1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------------ FORM 10-QSB --------------------- (Mark One) (X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ending June 30, 2000 --------------------------- or ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to --------------------- ----------------------- Commission File Number 0-25814 --------------------------------------------------------- N S & L Bancorp, Inc. --------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 43-1709446 - -------------------------------------- ---------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. (I.R.S. Employer Employer Incorporation or organization) Identification No.) P.O. Box 369, Neosho, MO 64850 - ------------------------------------------- ------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (417) 451-0429 - ------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number) 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 twelve 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 --- --- AS OF AUGUST 4, 2000, THERE WERE 667,746 SHARES OF THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE, OUTSTANDING. 2 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY FORM 10-QSB JUNE 30, 2000 INDEX PAGE - ----- ---- PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION - ---------------------------- ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ----------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) 1-2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) 3-4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPRESHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) 5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) 6-7 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 8-11 ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 12-17 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION - --------------------------- ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 18 ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES 18 ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 18 ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS 18 ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 18 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 18 SIGNATURES 3 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ------------------------------ (Unaudited) JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 1999 ------------ ----------- (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS ------ Cash and cash equivalents, including interest-bearing accounts of $1,674 at $ 2,192 $ 2,317 June 30, 2000 and $1,371 at September 30, 1999 Certificates of deposit 80 1,664 Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value 162 183 Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated market value of $18,932 at June 30, 2000 and $19,541 at September 30) 19,618 20,028 Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 584 365 Mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity (estimated market value of $3,128 at June 30, 2000 and $2,525 at September 30.) 3,095 2,484 Loans held for sale 126 79 Loans receivable, net (reserves for loan losses of $58 at June 30, 2000 and $63 at September 30, 1999) 43,467 40,091 Income taxes recoverable-current -- 82 Accrued interest receivable 544 514 Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation 1,075 1,119 Intangible assets 76 78 Other assets 213 224 ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 71,232 $ 69,228 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------ Customers deposits $ 48,240 $ 51,547 Advances from FHLB 11,653 5,856 Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance 298 354 Income taxes payable - current 42 -- Deferred income taxes 324 344 Other Liabilities 579 470 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 61,136 58,571 ----------- ----------- Commitments and contingencies -- -- See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 1 4 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONTINUED) --------------------------------------------- (Unaudited) JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 1999 ------------ ---------- (Dollars in thousands) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued) - ------------------------------------------------ Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued -- -- Common stock, $.01 par value; 8,000,000 shares authorized, 1,012,441 issued and 672,386 outstanding at June 30, 2000 and 741,866 outstanding at September 30, 1999 10 10 Paid-in capital 10,384 10,371 Retained earning - substantially restricted 4,997 4,956 Treasury Stock - at cost; 340,055 shares at June 30, 2000 and 270,575 at September 30, 1999 (4,884) (4,174) Unearned compensation (412) (524) Accumulated other comprehensive income 1 18 ------------ ----------- Total stockholders' equity 10,096 10,657 ------------ ----------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 71,232 $ 69,228 ============ =========== See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 2 5 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME ----------------------------------- (Unaudited) QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 --------- --------- --------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Interest Income: Loan receivable $ 818 $ 728 $ 2,391 $ 2,168 Investment securities 327 278 978 626 Mortgage-backed and related securities 53 52 135 175 Other interest-earning assets 30 65 100 278 --------- --------- --------- ---------- Total interest income 1,228 1,123 3,604 3,247 ========= ========= ========= ========== Interest Expense: Customer deposits 533 542 1,590 1,597 Borrowed funds 172 55 410 167 --------- --------- --------- ---------- Total interest expense 705 597 2,000 1,764 --------- --------- --------- ---------- Net interest income 523 526 1,604 1,483 Provision for loan losses (4) 4 8 6 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 527 522 1,596 1,477 Noninterest Income: Gain on sale of loans 29 23 45 56 Banking service charges and fees 56 53 157 148 Loan late charges 2 2 7 7 Mortgage banking fees 36 29 85 110 Other 3 3 7 10 --------- --------- --------- ---------- Total