EXHIBIT 99.2 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, DC 20429 FORM F-4 QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 FDIC Insurance Certificate No. 17944 NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY ----------------------- (Exact name of bank as specified in its charter) 48 WALL STREET, NORWALK, CT 06852 --------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) CONNECTICUT ----------- State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 06-0475300 ---------- (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) (203) 838-4545 -------------- (Bank's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the Bank (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Bank was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 day. Yes X No___ --- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Bank's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 2,442,129 shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per shares as may 12, 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS I CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Page A. Statement of Financial Condition 1 B. Statement of Operations 2 C. Statement of Shareholders' Equity 3 D. Statement of Cash Flows 4 E. Notes to Financial Statements 6 II. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 10 III. SIGNATURES 28 Exhibit A 29 NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION March 31, December 31, 1997 1997 ---------- ------------ (Unaudited) (in thousands) ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 10,435 $ 14,978 Interest bearing deposits in other banks 5,265 2,373 Federal funds sold 500 1,500 Securities Trading, at fair value 1,463 3,292 Available for sale, at fair value 154,698 136,809 Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $7,344 as of March 31, 1997 & 7,334 as of December 31, 1996, respectively) 424,246 410,766 Accrued interest receivable 5,532 4,034 Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost 6,184 6,184 Other real estate owned, net 631 858 Bank premises and equipment, net 3,333 3,151 Deferred income tax asset, net 2,819 2,574 Goodwill 1,769 1,754 Other assets 492 1,315 ---------- ---------- Total assets $617,367 $589,589 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits Non interest bearing $ 24,343 $ 22,479 Savings, money market and NOW accounts 158,818 156,684 Time accounts 238,539 244,127 ---------- ---------- Total deposits 421,700 423,290 Borrowed funds 144,377 114,043 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,558 2,903 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities 567,635 540,236 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock ($.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none outstanding) -- -- Common stock ($.01 par value, 7,000,000 shares authorized, 2,442,129 issues; outstanding 2,403,638 as of March 31, and 2,397,312 as of December 31) 24 24 Additional paid-in capital 23,609 23,545 Retained earnings 27,261 26,339 Net unrealized (loss) on securities available for sale (799) (106) ---------- ---------- 50,095 49,802 Less: unearned ESOP shares 363 449 ---------- ---------- Total shareholders' equity 49,732 49,353 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $617,367 $589,589 ========== ========== SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Three months ended ($ in thousands, except shares and per share data) March 31, ------------------------- 1997 1996 INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME Loans, including fees $7,963 $6,860 Investment securities and other Taxable interest 2,574 2,124 Dividends 308 91 --------- --------- Total 10,845 9,075 --------- --------- INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 4,215 3,785 Borrowed funds 1,970 1,191 --------- --------- Total 6,185 4,976 --------- --------- NET INTEREST INCOME 4,660 4,099 Provision for credit losses - 400 --------- --------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES 4,660 3,699 --------- --------- NON-INTEREST INCOME Customer service fees 201 170 Loan servicing fees 116 92 Trust department fees 141 130 Net gain on sale of securities 25 125 Credit card fees 284 - Other 83 104 --------- --------- Total non-interest income 860 621 --------- --------- NON-INTEREST EXPENSE Compensation and benefits 1,872 1,754 Occupancy, equipment & data processing 672 554 Regulatory assessments 15 4 OREO holding costs and expenses 84 128 Sale of OREO, (gains) losses, net (180) 138 Credit card expense 247 - Goodwill amortization 81 - Other 994 818 --------- --------- Total non-interest expense 3,785 3,396 --------- --------- EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 1,735 924 Current tax provision 691 5 --------- --------- NET EARNINGS $1,044 $ 919 ========= ========= EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.43 $ 0.39 ========= ========= Weighted average shares outstanding (excluding shares committed to ESOP) 2,400,436 2,368,040 SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) Unrealized Additional Gains Unearned Total Common Paid-in Retained (Losses) on ESOP Shareholders' Shares Stock Capital Earnings Securities Shares Equity ------------ -------- ------------- ------------ ---------------- ------------------------- ($ in thousands) Balance - December 31, 1994 2,329,670 $24 $22,838 $16,225 ($603) ($971) $37,513 Net Earnings 4,778 4,778 ESOP shares committed for release 26,556 168 266 434 Stock options exercised 8,494 127 127 Adjustment of unrealized gains, net 743 743 --------- -------- ------------ ---------- ----------- --------- --------- Balance - December 31, 1995 2,364,720 $24 $23,133 $21,003 $140 ($705) $43,595 --------- -------- ------------ ---------- ----------- --------- --------- Net Earnings 5,702 5,702 Adjustment of unrealized gains (losses), net (246) (246) Stock options exercised 6,665 103 103 Shares distributed to Advisory Board 230 5 5 Dividends paid (366) (366) ESOP shares committed to be released 25,697 304 256 560 ---------- -------- ----------- ---------- ----------- --------- --------- Balance - December 31, 1996 2,397,312 $24 $23,545 $26,339 ($106) ($449) $49,353 ---------- -------- ----------- ---------- ----------- --------- --------- Net Earnings 1,044 1,044 Adjustment of Unrealized gains (losses), net (1,246) (1,246) Tax effect of AFS 553 553 Dividends paid (122) (122) ESOP shares committed to be released 6,326 64 86 150 ---------- -------- ----------- ---------- ----------- --------- --------- Balance - March 31, 1997 2,403,638 $24 $23,809 $27,261 ($799) ($363) $49,732 =========== ======== =========== ========== =========== ========= ======== SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Three months ended: March 31 ------------------------------ 1997 1996 ------------- ----------- ($ in thousands) Cash Flows from Operating Activities - ------------------------------------ Net Earnings $ 1,044 $ 918 ----- --- Adjustments to Reconcile net earnings to cash provided (used) by operating activities - --------------------------------------------- Provision for Credit Losses - 400 Provision for Estimated OREO Losses - - Deferred Income Tax 234 - Provision for ESOP Benefit Cost 45 - Depreciation and Amortization 149 130 Goodwill Amortization 81 - Net Amortization (Accretion) of Discounts and Premiums on Securities 149 68 Net (Gains) Losses on Sale of Loans & Investments 74 (125) Net (Gains) Losses on Sales of OREO (180) 138 Net Decrease in Trading Securities 1,629 - (Increase) in Accrued Interest Receivable (348) (456) (Increase) Decrease in Other Assets 37 (158) Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Expense and Other Liabilities (897) 618 --- --- Total Adjustments 1,175 615 ----- --- Net Cash Provided By (Applied to) Operating Activities 2,219 1,533 ----- ----- Cash Flows from Investing Activities - ------------------------------------ Proceeds from: Sales of Loans, Investments & Mortgage Backed Securities 20,485 16,649 Maturities of Investments & Mortgage Backed Securities 4,923 7,982 Sales of Other Real Estate Owned 356 1,751 Purchases of Investment & Mortgage Backed Securities (44,693) (43,610) Net Increase in Loans (13,709) (13,556) Additions to OREO - - Additions to Goodwill (95) - Additions to Bank Premises & Equipment (417) (111) --- --- Net Cash Provided by (Applied to) Investing Activities (33,150) (30,895) ------ ------ Cash Flows from Financing Activities - ------------------------------------ Net (Decrease) in Deposits (1,933) (5,212) Repayments of ESOP borrowing (61) (61) Cash Dividends (122) - Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements 13,500 22,450 Repayments of Repurchase Agreements (16,600) - Advances from FHLB of Boston 62,487 (29,750) Repayments of Advances from FHLB of Boston (28,993) (20,643) ------ ------ Net Cash Provided by (Applied to) Financing Activities 28,278 26,284 ------ ------ Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (2,652) (3,077) Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning 18,851 18,628 ------ ------ Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending $ 16,199 $ 15,551 ------ ------ SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) Three months ended: March 31, ---------------------- 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- ($ in thousands) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash Paid During the Period For: Interest $ 6,161 $ 3,785 ========== ========== Income Taxes $ 691 $ 5 ========== ========== Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Transfer from Loans to OREO $ 246 $ 4 ========== ========== Loans originated in connection with sale of OREO $ 298 - ========== ========== SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5 NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 1997 (unaudited) and December 31, 1996 NOTE 1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS AND REGULATIONS - ------------------------------------------- The Norwalk Savings Society (Bank) provides a full range of banking services to its local area customers. The Bank is subject to competition from various other financial institutions, and is also subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examination by those regulatory authorities. The following summarizes the Bank's capital ratios at March 31, 1997, and December 31, 1996: Actual ------------ March 31, Dec 31, Required 1997 1996 -------- ---- ---- Tier 1 risk-based capital 4.0% 14.7% 15.7% Total risk-based capital 8.0% 15.9% 17.0% Tier 1 leverage capital 4.0%-5.0% 8.0% 7.9% NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - ---------------------------------------- The condensed consolidated financial statements in this report have not been audited, with the exception of the information derived from the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 1996, which information should be read in conjunction with the Bank's audited financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Bank's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1996. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Bank and its wholly owned subsidiary, NSS Realty Corporation. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented have been made, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the report amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statement of financial condition and income and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term related to the determination of the allowance for credit losses and the valuation of other real estate owned ("OREO"). In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the 6 Bank's allowances for losses. 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. Effective January 1, 1993, the Bank adopted SFAS 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", without applying its provisions to prior years. There was no impact on the Bank's consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1993 from the cumulative effect of the change in the method of accounting for income taxes, due primarily to the Bank's net operating loss carryforward position. During the years 1993 and 1994, the Bank reflected a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets due to significant net operating loss carryovers and uncertainty over the Bank's ability to generate sufficient and consistent future taxable income to be able to support recognition of any portion of its net deferred tax assets. During the first calender quarter of the year ended December 31, 1995, management reviewed its current projections for future profitability and estimated that a portion of the Bank's net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 1994 could be recognized in the amount of $1.2 million. The amount was recognized through a partial adjustment of the valuation allowance for the portion of the net deferred income tax asset attributable to a