1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (MARK ONE) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 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 0-13507 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 34-1395608 ------------------------------ ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512 - ---------------------------------------- ------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (419) 783-8950 ------------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None ------------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Shares, Without Par Value (4,140,518 outstanding at March 5, 1999) (Title of Class) 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 by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] Based upon the closing price of the Common Shares of the Registrant on March 5, 1999, the aggregate market value of the Common Shares of the Registrant held by non-affiliates on that date was $65,284,481. Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 1999 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Exhibit Index on Page 53 2 PART I Item 1. Business. - ------- --------- General ------- Rurban Financial Corp., an Ohio corporation (the "Corporation"), is a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and is subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board"). The executive offices of the Corporation are located at 401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Through its subsidiaries, The State Bank and Trust Company, Defiance, Ohio ("State Bank"), The Peoples Banking Company, Findlay, Ohio ("Peoples Bank"), The First National Bank of Ottawa ("First National Bank") and The Citizens Savings Bank Company, Pemberville, Ohio ("Citizens Savings Bank"), the Corporation is engaged in the business of commercial banking. The Corporation's subsidiary, Rurbanc Data Services, Inc. ("RDSI"), is engaged in the related business of providing data processing services, principally to banks. The Corporation's subsidiary, Rurban Life Insurance Company ("Rurban Life"), is engaged in the related business of accepting life and disability reinsurance ceded in part by USLIFE Credit Life Insurance Company ("USLIFE") from the credit life and disability insurance purchased by customers of the Corporation's banking subsidiaries from USLIFE in connection with revolving credit loans secured by mortgages and with certain installment loans made to such customers. State Bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Reliance Financial Services, N.A. ("RFS") and Rurban Mortgage Company ("RMC"). RFS is nationally-chartered trust and financial services company. RMC is an Ohio corporation with its main office located in Clearwater, Florida which engages in the retail and wholesale mortgage banking industry. General Description of Holding Company Group -------------------------------------------- State Bank - ---------- State Bank is an Ohio state-chartered bank. State Bank presently operates six branch offices in Defiance County, Ohio (five in the city of Defiance and one in Ney), one branch office in adjacent Paulding County, Ohio and three branch offices in Fulton County, Ohio (one in each of Delta, Lyons and Wauseon). At December 31, 1998, State Bank had 95 full-time equivalent employees. State Bank offers a full range of commercial banking services, including checking and NOW accounts; passbook savings and money market accounts; time certificates of deposit, automatic teller machines; commercial, consumer, agricultural and residential mortgage loans (including "Home Value Equity" line of credit loans); personal and corporate trust services; commercial leasing; bank credit card services; safe deposit box rentals; and other personalized banking services. In addition, State Bank serves as a correspondent (federal funds investing and check clearing purposes) for three affiliated financial institutions in the region (Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank). RFS --- RFS is a nationally-chartered trust and financial services company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Bank. RFS offers various trust and financial services, including asset management services for individuals and corporate employee benefit plans as well as brokerage services through Raymond James Financial, Inc. 2 3 RFS' offices are located in State Bank's main offices in Defiance, Ohio. At December 31, 1998, RFS had 33 full-time equivalent employees. RMC --- RMC is an Ohio corporation with its main office located in Clearwater, Florida. RMC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Bank. RMC engages in the retail and wholesale mortgage banking business. The principal activities engaged in by RMC are originating, underwriting and servicing first and second residential mortgage loans and then selling such loans in the secondary market. At December 31, 1998, RMC had 25 full-time equivalent employees. Peoples Bank - ------------ Peoples Bank is an Ohio state-chartered bank. The main office of Peoples Bank is located in Findlay, Ohio. Peoples Bank provides checking and NOW accounts; passbook savings and money market accounts; time certificates of deposit; automatic teller machines; commercial and consumer loans and real estate mortgage loans; personal and corporate trust services; and safe deposit box rental facilities. Peoples Bank operates two full-service branches in Findlay and one in McComb, Ohio. At December 31, 1998, Peoples Bank had 28 full-time equivalent employees. First National Bank - ------------------- First National Bank is a national banking association. The executive offices of First National Bank are located at 405 East Main Street, Ottawa, Ohio. At its present location, First National Bank operates four drive-in teller lanes and an automatic teller machine with a traditional banking lobby on the first floor. First National Bank presently operates no branch offices. At December 31, 1998, First National Bank had 15 full-time equivalent employees. First National Bank offers a full range of commercial banking services, including checking and NOW accounts; passbook savings and money market accounts; time certificates of deposit; automatic teller machines; commercial, consumer, agricultural and residential mortgage loans; personal and corporate trust services; commercial leasing; bank credit card services; safe deposit box rentals; and other personalized banking services. Citizens Savings Bank - --------------------- Citizens Savings Bank is an Ohio state-chartered bank. The main office of Citizens Savings Bank is located in Pemberville, Ohio. Citizens Savings Bank provides checking and NOW accounts; passbook savings and money market accounts; time certificates of deposit; an automatic teller machine; commercial, consumer, agricultural and residential loans; personal and corporate trust services; commercial leasing; bank credit card services; safe deposit box rentals; and other personalized banking services. Citizens Savings Bank also operates a full-service branch in Gibsonburg, Ohio. At December 31, 1998, Citizens Savings Bank had 26 full-time equivalent employees. RDSI - ---- Substantially all of RDSI's business is comprised of providing data processing services to 49 financial institutions in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana (including State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank), including information processing for financial institution customer 3 4 services, loan and deposit account information and data analysis. At December 31, 1998, RDSI had 34 full-time equivalent employees. Rurban Life - ----------- Rurban Life commenced its business of transacting insurance as an Arizona life and disability reinsurer in January, 1988. Rurban Life may accept life and disability reinsurance ceded to Rurban Life by an insurance company authorized to write life and disability insurance, provided that the amount accepted does not exceed certain limitations imposed under Arizona law. Rurban Life is not currently authorized to write life and disability insurance on a direct basis. Rurban Life accepts reinsurance ceded in part by USLIFE from the credit life and disability insurance purchased by customers of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank from USLIFE in connection with revolving credit loans secured by mortgages and with certain installment loans made to such customers by State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank. The operations of Rurban Life do not materially impact the consolidated results of operations of the Corporation. As of December 31, 1998, Rurban Life has not accepted any other reinsurance. Rurban Life does not currently intend to accept any other reinsurance in the immediate future. At December 31, 1998, Rurban Life had no employees. Competition ----------- State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank experience significant competition in attracting depositors and borrowers. Competition in lending activities comes principally from other commercial banks in the lending areas of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank, and, to a lesser extent, from savings associations, insurance companies, governmental agencies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms and pension funds. The primary factors in competing for loans are interest rates charged and overall banking services. Competition for deposits comes from other commercial banks, savings associations, money market funds and credit unions as well as from insurance companies and securities brokerage firms. The primary factors in competing for deposits are interest rates paid on deposits, account liquidity and convenience of office location. RDSI also operates in a highly competitive field. RDSI competes primarily on the basis of the value and quality of its data processing services, and service and convenience to its customers. Rurban Life operates in the highly competitive industry of credit life and disability insurance. A large number of stock and mutual insurance companies also operating in this industry have been in existence for longer periods of time and have substantially greater financial resources than does Rurban Life. The principal methods of competition in the credit life and disability insurance industry are the availability of coverages, premium rates and quality of service. The Corporation believes that Rurban Life has a competitive advantage due to the fact that the business of Rurban Life is limited to the accepting of life and disability reinsurance ceded in part by USLIFE from the credit life and disability insurance purchased by loan customers of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank. RFS operates in the highly competitive trust services field and its competition is primarily other Ohio bank trust departments. RMC operates in the highly competitive mortgage banking environment. In Florida, RMC competes primarily with large national and regional mortgage brokers who originate well over 50% of new 4 5 loans. RMC also underwrites loans originated by the Corporation's four affiliate banks and other community banks in Ohio and Florida. Supervision and Regulation -------------------------- The following is a summary of certain statutes and regulations affecting the Corporation and its subsidiaries. The summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to such statutes and regulations. The Corporation is a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, which restricts the activities of the Corporation and the acquisition by the Corporation of voting shares or assets of any bank, savings association or other company. The Corporation is also subject to the reporting requirements of, and examination and regulation by, the Federal Reserve Board. Subsidiary banks of a bank holding company are subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on transactions with affiliates, including any loans or extensions of credit to the bank holding company or any of its subsidiaries, investments in the stock or other securities thereof and the taking of such stock or securities as collateral for loans or extensions of credit to any borrower; the issuance of guarantees, acceptances or letters of credit on behalf of the bank holding company and its subsidiaries; purchases or sales of securities or other assets; and the payment of money or furnishing of services to the bank holding company and other subsidiaries. Bank holding companies are prohibited from acquiring direct or indirect control of more than 5% of any class of voting stock or substantially all of the assets of any bank holding company without the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board. A bank holding company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain tying arrangements in connection with extensions of credit and/or the provision of other property or services to a customer by the bank holding company or its subsidiaries. As a national bank, First National Bank is supervised and regulated by the OCC. Reliance, as a nationally-chartered bank, is also regulated by the OCC. As Ohio state-chartered banks, State Bank, Peoples Bank and Citizens Savings Bank are supervised and regulated by the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The deposits of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank are insured by the FDIC and those entities are subject to the applicable provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. A subsidiary of a bank holding company can be liable to reimburse the FDIC, if the FDIC incurs or anticipates a loss because of a default of another FDIC-insured subsidiary of the bank holding company or in connection with FDIC assistance provided to such subsidiary in danger of default. In addition, the holding company of any insured financial institution that submits a capital plan under the federal banking agencies' regulations on prompt corrective action guarantees a portion of the institution's capital shortfall, as discussed below. Various requirements and restrictions under the laws of the United States and the State of Ohio affect the operations of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank including requirements to maintain reserves against deposits, restrictions on the nature and amount of loans which may be made and the interest that may be charged thereon, restrictions relating to investments and other activities, limitations on credit exposure to correspondent banks, limitations on activities based on capital and surplus, limitations on payment of dividends, and limitations on branching. The Federal Reserve Board has adopted risk-based capital guidelines for bank holding companies and for state member banks, such as State Bank and Citizens Savings Bank. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk weighted assets by assigning assets and off-balance-sheet items to broad risk categories. The minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets (including certain off-balance-sheet items, such as standby letters of credit) is 8%. At 5 6 least 4.0 percentage points is to be comprised of common stockholders' equity (including retained earnings but excluding treasury stock), noncumulative perpetual preferred stock, a limited amount of cumulative perpetual preferred stock, and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and certain other intangible assets ("Tier 1 capital"). The remainder ("Tier 2 capital") may consist, among other things, of mandatory convertible debt securities, a limited amount of subordinated debt, other preferred stock and a limited amount of allowance for loan and lease losses. The Federal Reserve Board also imposes a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to total assets) of 3% for bank holding companies and state member banks that meet certain specified conditions, including no operational, financial or supervisory deficiencies, and including having the highest regulatory rating. The minimum leverage ratio is 1%-2% higher for other bank holding companies and state member banks based on their particular circumstances and risk profiles and those experiencing or anticipating significant growth. National bank subsidiaries, such as First National Bank, are subject to similar capital requirements adopted by the Comptroller of the Currency, and state non-member bank subsidiaries, such as Peoples Bank, are subject to similar capital requirements adopted by the FDIC. The Corporation and its subsidiaries currently satisfy all capital requirements. Failure to meet applicable capital guidelines could subject a banking institution to a variety of enforcement remedies available to federal and state regulatory authorities, including the termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC. The federal banking regulators have established regulations governing prompt corrective action to resolve capital deficient banks. Under these regulations, institutions which become undercapitalized become subject to mandatory regulatory scrutiny and limitations, which increase as capital decreases. Such institutions are also required to file capital plans with their primary federal regulator, and their holding companies must guarantee the capital shortfall up to 5% of the assets of the capital deficient institution at the time it becomes undercapitalized. The ability of a bank holding company to obtain funds for the payment of dividends and for other cash requirements is largely dependent on the amount of dividends which may be declared by its subsidiary banks and other subsidiaries. However, the Federal Reserve Board expects the Corporation to serve as a source of strength to its subsidiary banks, which may require it to retain capital for further investment in the subsidiaries, rather than for dividends for shareholders of the Corporation. State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank may not pay dividends to the Corporation if, after paying such dividends, they would fail to meet the required minimum levels under the risk-based capital guidelines and the minimum leverage ratio requirements. State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank must have the approval of their respective regulatory authorities if a dividend in any year would cause the total dividends for that year to exceed the sum of the current year's net profits and the retained net profits for the preceding two years, less required transfers to surplus. Payment of dividends by the bank subsidiaries may be restricted at any time at the discretion of the regulatory authorities, if they deem such dividends to constitute an unsafe and/or unsound banking practice. These provisions could have the effect of limiting the Corporation's ability to pay dividends on its outstanding common shares. Rurban Life is chartered by the State of Arizona and is subject to regulation, supervision, and examination by the Arizona Department of Insurance. The powers of regulation and supervision of the Arizona Department of Insurance relate generally to such matters as minimum capitalization, the grant and revocation of certificates of authority to transact business, the nature of and limitations on investments, the maintenance of reserves, the form and content of required financial statements, reporting requirements and other matters pertaining to life and disability insurance companies. 6 7 Deposit Insurance Assessments and Recent Legislation ---------------------------------------------------- The FDIC is authorized to establish separate annual assessment rates for deposit insurance for members of the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") and the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"). State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank are members of BIF. The FDIC may increase assessment rates for either fund if necessary to restore the fund's ratio of reserves to insured deposits to its target level within a reasonable time and may decrease such rates if such target level has been met. The FDIC has established a risk-based assessment system for both BIF and SAIF members. Under this system, assessments vary based on the risk the institution poses to its deposit insurance fund. The risk level is determined based on the institution's capital level and the FDIC's level of supervisory concern about the institution. Monetary Policy and Economic Conditions --------------------------------------- The commercial banking business is affected not only by general economic conditions, but also by the policies of various governmental regulatory authorities, including the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board regulates money and credit conditions and interest rates in order to influence general economic conditions primarily through open market operations in U.S. Government securities, changes in the discount rate on bank borrowings and changes in reserve requirements against bank deposits. These policies and regulations significantly affect the overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits, and the interest rates charged on loans as well as the interest rates paid on deposits and accounts. The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to have significant effects in the future. In view of the changing conditions in the economy and the money market and the activities of monetary and fiscal authorities, no definitive predictions can be made as to future changes in interest rates, credit availability or deposit levels. Statistical Financial Information Regarding the Corporation ----------------------------------------------------------- The following schedules and tables analyze certain elements of the consolidated balance sheets and statements of income of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, as required under Exchange Act Industry Guide 3 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the narrative analysis presented in ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION and the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. 7 8 I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL A. The following are the average balance sheets for the years ending December 31: ASSETS 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Interest-earning assets Securities available for sale (1) Taxable $ 68,465,434 $ 63,329,510 $ 65,724,102 Non-taxable 6,191,050 5,827,365 8,931,157 Federal funds sold 17,112,858 13,009,024 6,950,036 Loans, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees (2) 376,126,488 342,480,740 305,611,881 --------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total interest-earning assets 467,895,830 424,646,639 387,217,176 Allowance for loan losses (5,382,901) (5,245,851) (4,593,293) --------------- ---------------- ---------------- 462,512,929 419,400,788 382,623,883 Noninterest-earning assets Cash and due from banks 15,152,187 14,980,442 17,435,810 Premises and equipment, net 10,067,321 8,732,846 8,540,524 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 6,224,187 8,897,276 8,142,608 --------------- ---------------- ---------------- $ 493,956,624 $ 452,011,352 $ 416,742,825 =============== ================ ================ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest-bearing liabilities Deposits Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits $ 96,422,897 $ 90,874,940 $ 83,395,385 Time deposits 281,227,689 265,046,479 243,798,539 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,093,099 2,294,882 2,559,025 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) 24,222,456 3,907,485 - --------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 402,966,141 362,123,786 329,752,949 Noninterest-bearing liabilities Demand deposits 45,418,691 44,405,121 42,733,313 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 5,140,844 3,331,816 3,507,865 --------------- ---------------- ---------------- 453,525,676 409,860,723 375,994,127 Shareholders' equity (3) 40,430,948 42,150,629 40,748,698 --------------- ---------------- ---------------- $ 493,956,624 $ 452,011,352 $ 416,742,825 =============== ================ ================ (1) Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. The average balance includes quarterly average balances of the market value adjustments and daily average balances for the amortized cost of securities. (2) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale. (3) Shown net of average net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of tax. 8 9 I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED) B. The following tables set forth, for the years indicated, the condensed average balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the interest earned or paid on such amounts, and the average interest rates earned or paid thereon. ------------------------------1998-------------------------- Average Average Balance Interest Rate ------- -------- ---- INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS Securities (1) Taxable $ 68,282,845 $ 3,939,667 5.77% Non-taxable 6,090,977 492,812 (2) 8.09 (2) Federal funds sold 17,112,858 896,714 5.24 Loans, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees 376,126,488 (3) 34,671,890 (4) 9.22 --------------- ------------ Total interest-earning assets $ 467,613,168 40,001,083 (2) 8.55% (2) =============== INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Deposits Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits $ 96,422,897 2,121,304 2.20% Time deposits 281,227,689 15,221,462 5.41 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agree- ments to repurchase 1,093,099 62,853 5.75 Advances from FHLB 24,222,456 1,337,080 5.52 --------------- ------------ Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 402,966,141 18,742,699 4.65% =============== ------------ Net interest income $ 21,258,384 (2) ============= Net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets 4.55% (2) ==== (1) Securities balances represent daily average balances for the amortized cost of securities. The average rate is calculated based on the amortized cost of securities. (2) Computed on tax equivalent basis for non-taxable securities (34% statutory tax rate in 1998). (3) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale. (4) Includes fees on loans of $1,581,746 in 1998. 