================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 --------------------------- 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 June 30, 1996 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 Number 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 LA SALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60675 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312)630-6000 --------------------------------- 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 [_] 56,272,053 Shares - $1.66 2/3 Par Value (Shares of Common Stock Outstanding on June 30, 1996) ================================================================================ PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION June 30 December 31 June 30 -------------- ------------ ------------ ($ In Millions) 1996 1995 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Assets Cash and Due from Banks $ 1,232.9 $ 1,308.9 $ 1,092.8 Money Market Assets Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell 361.3 162.1 404.0 Time Deposits with Banks 1,905.4 1,567.6 1,654.5 Other 78.5 54.5 12.6 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Total 2,345.2 1,784.2 2,071.1 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Securities (Fair value $6,323.1 at June 1996, $5,787.8 at December 1995 and $5,656.0 at June 1995) 6,303.3 5,760.3 5,624.6 Loans and Leases (Net of unearned income of $91.1 at June 1996, $89.6 at December 1995, and $75.6 at June 1995) 10,405.2 9,906.0 9,421.8 Reserve for Credit Losses (147.4) (147.1) (145.9) Buildings and Equipment 289.2 281.5 278.2 Customers' Acceptance Liability 34.0 35.8 47.1 Trust Security Settlement Receivables 382.8 327.1 287.0 Other Assets 906.0 676.8 624.4 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Total Assets $ 21,751.2 $ 19,933.5 $ 19,301.1 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Liabilities Deposits Demand and Other Noninterest-Bearing $ 2,892.6 $ 2,853.1 $ 2,543.5 Savings and Money Market Deposits 3,689.6 3,385.3 3,008.2 Savings Certificates 2,063.6 2,158.8 2,028.5 Other Time 456.7 384.3 367.0 Foreign Offices - Demand 382.4 459.8 327.8 - Time 3,782.9 3,246.9 2,972.3 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Total Deposits 13,267.8 12,488.2 11,247.3 Federal Funds Purchased 1,096.0 2,300.1 1,063.9 Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 1,699.0 1,858.7 1,066.3 Commercial Paper 144.2 146.7 147.3 Other Borrowings 3,077.2 875.9 3,415.9 Senior Notes 205.0 17.0 317.0 Notes Payable 332.1 334.6 241.1 Liability on Acceptances 34.0 35.8 47.1 Other Liabilities 402.2 423.9 364.9 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities 20,257.5 18,480.9 17,910.8 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 120.0 170.0 170.0 Common Stock - $1.66 2/3 Par Value 95.0 93.6 93.4 June 1996 December 1995 June 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares authorized 140,000,000 140,000,000 140,000,000 Shares issued 56,979,579 56,158,064 56,035,628 Shares outstanding 56,272,053 55,664,412 55,870,628 Capital Surplus 329.5 306.1 307.2 Retained Earnings 1,016.4 928.8 847.0 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities (1.1) 2.6 (2.1) Common Stock Issuable - Performance Plan 10.4 14.7 16.7 Deferred Compensation - ESOP and Other (37.7) (39.4) (35.3) Treasury Stock - (at cost, 707,526 shares at June 1996, 493,652 shares at December 1995, and 165,000 shares at June 1995) (38.8) (23.8) (6.6) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Total Stockholders' Equity 1,493.7 1,452.6 1,390.3 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 21,751.2 $ 19,933.5 $ 19,301.1 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------ 2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Second Quarter Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ($ In Millions Except Per Share Information) 1996 1995 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Interest Income Money Market Assets Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell $ 3.4 $ 3.9 $ 7.2 $ 7.4 Time Deposits with Banks 20.9 20.8 43.7 47.5 Other .8 .3 1.6 .5 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total 25.1 25.0 52.5 55.4 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Securities 91.7 89.1 185.3 174.2 Loans and Leases 169.3 157.0 333.2 302.7 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Interest Income 286.1 271.1 571.0 532.3 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Interest Expense Deposits - Savings and Money Market Deposits 28.6 27.4 56.7 54.0 - Savings Certificates 29.3 30.6 60.2 55.1 - Other Time 6.2 8.0 14.6 14.4 - Foreign Offices 45.5 47.2 89.6 97.8 Federal Funds Purchased 22.5 16.1 51.2 32.2 Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase 28.0 25.0 54.1 49.1 Commercial Paper 2.0 2.2 3.9 4.3 Other Borrowings 18.7 15.9 31.5 26.4 Senior Notes 3.4 5.8 7.5 12.7 Notes Payable 6.4 4.9 12.8 9.8 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Interest Expense 190.6 183.1 382.1 355.8 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Interest Income 95.5 88.0 188.9 176.5 Provision for Credit Losses 4.0 1.5 9.0 3.0 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses 91.5 86.5 179.9 173.5 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Noninterest Income Trust Fees 148.7 123.3 292.6 244.1 Security Commissions and Trading Income 6.4 5.2 12.7 11.1 Other Operating Income 40.0 39.9 77.2 74.7 Investment Security Gains .1 .1 .4 .2 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Noninterest Income 195.2 168.5 382.9 330.1 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before Noninterest Expenses 286.7 255.0 562.8 503.6 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Noninterest Expenses Salaries 90.0 84.4 177.7 166.9 Pension and Other Employee Benefits 18.4 20.8 38.8 42.3 Occupancy Expense 15.6 15.3 31.4 29.5 Equipment Expense 13.8 12.0 27.4 24.6 Other Operating Expenses 53.8 45.4 100.3 91.