SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 -------------------------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 20, 1998 LAKELAND BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 33-27312 22-2953275 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) identification incorporation) Number) 250 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, New Jersey 07438 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 697-2000 Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On February 20, 1998, Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" or "Lakeland") completed the acquisition of Metropolitan State Bank("MSB"). The acquisition was effectuated by the merger (the "Merger") of a newly formed bank subsidiary of Lakeland with and into MSB. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated January 14, 1998 between Lakeland and MSB (the "Merger Agreement"), MSB's shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.941 shares of Lakeland's Common Stock in exchange for each share of MSB Common Stock which they own on the effective date of the Merger. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares. Lakeland is a bank holding company whose principal operating subsidiary prior to the Merger described above was Lakeland Bank. Following the Merger, Lakeland's principal operating subsidiaries will be Lakeland Bank and MSB. The corporate headquarters of Lakeland and Lakeland Bank are located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. MSB is a New Jersey-chartered commercial bank incorporated in 1987. The main office of MSB is located in Montville, New Jersey. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. The following financial statements and pro forma data are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K: 1. Historical Consolidated Financial Statements of MSB: A. Report of Independent Public Accountants B. Consolidated Statements of Condition at September 30, 1997(unaudited) and December 31, 1996 and 1995 C. Consolidated Statements of Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996(unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 D. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 E. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited) and the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 F. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2. Pro Forma Financial Data: A. Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Pro Forma Combined Financial Information. B. Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1997 (unaudited). C. Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 (unaudited). D. Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 (unaudited). E. Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Year Ended December 31, 1996 (unaudited). F. Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Year Ended December 31, 1995 (unaudited). G. Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Year Ended December 31, 1994 (unaudited). 3. Exhibits: Exhibit 2.1 -Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated January 14, 1998, between Lakeland and MSB is incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Proxy Statement-Prospectus, dated January 15, 1998, contained in Lakeland's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-42851). Exhibit 23.1 -Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. LAKELAND BANCORP, INC. By:/s/ ARTHUR L. ZANDE ----------------------- Arthur L. Zande, Executive Vice President Dated: February 26, 1998 Report of Independent Public Accountants To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Metropolitan State Bank: We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of condition of Metropolitan State Bank (a New Jersey State Chartered Bank) and subsidiary as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Bank's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Metropolitan State Bank and subsidiary as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Arthur Andersen LLP Roseland, New Jersey January 23, 1997 METROPOLITAN STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION September 30, December 31, ASSETS 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS - noninterest bearing............................ $ 6,105,000 $ 3,355,000 $ 4,258,000 FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD....................................................... 8,275,000 6,950,000 9,850,000 --------- --------- --------- Total cash and cash equivalents..................................... 14,380,000 10,305,000 14,108,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- SECURITIES: Available for sale (Notes 2 and 3) (at fair value) 23,930,000 14,493,000 6,900,000 Held to maturity (Notes 2 and 3) (market value of $5,955,000, $9,569,000 and $10,655,000 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively)............... 5,969,000 9,630,000 10,635,000 --------- ----------- ---------- Total securities.................................................... 29,899,000 24,123,000 17,535,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- LOANS (Notes 2, 4 and 5)................................................. 46,921,000 42,596,000 41,342,000 Less Allowance for possible loan losses................................... 661,000 585,000 560,000 ------- ------------ ------------ Net loans........................................................... 46,260,000 42,011,000 40,782,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, net (Notes 2 and 6).............................. 2,515,000 2,524,000 2,513,000 ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE.............................................. 587,000 551,000 429,000 OTHER REAL ESTATE, net (Note 2).......................................... 214,000 177,000 696,000 OTHER ASSETS............................................................. 573,000 481,000 355,000 ------- ------- ------- Total assets........................................................ $ 94,428,000 $ 80,172,000 $ 76,418,000 ========== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits Demand Noninterest bearing.............................................. 18,246,000 $17,392,000 $13,954,000 Interest bearing................................................. 24,008,000 19,632,000 18,799,000 Savings.............................................................. 10,193,000 9,249,000 7,632,000 Time (includes deposits $100,000 and over of $14,147,000 at September 30, 1997 and $9,982,000 and $8,808,000 at December 31, 1996 and 1995 respectively)................................................... 29,467,000 23,353,000 23,669,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total deposits...................................................... 81,914,000 69,626,000 64,054,000 Short-term borrowings.................................................... 4,412,000 3,336,000 5,390,000 Accrued interest payable................................................. 323,000 273,000 307,000 Accrued expenses and other liabilities................................... 424,000 176,000 106,000 ------- ------------ ------------ Total liabilities................................................... 87,073,000 73,411,000 69,857,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes 11 and 12): Common stock $5.00 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 679,047 shares issued and outstanding in 1997 and 617,315 in 1996 and 1995 3,395,000 3,087,000 3,087,000 Additional paid-in capital............................................. 3,329,000 2,897,000 2,897,000 Retained earnings...................................................... 608,000 806,000 517,000 Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income taxes.................................................. 23,000 (29,000) 60,000 ------ ------------- ------------ Total shareholders' equity.......................................... 