SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 ---------------------------------- 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, 1997 [ ] 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 16, 1998, there were 195,755 shares of the Registrant's common stock $.01 par value issued and 191,258 shares outstanding. GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1997 (UNAUDITED) DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1997 ------------- ------------- ASSETS Cash on hand and in banks $ 439,007 $ 532,292 Interest bearing deposits 1,194,385 1,364,605 Investment securities Available for sale 735,000 0 Held to maturity 308,269 316,066 Mortgage-backed securities Available for sale 4,842,974 4,841,083 Held to maturity 9,665,891 10,218,465 Loans receivable, net 23,570,408 23,407,057 Accrued interest receivable 411,270 348,643 Real estate and other assets acquired in settlement of loans,net 158,381 98,690 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 507,100 495,100 Office properties and equipment, at cost 225,321 247,604 Federal income taxes 44,233 54,154 Prepaid expenses and other assets 196,677 246,870 ------------- ------------- Total assets $42,298,916 $42,170,629 ============= ============= LIABILITIES Deposits $29,331,595 $29,106,164 Accrued interest payable 6,954 7,452 Advances by borrowers for taxes and ins. 255,532 487,714 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 263,149 215,897 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 8,585,000 8,550,000 ------------- ------------- Total liabilities 38,442,230 38,367,227 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 shares issued 1,958 1,958 Additional paid in capital 1,624,968 1,624,968 Retained earnings 2,472,747 2,466,014 Less: Shares acquired by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (109,620) (117,450) Shares acquired by Recognition and Retention Plan (36,087) (41,900) Treasury Stock (4,497 shares, at cost) (56,527) (56,527) Net unrealized loss on decline in market value of securities available for sale (40,753) (73,661) ------------- ------------- Total stockholders' equity 3,856,686 3,803,402 ------------- ------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $42,298,916 $42,170,629 ============= ============= See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 2 GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996 (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 ------------- ------------- INTEREST INCOME Loans $ 536,519 $ 489,330 Investment securities 4,737 6,279 Mortgage-backed securities 225,914 212,911 Other interest-earning assets 23,539 16,888 ------------- ------------- Total interest income 790,709 725,408 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 395,437 321,126 Interest on FHLB advances 123,468 127,236 ------------- ------------- Total interest expense 518,905 448,362 ------------- ------------- Net interest income 271,804 277,046 Provision for loan losses 161,500 16,000 ------------- ------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 110,304 261,046 NONINTEREST INCOME Gain (loss) on sale of interest-bearing assets 318 (4,300) Loan origination & commitment fees 11,396 15,281 Loan servicing fees 19,040 17,293 Income (loss) from real estate operations (1,089) 0 Mortgage servicing rights 2,791 3,940 Other income 22,530 18,412 ------------- ------------- Total noninterest income 54,986 50,626 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Compensation and benefits 137,135 134,905 Occupancy and equipment 7,901 12,603 Federal insurance premium 4,432 9,941 Other expense 94,552 86,329 ------------- ------------- Total noninterest expense 244,020 243,778 ------------- ------------- Income (loss) before taxes (78,730) 67,894 INCOME TAX EXPENSE (27,379) 21,640 ------------- ------------- Net income (loss) $ (51,351) $ 46,254 ============= ============= EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Basic $ (.28) $ .23 ============= ============= Diluted $ (.27) $ .23 ============= ============= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996 (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 ------------- ------------- INTEREST INCOME Loans $ 1,084,941 $ 952,703 Investment securities 10,016 12,258 Mortgage-backed securities 461,610 456,907 Other interest-earning assets 46,976 32,708 ------------- ------------- Total interest income 1,603,543 1,454,576 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 803,093 632,859 Interest on FHLB advances 235,674 255,000 ------------- ------------- Total interest expense 1,038,767 887,859 ------------- ------------- Net interest income 564,776 566,717 Provision for loan losses 172,000 22,000 ------------- ------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 392,776 544,717 NONINTEREST INCOME Gain (loss) on sale of interest-bearing assets 318 (3,229) Loan origination & commitment fees 27,311 37,687 Loan servicing fees 40,295 36,809 Income (loss) from real estate operations 1,073 1,123 Mortgage servicing rights 4,548 3,940 Other income 43,242 31,683 ------------- ------------- Total noninterest income 116,787 108,013 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Compensation and benefits 289,354 267,869 Occupancy and equipment 20,466 25,773 Federal insurance premium 9,152 22,709 Other expense 180,390 166,921 BIF/SAIF Assessment -- 164,429 ------------- ------------- Total noninterest expense 499,362 647,701 ------------- ------------- Income (loss) before taxes 10,201 5,029 INCOME TAX EXPENSE 3,468 1,710 ------------- ------------- Net income (loss) $ 6,733 $ 3,319 ============= ============= EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE Basic $ .04 $ .02 ============= ============= Diluted $ .04 $ .02 ============= ============= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 (UNAUDITED) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Balance at June 30, 1997 $ 3,803,402 Change in unrealized loss on decline in market value of securities available for sale 32,908 Accrual of ESOP Plan Awards 7,830 Accrual of RRP Plan Awards 5,813 Net Income (Loss) 6,733 ------------- Balance at December 31, 1997 $ 3,856,686 ============= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements 5 GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996 (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income(loss) $ 6,733 $ 3,319 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation 12,210 6,105 Gain on sale of real estate owned -- -- Provision of losses on loans and other real estate 172,000 22,000 (Gain) Loss on sale of interest bearing assets (318) 3,229 Contribution to ESOP Plan 7,830 7,830 Contribution to RRP Plan 5,813 4,304 Change in assets and liabilities (Increase) decrease in mortgage servicing rights (4,548) (3,940) (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable (62,627) (29,305) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets 50,193 22,490 (Decrease) increase in advances for taxes and insurance (232,182) (342,418) (Decrease) increase in accrued interest payable (498) 529 (Decrease) increase in federal income taxes 9,921 (116,521) (Decrease) increase in deferred loan fees (954) 2,967 (Decrease) increase in accounts payable & accrued expenses 47,252 12,646 ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 10,825 (406,765) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of investment securities -- -- Purchase of investment securities (735,000) -- Capital expenditures 10,073 (23,078) Purchase of FHLB stock (12,000) (13,800) Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans 656,394 576,017 Loans originates, net of payments (1,045,616) (2,427,303) Sales proceeds from sale of real estate owned -- -- Purchase of mortgage-backed certificates -- -- Purchase of securities available for sale -- -- Sales proceeds from sale of mortgage- backed certificates available for sale -- -- Principal paydown on mortgage-backed certificates 591,388 557,574 ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (534,761) (1,330,590) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase (Decrease) in deposits 225,431 1,881,427 Net (decrease)increase in advances from FHLB 35,000 180,000 Repurchase of treasury stock 0 (125,700) ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by financing activities 260,431 1,935,727 ------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (263,505) 198,372 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGIN OF PERIOD 1,896,897 981,144 ------------- ------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 1,633,392 $ 1,179,516 ============= ============= See accompany notes to consolidated financial statements 6 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 periods ended December 31, 1997 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, 1997, the Bank's core, tangible and risk-based capital was increased by approximately $40,753 above the capital calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Effective June 19, 1997, the Bank adopted a Year 2000 Policy. This policy implements steps to assure any problems relating to software that has been written to use a 2 digit field in the year designation of a date has been corrected by year end 1998. The twentieth century is assumed to be the default in such designations, and will produce results that are wrong by 100 years when the century is meant to be the twenty first century. The Bank is currently testing all software to assure compliance with the Year 2000 Policy. 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 on October 12, 1996, the Company 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 in the amount of the fair market 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 7 GILMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 3-RECOGNITION AND RETENTION PLAN (CONTINUED) contributed to the RRP to retire shares previously issued. During the year ended June 30, 1997, the Company awarded an additional 1,200 shares and used Treasury shares to fund the award. The remaining 4,497 shares of stock repurchased are held in treasury shares at cost. RRP Plan expense totalled $2,907 and $5,813, for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 1997. NOTE 4-EARNINGS PER SHARE Effective with the quarter ended December 31, 1997, the Company adopted the provisions of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, which changes the method of computing and reporting earnings per share. Amounts previously reported have been restated to conform to the new standard. Basic earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 have been computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of 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 the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per share have been computed, giving effect to outstanding stock purchase options by application of the treasury stock method. NOTE 5-RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform with current period reporting form. The most significant change involves the adoption of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, which changes the method of computing and reporting earnings per share as described in Note 4. 