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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2002
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to __________
Commission File No. 0-5965
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2723087
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
50 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60675
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 630-6000
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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 [_]
220,923,315 Shares - $1.66 2/3 Par Value
(Shares of Common Stock Outstanding on September 30, 2002)
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
September 30 December 31 September 30
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($ In Millions Except Share Information) 2002 2001 2001
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Assets
Cash and Due from Banks $ 1,951.9 $ 2,592.3 $ 1,685.6
Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell 1,535.2 3,565.1 1,574.2
Time Deposits with Banks 7,316.8 6,955.9 4,542.5
Other Interest-Bearing 23.0 25.0 23.8
Securities
Available for Sale 7,307.4 5,648.6 5,362.1
Held to Maturity (Fair value - $861.2 at September 2002, $673.1 at
December 2001, $659.7 at September 2001) 820.2 663.6 641.0
Trading Account 11.2 18.9 13.7
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Total Securities 8,138.8 6,331.1 6,016.8
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Loans and Leases
Commercial and Other 10,159.4 10,552.0 11,423.0
Residential Mortgages 7,765.2 7,427.9 7,332.4
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Total Loans and Leases (Net of unearned income - $406.2 at September 2002,
$427.3 at December 2001, $428.9 at September 2001) 17,924.6 17,979.9 18,755.4
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Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans and Leases (160.3) (154.3) (150.9)
Buildings and Equipment 506.8 488.7 484.6
Customers' Acceptance Liability 4.7 9.7 21.2
Trust Security Settlement Receivables 762.5 571.4 709.9
Other Assets 1,666.5 1,307.0 1,468.5
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Total Assets $ 39,670.5 $ 39,671.8 $ 35,131.6
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Liabilities
Deposits
Demand and Other Noninterest-Bearing $ 4,972.8 $ 6,237.4 $ 4,379.9
Savings and Money Market 6,770.1 6,808.5 6,168.9
Savings Certificates 1,867.8 2,024.4 2,139.8
Other Time 348.7 404.6 756.3
Foreign Offices - Demand 921.6 872.7 908.8
- Time 9,492.1 8,671.7 8,434.8
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Total Deposits 24,373.1 25,019.3 22,788.5
Federal Funds Purchased 3,163.4 815.5 1,340.0
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 1,200.6 1,407.4 1,017.1
Commercial Paper 143.3 137.7 139.0
Other Borrowings 4,841.9 6,841.2 4,257.5
Senior Notes 450.0 450.0 450.0
Long-Term Debt 766.0 766.8 767.0
Debt - Floating Rate Capital Securities 267.8 267.7 267.7
Liability on Acceptances 4.7 9.7 21.2
Other Liabilities 1,514.6 1,183.0 1,357.8
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Total Liabilities 36,725.4 36,898.3 32,405.8
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Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock 120.0 120.0 120.0
Common Stock, $1.66 2/3 Par Value; Authorized 560,000,000 shares at September 2002,
December 2001, and September 2001; Outstanding 220,923,315 at September 2002,
221,647,260 at December 2001 and 222,114,864 at September 2001 379.8 379.8 379.8
Capital Surplus - - -
Retained Earnings 2,721.0 2,520.1 2,462.7
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 7.3 (2.4) (7.9)
Common Stock Issuable - Stock Incentive Plans 122.5 147.6 150.0
Deferred Compensation (46.2) (58.1) (71.5)
Treasury Stock - (at cost, 6,998,209 shares at September 2002, 6,274,264 shares at
December 2001, and 5,806,660 shares at September 2001) (359.3) (333.5) (307.3)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 2,945.1 2,773.5 2,725.8
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 39,670.5 $ 39,671.8 $ 35,131.6
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
Third Quarter Nine Months
Ended September 30 Ended September 30
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($ In Millions Except Per Share Information) 2002 2001 2002 2001
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Noninterest Income
Trust Fees $ 298.0 $ 311.1 $ 940.1 $ 947.8
Foreign Exchang Trading Profits 26.3 37.2 87.5 112.6
Treasury Management Fees 23.9 21.5 71.9 63.5
Security Commissions and Trading Income 11.6 8.1 31.2 26.2
Other Operating Income 10.6 20.0 47.0 67.7
Investment Security Gains .1 - .2 -
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Total Noninterest Income 370.5 397.9 1,177.9 1,217.8
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Net Interest Income
Interest Income 308.1 396.1 934.2 1,339.2
Interest Expense 158.2 247.1 483.8 895.7
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Net Interest Income 149.9 149.0 450.4 443.5
Provision for Credit Losses 20.0 5.0 30.0 21.5
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Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses 129.9 144.0 420.4 422.0
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Noninterest Expenses
Compensation 169.9 174.1 499.9 520.1
Employee Benefits 34.1 30.1 103.4 95.4
Occupancy Expense 28.3 25.8 80.3 75.8
Equipment Expense 22.6 20.8 68.0 63.6
Other Operating Expenses 102.3 100.9 319.6 306.3
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Total Noninterest Expenses 357.2 351.7 1,071.2 1,061.2
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Income before Income Taxes 143.2 190.2 527.1 578.6
Provision for Income Taxes 46.8 63.6 176.3 193.5
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Net Income $ 96.4 $ 126.6 $ 350.8 $ 385.1
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Net Income Applicable to Common Stock $ 95.8 $ 125.7 $ 349.1 $ 381.7
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Net Income Per Common Share - Basic $ .44 $ .57 $ 1.58 $ 1.72
- Diluted .43 .55 1.54 1.66
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Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 220,431,828 221,453,555 220,715,302 221,573,897
- Diluted 225,098,182 228,778,525 226,383,081 229,357,126
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
Third Quarter Nine Months
Ended September 30 Ended September 30
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(In Millions) 2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net Income $ 96.4 $ 126.6 $ 350.8 $ 385.1
Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale:
Unrealized Holding Gains Losses) Arising during the Period 3.2 1.2 5.1 3.0
Less: Reclassification Adjustments for Gains Included in Net Income - - (.1) -
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedge Designations:
Cumulative-Effect of Adopting SFAS No. 133 - - - (.2)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Arising During the Period 2.1 4.0 8.1 1.1
Less: Reclassification Adjustments of (Gains) Losses Included in Net Income (1.6) .1 (3.3) 1.4
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (.2) - (.1) -
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Other Comprehensive Income 3.5 5.3 9.7 5.3
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Comprehensive Income $ 99.9 $ 131.9 $ 360.5 $ 390.4
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
Nine Months
Ended September 30
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(In Millions) 2002 2001
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Preferred Stock
Balance at January 1 and September 30 $ 120.0 $ 120.0
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Common Stock
Balance at January 1 and September 30 379.8 379.8
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Retained Earnings
Balance at January 1 2,520.1 2,200.0
Net Income 350.8 385.1
Dividends Declared - Common Stock (112.9) (103.4)
Dividends Declared - Preferred Stock (1.6) (3.2)
Stock Issued - Incentive Plan and Awards (35.4) (15.8)
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Balance at September 30 2,721.0 2,462.7
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at January 1 (2.4) (13.2)
Other Comprehensive Income 9.7 5.3
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Balance at September 30 7.3 (7.9)
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Common Stock Issuable - Stock Incentive Plans
Balance at January 1 147.6 110.2
Stock Issuable, net of Stock Issued (25.1) 39.8
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Balance at September 30 122.5 150.0
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Deferred Compensation
Balance at January 1 (58.1) (57.9)
Compensation Deferred (6.3) (36.5)
Compensation Amortized 18.2 22.9
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Balance at September 30 (46.2) (71.5)
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Treasury Stock
Balance at January 1 (333.5) (276.7)
Stock Options and Awards 104.3 80.9
Stock Purchased (130.1) (111.5)
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Balance at September 30 (359.3) (307.3)
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Total Stockholders' Equity at September 30 $ 2,945.1 $ 2,725.8
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
Nine Months
Ended September 30
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(In Millions) 2002 2001
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income $ 350.8 $ 385.1
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Provision for Credit Losses 30.0 21.5
Depreciation on Buildings and Equipment 64.2 58.6
(Increase) Decrease in Interest Receivable (7.3) 43.6
Decrease in Interest Payable (7.2) (10.6)
Amortization and Accretion of Securities and Unearned Income (79.9) (115.3)
Amortization of Computer Software 56.5 56.1
Amortization of Goodwill and Other Intangibles 4.9 12.4
Net (Increase) Decrease in Trading Account Securities 7.7 (.3)
Other Noncash, net 22.9 110.9
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 442.6 562.0
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net (Increase) Decrease in Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell 2,029.9 (1,024.4)
Net (Increase) Decrease in Time Deposits with Banks (360.9) 651.3
Net Decrease in Other Interest-Bearing Assets 2.0 97.5
Purchases of Securities-Held to Maturity (180.1) (113.0)
Proceeds from Maturity and Redemption of Securities-Held to Maturity 36.6 83.5
Purchases of Securities-Available for Sale (24,227.2) (54,773.3)
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Redemption of Securities-Available for Sale 22,635.5 56,244.7
Net (Increase) Decrease in Loans and Leases 51.0 (701.7)
Purchases of Buildings and Equipment (82.3) (95.1)
Purchases and Development of Computer Software (95.5) (108.4)
Net Increase in Trust Security Settlement Receivables (191.1) (94.7)
Decrease in Cash Due to Acquisitions - (1.5)
Other, net 3.0 22.3
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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (379.1) 187.2
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Decrease in Deposits (646.2) (39.4)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Federal Funds Purchased 2,347.9 (2,275.0)
Net Decrease in Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase (206.8) (560.0)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Commercial Paper 5.6 (3.4)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Short-Term Other Borrowings (1,757.3) 1,585.0
Proceeds from Term Federal Funds Purchased 4,192.0 3,494.4
Repayments of Term Federal Funds Purchased (4,434.0) (3,451.4)
Proceeds from Senior Notes & Long-Term Debt - 154.5
Repayments of Senior Notes & Long-Term Debt (.8) (75.6)
Treasury Stock Purchased (127.2) (108.2)
Net Proceeds from Stock Options 18.3 14.4
Cash Dividends Paid on Common and Preferred Stock (114.6) (107.0)
Other, net 19.2 20.3
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Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (703.9) (1,351.4)
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Decrease in Cash and Due from Banks (640.4) (602.2)
Cash and Due from Banks at Beginning of Year 2,592.3 2,287.8
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Cash and Due from Banks at End of Period $ 1,951.9 $ 1,685.6
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Schedule of Noncash Investing Activities:
Transfer of Securities from Held to Maturity to Available for Sale $ - $ 167.1
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Interest Paid $ 490.9 $ 906.3
Income Taxes Paid 48.7 28.2
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Northern Trust Corporation (Corporation) and its subsidiaries
(collectively, Northern Trust), all of which are wholly-owned. Significant
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated
financial statements as of September 30, 2002 and 2001 have not been audited by
the Corporation's independent public accountants. In the opinion of management,
all accounting entries and adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods have
been made. All such entries and adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods' consolidated
financial statements to place them on a basis comparable with the current
period's consolidated financial statements. For a description of Northern
Trust's significant accounting policies, refer to Note 1 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders.