7,355,000 6,761,000 6,561,000 --------- --------- --------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity.......................... $ 94,428,000 $ 80,172,000 $ 76,418,000 ========== ========== ========== The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. METROPOLITAN STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Nine Months ended September For the Years Ended December 31, 30, 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) INTEREST INCOME: (Note 2) Interest on loans.................................. $3,066,000 $2,677,000 $3,633,000 $3,767,000 $3,503,000 Interest on securities and interest bearing deposits with banks...................... 1,198,000 987,000 1,351,000 1,189,000 874,000 Interest on Federal funds sold..................... 195,000 179,000 253,000 152,000 136,000 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- Total interest income.......................... 4,459,000 3,843,000 5,237,000 5,108,000 4,513,000 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest on deposits............................... 1,652,000 1,432,000 1,918,000 1,903,000 1,578,000 Interest on short-term borrowings.................. 104,000 128,000 174,000 227,000 111,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Total interest expense......................... 1,756,000 1,560,000 2,092,000 2,130,000 1,689,000 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net interest income............................ 2,703,000 2,283,000 3,145,000 2,978,000 2,824,000 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES: (Notes 2 and 5).................................... 134,000 154,000 374,000 228,000 345,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Net interest income after provision for possible loan losses..................... 2,569,000 2,129,000 2,771,000 2,750,000 2,479,000 --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- OTHER INCOME: Service charges on deposit accounts................ 279,000 233,000 331,000 281,000 243,000 Gain on sale of securities......................... 38,000 15,000 23,000 115,000 9,000 Other income....................................... 87,000 81,000 103,000 56,000 61,000 --------- --------- --------- ------------ ----------- Total other income............................. 404,000 329,000 457,000 452,000 313,000 OTHER EXPENSES: Salaries and employee benefits..................... 1,262,000 1,101,000 1,475,000 1,278,000 1,039,000 Net occupancy expense.............................. 142,000 150,000 201,000 186,000 199,000 Other operating expenses (Note 13)................. 866,000 898,000 1,232,000 1,232,000 1,070,000 ---------- ----------- --------- --------- --------- Total other expense............................ 2,270,000 2,149,000 2,908,000 2,696,000 2,308,000 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Income before provision for income taxes................................. 703,000 309,000 320,000 506,000 484,000 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES: (Note 8).................... 161,000 51,000 31,000 65,000 57,000 --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income..................................... $ 542,000 $ 258,000 $ 289,000 $ 441,000 $ 427,000 ========= ========= ========== ========== ========= NET INCOME PER SHARE: (Note 2).......................... $ .80 $ .38 $ .43 $ .65 $ .69 ========= ========= ========== ========== ========= WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: (Note 2)........... 679,047 679,047 679,047 679,047 622,031 ========= ======= ======= ======= ======= The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. METROPOLITAN STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (UNAUDITED) AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994 Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Additional Securities Total Common Paid-in Retained Available for Shareholders' Stock Capital Earnings Sale Equity BALANCE December 31, 1993.................. $ 2,207,000 $ 2,206,000 $ 529,000 $ 0 $ 4,942,000 Net income - 1994................ 0 0 427,000 0 427,000 10% stock dividend............. 221,000 97,000 (318,000) 0 0 Issuance of 75,765 shares of common stock.................. 378,000 313,000 0 0 691,000 Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income taxes..................... 0 0 0 (6,000) (6,000) ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ BALANCE December 31, 1994.................. 2,806,000 2,616,000 638,000 (6,000) 6,054,000 Net income - 1995................ 0 0 441,000 0 441,000 10% stock dividend............... 281,000 281,000 (562,000) 0 0 Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income taxes.................. 0 0 0 66,000 66,000 ----------- ------------- ------------ --------- ------------ BALANCE December 31, 1995.................. 3,087,000 2,897,000 517,000 60,000 6,561,000 Net income - 1996................ 0 0 289,000 0 289,000 Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income taxes.................. 0 0 0 (89,000) (89,000) ----------- ----------- -------- ---------- ---------- BALANCE December 31, 1996.................. 3,087,000 2,897,000 806,000 (29,000) 6,761,000 Net Income for the nine months 0 0 542,000 0 542,000 ended.. 10% stock dividend............... 308,000 432,000 (740,000) 0 0 Change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of income taxes........ 0 0 0 52,000 52,000 --------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------- BALANCE September 30, 1997................. $ 3,395,000 $ 3,329,000 $ 608,000 $ 23,000 $7,355,000 ========= =========== ========== ======== ========= The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. METROPOLITAN STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Nine Months Ended September For the Years ended December 31, 30, 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income............................ $ 542,000 $ 258,000 $ 289,000 $ 441,000 $ 427,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Provision for possible loan losses..................... 134,000 154,000 374,000 228,000 345,000 Depreciation and amortization..... 83,000 64,000 100,000 136,000 90,000 Deferred taxes.................... 0 0 0 (27,000) (85,000) Amortization (accretion) of securities premium (discount), net (5,000) 79,000 77,000 (121,000) 6,000 Gain on sale of Securities................... (38,000) (15,000) (23,000) (115,000) (9,000) Loans........................ 0 0 0 0 (30,000) (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable............. (36,000) (226,000) (122,000) 77,000 (141,000) (Increase) in other assets........ (92,000) (65,000) (126,000) (78,000) (15,000) Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable................ 50,000 (29,000) (34,000) 80,000 44,000 Increase (decrease) in accrued expense and other liabilities... 248,000 (80,000) 70,000 (12,000) (34,000) ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities.............. 886,000 140,000 605,000 609,000 598,000 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Available for sale securities Purchases........................... (23,407,000) (14,057,000) (18,191,000) (12,489,000) (4,154,000) Sales............................... 6,625,000 3,152,000 4,982,000 9,569,000 2,091,000 Maturities.......................... 7,435,000 790,000 1,040,000 0 0 Held to maturity securities Purchases........................... (250,000) (4,858,000) (4,858,000) (990,000) (7,775,000) Maturities.......................... 3,911,000 8,330,000 9,520,000 4,595,000 2,986,000 Net change in loans................. (4,383,000) 309,000 (827,000) 2,766,000 (3,680,000) (Increase) decrease in other real estate, net........................ (37,000) 233,000 519,000 (23,000) 65,000 Capital expenditures................ (69,000) (62,000) (111,000) (1,922,000) (670,000) -------- -------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities........................ (10,175,000) (6,163,000) (7,926,000) 1,506,000 (11,137,000) ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits and savings accounts............................ 6,174,000 5,611,000 5,888,000 5,300,000 (1,366,000) Net increase (decrease) in time deposits 6,114,000 1,294,000 (316,000) 1,765,000 4,909,000 Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings.......................... 1,076,000 (1,164,000) (2,054,000) 609,000 3,201,000 Proceeds from the issuance of common stock............................... 691,000 -------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------ 0 0 0 0 - - - - Net cash provided by financing activities.......................... 