non interest income 126 110 301 331 Non interest Expense: Compensation and employee benefits 286 240 806 713 Occupancy and equipment 47 49 141 148 Deposit insurance premi 3 8 13 22 Data processing 31 30 99 91 See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 3 6 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (CONTINUED) --------------------------------------------- (Unaudited) QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- --------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Printing , postage, stationery and supplies 15 18 53 55 Professional fees 13 11 40 46 Other 65 50 188 169 ----------- ----------- --------- ---------- Total noninterest expense 460 406 1,340 1,244 ----------- ----------- --------- ---------- Income before taxes 193 226 557 564 Income Taxes 53 75 184 183 ----------- ----------- --------- ---------- Net income $ 140 $ 151 $ 373 $ 381 =========== =========== ========= ========== Basic earnings per share $ .22 $ .22 $ .56 $ .55 =========== =========== ========= ========== Diluted earnings per share $ .22 $ .21 $ .56 $ .55 =========== =========== ========= ========== Dividend per share $ .16 $ .16 $ .48 $ .48 =========== =========== ========= ========== See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 4 7 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Unaudited) QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ---------- --------- --------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Net income $ 140 $ 151 $ 373 $ 381 Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: Gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax (5) 4 (17) (6) Reclassification adjustment, net of tax -- -- -- -- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Other comprehensive income (loss) (5) 4 (17) (6) --------- --------- --------- ---------- Comprehensive income $ 135 $ 155 $ 356 $ 375 ========= ========= ========= ========== See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 5 8 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ------------------------------------------------------------------ NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 (Unaudited) 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ (Dollars in thousands) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 373 $ 381 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 64 68 Amortization 2 3 Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities and investment securities (59) (73) Origination of loans held for sale (2,733) (5,195) Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale 2,731 4,684 Loss on loans, net of recoveries 8 6 Release of ESOP shares 64 65 Vesting of MRDP shares 61 58 Gain on sale of loans (45) (56) Net change in operating accounts: Accrued interest receivable (30) (128) Other assets 11 (197) Other liabilities 121 12 Income taxes payable - deferred (16) 94 Income taxes payable - current 124 7 ------------ ------------ Net cash from (used in) operating activities 676 (271) ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of investment securities held-to-maturity (498) (13,838) Proceeds from maturity of investment securities held-to-maturity 750 4,334 Net change in certificates of deposit 1,584 594 Net change in loan receivable (3,384) (727) Proceeds from principal payments and maturities of mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity 496 1,036 Purchase of mortgage-backed securities held-to-maturity (1,109) (555) Purchases of property and equipment (20) (73) ------------ ------------ Net cash (used in) investing activities $ (2,181) $ (9,229) ------------ ------------ See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 6 9 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS --------------------------------------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 (Unaudited) 2000 1999 ----------- ------------ (Dollars in thousands) Cash flows from financing activities: Net change in demand deposits, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit $ (3,307) $ 3,085 Net decrease in mortgage escrow funds (56) (36) Cash advances from FHLB 6,100 -- Repayment of cash advances from FHLB (303) (97) Purchase of treasury stock (710) (15) Cash dividends paid (344) (275) ----------- --------- Net cash from financing activities 1,380 2,662 ----------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (125) (6,838) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 2,317 10,383 ----------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 2,192 $ 3,545 =========== ========= See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 7 10 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) NOTE A - Basis of Presentation - ------------------------------ The consolidated interim financial statements as of June 30, 2000 included in this report have been prepared by the Registrant without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation are reflected in the June 30, 2000 interim financial statements. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. The September 30, 1999 Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition presented with the interim financial statements was audited and received an unqualified opinion. NOTE B - Earnings per Share - --------------------------- The following information shows the amounts used in computing earnings per share and the effect on income and the weighted average number of shares of dilutive potential common stock. FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 1999 ---- ---- Income Shares Per-Share Income Shares Per-Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount ----------- ------------ ------ ---------- ------------- ------ Basic EPS: Income available to Common Stockholders $140,000 640,085 $.22 $151,000 691,703 $.22 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options -- -- -- 15,488 --------- -------- -------- ------- Diluted EPS: Income available to common stockholders plus stock options $140,000 640,085 $.22 $151,000 707,191 $.21 ======== ======= ==== ======== ======= ==== FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 1999 ---- ---- Income Shares Per-Share Income Shares