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Noninterest Expenses 191.6 177.9 375.6 355.2 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before Income Taxes 95.1 77.1 187.2 148.4 Provision for Income Taxes 31.7 24.0 62.3 46.0 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Income $ 63.4 $ 53.1 $ 124.9 $ 102.4 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Income Applicable to Common Stock $ 62.2 $ 50.9 $ 122.4 $ 98.1 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Income Per Common Share - Primary $ 1.08 $ .90 $ 2.13 $ 1.75 - Fully Diluted 1.08 .89 2.12 1.74 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Primary 57,444,717 56,878,030 57,467,827 56,027,938 - Fully Diluted 57,585,575 58,178,442 57,804,774 57,340,009 - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Six Months Ended June 30 ----------------------- (In Millions) 1996 1995 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- Preferred Stock Balance at January 1 $ 170.0 $ 170.0 Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series E (50.0) - - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 120.0 170.0 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Common Stock Balance at January 1 93.6 90.6 Stock Issued - Incentive Plan and Awards .1 Stock Issued in Acquisitions 2.7 Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series E 1.4 - - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 95.0 93.4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Capital Surplus Balance at January 1 306.1 302.2 Stock Issued - Incentive Plan and Awards (5.8) (1.9) Stock Issued in Acquisitions 6.9 Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series E 29.2 - - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 329.5 307.2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Retained Earnings Balance at January 1 928.8 762.7 Net Income 124.9 102.4 Dividends Declared on Common Stock (35.0) (28.7) Dividends Declared on Preferred Stock (2.3) (4.5) Pooled Affiliates 15.1 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 1,016.4 847.0 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities Balance at January 1 2.6 (15.8) Unrealized Gain (Loss), net (3.7) 13.7 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 (1.1) (2.1) - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Common Stock Issuable - Performance Plan Balance at January 1 14.7 17.9 Stock Issuable, net of Stock Issued (4.3) (1.2) - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 10.4 16.7 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Deferred Compensation - ESOP and Other Balance at January 1 (39.4) (38.8) Compensation Deferred (1.9) (1.4) Compensation Amortized 3.6 4.9 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 (37.7) (35.3) - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Treasury Stock Balance at January 1 (23.8) (8.1) Stock Options and Awards 28.9 11.0 Stock Purchased (63.1) (9.5) Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series E 19.2 - - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Balance at June 30 (38.8) (6.6) - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity at June 30 $1,493.7 $1,390.3 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Six Months Ended June 30 ----------------------- (In Millions) 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net Income $ 124.9 $ 102.4 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Provision for Credit Losses 9.0 3.0 Depreciation on Buildings and Equipment 23.7 21.3 Increase in Interest Receivable (7.9) Increase in Interest Payable 3.0 9.7 Amortization and Accretion of Securities and Unearned Income (55.7) (88.6) Amortization of Software, Goodwill and Other Intangibles 21.9 18.1 Net (Increase) Decrease in Trading Account Securities 85.6 (51.9) Other Noncash, net (237.9) 2.6 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities (25.5) 8.7 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Net (Increase) Decrease in Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell (199.2) 386.1 Net (Increase) Decrease in Time Deposits with Banks (337.8) 210.2 Net Increase in Other Money Market Assets (24.0) (3.1) Purchases of Securities-Held to Maturity (6,400.3) (501.0) Proceeds from Maturity and Redemption of Securities-Held to Maturity 6,434.7 594.3 Purchases of Securities-Available for Sale (20,273.3) (15,315.8) Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Redemption of Securities-Available for Sale 19,648.2 14,889.6 Net Increase in Loans and Leases (510.5) (737.3) Net Purchases of Buildings and Equipment (31.4) (20.2) Net (Increase) Decrease in Trust Security Settlement Receivables (55.7) 18.7 Other, net (13.4) 2.4 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (1,762.7) (476.1) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net Increase (Decrease) in Deposits 779.6 (666.5) Net Increase (Decrease) in Federal Funds Purchased (1,204.1) 91.9 Net Decrease in Securities Sold under Agreement to Repurchase (159.7) (1,150.6) Net Increase (Decrease) in Commercial Paper (2.5) 23.5 Net Increase in Short-Term Other Borrowings 2,358.2 2,346.0 Proceeds from Term Federal Funds Purchased 1,340.9 1,341.3 Repayments of Term Federal Funds Purchased (1,497.8) (1,349.3) Proceeds from Senior Notes & Notes Payable 701.5 - Repayments of Senior Notes & Notes Payable (516.0) (233.7) Treasury Stock Purchased (58.8) (8.5) Net Proceeds from Stock Options 5.2 1.7 Cash Dividends Paid on Common and Preferred Stock (37.3) (32.7) Other, net 3.0 4.6 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 1,712.2 367.7 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Decrease in Cash and Due from Banks (76.0) (99.7) Cash and Due from Banks at Beginning of Year 1,308.9 1,192.5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Cash and Due from Banks at June 30 $ 1,232.9 $ 1,092.8 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities: Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series E to Common Stock $ 49.7 $ - Acquisition of Affiliate for Stock 24.7 Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Interest Paid on Deposits and Short- and Long-Term Borrowings $ 379.1 $ 345.7 Income Taxes Paid 34.9 31.3 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- 5 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Northern Trust Corporation and its subsidiaries ("Northern Trust"), all of which are wholly owned. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 have not been audited by independent public accountants. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. For a description of Northern Trust's significant accounting principles, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders. 2. SECURITIES - The following table summarizes the book and fair values of securities. June 30, 1996 December 31, 1995 June 30, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Fair Book Fair Book Fair (In Millions) Value Value Value Value Value Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Held to Maturity U.S. Government $ 114.2 $ 114.1 $ 116.1 $ 116.3 $ 88.1 $ 88.2 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 341.3 361.2 366.9 394.0 434.7 466.2 Federal Agency 18.2 18.2 22.2 22.4 22.7 22.6 Other 30.4 30.4 29.9 29.9 29.2 29.1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subtotal 504.1 523.9 535.1 562.6 574.7 606.1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Available for Sale U.S. Government 1,763.9 1,763.9 1,667.7 1,667.7 729.3 729.3 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 79.5 79.5 70.2 70.2 - - Federal Agency 3,779.9 3,779.9 3,152.8 3,152.8 3,936.4 3,936.4 Preferred Stock 110.7 110.7 147.8 147.8 188.0 188.0 Other 61.9 61.9 97.8 97.8 140.3 140.3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subtotal 5,795.9 5,795.9 5,136.3 5,136.3 4,994.0 4,994.0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trading Account 3.3 3.3 88.9 88.9 55.9 55.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Securities $6,303.3 $6,323.1 $5,760.3 $5,787.8 $5,624.6 $5,656.0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reconciliation of Book Values to Fair Values of Securities Held to Maturity June 30, 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Unrealized Book ---------------- Fair (In Millions) Value Gains Losses Value - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Held to Maturity U.S. Government $114.2 $ - $ .1 $114.1 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 341.3 20.3 .4 361.2 Federal Agency 18.2 .1 .1 18.2 Other 30.4 - - 30.4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $504.1 $20.4 $ .6 $523.9 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Reconciliation of Amortized Cost to Fair Values of Securities Available for Sale June 30, 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Unrealized Amortized ---------------- Fair (In Millions) Cost Gains Losses Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Available for Sale U.S. Government $1,766.1 $ 1.7 $ 3.9 $1,763.9 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 79.3 1.9 1.7 79.5 Federal Agency 3,780.0 2.6 2.7 3,779.9 Preferred Stock 111.0 - .3 110.7 Other 62.7 .8 1.6 61.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total $5,799.1 $ 7.0 $10.2 $5,795.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unrealized gains and losses on off-balance sheet financial instruments used to hedge available for sale securities totaled $4.6 million and $3.1 million, respectively, as of June 30, 1996. Unrealized gains on these hedges are reported as other assets in the consolidated balance sheet; unrealized losses are reported as other liabilities. As of June 30, 1996, stockholders' equity included a charge of $1.1 million, net of tax, to recognize the depreciation on securities available for sale and the related hedges. 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 $6.3 billion on June 30, 1996, $3.9 billion on December 31, 1995 and $5.2 billion on June 30, 1995. 4. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Standby letters of credit outstanding were $1.3 billion on June 30, 1996, $1.0 billion on December 31, 1995 and $848.0 million on June 30, 1995. 5. LOANS AND LEASES - Amounts outstanding in selected loan categories are shown below: June 30 December 31 June 30 ------------------------------------------------------- (In Millions) 1996 1995 1995 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Domestic Commercial $ 3,293.8 $3,202.1 $3,185.6 Residential Real Estate 4,300.8 3,896.4 3,550.2 Commercial Real Estate 577.9 512.6 471.1 Broker 284.2 304.0 241.8 Consumer 803.4 758.9 734.2 Other 468.0 625.5 673.3 Lease Financing 209.3 202.3 163.4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Domestic 9,937.4 9,501.8 9,019.6 International 467.8 404.2 402.2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Loans and Leases $10,405.2 $9,906.0 $9,421.8 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 At June 30, 1996, other domestic and international loans include $588.6 million of overnight trust-related advances in connection with next day security settlements, compared with $810.4 million at December 31, 1995 and $842.1 million at June 30, 1995. At June 30, 1996, nonperforming loans totaled $38.9 million. Included in this amount were loans with a recorded investment of $35.4 million which were also classified as impaired. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, 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 $14.6 million had no portion of the reserve for credit losses allocated to them, while $20.8 million had an allocated reserve of $1.0 million. For the second quarter of 1996, the total recorded investment in impaired loans averaged $27.8 million. Total interest income recorded on impaired loans for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 was $166 thousand, recognized principally on the cash-basis method of accounting. At June 30, 1995, nonperforming loans totaled $33.3 million and included $30.0 million of impaired loans. $26.0 million of these impaired loans had no reserve allocation while $4.0 million had an allocated reserve of $.7 million. Impaired loans for the second quarter of 1995 averaged $26.4 million with $230 thousand of interest income recognized principally on the cash-basis method. 