SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2005 --------------- Commission File Number 0-16759 ------- FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) INDIANA 35-1546989 ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN 47807 ------------------------------------------ ----- (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) (812)238-6000 (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 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 by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes X No . ----- ----- As of August 1, 2005 there were outstanding 13,403,601 shares of common stock. FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FORM 10-Q INDEX Page No. -------- PART I. Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements: Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................................................3 Consolidated Statements of Income.......................................................................4 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity.........................................................5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows...................................................................7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..............................................................8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............9 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk......................................11 Item 4. Controls and Procedures.........................................................................12 PART II. Other Information: Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.....................................13 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.............................................13 Item 6. Exhibits........................................................................................13 Signatures...............................................................................................14 2 Part I -Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) June 30, December 31, 2005 2004 ---- ---- (Unaudited) ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 82,014 $ 94,928 Federal funds sold and short-term investments 6,302 5,400 Securities available-for-sale 496,967 507,990 Loans: Commercial, financial and agricultural 405,660 401,724 Real estate - construction 31,946 32,810 Real estate - mortgage 741,685 753,826 Installment 279,233 272,261 Lease financing 2,964 3,658 ----------- ----------- 1,461,488 1,464,279 Less: Unearned income (357) (408) Allowance for loan losses (17,564) (19,918) ----------- ----------- 1,443,567 1,443,953 Accrued interest receivable 11,808 12,016 Premises and equipment, net 30,592 31,154 Bank-owned life insurance 50,081 49,177 Goodwill 7,102 7,102 Other intangible assets 2,819 3,093 Other real estate owned 3,285 3,262 Other assets 23,222 25,917 ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,157,759 $ 2,183,992 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits: Noninterest-bearing $ 171,456 $ 145,852 Interest-bearing: Certificates of deposit of $100 or more 201,929 184,604 Other interest-bearing deposits 1,116,223 1,112,665 ----------- ----------- 1,489,608 1,443,121 Short-term borrowings 7,808 75,527 Other borrowings 362,156 362,486 Other liabilities 29,642 34,523 ----------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,889,214 1,915,657 ----------- ----------- Shareholders' equity: Common stock, $.125 stated value per share; Authorized shares--40,000,000 Issued shares-14,450,966 Outstanding shares--13,403,601 in 2005 and 13,535,770 in 2004 1,806 1,806 Additional paid-in capital 67,519 67,519 Retained earnings 217,562 211,623 Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,413 8,357 Treasury shares, at cost 1,047,365 in 2005 and 915,196 in 2004 (24,755) (20,970) ----------- ----------- TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 268,545 268,335 ----------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 2,157,759 $ 2,183,992 =========== =========== See accompanying notes. 3 FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2005 2004 2005 2004 ------- ------- ------- ------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) INTEREST INCOME: Loans, including related fees $23,931 $22,744 $47,225 $45,666 Securities: Taxable 3,990 3,816 7,747 7,725 Tax-exempt 1,518 1,797 3,170 3,638 Other 337 468 999 1,072 ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 29,776 28,825 59,141 58,101 ------- ------- ------- ------- INTEREST EXPENSE: Deposits 6,492 5,853 12,445 11,926 Short-term borrowings 93 260 291 484 Other borrowings 4,913 4,959 9,784 10,005 ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 11,498 11,072 22,520 22,415 ======= ------- ------- ------- NET INTEREST INCOME 18,278 17,753 36,621 35,686 Provision for loan losses 3,783 1,923 6,006 3,846 ------- ------- ------- ------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 14,495 15,830 30,615 31,840 ------- ------- ------- ------- NON-INTEREST INCOME: Trust and financial services 881 1,011 1,856 2,024 Service charges and fees on deposit accounts 2,974 2,964 5,579 5,620 Other service charges and fees 1,403 1,838 3,020 3,368 Securities gains/ (losses), net 19 410 25 423 Insurance commissions 1,538 1,472 2,877 2,860 Gain