----------------------------------- PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST ----------------------------------- A New Name. A Familiar Face. People's Savings Financial Corporation 1996 Annual Report - -------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS - -------------------- Selected Financial Highlights.............................................. 1 To Our Shareholders........................................................ 2 Banking...Business to Business, Person to Person........................... 4 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation............................... 9 Report of Independent Accountants..........................................23 Consolidated Financial Statements..........................................24 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................28 Stock Information..........................................................46 Directors and Officers.....................................................48 Bank and Trust Locations...................................................49 - ------------------------------- SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - ------------------------------- (dollars in thousands, except per share data) December 31, 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Financial Data At Year End: Total Assets $482,394 $410,164 $402,089 $354,92 7 $335,396 Loans: Mortgages Fixed-Rate, net 88,722 88,208 92,334 93,511 97,053 Mortgages Adjustable-Rate, net 128,695 116,265 104,644 93,479 92,404 Consumer and Other Loans, net 39,497 32,319 29,346 24,792 29,235 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Loans, net 256,914 236,792 226,042 211,782 218,692 Investments (including FHLB stock and 207,425 153,579 151,629 126,862 88,749 federal funds) Deposits 358,060 339,365 321,702 299,467 283,495 Advances from FHLB 49,750 18,950 33,450 7,910 7,000 Repurchase agreements 21,500 - - - - Capital 46,201 44,713 41,231 42,438 40,275 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating Data For the Year Ended: Interest Income, including loan fees $ 30,521 $ 27,522 $ 25,061 $ 24,146 $ 25,366 Interest Expense 16,428 14,483 11,270 10,666 12,552 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net Interest Income 14,093 13,039 13,791 13,480 12,814 Provision for Loan Losses 938 101 129 1,010 1,255 Other Income 1,256 1,235 702 1,288 878 Gains (Losses) on Sale of Securities (20) (170) 128 110 (7) Trust Fees 1,419 1,129 191 1 Trading Account Gains (Losses) 49 (284) 579 63 Other Expenses 9,814 9,608 8,393 6,890 6,274 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before Income Taxes 5,996 5,573 6,006 7,558 6,219 Income Taxes 1,982 2,184 2,441 3,090 2,923 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before the Cumulative Effect of Changes in Accounting Principles: $ 4,014 $ 3,389 $ 3,565 $ 4,468 $ 3,296 Cumulative Effect of Changes in Accounting Principles: Post-Retirement Benefits (154) Income Taxes 438 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net Income $ 4,014 $ 3,389 $ 3,565 $ 4,752 $ 3,296 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Per Share Data: Net Income Per Share - Primary $ 2.05 $ 1.71 $ 1.76 $ 2.18 $ 1.60 Net Income Per Share - Fully Diluted $ 2.03 $ 1.70 $ 1.76 $ 2.18 $ 1.60 After Cumulative Effect of Changes in Accounting Principles - Fully Diluted $ 2.03 $ 1.70 $ 1.76 $ 2.32 $ 1.60 Book Value Per Share 24.24 22.90 20.73 21.29 19.48 Cash Dividend Declared .91 .88 .88 .84 .74 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selected Statistical Data:* Return on Average Assets 0.93% 0.84% 0.92% 1.38% 1.04% Return on Average Equity 8.91 7.84 8.38 11.48 8.42 Leverage Capital Ratio 10.18 10.33 10.27 11.78 12.01 Dividend Payout Ratio 43.22 50.69 49.28 35.61 45.95 Net Interest Rate Spread (1) 3.00 3.01 3.43 3.73 3.74 Net Interest Rate Margin (2) 3.41 3.41 3.74 4.09 4.22 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * 1993 information is after the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles. (1) Return on average earning assets less cost of interest-bearing liabilities. (2) Net interest income divided by average earning assets. 1 - ------------------- TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS - ------------------- [PHOTO OF RICHARD S. MANSFIELD APPEARS HERE] Since 1907 our Bank's name has been The People's Savings Bank of New Britain. The name served us well because all of our branches were located in New Britain and, through these branches, we offered deposit and residential loan services. We now have four branches in New Britain and five others in towns throughout central Connecticut. To reflect our expansion into surrounding communities, we shortened our name in our marketing materials to People's Savings Bank. In 1993 we became part of the state's $25 billion-asset personal and institutional trust industry. Our growth has diversified our business, allowing us to offer new trust services as well as the traditional deposit and lending services. Our marketing efforts of trust services were assisted by the recent mergers of several banking institutions, creating "mega-banks" that perform their services from impersonal, remote locations. This was our opportunity to fill the need for community-based, person-to-person trust services. [LOGO OF PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK & TRUST APPEARS HERE] In 1994 People's Savings Bank purchased $176 million of trust assets of the New Meriden Trust Company from the FDIC. The phenomenal growth in trust assets to $385 million has made our trust operations a major part of the organization. We felt that it was only natural to recognize "trust" in our name. Therefore, the new name of our Bank is Peoples Savings Bank & Trust. Net income for the year ended December 31, 1996 was $4,014,000, up $625,000 or 18% over the $3,389,000 earned in 1995. Fully diluted net income per share was $2.03 for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared to $1.70 per share earned in 1995. Net income for 1996 includes a one-time tax refund of $304,000 or $.16 per share. Without this tax refund, net income for 1996 would be $3,710,000, up $321,000 or 9.5% over the $3,389,000 earned in 1995 and fully diluted net income per share would be $1.87. Asset quality remains good, with non-performing assets (loans 90 days or more delinquent and foreclosed real estate), totaling $1.8 million, or .37% of total assets as of December 31, 1996. From December 31, 1995 to December 31, 1996 non- performing assets had increased although they are still below our peer group averages. The increase in non-performing assets to current levels influenced us to increase this year's loan losses provision to $938,000 from $101,000 in 1995. The increase was due to higher charge-offs of residential loans and our continuing concern over declining values of collateral in certain areas of our loan portfolio. While the timing of the charge-offs cannot be anticipated, we were 2 disappointed -- but not surprised -- by their occurrence in the fourth quarter. The level of the allowance and the provision for this quarter reflects management's continuing policy of aggressively managing our loan portfolio. Net interest income increased to $14,093,000 in 1996 from $13,039,000 in 1995, a $1,054,000 or 8.1% increase. The net interest margin in 1996 was 3.41%, unchanged from 1995. Return on average assets increased to .93% of assets compared to .84% for 1995, and the return on average equity increased to 8.91% from 7.84% for 1995. DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE YEARS 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 DOLLARS $ .74 .84 .88 .88 .91 Consumer and commercial loan volume in 1996 represented a marked improvement over 1995's level of production, boosted by better economic conditions in Connecticut. The Bank's loan production in 1996 was up 35% to $68.9 million from $51.2 million in 1995, despite increased competition from other banks and mortgage companies. These results show that PSB&T can compete effectively within our market. Our growth has been, and will continue to be, based on a strong referral network and our customers' desire to do business with a knowledgeable, professional and competitive community bank. BOOK VALUE PER SHARE YEAR 1992 1993 1994 1995 1995 DOLLARS 19.48 21.29 20.73 22.90 24.24 Our focus over the next several years will be to provide the banking services of the future. PSB&T is implementing new technology to allow the computerized banking services that a growing sector of our customer base demands, while still offering the person-to-person service on which our reputation was built. We also have added the convenience of a home page on the Internet, from which our current and future customers can receive information about our services and products. More important than the investment we make in new technology is the investment we make in our employees. They are our first line of customer contact, and they are the people who make the lasting impression on all customers. To many of our customers, these employees are the bank. On-going training programs give our employees the knowledge and information they need to serve our customers more efficiently. As Peoples Savings Bank & Trust continues to grow and prosper, we are committed to serving our local communities with the same personal and quality service as we have since we opened our doors in 1907. We are grateful to our employees, officers and directors who share the vision of our Bank, and to our shareholders whose continued investment is deeply appreciated. [PHOTO OF PEOPLE'S SAVINGS FINANCIAL CORP. OFFICERS APPEARS HERE] Sincerely, /s/ Richard S. Mansfield Richard S. Mansfield President and Chief Executive Officer 3 BANKING... BUSINESS TO BUSINESS, PERSON TO PERSON [FOUR-COLOR GRAPHICS APPEAR HERE] Behind the scenes and on the front lines, our friendly and knowledgeable staff works as a customer service team, always looking for new ways to help you. A NEW NAME, A FAMILIAR FACE The current environment for banking is anything but timeless. What we are seeing today in the industry is a rapid and dramatic change; the friendly bank teller is being replaced by the ATM; the helpful voice at the end of the bank's telephone line now comes from a computer. The convenient neighborhood branch is vanishing and familiar banks are disappearing, merging into larger and unfamiliar institutions. Banking customers are receiving less of the personal touch, and realize that their formerly free services are now available only for a fee. A generation ago, most people relied on a single bank for all their financial products; today, customers often maintain accounts in several banks. Bankers are being challenged to win new customers who demand the ultimate in convenience, while serving the more traditional -- and often profitable -- customer segment that thrives on face-to-face, personal interaction. The strategy at Peoples Savings Bank & Trust is to concentrate on small businesses and retail customers who are turned off by the impersonal and bureaucratic nature of the larger banks. We feel we are big enough to meet your business needs, yet small enough to offer personal service. And although the name on our building has changed to reflect our expanding services and technologies, our commitment to that personal touch remains as strong as our history. BRANCHING OUT TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS We also have made a commitment to the communities we serve, and we are working hard to earn your approval. Our branch offices and the people who work in them are the pillars of our success. [4/C PHOTOSHOP IMAGE APPEARS HERE] Joyce Petrisko, Marketing Manager, keeps the public informed about products the Bank offers. Joyce, a New Britain native, firmly believes that a "volunteer can make a difference," and she has proven this time and time again. Her volunteer efforts have reached nearly every corner of her community, from the YWCA to the Main Street USA Committee and Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival to the March of Dimes Walk America and the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP). 5 [4/C PHOTOSHOP IMAGE APPEARS HERE] Gerry Valuk introduces new tellers to our customers service standards - creating a welcoming environment and responding to individual customer needs. Enhancing interpersonal skills, as well as understanding our products and services, is an integral part of employee development as we strive to create a professional caring and competent staff: In April, 1996 we opened our ninth full service branch office in central Connecticut. Along with the new Meriden branch office, PSB&T has four locations in New Britain and one each in Southington, Rocky Hill, Newington and Plainville. Our successful expansion efforts are the result of a thorough evaluation of each potential location and how the Bank can best serve the community. Personalized service is the key to our success and your satisfaction. Our dedicated staff works as a customer services team, always looking for new ways to help you. With each transaction, our employees strive to earn your trust and offer the highest possible level of service. Continuous training in current banking developments, new products and improved customer service gives our employees the ability to assist our customers in the Bank's full range of products and services. Although you may not be able to see them, our "behind the scenes" staff is as dedicated to serving your needs as the teller or branch manager. Our staff in the checking department supports all aspects of our checking services, such as check clearing, automatic payments, third party payments, phone transfers and ATM transactions. In our loan/mortgage department, our staff provides a myraid of services to our borrowing customers. The accounting department maintains strict control over the Bank's daily cash flows, including investments, bill paying and general money management, wire transfers, safe deposit billing and savings bonds. The accounting department ensures that your wire transfers and savings bond purchases are promptly and accurately placed through the Federal Reserve System. We believe the investment we make in our employees is also an investment in the Bank's future. 6 THE FUTURE IS TODAY AT PSB&T As fast as the banking industry is changing, our customer's needs are changing even faster PSB&T is striving to keep pace with those needs by offering several advanced service features for today's busy lifestyle. Pick up your touch-tone phone and do your banking from anywhere. With PSB&T 24Hour Telebanking, customers can transfer funds, make loan payments, and obtain account balances any time of the day or night with complete security and privacy. Soon we will provide our customers the opportunity to also pay bills by phone. While on your next Internet web surfing excursion, check out our new home page at www.psbnet.com. We are excited to be able to provide this web site as a resource center for our current and future customers. Site features include current mortgage rates, deposit rates, loan and trust information, and general information on the Bank's services. THE TRUST DEPARTMENT -- AT YOUR SERVICE During 1996, the PSB&T trust department continued to benefit from the Connecticut banking climate. As larger bank mergers were announced and offices consolidated, our trust department perserved in its efforts to invite those customers who felt disenfranchised to look at our ability to provide local, face-to-face trust services. Those dedicated efforts helped our trust assets grow to more than $384,780,000 from $310,121,000 at year end 1995, an increase in excess of 24.07% over last year. The trust department believes that the concept of trust is best achieved when the customer is able to meet frequently and personally with our officers, Nameless, [4/C PHOTOSHOP IMAGE APPEARS HERE] We're on the Web! Current and future customers may access the Bank's mortgage rates; deposit rates, loan information and trust services through our home pages on the World Wide Web: Find us at www.psbnet.com: 7 [4/C PHOTOSHOP IMAGE APPEARS HERE] Along with the other members of the trust department team, Dan Hurley, Senior V.P and Inna Sulewski, V.P. and Trust Operations Officer, are well versed in all aspects of trust operations and are ready to provide quality, expert service to any Bank customer. faceless out-of-state trust committees are unable to provide the level of personal service required and expected by trust customers. Meetings may be held at one of our trust offices, a branch office, the attorney or other advisors office, or at the customer's workplace or residence -- and always at the customers' convenience. All of our trust officers have the ability to respond to customer needs and questions, and are empowered to make those decisions necessary for the administration of trust accounts. Our trust department has expended its capabilities to deliver quality service. Each of PSB&T trust offices, located in New Britain, Meriden and Middletown, are staffed with seasoned officers, well known and respected in their communities. These three officers, as well as our joint venture with Glastonbury Bank & Trust, will provide a level of service and expertise that is all too rare in other banks. The Bank's trust department has $385 million in assets under management, making it the second largest trust operation conducted by a savings bank in the State of Connecticut. Some of our trust services include: . Trustee Under Agreement . Trustee Under Will . Investment Management Agency . Custody . Escrow Services . Employee Benefit Services . Charitable Accounts . Estate Planning & Settlement 8 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT' DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL People's Savings Financial Corp., New Britain (the "Corporation") created in 1989, is the parent company of Peoples Savings Bank & Trust (the "Bank"), a state savings bank chartered