2. Securities - The following table summarizes the book and fair values of
securities.
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September 30, 2002 December 31, 2001 September 30, 2001
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Book Fair Book Fair Book Fair
(In Millions) Value Value Value Value Value Value
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Held to Maturity
U.S. Government $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Obligations of States and
Political Subdivisions 676.3 721.8 528.9 542.9 504.1 527.4
Federal Agency 4.5 4.4 4.9 4.9 5.2 5.3
Other 139.4 135.0 129.8 125.3 131.7 127.0
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Subtotal 820.2 861.2 663.6 673.1 641.0 659.7
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Available for Sale
U.S. Government 155.8 155.8 158.9 158.9 160.4 160.4
Obligations of States and
Political Subdivisions 33.3 33.3 30.0 30.0 17.0 17.0
Federal Agency 6,552.6 6,552.6 5,188.9 5,188.9 4,899.3 4,899.3
Preferred Stock 80.8 80.8 82.9 82.9 99.3 99.3
Other 484.9 484.9 187.9 187.9 186.1 186.1
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Subtotal 7,307.4 7,307.4 5,648.6 5,648.6 5,362.1 5,362.1
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Trading Account 11.2 11.2 18.9 18.9 13.7 13.7
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Total Securities $8,138.8 $8,179.8 $6,331.1 $6,340.6 $6,016.8 $6,035.5
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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Reconciliation of Book Values to Fair Values of
Securities Held to Maturity September 30, 2002
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Gross Unrealized
Book ------------------------ Fair
(In Millions) Value Gains Losses Value
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U.S. Government $ - $ - $ - $ -
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 676.3 45.5 - 721.8
Federal Agency 4.5 .2 .3 4.4
Other 139.4 .2 4.6 135.0
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Total $ 820.2 $ 45.9 $ 4.9 $ 861.2
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Reconciliation of Amortized Cost to Fair Values of
Securities Available for Sale September 30, 2002
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Gross Unrealized
Amortized ------------------------ Fair
(In Millions) Cost Gains Losses Value
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U.S. Government $ 155.3 $ .5 $ - $ 155.8
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 30.7 2.6 - 33.3
Federal Agency 6,534.8 17.8 - 6,552.6
Preferred Stock 80.8 - 80.8
Other 484.3 .6 - 484.9
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Total $7,285.9 $ 21.5 $ - $7,307.4
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3. Pledged Assets - Securities and loans pledged to secure public and trust
deposits, repurchase agreements and for other purposes as required or permitted
by law were $9.6 billion on September 30, 2002, $10.5 billion on December 31,
2001 and $9.6 billion on September 30, 2001. Included in the September 30, 2002
pledged assets were securities available for sale of $923.3 million, which were
pledged as collateral for agreements to repurchase securities sold transactions.
The secured parties to these transactions have the right to repledge or sell
these securities.
Northern Trust is permitted to repledge or sell collateral from agreements to
resell securities purchased transactions. The total fair value of accepted
collateral as of September 30, 2002, December 31, 2001 and September 30, 2001
was $323.3 million, $1.6 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively. The fair value
of repledged collateral as of September 30, 2002, December 31, 2001 and
September 30, 2001 was $215.6 million, $1.2 billion and $257.1 million,
respectively. Repledged collateral was used in other agreements to repurchase
securities sold transactions.
4. Contingent Liabilities - Standby letters of credit outstanding were $2.6
billion on September 30, 2002, $2.5 billion on December 31, 2001 and $2.4
billion on September 30, 2001.
Because of the nature of its activities, Northern Trust is subject to pending
and threatened legal actions that arise in the normal course of business.
Management cannot estimate the specific possible loss or range of loss that may
result from these proceedings since it
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
is not possible to formulate a meaningful opinion as to the range of possible
outcomes and plaintiffs' ultimate damage claims. In the judgment of management,
after consultation with legal counsel, none of the litigation to which the
Corporation or any of its subsidiaries is a party, including the matters
described below, will have a material effect, either individually or in the
aggregate, on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
One subsidiary of the Corporation has been named as a defendant in several Enron
Corp.-related class action suits that have been consolidated under a single
complaint in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas
(Houston). Individual participants in the employee pension benefit plans
sponsored by Enron Corp. sued various corporate entities and individuals,
including The Northern Trust Company (Bank), in its capacity as the former
trustee of the Enron Corp. Savings Plan and former service-provider for the
Enron Corp. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The actions make claims, inter alia,
for breach of fiduciary duty to the plan participants, and seek equitable relief
and monetary damages in an unspecified amount against the defendants. The
Corporation and the defendant company intend to defend these actions vigorously.
In addition, the U.S. Department of Labor is conducting an investigation of the
individuals and entities connected with Enron Corp.'s ERISA plans, including, as
to the Corporation, the Bank and Northern Trust Retirement Consulting, L.L.C.
Based upon the information developed to date and recognizing that the outcome of
complex litigation and related matters is uncertain, management believes that
these matters will be resolved without material impact on the Corporation's
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
5. Loans and Leases - Amounts outstanding in selected loan categories are shown
below.
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(In Millions) September 30, 2002 December 31, 2001 September 30, 2001
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Domestic
Residential Real Estate $ 7,765.2 $ 7,427.9 $ 7,332.4
Commercial 4,200.3 4,741.6 4,898.8
Broker 28.7 11.8 72.1
Commercial Real Estate 1,148.1 1,025.6 1,006.9
Personal 2,362.4 2,208.8 2,120.0
Other 845.3 768.6 1,088.1
Lease Financing 1,254.4 1,202.6 1,186.6
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Total Domestic 17,604.4 17,386.9 17,704.9
International 320.2 593.0 1,050.5
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Total Loans and Leases $17,924.6 $17,979.9 $18,755.4
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At September 30, 2002, other domestic and international loans included $850.9
million of overnight trust-related advances, primarily in connection with next
day security settlements, compared with $812.0 million at December 31, 2001 and
$1.4 billion at September 30, 2001.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
At September 30, 2002, nonperforming loans and leases totaled $106.5 million.
Included in this amount were loans with a recorded investment of $104.4 million
(net of $25.4 million in charge-offs) which were also classified as impaired. A
loan is impaired when, based on available information, it is probable that a
creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual
terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans totaling $12.7 million (net of $15.2
million in charge-offs) had no portion of the reserve for credit losses
allocated to them while impaired loans totaling $91.7 million (net of $10.2
million in charge-offs) had an allocated reserve of $21.8 million. For the third
quarter of 2002, the total recorded investment in impaired loans averaged $106.0
million. There was $15 thousand of interest income recorded on impaired loans
for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
At September 30, 2001, nonperforming loans and leases totaled $114.2 million and
included $112.8 million (net of $22.1 million in charge-offs) of impaired loans.
Of these impaired loans, $25.3 million (net of $8.9 million in charge-offs) had
no portion of the reserve for credit losses allocated to them while $87.5
million (net of $13.2 million in charge-offs) had an allocated reserve of $20.1
million. Total recorded investment in impaired loans for the third quarter of
2001 averaged $107.2 million with $66 thousand of interest income recognized on
such loans. The $12.6 million net decrease from September 30, 2001 to September
30, 2002 in impaired loans where no reserve has been assigned was caused
primarily by the sale of one large commercial loan during the fourth quarter of
2001.
At September 30, 2002, residential real estate loans totaling $20.6 million were
held for sale and were included in other assets in the consolidated balance
sheet.
Loan commitments for residential real estate loans, which when funded will be
held for sale, are carried at fair value while all other loan commitments are
carried at the amount of unamortized fees. At September 30, 2002, legally
binding commitments to extend credit totaled $15.7 billion, compared to $16.4
billion at December 31, 2001 and $15.9 billion at September 30, 2001.
6. Reserve for Credit Losses - Changes in the reserve for credit losses were as
follows:
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Nine Months
Ended September 30
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(In Millions) 2002 2001
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Balance at Beginning of Period $ 161.6 $ 162.9
Charge-Offs (25.4) (27.3)
Recoveries 2.2 1.0
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Net Charge-Offs (23.2) (26.3)
Provision for Credit Losses 30.0 21.5
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Balance at End of Period $ 168.4 $ 158.1
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Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to:
Loans and Leases $ 160.3 $ 150.9
Unfunded Commitments, Standby Letters of Credit and Derivatives 8.1 7.2
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Balance at End of Period $ 168.4 $ 158.1
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
In the second quarter of 2002, Northern Trust began to record the reserve for
unfunded commercial loan commitments, standby letters of credit and derivatives
in a liability account included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance
sheet. Previously, this portion of the reserve was included in the reserve for
credit losses and shown as a contra-asset on the consolidated balance sheet.