on sale of mortgage loans 436 132 623 543 Gain on life insurance benefit - - - 4,113 Other 556 494 1,559 1,947 ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME 7,807 8,321 15,539 20,898 ------- ------- ------- ------- NON-INTEREST EXPENSES: Salaries and employee benefits 9,620 9,396 18,884 18,749 Occupancy expense 923 1,015 1,912 1,985 Equipment expense 921 843 1,839 1,677 Other 4,313 4,618 8,483 8,993 ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 15,777 15,872 31,118 31,404 ------- ------- ------- ------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 6,525 8,279 15,036 21,334 Provision for income taxes 1,533 1,950 3,733 4,320 ------- ------- ------- ------- NET INCOME $ 4,992 $ 6,329 $11,303 $17,014 ======= ======= ======= ======= EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic and Diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.47 $ 0.84 $ 1.26 ======= ======= ======= ======= Dividends per share $ 0.40 $ 0.39 $ 0.40 $ 0.39 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) 13,456 13,517 13,488 13,537 ======= ======= ======= ======= See accompanying notes 4 FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Accumulated Additional Other Common Paid-in Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stock Capital Earnings Income/(Loss) Stock Total Balance, April 1, 2005 $ 1,806 $ 67,519 $217,934 $ 5,252 $(22,337) $270,174 Comprehensive income: Net income 4,992 4,992 Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on securities available-for-sale 1,161 1,161 -------- Total comprehensive income 6,153 Cash dividends, $.40 per share (5,364) (5,364) Treasury stock purchase (2,418) (2,418) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance, June 30, 2005 $ 1,806 $ 67,519 $217,562 $ 6,413 $(24,755) $268,545 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Balance, April 1, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $204,979 $ 13,006 $(20,839) $266,133 Comprehensive income: Net income 6,329 6,329 Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on securities available-for-sale (6,412) (6,412) -------- Total comprehensive income/(loss) (83) Cash dividends, $.39 per share (5,265) (5,265) Treasury stock purchase (909) (909) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance, June 30, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $206,043 $ 6,594 $(21,748) $259,876 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== See accompanying notes. 5 FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Six Months Ended June 30, 2005, and 2004 (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Accumulated Additional Other Common Paid-in Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stock Capital Earnings Income/(Loss) Stock Total Balance, January 1, 2005 $ 1,806 $ 67,519 $211,623 $ 8,357 $(20,970) $268,335 Comprehensive income: Net income 11,303 11,303 Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on securities available-for-sale (1,944) (1,944) -------- Total comprehensive income 9,359 Cash dividends, $.40 per share (5,364) (5,364) Treasury stock purchase (3,785) (3,785) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance, June 30, 2005 $ 1,806 $ 67,519 $217,562 $ 6,413 $(24,755) $268,545 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Balance, January 1, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $194,294 $ 11,463 $(19,465) $255,279 Comprehensive income Net income 17,014 17,014 Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on securities available-for-sale (4,869) (4,869) -------- Total comprehensive income 12,145 Cash dividends, $.39 per share (5,265) (5,265) Treasury stock purchase (2,283) (2,283) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance, June 30, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $206,043 $ 6,594 $(21,748) $259,876 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== </Table> See accompanying notes. 6 FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 2004 ---- ---- (Unaudited) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $ 11,303 $ 17,014 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments (362) 1,039 Provision for loan losses 6,006 3,846 Securities (gains), net (25) (423) Depreciation and amortization 1,672 1,500 Other, net (1,154) (4,029) -------- -------- NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 17,440 18,947 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Sales of securities available-for-sale 2,234 24,857 Maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale 66,756 37,187 Purchases of securities available-for-sale (60,820) (38,040) Loans made to customers, net of repayments (6,025) (33,251) Net change in federal funds sold (902) (900) Proceeds from life insurance benefit - 7,267 Additions to premises and equipment (836) (2,962) -------- -------- NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 407 (5,842) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net change in deposits 46,487 (49,299) Net change in short-term borrowings (67,719) 35,629 Dividends paid (5,414) (4,890) Purchase of treasury stock (3,785) (2,283) Proceeds from other borrowings - 42,006 Repayments on other borrowings (330) (36,932) -------- -------- NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (30,761) (18,769) -------- -------- NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (12,914) (5,664) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 94,928 94,198 -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 82,014 $ 88,534 ======== ======== See accompanying notes. 