UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999
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 0-21638
FFY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 34-1735753
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
724 Boardman-Poland Rd., Youngstown, Ohio 44512
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(Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 726-3396
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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
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(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) 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 requirements for the past 90 days.
YES [X] NO [ ].
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
As of August 31, 1999, the Registrant had 6,991,165 shares of Common Stock
issued and outstanding.
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant, computed by reference to the average of the bid and asked price
of such stock as of August 31, 1999 was $95.1 million. (The exclusion from
such amount of the market value of the shares owned by any person shall not
be deemed an admission by the Registrant that such person is an affiliate of
the Registrant.)
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Parts II and IV of Form 10-K - Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1999.
Part III of Form 10-K - Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders
to be held in 1999.
PART I
Forward-Looking Statements
When used in this Form 10-K, or, in future filings by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company's press releases or other
public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the
approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases "will
likely result", "are expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated",
"estimate", "project" or similar expressions are intended to identify
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties including changes in economic conditions in the Bank's
market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations in
interest rates, demand for loans in the Bank's market area and competition,
that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical
earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. The Company wishes
to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company wishes to
advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company's
financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for
future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements
expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.
The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation,
to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated events.
Year 2000
Refer to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Year 2000" contained in the Annual Report of
Stockholders included as Exhibit 13 herein.
Item 1. Business
General. FFY Financial Corp. (FFYF or Company) is a holding company
incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware and is engaged in the
financial services business through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, First
Federal Savings Bank of Youngstown (First Federal or Bank), a federally
chartered stock savings bank, and FFY Holdings, Inc. In June 1993, the Bank
converted from a federally-chartered mutual savings institution to a stock
savings institution and, as part of the conversion, the Company acquired all
of the outstanding common stock of the Bank. First Federal operates 10 full
service banking facilities and 3 limited banking facilities in Mahoning and
Trumbull Counties, Ohio. At June 30, 1999, the Company had total
consolidated assets of $675.7 million.
The business of the Company currently consists primarily of the business of
First Federal. The holding company structure, however, provides FFYF with
greater flexibility than the Bank has to diversify its business activities,
through existing or newly formed subsidiaries, or through acquisitions or
mergers of both mutual and stock thrift institutions as well as other
companies. In August 1997, FFY Holdings, Inc. was formed, as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of FFYF, for the purpose of investing in entities that offer
expanded financial services to customers. In September 1997 and April 1998,
the Company announced real estate and insurance affiliations through
investments of FFY Holdings, Inc. Currently, there are no arrangements,
understandings or agreements regarding any acquisitions or mergers; however,
the Company is in a position, subject to regulatory restrictions, to take
advantage of any favorable acquisition or merger opportunity that may arise.
First Federal provides a variety of banking services to its customers other
than its primary business activities of making loans and accepting deposits.
Market Area. First Federal conducts operations through its main office in
Youngstown, Ohio, which is located approximately 75 miles northwest of
Pittsburgh, PA and 75 miles southeast of Cleveland, OH, and through its 12
other banking offices in Ohio. Ten of First Federal's office locations,
including the main office, are in Mahoning County and three office locations
are in Trumbull County. Mahoning County is considered to be the Company's
primary market area. The Youngstown-Warren area (Mahoning and Trumbull
Counties) makes up the 7th largest metropolitan statistical area in the
State of Ohio. First Federal also has customers in Columbiana County
although there are no office locations in that county. According to the
latest census information, approximately 591,000 people live in the
Youngstown-Warren area.
Major industries in Mahoning County include light manufacturing,
transportation, health care, as well as retail and wholesale trade and
services. Major industries in Trumbull County and Columbiana County include
manufacturing, trade and services. Major employers in Mahoning County
include Western Reserve Care System, St. Elizabeth Health Center, U.S.
Postal Service, Youngstown City Schools and Youngstown State University.
The largest employers in the tri-county area include General Motors
Corporation in Lordstown, Ohio and Delphi Packard Electric Systems (a
division of General Motors Corporation) in Warren, Ohio, both located in
Trumbull County. The Company's business and operating results could be
significantly affected by changes in general economic conditions, as well as
changes in population levels, unemployment rates, strikes and layoffs.
Lending Activities
General. The largest component of the Bank's gross loan portfolio has
historically been first mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family
residences. As part of the Company's strategy to manage interest rate risk,
the Bank emphasizes the origination of adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) loans
or shorter-term fixed rate loans for its own portfolio. The Bank also
offers 15 and 30 year fixed-rate loans which, if they qualify, are generally
sold on the secondary market to Fannie Mae. Multi-family, commercial,
construction and consumer loans with higher yields than traditional one- to
four- family loans are also offered by the Bank.
Certain officers of the Bank have individual loan approval authority for
amounts up to $240,000. Loans that are greater than $240,000 and up to
$500,000 must be approved by either the Vice President in charge of lending
or a committee comprised of officers of the Bank. Loans greater than
$500,000 must be approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of
Directors and loans greater than $1 million must be approved by the Board of
Directors. All loans, once approved, are reviewed by the Board of
Directors.
The Bank's loans-to-one-borrower limit is generally 15% of unimpaired
capital and surplus. At June 30, 1999, the maximum amount which the Bank
could have lent under this limit to any one borrower and the borrower's
related entities was approximately $7.7 million. At June 30, 1999, the Bank
had no loans or groups of loans to related borrowers with outstanding
balances in excess of this amount. The largest lending relationship at June
30, 1999 totaled $5.6 million which is primarily secured by office buildings
located in Ohio. There are 23 other lending relationships ranging from $1.1
million to $3.3 million with an aggregate total of $39.2 million. At June
30, 1999, all such loans were performing in accordance with their terms
except for one lending relationship of six loans with an aggregate
outstanding balance of $2.4 million as of the balance sheet date. Refer to
"Troubled Debt Restructurings and Other Loans of Concern" contained herein.
Loan Portfolio Composition. The following table sets forth information
concerning the composition of the Bank's loan portfolio in dollar amounts
and in percentages (before deductions for loans in process, deferred fees
and discounts and allowances for losses) as of the dates indicated.
June 30,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Real Estate Loans:
One- to four -family(1) $335,064 71.70% $354,202 71.65% $349,053 73.59% $334,307 73.64% $308,774 74.45%
Multi-family 15,579 3.33% 15,659 3.17% 16,294 3.44% 15,934 3.51% 15,157 3.65%
Commercial 33,710 7.21% 28,606 5.79% 30,997 6.53% 29,024 6.39% 28,304 6.82%
Construction and
development 28,085 6.01% 23,999 4.85% 23,179 4.88% 22,636 4.99% 20,491 4.94%
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Total real estate
loans 412,438 88.25% 422,466 85.46% 419,523 88.44% 401,901 88.53% 372,726 89.86%
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Consumer Loans:
Deposit account 1,195 0.26% 1,341 0.27% 1,240 0.26% 1,115 0.25% 1,090 0.26%
Automobile 8,480 1.81% 12,161 2.46% 16,349 3.45% 17,245 3.80% 8,380 2.02%
Home equity 37,877 8.11% 37,912 7.67% 33,269 7.01% 29,783 6.56% 29,711 7.17%
90-day notes 3,416 0.73% 17,677 3.58% 1,323 0.28% 1,441 0.32% 907 0.22%
Other 3,944 0.84% 2,791 0.56% 2,646 0.56% 2,479 0.54% 1,949 0.47%
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Total consumer
loans 54,912 11.75% 71,882 14.54% 54,827 11.56% 52,063 11.47% 42,037 10.14%
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Total loans 467,350 100.00% 494,348 100.00% 474,350 100.00% 453,964 100.00% 414,763 100.00%
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Less:
Loans in process (7,969) (6,557) (7,861) (8,830) (6,346)
Deferred fees and
discount (2,455) (2,588) (2,815) (2,905) (3,594)
Allowance for losses (2,645) (2,740) (2,962) (3,439) (3,159)
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Total loans
receivable, net(1) $454,281 $482,463 $460,712 $438,790 $401,664
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<FN>
<F1> 1999 amount includes $442 in loans available for sale.
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The following table shows the composition of the Bank's loan portfolio by
fixed and adjustable rates at the dates indicated.
June 30,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Fixed-Rate Loans:
Real estate:
One- to four
-family(1) $165,529 35.42% $217,075 43.91% $260,128 54.84% $268,816 59.21% $246,036 59.32%
Multi-family 9,610 2.05% 3,965 0.80% 3,969 0.84% 3,624 0.79% 5,256 1.27%
Commercial 27,756 5.94% 24,533 4.96% 24,498 5.16% 23,784 5.24% 23,818 5.74%
Construction and
development 24,665 5.28% 21,087 4.27% 23,179 4.88% 22,636 4.99% 20,461 4.93%
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Total fixed-rate
real estate loans 227,560 48.69% 266,660 53.94% 311,774 65.72% 318,860 70.23% 295,571 71.26%
Consumer - fixed-rate 48,328 10.34% 67,243 13.60% 52,013 10.97% 50,081 11.03% 40,870 9.85%
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Total fixed-rate
loans 275,888 59.03% 333,903 67.54% 363,787 76.69% 368,941 81.26% 336,441 81.11%
Adjustable-Rate Loans:
Real estate:
One- to four -family 169,535 36.28% 137,127 27.74% 88,925 18.75% 65,491 14.43% 62,738 15.13%
Multi-family 5,969 1.28% 11,694 2.37% 12,325 2.60% 12,310 2.71% 9,901 2.39%
Commercial 5,954 1.27% 4,073 0.82% 6,499 1.37% 5,240 1.16% 4,486 1.08%
Construction and
development 3,420 0.73% 2,912 0.59% - - - - 30 0.01%
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Total adjustable-rate
real estate loans 184,878 39.56% 155,806 31.52% 107,749 22.72% 83,041 18.30% 77,155 18.61%
Consumer - adjustable-rate 6,584 1.41% 4,639 0.94% 2,814 0.59% 1,982 0.44% 1,167 0.28%
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Total adjustable-rate
loans 191,462 40.97% 160,445 32.46% 110,563 23.31% 85,023 18.74% 78,322 18.89%
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Total loans 467,350 100.00% 494,348 100.00% 474,350 100.00% 453,964 100.00% 414,763 100.00%
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Less:
Loans in process (7,969) (6,557) (7,861) (8,830) (6,346)
Deferred fees and
discounts (2,455) (2,588) (2,815) (2,905) (3,594)
Allowance for losses (2,645) (2,740) (2,962) (3,439) (3,159)
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Total loans
receivable, net(1) $454,281 $482,463 $460,712 $438,790 $401,664
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<FN>
<F1> 1999 amount includes $442 in loans available for sale.