net operating loss carry-forward benefit which management was of the opinion was realizable during the year ended December 31, 1995. At December 31, 1995, management again reviewed its current projections of future profitability and determined that $1.2 million of net deferred income tax asset was more likely than not realizable in the future. During the fourth quarter of 1996, management reviewed the Bank's estimated profitability for the year ended December 31, 1996 and, on a projected basis, for the year ending December 31, 1997. Based on this review, management determined that it was more likely than not that the Bank's net deferred tax assets, including available future net operating loss benefits of approximately $1.1 million, as of December 31, 1996 were realizable, and therefore, reversed the existing valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets. Realization of the Bank's net deferred tax assets is dependent, however, on various factors and is not assured. Effective January 1, 1994, the Bank applied the provisions of SFAS 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities". Under this pronouncement, investment securities are classified into one of three categories: held to maturity, available-for-sale or trading. The classification is based upon management's intended holding period and, in the case of held-to- maturity, the ability to hold the securities to maturity, Investments classified as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost. Investments classified as available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gain or loss reported as a separate component of retained earnings, net of applicable income tax. Trading securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses included in earnings. The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a "Special Report" in November 1995. "A Guide to Implementation of SFAS 115". This guide provided additional guidance as to the criteria for the financial statement classifications prescribed in SFAS 115. As a result of this additional guidance, the Bank could reassess the appropriateness of the classification of all its securities held. In December 1995, the Bank reclassified securities Held-to-Maturity with an aggregate amortized cost approximately $37.0 million to the classification of Available-for-Sale at a fair value approximating $36.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Bank transferred securities Available-for-sale with a carrying basis of approximately $2.2 million to the classification of Trading and securities Held-to-Maturity with an amortized cost of approximately $30.5 million to the classification of Available-for-sale at their fair value of approximately $30.6 7 million. The transfer of securities Held-to-maturity to the classification of Available-for-sale was the result of management's assessment that there was no longer a positive intent to hold these securities to maturity based on management's revised asset/liability management strategies. The gain or loss on investments sold is computed by the specific identification method. Effective January 1, 1995, the Bank implemented the provisions of SFAS Nos. 114/118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan" (SFAS 114/118). The basic provisions of these statements eliminate the financial statement classification of in-substance foreclosed assets as OREO, resulting in the classification of such assets and related specific allowance for credit losses as Loans receivable. Additionally, these statements address the accounting for loans considered impaired and the recognition of impairment. A loan is considered impaired when, in management's judgment, current information and events indicate it is probable that collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be met. The provisions of these statements are prospective, with any adjustments resulting from initial application reflected as an adjustment to the provision for credit losses. Insubstance foreclosed assets prior to January 1, 1995 have been reclassified to Loans receivable for comparability purposes. The effect on the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of adopting SFAS 114/118 was not significant. Effective January 1, 1996, the Bank has implemented the provisions of SFAS Nos. 121 and 122, which implementation had no significant effect on the Bank's financial condition or results of operations at and for the three month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, or at and for the year ended December 31, 1996. NOTE 3 - SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES - --------------------------------- Additional information and supporting disclosures as to investment securities, loans, other real estate owned and related allowances for losses are included in Management's Discussion and Analysis. NOTE 4 - OTHER SIGNIFICANT MATTERS - ---------------------------------- On February 23, 1994, the Board of Directors unanimously adopted and approved the Bank's plan of Conversion (Conversion) to convert from a Connecticut- chartered mutual to a Connecticut-chartered capital stock saving bank through amendment of its mutual charter and the sale of common stock to the Bank's depositors and others. The Bank commenced its subscription offering on May 4, 1994, and concluded the offering on June 9, 1994. A total of 2,426,740 shares were issued on June 15, 1994, the effective issuance date of the securities. As part of the Conversion, the Board of Directors adopted a tax-qualified employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The ESOP Trustee borrowed the funds to purchase Conversion stock in an amount equal to 5% of the total number of shares issued in the Conversion. The Trustee for the ESOP acquired 121,337 shares in connection with the stock conversion through the subscription offering. The shares were purchased with a loan obtained from a third party, guaranteed by the Bank, reflected as "Other Borrowings" on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition. 