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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 1998
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission file number: 0-27938
COLUMBIA BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
93-1193156
Oregon (I.R.S. Employer
(State of incorporation) Identification No.)
420 East Third Street, Suite 200
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (541) 298-6649
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common stock, no par value
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or the average
bid and asked prices of such stock, as of February 15, 1999 was $61,758,995.
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
equity as of the latest practicable date: 7,964,932 shares of no par value
common stock on March 15, 1999.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrant's proxy statement dated March 5, 1999 for the
1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Proxy Statement"), and the 1998 Annual
Report to Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part II and III hereof.
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COLUMBIA BANCORP
FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements 3
PART I
Item 1. Business 3-17
Item 2. Properties 17-18
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 18
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 18
PART II
(Portions of Items 5, 6, 7 and 8 are incorporated by reference from
Columbia Bancorp's 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders)
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 19
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 19-20
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 20-35
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 35-36
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 36
Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure 37
PART III
(Items 10 through 13 are incorporated by reference from Columbia
Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 16, 1999)
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers of the Registrant 37
Item 11 Executive Compensation 37-38
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 38
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 38
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K 38-39
SIGNATURES 40-41
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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document includes forward-looking statements as defined in applicable
federal securities laws and regulations. Such forward-looking statements are
based on certain assumptions made by Columbia's management, information
currently available to management, and management's present beliefs about
Columbia's business and operations. All statements, other than statements of
historical fact in this document, including without limitation, statements under
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," and "Business" regarding Columbia's financial position, business
strategy, and plans and objectives of management of Columbia for future
operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by words such as "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "expect,"
"intend," "will," "may," "should," or other similar phrases or words. Although
Columbia believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will
prove to have been correct. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue
reliance on such forward-looking statements. Such factors as changed conditions,
incorrect assumptions or the materialization of a risk or uncertainty could
cause actual results to differ materially from results described in this
document as believed, anticipated, estimated, expected, or intended. Columbia
does not intend to update these forward-looking statements other than in
Columbia's quarterly and annual reports and other filings under applicable
securities laws.
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
GENERAL
Columbia Bancorp ("Columbia") is a bank holding company headquartered in
The Dalles, Oregon. Its subsidiaries include Columbia River Bank ("CRB"), Valley
Community Bank ("VCB") and Valley Community Mortgage Services, Inc. CRB is a
ten-branch, state-chartered institution authorized to provide banking services
by the States of Oregon and Washington. VCB is a state-chartered institution
authorized to provide banking services from its single office location in
McMinnville, Oregon. Columbia offers a broad range of financial services to its
customers, primarily small and medium sized businesses, farmers, and
individuals. Columbia's nine Oregon branches serve the northern and eastern
Oregon communities of The Dalles, Hood River, Pendleton and Hermiston, the
central Oregon communities of Madras, Redmond, and Bend, and the community of
McMinnville in the Willamette Valley. Columbia's two south central Washington
branches serve the communities of Goldendale and White Salmon. VCB operates from
one location in McMinnville, Oregon, 36 miles southwest of metropolitan
Portland.
As of December 31, 1998, Columbia had total assets of $342.41 million,
total deposits of $295.68 million, and shareholders' equity of $34.76 million.
Columbia's net income for the year ended December 31, 1998, was $4.72 million,
which was Columbia's tenth consecutive year of increasingly higher net income.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, Columbia's return on average assets was
1.83% and return on average equity was 18.10%. Since the year ended December 31,
1993, it has increased earnings by an average of 20.39% per year and increased
its return on average assets from 1.45% in 1994 to 1.83% in 1998. During the
same period, Columbia has achieved a return on average equity greater than
14.91% each year while sustaining high asset quality. Columbia has consistently
performed in the top quartile when comparing its return on average equity to its
national peer group comprising over 900 banks with assets of between $100 and
$300 million and multiple branches located in non-metropolitan areas.
From its origins as a one-branch community bank in The Dalles, Columbia
has grown as a result of merger and acquisition activity, new branch openings,
the introduction of new business lines, and the expansion and cross-marketing of
its existing products and community-bank lending expertise. In 1995, CRB merged
with Juniper Banking Company, and in 1996 Columbia was formed as CRB's holding
company. In 1996, Columbia acquired Washington-based Klickitat Valley Bank.
Further growth came from CRB's Hood River and Bend branch openings, and from the
expansion in 1997 of CRB's residential mortgage business. In November 1998,
Columbia acquired Valley Community Bank, and in September CRB opened a new
branch in Hermiston, Oregon. CRB
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opened a new branch in Pendleton, Oregon in January 1999, and plans to complete
construction of a second Bend branch, including facilities for a business
lending group, by mid-1999. Collectively, these growth and acquisition
activities have enabled Columbia to diversify its portfolio and its operating
risk over several market areas and local economies.
The markets in which Columbia operates are relatively economically
diverse, and therefore pose both opportunities and challenges to a community
bank operating in all of these economies. Columbia's approach to meeting the
challenge is to staff its branches and business groups with managers who are
established in their communities and have developed a loyal customer following.
Columbia's senior management, in conjunction with the branch managers,
individually examines each branch to determine which products and services are
best suited for that geographic region. The diverse economies also provide
opportunities to limit Columbia's exposure to adverse market conditions in any
one economic sector.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Columbia's strategy is to continue building on its position as a leading
community-based provider of financial services in Oregon and south central
Washington. The key to the success of this strategy, in Columbia's view, is to
continue to provide exceptional personal service to the communities it now
serves, and to successfully expand into new communities by identifying and
meeting their unique financial services needs. Columbia's target branch
locations are in non-metropolitan regions, where it aims to deliver prompt,
accurate, and friendly personal banking services. The components of Columbia's
business strategy are outlined below.
Successfully operate in non-metropolitan regions. In direct contrast to
the present strategies of certain major regional banks, which have closed
branches and reduced service levels in Columbia's identified communities,
Columbia believes that the key to profitably operating in non-metropolitan
communities is to: (i) provide a high level of service to the customer; (ii)
staff branches with employees who have established ties to the community; (iii)
attract and retain a highly skilled management team; and, (iv) allow branch
personnel the flexibility to emphasize products and services which best fit
their local economy. In addition, by decentralizing a portion of the management
function to the branch level, Columbia believes it can make business decisions
regarding customers more quickly and with more knowledge than its major banking
competitors. Columbia believes it is able to profitably attract and retain
customers by providing and delivering such products and services tailored to
their individual needs, and by delivering them with a high degree of personal
attention.
Maintain high asset quality. Columbia seeks to maintain high asset
quality through a program that includes prompt and strict adherence to
established credit policies, training and supervision of lending officers, and a
periodic professional independent loan review. Additionally, Columbia uses
incentives to maintain high asset quality, including tying a portion of its loan
officers' compensation to the quality of the loans they originate. Columbia also
believes that its commitment to hire branch managers with long term ties to
their communities is of significant assistance in determining the quality of
loan transactions. The variety of economies in which Columbia's branches are
located increases the diversification and, in Columbia's opinion, the strength
of the overall loan portfolio.
Seize merger and acquisition opportunities. In 1995, CRB merged with
Juniper Banking Company of central Oregon, and in 1996 Columbia acquired
Klickitat Valley Bank of south central Washington. After both transactions,
Columbia was able to provide the same or improved levels of community banking
products and services in these new market areas. In November 1998, Columbia
acquired McMinnville-based VCB. Columbia believes the economy in the McMinnville
area affords it the opportunity to leverage two of its core competencies: small
business lending and agricultural lending. Additionally, the acquisition became
Columbia's first entrance into Oregon's most populous region, the Willamette
Valley. Management believes there are significant future growth opportunities in
McMinnville and its surrounding communities.
Continue to expand through new branches and new products. Columbia has
grown through the establishment of new branches in Hood River and Bend, Oregon
and more recently through the opening in September 1998 of a branch in
Hermiston, Oregon, and January 1, 1999 in Pendleton, Oregon. An additional
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branch in Bend is planned in order to take advantage of growth opportunities and
to leverage existing nearby operations. In addition, Columbia's banking
products, including its loan programs, and other services are designed to be
responsive to the needs of local community businesses and individual customers.
For example, in 1997 Columbia recognized an opportunity in rapidly growing
central Oregon, and established a mortgage lending group in Bend to originate
and sell residential mortgages. Columbia also offers investment products and
services through its affiliation with the Primevest Financial Services, Inc.
brokerage organization, through which it offers stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
IRAs, retirement plans, and estate planning. Columbia's products and services
are designed to both increase its customer base and to enhance cross-selling
opportunities.
GROWTH HISTORY
Columbia's Origins and Activities Through 1994. Columbia's subsidiary,
CRB, was incorporated and chartered in Oregon in 1976 and opened for business in
1977. CRB developed and grew as a one-branch community bank in The Dalles.
Several of Columbia's present senior executive officers, including its Chief
Executive Officer and President, have been with CRB since the early 1980s.
Collectively, Columbia's four-member senior management team has over 89 years of
banking experience, much of it gained through years of service at CRB.
CRB's first branch expansion was a satellite branch facility that opened
in 1986 west of The Dalles' city center. Two years later, Columbia opened a
branch in the small Oregon community of Maupin. (Management subsequently
determined that the Maupin branch was unprofitable, and the branch was closed in
May 1998.)
In 1992 CRB purchased land adjacent to a newly established Wal-Mart
store in nearby Hood River, on which it built and opened its second branch
outside of The Dalles. The Hood River Branch opened for business in May 1993.
Activities in 1995. On January 1, 1995 CRB merged with Juniper, a
community bank in central Oregon with branches in Madras and Redmond, Oregon.
Following this merger, CRB's full service branches increased from three to five,
and its assets increased from $62 million to $92 million. CRB retained the
"Juniper Banking Company" name and added three experienced former Juniper
directors to its Board. Also, in 1995 CRB replaced its existing branch facility
in the western part of The Dalles with a branch facility in a newly built
Safeway supermarket west of The Dalles' downtown core. This branch takes
deposits, accepts loan applications, and offers other products and services,
however, it does not process loans on-site.
Activities in 1996. In early 1996, Columbia became CRB's holding
company. In June of 1996 Columbia acquired Klickitat Valley Bank, a south
central Washington community bank headquartered in Goldendale, Washington and
with a branch in White Salmon. As CRB did with Juniper, Columbia retained the
"Klickitat Valley Bank" name, and added, during 1996 and 1997, four experienced
former Klickitat directors to the Columbia Board. Klickitat was a natural
acquisition candidate for Columbia. Klickitat's White Salmon branch was within a
few miles of CRB's Hood River branch across the Columbia River, and there were
and are multiple economic ties between these two communities. Klickitat Valley
Bank was Goldendale's only community bank, and this community's
agriculture-based economy fit well with CRB's lending expertise.
In late 1996 CRB opened its first branch in Bend, Oregon under the
"Juniper Banking Company" name. Bend's proximity to CRB's existing Redmond and
Madras branches, and Bend's economic growth and increasing population, made this
a natural branch extension for Columbia. Bend is the largest community in which
Columbia operates. Management believes that Bend's population growth, the
expansion and diversity of its economic base, and its strong home construction
market afford significant opportunities for growth.
Activities in 1997. In 1997, Columbia's growth came internally from
increased loans and deposits at its branches. Loan growth at the new Bend branch
was significant, with assets increasing 239% over the prior year, from $3.3
million to $11.2 million. Further growth came from enhanced home mortgage growth
through Columbia's mortgage group, established in mid-1997.
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Activities in 1998.
Secondary Common Stock Offering and Nasdaq Listing. During November
1998, Columbia registered 1,000,000 shares of common stock for sale to the
public at a price of $9 per share, for an aggregate offering price of
$9,000,000. All shares were sold, resulting in net proceeds of $8,126,115, after
deducting $873,885 for underwriting discounts and commissions, legal,
accounting, printing fees, and other offering expenses. Net proceeds were used
in connection with Columbia's expansion plans, including the acquisition of
Valley. Pending such use, the net proceeds were invested in short-term,
investment- grade securities. In connection with the offering, Columbia's common
stock was listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, where trading commenced in the
stock on November 6, 1998.
Acquisition of Valley Community Bancorp. Columbia's most recent
acquisition-based expansion was its purchase of Valley Community Bancorp
("Valley") on November 30, 1998 for a cash purchase price of $15.10 million (the
"Acquisition"). Subsequent to the Acquisition, Valley was merged into Columbia
Bancorp, and its subsidiaries, including VCB, became wholly-owned subsidiaries
of Columbia.
Valley was an Oregon bank holding company organized in 1984. Its
wholly-owned Oregon bank subsidiary, VCB, was chartered in 1982, and is a member
of the Federal Reserve System. VCB owns and operates from a 9,600 square foot,
two-story building close to downtown McMinnville, Oregon, which is 36 miles
southwest of Portland in Oregon's Willamette Valley. VCB has 14.5 full-time
equivalent employees. Most of its data processing work is handled by Datatech of
Oregon, Inc., a data processing company owned by several Oregon community banks,
including VCB and CRB.
VCB's loan and deposit business is largely concentrated in and around
McMinnville, a city of over 23,000 located in Yamhill County, Oregon. Despite
its proximity to Portland, Oregon's largest metropolitan area, McMinnville
maintains a small-town atmosphere and character. The diverse agricultural
economy of Yamhill County, with a population of over 79,000, produces wine
grapes, wheat, grass seed, nuts, berries, and nursery products. VCB's customer
base also includes small businesses, professionals, and a growing population of
retirees. Agricultural lending constituted 26.61% of VCB's loan portfolio as of
December 31, 1998. Other components of the loan portfolio as of that date were
real estate loans, 54.69%, commercial and industrial loans, 16.38%, and consumer
loans, 3.21%.
Columbia presently operates VCB as a separate subsidiary under the
"Valley Community Bank" name. Columbia's management believes the Acquisition is
an excellent strategic fit for Columbia, and presents a favorable opportunity to
increase Columbia's value and to diversify its customer base and loan portfolio,
especially in agricultural lending.
Hermiston and Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. Columbia opened a new
branch in Hermiston, Oregon in September of 1998. Hermiston, which has a
population of over 11,000, is 100 miles east of The Dalles. The new branch
operates from 1,500 square feet of leased space south of downtown Hermiston.
