SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1997 ----------------- OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . --------------------- --------------------- Commission File No. 0-27606 WHG Bancshares Corporation -------------------------- (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) Maryland 52-1953867 -------- ---------- (State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer or organization) identification no.) 1505 York Road, Lutherville, Maryland 21093 - ------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (zip code) (410) 583-8700 -------------- Issuer"s telephone number, including area code Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 --------- ---------- Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 10, 1998: 1,389,002 Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) YES NO X ---------- ---------- WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY Contents -------- Pages ----- PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements....................................................3 Consolidated statements of financial condition at December 31, 1997 (unaudited) and September 30, 1997............................................3 Consolidated statements of operations (unaudited) for the three months Ended December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996.................................4 Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited) for the three months Ended December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996...............................5-6 Notes to financial statements...............................................7-9 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation...........10-15 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings......................................................16 Item 2. Changes in Securities..................................................16 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities........................................16 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders....................16 Item 5. Other Information......................................................16 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.......................................16 Signatures..........................................................................17 -2- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ------------------------------------------- Lutherville, Maryland --------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ---------------------------------------------- December 31, September 30, ------------ ------------- 1997 1997 ---- ---- (Unaudited) Assets ------ Cash $ 1,057,768 $ 1,003,528 Interest bearing deposits in other banks 4,144,648 3,898,946 Federal funds sold 3,135,013 3,481,833 Other investments 5,750,000 3,750,000 Mortgage backed securities 2,774,084 2,845,210 Loans receivable - net 79,321,188 78,450,370 Accrued interest receivable - loans 354,436 374,561 - investments 109,991 69,230 - mortgage backed securities 15,576 15,998 Premises and equipment - net 749,487 721,932 Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta stock, at cost 753,200 753,200 Investment in and loans to affiliated corporation 2,850,000 2,925,000 Deferred income taxes 116,394 116,394 Other assets 199,077 150,517 ------------ ------------ Total assets $101,330,862 $ 98,556,719 ============ ============ Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity ------------------------------------ Liabilities - ----------- Deposits $ 76,389,888 $ 74,186,112 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 4,000,000 4,000,000 Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 856,471 330,671 Income taxes payable 45,125 64,284 Other liabilities 123,143 146,519 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 81,414,627 78,727,586 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' Equity - -------------------- Common stock .10 par value; authorized 1,620,062 shares; issued and outstanding 1,389,002 shares at December 31, 1997 and 1,392,415 shares at September 30, 1997 138,900 139,241 Additional paid-in capital 11,394,448 11,390,312 Retained earnings (substantially restricted) 9,432,679 9,381,773 ------------ ------------ 20,966,027 20,911,326 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (1,049,792) (1,082,193) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 19,916,235 19,829,133 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $101,330,862 $ 98,556,719 ============ ============ The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. -3- WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ------------------------------------------- Lutherville, Maryland --------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) ------------------------------------------------- For Three Months Ended December 31, -------------------------- 1997 1996 ---- ---- Interest and fees on loans $1,513,927 $1,448,451 Interest and dividends on investment securities 91,989 61,776 Interest on mortgage backed securities 47,151 50,893 Other interest income 150,546 143,709 ---------- ---------- Total interest income 1,803,613 1,704,829 Interest on deposits 868,132 801,641 Interest on short-term borrowings 61,381 4,484 ---------- ---------- Total interest expense 929,513 806,125 ---------- ---------- Net interest income 874,100 898,704 Provision for loan losses 15,000 15,644 ---------- ---------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 859,100 883,060 Non-Interest Income Fees and charges on loans 9,713 7,703 Fees on transaction accounts 16,303 13,332 Other income 8,225 12,089 ---------- ---------- Total non-interest income 34,241 33,124 Non-Interest Expenses Salaries and related expenses 411,845 420,696 Occupancy 40,396 44,167 FDIC deposit insurance premium 11,798 33,230 Depreciation of equipment 10,121 12,273 Advertising 27,310 5,336 Data processing costs 18,867 18,096 Professional services 39,598 45,919 Other expenses 81,596 77,131 ---------- ---------- Total non-interest expenses 641,531 656,848 ---------- ---------- Income before tax provision 251,810 259,336 Provision for income taxes 98,341 104,227 ---------- ---------- Net income $ 153,469 $ 155,109 ========== ========== Basic and diluted earnings per share $ .12 $ .11 ========== ========== The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. -4- WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ------------------------------------------- Lutherville, Maryland --------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) ------------------------------------------------- For Three Months Ended December 31, --------------------------- 1997 1996 ---- ---- Operating Activities Net income $ 153,469 $ 155,109 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities ------------------------------------------ Amortization of discount on mortgage backed securities (206) (206) Amortization of deferred loan fees (25,592) (44,970) Loan fees deferred 35,922 60,121 Decrease in discount on loans purchased (4,810) (5,016) Provision for loan losses 15,000 15,644 Non-cash compensation under stock-based benefit plans 89,950 80,896 (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable (20,214) 22,954 Loans sold 750,000 - Loans originated for sale (750,000) - Provision for depreciation 13,496 16,850 Decrease in deferred income taxes - 199,873 Increase in prepaid income taxes - (54,358) (Increase) decrease in other assets (48,560) 20,070 Decrease in accrued interest payable (251) (904) Decrease in income taxes payable (19,159) (205,788) Decrease in other liabilities (23,376) (510,532) ----------- ----------- Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 165,669 (250,257) Cash Flows from Investment Activities - ------------------------------------- Proceeds from maturing interest bearing deposits 1,367,000 783,000 Purchases of interest bearing deposits (1,369,272) (685,000) Decrease in securities purchased under agreement to resell - 2,000,000 Purchase of other investments (4,000,000) (1,000,000) Proceeds from maturing other investments 2,000,000 - Principal collected on mortgage backed securities 71,332 36,802 Net decrease (increase) in shorter term loans 16,116 (173,600) Longer term loans originated or acquired (4,172,415) (2,956,342) Principal collected on longer term loans 3,264,961 428,267 Investment in premises and equipment (41,051) - Decrease on investments in and loans to joint ventures 75,000 50,000 ----------- ----------- Net cash used by investment activities (2,788,329) (1,516,873) -5- WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ------------------------------------------- Lutherville, Maryland --------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) ------------------------------------------------- For Three Months Ended December 31, ---------------------------- 1997 1996 ---- ---- Cash Flows from Financing Activities - ------------------------------------ Net increase in demand deposits, money market, passbook accounts and advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance $ 100,392 $ 491,395 Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit 2,629,435 (712,832) Net increase in short-term borrowings - 1,000,000 Stock repurchase (53,754) - Management Stock Bonus Plan - (882,927) Dividends on stock (102,563) (81,003) ----------- ----------- Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 2,573,510 (185,367) ----------- ----------- Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (49,150) (1,952,497) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 7,946,628 7,305,109 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 7,897,478 $ 5,352,612 =========== =========== The following is a Summary of Cash and Cash - ------------------------------------------- Equivalents: ----------- Cash $ 1,057,768 $ 1,347,677 Interest bearing deposits in other banks 4,144,648 3,668,725 Federal funds sold 3,135,013 1,021,210 ----------- ----------- Balance of cash items reflected on Statement of Financial condition 8,337,429 6,037,612 Less - certificates of deposit with original maturities of more than three months that are included in interest bearing deposits in other banks 439,951 685,000 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents reflected on the Statement of Cash Flows $ 7,897,478 $ 5,352,612 =========== =========== Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: - ------------------------------------------------ Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 929,262 $ 807,029 =========== =========== Taxes $ 117,500 $ 72,500 =========== =========== The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. -6- WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ------------------------------------------- Lutherville, Maryland --------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ------------------------------------------------------ Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation --------------------------- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of WHG Bancshares Corporation ("the Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Heritage Savings Bank, F.S.B. ("the Bank") and the Bank's subsidiary, Mapleleaf Mortgage Corporation. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Note 2 - Business -------- The Bank's primary business activity is the accepting of deposits from the general public and using the proceeds for investments and loan originations. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Bank is subject to the regulations of certain federal agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities. Note 3 - Basis of Presentation --------------------- The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been made. Such adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year September 30, 1998 or any other interim period. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes which are incorporated by reference in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 1997. Note 4 - Cash Flow Presentation ---------------------- For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and amounts due from depository institutions, investments in federal funds, and certificates of deposit with maturities of 90 days or less. -7- WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES - ------------------------------------------- Lutherville, Maryland - --------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - ------------------------------------------------------ Note 5 - Earnings Per Share ------------------ In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 ("Statement 128), "Earnings Per Share." As required, the Corporation adopted Statement 128 during the quarter ended December 31, 1997. This Statement redefines the standards of computing earnings per share (EPS) previously found in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 15, Earnings Per Share. Statement 128 establishes new standards for computing and presenting EPS and requires dual presentation of "basic" and "diluted" EPS on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital structures. Under Statement 128, basic EPS is to be computed based upon income available to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is to reflect the potential dilution exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. For the Three Months Ended December 31, 1997 --------------------------------------- Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount ----------- ------------- --------- Basic EPS --------- Income available to shareholders $153,469 1,229,543 $.12 Effect of Dilutive Shares ------------------------- MSBP shares - 6,984 - Options - 28,719 - -------- --------- ---- Diluted EPS ----------- Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $153,469 1,265,246 $.12 ======== ========= ==== -8- WHG BANCSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES - ------------------------------------------- Lutherville, Maryland - --------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - ------------------------------------------------------ Note 5 - Earnings Per Share - Continued ------------------------------ For the Three Months Ended December 31, 1996 --------------------------------------- Income Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount ----------- ------------- --------- Basic EPS --------- Income available to shareholders $155,109 1,434,296 $.11* Effect of Dilutive Shares ------------------------- Options - 1,051 - -------- --------- ---- Diluted EPS ----------- Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $155,109 1,435,347 $.11* ======== ========= ==== *Basic and diluted EPS issued in the Press Release, dated February 5, 1998, was calculated under APB No. 15 at $.10 per share amount. -9- Item 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Financial Condition Total assets of the Company were $101,331,000 as of December 31, 1997, compared to $98,557,000 as of September 30, 1997, an increase of $2,774,000 or 2.81%. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in other investments of $2,000,000 or 53.33% and an increase in loans receivable of $871,000 or 1.11%. Total liabilities of the Company were $81,415,000 as of December 31, 1997, compared to $78,728,000 as of September 30, 1997, an increase of $2,687,000 or 3.41%. The increase was due to an increase in deposits, primarily certificates of deposit of $2,204,000 or 2.97% and an increase of advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance of $526,000 or 159.01%. This was offset by a decline in income taxes payable and other liabilities of $43,000 or 20.18%. Stockholders' equity was $19,916,000 as of December 31, 1997, compared to $19,829,000 as of September 30 1997, an increase of $87,000 or 0.44%. The increase was due to net income for the period of $153,000 and the allocation of shares to the Stock Based Benefit Plan and Stock Bonus Plan of $90,000. The increase was offset by a dividend of $103,000 and the repurchase of $54,000 of the Company's own stock. Results of Operations General Net income for the three months ended December 31, 1997 was $153,000, as compared to $155,000 for the same period in 1996, a decrease of $2,000 or 1.29%. The decrease in net income was primarily the result of a decline in net interest income of $25,000 or 2.78%, offset by a decline in non-interest expenses and taxes of $21,000 or 2.76% and an increase in non-interest income of $1,000 or 3.03%. -10- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued Interest Income Total interest income for the three months ended December 31, 1997 was $1,804,000, compared to $1,705,000 for the same period in 1996, an increase of $99,000 or 5.81%. Interest on loans increased by $65,000 or 4.49%. This increase was attributable to a $2,219,000 increase in the average balance of loans outstanding and an increase in the average yield on the loan portfolio to 7.57% for the three months ended December 31, 1997, compared to 7.45% for the same period in 1996. Interest and dividends on investment securities increased by $30,000 or 48.39% for the three months ended December 31, 1997, compared to December 31, 1996. The increase was a result of an increase in the average dollar amount of investments outstanding of $1,904,000, offset by the decline in the weighted average rate to 6.79% for December 31, 1997, compared to 7.03% for December 31, 1996. Interest income on mortgage backed securities decreased by $4,000 or 7.35% for the three months ended December 31, 1997, compared to December 31, 1996. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the average dollar amount outstanding of $213,000. Other interest income increased by $7,000 or 4.86% for the three months ended December 31, 1997, compared to the same period in 1996. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the average dollar amount of interest-earning assets outstanding of $735,000. The increase was offset by a decline in the weighted average rate of 6.29% for December 31, 1997, compared to 6.51% for December 31, 1996. The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets was 7.62% for the three months ended December 31, 1997, compared to 7.33% for the same period in 1996. -11- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued Interest Expense Total interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 1997 was $930,000, compared to $806,000 for the same period in 1996, an increase of $124,000 or 15.38%. Interest on deposits increased by $66,000 or 8.23% for the three months ended December 31, 1997, compared to December 31, 1996. The increase resulted from an increase in the average dollar amount of deposits of $4,133,000 as the Bank conducted an aggressive advertising campaign for certificates of deposit. Other interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 1997 was $61,000, compared to $4,000 for the same period in 1996, an increase of $57,000 or 1425.00%. The increase was due to FHLB advances outstanding for the entire three month period and an increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance over the same period in 1996. Provision for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses for December 31, 1997 was $15,000, compared to $16,000 for 1996, a decrease of $1,000 or 6.25%. Management monitors and adjusts its loan loss reserves based upon its analysis of the loan portfolio. Reserves are increased by a charge to income, the amount of which depends upon an analysis of the changing risks inherent in the Company's loan portfolio and the relative status of the real estate market and the economy in general. The Company has historically experienced a limited amount of loan charge-offs and delinquencies, however, during the period ended December 31, 1997 the Bank did experience a charge-off of $76,000 to its loan loss reserve. The charge-off is related to two commercial mortgage loans in the amount of $76,000 owned by one borrower. In December 1997, after exhausting all collection efforts, the loans were written off. -12- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued Provision for Loan Losses - Continued At December 31, 1997, the allowance represented .24% of loans receivable, as compared to .32% at September 30, 1997. The allowance for loan losses decreased as a percentage of nonperforming loans to 19.58% at December 31, 1997 from 29.86% at September 30, 1997. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate at December 31, 1997. Other Non-Interest Income Other income for the three months ended December 31, 1997 was $34,000, compared to $33,000 for the same period in 1996, with an increase of $1,000 or 3.03%. The increase was due to an increase in fees and charges on loans and transaction accounts of $5,000 or 23.81%. This was offset by a decrease of $4,000 or 33.33% in other income. Non-Interest Expense Total non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 1997 was $642,000, compared to $657,000 for December 31, 1996, representing a decrease of $15,000 or 2.28%. The decrease for the three month period was the result of decreases in salaries and related expenses, occupancy, FDIC deposit insurance premium and professional services. Those decreases were partially offset by increases in advertising and other expenses. The increase in advertising of $22,000 or 440.00% was due to an aggressive advertising campaign for certificates of deposit. The rate of FDIC deposit insurance premiums declined by approximately 70% from the rate in effect prior to September 30, 1996 due to the one-time special assessment in 1996 of $506,000. As of January 1, 1997, the Bank's premium was reduced to .064% from .23% of insured deposits. Salaries and related expense decreased as a result of the decline in pension administrative costs for the period. Professional services -13- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued Non-Interest Expense - Continued decreased primarily as a result of the stock conversion in the prior year, which resulted in additional services being required for the initial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and also with the implementation of the ESOP and MSBP. A great deal of publicity has been made about the Computer Year 2000. It is feared that many computers can only read the last two digits of a year and, therefore, would not be able to distinguish between the year 2000 and 1990. This would cause inaccurate calculation and processing of payments, interest and delinquencies. The Bank uses a third party service bureau to process these transactions. The service bureau for the Bank has advised the Bank that the problem is being resolved and that the year 2000 will not affect the Bank's operations. However, if the service bureau fails to resolve this problem, the Bank could reasonably expect to experience significant delays, errors or failures in their daily operations. These occurrences could have a significant adverse effect on the Bank's financial condition and results of operations. The cost to the Bank to rectify the Year 2000 computer problems is expected to cost approximately $180,000. Income Taxes The Company's income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 1997 was $98,000, compared to $104,000 for the three months ended December 31, 1996, a decrease of $6,000 or 5.77%. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in pretax income. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company is required by OTS regulations to maintain, for each calendar month, a daily average balance of cash and eligible liquid investments of not less than 4% of the average daily balance of its net withdrawable savings and borrowings (due in -14- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued Liquidity and Capital Resources - Continued one year or less) during the preceding calendar month. This liquidity requirement may be changed from time to time by the OTS to any amount within the range of 4% to 10%. The Bank's liquidity ratio was 9.42% at December 31, 1997 and 9.79% at September 30, 1997. The Bank is currently able to fund its operations internally. Additional sources of funds include the ability to utilize Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Atlanta advances and the ability to borrow against mortgage backed and investment securities. As of December 31, 1997, the Bank had a line of credit with the FHLB of Atlanta of $20,000,000 and had outstanding advances of $4,000,000. Management believes it has ample cash flows and liquidity to meet its loan and investment commitments in the amount of $2,657,000 as of December 31, 1997. The following table presents the Bank's capital position based on the December 31, 1997 financial statements. To Be Well Capitalized Under For Capital Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions ------------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------ Amount % Amount % Amount % ------ - ------ - ------ - Tangible (1) $15,541,034 15.82% $ 1,473,507 1.50% $ N/A N/A Tier I capital (2) 15,541,034 31.58% N/A N/A 2,952,540 6.00% Core (1) 15,541,034 15.82% 2,947,014 3.00% 4,911,688 5.00% Risk-weighted (2) 15,729,999 31.97% 3,936,720 8.00% 4,920,900 10.00% (1) To adjusted total assets. (2) To risk-weighted assets. -15- PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings The registrant is not engaged in any legal proceedings at the present time. From time to time, the Bank is a party to legal proceedings within the normal course of business wherein it enforces its security interest in loans made by it, and other matters of a like kind. Item 2. Changes in Securities Not applicable. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not applicable. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Not applicable Item 5. Other Information Not applicable. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. -16- 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. WHG Bancshares Corporation Date: February 11, 1998 By: /s/ Peggy J. Stewart ------------------------------------- Peggy J. Stewart President and Chief Executive Officer (duly authorized officer) Date: February 11, 1998 By: /s/ Robin L. Taylor ------------------------------------- Robin L. Taylor Controller (chief accounting officer) -17-