U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 [ ] Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number: 0-33411 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Virginia 31-1804543 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 2 Gent Drive Honaker, Virginia 24260 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (276) 873-6288 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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 by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No X ------ ------ Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 6,903,003 shares of common stock, par value $2.00 per share, outstanding as of November 1, 2003 1 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. INDEX Page PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2 Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Income - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited) 2 Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited) 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 (Audited) 4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited) 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited) 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 19 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 19 PART II OTHER INFORMATION 20 Item 1. Legal Proceedings 20 Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 20 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 20 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 20 Item 5. Other Information 21 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 21 SIGNATURES 22 2 Part I Financial Information Item 1 Financial Statements NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 (UNAUDITED) 2003 2002 Interest Income Loans including fees $14,142,734 $12,232,972 Federal funds sold 150,745 99,781 Investments 279,614 141,482 ---------- ---------- Total Interest Income 14,573,093 12,474,235 ---------- ---------- Interest Expense Interest on deposits 4,873,684 4,568,583 ---------- ---------- Net Interest Income 9,699,409 7,905,652 Provision for Loan Losses 364,000 476,000 ---------- ---------- Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 9,335,409 7,429,652 ----------- ----------- Noninterest Income Service charges 657,651 467,820 Fees and commissions and other income 331,732 225,918 Life insurance investment income 315,214 341,488 ---------- ---------- Total Noninterest Income 1,304,597 1,035,226 ---------- ----------- Noninterest Expense Salaries and employee benefits 4,482,776 3,140,349 Occupancy expense 1,274,677 796,333 Other operating expenses 1,916,936 1,822,759 ---------- ---------- Total Noninterest Expenses 7,674,389 5,759,441 ---------- ---------- Income Before Income Taxes 2,965,617 2,705,437 Income Tax Expense 1,000,437 969,889 ---------- ----------- Net Income $ 1,965,180 $ 1,735,548 ========== ========== Net Income Per Share Basic $ .29 $ .29 ========== ========== Diluted $ .28 $ .29 ========== ========== Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Basic 6,867,047 6,000,000 Diluted 6,936,384 6,067,209 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 3 Part I Financial Information Item 1 Financial Statements NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 (UNAUDITED) 2003 2002 Interest Income Loans including fees $4,961,588 $ 4,286,177 Federal funds sold 70,830 41,937 Investments 69,707 50,330 --------- ---------- Total Interest Income 5,102,125 4,378,444 --------- ---------- Interest Expense Interest on deposits 1,610,234 1,563,976 --------- ---------- Net Interest Income 3,491,891 2,814,468 Provision for Loan Losses 30,000 198,000 --------- ---------- Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 3,461,891 2,616,468 ---------- ---------- Noninterest Income Service charges 261,176 176,989 Fees and commissions and other income 144,513 77,163 Life insurance investment income 85,902 115,338 --------- ---------- Total Noninterest Income 491,591 369,490 --------- ---------- Noninterest Expense Salaries and employee benefits 1,606,526 1,158,902 Occupancy expense 455,745 298,950 Other operating expenses 735,967 666,518 --------- ---------- Total Noninterest Expenses 2,798,238 2,124,370 --------- ----------- Income Before Income Taxes 1,155,244 861,588 Income Tax Expense 394,523 322,242 --------- ---------- Net Income $ 760,721 $ 539,346 ========= ========== Net Income Per Share Basic $ .11 $ .09 ========== ========== Diluted $ .11 $ .09 ========== ========== Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Basic 6,901,318 6,000,000 Diluted 6,969,685 6,064,000 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 4 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, December 31, 2003 2002 (Unaudited) (Audited) ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 10,360,171 $ 8,815,523 Federal funds sold 5,526,000 6,123,000 ----------- ----------- Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 15,886,171 14,938,523 Securities held to maturity, fair value o $40,842,256 at September 30, 2003 and $34,356,811 at December 31, 2002 40,830,166 34,304,596 Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,492,111 at September 30, 2003, and $2,224,487 at December 31, 2002 266,253,143 220,170,411 Bank premises and equipment, net 13,233,003 10,915,165 Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock (restricted) 1,364,250 538,950 Accrued interest receivable 2,037,280 1,846,231 Life insurance investments 8,267,670 7,987,882 