8 In addition, the Board adopted stock option plans for the benefit of the employees and directors of the Bank (Plans). The stock option plans became effective as a result of the approval by the Bank's stockholders on April 25, 1995. The number of shares reserved for the plans was 169,872 for the Employee Plan and 72,802 for the Director Plan as of March 31, 1996. At the April 1996 Annual Meeting shareholders approved an amendment of the 1994 Employee Stock Option Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock subject to the Plan by 100,000 from 169,872 to 269,872 shares. In addition, the shareholders approved an amendment to the 1994 Director Stock Option Plan to (i) increase the number of option shares granted to each director per year from 1,000 shares to 2,000 shares (effective immediately) following the 1996 Annual Meeting and (ii) increase the total number of shares subject to the Plan by 50,000 from 72,802 to 122,802 shares. At the time of Conversion, the Bank established a liquidation account in an amount equal to its Retained Earnings as of that date. The liquidation account will be maintained for a period of ten years from the date of the Conversion for the benefit of eligible account holders who continue to maintain their accounts in the Bank after Conversion. In the event of a complete liquidation (and only in such an unlikely event), each eligible account holder would be entitled to receive a liquidation equal to the current amount in their subaccount balance. The Bank may not declare or pay dividends on its stock if such declaration and payment would violate statutory or regulatory requirements. In the event transactions resulting from the Conversion or from future events unrelated to the Conversion occur, causing an "ownership change", as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, the Bank's ability to realize all of the deferred tax assets attributable to net operating loss carryforwards may be limited. On April 24, 1997, the NSS Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of ten cents ($.10) per share to common shareholders of record May 14, 1997 and payable on May 29, 1997. NOTE 5 - NEW BRANCH - ------------------- THe Bank has recently announced plans to open a full service branch office at 1089 Post Road in Darien, Connecticut. The branch is scheduled to open towards the end of May, 1997. NOTE 6 - PROPOSED HOLDING COMPANY - --------------------------------- In January 1997 the Bank's Board of Directors authorized management to pursue the formation of a holding company. Stockholders will be voting on this matter at the Annual Meeting on May 20, 1997. 9 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OVERVIEW -------- Norwalk Savings Society reported first quarter 1997 net earnings of $1.0 million or $0.43 per share. The Bank declared a quarterly dividend of ten cents ($.10) per share, payable to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 14, 1997. The tier one leverage capital ratio was 8.0% as of March 31, 1997, continuing to qualify the Bank as "well capitalized" according to standards established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). Asset quality continued on a steady course of improvement as of the end of the first quarter. Non-performing assets, comprised of non-accrual and restructured loans (collectively "non-performing loans"), and other real estate owned, were $12.5 million or 2.0% of total assets. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --------------------- COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED ----------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 ----------------------- OPERATIONS - ---------- The net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 1997 were $1.0 million or $0.43 per share compared to $919,000 or $0.39 per share for the comparable period in 1996, a 13% increase in net earnings. NET INTEREST INCOME - ------------------- Net interest income, which is the primary source of income for the Bank, is the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Net interest income was $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $4.1 million for the same period last year. The increase in net interest income of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared to the three months ended March 31, 1996 resulted from a $1.8 million increase in interest income offset by a $1.2 million increase in interest expense. The improvement in interest income is primarily a result of the increased level of earning assets, particularly in the loan portfolio. To a much lesser extent, the benefit was also derived from higher interest rates. Average interest- earning assets improved to $587.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997, compared to 10 $499.7 million for the same period in 1996. The continued growth of interest- earning assets was attributable primarily to loan growth funded by deposit growth and increased levels of Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings. In addition to net loan growth was the increase in marketable equity securities. Purchases of preferred stocks with a callable feature which converts the initial fixed rate to an adjustable rate after a period of five to seven years on average; and in addition, these securities carry a dividend equalization feature which will adjust the dividend rate higher to equalize the effect of any reduction in the dividend received deduction in the present tax law. The average interest rate on earning assets for the three months ended March 31, 1997 was 7.38% compared to 7.26% for the same period a year ago. Interest expense increased to $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from $5.0 million for the comparable period last year. The $1.2 million increase was primarily a result of the higher balances of interest bearing liabilities. The Bank's cost of funds increased 30 basis points to the first quarter's level of 4.66% from 4.36% last year. The cost of funds associated with deposits increased while the cost of funds associated with borrowings showed a modest decline. The "market" for borrowings or wholesale funding is extremely competitive and the reduced rate is reflective of that environment even though maturities have been extended. Overall, the Bank's net interest margin declined modestly to 3.17% for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared to 3.28% for the comparable period in 1996. Table 1 summarizes the Bank's net interest income and net yield on average interest-earning assets. Non-accruing loans for the purpose of this analysis are included in average loans outstanding during the periods indicated. For the purpose of this computation, daily average amounts were used to compute average balances. 