Prior period amounts have been reclassified.
The reserve for credit losses represents management's estimate of probable
inherent losses that have occurred as of the date of the financial statements.
The loan and lease portfolio and other credit exposures are regularly reviewed
to evaluate the adequacy of the reserve for credit losses. In determining the
level of the reserve, Northern Trust evaluates the reserve necessary for
specific nonperforming loans and also estimates losses inherent in other credit
exposures.
The result is a reserve with the following components:
Specific Reserve. The amount of specific reserve is determined through a
loan-by-loan analysis of nonperforming loans that considers expected future cash
flows, the value of collateral and other factors that may impact the borrower's
ability to pay.
Allocated Inherent Reserve. The amount of the allocated portion of the inherent
loss reserve is based on loss factors assigned to Northern Trust's credit
exposures, which depend upon internal credit ratings. These loss factors
primarily include management's judgment concerning the effect of the business
cycle on the creditworthiness of Northern Trust's borrowers as well as
historical charge-off experience.
Unallocated Inherent Reserve. Management determines the unallocated portion of
the inherent reserve based on factors that cannot be associated with a specific
credit or loan category. These factors include management's subjective
evaluation of local and national economic and business conditions, portfolio
concentration and changes in the character and size of the loan portfolio. The
unallocated portion of the inherent reserve reflects management's attempt to
ensure that the overall reserve appropriately reflects a margin for the
imprecision inherent in the process of estimating expected credit losses.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
7. Net Income Per Common Share Computations - The computation of net income per
common share is presented in the following table.
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Third Quarter Ended September 30 Nine Months Ended September 30
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($ In Millions Except Per Share Information) 2002 2001 2002 2001
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Basic Net Income Per Common Share
Reported Net Income $ 96.4 $ 126.6 $ 350.8 $ 385.1
Less: Dividends on Preferred Stock (.6) (.9) (1.7) (3.4)
Add Back: Goodwill Amortization, After Tax - 1.8 - 6.0
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Adjusted Net Income Applicable to Common Stock $ 95.8 $ 127.5 $ 349.1 $ 387.7
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 220,431,828 221,453,555 220,715,302 221,573,897
Reported Basic Net Income Per Common Share $ .44 $ .57 $ 1.58 1.72
Goodwill Amortization, After Tax - .01 - .03
Adjusted Basic Net Income Per Common Share $ .44 $ .58 $ 1.58 $ 1.75
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Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
Reported Net Income Applicable to Common Stock $ 95.8 $ 125.7 $ 349.1 $ 381.7
Add Back: Goodwill Amortization, After Tax - 1.8 - 6.0
Adjusted Net Income Applicable to Common Stock $ 95.8 $ 127.5 $ 349.1 $ 387.7
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding 220,431,828 221,453,555 220,715,302 221,573,897
Plus Dilutive Potential Common Shares:
Stock Options 2,523,771 5,042,620 3,647,653 5,559,619
Stock Incentive Plans* 2,142,583 2,282,350 2,020,126 2,223,610
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Average Common and Potential Common Shares 225,098,182 228,778,525 226,383,081 229,357,126
Reported Diluted Net Income Per Common Share $ .43 $ .55 $ 1.54 $ 1.66
Goodwill Amortization, After Tax - .01 - .03
Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Common Share $ .43 $ .56 $ 1.54 $ 1.69
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* Includes Dilutive Potential Common Shares related to restricted stock issued
in connection with an acquisition subject to performance and vesting
requirements and to stock and stock unit awards subject to vesting
requirements. Refer to Footnote 25, Stock-Based Compensation Plans, on pages
85 and 86 of the Corporation's 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders.
8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax)
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002
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Unrealized Gains Foreign Accumulated
(Losses) on Minimum Gains (Losses) Currency Other
Securities Pension On Cash Flow Translation Comprehensive
(In Millions) Available For Sale Liability Hedge Designations Adjustments Income
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Beginning Balance $(.1) $ (3.6) $1.5 $(.2) $ (2.4)
Current-Period Change 5.0 - 4.8 (.1) 9.7
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Ending Balance $4.9 $ (3.6) $6.3 $(.3) $ 7.3
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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001
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Unrealized Gains Foreign Accumulated
(Losses) on Minimum Gains (Losses) Currency Other
Securities Pension On Cash Flow Translation Comprehensive
(In Millions) Available For Sale Liability Hedge Designations Adjustments Income
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Beginning Balance $(.9) $(12.3) $ - $ - $(13.2)
Cumulative-effect of
Adopting SFAS No.133 - - (.2) - (.2)
Current-Period Change 3.0 - 2.5 - 5.5
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Ending Balance $2.1 $(12.3) $2.3 $ - $ (7.9)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
9. The Northern Trust Corporation 2002 Stock Plan - The Board of Directors
approved the Northern Trust Corporation 2002 Stock Plan (the "2002 Plan"), which
was then subsequently approved by the Corporation's stockholders at the 2002
annual meeting of stockholders. The 2002 Plan is a compensation plan authorizing
the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, performance
shares and stock units. An aggregate of 22,000,000 shares of the Corporation's
Common Stock has been reserved for issuance under the 2002 Plan. The 2002 Plan
replaces the Northern Trust Corporation Amended 1992 Incentive Stock Plan (the
"1992 Plan"). No awards may be granted under the 1992 Plan after April 30, 2002.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," establishes financial accounting and reporting
standards for stock-based compensation plans. SFAS No. 123 allows two
alternative accounting methods: (1) a fair-value-based method, or (2) an
intrinsic-value-based method which is prescribed by Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB No. 25) and
related interpretations. Northern Trust has elected to account for its
stock-based incentive plans and awards under APB No. 25, and has adopted the
disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123.
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by
SFAS No. 123, and has been determined as if the Corporation had accounted for
its stock-based compensation under SFAS No. 123. A description of Northern
Trust's stock-based compensation is presented in greater detail on pages 85
through 87 of the 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders.
10. Accounting Standards Pronouncements - The following accounting standards
were adopted by Northern Trust in 2002.
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 01-14, "Income Statement Characterization of
Reimbursements Received for `Out-of-Pocket' Expenses Incurred." Beginning in the
third quarter 2002, Northern Trust adopted EITF 01-14, which requires that
client-reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses be recorded as gross revenue and
expense. These reimbursements were previously reported as a reduction of
expense. This change, which has no impact on net income, increased trust fees,
treasury management and other revenues with an offsetting increase in operating
expenses, and totaled $7.4 million and $22.7 million for the third quarter and
nine months of 2002, respectively, compared with $8.1 million and $24.2 million
for the same periods of 2001. Prior period amounts have been reclassified.
SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" supersedes APB Opinion No.
17, "Intangible Assets" and addresses the accounting for goodwill and other
intangible assets. As required, Northern Trust applied the provisions of this
Statement effective January 1, 2002 to all goodwill and other intangible assets
reflected in the consolidated financial statements at that date.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Goodwill - The Statement discontinues amortization of goodwill over its
estimated useful life and requires a transitional impairment test of goodwill as
of January 1, 2002. An annual impairment test of goodwill is also required in
the year of adoption and in subsequent years. Impairment losses for goodwill
that arise due to the initial application of this Statement, resulting from the
transitional impairment test, are to be reported as a change in an accounting
principle and any subsequent impairment losses are required to be reported as
operating expenses. Management completed the initial goodwill impairment test as
of January 1, 2002 and determined that no transitional impairment charge was
necessary. Goodwill at both January 1, 2002 and September 30, 2002 totaled $90.1
million. Application of the nonamortization provisions of the Statement will
reduce noninterest expense by approximately $10.0 million annually, resulting in
an increase in net income of approximately $8.0 million in 2002 compared to
2001. Goodwill amortization in the first nine months of 2001 totaled $7.4
million or $6.0 million after taxes.
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization - Other separately identifiable
acquired intangible assets will continue to be amortized over their estimated
useful life. At September 30, 2002, acquired intangible assets had a book value
of $30.2 million, which was net of accumulated amortization on these assets of
$57.5 million. Amortization for the first nine months of the year amounted to
$4.9 million. Amortization expense for the years ended 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
and 2006 is estimated to be $6.7 million, $6.6 million, $6.6 million, $5.5
million and $5.1 million, respectively.
11. RemitStream Investment - Northern Trust accounts for its 20% equity
interest in RemitStream Solutions LLC (RemitStream) using the equity method of
accounting.
12. Business Combinations - On September 27, 2002, the Bank signed a definitive
agreement for the purchase of Deutsche Bank AG's global passive equity, enhanced
equity and passive fixed income businesses. The transaction is expected to close
within three to six months, subject to regulatory approval and other closing
conditions. The purchase price is based on the total value of revenues
represented by managed assets transferred. Based on assets under management as
of June 30, 2002 of $120 billion, the purchase price would be approximately $260
million, subject to adjustments.
13. Business Segments - The tables on page 19, reflecting the earnings
contribution of Northern Trust's business segments for the third quarter and
nine months ended September 30, 2002, are incorporated by reference.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THIRD QUARTER RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net income per common share on a diluted basis was $.43 for the third quarter, a
decrease of 22% from $.55 earned in the year-ago quarter. Net income totaled
$96.4 million, compared to $126.6 million reported for the third quarter of last
year. This earnings performance produced an annualized return on average common
equity (ROE) of 13.69% versus 19.63% reported for the comparable quarter last
year, and an annualized return on average assets (ROA) of 1.05% versus 1.43% in
2001. The current quarter's results include a $15.0 million investment write-off
($.04 per common share) of an equity investment in myCFO, Inc. and a $20.0
million provision for credit losses compared to $5.0 million in last year's
third quarter. The business environment during the quarter remained very
challenging given the significant and persistent weakness in equity markets
which has continued to adversely influence earnings performance. In this
difficult environment, Northern Trust continued to closely manage expenses,
which were up just 2% compared to last year's third quarter. Revenues, which
included the investment write-off, were down 5% from last year resulting in a
productivity ratio of 149%.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income totaled $370.5 million for the quarter compared to $397.9
million last year, and accounted for 70% of total taxable equivalent revenue.