Other assets 800,622 696,555 ----------- ----------- Total Assets $348,672,305 $291,398,313 =========== =========== LIABILITIES Deposits: Demand deposits: Noninterest bearing $ 31,448,169 $ 22,379,395 Interest bearing 18,165,540 9,711,423 Savings deposits 38,501,953 27,125,922 Time deposits 226,850,682 204,588,711 ----------- ----------- Total Deposits 314,966,344 263,805,451 Accrued interest payable 588,947 702,260 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,164,031 409,374 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities 316,719,322 264,917,085 ----------- ----------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock - $2 par value; 12,000,000 shares authorized; 6,903,003 shares issued and outstanding 13,806,006 6,008,393 shares issued and outstanding 12,016,786 Paid-in-surplus 13,076,760 5,948,505 Stock subscriptions 5,410,900 Retained earnings 5,070,217 3,105,037 ----------- ----------- Total Stockholders' Equity 31,952,983 26,481,228 ----------- ------------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $348,672,305 $291,398,313 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 5 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 (UNAUDITED) Common Paid in Stock Retained Stock Surplus Subscriptions Earnings Total Balance, December 31, 2001 $ 12,000,000 $ 5,964,331 $ $926,743 $18,891,074 Net Income 1,735,548 1,735,548 ----------- ------------ ---------- --------- --------- Balance September 30, 2002 $ 12,000,000 $ 5,964,331 $ $2,662,291 $20,626,622 =========== ========= ========== ========= ========== Balance, December 31, 2002 $ 12,016,786 $ 5,948,505 $ 5,410,900 $3,105,037 $26,481,228 Common Stock Subscribed 3,435,200 3,435,200 Stock Options Exercised 20,000 55,000 75,000 Common Stock Issued 1,769,220 7,076,880 (8,846,100) Cost of Common Stock Offering (3,625) (3,625) Net Income 1,965,180 1,965,180 ----------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- Balance September 30, 2003 $ 13,806,006 $ 13,076,760 $ $5,070,217 $31,952,983 =========== ========== ========= ========= ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 6 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 (UNAUDITED) 2003 2002 Operating Activities: Net income $ 1,965,180 $ 1,735,548 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 364,000 476,000 Net amortization on securities 440,299 Depreciation 805,872 624,282 Income from life insurance contracts (net of expenses) (279,788) (382,006) Net change in: Interest receivable (191,049) 31,614 Other assets (104,067) 105,425 Accrued interest, expenses and other liabilities 641,345 (28,996) ---------- ---------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 3,641,792 2,561,867 ---------- ----------- Investing Activities: Payments for the purchase of property (3,123,710) (2,387,743) Net change in loans (46,446,732) 33,903,362) Purchase of securities held to maturity (65,964,158) Maturity of securities held to maturity 58,998,288 Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock (120,000) Purchase of FHLB stock (705,300) 11,205,166) ---------- ---------- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (57,361,612) (47,496,271) ----------- ---------- Financing Activities: Net change in: Demand and saving deposits 28,898,922 13,913,733 Time deposits 22,261,971 35,888,519 Net proceeds from common stock offering 3,431,575 Common stock options exercised 75,000 ---------- ----------- Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 54,667,468 49,802,252 ---------- ---------- Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 947,648 4,867,848 Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 14,938,523 11,547,163 ---------- ---------- Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $15,886,171 $16,415,011 ========== ========== Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Paid: Interest $4,986,997 $ 4,629,444 Income Taxes $ 755,000 $ 969,889 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 7 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES: The financial statements conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2003, and the results of operations for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002. The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to financial statements included in the 2002 annual report to shareholders of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. The results of operations for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The Company does not expect the anticipated adoption of any newly issued accounting standards to have a material impact on future operations or financial position. NOTE 2 SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY: The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held to maturity are as follows: Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value September 30, 2003 U.S. Government Agency $ 40,728,743 $ 14,500 $ 7,311 $ 40,735,932 State, County & Municipal 101,423 4,901 106,324 ----------- -------- ------- ----------- Total Securities Held To Maturity $ 40,830,166 $ 19,401 $ 7,311 $ 40,842,256 =========== ======== ======= =========== December 31, 2002 U.S. Government Agency $ 34,203,529 $ 56,916 $ 10,613 $ 34,249,832 State, County & Municipal 101,067 5,912 106,979 ----------- -------- ------- ----------- Total Securities Held to Maturity $ 34,304,596 $ 62,828 $ 10,613 $ 34,356,811 =========== ======== ======= =========== NOTE 3 LOANS: Loans receivable outstanding are summarized as