1 [PMFI LETTERHEAD] EXHIBIT 28.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 17, 1997 CONTACT: Rick L. Brown, CFO (319) 369-5601 PERPETUAL MIDWEST FINANCIAL, INC. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA------ Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc., parent of Perpetual Savings Bank, FSB, announced earnings of $81,000 or $0.04 per common share for the Company's three months ended December 31, 1996. This compares to net income of $436,000 or $0.22 per common share for the three months ended December 31, 1995. The decrease in earnings for the three months ended December 31, 1996 compared to the three months ended December 31, 1995 was predominately due to a $517,000 increase in provision for loan losses, and a $650,000 increase in other expenses, including a $265,000 charge for a contingent liability discussed below, offset by an increase of $436,000 in net interest income before provision for loan losses, a $165,000 increase in other income and a $211,000 decrease in income tax provision. Beginning July, 1996, the Company increased its provision for loan losses due to the continued growth in the Company's loan portfolio and an increase in the Company's actual loan loss experience over the past year. Net interest income, before provision for loan losses, for the three months ended December 31, 1996 increased $436,000 to $2.6 million as compared to the same period last year. Interest income increased $634,000 to $7.3 million while interest expense increased $198,000 to $4.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 1996, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 1995. Interest income increased primarily due to a $21.6 million increase in average earning financial assets and a 30 basis points increase in the average yield on these assets. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a $24.0 million increase in the average balance of financial liabilities and a 20 basis point increase in the average cost of these liabilities. 1 2 Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc. Press Release January 17, 1997 Page 2 of 6 The $650,000 increase in other expenses was primarily a result of a $265,000 charge to income to establish a contingent liability. This contingent liability developed from the filing of various mechanics liens for work performed on a property against which, the Company holds a $3.1 million mortgage loan. This loan, secured by a commercial office building, was originated in January, 1995 and was performing as agreed at December 31, 1996. The remainder of the increase in other expense for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 compared to the same period last year, was primarily related to a $120,000 increase for compensation and benefits and a $49,000 increase for occupancy and equipment. Earnings for the first six months of fiscal 1997 ended December 31, 1996 resulted in a net loss of $472,000 or ($0.25) per share of common stock. This compared to net income of $692,000 or $0.34 per share of common stock for the six months ended December, 1995. The decrease in earnings for the first six months of fiscal 1997 compared to the same period last year was predominantly due to a $742,000 increase for provision for loan losses and a $2.5 million increase in other expenses, offset by an increase of $1.0 million in net interest income, a $302,000 increase of other income and a decrease of $747,000 in tax provision. The increase in other expenses is primarily a result of a $1.5 million expense for a special assessment on SAIF-insured institutions in order to recapitalize the SAIF insurance fund. Net interest income, before provision for loan losses, for the six months ended December 31, 1996 increased $1.0 million to $5.1 million as compared to $4.1 million for the same period last year. Interest income increased $1.7 million to $14.6 million while interest expense increased $634,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1996 as compared to the six months ended December 31, 1995. Interest income increased primarily due to a $28.1 million increase in average financial earning assets and an 85 basis point increase in the average yield on these assets. Interest expense increased primarily due to a $31.8 million increase in average financial liabilities and a 20 basis point increase in the average cost of these liabilities. 