UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ( X ) Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996 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 0-13440 ------------------------------------- B.M.J. FINANCIAL CORP. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEW JERSEY 22-2474875 - ------------------------------- ---------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 243 ROUTE 130, BORDENTOWN, NJ 08505 - ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (609) 298-5500 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ---------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ( X ) No ( ) Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date: 7,516,755 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value, outstanding on July 31, 1996. INDEX PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Consolidated Balance Sheet - June 30, 1996 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1995 Consolidated Statement of Operations - Three months and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 (Unaudited) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity - Six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 (Unaudited) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - Six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 (Unaudited) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations PART 11. OTHER INFORMATION SIGNATURES B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited) June 30, December 31, (in thousands, except share data) 1996 1995 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and due from banks ............................. $ 22,236 $ 19,905 Money market investments ............................ 3,212 5,664 --------- --------- Total cash and cash equivalents .................. 25,448 25,569 Securities available for sale (amortized cost of $89,768 in 1996 and $64,025 in 1995) ............. 87,210 64,608 Securities held to maturity (fair value of $97,310 in 1996 and $83,001 in 1995) .................... 98,004 82,515 Loans, net of unearned income and less reserve for loan losses of $9,268 (1996) and $10,099 (1995) . 410,997 389,265 Premises and equipment, net ........................... 6,206 6,060 Other real estate, net ................................ 1,120 1,686 Other assets .......................................... 21,105 19,007 --------- --------- Total assets ..................................... $ 650,090 $ 588,710 ========= ========= Liabilities: Deposits: Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing) ............. $ 77,147 $ 81,156 Savings and interest checking ..................... 266,635 255,487 Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more ....... 32,929 13,874 Other time deposits ............................... 162,370 134,494 --------- --------- Total deposits ................................. 539,081 485,011 --------- --------- Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ...... 12,588 12,569 Federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds .... 10,500 7,400 Other liabilities ................................... 9,854 9,422 Capital notes and long term debt .................... 12,417 8,686 --------- --------- Total liabilities .............................. 584,440 523,088 --------- --------- Continued B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheet -- Continued (unaudited) June 30, December 31, (in thousands, except share data) 1996 1995 --------- --------- Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity: Common stock, par value $1 per share ................ Authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued 7,674,705 shares in 1996 and 7,614,281 shares in 1995 ....................... 7,675 7,614 Surplus ............................................. 37,052 36,520 Retained earnings ................................... 24,178 21,104 Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of tax ........................... (1,689) 384 Treasury stock (120,000 shares) at cost ............. (1,566) -- --------- --------- Total shareholders' equity ....................... 65,650 65,622 --------- --------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ....... $ 650,090 $ 588,710 ========= ========= See notes to consolidated financial statements B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) Three months ended Six months ended (In thousands, except per share amounts) June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 1996 1995 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans ............................... $ 8,984 $ 8,338 $ 17,850 $ 16,111 Interest on money market investments: Time deposits with other banks ....................... 0 -- 0 48 Interest bearing deposits with other banks ........... 7 10 13 18 Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements ......... 40 126 149 180 Other short term investments ......................... 90 55 187 191 Interest on securities available for sale: U.S. Treasury securities ............................. 29 34 75 67 U.S. government agencies and corporations ............ 1,311 17 2,225 17 States and political subdivisions (tax-exempt) ....... 102 52 214 55 Interest on securities held to maturity: U.S. Treasury securities ............................. 86 262 171 550 U.S. government agencies and corporations ............ 1,119 1,249 2,176 2,493 States and political subdivisions (tax-exempt) ....... 71 69 103 129 Other securities ..................................... 50 12 94 24 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total interest income ............................. 11,889 10,224 23,257 19,883 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- INTEREST EXPENSE Savings and interest checking deposits ................... 1,385 1,411 2,756 2,729 Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more .............. 370 115 605 163 Other time deposits ...................................... 2,066 1,451 3,985 2,583 Other debt ............................................... 462 237 866 451 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total interest expense ............................ 4,283 3,214 8,212 5,926 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net interest income ...................................... 7,606 7,010 15,045 13,957 Provision for loan losses ................................ 25 -- 50 0 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 7,581 7,010 14,995 13,957 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NONINTEREST INCOME Service charges, commissions, and fees ................... 865 861 1,769 1,800 Trust income ............................................. 105 118 225 238 Gain on sale of other real estate ........................ 23 48 303 86 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total noninterest income .......................... 