follows: (Rounded to the nearest thousand.) September 30, December 31, 2003 2002 ---- ---- Commercial, financial and agricultural $120,088,000 $ 93,746,000 Real estate - construction 6,747,000 5,615,000 Real estate mortgage - 1-4 family residential 95,263,000 80,264,000 Installment loans to individuals 46,647,000 42,770,000 ----------- ----------- Loans Receivable $268,745,000 $222,395,000 =========== =========== 8 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 4 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: Transactions in the Company's allowance for loan losses are shown in the following schedule: For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, 2003 2002 2003 2002 --------- ---------- -------- -------- Balance, beginning of period $2,509,919 $2,026,128 $2,224,487 $1,792,850 Provision for loan losses 30,000 198,000 364,000 476,000 Charge-offs (49,906) (100,223) (113,542) (172,001) Recoveries 2,098 5,899 17,166 32,955 -------- --------- --------- -------- Balance, End of Period $2,492,111 $2,129,804 $2,492,111 $2,129,804 ========= ========= ========= ========= NOTE 5 COMMON STOCK: Beginning October 15, 2002, 1,200,000 shares of common stock were offered for sale by means of a prospectus to existing shareholders and to the general public in the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee only. The sale ended on February 7, 2003, after one 30 day extension from the original sale period. The total number of shares sold under the offering were 890,469 resulting in total gross proceeds to the Company of $8,904,690. NOTE 6 STOCK OPTION PLAN: The Company has a stock-based compensation plan under which the Company can issue options, up to a maximum of 900,000 shares, to directors and employees to purchase common stock. Under the Plan, the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares on the award date. The options become vested and exercisable on the date of the grant. The stock option plan is more fully described in note 13 to the December 31, 2002 consolidated financial statements. The Company awarded options to acquire 286,000 shares on December 12, 2001 and 79,500 shares on January 1, 2003. The options expire ten years from the date of the award. The fair value of each option granted on January 1, 2003, was $3.30 using the Black Scholes Option Pricing method with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate - 4.01%, expected life - 10 years, expected volatility - zero and expected dividends - zero. Outstanding options as of September 30, 2003 are as follows: Exercise Date of Grant Price Outstanding December 12, 2001 7.50 273,466 January 1, 2003 10.00 79,500 9 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 6 STOCK OPTION PLAN (CONTINUED): The Company accounts for the plan under the recognition and measurement principles of APB No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No Stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under the plan had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to the stock option plan. No compensation cost would be recognized under FASB Statement No. 123 during the year 2002. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30,September 30,September 30,September 30, 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income, as reported $ 760,721 $ 539,346 $1,965,180 $1,735,548 Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method (262,350) -------- -------- -------- -------- Pro Forma Net Income $ 760,721 $ 539,346 $1,702,830 $1,735,548 ======== ======== ========= ========= Net Income per Share: Basic As reported $ .11 $ .09 $ .29 $ .29 ========= ======== ======== ======== Proforma $ .11 $ .09 $ .25 $ .29 ========= ======== ======== ======== Diluted As reported $ .11 $ .09 $ .28 $ .29 ========= ======== ======== ======== Proforma $ .11 $ .09 $ .25 $ .29 ========= ======== ======== ======== NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE: Diluted earnings per share have been calculated to reflect the dilutive effect of the exercisable outstanding options granted to employees and directors of the Company. The dilution calculation assumes that all options were exercised at the beginning of the period and that the proceeds were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. 10 NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 8 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: In December 2002, the FASB issued FAS 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." This new standard provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation. In addition, the Statement amends the disclosure requirements of FAS 123 to require prominent disclosure in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based compensation and the underlying effect of the method used on reported results until exercised. The Company plans to continue to use the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB 25. The disclosures required by FAS 148 are shown above in Note 6. In April 2003, FASB issued FAS 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This new standard amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities FAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The statement is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. Adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company. In April 2003, FASB issued FAS 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity." This new statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is (1) issued in the form of shares that is mandatorily redeemable, (2) at inception embodies an obligation to repurchase the issuer's equity, or is indexed to such an obligation, and that requires or may require the issuer to settle the obligation by transferring assets, or (3) embodies an unconditional obligation, or a financial instrument other than an outstanding share that embodies a conditional obligation, that the issuer must or may settle by issuing a variable number of its equity shares provided certain conditions are met; as a liability (or asset in some circumstances). FAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. Adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company. 