Columbia has purchased land for the construction of a permanent Hermiston
branch. The branch offers full-service community banking services, including
loans to local commercial and agricultural-based business.
In January 1999 Columbia opened a branch in Pendleton, which is 26 miles
east of Hermiston and is the largest town in eastern Oregon. Columbia hired a
manager for the new branch who has strong ties to the Pendleton community and 25
years experience with one of Columbia's super-regional bank competitors.
Columbia currently operates out of leased facilities but has acquired land for a
permanent branch facility.
Hermiston and Pendleton represent the major population bases of Umatilla
County in eastern Oregon. The area's climate supports cattle ranching, and field
crops such as wheat, onions, potatoes, and hay. In addition, there is a growing
service and small business economy in the region based on expanding government
employment and the recent construction of a Wal-Mart distribution center outside
of Hermiston. Management believes that the area's relative proximity to The
Dalles, its small town, rural-based atmosphere, and its economic prospects make
this expansion an ideal fit with Columbia's approach to service and its lending
expertise.
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Planned Branch Opening in Bend, Oregon. Columbia plans to open a second
branch in Bend, Oregon in the summer of 1999. Columbia has purchased land in the
western part of Bend in the upscale Shevlin Business Park, an office park
development. Bend is the largest city in central Oregon, and the largest single
market area in which Columbia operates. Columbia believes the second Bend branch
will allow opportunities for future growth, especially for business lending
services. When complete, the new facility will house a full-service branch plus
a new business lending group.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Columbia offers a broad range of deposit and loan products and services
tailored to meet the banking requirements of consumers in Columbia's market
areas. These include:
Deposit Products. Columbia's consumer deposit products include many
noninterest-bearing checking account products priced at various levels,
interest-bearing checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and
certificates of deposit. These accounts generally earn interest at rates
established by management based on competitive market factors and management's
desire to increase certain types or maturities of deposit liabilities. Columbia
does not pay brokerage commissions to attract deposits. It strives to establish
customer relations to attract core deposits in noninterest-bearing transactional
accounts, which reduces its cost of funds.
Mortgage Loans. In August of 1997, Columbia created a division of CRB to
originate conventional and federally insured residential mortgage loans for sale
in the secondary market. The division, now known as the "Columbia River Bank
Mortgage Group," has grown its business substantially since its inception. As of
December 31, 1997, the mortgage group had sold 60 loans valued at $6.44 million.
Between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 1998, an additional 1,064 loans valued
at $117.54 million were sold. The group has benefited from a number of factors,
including strong demand for mortgages, especially in the Bend area, a favorable
interest rate environment, utilization of advanced software for evaluating and
processing mortgage applications, and an aggressive sales culture. The mortgage
group operates its primary retail loan operations from branch facilities in
Bend, Oregon, but offers its products at all of Columbia's Oregon and Washington
branches. It also offers wholesale and loan brokerage services throughout
Oregon, including some mortgage loan products and servicing support for certain
other Oregon banks. Through December 31, 1998, approximately 60% of Columbia's
mortgage business had been generated from its mortgage group and from Columbia's
branches. The remaining 40% derive from relationships with mortgage brokers and
other community banks.
Investment Products. Through an arrangement with Primevest Financial
Services, Inc., ("Primevest"), a registered securities broker-dealer, Columbia
offers a wide range of financial products and services to consumers. A Primevest
Investment Center is maintained in Columbia's main branch in The Dalles. Ann
Marie Jelderks, a registered Primevest representative and a CRB Vice President,
markets stocks, mutual funds, traditional and Roth IRAs, SEPs, tax sheltered
annuities, life insurance, and other financial products to Columbia customers
and others in The Dalles and Hood River. Two other Primevest investment
consultants sell similar products in Columbia's central Oregon and south central
Washington territories. Primevest's representatives also offer retirement
planning services. Columbia receives a portion of the commissions generated by
financial product sales. Columbia plans to offer these products and services to
its new customer base in the Hermiston and Pendleton branches and at VCB.
Technology-Based Products and Services. Columbia uses both traditional
and new technology to support its focus on personal service. These include a
VISA credit and check card (debit card) program, ATMs at each of Columbia's
full-service branches, including four drive-up ATMs, a telephone banking service
that allows customers to speak directly with a customer service representative
during normal banking hours, and 24-hour telephone access to their accounts. In
addition, Columbia has registered a CRB domain name for a planned Internet site,
and intends to begin offering on-line banking services within 12 months.
Consumer Loans. Columbia provides loans to individual borrowers for a
variety of purposes, including secured and unsecured personal loans, home equity
and personal lines of credit, and motor vehicle loans.
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Senior Customer Services. Since a significant portion of Columbia's
consumer market consists of senior citizens, Columbia offers several special
products and programs aimed at this group. These include a reduced rate checking
account product for seniors, and special trips to the Oregon coast, the
Pendleton Roundup, an annual rodeo event, and other places and events. In
addition, Columbia's Primevest division markets retirement planning products and
investments to the senior customer group.
LOAN PRODUCTS FOR COMMERCIAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND OTHER BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
Columbia has an experienced lending staff, including special expertise
in small business and agricultural lending. Columbia's loan officers also
emphasize continuing contact with the business customer after the loan is made.
Columbia believes that its business customers appreciate the ongoing
relationship they develop with their local lending officer. Such
relationship-based banking is an important aspect of Columbia's continual
efforts to maintain high asset quality.
Commercial Loans. Columbia offers customized loans to its commercial
customers, including equipment and inventory financing, operational lines of
credit, SBA loans for qualified businesses, and accounts receivable financing. A
significant portion of Columbia's loan portfolio consists of commercial loans.
(For regulatory reporting purposes, a portion of Columbia's commercial loans are
designated as real estate loans because they are secured by real property,
although the loans finance accounts receivable, equipment and inventory
purchases, and other commercial activities.) Lending decisions are based on
careful evaluation of the financial strength, management, and credit history of
the borrower and the quality of the collateral securing the loan. Commercial
loans secured by real property are generally limited to 75% of the value of the
collateral. Columbia typically requires personal guarantees and secondary
sources of repayment.
Agricultural Loans. Columbia provides loans to agricultural businesses,
including production lines of credit, equipment financing, and term loans for
capital improvements and other business purposes. Agricultural loans are
generally secured by crops, equipment, and inventory, as well as real estate.
Agricultural lending can require significant follow-up time, as farmers request
budgeting assistance and other financial advice. Columbia employs both an
agricultural loan consultant with decades of farm lending experience, and an
experienced agricultural representative who is a full-time Columbia employee, to
assist its regular loan officers with this process. Columbia's loan officers,
many of whom are graduates of the Western Agricultural School in Pullman,
Washington, make frequent visits to farming operation sites, attend regular
agricultural lending programs and seminars, and actively participate in growers'
associations and other agricultural-based organizations.
Real Estate Loans. Real estate loans are available for the construction,
purchasing, and refinancing of commercial and rental properties. Borrowers can
choose from a variety of fixed and adjustable rate options and terms.
Columbia's real estate loans are in large part loans to commercial
customers, farmers, and ranchers, which are secured by the properties used in
their businesses. The majority of these loans have a variable rate feature with
adjustment periods varying from one to five years. If loan repayment is
dependent on projected income, Columbia often requires a government guaranty as
additional collateral support. Insofar as payments on real estate loans depend
on the successful operation and management of the businesses and properties
securing the loans, repayment can be affected by local real estate market and
economic conditions. Fluctuating land values and local economic conditions can
make loans secured by real property difficult to evaluate and monitor.
Government-Assisted Loan Programs. Columbia's loan officers make loans
to small businesses and to farmers that are supported by guarantees issued by
various state and federal government agencies. Columbia is active in the SBA 7-A
and 504 programs, and in similar programs offered by the Farm Services Agency
(formerly the Farmers Home Administration) and by Oregon's state government.
Columbia has utilized these programs to serve customers who are expanding their
operations, venturing into new product lines, or constructing special use real
estate. The government guarantees a portion of these loans, which reduces risk
in Columbia's loan portfolio.
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Services to Non-Profits and Public Entities. Columbia offers a general
array of loan products to borrowers in the non-profit and public entity sector,
including city and county governments, together with special programs, such as
jumbo CDs and low-cost loan programs. Columbia also offers consumer services to
nonprofit and public sector employees, such as Columbia VISA card enrollment and
direct deposit services.
Business Lending Group in Bend. Columbia plans to open a second branch
facility in Bend, Oregon in mid-1999. In addition to housing a new full-service
branch, the facility will also contain a the business lending group staffed by
experienced commercial loan officers. This newly formed lending group will focus
on developing lending opportunities in Bend's rapidly growing small business
sector.
For all of its loans, Columbia at all times seeks to maintain sound loan
underwriting standards with written loan policies, appropriate individual and
branch limits, and loan committee reviews. In the case of particularly large
loan commitments or loan participations, loans are reviewed by a loan committee
at the Board of Directors level of Columbia's subsidiaries. Underwriting
standards are designed to achieve a high-quality loan portfolio, compliance with
lending regulations and the desired mix of loan maturities and industry
concentrations. Management seeks to minimize credit losses by closely monitoring
the financial condition of its borrowers and the value of collateral.
OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
Columbia offers additional banking and other products to its business
customers.
Deposit and Related Products. Columbia's business deposit products
include basic, regular, and interest-bearing checking accounts, merchant VISA
and MasterCard programs, and business money market and sweep accounts. Columbia
also offers check verification services to merchants allowing them the ability
to determine, on a 24-hour basis, whether a check drawn on an account has
sufficient funds to cover the amount drawn.
Investment Products. Columbia's affiliation with Primevest allows it to
offer financial products and services to Columbia's business customers as well
as to consumers. These include insurance and annuity products, and employee
retirement plan products such as SEP-IRAs and 401(k) plans.
Accounts Receivable Purchasing. Columbia offers its business customers
the opportunity to obtain financing for their businesses through the sale of
accounts receivable. Columbia offers this program in collaboration with a
third-party vendor of accounts receivable management and collection software.
Under the program, Columbia purchases the accounts receivable for cash at a
discount, plus future charge sales on a daily basis. Accounts receivable
collection is handled by Columbia using the vendor's proprietary software.
Columbia began offering this service in early 1998.
STAFF TRAINING AND EDUCATION - COLUMBIA BANCORP UNIVERSITY
Columbia has several staff training and education programs. All new
employees undergo a two-day orientation program, during which they meet senior
management and become familiar with Columbia's history, customer service goals,
and culture. In 1997, Columbia established a formal, continuing education
program for employees under the name "Columbia Bancorp University." Under this
program, employees are encouraged to attend regular employment-related
educational programs consistent with the employee's career goals and needs. Many
of the programs are taught by Columbia's senior management and other experienced
in-house staff, although attendance at classes offered by banking schools and
associations is also encouraged. These activities are coordinated through
Columbia's full-time corporate training officer. Columbia's management believes
that such continuing training and education programs are important to
maintaining organizational cohesion and consistently high quality customer
service.
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MARKETING
Columbia accepts deposits at its branches in Wasco, Hood River,
Jefferson, Deschutes, Yamhill and Umatilla Counties in Oregon and in Klickitat
County in Washington. Columbia makes loans in all of these counties and in
adjacent counties, including Sherman, Gilliam, and Crook counties in Oregon and
Skamania County in Washington. Many of its products and services, including
investment products through Primevest and mortgages through Columbia's mortgage
group, are offered and sold throughout Oregon and south central Washington.
Columbia's ability to increase its market share in the communities it
serves is driven by a marketing plan consisting of several key components. A
principal objective is to create and foster a sales culture in each office.
Employees are trained to cross-sell, offering appropriate products and services
to existing customers and attempting to increase the business relationships
Columbia shares with these customers. Columbia regularly examines the
desirability and profitability of adding new products and services to those
currently offered. Columbia also promotes specific products by media
advertising, but relies primarily on referrals and direct contacts for new
business. Columbia recognizes the importance of community service and supports
employee involvement in community activities. This participation allows Columbia
to make a contribution to the communities it serves, which management believes
increases Columbia's visibility in its markets and thereby increases business
opportunities.
Columbia does business in many different non-metropolitan communities.
Management believes the diverse assortment of customers, communities, and
economic sectors that Columbia serves is a source of strength. In addition, as a
community banking organization Columbia has certain competitive advantages
because of its local focus. However, Columbia is also more reliant on the local
economies in its market areas than are super-regional and national banks.
Columbia attempted to sharpen its market focus in 1998 by ceasing the
use of certain assumed business names. CRB had retained the use of the assumed
business names "Juniper Banking Company" and "Klickitat Valley Bank" after its
merger with Juniper and its acquisition of Klickitat. CRB ceased using these
names in the fourth quarter of 1998. All CRB branches now do business under the
"Columbia River Bank" name. Columbia believes this change has brought additional
cohesiveness to the Columbia organization and should enhance name awareness.
COMPETITION
The market for banking services, including deposit and loan products, is
highly competitive. The major commercial bank competitors are super-regional
institutions headquartered outside the state of Oregon. Deposits held by
super-regionals were approximately 63% of statewide commercial bank deposits as
of June 30, 1998, which is the most recent date for which this information is
available. These major banks have the advantage of offering their customers
services and statewide banking facilities that Columbia does not offer.
Columbia's competitors for deposits are commercial banks, savings and
loan associations, credit unions, money market funds, issuers of corporate and
government securities, insurance companies, brokerage firms, mutual funds, and
other financial intermediaries. These competitors may offer rates greater than
Columbia can or is willing to offer. Columbia competes for deposits by offering
a variety of deposit accounts at rates generally competitive with financial
institutions in the area.
Columbia's competition for loans comes principally from commercial
banks, savings and loan associations, mortgage companies, finance companies,
insurance companies, credit unions, and other institutional lenders. An
important competitor for agricultural loans is Farm Credit Services, formerly
known as the Production Credit Association. Columbia competes for loan
originations through the level of interest rates and loan fees charged, its
array of commercial and mortgage loan products, and the efficiency and quality
of services provided to borrowers. Lending activity can also be affected by the
availability of lendable funds, local and national economic conditions, current
interest rate levels, and loan demand. As described above, Columbia competes
with the larger commercial banks by emphasizing a community bank orientation and
efficient personal service to customers.