993 1,027 2,297 2,124 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Continued B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statement of Operations -- Continued (Unaudited) Three months ended Six months ended (In thousands, except per share amounts) June 30, June 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 1996 1995 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NONINTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits ........................... 2,366 2,390 4,719 4,898 Net occupancy ............................................ 743 733 1,439 1,464 Other real estate expense ................................ 33 110 102 290 Other .................................................... 2,019 2,506 4,197 4,883 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total noninterest expense ......................... 5,161 5,739 10,457 11,535 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income tax expense ......................... 3,413 2,298 6,835 4,546 Income tax expense ....................................... 1,177 831 2,431 1,645 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INCOME ............................................... $ 2,236 $ 1,467 $ 4,404 $ 2,901 ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income per share (primary and fully diluted) ......... $ 0.29 $ 0.19 $ 0.58 $ 0.38 ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average shares outstanding ...................... 7,614,742 7,904,203 7,647,689 7,902,453 ========== ========== ========== ========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (unaudited) Six months ended June 30, ------------------------- (in thousands) 1996 1995 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Balance at beginning of period ............................. $ 65,622 $ 58,346 Net income ................................................. 4,404 2,901 Stock issued ............................................... 593 48 Cash dividends ............................................. (1,329) (760) Repurchase of common stock ................................. (1,566) 0 Unrealized gain (loss), net of tax, on investment securities ................................ (2,074) 61 -------- -------- Balance at end of period ................................... $ 65,650 $ 60,596 ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) (in thousands) Six months ended June 30, ------------------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income ............................................................... $ 4,404 $ 2,901 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation of premises and equipment ................................. 380 413 Provision for loan losses .............................................. 50 -- Amortization of intangibles ............................................ 58 58 Net accretion of securities available for sale ......................... (95) (9) Net amortization of securities held to maturity ........................ 18 33 Net (increase) decrease in other real estate owned ..................... (231) 32 Increase in other assets ............................................... (1,090) (767) Increase in other liabilities .......................................... 432 842 -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities .................................. 3,926 3,503 -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from maturities and sale of securities available for sale ..... 22,201 -- Purchase of securities available for sale .............................. (47,849) (13,565) Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity ................ 5,276 10,501 Purchase of securities held to maturity ................................ (20,783) (3,924) Net increase in loans .................................................. (22,089) (28,220) Proceeds from sale of other real estate ................................ 1,104 2,957 Property and equipment expenditures .................................... (526) (177) -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities ...................................... (62,666) (32,428) -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, savings and interest checking accounts .................................... 7,139 (14,993) Net increase in certificates of deposit .................................. 46,931 29,764 Repayments of capital notes and long term debt ........................... (2,769) -- Net increase in other borrowed funds ..................................... 3,100 -- Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase .......... 19 5,431 Proceeds from issuance of debt ........................................... 6,500 -- Dividends declared ....................................................... (1,328) (760) Proceeds from issuance of stock .......................................... 593 48 Purchase of treasury stock ............................................... (1,566) -- -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities .................................. 58,619 19,490 -------- -------- Continued B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows -- Continued (unaudited) (in thousands) Six months ended June 30, ------------------------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents .................................... (121) (9,435) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ........................... 25,569 44,779 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ................................. $ 25,448 $ 35,344 ======== ======== Cash paid during the period for: Interest ................................................................. $ 7,833 $ 5,587 ======== ======== Income taxes ............................................................. $ 1,025 $ 950 ======== ======== Noncash investing activities: Transfer of loans to other real estate, net .............................. $ 307 $ 1,727 ======== ======== Transfer of insubstance foreclosures to loans upon adoption of FAS 114 ... $ 0 $ 2,935 ======== ======== See notes to consolidated financial statements. B.M.J. FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis For Financial Statement Presentation The information in this report is unaudited, is subject to year-end adjustments and audit, and is prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and prevailing practices within the banking industry. However, in the opinion of management, the information reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial data as of and for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. The results of operations for the six-month period ended June 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 1996. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of B.M.J. Financial Corp. in addition to those of The Bank of Mid-Jersey ("Mid-Jersey"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of B.M.J. Financial Corp. Unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "BMJ" as used herein refers to the consolidated B.M.J. Financial Corp. and The Bank of Mid- Jersey entity. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the reserve for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans, and the valuation of the deferred tax asset. In connection with the determination of the reserves for loan losses and other real estate, management periodically obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. Management believes that the reserves for losses on loans and other real estate are adequate in relation to the risks and uncertainties inherent in those portfolios. While management uses available information to determine the appropriate recognition of losses on loans and other real estate, future additions to the reserves may be necessary based on, among other things, changes in economic conditions, particularly in New Jersey, and the changing circumstances of the borrowers. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examinations, periodically review BMJ's reserves for loan losses. Such agencies may request BMJ to consider recognizing additions to the reserves based on the regulators' judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. These statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in B.M.J. Financial Corp.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 1995, to which reference is hereby made. 2. Securities Investments are classified into three categories: (1) held to maturity securities, which are reported at amortized cost (debt securities only); (2) trading securities, which are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings; and (3) available for sale securities, which are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity net of taxes and excluded from earnings. BMJ currently has no securities classified as trading securities. Securities classified as available for sale may be sold prior to their contractual maturity in response to changing market and interest rate conditions or as part of an overall asset/liability strategy. These securities are carried at their fair value with unrealized gains and losses carried, net of tax, as adjustments to shareholders' equity. Gains and losses on disposition are included in earnings using the specific identification method. Securities classified as held to maturity are comprised of securities that BMJ has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. These securities are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. The premium or discount adjustments are recognized as adjustments to interest income, on a level yield basis. Unrealized losses due to fluctuations in market value are recognized as security losses when a decline in value is assessed as being other than temporary. 3. Loans Loans are reported at their principal outstanding balance net of charge-offs, deferred loan fees and costs on originated loans, and unearned income. Interest income is generally recognized when income is earned using the interest method. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amounts are amortized as adjustments of the loans' yields. 4. Reserve For Loan Losses On January 1, 1995, BMJ adopted FAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan" and FAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan--Income Recognition and Disclosure." FAS No. 114 provides guidelines for measuring impairment losses on loans. A loan is considered to be impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that BMJ will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's historical effective interest rate except that all collateral- dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. The adequacy of the reserve for loan losses is periodically evaluated by BMJ in order to maintain the reserve at a level that is sufficient to absorb probable loan losses. Management's evaluation of the adequacy of the reserve is based on a review of BMJ's historical loss experience, known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, including adverse circumstances that may affect the ability of the borrower to repay interest and/or principal, the estimated value of collateral, and an analysis of the levels and trends of delinquencies, charge-offs, and the risk ratings of the various loan categories. Such factors as the level and trend of interest rates and the condition of the national and local economies are also considered. The reserve for loan losses is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses. Increases and decreases in the reserve due to changes in the measurement of the impaired loans are included in the provision for loan losses. Loans continue to be classified as impaired unless they are brought fully current and the collection of scheduled interest and principal is considered probable. When a loan or portion of a loan is determined to be uncollectible, the portion deemed uncollectible is charged against the reserve and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the reserve. 5. Income Recognition on Impaired and Nonaccrual Loans Loans, including impaired loans, are generally reported as nonaccrual if they are past due as to maturity or payment of principal or interest for a period of more than 90 days, unless such loans are well-secured and in the process of collection. If a loan or a portion of a loan is partially charged off, the loan is classified as nonaccrual. Loans that are on a current payment status or past due less than 90 days may also be classified as nonaccrual if repayment in full of principal and/or interest is in doubt. Loans, with the exception of partially charged off loans or loans with any portion classified as doubtful, may be placed back on accrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and when concern as to future collectibility in full no longer exists. The remaining recorded balance of a partially charged off loan, however, may be returned to accrual status if the entire contractual loan balance, together with all unpaid contractual interest, is determined to be fully collectible. While a loan is classified as nonaccrual and the future collectibility of the recorded loan balance is doubtful, collections of interest and principal are generally applied as a reduction to principal outstanding. When the future collectibility of the recorded loan balance is expected, interest income may be recognized on a cash basis. In the case where a nonaccrual loan had been partially charged off, recognition of interest on a cash basis is limited to that which would have been recognized on the recorded loan balance at the contractual interest rate. Cash interest receipts in excess of that amount are recorded as recoveries to the reserve for loan losses until prior charge-offs have been fully recovered. 