13,364,000 5,741,000 3,518,000 7,674,000 7,435,000 ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.................... 4,075,000 (282,000) (3,803,000) 9,789,000 (3,104,000) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year..................... 10,305,000 14,108,000 14,108,000 4,319,000 7,423,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year........................... $14,380,000 $13,826,000 $10,305,000 $14,108,000 $ 4,319,000 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES Cash paid during the period for Interest............................ $ 1,706,000 $ 1,589,000 $ 2,126,000 $ 2,050,000 $ 1,644,000 ---------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- Income taxes........................ $ 211,000 $ 51,000 $ 30,600 $ 141,000 $ 137,000 ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. METROPOLITAN STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1) ORGANIZATION: Metropolitan State Bank (the Bank, including its investment company) is a full service community bank, primarily serving Morris and Essex Counties of New Jersey. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. (2) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 1997, and the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations have been included. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be attained for an entire fiscal year. Securities The Bank classifies its securities as: (1) held for investment purposes (held to maturity); (2) available for sale and (3) held for trading purposes. Securities for which the Bank has the ability and intent to hold until maturity are classified as held to maturity. These securities are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on a straight-line basis which is not materially different from the effective interest method. Securities which are held for indefinite periods of time which management intends to use as part of its asset/liability strategy, or that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risk, increases in capital requirements or other similar factors, are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value. Differences between a security's amortized cost and fair value is charged/credited directly to shareholders' equity, net of income taxes. The cost of securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis. Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in the consolidated statement of income upon sale. The Bank had no securities held for trading purposes at September 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and 1995. See Note 3 for additional discussion of the Bank's securities portfolio. Allowance For Possible Loan Losses The Bank's management maintains the allowance for possible loan losses at a level considered adequate to provide for potential loan losses. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by net charge-offs. The level of the allowance is based on management's evaluation of potential losses in the loan portfolio after consideration of appraised collateral values, financial condition of the borrowers, as well as prevailing and anticipated economic conditions. Credit reviews of the loan portfolio, designed to identify potential charges to the allowance, are made on a periodic basis during the year by senior management. Premises And Equipment Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed primarily on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Other Real Estate (ORE) Real estate acquired in satisfaction of a loan is reported separately in the consolidated statements of condition. Properties acquired by foreclosure are ORE and recorded at the lower of recorded investment in the related loan or fair value based on appraised value at the date actually or constructively received. Loan losses arising from the acquisition of such properties are charged against the allowance for possible loan losses. Subsequent adjustments to the carrying values of ORE properties are charged to operating expense. ORE is stated at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated cost to sell. Interest On Loans Interest on loans is credited to operations primarily based upon the principal amount outstanding. When management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the ultimate collectibility of interest on any loan, the accrual of applicable interest is discontinued. Net loan origination fees are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the level yield method. Income Taxes The Bank recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Bank's financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Per Share Amounts Net income per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. All weighted average actual shares or per share information in the financial statements has been adjusted retroactively for the effect of stock dividends. Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, Earnings per Share, which is effective for financial statements issued after December 15, 1997. Early adoption of the new standard is not permitted. The new standard eliminates primary and fully diluted earnings per share and requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share together with disclosure of how the per share amounts were computed. The adoption of SFAS No. 128 will not have a material effect on the Bank's financial position or results of operations. The FASB has issued SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, which is effective for year beginning after December 15, 1997. This new standard requires entities presenting a complete set of financial statements to include details of comprehensive income. Comprehensive income consists of net income or loss for the current period and income, expenses, gains, and losses that bypass the income statement and are reported directly in a separate component of equity. The adoption of SFAS No. 130 will not have a material effect on the Bank's financial position or results of operations. The FASB issued SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, which is effective for all periods beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 131 requires that public business enterprises report certain information about operating segments in complete sets of financial statements of the enterprise and in condensed financial statements of interim periods issued to shareholders. It also requires that public business enterprises report certain information about their products and services, the geographic areas in which they operate, and their major customers. The adoption of SFAS No. 131 will not have a material effect on the Bank's financial position or results of operations. (3) SECURITIES Information with regard to the Bank's securities portfolio is as follows: METROPOLITAN STATE BANK AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) As of September 30, 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Unaudited) Gross Gross Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value Available for Sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies......................... $10,783,000 $35,000 $(11,000) $10,807,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies.......... 5,669,000 17,000 (28,000) 5,658,000 Municipal bonds........................ 7,044,000 39,000 (17,000) 7,066,000 Other securities....................... 399,000 0 0 399,000 ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- $23,895,000 $91,000 $(56,000) $23,930,000 ========== ====== ======= ========== Held to Maturity U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies......................... $2,462,000 $3,000 $(30,000) $2,435,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies............. 2,434,000 27,000 (30,000) 2,431,000 Municipal bonds........................ 1,073,000 18,000 (2,000) 1,089,000 --------- ------ ------- --------- $ 5,969,000 $ 48,000 $ (62,000) $ 5,955,000 =========== ======== ========== =========== December 31, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value Available for Sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies......................... $ 3,800,000 $ 0 $ (11,000) $ 3,789,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies.......... 5,290,000 0 (26,000) 5,264,000 Municipal bonds........................ 