Per-Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount ----------- ------------ ------ ---------- ------------- ------ Basic EPS: Income available to Common Stockholders $373,000 662,716 $.56 $381,000 688,854 $.55 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options -- -- -- 9,259 --------- -------- -------- ------- Diluted EPS: Income available to common stockholders plus stock options $373,000 662,716 $.56 $381,000 698,113 $.55 ======== ======= ==== ======== ======= ==== 8 11 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NOTE C - Employee Stock Ownership Plan - -------------------------------------- The Association established an internally - leveraged ESOP for the exclusive benefit of participating employees ( all salaried employees who have completed at least 1000 hours of service in a twelve-month period and have attained the age of 21). The loan is secured by the shares purchased and will be repaid by the contributions to the ESOP and any other earnings on ESOP assets. The Association presently expects to contribute approximately $106,762 including interest annually to the ESOP. Contributions will be applied to repay interest on the loan first, then the remainder will be applied to principal. The loan is expected to be repaid in approximately five years. As of June 30, 2000, the loan had an outstanding balance of $459,248 and an interest rate of 9%. Shares purchased with the loan proceeds are held in a suspense account for allocation among participants as the loan is repaid. Contributions to the ESOP and shares released from the suspense account are allocated among participants in proportion to their compensation relative to total compensation of all active participants. Benefits generally become 25% vested after each year of credited service beyond one year. Vesting is accelerated upon retirement, death or disability or separation of service. Since the Association's annual contributions are discretionary, benefits payable under the ESOP cannot be estimated. The Association accounts for its ESOP in accordance with Statement of Position 93-6, Employers Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans. Accordingly, the debt of the ESOP is eliminated in consolidation and the shares pledged as collateral are reported as a part of unearned ESOP shares in the consolidated balance sheets. Contributions to the ESOP shall be sufficient to pay principal and interest currently due under the loan agreement. As shares are committed to be released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the average market price of the shares for the respective period, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings: dividends on unallocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of debt and accrued interest. ESOP compensation expense was $21,179 and $23,841 for the three months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 and $64,550 and $65,124 for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 respectively. A summary of ESOP shares at June 30, 2000 is as follows: Shares allocated 35,457 Shares committed for release 6,162 Unreleased shares 40,600 ------ Total 82,219 ====== Fair value of unreleased shares $411,075 9 12 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NOTE D - Management Recognition and Development Plan and Stock Option Plan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 1995 Management Recognition and Development Plan ("MRDP") was approved by the stockholders on January 17, 1996. The MRDP is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company. Collectively, the Board issued 41,109 shares of the Company's common stock, of which currently there are 37,638 shares awarded to employees at a cost of $410,620. The MRDP shares are vesting and being expensed over a five-year period which began on January 17, 1996. The value of the common stock contributed to the MRDP is amortized to compensation expense as the shares vest. MRDP expense was $20,206 and $20,206 for the three months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 and $60,618 and $58,368 for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 respectively. Also adopted on January 17, 1996 was a Stock Option plan whereby 102,774 shares of the Company's common stock have been reserved to be awarded to certain officers employees and directors. The Stock Option Plan is administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. All options expire no later than ten years from the date of grant. At August 4, 2000, 1,000 shares had been exercised. NOTE E - Stock Repurchase Program - --------------------------------- At August 4, 2000, The Company has repurchased 344,695 shares of the Corporation's outstanding stock at a cost of $4,940,349. NOTE F - New Accounting Pronouncements - -------------------------------------- In June 1998, FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which established accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position and measure those instruments at fair value. This Statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company. In October 1999, FASB issued SFAS No. 134, "Accounting for Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the Securitization of Mortgage Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise," which established accounting and reporting standards for certain activities of mortgage banking enterprises and other enterprises that are substantially similar to the primary operations of a mortgage banking enterprise. It requires that after the securitization of a mortgage loan held for sale, an entity engaged in mortgage banking activities classify the resulting mortgage-backed security as a trading security. This statement is effective for the first fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 1998. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company. 10 13 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NOTE G - Stock Dividend - ----------------------- On March 24, 1999, the Company declared a 20% stock dividend on all outstanding shares of record as of April 15, 1999. A total of 123, 627 shares were issued and cash in lieu of stock was issued for all partial shares. The total number of outstanding shares after the stock dividend was 741,866, which has since been reduced 74,120 shares by stock repurchases. All per share amounts and average shares outstanding have been restated to reflect the aforementioned stock dividend. 