SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended DECEMBER 31, 1996
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission File Number 0-25076
GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware 75-2561513
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or Identification or
organization) Number)
218 W. Cass Street, Gilmer, Texas 75644
(Address of principal executive offices)
(903) 843-5525
(Issuer's telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) :
Yes [ ] No [X]
State the number of Shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common equity, as of the latest date:
As of February 14, 1997, there were 195,755 shares of the Registrant's
common stock $.01 par value issued and 190,058 shares outstanding.
GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND JUNE 30, 1996
(UNAUDITED)
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1996
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ASSETS
Cash on hand and in banks $ 528,774 $ 346,721
Interest bearing deposits 650,742 634,423
Investment securities
Held to maturity 319,682 327,670
Mortgage-backed certificates
Available for sale 4,875,526 4,985,363
Held to maturity 10,726,458 11,219,452
Loans receivable, net 22,259,592 20,436,502
Mortgage servicing rights 3,940 0
Accrued interest receivable 346,756 317,451
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans,net 0 0
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 481,000 467,200
Office properties and equipment, at cost 232,487 215,514
Prepaid expenses and other assets 115,414 137,904
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Total assets $40,540,371 $39,088,200
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LIABILITIES
Deposits $27,358,299 $25,476,872
Accrued interest payable 9,228 8,699
Advances by borrowers for taxes and ins. 198,389 540,807
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 90,605 77,959
Federal income taxes 7,937 124,458
Advances from Federal Home Loan bank 9,110,000 8,930,000
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Total liabilities 36,774,458 35,158,795
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock; $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares
authorized; none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares
authorized; 195,755 and 200,058 shares issued 1,958 2,001
Additional paid in capital 1,624,968 1,679,014
Retained earnings 2,445,945 2,442,626
Less: Treasury Stock (5697 shares - at cost) (71,611) 0
Shares acquired by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (125,280) (133,110)
Shares acquired by Recognition and Retention Plan (32,630) (36,934)
Net unrealized loss on decline in market
value of securities available for sale (77,437) (24,192)
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Total stockholders' equity 3,765,913 3,929,405
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $40,540,371 $39,088,200
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(UNAUDITED)
1996 1995
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INTEREST INCOME
Loans $ 489,330 $ 422,017
Investment securities 6,279 2,612
Mortgage-backed securities 212,911 196,815
Other interest-earning assets 16,888 18,540
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Total interest income 725,408 639,984
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 321,126 338,992
Interest on FHLB advances 127,236 43,810
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Total interest expense 448,362 382,802
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Net interest income 277,046 257,182
Provision for loan losses 16,000 6,143
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Net interest income after provision for
loan losses 261,046 251,039
NONINTEREST INCOME
Gain (loss) on sale of interest-bearing assets (4,300) 9,689
Loan origination & commitment fees 15,281 4,883
Loan servicing fees 17,293 14,219
Income (loss) from real estate operations 0 (432)
Mortgage servicing rights 3,940 0
Other income 18,412 8,620
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Total noninterest income 50,626 36,979
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation and benefits 134,905 99,467
Occupancy and equipment 12,603 9,954
Federal insurance premium 9,941 16,968
Other expense 86,329 69,237
BIF/SAIF Assessment 0 0
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Total noninterest expense 243,778 195,626
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Income before taxes 67,894 92,392
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 21,640 34,158
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Net income $ 46,254 $ 58,234
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Earnings per share (Note 4) $ .23 $ .32
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(UNAUDITED)
1996 1995
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INTEREST INCOME
Loans $ 952,703 $ 824,703
Investment securities 12,258 7,739
Mortgage-backed securities 456,907 387,361
Other interest-earning assets 32,708 40,973
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Total interest income 1,454,576 1,260,776
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 632,859 679,431
Interest on FHLB advances 255,000 89,141
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Total interest expense 887,859 768,572
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Net interest income 566,717 492,204
Provision for loan losses 22,000 11,393
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Net interest income after provision for
loan losses 544,717 480,811
NONINTEREST INCOME
Gain (loss) on sale of interest-bearing assets (3,229) 12,020
Loan origination & commitment fees 37,687 13,919
Loan servicing fees 36,809 26,247
Income from real estate operations 1,123 15,454
Mortgage servicing rights 3,940 0
Other income 31,683 18,927
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Total noninterest income 108,013 86,567