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The following schedule illustrates the interest rate sensitivity of the
Bank's loan portfolio at June 30, 1999. Loans which have adjustable or
renegotiable interest rates are shown as maturing in the period during which
the contract matures. The schedule does not reflect the effects of possible
prepayments or enforcement of due-on-sale clauses.
Real Estate
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One- to Construction and
four -family Multi-family Commercial Development Consumer Total
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Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average Average Average Average
Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Due During
Periods Ending
June 30,
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2000(1) $ 141 8.36% $ - - $ 100 11.15% $11,312 8.03% $ 5,574 10.38% $ 17,127 8.82%
2001 to 2004 12,830 7.91% 2,370 8.92% 3,487 8.11% 15,871 8.78% 24,195 9.36% 58,753 8.79%
2005 and following 322,093 7.59% 13,209 8.79% 30,123 8.86% 902 6.91% 25,143 9.49% 391,470 7.85%
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$335,064 $15,579 $33,710 $28,085 $54,912 $467,350
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The total amount of loans due after June 30, 2000 which have predetermined
interest rates is $289.5 million, while the total amount of loans due after
such dates which have floating or adjustable interest rates is $160.7
million.
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[FN]
<F1> Includes overdraft loans.
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One- to four -family Residential Real Estate Lending
The cornerstone of the Bank's lending program has been the origination of
permanent loans, to be held in its portfolio, secured by mortgages on owner-
occupied, one- to four -family residences. The Bank has generally limited
its real estate loan originations to properties within its market area. As
of June 30, 1999, all one- to four -family residential loans were secured by
properties located in the Bank's market area. The Bank originates both
fixed-rate and ARM loans with terms up to 30 years with its focus primarily
on ARM originations as part of its asset/liability management. The level of
fixed-rate originations is generally affected by market rates, customer
preference and competition. The Bank has been successful in originating
7/1-year ARMs which are fixed for seven years and convert to a one-year ARM
in the eighth year. At June 30, 1999, $90.8 million, or 19.4% of the Bank's
gross loan portfolio consisted of 7/1-year ARMs compared to $52.0 million,
or 10.5% at June 30, 1998 and $15.1 million, or 3.2% at June 30, 1997.
Additionally, a significant portion of the Bank's other ARM products are
subject to interest adjustments at three-year intervals. The Bank's ARM
products generally carry interest rates which are reset to a stated margin
over an independent index. Increases and decreases in the interest rate of
the Bank's ARMs are generally limited to 2% at any adjustment date and 5%
over the life of the loan. The Bank's ARMs are not convertible into fixed-
rate loans, are not assumable, do not contain prepayment penalties and do
not produce negative amortization.
The Bank evaluates both the borrower's ability to make principal and
interest payments and the value of the property that will secure the loan.
In order to comply with standard secondary market underwriting requirements,
First Federal established procedures in 1998 to verify employment history
and down payment sources since the Bank sells qualifying loans to Fannie
Mae. Underwriting standards required by Fannie Mae and other secondary
market investors are also followed for new loan originations that the Bank
retains in its portfolio. Following secondary market underwriting standards
does not significantly affect the timing of closing loans. During 1999, the
Bank increased its loan origination team in order to meet the increased
competition in the Company's market area. To remain competitive in
obtaining loans, the Bank's personnel streamlined the process for standard
home loan requests from application to approval to less than seven days as
compared to up to 21 days before. The Company's management expects to fully
implement 24-hour approvals on certain loan originations in the future.
The Bank originates residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios up
to 97%. On mortgage loans exceeding an 85% loan-to-value ratio at the time
of origination, however, First Federal generally requires private mortgage
insurance in an amount intended to reduce the Bank's exposure to 72% of the
appraised value of the underlying collateral. Property securing real estate
loans made by First Federal is appraised by staff appraisers of the Bank.
The Bank requires evidence of marketable title and lien position on all
loans secured by real property and requires fire and extended coverage
casualty insurance in amounts at least equal to the principal amount of the
loan or the value of improvements on the property, depending on the type of
loan. The Bank may also require flood insurance to protect the property
securing its interest.
Residential mortgage loan originations derive from a number of sources,
including real estate broker referrals, existing borrowers and depositors,
builders and walk-in customers. Loan applications are accepted at all of
the Bank's offices.
Multi-Family Lending
First Federal originates multi-family loans, which it holds in its
portfolio, and primarily include loans secured by apartment buildings.
Multi-family loans generally have shorter maturities than one- to four -
family mortgage loans, although the Bank may originate multi-family loans
with terms up to 30 years. The rates charged on multi-family loans are both
fixed and adjustable. The adjustable-rate loans reset to a stated margin
over an independent index. Multi-family lending rates are typically higher
than rates charged on one- to four -family residential properties. Multi-
family loans are generally written in amounts up to 80% of the lesser of the
appraised value or purchase price of the underlying property.
Appraisals on properties securing multi-family loans originated by the Bank
are performed by either an independent appraiser designated by the Bank or
by the Bank's staff appraisers at the time the loan is made. All appraisals
on multi-family loans are reviewed by the Bank's management. In addition,
the Bank's current underwriting procedures generally require verification of
the borrower's credit history, income and financial statements, banking
relationships, references and income projections for the property.
At June 30, 1999, the Bank had four multi-family loans with a net book value
in excess of $1.0 million but less than $2.0 million. All of these loans
were current at that date. However, one of these multi-family loans,
totaling approximately $1.5 million at June 30, 1999, is considered by
management to be a potential problem loan. See "Troubled Debt
Restructurings and Other Loans of Concern" contained herein for additional
detail regarding this loan.
Multi-family loans generally present a higher level of risk than loans
secured by one- to four -family residences. This greater risk is due to
several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited
number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on
income producing properties and the increased complexity of evaluating and
monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans
secured by multi-family properties is typically dependent upon the
successful operation of the related real estate project. If the cash flow
from the project is reduced, the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be
impaired. In some instances, the risk level is mitigated by obtaining
individual guarantees which may increase the amount of collateral supporting
the loan. Despite the risks inherent in multi-family lending, the Company's
history of delinquencies in this portfolio has been minimal.
Commercial Real Estate Lending
First Federal originates commercial real estate loans, which it holds in its
portfolio, and primarily includes loans secured by strip shopping centers,
small office buildings, warehouses, churches and other business properties.
Commercial real estate loans have a maximum term of 30 years; however, they
generally have terms ranging from 10 - 20 years. Rates on commercial real
estate loans are predominantly fixed, based on competitive factors, but to a
lesser extent, the Bank originates adjustable-rate commercial real estate
loans which are reset to a stated margin over an independent index.
Commercial loans are generally written in amounts up to 80% of the lesser of
the appraised value or purchase price of the underlying property.
Appraisals on properties securing commercial real estate loans originated by
the Bank are performed by either an independent appraiser designated by the
Bank or by the Bank's staff appraisers at the time the loan is made. All
appraisals on commercial real estate loans are reviewed by the Bank's
management. In addition, the Bank's current underwriting procedures
generally require verification of the borrower's credit history, income and
financial statements, banking relationships, references and income
projections for the property.
At June 30, 1999, the Bank had seven commercial real estate loans with a net
book value in excess of $1.0 million but less than $2.0 million. All of
these loans were current at that date. However, one of these commercial
real estate loans, totaling approximately $1.2 million at June 30, 1999, is
secured by a strip shopping center where the anchor tenant has, to the best
of management's knowledge, no history of operating profits. This loan has
been classified substandard as of June 30, 1999. See "Troubled Debt
Restructurings and Other Loans of Concern" contained herein.
During fiscal year 1999, commercial real estate lending was identified as a
growth area by the Company's management. Consequently, the Company hired an
experienced commercial lender to specialize in the origination of commercial
mortgage loans. At June 30, 1999, the Company had $33.7 million in
commercial real estate loans comprising of 7.2% of the gross loan portfolio,
compared to $28.6 million, or 5.8% of the gross loan portfolio at June 30,
1998.
Commercial real estate loans generally present a higher level of risk than
loans secured by one- to four -family residences. This greater risk is due
to several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited
number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on
income producing properties and the increased complexity of evaluating and
monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans
secured by commercial real estate properties is typically dependent upon the
successful operation of the related real estate project. If the cash flow
from the project is reduced, the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be
impaired. In some instances, the risk level is mitigated by obtaining
individual guarantees which may increase the level of collateral supporting
the loan. The Company will continue its efforts to increase the amount of
commercial real estate loans for its portfolio as these loans generally
offer a better interest rate than typical one- to four -family loans.
Management believes the higher rate justifies the increased credit risk.
Despite the risks inherent in commercial real estate lending, the Company's
history of delinquencies in this portfolio has been minimal, however,
management will closely monitor the performance of this portfolio as
management anticipates its growth.
Construction and Development Lending
The Bank makes loans to individuals for the construction of their
residences, as well as to builders and developers for the construction of
one- to four -family residences, multi-family and commercial real estate and
the development of one- to four -family lots in Ohio. At June 30, 1999, all
of these loans were secured by property located within the Bank's market
area.
Construction loans to individuals for their residences are structured to be
converted to permanent loans at the end of the construction phase, which
typically runs six months. These construction loans have rates and terms
which match any one- to four -family loans then offered by the Bank, except
that during the construction phase, the borrower pays interest only and the
maximum loan-to-value ratio is 90%. On construction loans exceeding an 85%
loan-to-value ratio, First Federal generally requires private mortgage
insurance, thus reducing the Bank's exposure. Residential construction
loans are generally underwritten pursuant to the same guidelines used for
originating permanent residential loans. At June 30, 1999, the Bank had
$10.2 million of construction loans to borrowers intending to live in the
properties upon completion of construction.
Construction loans to builders of one- to four -family residences require
the payment of interest only for the term of the loan, up to 12 months.