6. Other Real Estate Other real estate acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure is carried at the lower of the recorded investment in the loan or the fair value less estimated costs of disposal. When a property is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over the estimated fair value is charged to the reserve for loan losses. A reserve for other real estate has been established to provide for subsequent write-downs that may be required to the carrying value of the property or losses on the sales of properties. The reserve is established through charges to other real estate expense. Operating results of other real estate owned, including rental income and operating expenses, are recorded in other real estate expense. Gains and losses realized from the sales of other real estate are included in noninterest income. Specific dates of disposal cannot realistically be projected without the existence of firm contracts for sale. At this time, contracts for sale exist on certain foreclosed assets representing an insignificant portion of the carrying value on the balance sheet. In prior years, BMJ classified as other real estate certain loans meeting the insubstance foreclosure criteria. Upon the adoption of FAS 114, BMJ reclassified to loans insubstance foreclosed assets that were not in its possession. Prior periods have been reclassified for comparative purposes. 7. Income Taxes BMJ files a consolidated Federal income tax return, and the amount of income tax expense or benefit is computed and allocated among subsidiaries on a separate return basis. BMJ utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("FAS 109"). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences, which are inherent in the tax filing process, are expected to be recovered or settled. Under FAS 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in the tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enacted date. B.M.J. Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion and analysis addresses material changes in BMJ's financial condition between December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1996 and material changes in its results of operations with respect to the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. Earnings Performance BMJ reported net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 1996 of $2.2 million, compared to net income for the second quarter of 1995 of $1.5 million. For the six-months ended June 30, 1996, net income was $4.4 million compared to net income of $2.9 million for the comparable period of 1995. On a per share basis, net income for the second quarter of 1996 was $0.29, compared to net income of $0.19 for the second quarter of 1995. For the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, net income was $0.58, compared to net income of $0.38 for the six-month period ended June 30, 1995. Net interest income for the second quarter ended June 30, 1996 amounted $7.6 million compared to $7.0 million for the second quarter of 1995. For the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, net interest income amounted to $15.0 million versus $14.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 1995. BMJ's taxable equivalent net interest margin remained strong at 5.30% for the six-month period ended June 30, 1996. BMJ continued to reduce the level of total noninterest expenses while increasing operating efficiency. As a result, total noninterest expenses for the second quarter of 1996 amounted to $5.2 million, a reduction of 10% from total noninterest expenses of $5.7 million for the 1995 second quarter. For the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, total noninterest expenses amounted to $10.5 million, compared to total noninterest expenses of $11.5 million for the first six months of 1995. Net Interest Income Net interest income is interest earned on loans and other interest-earning assets minus interest paid on deposits and other borrowed funds. Interest rate fluctuations as well as changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities combine to affect net interest income. BMJ's net interest income was $7.6 million for the second quarter of 1996 compared to $7.0 million for the second quarter of 1995. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, net interest income was $15.0 million compared to $14.0 million for the comparable 1995 period. The financial summary in Table 1 details yields and rates of major interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. Among other things, Table 1 shows that the cost of interest-bearing deposits increased to 3.40% for the six months ended June 30, 1996 compared to 2.91% for the corresponding period ended June 30, 1995. BMJ's net interest margin was 5.30% for the six-month period ended June 30, 1996 compared to 5.69% for the comparable 1995 period. This decrease of 39 basis points in BMJ's net interest margin is primarily due to the increase in cost of interest-bearing liabilities outpacing the increase in yields on interest-earning assets reflecting an increasingly competitive market for customer deposits. The impact of the narrower margin in 1996 was somewhat offset by a $77.1 million increase in BMJ's average interest-earning assets from $504.4 million to $581.5 million. The improvement in the amount of net interest income in the second quarter and first six months of 1996 compared with the comparable periods of 1995 is also partly attributable to the continuing reduction in BMJ's level of nonperforming assets whereby the proceeds from sales of properties are invested in interest-earning assets. BMJ's nonperforming assets at June 30, 1996 totaled $6.9 million, down from $7.7 million at December 31, 1995. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 was $5.2 million, a reduction of 10% from total noninterest expense of $5.7 million for the 1995 second quarter. For the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, total noninterest expense amounted to $10.5 million, a reduction of 9% from total noninterest expense of $11.5 million for the first six months of 1995. For the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, BMJ's efficiency ratio improved to 59.0% from 67.1% for the 1995 period. Other real estate expense decreased to $33 thousand for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, compared to $110 thousand for the 1995 second quarter and decreased to $102 thousand for the six-month period ended June 30, 1996 compared to $290 thousand for the 1995 period. Other real estate expense includes the costs to maintain repossessed properties such as real estate taxes, insurance and general maintenance expenses. During the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, BMJ was able to reduce the net balance of its other real estate to a net balance of $1.1 million at June 30, 1996 compared to the net balance of $3.0 million at June 30, 1995 primarily through the sale of properties. The other (or miscellaneous) noninterest expense category totaled $2.