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Competition from other single or multi-branch community banks, of which
there are many in Oregon and Washington, presents a special competitive threat.
These other community banks can open new branches in the communities Columbia
serves, competing directly for customers who desire the high level of service
that a community bank can offer. Therefore, these banks directly target the loan
and deposit customers that Columbia seeks. Other community banks also compete
for the same management personnel and the same potential acquisition and merger
candidates that would be of interest to Columbia. New community bank start-ups
present similar competitive threats.
A potential new source of competition is the array of on-line banking
services offered by traditional commercial banks and other financial service
providers, and by newly formed companies that use the Internet to advertise and
sell competing products. However, Columbia's management believes that for the
foreseeable future its customers will continue to want the personal,
locally-based services that it offers. Columbia also plans to begin offering
some on-line banking services to its customers within the next 12 months.
THE YEAR 2000 ISSUE
The Year 2000 creates challenges with respect to the automated systems
used by financial institutions and other companies. Many software programs are
not able to recognize "2000" as a calendar year, since most programs and systems
were designed to store calendar years in the 1900s by assuming the "19" and
storing only the last two digits of the year. For example, these automated
systems would recognize a year stored as "00" as the year "1900," rather than as
the Year 2000. If these automated systems are not appropriately re-coded,
updated, or replaced before the Year 2000, they will likely confuse data, crash,
or fail in some manner. In addition, many software programs and automated
systems will fail to recognize the Year 2000 as a leap year. The issue is not
limited to computer systems. Year 2000 issues will potentially affect every
system that has an embedded microchip, such as automated teller machines,
elevators, and vaults.
The Year 2000 challenge raises special concerns for financial
institutions, since many transactions, such as interest accruals and payments,
are date sensitive. It also may affect the operations of third parties with whom
Columbia and its subsidiaries do business, including Columbia's vendors,
suppliers, regulators, utility companies, and customers.
Columbia's State of Readiness. Columbia is committed to addressing these
Year 2000 challenges in a prompt and responsible manner and has dedicated
resources to do so. Management has completed an assessment of its automated
systems and has implemented a plan to resolve these issues, including purchasing
appropriate computer technology. Columbia's Year 2000 compliance plan ("Y2K
Plan") has five phases. These phases are (1) project management, (2) awareness,
(3) assessment, (4) testing, and (5) remediation and implementation. Columbia
has substantially completed phases (1) through (3), although appropriate
follow-up activities are continuing to occur, and Columbia is currently involved
in the testing phase of the Y2K Plan. Expected completion of phase 5 will be
June 30, 1999. However, Columbia will continue to monitor its systems for
compliance and state of readiness.
Project Management. Columbia has assigned primary responsibility for
Year 2000 project management to CRB's Compliance Officer. Columbia has also
formed a Year 2000 compliance committee, consisting of appropriate
representatives from its critical operational areas, including the President and
Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to assist the
Compliance Officer in implementing the Y2K Plan. In addition, Columbia provides
periodic reports to its Board of Directors in order to assist it in overseeing
Columbia's Year 2000 readiness preparations.
Awareness. Columbia has completed several projects designed to promote
awareness of Year 2000 issues throughout its organization and its customer base.
These projects include mailing information brochures to deposit and loan
customers, providing training for lending officers and other staff, and
assigning a compliance officer to
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answer customer questions and to respond to vendor, customer, and shareholder
inquiries. Additionally, Columbia's branch personnel have provided awareness
seminars for their business customers and the communities they serve.
Assessment. Assessment is the process of identifying all
mission-critical applications that could potentially be negatively affected by
dates in the Year 2000 and beyond. Columbia's assessment phase is substantially
complete. Systems examined during this phase included telecommunications
systems, account-processing applications, and other software and hardware used
in connection with customer accounts. Columbia's operations, like those of many
other companies, are intertwined with the operations of certain of its business
partners. Accordingly, Columbia's operations could be materially affected if the
operations of those companies who provide Columbia with mission critical
applications, systems, and services are materially affected. For example,
Columbia depends upon vendors who provide it with equipment, technology, and
software in connection with its business operations. Failure of these software
vendors to achieve Year 2000 readiness could substantially affect the operations
of Columbia. In addition, lawsuits and other financial challenges materially
affecting the financial viability of these vendors could materially affect
Columbia. In response to this concern, Columbia has identified and contacted
those vendors who provide mission-critical applications. Columbia is assessing
their Year 2000 compliance efforts and will continue to monitor their progress
as the Year 2000 approaches.
Testing. Updating and testing Columbia's mission-critical automated
systems is currently underway. All of these systems will be tested to verify
that dates in the Year 2000 are being appropriately recognized and processed.
Testing of Columbia's current mission-critical automated systems will be
substantially complete by the end of the first quarter of 1999. Testing of
renovations and new systems will continue throughout 1999.
Remediation and Implementation. This phase involves obtaining and
implementing renovated software applications provided by vendors. As these
applications are received and implemented, Columbia will test them for Year 2000
compliance. This phase also involves upgrading and replacing automated systems
where appropriate. This activity will continue throughout 1999. Although this
phase will be substantially complete before the end of 1999, additional
follow-up activities may take place in the Year 2000 and beyond.
Certain important data processing services, including overnight
processing of debits and credits, are provided to Columbia by Datatech of
Oregon, Inc. ("Datatech"), an Oregon corporation. CRB, VCB and five other Oregon
community banks own Datatech. Datatech provides data processing services only to
its shareholder-banks ("Datatech Banks"). As a provider of services that could
be negatively affected by the Year 2000 problem, and that could therefore have a
negative impact on Columbia, the Datatech banks have taken the following steps
to address Datatech's Year 2000 readiness:
Project Management. Representatives of the Datatech Banks sit on
Datatech's Board of Directors, which oversees Datatech's Year 2000 efforts.
Datatech makes periodic reports to its Board of Directors in order to assist the
Board in its oversight process.
Assessment. The Datatech Banks assess Datatech's Year 2000 compliance
efforts on an ongoing basis. The Datatech Banks have requested Datatech to
prepare and submit a comprehensive action plan detailing Datatech's plans for
and progress toward addressing the Year 2000 problems, including Datatech's
progress in obtaining Year 2000 reports from its own vendors.
Testing. Datatech's Year 2000 compliance testing for its hardware and
software systems is ongoing. All of its mission-critical systems will be tested
to verify that dates in the year 2000 are being appropriately recognized and
processed. Testing of renovations and new systems will continue throughout 1999.
Renovation and Implementation. Datatech expects to upgrade and replace
automated systems where appropriate. This activity will continue throughout
1999. Although this phase will be substantially complete before the end of 1999,
additional follow-up activities may take place in the Year 2000 and beyond.
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The widely-publicized Year 2000 issue will continue to raise
considerable uncertainties and risks for financial institutions such as
Columbia. The possible interruption of Columbia's business operations, and the
operations of those with whom it does business, has the potential to materially
impact Columbia's financial condition, revenues and liquidity. The extent to
which such risks and effects will actually materialize cannot be known with
complete certainty. However, Columbia believes it will be prepared to avoid any
significant adverse Year 2000 consequences arising from factors which Columbia
has the ability to control, such as the readiness of Columbia's own computer
systems. In addition, Columbia intends to have in place reasonable contingency
plans for addressing problems arising from events it cannot directly control.
As of the date of this Form 10-K, Columbia does not expect the known and
reasonably anticipated costs of preparing for the Year 2000 issue, including
software and hardware upgrades, system testing and personnel training, to be
material. Through December 31, 1998, Columbia spent approximately $100,000 on
direct and indirect costs to address the issue. For the years 1999 and 2000,
Columbia expects to spend between $450,000 and $750,000 on continuing technology
upgrades, contingency planning, system testing and personnel training. However,
no assurance can be given that Columbia's Year 2000-related costs will not be
higher as a result of factors that cannot be foreseen at the present time. Such
unanticipated costs could have a material adverse effect on Columbia's business
and operations.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
GENERAL
Columbia is extensively regulated under federal and state law. These
laws and regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors, not
shareholders. The discussion below describes and summarizes certain statutes and
regulations. These descriptions and summaries are qualified in their entirety by
reference to the particular statute or regulation. Changes in applicable laws or
regulations may have a material effect on the business and prospects of
Columbia. The operations of Columbia may also be affected by changes in the
policies of banking and other government regulators. Columbia cannot accurately
predict the nature or extent of the effects on its business and earnings that
fiscal or monetary policies, or new federal or state laws, may have in the
future.
FEDERAL BANK HOLDING COMPANY REGULATION
Columbia is a bank holding company as defined in the Bank Holding
Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "BHCA"), and is therefore subject to
regulation, supervision, and examination by the Federal Reserve. In general, the
BHCA limits the business of bank holding companies to owning or controlling
banks and engaging in other activities closely related to banking. Columbia must
file annual reports with the Federal Reserve and must provide it with such
additional information as it may require.
Holding Company Bank Ownership. The BHCA requires every bank holding
company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before (i)
acquiring, directly or indirectly, ownership or control of any voting shares of
another bank or bank holding company if, after such acquisition, it would own or
control more than 5% of such shares, (ii) acquiring all or substantially all of
the assets of another bank or bank holding company, or (iii) merging or
consolidating with another bank or bank holding company.
Holding Company Control of Nonbanks. With some exceptions, the BHCA also
prohibits a bank holding company from acquiring or retaining direct or indirect
ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company which
is not a bank or bank holding company, or from engaging directly or indirectly
in activities other than those of banking, managing, or controlling banks, or
providing services for its subsidiaries. The principal exceptions to these
prohibitions involve certain nonbank activities which, by statute or by Federal
Reserve regulation or order, have been identified as activities closely related
to the business of banking or of managing or controlling banks. In making this
determination, the Federal Reserve considers whether the performance of such
activities by a bank holding company can be expected to produce benefits to the
public such as greater convenience, increased competition, or gains in the
efficient use of resources, which can be expected to outweigh the risks of
possible adverse effects such as decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of
interest, or unsound banking practices.
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The Economic Growth and Regulatory Reduction Act of 1996 amended the BHCA to
eliminate the requirement that bank holding companies seek prior Federal Reserve
approval before engaging in certain permissible nonbanking activities if the
holding company is well-capitalized and meets certain other specific criteria.
Transactions with Affiliates. Subsidiary banks of a bank holding company
are subject to restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on extensions of
credit to the holding company or its subsidiaries, on investments in their
securities, and on the use of their securities as collateral for loans to any
borrower. These regulations and restrictions may limit Columbia's ability to
obtain funds from CRB for its cash needs, including funds for payment of
dividends, interest, and operational expenses.
Tying Arrangements. Under the Federal Reserve Act and certain
regulations of the Federal Reserve, a bank holding company and its subsidiaries
are prohibited from engaging in certain tying arrangements in connection with
any extension of credit, lease or sale of property, or furnishing of services.
For example, CRB may not generally require a customer to obtain other services
from it or from Columbia, and may not require that the customer promise not to
obtain other services from a competitor as a condition to an extension of credit
to the customer.
FEDERAL AND STATE BANK REGULATION
General. CRB and VCB are Oregon stock banks with deposits insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), and are subject to the
supervision and regulation of the Oregon Director of Banks and the FDIC. CRB is
also subject to the supervision and regulation the Washington Department of
Financial Institutions, and VCB is a Federal Reserve member bank. These agencies
have the authority to prohibit banks from engaging in what they believe
constitute unsafe or unsound banking practices.
CRA. The Community Reinvestment Act (the "CRA") requires that, in
connection with examinations of financial institutions within their
jurisdiction, the Federal Reserve or the FDIC evaluates the record of the
financial institutions in meeting the credit needs of their local communities,
including low and moderate income neighborhoods, consistent with the safe and
sound operation of those banks. These factors are also considered in evaluating
mergers, acquisitions, and applications to open a branch or facility.
Insider Credit Transactions. Banks are also subject to certain
restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on extensions of credit to
executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, or any related interests
of such persons. Extensions of credit (i) must be made on substantially the same
terms, including interest rates and collateral, and follow credit underwriting
procedures that are not less stringent than those prevailing at the time for
comparable transactions with persons not covered above and who are not
employees; and (ii) must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or
present other unfavorable features. Banks are also subject to certain lending
limits and restrictions on overdrafts to such persons. A violation of these
restrictions may result in the assessment of substantial civil monetary
penalties on the affected bank or any officer, director, employee, agent, or
other person participating in the conduct of the affairs of that bank, the
imposition of a cease and desist order, and other regulatory sanctions.
FDICIA. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act
(the "FDICIA"), each federal banking agency has prescribed, by regulation,
noncapital safety and soundness standards for institutions under its authority.
These standards cover internal controls, information systems, and internal audit
systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset
growth, compensation, fees and benefits, such other operational and managerial
standards as the agency determines to be appropriate, and standards for asset
quality, earnings and stock valuation. An institution which fails to meet these
standards must develop a plan acceptable to the agency, specifying the steps
that the institution will take to meet the standards. Failure to submit or
implement such a plan may subject the institution to regulatory sanctions.
Management believes that CRB and VCB meet all such standards, and therefore,
does not believe that these regulatory standards materially affect Columbia's
business operations.
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INTERSTATE BANKING AND BRANCHING
The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994
(the "Interstate Act") permits nationwide interstate banking and branching under
certain circumstances. This legislation generally authorizes interstate
branching and relaxes federal law restrictions on interstate banking. Currently,
bank holding companies may purchase banks in any state, and states may not
prohibit such purchases. Additionally, banks are permitted to merge with banks
in other states as long as the home state of neither merging bank has opted out.
The Interstate Act requires regulators to consult with community organizations
before permitting an interstate institution to close a branch in a low-income
area.
Under recent FDIC regulations, banks are prohibited from using their
interstate branches primarily for deposit production. The FDIC has accordingly
implemented a loan-to-deposit ratio screen to ensure compliance with this
prohibition.
