UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 21, 1997 ------------------- GREAT AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-25808 52-1923366 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number) 1311 S. Neil St., P.O. Box 1010, Champaign, IL 61824-1010 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (217) 356-2265 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events. The Registrant incorporates by reference the press release dated October 21, 1997 attached as Exhibit 20, relating to the Registrant's unaudited results for the third quarter of 1997. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. The Registrant incorporates by reference the press release dated October 21, 1997 attached as Exhibit 20, relating to the Registrant's unaudited results for the third quarter of 1997. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Great American Bancorp, Inc. ---------------------------- (Registrant) Date October 22, 1997 /s/ Jane F. Adams --------------------------- ---------------------------- Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX --------------------- Exhibit No. Description Method of Filing - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 News Release Filed herewith Dated 10/21/97 Exhibit 20 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 1997 Contact: Ms. Jane F. Adams Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations (217) 356-2265 GREAT AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. UNAUDITED RESULTS THIRD QUARTER 1997 -- YEAR-TO-DATE $612,000 Champaign, Illinois - Great American Bancorp, Inc.(NASDAQ/GTPS), the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Champaign-Urbana, reported earnings of $612,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, an increase of $411,000, or 204.5%, above the $201,000 reported for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. Primary earnings per share were $0.38 in 1997, compared to $0.11 in 1996, while fully diluted earnings per share were $0.34 in 1997, compared to $0.10 in 1996. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 include a one-time charge of $572,000, ($350,000 net of taxes), relating to a special assessment paid to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). On September 30, 1996, legislation was enacted to recapitalize the Savings Associations Insurance Fund ("SAIF"). This legislation provided for a one-time special assessment on all SAIF insured deposits. The Company's earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 were $61,000, or 11.1%, higher than the results for the same period in 1996, excluding the special SAIF assessment. Primary earnings per share for 1996, before deducting the special SAIF assessment, were $0.30, while fully diluted earnings per share were $0.27. Net interest income was $4,154,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to $4,054,000 for the same period in 1996, an increase of $100,000 or 2.5%. The provision for loan losses was $117,000 in 1997, $53,000, or 31.2%, lower than the $170,000 recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. Noninterest income of $517,000 for 1997 was $65,000, or 14.4%, higher than the $452,000 recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. Noninterest expense totaled $3,509,000 in 1997, $417,000, or 10.6%, lower than the $3,926,000 reported for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. The special one-time SAIF assessment of $572,000 is included in noninterest expense for 1996. Net income totaled $228,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, compared to a loss of $142,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 1996. Earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 1996 before deducting the one-time SAIF assessment were $208,000. Primary earnings per share for the third quarter of 1997 were $0.14 in 1997, compared to a loss of ($0.08) in 1996, while fully diluted earnings per share were $0.13 in 1997, compared to a loss of ($0.07) in 1996. Total assets at September 30, 1997 were $139.6 million, an increase of $7.2 million, or 5.4%, from total assets of $132.4 million at December 31, 1996. First Federal Savings Bank of Champaign-Urbana is head quartered in Champaign, Illinois, and operates through its administrative/branch office in Champaign and through two other full service branches located in Champaign and Urbana. The Bank's deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Great American Bancorp, Inc. stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol "GTPS." ### GTPS-pr-97-13 Great American Bancorp, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 (in thousands) Sept. 30, 1997 Dec. 31, 1996 (Unaudited) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 4,934 $ 6,361 Interest-bearing demand deposits 11,101 20,049 -------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents 16,035 26,410 Interest-bearing time deposits - 2,000 Investment securities: Available for sale 1,001 -- Held