6. RESERVE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Changes in the reserve for credit losses were as follows: Six Months Ended June 30 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ (In Millions) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at Beginning of Period $147.1 $144.8 Charge-Offs (9.8) (5.6) Recoveries 1.1 2.6 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net Charge-Offs (8.7) (3.0) - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Provision for Credit Losses 9.0 3.0 Reserve Related to Acquisition - 1.1 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at End of Period $147.4 $145.9 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7. ACQUISITIONS - In August 1996, Northern Trust Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metroplex Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Bent Tree National Bank in Dallas, Texas for approximately $14.6 million in cash. Bent Tree's assets totaled $80.4 million at June 30, 1996 and net income totaled $1.1 million for the first six months of the year. The agreement is subject to the approval of Metroplex shareholders and to various regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the the fourth quarter of 1996. 8 ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS Net income for the second quarter totaled a record $63.4 million, an increase of 19% from the $53.1 million reported in the second quarter of 1995. Net income per common share on a fully diluted basis increased 21% to $1.08 from $.89 in 1995. This earnings performance produced an annualized return on average common equity (ROE) of 18.47% versus 17.09% reported last year, and an annualized return on average assets (ROA) of 1.21% versus 1.13% in 1995. Total revenues on a taxable equivalent basis in the quarter increased 13% to $299.5 million with trust fees and net interest income at record levels, while noninterest expenses increased 8%. NONINTEREST INCOME Noninterest income increased 16% and totaled $195.2 million for the quarter, accounting for 65% of total taxable equivalent revenue. Trust fees of $148.7 million increased 21% or $25.4 million over the like period of 1995, and now represent 76% of noninterest income and 50% of total taxable equivalent revenue. Fees generated by RCB International, Inc. (RCB), an October 31, 1995 acquisition, accounted for $6.5 million of the trust fee growth. Exclusive of these fees, trust fees increased 15% compared to the second quarter of last year, driven by record new business, increased transaction volumes and higher market values of trust assets. Trust assets under administration at June 30, 1996 increased 26% and totaled $692.9 billion compared to $549.3 billion a year ago. Trust fees from Corporate and Institutional Services (C&IS) increased $17.2 million to $76.4 million. Exclusive of the RCB contribution, C&IS trust fees increased $10.7 million or 18% from the year-ago quarter. The increase in fees reflects substantial new business, record securities lending results and strong revenue growth in global custody, investment management and retirement services. Net new business sold in the first half of the year has been strong and is equivalent to all of the new business sold in 1995. The transition of this new business sold to date is expected to continue through the third quarter of 1996. Custody fees increased $3.4 million or 13% and totaled $30.4 million for the quarter. The growth was particularly strong in global custody which was driven by increased transaction-based fees and new business. Domestic securities lending fees, up 63% versus last year, reflect a 46% increase in the volume of securities loaned as well as a modest increase in the spread earned from the investment of the cash collateral. International securities lending fees increased 62% during the quarter, driven by a 58% increase in the volume of securities loaned and an improved spread earned on the investment of the cash collateral. Fees from retirement services generated by Hazlehurst & Associates, Inc. increased 19%, principally from new business. Investment management fees increased 41% driven by new business and growth in customized products tailored to client needs. 9 C&IS trust assets under administration grew 27% or $131.3 billion over last year and now total $616.2 billion. C&IS trust assets under the management of Northern Trust total $74.8 billion, up 43% from a year ago. Trust fees from Personal Financial Services (PFS) increased 13% from the prior year level of $64.1 million and totaled $72.3 million for the second quarter, reflecting strong growth throughout Northern Trust's five-state network of PFS offices. PFS trust fee growth resulted primarily from new business and higher market values of the assets administered. Net new recurring business sold through the first six months is up 25% from the year-ago period. During the second quarter of 1996, Northern Trust expanded its distribution capabilities for personal trust and private banking services with the opening of new offices in Sun City West, Arizona, Stuart, Florida and Barrington, Illinois. At June 30, 1996, Northern Trust's network of PFS offices totaled 55 locations throughout Illinois, Florida, California, Arizona and Texas. Trust fees from the four states outside of Illinois now comprise about one-half of total PFS trust fees. Total personal trust assets under administration increased $12.3 billion from the prior year and totaled $76.7 billion at June 30, 1996, with $45.1 billion under management. Security commissions and trading income totaled $6.4 million compared with $5.2 million reported in the second quarter of 1995 due to higher brokerage commission revenue at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. This increase resulted primarily from a higher volume of trading activity by individual investors. Other operating income totaled $40.0 million in the quarter, essentially unchanged from the like quarter of 1995. The principal items included in other operating income are foreign exchange trading profits and treasury management fees. Foreign exchange trading profits