11 Table 1 Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 ($ thousands) 1997 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Average Average Average Average balance Interest rate balance Interest rate - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Interest-earning assets Loans receivable $421,715 $ 7,963 7.55 % $ 363,232 $ 6,660 7.55 % Investment securities 39,865 729 7.31 26,417 445 6.74 Mortgage backed securities 95,875 1,736 7.24 96,643 1,633 6.76 Short term investments 11,975 196 6.55 7,143 104 5.82 Marketable equity investments 18,407 221 4.80 6,242 33 2.11 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total interest-earning assets 587,837 10,845 7.38 % 499,677 9,075 7.26 % ---------- ------- ----- ---------- ------- ---- Non-interest-earning assets Cash and cash equivalents 9,288 12,590 Accrued income receivable 3,874 3,574 Premises and equipment 3,208 3,288 Other 9,017 2,699 Less: Allowance for credit losses (7,371) (4,347) ---------- ---------- Total non-interest-earning assets 18,018 17,804 ---------- ---------- Total assets $605,853 $517,481 ========== ========== Interest-bearing liabilities Deposits Regular savings & NOW $ 57,487 $ 221 1.54 % $ 54,759 $ 212 1.55 % Super savings & money market 93,808 729 3.11 112,812 821 2.91 Time 240,587 3,242 5.39 205,446 2,732 5.32 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total deposits 391,882 4,192 4.28 373,017 3,765 4.04 Borrowings 135,918 1,970 5.60 80,826 1,191 5.89 Mortgage escrow deposits 3,282 23 2.80 3,024 20 2.65 ---------- ------- ---------- ------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 531,082 6,185 4.66 % 456,867 4,978 4.36 % ---------- ------- ----- ---------- ------- ---- Non-interest-bearing liabilities Non-interest-bearing deposits 21,562 16,616 Other liabilities 2,329 578 ---------- ---------- Total non-interest-bearing liabilities 23,891 17,194 ---------- ---------- Shareholder's equity 50,880 43,420 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities & shareholders' equity $605,853 $517,481 ========== ========== Net interest-earning assets and interest rate spread $ 56,755 2.72 % $ 42,810 2.90 % ========== ===== ========= ==== Net interest income & net yield on average interest-earning assets $ 4,660 3.17 % $ 4,099 3.28 % ======= ===== ======= ==== RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS - -------------------- Table 2 presents the changes in interest and dividend income and the changes in interest expense attributable to changes in interest rates or changes in volume of interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities during the periods indicated. Changes which are attributable to both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately. 13 Table 2 Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 RATE VOLUME NET (in thousands) CHANGE INTEREST INCOME: Loans receivable $75 $1,028 $1,103 Mortgage-backed securities 116 (13) 103 Short term investments 14 78 92 Investment securities 115 357 472 --- --- --- Total 320 1,450 1,770 --- ----- ----- INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits Savings & NOW 1 (10) (9) Super savings & money market (53) 145 92 Time (37) (473) (510) --- ---- ---- Total deposits (89) (338) (427) Borrowings 18 (797) (779) Mortgage escrow deposits (1) (2) (3) -- -- -- TOTAL (72) (1,137) (1,209) --- ------ ------ NET INTEREST INCOME $248 $313 $561 PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES - --------------------------- There was no provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $400,000 for the comparable period in 1996. The balance in the allowance for credit losses account as of March 31, 1997 was $7.3 million providing 61.7% coverage of non-performing loans and 1.7% of total loans. In comparison, the allowance for credit losses account balance at March 31, 1996 was $4.5 million, providing a coverage ratio of 33.7% of non-performing loans and 1.2% of total loans. Although there was no provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 1997, it is management's opinion that the allowance for credit losses is adequate based upon its review of the asset mix, the level of delinquencies, reduced levels of chargeoff, significant levels of recoveries, and the coverage of nonperforming loans. NON-INTEREST INCOME - ------------------- Non-Interest income consists of service charges and fees, fees derived from servicing of loans, net realized gains on sale of securities, as well as fees derived from the Bank's Trust Department, and, since the acquisition of Fairfield First Bank and Trust in July 1996, credit card fees. Non-Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 1997 was $860,000, compared to $621,000 for the comparable period of 1996. Increases to the "core" elements of non-interest income such as the fees from deposit accounts, Trust Department relationships, and the servicing of loans were up a total of $66,000 or 16.8% in the current quarter, compared to a year ago as the Bank continues to concentrate on the generation of fee income. Fees from credit card services, which primarily derived from the merchant credit card business, are new since July of 1996 and have continually increased since the Bank acquired the business and introduced this new service to existing customers. NON-INTEREST EXPENSE - -------------------- Non-Interest expense is comprised of general and administrative expenses incurred in managing the business of the Bank and costs associated with managing and selling OREO properties. 15 The following table indicates the elements of non-interest expense including OREO related expense which is directly related to the level of non-performing assets. NON-INTEREST EXPENSE Three months ended; - -------------------- ------------------- March 31, 1997 1996 ---- ---- (in thousands) Compensation $1,351 $1,333 Employee benefits 521 421 Occupancy, Equipment & Data Processing 672 554 Regulatory assessments 15 4 Marketing 106 124 Goodwill amortization 81 -- Legal & professional 205 144 Office supplies 137 180 Insurance 30 67 Credit card expenses 247 -- Other 516 303 ------ ------ Total operating expenses 3,881 3,130 ------ ------ Net OREO holding costs & expenses 84 128 Sale of OREO, (gains) losses, net (180) 138 ------ ------ Total OREO related expense (96) 266 ------ ------ Total non-interest expenses $3,785 $3,396 ------ ------ Non-interest expenses amounted to $3.8 million compared to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The increase of $389,000 or 11.5% is a result of the combination of increased expenses directly associated with higher operating costs in the data processing and credit card functions and partially offset by holding the line on "back office" expenses. Non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 1997 including $81,000 from the amortization of goodwill associated with the acquisition of Fairfield First Bank & Trust Company in July, 1996. Total OREO related costs declined substantially as a result of the lower balance and number of properties in the OREO portfolio. Holding costs and expenses were down 34% from the prior year and gains of $180,000 compared to a loss of $138,000 on the disposition of OREO property during the first three months of 1997 and 1996, respectively. 