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EXHIBIT 99
Information required by Form 11-K with respect to the Franklin
Financial Employees Retirement Savings Plan for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2000.
The following financial statements prepared in accordance with the
financial reporting requirements of ERISA include the following:
a. Independent Auditors' Report
b. Statement of Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits, as of
December 31, 2000 and 1999
c. Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Plan
Benefits, for the Years Ended December 31, 2000 and 1999
d. Notes to Financial Statements
e. Schedule H - Schedule of Assets Held for Investment Purposes
f. Schedule H - Schedule of Reportable Transactions
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FRANKLIN FINANCIAL EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES
DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
(WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT THEREON)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Independent Auditors' Report............................................................1
Financial Statements:
Statements of Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits...........................2
Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Plan Benefits................3
Notes to Financial Statements................................................4-7
Schedules:
Assets Held for Investment Purposes............................................8
Reportable Transactions........................................................9
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors of the
Franklin Financial Employees
Retirement Savings Plan
We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for plan
benefits of Franklin Financial Employees Retirement Savings Plan as of December
31, 2000 and 1999, and the related statements of changes in net assets available
for plan benefits for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the net assets available for plan benefits of Franklin
Financial Employees Retirement Savings Plan as of December 31, 2000 and 1999,
and the changes in its net assets available for plan benefits for the years then
ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental schedules of assets held
for investment purposes and reportable transactions are presented for the
purpose of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic
financial statements but are supplementary information required by the
Department of Labor's Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. These supplemental
schedules are the responsibility of the Plan's management. The supplemental
schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits
of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, are fairly stated in all
material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a
whole.
Heathcott & Mullaly, P.C.
Brentwood, Tennessee
June 20, 2001
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STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN BENEFITS
DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
ASSETS: 2000 1999
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Investments held by Aetna Life Insurance
and Annuity Company, custodian $1,457,777 1,389,821
Franklin Financial Corporation common stock 256,294 261,775
Participant loans 43,891 16,043
Cash 12,152 2,426
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Total investments, at fair value 1,770,114 1,670,065
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Receivables:
Employee contributions and loan payments 862 281
Employer contribution 11,679 6,766
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Total receivables 12,541 7,047
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Total assets 1,782,655 1,677,112
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NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN BENEFITS $1,782,655 1,677,112
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN BENEFITS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
ADDITIONS TO NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTED TO: 2000 1999
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Investment income:
Interest $ 2,447 1,766
Dividends 3,642 --
Net appreciation in fair value of investments -- 106,967
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Total investment income 6,089 108,733
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Contributions
Employer 118,896 134,773
Participants 296,290 238,253
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Total contributions 415,186 373,026
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Total additions 421,275 481,759
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DEDUCTIONS FROM NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTED TO:
Benefits paid to participants 32,127 32,817
Forfeitures 3,958 5,610
Net depreciation in fair value of investments 279,647 --
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TOTAL DEDUCTIONS 315,732 38,427
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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 105,543 443,332
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,677,112 1,223,780
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NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $1,782,655 1,677,112
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
1. DESCRIPTION OF PLAN
The following description of the Franklin Financial Employees
Retirement Savings Plan provides only general information. Participants
should refer to the Plan agreement for a more comprehensive description
of the Plan's provisions.
(A) GENERAL
The Plan is a defined contribution plan covering all employees
of Franklin National Bank (the Company) who have three months
of service and are age twenty-one or older. The Plan is
subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Franklin National Bank is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Financial Corporation.
(B) CONTRIBUTIONS
Each year, participants may contribute up to 15% of pretax
annual income, as defined in the Plan. Participants may also
contribute amounts representing distributions from other
qualified defined benefit or contribution plans. The Company
contributes 50% of the first 6% of base compensation that a
participant contributes to the Plan. Additional amounts may be
contributed at the option of the Company. Contributions are
subject to certain limitations. Effective January 1, 1998 all
employer contributions are invested in Franklin Financial
Corporation stock.
(C) PARTICIPANTS ACCOUNTS
Each participant's account is credited with the participant's
contribution and allocations of (a) the Company's contribution
and (b) Plan earnings, and charged with an allocation of
administrative expenses, if any. Allocations are based on
participant earnings or account balances, as defined. The
benefit to which a participant is entitled is the benefit that
can be provided from the participant's vested account.
(D) VESTING
Participants are immediately vested in their contributions
plus actual earnings thereon. Vesting in the Company's
matching and discretionary contribution portion of their
accounts plus actual earnings is based on years of continuous
service. A participant is 100 percent vested after 3 years of
service.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
1. DESCRIPTION OF PLAN, CONTINUED
(D) VESTING, CONTINUED
Participants automatically become fully vested, regardless of
the years of service completed, upon attainment of the Plan's
normal retirement age of 65, upon death, or upon disability.
(E) INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Upon enrollment in the Plan, a participant may direct employee
contributions in any of thirteen investment options including
common stock of Franklin Financial Corporation.