were $15.1 million, an increase of 20% from the first quarter of 1996 but down 3% from the strong performance in the second quarter of 1995. Foreign exchange trading profits, generated in both Chicago and London, are impacted by the level of cross-border investment activities of Master Trust/Master Custody clients and market volatility. The fee component of treasury management revenues rose 20% to $14.5 million compared to the prior year. Total treasury management revenues, including both fees and the computed value of compensating deposit balances, were $22.0 million, representing a 13% increase from the second quarter of 1995. The compensating deposit balances contributed to the increase in net interest income. The improvement in treasury management revenues resulted from new business growth in both paper- and electronic-based products. The year to year comparison of treasury management revenues was also impacted by a $.7 million decrease in the amount of FDIC insurance premiums that were passed through to clients in 1995 and included in treasury management results. Other operating income in the second quarter of 1995 benefited by $1.3 million in gains from the sale of lease residuals compared to nominal gains in the current quarter. In addition, other operating income in the quarter reflected the elimination of float-related compensation as a result of the Depository Trust Company's first quarter 1996 conversion to a same-day settlement basis for security transactions. 10 NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income for the second quarter totaled a record $95.5 million, 9% higher than the $88.0 million reported in the second quarter of 1995. 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 off-balance sheet 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 second quarter was $104.3 million, up 7% from the $97.5 million reported in 1995. The increase in net interest income reflects growth in noninterest- related funds and higher levels of earning assets, primarily in residential mortgages, commercial and industrial loans and short-term U.S. Government and federal agency securities. These factors were partially offset by a decline in the net interest margin to 2.22% from 2.35% reported in the second quarter of 1995. Earning assets for the second quarter averaged $18.9 billion, up 14% from the $16.7 billion average for the second quarter of 1995. The $2.2 billion growth in average earning assets reflected a 13% or $1.2 billion increase in average loans, and a $.8 billion or 14% growth in average security holdings. Money market assets totaled $2.0 billion on average for the quarter, up 13% from the like period of 1995. The loan growth was concentrated primarily in the domestic portfolio. Residential mortgages increased 20% to average $4.2 billion and now comprise 41% of the total average loan portfolio. Commercial and industrial loans averaged $3.3 billion during the second quarter of 1996 compared to $3.1 billion last year. Securities for the quarter increased $.8 billion on average to $6.7 billion, due primarily to a 21% increase in short-term U.S. Government and federal agency securities. Funding for the growth in earning assets came from several sources. Total interest-bearing deposits averaged $10.0 billion, up $575 million from the second quarter of 1995. This growth came principally from savings and money market deposits (up $371 million), and foreign office time deposits (up $228 million). Short-term funds were also raised utilizing federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, and other borrowings. The growth in other borrowings was concentrated primarily in higher treasury tax and loan account balances. Noninterest-related funds increased $257 million and averaged $2.8 billion due in large part to growth in common stockholders' equity. Common stockholders' equity increased $159 million or 13% and averaged $1.35 billion due primarily to growth in retained earnings. The remaining increase in noninterest-related funds was concentrated in foreign demand and trust-related deposits. The net interest margin decreased 13 basis points to 2.22% compared with 2.35% last year due primarily to lower spreads earned on the higher volume of U.S. Government and federal agency securities. 11 PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES The provision for credit losses of $4.0 million was up $2.5 million from the low level reported in the second quarter of 1995. For a discussion of the provision and reserve for credit losses, refer to the Asset Quality section. NONINTEREST EXPENSES Noninterest expenses totaled $191.6 million for the quarter, up $13.7 million or 8% from $177.9 million in the second quarter of 1995. Operating expenses of the two businesses acquired in the second half of 1995 accounted for approximately $7.5 million of this increase, while the reduction in FDIC insurance premiums during the second half of 1995 lowered expenses by $4.2 million. Expenses for the current quarter were adversely affected by $4.1 million in costs attributable to errors in the processing of three transactions by the capital structures unit of global custody operations. Excluding the increases attributable to acquisitions and these processing costs and the decline due to lower FDIC premiums, expense growth would have been 4%. The increase in noninterest expenses also reflects the support necessary for higher levels of trust new business and treasury management and global custody volumes, as well as costs associated with PFS office expansion. Salaries and benefits, which represent 57% of total noninterest expenses, increased to $108.4 million from $105.2 million in the year-ago quarter. The principal items contributing to the change were merit increases, incentive compensation, and staff additions resulting from 1995 acquisitions and to support Northern Trust's growing trust activities. These increases were partially offset by a decline in staff levels in other areas and cost savings from changes in several benefit plans effective January 1, 1996. Staff on a