Trust fees were $298.0 million in the quarter, down 4% compared to $311.1
million in the third quarter of last year and represented 56% of total taxable
equivalent revenue. The decline in trust fees resulted primarily from weak
equity markets and was partially offset by new business. Trust assets under
administration totaled $1.44 trillion, a decrease of 8% since September 2001,
and trust assets under the management of Northern Trust fell 7% to $293.2
billion.
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Consolidated Trust Assets Under Administration September 30, June 30, December 31, September 30,
(In Billions) 2002 2002 2001 2001
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Corporate & Institutional $ 207.4 $ 224.8* $ 225.9* $ 226.3*
Personal 85.8 91.8 94.0 89.8
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Total Managed Trust Assets 293.2 316.6 319.9 316.1
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Corporate & Institutional 1,078.4 1,263.1 1,281.7 1,193.8
Personal 64.9 71.6 72.8 60.0
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Total Non-Managed Trust Assets 1,143.3 1,334.7 1,354.5 1,253.8
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Consolidated Trust Assets Under Administration $1,436.5 $1,651.3 $1,674.4 $1,569.9
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*Previously reported total trust assets and managed assets in C&IS at June
30, 2002 ($10.8 billion reduction) and prior quarters have been adjusted to
eliminate a duplicate calculation in compiling a specific component of
these amounts. This adjustment had no impact on revenues or net income.
Trust fees are based on the market value of assets managed and administered, the
volume of transactions, securities lending volume and spreads, and fees for
other services rendered. Asset-based trust fees are typically determined on a
sliding scale so that as the value of a client portfolio grows in size, Northern
Trust receives a smaller percentage of the increasing value as trust fee income.
In addition, certain accounts may
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Noninterest Income (continued)
be on a fixed annual fee. Therefore, market value or other changes in a
portfolio's size do not typically have a directly proportionate impact on the
level of the fees. In addition, Corporate and Institutional Services (C&IS)
trust relationships are increasingly priced to reflect earnings from activities
such as custody-related deposits and foreign exchange trading which are not
included in trust fees.
Trust fees from Personal Financial Services (PFS) in the quarter decreased 4%
and totaled $147.5 million compared to $153.9 million in the year-ago quarter.
The decline in PFS trust fees primarily resulted from the continued decline in
the equity markets, partially offset by new business. Northern Trust's network
of PFS offices totals 82 locations in twelve states. Personal trust assets under
administration totaled $150.7 billion at September 30, 2002 compared to $149.8
billion at September 30, 2001 and $163.4 billion at June 30, 2002. Of the total
assets under administration, $85.8 billion is managed by Northern Trust,
compared to $89.8 billion one year ago and $91.8 billion at June 30, 2002. With
the exception of Florida and California locations where trust assets are
revalued throughout the quarter, trust fees in PFS are largely based on the
level of trust assets at the end of the previous quarter. Thus, trust fees in
the fourth quarter, will be negatively impacted by the lower level of trust
assets at the end of the third quarter. At September 30, 2002, 40% of personal
trust assets under management were invested in equity securities. Net new
recurring PFS trust business transitioned during the first nine months totaled
approximately $29 million in annualized fees.
Trust fees from C&IS in the quarter decreased 4% to $150.5 million compared to
$157.2 million in the year-ago quarter. The decline resulted from lower
securities lending fees, which totaled $17.0 million compared to $29.3 million
in last year's third quarter. In the prior year quarter, securities lending fees
benefited from two decreases in the federal funds rate and higher volumes. Fees
from asset management increased 2% and totaled $47.4 million, compared with
$46.6 million in the year-ago quarter, driven primarily by growth in
institutional money market funds. Custody fees increased 4% to $56.8 million.
Northern Trust Retirement Consulting, L.L.C. recorded fees of $16.6 million
compared to $16.1 million in last year's third quarter.
C&IS trust assets under administration totaled $1.29 trillion at September 30,
2002, compared to $1.42 trillion at September 30, 2001 and $1.49 trillion at
June 30, 2002. Of the C&IS trust assets under administration, $207.4 billion is
managed by Northern Trust, down from $226.3 billion at September 30, 2001 and
$224.8 billion at June 30, 2002. Asset-based fees in C&IS are largely based on
the level of trust assets at the end of the previous quarter. Thus, trust fees
in the fourth quarter, will be negatively impacted by the lower level of trust
assets at the end of the third quarter. At September 30, 2002, approximately 22%
of assets under management were invested in equity securities. Trust assets
under administration include $448.5 billion of global custody assets, up 6% from
a year ago. Net new recurring C&IS trust business transitioned during the first
nine months totaled approximately $29 million in annualized fees.
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Noninterest Income (continued)
Foreign exchange trading profits were $26.3 million for the quarter, compared to
$37.2 million in the third quarter of last year. The current quarter reflects
lower client volumes and reduced market volatility in major currencies.
Treasury management revenues, which include both fees and the computed value of
compensating deposit balances, were $29.9 million, up 2% from last year's third
quarter, due to new business and higher transaction volumes from existing
clients. The fee portion of these revenues in the quarter was $23.9 million, up
11% from $21.5 million in the comparable quarter last year, partly as a result
of more clients paying for services in fees rather than in compensating deposit
balances.
Revenues from security commissions and trading income were $11.6 million, up 43%
from the prior year. Other operating income was $10.6 million for the third
quarter compared to $20.0 million in the same period last year. Current quarter
other operating income was reduced by a $15.0 million write-off of the
investment in myCFO, Inc., offset in part by the recognition of approximately
$8.5 million in gains by Norlease, Inc. from the sales of leased equipment in
the normal course of business at the end of scheduled lease terms.
Northern Trust's equity investment in myCFO, Inc. of Mountain View, California
was made in the first quarter of 2001 to complement Northern Trust's Wealth
Management's business strategy. In September 2002, myCFO, Inc. announced the
planned sale of its assets at an amount that is not expected to result in a
distribution of any sales proceeds to equity holders. This proposed sale
resulted in the write-off of Northern Trust's entire investment in this company
in the quarter.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the quarter totaled $149.9 million, 1% higher than the
$149.0 million reported in the third quarter of 2001. Net interest income is
defined as the total of interest income and amortized fees on earning assets,
less interest expense on deposits and borrowed funds, adjusted for the impact of
hedging activity. When net interest income is adjusted to a fully taxable
equivalent (FTE) basis, yields on taxable, nontaxable and partially taxable
assets are comparable, although the adjustment to a FTE basis has no impact on
net income. Net interest income on a FTE basis for the quarter was $162.1
million, compared to $161.6 million reported in the third quarter of 2001. Total
average earning assets of $32.4 billion increased 3% from last year's third
quarter, while the net interest margin decreased to 1.98% from 2.05%.
Earning assets for the third quarter averaged $32.4 billion compared to $31.4
billion in last year's third quarter. Money market assets averaged $8.3 billion,
up from $5.7 billion last year, while the securities portfolio averaged $6.5
billion, down from $7.7 billion in the prior year. Loans and leases averaged
$17.6 billion in the quarter, down 2% from the third quarter of last year.
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Net Interest Income (continued)
Domestic loans outstanding were virtually unchanged, averaging $17.3 billion
compared with $17.1 billion in last year's third quarter, while international
loans decreased by $475 million from a year ago to average $308 million.
Residential mortgages increased $563 million, or 8%, to average $7.8 billion for
the quarter and represented 44% of the total loan portfolio. Commercial and
industrial loans averaged $4.2 billion, down $646 million or 13% from a year
ago.
Northern Trust utilizes a diverse mix of funding sources. Total interest-related
deposits averaged $18.0 billion, up 1% from the third quarter of 2001. Foreign
office time deposits increased $579 million as a result of increased global
custody activity, offset by lower levels of nonpersonal time deposits. Other
interest-related funds averaged $9.1 billion in the quarter compared with $8.4
billion in last year's third quarter. The increase in other interest-related
funds was due primarily to higher levels of overnight federal funds purchased.
The balances within these classifications vary based on funding requirements and
strategies, interest rate levels, changes in the volume of lower cost deposit
sources, and the availability of collateral to secure these borrowings.
Noninterest-related funds increased 4% from the prior year, averaging $5.3
billion.
Provision for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses was $20.0 million in the quarter compared to
$5.0 million for the same quarter last year and $5.0 million in the second
quarter of 2002. For a discussion of the provision and reserve for credit
losses, refer to the Asset Quality section beginning on page 24.
Noninterest Expenses
Noninterest expenses totaled $357.2 million for the quarter, up 2% from $351.7
million in the year-ago quarter. Expenses continue to be closely monitored
through various initiatives implemented by management to control certain expense
categories, including controlling staff levels and limiting staff-related and
other discretionary costs.
Compensation and employee benefits represented 57% of total operating expenses
and totaled $204.0 million, virtually unchanged from a year ago. The results
reflect the impact of lower average staff levels resulting from the close
management of head count and the outsourcing of the lockbox operations and a
decrease in performance-based pay offset by salary increases and higher benefit
costs. The cost of lockbox operations is now included in other operating
expenses as a direct payment for services. Staff on a full-time equivalent basis
at September 30, 2002 totaled 9,328, a decline of 125 positions since year-end.
Between June 30, 2002 and September 30, 2002 staff declined 56 positions on a
full-time equivalent basis.