Oregon and Washington each enacted "opting in" legislation in accordance
with the Interstate Act provisions allowing banks to engage in interstate merger
transactions subject to certain "aging" requirements. In both states, branches
may not be acquired or opened separately in the home state by an out-of-state
bank, but once an out-of-state bank has acquired a bank within the state, either
through merger or acquisition of all or substantially all of the bank's assets,
the out-of-state bank may open additional branches within the home state.
DEPOSIT INSURANCE
The deposits of CRB and VCB are currently insured to a maximum of
$100,000 per depositor through the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") administered by
the FDIC. CRB and VCB are required to pay semi-annual deposit insurance premium
assessments to the FDIC.
The FDICIA included provisions to reform the Federal Deposit Insurance
System, including the implementation of risk-based deposit insurance premiums.
The FDICIA also permits the FDIC to make special assessments on insured
depository institutions in amounts determined by the FDIC to be necessary to
give it adequate assessment income to repay amounts borrowed from the U.S.
Treasury and other sources, or for any other purpose the FDIC deems necessary.
The FDIC has implemented a risk-based insurance premium system under which banks
are assessed insurance premiums based on how much risk they present to the BIF.
Banks with higher levels of capital and a low degree of supervisory concern are
assessed lower premiums than banks with lower levels of capital or a higher
degree of supervisory concern.
DIVIDENDS
The principal source of Columbia's cash revenues is dividends received
from its subsidiaries. The payment of dividends is subject to government
regulation, in that regulatory authorities may prohibit banks and bank holding
companies from paying dividends which would constitute an unsafe or unsound
banking practice. In addition, a bank may not pay cash dividends if that payment
could reduce the amount of its capital below that necessary to meet minimum
applicable regulatory capital requirements. Also, under the Oregon Bank Act, the
Oregon Director of Banks may suspend the payment of dividends if it is
determined that the payment would cause a bank's remaining stockholders' equity
to be inadequate for the safe and sound operation of the bank. Other than the
laws and regulations noted above, which apply to all banks and bank holding
companies, neither Columbia, CRB nor VCB are currently subject to any regulatory
restrictions on their dividends.
CAPITAL ADEQUACY
Federal bank regulatory agencies use capital adequacy guidelines in the
examination and regulation of bank holding companies and banks. If capital falls
below minimum guideline levels, the holding company or bank may be denied
approval to acquire or establish additional banks or nonbank businesses or to
open new facilities.
The FDIC and Federal Reserve use risk-based capital guidelines for banks
and bank holding companies.
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These are designed to make such capital requirements more sensitive to
differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies, to account
for off-balance sheet exposure, and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid
assets. Assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk
categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios
represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance
sheet items. The guidelines are minimums, and the Federal Reserve has noted that
bank holding companies contemplating significant expansion programs should not
allow expansion to diminish their capital ratios and should maintain ratios well
in excess of the minimum. The current guidelines require all bank holding
companies and federally regulated banks to maintain a minimum risk-based total
capital ratio equal to 8%, of which at least 4% must be Tier I capital.
Tier I capital for bank holding companies includes common shareholders'
equity, qualifying perpetual preferred stock (up to 25% of total Tier I capital,
if cumulative, although under a Federal Reserve Rule, redeemable perpetual
preferred stock may not be counted as Tier I capital unless the redemption is
subject to the prior approval of the Federal Reserve), and minority interests in
equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less intangibles, except as
described above. Tier II capital includes: (i) the allowance for loan losses of
up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets; (ii) any qualifying perpetual preferred
stock which exceeds the amount which may be included in Tier I capital; (iii)
hybrid capital instruments; (iv) perpetual debt; (v) mandatory convertible
securities; and (vi) subordinated debt and intermediate term preferred stock of
up to 50% of Tier I capital. Total capital is the sum of Tier I and Tier II
capital, less reciprocal holdings of other banking organizations, capital
instruments, and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries.
The assets of banks and bank holding companies receive risk-weights of
0%, 20%, 50%, and 100%. In addition, certain off-balance sheet items are given
credit conversion factors to convert them to asset equivalent amounts to which
an appropriate risk-weight will apply. These computations result in total
risk-weighted assets.
Most loans are assigned to the 100% risk category, except for first
mortgage loans fully secured by residential property, which carry a 50% rating.
Most investment securities are assigned to the 20% category, except for
municipal or state revenue bonds, which have a 50% risk-weight, and direct
obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the United States Treasury or
agencies of the federal government, which have 0% risk-weight. In converting
off-balance sheet items, direct credit substitutes, including general guarantees
and standby letters of credit backing financial obligations, are given a 100%
conversion factor. Transaction related contingencies such as bid bonds, other
standby letters of credit and undrawn commitments, including commercial credit
lines with an initial maturity of more than one year, have a 50% conversion
factor. Short-term, self-liquidating trade contingencies are converted at 20%,
and short-term commitments have a 0% factor.
The Federal Reserve also employs a leverage ratio, which is Tier I
capital as a percentage of total assets less intangibles, to be used as a
supplement to risk-based guidelines. The principal objective of the leverage
ratio is to constrain the maximum degree to which a bank holding company may
leverage its equity capital base. The Federal Reserve requires a minimum
leverage ratio of 3%. However, for all but the most highly rated bank holding
companies, and for bank holding companies seeking to expand, the Federal Reserve
expects an additional cushion of at least 1% to 2%.
The FDICIA created a statutory framework of supervisory actions indexed
to the capital level of the individual institution. Under regulations adopted by
the FDIC, an institution is assigned to one of five capital categories,
depending on its total risk-based capital ratio, Tier I risk-based capital
ratio, and leverage ratio, together with certain subjective factors.
Institutions which are deemed to be "undercapitalized" depending on the category
to which they are assigned are subject to certain mandatory supervisory
corrective actions. Columbia does not believe that these regulations have any
material effect on its operations.
EFFECTS OF GOVERNMENT MONETARY POLICY
The earnings and growth of Columbia are affected not only by general
economic conditions, but also by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal
government, particularly the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve can and does
implement national monetary policy for such purposes as curbing inflation and
combating recession,
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but its open market operations in U.S. government securities, control of the
discount rate applicable to borrowings from the Federal Reserve, and
establishment of reserve requirements against certain deposits, influence the
growth of bank loans, investments and deposits, and also affect interest rates
charged on loans or paid on deposits. The nature and impact of future changes in
monetary policies and their impact on Columbia cannot be predicted with
certainty.
CHANGES IN BANKING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The laws and regulations that affect banks and bank holding companies
are currently undergoing significant changes. Bills may be introduced in the
United States Congress that contain proposals to alter the structure,
regulation, and competitive relationships of the nation's financial
institutions. If enacted into law, these bills could have the effect of
increasing or decreasing the cost of doing business, limiting or expanding
permissible activities (including activities in the insurance and securities
fields), or affecting the competitive balance among banks, savings associations,
and other financial institutions. Some of these bills could reduce the extent of
federal deposit insurance, broaden the powers or the geographical range of
operations of bank holding companies, alter the extent to which banks could
engage in securities activities, and change the structure and jurisdiction of
various financial institution regulatory agencies. Whether or in what form such
legislation may be adopted, or the extent to which the business of Columbia
might be affected thereby, cannot be predicted with certainty.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Six of Columbia's facilities in Hood River, The Dalles, Redmond, Bend,
McMinnville and Madras, Oregon, as well as its two full-service branch
facilities in south central Washington, are housed in properties owned by
Columbia. Columbia leases the space for its in-store facility in the Safeway
store in The Dalles. Columbia has plans to double the size of the Hood River
branch, from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet. The planned second branch in the
Shevlin Business Park in West Bend is in the development stage, and will be
wholly owned by Columbia when construction is complete. The new branches in
Hermiston and Pendleton presently occupy leased space, and Columbia has
purchased land in both Hermiston and Pendleton on which it will construct
permanent branch facilities. All of Columbia's presently owned full-service
branches have drive-up facilities and automated teller machines. Columbia's
mortgage group operates from the second floor of Columbia's present Bend branch.
The following sets forth certain information regarding Columbia's branch
facilities.
Date
Opened or
City and County Address Square Feet Acquired Occupancy Status
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Oregon Branches
The Dalles (Main Branch),
Wasco County 316 East Third Street 8,000 1977 Owned
The Dalles (Westside Branch),
Wasco County (1) 520 Mt. Hood Street 430 1986 Leased
Hood River Branch,
Hood River County 2650 Cascade Avenue 4,000 1993 Owned
Madras Branch,
Jefferson County 624 SW Fourth Street 7,400 1995 Owned
Redmond Branch,
Deschutes County 434 North Fifth Street 4,700 1995 Owned
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Date
Opened or
City and County Address Square Feet Acquired Occupancy Status
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Bend Branch,
Deschutes County 1701 NE Third Street 8,306 1996 Owned
Hermiston Branch,
Umatilla County (2) 1055 South Highway 395 1,500 1998 Leased
Pendleton Branch,
Umatilla County (2) 16 SE Court Avenue 1,776 1999 Leased
McMinnville Branch, VCB
Yamhill County 723 N Baker 9,600 1998 Owned
Washington Branches
White Salmon Branch,
Klickitat County 390 NE Tohomish Street 5,500 1996 Owned
Goldendale Branch,
Klickitat County 202 West Main Street 6,105 1996 Owned
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(1) Leased space in a Safeway supermarket. Lease term expires September
2000.
(2) Leased on a month-to-month basis pending construction of new facility.
Columbia maintains its administrative offices in 1,900 square feet of
leased office space in The Dalles. This space is adequate presently but will not
be suitable over the longer term, and Columbia is presently searching for
permanent space in The Dalles for its administrative operations. Columbia is
committed to keeping its administrative headquarters in The Dalles. It intends
to purchase rather than lease space for this purpose.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1998, Columbia had a total of 187 full-time
equivalent employees. This number of employees, which compares to 133 at
December 31, 1997, has increased due to the acquisition of VCB, the addition of
personnel to the Columbia River Bank Mortgage Group and various other
administrative functions. None of the employees are subject to a collective
bargaining agreement. Columbia considers its relationships with its employees to
be good.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Columbia is from time-to-time a party to various legal actions arising
in the normal course of business, such as collection cases and the enforcement
of creditors' rights in bankruptcy proceedings. Management is not presently
aware of any material pending or threatened claims against Columbia.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of securities holders of the
Registrant during the quarter ended December 31, 1998.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS
MATTERS
The information called for by this item is contained in Columbia
Bancorp's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1998,
portions of which are attached hereto as Exhibit 13.1.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the
consolidated financial condition, operating results, and key operating ratios
for Columbia at the dates and for the periods indicated. This information does
not purport to be complete, and should be read in conjunction with "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and
the Consolidated Financial Statements of Columbia and Notes thereto.
AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT
PER SHARE DATA)
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Interest income $ 12,220 $ 13,815 $ 15,385 $ 18,144 $ 21,328
Interest expense 3,999 5,216 5,746 6,270 7,205
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Net interest income 8,221 8,599 9,639 11,874 14,123
Loan loss provision 203 88 246 581 1,000
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Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 8,018 8,511 9,393 11,293 13,123
Noninterest income 1,486 1,552 1,799 2,481 4,678
Noninterest expense 6,070 6,495 7,180 8,092 10,633
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Income before provision for
income taxes 3,434 3,568 4,012 5,682 7,168
Provision for income taxes 1,098 1,079 1,285 1,795 2,450
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Net income $ 2,336 $ 2,489 $ 2,727 $ 3,887 $ 4,718
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DIVIDENDS
Cash dividends declared and paid $ 472 $ 555 $ 882 $ 842 $ 1,587
Ratio of dividends to net income 20.21% 22.30% 32.37% 21.67% 33.64%
PER SHARE DATA(1)
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.35 $ 0.37 $ 0.41 $0 .57 $ 0.67
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.35 $ 0.36 $ 0.40 $0 .55 $ 0.65
Book value per common share $ 2.32 $ 2.60 $ 2.89 $3 .35 $ 4.37
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 6,688 6,693 6,732 6,813 7,066
Diluted 6,762 6,842 6,847 7,013 7,238
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Investment securities $ 56,229 $ 49,454 $ 51,484 $ 48,804 $ 47,894
Loans, net $ 90,070 $ 104,178 $ 118,228 $ 155,219 $ 206,551
Total assets $ 162,202 $ 178,486 $ 200,302 $ 231,827 $ 342,413
Total deposits $ 142,803 $ 158,874 $ 178,744 $ 201,568 $ 295,680
Shareholders' equity $ 15,186 $ 17,484 $ 19,533 $ 22,987 $ 34,756
SELECTED RATIOS
Return on average assets 1.45% 1.46% 1.45% 1.77% 1.83%
Return on average equity 16.54% 15.45% 14.91% 18.37% 18.10%
Total loans to deposits 63.07% 65.57% 66.14% 77.00% 69.86%
Net interest margin 5.74% 5.67% 5.74% 6.15% 6.19%
Efficiency ratio(2) 62.53% 63.98% 62.77% 56.37% 56.56%
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
Reserve for loans losses to:
Ending total loans 1.05% 1.02% 0.83% 1.04% 1.13%
Nonperforming assets(3) 500.00% 291.30% 384.17% 112.65% 108.82%
Nonperforming assets to ending
total assets 0.12% 0.21% 0.04% 0.63% 0.64%
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)
to average loans 0.27% (0.03)% 0.29% (0.04)% 0.38%
CAPITAL RATIOS
Average shareholders' equity to
average assets 8.74% 9.48% 9.73% 9.62% 10.12%
Tier I capital ratio(4) 14.55% 14.40% 14.20% 13.70% 10.90%
Total risk-based capital ratio(5) 15.46% 15.20% 14.90% 14.70% 11.90%
Leverage ratio(6) 9.47% 9.90% 9.90% 10.60% 8.90%
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(1) Per share data reflects retroactive restatement for stock splits in 1998
(3-for-2 and 2-for-1) and 1995 (3-for-1).
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(2) Efficiency ratio is noninterest expense divided by the sum of net
interest income plus noninterest income.
(3) Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans contractually
past due 90 days or more, and other real estate owned.
(4) Tier I capital divided by risk-weighted assets.
(5) Total capital divided by risk-weighted assets.