11 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward Looking Statements The following discussion contains statements that refer to future expectations, contain projections of the results of operations or of financial condition or state other information that is "forward-looking." "Forward-looking" statements are easily identified by the use of words such as "could," "could anticipate," "estimate," "believe," and similar words that refer to the future outlook. There is always a degree of uncertainty associated with "forward-looking" statements. The Company's management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are based upon reasonable assumptions and on the facts and circumstances existing at the time of these disclosures. Actual results could differ significantly from those anticipated. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Some factors, which could negatively affect the results, include: o General economic conditions, either nationally or within the Company's markets, could be less favorable than expected; o Changes in market interest rates could affect interest margins and profitability; o Competitive pressures could be greater than anticipated; and o Legal or accounting changes could affect the Company's results. Overview New Peoples Bankshares Inc. ("Company") is a financial holding company, which owns 100% of New Peoples Bank, Inc. ("Bank"). In May of 2003; the Company formed two new subsidiaries: NPB Financial Services, Inc., which will provide insurance and investment products, and NPB Web Services, Inc., which will provide Web site development and maintenance for customers of the Bank. We anticipate that the new entities will begin operations during 2003. The Bank opened for business on October 28, 1998 and has achieved outstanding growth. As of September 30, 2003, the Bank had total deposits of $314,966,344 and total loans of $268,745,254. Our net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 was $1,965,180 compared with net income of $1,735,548 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. Net income per share was $.29 compared with $.29 for the prior period. Our net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 was $760,721 compared with $593,101 for the second quarter of 2003 and $539,346 for the quarter ended September 30, 2002. The increase in net income is mainly attributed to the decrease in our provision for loan losses. Net income per share was $.11 compared with $.09 for the second quarter of 2003 and $.09 for the quarter ended September 30, 2002. For the foreseeable future, management will continue its strategy of providing personal and customized financial services to individuals, small to medium size businesses and the professional community. The Bank will strive to serve the banking needs of its customers by developing personal, hometown relationships. Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Our net interest income, which equals total interest and dividend income less total interest expense, increased from $7,429,652 for the first nine months of 2002 to $9,335,409 for the first nine months of 2003. The increase was the net result of higher average balances and a 60 basis point decrease in the net interest margin. 12 Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin (Continued) The net interest margin on earning assets, which equals net interest income divided by total interest earning assets was 4.49% for the first nine months of 2003 and 5.09% for the first nine months of 2002. Interest rates were lower during the first nine months of 2003 compared with the same period in 2002 in response to interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve Bank. The average yield on earning assets decreased 126 basis points and the average cost of funds decreased 66 basis points resulting in the decrease in the net interest margin. Because of a strong loan demand, the Bank was able to maintain the yield on loans at 7.78% during the current period compared with 8.33% for the prior period. The Bank continues to offer attractive loan and deposit rates in order to attract new customers. Table I below shows the rates paid on earning assets and deposit liabilities. The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2003 was 4.57% compared with 5.09 % for the third quarter of 2002. The trend in interest rates during the third quarter of 2003 was consistent with the decreases experienced during the first half of 2003. Provision for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses for the first nine months of 2003 was $364,000 compared with $476,000 for the same period of 2002. Loan charge-offs for the first nine months of 2003 were $113,542 and recoveries were $17,166 resulting in an allowance for loan