UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED] For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED] For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-24040 PENNFED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 22-3297339 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052-2989 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 669-7366 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ] As of May 5, 1999, there were issued and outstanding 8,814,188 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock. PART I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements PennFed Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition March 31, June 30, 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Cash and amounts due from depository institutions ........................ $ 9,635 $ 10,960 Federal funds sold ....................................................... 46,800 -- ----------- ----------- Total cash and cash equivalents ..................................... 56,435 10,960 Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost, market value of $236,470 and $178,743 at March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1998 ........... 239,845 178,310 Mortgage-backed securities held to maturity, at amortized cost, market value of $143,740 and $208,128 at March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1998 ....................................................... 141,146 204,452 Loans held for sale ...................................................... 6,310 565 Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,993 and $2,776 at March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1998 ................................. 1,066,163 1,095,287 Premises and equipment, net .............................................. 18,798 18,092 Real estate owned, net ................................................... 995 1,643 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost ........................ 16,623 15,065 Accrued interest receivable, net ......................................... 9,798 8,723 Goodwill and other intangible assets ..................................... 11,702 13,481 Other assets ............................................................. 4,955 5,360 ----------- ----------- $ 1,572,770 $ 1,551,938 =========== =========== LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Deposits ............................................................ $ 1,091,500 $ 1,028,100 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances ......................... 264,465 230,465 Other borrowings .................................................... 59,738 131,500 Mortgage escrow funds ............................................... 10,175 10,534 Due to banks ........................................................ 6,398 12,069 Accounts payable and other liabilities .............................. 3,856 2,886 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities ................................................... 1,436,132 1,415,554 ----------- ----------- Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in the Company's Junior Subordinated Debentures .................................. 34,500 34,500 Unamortized issuance expenses ....................................... (1,772) (1,819) ----------- ----------- Net Trust Preferred Securities ...................................... 32,728 32,681 ----------- ----------- PennFed Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (continued) March 31, June 30, 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- (Dollars in thousands) Stockholders' Equity: Serial preferred stock, $.01 par value, 7,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued .................................... -- -- Common stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 11,900,000 shares issued, and 8,794,188 and 9,385,988 shares outstanding at March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1998 (excluding shares held in treasury of 3,105,812 and 2,514,012 at March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1998) ............................... 60 60 Additional paid-in capital .......................................... 59,187 58,278 Restricted stock - Management Recognition Plan ...................... (531) (531) Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust debt ............................ (2,916) (3,253) Retained earnings, partially restricted ............................. 78,234 70,781 Treasury stock, at cost, 3,105,812 and 2,514,012 shares at March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1998 ................................ (30,124) (21,632) ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity .......................................... 103,910 103,703 ----------- ----------- $ 1,572,770 $ 1,551,938 =========== =========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. PennFed Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income Three months ended Nine months ended March 31, March 31, --------------------------- --------------------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Interest and Dividend Income: Interest and fees on loans ..................... $ 19,572 $ 18,713 $ 59,544 $ 54,909 Interest on federal funds sold ................. 33 8 59 18 Interest and dividends on investment securities 3,992 3,080 11,664 6,396 Interest on mortgage-backed securities ......... 2,475 4,124 8,595 13,463 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 26,072 25,925 79,862 74,786 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest Expense: Deposits ....................................... 11,857 11,943 37,011 35,798 Borrowed funds ................................. 4,893 4,784 15,478 12,929 Trust Preferred securities ..................... 783 784 2,349 1,391 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 17,533 17,511 54,838 50,118 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Interest and Dividend Income Before Provision for Loan Losses ................................ 8,539 8,414 25,024 24,668 Provision for Loan Losses ........................... 210 150 570 450 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Interest and Dividend Income After Provision for Loan Losses ................................ 8,329 8,264 24,454 24,218 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Non-Interest Income: Service charges ................................ 531 510 1,559 1,421 Net gain (loss) from real estate operations .... 98 (49) 52 (138) Net gain on sales of loans ..................... 201 419 963 527 Other .......................................... 165 69 348 228 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 995 949 2,922 2,038 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- PennFed Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income (continued) Three months ended Nine months ended March 31, March 31, --------------------------- --------------------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Non-Interest Expenses: Compensation and employee benefits ............. 