(6) Tier I capital divided by average total assets.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
From its origins as a one-branch bank in The Dalles, Columbia has grown
as a result of merger and acquisition activity, new branch openings, the
introduction of new business lines, and the expansion and cross-marketing of its
existing products and community-bank lending expertise. In 1995, CRB merged with
Juniper Banking Company, and in 1996 Columbia was formed as CRB's holding
company. In 1996, Columbia acquired Washington-based Klickitat Valley Bank.
Further growth came from CRB's Hood River and Bend branch openings, and from the
expansion in 1997 of CRB's residential mortgage business. In November 1998,
Columbia acquired Valley Community Bank, and in September CRB opened a new
branch in Hermiston, Oregon. CRB opened a new branch in Pendleton, Oregon in
January 1999, and plans to complete construction of a second Bend branch,
including facilities for a business lending group, by mid-1999. Collectively,
these growth and acquisition activities have enabled Columbia to diversify its
portfolio and its operating risk over several market areas and local economies.
Columbia's goal is to grow its earning assets while maintaining a high
return on equity and keeping asset quality high. The key to this, in Columbia's
view, is to emphasize personal, quality banking products and services for its
customers, to hire and retain competent branch management and administrative
personnel, and to respond quickly to customer demand and growth opportunities.
Columbia also intends to increase its market penetration in its existing
markets, and to expand into new markets through further suitable acquisitions
and through new branch openings. Columbia's goal continues to be increase
earning assets without compromising its commitment to high asset quality.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, net income was $4.72 million,
representing an increase of 21.39% over net income of $3.89 million earned
during the year ended December 31, 1997. Net income for 1997 was up 42.49% over
net income of $2.73 million earned during the year ended December 31, 1996. Net
income for 1996 was up 9.64% from $2.49 million for the year ended December 31,
1995. Diluted earnings per share were $0.65, $0.55, and $0.40 for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. Return on average assets
was 1.83% for the year ended December 31, 1998, compared with 1.77% for the year
ended December 31, 1997, and 1.45% in 1996. Return on average equity was 18.10%
for the year ended December 31, 1998, compared with 18.37% for the year ended
December 31, 1997, and 14.91% for the year ended December 31, 1996. The increase
in earnings for the year ended December 31, 1998, versus the comparable period
in 1997 can be attributed to growth in earning assets, deposits, fee income
growth, increased customer activity at the Bend branch, and greater operating
efficiency.
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Return on average daily assets and equity and certain other ratios for
the periods indicated are presented below:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER
SHARE DATA)
Net income $ 2,336 $ 2,489 $ 2,727 $ 3,887 $ 4,718
Average assets 161,671 170,352 188,061 219,905 257,664
RETURN ON AVERAGE ASSETS 1.45% 1.46% 1.45% 1.77% 1.83%
Net income $ 2,336 $ 2,489 $ 2,727 $ 3,887 $ 4,718
Average equity 14,122 16,114 18,292 21,157 26,069
RETURN ON AVERAGE EQUITY 16.54% 15.45% 14.91% 18.37% 18.10%
Cash dividends declared and paid per share $ 0.07 $ 0.08 $ 0.13 $ 0.12 $0.2 2
Basic earnings per common share 0.35 0.37 0.41 0.57 0.6 7
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO 20.21% 22.30% 32.37% 21.67% 33.64%
Average equity $ 14,122 $ 16,144 $ 18,292 $ 21,157 $ 26,069
Average assets 161,671 170,352 188,061 219,905 257,664
AVERAGE EQUITY TO ASSET RATIO 8.74% 9.48% 9.73% 9.62% 10.12%
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NET INTEREST INCOME
For financial institutions, the primary component of earnings is net
interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income,
principally from loan and investment security portfolios, and interest expense,
principally on customer deposits. Changes in net interest income result from
changes in "volume," "spread," and "margin." Volume refers to the dollar level
of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Spread refers to
the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of
interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is the ratio of net interest
income to total average interest-earning assets and is influenced by the
relative level of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
Average Balances and Average Rates Earned and Paid. The following table
shows average balances and interest income or interest expense, with the
resulting average yield or rates by category of earning assets or
interest-bearing liabilities:
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Year Ended December 31, 1996 Year Ended December 31, 1997
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Interest Average Interest Average
Average Income or Yields or Average Income or Yields or
Balance Expense Rates Balance Expense Rates
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(dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans $ 111,841 $ 11,855 10.60% $ 140,891 $ 14,764 10.48%
Investment securities
Taxable securities 34,781 2,074 5.96 36,826 2,296 6.24
Nontaxable securities (2) 14,964 1,168 7.80 15,112 1,114 7.37
Interest-earning balances due
from banks 2,129 96 4.51 2,322 127 5.45
Federal funds sold 11,182 589 5.27 4,114 221 5.38
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Total interest-earning
assets (3) 174,897 15,782 9.02 199,265 18,522 9.30
Cash and due from banks 7,976 14,091
Premises and equipment, net 4,092 5,096
Loan loss allowance (1,153) (1,315)
Other assets 2,249 2,768
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Total assets $ 188,061 $ 219,905
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking and
savings accounts $ 90,062 $ 2,967 3.29% $ 102,005 $ 3,313 3.25%
Time deposit and IRA accounts 49,286 2,717 5.51 51,164 2,772 5.42
Borrowed Funds 1,073 62 5.66 3,236 185 5.68
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 140,421 5,746 4.09 156,405 6,270 4.01
Noninterest-bearing deposits 28,328 38,299
Other liabilities 1,872 5,326
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Total liabilities 170,621 200,030
Shareholders' equity 17,440 19,875
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ 188,061 $ 219,905
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Net interest income $ 10,036 $ 12,252
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Net interest spread 4.93% 5.29%
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Average yield on average earning
assets (1) 9.02% 9.30%
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Interest expense to average earning
assets 3.29% 3.15%
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Net interest margin (3) 5.74% 6.15%
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Year Ended December 31, 1998
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Interest Average
Average Income or Yields or
Balance Expense Rates
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Interest-earning assets:
Loans $ 175,588 $ 17,939 10.22%
Investment securities
Taxable securities 31,686 1,890 5.97
Nontaxable securities (2) 16,819 1,284 7.63
Interest-earning balances due
from banks 3,142 159 5.05
Federal funds sold 8,042 492 6.12
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Total interest-earning
assets (3) 235,277 21,764 9.25
Cash and due from banks 14,663
Premises and equipment, net 5,545
Loan loss allowance (1,917)
Other assets 4,096
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Total assets $ 257,664
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking and
savings accounts $ 115,101 $ 3,571 3.10%
Time deposit and IRA accounts 58,370 3,195 5.47
Borrowed Funds 7,929 439 5.53
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 181,400 7,205 3.97
Noninterest-bearing deposits 48,983
Other liabilities 1,212
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Total liabilities 231,595
Shareholders' equity 26,069
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ 257,664
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Net interest income $ 14,559
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Net interest spread 5.28%
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Average yield on average earning
assets (1) 9.25%
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Interest expense to average earning
assets 3.06%
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Net interest margin (3) 6.19%
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(1) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis at 34%.
(2) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance.
(3) Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total
average earning assets.
Analysis of Changes in Interest Differential. The following table shows
the dollar amount of the increase (decrease) in Columbia's net interest income
and expense and attributes such dollar amounts to changes in volume as well as
changes in rates. Rate and volume variances have been allocated proportionally
between rate and volume changes:
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1996 OVER 1995 1997 OVER 1996 1998 OVER 1997
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INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO
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NET NET NET
VOLUME RATE CHANGE VOLUME RATE CHANGE VOLUME RATE CHANGE
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans $ 1,613 $ (370) $ 1,243 $ 3,079 $ (169) $ 2,910 $ 3,636 $ (461) $ 3,175
Investment securities
Taxable securities (261) 182 (79) 122 100 222 (321) (85) (406)
Nontaxable securities 140 29 169 12 (65) (53) 126 44 170
Balances due from banks 33 15 48 8 22 30 45 (13) 32
Federal funds sold 232 14 246 (372) 4 (368) 211 60 271
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Total(*) 1,757 (130) 1,627 2,849 (108) 2,741 3,697 (455) 3,242
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking
and savings accounts 335 (56) 279 393 (47) 346 425 (168) 257
Time deposits 282 66 348 104 (49) 55 390 33 423
Borrowed funds (94) (4) (98) 122 1 123 267 (11) 256
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Total 523 6 529 619 (95) 524 1,082 (146) 936
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Net increase (decrease) in
net interest income $ 1,234 $ (136) $ 1,098 $ 2,230 $ (13) $ 2,217 $ 2,615 $ (309) $ 2,306
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* Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis at a 34% rate.
Net interest income, before provision for loan loss, for the year ended
December 31, 1998 was $14.12 million, an increase of 18.94% compared to net
interest income of $11.87 million in 1997, which was $2.23 million or 23.13%
higher than the $9.64 million in 1996. The overall tax-equivalent earning asset
yield was 9.25% in 1998 compared to 9.30% in 1997 and 9.02% in 1996. For the
same years, rates on interest-bearing liabilities were 3.97%, 4.01%, and 4.09%,
respectively. These results were primarily due to an increase in the volume of
earning assets and the growth of noninterest-bearing deposits. For the
three-year period 1996 through 1998, the average yield on earning assets
increased 0.23% while rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased by
0.12%. Average loans increased 57.00% while average noninterest-bearing deposits
increased 72.91%.
Total interest-earning assets averaged $235.28 million for the year
ended December 31, 1998, compared to $199.27 million for the corresponding
period in 1997. Most of the increase was due to an increase in loans. Increases
in the loan portfolio are attributed to the acquisition of Valley Community
Bank, growth from the Columbia River Bank Mortgage Group in Bend, Oregon which
opened during the third quarter of 1997, opportunities afforded by the banking
industry's consolidation and closure of branches in Columbia's market areas, and
the hiring of additional senior lending personnel in strategic branch locations
and administrative capacities.
Interest-bearing liabilities averaged $181.40 million for the year ended
December 31, 1998 compared to $156.41 million during the same period in 1997.
Although further competitive pressure is expected in expanding deposit
relationships, management, as a matter of policy, does not seek to attract
high-priced, brokered deposits. In the near-term, management does not anticipate
Columbia's net interest margins will be significantly impacted by competitive
pressure for deposit accounts.
Loans, which generally carry a higher yield than investment securities
and other earning assets, comprised 74.63% of average earning assets during
1998, compared to 70.71% in 1997 and 63.95% in 1996. During the same periods,
average yields on loans were 10.22% in 1998, 10.48% in 1997, and 10.60% in 1996.
Investment securities comprised 20.62% of average earning assets in 1998, which
was down from 26.06% in 1997 and 28.44% in 1996. The decrease in the portfolio
of investment securities has provided funds for Columbia's strong loan growth.
Tax
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equivalent interest yields on investment securities have ranged from 6.54% in
1998 to 6.57% in 1997 and 6.52% in 1996.
Interest cost, as a percentage of earning assets, decreased to 3.06% in
1998, compared to 3.15% in 1997 and 3.29% in 1996. Local competitive pricing
conditions and funding needs for Columbia's investments in loans have been the
primary determinants of rates paid for deposits during these three years.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The provision for loan losses represents charges made to earnings to
maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses. The allowance is maintained at
an amount believed to be sufficient to absorb losses in the loan portfolio.
Factors considered in establishing an appropriate allowance include a careful
assessment of the financial condition of the borrower; a realistic determination
of the value and adequacy of underlying collateral; the condition of the local
economy and the condition of the specific industry of the borrower; a
comprehensive analysis of the levels and trends of loan categories; and a review
of delinquent and classified loans. Columbia applies a systematic process for
determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, including an internal
loan review function and a quarterly analysis of the adequacy of the allowance.
The quarterly analysis includes determination of specific potential loss factors
on individual classified loans, historical potential loss factors derived from
actual net charge-off experience and trends in nonperforming loans, and
potential loss factors for other loan portfolio risks such as loan
concentrations, the condition of the local economy, and the nature and volume of
loans.
The recorded values of loans actually removed from the consolidated
balance sheets are referred to as charge-offs and, after netting out recoveries
on previously charged-off assets, become net charge-offs. Columbia's policy is
to charge off loans when, in management's opinion, the loan or a portion thereof
is deemed uncollectible, although concerted efforts are made to maximize
recovery after the charge-off. When a charge to the loan loss provision is
recorded, the amount is based on past charge-off experience, a careful analysis
of the current portfolio, and an evaluation of future economic trends in
Columbia's market areas. Management will continue to closely monitor the loan
quality of new and existing relationships through stringent review and
evaluation procedures and by making loan officers accountable for collection
efforts.
For the years ended December 31, 1996 through 1998, Columbia charged
$246,000, $581,000, and $1,000,000 respectively, to its provision for loan
losses. The 72.12% increase in 1998 over the provision for loan losses recorded
in 1997 was necessary to accommodate the growth in Columbia's loan portfolio, to
establish a reserve for potential losses consistent with revisions in Columbia's
loan policy, and to replenish the allowance for loan losses for charge-offs
incurred during 1998. During this period, average outstanding loans grew 57.00%
and the allowance for loan losses kept pace by increasing 139.32% through
charges to the provision for loan losses. Columbia's increase in the provision
for loan losses has primarily been a function of strong loan demand and the
resulting growth in the loan portfolio.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, loan charge-offs exceeded
recoveries by $669,000 as compared to 1997, when loan recoveries exceeded
charge-offs by $63,000. Nearly one-third of the loss experienced in 1998 was due
to a loss from one loan. All remaining net charge-offs incurred by Columbia were
smaller in amount and generally distributed evenly among all other branch
locations.