These loans may provide for the payment of interest and loan fees from loan
proceeds and carry fixed rates of interest. Currently, loan fees charged on
such loans are approximately $1,250; however, such loan fees may vary from
time to time. At June 30, 1999, the Bank had $6.8 million of construction
loans to builders of one- to four -family residences.
The Bank also makes loans to builders for the purpose of developing one- to
four -family homesites. These loans typically have terms of from one to
three years and carry fixed interest rates. The maximum loan-to-value ratio
is 80% for such loans. Loan fees charged in connection with the origination
of such loans are negotiable; however, they are generally the Bank's cost
plus up to 1% of the loan amount. These loans may provide for the payment
of interest and loan fees from loan proceeds. The principal in these loans
is typically paid down as homesites are sold. At June 30, 1999, the Bank
had $8.3 million of development loans to builders.
Construction loans on multi-family and commercial real estate projects may
be secured by apartments, strip shopping centers, small office buildings,
churches or other property and are structured to be converted to permanent
loans at the end of the construction phase, which generally runs up to 12
months. These construction loans have rates and terms which match any
permanent multi-family or commercial real estate loan then offered by the
Bank, except that during the construction phase, the borrower pays interest
only. These loans generally provide for the payment of interest and loan
fees from loan proceeds. At June 30, 1999, the Bank had $2.8 million of
multi-family and commercial real estate construction loans.
Construction and development loans are obtained principally through
continued business from developers and builders who have previously borrowed
from the Bank, as well as referrals from existing customers and walk-in
customers. The application process includes a submission to the Bank of
accurate plans, specifications and costs of the project to be
constructed/developed. These items are used as a basis to determine the
appraised value of the subject property. Loans are based on the lesser of
current appraised value and/or the cost of construction (land plus
building).
Because of the uncertainties inherent in estimating development and
construction costs and the market for the project upon completion, it is
relatively difficult to evaluate accurately the total loan funds required to
complete a project, the related loan-to-value ratios and the likelihood of
ultimate success of the project. In addition, management requires pro forma
cash flow analysis and debt service coverage ratios or verification of
construction progress prior to authorizing a construction draw and require
mechanics' lien waivers and other documents to protect and verify its lien
position. Construction and development loans to borrowers other than owner-
occupants also involve many of the same risks discussed above regarding
multi-family and commercial real estate loans and tend to be more sensitive
to general economic conditions than many other types of loans. Also, the
funding of loan fees and interest during the construction phase makes the
monitoring of the progress of the project particularly important, as
customary early warning signals of project difficulties may not be present.
At June 30, 1999, there was one individual construction and development loan
totaling $1.1 million which was current as of that date. There were no
other individual construction and development loans in excess of
$1.0 million.
Consumer Lending
The Bank originates various types of consumer loans including, but not
limited to, home equity and automobile loans. First Federal places
increasing emphasis on consumer loans, particularly home equity loans,
because of their attractive yields and shorter terms to maturity.
The Bank's home equity loans are written so that the total commitment
amount, when combined with the balance of the first mortgage lien, may not
exceed 100% of the appraised value of the property where the Bank holds the
first lien and 80% if the first mortgage is held by a third party. At June
30, 1999, the Bank held a first lien on approximately 95% of the properties
securing home equity loans from the Bank. Closed-end home equity loans are
written with terms of up to ten years and carry fixed rates of interest.
Open-end home equity lines of credit are written for a draw period of 10
years at a variable interest rate of 1% above the prime rate adjusted
monthly. After the draw period, the lines of credit convert into fixed
rate, closed-end loans with terms of up to 10 years, or the lines of credit
can be renewed. The Bank's home equity loan portfolio grew from $29.7
million at June 30, 1995 to $37.9 million at June 30, 1999.
During fiscal year 1996, the Bank began originating automobile loans through
dealerships (indirect auto lending) in an effort to gain a portion of this
market. However, this program was discontinued after approximately 14
months of operation due to the performance of the portfolio. At September
30, 1996, this portfolio had 1,001 loans totaling $12.3 million and has
subsequently dropped to 429 loans totaling $2.7 million at June 30, 1999.
The decline during this time frame was due to both write-offs and principal
receipts. Management has identified potential problem loans that remain in
this portfolio and believes there are adequate reserves at June 30, 1999.
Indirect auto loans tend to be of greater risk than direct auto loans due to
the fact that institutions such as the Bank work with dealers rather than
directly with the customers.
During June 1998, the Bank lent $15.9 million in short-term loans (90-day
notes) to customers to fund their stock subscriptions for a local financial
institution's initial public offering. Throughout the first quarter of
fiscal year 1999, virtually all of these loans were repaid. There is no
prepayment penalty on 90-day notes.
The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans include a
determination of the applicant's payment history on other debts and the
ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan.
Although creditworthiness of the applicant is of primary consideration, the
underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the
security, if any, in relation to the proposed loan amount. While consumer
loans other than home equity loans generally involve a higher level of
credit risk than one- to four -family residential loans, consumer loans are
typically made at higher interest rates and for shorter terms. The shorter
term of consumer loans reduces the Bank's exposure to interest rate risk.
Sale of Mortgage Loans
In fiscal year 1998, the Bank began selling originated one- to four -family
fixed-rate mortgage loans to Fannie Mae. Currently, the Bank only sells
fixed-rate 15- and 30-year one- to four -family loans to Fannie Mae. All
mortgage loans, upon commitment, are immediately categorized as either held
for the Bank's portfolio or available for sale. The Bank originated $30.9
million in available-for-sale loans during fiscal year 1999 and sold $30.4
million of such loans at a pretax gain of $720,000. At June 30, 1999, there
was $442,000 in loans available for sale on the Company's balance sheet.
During fiscal year 1998, the Bank originated and sold $5.0 million of loans
originated for sale at a pretax gain of $134,000. The level of mortgage
loan sales is dependent on the amount of saleable loans being originated by
the Bank. Depending on factors such as interest rates, levels of
refinancings and competitive factors in the Company's primary market area,
the amount of mortgage loans ultimately sold can vary significantly.
The Bank retains servicing on the loans sold to Fannie Mae, typically
receiving a servicing fee of 25 basis points, which represents the
difference the coupon rate and the rate passed along to Fannie Mae. The
origination of mortgage loans and the related sales of such loans with
servicing retained provides the Company with additional sources of non-
interest income through loan servicing income and gains on the loans sold.
At June 30, 1999, mortgage servicing rights totaled $330,000 compared to
$48,000 at June 30, 1998. Mortgage loans serviced for others totaled $35.1
million at June 30, 1999 compared to $5.0 million at June 30, 1998.
Loan Origination and Repayment Activities
The following table sets forth the Bank's originations, sales and repayments
of loans for the periods indicated.
Year ended June 30,
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Originations by type:
Adjustable rate:
Real estate - one- to four -family $ 39,258 45,473 31,668
- multi-family 8 586 943
- commercial 682 3,413 995
- construction and development 15,503 2,250 197
Non-real estate - consumer 11,457 4,844 2,395
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Total adjustable rate 66,908 56,566 36,198
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Fixed rate:
Real estate - one- to four -family 22,423 8,834 19,045
- multi-family 1,744 658 314
- commercial 3,422 1,069 2,248
- construction and development 20,210 27,997 29,045
Non-real estate - consumer 35,063 48,728 32,013
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Total fixed rate 82,862 87,286 82,665
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Total loans originated 149,770 143,852 118,863
Principal repayments (121,902) (105,621) (97,840)
Loan sales (30,409) (4,988) -
Decrease in other items, net (725) (795) (638)
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Net increase (decrease) $ (3,266) 32,448 20,385
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Asset Quality
When a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan, the Bank
attempts to cure the delinquency by contacting the borrower. In the case of
residential loans, a late notice is generally sent after 15 days past the
due date and collection action is commenced. Written and verbal contacts
are attempted from this point until the account is brought to a current
status. If the delinquency continues, a default letter is generally sent
between 45 and 60 days past due, and if the status does not improve, the
Bank will begin foreclosure action 30 days after the default letter is sent.
Delinquent consumer loans, including home equity loans, are handled in a
similar manner except that late notices are generated between 10 and 15 days
past due and collection action is commenced at that point. If the
delinquency continues and no arrangements are made with the borrower, the
Bank will take appropriate action to protect its interest generally by 60
days past due. This may include repossession, foreclosure or law suit, if
necessary. If repossession of a vehicle occurs, the borrower has the
opportunity to redeem the vehicle prior to sale at public auction by
contacting the Bank and paying delinquencies and other charges associated
with the repossession. The Bank's repossession guidelines comply with the
requirements under the Ohio Revised Code.
The Bank has not experienced significant delinquencies with multi-family,
commercial real estate or commercial real estate construction loans.
Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth information concerning
delinquent loans at June 30, 1999, in dollar amounts and as a percentage of
each category of the Bank's loan portfolio. The amounts presented represent
the total remaining principal balances of the related loans, rather than the
actual payment amounts which are overdue.
Loans Delinquent For:
------------------------------------------------------- Total Loans Delinquent
60-89 Days 90 Days and Over 60 Days and Over
-------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
Percent Percent Percent
of Loan of Loan of Loan
Number Amount Category Number Amount Category Number Amount Category
------ ------ -------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------ --------
(Dollars in Thousands)
Real Estate:
One- to four -family 24 $ 928 0.28% 47 $1,527 0.46% 71 $2,455 0.74%
Multi-family 1 317 2.03% - - - 1 317 2.03%
Commercial 1 95 0.28% - - - 1 95 0.28%
Construction and
development - - - 2 567 1.89% 2 567 1.89%
Consumer 33 140 0.25% 144 145 0.26% 177 285 0.51%
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Total 59 $1,480 0.32% 193 $2,239 0.48% 252 $3,719 0.80%
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Non-Performing Assets. The table below sets forth the amounts and
categories of non-performing assets in the Bank's loan portfolio. The
Bank's current approach requires that loans be reviewed periodically and any
loan where collectibility of principal is doubtful is placed on non-accrual
status. Loans are also placed on non-accrual status generally when a loan
is more than 90 days delinquent. Payments received on non-accruing loans
are recorded as interest income, or are applied to the principal balance,
depending on an assessment of the collectibility of the principal of the
loan. Loans remain on non-accrual status until generally less than 90 days
delinquent. Troubled debt restructurings involve loans where, due to the
debtor's financial difficulties, modifications are made in the original
terms of the loans (e.g., principal or interest may be forgiven, the term of
the loan may be extended or the interest rate may be reduced below market
rates). A loan is removed from troubled debt restructuring status if it is
current after the 12th month it was restructured and the modifications
originally given are not inconsistent with terms currently provided.
