1 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 September 30, 1998 --------------------------------- or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 2 - 98268 --------------------------------- PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Mississippi 64-0709834 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) Lameuse and Howard Avenues, Biloxi, Mississippi 39533 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (228) 435-5511 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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 ---------------- ---------------- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date. Peoples Financial Corporation has only one class of common stock authorized. At October 30, 1998, there were 15,000,000 shares of $1 par value common stock authorized, and 1,476,336 shares issued and outstanding. Page 1 of 18 2 PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, and September 30, 1998 1997 1997 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 21,752,574 $ 20,611,495 $ 26,541,659 Held to maturity securities, market value of $127,139,000 - September 30, 1998; $103,793,000 - December 31, 1997; $96,398,000 - September 30, 1997 125,534,041 102,835,564 95,494,177 Available for sale securities, at market value 24,770,793 47,677,562 50,960,008 Federal funds sold 3,250,000 6,150,000 28,550,000 Loans 275,553,018 251,797,566 239,274,306 Less: Unearned income 2,715 1,314 5,449 Allowance for loan losses 4,294,844 4,434,770 4,269,063 -------------------------------------------------- Loans, net 271,255,459 247,361,482 234,999,794 Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,511,000 - September 30, 1998; $7,762,000 - December 31, 1997; and $7,454,000 - September 30, 1997 14,329,555 9,424,080 9,311,816 Other real estate 593,941 512,370 413,463 Accrued interest receivable 3,153,969 3,619,917 3,186,226 Other assets 3,639,989 3,376,662 3,347,449 Intangible assets 189,397 260,428 -------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ASSETS $468,280,321 $441,758,529 $453,065,020 ================================================== Page 2 of 18 3 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued) (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, and September 30, 1998 1997 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Deposits: Demand, non-interest bearing $ 65,237,244 $ 67,580,617 $ 92,164,728 Savings and demand, interest bearing 161,537,468 160,499,479 167,354,162 Time, $100,000 or more 72,988,277 83,700,139 65,638,872 Other time deposits 68,174,053 60,774,594 59,998,624 -------------------------------------------------- Total deposits 367,937,042 372,554,829 385,156,386 Accrued interest payable 910,943 726,763 719,303 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 22,933,242 Notes payable 206,044 215,094 218,031 Other liabilities 4,072,834 2,490,081 2,847,872 -------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 396,060,105 375,986,767 388,941,592 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common Stock, $1 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 1,476,336 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 1998, December 31, 1997 and September 30, 1997 1,476,336 1,476,336 1,476,336 Surplus 58,188,094 58,188,094 53,188,094 Undivided profits 12,173,721 5,924,027 9,297,843 Accumulated other comprehensive income 382,065 183,305 161,155 -------------------------------------------------- TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 72,220,216 65,771,762 64,123,428 -------------------------------------------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $468,280,321 $441,758,529 $453,065,020 ================================================== See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Page 3 of 18 4 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) For The Quarters Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended September 30, - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1998 1997 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INTEREST INCOME: Interest and fees on loans $ 6,311,621 $ 5,579,046 $18,291,832 $16,082,013 Interest and dividends on securities: U. S. Treasury 1,235,402 1,227,648 3,783,102 4,100,339 U. S. Government agencies and corporations 744,395 940,237 2,362,287 2,925,234 States and political subdivisions 107,969 97,027 267,259 315,815 Other investments 270,000 14,469 279,342 Interest on federal funds sold 130,191 131,835 338,143 416,534 ----------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 8,529,578 8,245,793 25,057,092 24,119,277 ----------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Time deposits of $100,000 or more 1,022,082 973,793 3,129,930 3,216,787 Other deposits 2,415,870 2,207,425 6,994,747 6,395,360 Mortgage indebtedness 2,799 2,959 8,518 8,991 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 152,350 4,532 258,152 68,488 ----------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 3,593,101 3,188,709 10,391,347 9,689,626 ----------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME 4,936,477 5,057,084 14,665,745 14,429,651 Provision for losses on loans ----------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON LOANS 4,936,477 5,057,084 14,665,745 14,429,651 ----------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER OPERATING INCOME: Trust department income and fees 145,571 167,637 574,264 515,090 Service charges on deposit accounts 1,045,344 983,461 2,912,215 2,905,993 Other service charges, commissions and fees 67,553 59,730 208,154 205,477 Gain on securities 31,849 27,175 