NONINTEREST INCOME
Total noninterest income increased through year-end 1998 from 1996. Over
this three-year period, noninterest income has increased from $1.80 million in
1996, to $2.48 million in 1997, and to $4.68 million in 1998. Noninterest income
is primarily derived from service charges and related fees, as well as mortgage
origination and processing fees. Such income increased $2.20 million, or 88.57%
for the year ended December 31, 1998, compared to the year ended December 31,
1997. The principal reason for this increase was income generated by Columbia's
mortgage lending division, which was formed in September of 1997, and which
operates under the name "Columbia River Bank Mortgage Group." For the year ended
1998, this division generated $924,000 in income from originating, processing,
servicing, and selling mortgage loans. The increase was also the result of
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increasing deposit volumes and related service fees. Service charges were $1.74
million for the year ended December 31, 1998, compared to $1.55 million for the
year ended December 31, 1997. Management attributes this 12.91% increase to the
increase in customers served at all of Columbia's branches. The remainder of the
increase in noninterest income is primarily attributable to improved revenues
received from credit card discounts and fees, investment fee income provided by
Columbia's financial services department, and other noninterest fees and
charges.
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Noninterest expenses consist principally of employees' salaries and
benefits, occupancy costs, data processing expenses, and other noninterest
expenses. A measure of Columbia's ability to contain noninterest expenses is the
efficiency ratio. This statistic is derived by dividing total noninterest
expenses by total net interest income and noninterest income. For the year ended
December 31, 1998, the ratio had slipped to 56.56% compared to 56.37% for the
corresponding period of 1997. The decrease in the efficiency ratio primarily
reflects increased expenses discussed further below.
Noninterest expense was $10.63 million for the year ended December 31, 1998,
an increase from $8.09 million for the year ended December 31, 1997, and $7.18
million for the year ended December 31, 1996. This was due to an increase in
staffing costs, as well as increases in other key operating costs such as
occupancy expense and supplies, primarily relating to the formation and staffing
of Columbia River Bank Mortgage Group and the opening of the Hermiston and
Pendleton, Oregon branches of CRB. Columbia's investments in new and expanded
technology for the Mortgage Group's operations, to support internal services,
and to provide additional technology-based products for customers also resulted
in expense increases. In 1998, Columbia's total noninterest expense was 56.56%
of net revenues, while in 1997 and 1996 it was 56.37% and 62.78%, respectively,
of net revenues.
Salary and benefit expense was $6.01 million in 1998, $4.46 million in
1997, and $3.97 million in 1996. As of December 31, 1998, Columbia had 187
full-time equivalent employees, which compares to 133 as of December 31, 1997
and 132 as of December 31, 1996. The increase in this expense category was the
result of a full year of staffing the Columbia River Bank Mortgage Group, the
staffing of the new Hermiston and Pendleton branches and the normal expense
increases associated with maintaining an expanded employee base.
Net occupancy expense consists of depreciation on premises and
equipment, maintenance and repair expenses, utilities, and related expenses.
Columbia's net occupancy expense increased steadily over the three-year period.
This expense category was $948,000 in 1998, an increase of $212,000, or 28.87%,
over the $736,000 reported in 1997. From 1996 to 1998, net occupancy expense
increased by $294,000, from $654,000 to $948,000, an increase of 44.95%. These
increases reflect the operation of the Bend branch, the occupancy costs
associated with the new Hermiston and Pendleton facilities and the formation in
1997 of the Columbia River Bank Mortgage Group. This also reflects the costs
relating to continued investment in Columbia's computer systems, which have been
upgraded throughout the organization.
FDIC insurance premiums are a function of outstanding deposit
liabilities. Because the Bank Insurance Fund has since been adequately
capitalized, Columbia was required to make only nominal premium payments in
1996, 1997 and 1998. For the three year period ended December 31, 1998, Columbia
paid the lowest premium available for its deposit insurance coverage.
Other noninterest expense increases arose from investments in technology
and data processing, and in new service delivery channels to enable Columbia to
continue its focus on efficient, personal service. Data processing expenses
increased 32.30% in 1998 over the previous year, which reflects both the growth
of Columbia's customer and account base and ongoing upgrades to the data
processing operations.
One factor that will impact expenses in the immediate near-term future
is the Year 2000 issue. Management has initiated an organization-wide program to
prepare Columbia's computer systems and applications for the Year 2000. This
program involves computer system upgrades, systems testing, contingency planning
and personnel training. For a discussion of the Year 2000 issue and its
potential impact on Columbia's business and
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operations, see the information in Item 1 under the heading "The Year 2000
Issue."
INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes was $2.45 million in 1998, $1.80 million
in 1997, and $1.29 million in 1996. The provision resulted in effective combined
federal and state tax rates of 34.18% in 1998, 31.60% in 1997, and 32.03% in
1996. Effective tax rates differ from combined estimated statutory rates of 38%
principally due to the effects of nontaxable interest income which is recognized
for book but not for tax purposes. In addition, Columbia's state income tax rate
was reduced from 6.6% to 3.81% in 1997 as a result of surplus revenues received
by the State of Oregon.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, INCREASE (DECREASE)
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1996 1997 1998 12/31/96 - 12/31/97 12/31/97 - 12/31/98
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ASSETS
Federal funds sold $ 7,367 $ 2,834 $ 12,555 $ (4,533) -61.53% $ 9,721 343.01%
Investments 51,484 48,804 47,894 (2,680) -5.21% (910) -1.86%
Loans 118,228 155,219 206,552 36,991 31.29% 51,333 33.07%
Other assets(1) 23,223 24,970 75,412 1,747 7.52% 50,442 202.01%
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Total assets $ 200,302 $ 231,827 $ 342,413 $ 31,525 15.74% $ 110,586 47.70%
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LIABILITIES
Noninterest-bearing
deposits $ 33,549 $ 46,377 $ 67,409 $ 12,828 38.24% $ 21,032 45.35%
Interest-bearing deposits 145,195 155,191 228,271 9,996 6.88% 73,080 47.09%
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Total deposits 178,744 201,568 295,680 22,824 12.77% 94,112 46.69%
Other liabilities(2) 2,025 7,272 11,977 5,247 259.11% 4,705 64.70%
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Total liabilities 180,769 208,840 307,657 28,071 15.53% 98,817 47.32%
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY 19,533 22,987 34,756 3,454 17.68% 11,769 51.20%
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Total liabilities and
shareholder's equity $ 200,302 $ 231,827 $ 342,413 $ 31,525 15.74% $ 110,586 47.70%
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(1) Includes cash and due from banks, fixed assets, and accrued interest
receivable.
(2) Includes accrued interest payable and other liabilities.
INVESTMENTS
A year-to-year comparison shows that Columbia's investment securities at
December 31, 1998, totaled $47.89 million, compared to $48.80 million at
December 31, 1997, and $51.48 million at December 31, 1996. This represents a
decrease of 5.21% between 1996 and 1997, and a decrease of 1.86% between 1997
and 1998. Increases or decreases in the investment portfolio are primarily a
function of loan demand and changes in Columbia's deposit structure. On December
31, 1999, investments in federal funds sold (an overnight investment) were
$12.55 million and investments in restricted stock were $1.12 million. The
balance of federal funds sold is influenced by cash demands, customer deposit
levels, loan activity, and other investment transactions.
Columbia follows a financial accounting principle which requires that
investment securities be identified as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale.
Held-to-maturity securities are those that Columbia has the intent and ability
to hold until they mature or are called. Available-for-sale securities are those
that management may sell if liquidity requirements dictate or if alternative
investment opportunities arise. The mix of available-for-sale and
held-to-maturity investment securities is determined by management, based on
Columbia's asset-liability policy, management's assessment of the relative
liquidity of Columbia, and other factors.
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At December 31, 1998, the investment portfolio, excluding restricted
equity securities, consisted of 62.99% available-for-sale securities and 37.01%
held-to-maturity securities. At December 31, 1997, Columbia's investment
portfolio, excluding restricted equity securities, consisted of 65.18%
available-for-sale securities and 34.82% held-to-maturity securities, and at
December 31, 1996, available-for-sale securities were 18.87% of the portfolio
and held-to-maturity securities were 79.83% of the portfolio. The change in mix
from 1996 to 1997 was primarily due to an adjustment in the accounting
classification of the investment portfolio of Klickitat Valley Bank after its
acquisition by Columbia in 1996. The present mix provides greater investment
flexibility by placing more of the portfolio in the available-for-sale category.
At December 31, 1998, Columbia's investment portfolio had total net
unrealized gains of approximately $574,000. This compares to net unrealized
gains of approximately $371,000 at December 31, 1997, and $46,000 at December
31, 1996. Unrealized gains and losses reflect changes in market conditions and
do not represent the amount of actual profits or losses Columbia may ultimately
realize. Actual realized gains and losses occur at the time investment
securities are sold or redeemed.
Federal funds sold are short term investments which mature on a daily
basis. Columbia invests in these instruments to provide for additional earnings
on excess available cash balances. Because of their short maturities, the
balance of federal funds sold fluctuates dramatically on a day-to-day basis. The
balance on any one day is influenced by cash demands, customer deposit levels,
loan activity, and other investment transactions. Investments in federal funds
sold totaled $12.55 million at December 31, 1998, compared to $2.83 million at
December 31, 1997, and $7.37 million at December 31, 1996.
The following table provides the book value of Columbia's portfolio of
investment securities as of December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Investments available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,803 $ 3,214 $ 3,199
U.S. Government obligations 7,159 26,943 23,168
Corporate debt securities 452 853 605
Corporate equity securities 300 300 300
Municipal securities -- -- 2,195
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9,714 31,310 29,467
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Investments held-to-maturity:
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 15,351 16,571 16,336
Mortgage-backed securities 451 157 974
U.S. Treasury securities 2,319 -- --
U.S. Government obligations 20,821 -- --
Corporate debt securities 2,157 -- --
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41,099 16,728 17,310
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Restricted equity securities 672 766 1,117
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Total investment securities $51,485 $48,804 $47,894
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Investment securities at the dates indicated consisted of the following:
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE
AMORTIZED MARKET % AMORTIZED MARKET % AMORTIZED MARKET %
COST VALUE YIELD(*) COST VALUE YIELD(*) COST VALUE YIELD(*)
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(IN THOUSANDS)
U.S. Treasuries and
agencies:
One year or less $ 902 $ 904 5.81% $ 1,599 $ 1,599 5.47% $ 558 $ 553 5.34%
One to five years 3,215 3,196 5.97% 1,611 1,614 5.72% 2,603 2,646 4.80%
U.S. Government
agencies:
One year or less 1,814 1,814 5.47% 5,052 5,058 5.75% 1,190 1,181 5.95%
One to five years 19,393 19,284 6.37% 17,333 17,321 6.35% 20,377 20,465 5.94%
Five to ten years 5,331 5,304 7.01% 3,701 3,727 6.60% 2,499 2,494 5.94%
Due after ten years 1,916 1,900 7.30% 1,000 994 7.51%
Obligations of states and
political subdivisions:
One year or less 2,659 2,674 5.77% 2,165 2,187 6.00% 2,820 2,822 4.57%
One to five years 8,340 8,517 6.61% 6,887 7,051 7.29% 7,167 7,379 6.93%
Five to ten years 3,952 3,966 7.40% 3,005 3,080 6.72% 2,887 2,952 6.56%
Over ten years 400 400 7.74% 4,513 4,610 7.35% 5,655 5,838 6.95%
Corporate and other debt
securities:
One year or less 1,852 1,861 5.83% 250 250 5.98% 605 605 6.37%
One to five years 756 756 6.45% 603 603 6.45% -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total debt securities 50,530 50,576 6.49% 47,719 48,094 6.90% 46,361 46,935 6.11%
Corporate equity securities 300 300 300 300 300 300
Restricted equity securities 672 672 766 766 816 816
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Total securities $51,502 $51,548 $48,785 $49,160 $47,477 $48,051
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* Weighted average yields are stated on a federal tax-equivalent basis at
a 34% rate, and have been annualized, where appropriate.
LOANS
Columbia's loan policies and procedures establish the basic guidelines
governing its lending operations. Generally, the guidelines address the types of
loans that Columbia seeks, target markets, underwriting and collateral
requirements, terms, interest rate and yield considerations, and compliance with
laws and regulations. All loans or credit lines are subject to approval
procedures and amount limitations. These limitations apply to the borrower's
total outstanding indebtedness to Columbia, including the indebtedness of any
guarantor. The policies are reviewed and approved at least annually by the Board
of Directors of Columbia. Columbia supplements its own supervision of the loan
underwriting and approval process with periodic loan audits by outside
professionals experienced in loan review work.
Bank officers are charged with loan origination in compliance with
underwriting standards overseen by the loan administration department and in
conformity with established loan policies. On an annual basis, the Board of
Directors determines the lending authority of the President, who then delegates
lending authority to the Chief Lending Officer and other lending officers. Such
delegated authority may include authority related to loans, letters of credit,
overdrafts, uncollected funds, and such other authority as determined by the
Board or the President within the President's delegated authority.
The President has authority to approve loans up to a lending limit set
by the Board of Directors. All loans
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above the lending limit of the President and up to a certain limit are reviewed
for approval by an internal loan committee. Loans which exceed this limit but
are less than pre-established lending limits must be conditionally approved by
an internal loan committee, and are subject to the approval of the Board's loan
committee up to pre-established lending limits. Minutes from Board loan
committee meetings are reviewed by the full Board at regularly scheduled monthly
meetings. All loans above the lending limit up to Columbia's statutory
loan-to-one-borrower limitation (also known as the legal lending limit)
require approval of the full Board of Directors. Columbia's unsecured legal
lending limit was $3.48 million at December 31, 1998. Columbia seldom makes
loans approaching its unsecured legal lending limit.
Net outstanding loans totaled $206.55 million at December 31, 1998,
representing an increase of $51.33 million, or 33.07%, compared to $155.22
million at December 31, 1997. Loan commitments grew to $57.66 million as of
December 31, 1998, representing an increase of $21.35 million over year-end
1997. Net outstanding loans were $118.23 million at December 31, 1996, and
$104.18 million at December 31, 1995.
Columbia's net loan portfolio at December 31, 1998, includes loans
secured by real estate (56.32% of total), commercial loans (19.98% of total),
agricultural loans (16.75% of total), and consumer loans (8.02% of total). These
percentages are generally consistent with previous reporting periods. Loans
secured by real estate include loans made for purposes other than financing
purchases of real property, such as inventory financing and equipment purchases,
where real property serves as collateral for the loan.