Foreclosed assets include assets acquired in settlement of loans. The
amounts shown do not reflect reserves set up against such assets. See "-
Allowance for Loan Losses."
June 30,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-accruing loans:
One- to four -family $1,421 2,168 2,359 3,617 3,405
Multi-family - - - - -
Commercial real estate - - 110 - 67
Construction and development 567 - 4 71 -
Consumer 172 566 782 409 420
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Total 2,160 2,734 3,255 4,097 3,892
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Troubled debt restructurings:
One- to four -family 34 575 685 506 405
Consumer 65 15 53 70 55
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Total 99 590 738 576 460
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Total non-performing loans 2,259 3,324 3,993 4,673 4,352
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Foreclosed assets:
One- to four -family 97 - - - -
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Total non-performing assets $2,356 3,324 3,993 4,673 4,352
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Total non-performing assets as a
percentage of total assets 0.35% 0.51% 0.67% 0.81% 0.75%
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Total non-performing loans as a
percentage of total loans
receivable, net 0.50% 0.69% 0.87% 1.06% 1.08%
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Allowance for loan losses as a
percentage of non-performing assets 112.27% 82.43% 74.18% 73.59% 72.59%
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For the year ended June 30, 1999, gross interest income which would have
been recorded had the non-performing loans been current in accordance with
their original terms amounted to approximately $290,000. The amount that
was included in interest income on such loans was $220,000 for the year
ended June 30, 1999.
Troubled Debt Restructurings and Other Loans of Concern. As of June 30,
1999, the Bank had $99,000 in net book value of troubled debt
restructurings. The net book value of troubled debt restructurings at June
30, 1998 totaled $590,000, of which 97% were mortgage loans secured by one-
to four -family residences. The decline in troubled debt restructurings
throughout fiscal year 1999 was primarily attributable to one- to four
- -family loans becoming current.
First Federal has a lending relationship of six loans with an aggregate
outstanding balance of $2.4 million as of June 30, 1999. The primary
borrower has encountered legal problems that may affect his ability to pay.
The largest loan of the six, totaling $1.5 million at June 30, 1999, is
secured by an apartment building in the Company's market area, which was
independently appraised in May 1999 for $2.0 million. The Company has first
lien against the apartment building. This loan was performing according to
its original terms at June 30, 1999 and August 31, 1999.
Willard, Ohio - Strip Shopping Center. In 1987, the Bank originated a $1.6
million construction/permanent loan on a strip shopping center in Willard,
Ohio. The loan had a 9.75% interest rate, a term of 15 years and was to be
amortized over 20 years. In July 1992, the shopping center's sole tenant
vacated the premises after filing for bankruptcy and a new tenant, without
any established operating history, moved in. The new tenant negotiated
lease terms at rates lower than the original tenant, thereby reducing the
revenue to the borrower. As a result, the loan was modified to reduce the
interest rate to 7% until 1997; 7.63% until 2002; and 8% until maturity in
2007. The loan was current under the modified loan terms as of June 30,
1999. The Bank's net book value for the loan at June 30, 1999 was
approximately $1.2 million. This loan was removed from troubled debt
restructurings at June 30, 1994 due to the payment history of the borrower
and the reduction in general market interest rates to the point where the
restructured terms no longer represented concessions. Based on management
review of the tenant's last-provided operating statement, this loan has been
classified as substandard at June 30, 1999.
Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide for the classification of
loans and other assets, such as debt and equity securities considered by the
OTS to be of lesser quality, as "substandard," "doubtful" or "loss."
"Substandard" assets have one or more defined weaknesses and are
characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will
sustain some "loss" if the deficiencies are not corrected. "Doubtful"
assets have the weaknesses of "substandard" assets, with the added
characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in
full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values,
highly questionable and improbable. Assets classified as "loss" are those
considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as
assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not
warranted. Assets classified as "loss" must either establish a specific
allowance for loss equal to 100% of that portion of the asset so classified
or to charge off such amount. An institution's determination as to the
classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is
subject to review by the OTS and the FDIC, either of which may order the
establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.
In connection with the filing of its periodic reports with the OTS and in
accordance with its classification of assets policy, the Bank regularly
reviews the problem loans in its portfolio to determine whether any loans
require classification in accordance with applicable regulations.
Classified assets at June 30, 1999 consisted of 100 loans totaling $4.2
million, or 0.6% of total assets compared to 146 loans totaling $5.0
million, or 0.8% of total assets at June 30, 1998. The decline in
classified assets during fiscal year 1999 was primarily in one- to four -
family mortgage loans. The largest classified asset was $1.2 million at
June 30, 1999 and is discussed above under "Troubled Debt Restructurings and
Other Loans of Concern".
Allowance for Loan Losses. Under federal regulations, when an insured
institution classifies problem assets as either "substandard" or "doubtful",
it is required to establish general allowances for loan losses in an amount
deemed prudent by management. In addition to general valuation allowances,
the Company may establish specific loss reserves against specific assets in
which a loss may be realized. General allowances represent loss allowances
that have been established to recognize the inherent risks associated with
lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been
allocated to recognize probable losses on particular problem assets. The
Company's determination as to its classification of assets and the amount of
its specific and general valuation allowances are subject to review by the
Bank's regulators which can order the establishment of additional general or
specific loss allowances.
The allowance for loan losses is a material estimate that is particularly
susceptible to significant changes in the near term and is established
through a provision for loan losses based on management's evaluation of the
risk inherent in the Bank's loan portfolio and the general economy. Such
evaluation, which includes a review of all loans of which full
collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters,
the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions,
historical loan loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition
in providing for an adequate loan loss allowance. Although management
believes it uses the best information available to make such determinations,
future adjustments to reserves may be necessary, and net income could be
significantly affected, if circumstances differ substantially from the
assumptions used in making the initial determinations.
The following table sets forth an analysis of the Bank's allowance for loan
losses at the dates indicated.
Year Ended June 30,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Balance at beginning of period $2,740 2,962 3,439 3,159 2,801
Charge-offs:
One- to four -family (167) (97) (40) (18) (43)
Multi-family - - - (1) (1)
Construction and development (30) - - - -
Consumer (526) (743) (1,159) (58) (16)
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(723) (840) (1,199) (77) (60)
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Recoveries:
One- to four -family 9 3 1 18 12
Construction and development 30 - - 2 -
Commercial real estate - - - 2 -
Consumer 95 50 33 10 3
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134 53 34 32 15
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Net charge-offs (589) (787) (1,165) (45) (45)
Additions charged to operations 494 565 688 325 403
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Balance at end of period $2,645 2,740 2,962 3,439 3,159
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Ratio of net charge-offs during the
period to average loans outstanding
during the period 0.13% 0.17% 0.26% 0.01% 0.01%
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Ratio of net charge-offs during
the period to average
non-performing assets 16.67% 20.74% 24.22% 0.94% 1.04%
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When the Bank repossesses mortgaged property it is thereafter classified as
real estate owned. Any gains or losses (realized or reserved for)
thereafter are treated as real estate owned activity, not mortgage loan
activity. At June 30, 1999, the Bank's real estate owned totaled $97,000.
The distribution of the Bank's allowance for loan losses at the dates
indicated is summarized as follows:
June 30,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent
of Loans of Loans of Loans of Loans of Loans
in Each in Each in Each in Each in Each
Category Category Category Category Category
to Total to Total to Total to Total to Total
Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans Amount Loans
------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ --------
(Dollars in Thousands)
One- to four -family $ 829 71.70% $ 923 71.65% $1,283 73.59% $1,547 73.64% $1,093 74.45%
Multi-family 20 3.33% 19 3.17% 28 3.44% 88 3.51% 53 3.65%
Commercial real estate 676 7.21% 351 5.79% 444 6.53% 773 6.39% 1,704 6.82%
Construction or development 82 6.01% 15 4.85% 45 4.88% 125 4.99% 72 4.94%
Consumer 739 11.75% 1,201 14.54% 787 11.56% 518 11.47% 237 10.14%
Unallocated 299 - 231 - 375 - 388 - - -
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Total $2,645 100.00% $2,740 100.00% $2,962 100.00% $3,439 100.00% $3,159 100.00%
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Investment Activities
First Federal's investment policy is designed to provide a required level of
liquidity and minimize potential losses due to interest rate fluctuations
without incurring undue credit risk. Liquidity may increase or decrease
depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on
investments in relation to the return on loans. The Bank has maintained
liquid assets at levels above the minimum requirements imposed by the OTS
regulations and above levels believed adequate to meet the requirements of
normal operations, including potential deposit outflows. Cash flow
projections are regularly reviewed and updated to assure that adequate
liquidity is maintained. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Asset/Liability Management"
and "- Liquidity and Cash Flows" in the Annual Report to Stockholders
included as Exhibit 13 herein and "Regulation - Liquidity."
Federally chartered savings institutions have the authority to invest in
various types of liquid assets, including United States Treasury
obligations, securities of various federal agencies, certain certificates of
deposit of insured banks and savings institutions, certain bankers'
acceptances, repurchase agreements and federal funds. Subject to various
restrictions, federally chartered savings institutions may also invest their
assets in commercial paper, investment grade corporate debt securities and
mutual funds whose assets conform to the investments that a federally
chartered savings institution is otherwise authorized to make directly.
Generally, the investment policy of the Company is to invest funds among
various categories of investments and maturities based on asset/liability
management policies, concern for the highest investment quality, liquidity
needs and performance objectives. The Company's investments generally
include U.S. Government securities, federal agency obligations, including
mortgage-backed securities, municipal securities and trust preferred
securities.