2,357 2,047 6,709 6,191 Net occupancy expense .......................... 344 325 990 941 Equipment ...................................... 405 404 1,244 1,130 Advertising .................................... 104 100 242 258 Amortization of intangibles .................... 588 607 1,779 1,835 Federal deposit insurance premium .............. 166 153 477 438 Other .......................................... 826 867 2,565 2,196 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 4,790 4,503 14,006 12,989 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income Before Income Taxes .......................... 4,534 4,710 13,370 13,267 Income Tax Expense .................................. 1,626 1,662 4,793 4,791 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Income .......................................... $ 2,908 $ 3,048 $ 8,577 $ 8,476 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic .......................................... 8,210,536 8,974,642 8,462,521 8,952,790 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted ........................................ 8,851,358 9,767,821 9,100,235 9,689,702 =========== =========== =========== =========== Net income per common share: Basic .......................................... $ 0.35 $ 0.34 $ 1.01 $ 0.95 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted ........................................ $ 0.33 $ 0.31 $ 0.94 $ 0.87 =========== =========== =========== =========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. PennFed Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine months ended March 31, 1999 1998 --------- --------- (Dollars in thousands) Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income ............................................................ $ 8,577 $ 8,476 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Net gain on sales of loans ............................................ (963) (527) Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale ............................ 135,534 1,616 Originations of loans held for sale ................................... -- (1,616) Net gain on sales of real estate owned ................................ (123) (72) Amortization of investment and mortgage-backed securities premium, net ........................................................ 315 228 Depreciation and amortization ......................................... 1,022 965 Provision for losses on loans and real estate owned ................... 615 589 Amortization of cost of stock plans ................................... 1,644 1,323 Amortization of intangibles ........................................... 1,779 1,835 Amortization of premiums on loans and loan fees ....................... 1,757 1,024 Amortization of Trust Preferred securities issuance costs ............. 47 21 Increase in accrued interest receivable, net of accrued interest payable .................................................... (1,765) (3,328) (Increase) decrease in other assets ................................... 405 (2,079) Increase in accounts payable and other liabilities .................... 572 580 Increase (decrease) in mortgage escrow funds .......................... (359) 771 Increase (decrease) in due to banks ................................... (5,671) 6,680 Other, net ............................................................ 26 -- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities ............................. 143,412 16,486 --------- --------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from maturities of investment securities ..................... 147,070 15,150 Purchases of investment securities held to maturity ................... (208,641) (141,168) Net outflow from loan originations net of principal repayments of loans (86,315) (72,284) Purchases of loans .................................................... (27,618) (77,606) Proceeds from principal repayments of mortgage-backed securities ...... 63,027 59,065 Proceeds from sale of loans ........................................... -- 74,915 Purchases of premises and equipment ................................... (1,754) (1,700) Proceeds from sale of real estate owned ............................... 1,140 1,026 Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock ................. (1,558) (2,652) --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities ................................. (114,649) (145,254) --------- --------- PennFed Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) Nine months ended March 31, 1999 1998 --------- --------- (Dollars in thousands) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net increase in deposits .............................................. 64,090 103,430 Decrease in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and other borrowings ....................................... (37,762) (5,125) Net proceeds from issuance of Trust Preferred securities .............. -- 32,640 Cash dividends paid ................................................... (1,012) (975) Purchases of treasury stock, net of reissuance ........................ (8,604) -- --------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities ............................. 16,712 129,970 --------- --------- Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents .................................. 45,475 1,202 Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period ............................. 10,960 10,729 --------- --------- Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period ................................... $ 56,435 $ 11,931 ========= ========= Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid during period for: Interest............................................................... $ 55,211 $ 49,847 ========= ========= Income taxes........................................................... $ 4,226 $ 5,213 ========= ========= Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Activities: Transfer of loans receivable to real estate owned, net................. $ 413 $ 1,106 ========= ========= Transfer of loans receivable to loans held for sale.................... $ 140,317 $ --- ========= ========= See notes to consolidated financial statements. PENNFED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis of Presentation The interim consolidated financial statements of PennFed Financial Services, Inc. ("PennFed") and subsidiaries (with its subsidiaries, the "Company") include the accounts of PennFed and its subsidiaries Penn Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank") and PennFed Capital Trust I. These interim consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1998. The interim consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. There were no adjustments of a non-recurring nature recorded during the nine months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998. The interim results of operations presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. When necessary, reclassifications have been made to conform to current period presentation. 2. Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Standards Effective July 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130"). SFAS 130 establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS 130 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company is required to classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial statement and display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity section of the statement of financial condition. The adoption of SFAS 130 did not have an effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. 3. Computation of EPS The computation of EPS is presented in the following table. Three months ended Nine months ended March 31, March 31, --------------------------- --------------------------- 1999 1998 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Net income ...................................... $ 2,908 $ 3,048 $ 8,577 $ 8,476 =========== =========== =========== =========== Number of shares outstanding: Weighted average shares issued ................ 11,900,000 11,900,000 11,900,000 11,900,000 Less: Weighted average shares held in treasury 3,106,278 2,253,828 2,831,653 2,254,613 Less: Average shares held by the ESOP ........ 952,000 952,000 952,000 952,000 Plus: ESOP shares released or committed to be released during the fiscal year ... 368,814 280,470 346,174 259,403 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Average basic shares ................... 8,210,536 8,974,642 8,462,521 8,952,790 Plus: Average common stock equivalents ....... 640,822 793,179 637,714 736,912 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Average diluted shares ................. 8,851,358 9,767,821 9,100,235 9,689,702 =========== =========== =========== =========== Earnings per common share: Basic .................................. $ 0.35 $ 0.34 $ 1.01 $ 0.95 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted ................................ $ 0.33 $ 0.31 $ 0.94 $ 0.87 =========== =========== =========== =========== 4. Stockholders' Equity and Regulatory Capital The Bank's capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table. To Be Well Capitalized Under For Capital Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- (Dollars in thousands) As of March 31, 1999 Tangible capital........................... $119,436 7.66% $23,399 1.50% N/A N/A Core capital............................... $119,520 7.66% $62,401 4.00% $78,001 5.00% Risk-based capital......................... $122,323 15.95% $61,361 8.00% $76,701 10.00% As of June 30, 1998 Tangible capital........................... $108,580 7.09% $22,960 1.50% N/A N/A Core capital............................... $108,816 7.11% $61,237 4.00% $76,547 5.00% Risk-based capital......................... $111,262 15.16% $58,705 8.00% $73,381 10.00% The above table reflects information for the Bank. Savings and loan holding companies, such as PennFed, are not subject to capital requirements for capital adequacy purposes or for prompt corrective action requirements. Bank holding companies, however, are subject to capital requirements established by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB"). The following summarizes the Company's capital position under the FRB's capital requirements for bank holding companies. To Be Well Capitalized For Minimum Under Prompt Capital Adequacy Corrective Action Actual Purposes Provisions -------------------- ------------------ ----------------- Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- (Dollars in thousands) Stockholders' equity............................. $ 103,910 Add: Qualifying preferred securities........... 30,764 Less: Goodwill.................................. (733) Deposit premium intangible................ (10,969) ----------- Tangible capital, and ratio to adjusted total assets..................... $ 122,972 7.88% $23,421 1.50% =========== ======= Add: Qualifying intangible asset............... $ 84 ----------- Tier I (core) capital, and ratio to adjusted total assets..................... $ 123,056 7.88% $46,841 3.00% $78,069 5.00% =========== ======= ======= Tier I (core) capital, and ratio to risk-weighted assets...................... $ 123,056 16.26% $30,278 4.00% $45,417 6.00% =========== ======= ======= Less: Equity investments and investments in real estate................ $ (50) Add: Allowance for loan losses................. 2,853 ----------- Total risk-based capital, and ratio to risk-weighted assets................... $ 125,859 16.63% $60,555 8.00% $75,694 10.00% =========== ======= ======= Total assets..................................... $ 1,572,770 =========== Adjusted total assets............................ $ 1,561,379 =========== Risk-weighted assets............................. $ 756,943 =========== Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations General The Company's results of operations are dependent primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its loan, securities and investment portfolios and its cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Results of operations are also affected by the Company's provision for loan losses and operating expenses. General economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities also significantly affect the Company's results of operations. Future changes in applicable law, regulations or government policies may also have a material impact on the Company. When used in this Form 10-Q and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in the Company's press releases or other public or stockholder communications, and 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, among other things, changes in economic conditions in the Company's market area, financial or legal conditions including changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the Company'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 declines 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. Financial Condition Total assets increased slightly to $1.573 billion at March 31, 1999 from total assets of $1.552 billion at June 30, 1998. Increases due to loan originations and purchases and purchases of investment securities were offset by sales of one- to four-family residential loans and principal payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities. A new strategic initiative was implemented at the beginning of the fiscal year and focuses on sales of fixed-rate, low coupon, one- to four-family first mortgage loans into the secondary market. This strategic initiative is intended to result in an improvement in the Company's interest rate risk position and the net interest margin and increased non-interest income. Deposits increased $63.4 million to $1.092 billion at March 31, 1999 from $1.028 billion at June 30, 1998. Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances and other borrowings totaled $324.2 million at March 31, 1999, a $37.8 million decrease from $362.0 million at June 30, 1998. Non-performing assets at March 31, 1999 totaled $4.7 million, representing 0.30 % of total assets, compared to $5.4 million, or 0.35% of total assets, at June 30, 1998. Non-accruing loans totaled $3.7 million, with a ratio of non-accruing loans to total loans of 0.35% at March 31, 1999 as compared to $3.7 million, or 0.34% of total loans, at June 30, 1998. Real estate owned decreased to $1.0 million at March 31, 1999 from $1.6 million at June 30, 1998. Stockholders' equity at March 31, 1999 totaled $103.9 million compared to $103.7 million at June 30, 1998. The increase primarily reflects net income recorded for the nine months ended March 31, 1999, partially offset by the repurchase of 618,000 shares of the Company's outstanding common stock at an average price of $14.12 per share and the declaration of dividends. Results of Operations General. For the three months ended March 31, 1999 net income was $2.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $3.0 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for the comparable prior year period. For the nine months ended March 31, 1999 net income was $8.6 million, or $0.94 per diluted share. These results compare to net income of $8.5 million, or $0.87 per diluted share for the nine months ended March 31, 1998. Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 increased to $26.1 million and $79.9 million, respectively, from $25.9 million and $74.8 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998. The increases in the current year periods were due to increases in average interest-earning assets partially offset by decreases in the average yield earned on interest-earning assets. Average interest-earning assets were $1.499 billion and $1.509 billion for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, compared to $1.418 billion and $1.353 billion for the comparable prior year periods. The average yield earned on interest-earning assets decreased to 6.97% and 7.05% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, from 7.32% and 7.37% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998. Interest income on residential one- to four-family mortgage loans for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 increased $0.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively, when compared to the prior year periods. The increase in interest income on residential one- to four-family mortgage loans was due to $71.7 million and $111.0 million increases in the average balance outstanding for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively. The increase in the average balance on residential one- to four-family mortgage loans was partially offset by a decrease of 34 basis points and 35 basis points in the average yield earned on this loan portfolio to 6.94% and 7.01% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, from the comparable prior year periods. Interest income on investment securities increased $0.9 million and $5.3 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, from the comparable prior year periods. The increase was primarily due to a $64.8 million and a $105.9 million increase in the average balance outstanding for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, over the comparable prior year periods. The increase in the average balance on investment securities was partially offset by a 50 basis point and a 33 basis point decrease in the average yield earned on these securities for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, when compared to the prior year periods. Interest income on the mortgage-backed securities portfolio decreased $1.6 million and $4.9 million, or 40.0% and 36.2%, for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The decrease in interest income on mortgage-backed securities primarily reflects an $88.1 million and an $89.0 million decrease in the average balance outstanding for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, compared to the prior year periods. Interest Expense. Interest expense was relatively unchanged for the three months ended March 31, 1999 compared to the three months ended March 31, 1998. For the three months ended March 31, 1999, a $79.1 million increase in the total average deposits, borrowings and trust preferred securities (the "Trust Preferred securities") was offset by a 29 basis point decline in the average rate paid. The average rate paid on deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities decreased to 4.95% for the three months ended March 31, 1999 from 5.24% for the comparable prior year period. Interest expense increased $4.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1999 from the comparable March 31, 1998 period. The increase was attributable to a $156.0 million increase in total average deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities, partially offset by a 12 basis point decrease in the Company's cost of funds compared to the prior year period. The average rate paid on deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities decreased to 5.07% for the nine months ended March 31, 1999, from 5.19% for the comparable prior year period. The average balance and interest expense for the nine months ended March 31, 1998 only included the Trust Preferred securities since their issuance date in October 1997. Trust Preferred securities had an average balance of $32.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1999 compared to $19.4 million for the prior year period. Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 was $8.5 million and $25.0 million, respectively, reflecting a slight increase from $8.4 million and $24.7 million recorded in the comparable prior year periods. The increase reflects growth in the Company's average assets, primarily in investment securities and loans receivable. The increase in net interest and dividend income was partially offset by a decline in the net interest rate spread. The net interest rate spread and net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 1999 were 2.02% and 2.24%, respectively, a decline from 2.08% and 2.33%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 1998. For the nine months ended March 31, 1999, net interest rate spread and net interest margin were 1.98% and 2.21%, respectively, compared to 2.18% and 2.44% for the comparable 1998 period. For the nine months ended March 31, 1999, the declines in the net interest rate spread and net interest margin were partially due to the issuance of the Trust Preferred securities. The declines in the net interest rate spread and net interest margin were also attributable to the relatively flat yield curve environment recently experienced in which higher yielding assets prepaid at accelerated rates and were replaced by lower yielding assets. Since the Company's liabilities generally reprice more quickly than its assets, net interest rate spread and net interest margin will likely decrease if interest rates rise. Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 was $210,000 and $570,000, respectively, compared to $150,000 and $450,000 for the comparable prior year periods. The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 1999 of $3.0 million reflects a $217,000 increase from the June 30, 1998 level. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-accruing loans was 80.59% at March 31, 1999, compared to 74.18% at June 30, 1998. Non-Interest Income. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 non-interest income was $995,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, compared to $949,000 and $2.0 million for the prior year periods. Service charge income increased to $531,000 and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, versus $510,000 and $1.4 million for the comparable prior year periods. The net gain (loss) from real estate operations was $98,000 and $52,000 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999. This compares to ($49,000) and ($138,000) for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998. Net gain on sales of loans of $201,000 and $963,000 were recorded for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999. One- to four-family residential mortgage loans totaling approximately $60 million and $135 million were sold in the secondary market during the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively. A gain of approximately $403,000 on the sale of $50 million of jumbo one- to four-family mortgage loans was reflected in the three month period ended March 31, 1998. For the nine months ended March 31, 1998 net gain on sales of loans also included a $91,000 gain recorded on an approximately $20 million loan sale. The prior year loan sales were undertaken to manage prepayment risk as part of the Company's asset/liability management strategy. Recurring loan sales in the current fiscal year are intended to enhance the Company's ability to improve its interest rate risk position, maintain its origination volume profitably, stabilize net interest margin and increase non-interest income. Improvement in other non-interest income reflected increases due to earnings from the Investment Services at Penn Federal Savings Bank program. Through this program, customers have access to financial advisory services and related non-deposit investment products. Non-Interest Expenses. The Company's non-interest expenses were $4.8 million and $14.0 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, compared to $4.5 million and $13.0 million for the comparable prior year periods. Non-interest expenses have increased to support the Company's increased lending volumes and the new Bayville and Toms River branches which opened in October 1997 and February 1999, respectively. Nevertheless, the Company's non-interest expenses as a percent of average assets remained relatively steady at 1.23% and 1.19% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999, respectively, compared to 1.22% and 1.23% for the prior year periods. Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 was $1.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively, compared to $1.7 million and $4.8 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 was 35.9% and 35.8%, respectively. The effective tax rate was 35.3% and 36.1% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998, respectively. Analysis of Net Interest Income The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition and the consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived from average daily balances. The average balance of loans receivable includes non-accruing loans. The yields and costs include fees which are considered adjustments to yields. Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Average Interest Average Interest Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Balance Paid Rate (1) Balance Paid Rate (1) -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- -------- (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: One- to four-family mortgage loans................................... $ 976,312 $16,911 6.94% $ 904,571 $16,448 7.28% Commercial and multi-family real estate loans............................ 69,973 1,501 8.58 58,882 1,320 8.97 Consumer loans............................. 65,797 1,160 7.15 47,487 945 8.07 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total loans receivable.................. 1,112,082 19,572 7.06 1,010,940 18,713 7.42 Federal funds sold......................... 2,725 33 4.84 622 8 5.08 Investment securities...................... 233,307 3,992 6.84 167,852 3,080 7.34 Mortgage-backed securities................. 150,993 2,475 6.56 239,053 4,124 6.90 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total interest-earning assets........... 1,499,107 $26,072 6.97 1,418,467 $25,925 7.32 ======= ======= Non-interest earning assets................ 56,169 56,464 ---------- ---------- Total assets ........................... $1,555,276 $1,474,931 ========== ========== Deposits and borrowings: Money market and demand deposits (transaction accounts) ........ $ 104,560 $ 287 1.11% $ 84,801 $ 254 1.21% Savings deposits........................... 162,093 659 1.65 165,103 892 2.19 Certificates of deposit.................... 795,169 10,911 5.56 747,403 10,797 5.86 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total deposits.......................... 1,061,822 11,857 4.53 997,307 11,943 4.86 FHLB of New York advances.................. 267,046 3,961 5.97 233,568 3,520 6.07 Other borrowings........................... 69,896 932 5.33 88,832 1,264 5.69 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total deposits and borrowings........... 1,398,764 16,750 4.84 1,319,707 16,727 5.13 Trust Preferred securities................. 32,720 783 9.57 32,656 784 9.60 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities.......... 1,431,484 $17,533 4.95 1,352,363 $17,511 5.24 ======= ======= Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Average Interest Average Interest Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Balance Paid Rate (1) Balance Paid Rate (1) -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- -------- (Dollars in thousands) Other liabilities.......................... 21,741 18,674 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities....................... 1,453,225 1,371,037 Stockholders' equity....................... 102,051 103,894 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ............................. $1,555,276 $1,474,931 ========== ========== Net interest income and net interest rate spread.................... $ 8,539 2.02% $ 8,414 2.08% ======== ==== ======== ==== Net interest-earning assets and interest margin ........................ $ 67,623 2.24% $ 66,104 2.33% ========== ==== =========== ==== Ratio of interest-earning assets to deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities.................... 