in 1907 as The People's Savings Bank of New Britain, and converted to a stock savings bank in 1986. The Bank changed its name in November 1996 to Peoples Savings Bank & Trust for marketing purposes. The Corporation's assets on December 31, 1996 were $482,394,000. Peoples Savings Bank & Trust provides a variety of services to the communities located in the central Connecticut region. We offer a diversified product line including: residential, consumer and commercial loans, a variety of deposit products, investment brokerage services and full trust services. In April 1996, the Bank opened a full service branch in Meriden, CT. The Corporation's earnings are derived primarily from its "net interest rate spread", which is the difference between the yield on its earning assets and the cost of its interest bearing liabilities. Interest rates in general increased during the first two quarters of 1996 and then decreased slightly during the last two quarters. This resulted in a steepening of the yield curve. On January 1, 1996 the difference between the 120 day treasury bill and the 30 year treasury bond was 78 basis points; on December 31, 1996 it was 145 basis points. A steeper yield curve can be beneficial to Bank's net interest spread. Net interest income increased to $14,093,000 in 1996 from $13,039,000 in 1995, a $1,054,000 or 8.1% increase. During 1996 the average yield on earning assets increased from 7.15% in 1995 to 7.34% in 1996. The average cost of funds also increased in 1996 from 4.13% to 4.34% in 1996. The net interest rate spread decreased slightly in 1996 to 3.00% from 3.02%, while the net interest margin remained at the 1995 level of 3.41%. The increased net interest income can be attributed to an increase in Bank borrowing from the Federal Home Loan Bank, through repurchase agreements, and purchasing a variety of investments with those funds. The increase in the Bank's average cost of funds is partially due to interest rates on the borrowed funds being higher than our average cost of deposits. The Corporation's earnings also depend to a lesser extent on fees generated by our expanding trust operations, the origination and sale of mortgages and other services offered by the Bank. Trust fees increased to $1,419,000 or 25.7% over the $1,129,000 earned last year. Other fees increased to $1,302,000 or 8.0% over the $1,205,000 in 1995. The profitability and financial condition of the Corporation are affected by general economic conditions. Economic conditions in central Connecticut lagged behind the slight rebound of economic activity that was experienced in other sections of the state. Connecticut as a whole hasn't fully recovered from the late 1980's, early 1990's recession. The general economic effect of this is constrained personal income growth, tightened consumer spending decreasing property values and higher delinquency rates. Delinquency prior to 1996 drifted downward and bottomed out December 31, 1995. Since then they have increased due increased unemployment and personal bankruptcies in our market area. FINANCIAL CONDITION: The discussion of the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations should be considered in conjunction with the consolidated financial data and the consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this report. 9 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT' DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Corporation functions as a financial intermediary, and as such its financial condition should be examined in terms of its sources and uses of funds. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO Investment securities increased by $70,591,000, or 54.5% to $200,180,000 on December 31, 1996 from $129,589,000 on December 31, 1995. The available-for-sale portfolio increased by $80,539,000 or 88.4% to $171,667,000 from $91,128,000 in 1995. Assets totaling $119,085,000 were purchased for the available-for-sale portfolio and sales and maturities totaled $38,867,000 during 1996. The Bank has increased the available-for-sale portfolio to be able to have more flexibility in managing the investments in the portfolio. The held-to-maturity portfolio decreased by $9,948,000 or 25.9%. The decrease in the held-to-maturity category consisted primarily of maturities and principal repayments of $9,878,000. There is little credit risk associated with both portfolios since 88% of the securities are U. S. Government or U. S. Agency-backed. The portfolios are earning a positive spread over the average cost of funds, resulting in satisfactory liquidity and cash flows. Management will hold the investments in the held-to-maturity portfolio and currently has no plans to sell from the available-for-sale portfolio, unless unanticipated changes occur. Such changes may include changes in interest rates and favorable investment options which would make the sale of securities either at a loss or a gain beneficial to the operations of the Bank. The following table sets forth the carrying amount of investment securities at the dates indicated: Investment Portfolio December 31, - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available-for-Sale (At Market): United States Government and Agency Obligations $ 55,389 $ 44,552 $ 39,562 Connecticut State Taxable Obligations - 1,251 1,237 Mortgage-Backed Securities 95,029 21,523 4,714 Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures 5,650 8,227 11,241 Marketable Equity Securities and Mutual Funds 15,044 15,046 5,393 Short-Term Mutual Funds 555 529 491 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investments Available-for-Sale $171,667 $ 91,128 $ 62,638 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investment Held-for-Trading (At Market): Trading Account $ - $ - $ 5,461 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Held-to-Maturity (At Cost): United States Government and Agency Obligations $ 3,998 $ 9,994 $ 28,378 Mortgage-Backed Securities 24,515 28,467 42,984 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investments Held-to-Maturity $ 28,513 $ 38,461 $ 71,362 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investment Securities $200,180 $129,589 $139,461 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investments as a Percent of Assets 41.50% 31.59% 34.68% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following table sets forth the maturities of investment securities at December 31, 1996 and the weighted average yields of such securities (calculated on the basis of cost and effective yields weighted for the scheduled maturity of each security): (dollars in thousands) Maturing - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Within After One But After Five But One Year Within Five Years Within Ten Years After Ten Years - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available-for-Sale (At Market): United States Government and Agency Obligations $50,449 6.34% $4,940 6.81% Mortgage-Backed Securities 4,548 6.08 7,486 7.19 $ 82,995(a) 7.31% Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures 5,650 6.45 Marketable Equity Securities and Mutual Funds $15,044 10.28% Short-Term Mutual Funds 555 5.56 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investments Available-for-sale $15,599 $60,647 $12,426 $ 82,995 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Held-to-Maturity (At Cost): United States Government and Agency Obligations $ 1,000 6.62% $ 2,998 6.10% Mortgage-Backed Securities 6,226 5.99 $ 18,289(b) 6.40% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investments Held-to-Maturity $ 1,000 $ 9,224 $ 18,289 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investments $16,599 $69,871 $12,426 $101,284 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) The current estimated weighted average life of these mortgage-backed securities is 8.57 years. (b) The current estimated weighted average life of these mortgage-backed securities is 4.54 years. Loan Portfolio Gross loans, including loans held for sale, increased by $20,191,000, or 8.4%, to $259,975,000 on December 31, 1996 up from $239,784,000 on December 31, 1995. The net increase in loans at the end of the year was accomplished through an increase in loan originations of $17,769,000 to $68,975,000 an increase of 34.7% from the $51,206,000 originated in 1995, and also advances taken on lines of credit extended prior to 1996. Mortgage loan and commercial mortgage loan originations in 1996 were $50,133,000, up 41.9% from the $35,338,000 originated in 1995. During the same period, installment loans to consumers, including credit cards and commercial loans, increased by 18.7% to $18,842,000 from $15,868,000 in 1995. The Corporation's loan portfolio is directed toward home buyers, home equity loans and, to a lesser extent, real estate construction and commercial loans. Approximately 50.0% of the Bank's loans are adjustable rate mortgages. The following table shows the Corporation's loan distribution at the end of each of the last five years: December 31, - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Real Estate Mortgage (1-4 Family) $201,923 $192,434 $187,914 $179,727 $180,634 Real Estate Construction 7,499 3,933 3,110 2,247 3,205 Real Estate Multifamily (5 or more units) 3,574 3,856 3,899 3,676 4,024 Real Estate Commercial 8,029 5,937 4,177 3,936 4,117 Installment Loans to Individuals 35,702 30,832 28,955 24,656 29,033 Credit Cards 1,218 1,346 486 Commercial Loans 888 519 329 433 576 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Loans $258,833 $238,857 $228,870 $214,675 $221,589 ========================================================================================== 11 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The majority of mortgage loans that were originated in 1996 were adjustable rate mortgages which are normally held by the Bank and not sold. During 1996, the Bank sold $4,134,000 of fixed rate loans, an increase of 27.0% from the $3,256,000 sold in 1995. The Bank, as part of its asset/liability management policy, sells the majority of the 30 year fixed rate mortgages and some of the fixed rate mortgages that mature in 20 years or less. The Bank does not sell consumer installment loans. The Bank continues to service most loans sold and earns servicing fees. To remain competitive, the Bank offers its customers a wide variety of mortgage programs to choose from, including bi-weekly mortgages, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20 and 30 year fixed rate mortgages and a variety of adjustable rate mortgages. Principal lending activities have generally consisted of the origination of conventional mortgages for the purchase of owner-occupied homes and, to a lesser extent, construction and land loans for single family residences. The Bank has established a commercial loan department with a goal of building a conservative, high quality commercial loan portfolio. The following table shows the maturity of loans (excluding real estate mortgage loans and installment loans to individuals) outstanding as of December 31, 1996. Also provided are the amounts due after one year, classified according to the sensitivity to changes in interest rates: Maturing -------------------------------------- Within After One but After (dollars in thousands) One Year Within Five Years Five Years Total - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Estate Construction $6,603 $ 786 $110 $7,499 Commercial Loans 123 596 169 888 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $6,726 $1,382 $279 $8,387 ======================================================================================== Loans Maturing After One Year With: Fixed Interest Rates $ 774 Variable Interest Rates 608 $279 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,382 $279 ======================================================================================== At December 31, 1996 all loans past due 90 days were treated as non accrual loans. Total non-performing loans and foreclosed real estate aggregated $1,772,000 or .37% of total assets up from the $899,000 or .22% of total assets on December 31, 1995. The Bank has four restructured loans totaling $686,000. Interest and principal payments on these loans are current. Interest income that would have been recorded in the year ended December 31, 1996 on non accrual loans under the original terms was $124,168. Interest income actually recorded on these loans in 1996 was $74,505. The accrual of interest is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The Bank's allowance for loan losses has been determined based upon management's analysis of the risks in the portfolio and the economic risks in our lending areas as well as the Bank's loss experience. Loans are charged against the allowance when management believes that collection is unlikely. Any subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance for loan loss reserve. Non-performing assets increased to $1,772,000 at December 31, 1996, up from $899,000 at December 31, 1995, but lower than non-performing asset levels of $1,928,000, $3,173,000, and $4,696,000 at December 31, 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. Non-performing assets at the end of 1995 were at the lowest levels since the 1980's. The allowance for loan losses has been maintained at a level to absorb potential charge-offs. During 1996 charge-offs increased due to higher levels of bankruptcies and our continuing concern over declining values of collateral in certain areas of the Bank's loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses was increased in 1996, due to higher levels of non-performing loans and the increase in charge offs, to keep the allowance for loan losses at a level determined to be adequate to absorb future potential charge-offs. 12 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allowance for Loan Losses and Summary of Loan Loss Experience Year ended December 31, - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at Beginning of Period $1,578 $1,791 $2,223 $1,945 $1,164 Charge Offs: Real Estate Mortgage Loans 515 209 524 384 295 Real Estate Construction Loans Commercial Real Estate Loans 245 70 56 125 Installment Loans to Individuals 146 59 119 337 116 Credit Cards 92 18 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Charge Offs 998 356 643 777 536 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recoveries: Real Estate Mortgage Loans 36 37 7 7 Real Estate Construction Loans 5 Commercial Real Estate Loans 2 37 Installment Loans to Individuals 3 5 75 45 13 Credit Cards 18 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Recoveries 59 42 82 45 62 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Charge Offs 939 314 561 732 474 Provision for Loan Losses 938 101 129 1,010 1,255 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at End of Period $1,577 $1,578 $1,791 $2,223 $1,945 ==================================================================================== - Ratio of Net Charge Offs During Period 0.38% 0.13% 0.26% 0.32% 0.20% to Average Loans Outstanding ==================================================================================== Potential problem loans are not disclosed as non accrual, 90 days past due, or restructured, but are loans which are monitored due to known information about possible credit problems of borrowers or which are monitored because they are greater than 30 days but less than 90 days past due. Management assesses the potential for loss on these loans when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a regular basis. As of December 31, 1996, monitored loans not disclosed as non accrual, 90 days past due, or restructured that were current totaled $567,000 and monitored loans 30 days delinquent totaled $2,442,000, and 60 days delinquent totaled $1,183,000. The following table summarizes the Bank's non-performing assets at the end of the last five years: Non-Performing Assets (dollars in thousands) December 31, - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non accruing Loans $1,549 $ 721 $ 1,300 $2,376 $ 3,666 Foreclosed Real Estate 223 178 628 797 1,030 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,772 $ 899 $ 1,928 $3,173 $ 4,696 ================================================================================ The following table illustrates the allocation of allowance for loan losses to the appropriate loan category: (dollars in thousands) December 31, - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Percent of Percent of Percent of Percent of Percent of Loans to Loans to Loans to Loans to Loans Amount Total Amount Total Amount Total Amount Total Amount Total Loans Loans Loans Loans Loans - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Estate Mortgage Loans $ 555 79.40% $ 511 82.17% $ 661 83.41% $ 623 85.23% $ 535 83.33% Installment Loans to Individuals 185 13.92 175 12.91 250 13.24 400 11.64 360 13.10 Real Estate Construction Loans 110 2.81 100 1.65 135 1.36 125 1.06 125 1.45 Commercial Real Estate Loans 350 3.10 340 2.49 320 1.83 500 1.86 450 1.86 Commercial Loans 85 0.30 80 0.22 75 0.16 75 0.21 75 0.26 Credit Cards 42 .47 22 .56 Unallocated 250 N/A 350 n/a 350 n/a 500 n/a 400 n/a - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Allowance for Loan Losses $1,577 100.00% $1,578 100.00% $1,791 100.00% $2,223 100.00% $1,945 100.00% =================================================================================================================================== 13 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS Deposits increased by $18,695,000 or 5.5% to $358,060,000 on December 31, 1996 from $339,365,000 on December 31, 1995. The Bank increased FHLB borrowings by $30,800,000 during 1996. The balance of FHLB borrowings at December 31, 1996 was $49,750,000 compared to $18,950,000 on December 31, 1995. The Bank also entered into repurchase agreements totaling $21,500,000 at December 31, 1996. The average daily amount of deposits and rates paid on such deposits for the past three years are summarized in the following table: Deposits (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMOUNT RATE Amount Rate Amount Rate - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noninterest-bearing Demand Deposits $ 6,535 $ 5,021 $ 3,761 Interest-bearing Demand Deposits 11,373 1.35% 10,769 1.80% 10,029 1.82% Money Market Deposit Accounts 4,540 2.25 3,907 2.25 4,186 2.27 Savings Deposits 108,988 2.02 114,556 2.02 131,429 2.04 Time Deposits 218,044 5.46 197,309 5.36 160,704 4.23 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $349,480 $331,562 $310,109 ================================================================================================================= Maturities of time certificates of deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 1996 are summarized as follows: (dollars in thousands) Time Certificates of Deposit - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 months or less $ 5,668 Over 3 through 6 months 4,099 Over 6 through 12 months 6,249 Over 12 months 9,193 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $25,209 ================================================================================ ASSET/LIABILITY AND LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT The purpose of asset/liability management is profit management. We do not believe it is possible to reliably predict interest rates and therefore our policies and procedures for asset/liability management are to manage the Bank's interest rate risk within certain parameters and to provide adequate earnings in all plausible future interest rate environments. The Bank also recognizes the importance of liquidity/funds management in effectively managing its balance sheet and related earnings stream. The primary objective of the Bank's asset/liability management process is to maximize earnings and return on capital within the following acceptable levels of risk: Interest Rate Risk (IRR)-impact on earnings from potential short and long term changes in interest rates. Liquidity-sufficiency of funds available to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers; and to access unanticipated earning enhancement opportunities. Capital-adequacy relative to regulatory and internal guidelines as well as impact on asset size and resultant earnings capacity. Credit-implications of asset mix on risk-based capital; and asset quality on ability to leverage the Bank's capital. 