7 FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying June 30, 2005 and 2004 consolidated financial statements are unaudited. The December 31, 2004 consolidated financial statements are as reported in the First Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") 2004 annual report. The following notes should be read together with notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the 2004 annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to Form 10-K. 1. The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and are of a normal recurring nature. The Corporation reports financial information for only one segment, banking. 2. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. Impairment is primarily measured based on the fair value of the loan's collateral. The following table summarizes impaired loan information: (000's) June 30, December 31, 2005 2004 ----- ---- Impaired loans with related allowance for loan losses calculated under SFAS No. 114 $10,467 $16,240 Impaired loans with no related allowance for loan losses 2,920 2,582 ------- ------- $13,387 $18,822 ======= ======= Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collection of the principal amount is deemed to be fully assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. 3. Securities The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation's investments at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2004 are shown below. All securities are classified as available-for-sale. (000's) (000's) June 30, 2005 December 31, 2004 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value -------------- ---------- -------------- ---------- United States Government entity mortgage- Backed securities $242,044 $241,662 $227,927 $229,028 Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 10,467 10,456 19,895 19,866 States and Municipal Obligations 130,515 136,674 137,206 144,294 Corporate Obligations 98,908 99,926 104,754 106,077 Equity Securities 4,344 8,249 4,280 8,725 -------- -------- -------- -------- $486,278 $496,967 $494,062 $507,990 ======== ======== ======== ======== 4. Short-Term Borrowings Period-end short-term borrowings were comprised of the following: (000's) June 30, December 31, 2005 2004 ---- ----- Federal Funds Purchased $ 885 $69,002 Repurchase Agreements 5,585 5,597 Note Payable - U.S. Government 1,338 928 ------ ------- $7,808 $75,527 ====== ======= 8 5. Other Borrowings Other borrowings at period-end are summarized as follows: (000's) June 30, December 31, 2005 2004 ---- ----- FHLB advances $337,556 $337,886 Note payable to a financial institution 18,000 18,000 City of Terre Haute, Indiana economic development revenue bonds 6,600 6,600 -------- -------- $362,156 $362,486 6. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, (000's) (000's) Post-Retirement Post-Retirement Pension Benefits Health Benefits Pension Benefits Health Benefits 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service cost $ 701 $ 627 $ 35 $ 20 $ 1,403 $ 1,254 $ 70 $ 41 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest cost 622 542 80 61 1,245 1,084 160 122 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expected return on plan assets (821) (700) - - (1,642) (1,400) - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amortization of transition obligation - - 15 15 - - 30 30 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amortization of prior service cost 14 (4) - - 28 (9) - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amortization of net (gain) loss 62 61 63 34 123 123 125 68 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Periodic Benefit Cost $ 578 $ 526 $ 193 $ 130 $ 1,157 $ 1,052 $ 385 $ 261 =================================================================================================================================== Employer Contributions First Financial Corporation previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004 that it expected to contribute $1.5 and $1.2 million respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP and $300,000 to the Post Retirement Health Benefits Plan in 2005. A contribution to the Pension Plan of $700,000 for the 6 months ended June 30, 2005 has been made. First Financial Corporation anticipates contributing an additional $800,000 and $1.2 million respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP in 2005. Contributions of $149,000 have been made through the first half of 2005 for the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan. First Financial Corporation anticipates contributing an additional $151,000 to the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan in 2005. ITEMS 2. and 3. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk The purpose of this discussion is to point out key factors in the Corporation's recent performance compared with earlier periods. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements beginning on page three of this report. All figures are for the consolidated entities. It is presumed the readers of these financial statements and of the following narrative have previously read the Corporation's annual report for 2004. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management's views as of any subsequent date. The forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the Corporation's ability to effectively execute its business plans; changes in general economic and financial market conditions; changes in interest rates; changes in the competitive environment; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; losses, customer bankruptcy, claims and assessments; changes in banking regulations or other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting the Corporation's business; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements is available in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov or on the Corporation's Web site at www.first-online.com. Management may elect to update forward-looking statements at some future point; however, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. 9 Summary of Operating Results Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $5.0 million, a 21.1% decrease from the $6.3 million for the same period in 2004. Basic earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 decreased to $0.37, a 21.3% decrease from the $0.47 for the same period in 2004. The year-to-date net income at June 30, 2005 was $11.3 million or $0.84 per share, compared to $17.0 million or $1.26 per share for the same period in 2004. These represent 33.6% and 33.3% decreases in net income and earnings per share, respectively. The primary components of income and expense affecting net income are discussed in the following analysis. Net Interest Income The Corporation's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on loans and other investments and the interest paid for deposits and other sources of funds. Net interest income increased $935,000 to $36.6 million in the first six months of 2005 from $35.7 million in the same period in 2004. During the same period the net interest margin increased from 3.77% in 2004 to 3.95% in 2005, a 18 basis point increase driven by a greater increase in the yield on earning assets than in the average cost of funds. The net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $18.3 million, an increase of $525,000 over the $17.8 million for the same period of 2004. Non-Interest Income Non-interest income decreased $5.4 million to $15.5 million at June 30, 2005 from $20.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004. This was largely the result of a non-taxable gain of $4.1 million on a life insurance benefit received in the first quarter of 2004. Security gains the six months ended June 30, 2005 were $25 thousand compared to $423 thousand for the same period of 2004 Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $7.8 million compared to $8.3 million for the same period of 2004. Other services charges and fees account for $435 thousand of the $514 thousand decrease. Non-Interest Expenses Non-interest expenses decreased $286 thousand from $31.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 to $31.1 million for the same period of 2005. The non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $15.8 million compared to $15.9 million for the same period of 2004. This is due mainly to cost savings from consolidating our affiliated banks into one bank. Allowance for Loan Losses The Corporation's provision for loan losses increased to $6.0 million for the first six months of 2005 compared to $3.8 million in the same period of 2004. At June 30, 2005, the allowance for loan losses was 1.22% of net loans. Net chargeoffs for the first six months of 2005 were $8.4 million compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2004. Based on management's analysis of the current portfolio, an evaluation that includes consideration of historical loss experience and potential loss exposure on identified problem loans, management believes the allowance of $17.6 million at June 30, 2005 is adequate. Loans classified substandard, doubtful, or loss declined from approximately $72 million at December 31, 2004 to approximately $66 million at June 30, 2005, and includes two credits expected to be sold in the third quarter totaling $7.4 million. The Provision for Loan Losses was increased by $1.5 million during the quarter due primarily to additional losses relating to the recent decision to sell certain problem loan relationships to a third party in order to mitigate the unknown risks associated with anticipated litigation and liquidation of the credits. The sales are expected to be completed during the third quarter. The loan balances have already been charged down to an amount equal to the expected net sale proceeds. 