Mortgage-backed securities represent a participation interest in a pool of
single-family or multi-family mortgages, the principal and interest payments
on which are passed from the mortgage originators through intermediaries
(generally U.S. Government agencies and government sponsored enterprises)
that pool and repackage the participation interest in the form of securities
to investors such as the Company. The underlying pool of mortgages can be
composed of either fixed-rate or ARM loans. As a result, the interest rate
risk characteristics of the underlying pool of mortgages, as well as
prepayment risk, are passed on to the certificate holder. Mortgage-backed
securities generally yield less than the loans that underlie such securities
due to the cost of payment guarantees or credit enhancements that reduce
credit risk to holders. Mortgage-backed securities are also more liquid
than individual mortgage loans and may be used to collateralize obligations
of the Company. While mortgage-backed securities carry a reduced credit
risk as compared to whole loans, such securities remain subject to the risk
that a fluctuating interest rate environment, along with other factors such
as the geographic distribution of the underlying mortgage loans, may alter
the prepayment rate of such mortgage loans and thereby affect both the
prepayment speed, and value, of such securities. All of the Company's
mortgage-backed securities are available for sale and consist of securities
issued or guaranteed by the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. At June
30, 1999, $72.2 million, or 38% of the securities portfolio consisted of
mortgage-backed securities.
The Company has invested a percentage of its securities portfolio in Federal
agency obligations in an attempt to obtain the highest yield possible while
maintaining the flexibility and low credit risk connected with such
investments. Since 1990, the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs), Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac have offered callable bonds, issued at a yield premium over
U.S. Treasury obligations of a comparable final maturity. The call risk is
considered acceptable to the Company because it provides a higher yield.
The call option would typically be exercised during a declining interest
rate environment, during which time the Company's cost of funds would also
be declining. At June 30, 1999, $33.6 million, or 18% of the securities
portfolio consisted of Federal agency obligations.
Over the past year, the Company has increased its investment in municipal
securities in an attempt to obtain reasonable returns and reduce the
Company's effective tax rate. At June 30, 1999, the Company's tax
equivalent yield on the municipal securities portfolio was 6.72%. For the
year ended June 30, 1999, the Company's effective tax rate was 33.17%
compared to 34.92% for the year ended June 30, 1998, due in part to the
increased investment in municipal securities. At June 30, 1999, municipal
securities totaled $45.0 million, or 24%, of the Company's securities
portfolio, compared to $21.0 million, or 15% of the securities portfolio at
June 30, 1998.
The following table sets forth the composition of the consolidated debt,
equity and other securities, and FHLB stock portfolios at June 30, 1999,
1998 and 1997.
June 30,
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1999 1998 1997
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Book % of Book % of Book % of
Value Total Value Total Value Total
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
(Dollars in Thousands)
Debt securities:
U.S. government securities $ - - $ - - $ 2,005 1.73%
Federal agency obligations(1) 33,957 17.03% 35,049 24.33% 24,975 21.54%
Mortgage-backed securities 74,454 37.33% 81,580 56.63% 75,718 65.29%
State, county and municipal securities 46,707 23.42% 20,778 14.42% 7,416 6.40%
Trust preferred securities 24,581 12.33% - - - -
Asset-backed SLMA's 11,494 5.76% - - - -
Equity securities 1,799 0.90% 637 0.44% 753 0.65%
Other securities 1,602 0.80% 1,517 1.05% 1,000 0.86%
FHLB stock 4,841 2.43% 4,512 3.13% 4,095 3.53%
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Total securities and FHLB stock $199,435 100.00% $144,073 100.00% $115,962 100.00%
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Average remaining life of debt securities 10.57 years 4.66 years 4.72 years
Other interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits with banks $ 5,245 85.84% $ 5,713 100.00% $ 6,216 97.49%
Short-term investments 865 14.16% - - 160 2.51%
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Total $ 6,110 100.00% $ 5,713 100.00% $ 6,376 100.00%
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Average remaining life or term to
repricing of debt securities and
other interest-earning assets 10.24 years 4.47 years 4.47 years
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<FN>
<F1> Excluding mortgage-backed securities which include Fannie Mae,
Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae pass-through certificates.
</FN>
The composition and contractual maturities of the consolidated debt and
other securities portfolios, excluding equity securities and FHLB of
Cincinnati stock, are indicated in the following table.
June 30, 1999
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Over Over
One Year 1 thru 5 5 thru 10 Over Total Debt and Other
or Less Years Years 10 Years Securities
-------- -------- --------- -------- --------------------
Book Book Book Book Book Market
Value Value Value Value Value Value
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
(Dollars in Thousands)
Debt securities:
Federal agency obligations $10,000 17,975 3,982 2,000 33,957 33,644
Mortgage-backed securities - 1,352 8,799 64,303 74,454 72,199
State, county and municipal
securities 160 1,383 19,908 25,256 46,707 44,976
Trust preferred securities - - - 24,581 24,581 24,209
Asset-backed SLMA's - - - 11,494 11,494 11,467
Other - - - 1,602 1,602 1,565
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Total debt and other securities $10,160 20,710 32,689 129,236 192,795 188,060
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Weighted average yield(1) 6.41% 6.13% 6.14% 6.38% 6.31%
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<FN>
<F1> Weighted average yield is presented for debt securities only on a
fully taxable equivalent basis using the Company's federal statutory
tax rate of 34%.
</FN>
Sources of Funds
General. The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, proceeds from
principal and interest payments on loans, maturities, sales and principal
receipts of securities, borrowings, repurchase agreements and operations.
The Bank also has access to advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)
of Cincinnati. Contractual loan payments are a relatively stable source of
funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan prepayments are
significantly influenced by general market interest rates and economic
conditions. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis for liquidity
purposes or on a long-term basis to fund asset growth. The Company utilizes
advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati as a source for borrowings. Refer to
Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual
Report to Stockholders included as Exhibit 13 herein for a detail of
advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati.
Deposits. First Federal offers a variety of deposit accounts having a range
of interest rates and terms. The Bank's deposits consist of passbook and
statement savings accounts, NOW and demand accounts (including business
checking and non-interest bearing checking accounts), money market and
certificate accounts. The Bank relies primarily on advertising, competitive
pricing policies, promotions and customer service to attract and retain
these deposits. Management believes the Bank is competitive in the types of
accounts and interest rates it has offered on its deposit products.
Management regularly evaluates the internal cost of funds, surveys rates
offered by the Bank's competitors, review the Company's cash flow
requirements for lending and liquidity and executes rate changes when
necessary as part of its asset/liability management, profitability and
growth objectives. First Federal generally solicits deposits from its
market area.
The following table sets forth the dollar amount of savings deposits in the
various types of deposit programs offered by the Bank for the dates
indicated and the rates offered as of June 30, 1999. See Note 5 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report to
Stockholders included as Exhibit 13 herein for weighted average nominal
rates.
June 30,
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1999 1998 1997
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Percent Percent Percent
Amount of Total Amount of Total Amount of Total
------ -------- ------ -------- ------ --------
(Dollars in Thousands)
Transaction and Savings Deposits:
Passbook and statement savings
accounts 2.25% $ 92,719 20.27% $ 93,276 21.01% $107,575 23.89%
NOW and demand
accounts 0.00% - 1.74% 36,678 8.02% 34,382 7.74% 31,236 6.94%
Money market
accounts 0.00% - 4.41% 39,448 8.63% 28,059 6.32% 22,822 5.07%
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Total non-certificates 168,845 36.92% 155,717 35.07% 161,633 35.90%
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Total Certificates:
3.00% - 3.99% 22,172 4.85% - - - -
4.00% - 4.99% 44,801 9.79% 29,484 6.64% 8,809 1.96%
5.00% - 5.99% 44,646 31.63% 141,125 31.78% 146,339 32.50%
6.00% - 6.99% 69,209 15.13% 109,895 24.75% 124,649 27.69%
7.00% - 7.99% 7,670 1.68% 7,796 1.76% 8,794 1.95%
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Total certificates 288,498 63.08% 288,300 64.93% 288,591 64.10%
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Total deposits $457,343 100.00% $444,017 100.00% $450,224 100.00%
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The following table sets forth the savings flows at the Bank during the
periods indicated.
Year Ended June 30,
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Opening balance $444,017 450,224 456,541
Net withdrawals (5,859) (27,340) (28,006)
Interest credited 19,185 21,133 21,689
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Ending balance $457,343 444,017 450,224
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Net increase (decrease) $ 13,326 (6,207) (6,317)
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Percent increase (decrease) 3.00% -1.38% -1.38%
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The following table shows rate and maturity information for the Bank's
certificates of deposit as of June 30, 1999.
0.00% - 4.00% - 5.00% - 6.00% - 7.00% - Percent
3.99% 4.99% 5.99% 6.99% 7.99% Total of Total
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----- --------
(Dollars in Thousands)
Certificate accounts maturing
in quarter ending:
September 30, 1999 $15,378 7,145 41,581 13,713 3,832 81,649 28.3%
December 31, 1999 6,794 6,488 32,198 8,657 60 54,197 18.8%
March 31, 2000 - 10,569 8,060 8,324 2,337 29,290 10.1%
June 30, 2000 - 6,495 10,998 6,367 815 24,675 8.6%
September 30, 2000 - 1,568 5,819 4,489 - 11,876 4.1%
December 31, 2000 - 2,269 3,375 2,245 - 7,889 2.7%
March 31, 2001 - - 20,822 1,082 - 21,904 7.5%
June 30, 2001 - 2,875 9,507 1,140 - 13,522 4.7%
September 30, 2001 - 1,117 2,853 303 50 4,323 1.5%
December 31, 2002 - 983 554 3,288 576 5,401 1.9%
March 31, 2002 - 989 128 4,548 - 5,665 2.0%
June 30, 2002 - 1,248 177 6,383 - 7,808 2.7%
September 30, 2002 - 6 - 4,785 - 4,791 1.7%
Thereafter - 3,049 8,574 3,885 - 15,508 5.4%
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Total $22,172 44,801 144,646 69,209 7,670 288,498 100.0%
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Percent of total 7.7% 15.5% 50.1% 24.0% 2.7% 100.0%
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The following table indicates the amount of the Bank's certificates of
deposit by time remaining until maturity as of June 30, 1999.
Maturity
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Over Over
3 Months 3 to 6 6 to 12 Over
or Less Months Months 12 months Total
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(Dollars in Thousands)
Certificates of deposit less than $100,000 $71,234 46,190 42,469 80,847 240,740
Certificates of deposit greater than
or equal to $100,000 10,415 8,007 11,496 17,840 47,758
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Total certificates of deposit $81,649 54,197 53,965 98,687 288,498
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Subsidiary and Other Activities
First Federal and FFY Holdings, Inc. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of FFYF.
