1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 __ TRANSITIONAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________TO _________. Commission File Number : 0-15624 SECOND BANCORP INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Ohio 34-1547453 -------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 108 MAIN AVENUE SW, WARREN, OHIO 44481 --------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 330.841.0123 SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: Name of each exchange Title of each class on which registered None None SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: Common Stock, no par value -------------------------- (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 periods 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 the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy of information statements, incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this form 10-K. [X] The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of March 15, 2001 as reported on the NASDAQ National Market System, was approximately $164,387,493. Shares of Common Stock held by each officer and director and by each person who owns 5% or more of the outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes. As of March 15, 2001, the registrant had outstanding 10,000,760 shares of Common Stock DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the proxy statement for the annual shareholders' meeting to be held on May 8, 2001 are incorporated by reference into Part III. ================================================================================ 2 PART I. ITEM 1. BUSINESS GENERAL Second Bancorp Incorporated, ("Second Bancorp") is a one-bank holding company which owns the Second National Bank of Warren ("Second National"), a Warren, Ohio based commercial bank. Operating through thirty-five branches and one loan production office, Second National offers a wide range of commercial and consumer banking and trust services primarily to business and individual customers in various communities in a nine county area in northeastern Ohio. At December 31, 2000, Second Bancorp had consolidated total assets of $1.55 billion, deposits of $1.4 billion and shareholders' equity of $117 million. Second National focuses its marketing efforts primarily on local independent commercial and professional firms, the individuals who are the owners and principals of such firms as well as the low-to-moderate to upper income retail customers in Second National's trade areas. In recent years, Second Bancorp has emphasized increased commercial, direct consumer and real estate lending as well as market area expansion. PEOPLE Small Business Administration (SBA) recognized Second National for achieving the top position in SBA loan volume among community lenders in the Cleveland District. During the SBA's fiscal 2000, Second National originated 86 loans representing $9,000,000. SBA lending is integral to Second National's commitment to assisting business growth within our communities. Second National continued to serve the credit needs of its communities through loans, investments and education. With a belief that community development is good business, emphasis was placed on, community development lending, particularly affordable housing. In 2000, Second National extended more than $5.5 million in community development loans. Second National participated in a variety of lending projects, financing more than 80 units of affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income families in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Second National also provided financing for projects relating to housing for senior citizens and mentally disabled individuals, as well as a youth program for low-income children. In addition, Second National provided the lead construction financing for a brand new educational facility for a community organization in Warren. We also participated in financing various small business mini-loan programs in Trumbull, Mahoning and Portage Counties. PRODUCTS & SERVICES We have made a commitment to increase our level of core deposits. To achieve that goal, core deposit generation was elevated to an official line of business on a par with commercial banking, retail, trust and real estate. . . and we have launched a new product line of personal and business deposit accounts. 1 3 PERSONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Our comprehensive savings account program features a plan for every need and every lifestyle. Included in this family of deposit generation products: SuperSavers Club for Kids: a plan that helps young people learn good savings habits; Holiday Savings: an interest-bearing account that gives customers the year-round ability to prepare for the holidays; Passbook Savings: highlighted by transactions done with the personal service of a teller; Statement Savings: providing unlimited ATM transactions and quarterly "snapshots" of all activity within the account; Prime Time Savings: a tiered interest account designed to accommodate the needs of customers who are depending on effective use of long term savings; Money Market Savings: another tiered interest account designed to enable ready access to funds and to ensure increased earnings based on increased savings; ELITE Investment Account: providing a good investment plus the benefits of liquidity combined with the convenience of ATM and checkbook access. PERSONAL CHECKING ACCOUNTS Our totally free Essential Checking account, with no maintenance fees and no minimum balance, is a solid basic checking plan. Choice Checking is also a good basic option that provides extra benefits including debit card use and a line of credit. For customers who maintain a minimum balance and who want to earn interest on their money, we offer Interest Checking. Relationship Checking addresses the needs of customers with other accounts at the Bank, providing the opportunity to earn more interest based on higher balances. Prime Time Checking is an optimum choice, offering tiered interest and numerous other benefits to those seeking to enjoy the results of a lifetime of solid money management. BUSINESS SAVINGS/CHECKING ACCOUNTS Business needs are varied. Second National provides both savings and checking options developed to meet specialized requirements based on a company's size and financial situation. Savings account plans include: Business Statement Savings featuring a quarterly summary of all savings activity; Business Money Market Savings enabling tiered interest earning according to the savings balance maintained; and Business ELITE Investment Account, an interest-bearing savings account translating higher balances into higher yields. Checking account selections feature Small Business Checking for companies that do not carry a high balance and have minimal check-writing needs. Flex Business Checking provides a tiered earnings credit allowance to businesses that carry a higher balance and write a large number of checks. Small Business Interest Checking helps qualified organizations earn interest without carrying a large balance or writing many checks. The Flex Business Interest Checking plan enables a company to earn tiered-interest based on account balances. 