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 compared to $2.5 million for the second quarter of 1995. For the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, other noninterest expense totaled $4.2 million compared to $4.9 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 1995. The most significant item contributing to the 1996 decrease in this category compared to 1995 amounts was the reduction in BMJ's premium for FDIC insurance. In August 1995, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") approved a reduction in the premium banks pay for deposit insurance. For well-capitalized institutions, the premium was reduced from $0.23 for every $100 of deposits to $0.04 for every $100 of deposits. BMJ's subsidiary, The Bank of Mid-Jersey, is qualified as a well-capitalized institution. Following the FDIC's confirmation that the Bank Insurance Fund had met its designated level of $1.25 per every $100 of insured deposits, it was announced that no premiums would be assessed during 1996. As a result, BMJ's other noninterest expenses for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 1996 include no FDIC insurance premium expenses compared to $262 thousand for the second quarter and $525 thousand for the first six months of 1995, respectively. Balance Sheet Analysis Total assets of BMJ amounted to $650.1 million at June 30, 1996, increasing from $588.7 million at December 31, 1995. This increase is primarily attributable to an increased level of total deposits at June 30, 1996 versus December 31, 1995. Total deposits of $539.1 million at June 30, 1996 represents a 11.2% increase from the $485.0 of total deposits at December 31, 1995. Through ongoing direct marketing programs and competitively priced deposit products, it is BMJ's intention to increase its share of the retail deposits market. During 1996, BMJ continued to maintain its strong capital ratios and balance sheet condition. Shareholders' equity amounted to $65.7 million at June 30, 1996 compared to $65.6 million at December 31, 1995. In addition, asset quality continued to improve as total nonperforming assets at June 30, 1996 amounted to $6.9 million compared to $7.7 million at December 31, 1995. The following discussion addresses the major components of the balance sheet. Securities Available for Sale Securities which may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions or as part of BMJ's asset/liability management strategy have been classified as securities available for sale. The securities available for sale portfolio amounted to $87.2 million at June 30, 1996 compared to $64.6 million at December 31, 1995. The securities available for sale portfolio is carried at fair value. Table 1 details the composition of the securities available for sale portfolio. In addition, Table 1 provides information concerning average yields and balances of the securities available for sale portfolio for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. Securities Held to Maturity Securities held to maturity are comprised of securities that BMJ has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. These securities are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. The premium or discount adjustments are recognized as adjustments to interest income, on a level yield basis. Gains or losses on disposition are computed by the specific identification method and are included in noninterest income. Unrealized losses due to fluctuations in market value are recognized as security losses when a decline in value is assessed as being other than temporary. The securities held to maturity portfolio amounted to $98.0 million at June 30, 1996 compared to $82.5 million at December 31, 1995. Table 1 provides information concerning average yields and balances of the securities available for sale portfolio for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. Table 1 Financial Summary Averages Balances, Rates Paid and Yields (yields on a tax-equivalent basis) (in thousands) Six months ended June 30, 1996 Six months ended June 30, 1995 ---------------------------------- -------------------------------- Average Yields Interest Average Yields Interest Balance or Income/ Balance or Income/ Rates Expense Rates Expense INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS Money market investments: Time deposits with other banks $ -- -- % $ -- $ 1,650 5.87% $ 48 Interest bearing deposits with other banks 601 4.34 13 638 5.69 18 Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements 5,652 5.29 149 6,047 6.00 180 Other short term investments 7,076 5.30 187 6,399 6.02 191 -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- Total money market investments 13,329 5.25 349 14,734 5.98 437 Securities available for sale: U.S. Treasury securities 2,749 5.47 75 2,946 4.59 67 U.S. government agencies and corporations 65,923 6.77 2,225 598 5.73 17 States and political subdivisions 10,805 6.01 324 2,507 6.68 83 Other securities -- -- -- -- -- -- -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- Total securities available for sale 79,477 6.62 2,624 6,051 5.57 167 Securities held to maturity: U.S. Treasury securities 5,099 6.73 171 19,769 5.61 550 U.S. government agencies and corporations 72,924 5.98 2,176 89,819 5.60 2,493 States and political subdivisions 4,439 7.05 156 4,598 8.55 195 Other securities 3,025 6.23 94 798 6.06 24 -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- Total securities held to maturity 85,487 6.09 2,597 114,984 5.72 3,262 Loans, net of unearned income 403,235 8.96 18,015 368,641 8.91 16,288 -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- Total interest-earning assets $581,528 8.13% $23,585 $504,410 8.06% $20,154 ======== ==== ======= ======== ==== ======= Continued Table 1 -- Continued Financial Summary Averages Balances, Rates Paid and Yields (yields on a tax-equivalent basis) (in thousands) Six months ended June 30, 1996 Six months ended June 30, 1995 ---------------------------------- -------------------------------- Average Yields Interest Average Yields Interest Balance or Income/ Balance or Income/ Rates Expense Rates Expense FUNDING SOURCES Deposits: Savings and interest checking $256,792 2.15% $ 2,756 $257,945 2.13% $ 2,729 Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more 22,430 5.41 605 6,427 5.11 163 Other time deposits 154,644 5.17 3,985 115,306 4.52 2.583 -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- Total interest-bearing deposits 433,866 3.40 7,346 379,678 2.91 5,475 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 15,588 4.30 334 14,220 4.88 344 Other borrowed funds 6,605 5.65 186 265 4.57 6 Other debt 10,489 6.62 346 2,700 7.54 101 -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 466,548 3.53 8,212 396,863 3.01 5,926 Portion of noninterest-bearing funding sources 114,980 -- -- 107,547 -- -- -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- ------- Total funding sources $581,528 2.83% $ 8,212 $504,410 2.37% $ 5,926 ======== ==== ======= ======== ==== ====== Net interest margin and net interest income 5.30% $15,373 5.69% $14,288 ==== ======= ==== ======= Loan Portfolio BMJ's loan portfolio amounted to $420.3 million at June 30, 1996 increasing from $399.4 million at December 31, 1995. The following table provides a comparative analysis of the loan portfolio composition: (in thousands) June 30, December 31, 1996 1995 -------- -------- Commercial, financial and agricultural ........... $ 31,720 $ 24,869 Real estate - mortgage ........................... 