full-time equivalent basis at June 30, 1996 totaled 6,698, up 3% from 6,531 at the end of 1995. Net occupancy expense totaled $15.6 million, up 2% from $15.3 million in the second quarter of 1995, due in part to acquisitions and the opening of new offices. The principal components of the increase were higher rent, real estate taxes, and amortization and depreciation of leasehold improvements and buildings, offset in part by lower levels of lease operating and building maintenance costs. Equipment expense, which includes depreciation, rental and maintenance costs, totaled $13.8 million, up $1.8 million or 15% from the second quarter of 1995. The principal components of the increase were higher levels of computer equipment depreciation, maintenance and rental expenses. Other operating expenses in the quarter totaled $53.8 million compared to $45.4 million last year. The $4.2 million reduction in FDIC insurance which took effect in the second half of 1995 was offset by the $4.1 million in costs attributable to processing errors within 12 global custody operations. Other operating expenses were also impacted by the addition of professional service fees paid to RCB's network of investment managers, and higher levels of software amortization, transaction-based depository fees, and amortization expense of goodwill and other intangibles. The components of other operating expenses were as follows: Quarter Ended June 30 --------------------- (In Millions) 1996 1995 ---- ---- Business Development $ 6.7 $ 6.1 Purchased Professional Services 18.3 14.0 Telecommunications 3.0 2.8 Postage and Supplies 5.3 5.3 FDIC Premium -- 4.2 Software Amortization 8.6 7.4 Goodwill and Other Intangibles Amortization Amortization 2.4 1.6 Other Expense 9.5 4.0 _____ _____ Total Other Operating Expenses $53.8 $45.4 ----- ----- PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes was $31.7 million for the second quarter compared with $24.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The higher tax provision in 1996 resulted from the growth in taxable earnings for both federal and state income tax purposes and a decline in tax-exempt income from the prior year. The effective tax rate was 33% for 1996 versus 31% in 1995. SIX MONTHS EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS Net income totaled $124.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996 compared to $102.4 million last year, an increase of 22%. On a fully diluted basis, net income per common share also increased 22% to $2.12. The ROE for the six month period was 18.41% versus 16.97% one year ago, while the ROA improved to 1.20% from 1.11% in the same period of last year. Noninterest income increased 16% to $382.9 million from $330.1 million in the like period of 1995. Noninterest income comprised 65% of total taxable equivalent revenue. Trust fees totaled $292.6 million, up 20% from $244.1 million last year. Security commissions and trading income totaled $12.7 million, up $1.6 million or 15% from the $11.1 million earned last year. Foreign exchange trading profits were at record levels and totaled $27.6 million. The fee portion of treasury management revenues totaled $27.5 million, up 12% from the $24.4 million reported in 1995. Total treasury management revenues, which, in addition to fees, include the computed value of compensating deposit balances, increased 13 10% and totaled $42.5 million. These compensating deposit balances also contributed to the improvement in net interest income. Net interest income stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis totaled $206.3 million, up 5% from the $195.6 million in the like period of 1995. The provision for credit losses increased $6.0 million to $9.0 million in 1996. Net loan charge-offs increased to $8.7 million from $3.0 million in the prior year. Noninterest expenses totaled $375.6 million, up 6% from $355.2 million in 1995. BALANCE SHEET Total assets at June 30, 1996 were $21.8 billion and averaged $20.9 billion for the first six months, up 13% from last year's average of $18.6 billion. Due to increased lending activity, in addition to the July 31, 1995 acquisition of Tanglewood Bank, loans and leases grew to $10.4 billion at June 30, 1996, and averaged $10.0 billion for the first six months. This compares with $9.4 billion in total loans at June 30, 1995 and $8.8 billion on average for the first six months of last year. Driven primarily by continued strong earnings growth and the first quarter 1996 conversion of the Series E convertible preferred stock, common stockholders' equity increased 15% to average $1.34 billion for the first six months, versus $1.17 billion last year. Total stockholders' equity averaged $1.47 billion compared with $1.34 billion in 1995. During the quarter, the Northern Trust Corporation acquired 590,211 of its own shares at a total cost of $32.6 million pursuant to the 4 million share buyback program authorized by the Board of Directors in 1994. This brought the total number of shares acquired in 1996 to 1,156,517 leaving an additional 1.1 million shares remaining to be acquired under this program. Northern Trust's risk-based capital ratios remained strong at 8.4% for tier 1 and 11.7% for total capital at June 30, 1996. These capital 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 second quarter average assets) of 6.2% at June 30, 1996, also exceeded the regulatory requirement of 3%. ASSET QUALITY Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, restructured loans and other real estate owned (OREO). Nonperforming assets at June 30, 1996 totaled $40.5 million, compared with $33.7 million at December 31, 1995 and $34.5 million at June 30, 1995. Nonaccrual and restructured loans and leases, consisting primarily of commercial loans, totaled $38.9 million, or .37% of total loans and leases at June 30, 1996. Included in this total are commercial real estate loans of $29.0 million. At December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1995, nonaccrual and restructured loans and leases totaled $31.9 million and $33.3 million, respectively. 