2 3 Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc. Press Release January 17, 1997 Page 3 of 6 Total consolidated assets at December 31, 1996 were $388.5 million as compared to $383.3 million at June 30, 1996. At December 31, 1996, allowance for loan losses totaled $2.8 million or 0.94% of total net loans receivable as compared to $2.7 or 0.91% of total net loans receivable at June 30, 1996. The Company's non-performing assets (loans 90 days or more delinquent and foreclosed real estate) were $1.3 million or 0.33% of total assets at December 31, 1996, compared with $1.4 million or 0.37% of total assets at June 30, 1996. As of December 31, 1996, Perpetual Savings Bank, FSB had tangible and core capital ratios of approximately 7.91%. The Bank continued to exceed its regulatory capital requirements and expects to remain in excess of the requirements. On September 24, 1996, Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc. announced its intent to repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares over the following twelve-months. The Company continues to repurchase shares at prevailing market prices from time to time depending upon market conditions. Perpetual Savings Bank, FSB, headquartered in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has four full service branch offices including; Cedar Rapids West, Cedar Rapids East, Cedar Rapids Northeast, and Iowa City, Iowa. Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "PMFI". A consolidated financial summary follows (3 pages). ##### 3 4 [PMFI LETTERHEAD] Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc. - Press Release January 17, 1997 Page 4 of 6 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - December 31, June 30, 1996 1996 (unaudited) (audited) --------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- Assets Cash and due from financial institutions $ 4,605,506 $ 2,968,278 Interest-bearing balances in financial inst. 7,605,968 7,956,221 ---------------- ---------------- Cash and cash equivalents 12,211,474 10,924,499 Securities: Trading portfolio 921,570 989,800 Available-for-sale 58,180,261 56,401,791 Held-to-maturity -- -- FHLB stock 4,640,900 4,640,900 Loans held for sale 1,324,258 1,870,570 Loans receivable, net 298,535,925 296,080,410 Accrued interest and dividend receivable 2,539,753 2,678,024 Premises and equipment, net 7,384,781 7,307,659 Other assets 2,790,472 2,379,202 ---------------- ---------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 388,529,394 $ 383,272,855 ================ ================ Liabilities Deposits $ 285,356,353 $ 261,497,110 Borrowed funds 64,647,466 80,723,708 Advances from borrowers for taxes & ins. 770,683 818,524 Accrued interest payable 1,668,902 2,343,611 Other liabilities 2,511,986 2,301,985 ---------------- ---------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 354,955,390 $ 347,684,938 ================ ================ Stockholders' Equity Common stock (2,123,984 shares) $ 21,240 $ 21,240 Additional paid in capital 20,749,538 20,546,070 Retained earnings-substantially restricted 17,715,087 18,481,335 Unrealized holding gains/losses-available-for-sale (92,768) (486,626) Less: Common stock acquired (3,570,365) (2,152,190) Employee stock ownership plan (691,998) (776,032) Unearned compensation (556,730) (45,880) ---------------- ---------------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 33,574,004 $ 35,587,917 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 388,529,394 $ 383,272,855 ================ ================ 5 [PMFI LETTERHEAD] Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc. - Press Release January 17, 1997 Page 5 of 6 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME- For the 3 mos. ended December 31, ----------------------------------- 1996 1995 (Dollars in Thousands except Per Share Data) (unaudited) (unaudited) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Income $ 7,263 $ 6,629 Interest Expense 4,708 4,510 ---------------- ---------------- Net Interest Income 2,555 2,119 Provision for loan losses 552 35 ---------------- ---------------- Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 2,003 2,084 Other Income 492 327 Other Expenses 2,340 1,690 Income Before Income Taxes 155 721 Income tax provision 74 285 ---------------- ---------------- Net Income $ 81 $ 436 ================ ================ Earnings per share subsequent to conversion Net Income $0.04 $0.22 ================ ================ Earnings per share assuming full dilution Net Income $0.04 $0.22 ================ ================ 6 [PMFI LETTERHEAD] Perpetual Midwest Financial, Inc. - Press Release January 17, 1997 Page 6 of 6 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME- For the 6 mos. ended December 31, ----------------------------------- 1996 1995 (Dollars in Thousands except Per Share Data) (unaudited) (unaudited) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Income $ 14,605 $ 12,955 Interest Expense 9,466 8,832 ---------------- ---------------- Net Interest Income 5,139 4,123 Provision for loan losses 777 35 ---------------- ---------------- Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 4,362 4,088 Other Income 910 608 Other Expenses 4,545 3,543 Special SAIF assessment 1,485 -- ---------------- ---------------- Total Other Expenses 6,030 3,543 Income Before Income Taxes (758) 1,153 Income tax provision (286) 461 ---------------- ---------------- Net Income $ (472) $ 692 ================ ================ Earnings per share subsequent to conversion Net Income ($0.25) $0.35 ================ ================ Earnings per share fully diluted subsequent to conversion Net Income ($0.25) $0.34 ================ ================