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Noninterest Expenses (continued)
Net occupancy expense totaled $28.3 million, up 9% from $25.8 million in the
third quarter of 2001. The increase was due primarily to the relocation of
London Branch staff to Canary Wharf, the remodeling of existing offices over the
past twelve months and additional space leased to support planned growth. The
principal components of the increase in occupancy expense were higher net rental
costs and amortization expense of leasehold improvements.
Equipment expense, comprised of depreciation, rental and maintenance costs,
totaled $22.6 million, up 9% from $20.8 million reported in the third quarter of
2001. The increase was concentrated primarily in depreciation and maintenance of
computer hardware.
Other operating expenses in the quarter totaled $102.3 million compared to
$100.9 million last year. Other expense categories reflect increased costs
associated with technology investments, office expansion, and lockbox servicing
payments. These increases were partially offset by initiatives to manage costs
that resulted in decreases in various expenses, including travel and other
discretionary costs. In addition, the adoption of new accounting requirements in
2002 to eliminate goodwill amortization costs reduced expenses by $2.2 million
or $1.8 million after-tax. The following table shows the components of other
operating expenses.
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Third Quarter
Other Operating Expenses Ended September 30
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(In Millions) 2002 2001
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Outside Services Purchased $ 47.4 $ 42.4
Software Amortization 17.5 18.7
Business Promotion 9.1 8.7
Other Intangibles Amortization 1.6 2.0
Goodwill Amortization - 2.2
Other Expenses 26.7 26.9
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Total Other Operating Expenses $102.3 $100.9
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Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $46.8 million for the third quarter compared
with $63.6 million in the year-ago quarter. The lower tax provision in 2002
resulted primarily from lower federal taxable earnings, partially offset by
higher state income taxes brought about by a reduction in income exempt for
state tax purposes. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 32.7%, compared
with 33.4% in the third quarter of 2001.
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BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The following table reflects the earnings contribution and average assets of
Northern Trust's business segments for the third quarter ended September 30,
2002 and 2001.
Corporate and
Institutional Personal Financial Treasury and Total
Third Quarter Services Services Other Consolidated
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($ In Millions) 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001
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Noninterest Income
Trust Fees $ 150.5 $ 157.2 $ 147.5 $ 153.9 $ - $ - $ 298.0 $ 311.1
Other 68.5 68.2 4.8 18.1 (.8) .5 72.5 86.8
Net Interest Income after
Provision for Credit Losses* 24.8 46.9 113.3 106.0 4.0 3.7 142.1 156.6
Noninterest Expenses 177.1 172.7 171.3 169.0 8.8 10.0 357.2 351.7
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Income before Income Taxes* 66.7 99.6 94.3 109.0 (5.6) (5.8) 155.4 202.8
Provision for Income Taxes* 25.9 38.7 36.1 42.1 (3.0) (4.6) 59.0 76.2
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Reported Net Income $ 40.8 $ 60.9 $ 58.2 $ 66.9 $ (2.6) $ (1.2) $ 96.4 $ 126.6
Goodwill, After Taxes - .6 - 1.2 - - - 1.8
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Adjusted Net Income $ 40.8 $ 61.5 $ 58.2 $ 68.1 $ (2.6) $ (1.2) $ 96.4 $ 128.4
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Percentage of Reported
Net Income Contribution 42% 48% 60% 53% (2)% (1)% 100% 100%
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Average Assets $16,551.4 $18,318.6 $15,243.9 $14,771.6 $4,696.1 $1,977.0 $36,491.4 $35,067.2
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* Stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis (FTE). Total includes FTE
adjustments of $12.2 million for 2002 and $12.6 million for 2001.
Note: Certain reclassifications have been made to 2001 financial information
to conform to the current year presentation.
The following table reflects the earnings contribution and average assets of
Northern Trust's business segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2002
and 2001.
Corporate and
Institutional Personal Financial Treasury and Total
Nine Months Services Services Other Consolidated
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($ In Millions) 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001
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Noninterest Income
Trust Fees $ 479.3 $ 482.2 $ 460.8 $ 465.6 $ - $ - $ 940.1 $ 947.8
Other 194.8 213.1 42.6 54.4 .4 2.5 237.8 270.0
Net Interest Income after
Provision for Credit Losses* 109.2 138.3 327.6 310.5 19.4 14.0 456.2 462.8
Noninterest Expenses 531.0 521.3 519.9 513.2 20.3 26.7 1,071.2 1,061.2
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Income before Income Taxes* 252.3 312.3 311.1 317.3 (.5) (10.2) 562.9 619.4
Provision for Income Taxes* 97.9 121.3 119.5 122.8 (5.3) (9.8) 212.1 234.3
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Reported Net Income $ 154.4 $ 191.0 $ 191.6 $ 194.5 $ 4.8 $ (.4) $ 350.8 $ 385.1
Goodwill, After Taxes - 2.3 - 3.7 - - - 6.0
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Adjusted Net Income $ 154.4 $ 193.3 $ 191.6 $ 198.2 $ 4.8 $ (.4) $ 350.8 $ 391.1
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Percentage of Reported
Net Income Contribution 44% 50% 55% 51% 1% (1)% 100% 100%
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Average Assets $16,468.1 $17,949.4 $15,102.0 $14,668.4 $5,513.2 $3,061.2 $37,083.3 $35,679.0
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* Stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis (FTE). Total includes FTE
adjustments of $35.8 million for 2002 and $40.8 million for 2001.
Note: Certain reclassifications have been made to 2001 financial information
to conform to the current year presentation.
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Corporate and Institutional Services
C&IS net income for the quarter totaled $40.8 million, down 33% from $60.9
million reported in 2001. Noninterest income was 3% lower than the third quarter
of 2001 and totaled $219.0 million. Trust fees decreased 4% to $150.5 million in
the current quarter compared to $157.2 million in the year-ago quarter, due
primarily to a $12.3 million or 42% decline in securities lending fees to $17.0
million. In the prior year quarter, securities lending fees benefited from two
decreases in the federal funds rate and higher volumes. Fees from asset
management increased 2% during the current quarter and totaled $47.4 million,
compared with $46.6 million in the year-ago quarter, driven primarily by growth
in institutional money market funds. Custody fees increased 4% to $56.8 million
and fees generated by Northern Trust Retirement Consulting, L.L.C. were $16.6
million compared with $16.1 million in last year's third quarter. Other
noninterest income was $68.5 million, virtually unchanged from $68.2 million in
last year's third quarter. Foreign exchange trading profits were $26.1 million,
down 29% from $36.7 million in the prior year's third quarter. Partially
offsetting this reduction was the recognition of approximately $8.5 million in
gains by Norlease, Inc. from the sales of leased equipment in the normal course
of business at the end of scheduled lease terms. Higher letter of credit and
treasury management fees also contributed to the current quarter's performance
compared with the year-ago period.
Net interest income after the provision for credit losses, stated on a FTE
basis, was $24.8 million, down 47% from $46.9 million in last year's third
quarter. The decrease primarily reflects a provision for credit losses for the
quarter of $19.3 million, compared to $3.1 million in the prior year third
quarter. This $16.2 million increase in the provision was caused by various
factors including: the charge-off of the remaining amount outstanding on the
unsecured loan to Enron Corp.; a partial charge-off on another large commercial
loan; and the migration of certain loans to weaker rated credit categories
brought on by the prolonged economic downturn. In addition, net interest income
was impacted by lower levels of earning assets, concentrated primarily in money
market assets and loans, with each asset category declining 11% from last year's
average. The net interest margin was 1.22% for the current quarter compared with
1.23% in last year's third quarter.
Noninterest expenses increased 3% to $177.1 million in the current quarter
compared with $172.7 million in last year's third quarter. The increase
primarily reflects higher costs associated with technology investments, the
relocation of London staff to Canary Wharf, lockbox servicing payments and
allocations for product and operations support. These increases were partially
offset by lower compensation levels. Compensation costs were lower than the
previous year due to lower average FTE staff levels resulting from the
outsourcing of the lockbox operations and lower performance-based pay. The
adoption of new accounting requirements in 2002 that eliminates goodwill
amortization costs reduced expenses by $.8 million compared to the third quarter
of last year.
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Personal Financial Services
PFS net income for the quarter was $58.2 million, 13% below the $66.9 million
reported a year ago. Noninterest income was $152.3 million in the current
quarter compared with $172.0 million in last year's third quarter. The decline
was primarily due to the $15.0 million write-off of the investment in myCFO,
Inc. in addition to a 4% reduction in trust fees, which totaled $147.5 million
in the current quarter. The decline in PFS trust fees primarily resulted from
the continued decline in the equity markets partially offset by new business.
Net interest income after the provision for credit losses, stated on a FTE
basis, increased 7% to $113.3 million in the current quarter. The improved
results reflect a $1.2 million decrease in the provision for credit losses, a 3%
increase in average loans concentrated in the mortgage loan portfolio, and an
improvement in the net interest margin from 2.95% last year to 3.06% in the
current quarter.
Noninterest expenses increased to $171.3 million in the current quarter from
$169.0 million in last year's third quarter. Compensation and employee benefits
were 2% below the prior year as the effects of merit increases and higher
benefit costs were more than offset by lower performance-based incentive pay and
lower staffing levels. Occupancy costs were $10.4 million or 14% higher as a
result of the remodeling and expansion of existing locations, while outside
services purchased increased $1.4 million to $5.6 million in this year's third
quarter. Allocations for product and operations support increased $3.2 million
from last year's third quarter to $75.4 million. Partially offsetting the above
was the adoption of new accounting requirements in 2002 that eliminates goodwill
amortization costs, which reduced expenses by $1.4 million.
Treasury and Other
The Treasury Department is responsible for managing the Bank's wholesale
funding, capital position and interest rate risk, as well as the investment
portfolio. "Other" corporate income and noninterest expenses represent items
that are not allocated to the business units and generally represent certain
nonrecurring items and certain executive level compensation. Net interest income
for the third quarter was $4.0 million compared to $3.7 million in the year-ago
quarter. Noninterest expenses totaled $8.8 million for the quarter compared to
$10.0 million in the year-ago period reflecting lower performance-based
incentives.