8 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, 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, 1997 Compared to June 30, 1997. Total assets remained relatively constant, increasing only $128,000, from $42.2 million at June 30, 1997 to $42.3 million at December 31, 1997. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net loans receivable of $163,000, an increase in investment securities of $735,000, and an increase in real estate owned and other repossessed assets of $60,000, partially offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $263,000, a decrease in mortgage-backed securities of $551,000, and a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $50,000. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $263,000 from $1.9 million at June 30, 1997 to $1.6 million at December 31, 1997. The decrease was primarily attributable to the majority of property taxes being paid in the last quarter of calendar 1997. Mortgage-backed securities decreased $551,000 from $15.1 million at June 30, 1997 to $14.5 million at December 31, 1997. The decrease was primarily due to principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities held to maturity. Loans receivable were $23.4 million at June 30, 1997, and $23.6 million at December 31, 1997, an increase of $163,000, or .69%. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in originations of consumer and commercial loans. Investment securities increased $727,000 from $316,000 at June 30, 1997 to $1,043,000 at December 31, 1997. The increase was due to the purchase of $735,000 Upshur County Bonds held as available for sale securities, along with $8,000 in principal repayments. Real estate and other assets increased $60,000 from $98,000 at June 30, 1997 to $158,000 at December 31, 1997. The increase was due to a foreclosure on a single family loan of $33,000, along with an increase in other repossessed assets of $27,000, 9 resulting from repossession of auto loans. Prepaid expenses and other assets decreased $50,000, from $247,000 at June 30, 1997 to $197,000 at December 31, 1997. Included in this balance is a cashiers check for $145,000, issued by a local bank, that was dishonored on September 18, 1997, and is currently in pending litigation. The issuing bank claims that they were induced to issue the check based upon fraudulent information. Management continues to believe that the check will ultimately be paid; however, due to the fact that litigation is in the preliminary stages, the likelihood of success is not determinable at this time. Subsequent to September 30, 1997, the Bank repossessed all collateral on loans relating to the same individual the cashiers check was issued to. As of December 31, 1997, the Bank had charged $154,000 to loss and $24,000 to other repossessed assets relating to this individual. Deposits remain relatively unchanged from $29.1 million at June 30, 1997, to $29.3 million at December 31, 1997. Federal Home Loan Bank advances also remained relatively constant, increasing only $35,000. Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance decreased 232,000 from $488,000 at June 30, 1997 to $256,000 at December 31, 1997. The decrease is due to the majority of the property taxes being paid in the last quarter of calendar 1997. Total stockholders' equity increased $54,000 to $3,857,000 at December 31, 1997 from $3,803,000 at June 30, 1997. This increase was a result of net earnings of $7,000, a $33,000 decrease in unrealized loss on securities available for sale, a decrease in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of $8,000, and a decrease in the Recognition and Retention Plan of $6,000. The Bank continued to exceed all of its regulatory capital requirements at December 31, 1997, with tangible and core capital of $3.8 million (8.91% of total adjusted assets) and risk-based capital of $4.0 million (19.04% 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, 1997 and 1996 General. Net income(loss) for the quarter ended December 31, 1997 was ($51,000), a decrease of $98,000 from the quarter ended December 31, 1996. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in the provision for loan losses of $146,000. Interest Income. Interest income totaled $791,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997, compared to $726,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996, an increase of $65,000. The increase was primarily due to an increase in net loans receivable, along with an increase in interest income on mortgage-backed securities due to changes in interest rates. Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $70,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997 compared to December 31, 1996. The increase was due to a $74,000 increase in interest paid on deposits, the increase was a result of an increase in the average balance of deposits for the quarter and an increase in rates, partially offset by a decrease in interest paid on FHLB advances of $4,000, due to a decrease in average outstanding advances. 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, 1997, increased $146,000 from $16,000 for the three months ended December 31, 1996, to $162,000 for the three month period ended December 31, 1997. The provision for loan losses of $162,000 was to replenish the reserves for the $124,000 loss charged to reserves discussed above, and the additional reserves were based on management's evaluation of non-performing loans. Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $4,000 from $51,000 for the 10 quarter ended December 31, 1996 to $55,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. The increase resulted primarily from an increase of $4,000 in other income. Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense remained relatively constant from $244,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996, compared to $243,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. Compensation and benefits increased $2,000 to $137,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997 from $135,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996, due to an additional employees' salary and other benefits. Occupancy and equipment expense decreased $5,000 from $13,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 to $8,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. Federal insurance premiums decreased $6,000 due to the recapitalization of the SAIF resulting in reduced premiums. Other miscellaneous expenses increased $8,000 from $86,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 to $94,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes decreased $49,000 from $22,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 to ($27,000) for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. The decrease is due to a decrease in net earnings before income taxes of $147,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 General. Net income for the six months ended December 31, 1997 was $7,000, a increase of $4,000 from the six months ended December 31, 1996. The increase was primarily due to an $148,000 decrease in non-interest expense, and a $9,000 increase in other income, partially offset by a $150,000 increase in provision for loan losses. Interest Income. Interest income totaled $1,604,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997, compared to $1,455,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996, an increase of $149,000. The increase was due to an increase in net loans receivable, along with upward changes in interest rates on adjustable loans. Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $151,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997 compared to December 31, 1996. The increase was due to a $170,000 increase in interest paid on deposits, resulting from an increase in the average balance of deposits for the six months ended and an increase in rates, offset by a decrease in interest paid on FHLB advances of $19,000, due to a decrease in outstanding advances. 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, 1997, increased $150,000 from $22,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996, to $172,000 for the six months period ended December 31, 1997. Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $9,000 from $108,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996 to $118,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997. The increase resulted primarily from an increase of $12,000 in other income, a $3,000 increase in loan servicing fees, a $4,000 decrease in loss on sale of interest-bearing assets, partially offset by a $10,000 decrease in loan origination and commitment fees. Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense totaled $647,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996, compared to $499,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997, a decrease of $148,000. The primary reason for this decrease was the one time 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 six months ended December 31, 1996, compared to a charge of $0 for the six months ended December 31, 1997. Compensation and benefits increased $21,000 to $289,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997 from $268,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996, due to an additional employees' salary and other benefits. Federal insurance premiums decreased $13,000 due to the recapitalization of the BIF/SAIF premiums in the six months ended December 31, 1996. Other miscellaneous expenses increased $13,000 from $167,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996 to $180,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997. 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. 11 Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes increased $1,000 from $2,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996 to $3,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997. The increase is due to an increase in net earnings before income taxes of $5,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1997. 12 PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings See Financial Condition - Prepaid expenses and other assets 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 (a) On October 28, 1997, the Company held its Third Annual Meeting of Stockholders. (b) At the meeting, Gary P. Cooper, Tedd R. Austin, and Steven W. Sansom were elected for terms to expire in 2000. (c) Stockholders voted on the following matters: (i) The election of the following directors of the Company; BROKER VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN NON-VOTES Director 1 145,365 0 0 0 Director 2 145,365 0 0 0 Director 3 145,365 0 0 0 (ii) The ratification of the appointment of Henry & Peters, P. C. as independent auditors of the Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. BROKER VOTES: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN NON-VOTES 145,365 0 0 0 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. 13 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 16, 1998 By: /s/ Gary P. Cooper --------------------------------------- Gary P. Cooper Pres. and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Date: February 16, 1998 By: /s/ Sheri Parish ---------------------------------------- Sheri Parish Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer (Principal Fin. & Acct. Officer) 14