104.72% 104.89% ====== ====== (1) Annualized. Nine Months Ended March 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Average Interest Average Interest Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Balance Paid Rate (1) Balance Paid Rate (1) -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- -------- (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: One- to four-family mortgage loans................................... $ 985,959 $51,822 7.01% $874,981 $48,301 7.36% Commercial and multi-family real estate loans............................ 67,278 4,396 8.69 57,024 3,854 9.00 Consumer loans............................. 61,255 3,326 7.23 44,018 2,754 8.33 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total loans receivable.................. 1,114,492 59,544 7.12 976,023 54,909 7.50 Federal funds sold......................... 1,589 59 4.93 461 18 5.13 Investment securities...................... 222,344 11,664 6.99 116,494 6,396 7.32 Mortgage-backed securities................. 170,618 8,595 6.72 259,604 13,463 6.91 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total interest-earning assets........... 1,509,043 $79,862 7.05 1,352,582 $74,786 7.37 ======= ======= Non-interest earning assets................ 57,520 53,556 ---------- ---------- Total assets ........................... $1,566,563 $1,406,138 ========== ========== Deposits and borrowings: Money market and demand deposits (transaction accounts) ........ $ 100,301 $ 904 1.20% $ 82,767 $ 751 1.21% Savings deposits........................... 163,619 2,206 1.80 166,597 2,741 2.19 Certificates of deposit.................... 796,186 33,901 5.69 732,465 32,306 5.89 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total deposits.......................... 1,060,106 37,011 4.66 981,829 35,798 4.86 FHLB of New York advances.................. 270,350 12,212 5.98 214,815 9,901 6.11 Other borrowings........................... 78,078 3,266 5.50 69,148 3,028 5.75 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total deposits and borrowings........... 1,408,534 52,489 4.96 1,265,792 48,727 5.12 Trust Preferred securities................. 32,704 2,349 9.58 19,439 1,391 9.54 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities.......... 1,441,238 $54,838 5.07 1,285,231 $50,118 5.19 ======= ======= Nine Months Ended March 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Average Interest Average Interest Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Outstanding Earned/ Yield/ Balance Paid Rate (1) Balance Paid Rate (1) -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- -------- (Dollars in thousands) Other liabilities.......................... 22,086 20,029 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities....................... 1,463,324 1,305,260 Stockholders' equity....................... 103,239 100,878 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ............................. $1,566,563 $1,406,138 ========== ========== Net interest income and net interest rate spread.................... $25,024 1.98% $24,668 2.18% ======= ==== ======= ==== Net interest-earning assets and interest margin ........................ $ 67,805 2.21% $ 67,351 2.44% ========== ==== ========== ==== Ratio of interest-earning assets to deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities.................... 104.70% 105.24% ====== ====== (1) Annualized. Non-Performing Assets The table below sets forth the Company's amounts and categories of non-performing assets and restructured loans. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when the collection of principal or interest becomes delinquent more than 90 days. There are no loans delinquent more than 90 days which are still accruing. Real estate owned represents assets acquired in settlement of loans and is shown net of valuation allowances. Restructured loans are performing in accordance with modified terms and are, therefore, considered performing. March 31, June 30, 1999 1998 ------ ------ Non-accruing loans: One- to four-family ............................... $3,045 $2,575 Commercial and multi-family ....................... 46 414 Consumer .......................................... 623 753 ------ ------ Total non-accruing loans ...................... 3,714 3,742 Real estate owned, net ................................. 995 1,643 ------ ------ Total non-performing assets ................... 4,709 5,385 Restructured loans ..................................... 1,389 1,415 ------ ------ Total risk elements ........................... $6,098 $6,800 ====== ====== Non-accruing loans as a percentage of total loans ...... 0.35% 0.34% ====== ====== Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets .. 0.30% 0.35% ====== ====== Total risk elements as a percentage of total assets .... 0.39% 0.44% ====== ====== Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based upon management's evaluation of the risk inherent in its loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of its loan activity. Such evaluation, which includes a review of loans for which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, loan classifications, 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. Real estate properties acquired through foreclosure are recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less costs to dispose of such properties. If fair value at the date of foreclosure is lower than the balance of the related loan, the difference will be charged-off to the allowance for loan losses at the time of transfer. Valuations are periodically updated by management and if the value declines, a specific provision for losses on real estate owned is established by a charge to operations. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowances, unforeseen market conditions could result in adjustments and net earnings could be significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determination. Future additions to the Company's allowances will be the result of periodic loan, property and collateral reviews and thus cannot be predicted in advance. In addition, federal regulatory agencies, as an integral part of the examination process, periodically review the Company's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to record additions to the allowance level based upon their assessment of the information available to them at the time of their examination. At March 31, 1999, the Company had a total allowance for loan losses of $3.0 million representing 80.59% of total non-accruing loans. Interest Rate Sensitivity Interest Rate Gap. The interest rate risk inherent in assets and liabilities may be determined by analyzing the extent to which such assets and liabilities are "interest rate sensitive" and by measuring an institution's interest rate sensitivity "gap." An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a defined time period if it matures or reprices within that period. The difference or mismatch between the amount of interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within a defined period