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation and benefits 267,869 194,664
Occupancy and equipment 25,773 19,039
Federal insurance premium 22,709 31,359
Other expense 166,921 135,755
BIF/SAIF Assessment 164,429 0
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Total noninterest expense 647,701 380,817
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Income before taxes 5,029 186,561
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 1,710 66,991
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Net income $ 3,319 $ 119,570
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Earnings per share (Note 4) $ .02 $ .66
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(UNAUDITED)
TOTAL
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Balance at June 30, 1996 $ 3,929,405
Change in unrealized loss on decline in market
value of securities available for sale (53,245)
Accrual of ESOP Plan Awards 7,830
Accrual of RRP Plan Awards 4,304
Net Income(Loss) 3,319
Repurchased 10,000 shares of company stock
(5697 shares held as treasury stock and
4303 contributed to RRP) (125,700)
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Balance at December 31, 1996 $ 3,765,913
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(UNAUDITED)
1996 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income(loss) $ 3,319 $ 119,570
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation 6,105 6,105
Gain on sale of real estate owned 0 (15,454)
Provision of losses on loans and other
real estate 22,000 11,393
(Gain) Loss on sale of interest bearing assets 3,229 (12,020)
Contribution to ESOP Plan 7,830 7,830
Contribution to RRP Plan 4,304 0
Change in assets and liabilities
(Increase) decrease in mortgage
servicing rights (3,940) 0
(Increase) decrease in accrued
interest receivable (29,305) (23,157)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid
expenses and other assets 22,490 38,876
(Decrease) increase in advances
for taxes and insurance (342,418) (304,513)
(Decrease) increase in accrued
interest payable 529 2,097
(Decrease) increase in federal
income taxes (116,521) 53,489
(Decrease) increase in deferred
loan fees 2,967 6,111
(Decrease) increase in accounts
payable & accrued expenses 12,646 43,668
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Net cash provided by operating
activities (406,765) (66,005)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of investment securities 0 105,812
Purchase of investment securities 0 0
Capital expenditures (23,078) (38,946)
Purchase of FHLB stock (13,800) (10,100)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans 576,017 1,326,271
Loans originates, net of payments (2,427,303) (2,726,498)
Sales proceeds from sale of real estate owned 0 23,954
Purchase of mortgage-backed certificates 0 0
Purchase of securities available for sale 0 (1,326,164)
Sales proceeds from sale of mortgage-
backed certificates available for sale 0 851,009
Principal paydown on mortgage-backed
certificates 557,574 687,578
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Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities (1,330,590) (1,107,084)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase (Decrease) in deposits 1,881,427 122,179
Net (decrease) increase in advances from FHLB 180,000 1,550,000
Repurchase of treasury stock (125,700) 0
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,935,727 1,672,179
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Net increase (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents 198,372 499,090
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 981,144 779,580
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 1,179,516 $ 1,278,670
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See accompany notes to consolidated financial statements
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GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting and reporting policies and practices of Gilmer Financial
Services, Inc. conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to
prevailing practices within the savings and loan industry.
The unaudited interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with
instructions for Form 10-QSB and, therefore, do not include information or
footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results
of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. However, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results of
operations for the three and six month period ended December 31, 1996 are not
necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for an entire fiscal
year.
The OTS has adopted a regulation which requires that, for purposes of
calculating regulatory capital, unrealized gains or losses related to accounting
for certain investments in debt and equity securities under SFAS 115 are not
included in the Bank's regulatory capital. As a result of this rule at December
31, 1996, the Bank's core, tangible and risk-based capital was increased by
approximately $77,437 above the capital calculated in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Effective July 1, 1996, the Bank adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights" ("SFAS No. 122"),
and amendment to FASB Statement No. 65. SFAS No. 122 requires that a portion of
the cost of originating a mortgage loan be allocated to the mortgage servicing
rights based on its fair value relative to the loan as a whole. This statement
eliminates the accounting distinction between rights to service mortgage loans
for others that are acquired through loan origination activities and those
acquired through purchase transactions. The mortgage servicing rights for the
six month period ended December 31, 1996, was $3,940. While this statement did
not have a significant effect this period, management believes that this
standard will have an impact on the Bank's operating results and financial
condition in the future.