57,129 667,788 Other income 286,529 101,537 5,508,989 313,126 ----------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL OTHER OPERATING INCOME $ 1,576,846 $ 1,339,540 $ 9,260,751 $ 4,607,474 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 of 18 5 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Continued) (Unaudited) For The Quarters Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended September 30, - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE: Salaries and employee benefits $ 2,227,026 $ 1,987,226 $ 6,557,939 $ 5,872,566 Net occupancy 246,710 285,233 724,820 702,255 Equipment rentals, depreciation and 513,013 421,210 1,499,733 1,238,236 maintenance Other expense 1,233,502 1,369,667 4,261,518 3,952,825 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE 4,220,251 4,063,336 13,044,010 11,765,882 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 2,293,072 2,333,288 10,882,486 7,271,243 Income taxes 713,650 799,820 3,658,410 2,530,430 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME $ 1,579,422 $ 1,533,468 $ 7,224,076 $ 4,740,813 ======================================================================= See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Page 5 of 18 6 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) Accumulated Other Common Undivided Comprehensive Comprehensive # of Shares Stock Surplus Profits Income Income Total ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, January 1, 1997, as previously reported 738,168 $ 738,168 $ 53,926,262 $ 5,428,068 $ 261,706 $ 60,354,204 Two-for-one stock split in 1997 738,168 738,168 (738,168) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- Balance, January 1, 1997, as restated 1,476,336 1,476,336 53,188,094 5,428,068 261,706 60,354,204 Comprehen- sive Income: Net income 4,740,813 $ 4,740,813 4,740,813 Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax 312,490 312,490 312,490 Reclassifica- tion adjustment for available for sale securities called or sold in current year, net of tax (413,041) (413,041) (413,041) ---------------- Total comprehen- sive income $ 4,640,262 ================ Cash dividends, (.58999 per share) (871,038) (871,038) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- Balance, September 30, 1997 1,476,336 $ 1,476,336 $ 53,188,094 $ 9,297,843 $ 161,155 $ 64,123,428 ========================================================================== ============== Page 6 of 18 7 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ( Continued) (Unaudited) Accumulated Other Common Undivided Comprehensive Comprehensive # of Shares Stock Surplus Profits Income Income Total ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, January 1, 1998 1,476,336 $ 1,476,336 $ 58,188,094 $ 5,924,027 $ 183,305 $ 65,771,762 Comprehen- sive Income: Net income 7,224,076 $ 7,224,076 7,224,076 Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax 225,775 225,775 225,775 Reclassifica- tion adjustment for available for sale securities called or sold in current year, net of tax (27,015) (27,015) (27,015) ---------------- Total comprehen- sive income $ 7,422,836 ================ Cash dividends, ( .66 per share) (974,382) (974,382) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- Balance, September 30, 1998 1,476,336 $ 1,476,336 $ 58,188,094 $ 12,173,721 $ 382,065 $ 72,220,216 ========================================================================== ============== See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Page 7 of 18 8 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 1997 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 7,224,076 $ 4,740,813 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Gain on sales and calls of securities (59,129) (667,788) Gain on sales of other real estate (11,478) (1,999) Gain on sale of bank premises (5,083,867) Depreciation and amortization 1,139,397 1,000,565 Provision for losses on other real estate 44,736 55,498 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accrued interest receivable 465,948 705,239 Other assets 179,065 14,120 Accrued interest payable 184,180 (286,205) Other liabilities 1,484,626 806,576 ------------------------------------ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 5,567,554 6,366,819 ------------------------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from maturities and calls of held to maturity securities 79,795,000 57,975,000 Investment in held to maturity securities (102,488,660) (25,598,894) Proceeds from maturities, sales and calls of available for sale securities 23,725,000 2,667,788 Investment in available for sale securities (466,991) (14,891) Loans made (24,297,883) (11,234,898) Proceeds from sale of bank premises 5,996,754 Acquisition of premises and equipment (6,768,362) (1,450,748) Proceeds from sales of other real estate 289,077 2,000 Federal funds sold 2,900,000 (28,550,000) Other assets (442,433) (138,917) ------------------------------------ NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES $ (21,758,498) $ (6,343,560) ------------------------------------ Page 8 of 18 9 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) (Unaudited) For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Demand and savings deposits, net increase (decrease) $ (1,305,384) $ 32,387,537 Time deposits, net decrease (3,312,403) (15,363,160) Principal payments on notes (9,050) (8,577) Cash dividends (974,382) (871,038) Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 22,933,242 (16,500,000) ---------------------------------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 17,332,023 (355,238) ---------------------------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,141,079 (331,979) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 20,611,495 26,873,638 ---------------------------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 21,752,574 $ 26,541,659 ================================== See Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Page 9 of 18 10 PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 1. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared with the accounting policies in effect as of December 31, 1997 as set forth in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Company). In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" is not applicable to the Company. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared also in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulations S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. 2. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. 3. Per share data is based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding of 1,476,336 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. 4. At September 30, 1998 and 1997, the total recorded investment in impaired loans amounted to $638,000 and $772,000. The amount of that recorded investment in impaired loans for which there was no related allowance for loan losses was $638,000 and $722,000 at September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. At September 30, 1998, the average recorded investment in impaired loans was $639,000. During the first nine months of 1998, the Company recognized $10,000 in interest income on impaired loans. During the first nine months of 1998, the Company received $11,000 in interest payments on impaired loans. 5. Transactions in the allowance for loan losses were as follows: Balance, January 1, 1998 $ 4,434,770 Recoveries 294,893 Loans charged off 434,819 ------------------ Balance, September 30, 1998 $ 4,294,844 ================== Page 10 of 18 11 6. The Company has defined cash and cash equivalents to include cash and due from banks. The Company paid $10,207,000 and $9,976,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, for interest on deposits and borrowings. Income tax payments totaled $1,920,000 and $2,500,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Loans transferred to other real estate amounted to $404,000 and $204,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. 7. The income tax effect on the accumulated other comprehensive income was $103,000 and ($52,000) at September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following presents Management's discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Company) for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. These comments highlight the significant events and should be considered in combination with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report on Form 10-Q. OVERVIEW The significant development during the first nine months of 1998 was the sale of a branch location in Gulfport, MS, for a realized gain, net of taxes, of $3,300,000 for book purposes. The transaction was structured for tax purposes under the provisions of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code so as to qualify most of the transaction for the tax benefits of a like-kind exchange. The proceeds of the transaction were invested in replacement properties, and the exchange was completed on August 4, 1998. The following schedule compares financial highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997: For the nine months ended September 30, 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income per share $ 4.89 $ 3.21 Book value per share $ 48.92 $ 43.43 Return on average total assets 2.10% 1.39% Return on average shareholders' equity 13.96% 10.16% Allowance for loan losses as a % of loans, net of unearned discount 1.56% 1.78% Page 11 of 18 12 FINANCIAL CONDITION HELD TO MATURITY SECURITIES Held to maturity securities increased $30 million at September 31, 1998, as compared with September 31, 1997, as a result of the management of the Company's liquidity position. There were no significant realized gains or losses on these investments during the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Gross unrealized gains for held to maturity securities were $1,624,000 and $996,000 and gross unrealized losses for held to maturity securities were $19,000 and $92,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The following schedule reflects the mix of the held to maturity investment portfolio at September 30, 1998 and 1997: September 30, 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amount % Amount % --------------------------------------------------------- U. S. Treasury securities $ 86,247,040 68.70% $ 75,722,218 79.30% U. S. Government agencies 32,912,848 26.20% 14,045,907 14.70% States and political subdivisions 6,374,153 5.10% 5,726,052 6.00% --------------------------------------------------------- Totals $ 125,534,041 100.00% $ 95,494,177 100.00% ========================================================= AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES Available for sale securities decreased $26 million at September 30, 1998, as compared with September 30, 1997 as a result of calls and maturities. Gross unrealized gains were $526,000 and $476,000 at September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and gross unrealized losses were $320,000 at September 30, 1997. A gross realized gain of $640,000 was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, as a result of the sale of shares