303,885 295,535 Real estate - construction ....................... 29,033 32,439 Consumer ......................................... 55,627 46,521 -------- -------- $420,265 $399,364 ======== ======== Substantially all of BMJ's lending activity is to customers, or collateralized by property, located within Mercer, Burlington and Ocean counties in New Jersey. Of the portfolio as a whole, at June 30, 1996, approximately 79.2% of BMJ's loans are collateralized by real estate and approximately 28.5% are residential loans. Nonperforming Assets Nonperforming assets, as summarized in the table below, consist of nonperforming loans, impaired loans and net other real estate owned. (in thousands) June 30, 1996 December 31, 1995 ------------- ----------------- Nonperforming Loans: Loans past due 90 days or more and accruing ..................... $ 114 $ -- Nonaccrual loans ........................... 5,647 6,041 ------- ------- Total nonperforming loans .............. 5,761 6,041 ------- ------- Other Real Estate: Other real estate .......................... 1,353 1,963 Loss reserve ............................... (233) (277) ------- ------- Total other real estate, net ........... 1,120 1,686 ------- ------- Total Nonperforming Assets ................. $ 6,881 $ 7,727 ======= ======= Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans, impaired loans, and loans 90 days or greater past due and still accruing. Loans are generally reported as nonaccrual if they are past due as to maturity or payment of principal or interest for a period of more than 90 days, unless such loans are well secured and in the process of collection. If a loan or a portion of a loan is partially charged off, the loan is classified as nonaccrual. Loans that are on a current payment status or past due less than 90 days may also be classified as nonaccrual if repayment in full of principal and/or interest is determined to be in jeopardy. Loans, with the exception of partially charged off loans or loans with any portion classified as doubtful, may be placed back on accrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and when concern as to future collectibility in full no longer exists. The remaining recorded balance of a partially charged off loan, however, may be returned to accrual status if the entire contractual loan balance, together with all unpaid contractual interest, is determined to be fully collectible. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 1.4% as of June 30, 1996 and 1.5% as of December 31, 1995. The decline in nonaccrual loans is attributable to increased collections, transfers to other real estate and charge-offs. Potential problem loans consist of loans which are included in performing loans at June 30, 1996, but for which potential credit problems of the borrowers have caused management to have concerns as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with present repayment terms. At June 30, 1996, such potential problem loans amounted to approximately $3.1 million. Depending on the state of the economy and the impact thereof on BMJ's borrowers, as well as other future events, these loans and others not currently so identified could be classified as nonperforming loans in the future. On January 1, 1995, BMJ adopted FAS No. 114, "Accounting be Creditors for Impairment of a Loan" and FAS No. 118. "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosure". FAS No. 114 provides guidelines for measuring impairment losses on loans. A loan is considered to be impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that BMJ will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's historical effective interest rate except that all collateral- dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. If the loan valuation is less than the recorded value of the loan, an impairment reserve must be established for the difference. The impairment reserve is established by either an allocation of the reserve for loan losses or by a provision for loan losses. At June 30, 1996, BMJ's recorded investment in loans for which impairment has been recognized in accordance with FAS 114 amounted to $7.2 million. The reserve for loan losses of $9.3 million at June 30, 1996 includes reserves of $1.5 million applicable to such impaired loans. All of these loans were valued using the fair value of collateral method. The remaining reserve for loan losses, totaling $7.8 million at June 30, 1996, is available to absorb losses in BMJ's entire loan portfolio. During the six-month period ended June 30, 1996, the average recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $7.0 million. Interest income recognized on total impaired loans during the six-month period ended June 30, 1996 was approximately $207 thousand. Other real estate consists of properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. A reserve for other real estate has been established to maintain the portfolio at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated disposition costs. Reserve for Loan Losses At June 30, 1996, the reserve for loan losses totaled $9.3 million compared to $10.1 million at December 31, 1995. The ratio of the reserve for loan losses to total loans at June 30, 1996 was 2.21% versus 2.53% at December 31, 1995. The table below provides a summary of the activity in the loan loss reserve plus additional key ratios for assessing the adequacy of the reserve for loan losses at June 30, 1996. Six months ended ------------------------------ (in thousands) June 30,1996 June 30, 1995 Reserve balance, beginning of year ..................... $ 10,099 $ 12,485 Gross charge-offs ...................................... (1,415) (323) Less: recoveries ....................................... 534 671 --------- --------- Net charge-offs ........................................ (881) 348 Provision charged to operations ........................ 