NOTE 2-CONVERSION
On July 13, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Bank, subject to regulatory
approval and approval by members of the Bank, adopted a Plan of Conversion to
convert from a federally chartered mutual savings bank to a federally chartered
stock savings bank with the concurrent formation of a holding company. The
conversion was designed to be accomplished through amendment of the Bank's
federal charter and the sale of the holding company's common stock in an amount
equal to the consolidated proforma market share of the holding company and the
Bank after giving effect to the conversion.
On February 9, 1995, Gilmer Savings Bank completed its conversion. The Bank
issued 195,755 shares of stock. All of the Bank's outstanding common stock will
be held on the Holding Company's books.
NOTE 3-RECOGNITION AND RETENTION PLAN
The Board of Directors of the Company adopted and obtained stockholder approval
at the October 12, 1995 stockholder's meeting, a Recognition and Retention Plan
(RRP) to enable the Company to provide officers and employees with a proprietary
interest in the Company as incentive to contribute to its success. Officers and
employees of the Company who are selected by members of a committee appointed by
the Board of Directors of the Company will be eligible to receive benefits under
the RRP.
The Company has available to award 7,830 shares of Company stock and awarded
4,303 shares, with the remainder being reserved for future award. The shares
granted are in the form of restricted stock to be earned and payable over a
five-year period at the rate of 20% per year, effective on the date of
stockholder ratification. Compensation expense in the amount of the fair market
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GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3-RECOGNITION AND RETENTION PLAN (CONTINUED)
value of the common stock at the date of the grant to the officer or employee
will be recognized pro rata over the five years during which the shares are
earned and payable. The company initially funded the RRP in October 1995 by
issuing 4303 shares of its previously authorized but unissued common stock. In
October 1996, the company repurchased 10,000 shares of its outstanding common
stock for $125,700, of these shares 4,303 shares were contributed to the RRP to
retire shares previously issued and 5,697 shares are held in treasury stock at a
cost of $71,611. RRP Plan expense totalled $4,304 for the six month period ended
December 31, 1996.
NOTE 4-EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share for the three and six month period ended December 31, 1996,
have been computed by dividing the net earnings by the weighted average common
shares outstanding. Shares controlled by the ESOP are accounted for in
accordance with Statement of Position 93-6, under which unallocated shares are
not considered in weighted average shares outstanding. Earnings per share for
the three months ended December 31, 1996 was .23 per share based on weighted
average common shares outstanding of 178,142. Earnings per share for the six
months ended December 31, 1996, was .02 based on weighted average common shares
outstanding of 183,527. Earnings per share for the three and six months ended
December 31, 1995 was .32 and .66 per share, respectively.
NOTE 5-RECLASSIFIED
Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform with current
period reporting form.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
Gilmer Financial Services, Inc. was formed in July of 1994 and is the
holding company and owner of 100% of the common stock of Gilmer Savings Bank FSB
of Gilmer, a federally chartered stock savings institution. In this discussion
and analysis, reference to the operations and financial condition of the Company
includes the operations and financial condition of the Bank.
On February 9, 1995, the Bank completed its conversion from a mutual to a
stock savings institution. On that date, the Company issued and sold 195,755
shares of common stock at $10.00 per share to complete the conversion of the
Bank from mutual to stock form ("Conversion"). Net proceeds to the Company were
approximately $1.6 million after deducting expenses of approximately $320,000.
The Holding Company's business currently consists of the operations of the
Bank. As a consumer-oriented financial institution, the Company offers a range
of banking services to residents of its primary market area. The Company is
principally engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general
public and investing those deposits, along with funds generated from operations
and borrowings, into mortgage, commercial, and consumer loans. The Company also
invests in mortgage and government backed securities and certificates of
deposit.
The Bank's results of operations are primarily affected by its net
interest income, which is the difference between interest income earned on its
loans, investment and mortgage-backed securities and other investments, and its
cost of funds consisting of interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds,
including Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Net income of the Bank is also
affected by non-interest income, such as loan origination and commitment fees,
loan servicing fees and other income, and non-interest expense, including
compensation and benefits, insurance premiums, losses on foreclosed real estate
and provisions for losses on loans. The Bank's net income also is affected
significantly by general economic conditions and competitive conditions,
particularly changes in market interest rates and actions of regulatory
authorities.