9 10 I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED) ------------------------------1997---------------------------- Average Average Balance Interest Rate ------- -------- ---- INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS Securities (1) Taxable $ 63,305,000 $ 3,900,143 6.16% Non-taxable 5,804,824 473,148(2) 8.15 (2) Federal funds sold 13,009,024 753,081 5.79 Loans, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees 342,480,740(3) 32,155,039(4) 9.39 --------------- ------------ Total interest-earning assets $ 424,599,588 37,281,411(2) 8.78%(2) =============== INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Deposits Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits $ 90,874,940 1,971,334 2.17% Time deposits 265,046,479 14,334,398 5.41 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agree- ments to repurchase 2,294,882 161,505 7.04 Advances from FHLB 3,907,485 221,918 5.68 --------------- ------------ Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 362,123,786 16,689,155 4.61% =============== ------------ Net interest income $ 20,592,256 (2) ============ Net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets 4.85%(2) ==== (1) Securities balances represent daily average balances for the amortized cost of securities. The average rate is calculated based on the amortized cost of securities. (2) Computed on tax equivalent basis for non-taxable securities (34% statutory tax rate in 1997). (3) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale. (4) Includes fees on loans of $1,430,211 in 1997. 10 11 I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED) ------------------------------1996-------------------------- Average Average Balance Interest Rate INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS Securities (1) Taxable $ 65,675,003 $ 4,066,184 6.19% Non-taxable 8,771,930 619,411(2) 7.06(2) Federal funds sold 6,950,036 355,950 5.12 Loans, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees 305,611,881(3) 28,680,021(4) 9.38 ------------- -------------- Total interest-earning assets $ 387,008,850 33,721,566(2) 8.71%(2) ============= INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Deposits Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits $ 83,395,385 2,109,831 2.53% Time deposits 243,798,539 12,401,905 5.09 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agree- ments to repurchase 2,559,025 144,773 5.66 ------------- -------------- Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 329,752,949 14,656,509 4.44% ============= -------------- Net interest income $ 19,065,057(2) ============== Net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets 4.93%(2) ==== (1) Securities balances represent daily average balances for the amortized cost of securities. The average rate is calculated based on the amortized cost of securities. (2) Computed on tax equivalent basis for non-taxable securities (34% statutory tax rate in 1996). (3) Loan balances include principal balances of nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale. (4) Includes fees on loans of $1,237,771 in 1996. 11 12 I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED) C. The following tables set forth the effect of volume and rate changes on interest income and expense for the periods indicated. For purposes of these tables, changes in interest due to volume and rate were determined as follows: Volume Variance - change in volume multiplied by the previous year's rate. Rate Variance - change in rate multiplied by the previous year's volume. Rate/Volume Variance - change in volume multiplied by the change in rate. This variance was allocated to volume variance and rate variance in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each. Interest on non-taxable securities has been adjusted to a fully tax equivalent basis using a statutory tax rate of 34% in 1998, 1997 and 1996. Total Variance Attributable To Variance ------------------------ 1998/1997 Volume Rate INTEREST INCOME Securities Taxable $ 39,524 $ 295,905 $ (256,381) Non-taxable 19,664 23,175 (3,511) Federal funds sold 143,633 220,247 (76,614) Loans, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees 2,516,851 3,110,485 (593,634) ----------- ------------ ----------- 2,719,672 3,649,812 (930,140) INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits 149,970 121,734 28,236 Time deposits 887,064 875,800 11,264 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (98,652) (73,109) (25,543) Advances from FHLB 1,115,162 1,121,560 (6,398) ----------- ------------ ----------- 2,053,544 2,045,985 7,559 ----------- ------------ ----------- NET INTEREST INCOME $ 666,128 $ 1,603,827 $ (937,699) =========== ============ =========== 12 13 I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL (CONTINUED) Total Variance Attributable To Variance ------------------------- 1997/1996 Volume Rate --------- ------ ---- INTEREST INCOME Securities Taxable $ (166,041) $ (146,100) $ (19,941) Non-taxable (146,263) (231,718) 85,455 Federal funds sold 397,131 345,492 51,639 Loans, net of unearned income and deferred loan fees 3,475,018 3,461,559 13,459 ------------- ------------ ------------- 3,559,845 3,429,233 130,612 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits (138,497) 178,809 (317,306) Time deposits 1,932,493 1,120,456 812,037 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 16,732 (16,027) 32,759 Advances from FHLB 221,918 221,918 - ------------- ------------ ------------- 2,032,646 1,505,156 527,490 ------------- ------------ ------------- NET INTEREST INCOME $ 1,527,199 $ 1,924,077 $ (396,878) ============= ============ ============= 13 14 II. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO A. The book value of securities available for sale as of December 31 are summarized as follows: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agency securities $ 20,110,990 $ 43,398,433 $ 54,235,593 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 9,201,982 5,395,065 6,389,434 Mortgage-backed securities 50,608,107 21,159,472 4,837,112 Marketable equity securities 2,221,850 1,730,150 1,173,750 ------------- ------------- -------------- $ 82,142,929 $ 71,683,120 $ 66,635,889 ============= ============= ============== B. The maturity distribution and weighted average yield of securities available for sale at December 31, 1998 are as follows: --------------------------Maturing-------------------------- After One Year After Five Years Within But Within But Within After One Year Five Years Ten Years Ten Years -------- ---------- --------- --------- U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agency securities $ 12,390,993 $ 6,343,853 $ 1,336,345 $ 39,799 Obligations of states and political subdivisions (1) 552,172 3,348,737 1,149,585 4,151,488 Mortgage-backed securities (2) 660,623 18,044,931 17,138,264 14,764,289 Marketable equity securities - - - 2,221,850 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- $ 13,603,788 $ 27,737,521 $ 19,624,194 $ 21,177,426 ============= ============= ============= ============== Weighted average yield 4.34% 6.28% 6.33% 5.89% (1) Yields are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis. (2) Maturity based upon estimated weighted-average life. The weighted average interest rates are based on coupon rates for securities purchased at par value and on effective interest rates considering amortization or accretion if the securities were purchased at a premium or discount. C. Excluding those holdings of the investment portfolio in U.S. Treasury securities and other agencies of the U.S. Government, there were no securities of any one issuer which exceeded 10% of the shareholders' equity of the Corporation at December 31, 1998. 14 15 III. LOAN PORTFOLIO A. Types of Loans - Total loans on the balance sheet are comprised of the following classifications at December 31 for the years indicated: 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Commercial, financial and agricultural (1) $ 248,840,548 $ 217,324,268 $ 185,838,900 $ 63,444,036 $ 62,866,040 Real estate mortgage (1) 72,225,323 75,212,817 72,356,881 152,555,540 152,136,086 Consumer loans to individuals 73,244,850 67,198,876 60,512,850 61,600,664 65,676,876 ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- $ 394,310,721 $ 359,735,961 $ 318,708,631 $ 277,600,240 $ 280,679,002 ============= ============== ============= ============= ============== Real estate mortgage loans held for resale $ 18,509,275 $ 4,404,327 $ 1,875,636 $ 2,949,293 $ 4,689,611 ============= ============== ============= ============= ============== (1) Beginning in 1996, commercial real estate loans are classified as commercial, financial and agricultural. Prior to 1996, commercial real estate loans are classified as real estate mortgage. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK: The Corporation grants commercial, real estate and installment loans to customers mainly in northern Ohio. Commercial loans include loans collateralized by business assets and agricultural loans collateralized by crops and farm equipment. As of December 31, 1998, commercial, financial and agricultural loans make up approximately 63% of the loan portfolio and the loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. As of December 31, 1998, residential first mortgage loans make up approximately 18% of the loan portfolio and are collateralized by first mortgages on residential real estate. As of December 31, 1998, consumer loans to individuals make up approximately 19% of the loan portfolio and are primarily collateralized by consumer assets. B. Maturities and Sensitivities of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates - The following table shows the amounts of commercial, financial and agricultural loans outstanding as of December 31, 1998 which, based on remaining scheduled repayments of principal, are due in the periods indicated. Also, the amounts have been classified according to sensitivity to changes in interest rates for commercial, financial and agricultural loans due after one year. (Variable-rate loans are those loans with floating or adjustable interest rates.) Commercial, Financial and Maturing Agricultural -------- ------------ Within one year $ 72,766,000 After one year but within five years 67,016,000 After five years 109,059,000 ---------------- $ 248,841,000 15 16 III. LOAN PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED) Commercial, Financial and Agricultural Interest Sensitivity -------------------- Fixed Variable Rate Rate Total Due after one year but within five years $ 45,291,000 $ 21,725,000 $ 67,016,000 Due after five years 21,222,000 87,837,000 109,059,000 -------------- -------------- -------------- $ 66,513,000 $ 109,562,000 $ 176,075,000 ============== ============== ============== C. Risk Elements ------------- 1. Nonaccrual, Past Due, Restructured and Impaired Loans - The following schedule summarizes nonaccrual, past due, restructured and impaired loans at December 31. 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In thousands) (a) Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis $ 1,880 (1) $ 2,303 (1) $ 1,055 (1) $ 2,403 (1) $ 3,538 (b) Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments 1,742 462 293 711 1,198 (c) Loans not included in (a) or (b) which are "Troubled Debt Restructurings" as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 15 - - - - - (d) Other loans defined as "impaired" - - 2,490 - - -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- $ 3,622 $ 2,765 $ 3,838 $ 3,114 $ 4,736 ======== ======= ======== ======== ======= (1) Includes loans defined as "impaired" under SFAS No. 114. 16 17 III. LOAN PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED) Management believes the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 1998 is adequate to absorb any losses on nonperforming loans, as the allowance balance is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover losses that are currently anticipated based on past loss experience, general economic conditions, information about specific borrower situations including their financial position and collateral values, and other factors and estimates which are subject to change over time. 1998 (In thousands) Gross interest income that would have been recorded in 1998 on nonaccrual loans outstanding at December 31, 1998 if the loans had been current, in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period or since origination if held for part of the period $ 355 Interest income actually recorded on nonaccrual loans and included in net income for the period (123) ---- Interest income not recognized during the period $232 ==== 1. Discussion of the Nonaccrual Policy The accrual of interest income is discontinued when the collection of a loan or interest, in whole or in part, is doubtful. When interest accruals are discontinued, interest income accrued in the current period is reversed. While loans which are past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments are considered for nonaccrual status, management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable value of collateral, in management's judgment, is sufficient to cover the principal balance and accrued interest. These policies apply to both commercial and consumer loans. 2. Potential Problem Loans As of December 31, 1998, in addition to the $3,381,000 of loans reported under Item III, C.1., there are approximately $10,238,000 in other outstanding loans where known information about possible credit problems of the borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms and which may result in disclosure of such loans pursuant to Item III. C.1 at some future date. Consideration was given to loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard, or special mention that have not been disclosed in Section 1 above. To the extent that such loans are not included in the $10,238,000 potential problem loans described above, management believes that such loans will not materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources. 17 18 III. LOAN PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED) 3. Foreign Outstandings None 4. Loan Concentrations At December 31, 1998, loans outstanding related to agricultural operations or collateralized by agricultural real estate aggregated approximately $39,023,000. At December 31, 1998, there were no agriculture loans which were accounted for on a nonaccrual basis; and there are no accruing agriculture loans which are contractually past due ninety days or more as to interest or principal payments. D. Other Interest-Bearing Assets ----------------------------- Other than $456,000 in foreclosed real estate, there are no other interest-bearing assets as of December 31, 1998 which would be required to be disclosed under Item III. C.1 or 2 if such assets were loans. 18 19 IV. SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE A. The following schedule presents an analysis of the allowance for loan losses, average loan data and related ratios for the years ended December 31: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- LOANS Loans outstanding at end of period (1) $ 412,478,828 $ 363,851,637 $ 320,321,476 ============= ============= ============= Average loans outstanding during period (1) $ 376,126,488 $ 342,480,740 $ 305,611,881 ============= ============= ============= ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Balance at beginning of period $ 5,239,601 $ 5,066,600 $ 4,270,000 Allowance of acquired Bank - - - Loans charged-off Commercial, financial and agricultural loans (2) (885,132) (438,317) (308,143) Real estate mortgage (2) (59,940) (30,863) (14,470) Consumer loans to individuals (390,420) (856,426) (555,164) ------------- ------------- ------------- (1,335,492) (1,325,606) (877,777) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off Commercial, financial and agricultural loans (2) 248,054 308,283 380,951 Real estate mortgage (2) 3,610 6,877 8,288 Consumer loans to individuals 173,081 235,482 324,129 ------------- ------------- ------------- 424,745 550,642 713,368 ------------- ------------- ------------- Net loans charged-off (910,747) (774,964) (164,409) Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 947,965 961,009 ------------- ------------- ------------- Balance at end of period $ 5,408,854 $ 5,239,601 $ 5,066,600 ============= ============= ============= Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period .24% .23% .05% === === === 1995 1994 ---- ---- LOANS Loans outstanding at end of period (1) $ 280,314,137 $ 285,106,409 ============= ============= Average loans outstanding during period (1) $ 282,864,867 $ 249,993,210 ============= ============= ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Balance at beginning of period $ 4,770,000 $ 3,390,000 Allowance of acquired Bank - 1,100,000 Loans charged-off Commercial, financial and agricultural loans (2) (1,267,028) (275,543) Real estate mortgage (2) (509,108) (66,531) Consumer loans to individuals (874,690) (408,879) ------------- ------------- (2,650,826) (750,953) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off Commercial, financial and agricultural loans (2) 497,437 85,052 Real estate mortgage (2) 23,432 56,809 Consumer loans to individuals 178,059 187,602 ------------- ------------- 698,928 329,463 ------------- ------------- Net loans charged-off (1,951,898) (421,490) Provision for loan losses 1,451,898 701,490 ------------- ------------- Balance at end of period $ 4,270,000 $ 4,770,000 ============= ============= Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period .69% .17% === === (1) Net of unearned income and deferred loan fees, including loans held for sale (2) Beginning in 1996, commercial real estate loans are classified as commercial, financial and agricultural. Prior to 1996, commercial real estate loans are classified as real estate mortgage. The allowance for loan losses balance and the provision for loan losses are judgmentally determined by management based upon periodic reviews of the loan portfolio. In addition, management considered the level of charge-offs on loans as well as the fluctuations of charge-offs and recoveries on loans including the factors which caused these changes. Estimating the risk of loss and the amount of loss is necessarily subjective. Accordingly, the allowance is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover losses that are currently anticipated based on past loss experience, general economic conditions, information about specific borrower situations including their financial position and 19 20 collateral values and other factors and estimates which are subject to change over time. The increase in loans charged-off in 1995 as compared to the other periods presented is due largely to the charge-off of certain credits which were previously reported on a nonaccrual basis. 20 21 IV. SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) B. The following schedule is a breakdown of the allowance for loan losses allocated by type of loan and related ratios. -----------Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses----------- Percentage Percentage of Loans of Loans In Each In Each Category Category Allowance to Total Allowance To Total Amount Loans Amount Loans ------ ----- ------ ----- December 31, 1998 December 31, 1997 ----------------- ----------------- Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 2,704,000 63.1% $ 3,678,000 60.4% Residential first mortgage 144,000 18.3 203,000 20.9 Consumer loans to individuals 1,026,000 18.6 742,000 18.7 Unallocated 1,534,854 N/A 616,601 N/A ------------ --- ------------ --- $ 5,408,854 100.0% $ 5,239,601 100.0% ============ ===== ============ ===== December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995 ----------------- ----------------- Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 3,445,000 58.3% $ 1,665,000 22.9% Real estate mortgage 203,000 22.7 512,000 54.9 Consumer loans to individuals 811,000 19.0 1,452,000 22.2 Unallocated 607,600 N/A 641,000 N/A ------------ --- ------------ --- $ 5,066,600 100.0% $ 4,270,000 100.0% ============ ===== ============ ===== December 31, 1994 Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 1,764,900 22.4% Real estate mortgage 572,400 54.2 Consumer loans to individuals 1,621,800 23.4 Unallocated 810,900 N/A $ 4,770,000 100.0% ============ ===== Beginning in 1998, management established a new methodology for allocating the allowance for loan losses which includes identifying specific allocations for impaired and problem loans and quantifying general allocations for other loans based on a detailed evaluation of historical loss ratios and individual portfolio risk factors. Additionally, the unallocated allowance is maintained at approximately 30% of the total allowance due to inherent uncertainty in the allocation process. Prior to 1998, allowance allocations were made on a more subjective basis. Management believes the new methodology more appropriately allocates the allowance for known inherent risks within the individual loan portfolios. While management's periodic analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses may allocate portions of the allowance for specific problem loan situations, the entire allowance is available for any loan charge-offs that occur. 21 22 V. DEPOSITS The average amount of deposits and average rates paid are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31: 1998 1997 1996 -------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- Average Average Average Average Average Average Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- Savings and interest-bearing $ 96,422,897 2.20% $ 90,874,940 2.17% $ 83,395,385 2.53% demand deposits Time deposits 281,227,689 5.41 265,046,479 5.41 243,798,539 5.09 Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing) 45,418,691 - 44,405,121 - 42,733,313 - ------------- -------------- --------------- $ 423,069,277 $ 400,326,540 $ 369,927,237 ============= ============== =============== Maturities of time certificates of deposit and other time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 1998 are summarized as follows: Amount ------ Three months or less $ 19,876,000 Over three months and through six months 17,173,000 Over six months and through twelve months 22,951,000 Over twelve months 4,888,000 -------------- $ 64,888,000 22 23 VI. RETURN ON EQUITY AND ASSETS The ratio of net income to average shareholders' equity and average total assets and certain other ratios are as follows: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Average total assets $ 493,956,624 $ 452,011,352 $ 416,742,825 =============== =============== =============== Average shareholders' equity (1) $ 40,430,948 $ 42,150,629 $ 40,748,698 =============== =============== =============== Net income $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 $ 4,849,214 =============== =============== =============== Cash dividends declared $ 1,660,963 $ 1,648,730 $ 1,308,975 =============== =============== =============== Return on average total assets .87% 1.22% 1.16% === ==== ==== Return on average share- holders' equity 10.58% 13.09% 11.90% ===== ===== ===== Dividend payout percentage (2) 38.83% 29.89% 26.99% ===== ===== ===== Average shareholders' equity to average total assets 8.19% 9.33% 9.78% ==== ==== ==== (1) Net of average unrealized appreciation or depreciation on securities available for sale. (2) Dividends declared divided by net income. VII. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS The Corporation did not have any category of short-term borrowings for which the average balance outstanding during the reported periods was 30 percent or more of shareholders' equity at the end of the reported periods. 23 24 Effect of Environmental Regulation ---------------------------------- Compliance with federal, state and local provisions regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, has not had a material effect upon the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Corporation believes that the nature of the operations of its subsidiaries has little, if any, environmental impact. The Corporation, therefore, anticipates no material capital expenditures for environmental control facilities for its current fiscal year or for the foreseeable future. The Corporation's subsidiaries may be required to make capital expenditures for environmental control facilities related to properties which they may acquire through foreclosure proceedings in the future; however, the amount of such capital expenditures, if any, is not currently determinable. Item 2. Properties. - ---------------------- The following is a listing and brief description of the properties owned or leased by State Bank and used in its business: 1. Its main office is a two-story brick building located at 401 Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio, which was built in 1971. Including a basement addition built in 1991, it contains 33,400 square feet of floor space. Approximately 2,186 square feet on the second floor and 2,910 on the lower level presently are leased to RDSI, 6,408 square feet on the second floor are leased to RFS and 3,565 square feet on the lower level are leased to the Corporation. 2. A drive through branch office located in downtown Defiance, Ohio containing 3,200 square feet of floor space was built in 1961. Most of the space is in the basement which is used for storage. It contains a three-bay drive-thru, two inside teller locations, an ATM and a night deposit unit. 3. A full service branch office located on Main Street in Ney, Ohio containing 1,536 square feet of floor space was opened in 1968. 4. A full service branch office located at 1796 North Clinton Street, Defiance, Ohio containing 2,120 square feet of floor space was opened in 1968. It is a free standing structure located in front of a shopping center. 5. A full service branch office located at 1856 East Second Street, Defiance, Ohio containing 2,160 square feet of floor space was opened in 1972 and recently remodeled in 1998. It is a free standing structure located in front of a shopping center. 6. A full service branch office located at 220 North Main Street, Paulding, Ohio containing 6,200 square feet of floor space was opened in 1980. 7. A full service branch office located at 312 Main Street, Delta, Ohio containing 3,470 square feet of floor space was acquired from Society Bank & Trust ("Society") in 1992. 8. A full service branch office located at 133 E. Morenci Street, Lyons, Ohio containing 2,578 square feet of floor space was acquired from Society in 1992. 9. A full service branch office located at 515 Parkview, Wauseon, Ohio containing 3,850 square feet of floor space was acquired from Society in 1992. This office was remodeled in 1998. 24 25 10. A full service branch located in the Chief Market Square supermarket at 705 Deatrick Street, Defiance, Ohio and containing 425 square feet was opened in 1993. State Bank leases the space in which this branch is located pursuant to a 15-year lease. The following is a listing and brief description of the properties owned by Peoples Bank and used in its business: 1. The full service main office located at 301 South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio was opened in 1990. It contains approximately 30,000 square feet of floor space, of which 12,000 is used by an unrelated law firm. 2. A full service branch office located at 124 East Main Street, McComb, Ohio was opened in 1990. It contains approximately 3,600 square feet of floor space. 3. A full service branch office located at 1330 North Main Street, Findlay, Ohio, was opened in 1979. It contains approximately 1,500 square feet of floor space. The only real property owned by First National Bank is the location of the Bank at 405 East Main Street, Ottawa, Ohio. First National Bank's facility is a two-story brick and steel building containing approximately 7,100 square feet of space. The first floor is a traditional banking lobby which was remodeled in 1991. The second floor contains bookkeeping, office and storage space. The following is a listing and brief description of the properties owned by Citizens Savings Bank and used in its business: 1. The full service main office is located at 132 East Front Street, Pemberville, Ohio and contains 6,389 square feet. It was built near the turn of the century and was completely remodeled and added on to in 1992. 2. A full service branch office located at 230 West Madison Street, Gibsonburg, Ohio occupies 2,520 square feet and was built in 1988. RMC leases 5,400 square foot office space located at Estancia Boulevard, Suite 201, Clearwater, Florida. This office was first leased on January 22, 1997. Item 3. Legal Proceedings. - ----------------------------- There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject, except routine legal proceedings to which the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries is a party incidental to its banking business. None of such proceedings are considered by the Corporation to be material. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. - --------------------------------------------------------------- Not applicable. 25 26 Executive Officers of the Registrant. - ------------------------------------- The following table lists the names and ages of the executive officers of the Corporation as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the positions presently held by each such executive officer and the business experience of each such executive officer during the past five years. Unless otherwise indicated, each person has held his principal occupation(s) for more than five years. All executive officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Position(s) Held with the Corporation and Name Age its Subsidiaries and Principal Occupation(s) ---- --- -------------------------------------------- Steven D. VanDemark 46 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation; Chairman of the Board of Directors of State Bank; Director of RDSI; Director of RMC; General Manager of Defiance Publishing Company, Defiance, Ohio, a newspaper publisher. Thomas C. Williams 50 President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation since June 1995; Director of the Corporation, State Bank, Peoples Bank, Rurban Life, RFS, RMC and RDSI. President and Chief Executive Officer of State Bank, June 1995 to August 1996; President of FirstMerit Bank, FSB, Clearwater, Florida, from 1994 to June 1995; Senior Vice President and Managing Officer of the Northern Region of The First National Bank of Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, from 1990 to 1994. Robert W. Constien 46 Executive Vice President of the Corporation since March 12, 1997; Vice President of the Corporation from 1994 to March, 1997; Chief Executive Officer and a Director of RFS since March 1997; Director of State Bank; Executive Vice President of State Bank from 1994 to 1997, Senior Vice President of State Bank from 1991 to 1993 and Vice President of State Bank from 1987 to 1991. Richard C. Warrener 54 Executive Vice President of the Corporation since December 1997; Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation since December 31, 1996; Senior Vice President of the Corporation from December 31, 1996 to December 1997; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of FirstMerit Bank, N.A. from March 1994 to December 1996; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Life Savings Bank from January 1991 to March 1994; Division Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Florida Federal Savings Bank from 1988 to November 1990. 26 27 Position(s) Held with the Corporation and Name Age its Subsidiaries and Principal Occupation(s) ---- --- -------------------------------------------- Mark E. Rowland 47 Senior Vice President and Senior Lender of the Corporation since December 1997; Executive Vice President of State Bank since June 1997; Senior Vice President of State Bank since January 1997; Executive Vice President of Bancapital Corporation, a financial services company involved primarily in mortgage lending, from January 1991 to June 1996. Mark A. Soukup 42 President and Chief Executive Officer of (1) State Bank since August 1996; Senior Vice President-Retail Banking of State Bank from November 1995 to August 1996; Branch Administrator FirstMerit - First National Bank of Ohio from 1992 to September 1995. Kenneth A. Joyce 51 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of (1) RDSI since October 1997; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RMC since November 1997; Executive Vice President of State Bank from June 1997 to November 1997; President of FirstMerit Bank, FSB, Clearwater Florida from July 1995 to December 1996. (1) For purposes of this Form 10-K, even though Mr. Soukup and Mr. Joyce are not employed as officers of the Corporation and their salaries are not paid by the Corporation, they are included in the list of Executive Officers of the Corporation because they perform policy making functions for the Corporation. PART II ------- Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters. - ------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The common shares of the Corporation are traded on the OTC Bulletin Board, Symbol "RBNF". The table below sets forth the high and low bid quotations for, and the cash dividends declared with respect to, the common shares of the Corporation, for the indicated periods. The Corporation is aware of three securities dealers who make a market in its common shares. The bid quotations reflect the prices at which purchases and sales of the Corporation's common shares could be made during each period and not inter-dealer prices. The bid quotations reflect retail mark-ups, but not commissions or retail mark-downs. The bid quotations represent actual transactions in the Corporation's common shares. The per share amounts have been restated for the two-for-one stock split declared in 1998. 27 28 Per Share Per Share Bid Prices Dividends 1997 High Low Declared ---- ---- --- -------- First Quarter $ 16.50 $13.00 $ .09 Second Quarter 16.00 15.00 .09 Third Quarter 15.75 14.00 .09 Fourth Quarter 15.69 13.75 .10 Per Share Per Share Bid Prices Dividends 1998 High Low Declared ---- ---- --- -------- First Quarter $ 17.25 $15.31 $ .10 Second Quarter 19.25 17.00 .10 Third Quarter 20.50 16.50 .10 Fourth Quarter 18.00 15.50 .10 There can be no assurance as to the amount of dividends which will be declared with respect to the common shares of the Corporation in the future, since such dividends are subject to the discretion of the Corporation's Board of Directors, cash needs, general business conditions, dividends from the subsidiaries and applicable governmental regulations and policies. See ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION - CAPITAL RESOURCES and Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The approximate number of holders of outstanding common shares of the Corporation, based upon the number of record holders as of March 5, 1999, was 1,176. 28 29 Item 6. Selected Financial Data. - -------------------------------- SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Dollars in thousands except per share data) Year Ended December 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- EARNINGS Total interest income $ 39,834 $ 37,120 $ 33,511 $ 31,430 $ 23,474 Total interest expense 18,743 16,689 14,657 14,238 9,612 Net interest income 21,091 20,431 18,854 17,192 13,862 Provision for loan losses 1,080 948 961 1,452 701 Total noninterest income 9,970 7,756 6,194 5,753 5,312 Total noninterest expense 23,630 19,253 16,876 15,271 12,664 Income tax expense 2,073 2,470 2,362 2,127 1,899 Net income 4,278 5,516 4,849 4,095 3,910 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PER SHARE DATA (1) Basic earnings (2) $ 1.05 $ 1.25 $ 1.07 $ 0.89 $ 0.90 Diluted earnings (2) 1.05 1.24 1.07 0.89 0.90 Cash dividends declared 0.40 0.37 0.285 0.285 0.285 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AVERAGE BALANCES Average shareholders' equity $ 40,431 $ 42,151 $ 40,749 $ 37,877 $ 30,614 Average total assets 493,957 452,011 416,743 398,560 335,118 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RATIOS Return on average shareholders' equity 10.58% 13.09% 11.90% 10.81% 12.77% Return on average total assets .87 1.22 1.16 1.03 1.17 Cash dividend payout ratio (cash dividends divided by net income) 38.83 29.89 26.99 32.01 32.33 Average shareholders' equity to average total assets 8.19 9.33 9.78 9.50 9.14 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PERIOD END TOTALS Total assets $ 537,155 $ 471,371 $ 433,273 $ 411,226 $ 393,547 Total loans and leases 394,311 359,736 318,709 277,600 280,679 Total deposits 450,813 415,181 387,766 367,797 354,646 Advances from FHLB 28,890 7,530 - - - Shareholders' equity 41,903 39,094 41,489 40,078 35,675 Shareholders' equity per share (1) 10.12 9.44 9.07 8.74 7.78 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Per share data restated for 5% stock dividend declared in 1996 and two-for-one stock split declared in 1998. (2) Restated to reflect adoption of SFAS No. 128 on December 31, 1997. 29 30 EARNINGS SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME for Rurban Financial Corp. (the "Corporation") for 1998 was $4.3 million, down from $5.5 million in 1997 and $4.8 million in 1996. Basic earnings per share were $1.05 in 1998, a decrease of 16% from $1.25 in 1997. The 1997 basic earnings per share results represented a 17% increase from $1.07 in 1996. Cash dividends declared per share were $.40 in 1998 compared to $.37 in 1997 and $.285 in 1996, increases of 8% and 30% respectively. Per share data has been adjusted to reflect the 5% stock dividend declared in December 1996 and the two-for-one stock split declared in May 1998. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 1998 COMPARED WITH 1997 - ----------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME for 1998 was $21.1 million, an increase of $.66 million (3.2%) over 1997. The increase was primarily due to a 9.8% increase in the average balance of total loans and loans held for sale. The average yield on loans declined to 9.22% compared to 9.39% for 1997. The decline in earning asset yield, the increase in the average rate on interest bearing liabilities from 4.61% in 1997 to 4.65% in 1998 and the funding cost of the November 1997 $6.7 million stock repurchase program combined to result in a decline in the net interest margin from 4.85% in 1997 to 4.55% in 1998. AT DECEMBER 31, 1998, total loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees amounted to $412.5 million, an increase of 13.3% over the December 31, 1997 balance of $363.9 million. This increase was due to the Corporation's loan origination efforts. COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL LOANS increased $31.5 million from $217.3 million at December 31, 1997 to $248.8 million at December 31, 1998. This increase occurred as the result of the Corporation's goal to increase small business loan relationships. AT DECEMBER 31, 1998, approximately $18.5 million of real estate mortgage loans were held for sale in the secondary market. During 1998, approximately $112.4 million of real estate mortgage loans were originated for sale and approximately $98.3 million were sold in the secondary market. This represents an increase of $70.1 million (248%) in loans sold in 1998 as compared to 1997. Real estate mortgage loans originated for sale increased $81.6 million in 1998, as compared to 1997, primarily due to the loan origination efforts of Rurban Mortgage Company. Net gains on loan sales for 1998 totaled $1,934,000, an increase of $1,382,000 as compared to $552,000 in 1997. During 1998, most loans were sold on a servicing released basis. Loans originated for sale are primarily fixed rate mortgage loans. Management anticipates continued growth in the volume of loans originated for sale in 1999. SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE TOTALED $82.1 million at December 31, 1998 which represented an increase of $10.4 million (14.5%) from total securities of $71.7 million at December 31, 1997. As of December 31, 1998, all securities of the Corporation were designated available for sale. Available for sale securities represent those securities which the Corporation may decide to sell if 30 31 needed for liquidity, asset/liability management or other reasons. Such securities are reported at fair value with net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of tax. This resulted in a net increase in shareholders' equity of $203,000 at December 31, 1998. TOTAL DEPOSITS AT December 31, 1998 amounted to $450.8 million, an increase of $35.6 million (8.6%) over total deposits of $415.2 million at December 31, 1997. The increase in deposits is believed to have occurred as a result of increased deposit services and flexibility of products offered. Management believes that customers continue to place a value on federal insurance on deposit accounts and that, to the extent the Corporation continues to pay competitive rates on deposits and continues to provide flexibility of deposit products, the Corporation will be able to maintain and increase its deposit levels. OTHER BORROWINGS at December 31, 1998 were $38.4 million compared to $12.5 million at December 31, 1997. These borrowings consisted of $28.9 million of FHLB Advances and $9.5 million of federal funds purchased as the Corporation continued to access alternative sources for funding its loan growth. THE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES charged to operations was based on the amount of net losses incurred and management's estimation of future losses based on an evaluation of loan portfolio risk and economic factors. The provision for loan losses was $1,080,000 in 1998 compared to $948,000 in 1997. THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES at December 31, 1998 was $5.4 million or 1.31% of total loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees, compared to $5.2 million or 1.44% at December 31, 1997. LOANS ARE CONSIDERED IMPAIRED if full principal or interest payments are not anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Under this guidance, the carrying value of impaired loans is periodically adjusted to reflect cash payments, revised estimates of future cash flows and increases in the present value of expected cash flows due to the passage of time. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans. SMALLER-BALANCE homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment in total. Such loans include residential first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residences, residential construction loans, and automobile, home equity and second mortgage loans. Commercial loans and mortgage loans secured by other properties are evaluated individually for impairment. When analysis of borrower operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows of the borrower's business are not adequate to meet its debt service requirements, the loan is evaluated for impairment. Often this is associated with a delay or shortfall in payments of 30 days or more. Commercial loans are rated on a scale of 1 to 8, with 1-3 being satisfactory, 4 watch, 5 special mention, 6 substandard, 7 doubtful, and 8 as loss which are then charged off. Loans graded a 6 or worse are considered for impairment. Loans are generally moved to nonaccrual status when 90 days or more past due. Such loans are often considered impaired. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible. This typically occurs when the loan is 120 days or more past due. At December 31, 1998, the Corporation 31 32 classified three loan relationships as impaired, totaling $1.3 million. Management allocated $225,000 of the allowance for loan losses to impaired loans at December 31, 1998. MANAGEMENT ALLOCATED approximately 50% of the allowance for loan losses to commercial, financial and agricultural loans; 19% to consumer loans; and 3% to residential first mortgage loans at December 31, 1998, leaving a balance of 28% unallocated. Nonperforming loans increased to $3.6 million at December 31, 1998 from $2.8 million at December 31, 1997. The increase in nonperforming loans relates primarily to an increase in accruing loans past due over 90 days at the end of 1998. The allowance is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover losses that are currently anticipated based on past loss experience, general economic conditions, information about specific borrower situations including their financial position and collateral values, and other factors and estimates which are subject to change over time. Management believes the allowance for loan losses balance at December 31, 1998 is adequate to absorb losses on these and other loans. TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME increased $2,214,000 to $10.0 million in 1998 from $7.8 million in 1997. Net gain on sales of loans increased $1,382,000 to $1,934,000 in 1998 as compared to $552,000 in 1997. Trust fee income increased $250,000 (10.7%) to $2,577,000 in 1998 from $2,327,000 in 1997 primarily due to an increase in trust assets managed from $294 million at December 31, 1997 to $326 million at December 31, 1998. Data processing fees increased $316,000 (11.4%) to $3,082,000 in 1998 compared to $2,766,000 in 1997. RDSI purchased a second mainframe computer and doubled its bank data processing capacity during the third quarter of 1998. The $316,000 increase would have been a $554,000 increase excluding the inflation of 1997's data processing fees for a $238,000 cash to accrual change made in 1997. The primary reasons for the $554,000 increase were increases in the number of customer accounts processed and in the level of sales of ancillary data processing products. The increase in number of accounts was a result of customer account growth at client banks and growth in the number of bank clients from 36 at the end of 1997 to 39 at year-end 1998. TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE increased $4.4 million (22.7%) to $23.6 million in 1998, from $19.3 million in 1997, primarily due to the following factors. Salaries and employee benefits increased $2.2 million (22.0%) to $12.4 million in 1998 compared to $10.2 million in 1997. This increase was due primarily to annual merit increases, and staffing increases in the Corporation's three non-interest income generating companies (RDSI, Reliance Financial Services and Rurban Mortgage Company) and in the Holding Company's administrative staff. Equipment rentals, depreciation and maintenance increased $505,000 primarily due to the purchase of a second mainframe computer and associated software licensing to double RDSI's data processing capacity. Other expenses increased $1,526,000 (25.1%) primarily due to inflation and additional expenses attributed to the growth in loan origination volume at Rurban Mortgage Company. INCOME TAX EXPENSE for the year ended December 31, 1998 was $2.1 million, a decrease of $397,000 (16.1%) from 1997. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in income before income tax expense. BEGINNING MARCH 31, 1998, SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, was adopted which requires the reporting of comprehensive income for 1998, with prior information restated 32 33 to be comparable. Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes the net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on securities available for sale, net of tax, which is also recognized as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects totaled $(15,918), $223,824 and $(454,461) for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. A NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARD, SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, became effective beginning December 31, 1998. Information related to the Corporation's material business segments (banking, mortgage banking, data processing and other) is reported in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 1997 COMPARED WITH 1996 - ----------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME for 1997 was $20.4 million an increase of $1.6 million (8.4%) over 1996. The increase was primarily due to additional net interest income resulting from an 12.1% increase in the average balance of total loans and loans held for sale. While the average yield on loans was flat at 9.39% compared to 9.38% for 1996, the mix of loans as a percentage of average earning assets increased from 79.0% in 1996 to 80.7% in 1997, thereby improving the average yield on earning assets from 8.71% to 8.78%. The improvement in earning asset yield was more than offset by the increase in the average rate on interest bearing liabilities from 4.44% in 1996 to 4.61% in 1997; resulting in a decline in the net interest margin from 4.93% in 1996 to 4.85% in 1997. AT DECEMBER 31, 1997, total loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees amounted to $363.9 million, an increase of 13.6% over net loans of $320.3 million at December 31, 1996. This increase was primarily due to the Corporation's loan origination efforts. COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL LOANS increased $31.5 million from $185.8 million at December 31, 1996 to $217.3 million at December 31, 1997. This increase occurred as the result of the hiring of additional commercial lending staff and the Corporation's goal to increase commercial loan relationships. AT DECEMBER 31, 1997, approximately $4.4 million of real estate mortgage loans were held for sale in the secondary market. During 1997, approximately $30.8 million of real estate mortgage loans were originated for sale and approximately $28.3 million were sold in the secondary market. This represents an increase of $6.8 million (32%) in loans sold in 1997 as compared to 1996. Real estate mortgage loans originated for sale increased $10.4 million in 1997, as compared to 1996, primarily due to the loan origination efforts of the Rurban Mortgage Division of State Bank and Rurban Mortgage Company. Net gains on loan sales for 1997 totaled $552,000, an increase of $762,000 as compared to net losses on loan sales of $210,000 in 1996. During 1997, most loans were sold on a servicing released basis. Loans originated for sale were primarily fixed rate mortgage loans. 33 34 SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE TOTALED $71.7 million at December 31, 1997 which represented an increase of $5.0 million (7.6%) from total securities of $66.6 million at December 31, 1996. As of December 31, 1997, all securities of the Corporation were designated available for sale. Available for sale securities represent those securities which the Corporation may decide to sell if needed for liquidity, asset/liability management or other reasons. Such securities are reported at fair value with net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included as a separate component of shareholders' equity, net of tax. This resulted in a net increase in shareholders' equity of $219,000 at December 31, 1997. TOTAL DEPOSITS AT December 31, 1997 amounted to $415.2 million, an increase of $27.4 million (7.1%) over total deposits of $387.8 million at December 31, 1996. The increase in deposits is believed to have occurred as a result of increased deposit services and flexibility of products offered. OTHER BORROWINGS at December 31, 1997 were $12.5 million and $0 at December 31, 1996. These borrowings consisted of $7.5 million of FHLB Advances and $4.9 million of federal funds purchased as the Corporation began to access alternative sources for funding its loan growth. THE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES charged to operations was based on the amount of net losses incurred and management's estimation of future losses based on an evaluation of loan portfolio risk and economic factors. The provision for loan losses was $948,000 in 1997 compared to $961,000 in 1996. THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES at December 31, 1997 was $5.2 million or 1.44% of total loans and loans held for sale, net of deferred loan fees, compared to $5.1 million or 1.58% at December 31, 1996. MANAGEMENT ALLOCATED approximately 70% of the allowance for loan losses to commercial, financial and agricultural loans; 14% to consumer loans; and 4% to residential first mortgage loans at December 31, 1997, leaving a balance of 12% unallocated. Nonperforming loans decreased to $2.8 million at December 31, 1997 from $3.8 million at December 31, 1996. The decrease in nonperforming loans relates primarily to the reduction of impaired loans during 1997. TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME increased $1,562,000 (25.2%) to $7.8 million in 1997 from $6.2 million in 1996. Net gain on sales of loans increased $762,000 to $552,000 in 1997 as compared to a net loss of $210,000 in 1996. During the first quarter of 1997, an adjustment of approximately $238,000 was made to reflect the adoption of SFAS No. 122 as of January 1, 1996. Approximately $200,000 of that amount related to the recording of originated mortgage servicing rights on loans sold in 1996. Trust fees income declined $32,000 (1.4%) to $2,327,000 in 1997 from $2,359,000 in 1996. This $32,000 decline actually represented a $228,000 (10.8%) increase after considering the $260,000 increase in 1996 as the result of converting from cash to accrual basis of accounting for trust fees in 1996. Data processing fees increased $563,000 (25.5%) to $2,766,000 in 1997 compared to $2,203,000 in 1996. An adjustment in 1997 to convert from cash to accrual basis of accounting for data processing fees accounted for $238,000 (42.3%) of this increase. 34 35 TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE increased $2.4 million (14.1%) to $19.3 million in 1997, from $16.9 million in 1996, primarily due to the following factors. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.9 million (22.4%) to $10.2 million in 1997 compared to $8.3 million in 1996. This increase was due primarily to three factors; 1) annual merit increases, 2) staffing increases, 3) the extension of performance related bonuses and incentive compensation throughout the organization, and 4) individual employee equity and market salary adjustments to maintain competitive salaries and retain qualified employees. Equipment rentals, depreciation and maintenance declined $150,000 primarily due to a reduction in the dollar amount for classifying equipment purchases as fixed assets rather than recording them as direct expense in accordance with the Corporation's new fixed asset capitalization policy. The minimum amount to be capitalized was reduced from $5,000 to $1,000. Other expenses increased $649,000 (11.9%) primarily due to inflation and additional expenses attributed to loan and deposit growth. INCOME TAX EXPENSE for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $2.5 million, an increase of $108,000 (4.6%) from 1996. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in income before income tax expense. LIQUIDITY LIQUIDITY RELATES PRIMARILY to the Corporation's ability to fund loan demand, meet deposit customers' withdrawal requirements and provide for operating expenses. Assets used to satisfy these needs consist of cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, securities available-for sale and loans held for sale. These assets are commonly referred to as liquid assets. Liquid assets were $126 million at December 31, 1998 compared to $98 million at December 31, 1997 and $103 million at December 31, 1996. Liquidity levels increased $28 million from 1997 to 1998 primarily due to the increase in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Management recognizes that securities may need to be sold in the future to help fund loan demand and, accordingly, as of December 31, 1998, the entire securities portfolio of $82.1 million was classified as available for sale. THE CORPORATION'S RESIDENTIAL FIRST MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO of $72.2 million which can and has been readily used to collateralize borrowings is an additional source of liquidity. Management believes its current liquidity level is sufficient to meet anticipated future growth as well as potential demands related to the Year 2000 date change. THE CASH FLOW statements for the periods presented provide an indication of the Corporation's sources and uses of cash as well as an indication of the ability of the Corporation to maintain an adequate level of liquidity. A discussion of the cash flow statements for 1998, 1997 and 1996 follows. THE CORPORATION experienced a net decrease in cash from operating activities in 1998 and net increases in 1997 and 1996. Net cash from operating activities was $(6.6) million, $4.1 million and $8.6 million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The 35 36 decrease in net cash from operating activities of $10.6 million for 1998 as compared to 1997 was primarily due to increases in loans held for sale of $14.1 million. NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES was $(50.0 million), $(47.8 million) and $(20.0 million) for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The changes in net cash from investing activities include loan growth, as well as normal maturities and reinvestments of securities and premises and equipment expenditures. In 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Corporation received $24.8 million, $28.6 million and $19.4 million, respectively, from sales of securities available for sale, while proceeds from repayments and maturities of securities were $24.1 million, $8.8 million and $46.4 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES was $59.9, $32.0 and $17.0 million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The net cash increase was primarily attributable to growth in total deposits of $35.6, $27.4 and $20.0 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Other significant changes in 1998 and 1997 included $21.4 million and $7.5 million in net borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. In 1997, $6.7 million was paid to repurchase common stock. ASSET LIABILITY MANAGEMENT ASSET LIABILITY MANAGEMENT involves developing and monitoring strategies to maintain sufficient liquidity, maximize net interest income and minimize the impact that significant fluctuations in market interest rates would have on earnings. The business of the Corporation and the composition of its balance sheet consists of investments in interest-earning assets (primarily loans, mortgage-backed securities, and securities available for sale) which are primarily funded by interest-bearing liabilities (deposits and borrowings). With the exception of loans which are originated and held for sale, all of the financial instruments of the Corporation are for other than trading purposes. All of the Corporation's transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars with no specific foreign exchange exposure. In addition, the Corporation has limited exposure to commodity prices related to agricultural loans. The impact of changes in foreign exchange rate and commodity prices on interest rates are assumed to be insignificant. The Corporation's financial instruments have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in market interest rates resulting in market risk. Interest rate risk is the Corporation's primary market risk exposure; to a lesser extent, liquidity risk also impacts market risk exposure. INTEREST RATE RISK is the exposure of a banking institution's financial condition to adverse movements in interest rates. Accepting this risk can be an important source of profitability and stockholder value; however, excessive levels of interest rate risk could pose a significant threat to the Corporation's earnings and capital base. Accordingly, effective risk management that maintains interest rate risks at prudent levels is essential to the Corporation's safety and soundness. EVALUATING a financial institution's exposure to changes in interest rates includes assessing both the adequacy of the management process used to control interest rate risk and the organization's quantitative level of exposure. When assessing the interest rate risk management process, the Corporation seeks to ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, management information 36 37 systems, and internal controls are in place to maintain interest rate risks at prudent levels of consistency and continuity. Evaluating the quantitative level of interest rate risk exposure requires the Corporation to assess the existing and potential future effects of changes in interest rates on its consolidated financial condition, including capital adequacy, earnings, liquidity, and asset quality (when appropriate). THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD together with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, adopted a Joint Agency Policy Statement on interest rate risk effective June 26, 1996. The policy statement provides guidance to examiners and bankers on sound practices for managing interest rate risk, which will form the basis for ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of interest rate risk management at supervised institutions. The policy statement also outlines fundamental elements of sound management that have been identified in prior Federal Reserve guidance and discusses the importance of these elements in the context of managing interest rate risk. Specifically, the guidance emphasizes the need for active Board of Director and Senior Management oversight and a comprehensive risk management process that effectively identifies, measures, and controls interest rate risk. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS derive their income primarily from the excess of interest collected over interest paid. The rates of interest an institution earns on its assets and owes on its liabilities generally are established contractually for a period of time. Since market interest rates change over time, an institution is exposed to lower profit margins (or losses) if it cannot adapt to interest rate changes. For example, assume that an institution's assets carry intermediate or long term fixed rates and that those assets are funded with short-term liabilities. If market interest rates rise by the time the short-term liabilities must be refinanced, the increase in the institution's interest expense on its liabilities may not be sufficiently offset if assets continue to earn at the long-term fixed rates. Accordingly, an institution's profits could decrease on existing assets because the institution will either have lower net interest income or possible, net interest expense. Similar risks exist when assets are subject to contractual interest rate ceilings, or rate sensitive assets are funded by longer-term, fixed-rate liabilities in a declining rate environment. SEVERAL WAYS an institution can manage interest rate risk include: 1) selling existing assets or repaying certain liabilities; 2) matching repricing periods for new assets and liabilities, for example, by shortening terms of new loans or investments; and 3) hedging existing assets, liabilities, or anticipated transactions. An institution might also invest in more complex financial instruments intended to hedge or otherwise change interest rate risk. Interest rate swaps, futures contacts, options on futures contracts, and other such derivative financial instruments are often used for this purpose. Because these instruments are sensitive to interest rate changes, they require management's expertise to be effective. The Corporation has not purchased derivative financial instruments in the past and does not presently intend to purchase such instruments. QUANTITATIVE MARKET RISK DISCLOSURE. The following table provides information about the Corporation's financial instruments used for purposes other than trading that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For loans receivable, securities, and liabilities with contractual maturities, the table presents principal cash flows and related weighted-average interest rates by contractual maturities as well as the Corporation's historical experience of the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the prepayment of loans and mortgage backed securities. For core deposits (demand deposits, interest-bearing checking, savings, and money market deposits) that have no 37 38 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION. contractual maturity, the table presents principal cash flows and, as applicable, related weighted-average interest rates based upon the Corporation's historical experience, management's judgement and statistical analysis concerning their most likely withdrawal behaviors. The current historical interest rates for core deposits have been assumed to apply for future periods in this table as the actual interest rates that will need to be paid to maintain these deposits are not currently known. Weighted average variable rates are based upon contractual rates existing at the reporting date. 38 39 Principal/Notional Amount Maturing In: (Dollars in thousands) 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Thereafter Total ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- ----- RATE-SENSITIVE ASSETS: Variable rate loans $ 95,158 $ 7,355 $ 5,686 $ 5,745 $ 4,343 $ 3,076 $121,363 Average interest rate 8.33% 8.26% 8.67% 8.69% 8.38% 8.28% 8.36% Adjustable rate loans $ 25,966 $25,834 $24,453 $14,593 $12,180 $29,698 $132,724 Average interest rate 8.27% 8.34% 8.29% 8.26% 8.42% 8.30% 8.31% Fixed rate loans $ 67,942 $47,817 $25,689 $ 5,012 $11,009 $ 1,264 $158,733 Average interest rate 8.56% 8.46% 8.45% 8.29% 8.20% 8.04% 8.47% Total loans $189,066 $81,006 $55,828 $25,350 $27,532 $34,038 $412,820 Average interest rate 8.40% 8.40% 8.41% 8.36% 8.33% 8.29% 8.38% Fixed rate investment $ 31,948 $15,880 $ 8,129 $10,148 $ 7,408 $ 7,477 $ 80,990 securities Average interest rate 6.10% 6.17% 6.23% 6.12% 6.17% 5.06% 6.04% Variable rate investment sec. $ 144 $ 144 $ 144 $ 168 $ 192 $ 361 $ 1,153 Average interest rate 6.63% 6.63% 6.63% 6.63% 6.63% 6.63% 6.63% Fed funds sold & other $ 8,849 $ 20 $ 0 $ 0 $ 30 $ 0 $ 8,899 Average interest rate 4.86% 4.80% 0.00% 0.00% 5.87% 0.00% 4.87% Total rate sensitive assets $230,007 $97,050 $64,101 $35,666 $35,162 $41,876 $503,862 Average interest rate 7.95% 8.03% 8.13% 7.71% 7.86% 7.70% 7.94% RATE SENSITIVE LIABILITIES: Demand - non interest-bearing $ 1,325 $ 3,014 $ 4,278 $ 5,317 $ 7,003 $27,198 $ 48,135 Demand - interest bearing $ 1,240 $ 3,088 $ 4,380 $ 5,448 $ 7,174 $28,861 $ 50,191 Average interest rate 1.79% 1.79% 1.79% 1.79% 1.79% 1.79% 1.79% Money market accounts $ 69,534 $ 2,725 $ 3,260 $ 3,865 $ 405 $ 1,186 $ 80,975 Average interest rate 4.51% 3.49% 3.48% 3.53% 2.11% 2.11% 4.34% Savings $ 11,764 $ 1,914 $ 1,771 $ 1,643 $ 1,522 $18,351 $ 36,965 Average interest rate 2.23% 2.23% 2.23% 2.23% 2.23% 2.34% 2.29% Certificates of deposit $186,340 $35,872 $10,180 $ 796 $ 1,305 $ 54 $234,547 Average interest rate 5.29% 5.54% 5.52% 6.04% 5.27% 5.23% 5.34% Fixed rate FHLB advances $ 3,855 $ 2,121 $ 2,139 $ 1,925 $ 1,850 $10,000 $ 21,890 Average interest rate 5.56% 5.78% 5.80% 5.82% 5.80% 5.60% 5.67% Variable rate FHLB advances $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 Average interest rate 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.08% 5.08% Fed funds purchased $ 9,500 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 9,500 39 40 Average interest rate 5.28% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.28% Total rate sensitive $283,558 $48,734 $26,008 $18,994 $19,259 $92,650 $489,203 liabilities Average interest rate 4.94% 4.72% 3.53% 2.27% 1.80% 2.04% 4.06% 40 41 Principal/Notional Amount Maturing In: (Dollars in Thousands) Comparison of 1998 to 1997: First Years Total rate-sensitive assets: Year 2 - 5 Thereafter Total ---- ----- ---------- ----- At December 31, 1997 $ 243,929 $ 155,677 $ 43,417 $ 443,023 At December 31, 1998 230,007 231,979 41,876 503,862 --------- --------- ---------- --------- Increase (decrease) $ (13,922) $ 76,302 $ (1,541) $ 60,839 Total rate-sensitive liabilities: At December 31, 1997 $ 224,097 $ 98,944 $ 104,599 $ 427,640 At December 31, 1998 283,558 112,995 92,650 489,203 --------- --------- ---------- --------- Increase (decrease) $ 59,461 $ 14,051 $ (11,949) $ 61,563 THE ABOVE TABLES reflect expected maturities, not expected repricing. The contractual maturities adjusted for anticipated prepayments as shown in the preceding table are only part of the Corporation's interest rate risk profile. Other important factors include the ratio of rate-sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities (which takes into consideration loan repricing frequency) and the general level and direction of market interest rates. For some rate sensitive liabilities, their repricing frequency is the same as their contractual maturity. For variable rate loans receivable, repricing frequency can be daily or monthly and for adjustable rate loans receivable, repricing can be as frequent as annually for loans whose contractual maturities range from one to thirty years. While increasingly aggressive local market competition in lending rates has pushed loan rates lower; the relatively low level of market interest rates has restricted the Corporation's ability to reduce funding rates in concert with declines in lending rates. Therefore, net interest income as a percentage of average interest earning assets declined from 4.85% in 1997 to 4.55% in 1998. THE CORPORATION MANAGES its interest rate risk by the employment of strategies to assure that desired levels of both interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice with similar time frames. Such strategies include; 1) loans receivable which are renewed (and repriced) annually, 2) variable rate loans, 3) certificates of deposit with terms from one month to six years and 4) securities available for sale which mature at various times primarily from one through ten years 5) federal funds borrowings with terms of one day to 90 days, and 6) Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings with terms of one day to ten years. 41 42 CAPITAL RESOURCES TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, net of unearned ESOP shares was $41.9 million as of December 31, 1998, an increase of $2.8 million from $39.1 million as of December 31, 1997. The increase was primarily due to 1998 net income of $4.3 million, reduced by $1.6 million of cash dividends paid to shareholders. TOTAL REGULATORY (RISK-BASED) CAPITAL was $46.1 million, net of $1.1 million of unearned ESOP shares) as of December 31, 1998, an increase of $3.9 million from total regulatory (risk-based) capital of $42.2 million as of December 31, 1997. THE COMPONENTS OF total risk-based capital are Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital. Tier 1 capital is total shareholders' equity less intangible assets. Tier 2 capital is Tier 1 capital plus a portion of the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is includable in Tier 2 capital up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk weighted assets. (See Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements.) RESTRICTIONS EXIST REGARDING the ability of the subsidiary banks to transfer funds to the Corporation in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. (See Note 1 to consolidated financial statements.) IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000 THE YEAR 2000 ISSUE - The Year 2000 (Y2K) problem arose because many existing computer programs use only the last two digits to refer to a year. Therefore, these computer programs do not properly recognize a year that begins with "20" instead of "19" or may interpret 2000 as 1900. If not corrected, such computer applications could fail or make erroneous calculations. Systems which depend on dates to function properly include not only transaction processing systems such as those used in the banking industry, but also communication systems, electrical systems and security systems which are necessary to the daily operations of most businesses. If not timely corrected, Y2K problems could affect the local, national and global economics. THE CORPORATION'S STATUS OF Y2K READINESS -The Y2K issue could potentially have severe implications for a bank or a bank data processing service provider due to the high volume of financial transactions processed by their computer systems. The Corporation is ready for the millennium change in regard to its primary computer hardware and software systems as those systems incorporate the century in the date field. Additionally, the source code for the application software systems used by the Corporation's bank data processing service subsidiary (RDSI) and its four financial institution subsidiaries is not subject to customization by its users. This software is used by approximately 4,000 U.S. banks and has been repeatedly tested and found to be Y2K ready. However, Y2K readiness goes beyond mainframe hardware and software readiness. In accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), the Corporation has utilized a five phase approach in planning and preparing for Y2K. The phases are: 42 43 1. AWARENESS - of the range of possible issues, the magnitude of the resources needed for successful preparation and a commitment at the executive level. 