losses of $2,492,111 at September 30, 2003 (approximately .93% of total loans). Our provision for loan losses for the third quarter of 2003 was $30,000 compared to $198,000 for the third quarter of 2002. Net loan charge-offs for the third quarter of 2003 were $47,808. Based on our loan loss experience to date and the low amount of problem loans, we have reduced our provision for loan losses for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. The calculation of the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy. Although we have experienced lenders who are familiar with their customer base, most loans are too new to have exhibited signs of weakness and the bank does not have an adequate history of loan losses to develop accurate risk factors. Prior to the current quarter, we used guidelines that have been traditionally recommended by the bank regulatory agencies for calculating the amount of the allowance for loan losses. At each balance sheet date, we adjusted the allowance to equal the larger of 1% or an amount calculated by multiplying a loss factor times the amount of loans in each risk classification pool. The pools and loss factors used in this calculation are as follows: loss-100%, doubtful-50%, substandard-10%, special mention-1%, pass-.5%. In addition we consider current economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, and known adverse factors that may affect the borrower's ability to repay. Loan officers initially risk rate the loans and a loan processor reviews the risk rating for appropriateness. In addition, a credit analyst reviews all loans in excess of $500,000 to one borrower. We also have a loan review team that reviews a sample of new loans for compliance, collectibility and risk rating. On a continuous basis, we downgrade loans if necessary based on recommendations of loan officers, review of past due loans, and recommendations of examiners and auditors. We are in the process of developing a methodology to calculate the allowance for loan losses which will reflect our loss experience and the existing risks in our loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses represents management's best estimate of the probable loan losses incurred as of each balance sheet date. 13 Noninterest Income Noninterest income increased from $1,035,226 in the first nine months of 2002 to $1,304,597 in the first nine months of 2003. The increase in service charges, fees and commissions is consistent with the growth in average assets of the Bank. Noninterest income as a percentage (annualized) of average assets was ..55% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to .59% for the first nine months of 2002. Noninterest income increased from $369,490 in the third quarter of 2002 to $491,591 for the third quarter of 2003. The increase in service charges, fees and commissions is consistent with the growth in average assets of the Bank. Noninterest income as a percentage (annualized) of average assets was .57 % for the third quarter of 2003 compared with .60% for the third quarter of 2002. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense increased from $5,759,441 in the first nine months of 2002 to $7,674,389 in the first nine months of 2003. The increase was due to additional staffing and expenses associated with the new branches opened and the general growth in operations. Noninterest expense as a percentage (annualized) of average assets was 3.21% for the first nine months of 2003 compared to 3.30% for the first nine months of 2002. Noninterest expense increased from $2,124,370 in the third quarter of 2002 to $2,798,238 for the third quarter of 2003. Noninterest expense as a percentage (annualized) of average assets was 3.27% for the third quarter of 2003 compared with 3.42% for the third quarter of 2002. Investment Securities Total investment securities increased from $34,304,596 at December 31, 2002 to $40,830,166 at September 30, 2003. We had no Available For Sale securities at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002. At those dates, we believed that we had adequate liquidity in the form of other assets, including federal funds sold. In addition, the Securities Held to Maturity held at those dates generally had short contractual maturities and would have been available for liquidity purposes if necessary. See additional discussion of liquidity below. Our practice has been to invest available funds in short term U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, which reduce the percentage of the bank's capital that is subject to the Virginia bank franchise tax. The amount invested fluctuates from period to period depending on the funds available and projected liquidity needs. During the first nine months of 2003, Securities Held to Maturity with a face value of $58,998,288 were replaced with similar short-term Securities Held to Maturity. Loans Total loans have increased $46,350,000 during the first nine months of 2003 to $268,745,000 due to strong loan demand and customers at our new branches. Approximately 68% of the loan portfolio is secured by real estate. Loans receivable outstanding are summarized as follows: Loan Portfolio (In Thousands) September 30, December 31, 2003 2002 Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 120,088 $ 93,746 Real estate - construction 6,747 5,615 Real estate mortgage - 1-4 family residential 95,263 80,264 Installment loans to individuals 46,647 42,770 --------- --------- Loans Receivable $ 