14 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ During 1996 the Bank engaged a consultant to assist management in asset/liability and liquidity management. The Bank now utilizes several methods to measure interest rate risk. Prior to 1996, the Bank relied heavily on the GAP (interest rate sensitivity) report to measure interest rate risk. The GAP report is still utilized but less importance is placed on it as a measurement of interest rate sensitivity. The Bank now relies more heavily on a dynamic simulation model that measures interest rate risk based on three different interest rate scenarios; rates rising 200 basis points, a flat interest rate scenario and rates falling 200 basis points. The Bank also uses a static GAP matrix report to demonstrate how investments are matched to liabilities. The GAP report on xx page shows that the Bank is liability sensitivity in the 0- 3 year time horizon. This means that in a rising interest rate environment, net interest income would decrease and in a falling interest rate environment net interest income will increase. This is measured with managements estimate that 12% of regular savings is interest rate sensitive and split equally into the "within 0-180 days" category and the "within 181 to 365 day category, the remainder of the regular savings balance has been included in the "within 1-3 year" category. Contrary to the GAP report, the simulation model shows a slight decrease in net interest income if there is a 200 basis point increase or decrease to interest rates. The simulation model shows a slight decrease in net interest income if there is a 200 basis point increase or decrease to interest rates. The simulation model takes into account that if interest rates fell 200 basis points, mortgages would prepay at a faster rate and call-able bonds would be called and both would be reinvested at lower rates while certificates of deposits would stay at the same rate until they mature sometime in the future. The GAP report does not take this into account. The following table sets forth certain information at December 31, 1996 regarding the rate sensitivity of the Corporation's earning assets and sources of funds: Interest Rate Sensitivity December 31, 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0-180 181-365 1-3 3-5 (dollars in thousands) Days Days Years Years - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Assets Subject to Interest Rate Adjustment: Short Term Investments $ 4,509 Investment Securities (at cost) 38,319 $ 9,541 $ 30,131 $ 37,258 Adjustable Rate Mortgages (a) 39,921 36,247 14,483 10,953 Fixed Rate Mortgages 4,125 3,122 4,817 4,691 Installment and Commercial Loans 10,889 1,780 5,610 5,265 Loans Held for Sale 1,143 Estimated Principal payments Mortgage Backed Securities 1,418 1,418 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Rate Sensitive Assets $ 100,324 $ 52,108 $ 55,041 $ 58,167 ==================================================================================================================================== Liabilities Subject to Interest Rate Adjustment: Interest Bearing NOW $ 12,244 Regular Savings * 5,989 5,989 87,841 Money Market Passbook 5,560 Money Market Deposits 4,331 Time Certificates of Deposits 123,539 $ 60,006 $ 28,026 $ 16,234 Advances from FHLB 27,900 4,500 13,700 3,500 Repurchase agreements 1,500 5,500 14,500 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Rate Sensitive Liabilities $ 181,063 $ 75,995 $ 144,067 $ 19,734 ==================================================================================================================================== INCLUDING REGULAR SAVINGS: Excess (deficiency) of Rate Sensitive Assets over Rate Sensitive Liabilities ($80,739) ($23,887) ($89,026) $ 38,433 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cumulative excess (deficiency) ($80,739) ($104,626) ($193,652) ($155,219) ==================================================================================================================================== Cumulative Rate Sensitive Assets as a percentage of Cumulative Rate Sensitive Liabilities 55.4% 59.3% 51.7% 63.1% Cumulative excess (deficiency) as a percentage of Total Assets (16.7%) (21.7%) (40.1%) (32.2%) ==================================================================================================================================== December 31, 1996 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After (dollars in thousands) Five Years Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Subject to Interest Rate Adjustment: Short Term Investments $ 4,509 Investment Securities (at cost) $ 83,817 199,066 Adjustable Rate Mortgages (a) 27,908 129,512 Fixed Rate Mortgages 72,551 89,306 Installment and Commercial Loans 16,471 40,015 Loans Held for Sale 1,143 Estimated Principal payments Mortgage Backed Securities 2,836 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Rate Sensitive Assets $200,747 $466,387 ========================================================================================================= Liabilities Subject to Interest Rate Adjustment: Interest Bearing NOW $ 12,244 Regular Savings * 99,819 Money Market Passbook 5,560 Money Market Deposits 4,331 Time Certificates of Deposits 227,805 Advances from FHLB $ 150 49,750 Repurchase agreements 21,500 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Rate Sensitive Liabilities $ 150 $421,009 ========================================================================================================= INCLUDING REGULAR SAVINGS: Excess (deficiency) of Rate Sensitive Assets over Rate Sensitive Liabilities $200,597 $ 45,378 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative excess (deficiency) $ 45,378 ========================================================================================================= Cumulative Rate Sensitive Assets as a percentage of Cumulative Rate Sensitive Liabilities 110.8% Cumulative excess (deficiency) as a percentage of Total Assets 9.4% ========================================================================================================= 15 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest Rate Sensitivity (Continued) December 31, 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0-180 181-365 1-3 (dollars in thousands) Days Days Years - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXCLUDING REGULAR SAVINGS: Excess (deficiency) of Rate Sensitive Assets over Rate Sensitive Liabilities ($74,750) ($17,898) ($1,185) $ 38,433 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative excess (deficiency) ($74,750) $ (92,648) ($93,833) ($55,400) ========================================================================================================================== Cumulative Rate Sensitive Assets as a percentage of Cumulative Rate Sensitive Liabilities 57.3% 62.2% 68.9% 82.8% Cumulative excess (deficiency) as a percentage of Total Assets (15.5%) (19.2%) (19.5%) (11.5%) ========================================================================================================================== December 31, 1996 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After (dollars in thousands) Five Years Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXCLUDING REGULAR SAVINGS: Excess (deficiency) of Rate Sensitive Assets over Rate Sensitive Liabilities $200,597 $145,197 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative excess (deficiency) $145,197 ========================================================================================================= Cumulative Rate Sensitive Assets as a percentage of Cumulative Rate Sensitive Liabilities 145.2% Cumulative excess (deficiency) as a percentage of Total Assets 30.1% ========================================================================================================= (a) Based on actual maturities. (b) Included with adjustable rate mortgages are loans that are fixed for a period of 3, 5, 7, and 10 years, and then after the fixed period, convert to a one year adjustable mortgage. (c) Management believes that the entire balance of regular savings is not interest rate sensitive within certain parameters and will not decrease substantially in the near future. Therefore management has estimated that 12% of regular savings is interest rate sensitive and split equally into the "within 0-180 days" category and the "within 181 to 365 day category, the remainder of the regular savings balance has been included in the "within 1-3 year" category. The GAP analysis reflects a static analysis of interest rate sensitivity which may not reflect the true movement of interest rates. The interest rate sensitivity table above shows the time periods in which the Corporation's assets and liabilities are subject to changes in interest rates. The interest rate sensitivity analysis of the Corporation at December 31, 1996 suggests that if interest rates rise, the Corporation would experience a decrease in net interest income in the one-year horizon. Since the Corporation's rate sensitive liabilities are greater than its rate sensitive assets in the one-year time horizon, the Corporation's interest expense would increase greater than its interest income in a rising interest rate environment. In a falling interest rate environment the Corporation's net interest income would increase, due to interest income decreasing less than interest expense. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Liquidity Liquidity management is the Bank's ability to raise cash when it needs it at a reasonable cost and with a minimum of loss. Given the uncertain nature of our customers' demands as well as the Bank's desire to take advantage of earnings enhancement opportunities, the Bank must have available adequate sources of on and off balance sheet funds that can be acquired in time of need. Accordingly, in addition to the liquidity provided by balance sheet cash-flows, liquidity must be supplemented with additional sources such as credit lines with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). Other funding alternatives are available and appropriate for use by the Bank from time to time, including: wholesale and retail repurchase agreements; brokered certificates of deposits; and large certificates of deposits. As of December 31, 1996 the Bank borrowed $49,750,000 from the FHLB and has sufficient qualified collateral to borrow an additional $233,470,000 from the FHLB. The Bank also has repurchase agreement lines with various brokers totaling $70,000,000. If the Bank drew $70,000,000 on its repurchase agreement lines then it would only be able to borrow $163,470,000 from the FHLB, since it used that portion of collateral as collateral for the repurchase agreement. As of December 31, 1996 the Bank used $21,500,000 of the repurchase agreements and has an additional $48,500,000 available to borrow. Total immediate credit lines available to the Bank at year end were $8,042,000. The Bank's method of measuring liquidity is called the Basic Surplus/Deficit method. This method takes into account liquid assets, investment maturities and the total amount that can be raised by pledging 16 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDIOION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- investments and obtaining FHLB borrowings less short-term liabilities. On December 31, 1996 the Basic Surplus amounted to $137,380,000 or 28.5% of assets. CAPITAL During 1996 the total dividends paid to shareholders was $1,726,000, as compared to $1,727,000 paid in 1995. The per share annual dividend was $.91 in 1996 and $.88 in 1995. Funds were also used to purchase 77,500 shares or $1,589,000 of the Corporation's common stock. Funds amounting to $337,000, including tax benefits, were received on the exercise by Officers and Directors of 31,000 stock options. Stockholders' equity and book value per share were $46,201,000 and $24.24 respectively, at December 31, 1996. The increase in equity and book value was due to the net income of $4,014,000 in 1996 and an increase in net unrealized holding gains on securities available-for-sale, net of taxes of $460,000 from a gain of $196,000 at December 31, 1995, to a gain of $656,000 at December 31, 1996. The increase was partially offset by dividends declared of $1,735,000. The Bank is required by regulation to maintain certain capital ratios. The minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.00% to 5.00% must be maintained by all banks except those that are the highest rated institutions by regulators. The Bank is also required to meet supplemental capital adequacy standards which measure qualifying capital against risk-weighted assets including off-balance sheet items such as loan commitments, letters of credits and interest rate swaps. At December 31, 1996 all of the Bank's capital ratios exceeded minimum regulatory capital requirements and places it as "well capitalized", the highest rating of five regularity capital classifications. THE FOLLOWING TABLE ILLUSTRATES THE CAPITAL RESOURCES OF THE BANK AND THE CORPORATION AND THEIR CAPITAL RATIOS AS OF DECEMBER 31: (dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bank's capital components: Tier 1 capital (Stockholders' equity) $40,928 $37,279 Tier 2 capital (Allowance for loan losses) 1,577 1,578 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bank's total risk-based capital $42,505 $38,857 Bank's capital ratios: Total risk-based 18.46% 18.38% Tier 1 risk-based 17.78% 17.63% Tier 1 leverage 9.50% 9.35% ==================================================================================== Corporation's capital components: Tier 1 capital (Stockholders' equity) $42,539 $41,217 Tier 2 capital (Allowance for loan losses) 1,577 1,578 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corporation's total risk-based capital $44,116 $42,795 Corporation's capital ratios: Total risk-based 19.16% 20.24% Tier 1 risk-based 18.47% 19.49% Tier 1 leverage 9.88% 10.33% ==================================================================================== Impact of Inflation and Other Items The Corporation's financial statements have been prepared in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Unlike most 17 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ industrial companies, the majority of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution's performance than the effect of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. Nevertheless, inflation can directly affect the value of loan collateral, in particular real estate. Decreases in real estate prices have resulted in loan charge-offs and losses on real estate acquired. Inflation, or disinflation, could continue to significantly affect the Corporation's earnings in future periods. In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities" ("SFAS 125"). SFAS 125 provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities. The Bank will be required to adopt SFAS 125 for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilites ocurring after December 31, 1996, on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Bank's financial condition or its results of operations. As the year 2000 approaches, a critical issue has emerged regarding how existing application software programs and operating systems can accommodate this date value. In brief, many existing application software products in the marketplace were designed to only accommodate a two digit date position which represents the year (e.g., '95' is stored on the system and represents the year 1995). As a result, the year 1999 (i.e. '99') could be the maximum date value these systems will be able to accurately process. Management is in the process of working with its software