Financial Condition
December 31, 1996 Compared to June 30, 1996. Total assets increased
$1.4 million, or 3.58% to $40.5 million at December 31, 1996 from $39.1 million
at June 30, 1996. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in
loans of $1,823,000, and an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $198,000,
partially offset by a decrease in mortgage-backed securities of $603,000.
Loans receivable were $22.3 million at December 31, 1996, and $20.4
million at June 30, 1996, an increase of $1,823,000, or 8.19%. This increase is
primarily attributable to an increase in originations of consumer loans and a
more favorable interest rate environment for home financing.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $198,000 from $981,000 at June 30,
1996 to $1,179,000 at December 31, 1996. The increase in cash was due primarily
to an increase in deposits.
Mortgage-backed securities decreased $603,000 from $16.2 million at June
30, 1996 to $15.6 million at December 31, 1996. The decrease was primarily due
to principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities.
Investment securities decreased $8,000 from $328,000 at June 30, 1996 to
$320,000 at December 31, 1996. The decrease was due to principal repayments.
Deposits increased $1.9 million from $25.5 million at June 30, 1996, to
$27.4 million at December 31, 1996. Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased
$180,000 from $8.9 million at June 30, 1996 to $9.1 million at December 31,
1996, the increase in funds was used primarily to help fund an increase in loan
demand.
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance decreased $343,000 from
$541,000 at June 30, 1996 to $198,000 at December 31, 1996. The decrease is due
to the majority of the property taxes being paid in the last quarter of calendar
1996.
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Total stockholder's equity decreased $163,000 to $3,766,000 at December
31, 1996 from $3,929,000 at June 30, 1996. This decrease was primarily a result
of a stock repurchase of $125,700 (10,000 shares at $12.57/share), net earnings
of $3,000, along with a $53,000 increase in unrealized loss on securities
available for sale. The Bank continued to exceed all of its regulatory capital
requirements at December 31, 1996, with tangible and core capital of $3.7
million (8.93% of total adjusted assets) and risk-based capital of $3.9 million
(19.74% of risk-weighted assets).
Results of Operations
The Company's results of operations depend primarily on the level of its
net interest income and non-interest income and the amount of non-interest
expenses. Net interest income depends upon the volume of interest-earning assets
and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rates earned or paid on them.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 1996
and 1995
General. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 was $46,000, a
decrease of $12,000 from the quarter ended December 31, 1995. The decrease was
primarily due to an increase in noninterest expense. Net interest income
increased $19,000, non-interest income increased $14,000, income tax expense
decreased 13,000, offset by a $10,000 increase in provision for loan losses and
a $48,000 increase in non-interest expense.
Interest Income. Interest income totaled $725,000 for the quarter ended
December 31, 1996, compared to $640,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1995,
an increase of $85,000. The increase was due primarily to increases in the
average balance of loans and mortgage-backed securities.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $66,000 for the quarter ended
December 31, 1996 compared to December 31, 1995. This was primarily due to an
increase in interest paid on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, due to the
increase in average outstanding advances during the period, as the Bank utilized
such advances to fund increased loan demand.
Provision for Loan Losses. The Company maintains an allowance for loan
losses based upon management's periodic evaluation of non-performing loans,
inherent risks in the loan portfolio, economic conditions and past experience.
The provision for the three months ended December 31, 1996, increased $10,000
from $6,000 for the three months ended December 31, 1995, to $16,000 for the
three month period ended December 31, 1996. The increase was due to a $10,000
provision added to the non-mortgage general valuation account to increase the
valuation account balance, which had decreased due to charge-offs. The company
will continue to monitor its provision for loan losses as economic and
regulatory conditions dictate.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $14,000 from $37,000
for the quarter ended December 31, 1995 to $51,000 for the quarter ended
December 31, 1996. The increase resulted primarily from an increase of $10,000
in loan origination and commitment fees, a $3,000 increase in loan servicing
fees, a $4,000 increase in mortgage servicing rights income, and a $10,000
increase in other income, partially offset by a $13,000 decrease in income from
the sale of interest-bearing assets.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense totaled $244,000 for the
quarter ended December 31, 1996, compared to $196,000 for the quarter ended
December 31, 1995, an increase of $48,000. Compensation and benefits increased
$35,000 to $135,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 from $100,000 for
the quarter ended December 31, 1995, due to six additional employees' salaries
and other benefits. Federal insurance premiums decreased $7,000 due to the
recapitalization of the BIF/SAIF premiums in the quarter ended September 30,
1996. (See Non-interest expense-Comparison of Operating Results for the six
months ended December 31, 1996 on the BIF/SAIF assessment). Other miscellaneous
expenses increased $17,000 from $69,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1995
to $86,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996. The primary reason for this
increase was an increase in service bureau fees associated with growth in
checking accounts and an increase in group insurance.
Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes decreased $13,000 from
$34,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1995 to $21,000 for the quarter ended
December 31, 1996, due to a decrease in income before taxes of $24,000 for the
quarter ended December 31, 1996.
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 1996 and
1995
General. Net income for the six months ended December 31, 1996 was $3,000,
a decrease of $116,000 from the six months ended December 31, 1995. The decrease
was primarily due to a $164,000 charge to income from the BIF/SAIF legislation
enacted in September 1996. Net interest income increased $75,000, non-interest
income increased $21,000, income tax expense decreased $65,000, offset by a
$11,000 increase in provision for loan losses and a $266,000 increase in
non-interest expense.
Interest Income. Interest income totaled $1.5 million for the six months
ended December 31, 1996, compared to $1.3 million for the six months ended
December 31, 1995, an increase of $194,000. The increase was due primarily to
increases in the average balance of loans and mortgage-backed securities.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $119,000 for the six months
ended December 31, 1996 compared to December 31, 1995. This was primarily due to
an increase in interest paid on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, due to the
increase in average outstanding advances during the period, as the Bank utilized
such advances to fund increased loan demand.
Provision for Loan Losses. The Company maintains an allowance for loan
losses based upon management's periodic evaluation of non-performing loans,
inherent risks in the loan portfolio, economic conditions and past experience.
The provision for the six months ended December 31, 1996, increased $11,000 from
$11,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1995, to $22,000 for the six month
period ended December 31, 1996. The increase was due to a $10,000 provision
added to the non-mortgage general valuation account to increase the valuation
account balance, which had decreased due to charge-offs. The company will
continue to monitor its provision for loan losses as economic and regulatory
conditions dictate.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $21,000 from $87,000
for the six months ended December 31, 1995 to $108,000 for the six months ended
December 31, 1996. The increase resulted primarily from an increase of $24,000
in loan origination and commitment fees, a $10,000 increase in loan servicing
fees, a $4,000 increase in mortgage servicing rights income, and a $12,000
increase in other income, offset by a $15,000 decrease in income from the sale
of interest-bearing assets and a $14,000 decrease in income from real estate
operations.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense totaled $648,000 for the six
months ended December 31, 1996, compared to $381,000 for the six months ended
December 31, 1995, an increase of $266,000. The deposits of savings associations
such as the Bank are presently insured by the Savings Association Insurance Fund
(the "SAIF"), which, along with the Bank Insurance Fund (the "BIF"), is one of
the two insurance funds administered by the FDIC. Financial institutions which
are members of the BIF are experiencing substantially lower deposit insurance
premiums because the BIF has achieved its required level of reserves while the
SAIF has not yet achieved its required reserves. In order to eliminate this
disparity, legislation to recapitalize the SAIF was enacted by Congress on
September 30, 1996. The legislation called for a special assessment of 65.7
basis points of the March 31, 1995 SAIF assessment base. The special assessment
resulted in a $164,000 charge to noninterest expense during the quarter ended
September 30, 1996, which affected the Company's results of operations for the
six months ended December 31, 1996.
Compensation and benefits increased $73,000 to $268,000 for the six months
ended December 31, 1996 from $195,000 for the six months ended December 31,
1995, due to six additional employees' salaries and other benefits. Other
miscellaneous expenses increased $31,000 from $136,000 for the six months ended
December 31, 1995 to $167,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996. The
primary reason for this increase was an increase in service bureau fees
associated with growth in checking accounts, as well as an increase in group
insurance and moving expenses associated with the hiring of new employees.
Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes decreased $65,000 from
$67,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1995 to $2,000 for the six months
ended December 31, 1996, due to a decrease in net earnings before taxes of
$182,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996.
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GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not applicable.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit 27-Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Date: February 14, 1997 By: /s/ Gary P. Cooper
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Gary P. Cooper
Pres. and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: February 14, 1997 By: /s/ Sheri Parish
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Sheri Parish
Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer
(Principal Fin. & Acct. Officer)
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