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NINE-MONTH RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net income per common share on a diluted basis of $1.54 was 7% lower than the
$1.66 reported in the nine months ended September 30, 2001. Net income was
$350.8 million compared with $385.1 million earned last year. The ROE was 17.16%
for the first nine months compared with 20.72% last year, while the ROA was
1.26% compared with 1.44% in the previous year. Total revenues were 2% lower
than the prior year while total expenses increased 1%, resulting in a
productivity ratio of 155% compared with 160% last year.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income totaled $1.18 billion for the nine months ended September 30,
2002, accounting for 71% of total taxable equivalent revenue. Trust fees totaled
$940.1 million, down 1% from $947.8 million in the same period of last year and
represented 56% of total taxable equivalent revenue.
Trust fees from PFS in the nine-month period decreased 1% and totaled $460.8
million compared with $465.6 million last year. The decline in PFS trust fees
primarily resulted from the continued decline in the equity markets, partially
offset by new business.
Trust fees from C&IS also decreased 1% to $479.3 million compared with $482.2
million in the year-ago period. The decline resulted from lower securities
lending fees, which totaled $79.2 million, compared with $102.0 million last
year. In the prior year, securities lending fees benefited from eight decreases
in the federal funds rate and higher volumes. Fees from asset management
increased 5% and totaled $142.0 million, compared with $135.5 million in the
year-ago period, driven primarily by growth in institutional money market funds.
Custody fees increased 2% to $166.7 million. Northern Trust Retirement
Consulting, L.L.C. recorded fees of $55.1 million compared with $50.1 million
last year.
Foreign exchange trading profits totaled $87.5 million for the nine-month
period, 22% below the $112.6 million in the prior year. Treasury management
revenues from both fees and the computed value of compensating deposit balances
increased 2% to $89.9 million. The fee portion of these revenues accrued in the
period totaled $71.9 million, up 13% from $63.5 million in 2001, partly as a
result of more clients paying for services in fees rather than in compensating
deposit balances. Revenues from security commissions and trading income rose 19%
to $31.2 million. Other operating income totaled $47.0 million in the period
compared with $67.7 million in 2001. The current year results have been reduced
by the $15.0 million write-off of the investment in myCFO, Inc., partially
offset by the recognition of approximately $8.5 million in gains by Norlease,
Inc. from the sales of leased equipment at the end of scheduled lease terms. The
prior year included a $9.2 million nonrecurring gain recorded in the second
quarter of last year. The remainder of the decline for the period resulted
primarily from lower levels of trust deposit-related revenues due to lower
interest rates.
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Net Interest Income
Net interest income, stated on a FTE basis, totaled $486.2 million compared with
$484.3 million reported last year. Earning assets averaged $33.1 billion for the
nine months compared with $32.1 billion in the same period of 2001. Money market
assets averaged $8.7 billion, up from $4.9 billion last year, while the
securities portfolio averaged $6.8 billion, down from $9.3 billion in the prior
year. Loans and leases averaged $17.6 billion, down 1% from the same period of
2001.
Provision for Credit Losses
The $30.0 million provision for credit losses was $8.5 million higher than the
$21.5 million provision in 2001. The increase in the year-to-date provision for
credit losses primarily relates to the $20.0 million third quarter provision
discussed in the Asset Quality section beginning on page 24. The provision for
credit losses last year included $6.5 million related to the sale of $44.5
million of nonperforming loans. Net charge-offs totaled $23.2 million and
represented .18% of average loans compared with $26.3 million or .20% of average
loans in 2001.
Noninterest Expenses
Noninterest expenses totaled $1.07 billion for the nine months ended September
30, 2002, up 1% from $1.06 billion in the year-ago period.
Compensation and employee benefits represented 56% of total operating expenses
and totaled $603.3 million, down 2% from a year ago, as the impact of
outsourcing lockbox services and lower performance-based pay offset salary
increases and higher benefit costs.
Net occupancy expense totaled $80.3 million, up 6% from $75.8 million in the
prior year. The principal components of the increase were higher rent,
amortization of leasehold improvements and building maintenance costs.
Equipment expense, comprised of depreciation, rental and maintenance costs,
totaled $68.0 million, up 7% from $63.6 million in 2001. The current nine-month
period reflects higher levels of depreciation and maintenance of computer
hardware and data line lease costs.
Other operating expenses totaled $319.6 million for the nine-month period, up 4%
from $306.3 million in 2001. Other expense categories reflect increased costs
associated with processing errors incurred in servicing and managing financial
assets and performing banking activities, technology investments, office
expansion, and payments made to RemitStream for receivables management and
lockbox services. The increase in processing errors was the result of two
unusually large losses experienced in corporate actions and recorded in this
year's second quarter. Partially offsetting these increases was the adoption of
new accounting requirements in 2002 to eliminate goodwill amortization costs,
which reduced expenses by $7.4 million or $6.0 million after-tax.
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BALANCE SHEET
Total assets at September 30, 2002 were $39.7 billion and averaged $36.5 billion
for the third quarter, up 4% from last year's average of $35.1 billion. Loans
and leases totaled $17.9 billion at September 30, 2002 and averaged $17.6
billion for the third quarter, compared with $18.8 billion at September 30, 2001
and $17.9 billion for the third quarter of last year. Securities totaled $8.1
billion at September 30, 2002 and averaged $6.5 billion for the quarter,
compared with $6.0 billion at September 30, 2001 and $7.7 billion on average in
last year's third quarter. Money market assets totaled $8.9 billion at September
30, 2002 and averaged $8.3 billion in the third quarter, up 44% from the
year-ago quarter as proceeds from the maturities of short-term federal agency
securities were reinvested in time deposits with banks.
Driven by the retention of earnings, offset in part by stock repurchases under
the Corporation's ongoing share buyback program, common stockholders' equity
increased to $2.83 billion at September 30, 2002 and averaged $2.78 billion for
the quarter, up 9% from the $2.54 billion average in last year's third quarter.
Total stockholders' equity averaged $2.90 billion compared with $2.66 billion in
the third quarter of 2001.
During the quarter, the Corporation acquired a total of 1.1 million shares of
its common stock at a cost of $43.4 million. An additional 1.9 million shares
may be purchased after September 30, 2002 under the previously announced share
buyback program.
Northern Trust's risk-based capital ratios remained strong at 10.9% for tier 1
capital and 13.9% for total capital at September 30, 2002. These ratios are well
above the minimum regulatory requirements of 4% for tier 1 and 8% for total
risk-based capital ratios. The leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to third quarter
average assets) of 8.2% at September 30, 2002, also exceeded the minimum
regulatory requirement of 3%. The Bank's risk-based capital ratios at September
30, 2002 were 9.4% for tier 1 capital, 12.4% for total capital and 7.0% for the
leverage ratio. Each of Northern Trust's other subsidiary banks had a ratio of
10.7% or higher for tier 1 capital, 11.3% for total risk-based capital, and 7.8%
for the leverage ratio.
ASSET QUALITY
Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned
(OREO). Nonperforming assets at September 30, 2002 totaled $107.6 million,
compared with $110.6 million at June 30, 2002, $109.5 million at December 31,
2001 and $115.8 million at September 30, 2001. Domestic nonaccrual loans and
leases, consisting primarily of commercial loans, totaled $106.5 million, or
..60% of total domestic loans and leases at September 30, 2002. At June 30, 2002,
December 31, 2001 and September 30, 2001, domestic nonaccrual loans and leases
totaled $109.7 million, $108.7 million and $114.2 million, respectively. The
$3.2 million decrease in nonperforming loans during the quarter is the result of
an additional $15.2 million in loans classified as nonaccrual, offset by $10.2
million in charge-offs and $8.2 million in loan repayments and loan sales.
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ASSET QUALITY (continued)
The following table presents the outstanding amounts of nonaccrual loans and
OREO. Also shown are loans that have interest or principal payments that are
delinquent 90 days or more and are still accruing interest. The increase in
loans past due 90 days or more has been impacted by the prolonged economic
downturn. The balance in this category at any quarter-end can fluctuate widely
based on the timing of cash collections, renegotiations and renewals.
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(In Millions) September 30, June 30, December 31, September 30,
2002 2002 2001 2001
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Nonaccrual Loans
Domestic
Residential Real Estate $ 3.7 $ 4.7 $ 5.0 $ 4.9
Commercial 101.6 102.9 99.3 105.0
Commercial Real Estate .6 1.5 4.3 4.2
Personal .6 .6 .1 .1
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Total Domestic 106.5 109.7 108.7 114.2
International - - - -
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Total Nonaccrual Loans 106.5 109.7 108.7 114.2
Other Real Estate Owned 1.1 .9 .8 1.6
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Total Nonperforming Assets $107.6 $110.6 $109.5 $115.8
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Total 90 Day Past Due Loans (still accruing) $ 29.3 $ 25.5 $ 14.5 $ 47.7
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Provision and Reserve for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses is the charge against current earnings that is
determined, through a disciplined credit risk management process, as the amount
needed to maintain a reserve that is sufficient to absorb credit losses inherent
in Northern Trust's loan and lease portfolios and other credit undertakings. The
reserve provides for probable losses that have been identified with specific
borrower relationships (specific reserve) and for probable losses that are
believed to be inherent in the loan and lease portfolios and other credit
undertakings but that have not yet been specifically identified (inherent
reserve).
Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements includes a table that analyzes
the reserve for credit losses for the nine-month periods ended September 30,
2002 and September 30, 2001 and identifies the charge-offs, recoveries and the
provision for credit losses during the respective periods. The table on the
following page shows (i) the specific reserve, (ii) the allocated portion of the
inherent reserve and its components by loan category, and (iii) the unallocated
portion of the inherent reserve at September 30, 2002, June 30, 2002, December
31, 2001 and September 30, 2001.