10 Non-performing Loans Non-performing loans, which include the aforementioned $7.4 million in loans anticipated to be sold, consist of (1) non-accrual loans on which the ultimate collectability of the full amount of interest is uncertain, (2) loans which have been renegotiated to provide for a reduction or deferral of interest or principal because of a deterioration in the financial position of the borrower, and (3) loans past due ninety days or more as to principal or interest. A summary of non-performing loans at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 follows: (000's) June 30, 2005 December 31, 2004 ------------- ----------------- Non-accrual loans $17,787 $19,862 Restructured loans 392 430 ------- ------- 18,179 20,292 Accruing loans past due over 90 days 7,429 7,813 ------- ------- $25,608 $28,105 ======= ======= Ratio of the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans 69% 71% The following loan categories comprise significant components of the non-performing loans: (000's) June 30, 2005 December 31, 2004 ------------- ----------------- Non-Accrual Loans: 1-4 family residential $ 1,192 $ 608 Commercial loans 14,814 17,635 Installment loans 1,781 1,619 ------- ------- $17,787 $19,862 ======= ======= Past due 90 days or more: 1-4 family residential $ 3,990 $ 3,723 Commercial loans 1,551 2,159 Installment loans 1,888 1,931 ------- ------- $ 7,429 $ 7,813 ======= ======= Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity First Financial Corporation has established risk measures, limits, and policy guidelines for managing interest rate risk and liquidity. Responsibility for management of these functions resides with the Asset Liability Committee. The primary goal of the Asset Liability Committee is to maximize net interest income within the interest rate risk limits approved by the Board of Directors. Interest Rate Risk Management considers interest rate risk to be the Corporation's most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to changes in net interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Consistency in the Corporation's net interest income is largely dependent on the effective management of this risk. The Asset Liability position is measured using sophisticated risk management tools, including earning simulation and market value of equity sensitivity analysis. These tools allow management to quantify and monitor both short-term and long-term exposure to interest rate risk. Simulation modeling measures the effects of changes in interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and the effects of embedded options on net interest income. This measure projects earnings in the various environments over the next three years. It is important to note that measures of interest rate risk have limitations and are dependent on various assumptions. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely predict the impact of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, frequency, and amount of interest rate changes as well as overall market conditions. The Committee has performed a thorough analysis of these assumptions and believes them to be valid and theoretically sound. These assumptions are regularly monitored for behavioral changes. 11 The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management regularly evaluates the merits of such interest rate risk management products and strategies but does not anticipate the use of such products will become a major part of the Corporation's risk management strategy. The table below shows the Corporation's estimated sensitivity profile as of June 30, 2005. The change in interest rates assumes a parallel shift in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in rates, net interest income would increase 3.98% over the next 12 months and increase 7.44% over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in rates, net interest income would decrease 2.66% over the next 12 months and decrease 6.31% over the following 12 months. These estimates assume all rate changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this change. Basis Point Percentage Change in Net Interest Income ---------------------------------------- Interest Rate Change 12 months 24 months 36 months ------------------------------------------------------------------ Down 200 -7.93 -15.55 -20.53 Down 100 -2.66 -6.31 -8.97 Up 100 3.98 7.44 10.19 Up 200 4.75 11.42 17.01 Typical rate shock analysis does not reflect management's ability to react and thereby reduce the effect of rate changes, and represents a worst-case scenario. Liquidity Risk Liquidity is measured by each bank's ability to raise funds to meet the obligations of its customers, including deposit withdrawals and credit needs. This is accomplished primarily by maintaining sufficient liquid assets in the form of investment securities and core deposits. The Corporation has $12.5 million of investments that mature throughout the coming 12 months. The Corporation also anticipates $100.6 million of principal payments from mortgage-backed securities. Given the current rate environment, the Corporation anticipates $14.1 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months. With these sources of funds, the Corporation currently anticipates adequate liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers. Financial Condition Comparing the first six months of 2005 to the year 2004, average loans are up $12.4 million. Average borrowings are down $77.2 million. Reduction in the average investments of $84.5 million was used to fund loans and reduce borrowings. Average shareholders' equity increased $9.8 million, or 3.7%. Strong financial performance pushed book value per share up 4.1% to $20.04 in 2005 from $19.25 at June 30, 2004. Book value per share is calculated by dividing the total equity by the number of shares outstanding. Capital Adequacy As of June 30, 2005, the most recent notification from the respective regulatory agencies categorized the Corporation and its subsidiary banks as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized the Corporation must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Corporation's