14 The following Nonperforming Asset table presents the outstanding amounts of nonaccrual loans and leases, restructured 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 balance in this category at any quarter end can fluctuate widely based on the timing of cash collections, renegotiations and renewals. Nonperforming Assets and 90 Day Past Due Loans and Leases June 30 March 31 December 31 June 30 (In Millions) 1996 1996 1995 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nonaccrual Loans and Leases Domestic $36.2 $27.9 $29.0 $29.8 International - - .2 .7 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Nonaccrual Loans and Leases 36.2 27.9 29.2 30.5 Restructured Loans 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 OREO 1.6 1.5 1.8 1.2 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Nonperforming Assets $40.5 $32.1 $33.7 $34.5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total 90 Day Past Due Loans (still accruing) $14.6 $36.9 $22.0 $14.1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROVISION AND RESERVE FOR CREDIT LOSSES. The provision for credit losses is the charge against current earnings that is determined by management through a disciplined credit review process as the amount needed to maintain a reserve that is sufficient to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolios and other credit undertakings. While the largest portion of this reserve is intended to cover loan and lease losses, it is considered a general reserve that is available to cover all credit- related exposures. The 1996 second quarter provision for credit losses was $4.0 million, compared with $1.5 million in the second quarter of 1995. Net charge-offs totaled $3.8 million in the second quarter of 1996, versus $1.4 million last year. The reserve for credit losses was $147.4 million or 1.42% of outstanding loans at June 30, 1996. This compares with $147.1 million or 1.49% of outstanding loans at December 31, 1995 and $145.9 million or 1.55% of outstanding loans at June 30, 1995. The lower reserve to outstanding loans ratio at June 30, 1996 is attributable to loan growth, a significant portion of which is in low-risk residential mortgage lending. The overall credit quality of the domestic portfolio has remained good as evidenced by the low level of nonperforming loans and relatively moderate level of net charge-offs. Management's assessment of the current U.S. economy and the financial condition of certain clients facing financial difficulties together with the types of loans creating portfolio growth were primary factors impacting management's decision to maintain the reserve for credit losses at $147.4 million at June 30, 1996, essentially unchanged from 15 December 31, 1995 and slightly higher than June 30, 1995. Although difficult to predict, management presently expects that the provision for credit losses for the balance of 1996 will be somewhat above the very low level experienced in the comparable period of 1995. Management continues to monitor closely several credits, but the overall quality of its loan portfolio remains sound and the reserve for credit losses is adequate to cover credit-related uncertainties as they exist today. Established credit review procedures ensure that close attention is given to commercial real estate-related loans and other commercial loans, as well as other credit exposures that might be adversely affected by significant increases in interest rates or unexpected downturns in segments of the economies of the United States or other countries. 16 The following schedule should be read in conjunction with the Net Interest Income section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME Second Quarter ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Interest and rate on a taxable equivalent basis) 1996 1995 ---------------------------------- ----------------------------- ($ in Millions) Interest Volume Rate Interest Volume Rate - ----------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------------ ------ -------- ---------- ------ Average Earning Assets Money Market Assets Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell $ 3.4 $ 254.4 5.51% $ 3.9 $ 258.2 6.21% Time Deposits with Banks 20.9 1,678.2 4.99 20.8 1,483.8 5.62 Other .8 54.6 5.80 .3 13.9 6.68 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Total Money Market Assets 25.1 1,987.2 5.08 25.0 1,755.9 5.72 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Securities U.S. Government 29.8 2,123.9 5.64 12.8 915.4 5.59 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 10.4 419.7 9.88 12.0 440.4 10.95 Federal Agency 55.5 3,975.4 5.62 65.9 4,115.6 6.42 Other 3.4 227.6 5.93 5.9 376.8 6.25 Trading Account .1 9.1 7.60 1.0 57.5 6.77 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Total Securities 99.2 6,755.7 5.90 97.6 5,905.7 6.62 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Loans and Leases 170.6 10,176.7 6.74 158.0 8,973.7 7.06 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Total Earning Assets $294.9 $18,919.6 6.27% $280.6 $16,635.3 6.76% - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Average Source of Funds Deposits Savings and Money Market Deposits $ 28.6 $ 3,659.6 3.14% $ 27.4 $ 3,289.0 3.34% Savings Certificates 29.3 2,053.6 5.75 30.6 2,000.9 6.12 Other Time 6.2 462.6 5.40 8.0 539.5 5.95 Foreign Offices Time 45.5 3,807.2 4.81 47.2 3,579.0 5.30 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Total Deposits 109.6 9,983.0 4.42 113.2 9,408.4 4.83 Federal Funds Purchased 22.5 1,717.9 5.27 16.1 1,068.6 6.04 Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase 28.0 2,153.1 5.23 25.0 1,666.5 6.02 Commercial Paper 2.0 142.9 5.38 2.2 146.3 5.96 Other Borrowings 18.7 1,516.3 4.97 15.9 1,162.1 5.51 Senior Notes 3.4 254.5 5.26 5.8 379.7 6.04 Notes Payable 6.4 335.9 7.67 4.9 244.7 8.04 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Total Interest-Related Funds 190.6 16,103.6 4.76 183.1 14,076.3 5.22 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Interest Rate Spread - - 1.51% - - 