16 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - -------------------------- The current provision for income taxes during the three months ended March 31, 1997 represents estimated taxes owed based on taxable earnings subject to taxation at a combined state and federal rate of approximately 40%. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 1996 represented estimated minimum state income tax requirements as both federal and state tax liabilities were offset by loss carryforwards. As of December 31, 1996, the Bank recognized all of its available net operating loss carryforwards. 17 FINANCIAL CONDITION ------------------- GENERAL - ------- Total assets were $617.4 million as of March 31, 1997 compared to $589.6 million as of December 31, 1996, representing an increase of $27.8 million. Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses, were $424.2 million, an increase of $13.4 million from the $410.8 million as of December 31, 1996. Total deposits were $421.7 million compared to $423.3 million, a decrease of $1.6 million from December 31, 1996. Shareholders' equity as of March 31, 1997 was $49.7 million compared to $49.4 million at December 31, 1996. The tier one leverage capital ratio was 8.0% as of March 31, 1997 and 7.9% at December 31, 1996. INVESTMENTS SECURITIES - ---------------------- Total securities amounted to $156.2 million and $140.1 million as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively. The $16.1 million increase represented the net effect of sales of lower yielding securities, monthly amortization (pay- downs) of the mortgage backed securities portfolio and purchases of $44.7 million of various investments, primarily callable preferred stocks that have dividend received deduction protection. The Bank continued with its investment philosophy of purchasing mortgage backed securities as a supplement to the mortgage lending program. In total, security gains for the first three months of 1997 were $25,000 compared to $125,000 for the comparable period in 1996. The following table presents a summary of the investments and other securities portfolios as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, fair values and unrealized gains and losses as of those dates. 18 INVESTMENT & OTHER SECURITIES MARCH 31,1997 ------------------------------------------------------- Amortized Unrealized Holding Fair Cost Gains Losses Value ------------- --------- ---------- ---------- Available for sale ------------------- U.S. Government & Federal Agency Obligations $38,432 $25 $777 $37,680 Mortgage Backed Securities 85,505 313 710 86,108 Equity Securities 29,113 93 296 28,910 ------ -- --- ------ Total Available for Sale $156,050 $431 $1,783 $154,698 Trading ------- Equity Securities $1,492 $349 $378 $1,463 December 31, 1996 ------------------------------------------------- Amortized Unrealized Holding Fair Cost Gains Losses Value ---------- ------------ --------- -------- Available for Sale ------------------ U.S. Government & Federal Agency Obligations $ 42,436 $145 $461 $ 42,120 Mortgage Backed Securities 92,443 382 372 92,453 Equity Securities 2,110 138 12 2,236 ------- --- --- ------- Total Available for Sale $136,989 $665 $845 $136,809 Trading ------- Equity Securities $ 3,353 $ 48 $107 $ 3,292 19 LOANS - ----- Total loans, before reductions for deferred credits, fees and the allowance for credit losses amounted to $432.3 million, representing a $13.5 million or 3.2% increase over the December 31, 1996 level of $418.8 million. Demand for new residential mortgage loans continued at a good pace for the first three months of the year. The Bank continues to focus on residential loans with emphasis on adjustable rate products as its primary lending vehicle. As indicated by the following table, more than 80% of NSS's loan portfolio is in first mortgage residential loans, with 62.3% of the portfolio in adjustable rate first mortgage loans. There were no significant sales or securitizations during the first three months of 1997. 20 Table 4 LOAN PORTFOLIO $ thousands March 31, 1997 December 31, 1996 -------------- ----------------- Real Estate Loans - ----------------- 1 to 4 family adjustable rate $269,221 62.3% $257,459 61.5% 1 to 4 family fixed rate 77,550 17.9% 77,160 18.4% Multi-family 7,034 1.6% 7,450 1.8% Commercial 48,502 11.2% 46,272 11.0% Home equity lines of credit 7,270 1.7% 7,127 1.7% Home improvement & second mortgages 2,556 0.6% 2,568 0.6% Land 823 0.2% 828 0.2% Construction 1,553 0.4% 1,227 0.3% ----- ---- ----- ---- Total Real Estate Loans 414,509 95.9% 400,091 95.5% ------- ----- ------- ----- Commercial Loans 7,987 1.8% 8,425 2.0% - ---------------- ----- ---- ----- ---- Consumer Loans - -------------- Passbook 1,577 0.4% 1,510 0.4% Automobile loans 2,485 0.6% 2,619 0.6% Automobile leases 3,061 0.7% 3,149 0.8% Credit cards 936 0.2% 991 0.2% All other 1,743 0.4% 2,033 0.5% ----- ---- ----- ---- Total Consumer Loans 9,802 2.3% 10,302 2.5% ----- ---- ------ ---- Total Loans, gross 432,298 100% 418,818 100% Deferred fees & credits (708) (718) --- --- 431,590 418,100 Allowance for Credit Losses (7,344) (7,334) ------- ------- Total Loans, net $424,246 $410,766 -------- -------- 21 NON-PERFORMING ASSETS/ASSET QUALITY - ----------------------------------- The Bank's level of non-performing assets stood at $12.5 million or 2.0% of assets as of March 31, 1997 compared to $11.3 million or 1.9% of assets as of December 31, 1996. The $1.2 million increase in non-performing assets was primarily attributable to 7 loans secured by one- to four-family residential real estate slipping into the non accrual category. Management has reviewed the present status of the loans and no