5,197,000 11,000 (17,000) 5,191,000 Other securities....................... 249,000 0 0 249,000 ------- ------------ ------------- ------------- $14,536,000 $ 11,000 $ (54,000) $ 14,493,000 ========== ======== ========== =========== Held to Maturity U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies......................... $5,581,000 $ 3,000 $ (45,000) $ 5,539,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies............. 2,770,000 1,000 (25,000) 2,746,000 Municipal bonds........................ 1,079,000 5,000 1,084,000 Other securities....................... 200,000 0 0 200,000 ----------- -------- ------------- ---------- $ 9,630,000 $ 9,000 $ (70,000) $9,569,000 =========== ======= ========== ========= December 31, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value Available for Sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies........................... $ 613,000 $ 6,000 $ 0 $ 619,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies............ 1,254,000 25,000 0 1,279,000 Municipal bonds.......................... 4,707,000 46,000 0 4,753,000 Other securities......................... 249,000 0 0 249,000 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- $6,823,000 $77,000 $ 0 $6,900,000 ========= ====== --------- ========= Held to Maturity U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies........................... $ 5,709,000 $ 13,000 $ 0 $ 5,722,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies............... 4,438,000 66,000 (63,000) 4,441,000 Municipal bonds.......................... 238,000 0 0 238,000 Other securities......................... 250,000 4,000 0 254,000 ------------ ------- ----------- ------------ $10,635,000 $ 83,000 $ (63,000) $10,655,000 ========== ========= =========== ========== In March 1995, based on a recommendation by the Bank's regulators, the Bank transferred $13,698,000 of securities from held to maturity to available for sale. A portion of those securities were subsequently sold. Under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, all of the remaining securities in the held to maturity portfolio were required to be classified as available for sale. In December 1995, as then permitted by certain accounting standards, the Bank transferred available for sale securities with a fair value of $9,248,000 to held to maturity. The amount transferred approximated the carrying value of the securities. The amortized cost and estimated market value of securities at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or repayment penalties. September 30, 1997 ---------------------------------------------------------- Amortized Estimated Cost Market Value (Unaudited) Available for Sale Due in one year or less $ 2,224,000 $ 2,224,000 Due after one year through five years 7,968,000 7,985,000 Due after five years through ten years 4,161,000 4,164,000 Due after ten years 3,873,000 3,899,000 --------- --------- $ 18,226,000 18,272,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies 5,669,000 5,658,000 ------------ ------------ $ 23,895,000 $ 23,930,000 ============ ============ Held to Maturity Due after one year through five years $ 1,022,000 $ 1,026,000 Due after five years through ten years 2,413,000 2,394,000 Due after ten years 100,000 104,000 ---------- ---------- 3,535,000 3,524,000 Mortgaged backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies 2,434,000 2,431,000 --------- --------- $ 5,969,000 $ 5,955,000 ========== =========== December 31, 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------- Amortized Estimated Cost Market Value Available for Sale Due in one year or less $ 2,101,000 $ 2,100,000 Due after one year through five years 5,565,000 5,544,000 Due after five years through ten years 1,580,000 1,585,000 --------- --------- 9,246,000 9,229,000 Mortgage backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies 5,290,000 5,264,000 ----------- ----------- $14,536,000 $14,493,000 ========== ========== Held to Maturity Due in one year or less $ 3,444,000 $ 3,444,000 Due after one year through five years 1,267,000 1,263,000 Due after five years through ten years 2,149,000 2,116,000 --------- --------- 6,860,000 6,823,000 Mortgaged backed securities of U.S. Government Agencies 2,770,000 2,746,000 --------- --------- $ 9,630,000 $ 9,569,000 ========= ========= As of December 31, 1996 and 1995, securities having a book value of $5,993,000 and $4,734,000, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements and for other purposes as required by law. (4) LOANS: The Bank's loans are primarily to businesses and individuals in Morris and Essex Counties of New Jersey. Loans outstanding by classification are as follows: September 30, December 31, ---------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 --------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- (Unaudited) Loans secured by real estate- Construction and land development $ 1,345,000 $ 287,000 $ 562,000 Secured by residential properties 23,908,000 22,380,000 22,248,000 Secured by nonresidential properties 11,457,000 8,600,000 7,170,000 Commercial and industrial loans 6,497,000 7,597,000 6,152,000 Loans to individuals 3,714,000 3,632,000 5,057,000 All other loans 0 100,000 153,000 ------------- ------------ ----------- $ 46,921,000 $ 42,596,000 $ 41,342,000 ============= ============ =========== Activity related to loans to directors, executive officers and their affiliated interests for the year ended December 31, 1996, all of which are current as to principal and interest payments, is as follows- Balance, beginning of year $ 1,553,000 Loans granted 1,187,000 Repayments of loans (1,094,000) ----------- Balance, end of year $ 1,646,000 ========= (5) ALLOWANCE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES: The allowance for possible loan losses is based on estimates, and ultimate losses may vary from the current estimates. These estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary, they are reflected in operations in the periods in which they become known. An analysis of the allowance for possible loan losses is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, Years Ended December 31, ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Balance, beginning of year $ 585,000 $ 560,000 $ 560,000 $ 547,000 $ 455,000 Provision charged to expense 134,000 154,000 374,000 228,000 345,000 Charge-offs (87,000) (88,000) (373,000) (263,000) (270,000) Recoveries 29,000 9,000 24,000 48,000 17,000 -------- -------- ---------- --------- --------- Balance, end of year $ 661,000 $ 635,000 $ 585,000 $ 560,000 $ 547,000 ======== ======== ======= ======= ======= Certain additional information with regard to the Bank's loan portfolio is as follows- September 30, December 31, ------------- ------------ 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (unaudited) Non-accrual loans $ 568,000 $ 1,003,000 $ 537,000 $ 821,000 $ 1,157,000 Additional loans past due 90 days or more $ 854,000 $ 634,000 $ 744,000 $ 620,000 $ 485,000 Interest income that would have been recorded in the financial statements had the non-accrual loans been performing in accordance with their terms would have been $43,000 and 42,000 at September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and $34,000, $67,000 and $72,000 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," the Bank utilized the following information when measuring the allowance for possible loan losses. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. These loans consist primarily of nonaccrual loans but may include performing loans to the extent that situations arise which would reduce the probability of collection in accordance with the contractual terms. The Bank's recorded investment in impaired loans and the related valuation allowance were $564,000 and $170,000, respectively, as of September 30, 1997, $1,291,000 and $160,000, respectively, as of December 31, 1996 and $1,481,000 and $235,000, respectively, as of December 31, 1995. This valuation allowance is included in the allowance for possible loan losses in the accompanying consolidated statement of condition. The average recorded investment in impaired loans for the nine month period ended September 30, 1997 was $928,000 and for the period ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 was approximately $1,567,000 and $1,785,000, respectively. Interest payments received on impaired loans are recorded as interest income unless collection of the remaining recorded investment is doubtful, at which time payments received are recorded as reductions of principal. The Bank recognized interest income on impaired loans of $0 and $11,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and $82,000 and $66,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. (6) PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Premises and equipment consists of the following- September 30, December 31, ------------- ------------ 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- (unaudited) Land $ 971,000 $ 971,000 $ 971,000 Premises and improvements......................... 1,209,000 1,203,000 1,195,000 Furniture and equipment........................... 844,000 775,000 672,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- 3,024,000 2,949,000 2,838,000 Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization............................... 509,000 425,000 325,000 ----------- ------------ ----------- $ 2,515,000 $ 2,524,000 $ 2,513,000 =========== =========== =========== (7) SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS: Short-term borrowings during the year consisted of securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Securities underlying the agreements were under the Bank's control. September 30, December 31, 1997 1996 1995 (unaudited) Balance outstanding 4,412,000 3,336,000 5,390,000 Weighted average interest rate at end of period 4.98% 4.84% 4.48% -------------- -------------- -------------- Nine Months Ended September 30, Year Ended December 31 ------------------- ---------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Average daily balance outstanding $ 2,887,000 $ 3,750,000 $ 5,054,000 Weighted average interest rate 4.80% 4.63% 4.49% --------- ---------- --------- Highest month-end outstanding balance $ 5,038,200 $ 4,888,000 $ 7,363,000 ========= ========== ========= Federal Home Loan Bank Advances As of September 30, 1997, the Company has a line of credit for $8.2 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) which is collateralized by FHLB stock in proportion to the balance outstanding. Borrowings under this arrangement have an interest rate that fluctuates based on market conditions and customer demand. As of September 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and 1995, there were no outstanding borrowings. (8) INCOME TAXES: The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows- Nine Months Ended September 30, Year Ended December 31, 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Federal income taxes- Current $ 162,000 $ 42,000 $ 17,200 $ 72,000 $ 119,000 Deferred (30,000) 0 0 (27,000) (85,000) State income taxes 29,000 9,000 13,800 20,000 23,000 ------ ----- ------ ------ ------ $ 161,000 $ 51,000 $ 31,000 $ 65,000 $ 57,000 ======== ======== ====== ====== ====== A reconciliation of the provision for Federal income taxes, as reported, with the Federal income tax at the statutory rate of 34 percent is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, Year Ended December 31, 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Tax at statutory rate........................ $ 240,000 $ 106,000 $ 109,000 $ 172,000 $ 145,000 Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from Tax-exempt income.......................... (70,000) (59,000) (76,500) (119,000) (113,000) State income taxes, net of Federal income tax benefit....................... (10,000) (3,000) (4,700) (7,000) (8,000) Other, net................................... (28,000) (2,000) (10,600) (1,000) 10,000 -------- ------- -------- ------- ------ Provision for Federal income taxes........... $ 132,000 $ 42,000 $ 17,200 $ 45,000 $ 34,000 ======= ====== ====== ====== ====== Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary difference between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Bank's assets and liabilities. Cumulative temporary differences are as follows: September 30, December 31, ------------- ------------ 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Deferred tax assets (liabilities): Allowance for possible losses on other real estate.......... $ 37,300 $ 37,300 $ 58,000 Allowance for possible loan losses.......................... 110,000 77,400 50,000 Depreciation and amortization............................... 31,000 37,900 62,000 Other....................................................... 6,700 2,400 (15,000) ----- ----- -------- Net deferred tax asset.................................. $ 185,000 $ 155,000 $ 155,000 ======= ======= ======= In order to fully realize the deferred tax asset, the Bank will need to generate future taxable income during periods in which existing deductible temporary differences reverse. Based upon the Bank's historical and current pretax earnings, management believes it is more likely than not that the Bank will generate future net taxable income in sufficient amounts to realize its net deferred tax asset at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996; however, there can be no assurance that the Bank will generate any earnings or any specific level of continuing earnings. The Bank did not record any valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset at September 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 or December 31, 1995. (9) BENEFIT PLANS: In January 1996, the Bank entered into an agreement with its Chief Executive Officer, which provides for an annual retirement benefit of $35,000 for a 15-year period. Although there are certain provisions for early retirement, it is expected that the officer will remain in the employment of the Bank until his retirement date in 2000 at age 65. The present value of this obligation is being charged to operations over the officer's remaining period of service. During the first nine months of 1997 and in 1996, the Bank charged $0 and $40,000, respectively, to operations related to this obligation. The Bank has a noncontributory 401(k) savings plan covering substantially all employees. As of January 1, 1997, the Bank matches 50% of employee contributions for all participants, not to exceed 5% of their total salary. The Bank does not currently provide any pos-tretirement benefits to its employees. Contributions made by the Bank for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 were $20,000. (10) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: The Bank leases a branch at an annual rental of $36,000 under a lease agreement expiring in 2002. The lease is subject to periodic adjustments to a current market value rental. As of December 31, 1996, future minimum rental payments are as follows- 1997..............................................................$ 40,000 1998................................................................42,000 1999................................................................44,096 2000................................................................46,298 2001................................................................48,608 Thereafter.......................................................... 8,166 Total minimum future rental payments........................