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Provision and Reserve for Credit Losses (continued)
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ALLOCATION OF THE RESERVE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
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September 30, 2002 June 30, 2002 December 31, 2001 September 30, 2001
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Percent of Percent of Percent of Percent of
Reserve Loans to Reserve Loans to Reserve Loans to Reserve Loans to
($ in millions) Amount Total Amount Total Amount Total Amount Total
Loans Loans Loans Loans
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Specific Reserve $ 21.8 - % $ 24.4 - % $ 21.1 - % $ 20.1 - %
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Allocated Inherent Reserve
Residential Real Estate 11.5 43 10.9 42 9.7 41 9.6 39
Commercial and Broker 88.2 24 77.5 24 81.7 27 82.1 27
Commercial Real Estate 15.3 6 14.8 6 14.8 6 13.5 5
Personal 4.2 13 3.8 12 3.8 12 3.9 11
Other - 5 - 5 - 4 - 6
Lease Financing 4.4 7 4.0 7 3.0 7 3.0 6
International 2.0 2 2.8 4 5.0 3 3.0 6
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Total Allocated Inherent Reserve $125.6 100 % $113.8 100 % $118.0 100 % $115.1 100 %
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Unallocated Inherent Reserve 21.0 - 22.1 - 22.5 - 22.9 -
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Total Reserve for Credit Losses $168.4 100 % $160.3 100 % $161.6 100 % $158.1 100 %
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Reserve Assigned to:
Loans and Leases $160.3 $153.3 $154.3 $150.9
Unfunded Commitments and
Standby Letters of Credit 8.1 7.0 7.3 7.2
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Total Reserve for Credit Losses $168.4 $160.3 $161.6 $158.1
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Specific Reserve. At September 30, 2002, the specific component of the reserve
stood at $21.8 million, compared to $24.4 million at June 30, 2002. The $2.6
million reduction in the specific component of the reserve during the quarter
reflects a $10.0 million charge-off of the remaining amount of the unsecured
loan to Enron Corp., based on management's determination that such action was
warranted. A portion of this charge-off had been provided for in a prior
quarter. Partially offsetting this decrease were additional reserves provided
primarily on middle market commercial loans, which continued to reflect
deterioration in credit quality due to the prolonged economic downturn.
Allocated Inherent Reserve. The allocated inherent portion of the reserve
increased by a net $11.8 million during the quarter to $125.6 million at
September 30, 2002. The change in this component of the reserve primarily
reflects the migration of various commercial loans to lower rated credit
categories where higher provision factors are applied. The credit rating
adjustments are a result of the downturn in the general economy that has
adversely affected the credit quality of certain large corporate and middle
market lending clients. The changes in the credit ratings are a reflection of
Northern's most recent evaluations and the results of the annual, industry-wide
Shared National Credit review conducted by the banking regulators.
Management does not believe that the circumstances that caused the credit loss
on the Enron Corp. unsecured loan are indicative of the credit risk in the
remainder of the loan portfolio. As a result, management did not adjust the
historic loss ratios, which are used in part to determine the allocated inherent
component of the reserve, based on the charge-off of the Enron Corp. credit.
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Provision and Reserve for Credit Losses (continued)
Unallocated Inherent Reserve. The unallocated portion of the inherent reserve is
based on management's review of overall factors affecting the determination of
probable losses primarily inherent in the commercial portfolio, which are not
necessarily captured by the application of historical loss ratios. This portion
of the reserve analysis involves the exercise of judgment and reflects
considerations such as management's view that the reserve should have a margin
that recognizes the imprecision inherent in the process of estimating expected
credit losses. The unallocated inherent portion of the reserve was $21.0
million, a decrease of $1.1 million from June 30, 2002, reflecting management's
judgment that there have been only minor changes in the factors affecting this
component of the reserve.
Other Factors. At September 30, 2002, there were no significant changes in
concentration of credits that impacted asset quality. The total amount of the
two highest risk loan groupings, those rated "7" and "8" (based on Northern
Trust's internal rating scale, which closely parallels that of the banking
regulators), was $319 million, of which $104.2 million was classified as
impaired, up from $278 million at June 30, 2002, when $107.4 million was
impaired, and up from $311 million at September 30, 2001 when $111.5 million was
impaired. The increase from June 30, 2002 reflects the migration of certain
loans to lower credit ratings offset in part by the charge-off of the remaining
unsecured loan to Enron Corp., a partial charge-off on another commercial loan
and paydowns on other loans.
Total Reserve. Management's evaluation of the factors above resulted in a
reserve for credit losses of $168.4 million at September 30, 2002, $8.1 million
above that at June 30, 2002. The reserve of $160.3 million assigned to loans and
leases, as a percentage of total loans and leases was .89% at September 30,
2002, compared to .84% at June 30, 2002.
Reserves assigned to unfunded loan commitments, standby letters of credits and
derivative products totaled $8.1 million at September 30, 2002, an increase of
$1.1 million from June 30, 2002. This change resulted from the increase in the
volume of these activities.
Provision. The provision for credit losses was $20.0 million during the third
quarter of 2002, compared to $5.0 million in the prior year quarter. The
provision for the current quarter reflects the impact of management's ongoing
credit evaluations and the results of the annual, industry-wide Shared National
Credit regulatory reviews.
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MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT
As described in the 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders, Northern Trust manages
its interest rate risk through measurement techniques which include simulation
of earnings, simulation of the economic value of equity, and gap analysis. Also,
as part of its risk management activities, it regularly measures the risk of
loss associated with foreign currency positions using a value at risk model.
Based on this continuing evaluation process, Northern Trust's interest rate risk
position and the value at risk associated with the foreign exchange trading
portfolio have not changed significantly since December 31, 2001.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report contains statements that may be considered forward-looking, such as
the statements relating to Northern Trust's financial goals, dividend policy,
expansion and business development plans, business prospects and positioning
with respect to market and pricing trends, new business results and outlook,
changes in securities market prices, credit quality including reserve levels,
planned capital expenditures and technology spending, and the effect of
extraordinary events and various other matters (including changes in accounting
standards and interpretations) on Northern Trust's business and results. These
statements speak of Northern Trust's plans, goals, beliefs or expectations,
refer to estimates or use similar terms. Actual results could differ materially
from the results indicated by these statements because the realization of those
results is subject to many uncertainties including:
.. The future health of the U.S. and international economies and other
economic factors, including consumer confidence in the securities markets,
that affect wealth creation, investment and savings patterns, and Northern
Trust's interest rate risk exposure and credit risk.
.. Changes in U.S. and worldwide securities markets, with respect to the
market values of financial assets, the stability of particular securities
markets and the level of volatility in certain markets such as foreign
exchange.
.. U.S. and international economic factors that may impact Northern Trust's
interest rate risk exposure and credit risk.
.. The effects of any extraordinary events (such as the September 11, 2001
terrorist events, any further terrorist events and the U.S. government's
response to those events).
.. Changes in the level of cross-border investing by clients resulting from
changing economic factors, political conditions or currency markets.
.. Regulatory and banking developments and changes in accounting requirements
or interpretations in the U.S. and other countries where Northern Trust has
significant business.
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION (continued)
.. Success in gaining regulatory approvals when required.
.. Changes in the nature of Northern Trust's competition resulting from industry
consolidation, enactment of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, and other
regulatory changes and other factors, as well as actions taken by particular
competitors.
.. Expansion or contraction of Northern Trust's products, services, and targeted
markets in response to strategic opportunities and changes in the nature of
Northern Trust's competition, coupled with changes in the level of investment
or reinvestment in those products, services, and targeted markets.
.. Northern Trust's success in continuing to generate new business in its
existing markets, as well as its success in identifying and penetrating
targeted markets, through acquisition, strategic alliance or otherwise, and
generating a profit in those markets in a reasonable time.
.. Northern Trust's ability to continue to generate positive investment results
for clients and continue to develop its array of investment products,
internally or through acquisition, in a manner that meets clients' needs.
.. Northern Trust's success in further developing and executing initiatives that
integrate the Internet into methods of product distribution, new business
development and client service.
.. Northern Trust's ability to continue to fund and accomplish technological
innovation, improve processes and controls, address operating and technology
risks, including material systems interruptions or errors, and attract and
retain capable staff in order to deal with operating and technology challenges
and increasing volume and complexity in many of its businesses.
.. Northern Trust's success in integrating future acquisitions and strategic
alliances and using the acquired businesses and completed alliances to execute
its business strategy.
.. The ability of each of Northern Trust's principal businesses to maintain a
product mix that achieves satisfactory margins.
.. Changes in tax laws or other legislation in the U.S. or other countries
(including pension-reform legislation) that could affect Northern Trust or
clients of its personal and institutional asset administration businesses.
.. Uncertainties inherent in the litigation process.
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION (continued)
Some of these uncertainties that may affect future results are discussed in more
detail in the section of "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" captioned "Risk Management" in the 2001
Annual Report to Shareholders (pp. 48-60) and in the sections of "Item 1 -
Business" of the 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K captioned "Government
Policies", "Competition" and "Regulation and Supervision" (pp. 7-12). All
forward-looking statements included in this report are based upon information
presently available, and Northern Trust assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement.