relationship or trend is evident. Sales of 3 OREO properties amounted to a reduction of $474,000 in the carrying value of OREO during the first three months of 1997. There were no troubled debt restructures included in non-performing loans as of March 31, 1997 or December 31, 1996. The allowance for credit losses amounted to $7.3 million at March 31, 1997, representing coverage of 61.7% of non-performing loans compared to $7.3 million as of December 31, 1996, representing coverage of 70.2% of non-performing loans. Through its credit rating system, the Bank has identified $8.7 million of watchlist loans at March 31, 1997 compared to $8.5 million at December 31, 1996. Details of the Bank's asset quality are shown in the analysis provided by the table on the following page. 22 Table 5 ASSET QUALITY AT DECEMBER 31, --------- --------- ----------------------------------- March 31, March 31, 1996 1995 1994 1997 1996 Non-performing assets - --------------------- Non-accrual loans $11,910 $13,175 $10,441 $12,598 $9,489 Restructured loans - 138 - 472 487 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total non-performing loans 11,910 13,313 10,441 13,070 9,976 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Foreclosed assets 631 2,382 858 4,267 11,622 Allowance for estimated OREO losses - - - - (802) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total OREO 631 2,382 858 4,267 10,820 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total non-performing assets $12,541 $15,695 $11,299 $17,337 $20,795 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Allowance for credit losses - --------------------------- Balance at beginning of period $7,334 $4,170 $4,170 $4,827 $2,532 Provision for credit losses - 400 4,415 1,005 3,790 Addition to the reserve through goodwill - - 1,000 - - Charge-offs (346) (97) (2,488) (1,799) (1,589) Recoveries 358 9 237 137 94 --- - --- --- -- Net Charge-offs 10 (88) (2,251) (1,662) (1,495) -- --- ------ ------ ------ Balance at end of period $7,344 $4,482 $7,334 $4,170 $4,827 Allowance for estimated OREO losses - ----------------------------------- Balance at beginning of period $0 $0 $0 $802 $194 Provision for estimated OREO losses - - $459 460 2,894 Charge-offs - - ($459) (1,262) (2,288) ----- ------ ------ Balance at end of period $0 $0 $0 $0 $802 Loans, receivable, net End of period 424,246 373,944 410,766 355,796 284,885 Average 421,715 367,579 403,207 313,072 265,581 Assets, end of period 617,367 541,702 589,589 515,267 464,901 Ratios Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.73% 1.20% 1.79% 1.17% 1.69% Net charge-offs to average loans - 0.02% 0.56% 0.53% 0.56% Non-performing loans to total loans 2.81% 3.56% 2.54% 3.67% 3.50% Non-performing assets to total assets 2.03% 2.90% 1.92% 3.36% 4.47% Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans 61.66% 33.67% 70.24% 31.91% 46.39% DEPOSITS - -------- Total deposits at March 31, 1997 were $421.7 million compared to $423.3 million as of December 31, 1996 representing a decrease of $1.6 million or less than one-half of one percent. In terms of deposit mix, non-interest bearing accounts as well as savings and money market deposit gains partially offset the decline in time accounts. The Bank continues to focus on the total business deposit relationship. The Bank's goal is to attract small business customers and capture the majority of the business banking relationships through its commercial lending function. The Bank continues to aggressively seek time deposits and all other types of consumer deposits, but the best product to stimulate the Bank's net interest margin is the non-interest bearing checking account. The Bank does not solicit nor does it accept brokered deposits. The following table presents a summary of deposits as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996. 24 Table 6 DEPOSITS March 31, 1997 December 31, 1996 ($ in thousands) Demand deposits $ 24,434 5.8% $ 22,479 5.3% Savings Regular savings 27,544 6.5% 28,096 6.6% Super savings 47,035 11.2% 45,404 10.7% NOW 31,546 7.5% 30,262 7.2% Money market 49,525 11.7% 47,957 11.3% Escrow deposits 3,077 0.7% 4,965 1.2% Certificates Certificate accounts 197,710 46.9% 197,204 46.6% Money market certificates 40,829 9.7% 46,923 11.1% -------- ----- -------- ----- Total Deposits $421,700 100.0% $423,290 100.0% -------- ----- -------- ----- 25 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF BOSTON, ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS - --------------------------------------------------------------- The Bank continues to utilize the FHLB as an alternative source of funds to the traditional deposit account relationship. As of March 31, 1997, borrowings from the FHLB amounted to $115.7 million at a weighted average rate of 5.75% and a weighted average maturity of 1.3 years compared to $82.2 million at a weighted average rate of 5.78% and a weighted average maturity of 1.3 years as of December 31, 1996. In addition to borrowing from the FHLB, the Bank utilizes the "REPO" market from time to time. There was $28.3 million outstanding in securities sold under agreements to repurchase as of March 31, 1997 at a weighted average rate of 5.93% and a weighted average maturity of 1.6 years. The comparable data as of December 31, 1996 was $31.4 million at 5.73% for approximately one year. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - -------------------- The Bank's Shareholders' equity at March 31, 1997 was $49.7 million compared to $49.4 million as of December 31, 1996. The Tier 1 leverage capital ratios were 8.0% and 7.9% at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively. The following table indicates required and actual levels of regulatory capital as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996. Required Actual -------- ------ Mar. 31, Dec. 31, 1997 1996 ------- ------- Tier 1 risk-based capital.................................. 4.0% 14.7% 15.7% Total risk-based capital................................... 8.0% 15.9% 17.0% Tier 1 leverage capital.................................... 