and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within the same period is defined as the interest rate sensitivity gap. An institution is considered to have a negative gap if the amount of interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within a specified time period exceeds the amount of interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within the same period. If more interest-earning assets than interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice within a specified period, then the institution is considered to have a positive gap. Accordingly, in a rising interest rate environment, in an institution with a negative gap, the cost of its rate sensitive liabilities would theoretically rise at a faster pace than the yield on its rate sensitive assets, thereby diminishing future net interest income. In a falling interest rate environment, a negative gap would indicate that the cost of rate sensitive liabilities would decline at a faster pace than the yield on rate sensitive assets and may improve net interest income. For an institution with a positive gap, the reverse would be expected. At March 31, 1999, the Company's total deposits, borrowings and Trust Preferred securities maturing or repricing within one year exceeded its total interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within one year by $191.9 million, representing a one year negative gap of 12.20% of total assets. At June 30, 1998, the one year negative gap was 7.28% of total assets. The increase in the negative gap position from June 30, 1998 was primarily due to an extension of the life of certain callable investment securities. Under the current interest rate environment, it is assumed that these securities may not be called at their call date. Partially offsetting the increase in the negative gap position was the effects of the strategy of selling fixed-rate, low coupon, one- to four-family first mortgage loan production into the secondary market and the Company's efforts to grow transaction accounts and take advantage of opportunities to increase medium-term borrowings. In evaluating the Company's exposure to interest rate risk, certain limitations inherent in the method of analysis must be considered. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgages, have features which restrict changes in interest rates in the short-term and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels may deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the gap position. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase. The Company considers all of these factors in monitoring its exposure to interest rate risk. Net Portfolio Value. The Company's interest rate sensitivity is regularly monitored by management through selected interest rate risk ("IRR") measures set forth by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS"). The IRR measures used by the OTS include an IRR "Exposure Measure" or "Post-Shock" NPV ratio and a "Sensitivity Measure." A low Post-Shock NPV ratio indicates greater exposure to IRR. Greater exposure can result from a low initial NPV ratio or high sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The Sensitivity Measure is the change in the NPV ratio, in basis points, caused by a 2% increase or decrease in rates, whichever produces a larger decline. At least quarterly, and generally monthly, management models the change in net portfolio value ("NPV") over a variety of interest rate scenarios. NPV is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. An NPV ratio, in any interest rate scenario, is defined as the NPV in that rate scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario. As of March 31, 1999, the Bank's internally generated initial NPV ratio was 9.83%. Following a 2% increase in interest rates, the Bank's Post-Shock NPV ratio was 8.27%. The change in the NPV ratio, or the Bank's Sensitivity Measure was 1.56%. NPV is also measured internally on a consolidated basis. As of March 31, 1999, the Company's initial NPV ratio was 10.21%, the Post-Shock ratio was 8.48%, and the Sensitivity Measure was 1.73%. Variances between the Bank's and the Company's NPV ratios are attributable to balance sheet items which are adjusted during consolidation, such as investments, intercompany borrowings and capital. Internally generated NPV measurements are based on simulations which utilize institution specific assumptions and, as such, generally result in lower levels of presumed interest rate risk (i.e., higher Post-Shock NPV ratio and lower Sensitivity Measure) than OTS measurements indicate. The OTS measures the Bank's (unconsolidated) IRR on a quarterly basis using data from the quarterly Thrift Financial Reports, coupled with non-institution specific assumptions which are based on national averages. As of December 31, 1998 (the latest date for which information is available), the Bank's initial NPV ratio, as measured by the OTS, was 8.38%, the Bank's Post-Shock ratio was 6.80% and the Sensitivity Measure was 1.58%. In addition to monitoring NPV and gap, management also monitors the duration of assets and liabilities and the effects on net interest income resulting from parallel and non-parallel increases or decreases in rates. At March 31, 1999, based on its internally generated simulation models, the Company's consolidated net interest income projected for one year forward would decrease 7.1% from the base case, or current market, as a result of an immediate and sustained 2% increase in interest rates. Year 2000 A formal Year 2000 Project Plan (the "Year 2000 Plan") was previously approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors continues to be updated on a monthly basis as to the status of all phases, with an independent verification of progress completed on a quarterly basis. By following the detailed plan, substantial progress has been made and the Company remains on target for meeting its commitment to achieving Year 2000 compliance for its mission-critical systems. The OTS is also reviewing all of their regulated institutions for Year 2000 preparedness. The task force, with representatives from all divisions within the Bank, has completed both the awareness and assessment phases of the Year 2000 Plan. The vast majority of the renovation phase has been completed. Systems critical to the operation of the Company are receiving top priority, with nearly all of the mission-critical software elements now compliant. As of March 31, 1999, the Company's primary system has been fully renovated and validated. The primary focus is now the testing of interfaces to the main systems. All remaining tasks are currently on schedule for completion in accordance with the Year 2000 Plan. Management expects to have renovated and tested all necessary systems by no later than June 30, 1999 and believes that its level of preparedness for the project is appropriate. The Company has initiated a dialogue with its larger borrowers. All commercial and multi-family loans have been evaluated for Year 2000 