11 14 N S & L BANCORP, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The discussion and analysis included herein covers those material changes in liquidity and capital resources that have occurred since September 30, 1999, as well as certain changes in results of operations during the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. The following should be read in conjunction with the Company's Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 1999, which contains the latest audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as of September 30, 1999, and for the year then ended. Therefore, only material changes in financial condition and results of operations are discussed herein. This report contains certain "forward-looking statements" concerning the future operations of NS&L Bancorp, Inc. We have used forward-looking statements to describe future plans and strategies, including our expectations of our future financial results. Management's ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could affect actual results include interest rate trends, the general economic climate in our market area and the country as a whole, our loan delinquency rates, and changes in federal and state regulation. These factors should be considered in evaluation of the forward-looking statements contained in this report and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION - ------------------------------ Total assets increased $2.0 million from September 30, 1999. Loans increased $3.4 million and mortgage-backed securities increased $611,000 during the nine months ended June 30, 2000. These increases were partially offset by decreases in cash and cash equivalents of $125,000, decreases in certificates of deposit of $1.6 million, decreases in investment securities of $213,000 and other assets decreased $199,000. Customer deposits decreased $3.3 million due to the maturity of $1.5 million in short term deposits and increased competition as more lending institutions enter the market area. Cash advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines increased $5.8 million to fund the increase in loans and supply liquidity. Loans for 1 to 4 family dwellings comprised the majority of the increase in loans. Nonperforming assets were $23,000 or .03% of total assets at June 30, 2000, compared to $255,000, or .37% of total assets at September 30, 1999. There were no nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2000 and $37,000 at September 30, 1999. COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNE 30, 1999 - ------------- NET INCOME. Net income was $140,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 compared to $151,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $527,000 for the quarter compared to $522,000 for the same quarter last year. Noninterest income increased $16,000 and noninterest expense increased $54,000. Income tax expense decreased $22,000. 12 15 N S & L BANCORP, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) NET INTEREST INCOME. Net interest income of $523,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 decreased from $526,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. Interest income increased $105,000 while interest expense increased $108,000. INTEREST INCOME. Interest income increased by $105,000, or 9.3%, to $1.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 from $1.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. Interest income from loans receivable increased $90,000 to $818,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 from $728,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in the average balance of loans outstanding and to a lesser extent to interest rate increases on existing adjustable rate loans. Interest income from investment securities increased by $49,000 to $327,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 from $278,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. This increase was due to an increase in the balances in investment securities. Interest income from mortgage-backed securities increased by $1,000 to $53,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 from $52,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. Interest income from other interest-earning assets decreased by $35,000 to $30,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 from $65,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the interest paid on smaller average balances of cash invested at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines as cash was used to fund loans and purchase securities. INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense of $705,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 increased $108,000, or 18.1%, from $597,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the average balances of borrowed funds and to a lesser extent, to some special rate offerings and an overall increase in rates on customer deposits. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES. Loan loss provision decreased by $8,000 for the quarter ending June 30, 2000 compared to the quarter ending June 30, 1999 and actual loan losses net of recoveries were $9,000 for the quarter ending June 30, 2000 and zero for the comparable quarter last year. NONINTEREST INCOME. Noninterest income of $126,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 increased $16,000 from $110,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. This increase was due to an increase in mortgage banking fees of $7,000, an increase of $3,000 in banking service charges and fees and an increase on the gain on the sale of loans of $6,000 for the quarter ending June 30, 2000 compared to the quarter ending June 30, 1999. NONINTEREST EXPENSE. Noninterest expense increased $54,000, or 13.3%, to $460,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 from $406,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. This increase was due to an increase of $46,000 in compensation and employee benefits as a result of annual salary increases effective October 1, 1999 and additional personnel needed in the normal operations of business and a $15,000 increase in other expenses which was partially offset by a decrease of $2,000 in occupancy and equipment and a $3,000 decrease in printing, postage and supplies. 