4.0% - 5.0% 8.0% 7.9% ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT - ------------------------------ In accordance with the Asset and Liability Management policy of Norwalk Savings Society, senior management postures the Bank towards an acceptable level of interest rate risk in turn producing a stable net interest income in ever changing interest rate environments. On a continual basis, at its monthly asset and liability committee meeting and more frequently, if necessary, the level of interest-earning assets is monitored and measured in relation to interest-bearing liabilities, utilizing the "gap" schedule (Exhibit A) in conjunction with other supporting documents and systems providing relevant information. Certain assumptions are made during this process, and the applicable assumptions to the gap schedule are indicated at the bottom of the page at Exhibit A. These assumptions may or may not be indicative of future withdrawals of deposits or loan repayments. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - ------------------------------- Liquidity is the ability of the Bank to meet its cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in loans, securities, deposits, and other borrowings. At March 31, 1997, the Bank's primary liquidity consisting of cash, 26 cash equivalents and marketable securities (with maturities of one year or less) was $44.7 million or 7.2% of total assets, compared to $30.6 million or 5.2% of total assets at December 31, 1996. The Bank's primary source of funds is deposits and other borrowings, primarily from the FHLB. The Bank monitors its liquidity in accordance with policy guidelines established by the Asset and Liability Management Policy and regulatory standards, administered by the Asset and Liability Management Committee of the Bank. As of March 31, 1997, the Bank had approved loan commitments outstanding for one- to four-family loans of $4.0 million. In addition, there was $8.2 million available unused credit under the home equity line of credit facility and $0.9 million available unused credit under the overdraft protection credit line facility. The unadvanced portion of residential construction loans amounted to $1.8 million as of March 31, 1997. There was $1.9 million in approved loan commitments in the Commercial Lending Department as of March 31, 1997, $1.6 million unused lines of credit, and $0.7 million in commercial letters of credit. There was $1.1 million available unused credit in the credit card program. Management believes that the Bank's liquidity position is currently adequate to meet normal operating needs. To meet unexpected demands, the Bank maintains a line of credit with the FHLB. At March 31, 1997, this line of credit was $10.3 million of which no amount was outstanding. Management also believes that the Bank's capital position is currently adequate to meet anticipated growth and does not currently have plans to raise capital from external sources in the near future. MARKET PRICE OF COMMON STOCK - ---------------------------- Norwalk Savings Society trades on the (NASDAQ) National Market under the symbol "NSSY". The following table sets forth the high/low price range of "NSSY" common stock as reported by NASDAQ and dividends declared for the periods indicated: 1997 1996 High Low Dividend High Low Dividend ----------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter $26.25 $22.94 $.05 $22.00 $18.75 -- Second Quarter 22.25 17.94 $.05 Third Quarter 23.13 20.88 .05 Fourth Quarter 24.88 22.75 .05 27 NORWALK SAVINGS SOCIETY ----------------------- (Registrant) Date: May 14, 1997 By /s/ Robert T. Judson --------------------------------- Robert T. Judson President & CEO Date: May 14, 1997 By /s/ Marcus I. Braverman --------------------------------- Marcus I. Braverman Senior Vice President Treasurer & CFO 28 EXHIBIT A --------- The following table presents the interest Rate Risk Exposure ("GAP") as of March 31, 1997. Repricing Repricing after one Repricing Total Percent within and within over amount of total one year five years five years - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Loans (1) Fixed rate by maturity $105,706 17.12% $5,448 $16,662 $83,596 Floating rate by maturity 314,682 50.97% 176,853 117,419 20,410 Securities Governments & agencies 37,680 6.10% 0 0 37,680 Mortgage-backed securities (1) 88,505 14.34% 23,641 2,674 62,190 Equity securities / FHLB stock 35,297 5.72% 8,312 26,985 Short term investments 5,765 0.93% 5.765 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total rate sensitive assets 587,635 95.18% $220,019 $136,755 $230,861 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative rate sensitive assets $220,019 $356,774 $567,635 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other assets (2) 29,732 4.82% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets 617,367 100.00% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities and shareholders' equity Deposits Savings 27,544 4.46% 27,544 Super savings 47,035 7.62% 47,035 NOW 31,546 5.11% 31,546 Money market 49,525 8.02% 49,525 Escrow 3,077 0.50% 3,077 Certificates 238,539 38.64% 184,351 54,188 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deposits 397,266 64.35% 343,078 54,188 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Borrowings 144,377 23.39% 88,246 54,703 1,428 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total rate sensitive liabilities 541,643 87.73% 431,324 108,891 1,428 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative rate sensitive liabilities $431,324 $540,215 $541,643 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other liabilities 25,992 4.21% Shareholders' equity 49,732 8.06% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities & shareholders's equity 617,367 100.00% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net position of assets (liabilities) (211,305) 27,864 229,433 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjustments (3), (4) ($120,509) $64,373 $56,136 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted Gap ($90,796) ($36,509) $173,288 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative repricing difference (cummulative Gap) ($90,796) ($127,306) $45,992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cumulative GAP to total assets -14.7% -20.62% 7.45% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: (1) Included in the one year period are regularly scheduled monthly payments to be received on Loans and Mortgage-backed securities. (2) Not included above, as interest rate sensitive are $11.9 million in non-accruing loans and $0.6 million in OREO property. (3) 95% of savings and NOW accounts were reclassified to the over five year period. (4) Money market and super savings were divided 1/3, 2/3, respectively in each of the first two periods. 29