 $ 2,701 $181,057 $234,685 See notes to consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ------------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 45,215 $ 34,032 $ 18,526 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (5,600) Decrease (increase) in accrued interest on loans 3,678 (107) 1,989 Decrease in accrued interest on deposits (1,670) (3,783) (2,053) Mortgage loans originated for sale (599,126) (392,515) (157,571) Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale 648,282 495,573 299,278 Provision for depreciation 5,516 4,441 4,044 Provision for losses on loans 10,219 13,851 18,333 Provision for losses on real estate and other assets 3,564 5,019 3,082 Amortization of cost in excess of acquired businesses 554 592 628 Amortization of core deposit intangibles 5,873 3,121 2,162 Amortization of purchased mortgage servicing rights 1,283 2,566 1,637 Net gain on sales of loans and other assets (7,772) (5,023) (6,027) Other (7,523) (72) (7,618) NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 108,093 152,095 176,410 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale 45,000 20,012 Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity 60,886 213,480 395,650 Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities (80,000) Purchases of investment securities held- to-maturity (126,409) (280,109) (311,736) Proceeds from sales of mortgage-related securities available-for-sale 81,287 853 156,825 Principal payments received on mortgage-related securities 364,046 287,538 137,152 Purchases of mortgage-related securities (240,640) (696,206) (616,306) Proceeds from sale of consumer loans 30,679 Principal collected on loans receivable 575,093 394,627 339,764 Loans originated for portfolio (1,029,303) (740,708) (359,258) Additions to office properties and equipment (5,546) (6,538) (5,314) Proceeds from sales of foreclosed properties and repossessed assets 17,832 22,763 13,259 Proceeds from sales of real estate held for investment 293 569 3,897 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 -------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) INVESTING ACTIVITIES--Continued Business acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired of $443,795,000-- 1993; $316,401,000--1992 Loans receivable (316,305) (146) Investment securities held-to-maturity (22,775) Mortgage-related securities available- for-sale (81,287) Mortgage-related securities held-to- maturity (145,098) Office properties and equipment (8,445) (397) Real estate held for investment (3,400) Intangible assets (14,541) (6,603) Deposits and related accrued interest 970,162 327,134 Borrowings 71,897 Other--net (9,813) (187) NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 106,334 (467,318) (215,388) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in deposits (124,084) (52,884) 54,484 Increase (decrease) in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 831 2,572 (1,294) Decrease in short-term borrowings (12,000) (3,700) Proceeds of borrowings 826,500 1,014,920 97,500 Repayments of borrowings (921,747) (618,215) (76,908) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 912 626 115 Payments of cash dividends to stockholders (8,238) (5,098) (3,682) NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (225,826) 329,921 66,515 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (11,399) 14,698 27,537 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 122,281 107,583 80,046 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 110,882 $ 122,281 $ 107,583 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid or credited to accounts during period for: Interest on deposits and borrowings $ 190,806 $ 184,310 $ 206,573 Income taxes 28,399 19,738 12,463 Non-cash investing activities: Investment securities transferred to available-for-sale portfolio (at amortized cost) 48,338 20,012 Mortgage-related securities transferred to available-for-sale portfolio (at amortized cost) 175,383 812 154,506 Mortgage loans transferred to loans held for sale portfolio 60,238 114,978 162,707 Loans receivable transferred to foreclosed properties 7,350 14,963 9,710 See notes to consolidated financial statements. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION December 31, 1993 NOTE A--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Business: First Financial Corporation (the Corporation) provides a full range of financial services to individual customers through its subsidiaries in Wisconsin and Illinois. The Corporation is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Corporation and its subsidiaries also are subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities. Basis Of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, First Financial Bank, FSB (First Financial) and First Financial - Port Savings Bank, FSB (Port), collectively the Banks, and their subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in joint ventures, which are not material, are accounted for on the equity method. In preparing financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans as well as the valuation of intangible assets. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and real estate owned, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. Investment And Mortgage Related Securities Held-To-Maturity And Available-For-Sale: Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Corporation has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost. Debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity as of December 31, 1993. The amortized cost of debt securities classified as held-to- maturity or available-for-sale is adjusted for amortization of NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE A--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES--Continued premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity, or in the case of mortgage-related securities, over the estimated life of the security. Such amortization is included in interest income from the related security. Interest and dividends are included in interest income from the related securities. Realized gains and losses, and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary are included in net securities gains (losses). The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Short-term securities include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, banker's acceptances and similar instruments. The Corporation considers its interest-earning deposits which have original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Interest, Fees, And Discounts On Loans: Interest on loans is recorded using the accrual method. Allowances ($651,000--1993; $1,193,000--1992) are established for uncollected interest on loans for which any payments are more than 90 days past due. Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct loan origination costs are being deferred and the net amounts amortized as an adjustment to the related loan's yield. The Corporation is amortizing these amounts, using the level yield method, over the contractual life of the related loans. Unearned discounts on consumer, home improvement and manufactured housing loans are amortized over the term of the loans using a method which approximates the level yield method. The discounts on loans of acquired businesses are being amortized using the level yield method, adjusted for prepayments. Loans Held For Sale: Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of aggregate cost or market value and generally consist of current production of certain fixed-rate first mortgage loans. Fees received from the borrower are deferred and recorded as an adjustment of the sales price. Fees For Loans Serviced For Others: Servicing fees, on loans sold to and serviced for others, are recognized when related loan payments are received. Any premium or discount recorded at the time of sale (reflecting the present value of the difference between the contractual interest rate of the loans sold and the yield to the investor, adjusted for an estimated normal servicing fee) is recognized in loan servicing income over the estimated lives of the related loans using the level yield method adjusted periodically for prepayments. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE A--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES--Continued Purchased servicing rights resulting from the valuation of loan servicing acquired in business acquisitions or in the purchase of loan servicing rights from other financial institutions are amortized over the estimated lives of the loans using the level yield method, adjusted for prepayments and are shown as a reduction of "Servicing Fees on Loans Sold" in the consolidated statements of income. Foreclosed Properties And Repossessed Assets: Real estate and manufactured homes which were acquired by foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure and other repossessed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Costs relating to the development and improvement of property are capitalized; holding costs are charged to expense. Allowances For Losses: Allowances for losses on loans, foreclosed properties and repossessed assets are established when a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. These allowances are provided based on past experience and on prevailing market conditions. Management's evaluation of loss considers various factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions, loan portfolio composition, prior loss experience, estimated sales price and holding and selling costs. A substantial portion of the Banks' loans are collateralized by real estate in Wisconsin and Illinois. Accordingly, the ultimate collectibility of a substantial portion of the Banks' loan portfolio and the recovery of a substantial portion of the carrying amount of real estate owned are susceptible to changes in market conditions in Wisconsin and Illinois. Management believes that the allowances for losses on loans, foreclosed properties and repossessed assets are adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses, future additions to the allowances may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Banks' allowances for losses. Such agencies may require the Banks to recognize additions to the allowances based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination. Real Estate Held For Investment Or Sale: Real estate held for investment or sale includes land, buildings and equipment. These investments are carried at the lower of initial cost plus capitalized development period interest and real estate taxes, less accumulated depreciation, or estimated fair value. Depreciation And Amortization: The cost of office properties and equipment and real estate held for investment or sale is being depreciated principally by the straight-line method over the NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE A--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES--Continued estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost of leasehold improvements is being amortized on the straight-line method over the lesser of the term of the respective lease or estimated economic life. Intangible Assets: The cost in excess of net assets of acquired businesses is being amortized over twenty to twenty-five years using the straight-line and accelerated methods. The cost in excess of net assets of acquired businesses, aggregating $3,070,000 and $3,624,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively, is net of accumulated amortization. The premiums resulting from the valuation of core deposits acquired in business combinations or in the purchase of branch offices are amortized over the estimated useful life of seven to ten years using the level yield method. Core deposit intangibles, aggregating $28,322,000 and $19,654,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively, are net of accumulated amortization. Income Taxes: The Corporation and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return and separate state income tax returns. Financial statement provisions are made in the income tax expense accounts for deferred taxes applicable to income and expense items reported in different periods than for income tax purposes. The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted regularly to amounts estimated to be receivable or payable based on current tax law and the Corporation's tax status. Consequently, tax expense in future years may be impacted by changes in tax rates and tax return limitations. Earnings Per Share: Primary and fully diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period and common equivalent shares (using the treasury share method) outstanding at the end of each period, as adjusted for two-for-one stock splits in 1993 and 1992. The Corporation's common equivalent shares consist entirely of stock options. The resulting number of shares used in computing primary earnings per share in 1993, 1992 and 1991 is 24,112,000, 23,498,000 and 23,114,000, respectively. The resulting number of shares used in computing fully diluted earnings per share in 1993, 1992 and 1991 is 24,369,000, 23,860,000 and 23,395,000, respectively. Accounting Changes: Effective January 1, 1992, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for income taxes from the deferred method to the liability method required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." As permitted under this statement, prior years' financial statements were not restated. The cumulative effect of the adoption of SFAS No. 109 as of January 1, 1992 was to increase net income by $5,600,000 or $0.24 per share for 1992. The primary component of this credit resulted from the recognition of a deferred tax asset in relation to the cumulative excess of book loan loss provisions over certain limited amounts previously claimed as income tax deductions, as defined by SFAS No. 109. In May, 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities". As permitted under the Statement, the Corporation has elected to adopt the provisions of the new standard as of the end of its current fiscal year. In accordance with SFAS No. 115, prior period financial statements have not been NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE A--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES--Continued restated to reflect the change in accounting principle. As a result of adopting SFAS No.115, the December 31, 1993 balance of stockholders' equity was increased by $2,701,000 (net of $1,842,000 in deferred income taxes) to reflect the net unrealized holding gain on securities classified as available-for-sale previously carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Pending Accounting Change: In May, 1993, the FASB issued SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan". SFAS No. 114 requires that impaired loans be measured at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. SFAS No. 114 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1994. Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 114 will have a material impact on the Corporation's financial condition or results of operations. Reclassifications: Certain 1991 and 1992 accounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1993 presentations. NOTE B--BUSINESS COMBINATIONS On January 4, 1993, First Financial acquired Westinghouse Federal Bank, FSB, d/b/a United Federal Bank (United), of Galesburg, Illinois for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $53.0 million. United was merged with and into First Financial. The Corporation did not issue any stock as a result of this transaction. The acquisition of United by First Financial has been accounted for as a purchase with United's nineteen branch offices now operating as branches of First Financial. The assets and liabilities of United were recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition; results of operations have been included in the 1993 consolidated Corporation income from January 1, 1993. Prior to purchase accounting and post-acquisition restructuring transactions, United had total assets, deposits and stockholder's equity of $821,000,000, $694,000,000 and $54,000,000, respectively. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE B--BUSINESS COMBINATIONS--Continued Had the United acquisition been consummated on January 1, 1991, the Corporation's operating results on a pro-forma basis before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, as adjusted for the effect of fair market values used in the purchase method of accounting, would have been as follows: Year Ended December 31, 1992 1991 ----------- ----------- (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Total income $397,086 $412,903 Net income 40,112 26,325 Earnings per share: Primary 1.74 1.14 Fully dilute 1.72 1.13 Also, in August, 1993, First Financial completed the assumption of deposits (approximately $268,000,000) and the purchase of the branch facilities of the four Quincy, Illinois-area branches of another thrift. The acquisition of these offices, now operating as branches of First Financial, was accounted for as a purchase and, consequently, the related accounts and results of operations are included in the Corporation's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. In two transactions during the first quarter of 1992, First Financial completed the assumption of deposits (approximately $327,000,000) and the purchase of the office facilities of ten Peoria, Illinois-area branches. Each transaction was accounted for as a purchase with the acquired offices now operating as branch offices of First Financial; consequently, the related accounts and results of operations are included in the Corporation's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE C--INVESTMENT SECURITIES The following is a summary of available-for-sale investment securities and held-to-maturity investment securities. Amortized Gross Unrealized Estimated ------------------------ Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) At December 31, 1993: Available-For-Sale: U.S. Government and federal agency obligations $ 48,338 $1,608 $ 44 $ 49,902 Adjustable-rate mortgage mutual fund 34,585 34,585 $ 82,923 $1,608 $ 44 $ 84,487 Held-To-Maturity: Corporate and bank notes receivable (investment grade) $ 49,053 $ 328 $ 60 $ 49,321 U.S. Government and federal agency obligations 90,062 101 516 89,647 State and municipal obligations 4,453 27 4,480 $143,568 $ 456 $ 576 $143,448 At December 31, 1992: Held-to-maturity: Corporate and bank notes receivable (investment grade) $ 52,020 $ 108 $194 $ 51,934 U.S. Government and federal agency obligations 40,828 1,411 11 42,228 Commercial paper 9,989 9,989 State and municipal obligations 598 2 600 Certificates of deposit 198 198 $103,633 $1,521 $205 $104,949 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE C--INVESTMENT SECURITIES--Continued The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at December 31, 1993, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Available-For-Sale Held-To-Maturity ------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Estimated Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Cost Value Cost Value ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- (In Thousands) Due in one year or less $ 64,718 $ 65,170 $ 58,328 $ 58,066 Due after one year through five years 14,210 14,329 84,790 84,932 Due after five years through ten years 350 350 Due after ten years 3,995 4,988 100 100 $ 82,923 $ 84,487 $143,568 $143,448 During the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, investment securities available-for-sale with a fair value at the date of sale of $45,000,000 and $20,012,000, respectively, were sold. The gross realized losses on such sales totaled $415,000 in 1993 and gross realized gains on such sales totaled $12,000 in 1992. There were no sales of available-for-sale investment securities in 1991. Accrued interest on investment securities, including those securities classified as federal funds sold, interest-earning deposits and short-term securities, was $3,003,000 and $1,558,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE D--MORTGAGE-RELATED SECURITIES The following is a summary of available-for-sale and held-to- maturity mortgage-related securities. Amortized Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ----------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) At December 31, 1993: Available-for-sale: Adjustable-rate mortgage- backed securities $ 145,487 $ 2,762 $ 148,249 Adjustable-rate collater- alized mortgage obligations 29,896 217 30,113 $ 175,383 $ 2,979 $ 178,362 Held-to-maturity: Mortgage-backed securities: Adjustable-rate $ 972,092 $10,301 $4,580 $ 977,813 Fixed-rate 171,637 6,572 4 178,205 Collateralized mortgage obligations: Adjustable-rate 957 1 956 Fixed-rate 3,205 51 3,256 $1,147,891 $16,924 $4,585 $1,160,230 At December 31, 1992: Mortgage-backed securities: Adjustable-rate $1,140,581 $ 7,847 $3,193 $1,145,235 Fixed-rate 161,008 8,030 3 169,035 $1,301,589 $15,877 $3,196 $1,314,270 /TABLE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE D--MORTGAGE-RELATED SECURITIES--Continued The following tables summarize aggregate mortgage-related securities by issuer. Amortized Gross Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ----------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) At December 31, 1993: Private issuers $1,165,421 $15,145 $4,580 $1,175,986 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) 71,411 2,787 1 74,197 Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) 68,133 1,201 2 69,332 Government National Mort- gage Association (GNMA) 18,309 770 2 19,077 $1,323,274 $19,903 $4,585 $1,338,592 At December 31, 1992: Private issuers $1,168,888 $ 9,746 $3,193 $1,175,441 FHLMC 108,865 5,153 114,018 FNMA 13,377 341 13,718 GNMA 10,459 637 3 11,093 $1,301,589 $15,877 $3,196 $1,314,270 At December 31, 1993, the private issuers category above includes securities with an amortized cost of $1,080,000,000 which have been AA rated by an independent rating agency. Other securities in the private issuer category are, at a minimum, of investment grade quality. During the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, mortgage-related securities available-for-sale with a fair value at the date of sale of $81,287,000, $853,000 and $156,825,000, respectively, were sold. The gross realized gains on such sales totaled $14,000, $41,000 and $3,221,000 in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively. The gross realized losses on such sales totaled $21,000 and $901,000, respectively, in 1993 and 1991. The 1993 sales related to the restructuring of the mortgage-related securities portfolio acquired in the United acquisition. Accrued interest receivable on mortgage-related securities was $7,285,000 and $8,637,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE E--LOANS RECEIVABLE Loans receivable held for investment consist of the following: December 31, 1993 1992 ------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) Real estate mortgage loans: Residential (including multi-family) $1,855,298 $1,301,582 Commercial and other 93,528 97,204 Construction - residential (including multi-family) 58,132 73,998 Construction - commercial 460 4,661 Total real estate mortgage loans 2,007,418 1,477,445 Consumer-related loans: Credit card 209,414 178,436 Home equity 193,291 162,283 Education 167,385 163,261 Manufactured housing 165,017 133,195 Consumer 153,574 89,028 Other 111 3,298 Total consumer-related loans 888,792 729,501 Total loans before net items 2,896,210 2,206,946 Less: Allowances for losses 23,266 17,067 Undisbursed loan proceeds 18,705 26,847 Deferred loan fees 2,591 2,357 Discount on loans of acquired businesses 1,979 3,546 Unearned discounts 1,084 1,252 47,625 51,069 $2,848,585 $2,155,877 The following table sets forth the composition of the commercial real estate loan portfolio, including both conventional and construction loans, by geographic location of the related collateral properties. December 31, 1993 1992 --------------------------- -------------------------- Percent Percent Of Of Property Location Amount Total Amount Total ------------------ ---------- --------- ---------- -------- (Dollars in Thousands) Wisconsin $ 67,257 71.6% $ 79,311 77.9% Illinois 6,816 7.3 2,967 2.9 Minnesota 4,749 5.1 4,941 4.8 Georgia 4,170 4.4 4,229 4.2 Tennessee 2,874 3.0 2,924 2.9 Arizona 2,029 2.1 2,029 2.0 Texas 1,854 2.0 1,887 1.8 Other 4,239 4.5 3,577 3.5 $ 93,988 100.0% $101,865 100.0% Accrued interest on loans receivable was $16,895,000 and $15,491,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE F--FORECLOSED PROPERTIES AND REPOSSESSED ASSETS Foreclosed properties and repossessed assets are summarized as follows: December 31, 1993 1992 ----------- ---------- (In Thousands) Real estate owned $ 5,804 $11,527 Real estate judgments subject to redemption 2,236 2,761 Manufactured housing owned 115 256 Repossessed collateral assets 48 206 8,203 14,750 Less allowance for losses 1,386 552 $ 6,817 $14,198 NOTE G--ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES A summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses follows: Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 -------------- -------------- -------------- (In Thousands) Balance at beginning of year $17,067 $16,706 $15,644 Acquired bank's allowance 4,885 Provisions 10,219 13,851 18,333 Charge-offs (10,294) (14,727) (18,643) Recoveries 1,389 1,237 1,372 BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $23,266 $17,067 $16,706 A summary of the activity in the allowance for losses on foreclosed properties and repossessed assets follows. The provisions for losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in "Net Cost of Operations of Foreclosed Properties." Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 -------------- -------------- -------------- (In Thousands) Balance at beginning of year $ 552 $ 738 $1,023 Provisions 3,519 4,794 2,947 Charge-offs (2,685) (4,980) (3,232) BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $1,386 $ 552 $ 738 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE H--OFFICE PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT Office properties and equipment are summarized as follows: December 31, 1993 1992 ----------- ---------- (In Thousands) Land and parking lot improvements $11,328 $ 8,796 Office buildings and improvements 44,785 36,510 Furniture and equipment 31,498 24,775 Leasehold improvements 2,171 1,660 89,782 71,741 Less allowances for depreciation and amortization 39,662 29,374 $50,120 $42,367 NOTE I--DEPOSITS Deposits are summarized as follows: December 31, 1993 December 31, 1992 Weighted Weighted Average Average Amount Rate Amount Rate ------------ --------- ---------- --------- (Dollars in Thousands) Checking accounts: Interest-bearing $ 280,401 1.76% $ 174,969 2.29% Non-interest-bearing 82,637 -- 49,759 -- Total checking accounts 363,038 1.36 224,728 1.78 Passbook accounts 812,138 2.76 751,811 3.74 Variable-rate insured money market accounts 311,085 2.83 296,181 3.46 Certificate accounts: Less than one year 400,478 3.64 321,034 4.19 One to two years 666,896 3.99 561,796 4.58 Two to three years 653,834 4.72 494,890 6.61 Three to four years 307,711 5.78 143,281 7.48 Four years or more 532,136 7.24 408,740 8.10 Total certificates 2,561,055 5.01 1,929,741 6.00 4,047,316 4.06% 3,202,461 4.94% Accrued interest 3,204 3,651 $4,050,520 $3,206,112 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE I--DEPOSITS--Continued Aggregate annual maturities of certificate accounts at December 31, 1993 are as follows (in thousands): Matures During Year Ended December 31, 1994 $1,488,542 1995 628,272 1996 245,467 1997 69,127 1998 123,484 Thereafter 6,163 $2,561,055 Interest expense on deposits consists of the following: Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ------------ ------------- ------------ (In Thousands) Passbook $ 25,953 $ 27,154 $ 14,275 Checking 5,427 4,658 7,445 Variable-rate insured money market 9,497 10,921 16,547 Certificates 128,864 131,309 161,501 $169,741 $174,042 $199,768 NOTE J--BORROWINGS At December 31, 1993, the Corporation has an unused line-of- credit in the amount of $18,000,000. The line-of-credit is available to the Corporation for working-capital purposes or for potential future acquisitions. Under the terms of the line-of- credit, which is available through April, 1994, interest on outstanding notes would be payable at the lender's then prevailing prime rate. The line-of-credit agreement contains various covenants relative to the operations of the Corporation and First Financial. Included among the covenants are restrictions on levels of total borrowings and the interest- bearing asset/liability ratio for the Corporation, on a consolidated basis, and a requirement that First Financial maintain a minimum risk-based regulatory capital of 8.0%. All of such covenants are met at December 31, 1993. In addition, the Corporation has pledged its stock in First Financial as collateral for the line-of-credit. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE J--BORROWINGS-Continued Borrowings are comprised of the following: December 31, 1993 1992 ------------------------ ------------------------- Weighted Weighted Average Average Maturity Amount Rate Amount Rate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Federal Home Loan Bank: On Demand $140,500 3.24% $237,000 3.73% 1993 60,000 4.58 1994 60,053 5.18 50,000 4.78 1995 150,000 4.61 50,000 5.38 1996 21,228 6.48 1997 31 7.00 31 7.00 2000 162 7.00 162 7.00 Subordinated Notes 1999 54,997 8.51 55,000 8.51 Collateralized mortgage obligations 2003 5,217 8.43 Industrial Development Revenue Bonds: 1994 2,585 10.11 2021 6,410 7.04 7,170 7.03 $438,598 4.91% $461,948 4.87% First Financial is required to maintain unencumbered first mortgage loans in its portfolio aggregating at least 167% of the amount of outstanding advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank as collateral. In addition, these borrowings are collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank stock of $29,832,000 at December 31, 1993, which is included in "Other Assets" in the consolidated balance sheets. Subordinated notes (the Notes) are payable at maturity on November 1, 1999. Interest at the rate of 8% per annum is payable monthly. The Notes are redeemable at par plus accrued interest on or after November 1, 1995 in whole or in part at the option of the Corporation. Under the terms of the indenture relating to the Notes, the ability of the Corporation to incur additional indebtedness, pay cash dividends or make other capital distributions is limited under certain circumstances. The indenture does not limit the ability of the Corporation's subsidiaries to incur indebtedness (except for indebtedness that is guaranteed by, or secured by, property of the Corporation). Unamortized issuance costs relating to the Notes totaled $1,625,000 and $1,903,000 at December 31, 1993, and 1992, respectively, which is being amortized using the interest method. UFS Capital Corporation, the Corporation's wholly-owned finance subsidiary, has issued the collateralized mortgage obligations. Principal repayments are scheduled in varying amounts through January, 2003. The obligations are collateralized by mortgage- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE J--BORROWINGS--Continued backed securities with a carrying value of $5,640,000 and a fair value of $5,693,000 at December 31, 1993. Industrial Development Revenue Bonds are payable in ten annual installments ranging from $90,000 to $150,000 with additional payments of $1,910,000 and $3,320,000 due October 1, 2012 and 2021, respectively. Interest is payable semi-annually. The bonds were issued to refinance an apartment project which was sold in 1992. The bonds are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $9,278,000 at December 31, 1993. First Financial has a loan receivable from the buyer of $5,947,000 at December 31, 1993, which is secured by a first mortgage on the apartment project. Aggregate annual payments on borrowings at December 31, 1993 are, as follows (in thousands): Matures During Year Ended December 31, 1994 $201,044 1995 150,491 1996 20,536 1997 136 1998 115 Thereafter through 2021 61,059 433,381 Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 5,217 $438,598 NOTE K--INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes, for the years ended December 31, consists of the following: Deferred Liability Method Method 1993 1992 1991 --------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Current: Federal $26,029 $17,492 $12,624 State 3,043 692 2,404 29,072 18,184 15,028 Deferred (credit): Federal (1,875) (2,005) (2,615) State (325) 11 (4) (2,200) (1,994) (2,619) $26,872 $16,190 $12,409 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE K--INCOME TAXES--Continued The provision