$229,168 The above amount represents minimum rentals not adjusted for possible future increases due to escalation provisions and assumes that all option periods will be exercised by the Bank. The consolidated statements of condition do not reflect various commitments relating to financial instruments which are used in the normal course of business. Management does not anticipate that the settlement of those financial instruments will have a material adverse effect on the Bank's financial position. These instruments include commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. These financial instruments carry various degrees of credit risk, which is defined as the possibility that a loss may occur from the failure of another party to perform according to the terms of the contract. Commitments to extend credit are legally binding loan commitments with set expiration dates. They are intended to be disbursed, subject to certain conditions, upon request of the borrower. The Bank was committed to advance $10,581,000 and $6,491,000 to its borrowers as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, which commitments generally expire within one year. Standby letters of credit are provided to customers to guarantee their performance, generally in the production of goods and services or under contractual commitments in the financial markets. The Bank has entered into standby letters of credit contracts with its customers totaling $632,000 at both December 31, 1996 and 1995, which generally expire within one year. The Bank may, in the ordinary course of business, become a party to litigation involving collection matters, contract claims and other legal proceedings relating to the conduct of its business. In management's judgment, the financial position of the Bank will not be affected materially by the final outcome of any present legal proceedings. (11) STOCK OPTION PLAN: The Bank's shareholders have approved a stock option plan for key employees, and entered into an employment agreement with additional options awarded to its President. The Bank accounts for the various stock option agreements in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, under which no compensation cost has been recognized. Had compensation cost for these options been determined consistent with FASB Statement No. 123, the Bank's net income and net income per share for 1996 would have been the same because Statement No. 123 method of accounting has not been applied to the options granted prior to January 1, 1995, and no options were granted subsequent to January 1, 1995. During 1989, the shareholders approved a stock option plan (the "Plan") for officers and key employees of the Bank. In accordance with the Plan, options for the purchase of 33,275 shares of the Bank's common stock may be granted. As of September 30, 1997, options to purchase 19,965 shares and 12,856 shares of the Bank's common stock at a price of $7.51 per share have been granted to the Bank's President and Executive Vice President, respectively. All such options are currently exercisable and expire 10 years from date of grant which was 1989. No options have been exercised through September 30, 1997. The weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding stock options is 2.5 years. (12) REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS: The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 and 1995, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. As of December 31, 1996, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as adequately capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as adequately capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk based, Tier I risk based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution's category. The Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table. To Be Well Capitalized Under For Capital Prompt Corrective Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions Actual Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Equal to or greater than) (Equal to or greater than) As of September 30, 1997 (Unaudited) Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $7,993,000 14.52% $4,403,000 8.00% $5,504,000 10.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $7,332,000 13.32% $2,201,000 4.00% $3,302,000 6.00% Tier I Capital (to average assets) $7,332,000 8.69% $3,617,000 4.00% $4,521,000 5.00% As of December 31, 1996- Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $7,374,000 15.18% $3,886,000 8.00% $4,858,000 10.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $6,789,000 13.98% $1,942,000 4.00% $2,914,000 6.00% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) $6,789,000 8.69% $3,125,000 4.00% $3,906,000 5.00% As of December 31, 1995- Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $7,061,000 9.23% $6,120,000 8.00% $7,650,000 10.00% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $6,561,000 8.51% $3,084,000 4.00% $4,626,000 6.00% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) $6,561,000 9.23% $2,843,000 4.00% $3,554,000 5.00% (13) OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES: The components of other operating expenses are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, Years Ended December 31, 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Unaudited) Advertising............................................... $ 23,000 $ 44,000 $ 53,000 $ 112,000 $ 96,000 Computer services......................................... 167,000 165,000 209,000 208,000 193,000 Regulatory, professional and other fees................... 192,000 153,000 220,000 285,000 174,000 Deposit and other insurance............................... 52,000 65,000 76,000 150,000 185,000 Office expense............................................ 88,000 81,000 99,000 87,000 55,000 Equipment expense......................................... 120,000 112,000 153,000 149,000 135,000 Postage and delivery expense.............................. 65,000 63,000 85,000 79,000 81,000 Loan/collection expense................................... 43,000 43,000 57,000 56,000 42,000 (Income) loss from operation of other real estate................................... 15,000 47,000 107,000 (11,000) 27,000 Other..................................................... 101,000 125,000 173,000 117,000 82,000 ------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- $ 866,000 $ 898,000 $1,232,000 $1,232,000 $1,070,000 ========= ========= ========== ========== ========== (14) ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The following is a summary of fair value versus the carrying value of the Bank's financial instruments. For the Bank, as for most financial institutions, the bulk of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. Many of the Bank's financial instruments lack an available trading market as characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction. It is also the Bank's general practice and intent to hold its financial instruments to maturity and not engage in trading or sales activities. Therefore, significant estimations and present value calculations were used by the Bank for the purpose of this disclosure. Estimated fair values have been determined by the Bank using the best available data and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments. Financial instruments actively traded in the secondary market have been valued using available market prices. The estimation methodologies used, the estimated fair values, and carrying values, were as follows: December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Value Fair Value Value Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents..................... $ 10,305,000 $ 10,305,000 $ 14,108,000 $ 14,108,000 Securities available for sale................. 14,493,000 14,493,000 6,900,000 6,900,000 Securities held to maturity................... 9,630,000 9,569,000 10,635,000 10,655,000 Accrued interest receivable................... 551,000 551,000 429,000 429,000 Accrued interest payable...................... 273,000 273,000 307,000 307,000 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase .................... 3,336,000 3,336,000 5,390,000 5,390,000 Financial instruments with stated maturities have been valued using a present value discounted cash flow with a discount rate approximating current market for similar assets and liabilities. For those loans and deposits with floating interest rates, it is assumed that estimated fair values generally approximate the recorded book balances. December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Value Fair Value Value Fair Value Gross loans................................... $ 42,596,000 $ 42,821,000 $ 41,342,000 $ 40,934,000 Deposits...................................... 