268,745 $ 222,395 ========= ========= 14 Loan Portfolio Risks Nonaccrual and past due loans are shown in the following schedule. Management has not identified any additional loans as "troubled debt restructurings" or "potential problem loans." September 30, December 31, 2003 2002 Principal: (In Thousands) Nonaccrual and past due loans: Nonaccruing loans $ 154 $ 40 Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing 70 19 -------- -------- Total $ 224 $ 59 ======== ======== Percent of total loans .08% 0.03% Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta During 2003, the Bank purchased common stock issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB") of $705,300. The Bank also entered into an agreement with the FHLB which establishes a $49,000,000 line of credit. Advances under the line will be secured by a blanket floating lien on the Bank's qualifying real estate loans. No advances had been made under the line of credit at September 30, 2003. Bank Premises At September 30, 2003, we had thirteen full service branches, two deposit-taking branches and two loan production offices. On July 2, 2003, we opened a branch in Dungannon, Virginia, in leased facilities located within the building which houses the Dungannon Post Office. The monthly lease fee will be approximately $800. It will be operated primarily as a deposit-taking branch, with two tellers. On September 18, 2003 we opened a full-service branch in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Bank is a 3,600 square foot two story brick building situated on a one-acre lot. It contains three drive-thru lanes and an ATM. The branch is located at 2600 North John B. Dennis Highway, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660. We have signed a three year lease, at $2,200/month, with Helms Candy Company for a facility at 2975 Lee Highway, Bristol, Virginia to establish a branch. Approval was granted by the SCC on October 6, 2003. The building, which measures 13'6" x 76'6" is a converted trailer which formerly housed a banking office. After some renovations and remodeling, we hope to open for business before the end of 2003. Property has been purchased at 350 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia for the construction of a full service branch. Purchase price of the property, formerly housing a Radio Shack, which will require extensive remodeling, was $500,000; plus another $210,000 for the adjacent property which will be converted into parking areas. Cost of the remodeling and furnishing of the site is anticipated to be approximately $500,000. Opening is projected for 2004. Construction has begun behind the Main Office in Honaker for a new Operations Building. The two story building will house Data Processing, Operations, Accounting, and Bookkeeping. The cost of the land was $75,000; $1.5 million is the projection for the finished facility. Spring 2004 is the anticipated completion date. 15 Bank Premises (Continued) We will continue to investigate and consider other possible sites that would enable the Bank to profitably serve its chosen market area. Additional purchases of premises and equipment for the year 2003 will depend on the decision to open additional branches. Deposits Our deposits increased $51,160,893 during the first nine months of 2003 to $314,966,344 at September 30, 2003 due to customers at our new branches. A schedule of deposits by type is shown in the balance sheet. Time deposits of $100,000 or more equaled 19.6% of total deposits at September 30, 2003 and 20.0% at December 31, 2002. We do not have brokered deposits and internet accounts are limited to customers in the surrounding geographical area. A maturity schedule of deposits is included in Table II below. Capital Capital as a percentage of total assets was 9.16% at September 30, 2003, which exceeded regulatory requirements. Beginning October 15, 2002, 1,200,000 shares of common stock were offered for sale by means of a prospectus to existing shareholders and to the general public in the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee only. The sale ended on February 7, 2003, after one 30 day extension from the original sale period. The total number of shares sold under the offering were 890,469, resulting in total gross proceeds of $8,904,690. Liquidity We had liquid assets of approximately $55.9 million at September 30, 2003 in the form of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and investments maturing within 90 days. We believe that our liquid assets were adequate at September 30, 2003. In the event that we need additional funds, we have the ability to purchase federal funds under established lines of credit of $3.5 million and to borrow from the FHLB under a $49 million line of credit. Additional liquidity will be provided by the future growth that management expects in deposit accounts and loan repayments. We believe that this future growth will result from an increase in market share in our targeted trade area. The maturity of our interest earning assets and interest bearing deposits is shown in Table II below. Employees The Company's full time equivalent employees have increased from 145 at December 31, 2002 to 180 at September 30, 2003. Future increases in the number of employees will depend on the selection and approval of new branches. 