category. To Be Well June 30, 2005 December 31, 2004 Capitalized ------------- ----------------- ----------- Total risk-based capital ratio 16.64% 16.55% >= 10.0% Tier I risk-based capital ratio 15.55% 15.32% >= 6.0% Tier I leverage capital ratio 11.77% 11.42% >= 5.0% ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures First Financial Corporation's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of June 30, 2005, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2005 were effective in ensuring material information required to be disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis. Additionally, there were no changes in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2005 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting. 12 PART II - Other Information Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. (c) Purchases of Equity Securities The Corporation periodically acquires shares of its common stock directly from shareholders in individually negotiated transactions. The Corporation has not adopted a formal policy or adopted a formal program for repurchases of shares of its common stock. Following is certain information regarding shares of common stock purchased by the Corporation during the quarter covered by this report. <Table> <Caption> - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) (b) (c) (d) Total Number Of Shares Purchased As Part Of Maximum Number Of Total Number Of Average Price Publicly Announced Shares That May Yet Shares Purchased Paid Per Share Plans Or Programs * Be Purchased * - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1 - 30, 2005 0 N/A N/A N/A - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 1-31, 2005 72,837 27.25 N/A N/A - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 1-30, 2005 15,500 27.91 N/A N/A - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 88,337 27.37 N/A N/A - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> * The Corporation has not adopted a formal policy or program regarding repurchases of its shares of stock. ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (a) The Annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation was held on April 20, 2005 (b) The following were elected Directors of the Corporation for a three year term as follows: <Table> <Caption> Votes for Votes Against --------- ------------- B. Guille Cox, Jr 11,290,217 202,211 Anton H. George 11,281,748 210,581 Gregory L. Gibson 11,401,048 91,280 Virginia L. Smith 11,389,226 103,102 </Table> The following was elected Director of the Corporation for a two year term: <Table> <Caption> Votes for Votes Against --------- ------------- W. Curtis Brighton 11,438,669 53,659 </Table> The following individual's terms as directors continued after the meeting: Thomas T. Dinkel; Norman L. Lowery; Patrick O'Leary; Chapman J. Root, II; William A. Niemeyer; and, Donald E. Smith. As previously reported, Mr. Root resigned on June 21, 2005, and the Board of Directors appointed Ronald K. Rich to complete his unexpired term. (c) At the annual meeting, the only item for consideration was the election of the five directors. The vote tabulation for the election of such Directors is set forth above. Item 6 Exhibits <Table> <Caption> Exhibit No: Description of Exhibit: - ----------- ----------------------- 3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 3.2 Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 10.1 Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated January 1, 2005, by reference to Exhibit 10-2 to the Corporation Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. 10.2 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 31.1 Rule 13a -14 (a) Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 by Principal Executive Officer, dated August 8, 2005. 31.2 Rule 13a -14 (a) Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 by Principal Financial Officer, dated August 8, 2005. 32.1 Section 1350 Certification, dated August 8, 2005, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. </Table> 13 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION --------------------------- (Registrant) Date: August 8, 2005 By /s/ Donald E. Smith ------------------------------ Donald E. Smith, Chairman Date: August 8, 2005 By /s/ Norman L. Lowery ------------------------------ Norman L. Lowery, Vice Chairman & CEO (Principal Executive Officer) Date: August 8, 2005 By /s/ Michael A. Carty ------------------------------ Michael A. Carty, Treasurer & CFO (Principal Financial Officer) 14 Exhibit Index Exhibit No: Description of Exhibit: - ---------- ----------------------- 3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 3.2 Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 10.1 Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated January 1, 2005, by reference to Exhibit 10-2 to the Corporation Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. 10.2 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. 31.1 Rule 13a -14 (a) Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 by Principal Executive Officer, dated August 8, 2005. 31.2 Rule 13a -14 (a) Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 by Principal Financial Officer, dated August 8, 2005. 32.1 Section 1350 Certification, dated August 8, 2005, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 15