for income taxes, for the years ended December 31, differs from that computed at the federal statutory corporate tax rate as follows: Deferred Liability Method Method 1993 1992 1991 ------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle $72,087 $44,622 $30,935 Tax at federal statutory rate (35%- 1993 and 34%-1992 and 1991) $25,230 $15,171 $10,518 Add (deduct) effect of: State income taxes (net of federal income taxes) 2,061 329 1,625 Goodwill amortization 301 291 213 Other (720) 399 53 INCOME TAX PROVISION $26,872 $16,190 $12,409 The components of the provision (credit) for deferred income taxes, for the years ended December 31, and the deferred tax asset (liability) as of December 31, are as follows: Provision (Credit) For Deferred Income Taxes Deferred Tax Deferred Asset (Liability) Liability Method Method December 31, 1993 1992 1991 1993 1992 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Deferred loan fees and other loan yield adjustments $ (737) $(2,088) $(1,077) $ 3,255 $ 2,268 Excess tax depreciation 67 (172) (312) (1,575) (1,535) Loan loss reserves (1,164) (673) (341) 8,737 7,355 Deferred compensation (154) (178) (237) 1,919 1,725 Excess book core deposit intangible amortization (367) (240) 2,294 1,883 FHL Bank stock dividend (3) 462 398 (868) (851) Internal Revenue Service examination (1,350) Market valuation adjustments (1,823) Tax net operating loss carryforwards 1,553 1,436 Other 431 (58) 300 (103) 251 (1,427) (2,947) (2,619) 13,389 12,532 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (273) 953 (3,547) (3,333) $(2,200) $(1,994) $(2,619) $ 9,842 $ 9,199 /TABLE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE K--INCOME TAXES--Continued Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. For financial reporting purposes, a valuation allowance has been recognized to offset deferred tax assets related to state net operating loss carryforwards of subsidiaries, core deposit intangibles and other timing differences. When realized, the tax benefit for these items will be used to reduce current tax expense for that period. Previously the Banks qualified under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which permitted as a deduction from taxable income allowable bad debt deductions which significantly exceeded actual experience and the financial statement loan loss provisions. A deferred tax liability was not required on these excess tax bad debt reserves. At December 31, 1993, the Banks' tax bad debt reserves are approximately $73,395,000. Upon the adoption of SFAS No. 109 as of January 1, 1992, the Banks were required to establish a deferred tax liability for the excess of its tax bad debt reserves over the balance at the close of the base year. The amount of the base year reserves is considered to meet the indefinite reversal criteria of Accounting Principle Board Opinion No. 23, "Accounting for Income Taxes-Special Area," and accordingly is not subject to deferred taxes. The Banks' base year tax bad debt reserves are approximately $70,104,000. Income taxes would be imposed at the then applicable rates if the Banks were to use these reserves for any purpose other than to absorb bad debt losses. NOTE L--STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY The Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split of the Corporation's common stock to stockholders of record on March 13, 1992, payable on April 16, 1992. This stock split was effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend by the distribution of shares. The par value of the common stock remained at $1.00. On February 17, 1993, the Board of Directors declared an additional two-for-one stock split payable on March 5, 1993 to stockholders of record on February 24, 1993. All numbers of shares and per share amounts included in the financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted to reflect these distributions. The Board of Directors of the Corporation is authorized to issue preferred stock in series and to establish the voting powers, other special rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications and restrictions thereof. Preferred stock may rank prior to the common stock as to dividend rights, liquidation preferences or both, and may have full or limited voting rights. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE L--STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY--Continued Under Wisconsin state law, preferred stockholders would be entitled to vote as a separate class or series in certain circumstances, including any amendment which would adversely change the specific terms of such series of stock or which would create or enlarge any class or series ranking prior thereto in rights and preferences. No preferred stock has been issued. Deposits in the Banks are insured to the maximum allowable amounts by the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) as administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). As SAIF-insured institutions, the Banks are required to meet tangible, core and risk-based regulatory capital requirements as determined by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS). Tangible capital generally consists of stockholder's equity minus certain intangible assets. Core capital generally consists of stockholder's equity. The risk-based capital requirements presently address credit risk related to both recorded assets and off-balance sheet commitments and obligations. The Banks' various OTS regulatory capital measurements at December 31, 1993 are set forth below. First Financial Port ------------- -------- (In Thousands) Bank's stockholder's equity $276,138 $7,400 Less: Core deposit intangibles (28,322) Goodwill (3,070) Investment in subsidiaries and activities not permitted for national banks (1,792) (59) Purchased mortgage servicing rights adjustment (44) Other (277) TANGIBLE CAPITAL 242,633 7,341 Add: qualifying intangibles 28,322 CORE CAPITAL 270,955 7,341 Add: qualifying general allowances for loan losses 19,674 524 RISK-BASED CAPITAL $290,629 $7,865 The following table compares the Banks' regulatory capital with OTS capital requirements at December 31, 1993: Actual Required Actual Required Amount Amount Excess Ratio Ratio Excess -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) First Financial: Tangible capital $242,633 $ 69,881 $172,752 5.21% 1.50% 3.71% Core capital 270,955 140,611 130,344 5.78 3.00 2.78 Risk-based capital 290,629 185,133 105,496 12.56 8.00 4.56 Port: Tangible capital $ 7,341 $ 1,494 $ 5,847 7.38% 1.50% 5.88% Core capital 7,341 2,987 4,354 7.38 3.00 4.38 Risk-based capital 7,865 4,325 3,540 14.55 8.00 6.55 /TABLE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE L--STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY--Continued The OTS has adopted a final rule which would add an interest-rate risk component to the OTS risk-based capital requirement effective July 1, 1994. The OTS has adopted another final rule, effective March 4, 1994, disallowing any new core deposit intangibles, acquired after the rule's effective date, from counting as regulatory capital. Core deposit intangibles acquired prior to the effective date have been grandfathered for purposes of this rule. The OTS also has proposed to increase the minimum required core capital ratio from the current 3.00% to a range of 4.00% to 5.00% for all but the most healthy financial institutions. Under the terms of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA), the Banks are further subject to the prompt corrective action (PCA) provisions of FDICIA. Under FDICIA, thrift institutions are assigned, based upon regulatory capital ratios and other subjective supervisory criteria, to one of five PCA categories, ranging from "well capitalized" to "critically undercapitalized". Institutions assigned to the three lowest categories are subject to PCA sanctions by the OTS. PCA sanctions include, among other items, additional restrictions on dividends and capital distributions. As of December 31, 1993, management believes that both Banks had capital in excess of the requirements to be "well capitalized" institutions under the PCA provisions of FDICIA. Applicable rules and regulations of the OTS impose limitations on dividends by the Banks. Within those limitations, certain "safe harbor" dividends are permitted, subject to providing the OTS at least 30 days' advance notice. The safe harbor amount is based upon an institution's regulatory capital level. Thrift institutions which have capital in excess of all fully phased-in capital requirements before and after the proposed dividend are permitted to make capital distributions during any calendar year up to the greater of (i) 100% of net income to date during the calendar year, plus one-half of the surplus over such institution's fully-phased-in capital requirements at the beginning of the calendar year, or (ii) 75% of net income over the most recent four-quarter period. Additional restrictions would apply to an institution which does not meet its fully phased-in capital requirement before or after a proposed dividend. In addition, as a result of the PCA provisions of FDICIA, the OTS has indicated that it intends to review existing regulations on dividends to determine whether amendments are necessary based on such provisions. In the interim, the OTS has indicated that it intends to determine the permissibility of dividends consistent with the PCA provisions of FDICIA. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE M--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The Corporation has a stock option plan under which shares of common stock are reserved for the grant of both incentive and non-incentive stock options to directors, officers and employees. The plan provides that option prices will not be less than the fair market value of the stock at the grant date. The date on which the options are first exercisable, generally two or more years from the grant date, is determined by the Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors and expire no later than ten years from the grant date. A summary of stock option activity follows: Number Of Option Price Shares Per Share ---------------------------------------- Balance January 1, 1991 928,388 $ .85 - $ 4.19 Exercised (59,800) .85 - 3.69 Cancelled (21,560) 1.68 - 3.09 Balance December 31, 1991 847,028 .85 - 4.19 Granted 1,394,000 6.38 - 9.44 Exercised (230,876) .85 - 4.19 Cancelled (5,000) 3.09 - 8.00 Balance December 31, 1992 2,005,152 1.68 - 9.44 Granted 40,500 13.63 - 15.00 Exercised (348,741) 1.70 - 9.44 Cancelled (8,000) 6.38 - 9.44 BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 1993 1,688,911 $ 1.68 - $15.00 Options for 322,411 shares and 603,100 shares were exercisable at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. At December 31, 1993, options for 784,500 shares were available for future grant. The Corporation sponsors a defined-contribution profit sharing plan which covers all full time Wisconsin-based employees who have completed one year of service and are at least twenty-one years old. Corporate contributions are discretionary. Expense for this plan for 1993, 1992 and 1991 was $3,666,000, $2,950,000 and $1,650,000, respectively. The Corporation sponsors a supplemental executive retirement plan for certain executive officers, which is funded through life insurance and provides additional benefits at retirement. At December 31, 1993, the projected future obligation under this plan amounted to $2,465,000, which is being accrued through a combination of annual amortization of prior service costs plus current annual provisions for additional service costs and interest. Expense for this plan was $434,000 and $166,000 for 1993 and 1992, respectively. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE M--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS--Continued The Corporation sponsors an unfunded defined-benefit retirement plan for all outside directors. At December 31, 1993, the projected future obligation under this plan totaled $1,271,000, which is being accrued through a combination of annual amortization of prior service costs plus current annual provisions for additional service costs and interest. Expense for this plan was $122,000, $280,000 and $273,000 in 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively. The Corporation also sponsors a defined-benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its Illinois-based employees (the Illinois Plan). Benefits are based upon a formula using years of service and the participant's compensation during the term of employment. The following tables set forth the Illinois Plan's funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements: December 31, 1993 1992 ------------------------ (In Thousands) Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $2,289,000--1993 and $1,766,000--1992 $ 2,373 $ 1,813 Plan assets at fair value, primarily fixed income securities $ 3,939 $ 3,907 Projected benefit obligation 2,516 2,107 Plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligation 1,423 1,800 Unrecognized net gain from past experience different from that assumed and effects of changes in assumptions 620 378 Unrecognized net transition asset (1,432) (1,560) Prepaid pension cost included in other assets $ 611 $ 618 Net pension benefits for the Illinois Plan include the following components: Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ----------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Service cost--benefits earned during the period $ 259 $ 87 $ 90 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 197 165 149 Actual return on plan assets (327) (302) (312) Net amortization and deferral (122) (129) (111) Net periodic pension expense (benefit) $ 7 $ (179) $(184) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE M--EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS--Continued The principal actuarial assumptions used to develop the net pension benefit for the Illinois Plan were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Weighted average discount rate 7.25% 8.00% 8.00% Rate of increase in future compensation 5.00 6.00 6.00 Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 7.75 8.00 8.00 The Corporation does not, as a policy, offer post-retirement benefits other than profit sharing, pensions, and certain supplemental retirement benefits noted above. NOTE N--FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET 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 financial guarantees and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest-rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement First Financial has in particular classes of financial instruments. 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 financial guarantees written is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk are as follows: December 31, 1993 1992 ---------------------------------- (In Thousands) Commitments to extend credit: Fixed rate (6.25% to 8.75% at December 31, 1993) $ 52,079 $ 15,630 Adjustable rate 10,259 6,834 Commitments to purchase adjustable-rate mortgage-related securities 87,753 25,000 Unused lines of credit: Credit cards 702,364 550,668 Home equity 250,344 190,623 Loans sold with recourse 59,000 119,000 Financial guarantees written 10,951 18,346 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE N--FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK-- Continued 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 and may require payment of a fee. As some such commitments 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. With the exception of credit card lines-of-credit, the Corporation generally extends credit only on a secured basis. Collateral obtained varies but consists primarily of one- to four-family residences and income- producing commercial properties. Commitments to extend credit on a fixed-rate basis expose the Corporation to a certain amount of interest-rate risk if market rates of interest increase substantially during the commitment period. Similar risks exist relative to loans classified as held for sale, which totaled $73,919,000 at December 31, 1993. This exposure, however, is mitigated by the hedge of firm commitments to sell the majority of these loans. Commitments outstanding to sell mortgage loans at December 31, 1993 amount to $111,500,000. Financial guarantees represent agreements whereby, for an annual fee, certain of the Banks' mortgage loans, investments and mortgage-backed securities are pledged as collateral for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds which were issued by municipalities to finance commercial or multi-family real estate owned by third parties. In the event the third party borrowers default on principal or interest payments on the bonds, the Banks are required to either pay the amount in default or acquire the then outstanding bonds. First Financial and Port may foreclose on the underlying real estate to recover amounts in default. Management has considered these agreements in its review of the adequacy of the allowance for losses. At December 31, 1993, certain mortgage-related securities and investment securities with a carrying value of approximately $5,394,000 were pledged as collateral for bonds in the aggregate of $3,341,000. Additional bond issues totaling $7,610,000 are supported by letters of credit issued by First Financial in lieu of specific collateral. The bond agreements have expiration dates through 2008. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE O--FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates 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 necessarily represent the underlying value of the Corporation. The Corporation does not routinely measure the market value of financial instruments because such measurements represent point-in-time estimates of value. It is generally not the intent of the Corporation to liquidate and therefore realize the difference between market value and carrying value and even if it were, there is no assurance that the estimated market values could be realized. Thus, the information presented is not particularly relevant to predicting the Corporation's future earnings or cash flows. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments: Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets' fair values. Accrued interest income and expense: Accrued interest income and expense are carried at the respective book value. Investment and mortgage-related securities: Fair values for investment and mortgage-related securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. Loans receivable: For variable-rate mortgage loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values for residential mortgage loans are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair values for commercial real estate loans, rental property mortgage loans and consumer and other NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE O--FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS--Continued loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses and using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Mortgage servicing rights: Due to the lack of practicability, the fair value of mortgage loan servicing rights has not been determined and is not presented below. These rights, which consist of the Corporation's contractual right to service loans for others, represent a distinct income producing intangible asset that could be realized by selling those rights to another institution. The value of those rights, except to the extent that purchased mortgage servicing rights exist, is not reflected in the Corporation's consolidated balance sheets. Federal Home Loan Bank stock: Federal Home Loan Bank stock is carried at cost which is its redeemable value since the market for this stock is limited. Deposits: The fair values disclosed for interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, passbook accounts and money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The fair values of 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 of the outstanding certificates of deposit. Borrowings: The fair values of the Corporation's long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Corporation's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. Off-balance-sheet instruments: Fair values for the Corporation's off-balance-sheet instruments (lending commitments and unused lines of credit) are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements, the counterparties' credit standing and discounted cash flow analyses. The fair value of these off-balance-sheet items approximates the recorded amounts of the related fees and is not material at December 31, 1993 and 1992. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE O--FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS--Continued The carrying amounts and fair values of the Corporation's financial instruments consisted of the following. December 31, 1993 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Estimated Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value (In Thousands) Cash equivalents $ 47,641 $ 47,641 $ 60,167 $ 60,167 Investment securities available- for-sale $ 84,487 $ 84,487 Investment securities held-to- maturity $ 143,568 $ 143,448 $ 103,633 $ 104,949 Federal Home Loan Bank stock $ 29,832 $ 29,832 $ 22,244 $ 22,244 Mortgage-related securities available-for-sale $ 178,362 $ 178,362 Mortgage-related securities held-to-maturity $1,147,891 $1,160,230 $1,301,589 $1,314,270 Loans held for sale $ 73,919 $ 74,567 $ 54,840 $ 55,280 Loans receivable: Real estate $1,973,172 $1,997,107 $1,436,947 $1,453,626 Credit cards 202,912 202,912 174,845 174,845 Home equity 192,862 192,862 163,397 163,397 Education 167,333 167,333 160,298 160,298 Manufactured housing 160,349 177,230 128,544 141,183 Consumer and other 151,957 152,177 91,846 93,321 $2,848,585 $2,889,621 $2,155,877 $2,186,670 Accrued interest receivable $ 27,183 $ 27,183 $ 25,686 $ 25,686 Deposits: Checking $ 363,038 $ 363,038 $ 224,728 $ 224,728 Passbooks 812,138 812,138 751,811 751,811 Money market 311,085 311,085 296,181 296,181 Certificates 2,561,055 2,587,730 1,929,741 1,959,075 $4,047,316 $4,073,991 $3,202,461 $3,231,795 Borrowings: Federal Home Loan Bank advances $ 371,974 $ 373,317 $ 397,193 $ 397,251 Collateralized mortgage obli- gations 5,217 5,296 Subordinated notes 54,997 55,547 55,000 55,000 Industrial development revenue bonds 6,410 6,776 9,755 10,008 $ 438,598 $ 440,936 $ 461,948 $ 462,259 Accrued interest payable $ 4,535 $ 4,535 $ 5,285 $ 5,285 /TABLE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE P--MORTGAGE BANKING ACTIVITIES Loans serviced for investors amounted to $1,302,000,000, $1,311,000,000 and $1,556,000,000 at December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively. These loans are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. The Banks originate mortgage loans which, depending upon whether the loans meet the Banks' investment objectives, may be sold in the secondary mortgage market or to other private investors. All loans are currently sold on a nonrecourse basis and the servicing of these loans is retained by the Banks. At December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, $59,000,000, $119,000,000 and $150,000,000, respectively, of the serviced loans were sold with recourse. Of these recourse loans, approximately $47,000,000, $104,000,000 and $128,000,000 were federally-insured or federally-guaranteed at December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively. In addition, management has considered the remaining uninsured or non-guaranteed balance in the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for losses. Direct origination and servicing costs for mortgage banking activities cannot be presented as these operations are integrated with and not separable from the origination and servicing of portfolio loans, and, as a result, cannot be accurately estimated. Mortgage banking activities are summarized as follows: At Or For The Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ------------------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) Consolidated balance sheet information: Mortgage loans held for sale $ 73,919 $ 54,840 $ 38,061 Unamortized purchased mortgage servicing rights and capitalized excess servicing (included in "Other Assets") 473 1,756 4,322 Consolidated statement of income information: Service fees on loans sold (gross) $ 6,621 $ 7,898 $ 9,830 Amortization of purchased mortgage servicing rights and capitalized excess servicing (1,388) (3,503) (2,910) Service fees on loans sold (net) $ 5,233 $ 4,395 $ 6,920 Gain on sales of mortgage loans held for sale $ 7,997 $ 4,859 $ 3,241 Consolidated statement of cash flow information: Mortgage loans originated for sale $599,126 $392,515 $157,571 Mortgage loans transferred to held for sale portfolio 60,238 114,978 162,707 Sales of mortgage loans held for sale 648,282 495,573 299,278 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE Q--LITIGATION The Banks are involved in certain lawsuits in the course of their general lending business and other operations. The Corporation believes there are sound defenses against the claims asserted therein and is vigorously defending these actions. Management, after review with its legal counsel, is of the opinion that the ultimate disposition of its litigation will not have a material effect on the Corporation's financial condition. NOTE R--PENDING BUSINESS COMBINATION On October 13, 1993, the Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NorthLand Bank of Wisconsin, SSB (NorthLand), of Ashland, Wisconsin, through an exchange of stock valued in the aggregate in the range of 130 to 135 percent of NorthLand's defined tangible stockholders' equity at closing, subject to certain adjustments. Upon closing, NorthLand will be merged into First Financial. The acquisition is subject to approval by the shareholders of NorthLand. This transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 1994 and will be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. As of December 31, 1993, NorthLand had total assets and shareholders' equity of $127.4 million (unaudited) and $11.4 million (unaudited), respectively. NOTE S--FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1993 1992 ------------------------------- (In Thousands) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,878 $ 35,161 Investment in subsidiaries 282,983 212,755 Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,471 2,217 $290,332 $250,133 LIABILITIES Subordinated notes $ 54,997 $ 55,000 Other liabilities 650 1,038 TOTAL LIABILITIES 55,647 56,038 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock 23,587 23,266 Additional paid-in capital 27,340 26,749 Retained earnings 183,758 144,080 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 234,685 194,095 $290,332 $250,133 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTE S--FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION--Continued STATEMENTS OF INCOME Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) Interest income from subsidiaries $ 255 $ 758 $ 248 Interest expense on borrowings 4,736 1,696 552 NET INTEREST EXPENSE (4,481) (938) (304) Equity in net income from subsidiaries 49,027 34,841 18,774 44,546 33,903 18,470 Management fees paid to subsidiaries 735 Other expenses 482 288 73 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 43,329 33,615 18,397 Income tax credits (1,886) (417) (129) NET INCOME $45,215 $34,032 $18,526 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended December 31, 1993 1992 1991 ------------------------------------------ (In Thousands) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $45,215 $34,032 $18,526 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Equity in net income of subsidiaries (49,027) (34,841) (18,774) Other (645) 159 (1,032) NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (4,457) (650) (1,280) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Dividends from subsidiaries 5,500 23,200 1,000 Investment in subsidiaries (24,000) (26,000) (3,500) NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (18,500) (2,800) (2,500) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from short-term borrowings 8,000 6,300 Repayment of short-term borrowings (20,000) Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt 53,051 Exercise of stock options 912 626 115 Cash dividends paid (8,238) (5,098) (3,682) NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (7,326) 36,579 2,733 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (30,283) 33,129 (1,047) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 35,161 2,032 3,079 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 4,878 $35,161 $ 2,032 REPORT OF ERNST & YOUNG, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Board of Directors and Stockholders First Financial Corporation We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1993. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of First Financial Corporation and subsidiaries at December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1993 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in Note A to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for income taxes in 1992 and its method of accounting for certain debt and equity securities in 1993. /s/ Ernst & Young - ---------------------- January 17, 1994 Milwaukee, Wisconsin MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT Management is responsible for the preparation, content and integrity of the financial statements and all other financial information included in this annual report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Corporation maintains a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity of financial records and the protection of assets. The system of internal controls includes written policies and procedures, proper delegation of authority, organizational division of responsibilities and the careful selection and training of qualified personnel. In addition, the internal auditors and independent auditors periodically test the system of internal controls. Management recognizes that the cost of a system of internal controls should not exceed the benefits derived and that there are inherent limitations to be considered in the potential effectiveness of any system. However, management believes that the system of internal controls provides reasonable assurances that financial transactions are recorded properly to permit the preparation of reliable financial statements. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is composed of outside directors and has the responsibility for the recommendation of the independent auditors for the Corporation. The committee meets regularly with the independent auditors and internal auditors to review the scope of their audits and audit reports and to discuss any action to be taken. The independent auditors and the internal auditors have free access to the Audit Committee. /s/ John C. Seramur John C. Seramur President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Thomas H. Neuschaefer Thomas H. Neuschaefer Senior Vice President /s/ Dr. George R. Leach Dr. George R. Leach Chairman, Audit Committee January 17, 1994 ITEM 14(a) -- FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE SCHEDULE II - GUARANTEES OF SECURITIES OF OTHER ISSUERS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION December 31, 1993 Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F Column G Nature Of Any Amount Default By Issuer Owned By Of Securities Person Amount In Guaranteed Total Or Treasury In Principal, Name Of Amount Persons Of Interest, Sinking Issuer of Securities Title Of Issue Guaranteed For Which Issuer Of Fund Or Redeemption Guaranteed By Person For Of Each Class Of And Statement Securities Nature Of Provisions, or Which Statement Is Filed Securities Guaranteed Outstanding Is Filed Guaranteed Guarantee Payment Of - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Industrial Development Revenue Bonds: City of Greenfield, WI $3,185,000 Industrial Edgewood Plaza Joint Development Revenue Venture Refunding Bonds, Series 1992 $ 3,085,000 None None P&I None City of Maplewood, MN $4,525,000 Variable Rate Angeles Partners 16, A Demand Multifamily California Limited Housing Revenue Refund- Partnership ing Bonds, Series 1993 4,525,000 None None P&I None City of Maple Grove, MN Maple Investments, a $2,300,000 Industrial Minnesota General Part- Revenue Bonds, Series nership 1986 2,105,000 None None P&I None Housing Authority For $7,000,000 Convertible The City of Waukesha, WI Variable Rate Demand Caroline Apartments Multifamily Housing Limited Partnership Revenue Bonds, Series A 1,236,000 None None P&I None TOTAL $10,951,000 P&I = Principal and Interest Payments on Securities Guaranteed.