16 Table I NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 (In thousands of dollars) ---------------2003 ---------------------------- 2002------------- Average Average Average Average Balance Income/ Rates Balance Income/ Rates Sheet Expense Earned/Paid Sheet Expense Earned/Paid ASSETS Loans including fees (1) $244,679 $ 14,143 7.78% $195,878 $ 12,233 8.33% Federal Funds sold 19,810 151 1.02% 7,906 100 1.69% Other investments 24,847 279 1.50% 3,319 141 5.66% ------- -------- ----- ------- Total Earning Assets 289,336 14,573 6.77% $207,103 12,474 8.03% ------- ------- Allowance for loans losses (2,411) (1,947) Non-earning assets 31,401 27,308 ------- ------- Total Assets $318,326 $232,464 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits Demand - Interest bearing $ 19,106 $ 146 1.02% $ 12,877 $ 145 1.50% Savings 26,318 279 1.42% 18,049 268 1.98% All other time deposits 213,464 4,449 2.79% 160,893 4,155 3.44% --------- ------- -------- ----- Total Deposits 258,888 4,874 2.52% 191,819 4,568 3.18% ------ ----- Non-interest bearing deposits 33,006 19,471 Other liabilities 1,404 1,254 ------- ------- Total Liabilities 293,298 212,544 Stockholders' Equity 25,028 19,920 ------- ------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $318,326 $232,464 ======= ======= Net Interest Earnings $ 9,699 $ 7,906 ======= ======= Net Yield on Interest Earning Assets 4.49% 5.09% ==== ==== (1) Nontaxable interest income is insignificant and treated as taxable in the above analysis. 17 Table I NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 (In thousands of dollars) ---------------- 2003 -------------------------------- 2002 ---------------- Average Average Average Average Balance Income/ Rates Balance Income/ Rates Sheet Expense Earned/Paid Sheet Expense Earned/Paid ASSETS Loans including fees (1) $259,535 $4,961 7.89% $207,422 $ 4,286 8.27% Federal Funds sold 30,814 71 .93% 9,978 42 1.68% Other investments 21,457 70 1.31% 3,817 50 5.24% ------- ------- ------- ------- Total Earning Assets 311,806 5,102 6.73% 221,217 4,378 7.92% ------- ------- Allowance for loans losses (2,513) (2,061) Non-earning assets 32,903 28,958 ------- ------- Total Assets $342,196 $248,114 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits Demand - Interest bearing $ 23,873 $ 50 .85% $ 13,439 $ 52 1.55% Savings 29,150 93 1.28% 19,617 98 2.00% All other time deposits 225,391 1,467 2.64% 171,663 1,414 3.29% ------- ------- ---- ------- ----- ---- Total Deposits 278,414 1,610 2.34% 204,719 1,564 3.06% -------- ------- Non-interest bearing deposits 35,354 21,755 Other liabilities 1,550 1,136 ------- ------- Total Liabilities 315,318 227,610 Stockholders' Equity 26,878 20,504 ------- ------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $342,196 $248,114 ======= ======= Net Interest Earnings $ 3,492 $ 2,814 ======= ======= Net Yield on Interest Earning Assets 4.57% 5.09% ===== ==== (1) Nontaxable interest income is insignificant and treated as taxable in the above analysis. 18 Table II NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. INTEREST SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS (In thousands of dollars) September 30, 2003 1-90 91-365 Over 5 Uses of Funds Days Days 2005 2006 2007 2008 Years Total - ------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ----- <c> <c> Loans $ 47,587 $98,231 $52,325 $32,154 $21,937 $7,555 $8,956 $268,745 Federal funds sold 5,526 5,526 Total investments 41,388 807 42,195 ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ------ Total 94,501 98,231 53,132 32,154 21,937 7,555 8,956 316,466 ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ------- Sources of Funds Deposits Demand and savings 56,641 56,641 Time deposits > $100M 53,337 77,027 14,772 10,527 7,813 1,821 14 165,311 Time deposits < $100M 19,856 27,486 7,263 4,518 1,925 518 61,566 ------- ------ ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ Total Deposits 129,834 104,513 22,035 15,045 9,738 2,339 14 283,518 ------- ------- ------ -------- ----- ----- ----- ------- Discrete Gap (35,333) (6,282) 31,097 17,109 12,199 5,216 8,942 32,948 Cumulative Gap (35,333) (41,615) (10,518) 6,591 18,790 24,006 32,948 Ratio of Cumulative Gap -11.16% -13.15% -3.32% 2.08% 5.94% 7.59% 10.41% To Total Earning Assets December 31, 2002 Ratio of Cumulative Gap To Total Earning Assets -25.51% -34.27% -28.15% -22.09% -17.13% -5.98% 8.33% Table II reflects the earlier of the maturity or repricing dates for various assets and liabilities at September 30, 2003. In preparing the above table, no assumptions are made with respect to loan prepayments or deposit run offs. Loan principal payments are included in the earliest period in which the loan matures or can be repriced. Principal payments on installment loans scheduled prior to maturity are included in the period of maturity or repricing. 