50 -- --------- --------- Reserve balance, end of period ......................... $ 9,268 $ 12,883 ========= ========= Loans, end of period ................................... $ 420,265 $ 384,254 Average loans outstanding .............................. $ 403,235 $ 368,641 Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding .. .22% .09% Ratio of reserve for loan losses to nonperforming loans 160.87% 154.63% Ratio of reserve for loan losses to loans, end of period 2.21% 3.34% Management has adopted a reserve methodology consistent with the provisions of FAS 114 for the assessment of all loans including residential real estate mortgages and consumer loans. This methodology assigns reserves based upon credit risk ratings for specific loans and general reserves for all other loans. The general reserves are based on historical charge-off experience but are subject to certain minimums based upon BMJ's assessment of the current economic environment. BMJ's gross charge-offs during the six-month period ended June 30, 1996 totaled $1.4 million. Subsequent to the charge-off of a loan, it is BMJ's policy to continue to vigorously pursue the collection of principal outstanding as well as past due interest. Collection efforts resulted in recoveries of $534 thousand on previously charged-off loans during the six-month period ended June 30, 1996 compared with $671 thousand for the first six months of 1995. The distribution of the reserve for loan losses and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans at June 30, 1996 is illustrated in the following table. The allocated reserve includes both the specific reserve as calculated under FAS 114 and the general reserve as calculated under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies". Allocation of the Reserve for Loan Losses June 30, 1996 (in thousands) % of Loans Reserve in Each Category Amount to Total Loans ------- ----------------- Domestic: Commercial, financial and agricultural ...... $ 924 7.54% Real estate - mortgage .................... 1,072 72.31 Real estate - construction ................ 6,169 6.91 Consumer .................................... 337 13.24 Unallocated ...................................... 766 -- ------ ------ $9,268 100.00% ====== ====== Note: This distribution is made for analytical purposes only. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the portfolio. Deposits BMJ's deposit base is the principal source of funds supporting interest-earning assets. Maintaining a strong core deposit base is key to the development of long-term customer relationships which, in turn, present opportunities for BMJ to cross-sell its services. To meet the requirements of its diverse customer base, BMJ offers a full range of deposit products, including interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, insured retail money market accounts and certificates of deposit. BMJ's total deposits increased to $539.1 million at June 30, 1996 compared to $485.0 million at December 31, 1995. Table 1 provides information concerning average rates and balances of BMJ's interest-bearing deposits for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. Among other things, Table 1 shows that as a result of the increasing interest rate environment during 1996, the average rate paid on BMJ's average interest-bearing deposit balances increased to 3.40% for the six-month period ended June 30, 1996 from 2.91% for the comparable 1995 period. Capital BMJ's capital management objectives are to maintain a strong capital base while also maximizing shareholder value. The Board of Directors authorized certain actions to enhance shareholder value by returning excess capital to shareholders through both increased cash dividends and the repurchase of BMJ's common stock. The following table provides selected shareholders' equity ratios at June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995. (in thousands) June 30, December 31, 1996 1995 -------- ----------- Shareholders' equity ........................... $65,650 $65,622 Shareholders' equity to assets ratio ........... 10.10% 11.15% Book value per share ........................... $ 8.69 $ 8.62 The decrease in BMJ's equity ratio from December 31, 1995 resulted from the repurchase of common stock, payment of cash dividends as well as asset growth. In January 1996, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of BMJ's common stock at management's discretion, either on a privately negotiated basis or on the open market. As of June 30, 1996, BMJ had repurchased 120,000 shares under this authorization and expects to repurchase the remaining shares under this authorization by December 31, 1996. The Federal Reserve Board ("FRB") has issued risk-based capital guidelines applicable to member banks and bank holding companies and the FDIC has issued comparable guidelines applicable to state nonmember banks. The guidelines, which establish a risk-adjusted ratio relating to the total amount of assets and off-balance sheet exposures (as such assets and off-balance sheet items are weighted to reflect the risk inherent therein), require a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8.00%, with at least half of the total capital in the form of Tier 1 capital. The risk-based capital ratios of BMJ and Mid-Jersey were as follows on the dates shown: June 30, 1996 December 31,1995 ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Total Tier 1 Total Tier 1 Risk-Based Risk-Based Risk-Based Risk-Based Capital Ratio Capital Ratio Capital Ratio Capital Ratio ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- B.M.J.Financial Corp. .............. 15.31% 14.05% 16.05% 14.19% The Bank of Mid-Jersey ............. 14.09% 12.83% 14.17% 12.90% The FRB and FDIC have also adopted leverage capital requirements specifying the minimum acceptable ratios of Tier 1 capital to total assets. Under these requirements, the most sound, well-run institutions engaged in the least risky operations are required to maintain minimum leverage ratios of at least 3%; all other institutions are required to maintain higher levels of capital depending on their condition. The leverage ratios of BMJ and Mid-Jersey were as follows on the dates shown: Leverage Ratio at Leverage Ratio at June 30, 1996 December 31,1995 ----------------- ----------------- B.M.J.Financial Corp. .............. 10.17% 10.87% The Bank of Mid-Jersey ............. 