of common stock of Hibernia Corporation held in the available for sale portfolio. The following schedule reflects the mix of available for sale securities at September 30, 1998 and 1997: September 30, 1998 1997 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amount % Amount % ---------------------------------------------------------- U. S. Treasury securities $ 4,036,250 16.30% $ 5,963,750 11.70% U. S. Government agencies 19,013,090 76.80% 44,354,925 87.00% States and political subdivisions 1,080,120 4.40% Other securities 641,333 2.50% 641,333 1.30% ---------------------------------------------------------- Totals $ 24,770,793 100.00% $ 50,960,008 100.00% ========================================================== Page 12 of 18 13 FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD Federal funds sold were $3,250,000 at September 30, 1998, as compared with $28,550,000 at September 30, 1997. This fluctuation is directly related to the liquidity needs of the bank subsidiary. LOANS Loans increased $36,000,000 at September 30, 1998, as compared with September 30, 1997, as a result of the increased loan demand in the Company's trade area. The Company anticipates that this increased demand will continue throughout the remainder of 1998. The allowance for loan losses, as a % of loans, net of unearned discount, has decreased from 1.78% at September 30, 1997 to 1.56% at September 30, 1998. Management continues to monitor the volume and quality of its loan portfolio and has determined that the allowance is adequate. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Bank premises and equipment increased $5,018,000 at September 30, 1998, as compared with September 30, 1997, primarily as a result of the acquisition of hardware and software relating to the data processing conversion that took place in early 1998 and the acquisition of real estate to be used for a new operations center and future branch locations. DEPOSITS Significant increases or decreases in total deposits or significant fluctuations among the different types of deposits are anticipated by Management as customers in the casino industry and county and municipal areas reallocate their resources periodically. As discussed above, the Company has managed its funds including planning the timing of investment maturities so as to achieve appropriate liquidity. FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED AND SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased $23,000,000 at September 30, 1998, as compared with September 30, 1997. This fluctuation is entirely due to the introduction of a new non-deposit product during 1998. OTHER LIABILITIES Other liabilities have increased $1,225,000 at September 30, 1998, as compared with September 30, 1997, primarily as the result of deferred taxes on the gain on the sale of property pursuant to a like-kind exchange for tax purposes. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY Strength, security and stability have been the hallmark of the Company since its founding in 1985 and of its bank subsidiary since its founding in 1896. A strong capital foundation is fundamental to the continuing prosperity of the Company and the security of its customers and shareholders. One measure of capital adequacy is the primary capital ratio which was 16.65% at September 30, 1998, as compared with 15.03% at September 30, 1997. These ratios are well above the regulatory minimum of 6.00%. Management continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining the appropriate capital levels of the Company. Page 13 of 18 14 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income, the amount by which interest income on loans, investments and other interest earning assets exceeds interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds, is the single largest component of the Company's income. Management's objective is to provide the largest possible amount of income while balancing interest rate, credit, liquidity and capital risk. The following schedule summarizes net interest earnings and net yield on interest earning assets: Net Interest Earnings and Net Yield on Interest Earning Assets Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands, except percentages) 1998 1997 - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest income (1) $25,194 $24,282 Total interest expense 10,391 9,689 ------------------------ Net interest earnings $14,803 $14,593 ======================== Net yield on interest earning assets 4.72% 4.87% ======================== (1) All interest earned is reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34% in 1998 and 1997. The schedule on page 15 provides an analysis of the change in total interest income and total interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. Page 14 of 18 15 Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense (In Thousands) Attributable To: ----------------------------------------- For the Nine For the Nine Months Months Ended Ended September September Increase Rate/ 30, 1998 30, 1997 (Decrease) Volume Rate Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INTEREST INCOME: (1) Loans (2) $ 18,292 $ 16,082 $ 2,210 $ 2,395 $ (161) $ (24) Federal funds sold 338 417 (79) (138) 88 (29) Held to maturity: Taxable securities 4,754 4,518 236 294 (54) (4) Non-taxable 174 479 (305) 28 (315) (18) securities Available for sale: Taxable securities 1,391 2,507 (1,116) (929) (297) 110 Non-taxable securities 231 231 231 Other securities 14 279 (265) (28) (263) 26 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total $ 25,194 $ 24,282 $ 912 $ 1,853 $ (1,002) $ 61 ========================================================================================== INTEREST EXPENSE: Savings and negotiable interest bearing deposits $ 4,137 $ 3,838 $ 299 $ 100 $ 194 $ 5 Time deposits 5,987 5,774 213 56 155 2 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 258 68 190 260 (15) (55) Mortgage indebtedness 9 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total $ 10,391 $ 9,689 $ 702 $ 416 $ 334 $ (48) ========================================================================================== (1) All interest earned is reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34% in 1998 and 1997. (2) Loan fees are included in these figures. Includes nonaccrual loans. Page 15 of 18 16 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES The Company has not charged a provision for loan losses to operating expense since 1993. The Company carefully monitors the quality and volume of its loan portfolio. Based on current conditions, Management feels that the allowance for loan losses is adequate and does not anticipate any provision for loan losses during 1998. OTHER INCOME During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company realized a gain of $5,083,000 for book purposes as the result of the sale of one of its branch locations, as mentioned previously in the Overview. LIQUIDITY Liquidity represents the Company's ability to adequately provide funds to satisfy demands from depositors, borrowers and other commitments by either converting assets to cash or accessing new or existing sources of funds. Management monitors these funds requirements in such a manner as to satisfy these demands and provide the maximum earnings on its earning assets. Deposits, payments of principal and interest on loans, proceeds from maturities of investment securities and earnings on investment securities are the principal sources of funds for the Company. At September 30, 1998, cash and due from banks, investment securities and federal funds sold were 47% of total deposits, as compared with 52% at September 30, 1997. YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE The financial industry will be critically impacted by the advent of the Year 2000. In response to this issue, the Company has established a committee, headed by a Senior Officer of the Company, to review all computer-based systems which includes all operations departments and applications as well as other operational activities. The committee has developed and is in the process of implementing a plan of action, which has been approved by the Board of Directors, to ensure that its computer and information systems will function properly in the Year 2000. This plan incorporates the awareness, assessment, renovation, validation, and implementation phases as directed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Renovation of systems for Year 2000 compliance is projected to be completed by December 31, 1998, with final testing to take place in 1999. The Company has budgeted for projected Year 2000 expenses, and, the Company does not expect the costs of achieving Year 2000 compliance to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements. In the event of unforeseen Year 2000 problems, the Company has established a Year 2000 contingency plan, which has been approved by the Board of Directors, that addresses potential Year 2000 issues relating to core application software, trust services software, ATM services and other operational activities. Page 16 of 18 17 Based on the Company's status of its implementation, the Company believes that completion of its year 2000 action plan will not materially affect the Company's operations. While the Company has taken steps to insure that its material vendors and customers are Year 2000 compliant, there is no guarantee that the systems of these other companies will be Year 2000 compliant on time. As a result, the Company could be adversely affected by the failure of other companies to become Year 2000 compliant. The potential impact of such a failure cannot be quantified at this time. FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION - Congress passed the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 in an effort to encourage corporations to provide information about a company's anticipated future financial performance. This act provides a safe harbor for such disclosure which protects the companies from unwarranted litigation if actual results are different from management expectations. This report contains forward-looking statements and reflects industry conditions, company performance and financial results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause the company's actual results and experience to differ from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 5 - Other Information None. Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits None. (b) Reports on Form 8-K None. Page 17 of 18 18 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement of Section 13 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. PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: November 12, 1998 ------------------------- By: /s/ Chevis C. Swetman ---------------------------- Chevis C. Swetman Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: November 12, 1998 ------------------------- By: /s/ Lauri A. Wood -------------------------- Lauri A. Wood Chief Financial Officer and Controller (principal financial and accounting officer) Page 18 of 18 19 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Exhibit - ------ ------- 27 Financial Data Schedule