First Federal has one wholly-owned subsidiary - Ardent Service Corporation
(Ardent), which was formed on July 16, 1997 for the purpose of being a 50%
owner of Hedgerows Development, Ltd., a limited liability company formed for
the purpose of constructing, marketing and selling residential condominium
units. Through the June 30, 1999, two condominium units have been sold and
construction of six others are virtually complete and are for sale. FFY
Holdings, Inc. has a two-thirds controlling interest in Daniel W. Landers
Insurance, Ltd. (Landers) and a one-third interest in Coldwell Banker FFY
Real Estate (CBFFY). Landers offers property and casualty insurance and
CBFFY offers real estate services.
Competition
The Company's primary business, through First Federal, of originating loans
and attracting deposits is highly competitive. First Federal competes
actively with other savings and loan associations, commercial banks, credit
unions, mortgage bankers and other financial service entities. The primary
factors in competing for loans are interest rates, loan fees, timing and
quality of service. The primary factors in competing for deposits are
interest rates, customer service and convenience of office locations.
Employees
At August 31, 1999, the Bank had a total of 219 employees, including 63
part-time employees. The Bank's employees are not represented by any
collective bargaining group. Management considers its employee relations to
be good.
Regulation
General. First Federal is a federally chartered savings bank, the deposits
of which are federally insured and backed by the full faith and credit of
the United States Government. Accordingly, First Federal is subject to
broad federal regulation and oversight extending to all of its operations.
First Federal is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and is
subject to certain limited regulation by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board). First Federal is a member
of the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) and the deposits of First
Federal are insured by the FDIC. As a result, the FDIC has certain
regulatory and examination authority over First Federal. Certain of these
regulatory requirements and restrictions are discussed below or elsewhere in
this document.
FFYF, as a savings and loan holding company within the meaning of the Home
Owners Loan Act (HOLA), is subject to OTS regulations, examinations,
supervision and reporting requirements. As a subsidiary of a savings and
loan holding company, the Bank is subject to certain restrictions in its
dealings with FFYF.
Regulation of Federal Savings Banks. The OTS, as the Bank's primary federal
regulator and chartering authority, and the FDIC, as the insurer of its
deposits, have extensive authority over the operations of savings
associations. As part of this authority, First Federal is required to file
periodic reports with the OTS and is subject to periodic examinations by the
OTS and the FDIC. The last regular OTS examinations of First Federal were
as of June 30, 1998 for safety and soundness and April 30, 1997 for
compliance. The last FDIC examination of First Federal was as of June 30,
1990. Under agency scheduling guidelines, it is likely that another
examination by the OTS or the FDIC will be initiated in the near future.
All savings associations are subject to a semi-annual assessment, based upon
the savings association's total assets, to fund the operations of the OTS.
First Federal's OTS assessment for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 was
$130,000.
The OTS also has extensive enforcement authority over all savings
institutions and their holding companies, including First Federal and FFYF.
This enforcement authority includes, among other things, the ability to
assess civil money penalties, to issue cease-and-desist or removal orders
and to initiate injunctive actions. In general, these enforcement actions
may be initiated for violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or
unsound practices. Other actions or inactions may provide the basis for
enforcement action, including misleading or untimely reports filed with the
OTS. Except under certain circumstances, public disclosure of final
enforcement actions by the OTS and the FDIC is required.
In addition, the investment, lending and branching authority of First
Federal is prescribed by federal laws and regulations, and it is prohibited
from engaging in any activities not permitted by such laws and regulations.
For instance, no savings institution may invest in non-investment grade
corporate debt securities not rated in one of the four highest rating
categories by a nationally recognized rating organization. In addition, the
permissible level of investment by federal associations in loans secured by
non-residential real property may not exceed 400% of the institution's
regulatory capital, except with approval of the OTS. Federal savings
associations are also generally authorized to branch nationwide. First
Federal is in compliance with the noted restrictions.
First Federal's general permissible lending limit for loans-to-one-borrower
is equal to the greater of $500,000 or 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus
(except for loans fully secured by certain readily marketable collateral, in
which case this limit is increased to 25% of unimpaired capital and
surplus). At June 30, 1999, First Federal's lending limit under this
restriction was $7.7 million. First Federal is in compliance with the
loans-to-one-borrower limitation.
The OTS, as well as other federal banking agencies, has adopted guidelines
establishing safety and soundness standards on matters such as loan
underwriting and documentation, asset quality, earnings standards, internal
controls and audit systems, interest rate risk exposure and compensation and
other employee benefits. Any institution which fails to comply with these
standards must submit a compliance plan. A failure to submit a plan or to
comply with an approved plan will subject the institution to further
enforcement action.
Insurance of Accounts and Regulation by the FDIC. First Federal is a member
of the SAIF, which is administered by the FDIC. Deposits are insured up to
applicable limits under the SAIF of the FDIC. The FDIC regulations assign
institutions to a particular capital group based on the level of an
institution's capital - "well capitalized", "adequately capitalized" or
"undercapitalized". These three groups are then divided into three
subgroups reflecting varying levels of supervisory concern, from those
institutions considered to be healthy to those which are considered to be of
substantial supervisory concern. The result is nine assessment risk
classifications, with well capitalized, financially sound institutions
paying lower rates than are paid by undercapitalized institutions likely to
pose a risk of loss to the insurance fund absent corrective actions.
Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, insurance of deposits may be
terminated by the FDIC upon a finding that the institution has engaged in
unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to
continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule,
order or condition imposed by the FDIC. The Company's management does not
know of any practice, condition or violation that might lead to the
termination of deposit insurance.
Regulatory Capital Requirements. Federally insured savings associations,
such as First Federal, are required to maintain a minimum level of
regulatory capital. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can
initiate certain mandatory and possible discretionary actions by regulators,
which could have a direct material effect on the Bank's statement of
condition and results of operations. 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
classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators
about components, risk weights and other factors.
The Bank's capital requirements include tangible capital, core capital and
total risk-based capital. Under the tangible capital requirement, a savings
association must maintain tangible capital in an amount equal to at least
1.5% of adjusted total assets. At June 30, 1999, the Bank had tangible
capital of $51.1 million, or 7.7% of adjusted total assets. Under the core
capital requirement, a savings association must maintain core capital in an
amount equal to at least 3.0% of adjusted total assets. At June 30, 1999,
the Bank had core capital of $53.9 million, or 8.1% of adjusted total
assets. Under the total risk-based capital requirement, a savings
association must maintain core capital equal to at least 4.0% of risk-
weighted assets and total capital equal to at least 8.0% of risk-weighted
assets. At June 30, 1999, the Bank had total risk-based capital of $56.0
million, or 13.9% of risk-weighted assets. In determining the amount of
risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet items,
will be multiplied by a risk weight ranging from 0% to 100% based on the
risk inherent in the type of asset. For example, the OTS has assigned a
risk weight of 50% for prudently underwritten permanent one- to four -family
first lien mortgage loans not more than 90 days delinquent and having a
loan-to-value ratio of not more than 80% at origination unless insured to
such ratio by an insurer approved by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Refer to
Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual
Report to Stockholders included as Exhibit 13 herein regarding compliance
with regulatory capital requirements.
The OTS has adopted regulations governing prompt corrective action to
resolve the problems of capital deficient and otherwise troubled
institutions. At each successively lower defined capital category, an
institution is subject to more restrictive and numerous mandatory or
discretionary regulatory actions or limits, and the OTS has less flexibility
in determining how to resolve the problems of the institution. Under the
regulations, an institution shall be deemed to be (i) "well capitalized" if
it has total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or more, a Tier-1 risk-based
capital ratio of 6.0% or more, a Tier-1 leverage capital ratio of 5.0% or
more and is not subject to any order or final capital directive to meet and
maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure; (ii) "adequately
capitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or more, a
Tier-1 risk-based capital ratio of 4.0% or more, a Tier-1 leverage capital
ratio of 4.0% or more (3.0% under certain circumstances) and does not meet
the definition of "well capitalized"; (iii) "undercapitalized" if it has a
total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8.0%, a Tier-1 risk-based
capital ratio that is less than 4.0% or a Tier-1 leverage capital ratio that
is less than 4.0% (3.0% under certain circumstances); (iv) "significantly
undercapitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less
than 6.0%, a Tier-1 risk-based capital ratio that is less than 3.0% or a
Tier-1 leverage capital ratio that is less than 3.0%, and (v) "critically
undercapitalized" if it has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that
is equal to or less than 2.0%. Regulations also specify circumstances under
which a federal banking agency may reclassify a well capitalized institution
as adequately capitalized and may require an adequately capitalized
institution or an undercapitalized institution to comply with supervisory
actions as if it were in the next lower category. An institution that is
significantly undercapitalized may not be reclassified as critically
undercapitalized. As of June 30, 1998, First Federal believes it qualifies
as a "well capitalized" institution under the prompt corrective action
rules.
Limitations on Dividends and Other Capital Distributions. OTS regulations
impose various restrictions on savings institutions with respect to their
ability to make distributions of capital, which include dividends, stock
redemptions or repurchases, cash-out mergers and other transactions charged
to the capital account.
Generally, savings institutions, such as the Bank, that before and after the
proposed distribution remain well-capitalized, may make capital
distributions during any calendar year equal to the greater of 100% of net
income for the year-to-date plus retained net income for the two preceding
years. However, an institution deemed to be in need of more than normal
supervision by the OTS may have its dividend authority restricted by the
OTS. The Bank may pay dividends in accordance with this general authority.
Savings institutions proposing to make any capital distribution need not
submit written notice to the OTS prior to such distribution unless they are
a subsidiary of a holding company or would not remain well-capitalized
following the distribution. Savings institutions that do not, or would not
meet their current minimum capital requirements following a proposed capital
distribution or propose to exceed these net income limitations must obtain
OTS approval prior to making such distribution. The OTS may object to the
distribution during that 30-day period based on safety and soundness
concerns.
Liquidity. Refer to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Cash Flows" contained in
the Annual Report to Stockholders included as Exhibit 13 herein.
Qualified Thrift Lender Test. In order for the Bank to exercise the powers
granted to SAIF-insured institutions and maintain full access to FHLB
advances, it must qualify as a qualified thrift lender (QTL). Under the
HOLA and OTS regulations, a savings institution is required to maintain a
level of qualified thrift investments equal to at least 65% of its portfolio
assets (as defined by statute) on a monthly basis for nine out of 12 months
per calendar year. Qualified thrift investments for purposes of the QTL
test consist primarily of residential mortgages and related investments. As
of June 30, 1999, First Federal met the QTL test and has always met the test
since its effectiveness. At June 30, 1999, First Federal's QTL percentage
was 84.7%.