This table presents the composition of Columbia's loan portfolio at the
dates indicated:
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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AMOUNT PERCENTAGE AMOUNT PERCENTAGE AMOUNT PERCENTAGE
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Commercial $ 26,485 22.40% $ 28,464 18.34% $ 41,275 19.98%
Agricultural 15,592 13.19% 20,511 13.21% 34,604 16.75%
Real estate secured loans:
Commercial property 19,255 16.29% 29,319 18.89% 41,090 19.89%
Farmland 5,610 4.75% 6,212 4.00% 8,603 4.17%
Construction 4,613 3.90% 13,504 8.70% 20,048 9.71%
Residential 31,489 26.63% 40,200 25.90% 43,919 21.26%
Home equity lines 1,555 1.31% 2,239 1.44% 2,675 1.30%
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total real estate 62,522 52.88% 91,474 58.93% 116,335 56.32%
Consumer 13,776 11.65% 15,665 10.09% 16,569 8.02%
Other 1,148 0.97% 1,356 0.88% 933 0.45%
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total loans 119,523 101.09% 157,470 101.45% 209,716 101.53%
Less deferred loan fees (300) (0.25)% (612) (0.39)% (784) (0.38)%
Less reserve for loan losses (995) (0.84)% (1,639) (1.06)% (2,380) (1.15)%
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Loans receivable, net $ 118,228 100.00% $ 155,219 100.00% $ 206,552 100.00%
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The following table shows the maturities and sensitivity of Columbia's
loans to changes in interest rates at the dates indicated:
DECEMBER 31, 1997
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DUE AFTER ONE DUE
DUE IN ONE YEAR THROUGH AFTER TOTAL
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) YEAR OR LESS FIVE YEARS FIVE YEARS LOANS
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Commercial loans $ 19,312 $ 6,098 $ 3,054 $ 28,464
Agricultural loans 19,407 935 169 20,511
Real estate secured loans:
Commercial property 4,063 10,257 14,999 29,319
Farmland 1,549 2,709 1,954 6,212
Construction 9,957 2,769 778 13,504
Residential 8,774 3,586 27,840 40,200
Home equity lines 2,086 124 29 2,239
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Total real estate loans 26,429 19,445 45,600 91,474
Consumer 6,682 7,131 1,852 15,665
Other 937 86 333 1,356
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Total loans $ 72,767 $ 33,695 $ 51,008 $157,470
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Loans with fixed interest rates $ 80,654
Loans with floating interest rates 76,816
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$157,470
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DECEMBER 31, 1998
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DUE AFTER ONE DUE
DUE IN ONE YEAR THROUGH AFTER TOTAL
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) YEAR OR LESS FIVE YEARS FIVE YEARS LOANS
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------
Commercial loans $ 25,827 $ 10,347 $ 5,101 41,275
Agricultural loans 31,499 2,714 391 34,604
Real estate secured loans:
Commercial property 10,726 13,603 16,761 41,090
Farmland 1,862 3,872 2,869 8,603
Construction 16,421 2,878 749 20,048
Residential 13,472 4,463 25,984 43,919
Home equity lines 2,553 122 -- 2,675
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Total real estate loans 45,034 24,938 46,363 116,335
Consumer 7,334 7,710 1,525 16,569
Other 734 52 147 933
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Total loans $110,428 $ 45,761 $ 53,527 $209,716
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Loans with fixed interest rates $107,389
Loans with floating interest rates 102,327
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$209,716
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LOAN LOSSES AND RECOVERIES
The reserve for loan losses is established through a provision for loan
losses charged to expenses. Loans are charged against the reserve for loan
losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal or a
portion thereof is unlikely. The reserve is an amount that management believes
will be adequate to absorb possible losses on existing loans that may become
uncollectible, based on evaluations of the collectibility of loans and prior
loan loss experience. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as
changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio
quality, review of specific problem loans, and current economic conditions that
may affect the borrower's ability to pay. Accrual of interest is discontinued on
a loan when management believes, after considering economic and business
conditions, collection efforts and collateral position, that the borrower's
financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful.
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The following table shows Columbia's loan loss experience for the
periods indicated:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Loans outstanding at end of period, net of
unearned interest income $ 91,024 $ 105,250 $ 119,223 $ 156,858 $ 208,932
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Average loans outstanding for the period $ 87,609 $ 97,087 $ 111,841 $ 140,891 $ 175,588
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Reserve for loan losses balance, beginning of year $ 992 $ 955 $ 1,072 $ 995 $ 1,639
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Loans charged off:
Commercial (193) (34) (30) (7) (219)
Real estate -- -- -- -- (51)
Agriculture (50) (14) (317) -- (369)
Installment loans (19) (16) (21) (19) (77)
Credit card and related accounts (7) (55) (9) (14) (51)
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Total loans charged off (269) (119) (377) (40) (767)
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Recoveries:
Commercial 19 107 26 21 40
Real estate -- -- -- -- --
Agriculture 1 7 7 80 49
Installment loans 4 31 20 1 1
Credit card and related accounts 5 3 -- 1 8
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Total recoveries 29 148 53 103 98
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Net (charge-offs) recoveries (240) 29 (324) 63 (669)
Provision charged to operations 203 88 247 581 1,000
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Acquisition of Valley Community Bancorp 410
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Reserve for loan losses balance, end of period $ 955 $ 1,072 $ 995 $ 1,639 $ 2,380
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Ratio of net loans charged off (recovered) to
average loans outstanding 0.27% (0.03)% 0.29% (0.04)% 0.38%
Ratio of reserve for loan losses to loans at
end of period 1.05% 1.02% 0.83% 1.04% 1.13%
The adequacy of the reserve for loan losses should be measured in the
context of several key ratios: (1) the ratio of the reserve to total outstanding
loans; (2) the ratio of total nonperforming loans to total loans; and, (3) the
ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding. Since 1993,
Columbia's ratio of the reserve for loan losses to total loans has ranged from
0.83% to 1.13%. The amounts provided by these ratios have been sufficient to
fund Columbia's charge-offs, which have not been historically significant, and
to provide for potential losses as the loan portfolio has grown. These ratios
have also been consistent with the level of nonperforming loans to total loans.
From December 31, 1993 through June 30, 1998, nonperforming loans to total loans
have ranged from a low of 0.20% to a high of .93%. This experience tracks with
changes in the ratio of the reserve for loan losses to total loans and with the
actual balances maintained in the reserve account. Finally, Columbia's
historical ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average outstanding loans
illustrates its favorable loan charge-off and recovery experience. In two of the
five years from 1994 to 1998, annual loan recoveries have actually exceeded
charge-offs. For the remaining three years between December 31, 1994 and 1998,
net charge-offs ranged from 0.27% to 0.38% of average loans. Management believes
Columbia's loan underwriting policies and its loan officers' knowledge of their
customers are significant contributors to Columbia's success in limiting loan
losses.
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During the year ended December 31, 1998, Columbia recognized $767,000 in
loan losses and $9,000 in recoveries. One large loss of $206,000, net of
recoveries, contributed significantly to this increase over the prior five
years. Although management worked with the borrower to establish a viable
repayment plan, the loan, which was identified for its credit weaknesses at the
time Columbia acquired Klickitat Valley Bank, was ultimately recognized as a
loss. Other charge-offs recorded in 1998 were not as significant and were
consistent with Columbia's historical experience in view of the growth in its
loan portfolio. Management has taken aggressive action to limit credit losses by
lowering lending authorities, when and if appropriate, and has recently added
further staff to credit administration functions. Therefore, management believes
its charge-off and recovery experience will be consistent with that of prior
years and that implementation of Columbia's current loan underwriting,
oversight, and collection policies , once implemented, will serve to promote
high asset quality and low loan loss experience at all of its branches,
including its proposed new branch facilities and at Valley after its pending
acquisition.
The following table presents information with respect to nonperforming
loans and other assets:
DECEMBER 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Loans on nonaccrual status $ 68 $ 308 $ 229 $1,041 $1,082
Loans past due - greater than 90 days 118 60 30 414 --
Restructured loans -- -- -- -- 825
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Total nonperforming loans 186 368 259 1,455 1,907
Other real estate owned 5 -- -- -- 281
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Total nonperforming assets $ 191 $ 368 $ 259 $1,455 $2,188
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Allowance for loans losses $ 955 $1,072 $ 995 $1,639 $2,380
Ratio of total nonperforming assets to
total assets 0.12% 0.21% 0.04% 0.63% 0.64%
Ratio of total nonperforming loans to
total loans 0.20% 0.35% 0.21% 0.93% 0.91%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to
total nonperforming assets 500.00% 291.30% 384.17% 112.65% 108.82%
Columbia has adopted a policy for placement of loans on nonaccrual
status after they become 90 days past due unless otherwise formally waived.
Further, Columbia may place loans that are not contractually past due or that
are deemed fully collateralized on nonaccrual status to promote better oversight
and review of loan arrangements. Loans on nonaccrual status at December 31,
1998, totaled approximately $1.08 million, compared to $1.04 million at December
31, 1997, and $229,000 at the end of 1996.
In 1998, Columbia adopted procedures to identify and monitor loans that
have had their original terms restructured to accommodate borrowers' financial
needs. Loan revisions and modifications are commonly provided to meet the credit
needs of borrowers in weakened financial condition and to enhance ultimate
collection. As of December 31, 1998, Columbia identified loans totaling $825,000
that had been classified as restructured. All of these loans are currently
performing in accordance with their restructured terms. However, management will
continue to monitor these loans for any changes or deterioration in performance.
At December 31, 1998, Columbia had $281,000 in the other real estate
owned ("OREO") category, which represents assets held through loan foreclosure
or recovery activities. There were no assets in OREO at December 31, 1997 or
1996.
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DEPOSITS
The following table sets forth the average balances of Columbia's
interest-bearing deposits, interest expense, and average rates paid for the
periods indicated:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1996 1997 1998
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AVERAGE INTEREST AVERAGE AVERAGE INTEREST AVERAGE AVERAGE INTEREST AVERAGE
BALANCE EXPENSE RATE BALANCE EXPENSE RATE BALANCE EXPENSE RATE
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Interest-bearing checking $ 66,856 $ 2,238 3.35% $ 79,134 $ 2,645 3.34% $ 92,669 $ 2,962 3.20%
Savings 26,986 842 3.12% 30,818 1,172 3.80% 26,252 855 3.26%
Time deposits 45,506 2,604 5.72% 43,217 2,268 5.25% 54,550 2,949 5.41%
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total interest-bearing
deposits 139,348 $ 5,684 4.08% 153,169 $ 6,085 3.97% 173,471 $ 6,766 3.90%
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Total noninterest-bearing
deposits 28,328 38,299 48,983
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Total noninterest and
noninterest-bearing
deposits $167,676 $191,468 $222,454
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At December 31, 1998, total deposits were $295.68 million, an increase
of $94.11 million or 49.69%, from total deposits of $201.57 million at December
31, 1997. Total deposits in 1997 increased by 12.77% over 1996. Deposit growth
in 1997 and 1998 was due to a combination of pricing strategies, increased
marketing, and increased emphasis on implementing a sales culture within the
branches, as well as the acquisition of VCB. The growth in deposit accounts has
primarily been in interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand accounts.
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits, also called "core deposits," continued to
be a significant portion of Columbia's deposit base. To the extent Columbia can
fund operations with core deposits, net interest spread, which is the difference
between interest income and interest expense, will improve. At December 31,
1998, core deposits accounted for 22.80% of total deposits, down slightly from
23.01% as of December 31, 1997.
Interest-bearing deposits consist of money market, savings, and time
certificate accounts. Interest-bearing account balances tend to grow or decline
as Columbia adjusts its pricing and product strategies based on market
conditions, including competing deposit products. At December 31, 1998, total
interest-bearing deposit accounts were $228.27 million, an increase of $73.08
million, or 47.09%, from December 31, 1997. Increases were strong in all
interest-bearing deposit categories, including interest bearing demand accounts,
savings accounts, and time deposits. Interest-bearing demand accounts increased
$49.21 million, or 57.56%, from December 31, 1997 to 1998, and $12.83 million,
or 17.66%, from 1996 to 1997. The growth in these deposits has, in management's
opinion, been helped by continued customer perceptions of declining service
levels provided by super-regional bank competitors.
Columbia is not dependent on brokered deposits or high-priced time
deposits. At December 31, 1998, time certificates of deposits in excess of
$100,000 totaled $10.88 million, or 3.68% of total outstanding deposits,
compared to $8.94 million, or 4.43%, of total outstanding deposits at December
31, 1997, and $12.21 million, or 6.83%, of total outstanding deposits at
December 31, 1996. The following table sets forth, by time remaining to
maturity, all time certificates of deposit accounts outstanding at December 31,
1998:
(IN THOUSANDS)
Three months or less $20,882
Over three through six months 19,006
Over six months through twelve months 12,670
Over twelve months 13,028
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$65,586
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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to
Columbia's Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle borrowings as of December 31, 1994,
1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998.
DECEMBER 31,
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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Amount outstanding at end of period $3,381 $1,200 $ 600 $4,600 $7,300
Weighted average interest rate at end of
period 5.27% 5.42% 5.68% 5.89% 5.41%
Maximum amount outstanding at any
month-end and during the year $4,031 $3,581 $1,200 $4,600 $7,600
Average amount outstanding during the
period $1,872 $2,341 $ 813 $2,781 $6,933
Average weighted interest rate during
the period 5.08% 6.15% 5.86% 5.80% 5.53%
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Shareholders' equity increased $11.77 million during 1998. Shareholders'
equity at December 31, 1998, was $34.76 million compared to $22.99 million at
December 31, 1997. This increase reflects net income and comprehensive income of
$4.76 million, $237,000 in exercised stock options, and sales of common stock of
$8.36 million. These additions to equity were partially offset by cash dividends
paid or declared of $1.59 million..
Dividends declared and paid were $0.22 per share in 1998, $0.12 per
share in 1997, and $0.13 per share in 1996. Dividends in 1996 exceeded those for
1997 as a result of a change in Columbia's dividend policy from annual to
quarterly payments and a special $.07 per share dividend paid to shareholders
following Columbia's acquisition of Klickitat Valley Bank in 1996.