vendors to assure that the Bank is prepared for the year 2000. Management does not anticipate that the Corporation will incur operating expenses or be required to invest heavily in computer system improvements to be year 2000 compliant. Results of Operations Comparison of years ended December 31 1996 and 1995. NET INCOME: Net income increased by $625,000 or 18.4% to $4,014,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996 from $3,389,000 in 1995. The increase for 1996 was primarily attributable to an increase in net interest income, increased total other income (primarily increased trust fees), and a state tax refund on prior taxes paid. These increases were partially offset by an increase in the provision for loan losses and increases in operating expenses primarily related to the Corporation's expansion of products and branches. INTEREST INCOME: Interest income for the year ended December 31, 1996 was $30,521,000, an increase of $2,999,000 from the $27,522,000 for the same period in 1995. The increase in interest income can be attributed to an increase in average earning assets of $31,415,000 to $418,269,000 from $386,854,000 in 1995, and an increase in the yield on earning assets of 19 basis points in 1996 to 7.34% from 7.15% in 1995. The majority of the increase in interest income was from the investment portfolio. The increase in the volume of investments increased interest income by $1,030,000 and the increase in yield on investments increased interest income by $812,000. The increase in the volume of loans increased interest income by $1,245,000. These increases are consistent with changes in the Bank's balance sheet and increased longer term interest rates from a year ago. During 1996, the Bank took advantage of investment opportunities in the market place and entered into four investment arbitrages. In accordance with the Bank's investment objectives, high quality Mortgage Backed Securities were selected as the investment vehicle and to utilize its capital more efficiently, the Bank leveraged it's position through a series of borrowings and repurchase agreements. The initial transaction occurred in June 1996 with purchases totaling $20,170,734 with an estimated yield of 7.86% funded by borrowings and repurchase agreements of varied terms totaling $20,070,000 at a cost of 6.31%, for a net interest spread of 155 basis points. In August 1996, the Bank invested a total of $20,448,552 with an estimated yield of 7.09% funded 18 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- by borrowings and repurchase agreements of varied terms totaling $20,070,000 at a cost of 6.31%, for a net interest spread of 155 basis points. In August 1996, the Bank invested a total of $20,448,552 with an estimated yield of 7.09% funded by borrowings and repurchase agreements totaling $20,000,000 at a cost of 5.69%, for a net interest spread of 140 basis points. The final two arbitrages took place in November 1996. Bank purchases totaled $20,622,374 with an estimated yield of 6.99% funded by borrowings and repurchase agreements totaling $20,200,000 at a cost of 5.53%, for a net interest spread of 146 basis points. The total growth of the investment portfolio for all combined strategies was $61,241,660 with a weighted average life of 5.87 years, based on a constant prepayment rate of 13.33. These investments were financed by borrowings and repurchase agreements of varied terms totaling $60,270,000 with a weighted average maturity of 15.2 months. The initial estimated annualized pretax profit of the combined transactions is $887,660. The following table summarizes the components of the Corporation's net interest income, net interest rate spread, and net interest rate margin: Yield and Rate/Volume Analysis Year ended December 31, - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVERAGE Average Average (dollars in thousands) BALANCE INTEREST YIELD/RATE Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Interest-earning Assets Loans(1,2) $249,576 $19,557 7.84% $233,684 $18,297 7.83% $219,909 $16,297 7.41% Investment Securities(5) 159,577 10,479 6.68 143,298 8,637 6.14 145,700 8,480 5.88 Other Interest-earning 9,116 485 5.32 9,872 588 5.96 5,515 284 5.15 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest-earning Assets(5) $418,269 $30,521 7.34% $386,854 $27,522 7.15% $371,124 $25,061 6.78% Noninterest-earning Assets 15,425 15,358 14,377 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $433,694 $402,212 $385,501 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Interest-bearing Liabilities Savings Deposits $108,988 $ 2,198 2.02% $114,556 $ 2,314 2.02% $131,429 $ 2,675 2.04% Interest-bearing Demand Deposits 11,373 154 1.35 10,769 194 1.80 10,029 183 1.82 Money Market Deposit Accounts 4,540 102 2.25 3,907 88 2.25 4,186 95 2.27 Certificates of Deposit 218,044 11,911 5.46 197,309 10,576 5.36 160,704 6,805 4.23 Mortgagors' Escrow 1,772 71 4.01 1,794 58 3.23 1,887 57 3.02 Borrowed Funds 26,029 1,512 5.81 22,080 1,253 5.67 28,137 1,455 5.17 Repurchase Agreements 7,351 480 6.53 - - - - - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest-bearing Liabilities $378,097 $16,428 4.34% $350,415 $14,483 4.13% $336,372 $11,270 3.35% Noninterest-bearing Demand Deposits 6,535 5,021 3,761 Noninterest-bearing Liabilities 4,007 3,572 2,842 Stockholders' Equity 45,055 43,204 42,526 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $433,694 $402,212 $385,501 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income $14,093 $13,039 $13,791 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Rate Spread(3)(5) 3.00% 3.02% 3.43% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Rate Margin(4)(5) 3.41% 3.41% 3.74% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. For purposes of these computations, nonaccrual loans are included in the average loan amount outstanding. 2. Included in interest income are loan fees of $160,094, $395,269, and $389,387, for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively. 3. Return on interest-earning assets less cost of interest-bearing liabilities. 4. Net interest income divided by average earning assets. 5. Tax adjusted yield, tax adjustment of $182,226, $158,915 and $85,771, for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994. 19 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest expense increased in 1996 by $1,945,000 to $16,428,000 from $14,483,000 in 1995. During 1996, the Bank experienced an increase in its overall cost of funds of 21 basis points to 4.34% from 4.13% in 1995. The average balance in interest-bearing liabilities increased by $27,682,000 in 1996 to $378,097,000 from $350,415,000 in 1995. The majority of the increase in interest expense was due to certificates of deposit, FHLB borrowings and repurchase agreements, partially offset by a reduction in interest expense on savings deposits. Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased by $1,335,000, of which $1,129,000 was due to increased volume and $206,000 was due to increased rate. Interest expense on savings deposits decreased by $116,000 primarily due to decreased volume. Interest expense on borrowings and repurchase agreements increased due to volume. These changes are consistent changes in the Bank's balance sheet with a shift in deposits from regular savings to certificates of deposit, customers preferring certificates of deposit over regular savings accounts and also the Bank's increase in borrowings and repurchase agreements. NET INTEREST INCOME: Net interest income increased by $1,054,000, or 8.08%, to $14,093,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996 from $13,039,000 for 1995 as the increase in the volume of earning assets more than offset the decrease in the net interest rate. The net interest rate spread decreased by 2 basis points, from 3.02% in 1995, to 3.00% for the year ended December 31, 1996, due primarily to the Bank's cost of funds increasing slightly more than the yield on the Bank's earning assets. The following table sets forth changes in the Corporation's interest earned and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates. The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each: 1996 COMPARED TO 1995 1995 Compared to 1994 (dollars in thousands) INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO Increase (Decrease) due to - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VOLUME RATE NET VOLUME RATE NET - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST EARNED ON: Loans $1,245 $ 15 $1,260 $1,051 $ 949 $2,000 Investment Securities 1,030 812 1,842 (136) 293 157 Other Interest-earning (43) (60) (103) 254 50 304 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 2,232 767 2,999 1,169 1,292 2,461 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST PAID ON: Savings Deposits (112) ( 4) (116) (341) (20) (361) Interest-bearing Demand Deposits 12 (52) (40) 13 (2) 11 Money Market Deposit Accounts 14 - 14 (6) (1) (7) Certificates of Deposit 1,129 206 1,335 1,740 2,031 3,771 Mortgagors' Escrow (1) 14 13 (2) 3 1 Borrowed Funds 229 30 259 (369) 167 (202) Repurchase Agreements 480 - 480 - - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1,751 194 1,945 1,035 2,178 3,213 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN NET INTEREST INCOME $ 481 $573 $1,054 $ 134 $ (886) $ (752) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND SERVICE FEES: The following table details the significant increases and decreases in other income for the year ended December 31, 1996: (dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 Inc (dec) % - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service charges and fees $ 1,032 $ 1,001 $ 31 3.1% Trust fees 1,419 1,129 290 25.7 Net investment securities gains (losses) (20) (170) 150 (88.2) Trading account gains (losses) - (49) (49) (100.0) Net gains (losses) on sales of mortgages (46) 29 (75) (258.6) Other operating income 270 205 65 31.7 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other income $ 2,655 $ 2,243 $ 412 18.4% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service charges and fees increased primarily due to the increase in the volume of deposit accounts and services sold. Trust fees increased by $290,000 from $1,129,000 at December 31, 1995, to $1,419,000 at December 31, 1996, primarily due to new accounts generated during 1996. Trust assets under management increased to $385 million at December 31, 1996 from $310 million at December 31, 1995, an increase of 24%. The Bank recorded losses on the sale of mortgages of $46,000 in 1996 compared to gains of $29,000 in 1995, primarily due to a small increase in mortgage interest rates in the first half of 1996. OTHER EXPENSES: The following table details the significant increases and decreases in other expense for the year ended December 31, 1996: (dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 Inc (dec) % - --------------------------------------------------------------- Salaries and benefits $4,924 $4,558 $ 366 8.0% Occupancy 1,052 928 124 13.4 Furniture and equipment 960 893 67 7.5 FDIC deposit insurance 2 380 (378) (99.5) Foreclosed real estate 118 453 (335) (74.0) Other operating expenses 2,758 2,397 361 15.1 - --------------------------------------------------------------- Total other expenses $9,814 $9,609 $ 205 2.1% - --------------------------------------------------------------- Other expenses increased by $205,000 to $9,814,000 in 1996 from $9,609,000 in 1995. Salary and employee benefit expenses increased to $4,924,000 in 1996, a $366,000 or 8.0% increase over the $4,558,000 expensed in 1995. The primary reason for the increase was a full year of expense for the commercial loan department, staffing of our Meriden, Connecticut branch that opened in April of 1996, and a slight increase in employee benefit costs. Full-time employee equivalents ("FTE") increased to 127 at December 31, 1996 from 122 at December 31, 1995 and 112 at December 31, 1994. FDIC deposit insurance expenses decreased to $2,000 in 1996, a decrease of $378,000 compared to $380,000 in 1995. The FDIC decreased the rate the Bank pays for deposit insurance to $.00 per $100.00 in deposits, except for a small base charge, effective January 1996, from a rate of $.04 per $100 in deposits. The FDIC had previously reduced the rate in June of 1995, from a rate of $.23 per $100.00 in deposits. Occupancy and furniture and equipment expenses were up $191,000 or 10.5% to $2,012,000 from $1,821,000 in 1995 due to our expansion efforts. Operating expenses for foreclosed real estate decreased by $335,000 or 74.0% to $118,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996 from $453,000 in 1995. The decrease was due to a lower number of properties in foreclosed real estate during the year. INCOME TAXES: The effective tax rate for 1996 was 33.05%, a decrease of 6.15% from 39.20% in 1995. The decrease was primarily due to a state tax refund on prior taxes paid, an increase in dividend income eligible for the dividend received deduction, and a slight decrease in the State of Connecticut tax rate of 50 basis points to 10.75% in 1996 from 11.25% in 1995. Results of Operation Comparison of years ended December 31 1995 and 1994. NET INCOME: Net income decreased by $176,000 or 4.9% to $3,389,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995 from $3,565,000 in 1994. The decrease for 1995 was primarily attributable to a decrease in net interest income, and increased operating expenses primarily related to the Corporation's expansion goals. The reduction in earnings was partially offset by an increase in other income, primarily trust fees. INTEREST INCOME: Interest income for the year ended December 31, 1995 was $27,522,000, an increase of $2,461,000 from the $25,061,000 for the same period in 1994. The increase in interest income can be attributed to an increase in average earning assets of $15,730,000 to $386,854,000 from $371,124,000 in 1994, and an increase in the yield on earning assets of 37 basis points in 1995 to 7.15% from 6.78% in 1994. The majority of the increase in interest income was from the loan portfolio. The increase in the 21 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- volume of loans increased interest income by $1,051,000 and the increase in yield on loans increased interest income by $949,000. This increase is consistent with increased interest rates in 1994 and the first half of 1995 due to the typical lag time for the Bank's balance sheet to react to market interest rates, even though rates decreased in the second half of 1995. INTEREST EXPENSE: Interest expense increased in 1995 by $3,213,000 to $14,483,000 from $11,270,000 in 1994. During 1995, the Bank experienced an increase in its overall cost of funds of 78 basis points to 4.13% from 3.35% in 1994. The average balance in interest-bearing liabilities increased by $14,043,000 in 1995 to $350,415,000 from $336,372,000 in 1994. The majority of the increase in interest expense was due to certificates of deposit, offset by a reduction in interest expense on savings deposits. Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased by $3,771,000, of that, $1,740,000 was due to increased volume and $2,031,000 was due to increased rate. Interest expense on savings deposits decreased by $361,000 primarily due to decreased volume. This is consistent with a shift in deposits from regular savings to certificates of deposit, and also increased rates on certificates of deposit due to increased competition. NET INTEREST INCOME: Net interest income decreased by $752,000, or 5.45%, to $13,039,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995 from $13,791,000 for 1994 as the decreased net interest rate spread more than offset the increased volume of earning assets. The net interest rate spread decreased by 41 basis points, from 3.43% in 1994, to 3.02% for the year ended December 31, 1995, due primarily to the increased cost of funds. Interest expense increased greater than interest income as explained in the previous paragraphs. OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND SERVICE FEES: Service charges and fees increased primarily due to the increase in the volume of deposit accounts and services sold. Trust fees increased by $938,000 from $191,000 at December 31, 1994, to $1,129,000 at December 31, 1995, primarily due to the November 7, 1994 purchase of substantially all of the assets of New Meriden Trust Co. from the FDIC, as well as new accounts generated during 1995. Security losses in the investment portfolio were $170,000, as compared to a gain of $128,000 for 1994. The trading account, liquidated in February of 1995, posted a gain of $49,000 as compared to a loss of $284,000 for 1994. The Bank recorded a small gain on the sale of mortgages of $29,000 in 1995 compared to losses of $376,000 in 1994, primarily due to rising interest rates in 1994. OTHER EXPENSES: Other expenses increased by $1,215,000 to $9,609,000 in 1995 from $8,394,000 in 1994. Salary and employee benefit expenses increased to $4,558,000 in 1995, a $1,002,000 or 28.2% increase over the $3,556,000 expensed in 1994. The primary reason for the increase was a full year of expense for the staffing for two new branches opened in the second quarter of 1994, and increased staffing due to the purchase of New Meriden Trust in November of 1994, as well as the establishment of a commercial loan department. Full-time employee equivalents ("FTE") increased to 122 at December 31, 1995 from 112 at December 31, 1994 and 86 at December 31, 1993. The majority of the FTE increases in 1994 occurred late in the year, thereby causing the large salary expense increase noted above. FDIC deposit insurance expenses decreased to $380,000 in 1995, a decrease of $316,000 compared to $696,000 in 1994. The FDIC decreased the rate the Bank pays for deposit insurance to $.04 per $100.00 in deposits effective June of 1995, from a rate of $.23 per $100.00 in deposits. Occupancy and furniture and equipment expenses were up $270,000 or 17.4% to $1,821,000 from $1,551,000 in 1994 due to the full year of expenses related to the opening of the two branches, and the trust department expansion begun in late1994. Operating expenses for foreclosed real estate increased by $200,000 or 79.1% to $453,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995 from $253,000 in 1994. The increase was due to higher than expected operating costs and declines in the market value of owned real estate properties. INCOME TAXES: The effective tax rate for 1995 was 39.24%, a decrease of 140 basis points from 40.64% in 1994. The decrease was primarily due to an increase dividend income eligible for the dividend received deduction, and a slight decrease in the State of Connecticut tax rate of 25 basis points to 11.25% in 1995 from 11.50% in 1994. 