2. ASSESSMENT - of the magnitude and complexity of the full range of issues including customer and vendor interdependencies. 3. RENOVATION - of both mission critical and non-mission critical systems on a timely, prioritized basis. 4. VALIDATION - comprehensive testing of each component of the readiness plan. 5. IMPLEMENTATION - certification of systems as Year 2000 compliant or development and testing of contingency plans for non- compliant systems. The Corporation has successfully completed the first three phases of its preparation. In regard to the Validation phase, the Corporation has tested its mission critical business applications for Y2K compliance and has found these systems to be Y2K ready, with minor exceptions. These exceptions are scheduled to be corrected by March 31, 1999. In regard to the IMPLEMENTATION phase, the Corporation has developed remediation contingency plans for items which are not Year 2000 compliant, business resumption contingency plans and a liquidity contingency plan. Planned activities during the last half of the calendar year include: - Continued testing of systems - Continued contact with customers and vendors to assess their Y2K readiness and its potential impact on the Corporation - Refinement and validation of contingency plans - Employee training in execution of contingency plans - Executing a Y2K communication plan to educate and continually update employees, directors, shareholders, customers and community members and to calm fears which may develop due to sensationalized media coverage of the millennium change Year 2000 readiness efforts have not adversely impacted other information technology projects as RDSI positions itself for a significant expansion of its bank data processing services. A second mainframe computer was purchased and installed during the third quarter of 1998, more than doubling RDSI's processing capacity. Management has focused extra effort to assure that RDSI's early preparation for the millennium change will put the Corporation in a position to take advantage of business opportunities which may arise during the last half of 1999. COSTS TO ADDRESS THE CORPORATION'S Y2K ISSUES - The Corporation's efforts to address Y2K issues began in 1994 with the selection of the ITI software system to replace an internally developed software system. Planning accelerated in early 1997 with the adoption of the five phase approach to Y2K readiness. Out of pocket expenses for Y2K were less than $50,000 in 1997 and approximately $136,000 in 1998. During 1998, the Corporation's results of operations were materially adversely affected by the diversion of loan officers' time away from their loan origination efforts to assist the Y2K preparation effort. Management expects the costs of addressing the impact of the Year 2000 to have material impact on the Corporation's 1999 results of operations. The Corporation's 1999 budget for out of pocket costs related to Y2K is approximately $750,000. The major components of the 1999 budgeted expenses are: 43 44 -- Five employees fully devoted to this effort -- Outside consulting services for: -- Independent Review of the comprehensiveness of each company's Y2K plan -- Assistance in preparation of contingency plans -- Independent review of the comprehensiveness of contingency plans -- Depreciation expense for new hardware and software to replace non- compliant hardware and systems Management does not expect the costs of addressing Y2K issues to have a material impact on the results of operations in the Year 2000; however, there can be no assurance that the Corporation, its subsidiaries and its vendors will not experience Y2K problems in the Year 2000. RISKS OF THE CORPORATION'S Y2K ISSUES - Management believes that the recent dedication of additional resources, in the form of administrative staff and outside consultants, will assure the timely completion of Year 2000 readiness efforts without the significant diversion of loan officers' time away from their loan origination efforts which occurred in 1998. Management is committed to spending the time, effort and expense which is required to be fully prepared for the millennium change and to fully document its Year 2000 readiness to regulatory authorities. THE CORPORATION'S CONTINGENCY PLANS - While management believes that the millennium change will occur without a significant impact on the Corporation's ability to serve its customers; nevertheless, the following types of contingency plans are being prepared for training and testing: - Business resumption contingency plans to react to any hardware, system, vendor or other mission-critical function failure, including potential interruptions of communications, transportation or utilities services. - A liquidity contingency plan to proactively address customer concerns which may arise. PLANNED PURCHASES OF PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PLANS TO PURCHASE additional premises and equipment to meet the current and future needs of the Corporation's customers. These purchases, including land, buildings and improvements and furniture and equipment (which includes computer software and license agreements), are currently expected to total at least $2 million over the next two years. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998, management is not aware of any current recommendations by banking regulatory authorities which, if they were to be implemented, would have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material adverse effect on the Corporation's liquidity, capital resources or operations. IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES THE MAJORITY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES of the Corporation are monetary in nature and therefore the Corporation differs greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets or inventories. However, inflation does have an important impact on the growth of total assets in the banking industry and the resulting need to increase 44 45 equity capital at higher than normal rates in order to maintain an appropriate equity to assets ratio. Inflation significantly affects noninterest expense, which tends to rise during periods of general inflation. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES the most significant impact on financial results is the Corporation's ability to react to changes in interest rates. Management seeks to maintain an essentially balanced position between interest sensitive assets and liabilities and actively manages the amount of securities available for sale in order to protect against the effects of wide interest rate fluctuations on net income and shareholders' equity. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WHEN USED IN THIS FILING and in future filings by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Corporation's press releases or other public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phases, "anticipate," "would be," "will allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify, "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in economic conditions in the Corporation's market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations in interest rates, demand for loans in the Corporation's market area, and competition, all or some of which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. THE CORPORATION WISHES TO CAUTION readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advise readers that various factors, including regional and national economic conditions, substantial changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and other risks of lending and investing activities, the impact of the Year 2000 and competitive and regulatory factors, could affect the Corporation's financial performance and could cause the Corporation's actual results for future periods to differ materially form those anticipated or projected. THE CORPORATION DOES NOT UNDERTAKE, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The disclosures required by this item appear in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Asset Liability Management" contained in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. - ------------------------------------------------------- The Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, the related Consolidated Statements of Income, Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Cash Flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998, the related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and the Report of Independent Auditors, appear on pages F-1 through 45 46 F-34 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Corporation is not required to furnish the supplementary financial information specified by Item 302 of Regulation S-K. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Disclosure. --------------------- None. PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant. - -------------------------------------------------------------- In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called for in this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 1999, under the captions "ELECTION OF DIRECTORS" and "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT." In addition, certain information concerning the executive officers of the Corporation called for in this Item 10 is set forth in the portion of Part I, Item 4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in accordance with General Instruction G(3). During March of 1999, director Eric C. Hench filed a late Form 4 reporting his purchase of 2,000 of the Corporation's Common Shares which were acquired during November of 1998. This was the only transaction not timely reported. Item 11. Executive Compensation. - ---------------------------------- In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called for in this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 1999, under the captions "COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS" and "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION." Neither the "REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION" nor the "PERFORMANCE GRAPH" included in the Corporation's definitive Proxy Statement relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 1999, shall be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called for in this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 1999, under the caption "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT." Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. - ---------------------------------------------------------- In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called for in this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A of the General Rules and Regulations under the 46 47 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relating to the Corporation's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 26, 1999, under the caption "TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING MANAGEMENT." PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) (1) Financial Statements. --------------------- For a list of all financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, see "Index to Financial Statements" at page 53. (a) (2) Financial Statement Schedules. ------------------------------ All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted. (a) (3) Exhibits. --------- Exhibits filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K are attached hereto. For a list of such exhibits, see "Index to Exhibits" at page 53. The following table provides certain information concerning executive compensation plans and arrangements required to be filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 47 48 Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements --------------------------------------------- Exhibit No. Description Location - ----------- ----------- -------- 10(a) Employees' Stock Ownership Plan of Rurban Incorporated herein by reference to the Financial Corp. Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(a)]. 10(b) First Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated June 14, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K 1993 and made to be effective as of January 1, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(b)]. 10(c) Second Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated March 14, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K 1994 and made to be effective as of January 1, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(c)]. 10(d) Third Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated March 13, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K 1995 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(d)]. 10(e) Fourth Amendment to Employees' Stock Ownership Incorporated herein by reference to the Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., dated June 10, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K 1995 and made to be effective as of January 1, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)]. 10(f) The Rurban Financial Corp. Savings Plan and Incorporated herein by reference to the Trust Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(g)]. 10(g) First Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the Savings Plan and Trust, dated December 10, 1990 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K and effective January 1, 1990 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(g)]. 48 49 Exhibit No. Description Location - ----------- ----------- -------- 10(h) Second Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the Savings Plan and Trust, dated March 11, 1991, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K effective February 1, 1991 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(d)]. 10(i) Third Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the Savings Plan and Trust, dated June 11, 1991 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)]. 10(j) Fourth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the Savings Plan and Trust, dated July 14, 1992, Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K effective May 1, 1992 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(f)]. 10(k) Fifth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the Savings Plan and Trust, dated March 14, 1994 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(i)]. 10(l) Sixth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Corp. Incorporated herein by reference to the Savings Plan and Trust dated May 1, 1995 Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(l)]. 10(m) Summary of Incentive Compensation Plan of State Incorporated herein by reference to the Bank Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(j)]. 10(n) Summary of Bonus Program adopted by the Trust Incorporated herein by reference to the Department of State Bank for the benefit of Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K Robert W. Constien in his capacity as Manager for the fiscal year ended December 31, of the Trust Department 1991 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)]. 49 50 Exhibit No. Description Location - ----------- ----------- -------- 10(o) Summary of Bonus Program for the Trust Incorporated herein by reference to the Department of State Bank Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(i)]. 10(p) Summary of Sales Bonus Program of State Bank Incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(n)]. 10(q) Summary of Rurban Financial Corp. Bonus Plan Incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(q)]. 10(r) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, dated Incorporated herein by reference to the December 15, 1994, between Rurban Financial Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K Corp. and Richard C. Burrows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(p)]. 10(s) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, dated Incorporated herein by reference to the October 11, 1995, between Rurban Financial Corporation's Annual Reports on Form 10-K Corp. and Thomas C. Williams; and Amended for the fiscal years ended Schedule A to Exhibit 10(s) identifying other December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1997 identical Executive Salary Continuation (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(s)]. Agreements between executive officers of Rurban Financial Corp. and Rurban Financial Corp. 10(t) Description of Split-Dollar Insurance Policies Incorporated herein by reference to the Maintained for Certain Executive Officers of Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K Rurban Financial Corp. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(t)]. 10(u) Rurban Financial Corp. Stock Option Plan Incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(u)]. 50 51 Exhibit No. Description Location - ----------- ----------- -------- 10(v) Rurban Financial Corp. Plan to Allow Directors Incorporated herein by reference to the to Elect to Defer Compensation Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(v)]. 10(w) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 0-13507 [Exhibit 10(w)]. 10(x) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement Incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 0-13507 [Exhibit 10(x)]. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. -------------------- There were no Current Reports on Form 8-K filed during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 1998. (c) Exhibits. --------- Exhibits filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K are attached hereto. For a list of such exhibits, see "Index to Exhibits" at page 53. (d) Financial Statement Schedules. ------------------------------ None. 51 52 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. /s/ Richard C. Warrener ----------------------- Date: March 29, 1999 By: Richard C. Warrener, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Name Date Capacity ---- ---- -------- *Thomas C. Williams * President, Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive Officer and Director *Richard C. Burrows * Director *John R. Compo * Director *John Fahl * Director *Robert A. Fawcett, Jr. * Director *Richard Z. Graham * Director *Eric C. Hench * Director *W.Scott Muir * Director *Steven D. VanDemark * Director *J. Michael Walz, D.D.S * Director *By: Richard C. Warrener * Executive Vice President and Chief Financial (Attorney-in-Fact) Officer Date: March 29, 1999 52 53 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ----------------------------- Pages in this Annual Report on Description Form 10-K - ----------- --------- Report of Independent Auditors............................................................ F-1 Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1998 and 1997................................................................................ F-2 to F-3 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.................................................. F-4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the three years ended December 31, 1998...................................... F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996............................................ F-6 to F-7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................................ F-8 to F-34 53 54 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Board of Directors and Shareholders Rurban Financial Corp. Defiance, Ohio We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Rurban Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Rurban Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP --------------------------------- Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP South Bend, Indiana February 5, 1999 F-1 55 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1998 and 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 16,790,423 $ 15,552,385 Federal funds sold 8,718,721 6,670,000 ----------------- ----------------- Total cash and cash equivalents 25,509,144 22,222,385 Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 180,000 529,777 Securities available for sale 82,142,929 71,683,120 Loans held for sale, net of valuation allowance ($-0-) 18,509,275 4,404,327 Loans Commercial, financial and agricultural 248,840,548 217,324,268 Residential first mortgage 72,225,323 75,212,817 Consumer 73,244,850 67,198,876 ----------------- ----------------- Total loans 394,310,721 359,735,961 Deferred loan fees, net (341,168) (288,651) Allowance for loan losses (5,408,854) (5,239,601) ----------------- ----------------- Net loans 388,560,699 354,207,709 Accrued interest receivable 3,196,546 3,533,532 Premises and equipment, net 11,400,045 8,583,961 Other assets 7,656,141 6,206,279 ----------------- ----------------- Total assets $ 537,154,779 $ 471,371,090 ================= ================= - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-2 56 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1998 and 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Deposits Noninterest-bearing $ 48,135,487 $ 46,149,132 Interest-bearing 402,677,736 369,032,154 ----------------- ----------------- Total deposits 450,813,223 415,181,286 Federal funds purchased 9,500,000 4,929,000 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) 28,890,290 7,529,867 Accrued interest payable 1,685,437 1,577,140 Other liabilities 4,362,879 3,059,869 ----------------- ----------------- Total liabilities 495,251,829 432,277,162 Shareholders' Equity Common stock: stated value $2.50 per share; shares authorized: 10,000,000; shares issued: 1998 - 4,575,702, 1997 - 2,287,851; shares outstanding: 1998 - 4,140,518, 1997 - 2,069,909 11,439,255 5,719,628 Additional paid-in capital 11,518,727 17,239,088 Retained earnings 26,508,897 23,891,983 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax of $104,536 in 1998 and $106,988 in 1997 202,922 218,840 Unearned ESOP shares (unearned shares: 1998 - 73,502, 1997 - 43,111) (1,100,905) (1,299,000) Treasury stock; shares at cost: 1998 - 435,184, 1997 - 217,942 (6,665,946) (6,676,611) ----------------- ----------------- Total shareholders' equity 41,902,950 39,093,928 ----------------- ----------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 537,154,779 $ 471,371,090 ================= ================= - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-3 57 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Interest income Loans, including fees $ 34,671,890 $ 32,155,039 $ 28,680,021 Taxable securities 3,939,667 3,900,143 4,066,184 Non-taxable securities 325,256 312,278 408,811 Other interest income 896,714 753,081 355,950 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Total interest income 39,833,527 37,120,541 33,510,966 Interest expense Deposits 17,342,766 16,305,732 14,511,736 Short-term borrowings 62,853 161,505 144,773 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) 1,337,080 221,918 - --------------- --------------- ---------------- Total interest expense 18,742,699 16,689,155 14,656,509 --------------- --------------- ---------------- NET INTEREST INCOME 21,090,828 20,431,386 18,854,457 Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 947,965 961,009 --------------- --------------- ---------------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 20,010,828 19,483,421 17,893,448 Noninterest income Service charges on deposit accounts 1,252,274 1,199,153 1,253,127 Trust fees 2,576,823 2,326,629 2,359,312 Data processing fees 3,081,890 2,765,533 2,203,213 Net gain on securities 72,468 193,892 33,884 Net gain (loss) on sales of loans 1,933,834 551,730 (210,000) Other income 1,053,106 718,804 554,131 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Total noninterest income 9,970,395 7,755,741 6,193,667 Noninterest expense Salaries and employee benefits 12,434,334 10,189,420 8,327,349 Net occupancy expense of premises 1,093,772 992,486 977,165 Equipment rentals, depreciation