9.59% 10.18% Failure to satisfy any minimum capital requirement applicable to BMJ or Mid-Jersey could subject BMJ or Mid- Jersey, as the case may be, to regulatory actions by the FRB. As a result of BMJ's strong capital ratios and continued earnings progress, the payment of quarterly dividends to shareholders was resumed during 1995 at the level of $.05 per share. During the fourth quarter of 1995, BMJ announced a 50% increase in the amount of the quarterly cash dividend to $.075 per share. On April 18, BMJ announced a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 per share to shareholders of record June 15, 1996 that was paid on July 1, 1996. The primary source of founds for payment of dividends by BMJ is dividends received from Mid-Jersey. The amount of dividends that Mid-Jersey may declare in any year is subject to certain regulatory limitations. Mid-Jersey may not declare dividends if such declaration would leave it inadequately capitalized. Generally, dividends declared by a bank are limited to its net profit, as defined by the regulatory agencies, for that year combined with its retained net income from the preceding two years. At January 1, 1996, the amount of retained earnings of Mid-Jersey available for declaration of dividends to BMJ was $19.0 million. Liquidity and Asset/Liability Management Liquidity refers to BMJ's ability to maintain a cash flow adequate to fund operations and meet obligations on a timely and cost effective basis. Asset liquidity is represented by the ease with which assets can be converted into cash. BMJ continually evaluates its funding needs and manages its liquidity position by maintaining adequate levels of liquid assets, such as cash and cash equivalents and securities available for sale. BMJ's funding needs change as loans grow, deposits mature and payments on obligations are made. Because the characteristics of BMJ's assets and liabilities change, liquidity management is a dynamic process. Among those factors affecting liquidity management are pricing and maturity of loans, deposits and other assets and liabilities. In addition, liquidity management is affected by changes in the relationship between short-term and long-term interest rates. At June 30, 1996, BMJ had a total of $112.7 million or 17.3% of total assets in cash and cash equivalents, and securities available for sale, representing its primary sources of liquidity, as compared to $90.2 million or 15.3% of assets at December 31, 1995. Another source of asset liquidity is the cash flows provided by maturities and periodic repayments of principal of both the securities held to maturity portfolio and the loan portfolio. Liabilities also provide a source of liquidity for BMJ. Wholesale certificates of deposit (none of which were brokered deposits) and repurchase agreements comprised 7.8% of total liabilities at June 30, 1996 and 5.1% of total liabilities at December 31, 1995. Management believes there is substantial room to increase these funding sources if necessary to meet its liquidity needs. The Bank of Mid-Jersey joined the Federal Home Loan Bank system during 1995 and has established a line of credit of approximately $71.9 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York to further support and enhance liquidity. At June 30, 1996, approximately $22.9 million was outstanding against this line of credit. In addition, Mid-Jersey currently has a $5.0 million line of credit with a correspondent bank to cover short term funding needs in the federal funds market. As shown in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $121 thousand to $25.4 million at June 30, 1996. This decrease reflected net cash of $3.9 million provided by operating activities and $58.6 million of net cash provided by financing activities offset by $62.7 million of net cash used in investing activities. Cash generated by operating activities reflected BMJ's net income of $4.4 million adjusted for noncash charges and credits. Cash provided by financing activities primarily reflected the net increases in certificates of deposit partly offset by repayments of capital notes and long term debt. Cash used in investing activities was primarily for the purchase of the securities available for sale and the net increase in loans, offset in part by the proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale and the proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity. At June 30, 1996, B.M.J. Financial Corp., the parent company, had a total of $2.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and $5.0 million in available-for-sale securities, which serve as the parent company's primary sources of liquidity. The parent company does not maintain lines of credit or other borrowing arrangements. B.M.J. Financial Corp. has the capacity to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve discount window to meet liquidity needs that are not funded through subsidiary dividends or income. BMJ's principal asset/liability management objectives are to manage the sensitivity of net interest spreads to potential changes in interest rates and to enhance profitability in ways that should provide sufficient reward for understood and controlled risk. Specific asset/liability strategies are chosen to achieve an appropriate trade-off between average spreads and the variability of spreads. The BMJ Asset/Liability Management Committee meets weekly to monitor consolidated risk at the corporate level and to monitor compliance with established liquidity and interest rate sensitivity policy parameters on a consolidated and subsidiary bank basis. Funding positions are kept within established policy limits designed to maintain reasonable risk levels and adequate liquidity. In order to measure the effects of interest rate fluctuations on BMJ's net interest margin, management simulates the potential effects of changing interest rates through computer modeling. These simulations determine the impact on net interest income of various interest rate scenarios and balance sheet trends and strategies. These simulations incorporate the dynamics of the balance sheet as well as the interrelationships between various categories of short-term interest rates and the impact the yield curve level has on asset and liability pricing. Net interest income sensitivity to balance sheet trends and interest rate movements is quantified, and appropriate strategies are developed and implemented. As a financial institution, BMJ entails a degree of interest rate risk as a provider of banking services to its customers. BMJ does not use derivative interest rate contracts, such as interest rate swaps, caps or floors, to manage interest rate risk. In the event BMJ's computer model indicates an unacceptable level of risk, BMJ could undertake a number of actions that would reduce this risk, including the sale of a portion of its available-for-sale securities portfolio. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings. Not Applicable Item 2. Changes in Securities Not Applicable Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. Not Applicable Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Not Applicable Item 5. Other Information. Not Applicable Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits 11. Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings 27. Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K None has been filed during this period. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. B.M.J. Financial Corp. (Registrant) Date 08/10/96 By: /s/E. Jack Elias -------------------- -------------------------------- E. Jack Elias President Date 08/10/96 /s/Joseph M. Reardon -------------------- -------------------------------- Joseph M. Reardon Chief Financial Officer