1.54% - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Noninterest-Related Funds - 2,816.0 - - 2,559.0 - - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ------ ------ --------- ----- Total Source of Funds $190.6 $18,919.6 4.05% $183.1 $16,635.3 4.41% - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ --------- ----- Net Interest Income/Margin $104.3 - 2.22% $ 97.5 - 2.35% - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------ -------- ----- ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME CHANGES DUE TO VOLUME AND RATE Second Quarter 1996/95 Six Months 1996/95 --------------------------------- ----------------------------- Change Due To Change Due To ----------------------- -------------------- (In Millions) Volume Rate Total Volume Rate Total - ----------------------------------------------------- --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ Earning Assets $ 34.3 $ (20.0) $14.3 $ 68.6 $ (31.6) $37.0 Interest-Related Funds 24.6 (17.1) 7.5 50.0 (23.7) 26.3 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------- -------- ----- Net Interest Income $ 9.7 $ (2.9) $ 6.8 $ 18.6 $ (7.9) $10.7 - ----------------------------------------------------- ------ --------- ----- ------- -------- ----- 17 NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION Six Months - ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 - ---------------------------------- ----------------------------- Interest Volume Rate Interest Volume Rate - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ $ 7.2 $ 260.8 5.59% $ 7.4 $ 245.9 6.11% 43.7 1,711.7 5.13 47.5 1,669.1 5.74 1.6 54.0 5.93 .5 14.1 6.47 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ 52.5 2,026.5 5.21 55.4 1,929.1 5.79 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ 59.4 2,104.2 5.67 25.8 953.7 5.45 20.9 420.9 9.94 24.5 446.7 11.00 112.7 3,966.0 5.71 127.6 3,997.6 6.44 7.3 245.0 5.98 11.9 379.5 6.30 .3 9.3 7.42 1.5 42.0 7.22 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ 200.6 6,745.4 5.98 191.3 5,819.5 6.62 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ 335.3 9,977.0 6.76 304.7 8,756.0 7.02 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ $588.4 $18,748.9 6.31% $551.4 $16,504.6 6.74% - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ $ 56.7 $ 3,618.6 3.15% $ 54.0 $ 3,276.1 3.32% 60.2 2,081.9 5.82 55.1 1,860.0 5.97 14.6 537.0 5.47 14.4 498.3 5.82 89.6 3,692.3 4.88 97.8 3,744.5 5.27 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ 221.1 9,929.8 4.48 221.3 9,378.9 4.76 51.2 1,930.7 5.34 32.2 1,095.4 5.92 54.1 2,065.1 5.27 49.1 1,681.6 5.89 3.9 143.3 5.42 4.3 145.1 5.90 31.5 1,247.2 5.08 26.4 986.0 5.41 7.5 284.4 5.25 12.7 424.4 5.97 12.8 335.4 7.65 9.8 244.8 8.09 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ 382.1 15,935.9 4.82 355.8 13,956.2 5.14 - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ - - 1.49% - - 1.60% - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ - 2,813.0 - - 2,548.4 - - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ $382.1 $18,748.9 4.10% $355.8 $16,504.6 4.35% - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ $206.3 - 2.21% $195.6 - 2.39% - --------- ------------ ------ -------- --------- ------ 18 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a.) Exhibits -------- Exhibit (10) (i) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated March 1, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 7 officers - as amended. (ii) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated May 21, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 30 officers - supersedes Form of Agreement dated March 23, 1986. (iii) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated May 21, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 8 officers. (iv) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated May 21, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 16 officers -supersedes Form of Agreement dated March 23, 1986. (v) Implementation Agreement dated June 26, 1996 between the Registrant, The Northern Trust Company, the ESOP Trust and NationsBank (South) N.A. as Trustee. (vi) Term Loan Agreement between the ESOP Trust and the Registrant dated June 28, 1996. Exhibit (11) Computation of Per Share Earnings Exhibit (27) Financial Data Schedule (b.) Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- In a report on Form 8-K dated April 17, 1996, Northern Trust incorporated by reference in Item 5 its April 16, 1996 press release, reporting on its earnings for first quarter of 1996. The press release, with summary financial information, was filed pursuant to Item 7. 19 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 -------------------------- (Registrant) Date: August 12, 1996 By: Perry R. Pero ----------------- Perry R. Pero Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: August 12, 1996 By: Harry W. Short ------------------ Harry W. Short Senior Vice President and Controller (Chief Accounting Officer) 20 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- The following exhibits have been filed herewith: Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- (10) (i) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated March 1, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 7 officers - as amended. (ii) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated May 21, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 30 officers - supersedes Form of Agreement dated March 23, 1986. (iii) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated May 21, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 8 officers. (iv) Form of Employment Security Agreement dated May 21, 1996 entered or to be entered into between Northern Trust Corporation and each of 16 officers -supersedes Form of Agreement dated March 23, 1986. (v) Implementation Agreement dated June 26, 1996 between the Registrant, The Northern Trust Company, the ESOP Trust and NationsBank (South) N.A. as Trustee. (vi) Term Loan Agreement between the ESOP Trust and the Registrant dated June 28, 1996. (11) Computation of Per Share Earnings (27) Financial Data Schedule 21