LIQUIDITY
Columbia has adopted policies to maintain a relatively liquid position
to enable it to respond to changes in the financial environment and ensure
sufficient funds are available to meet customers' needs for borrowing and
deposit withdrawals. Generally, Columbia's major sources of liquidity are
customer deposits, sales and maturities of investment securities, the use of
federal funds markets, and net cash provided by operating activities. Scheduled
loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows
and unscheduled loan prepayments, which are influenced by general interest rate
levels, interest rates available on other investments, competition, economic
conditions, and other factors, are not. Liquid asset balances include cash,
amounts due from other banks, federal funds sold, and securities
available-for-sale and securities held-to-maturity with maturities in the next
three months. At December 31, 1998, these liquid assets totaled $95.88 million
or 28.00% of total assets as compared to $50.94 million or 21.98% of total
assets at December 31, 1997. Another source of liquidity is the ability to
borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle and other correspondent banks.
At December 31, 1998, credit limits through these institutions totaled
approximately $58.12 million.
The analysis of liquidity also includes a review of the changes that
appear in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended December
31, 1998. The statement of cash flows includes operating, investing, and
financing categories. Operating activities include net income of $4.72 million,
which is adjusted for noncash items and increases or decreases in cash due to
changes in certain assets and liabilities. Investing activities consist
primarily of both proceeds from and purchases of securities, and the impact of
the net growth in loans. Financing activities present the cash flows associated
with deposit accounts, and reflect dividends paid to shareholders.
At December 31, 1998, Columbia had outstanding commitments to make loans
of $57.66 million. Nearly all of these commitments represented unused portions
of credit lines available to consumers under credit card and
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other arrangements and to businesses. Many of these credit lines will not be
fully drawn upon and, accordingly, the aggregate commitments do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements. Management believes that Columbia's sources
of liquidity are more than adequate to meet likely calls on outstanding
commitments; although there can be no assurance in this regard.
CAPITAL
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
have established minimum requirements for capital adequacy for bank holding
companies and member banks. The requirements address both risk-based capital and
leveraged capital. The regulatory agencies may establish higher minimum
requirements if, for example, a corporation has previously received special
attention or has a high susceptibility to interest rate risk.
The following reflects Columbia's various capital ratios at December 31,
1998, and December 31, 1997, as compared to regulatory minimums for capital
adequacy purposes:
AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 REGULATORY MINIMUM
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Tier I capital 13.70% 10.90% 4.00%
Total risk-based capital 14.70% 11.90% 8.00%
Leverage ratio 10.60% 8.90% 4.00%
ITEM 7A QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ASSET-LIABILITY MANAGEMENT AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
Columbia's results of operations depend substantially on its net
interest income. Interest income and interest expense are affected by general
economic conditions and by competition in the marketplace. Columbia's interest
and pricing strategies are driven by its asset-liability management analysis and
by local market conditions.
Columbia seeks to manage its assets and liabilities to generate a stable
level of earnings in response to changing interest rates and to manage its
interest rate risk. Columbia further strives to serve its communities and
customers through deployment of its resources on a corporate-wide basis so that
qualified loan demands may be funded wherever necessary in its branch banking
system. Asset/liability management involves managing the relationship between
interest rate sensitive assets and interest rate sensitive liabilities. If
assets and liabilities do not mature or reprice simultaneously, and in equal
amounts, the potential for exposure to interest rate risk exists, and an
interest rate "gap" is said to be present.
Rising and falling interest rate environments can have various effects
on a bank's net interest income, depending on the interest rate gap, the
relative changes in interest rates that occur when assets and liabilities are
repriced, unscheduled repayments of loans, early withdrawals of deposits, and
other factors.
The following table sets forth the dollar amount of maturing
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at December 31, 1998,
and the difference between them for the maturing or repricing periods indicated.
The amounts in the table are derived from Columbia's internal data, which varies
from amounts classified in its financial statements, and, although the
information may be useful as a general measure of interest rate risk, the data
could be significantly affected by external factors such as prepayments of loans
or early withdrawals of deposits. Each of these may greatly influence the timing
and extent of actual repricing of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities.
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VARIABLE LESS THAN ONE YEAR
RATE ONE YEAR OR LONGER TOTAL
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Investments $ 37,177 $ 7,957 $ 45,890 $ 91,024
Loans 79,533 35,032 91,987 206,552
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Total assets 116,710 42,989 137,877 297,576
LIABILITIES
Core deposits 162,601 42,414 79,787 284,802
Jumbo CDs -- 9,565 1,313 10,878
Borrowings 8,066 -- 1,668 9,734
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Total liabilities 170,667 51,979 82,768 305,414
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(53,957) (8,990) 55,109 (7,838)
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Net cumulative position $ (53,957) $ (62,947) $ (7,838)
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Cumulative Gap as a percent of assets (15.76)% (18.38)% (2.29)%
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The net cumulative gap position is somewhat negative since more
liabilities than assets reprice during the next year. This exposure to
increasing rates is currently exaggerated by "sticky" deposit rates (not
expected to reprice rapidly in increasing rate environment) and a higher than
normal level of short-term cash (not included in rate sensitive assets).
However, Columbia's asset rates change more than deposit rates, and management
feels Columbia's asset yields will change more than cost of funds when rates
change.
Management believes that Columbia has relatively low interest rate risk
that is somewhat asset-sensitive. The net interest margin should increase
slightly when rates increase and shrink somewhat when rates fall. This interest
rate risk is driven by concentration of rate sensitive variable rate and
short-term commercial loans, one of Columbia's major business lines. Columbia
does have significant amounts of fixed rate loans to offset most of the impact
from repricing of short-term loans. However, there can be no assurance that
fluctuations in interest rates will not have a material adverse impact on
Columbia.
Columbia's sensitivity to gains or losses in future earnings due to
hypothetical decreases or increases in interest rates is as follows:
INCREASE OR FINANCIAL IMPACT
DECREASE IN ON NET
INTEREST RATES INTEREST MARGIN
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2% $1,602,000
1% $801,000
-1% ($839,000)
-2% ($1,762,000)
ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information called for by this item is contained in Columbia
Bancorp's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1998,
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information called for by this item is contained in Columbia
Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to
be held April 16, 1999, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information called for by this item is contained in Columbia
Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to
be held April 16, 1999, and is incorporated herein by reference.
In addition to the information incorporated herein by reference, the
following additional information is provided pursuant to Section 402(k) of
Regulation S-K.
METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR SETTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; COMMITTEE REPORTS
Columbia's top executive, Terry L. Cochran, served as President and
Chief Executive Officer of both Columbia Bancorp and of its subsidiary CRB in
1998. Mr. Cochran's 1998 compensation package, including base salary and cash
bonus compensation, was determined by the Executive Committee of CRB and
approved by the entire CRB Board. (Mr. Cochran was a member of the CRB Executive
Committee in 1998, but did not participate in final Committee decisions relating
to his own compensation.)
Mr. Cochran's 1998 base compensation was determined by the Executive
Committee with reference to compensation data from various surveys of peer group
bank compensation, principally the Milliman & Robertson, Inc. Northwest
Financial Industry Salary Survey. This data was used as a reference point to set
base compensation at what the Executive Committee believed was a competitive
level. For 1998, Mr. Cochran received base compensation of $143,333. In setting
Mr. Cochran's cash bonus compensation, the Executive Committee employed a
quantitative formula consisting of six growth and performance measures: (1) the
quality of Columbia's loan portfolio; (2) return on assets and equity; (3) asset
growth; (4) stock price; (5) regulatory compliance; and (6) technology plan goal
achievement. Each component of the formula was given a percentage weighting
based on the Executive Committee's judgement of the importance of the measure.
For example, in 1998 return on assets and equity was given the greatest relative
weighting in the formula. Each performance measure is also assigned a range of
target levels. At year end, the target level achieved for each performance
measure is combined to arrive at the final bonus compensation award. The maximum
bonus compensation that may be awarded under the formula is 50% of base salary.
In 1998, Mr. Cochran's total cash bonus compensation was $50,166, or 35%
of total base compensation of $143,333. The factors which the Board weighted
most heavily in making the final 1998 bonus determination were return on equity,
average asset growth, and regulatory compliance, which collectively constituted
60% of the total bonus formula. For the 1998 calendar year, the targets set for
these three factors were fully achieved.
Base compensation and cash bonus compensation for Columbia's four other
executive officers is determined through a yearly performance and goal setting
process involving each executive officer. The CRB Board delegated this task to
Mr. Cochran in 1998. Mr. Cochran met individually with each executive officer to
review the past year's performance and to set compensation and performance goals
for the next year. Base compensation for executive
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officers is determined with reference to surveys of peer group bank compensation
for comparable positions, principally the Milliman & Robertson, Inc. Northwest
Financial Industry Salary Survey. Cash bonus compensation for executive officers
is based on a quantitative formula consisting of various growth and performance
measures depending on the nature of the executive officer's responsibilities.
For example, the Chief Lending Officer's cash bonus compensation depends heavily
on the quality of Columbia's loan portfolio. Each performance measure is also
assigned a range of target levels. At year end, the target level achieved for
each performance measure is combined to arrive at the final bonus compensation
award. For 1998 the maximum cash bonus compensation that could be awarded to
executive officers under the formula was 30% of base salary.
The role of CRB's Human Resources Committee in the executive
compensation process is to gather and analyze comparative compensation data, to
set the general outlines of Columbia's cash bonus compensation program, and to
make preliminary recommendations to the full CRB Board concerning stock option
grants. In 1998 the Human Resources Committee was not directly involved in
setting compensation for the executive officers.
The Board of Directors of Columbia in its discretion awards incentive
compensation in the form of stock options grants from time to time to executive
officers and other Columbia personnel. The Board does not employ quantitative
criteria in awarding stock options. In 1998 no stock options were granted to
Columbia's executive officers.
This report is submitted by: (1) the CRB Executive Committee, consisting
of Donald T. Mitchell, Chairperson, William A. Booth, Terry L. Cochran, Jean S.
McKinney, James B. Roberson, Greg P. Walden and (prior to his resignation in
December of 1998) Stephen D. Martin, and (2) the CRB Human Resources Committee,
consisting of Jean S. McKinney, Chairperson, Robert L. R. Bailey, Charles F.
Beardsley and Terry L. Cochran.
ITEM 12 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information called for by this item is contained in Columbia
Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to
be held April 16, 1999, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information called for by this item is contained in Columbia
Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to
be held April 16, 1999, and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 14 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits.
Pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K, the following exhibits are
attached hereto or are incorporated herein by reference.
(Note: The per share earnings computation statement required by Item
601(b)(11) of Regulation S-K is contained in Note 19 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Columbia's 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders.
A copy of this 1998 Annual Report is attached hereto as an exhibit.)
1. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. (Regulation S-K, Item 601,
Exhibit Table Item (3)). A copy of Columbia's Articles of
Incorporation, as amended, is attached hereto. Columbia's Bylaws
are attached as Exhibit 15.5 to Columbia's Annual Report on Form
10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1998 and incorporated
herein by reference.
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2. Material Contracts. (Regulation S-K, Item 601, Exhibit Table
Item (10)).
10.1 Employment Agreement of May 1, 1998 between Terry L.
Cochran and Columbia Bancorp, a copy of which is
attached hereto.
10.2 Deferred Compensation Agreement of May 1, 1998 between
Terry L. Cochran and Columbia Bancorp, a copy of which
is attached hereto.
10.3 Columbia Bancorp 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, adopted by
Columbia's Board of Directors on February 19, 1999 and
subject to shareholder approval at Columbia's annual
meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 16, 1999. A
copy of the Stock Incentive Plan is attached as Exhibit
1 to the definitive proxy materials filed by Columbia
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9,
1999, and is incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Annual Report to Shareholders. (Regulation S-K, Item 601, Exhibit
Table Item (13)). A copy of Columbia's 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders is
attached hereto.
4. List of Subsidiaries. (Regulation S-K, Item 601, Exhibit Table Item
(21)). Attached hereto is a list of Columbia's subsidiaries as of December 31,
1998.
5. Financial Data Schedule. (Regulation S-K, Item 601, Exhibit Table
Item (27)). Columbia's Financial Data Schedule is attached hereto.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Columbia filed one Report on Form 8-K in the fourth quarter of 1998. The
Report was filed as of December 4, 1998, and described the completion of
Columbia's acquisition of Valley Community Bancorp, which was effective as of
November 30, 1998. The Report incorporated by reference certain pro forma and
other financial information relating to the acquisition filed as part of
Columbia's Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 1998.
Upon written request to Columbia's Chief Financial Officer, Neal T.
McLaughlin, P.O. Box 1050, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 a copy of any exhibit
referenced herein will be provided to the requesting party upon payment of
Columbia's reasonable copying expense of $.25 per page.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BANCORP
DATED: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ Terry L. Cochran
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Terry L. Cochran, President & C.E.O.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR
DATED: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ Terry L. Cochran
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Terry L. Cochran, President, C.E.O.,
and Director
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
DATED: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ Neal T. McLaughlin
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Neal T. McLaughlin: Chief Financial
Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
- Columbia Bancorp
DIRECTORS:
DATED: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ Don T. Mitchell
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Don T. Mitchell, Director
DATED: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ William A. Booth
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William A. Booth, Director
DATED: _________________, 1999 By: ____________________________________
Robert L. R. Bailey, Director
DATED: _________________, 1999 By: ____________________________________
Charles F. Beardsley, Director
DATED: _________________, 1999 By: ____________________________________
Dennis Carver, Director
DATED: _________________, 1999 By: ____________________________________
Ted M. Freeman, Director
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SIGNATURES
(Continued)
DATED: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ Jane F. Lee
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Jane F. Lee, Director
DATED: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ Jean McKinney
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Jean McKinney, Director
DATED: March 29, 1999 By: /s/ James B. Roberson
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James B. Roberson, Director
DATED: _________________, 1999 By: ____________________________________
Greg Walden, Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT PAGE
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3.1(I) Columbia Bancorp's Articles of Incorporation, as amended
10.1 Employment Agreement of May 1, 1998 between Terry L.
Cochran and Columbia Bancorp.
10.2 Deferred Compensation Agreement of May 1, 1998 between
Terry L. Cochran and Columbia Bancorp.
13.1 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders.
21.1 Columbia's subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
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