Community Reinvestment Act. Under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA),
every FDIC-insured institution has a continuing and affirmative obligation
consistent with safe and sound banking practices to help meet the credit
needs of its entire community, including low- and moderate-income
neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or
programs for financial institutions nor does it limit an institution's
discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes
are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The
CRA requires the OTS, in connection with the examination of First Federal,
to assess the institution's record of meeting the credit needs of its
community and to take such record into account in its evaluation of certain
applications, such as merger or the establishment of a branch, by First
Federal. An unsatisfactory rating may be used as the basis for the denial
of an application by the OTS. The Bank was examined for CRA compliance in
May 1997 and received a rating of "satisfactory".
Transactions with Affiliates. Generally, transactions between a savings
association or its subsidiaries and its affiliates are required to be on
terms as favorable to the association as transactions with non-affiliates.
In addition, certain of these transactions are restricted to a percentage of
the association's capital. Affiliates of First Federal include FFYF and any
company which is under common control with First Federal. In addition, a
savings association may not lend to any affiliate engaged in activities not
permissible for a bank holding company or acquire the securities of most
affiliates. Affiliates do not generally include subsidiaries, however, the
OTS has the discretion to treat subsidiaries of savings associations as
affiliates on a case by case basis.
Certain transactions with directors, officers or controlling persons are
also subject to conflict of interest regulations enforced by the OTS. These
conflict of interest regulations and other statutes also impose restrictions
on loans to such persons and their related interests. Among other things,
such loans must be made on terms substantially the same as for loans to
unaffiliated individuals.
Holding Company Regulation. FFYF is a unitary savings and loan holding
company subject to regulatory oversight by the OTS. As such, FFYF is
required to register and file reports with the OTS and is subject to
regulation and examination by the OTS. In addition, the OTS has enforcement
authority over FFYF and its non-savings association subsidiaries which also
permits the OTS to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be
a serious risk to the subsidiary savings association.
As a unitary savings and loan holding company, FFYF generally is not subject
to activity restrictions. If FFYF acquires control of another savings
association as a separate subsidiary, it would become a multiple savings and
loan holding company, and the activities of FFYF and any of its subsidiaries
(other than the Bank or any other SAIF-insured savings association) would
become subject to such restrictions, which generally limit activities to
those related to controlling a savings association, unless such other
associations each qualify as a QTL and were acquired in a supervisory
acquisition.
If First Federal fails the QTL test, FFYF must obtain the approval of the
OTS prior to continuing after such failure, directly or through its other
subsidiaries, any business activity other than those approved for multiple
savings and loan holding companies or their subsidiaries. In addition,
within one year of such failure, FFYF must register as, and will become
subject to, the restrictions applicable to bank holding companies. The
activities authorized for a bank holding company are more limited than are
the activities authorized for a unitary or multiple savings and loan holding
company. See "- Qualified Thrift Lender Test."
FFYF must obtain approval from the OTS before acquiring control of any other
SAIF-insured association. Such acquisitions are generally prohibited if
they result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling
savings associations in more than one state. However, such interstate
acquisitions are permitted based on specific state authorization or in a
supervisory acquisition of a failing savings association.
Federal Securities Law. The Common Stock of the Company is registered with
the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange
Act). The Company is subject to the information, proxy solicitation,
insider trading restrictions and other requirements of the Exchange Act and
the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder.
The registration under the Securities Act of the Company's Common Stock does
not cover the resale of such shares. Shares of Common Stock purchased by
persons who are not affiliates of the Company may be resold without
registration. Shares purchased by an affiliate (generally officers,
directors and principal stockholders) of the Company will be subject to the
resale restrictions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act. If the Company
meets the current public information requirements of Rule 144 under the
Securities Act, each affiliate of the Company who complies with the other
conditions of Rule 144 (including those that require the affiliate's sale to
be aggregated with those of certain other persons) would be able to sell in
the public market, without registration, a number of shares not to exceed a
limited number of shares in any three-month period.
Federal Reserve System. Regulation D, promulgated by the Federal Reserve
Board, requires all depository institutions to maintain non-interest bearing
reserves at specified levels against their transaction accounts or non-
personal time deposits Checking accounts, NOW accounts and certain other
types of accounts that permit payments or transfers to third parties fall
within the definition of transaction accounts and are subject to Regulation
D reserve requirements, as are any non-personal time deposits including
certain money market deposit accounts. As of June 30, 1999, the Bank was in
compliance with these reserve requirements.
Savings associations are authorized to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank
"discount window," but Federal Reserve Board regulations require
associations to exhaust other reasonable alternative sources of funds,
including FHLB borrowings, before borrowing from the Federal Reserve Bank.
The Bank had no discount window borrowings as of June 30, 1999.
Federal Home Loan Bank System. First Federal is a member of the FHLB of
Cincinnati, which is one of 12 regional FHLBs, that administers the home
financing credit function of savings associations. Each FHLB serves as a
reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. It is
funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated
obligations of the FHLB System. It makes loans to members (i.e., advances)
in accordance with policies and procedures established by the board of
directors of the FHLB. These policies and procedures are subject to the
regulation and oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Board. All advances
from the FHLB are required to be fully secured by sufficient collateral as
determined by the FHLB.
As a member, First Federal is required to purchase and maintain stock in the
FHLB of Cincinnati. At June 30, 1999, First Federal had $4.8 million in
FHLB stock which was in compliance with this requirement. In past years,
First Federal has received substantial dividends on its FHLB stock. For the
year ended June 30, 1999, dividends earned on FHLB of Cincinnati stock by
First Federal totaled $333,000 which represented a $21,000 increase from the
amount of dividends earned in fiscal year 1998.
Under federal law the FHLBs are required to provide funds for the resolution
of troubled savings associations and to contribute to low- and moderately
priced housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies on
advances targeted for community investment and low- and moderate-income
housing projects. These contributions have affected adversely the level of
FHLB dividends paid and could continue to do so in the future. These
contributions could also have an adverse effect on the value of FHLB stock
in the future. A reduction in value of First Federal's FHLB stock may
result in a corresponding reduction in First Federal's capital.
Federal Taxation. The following discussion of tax matters is intended to be
a summary of the material tax rules applicable to the Company and does not
purport to be a comprehensive description of all applicable tax rules.
Certain 1996 tax legislation significantly affected thrift institutions such
as the Bank regarding bad debt provisions. Large thrifts, such as the Bank,
were required to switch to the specific charge-off method of Section 166
while small thrifts switched to the reserve method of Section 585 (the
method used by small commercial banks). For the Bank and other large
thrifts, charge-offs are deducted and recoveries are taken into taxable
income as incurred. The legislation eliminated the percentage of taxable
income method for computing additions to the thrift tax bad debt reserves
for tax years beginning after December 31, 1995 which affected the Bank
beginning in fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. The legislation also required
that thrift institutions such as the Bank recapture all or a portion of
their tax bad debt reserves added since the base year. For the Bank, the
base year is June 30, 1988 and the tax bad debt reserves added since that
date were $3.4 million. Beginning in fiscal year 1997, the Bank was
required to recapture the $3.4 million ratably over a six year period.
However, the Bank qualified for a two year postponement due to meeting a
minimum mortgage lending requirement. Recapture began in fiscal year 1999.
As the Bank has previously provided deferred taxes on the recapture amounts,
no additional financial statement tax expense will result from the
recapture.
The base year reserves and the supplemental reserve are not forgiven. These
reserves continue to be subject to the section 593(e) recapture penalty and
are treated as a section 381(c) attribute for purposes of certain corporate
acquisitions. There are other ancillary provisions affected by the repeal
of section 593, most notably the repeal of section 595 which provided
thrifts with special treatment on foreclosure of property securing loans.
Section 595 is repealed for property acquired in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 1995.
Under section 593(e), earnings appropriated for bad debt reserves and
deducted for federal income tax purposes cannot be used by the Bank to pay
cash dividends or distributions to the Company without the Bank including
the amount in taxable income, together with an amount deemed necessary to
pay the resulting income tax. Thus, any dividends to the Company that would
reduce amounts appropriated to the Bank's bad debt reserves and deducted for
federal income tax purposes could create a tax liability for the Bank. The
Bank does not intend to pay dividends that would result in a recapture of
its bad debt reserves.
In addition to the regular income tax, corporations, including savings
associations such as the Bank, generally are subject to a minimum tax. An
alternative minimum tax is imposed at a minimum tax rate of 20% on
alternative minimum taxable income, which is the sum of a corporation's
regular taxable income (with certain adjustments) and tax preference items,
less any available exemption. Net operating losses can offset no more than
90% of alternative minimum taxable income. The alternative minimum tax is
imposed to the extent it exceeds the corporation's regular income tax.
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return on a fiscal year
basis using the accrual method. Entities included in the consolidated tax
return are FFYF, FFY Holdings, Inc., the Bank and the Bank's subsidiary,
Ardent Service Corp.
The Bank has been audited by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to
federal income tax returns through tax year 1991 and has federal income tax
returns which are open and subject to audit for the tax years 1996 through
1998. With respect to years examined by the IRS, all deficiencies have been
satisfied. In the opinion of management, any examination of still open
returns would not result in a deficiency which could have a material adverse
effect on the financial condition of the Company.
For additional information regarding federal taxation, see Note 11 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report to
Stockholders included as Exhibit 13 herein.
Ohio Taxation. As a federally chartered savings bank, the Bank is subject
to an Ohio franchise tax based on its net worth plus certain reserve
amounts. Total net worth for this purpose is reduced by certain exempted
assets. The resultant net worth was taxed at a rate of 1.4% for the 1999
return, which was based on net worth as of June 30, 1998. For the 2000
return and thereafter, the tax rate for financial institutions such as the
Bank will be 1.3% of its net worth plus certain reserve amounts. The Bank's
state franchise tax returns are open and subject to audit for the years 1996
through 1999.