19 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Interest rate risk represents the primary risk factor affecting our balance sheet and net interest margin. Significant changes in interest rates by the Federal Reserve could result in similar changes in other interest rates, that could affect interest earned on our loan and investment portfolios and interest paid on our deposit accounts. Our policy objective is to monitor our position and to manage our short term and long-term interest rate risk exposure. Our board of directors has established percentages for the maximum potential reductions in net interest income, that we are willing to accept, which result from changes in interest rates over the next 12-month period. The percentage limitations relate to instantaneous and sustained changes in interest rates of plus and minus certain basis points. The following table summarizes our established percentage limitations and the sensitivity of our net interest income to various interest rate scenarios for the next 12 months, based on assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002. At both dates, our interest rate risk is within the established limitations. Immediate Estimated Increase Basis Point Change (Decrease) in Net Established In Interest Rates Interest Income Limitation September 30, December 31, 2003 2002 +300 4.36% (4.67)% (20.00)% +200 2.61 (3.10) (15.00) +100 1.30 (1.55) (7.00) -100 -1.33 2.13 (7.00) -200 -3.64 4.09 (15.00) -300 -10.58 1.95 (20.00) During the first nine months of 2003, we were able to reduce our interest rate risk for an increasing rate environment by increasing our earning assets that reprice within one year relative to deposits that will reprice within one year. At September 30, 2003, we had a cumulative Gap Rate Sensitivity Ratio (based on contractual terms) of a negative 13.15% for the one year repricing period compared with a negative 34.27% at December 31, 2002. Management constantly monitors the Company's interest rate risk and has decided that the current position is an acceptable risk for a growing community bank operating in a rural environment. Table II in Item 2 above shows the Company's interest sensitivity by year. Item 4. Controls and Procedures Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures As a result of the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, issuers such as the Company that file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") are now required to include in those reports certain information concerning the issuer's controls and procedures for complying with the disclosure requirements of the federal securities laws. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports it files or submits under the Act is communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 20 Item 4. Controls and Procedures (Continued) We have established our disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information related to the Company is made known to our principal executive officers and principal financial officer on a regular basis, in particular during the periods in which our quarterly and annual reports are being prepared. These disclosure controls and procedures consist principally of communications between and among the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, and the other executive officers of the Company and its subsidiaries to identify any new transactions, events, trends, contingencies or other matters that may be material to the Company's operations. As required, we will evaluate the effectiveness of these disclosure controls and procedures on a quarterly basis, and most recently did so as of the end of the period covered by this report. Changes in Internal Controls We also maintain a system of internal accounting controls that is designed to provide assurance that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are executed in accordance with management's authorization and properly recorded. This system is continually reviewed and is augmented by written policies and procedures, and careful selection and training of qualified personnel. There have been no significant changes to this system of internal controls or in other factors that could materially affect those controls subsequent to the date of the Company's evaluation described above. Part II Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings - None Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds - None Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - The annual meeting of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. was held on October 16, 2003 at which the following directors were elected for terms of three years each expiring at the 2006 annual meeting of shareholders: Joe M. Carter, Harold Lynn Keene, John D. Maxfield, Fred W. Meade and E. Virgil Sampson, Jr. Voted for 3,564,565 Voted against 4,400 Abstention 0 The terms of the following Directors continued after the annual meeting. Class II - Term Ending as of the 2004 Annual Meeting Tim Ball Michael G. McGlothlin Bill Ed Sample Paul Vencill, Jr. B. Scott White Class III - Term Ending as of the 2005 Annual Meeting John D. Cox Charles H. Gent Frank Kilgore Stephen H. Starnes 21 Item 5. Other Information - None Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on 8-K - (a) Exhibits The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 10-Q, and this list includes the exhibit index: No. Description 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Registrant (1) 3.2 By Laws of Registrant (1) 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith). 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith). 32.1 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith). (1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Form 8K filed by New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. on December 12, 2002 (b) Reports on Form 8-K. None 22 Signature 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. NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC. By: /s/ KENNETH D. HART ------------------------------------- Kenneth D. Hart President and Chief Executive Officer By: /s/ FRANK SEXTON, JR. ------------------------------------ Frank Sexton, Jr. Executive Vice President and Cashier Date: November 12, 2003