exposure through an independent review process. As part of the current credit approval process, all new and renewed commercial and multi-family loans are evaluated for Year 2000 risk. The Company has requested that each of its larger borrowers provide information regarding the nature of steps being taken by the borrowers to address their own Year 2000 issues. Contingency planning is an ongoing process. Members of the task force have responsibility for identifying a contingency plan for the different areas of software being tested in the event the Year 2000 Plan is not timely or successfully implemented. For example, if vendors for certain critical systems are unable to supply Year 2000 compliant software upgrades, the use of an alternative vendor would be required to be pursued, at an additional cost to the Company. This type of contingency planning is critical because, regardless of the validation of systems, the potential still exists that the systems will not operate as expected. Contingency planning also includes other factors outside of the direct control of the Company, such as potential disruptions in vital utility services, which could negatively impact the Company's ability to service its customers. The Company is currently developing a business resumption contingency plan. This plan focuses on and attempts to anticipate potential problems that may arise, and develop alternative contingency planning strategies to mitigate risk. The business resumption contingency plan should identify actions that could help reduce the likelihood or lessen the impact of a Year 2000 problem, as well as identify the appropriate response actions to be taken in the event that a problem does occur. The estimated cost for the Year 2000 effort is not expected to have a material effect on the results of operations and is estimated to be $75,000 - unchanged from June 30, 1998. This estimate includes approximately $44,000 of hardware and software upgrades. The remaining $31,000 is estimated for software program consulting and remediation. Approximately $38,000 of costs have been incurred to date. This estimate does not include manpower costs of Company personnel associated with the task force, who retain their individual operation responsibilities in addition to Year 2000 duties. The completion date and cost are based upon management's analysis of the information currently available to it. No assurance can be given that issues relating to the Year 2000 will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, and borrowings from the FHLB of New York. While scheduled loan repayments and maturing investments are relatively predictable, deposit flows and early loan repayments are more influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions and competition. The Company has competitively set rates on deposit products for selected terms and, when necessary, has supplemented deposits with longer-term or less expensive alternative sources of funds. Federal regulations require the Bank to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets. The required percentage has varied from time to time based upon economic conditions and savings flows. The current required percentage is 4% of net withdrawable deposits payable on demand or in one year or less and borrowings payable on demand or in one year or less, both as of the end of the preceding calendar quarter. Liquid assets for purposes of this ratio include cash, accrued interest receivable, certain time deposits, U.S. Treasury and Government agencies and other securities and obligations generally having remaining maturities of less than five years. All mortgage-backed securities are includable in liquid assets, as well. The Company's most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, investments and mortgage-backed securities. The levels of these assets are dependent on the Bank's operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1998, the Bank's liquidity ratios were 19.88% and 24.50%, respectively. The Company uses its liquid resources principally to fund maturing certificates of deposit and deposit withdrawals, to purchase loans and securities, to fund existing and future loan commitments, and to meet operating expenses. Management believes that loan repayments and other sources of funds will be adequate to meet the Company's foreseeable liquidity needs. The Company's cash needs for the nine months ended March 31, 1999 were principally provided by proceeds from sales of loans held for sale, proceeds from maturities of investment securities, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and an increase in deposits. During this period, the cash provided was primarily used for investing activities, which included the origination and purchase of loans and the purchase of investment securities. In addition to cash provided by operating activities, during the nine months ended March 31, 1998 the cash needs of the Company were principally provided by increased deposits, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and proceeds from maturities of investment securities. Furthermore, during the nine months ended March 31, 1998, proceeds from the Trust Preferred securities offering and sales of loans contributed to meeting the Company's cash needs. The cash was principally utilized for investing activities, which included the origination and purchase of loans and the purchase of investment securities. Current regulatory standards impose the following capital requirements: a risk-based capital standard expressed as a percentage of risk adjusted assets; a leverage ratio of core capital to total adjusted assets; and a tangible capital ratio expressed as a percentage of total adjusted assets. As of March 31, 1999, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and qualified as a "well-capitalized" institution (see Note 4. - Stockholders' Equity and Regulatory Capital, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). PART II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings None. Item 2. Changes in Securities None. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities None. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None. Item 5. Other Information None. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibit 11: Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings. Exhibit 27: Financial Data Schedule. (b) There were no reports filed on Form 8-K for the three month period ended March 31, 1999. 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. PENNFED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Date: May 14, 1999 By: /s/ Joseph L. LaMonica ----------------------- Joseph L. LaMonica President and Chief Executive Officer Date: May 14, 1999 By: /s/ Lucy T. Tinker ------------------- Lucy T. Tinker Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Date: May 14, 1999 By: /s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora ----------------------- Jeffrey J. Carfora Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)