FFYF is subject to the Ohio franchise tax for regular corporations. For its
1999 Ohio franchise tax return, FFYF has elected to be taxed as a qualifying
holding company since it met certain requirements. A qualifying holding
company is exempt from the net worth basis of Ohio franchise tax and is
subject to tax on the net income basis. The rates imposed on FFYF's 1999
Ohio franchise tax return were 5.1% on the first $50,000 of Ohio taxable
income and 8.5% of Ohio taxable income in excess of $50,000. A special
litter tax is also applicable to corporations, such as FFYF, paying tax on
the net income basis. The litter tax is equal to 0.11% of the first $50,000
of Ohio taxable income and 0.22% of Ohio taxable income in excess of
$50,000. FFYF's state franchise tax returns are open and subject to audit
for the years 1996 through 1999.
Delaware Taxation. As a Delaware holding company, FFYF is exempted from
Delaware corporate income tax but is required to file an annual report with
and pay an annual fee to the State of Delaware. FFYF is also subject to an
annual franchise tax imposed by the State of Delaware.
Executive Officers of the Company and the Bank
The following table sets forth certain information regarding executive
officers of FFYF and the Bank at June 30, 1999 who are not also directors.
Age at
Name June 30, 1999 Positions Held with Bank and FFYF
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Therese Ann Liutkus 40 Treasurer and CFO of the Bank
and FFYF
David S. Hinkle 41 Vice President of the Bank
Mark S. Makoski 49 Vice President of the Bank
J. Craig Carr 51 Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary of the Bank and FFYF
The business experience of the executive officers who are not also not
directors is set forth below.
Therese Ann Liutkus - Ms. Liutkus has served as Treasurer of the Bank and
FFYF since January 1996 and March 1996, respectively, as well as Chief
Financial Officer of the Bank and FFYF since October 1996. Ms. Liutkus has
also served as Treasurer of FFY Holdings, Inc. since September 1997. Ms.
Liutkus is responsible for the activities of the securities portfolio and
oversees the accounting functions. After joining the Bank in 1986, Ms.
Liutkus has served as the Bank's Internal Auditor through 1989, and served
as Accounting Manager of the Bank from 1990 to 1995. She earned a BBA
degree in accounting from Cleveland State University, is a Certified Public
Accountant and member of both the American Institute of CPAs and Ohio
Society of CPAs.
David S. Hinkle - Mr. Hinkle has served as Vice President of the Bank since
January 1996. Mr. Hinkle is responsible for overall Bank operations
including information systems (including Year 2000 compliance), check
processing facilities management, purchasing and courier services. He began
his career with the Bank in 1979 as a member of the data processing
department and was appointed an Assistant Treasurer in 1982. He earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in Management in 1981 from Youngstown State
University. Mr. Hinkle is a member of the Board of Directors for Humility
of Mary Information Systems.
Mark S. Makoski - Mr. Makoski has served as Vice President of the Bank since
January 1996. Mr. Makoski is responsible for marketing, sales and deposits
of the Bank. He has served in various capacities since joining the Bank in
1982, including Internal Auditor from 1982 through 1986, Assistant
Treasurer from 1987 through 1991 and Assistant Vice President from 1992
through 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration from Milligan College in Tennessee. Mr. Makoski is a member
of the Canfield Fair Board, Mahoning County Securities Officers Group and
Austintown Rotary.
J. Craig Carr - Mr. Carr has served as Secretary of the Bank and FFYF since
January 1999, Vice President of the Bank and FFYF since July 1997, Assistant
Vice President of the Bank from 1991 to June 1997 and General Counsel since
joining the Bank in 1974. Mr. Carr has also served as Vice President of FFY
Holdings and Ardent Service Corp. since September 1997. Mr. Carr conducts
the general legal work of the Bank, supervises the in-house title department
and advises and counsels all officers and departments. He earned a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Political Science from Miami University of Ohio and Juris
Doctor Degree from Ohio State University College of Law. Mr. Carr is a
member of the Ohio State and Mahoning County Bar Associations.
Item 2. Properties
The Bank owns its main office building. At June 30, 1999, the Bank owned
six of its branch offices and the remaining seven branch offices, including
three limited service facilities, were leased. As of June 30, 1999, the net
book value of the Bank's investment in premises, equipment and leaseholds,
excluding computer equipment and software, was approximately $6.3 million.
The Company's accounting and record keeping activities are maintained on an
in-house data processing system. The Company owns data processing equipment
it uses for its internal processing needs. The net book value of such data
processing equipment and related software, including the new comprehensive
software system to run the core banking operation (see "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Year 2000" contained in the Annual Report to Shareholders included as
Exhibit 13 herein) was $942,000 at June 30, 1999.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved as plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions
arising in the normal course of business. While the ultimate outcome of
these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of
management, after consultation with counsel representing the Company in the
proceedings, that the resolution of these proceedings should not have a
material effect on the Company's results of operations.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders, through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the quarter ended June 30,
1999.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters
The information under the caption "Market Prices and Dividends Declared" on
page 18 of the 1999 Annual Report to Stockholders which portions attached
hereto as Exhibit 13 is herein incorporated by reference.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Pages 4 through 6 of the 1999 Annual Report to Stockholders which portions
attached hereto as Exhibit 13 are herein incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Pages 7 through 19 of the 1999 Annual Report to Stockholders which portions
attached hereto as Exhibit 13 are herein incorporated by reference.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Pages 16 and 17 of the 1999 Annual Report to Stockholders which portions
attached hereto as Exhibit 13 are herein incorporated by reference.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Pages 20 through 42 of the 1999 Annual Report to Stockholders which portions
attached hereto as Exhibit 13 are herein incorporated by reference.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Executive Officers of FFYF and the Bank
Information regarding the executive officers of FFYF and the Bank who are
not directors is contained in Part I of this Form 10-K and incorporated
herein by reference.
Directors of FFYF and the Bank
Information concerning Directors of FFYF and the Bank is incorporated
herein by reference from the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 1999, a copy of which has been filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Information concerning compliance with the reporting requirements of Section
16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 by the Company's directors,
officers and greater than 10% beneficial owners is incorporated herein by
reference from the definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held in 1999, a copy of which has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Under the federal securities laws, Company directors, certain officers and
10% shareholders are required to report to the Securities and Exchange
Commission, by specific due dates, transactions and holdings in the Company
stock. The Company believes that during fiscal year 1999, all of these
filing requirements were satisfied, except for the inadvertent failure to
timely report on Form 4 an option exercise by Director and Vice President
Randy Shaffer. A Form 4 was subsequently filed by Director Shaffer.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Information concerning executive compensation is incorporated herein by
reference from the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held in 1999, a copy of which has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and
management is incorporated herein by reference from the definitive Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 1999, a copy
of which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Information concerning certain relationships and related transactions is
incorporated herein by reference from the definitive Proxy Statement for the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 1999, a copy of which has been
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) (1) Financial Statements
The following information appearing in the Company's Annual Report to
Stockholders for the year ended June 30, 1999, is incorporated by reference
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 13.
Pages in
Annual Report Section Annual Report
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Selected Financial Data and Other Data 4 - 6
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 7 - 19
Common Stock and Related Information 18
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of
June 30, 1999 and 1998 20
Consolidated Statements of Income for Years Ended
June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 21
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity for Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 22 - 23
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended
June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 24
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 25 - 41
Independent Auditors' Report 42
With the exception of the aforementioned information, the Company's Annual
Report to Stockholders for the year ended June 30, 1999 is not deemed filed
as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(a) (2) Financial Statement Schedules
All financial statement schedules have been omitted as the required
information is inapplicable or has been included in the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
(a) (3) Exhibits
Reference to
Prior Filing
or Exhibit
Regulation Number
S-K Exhibit Attached
Number Document Herein
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2 Plan of acquisition, reorganization,
arrangement, liquidation or succession None
3(i) Articles of Incorporation *
3(ii) By-Laws 3(ii)
4 Instruments defining the rights of
security holders, including indentures *
9 Voting trust agreement None
10 Material contracts
Executive Compensation Plans and
Arrangements *
Employment Contracts 10(i) - 10(iv)
Recognition and Retention Plan and
Trust Stock Option and Incentive Plan *
11 Statement re: computation of per share
Earnings None
12 Statement re: computation of ratios Not required
13 Annual Report to security holders 13
16 Letter re: change in certifying
Accountant None
18 Letter re: change in accounting
Principles None
21 Subsidiaries of registrant 21
22 Published report regarding matters
submitted to vote of security holders None
23 Consents of experts and counsel 23
24 Power of attorney Not required
27 Financial Data Schedule 27
99 Additional Exhibits - predecessor
accountants' independent auditors' report None
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<FN>
<F*> Filed as exhibits to the Corporation's Form S-1 registration statement
filed on March 12, 1993 (File No. 33-59482) pursuant to Section 5 of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. All of such previously filed
documents are hereby incorporated herein by reference in accordance
with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
</FN>
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
During the quarter ended on June 30, 1999, the Company filed a report on
Form 8-K on April 21, 1999 announcing third quarter earnings and the regular
quarterly dividend.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 15(d) 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.
FFY Financial Corp.
By: /s/ Jeffrey L. Francis
Jeffrey L. Francis, President and
Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized Representative)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and
on the dates indicated.
/s/ Jeffrey L. Francis /s/ Therese Ann Liutkus
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Jeffrey L. Francis, President, Therese Ann Liutkus, Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer and and CFO (Principal Financial
Director (Principal Executive and Accounting Officer)
and Operating Officer) Date: September 27, 1999
Date: September 27, 1999
/s/ Randy Shaffer /s/ Myron S. Roh
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Randy Shaffer, Vice President Myron S. Roh, Chairman of the
and Director Board and Director
Date: September 27, 1999 Date: September 27, 1999
/s/ A. Gary Bitonte /s/ Marie Izzo Cartwright
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A. Gary Bitonte, Director Marie Izzo Cartwright, Director
Date: September 27, 1999 Date: September 27, 1999
/s/ Henry P. Nemenz /s/ W. Terry Patrick
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Henry P. Nemenz, Director W. Terry Patrick, Director
Date: September 27, 1999 Date: September 27, 1999
/s/ William A. Russell /s/ Ronald P. Volpe
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William A. Russell, Director Ronald P. Volpe, Director
Date: September 27, 1999 Date: September 27, 1999
/s/ Robert L. Wagmiller
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Robert L. Wagmiller, Director
Date: September 27, 1999