and maintenance 2,486,511 1,981,699 2,131,295 Other expenses 7,615,394 6,089,291 5,439,951 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Total noninterest expense 23,630,011 19,252,896 16,875,760 --------------- --------------- ---------------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 6,351,212 7,986,266 7,211,355 Income tax expense 2,073,335 2,470,469 2,362,141 --------------- --------------- ---------------- NET INCOME $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 $ 4,849,214 =============== =============== ================ Earnings per common share: Basic $ 1.05 $ 1.25 $ 1.07 =============== =============== ================ Diluted $ 1.05 $ 1.24 $ 1.07 =============== =============== ================ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-4 58 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Three years ended December 31, 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated Additional Other Common Paid-In Retained Comprehensive Stock Capital Earnings Income, Net of Tax ----- ------- -------- ------------------ Balances at January 1, 1996 $ 5,460,945 $ 14,388,172 $ 19,779,897 $ 449,477 Comprehensive Income: Net income for the year - - 4,849,214 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects - - - (454,461) Total Comprehensive Income Cash dividends declared ($0.285 per share) - - (1,308,975) - Declaration of a 5% stock dividend and issuance of 108,473 common shares 271,183 3,009,041 (3,280,224) - Cash dividend distributable for fractional shares related to 5% stock dividend - - (14,996) - Purchase and retirement of 5,000 common shares - (12,500) (158,125) - Purchase of unearned ESOP Shares - - - - ------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- Balances at December 31, 1996 5,719,628 17,239,088 20,024,916 (4,984) Comprehensive Income: Net income for the year - - 5,515,797 - Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects - - - 223,824 Total Comprehensive Income Pay down of ESOP Loan - - - - Cash dividends declared ($.37 per share) - - (1,648,730) - Purchase of 217,942 treasury shares - - - - ------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- Balances at December 31, 1997 5,719,628 17,239,088 23,891,983 218,840 Comprehensive Income: Net income for the year - - 4,277,877 - Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects - - - (15,918) Total Comprehensive Income Pay down of ESOP Loan - - - - Declaration of a 2 for 1 stock split and issuance of 2,287,851 common shares 5,719,627 (5,719,627) - - Cash dividends declared ($0.40 per share) - - (1,660,963) - Issuance of 700 treasury shares due to exercise of stock options - (734) - - ------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- Balances at December 31, 1998 $ 11,439,255 $ 11,518,727 $ 26,508,897 $ 202,922 ============= ============== ============= ============== Unearned ESOP Treasury Shares Stock Total ------ ----- ----- Balances at January 1, 1996 $ - $ - $ 40,078,491 Comprehensive Income: Net income for the year - - 4,849,214 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects - - (454,461) ------------- Total Comprehensive Income 4,394,753 Cash dividends declared ($0.285 per share) - - (1,308,975) Declaration of a 5% stock dividend and issuance of 108,473 common shares - - - Cash dividend distributable for fractional shares related to 5% stock dividend - - (14,996) Purchase and retirement of 5,000 common shares - - (170,625) Purchase of unearned ESOP Shares (1,490,000) - (1,490,000) -------------- ------------- ------------- Balances at December 31, 1996 (1,490,000) - 41,488,648 Comprehensive Income: Net income for the year - - 5,515,797 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects - - 223,824 ------------- Total Comprehensive Income 5,739,621 Pay down of ESOP Loan 191,000 - 191,000 Cash dividends declared ($.37 per share) - - (1,648,730) Purchase of 217,942 treasury shares - (6,676,611) (6,676,611) -------------- ------------- ------------- Balances at December 31, 1997 (1,299,000) (6,676,611) 39,093,928 Comprehensive Income: Net income for the year - - 4,277,877 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustments and tax effects - - (15,918) ------------- Total Comprehensive Income 4,261,959 Pay down of ESOP Loan 198,095 - 198,095 Declaration of a 2 for 1 stock split and issuance of 2,287,851 common shares - - - Cash dividends declared ($0.40 per share) - - (1,660,963) Issuance of 700 treasury shares due to exercise of stock options - 10,665 9,931 -------------- ------------- ------------- Balances at December 31, 1998 $ (1,100,905) $ (6,665,946) $ 41,902,950 ============== ============= ============= - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-5 59 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash received from customers - fees and commissions $ 7,964,093 $ 7,010,119 $ 6,369,783 Cash paid to suppliers and employees (22,013,138) (18,388,747) (15,877,040) Loans originated for sale (112,427,356) (30,797,914) (20,385,626) Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 100,256,242 28,820,953 21,249,283 Interest received 40,223,030 36,911,771 33,479,613 Interest paid (18,634,402) (16,533,146) (14,270,426) Income taxes paid (1,955,000) (2,968,950) (1,966,477) --------------- --------------- ---------------- Net cash from operating activities (6,586,531) 4,054,086 8,599,110 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net change in interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 349,777 (349,777) - Net change in loans (35,910,252) (42,353,197) (41,986,168) Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 24,765,342 28,631,037 19,416,875 Principal repayments, maturities, and calls of securities available for sale 24,138,929 8,785,410 46,431,465 Purchase of securities available for sale (59,309,982) (41,936,407) (42,809,056) Net purchases of premises and equipment (4,502,632) (1,149,654) (1,717,922) Recoveries on loan charge-offs 424,745 550,903 713,368 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Net cash from investing activities (50,044,073) (47,821,685) (19,951,438) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash paid to purchase unearned ESOP shares - - (1,490,000) Net change in deposits 35,631,937 27,415,213 19,969,535 Net change in federal funds purchased 4,571,000 4,929,000 - Proceeds from advances from FHLB 26,500,000 7,529,867 - Repayments of advances from FHLB (5,139,577) - - Cash dividends paid (1,655,928) (1,234,748) (1,308,975) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 9,931 - - Cash paid to repurchase common stock - (6,676,611) (170,625) --------------- --------------- ---------------- Net cash from financing activities 59,917,363 31,962,721 16,999,935 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents 3,286,759 (11,804,878) 5,647,607 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 22,222,385 34,027,263 28,379,656 --------------- --------------- ---------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 25,509,144 $ 22,222,385 $ 34,027,263 =============== =============== ================ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-6 60 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 $ 4,849,214 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities Depreciation 1,686,548 1,393,531 1,273,801 Amortization of intangible assets 385,000 180,000 285,000 Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 947,965 961,009 Net gain on securities (72,468) (193,892) (33,884) Loans originated for sale (112,427,356) (30,797,914) (20,385,626) Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 100,256,242 28,820,953 21,249,283 Net (gain) loss on sales of loans (1,933,834) (551,730) 210,000 Paydown of ESOP loan 198,095 191,000 - Change in assets and liabilities Deferred loan fees, net 52,517 25,860 27,395 Accrued interest receivable 336,986 (234,630) (58,748) Other assets (1,834,862) (1,447,829) (430,654) Accrued interest payable 108,297 156,009 386,083 Other liabilities 1,300,427 48,966 266,237 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Net cash from operating activities $ (6,586,531) $ 4,054,086 $ 8,599,110 =============== =============== ================ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-7 61 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rurban Financial Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Rurban Financial Corp. ("the Corporation") is a bank holding company, organized under Ohio law, that owns all the outstanding stock of The State Bank and Trust Company ("State Bank"), The Peoples Banking Company ("Peoples Bank"), The First National Bank of Ottawa ("First National Bank"), The Citizens Savings Bank Company ("Citizens Savings Bank"), Rurbanc Data Services, Inc. ("RDSI") and Rurban Life Insurance Company ("Rurban Life") (together referred to as "the Corporation"). State Bank owns all of the outstanding stock of Reliance Financial Services, N.A. ("RFS") and Rurban Mortgage Company ("RMC"). RMC was incorporated on November 5, 1997. On December 31, 1997, the operations of the Rurban Mortgage Division of State Bank were merged into RMC along with the acquired operations of S&L Financial Services, Inc. ("S&L"). The S&L acquisition was accounted for as a purchase; income from S&L was not material for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SEGMENTS: Internal financial information is primarily reported and aggregated in three lines of business: banking, mortgage banking, and data processing services. For further discussion, see Note 17. The Corporation's subsidiary banks grant credit and accept deposits from their customers in the normal course of business primarily in northern Ohio. RDSI provides data processing services to financial institutions located in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Rurban Life accepts reinsurance ceded in part by USLIFE from the credit life and disability insurance purchased by customers of the Corporation's subsidiary banks. RFS offers a diversified array of trust and financial services to customers nationwide. RMC services residential mortgage customers in West and Central Florida. USE OF ESTIMATES: To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the disclosures provided, and future results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, fair values of financial instruments, the carrying value of loans held for sale and fair value of stock options are particularly subject to change. SECURITIES: Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized appreciation and depreciation, net of tax, reported separately in other comprehensive income and shareholders' equity. Securities are classified as trading when held for short term periods in anticipation of market gains, and are carried at fair value. Securities are written down to fair value when a decline in fair value is not temporary. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-8 62 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Realized gains and losses resulting from the sale of securities are computed by the specific identification method. Interest and dividend income, adjusted by amortization of purchase premium or discount, is included in earnings. Premiums and discounts on securities are recognized using the level yield method over the estimated life of the security. LOANS HELD FOR SALE: Mortgage loans intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses are recognized in a valuation allowance by charges to income. INTEREST INCOME ON LOANS: Interest on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based upon the principal outstanding. Management reviews loans delinquent 90 days or more to determine if the interest accrual should be discontinued. When serious doubt exists as to the collectibility of a loan, the accrual of interest is discontinued. Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, as amended by SFAS No. 118, the carrying value of impaired loans is periodically adjusted to reflect cash payments, revised estimates of future cash flows, and increases in the present value of expected cash flows due to the passage of time. Cash payments representing interest income are reported as such and other cash payments are reported as reductions in carrying value. Increases or decreases in carrying value due to changes in estimates of future payments or the passage of time are reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. LOAN FEES AND COSTS: Loan fees, net of direct origination costs, are deferred. The net amount deferred is reported in the consolidated balance sheets as part of loans and is recognized in interest income over the term of the loan using the level yield method. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: An allowance for loan losses is established and maintained because some loans may not be repaid in full. Increases to the allowance are recorded by a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Estimating the risk of loss and the amount of loss on any loan is necessarily subjective. Accordingly, the allowance is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover losses that are currently anticipated based on past loss experience, general economic conditions, information about specific borrower situations including their financial position and collateral values, and other factors and estimates which are subject to change over time. While management may periodically allocate portions of the allowance for specific problem loan situations, the entire allowance is available for any loan charge-offs that may occur. A loan is charged off by management as a loss when deemed uncollectible, although collection efforts continue and future recoveries may occur. Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to require increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-9 63 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Smaller-balance homogeneous loans are evaluated for impairment in total. Such loans include residential first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residences, residential construction loans, and automobile, home equity and second mortgage loans. Commercial loans and mortgage loans secured by other properties are evaluated individually for impairment. When analysis of borrower operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows of the borrower's business are not adequate to meet its debt service requirements, the loan is evaluated for impairment. Often this is associated with a delay or shortfall in payments of 30 days or more. Commercial loans are rated on a scale of 1 to 8, with 1 to 3 being satisfactory, 4 watch, 5 special mention, 6 substandard, 7 doubtful, and 8 as loss which are then charged off. Loans graded a 6 or worse are considered for impairment. Loans are generally moved to nonaccrual status when 90 days or more past due. These loans are often considered impaired. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible. This typically occurs when the loan is 120 days or more past due. The nature of disclosures for impaired loans is considered generally comparable to prior nonaccrual and renegotiated loans and non-performing and past-due asset disclosures. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Land is carried at cost. Buildings and improvements are depreciated using primarily the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 10 to 50 years. Furniture and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line and declining-balance methods with useful lives ranging predominantly from 5 to 20 years. These assets are reviewed for impairment under SFAS No. 121 when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Maintenance and repairs are expensed and major improvements are capitalized. SERVICING RIGHTS: Servicing rights are recognized as assets for purchased rights and for the allocated value of retained servicing rights on loans sold. Servicing rights are expensed in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the rights, using groupings of the underlying loans as to interest rates and then, secondarily, as to geographic and prepayment characteristics. Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a valuation allowance. The impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial position and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 was not material. Excess servicing receivable is reported when a loan sale results in servicing in excess of normal amounts, and is expensed over the life of the servicing on the interest method. INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Goodwill arising from the acquisition of subsidiary banks and RMC is amortized over 5 to 25 years using the straight-line method. Core deposit intangibles are amortized on an accelerated basis over 10 years, the estimated life of the deposits acquired. Goodwill and identified intangibles are assessed for impairment based on estimated undiscounted cash flows, and written down if necessary. As of December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, unamortized goodwill totaled approximately $532,000, $834,000, and $669,000 and unamortized core deposit intangibles totaled approximately $188,000, $271,000, and $351,000. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-10 64 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE: Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition establishing a new cost basis. Any reduction to fair value from the carrying value of the related loan at the time of acquisition is accounted for as a loan loss and charged against the allowance for loan losses. After acquisition, a valuation allowance is recorded through a charge to income for the amount of estimated selling costs. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and valuation allowances are adjusted through a charge to income for changes in fair value or estimated selling costs. Other real estate owned amounted to approximately $456,000 and $-0- at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. INCOME TAXES: Income tax expense is the sum of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Corporation sponsors an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) profit sharing plan for which contributions are made and expensed annually. The Corporation also provides split-dollar life insurance plans for certain executive officers of the Corporation. Also, the Corporation sponsors a supplemental retirement plan for certain executive officers of the Corporation. Employee benefits are discussed further in Note 8. STOCK OPTION PLAN: The Corporation sponsors a stock option plan for directors, officers and key employees. Expense for employee compensation under the stock option plan is based on Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion 25 with expense reported only if options are granted below market price at grant date. Proforma disclosures of net income and earnings per common share are provided as if the fair value method of SFAS No. 123 were used to measure expense for stock-based compensation. For further discussion see Note 8. POSTRETIREMENT HEALTH CARE BENEFITS: The Corporation sponsors a postretirement health care plan that covers both salaried and nonsalaried employees. The Corporation accrues, during the years that employees render the necessary service, the expected cost of providing postretirement health care benefits to employees and their beneficiaries and covered dependents. The Corporation's postretirement health care plan provides that retired employees may remain on the Corporation's health care plan with each retiree's out-of-pocket contribution to the Corporation equal to their premium expense determined exclusively on the loss experience of the retirees in the plan. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-11 65 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) STOCK DIVIDENDS AND STOCK SPLITS: Dividends issued in stock are reported by transferring the market value of the stock issued from retained earnings to common stock and additional paid-in capital. Stock splits are recorded by adjusting common stock and additional paid in capital by the par value of the additional shares. On December 9, 1996, the Board of Directors declared a five percent stock dividend increasing shares outstanding by 108,473 shares. The stock dividend was payable to shareholders of record as of December 24, 1996. As of December 31, 1996, common stock includes $232,066 for the stock dividend distributable to shareholders which was paid on January 31, 1997. On May 27, 1998, the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split, paid on June 30, 1998, increasing shares outstanding by 2,287,851 shares. EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE: Basic earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares considered to be outstanding during the period. ESOP shares are considered outstanding for this calculation unless unearned. Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options. Earnings and dividends per common share are restated for all stock splits and dividends. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes the net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on securities available for sale, net of tax, which is also recognized as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The accounting standard that requires reporting comprehensive income first applies for 1998, with prior information restated to be comparable. DIVIDEND RESTRICTION: Certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the subsidiaries to transfer funds to Rurban Financial Corp. in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. Approximately $3,800,000 of undistributed earnings of the subsidiaries, included in consolidated retained earnings, plus current 1999 net profits is available for distribution to Rurban Financial Corp. as dividends in 1999 without prior regulatory approval. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in Note 14. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect such estimates. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK: The Corporation grants commercial, real estate and installment loans to customers mainly in northern Ohio. Commercial loans include loans collateralized by commercial real estate, business assets and agricultural loans collateralized by crops and farm equipment. Commercial, financial and agricultural loans make up approximately 63% of the loan portfolio and the loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. Residential first mortgage loans make up approximately 18% of the loan portfolio and are collateralized by first mortgages on residential real estate. Consumer loans make up approximately 19% of the loan portfolio and are primarily collateralized by consumer assets. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-12 66 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK: The Corporation, in the normal course of business, makes commitments to extend credit which are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. A summary of these commitments is disclosed in Note 12. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS: For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents is defined to include cash on hand, due from financial institutions and federal funds sold with original maturities under 90 days. The Corporation reports net cash flows for customer loan transactions, deposit transactions, short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions. RECLASSIFICATIONS: Some items in the prior consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. NOTE 2 - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the computations of basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 is presented below: Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Net income $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 $ 4,849,214 ============== ============== ================ Weighted average common shares outstanding 4,140,484 4,519,342 4,568,394 Less: Unallocated ESOP shares (79,862) (89,990) (46,880) -------------- -------------- ---------------- Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share 4,060,622 4,429,352 4,521,514 ============== ============== ================ Basic earnings per common share $ 1.05 $ 1.25 $ 1.07 ============== ============== ================ DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Net income $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 $ 4,849,214 ============== ============== ================ Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share 4,060,622 4,429,352 4,521,514 Add: Dilutive effects of assumed conversions and exercise of stock options 30,410 2,382 - -------------- -------------- ---------------- Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding 4,091,032 4,431,734 4,521,514 ============== ============== ================ Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.05 $ 1.24 $ 1.07 ============== ============== ================ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-13 67 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 2 - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Continued) Incentive stock options for 45,750 shares of common stock granted during 1998 were not considered in computing earnings per common share for 1998 because they were antidilutive. Common share numbers have been restated for all stock splits and dividends. NOTE 3 - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE Year end securities available for sale were as follows. Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized 1998 Cost Gains Losses Fair Value - ---- ---- ----- ------ ---------- U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agency securities $ 20,011,303 $ 104,387 $ (4,700) $ 20,110,990 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 9,092,811 163,383 (54,212) 9,201,982 Mortgage-backed securities 50,509,507 211,775 (113,175) 50,608,107 Marketable equity securities 2,221,850 - - 2,221,850 ---------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------- $ 81,835,471 $ 479,545 $ (172,087) $ 82,142,929 ================ ============ ============= ================ 1997 U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agency securities $ 43,385,761 $ 48,187 $ (35,515) $ 43,398,433 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 5,238,970 156,333 (238) 5,395,065 Mortgage-backed securities 21,002,411 199,211 (42,150) 21,159,472 Marketable equity securities 1,730,150 - - 1,730,150 ---------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------- $ 71,357,292 $ 403,731 $ (77,903) $ 71,683,120 ================ ============ ============= ================ Contractual maturities of debt securities available for sale at December 31, 1998 were as follows. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately. Available for Sale ------------------ Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 12,880,664 $ 12,943,165 Due after one year through five years 9,558,084 9,692,590 Due after five years through ten years 2,423,599 2,485,930 Due after ten years 4,241,767 4,191,287 Mortgage-backed securities 50,509,507 50,608,107 ---------------- --------------- Total debt securities available for sale $ 79,613,621 $ 79,921,079 ================ =============== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-14 68 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 3 - SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Continued) Proceeds, gross gains and gross losses realized from sales of securities available for sale for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 are as follows: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale $ 24,765,342 $ 28,631,037 $ 19,401,403 Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities available for sale - - 15,472 -------------- ---------------- -------------- Total proceeds from sale of securities available for sale $ 24,765,342 $ 28,631,037 $ 19,416,875 ============== ================ ============== Gross gains from sales of debt securities available for sale $ 73,245 $ 252,834 $ 48,248 Gross losses from sales of debt securities available for sale (777) (58,942) (14,364) -------------- ---------------- -------------- Net gain on securities $ 72,468 $ 193,892 $ 33,884 ============== ================ ============== At December 31, 1998 there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies and corporations, in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders' equity. Securities with an amortized cost of approximately $58,444,000 and $52,563,000 as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, were pledged to secure public and trust deposits and FHLB advances. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-15 69 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 4 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The following is a summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses account for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Beginning balance $ 5,239,601 $ 5,066,600 $ 4,270,000 Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 947,965 961,009 Recoveries of previous charge-offs 424,745 550,642 713,368 Losses charged to the allowance (1,335,492) (1,325,606) (877,777) -------------- -------------- -------------- Ending balance $ 5,408,854 $ 5,239,601 $ 5,066,600 ============== ============== ============== At December 31, 1998 and 1997, loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest approximated $1,742,000 and $462,000. Impaired loans were as follows. 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Year end loans with no allowance for loan losses allocated $ 567,000 $ - $ - Year end loans with allowance for loan losses allocated 689,000 1,801,000 3,296,000 Amount of allowance allocated 225,000 725,000 1,237,000 Average of impaired loans during the year 1,462,000 1,919,000 3,081,000 Interest income recognized during impairment 8,000 36,000 115,000 Cash-basis interest income recognized 11,000 36,000 112,000 NOTE 5 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Premises and equipment, net at December 31, are summarized as follows: 1998 1997 ---- ---- Land $ 1,123,546 $ 1,073,031 Buildings and improvements 7,820,057 7,173,717 Furniture and equipment 8,659,988 8,423,337 -------------- -------------- Total cost 17,603,591 16,670,085 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (6,203,546) (8,086,124) -------------- -------------- $ 11,400,045 $ 8,583,961 ============== ============== During 1998, the Corporation disposed of $3,569,000 in fully depreciated furniture and equipment. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-16 70 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 6 - INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS Included in interest-bearing deposits are certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more of approximately $64,888,000 and $57,278,000 as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. At December 31, 1998, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows for the years ended December 31: 1999 $ 186,339,662 2000 35,872,502 2001 10,179,824 2002 796,083 2003 1,304,907 Thereafter 53,623 ---------------- $ 234,546,601 ================ NOTE 7 - ADVANCES FROM FHLB At December 31, 1998 and 1997, advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati with fixed interest rates ranging from 5.27% to 6.25% for 1998 and from 6.25% to 6.90% for 1997 mature in the year ending December 31 as follows: 1998 1997 ---- ---- 1998 $ - $ 1,639,577 1999 3,854,987 254,987 2000 2,121,389 271,389 2001 2,138,845 288,845 2002 1,925,069 75,069 2003 1,850,000 - Thereafter 10,000,000 - -------------- -------------- 21,890,290 2,529,867 Line of credit (LIBOR) 7,000,000 5,000,000 -------------- -------------- $ 28,890,290 $ 7,529,867 ============== ============== At December 31, 1998 and 1997, in addition to FHLB stock, the Corporation pledged mortgage loans with a minimum carrying value of approximately $43,366,000 and $11,324,000 to the FHLB to secure advances outstanding. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-17 71 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 7 - ADVANCES FROM FHLB (Continued) The Corporation has a line of credit with the Fifth Third Bank of Northwestern Ohio, N.A. in the amount of $10,000,000. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Corporation did not have any advances outstanding on this line of credit. NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN: The Corporation has a noncontributory employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) covering substantially all employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Voluntary contributions are made by the Corporation to the plan. Each eligible employee is vested based upon years of service, including prior years of service. Contributions to the ESOP were $576,000, $451,000, and $375,000 and related expense attributable to the plan included in salaries and employee benefits were approximately $221,000, $111,000, and $476,000 in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Distributions to plan participants may be paid in cash or stock upon their termination of employment. For a certain time period following the distribution of shares, a participant may require the Corporation to repurchase the stock in the event that the stock is not readily tradable on an established market (referred to as the "put option"). As the Corporation's common stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "RBNF," the provisions of the put option currently have no effect. During 1996, the ESOP borrowed $1,490,000 from the Corporation to purchase 93,758 shares of common stock at a weighted average cost of $15.89 per share. Collateral for the loan is the unearned shares of common stock purchased by the ESOP with the loan proceeds. The loan will be repaid principally from the Corporation's discretionary contributions to the ESOP. The interest rate for the loan is 7.75%. Shares purchased by the ESOP are held in suspense until allocated among ESOP participants as the loan is repaid. During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the ESOP allocated 12,720 shares, 7,536 shares, and 33,104 shares. The ESOP shares as of December 31 were as follows: 1998 1997 ---------- ---------- Allocated shares $ 569,920 $ 567,002 Unearned shares 73,502 86,222 Total ESOP shares 643,422 653,224 ========== ========== Fair value of unearned ESOP shares at December 31 $1,139,281 $1,336,441 ========== ========== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-18 72 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued) The Corporation accounts for its ESOP under AICPA Statement of Position ("SOP") 93-6. Compensation expense is recorded based on the average market price of the shares committed to be released for allocation to participant accounts. The difference between the market price and the cost of shares committed to be released is recorded as an adjustment to common stock. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings; dividends on unearned ESOP shares are reflected as a reduction of debt and accrued interest. STOCK OPTION PLAN: On March 12, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Corporation adopted the Rurban Financial Corp. Stock Option Plan ("Option Plan"). The purpose of the Option Plan is to advance the interests of the Corporation and its shareholders by granting directors, officers, and key employees of the Corporation options to increase their propriety interest in the Corporation. 400,000 shares of the Corporation's authorized unissued common stock were reserved for issuance under the Option Plan. The option exercise price shall not be less than the fair market value (as defined in the Option Plan) of the common stock on the date the option is granted, and the option term cannot exceed 10 years. On October 22, 1997, 179,000 options with a 10 year term were granted at an exercise price of $14.19 per share. On June 15, 1998, 45,750 options with a ten year term were granted at an exercise price of $18.50. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, 217,800 and 179,000 options were granted and outstanding and 175,250 and 221,000 options were available to be granted. Eligible directors, officers and key employees are able to exercise options awarded to them at a rate of 20% per year, October 22, 1998, being the first possible exercise date, accordingly no options were exercisable at December 31, 1997 or 1996. The Corporation applied APB Opinion 25, Accounting For Stock Issued to Employees and related interpretations in accounting for its Option Plan. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for the Option Plan. SFAS No. 123, Accounting For Stock-Based Compensation requires disclosures for stock-based compensation awarded in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1994 for entities that do not adopt its fair value accounting method for stock-based compensation. The weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted during 1998 and 1997 was $4.13 and $3.77 per share. A summary of the activity in the plan is as follows. 1 9 9 8 1 9 9 7 ------- ------- Weighted Weighted Average Average Exercise Exercise Shares Price Shares Price ------ ----- ------ ----- Outstanding at beginning of year 179,000 $ 14.19 $ - $ - Granted 45,750 18.50 179,000 14.19 Exercised (700) 14.19 - Forfeited (6,250) 14.36 - - ------- -------- Outstanding at end of year 217,800 15.09 179,000 14.19 ======= ======== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-19 73 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued) Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 1998 were as follows. Outstanding Exercisable ----------- ----------- Weighted Average Weighted Remaining Average Exercise Contractual Exercise Prices Number Life (in years) Number Price ------ ---------------- ------ --------- $14.19 172,300 8.34 29,100 $14.19 $18.50 45,500 9.46 - - ------- ------ Outstanding at year end 217,800 8.57 29,100 14.19 ======= ====== Had compensation cost for stock options been measured using FASB Statement No. 123, net income and earnings per share would have been the proforma amounts indicated below. The proforma effect may increase in the future if more options are granted. 1998 1997 ---- ---- Net income as reported $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 Proforma net income 4,127,825 5,489,543 Basic earnings per common share as reported 1.05 1.25 Proforma basic earnings per common share 1.02 1.24 Diluted earnings per common share as reported 1.05 1.24 Proforma diluted earnings per common share 1.01 1.24 The proforma effects are computed using option pricing models, using the following weighted-average assumptions as of grant date. 1998 1997 ---- ---- Risk-free interest rate 5.38% 6.50% Expected option life 10 10 Expected stock price volatility 5.45% 5.45% Dividend yield 2.16% 2.39% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-20 74 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Continued) 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN: The Corporation has 401(k) profit sharing plans. The annual expense of the plans is based on 50% matching of voluntary employee contributions of up to 6% of individual compensation. Employee contributions are vested immediately and the Corporation's matching contributions are fully vested after six years. The plans cover substantially all employees of the Corporation. Contributions to the plans were $196,000, $145,000, and $120,000 and related expense attributable to the plans, included in salaries and employee benefits, were approximately $186,000, $117,000, and $140,000 in 1998, 1997 and 1996. LIFE INSURANCE PLANS: Life insurance plans are provided for certain executive officers on a split-dollar basis and the Corporation is the owner of the split-dollar policies. The officers are entitled to a sum equal to two times either the employee's annual salary at death, if actively employed, or final annual salary, if retired, less $50,000. The Corporation is entitled to the remainder of the death proceeds less any loans on the policy and unpaid interest or cash withdrawals previously incurred by the Corporation. The employees have the right to designate a beneficiary(s) to receive their share of the proceeds payable upon death. The cash surrender value of these life insurance policies was approximately $627,000 and $604,000 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN: The Corporation established a supplemental retirement plan for selected officers. The Corporation has purchased insurance contracts on the lives of certain participants in the supplemental retirement plan and has named the Corporation as beneficiary. While no direct contract exists between the supplemental retirement plan and the life insurance contracts, it is management's current intent that the proceeds from the insurance contracts will be used to help offset earlier payments made under the supplemental retirement plan. The Corporation is recording an expense equal to the projected present value of the payments due at retirement based on the projected remaining years of service using the projected unit credit method. The obligations under the plans, net of payments already made, was approximately $700,000 and $532,000 at December 31, 1998 and 1997 and is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense attributable to the plans, included in salaries and employee benefits, was approximately $210,000, $127,000, and $126,000 in 1998, 1997 and 1996. The cash surrender value of the life insurance was approximately $1,675,000 and $1,597,000 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-21 75 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 9 - OTHER EXPENSES The following is an analysis of other expenses for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996: 1998 1997 1996 Amortization of intangible assets $ 492,000 $ 180,000 $ 285,000 Advertising expense 434,353 343,771 271,407 Professional fees 1,327,552 1,193,329 1,012,029 Insurance expense 166,376 141,929 123,893 Data processing fees 334,392 412,736 426,771 Printing, stationery and supplies 754,446 686,701 689,489 Telephone and communications 638,901 395,877 261,165 Postage and delivery expense 547,934 362,249 337,544 State, local and other taxes 635,845 655,089 610,792 Other operating expenses 2,283,595 1,717,610 1,421,861 --------------- -------------- -------------- $ 7,615,394 $ 6,089,291 $ 5,439,951 =============== ============== ============== NOTE 10 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE Income tax expense consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Current expense $ 2,151,100 $ 2,525,248 $ 2,380,683 Deferred benefit (77,765) (54,779) (18,542) --------------- -------------- -------------- $ 2,073,335 $ 2,470,469 $ 2,362,141 =============== ============== ============== Tax expense on net gain on securities was $24,639, $65,923 and $11,521 in 1998, 1997 and 1996. The difference between the financial statement income tax expense and amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income tax expense is as follows for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Statutory tax rate 34% 34% 34% Income taxes computed at the statutory federal income tax rate $ 2,159,412 $ 2,715,330 $ 2,451,861 Add (subtract) tax effect of Tax-exempt income (204,756) (214,877) (200,737) Non-deductible expenses and other 118,679 (29,984) 111,017 --------------- -------------- -------------- $ 2,073,335 $ 2,470,469 $ 2,362,141 =============== ============== ============== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-22 76 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 10 - INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Continued) The components of the net deferred tax asset recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows: 1998 1997 ---- ---- Deferred tax assets Provision for loan losses $ 1,309,376 $ 1,290,453 Mark to market adjustment 104,536 100,513 Net deferred loan fees 15,403 48,427 Accrued compensation and benefits 245,062 180,070 Other 6,085 7,337 -------------- -------------- 1,680,462 1,626,800 Deferred tax liabilities Net unrealized appreciation on securities available for sale (104,536) (106,988) Originated mortgage servicing rights (126,411) (88,433) Depreciation (67,718) (105,404) Purchase accounting adjustments (126,698) (163,252) Other (13,727) (1,568) -------------- -------------- (439,090) (465,645) Valuation allowance - - -------------- -------------- $ 1,241,372 $ 1,161,155 ============== ============== NOTE 11 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Certain directors, executive officers and principal shareholders of the Corporation, including associates of such persons, are loan customers. A summary of the related party loan activity, for loans aggregating $60,000 or more to any one related party, follows for the year ended December 31, 1998 and 1997: 1998 1997 ---- ---- Balance, January 1 $ 1,330,000 $ 7,891,000 New loans 1,839,000 309,000 Repayments (539,000) (87,000) Other changes - (6,783,000) -------------- -------------- Balance, December 31 $ 2,630,000 $ 1,330,000 ============== ============== Other changes include adjustments for loans applicable to one reporting period that are excludable from the other reporting period. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-23 77 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 12 - COMMITMENTS, OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK AND CONTINGENCIES The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to make loans, unused lines of credit and standby letters of credit. The Corporation's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to make loans, unused lines of credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation follows the same credit policy to make such commitments as it uses for on-balance-sheet items. The Corporation has the following commitments for terms of up to two years outstanding at December 31: 1998 1997 ---- ---- Loan commitments and unused lines of credit $ 102,692,000 $ 76,633,000 Standby letters of credit 2,168,000 1,481,000 --------------- --------------- $ 104,860,000 $ 78,114,000 =============== =============== Since many commitments to make loans expire without being used, the amount does not necessarily represent future cash commitments. In addition, commitments to extend credit are arrangements to lend to customers as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. No losses are anticipated as a result of these transactions. Collateral obtained upon exercise of the commitment is determined using management's credit evaluation of the borrower and may include real estate, business assets, consumer assets, deposits and other items. There are various contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Under salary continuation agreements with certain executive officers, certain events leading to separation from the Corporation before the executive officer's normal retirement date could result in cash payments totaling approximately $1,985,000 for which only $397,000 has been accrued as a liability at December 31, 1998. The Corporation was required to have approximately $4,730,000 and $4,027,000 of cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements at December 31, 1998 and 1997. These balances do not earn interest. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-24 78 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 13 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Presented below are condensed financial statements for the parent company, Rurban Financial Corp.: CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1998 and 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 581,808 $ 991,206 Investment in and advances to subsidiaries Banking subsidiaries 36,100,152 34,448,145 Non-banking subsidiaries 4,062,640 3,567,264 --------------- ---------------- Total investment in subsidiaries 40,162,792 38,015,409 Other assets 2,075,386 886,162 --------------- ---------------- Total assets $ 42,819,986 $ 39,892,777 =============== ================ LIABILITIES Cash dividends payable $ 419,017 $ 413,982 Other liabilities 498,019 384,867 --------------- ---------------- Total liabilities 917,036 798,849 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 41,902,950 39,093,928 --------------- ---------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 42,819,986 $ 39,892,777 =============== ================ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-25 79 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 13 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- INCOME Interest on securities-non-taxable $ - $ 21,477 $ 21,070 Dividends from subsidiaries Banking subsidiaries 3,900,000 9,705,299 2,325,000 Non-banking subsidiaries - - 50,000 -------------- -------------- --------------- Total 3,900,000 9,705,299 2,375,000 Noninterest income 386,384 225,133 17,869 -------------- -------------- --------------- Total income 4,286,384 9,951,909 2,413,939 Noninterest expense 2,791,944 2,738,038 1,423,660 -------------- -------------- --------------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT AND EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES 1,494,440 7,213,871 990,279 Income tax benefit 818,231 925,702 448,950 -------------- -------------- --------------- INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES 2,312,671 8,139,573 1,439,229 Equity in undistributed (excess distributed) net income of subsidiaries Banking subsidiaries 1,469,830 (3,542,158) 2,999,521 Non-banking subsidiaries 495,376 918,382 410,464 -------------- -------------- --------------- Total 1,965,206 (2,623,776) 3,409,985 -------------- -------------- --------------- NET INCOME $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 $ 4,849,214 ============== ============== =============== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-26 80 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 13 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Dividends received from subsidiaries Banking subsidiaries $ 3,900,000 $ 9,705,299 $ 2,325,000 Non-banking subsidiaries - - 50,000 -------------- -------------- --------------- Total 3,900,000 9,705,299 2,375,000 Cash paid to suppliers and employees (3,674,304) (2,877,327) (1,445,917) Income tax refunds 1,010,903 933,985 375,026 -------------- -------------- --------------- Net cash from operating activities 1,236,599 7,761,957 1,304,109 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale - 516,371 - Principal repayments and calls of securities available for sale - 155,455 - Purchase of securities available for sale - - (200,517) -------------- -------------- --------------- Net cash from investing activities - 671,826 (200,517) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash dividends paid (1,655,928) (1,234,748) (1,308,975) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 9,931 - - Cash paid to repurchase common stock - (6,676,611) (170,625) -------------- -------------- --------------- Net cash from financing activities (1,645,997) (7,911,359) (1,479,600) -------------- -------------- --------------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents (409,398) 522,424 (376,008) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 991,206 468,782 844,790 -------------- -------------- --------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 581,808 $ 991,206 $ 468,782 ============== ============== =============== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-27 81 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 13 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) Years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 4,277,877 $ 5,515,797 $ 4,849,214 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities Net gain on securities - (165,212) - Equity in (undistributed) excess distributed net income of subsidiaries Banking subsidiaries (1,469,830) 3,542,158 (2,999,521) Non-banking subsidiaries (495,376) (918,382) (410,464) Change in other assets (1,189,224) (58,882) 6,772 Change in other liabilities 113,152 (153,522) (141,892) -------------- -------------- ---------------- Net cash from operating activities $ 1,236,599 $ 7,761,957 $ 1,304,109 ============== ============== ================ NOTE 14 - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table shows the estimated fair values and the related carrying values of the Corporation's financial instruments at December 31, 1998 and 1997. Items which are not financial instruments are not included. 1998 1997 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Value Fair Value Value Fair Value ---------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- Financial assets - ----------------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,509,144 $ 25,509,000 $ 22,222,385 $ 22,222,000 Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 180,000 180,000 529,777 530,000 Securities available for sale 82,142,929 82,143,000 71,683,120 71,683,000 Loans, net of allowance for loan losses (including loans held for sale) 407,069,974 408,802,000 358,612,036 358,833,000 Accrued interest receivable 3,196,546 3,197,000 3,533,532 3,534,000 Cash surrender value of life insurance 2,302,000 2,302,000 2,201,000 2,201,000 Financial liabilities - ---------------------- Demand and savings deposits (216,266,622) (216,267,000) (213,817,093) (213,817,000) Time deposits (234,546,601) (235,645,000) (201,364,193) (202,358,000) Federal funds purchased (9,500,000) (9,500,000) (4,929,000) (4,929,000) Advances from FHLB (28,890,290) (29,796,000) (7,529,867) (7,530,000) Accrued interest payable (1,685,437) (1,685,000) (1,577,140) (1,577,000) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-28 82 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 14 - FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued) For purposes of the above disclosures of estimated fair values, the following assumptions were used as of December 31, 1998 and 1997. The estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, cash surrender value of life insurance and accrued interest payable are considered to approximate cost. The estimated fair value for interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions and securities available for sale is based on quoted market values for the individual deposits or securities or for equivalent deposits or securities. The estimated fair value for loans is based on estimates of the difference in interest rates the Corporation would charge the borrowers for similar such loans with similar maturities made at December 31, 1998 and 1997, applied for an estimated time period until the loan is assumed to reprice or be paid. The estimated fair value for demand deposits, savings deposits, federal funds purchased and the variable rate line of credit from FHLB is based on their carrying value. The estimated fair value for time deposits and fixed rate advances from FHLB is based on estimates of the rate the Corporation would pay on such deposits or borrowings at December 31, 1998 and 1997, applied for the time period until maturity. The estimated fair value for other financial instruments and off-balance-sheet loan commitments approximate cost at December 31, 1998 and 1997 and are not considered significant to this presentation. While these estimates of fair value are based on management's judgment of the most appropriate factors, there is no assurance that were the Corporation to have disposed of such items at December 31, 1998 and 1997, the estimated fair values would necessarily have been realized at that date, since market values may differ depending on various circumstances. The estimated fair values at December 31, 1998 and 1997 should not necessarily be considered to apply at subsequent dates. In addition, other assets and liabilities of the Corporation that are not defined as financial instruments are not included in the above disclosures, such as premises and equipment. Also, non-financial instruments typically not recognized in the financial statements nevertheless may have value but are not included in the above disclosures. These include, among other items, the estimated earnings power of core deposit accounts, the earnings potential of trust assets, the trained work force, customer goodwill and similar items. NOTE 15 - REGULATORY MATTERS The Corporation and its subsidiary banks are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors, and the regulators can lower classifications in certain cases. Failure to meet various capital requirements can initiate regulatory action that could have a direct material effect on the consolidated financial statements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-29 83 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 15 - REGULATORY MATTERS (Continued) The prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications, including well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If less than well capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and plans for capital restoration are required. The minimum requirements are: Capital to Risk- Weighted Assets ---------------- Tier 1 Capital Total Tier 1 To Average Assets ----- ------ ----------------- Well capitalized 10% 6% 5% Adequately capitalized 8% 4% 4% Undercapitalized 6% 3% 3% At year end, consolidated actual capital levels (in millions) and minimum required levels were: Minimum Required Minimum Required To Be Well Capitalized For Capital Under Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Regulations ------ ----------------- ------------------ Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- 1998 - ---- Total capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated $ 46.1 11.3% $ 32.7 8.0% $ 40.9 10.0% State Bank 25.7 9.7 21.1 8.0 26.4 10.0 Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated 41.0 10.0 16.4 4.0 24.5 6.0 State Bank 22.4 8.5 10.6 4.0 15.8 6.0 Tier 1 capital (to averaged assets) Consolidated 41.0 8.3 19.8 4.0 24.7 5.0 State Bank 22.4 7.3 12.4 4.0 15.5 5.0 1997 - ---- Total capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated $ 42.2 11.6% $ 29.1 8.0% $ 36.4 10.0% State Bank 24.2 10.3 18.7 8.0 23.4 10.0 Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated 37.7 10.3 14.6 4.0 21.8 6.0 State Bank 21.3 9.1 9.3 4.0 14.0 6.0 Tier 1 capital (to averaged assets) Consolidated 37.7 8.0 18.9 4.0 23.6 5.0 State Bank 21.3 7.2 11.8 4.0 14.7 5.0 The Corporation at year end 1998 and 1997 was categorized as well capitalized. State Bank at year end 1998 and 1997 was categorized as adequately and well capitalized, respectively. All other subsidiary banks are not considered significant for this presentation. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-30 84 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 16 - OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Other comprehensive income components and related taxes were as follows: 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) arising during the year $ 54,098 $ 527,271 $ (654,693) Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income (72,468) (193,892) (33,884) -------------- -------------- ---------------- Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale (18,370) 333,379 (688,577) Tax effects 2,452 (109,555) 234,116 -------------- -------------- ---------------- Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (15,918) $ 223,824 $ (454,461) ============== ============== ================ NOTE 17 - SEGMENT INFORMATION The reportable segments are determined by the products and services offered, primarily distinguished between banking, mortgage banking and data processing operations. Loans, investments, deposits, and financial services provide the revenues in the banking operation, including the accounts of State Bank, Peoples Bank, First National Bank and Citizens Savings Bank. Loan originations and net gains on sales of loans provide the revenues in the mortgage banking operation, including the accounts of RMC. Service fees provide the revenues in the data processing operation, including the accounts of RDSI. Other segments include the accounts of the holding company, Rurban Financial Corp., which provides management services to its subsidiaries and RFS, which provides trust and financial services to customer's nationwide and Rurban Life, which provides insurance products to customers of the Corporation's subsidiary banks. The accounting policies used are the same as those described in the summary significant accounting policies. Segment performance is evaluated using net interest income, other revenue, operating expense, and net income. Goodwill is allocated. Income taxes and indirect expenses are allocated on revenue. Transactions among segments are made at fair value. Beginning in 1998 the holding company allocates certain expenses to other segments, except no expenses are allocated to mortgage banking or to Rurban Life. Information reported internally for performance assessment follows. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-31 85 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 17 - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) 1998 - ---- Mortgage Data Banking Banking Processing Other ------- ------- ---------- ----- INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION: Net interest income (expense) $ 20,512,574 $ 506,359 $ (20,201) $ 92,096 Other revenue - external customers 1,855,780 1,719,589 3,553,998 2,841,028 Other revenue - other segments 5,164 - 1,314,752 2,407,715 --------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- Net interest income and other revenue 22,373,518 2,225,948 4,848,549 5,340,839 Noninterest expense 14,425,520 3,059,817 4,237,517 5,634,788 Significant non-cash items: Depreciation and amortization 688,156 320,037 929,038 134,317 Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 - - - Income tax expense (benefit) 2,240,587 (248,498) 208,177 (126,931) Segment profit (loss) 4,627,411 (585,371) 402,855 (167,018) Balance sheet information: - -------------------------- Total assets 532,744,285 19,771,508 4,747,584 5,081,398 Goodwill and intangibles 660,000 60,000 - - Premises and equipment Expenditures, net 1,287,941 225,505 2,639,115 350,071 Total Intersegment Consolidated Segments Elimination Totals -------- ----------- ------ INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION: Net interest income (expense) $ 21,090,828 $ - $ 21,090,828 Other revenue - external customers 9,970,395 - 9,970,395 Other revenue - other segments 3,727,631 (3,727,631) - --------------- ---------------- --------------- Net interest income and other revenue 34,788,854 (3,727,631) 31,061,223 Noninterest expense 27,357,642 (3,727,631) 23,630,011 Significant non-cash items: Depreciation and amortization 2,071,548 - 2,071,548 Provision for loan losses 1,080,000 - 1,080,000 Income tax expense (benefit) 2,073,335 - 2,073,335 Segment profit (loss) 4,277,877 - 4,277,877 Balance sheet information: - -------------------------- Total assets 562,344,775 (25,189,996) 537,154,779 Goodwill and intangibles 720,000 - 720,000 Premises and equipment Expenditures, net 4,502,632 - 4,502,632 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-32 86 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 17 - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) 1997 - ---- Mortgage Data Banking Banking Processing Other ------- ------- ---------- ----- Income statement information: - ----------------------------- Net interest income (expense) $ 20,381,276 $ 35,708 $ (22,116) $ 36,518 Other revenue - external customers 1,633,530 518,923 2,827,782 2,775,506 Other revenue - other segments - - 1,263,555 1,256,352 --------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- Net interest income and other revenue 22,014,806 554,631 4,069,221 4,068,376 Noninterest expense 12,993,227 711,769 3,186,130 4,881,677 Significant non-cash items: Depreciation and amortization 669,669 - 822,373 81,489 Provision for loan losses 947,965 - - - Income tax expense (benefit) 2,503,692 (56,952) 300,251 (276,522) Segment profit (loss) 5,569,922 (100,186) 582,840 (536,779) Balance sheet information: - -------------------------- Total assets 469,805,133 11,270,134 2,778,964 4,084,696 Goodwill and intangibles 840,000 372,000 - - Premises and equipment Expenditures, net 505,009 66,929 281,957 295,759 Total Intersegment Consolidated Segments Elimination Totals -------- ----------- ------ Income statement information: - ----------------------------- Net interest income (expense) $ 20,431,386 $ - $ 20,431,386 Other revenue - external customers 7,755,741 - 7,755,741 Other revenue - other segments 2,519,907 (2,519,907) - --------------- ---------------- --------------- Net interest income and other revenue 30,707,034 (2,519,907) 28,187,127 Noninterest expense 21,772,803 (2,519,907) 19,252,896 Significant non-cash items: Depreciation and amortization 1,573,531 - 1,573,531 Provision for loan losses 947,965 - 947,965 Income tax expense (benefit) 2,470,469 - 2,470,469 Segment profit (loss) 5,515,797 - 5,515,797 Balance sheet information: - -------------------------- Total assets 487,938,927 (16,567,837) 471,371,090 Goodwill and intangibles 1,212,000 - 1,212,000 Premises and equipment Expenditures, net 1,149,654 - 1,149,654 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-33 87 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 17 - SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) 1996 - ---- Mortgage Data Banking Banking Processing Other ------- ------- ---------- ----- Income statement information: Net interest income (expense) $ 18,785,722 $ 18,796 $ (38,329) $ 88,268 Other revenue (loss) - external customers 1,500,222 (127,981) 2,220,193 2,601,233 Other revenue - other segments - - 905,101 827,023 --------------- --------------- ---------------- --------------- Net interest income and other revenue (expense) 20,285,944 (109,185) 3,086,965 3,516,524 Noninterest expense 11,755,145 97,770 2,801,520 3,953,449 Significant non-cash items: Depreciation and amortization 914,136 - 644,665 - Provision for loan losses 961,009 - - - Income tax expense (benefit) 2,484,600 (70,365) 97,052 (149,146) Segment profit (loss) 5,085,190 (136,590) 188,393 (287,779) Balance sheet information: Total assets 428,986,581 1,875,636 2,649,611 3,053,868 Goodwill and intangibles 1,020,000 - - - Premises and equipment Expenditures, net 408,481 - 1,309,441 - Total Intersegment Consolidated Segments Elimination Totals -------- ----------- ------ Income statement information: Net interest income (expense) $ 18,854,457 $ - $ 18,854,457 Other revenue (loss) - external customers 6,193,667 - 6,193,667 Other revenue - other segments 1,732,124 (1,732,124) - --------------- ---------------- --------------- Net interest income and other revenue (expense) 26,780,248 (1,732,124) 25,048,124 Noninterest expense 18,607,884 (1,732,124) 16,875,760 Significant non-cash items: Depreciation and amortization 1,558,801 - 1,558,801 Provision for loan losses 961,009 - 961,009 Income tax expense (benefit) 2,362,141 - 2,362,141 Segment profit (loss) 4,849,214 - 4,849,214 Balance sheet information: Total assets 436,565,696 (3,292,923) 433,272,773 Goodwill and intangibles 1,020,000 - 1,020,000 Premises and equipment Expenditures, net 1,717,922 - 1,717,922 03/30/99 - 8274127.01 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued) F-34 88 RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 --------------------------------------- INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description Reference No. - ----------- ----------- ------------- 3(a) Amended Articles of Registrant, as amended Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(a)(i)]. 3(b) Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Incorporated herein by reference to Articles of Rurban Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(b)]. 3(c) Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Incorporated herein by reference to Articles of Rurban Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(c)]. 3(d) Amended and Restated Articles of Rurban Incorporated herein by reference to Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(d)]. 3(e) Regulations of Registrant, as amended Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 3(b)]. 10(a) Employees' Stock Ownership Plan of Rurban Incorporated herein by reference to Financial Corp. Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(a)]. 10(b) First Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated June 14, 1993 and made to be for the fiscal year ended effective as of January 1, 1993 December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(b)]. 89 Exhibit No. Description Reference No. - ----------- ----------- ------------- 10(c) Second Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated March 14, 1994 and made to be for the fiscal year ended effective as of January 1, 1993 December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(c)]. 10(d) Third Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated March 13, 1995 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(d)]. 10(e) Fourth Amendment to Employees' Stock Incorporated herein by reference to Ownership Plan of Rurban Financial Corp., Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated June 10, 1995 and made to be effective for the fiscal year ended December 31, as of January 1, 1995 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)]. 10(f) The Rurban Financial Corp. Savings Plan and Incorporated herein by reference to Trust Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(g)]. 10(g) First Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated December Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K 10, 1990 and effective January 1, 1990 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(g)]. 10(h) Second Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K March 11, 1991, effective February 1, 1991 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(d)]. 10(i) Third Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated June 11, Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K 1991 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)]. 10(j) Fourth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated July 14, Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K 1992, effective May 1, 1992 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(f)]. 2 90 Exhibit No. Description Reference No. - ----------- ----------- ------------- 10(k) Fifth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to Corp. Savings Plan and Trust, dated March Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K 14, 1994 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(i)]. 10(l) Sixth Amendment to The Rurban Financial Incorporated herein by reference to Corp. Savings Plan and Trust dated May 1, Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K 1995 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(l)]. 10(m) Summary of Incentive Compensation Plan of Incorporated herein by reference to State Bank Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(j)]. 10(n) Summary of Bonus Program adopted by the Incorporated herein by reference to Trust Department of State Bank for the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K benefit of Robert W. Constien in his for the fiscal year ended December 31, capacity as Manager of the Trust Department 1991 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(e)]. 10(o) Summary of Bonus Program for the Trust Incorporated herein by reference to Department of State Bank Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 0-13507 [Exhibit 10(i)]. 10(p) Summary of Sales Bonus Program of State Bank Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(n)]. 10(q) Summary of Rurban Financial Corp. Bonus Plan Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(q)]. 10(r) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, Incorporated herein by reference to dated December 15, 1994, between Rurban Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K Financial Corp. and Richard C. Burrows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(p)]. 3 91 Exhibit No. Description Reference No. - ----------- ----------- ------------- 10(s) Executive Salary Continuation Agreement, Incorporated herein by reference to dated October 11, 1995, between Rurban Registrant's Annual Reports on Form 10-K Financial Corp. and Thomas C. Williams; and for the fiscal years ended December 31, Amended Schedule A to Exhibit 10(s) 1995 and December 31, 1997 (File No. identifying other identical Executive Salary 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(s)]. Continuation Agreements between executive officers of Rurban Financial Corp. and Rurban Financial Corp. 10(t) Description of Split-Dollar Insurance Incorporated herein by reference to Policies Maintained for Certain Executive Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K Officers of Rurban Financial Corp. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(t)]. 10(u) Rurban Financial Corp. Stock Option Plan Incorporated herein by reference to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(u)]. 10(v) Rurban Financial Corp. Plan to Allow Incorporated herein by reference to the Directors to Elect to Defer Compensation Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(u)]. 10(w) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(w)]. 10(x) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 0-13507) [Exhibit 10(x)]. 11 Statement re Computation of Per Share [Included in Note 2 of the Notes to Earnings Consolidated Financial Statements of Registrant in the financial statements portion of this Annual Report on Form 10-K]. 21 Subsidiaries of Registrant Included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 21. 23 Consent of Independent Auditor Included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 23. 4 92 Exhibit No. Description Reference No. - ----------- ----------- ------------- 24 Powers of Attorney Included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 24. 27 Financial Data Schedule Included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 27. 5