22 - --------------------------------- REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS - --------------------------------- To the Board of Directors of People's Savings Financial Corp.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of People's Savings Financial Corp.(the "Corporation") as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Hartford, Connecticut January 21, 1997 23 - --------------------------- CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - --------------------------- December 31, 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS Cash and due from banks (Note 2): Non-interest bearing deposits and cash $ 5,113,253 $ 6,815,738 Short-term investments (Note 3) 4,508,950 21,346,359 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash and cash equivalents 9,622,203 28,162,097 Securities (Note 4): Available-for-sale (at market) 171,666,791 91,128,434 Held-to-maturity (market value: $28,015,243 at December 31, 1996; $38,259,088 at December 31, 1995) 28,513,493 38,460,901 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,736,100 2,643,000 Loans held for sale (at market ) 1,142,510 927,034 Loans (Note 5): Real estate mortgage 213,525,322 202,225,544 Real estate construction 7,498,893 3,933,410 Installment 36,920,096 32,178,447 Commercial 888,658 519,461 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total loans 258,832,969 238,856,862 Less: Deferred loan fees and unearned income (342,678) (487,392) Allowance for loan losses (1,576,649) (1,577,547) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net loans 256,913,642 236,791,923 Bank premises and equipment (Note 6) 2,136,119 2,370,366 Foreclosed real estate 223,402 177,538 Accrued income receivable 4,029,682 3,747,646 Goodwill 3,006,178 3,299,902 Other assets 2,403,676 2,455,589 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total assets $482,393,796 $410,164,430 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ lIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Deposits (Note 7) $358,059,926 $339,364,769 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (Note 8) 49,750,000 18,950,000 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (Note 8) 21,500,000 Mortgagors' escrow accounts 2,658,993 2,490,394 Accrued expenses 1,548,331 1,239,131 Other liabilities 2,675,397 3,406,746 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities 436,192,647 365,451,040 Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 13 and 14) Stockholders' equity (Notes 10 and 11): Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding Common stock, par value $1.00, authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 2,542,824 at December 31, 1996 and 2,511,824 at December 31, 1995, including shares in treasury of 636,961 at December 31, 1996 and 559,461 at December 31, 1995 2,542,824 2,511,824 Additional paid-in capital 22,140,106 21,833,981 Retained earnings 29,701,051 27,421,569 Cost of treasury stock (8,839,261) (7,249,861) Unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of taxes 656,429 195,877 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total stockholders' equity 46,201,149 44,713,390 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $482,393,796 $410,164,430 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See notes to consolidated financial statements. 24 People's Savings Financial Corp, and Subsidiary - -------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - -------------------------------------- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income: Interest and fees on loans $19,557,980 $18,297,183 $16,297,104 Interest and dividends on investments: Interest income 9,848,116 8,157,176 8,075,009 Dividend income 630,703 433,030 189,206 Trading account - 46,174 215,658 Other interest income 484,599 588,358 284,318 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest income 30,521,398 27,521,921 25,061,295 ===================================================================================================================== Interest expense: Interest on deposits 14,435,714 13,229,587 9,814,662 Interest on FHLB borrowings 1,512,612 1,253,007 1,455,176 Interest repurchase agreements 479,611 - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest expense 16,427,937 14,482,594 11,269,838 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income 14,093,461 13,039,327 13,791,457 Provision for loan losses 938,357 100,974 128,657 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 13,155,104 12,938,353 13,662,800 Other income: Investment securities gains (losses) (19,915) (169,603) 127,717 Trading account gains (losses) - 49,168 (283,890) Gain (loss) on sale of mortgages (45,967) 29,472 (375,529) Trust fees 1,419,005 1,129,325 190,642 Service charges and fees 1,032,030 1,001,236 879,792 Other operating income 269,550 203,787 198,326 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other income 2,654,703 2,243,385 737,058 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15,809,807 15,181,738 14,399,858 Other expenses: Salaries and employee benefits (Note 12) 4,924,156 4,558,419 3,555,996 Occupancy expense 1,051,711 927,646 844,120 Furniture and equipment expense 959,566 892,512 707,125 Advertising 266,373 225,763 215,256 FDIC deposit insurance 2,000 380,429 696,171 Lawsuit settlement - - 550,000 Goodwill amortization 382,851 382,521 62,183 Foreclosed real estate expenses 117,742 452,682 253,273 Other operating expenses 2,109,249 1,788,954 1,509,848 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other expenses 9,813,648 9,608,926 8,393,972 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes 5,996,159 5,572,812 6,005,886 Income taxes (Note 9): Current $ 2,402,771 $ 2,359,649 $ 1,991,085 Deferred (credit) (421,068) (175,365) 449,929 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total income taxes 1,981,703 2,184,284 2,441,014 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 4,014,456 $ 3,388,528 $ 3,564,872 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Per share data: Primary Weighted-average shares outstanding and common stock equivalents 1,954,953 1,986,737 2,022,280 Net income per share $ 2.05 $ 1.71 $ 1.76 Fully Diluted Weighted-average shares outstanding and common stock equivalents 1,974,891 1,989,360 2,022,280 Net income per share $ 2.03 $ 1.70 $ 1.76 ===================================================================================================================== See notes to consolidated Financial statements. People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ----------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ----------------------------------------------- Net Unrealized Holding Gains Outstanding (Losses)On Securities Shares of Additional Carried at Common Common Paid-In Retained Treasury Market, Net Stock Stock Capital Earnings Stock of Taxes - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 Balance at beginning of year 1,993,363 $2,505,324 $21,763,970 $ 23,942,606 $(6,393,311) $ 619,570 Net income 3,564,872 Dividends declared, $.88 per share (1,756,799) Stock options exercised 3,000 3,000 27,750 Acquisition of treasury stock (7,500) (135,600) Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of taxes (2,910,468) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT END OF YEAR 1,988,863 $2,508,324 $21,791,720 $ 25,750,679 $(6,528,911) $ (2,290,898) ==================================================================================================================================== YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 Balance at beginning of year 1,988,863 $2,508,324 $21,791,720 $ 25,750,678 $(6,528,911) $ (2,290,898) Net income 3,388,528 Dividends declared, $.88 per share (1,717,637) Stock options exercised 3,500 3,500 42,261 Acquisition of treasury stock (40,000) (720,950) Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of taxes 2,486,775 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT END OF YEAR 1,952,363 $2,511,824 $21,833,981 $ 27,421,569 $(7,249,861) $ 195,877 ==================================================================================================================================== YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 Balance at beginning of year 1,952,363 $2,511,824 $21,833,981 $ 27,421,569 $(7,249,861) $ 195,877 Net income 4,014,456 Dividends declared, $.91 per share (1,734,974) Stock options exercised 31,000 31,000 306,125 Acquisition of treasury stock (77,500) (1,589,400) Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of taxes 460,552 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BALANCE AT END OF YEAR 1,905,863 $2,542,824 $22,140,106 $ 29,701,051 $(8,839,261) $ 656,429 ==================================================================================================================================== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 28 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - -------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - -------------------------------------- Year ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 4,014,456 $ 3,388,528 $ 3,564,872 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for depreciation and amortization 515,213 478,794 426,437 Accretion and amortization of bond premiums and discounts, net 190,024 62,431 55,709 Provision for loan losses 938,357 100,974 128,657 Amortization of net deferred loan fees (67,505) (305,641) (226,485) Deferred income tax (credit) (421,068) (175,365) 449,929 Decrease in trading account securities - 5,461,095 76,262 Decrease (increase) in loans held for sale (215,476) (927,034) 390,780 Realized investment securities losses (gains) 19,915 169,603 (127,717) Write-downs on foreclosed real estate 46,820 346,486 231,273 Amortization of goodwill 293,724 382,521 62,183 Increase in accrued expenses 309,200 74,643 120,641 Increase (decrease) in other, net (549,230) 1,563,271 (1,145,093) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 5,074,430 $ 10,620,306 $ 4,007,448 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities 13,500 22,949,049 22,129,184 Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities 38,853,915 16,273,552 11,662,635 held-to-maturity securities 9,877,685 15,298,572 2,545,640 Purchases of available-for-sale securities (119,085,436) (44,821,086) (29,057,588) held-to-maturity securities - (1,265,000) (31,859,522) Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock (93,100) (350,600) Net increase (decrease) in loans (21,488,155) (11,378,262) (14,699,139) Foreclosed real estate sold 402,900 1,218,400 1,457,407 Purchases of premises and equipment (net) (280,966) (438,933) (1,041,364) Intangibles resulting from acquisition of New Meriden (3,807,133) Trust Co. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES $ (91,799,657) $ (2,514,308) $ (42,669,880) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW accounts, and savings accounts (45,480) (17,530,631) (520,825) Net increase in certificates of deposit 18,740,637 35,193,758 22,755,483 Increase (decrease) in mortgage escrow accounts 168,599 (118,623) 155,685 Net increase (decrease) in overnight borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston - - (760,433) Proceeds from long-term borrowings 16,500,000 - 11,800,000 Proceeds from short-term borrowings 62,270,000 - 49,900,000 Principal payments on long-term borrowings (12,000,000) - - Principal payments on short-term borrowings (39,970,000) (14,500,000) (35,400,000) Proceeds from securites sold under agreements to 21,500,000 - - repurchase Cash dividends paid (1,726,148) (1,727,411) (1,756,139) Acquisition of treasury stock (1,589,400) (720,950) (135,600) Issuance of common stock (under stock option plans) 337,125 45,761 30,750 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 68,185,333 641,904 46,068,921 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (18,539,894) 8,747,902 7,406,489 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 28,162,097 19,414,195 12,007,706 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 9,622,203 $ 28,162,097 $ 19,414,195 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Change in unrealized gains (loss) on available for sale $ 779,983 4,256,502 (5,052,824) securities Transfer of loans to foreclosed real estate 740,901 1,114,810 537,713 Transfer of investment securities from held-to-maturity to available for sale - 18,789,280 - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See notes to consolidated financial statements. People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ 1. Significant Accounting Policies The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its subsidiary and the methods of applying those policies are summarized in the following paragraphs. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements of People's Savings Financial Corp. (the Corporation) include the accounts of its wholly- owned subsidiary, The People's Savings Bank of New Britain (the Bank). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Bank operates eight branches in central Connecticut. Its primary source of revenue is providing residential mortgage loans to customers. BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION: Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and valuation of foreclosed real estate, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties. A substantial portion (95%) of the Bank's loans, including loans held for sale and loan commitments, is collateralized by real estate in depressed markets in central Connecticut. In addition, all of the real estate owned is located in these same markets. Accordingly, the ultimate collectibility of a substantial portion of the Bank's loan portfolio and the recovery of a substantial portion of the carrying amount of foreclosed real estate are particularly susceptible to changes in market conditions in central Connecticut. Management believes that the allowances for losses on loans and writedowns of foreclosed real estate are adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans and foreclosed real estate, future additions to the allowances may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank's allowances for losses on loans and writedowns of foreclosed real estate. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowances based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. INVESTMENT SECURITIES:Securities that may be sold as part of the Corporation's asset/liability or liquidity management or in response to or in anticipation of changes in interest rates and resulting prepayment risk, or for other similar factors, are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on such securities are reported net of related taxes as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Securities that the Corporation has the ability and positive intent to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost. Realized gains and losses on the sales of securities are reported in earnings and computed using the specific identification cost basis. LOANS HELD FOR SALE: Mortgage loans held-for-sale are valued at the lower of cost or market as determined by outstanding commitments from investors or current investor yield requirements calculated on the aggregate loan basis. Changes in the carrying value are reported in earnings as gains and losses on mortgage loans. Gains and losses resulting from sales of mortgage loans are recognized when the proceeds are received from investors. 28 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ In May 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 65" ("FAS 122"), which the Bank adopted January 1, 1996. FAS 122 amends FASB Statement No. 65, "Accounting for Certain Mortgage Banking Activities", to provide that a mortgage banking enterprise recognize as separate assets rights to service mortgage loans for others, however those servicing rights are acquired. It also requires the Company to assess its capitalized mortgage servicing rights for impairment based on the fair value of those rights. FAS 122 requires that a portion of the cost of originating a mortgage loan that is sold with servicing rights retained be allocated to the mortgage servicing right, based on its fair value relative to the loan as a whole. To determine the fair value of the servicing rights, the Corporation uses a valuation model that calculates the present value of future cash flows to determine the fair value of the servicing rights. Certain assumptions, such as estimates of the cost of servicing per loan, discount rate, and prepayment were used in the calculation which was done on an aggregate loan basis. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income. FAS 122 also requires a periodic assessment of the fair value of mortgage servicng rights. In determining fair value, the servicng rights are disaggregated into the predominant risk characteristics, which are currently loan type and interest rate. These segments are then valued using the same model used to originally determine the fair value at origination, using current assumptions. The new value is then compared to the book value to determine if a reserve for impairment is required. At December 31, 1996 the Bank had recorded $35,000 as the fair value of its mortgage servicing rights. LOAN INTEREST: Interest on loans is included in income as earned based on rates applied to principal amounts outstanding. The accrual of interest income is generally discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated fair value of collateral is sufficient to cover the principal balance and accrued interest. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount amortized as an adjustment of the related loan's yield over the life of the loan. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb potential losses in the loan portfolio. Management's determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on an evaluation of the portfolio, past loan loss experience, current economic conditions, volume, growth and composition of the loan portfolio, and other relevant factors. The allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses charged against income. On January 1, 1995, the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114 "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan" and No. 118 "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures" ("SFAS 114 and 118"). SFAS No. 114 and 118 requires creditors to evaluate the collectibility of impaired loans, as defined below, based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for collectibility of contractual principal and interest based on fair value of the collateral. As permitted by the statement, smaller-balance homogeneous loans consisting of residential mortgages and consumer loans are evaluated for collectibility by the Corporation based on historical loss experience rather than on an individual loan-by-loan basis. The Corporation considers a loan to be impaired for SFAS No. 114 and 118 purposes when, based on current information and events, it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts of contractual interest and principal as scheduled in the loan agreement. An insignificant delay of under 90 days or a 10% shortfall in the amount of People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ payment is not an event that, when considered in isolation, would automatically cause the Corporation to consider a loan to be impaired for purposes of SFAS No. 114 and 118. The Corporation evaluates all impaired loans, other than small balance loans, on an individual loan-by-loan basis; it does not aggregate impaired loans into major risk classifications. Except for certain restructured loans, impaired loans are loans that are on nonaccrual status. When an impaired loan or a portion of an impaired loan is deemed uncollectible, the portion deemed uncollectible is charged against the allowance for loan losses and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 114 and 118, the allowance for loan losses related to all loans based on undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. The adoption of SFAS No. 114 and 118 did not result in any additions to the provision for loan losses. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straightline method. Maintenance, repairs and minor improvements are charged to expense as incurred. FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE: Foreclosed real estate consists principally of properties acquired through mortgage loan foreclosure proceedings. These properties are recorded at the lower of the carrying value of the related loans, including costs of foreclosure, or estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs, of the real estate acquired. EXCESS COST OVER NET ASSETS ACQUIRED: The excess cost over net assets acquired (goodwill) from the acquisition of New Meriden Trust Co. from the FDIC is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 10 years. On a periodic basis, the Corporation reviews goodwill for events or changes in circumstances that may indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. INCOME TAXES: Deferred income taxes and tax benefits are recognized for the future tax consequence of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is established when it is considered to be more likely than not that some portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. EARNINGS PER SHARE: Primary earnings per share was computed using the weighted- average common shares outstanding during the year, including common stock equivalents, when dilutive. The computation of fully diluted earnings per share is calculated in the same way as primary earnings per share, except that the higher of the ending market price or average market price is used to determine the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. The shares used in the computations for the three years ended December 31, 1996 were as follows: 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------- Primary 1,954,953 1,986,737 2,022,280 Fully diluted 1,974,891 1,989,360 2,022,280 - ----------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS: Cash and cash equivalents include cash, amounts due from banks and short-term investments. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS: The Corporation accounts for post- retirement benefits other than pensions using the accrual method. These benefits are unfunded and there are no assets associated with the plan. 30 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain 1995 and 1994 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1996 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on earnings in the years presented. 2. RESTRICTION ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS The Bank is required to maintain reserves against certain deposit transaction accounts. At December 31, 1996 the Bank was required to have cash and liquid assets of approximately $413,000 to meet these requirements. 3. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS Short-term investments consisted of: December 31, 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Federal funds sold $4,500,000 $19,610,000 Money market accounts 8,950 1,736,359 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ $4,508,950 $21,346,359 ================================================================== 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES Securities available-for-sale (carried at fair value) and held-to-maturity (carried at amortized cost) at December 31, 1996 and 1995 were as follows: December 31, 1996 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available-for-Sale United States Government and Agency obligations $ 55,522,324 $ 176,878 $310,037 $ 55,389,165 Corporate securities 5,640,365 12,400 2,803 5,649,962 Mortgage-backed securities 94,438,775 785,010 194,715 95,029,070 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total debt securities 155,601,464 974,288 507,555 156,068,197 Marketable equity securities 5,905,584 357,956 20,812 6,242,728 Mutual funds 9,045,356 310,510 - 9,355,866 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 170,552,404 $1,642,754 $528,367 $171,666,791 =================================================================================================== Held-to-Maturity United States Government and Agency obligations $ 3,998,386 $ 13,176 $ 16,090 $ 3,995,472 Mortgage-backed securities 24,515,107 12,942 508,278 24,019,771 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 28,513,493 $ 26,118 $524,368 $ 28,015,243 =================================================================================================== People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - -------------------------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------- December 31, 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available-for-Sale United States Government and Agency obligations $ 44,505,649 $ 158,718 $111,798 $ 44,552,569 State of Connecticut taxable obligations 1,250,000 1,250 0 1,251,250 Corporate securities 8,132,634 95,431 1,126 8,226,939 Mortgage-backed securities 21,480,424 162,999 120,407 21,523,016 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total debt securities 75,368,707 418,398 233,331 75,553,774 Marketable equity securities 9,915,136 112,285 24,875 10,002,546 Mutual funds 5,615,389 0 43,275 5,572,114 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 90,899,232 $ 530,683 $301,481 $ 91,128,434 ====================================================================================== Held-to-Maturity United States Government and Agency obligations $ 9,994,460 $ 54,641 $ 22,896 $ 10,026,205 Mortgage-backed securities 28,466,441 35,045 268,603 28,232,883 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 38,460,901 $ 89,686 $291,499 $ 38,259,088 ====================================================================================== The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at December 31, 1996, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Amortized Estimated Cost Market Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available-for-Sale Due in one year or less $ 500,000 $ 504,062 Due after one year through five years 55,652,530 55,595,095 Due after five years through ten years 5,010,159 4,939,970 Due after ten years 0 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61,162,689 61,039,127 Mortgage-backed securities 94,438,775 95,029,070 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $155,601,464 $156,068,197 ====================================================================================== Held-to-Maturity Due in one year or less $ 999,667 $ 1,000,000 Due after one year through five years 2,998,719 2,995,472 Due after five years through ten years 0 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,998,386 3,995,472 Mortgage-backed securities 24,515,106 24,019,772 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 28,513,492 $ 28,015,244 ====================================================================================== 32 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - -------------------------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------- During 1996 there were no debt security sales from the available-for-sale portfolio. During 1995, there were $22,949,000 of debt security sales from the available-for-sale portfolio. Gross gains of $274,154 and gross losses of $388,875 were realized on those sales. Net realized gains on marketable equity securities and mutual funds were $6,950 for the year ended December 31, 1996. Net realized gains and (losses) on marketable equity securities and mutual funds were ( $54,882) and $758,562, for the years ended 1995 and 1994, respectively. As permitted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, in a special one time opportunity, the Bank transferred $18,789,280 of investment securities classified as Held-to-Maturity to the Available-for-Sale category on December 8, 1995. The Bank made the transfer to provide more flexibility in managing the portfolio. At the time of the transfer there was a net unrealized gain on the investments of $129,920. At December 31, 1996, $1,000,000 of United States Government and Agency obligations were pledged as collateral to secure public funds. At December 31, 1996, $23,971,000 of mortgage-backed securities were pledged under repurchase agreements. 5. Loans The carrying amounts of the Corporation's loan portfolio at December 31, 1996 and 1995 were as follows: 1996 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Real estate mortgage $212,199,248 $201,504,022 Real estate construction 7,498,893 3,933,410 Installment loans to individuals 36,696,902 32,178,447 Commercial 888,658 519,461 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- 257,283,701 238,135,340 Non-accrual loans 1,549,268 721,522 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- $258,832,969 $238,856,862 ===================================================================== At December 31, 1996, $ 1,549,268 of the Bank's loan portfolio was on nonaccrual status. The Bank's estimate of impairment due to collectibility concerns related to these loans is included in the allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 1996, the recorded investment in loans for which impairment has been recognized in accordance with SFAS 114 and 118 totaled $602,747, excluding small-balance homogeneous loans. The majority of these loans, $443,011, have been evaluated for impairment using estimated market value of the collateral. One loan totaling $159,736 was evaluated for impairmentusing the present values of future cash flows method. There was a valuation allowance of $65,149 recorded for the impaired loans at December 31, 1996. For the year ended December 31, 1996 the average balance of impaired loans was approximately $678,000. The Corporation generally recognizes interest income on impaired loans on a cash basis. For the twelve month period ended December 31, 1996, the Corporation recorded $46,123 in interest on impaired loans. At December 31, 1996 the Corporation had four restructured loans totaling $686,000. One of these loans in the amount of approximately $392,000 was restructured prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 114 and 118 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ----------------------------------------- NOTES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ----------------------------------------- and is therefore accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 15 "Accounting by Debtors and Creditors for Troubled Debt Restructurings" and the other loans are considered smaller-balance homogeneous loans under SFAS No. 114 and 118. Loans the Bank services for others were $63,660,941 and $66,833,079 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Information with respect to nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1996 and 1995 is as follows: December 31, 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nonaccrual $1,549,268 $ 721,522 Interest income that would have been recorded under original terms 124,168 76,488 Interest income recorded during period 74,505 21,260 ======================================================================================================== Changes in the allowance for loan losses were as follows: Year ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at beginning of year $1,577,547 $1,791,270 $2,223,472 Provision charged to operations 938,357 100,974 128,657 Loans charged off (998,202) (356,884) (642,371) Recoveries 58,947 42,187 81,512 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of year $1,576,649 $1,577,547 $1,791,270 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Bank Premises and Equipment Cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization of the various categories of premises and equipment were as follows: December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated Accumulated Depreciation and Depreciation and Cost Amortization Cost Amortization - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building and land $ 1,737,077 $ 731,985 $1,696,624 $ 672,938 Leasehold improvements 922,787 546,635 906,804 460,794 Furniture and equipment 3,560,570 2,805,695 3,336,039 2,435,369 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 6,220,434 $ 4,084,315 $5,939,467 $3,569,101 ========================================================================================================================= 7. Deposits An analysis of deposits follows: December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-interest-bearing demand deposits $ 8,301,154 $ 5,605,612 Interest-bearing demand deposits 12,247,163 11,479,100 Money market deposit accounts 4,327,022 4,000,026 Savings deposits 105,379,428 109,215,508 Time deposits 227,805,159 209,064,523 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $358,059,926 $339,364,769 ================================================================================================= The amount of individual certificates of deposit in excess of $100,000 included in time deposits at December 31, 1996 and 1995 was $25,209,000 and $24,658,000, respectively. The Bank paid interest on deposits and escrow accounts of $14,493,370, $13,271,552 and $9,855,921 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 34 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - -------------------------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------- 8. Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston consisted of the following: December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.70% due January 1996 $ 1,000,000 4.56% due January 1996 1,000,000 4.32% due January 1996 3,000,000 6.94% due April 1996 3,000,000 5.90% due October 1996 4,000,000 5.01% due January 1997 $ 1,300,000 1,300,000 4.87% due January 1997 1,300,000 1,300,000 5.52% due January 1997 800,000 - 5.44% due February 1997 700,000 - 5.44% due February 1997 4,000,000 - 5.46% due March 1997 3,700,000 - 5.47% due May 1997 3,700,000 - 5.47% due May 1997 4,000,000 - 6.09% due June 1997 1,000,000 - 5.46% due June 1997 4,400,000 - 5.54% due June 1997 3,000,000 - 5.52% due September 1997 2,000,000 - 5.67% due December 1997 2,500,000 - 5.20% due January 1998 2,000,000 2,000,000 6.40% due June 1998 2,500,000 - 6.07% due October 1998 4,000,000 - 8.19% due December 1998 700,000 700,000 6.01% due December 1998 1,000,000 - 5.70% due January 1999 750,000 750,000 5.54% due January 1999 750,000 750,000 6.71% due June 1999 2,000,000 - 6.87% due June 2000 1,500,000 - 6.96% due June 2000 1,000,000 - 6.69% due August 2001 1,000,000 - 4.00% due January 2008 150,000 150,000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $49,750,000 $18,950,000 ================================================================================= The Bank had no overnight borrowings at December 31, 1996 and 1995. The Bank paid interest on advances of $1,403,200, $1,311,886 and $1,344,952 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. In accordance with an agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBB), the Bank is required to maintain qualified collateral, as defined in the FHLBB Statement of Credit Policy, free and clear of liens, pledges and encumbrances as collateral for the advances. The Bank maintains qualified collateral as defined by the FHLBB in excess of the $57,792,000 required to collateralize the outstanding advances and short-term borrowing facility at December 31, 1996. The FHLBB Statement of Credit Policy grants members the ability to borrow up to a certain percentage of the value of their qualified collateral. At December 31, 1996 the Bank could borrow up to an additional People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - -------------------------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------- $233,470,000. The Bank also participates in the Ideal Way Line of Credit program with the FHLBB. These advances are one day loans with automatic rollover. The Bank has a pre-approved line of $8,042,000. Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase consisted of the following: December 31, 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ 6.10% due June 1997 1,500,000 5.79% due August 1997 2,000,000 5.58% due November 1997 3,500,000 6.47% due June 1998 3,000,000 6.08% due August 1998 3,000,000 5.80% due November 1998 3,500,000 6.70% due June 1999 3,000,000 6.29% due August 1999 2,000,000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ $21,500,000 ================================================================== The Bank paid interest on repurchase agreements of $351,656 for the year ended December 31, 1996. 9. Federal and State Taxes on Income The components of the income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, are as follows: 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Provision: Federal $1,917,314 $1,792,124 $1,501,990 State 485,457 567,525 489,095 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,402,771 2,359,649 1,991,085 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred Provision (Benefit): Federal (1,754) (141,166) 319,823 State (419,314) (34,199) 130,106 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (421,068) (175,365) 449,929 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total provision for income taxes $1,981,703 $2,184,284 $2,441,014 ================================================================================= The following is a reconciliation of the expected federal statutory tax to the income tax provision for the years ended December 31: 1996 1996 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income tax at statutory federal tax rate 34.00% 34.00% 34.00% Connecticut Corporation Tax, net of federal tax benefit 5.88% 6.32% 6.80% State tax refund on prior taxes paid (5.15%) - - Dividends received deduction (2.83%) (0.91%) (0.16% Change in state tax rate .34% .19 - Other .81% (.40%) - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective income tax rate 33.05% 39.20% 40.64% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - -------------------------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - -------------------------------------------- The components of the Corporation's net deferred tax assets at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 are as follows: 1996 1995 1994 Federal State Federal State Federal State - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax assets: State tax credits - $382,949 - - - - Loan loss provision $ 479,774 165,548 $ 482,348 $170,876 $ 540,605 $201,518 Net mortgage origination fees - - 8,040 2,848 83,025 30,949 Deferred directors fees 290,634 100,284 273,741 96,975 224,462 83,671 Accrued self-insurance 29,681 10,241 18,131 6,423 9,704 3,617 Accrued interest payable 16,500 5,693 34,718 12,299 12,866 4,796 Accrued pension expense 98,338 33,932 113,184 40,097 119,812 44,662 Securities losses 31,701 10,939 31,613 11,199 31,441 11,720 Post-retirement benefits (SFAS 106) 123,148 42,493 107,778 38,181 119,645 44,599 Fixed assets 19,839 6,846 - - - - Goodwill 55,033 18,989 29,277 10,372 3,753 1,399 Available-for-sale securities (SFAS 115) - - - - 1,183,689 441,236 Other 60,692 20,941 46,579 16,499 - - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax assets 1,205,340 798,855 1,145,409 405,769 2,329,002 868,167 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax liabilities State tax credits 130,203 - - - - - Tax loan loss reserve in excess of base year - - 6,396 2,266 7,077 2,638 Net mortgage origination fees 8,039 2,774 - - - - Accrued dividends receivable 3,598 1,242 22,903 8,113 6,332 2,600 Bond discount accretion 7,491 2,585 12,324 4,365 87,913 32,771 Mark to market - Sec 481a adjustment 31,505 10,871 62,834 22,259 96,252 35,879 Fixed assets - - 18,465 6,541 42,021 15,664 Prepaid insurance 27,098 9,350 26,835 9,506 28,414 10,592 Available-for-sale securities (SFAS 115) 338,161 119,797 100,906 37,620 - - Other - - - - 22,818 8,267 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax liabilities 546,095 146,619 250,663 90,670 290,827 108,411 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax assets 659,245 652,236 894,746 315,099 2,038,175 759,756 Valuation reserve - - - - - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax assets after valuation reserve $ 659,245 $652,236 $ 894,746 $315,099 $2,038,175 $759,756 =========================================================================================================== The allocation of deferred tax expense (benefit) involving items charged to current year income and items charged directly to stockholders' equity for the year ended December 31, are as follows: 1996 1995 1994 Federal State Federal State Federal State - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax expense (benefit) allocated to shareholders' equity $237,255 $ 82,177 $1,284,595 $478,856 $(1,183,689) $(441,236) Deferred tax expense (benefit) allocated to income (1,754) (419,314) (141,166) (34,199) 319,823 130,106 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax expense (benefit) $235,501 $(337,137) $1,143,429 $444,657 $ (863,866) $(311,130) =============================================================================================================== People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ The Corporation will only recognize a deferred tax asset, when based upon available evidence, realization is more likely than not. Accordingly, at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, the Corporation has recorded no valuation allowances against deferred tax assets based on sufficient available federal taxable income in the carryback period and anticipated future earnings for state purposes. The Corporation paid Federal and State income taxes totaling $2,165,000 and $1,820,800 and $2,238,000, in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Pursuant to the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, the Corporation is required to change its method of accounting with respect to its bad debt reserves. The change results in taxable income of approximately $21,000 which will be recognized ratably over a six year period. A deferred tax liability has been established for the unrecognized portion relating to the change in tax method of accounting. The Corporation has not provided deferred taxes for the tax reserve for bad debts that arose in tax years beginning before 1988 because it is expected that the requirements of Section 593, as amended by the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996, will be met in the foreseeable future. If the requirements of Section 593 are not met, a potential tax liability could be incurred of approximately $1,900,000 relating to the pre-1988 tax bad debt reserve of $4,600,000. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBSIDIARY DIVIDENDS, LOANS OR ADVANCES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dividends are paid by the Corporation from its assets which are mainly provided by dividends from the Bank. However, certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the Bank to transfer funds to the Corporation in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. The approval by the Banking Commissioner of the State of Connecticut (the Commissioner) is required to pay dividends in excess of the Bank's net profits (as defined by Connecticut banking laws) in the current year plus retained net profits for the preceding two years. The Bank has approximately $2,529,000 available for payment of dividends to the Corporation, without approval of the Commissioner, at December 31, 1996. Under Federal Reserve regulation, the Bank also is limited as to the amount it may loan to the Corporation, unless such loans are collateralized by specified obligations. At December 31, 1996, the maximum amount available for transfer from the Bank to the Corporation in the form of loans approximated 10% of consolidated net assets. The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory - and possibly additional discretionary - actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgements by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, and 4.0%, respectively, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets of 4.0%. Quantitative measures established by regulation to be classified as "well capitalized" require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 10.0%, and 6.0%, respectively, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets of 5.0%. At December 31, 1996 all of the Bank's capital ratios exceeded minimum regulatory capital requirements and places it as "well capitalized", the highest rating of five regularity capital classifications. People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary 38 - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ The following table illustrates the capital resources of the Bank and the Corporation and their capital ratios as of December 31: (dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bank's capital components: Tier 1 capital (Stockholders' equity) $40,928 $37,279 Tier 2 capital (Allowance for loan losses) 1,577 1,578 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bank's total risk-based capital $42,505 $38,857 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bank's capital ratios: Total risk-based 18.46% 18.38% Tier 1 risk-based 17.78% 17.63% Tier 1 leverage 9.50% 9.35% - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Corporation's capital components: Tier 1 capital (Stockholders' equity) $42,539 $41,217 Tier 2 capital (Allowance for loan losses) 1,577 1,578 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Corporation's total risk-based capital $44,116 $42,795 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Corporation's capital ratios: Total risk-based 19.16% 20.24% Tier 1 risk-based 18.47% 19.49% Tier 1 leverage 9.88% 10.33% - ----------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------- 11. STOCK OPTION PLAN - --------------------- The Corporation has a stock option and incentive plan for certain employees and a stock option plan for directors under which the Corporation may grant options to its employees for up to 150,000 shares of common stock and may grant options to its directors for up to 100,000 shares of its common stock. Under the plans the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Corporation's stock on the date of the grant and an option's maximum term is ten years. Options are granted upon approval of the Board of Directors and become exercisable upon issuance. Options were granted during 1996, 1995 and 1994 with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of common stock at the date of grant. On January 1, 1996 the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" (SFAS 123). As permitted by SFAS 123, the Corporation has chosen to apply APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25) and related interpretations in accounting for its Plans. Had compensation cost for the Corporation's Plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under the Plans consistent with the method of SFAS 123, the Corporation's net income and fully diluted net income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below. 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As As As Reported Pro Forma Reported Pro Forma Reported Pro Forma - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $4,014,456 $3,985,019 $3,388,528 $3,107,779 $3,564,872 $3,555,817 Net Income per share (fully diluted) $ 2.03 $ 2.02 $ 1.70 $ 1.56 $ 1.76 $ 1.76 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grant in 1996; dividend yield of 4.49%, expected volatity of 22.68%, risk free interest rate of 5.25%, and expected term of options of 10 years. People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted Weighted Weighted Average Average Average Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding at beginning of year 171,500 15.316 68,000 11.313 67,000 10.867 Granted 27,500 20.500 107,000 17.691 4,000 18.000 Exercised 31,000 10.875 3,500 10.179 3,000 10.250 Forfeited 1,500 17.563 - - - - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding at end of year 166,500 16.978 171,500 15.316 68,000 11.313 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Options exercisable at year-end 166,500 171,500 68,000 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following table summarizes information about the Plan's stock options at December 31, 1996: Options Outstanding Options Exercisable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number Weighted-Average Weighted Number Weighted Range of Outstanding Remaining Average Exercisable Average Exercise Prices at 12/31/96 Contractual Life Exercise Price at 12/31/96 Exercise Price - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9.125-20.500 166,500 7.415 16.978 166,500 16.978 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------- 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - -------------------------- The Corporation has a defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees who qualify as to age, length of service and minimum hours per year. The benefits are based on a covered employee's final average compensation, primary social security benefit and credited service. The Corporation's funding policy is to contribute amounts to the plan sufficient to meet ERISA's minimum funding requirements. The following table sets forth the plan's funded status and amounts recognized in the Corporation's statement of financial position at December 31, 1996 and 1995: December 31, 1996 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $1,567,849 in 1996 and $1,633,785 in 1995 $1,654,618 $1,656,265 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date $2,787,510 $2,789,792 Plan assets at fair value, primarily cash and cash equivalents, US and other bonds and listed stocks 2,038,059 1,885,076 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets 749,451 904,716 Unrecognized net gain (loss) from past experience different from that assumed and effects of changes in assumptions (534,249) (655,177) Unrecognized transition asset at December 31 108,964 124,574 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accrued pension cost included in other liabilities $ 324,166 $ 374,113 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net pension cost included the following components: Year ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service cost-benefits earned during the period $ 317,995 $ 239,153 $ 199,116 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 172,843 179,172 163,021 Actual return on plan assets (273,891) (345,515) 50,401 Net amortization and deferral 93,737 193,564 (193,075) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net periodic pension cost $ 310,684 $ 266,374 $ 219,463 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary 40 - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ The weighted-average discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation were 7.5% and 7.0%, respectively, at December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995, the respective measurement dates. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8.0% in 1996, 1995 and 1994 The Corporation has adopted a defined contribution 401(k) plan. All employees of the Corporation who have reached age 21 and have completed one year of service are eligible to participate in the plan. Employees may contribute up to 15% of their compensation not to exceed the maximum dollar limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. The Corporation's matching contribution is 50% of each participant's contribution up to 6% of the participant's compensation. The Corporation's contribution expense was $79,119, $63,694 and $56,360, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995and 1994. The Corporation offers Post-retirement benefits and life insurance benefits which are accounted for using the accrual method. These benefits are unfunded and there are no assets associated with the plan. The net periodic post- retirement benefits expense was $63,031, $50,080 and $41,560, respectively, in 1996, 1995 and 1994. The post-retirement benefits liability was $402,499, $355,177, and 311,014, respectively, at December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994. The discount rate used to compute the post-retirement benefits liability was 7.50% during 1996. A 1% increase in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have increased the expenses by $21,163. - ---------- 13. LEASES - ---------- Seven of the Bank's branch offices are leased under noncancelable operating leases which expire at various dates through 2004. The rental payments on the lease for one of the branches are subject to an escalating payment schedule. In all instances, the leases contain renewal options which extend for periods of 5 through 15 years. The future minimum rental commitments as of December 31, 1996 for these leases are as follows: 1997 $ 438,283 1998 435,100 1999 427,417 2000 368,904 2001 274,176 Thereafter 95,067 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,038,947 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rental expense for the branches amounted to $468,211 in 1996, $442,892 in 1995 and $393,332 in 1994. - -------------------------- 14. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - -------------------------- The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business in order to meet the financing needs of its customers. These expose the Bank to credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Total credit exposure related to these items at December 31, 1996 and 1995 is summarized below: 1996 1995 Contract Amount Contract Amount - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Loan commitments: Approved mortgage and equity loan commitments $ 783,250 $ 2,103,300 Unadvanced portion of construction loans 4,169,707 2,925,864 Letters of credit 534,340 534,340 Unadvanced portion of: Commercial line of credit 1,453,977 1,511,250 Home equity lines of credit 7,008,210 4,515,152 Overdraft line of credit 35,487 19,959 Credit cards 3,458,312 3,404,764 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $17,443,283 $15,014,629 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commitments to extend credits are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Bank evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held is primarily residential property. Interest rates on home equity lines of credit are variable and are available for a term of 10 years. All other commitments are a combination of fixed and variable with maturities of one year or more. - --------------------------------------------------- 15. SIGNIFICANT GROUP CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK - --------------------------------------------------- The Bank primarily grants loans to customers located within its primary market area in the state of Connecticut. The majority of the Bank's loan portfolio, including loans held for sale and commitments (95%) at December 31, 1996 and (97%) at December 31, 1995, is comprised of loans collateralized by real estate located primarily in central Connecticut. At December 31, 1996 and 1995 respectively, such loans and commitments totaled approximately $276,101,000, and $243,400,000, of which $243,117,000 and $227,300,000, is collateralized by owner occupied real estate. The Bank lends up to 95% of the appraised value of owner- occupied property. Residential borrowers are required to obtain private mortgage insurance covering any excess on loans with over 80% loan-to-value ratios. - ---------------------------- 16. LOANS TO RELATED PARTIES - ---------------------------- Loans to executive officers and directors (including loans to members of their immediate families and loans to companies of which a director is a principal owner) considered to be related parties aggregated $2,618,633 and $2,521,121 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. During 1996, the Bank made $388,950 in new loans to related parties and received $291,438 in payments on related party loans. Such related party loans were made in the ordinary course of business. - --------------------------------------- 17. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - --------------------------------------- Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" ("SFAS 107"), requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value 42 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. SFAS 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Corporation. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments: Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets' fair values. Investment securities (including mortgage-backed securities): Fair values for investment securities (held-to-maturity and available-for-sale portfolios) are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. Loans held for sale: The fair values for mortgage loans held for sale are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. Loans receivable: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values for certain mortgage loans (e.g., one-to-four family residential) and other consumer loans are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and rental property mortgage loans and commercial and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value. Foreclosed real estate: The carrying amount reported in the balance sheet for foreclosed real estate are estimated by management to approximate those assets' fair value. Deposit liabilities: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts for variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston: The fair values of the Corporation's borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Corporation's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase: The fair values of the Corporation's repurchase agreements are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Corporation's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ The following table presents a comparison of the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Bank's financial instruments at December 31, 1995 and 1994: 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Value Value Value Value - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial assets: Cash and due from banks $ 5,113,253 $ 5,113,253 $ 6,815,738 $ 6,815,738 Short-term investments 4,508,950 4,508,950 21,346,359 21,346,359 Securities held-to-maturity 28,513,493 28,015,244 38,460,901 38,259,088 Securities available-for-sale 171,666,791 171,666,791 91,128,434 91,128,434 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,736,100 2,736,100 2,643,000 2,643,000 Loans 257,283,701 XX,000,000 238,135,340 239,832,317 Loans held for sale 1,142,510 1,142,510 927,034 927,034 Financial Liabilities: Deposits with no stated maturity 130,254,767 130,254,767 130,300,246 130,300,246 Time deposits 227,805,159 230,066,000 209,064,523 211,671,000 Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 49,750,000 49,784,000 18,950,000 18,959,000 Repurchase Agreements 21,500,000 21,609,839 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------ 18. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - ------------------------------------ In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities" ("SFAS 125"). SFAS 125 provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities. The Bank will be required to adopt SFAS 125 for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilites ocurring after December 31, 1996, on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Bank's financial condition or its results of operations. - ------------------------------------------------------------------ 19. PEOPLE'S SAVINGS FINANCIAL CORP. (PARENT CORPORATION ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance Sheets December 31, 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Advances to subsidiary $ 2,021,474 $ 4,326,117 Investment in subsidiaries 44,614,563 40,816,793 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $46,636,037 $45,142,910 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities Dividends payable/other liabilities $ 434,888 $ 429,520 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 434,888 429,520 Stockholders' equity 46,201,149 44,713,390 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $46,636,037 $45,142,910 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ Statements of Income Year ended December 31, 1995 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividends from subsidiary $ 700,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 2,600,000 Investment securities gains 450,163 Other income 136,765 68,294 84,564 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes and equity distributed in excess of income of subsidiary 836,765 5,068,294 3,134,727 Other expenses 173,532 151,501 130,245 Income taxes (credit) (15,109) (34,489) 168,224 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 158,423 117,012 298,469 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 678,342 4,951,282 2,836,258 Equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries 3,336,114 (1,562,754) 728,614 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 4,014,456 $ 3,388,528 $ 3,564,872 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statements of Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating activities Net income $ 4,014,456 $ 3,388,528 $ 3,564,872 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in undistributed net (income) loss of subsidiary (3,336,114) 1,562,754 (728,614) Gain on sale of investment securities - - (450,163) Other items, net (4,562) - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash provided by operating activities 673,780 4,951,282 2,386,095 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investing activities Sales of investment securities - - 614,376 Investment in subsidiary - (50,000) - Net decrease (increase) in advances to subsidiaries 2,304,643 (2,498,682) (1,139,482) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided (used) 2,304,643 (2,548,682) (525,106) by investing activities - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financing activities Issuance of common stock 337,125 45,761 30,750 Acquisition of treasury stock (1,589,400) (720,950) (135,600) Cash dividends (1,726,148) (1,727,411) (1,756,139) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used by financing activities (2,978,423) (2,402,600) (1,860,989) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents - - - Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year - - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ - $ - $ - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ------------------------------------------ NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------ 20. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 (in thousands of dollars, except per share data): Three months ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 Interest income $7,059 $7,195 $7,781 $8,486 Interest expense 3,772 3,766 4,268 4,622 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income 3,287 3,429 3,513 3,864 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provision for loan losses 64 95 95 684 Net gain (loss) on securities transactions (20) - - - Other income 586 630 729 730 Other expenses 2,368 2,506 2,486 2,454 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes 1,421 1,458 1,661 1,456 Income taxes 533 249 640 560 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 888 $1,209 $1,021 $ 896 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income per common share $ .45 $ .62 $ .52 $ .45 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 Interest income $6,505 $6,773 $7,058 $7,186 Interest expense 3,295 3,619 3,726 3,843 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income 3,210 3,154 3,332 3,343 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provision for loan losses 36 35 30 - Net gain (loss) on securities transactions 4 (73) (1) (100) Trading account gains (losses) 49 - - - Other income 544 583 609 628 Other expenses 2,358 2,475 2,331 2,444 Income before income taxes 1,413 1,154 1,579 1,427 Income taxes 577 447 618 542 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 836 $ 707 $ 961 $ 885 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income per common share $ .42 $ .36 $ .48 $ .45 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------- STOCK INFORMATION - ----------------- Common Stock Information People's Savings Bank of New Britain (the "Bank") common stock began trading over the counter on the Nasdaq National Market System in August of 1986 under the symbol "PBNB". Effective upon the Bank's formation of a holding company on July 31, 1989, People's Savings Financial Corp. succeeded to the Bank's listing symbol "PBNB" on the National Market System. There were 1,312 stockholders of record on February 28, 1997. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated, market price information regarding PBNB stock as reported by Nasdaq. Stock price information includes high and low daily closing sales prices as reported by the Nasdaq National Market System. 46 People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ----------------- STOCK INFORMATION - ----------------- Quarter ended LOW HIGH - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1995 17 1/2 18 June 30, 1995 18 19 1/2 September 30, 1995 19 1/4 22 1/2 December 31, 1995 19 20 March 31, 1996 19 20 3/4 June 30, 1996 20 1/4 22 3/8 September 30, 1996 21 3/4 30 3/16 December 31, 1996 26 1/4 29 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividend Policy The Board of Directors of People's Savings Financial Corp. expects to maintain its regular quarterly dividend policy and it may authorize increases in quarterly dividends or other special dividends in the future if warranted by the Corporation's earnings and performance. Please see Note 10- Stockholders Equity Restrictions on Subsidiary Dividends, Loans or Advances on page XX of this report. The following table illustrates dividends that were declared: Dividends Date Declared Date Payable Amount - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 22, 1995 April 28, 1995 .22 June 20, 1995 July 31, 1995 .22 September 19, 1995 October 31, 1995 .22 December 21, 1995 January 31, 1996 .22 March 19, 1996 April 30, 1996 .22 May 22, 1996 July 31, 1996 .23 September 17, 1996 October 31, 1996 .23 December 17, 1996 January 31, 1997 .23 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stockholder Information Peoples Savings Bank & Trust and People's Savings Financial Corp. Peoples Savings Bank & Trust is a savings bank chartered by the State of Connecticut. People's Savings Financial Corp. is a Connecticut bank holding company. Both the Bank and the Corporation are headquartered at 123 Broad Street, New Britain, Connecticut 06050 and their telephone number is (860) 224- 7771. Stock Transfer Agent People's Savings Financial Corp. c/o State Street Bank and Trust Company P.O. Box 8200 Boston, MA 02266-8200 1-800-426-5523 Annual Report on Form 10-K The Corporation's annual report on Form 10-K, and the financial statement schedules thereto, as required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for 1996, will be provided without charge to any stockholder upon written request of such stockholder. Requests should be addressed to Investor Relations, People's Savings Financial Corp., 123 Broad Street, P.O. Box 2980, New Britain, CT 06050-2980. Independent Auditors Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. 100 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103-4508 THIS ANNUAL REPORT HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED, OR CONFIRMED FOR ACCURACY OR RELEVANCE, BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION. People's Savings Financial Corp. and Subsidiary - ---------------------- DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS - ---------------------- DIRECTORS OF PEOPLE'S SAVINGS FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Joseph A. Welna, M.D., Chairman of the Board Richard S. Mansfield Obstetrician/Gynecologist President and Chief Executive Officer Walter J. Liss, Secretary of the Board Peoples Savings Bank & Trust and People's President of Liss Insurance Agency Inc. Savings Financial Corp. Walter D. Blogoslawski Henry R. Poplaski Owner of Investment Research and PHB Realty Owner and manager of Hank's Stanley P. Filewicz, M.D. Automotive Services Orthopedic Surgeon A Richard Puskarz Robert A. Gryboski, M.D. President and Chief Executive Officer of Otolaryngologist Art Press Inc., Printers Roland L. LeClerc Chester S. Sledzik Retired Partner, LeClerc and Fortier, Partner in the law firm of Sledzik & McGuire Insurance and Realty Robert A. Story President of Story Brothers Inc., Automotive Service PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Officers Accounting Richard S. Mansfield Edward E. Bohnwagner, III President and Chief Executive Officer Vice President & Controller John G. Medvec Janina M. Chlus Executive Vice President and Treasurer Assistant Controller Lending Jennifer A. Lodovico Earl T. Young Assistant Treasurer Senior Vice President Marketing Robert J. Mendillo Joyce L. Petrisko Vice President Assistant Treasurer Mark A. Iadarola Management Information Systems Assistant Vice President Jay Mongillo Richard J. Frey Assistant Vice President & Systems Officer Commercial Loan Officer Compliance Donna M. Evans Jodi J. Michaud Assistant Treasurer Compliance/Audit Officer Donna D. Mattson Trust Assistant Treasurer Daniel A. Hurley, III Hanna M. Jarzebowski Senior Vice President Assistant Treasurer Lois A. Muraro Operations Vice President Teresa D. Sasinski Jeffrey F. Otis Senior Vice President & Secretary Vice President Diane C. Rudy David J. Papallo Vice President Vice President Geraldine F. Valuk Irma C. Sulewski Assistant Vice President Vice President Maurizio D'Oca Robert E. Dell Assistant Treasurer Vice President Alina M. Grabala Maria F. Del Sesto Assistant Treasurer Assistant Vice President Laurie S. Mornhineway Annabell Priola Assistant Treasurer Assistant Vice President Barbara Powojski Elaine A. Niland Assistant Treasurer Trust Officer Non-deposit Investment Products Roger T. Helal Vice President 48 - ----------------------------- BANK AND TRUST LOCATIONS - ----------------------------- BANK OFFICES Main Office Southington Office 123 Broad Street 405 Queen Street New Britain, CT Southington, CT 860-224-7771 860-621-8901 Columbus Plaza Office Newington Office 150 Columbus Boulevard 36 Fenn Road New Britain, CT Newington, CT 860-827-3660 860-666-8400 Lafayette Square Office Rocky Hill Office 450 Main Street 2270 Silas Deane Highway New Britain, CT Rocky , Hill, CT 860-224-7771 860-529-8161 Farmington Avenue Office Plainville Office 553 Farmington Avenue 275C New Britain Avenue New Britain, CT Plainville, CT 860-827-3656 860-793-6020 Meriden Office 834 Broad Street Meriden, CT 203-317-3932 TRUST OFFICES New Britain Office Meriden Office 450 Main Street 834 Broad Street New Britain, CT Meriden, CT 860-224-7771 203-235-4456 Middletown Office 49 Main Street Middletown, CT 860-343-5987 [LOGO OF PSB & T] Peoples SAVING BANK & TRUST [LOGO OF PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK & TRUST APPEARS HERE]