69,626,000 69,524,000 64,054,000 64,116,000 There is no material difference between the notional amount and the estimated fair value of off-balance sheet unfunded loan commitments which totaled $10,581,000 and $6,491,000 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Standby letters of credit totaling $632,000 as of both December 31, 1996 and 1995 are based on fees charged for similar agreements; accordingly, the estimated fair value of standby letters of credit is nominal. See also Note 10 for additional discussion relating to these off-balance sheet activities. (15) STOCK DIVIDEND: On February 15, 1997, the Bank paid a 10% stock dividend to shareholders of record as of January 15, 1997. (16) DEPOSITS (UNAUDITED): At September 30, 1997, the schedule of maturities of Certificates of Deposit is as follows: 1997...................................................... $12,818,000 1998...................................................... 9,822,000 1999...................................................... 2,357,000 2000...................................................... 2,993,000 2001 and thereafter....................................... 1,477,000 --------- $29,467,000 (17) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED): Agreement and Plan Of Reorganization On September 16, 1997, the Bank entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Merger Agreement") with Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. ("Lakeland") which provides for the merger of the Bank and a newly formed subsidiary bank of Lakeland (the "Merger"). The shareholders of the Bank will be entitled to receive a specified number of shares of Lakeland common stock in exchange for each share of the Bank's common stock owned on the effective date of the Merger (the "Exchange Number"). The Exchange Number is determined by dividing $26.20 by the market value of Lakeland common stock (the "Market Value") if the Market Value is between $22.50 and $31.00 per share. If the Market Value is greater than $31.00 per share, the Merger Agreement provides that the Exchange Number will be .845. If the Market Value is less than $22.50 per share, the Exchange Number will be 1.164. Both Lakeland and the Bank have the right to terminate the Merger in the event the Market Value of Lakeland common stock is less than $22.50 per share. The Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. Stock Option Plan On October 27, 1997, the Bank's President and Executive Vice President exercised all 32,821 of their stock options as described in Note 11. PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma financial information takes into account Lakeland's pending acquisition of MSB. The Merger pursuant to which Lakeland will acquire MSB is intended to be accounted for as a pooling of interests. Under the pooling of interests method of accounting, Lakeland's consolidated financial statements will be retroactively adjusted after the Merger to combine the consolidated results of operations of Lakeland and MSB for periods prior to the Effective Time. The following unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheet of Lakeland and MSB at September 30, 1997 gives effect to the Merger as if it had been consummated on such date, based on certain adjustments described therein. This Proxy Statement-Prospectus also presents unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income, covering (i) the nine months ended September 30, 1997 (the "1997 Interim Pro Forma Statement"), (ii) the nine months ended September 30, 1996 (the "1996 Interim Pro Forma Statement"), (iii) the year ended December 31, 1996 (the "1996 Pro Forma Statement"), (iv) the year ended December 31, 1995 (the "1995 Pro Forma Statement") and (v) the year ended December 31, 1994 (the "1994 Pro Forma Statement"). These unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income reflect the following: The 1997 Interim Pro Forma Statement gives effect to the Merger as if such transaction had occurred on January 1, 1997. The 1997 Interim Pro Forma Statement combines the results of operations of (i) Lakeland for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and (ii) MSB for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, subject to the adjustments described therein. The 1996 Interim Pro Forma Statement gives effect to the Merger as if such transaction had occurred on January 1, 1996. The 1996 Interim Pro Forma Statement combines the results of operations of (i) Lakeland for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and (ii) MSB for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, subject to the adjustments described therein. The 1996 Pro Forma Statement, the 1995 Pro Forma Statement and the 1994 Pro Forma Statement give effect to the Merger as if such transaction had occurred on January 1, 1996, January 1, 1995 and January 1, 1994, respectively, and combine the results of operations of Lakeland and MSB for the years ended December 31, 1996, December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively, subject to the adjustments described therein. The unaudited pro forma information presented herein has been prepared by Lakeland management based upon the historical financial statements and related notes thereto of Lakeland and MSB included herein or incorporated herein by reference. The unaudited pro forma information should be read in conjunction with such historical financial statements and notes. The Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations which would have been achieved had the Merger been consummated as of the beginning of such periods for which such data are presented and should not be construed as being representative of future periods. These Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements are based on an Exchange Number of 0.941, as set forth in the Merger Agreement. PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET September 30, 1997 (unaudited) Lakeland Metropolitan Pro (historical) (historical) Adjustments(1)(3) Forma (in thousands) ASSETS: Cash and due from banks................ $20,737 $6,105 $26,842 Federal funds sold..................... 3,500 8,275 11,775 Securities available for sale, at estimated fair value.............. 78,914 23,930 102,844 Securities held to maturity............ 49,973 5,969 55,942 Loans, net............................. 230,355 46,260 276,615 Premises and equipment................. 11,364 2,515 13,879 Accrued interest receivable............ 3,391 587 3,978 Other assets........................... 965 787 1,752 ---------- -------- -------- Total assets........................ $399,199 $94,428 $493,627 ======== ======= ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Liabilities Deposits............................... $357,904 $81,914 $439,818 Other Liabilities...................... 1,025 5,159 6,184 --------- ------- --------- Total liabilities................. 358,929 87,073 446,002 ------- ------ ------- Shareholders' equity Common Stock........................... 8,904 3,395 $ (3,395) 10,501 1,597 Surplus................................ 23,641 3,329 1,798 28,768 Retained earnings...................... 5,883 608 6,491 Unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net.............. 1,842 23 1,865 --------- --------- --------- Total shareholders' equity............. 40,270 7,355 47,625 -------- ------- -------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity................. $399,199 $94,428 $493,627 ======= ====== ======= (1) Historical and pro forma common stock outstanding as of September 30, 1997 were as follows: Lakeland Metropolitan Pro (historical) (historical) Adjustments(3) Forma (in thousands, except share amounts) Common Stock Lakeland.................... $ 8,904 $8,904 Common Stock MSB....................... 3,395 (3,395) Common shares outstanding 679,047 Common shares times .............. Exchange Number(2)............ 