to maturity 3,299 3,400 Loans 110,194 91,817 Allowance for loan losses (468) (374) -------------------------------- Net loans 109,726 91,443 Premises and equipment 7,164 7,306 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 580 454 Other assets 1,763 1,356 -------------------------------- Total assets $ 139,568 $ 132,369 ================================ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits Noninterest bearing $ 5,267 $ 4,253 Interest bearing 104,311 96,461 -------------------------------- Total deposits 109,578 100,714 Other liabilities 1,483 1,193 -------------------------------- Total liabilities 111,061 101,907 -------------------------------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, $0.01 par value Authorized and unissued -- 1,000,000 shares -- -- Common stock, $0.01 par value Authorized -- 7,000,000 shares Issued -- 2,052,750 shares Outstanding -- 1,545,901 and 1,671,691 shares 21 21 Paid-in-capital 19,598 19,486 Retained earnings -- substantially restricted 16,062 15,938 Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale 3 -- -------------------------------- 35,684 35,445 Less: Treasury stock -- 355,774 and 200,144 shares (5,436) (2,875) Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares (943) (1,136) Unearned incentive plan shares (798) (972) -------------------------------- (7,177) (4,983) -------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 28,507 30,462 -------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 139,568 $ 132,369 ================================ Great American Bancorp, Inc. Consolidated Income Statement For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited, in thousands, except share data) For the Three Months For the Nine Months Ended September 30 Ended September 30 1997 1996 1997 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income: Loans $ 2,261 $ 1,921 $ 6,416 $ 5,341 Investment securities Taxable 107 142 304 367 Tax exempt 3 4 10 13 Deposits with financial institutions and other 211 150 777 685 --------------------------------------------- Total interest income 2,582 2,217 7,507 6,406 --------------------------------------------- Interest expense: Deposits 1,155 827 3,329 2,330 Other 8 8 24 22 --------------------------------------------- Total interest expense 1,163 835 3,353 2,352 --------------------------------------------- Net interest income 1,419 1,382 4,154 4,054 Provision for loan losses 39 60 117 170 --------------------------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 1,380 1,322 4,037 3,884 --------------------------------------------- Noninterest income: Income from joint venture 1 7 12 39 Commissions 10 6 25 17 Service charges on deposit accounts 120 111 329 296 Other customer fees 36 13 105 39 Net gains on loan sales - - 1 23 Other income 10 11 45 38 --------------------------------------------- Total noninterest income 177 148 517 452 --------------------------------------------- Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits 638 576 1,881 1,724 Net occupancy expenses 119 115 351 341 Equipment expenses 82 60 225 170 Data processing fees 48 42 144 142 Deposit insurance expense 17 622 47 721 Printing and office supplies 64 71 209 192 Legal and professional fees 43 39 163 147 Directors' fees 24 26 76 87 Insurance expense 11 10 30 30 Marketing and advertising expenses 37 46 127 134 Other expenses 91 56 256 238 --------------------------------------------- Total noninterest expense 1,174 1,663 3,509 3,926 --------------------------------------------- Income before income tax 383 (193) 1,045 410 Income tax expense 155 (51) 433 209 --------------------------------------------- Net income $ 228 $ (142) $ 612 $ 201 ============================================= Earnings per share: Assuming no dilution $ 0.14 $ (0.08) $ 0.38 $ 0.11 ============================================= Assuming full dilution $ 0.13 $ (0.07) $ 0.34 $ 0.10 ============================================= Great American Bancorp, Inc. Selected Financial Data (in thousands, except per share data) As of As of Sept 30, 1997 Dec 31, 1996* (Unaudited) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 139,568 $ 132,369 Total loans, net 109,726 91,443 Loan loss reserve 468 374 Non-performing assets 369 177 Non-performing assets to total assets 0.26% 0.13% Allowance for loan losses to total assets 0.34% 0.28% Investment securities 4,300 3,400 Total deposits 109,578 100,714 Checking deposits 19,127 18,601 Money market deposits 6,746 6,212 Passbook savings deposits 14,790 15,372 Certificates of deposit 68,915 60,529 Total stockholders' equity 28,507 30,462 Book value per share 18.44 18.22 * Selected financial data for December 31, 1996 is from audited financial statements. For the Three Months For the Nine Months Ended September Ended September 1997 1996 1997 1996 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest margin 4.41% 5.00% 4.39% 4.97% ROA (annualized) 0.66% (0.47%) 0.60% 0.22% ROE (annualized) 3.16% (1.77%) 2.81% 0.80%