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The following schedule should be read in conjunction with the Net Interest
Income section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE STATEMENT OF CONDITION NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
WITH ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME
Third Quarter
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(Interest and rate on a taxable equivalent basis) 2002 2001
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($ in Millions) Interest Volume Rate Interest Volume Rate
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Average Earning Assets
Money Market Assets
Federal Funds Sold and Resell Agreements $ 2.2 $ 494.4 1.81% $ 5.9 $ 673.1 3.49%
Time Deposits with Banks 51.4 7,752.8 2.63 48.8 5,029.4 3.85
Other Interest-Bearing .2 25.4 2.83 .3 23.8 4.87
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Total Money Market Assets 53.8 8,272.6 2.58 55.0 5,726.3 3.81
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Securities
U.S. Government 1.0 158.1 2.36 2.1 169.3 4.99
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 12.8 659.3 7.77 10.1 502.9 8.01
Federal Agency 25.9 5,279.7 1.95 67.5 6,653.5 4.02
Other 6.0 453.9 5.27 6.6 400.0 6.58
Trading Account .1 7.6 4.11 .1 10.9 4.68
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Total Securities 45.8 6,558.6 2.78 86.4 7,736.6 4.43
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Loans and Leases 220.7 17,589.3 4.98 267.3 17,887.6 5.93
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Total Earning Assets $ 320.3 32,420.5 3.92% $ 408.7 31,350.5 5.17%
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Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans - (156.8) - - (151.7) -
Cash and Due from Banks - 1,602.1 - - 1,586.2 -
Other Assets - 2,625.6 - - 2,282.2 -
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Total Assets - $36,491.4 - - $35,067.2 -
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Average Source of Funds
Deposits
Savings and Money Market $ 18.0 $ 6,241.4 1.15% $ 36.7 $ 5,693.2 2.56%
Savings Certificates 15.9 1,897.6 3.32 26.6 2,146.8 4.91
Other Time 2.3 361.4 2.48 12.6 1,066.3 4.67
Foreign Offices Time 44.3 9,521.3 1.85 73.7 8,942.7 3.27
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Total Deposits 80.5 18,021.7 1.77 149.6 17,849.0 3.33
Federal Funds Purchased 14.0 3,268.0 1.70 22.5 2,548.7 3.51
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 5.1 1,228.1 1.65 11.6 1,345.8 3.42
Commercial Paper .7 144.6 1.80 1.3 135.6 3.68
Other Borrowings 35.4 2,937.6 4.79 37.3 2,820.1 5.25
Senior Notes 7.8 450.0 6.92 8.5 492.4 6.87
Long-Term Debt 13.0 766.1 6.82 13.1 767.0 6.82
Debt - Floating Rate Capital Securities 1.7 267.8 2.48 3.2 267.7 4.71
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Total Interest-Related Funds 158.2 27,083.9 2.32 247.1 26,226.3 3.74
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Interest Rate Spread - - 1.60% - - 1.43%
Noninterest-Related Deposits - 4,969.6 - - 4,954.3 -
Other Liabilities - 1,539.6 - - 1,225.9 -
Stockholders' Equity - 2,898.3 - - 2,660.7 -
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity - $36,491.4 - - $35,067.2 -
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Net Interest Income/Margin $ 162.1 - 1.98% $ 161.6 - 2.05%
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ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME CHANGES
DUE TO VOLUME AND RATE
Third Quarter 2002/01
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Change Due To
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(In Millions) Volume Rate Total
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Earning Assets $ 13.8 $ (102.2) $ (88.4)
Interest-Related Funds 1.1 (90.0) (88.9)
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Net Interest Income $ 12.7 $ (12.2) $ .5
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The following schedule should be read in conjunction with the Net Interest
Income section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE STATEMENT OF CONDITION NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
WITH ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME
Nine Months
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2002 2001
(Interest and rate on a taxable equivalent basis) ----------------------------- -------------------------------
($ in Millions) Interest Volume Rate Interest Volume Rate
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Average Earning Assets
Money Market Assets
Federal Funds Sold and Resell Agreements $ 10.1 $ 753.4 1.80% $ 21.8 $ 629.7 4.63%
Time Deposits with Banks 152.1 7,874.0 2.58 142.2 4,273.1 4.45
Other Interest-Bearing .5 24.5 2.82 .9 24.1 5.23
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Total Money Market Assets 162.7 8,651.9 2.51 164.9 4,926.9 4.48
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Securities
U.S. Government 3.4 160.5 2.80 8.6 195.0 5.91
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 35.8 608.1 7.85 29.0 481.6 8.02
Federal Agency 83.7 5,641.5 1.98 306.9 8,219.7 4.99
Other 17.9 419.3 5.71 20.9 399.7 7.01
Trading Account .3 9.0 4.62 .6 14.1 5.76
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Total Securities 141.1 6,838.4 2.76 366.0 9,310.1 5.26
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Loans and Leases 666.2 17,623.1 5.05 849.1 17,854.9 6.36
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Total Earning Assets $ 970.0 33,113.4 3.92% $ 1,380.0 32,091.9 5.75%
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Reserve for Credit Losses Assigned to Loans - (155.3) - - (153.4) -
Cash and Due from Banks - 1,651.0 - - 1,503.5 -
Other Assets - 2,474.2 - - 2,237.0 -
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Total Assets - $ 37,083.3 - - $ 35,679.0 -
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Average Source of Funds
Deposits
Savings and Money Market Deposits $ 54.5 $ 6,158.1 1.18% $ 136.4 $ 5,670.0 3.22%
Savings Certificates 50.9 1,936.7 3.51 91.7 2,241.8 5.47
Other Time 7.4 376.2 2.63 50.0 1,292.0 5.17
Foreign Offices Time 128.5 9,352.4 1.84 260.7 8,631.7 4.04
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Total Deposits 241.3 17,823.4 1.81 538.8 17,835.5 4.04
Federal Funds Purchased 51.1 3,989.9 1.71 95.8 2,871.8 4.46
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 15.7 1,251.2 1.67 51.6 1,558.4 4.43
Commercial Paper 1.9 138.6 1.82 4.7 135.5 4.61
Other Borrowings 106.1 3,134.9 4.53 129.5 3,102.3 5.58
Senior Notes 23.4 450.0 6.92 25.6 497.4 6.87
Long-Term Debt 39.2 766.4 6.82 38.4 743.9 6.88
Floating Rate Capital Securities 5.1 267.8 2.52 11.3 267.7 5.60
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Total Interest-Related Funds 483.8 27,822.2 2.32 895.7 27,012.5 4.43
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Interest Rate Spread - - 1.60% - - 1.32%
Noninterest-Related Deposits - 5,109.2 - - 4,885.1 -
Other Liabilities - 1,311.8 - - 1,198.6 -
Stockholders' Equity - 2,840.1 - - 2,582.8 -
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity - $ 37,083.3 - - $ 35,679.0 -
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Net Interest Income/Margin $ 486.2 - 1.96% $ 484.3 - 2.02%
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ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME CHANGES
DUE TO VOLUME AND RATE
Nine Months 2002/01
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Change Due To
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(In Millions) Volume Rate Total
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Earning Assets $ 38.4 $ (448.4) $(410.0)
Interest-Related Funds (1.5) (410.4) (411.9)
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Net Interest Income $ 39.9 $ (38.0) $ 1.9
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The information called for by this item is incorporated herein by reference to
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations-Market Risk Management" on page 28 of this document.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Corporation's
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the
effectiveness of Northern Trust's disclosure controls and procedures (as such
term is defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of a date within 90 days prior
to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on
such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date,
Northern Trust's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in bringing to
their attention on a timely basis material information relating to the
Corporation (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in
the Corporation's periodic filings under the Exchange Act.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. Since the Evaluation Date, there have not
been any significant changes in Northern Trust's internal controls or in other
factors that could significantly affect such controls.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
(10) Material Contracts
(i) First Amendment, dated as of July 11, 2002 to Lease dated as
of November 29, 2000 between LaSalle Bank National
Association, as successor trustee to American National Bank
& Trust Company of Chicago as Trustee under Trust Agreement
dated April 5, 1990 and known as Trust No. 110513-07
(Landlord) and The Northern Trust Company (Tenant).
(ii) Amendment Number One dated as of August 21, 2002 to
Northern Trust Employee Stock Ownership Plan (As Amended and
Restated Effective January 1, 2002).
(99) Additional Exhibits
(i) Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
In a report on Form 8-K filed July 15, 2002, Northern Trust
Corporation incorporated in Item 5 its July 15, 2002 press
release, reporting on its earnings for the second quarter of
2002. The press release, with summary financial information, was
filed pursuant to Item 7.
In a report on Form 8-K filed August 13, 2002 Northern Trust
Corporation incorporated in Item 9 a cover letter to the
Securities and Exchange Commission, a "Statement Under Oath of
Principal Executive Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances
Relating to Exchange Act Filings" and a "Statement Under Oath of
Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances
Relating to Exchange Act Filings."
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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.
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: November 4, 2002 By: /s/ Perry R. Pero
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Perry R. Pero
Vice Chairman
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 4, 2002 By: /s/ Harry W. Short
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Harry W. Short
Executive Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
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Certifications
I, William A. Osborn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Northern Trust
Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of
the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee
of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: November 4, 2002
/s/ William A. Osborn
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William A. Osborn
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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I, Perry R. Pero, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Northern Trust
Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of
the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee
of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the
registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: November 4, 2002
/s/ Perry R. Pero
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Perry R. Pero
Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits have been filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission with Northern Trust Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 2002. You may obtain copies of these exhibits
from the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov. Stockholders may also obtain
copies of such exhibits by writing Rose A. Ellis, Secretary, Northern Trust
Corporation, 50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60675.
Exhibit
Number Description
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(10) Material Contracts
(i) First Amendment dated as of July 11, 2002 to Lease dated as of
November 29, 2000 between LaSalle Bank National Association,
as successor trustee to American National Bank & Trust Company
of Chicago as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated April 5,
1990 and known as Trust No. 110513-07 (Landlord) and The
Northern Trust Company (Tenant).
(ii) Amendment Number One dated as of August 21, 2002 to Northern
Trust Employee Stock Ownership Plan (As Amended and Restated
Effective January 1, 2002).
(99) Additional Exhibits
(i) Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002.
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