638,983 1,597 1,597 ------------ --------------- ------- ------- Total.................................. $10,501 ====== (2) Represents the common shares outstanding of MSB multiplied by an Exchange Number of 0.941. (3) Subsequent to September 30, 1997, members of MSB's management exercised options covering 32,821 shares of MSB Common Stock which would result in an additional 30,885 shares of Lakeland Common Stock being issued in the Merger. These additional shares are not included in the share information presented in these Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements. PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (unaudited) Lakeland MSB (historical) (historical) Adjustment Pro Forma (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) INTEREST INCOME: Loans and fees...................... $ 14,311 $ 3,066 $ 17,377 Federal funds sold.................. 525 195 720 Investment securities............... 5,453 1,198 6,651 ----------- ------- --------- Total interest income............ 20,289 4,459 24,748 ---------- ------- -------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits................................ 7,860 1,652 9,512 Borrowed money.......................... 10 104 114 ------------ -------- ---------- Total interest expense............... 7,870 1,756 9,626 ---------- ------- --------- Net interest income.................. 12,419 2,703 15,122 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES.................................. 157 134 291 ----------- ------- ---------- Net interest income after provision for possible loan losses............ 12,262 2,569 14,831 Other income........................... 1,785 404 2,189 Other expenses......................... 8,123 2,270 10,393 ---------- ------- --------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES.............................. 5,924 703 6,627 INCOME TAXES.............................. 2,022 161 2,183 ---------- -------- --------- NET INCOME................................ $ 3,902 $ 542 $ 4,444 ========== ======== ========= Per Share Data: Net income per common share............... $ 1.10 $ .80 $ 1.06 Average number of common shares........... 3,555,003 679,047 (40,064) 4,193,986 PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 (unaudited) Lakeland MSB (historical) (historical) Adjustment Pro Forma (Dollars in thousands, except for per share data) INTEREST INCOME: Loans and fees....................... $ 13,086 $ 2,677 $ 15,763 Federal funds sold................... 402 179 581 Investment securities................ 5,474 987 6,461 ------ ---------- ---------- Total interest income............. 18,962 3,843 22,805 ------ ---------- --------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits............................. 7,248 1,432 8,680 Borrowed money....................... - 128 128 ----------- ----------- ---------- Total interest expense............. 7,248 1,560 8,808 --------- ---------- --------- Net interest income................ 11,714 2,283 13,997 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES.................................. 169 154 323 ---------- ----------- ---------- Net interest income after provision for possible loan losses 11,545 2,129 13,674 Other income......................... 1,581 329 1,910 Other expenses....................... 7,225 2,149 9,374 --------- ---------- ---------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES............................. 5,901 309 6,210 INCOME TAXES.............................. 2,021 51 2,072 --------- ----------- ---------- NET INCOME................................ $ 3,880 $ 258 $ 4,138 ============ ========== ========== Per Share Data: Net income per common share............... $ 1.11 $ .38 $ 1.00 Average number of common shares........... 3,503,985 679,047 (40,064) 4,142,968 PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 (unaudited) Lakeland MSB (historical) (historical) Adjustment Pro Forma (Dollar in thousands, except per share data) INTEREST INCOME: Loans and fees............................ $ 17,790 $ 3,633 $ 21,423 Federal funds sold........................ 488 253 741 Investment securities..................... 7,197 1,351 8,548 ------- ----- -------- Total interest income................ 25,475 5,237 30,712 ------ ------ ------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits.................................... 9,696 1,918 11,614 Borrowed money.............................. - 174 174 --------- ------ -------- Total interest expense................. 9,696 2,092 11,788 ----- ------ ------ Net interest income.................... 15,779 3,145 18,924 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES.................................... 534 374 908 -------- ------ -------- Net interest income after provision for possible loan losses.. 15,245 2,771 18,016 Other income........................... 2,234 457 2,691 Other expenses......................... 9,784 2,908 12,692 ------- ------ ------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES............................. 7,695 320 8,015 INCOME TAXES................................ 2,634 31 2,665 ------- -------- -------- NET INCOME.................................. $ 5,061 $ 289 $ 5,350 ======= ======= ======== Per share data: Net income per common share-primary......... $ 1.44 $ .43 $ 1.29 Average number of common shares............. 3,513,088 679,047 (40,064) 4,152,071 PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 (unaudited) Lakeland MSB (historical) (historical) Adjustment Pro Forma (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) INTEREST INCOME: Loans and fees.............................. $ 15,917 $ 3,767 $ 19,684 Federal funds sold.......................... 556 152 708 Investment securities....................... 7,375 1,189 8,564 ------- --------- ------- Total interest income.................. 23,848 5,108 28,956 ------ --------- ------ INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits.................................... 9,101 1,903 11,004 Borrowed money.............................. 13 227 240 --------- ---------- ------- Total interest expense............. 9,114 2,130 11,244 ------- --------- ------ Net interest income................ 14,734 2,978 17,712 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES.................................. 129 228 357 -------- --------- ------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses............ 14,605 2,750 17,355 Other income.......................... 1,983 452 2,435 Other interest expenses............... 9,505 2,696 12,201 ------- ------ ------ INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES................................. 7,083 506 7,589 INCOME TAXES............................... 2,287 65 $ 2,352 ------- -------- ------- NET INCOME................................. $ 4,796 $ 441 $ 5,237 ======= ========== ======= Per share data: Net income per common share................. $ 1.39 $ .65 $ 1.28 Average number of common shares............. 3,454,682 679,047 (40,064) 4,093,665 PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 (unaudited) Lakeland MSB (historical) (historical) Adjustment Pro Forma (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) INTEREST INCOME: Loans and fees............................... $ 13,752 $ 3,503 $ 17,255 Federal funds sold........................... 326 136 462 Investment securities........................ 8,106 874 8,980 ------- --- ------- Total interest income............... 22,184 4,513 26,697 ------ ----- ------ INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits.................................... 7,604 1,578 9,182 Borrowed money.............................. 3 111 114 ---------- -------- ------- Total interest expense............. 7,607 1,689 9,296 ----- ----- ----- Net interest income................ 14,577 2,824 17,401 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES.................................... 225 345 570 -------- -------- ------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses....... 14,352 2,479 16,831 Other income....................... 1,912 313 2,225 Other expenses..................... 9,258 2,308 11,566 -------- ------- ------ INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES................................. 7,006 484 7,490 INCOME TAXES................................ 2,175 57 2,232 -------- --------- -------- NET INCOME.................................. $ 4,831 $ 427 $ 5,258 ======== ======== ======== Per share data: Net income per common share................. $ 1.41 $ .69 $ 1.31 Average number of common shares............. 3,419,617 622,031 (36,700) 4,004,948