(F) PARTICIPANT LOANS
Participants may borrow from their fund accounts to a maximum
equal to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of their account
balance. Loan transactions are treated as a transfer to (from)
the investment funds from (to) the Participant notes fund.
Loan terms are limited to five years. The loan term may exceed
five years for the purchase of a primary residence. The loans
are secured by the balance in the participant's account and
bear interest at a rate commensurate with local prevailing
rates as determined by the Plan administrator. Principal and
interest are paid ratably through monthly payroll deductions.
(G) PAYMENT OF BENEFITS
On termination of service due to death, disability or
retirement, a participant may elect to receive either a
lump-sum amount equal to the value of the participant"s vested
interest in his or her account, or annual installments. For
termination of service due to other reasons, a participant may
receive the value of the vested interest in their account as a
lump sum distribution.
(H) FORFEITED ACCOUNTS
Forfeitures of nonvested Company contributions are to be used
to pay expenses of the Plan.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
1. DESCRIPTION OF PLAN, CONTINUED
(I) PLAN TERMINATION
Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company
has the right to discontinue its contributions at any time and
to terminate the Plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. In
the event of Plan termination, participants will become 100
percent vested in their accounts.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(A) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The financial statements of the Plan have been prepared on an
accrual method of accounting.
(B) ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires the plan
administrator to make estimates and assumptions that affect
certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual
results may differ from those estimates.
(C) INVESTMENTS
Investments are stated at fair value as reported by the
custodian. Fair values have been determined by quoted prices
on an active market. Shares of mutual funds are valued at
quoted market prices which represent the net assets value of
shares held by the plan at year end.
(D) PAYMENT OF BENEFITS
Benefits are recorded when paid.
3. INVESTMENTS
The following presents investments at December 31, 2000 and 1999 that
represent 5% or more of the plan's net assets.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999
3. INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED
2000 1999
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Aetna Investments Growth and Income Fund $336,321 409,222
Aetna Investments Balanced Fund 116,529 114,977
Aetna Investments Fixed Account 264,274 244,271
Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities 132,777 110,643
Fidelity VIP Equity Income Portfolio 108,446 116,962
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio 376,044 275,803
Franklin Financial Corporation Common Stock* 256,294 261,775
* Includes amounts contributed by the Employer
(nonparticipant-directed) of $160,272 and $133,751 at December
31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Employer contribution to
the nonparticipant-directed account for the year ended
December 31, 2000 amounted to $118,896. Dividends and interest
totaled $2,248, and net depreciation for the year was $86,538.
4. TAX STATUS
The Plan has received a determination letter in which the Internal
Revenue Service stated the Plan, as currently designed, is in
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue
Code.
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
Certain Plan investments are shares of institutional funds managed by
Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company. Aetna Life Insurance and
Annuity Company is the custodian of the Plan and, therefore, these
transactions qualify as party-in-interest. Franklin Financial
Corporation is also a party-in-interest to the Plan.
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EIN: 62-1376027
PLAN NUMBER: 001
PLAN YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2000
SCHEDULE H - SCHEDULE OF ASSETS HELD FOR INVESTMENT
PURPOSES AT END OF YEAR
Identity of Issue, Description of Current
Borrower, Lessor Investment Cost Value
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* Aetna Growth and Income Institutional fund N/A $336,321
* Aetna Money Market Money Market N/A 54,310
* Aetna Bond Institutional fund N/A 7,034
* Aetna Balanced Institutional fund N/A 116,529
* Aetna Guaranteed Accumulation
Account - Short Term Institutional fund N/A 2,226
* Aetna Fixed Account #26 Institutional fund N/A 264,274
Portfolio Partners Scudder Int'l Growth Mutual fund N/A 28,750
Portfolio Partners MFS Research
Growth Mutual fund N/A 36,912
Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging
Equities Mutual fund N/A 132,777
Fidelity VIP Equity Income Portfolio Mutual fund N/A 108,446
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio Mutual fund N/A 376,044
* Participant Loans 8.25% - 8.75% N/A 43,891
* Franklin Financial Corporation Employer Stock $452,053 256,294
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
* Party-in-interest to the Plan.
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EIN: 62-1376027
PLAN NUMBER: 001
PLAN YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2000
SCHEDULE H - SCHEDULE OF REPORTABLE TRANSACTIONS
CURRENT
VALUE OF
ASSET
IDENTITY OF ON
PARTY DESCRIPTION PURCHASE SELLING LEASE EXPENSE COST OF TRANSACTION NET GAIN
INVOLVED OF ASSET PRICE PRICE RENTAL INCURRED ASSET DATE OR LOSS
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1) Single Transactions
* Franklin Employer $ 109,212 -- -- -- $ 109,212 $ 109,212 --
Financial Corp Stock
2) Series of Nonsecurity Transactions
None reportable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Plan has caused this annual report to be signed on the 28th day of June,
2001, by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FRANKLIN FINANCIAL EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
By: /s/ Gordon E. Inman
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Gordon E. Inman, Trustee
(Plan Administrator)
By: /s/ Richard E. Herrington
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Richard E. Herrington, Trustee
(Plan Administrator)