13 16 N S & L BANCORP, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) NET INTEREST MARGIN. Net interest margin was 2.98% for the three months ended June 30, 2000 compared to 2.99% for the three months ended June 30, 1999. Income from earning assets increased by $105,000, or 9.3%, between the two quarters and interest expense increased by $108,000, or 18.1%. The average earning asset base increased by $5.8 million, or 8.9%. The average interest-bearing liability base increased by $5.3 million, or 9.8%. COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNE 30, 1999 - ------------- NET INCOME. Net income decreased $8,000 to $373,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 compared to $381,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. Net interest income after provision for loan losses increased by $119,000 to $1.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 compared to $1.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. Noninterest income decreased $30,000 and noninterest expense increased $96,000. Income tax expense increased $1,000. NET INTEREST INCOME. Net interest income of $1.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 increased by $121,000 from net interest income of $1.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. Total interest income increased $357,000 while interest expense increased $236,000. INTEREST INCOME. Total interest income increased $357,000 to $3.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 from $3.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. Interest income from loans receivable increased $223,000 to $2.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 from $2.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in the average balance of loans between the two periods. Interest income from investment securities increased by $352,000 to $978,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 from $626,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 1999 as a result of investing cash in FHLB securities which have higher rates than the FHLB daily time rates were in the preceding period. Interest income from other interest-earning assets decreased by $178,000 to $100,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 from $278,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the interest paid on smaller average balances of cash invested at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Income from mortgage-backed securities decreased $40,000 to $135,000 at June 30, 2000 from $175,000 for the period ending June 30, 1999. The decrease in mortgage-backed security income was a result of a lower average balance in those investments as repayments were received. INTEREST EXPENSE. Total interest expense of $2.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000, increased $236,000 from $1.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. A decrease in the average balances of customer deposits decreased interest paid on deposits by $7,000 and an increase of $243,000 in interest on FHLB advances resulted from an increase in the average balance of FHLB advances. 14 17 N S & L BANCORP, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES. Loan loss provision increased by $2,000 for the nine months ending June 30, 2000 from the comparable period in 1999 and actual loan losses net of recoveries were $13,000 for the period ending June 30, 2000 and zero for the period ending June 30, 1999. NONINTEREST INCOME. Noninterest income of $301,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 decreased $30,000 from $331,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $25,000 decrease in mortgage banking fees and a $11,000 decrease in the gain on sale of loans as mortgage loan originations and loan fees have been reduced by increased competition in the mortgage banking area. The decreases were partially offset by a $9,000 increase in banking service charges and fees for the nine months ending June 30, 2000 compared to the period ending June 30, 1999. NONINTEREST EXPENSE. Noninterest expense increased $96,000 to $1.3 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 from $1.2 million for the nine ended June 30, 1999. Compensation and employee benefits increased by $93,000 as a result of annual salary increases effective October 1, 1999 and additional personnel needed in the normal operations of business. Data processing increased $8,000 and other expenses increased by $19,000 as a result of normal operation of the Company. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $7,000 in occupancy and equipment, a decrease of $9,000 in deposit insurance premiums and a $6,000 decrease in professional fees from the comparable period. NET INTEREST MARGIN. Net interest margin was 3.10% for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 compared to 3.27% for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. Income from earning assets increased by $357,000, or 11.0%, between the two periods while interest expense increased by $236,000, or 13.4%. The average earning asset base increased by $4.6 million, or 7.2%. The average interest-bearing liability base increased by $4.3 million, or 7.9%. YEAR 2000 ISSUES - ---------------- The year 2000 issue exists because many computer systems and applications use two- digit date fields to designate a year. As the century date change occurs, date-sensitive systems may recognize the year 2000 as 1900, or not at all. This inability to recognize or properly treat the year 2000 may cause erroneous results, ranging from system malfunctions to incorrect or incomplete processing. As a user of computers, computer software and equipment utilizing embedded microprocessors, failure to resolve year 2000 issues could cause substantial disruption of the Association's business and could have a material adverse effect on the Association's business, financial condition or results of operations. While there can be no assurances that the Association has effectively addressed the year 2000 issue, the Association has not been notified, and is unaware of, any vendor or service provider problems related to year 2000 and all systems have performed properly since January 1, 2000. Likewise, the Association is unaware of any year 2000 issues that have impaired the ability of the Association's borrowers to repay their debt. 15 18 N S & L BANCORP, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - ------------------------------- The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans, mortgage-backed securities, investment securities, net operating income and cash advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines when appropriate. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities are a somewhat predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Association must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure availability of sufficient funds to support loan growth and deposit withdrawals, satisfy financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. During the fiscal year 2000 and 1999, the Association used cash advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines as part of its investment strategy. At June 30, 2000, the Association had FHLB advances of $11.7 million that were used to offset fixed rate mortgage loans and provide liquidity and had approved loan commitments totaling $863,000 and undisbursed loans in process of $479,000. Liquid funds necessary for normal daily operations of the Association are maintained in a working checking account and a daily time account with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. It is the Association's current policy to maintain adequate collected balances in those deposit accounts to meet daily operating expense, customer withdrawals, and fund loan demand. Funds received from daily operating activities are deposited, on a daily basis, in the checking account and transferred, when appropriate, to the daily time account to enhance income. Normal daily operating expenses are not expected to significantly change. Noninterest expense as a percentage of average assets at 2.5% is expected to remain basically constant. Interest expense is expected to gradually increase as the average balance of cash advances has increased. However, overall interest expense should remain stable because interest is now being paid on a smaller average balance of customer accounts. The cash advance expenses are being offset as the funds have been invested at rates higher than the expense incurred by them. Loan interest income is expected to continue to increase as the average balance of loans increases and rates on adjustable-rate loans continue to rise as those loans reprice at the annual adjustment dates. Although customer deposits have decreased in the past nine months as a result of increased competition as new financial institutions enter the market area and the maturity of $1.5 million in short term funds, deposits are expected to remain stable in the future. At June 30, 2000, certificates of deposit amounted to $30.6 million, or 63.3% of the Association total deposits, including $23.3 million of fixed rate certificates scheduled to mature within twelve months. Historically, the Association has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature. Management believes it has adequate resources to fund all loan commitments from savings deposits, loan payments, maturities of investment securities and advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. The Office of Thrift Supervision requires a thrift institution to maintain an average daily balance of liquid assets (cash and eligible investments) equal to at least 4% of the average daily balance of its net withdrawable deposits and short-term borrowings. The Association's liquidity 16 19 N S & L BANCORP, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) ratio was 40.38% at June 30, 2000. Neosho Savings and Loan consistently maintains liquidity levels in excess of regulatory requirements, and believes this is an appropriate strategy for proper asset and liability management. The Office of Thrift Supervision requires institutions such as the Association to meet certain tangible, core, and risk-based capital requirements. Tangible capital generally consists of stockholders' equity minus certain intangible assets. Core capital generally consists of stockholders' equity. The risk-based capital requirements presently address risk related to both recorded assets and off-balance sheet commitments and obligations. The following table summarizes the Association's capital ratios at June 30, 2000. Percent of Adjusted Amount Total Assets ------------------------------ (Unaudited) (Dollars in thousands) Tangible capital $ 8,702 12.32% Minimum tangible capital requirement 1,060 1.50 -------- ----- Excess $ 7,642 10.82% ======== ===== Core capital $ 8,702 12.32% Minimum core capital requirement 2,826 4.00 -------- ------ Excess $ 5,876 8.32% ======== ===== Risk-based capital $ 8,760 27.44% Minimum risk-based capital requirement 2,554 8.00 -------- ------ Excess $ 6,206 19.44% ======== ===== 17 20 N S & L BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Neither the Registrant nor the Association is a party to any material legal proceedings at this time. From time to time the Association is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. ITEM 2, CHANGES IN SECURITIES Not applicable. ITEM 3, DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES Not applicable. ITEM 4, SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. ITEM 5, OTHER INFORMATION None. ITEM 6, EXHIBITS AND REPORT ON FORM 8-K A. Exhibits Exhibit 27-Financial Data Schedule B. Forms 8-K None. 18 21 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 thereunto duly authorized. N S & L BANCORP, INC. DATE AUGUST 11, 2000 BY: /s/ C.R. Butler --------------- -------------------------------- C.R. 'RICK' BUTLER PRESIDENT CEO BY: /s/ Carol Guest --------------------------------- Carol Guest Treasurer