2 4 SECOND NATIONAL LAUNCHES ONLINE BANKING Second National Bank customers may now log on to www.secondnationalbank.com where they will discover not only the Bank's informational Web site, but also additional interactive pages enabling them to enroll in Second National Bank's online banking services. Customers can perform numerous personal banking functions electronically from the convenience and privacy of their home computers. Second National's online banking package is easy-to-use, safe, reliable, and private, enabling customers around-the-clock access to their accounts whenever and wherever they log onto the Internet. The Internet is, of course, a quickly changing world. Future plans for online banking at Second National already reflect forward vision. Possible enhancements to initial online banking options include the ability to open deposit accounts online, to initiate consumer and mortgage loan applications, online viewing of credit card accounts, check ordering, check image viewing, and corporate cash management services. Internet-based banking is not intended to replace the high level of service and close personal relationships for which Second National is known. We are, and always will be, a local-delivery, local decision-making bank in which face-to-face human interactions remain very important. Just like ATM's, debit cards, and the interactive voice response unit (IVR), online banking represents another alternative delivery channel through which our customers can do their banking more conveniently. Interactive online banking is a logical extension of our eagerness to meet the needs of our customers, a growing number of whom place value on the ability to conduct business electronically. OUR CALL CENTER: AT FULL POWER! One of the key "crossroads" in positive customer service is the Second National Bank Call Center. Our focus is on making the Call Center its own sales and profitability center. As a vital link to increasing sales volume and customer satisfaction, the Call Center offers a full range of services including the IVR for automated account information and transactions, automated bill payment, and the opportunity for direct service from personal bankers. One measure of the Call Center's success is the fact that, of an average 54,000 calls per month to the IVR, 75 percent have been handled via automated response with no need of transfer to a personal banker, well above the industry average. FORWARD THINKING AND FORWARD MOVEMENT FROM OUR TRUST DEPARTMENT Second National Bank's Trust Department continues to be ranked, by objective industry analysts, as among the best money managers in the entire country. As a trust division we have been, and are, a traditional provider of fiduciary services with a focus on administration of estates, trust and qualified employee benefit plans. As we move forward we will maintain our current level of expertise in those areas of activities, while also creating a synergy between Trust, Private Banking and Investment Center clients to become a more relationship-based financial services provider. The employee benefits area of our Trust Department continues to grow. Employee benefit accounts produce 25 percent of the revenues of the department and revenue from employee benefit accounts has grown nearly 75 percent in the last five years. Planned upgrades in participant accounting software and the addition of a daily valuation service for 401(k) plans should result in significant increases in employee benefit assets and revenues in the future. 3 5 A CONTINUING HIGH LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE FROM THE INVESTMENT CENTER Second National Bank's Investment Center is living up to its designation as a key contributor to the Bank's non-interest income. Sales from a wide variety of mutual funds, annuities, stocks, bonds and insurance increased by 30 percent over last year. The 2000 Summit Club Chairman's Award by AIM Distributors, Inc. was given to Second National's Investment Center manager for achieving the highest level of professional excellence and for being among AIM's top national producers. PRIVATE BANKING STRENGTHENED WITH A HIGH-YIELD LIQUID INVESTMENT ACCOUNT Our expanding marketplace resulted in increased staffing for Second National Bank's Private Banking Center. We also added to our broadening selection of products with a high-yield deposit product, the personal Select Sweep account. By sweeping account balances into investment options, the new account delivers higher interest rates, greater flexibility, and potential tax advantages. From the Bank's perspective, the new product also makes us more competitive and increases fee income. COMMERCIAL LENDING DIVISION ENTERS THE LEASING BUSINESS Our new leasing program is intended to meet the diverse equipment needs for commercial, professional, and medical clients- from copiers, telephone systems and food preparation equipment to air compressors, security systems and forklifts. The program, offered by Second National through CashFlow LEASE, is available to creditworthy business customers with no maximum or minimum loan account. This new service provides competitive advantages, enhances current relationships, adds fee income and creates new opportunities for cross selling. NEW SMALL BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT RESPONSIVE TO SMALL COMPANY NEEDS The Small Business Checking Account is designed to meet the needs of small businesses and practicing professionals --such as doctors, dentists and lawyers - as well as "mom & pop" shops that populate Second National's marketplace. This account requires a lower minimum balance and carries fewer fees than the corporate checking account. The new product is particularly important in that it provides the Bank an added strength within the competitive small business marketplace. KNOWLEDGE The acquisition and effective use of knowledge is a two-part process. In the progress reports which follow you will see examples of our willingness to examine and re-examine ourselves for the purpose of establishing maximum operational efficiency. You will also see a reflection of our dedication to knowing our customers and their diverse needs. In both categories of knowledge, well-informed decisions have guided us along paths of selecting precise technologies to assist us in optimizing our performance and our ability to bring ideal products and services to market. 4 6 FINANCIAL INFORMATION SERVICES (FIS) FIS is an advanced server/PC-based Financial Information Service that supports growth, efficiency and flexibility. We have implemented FIS as a state-of-the-art, line of business reporting capability covering each of the organization's five lines of business: retail, trust, mortgage, commercial banking and deposit generation. FIS combines general ledger data with information from various application systems to provide a detailed understanding of the Bank's financial position and potential. It is based on mathematical interrelationships, that encompass information such as current yields, runoff, new loans, interest rate indices, fees, spreads and volumes. FIS includes a comprehensive new budgeting and forecasting system, providing the ability to forecast on an 18-month time horizon, and to continuously update those forecasts as market conditions change. The ultimate and powerful value of FIS is that it allows us to manage our business "by the numbers". Doing so focuses on responsibility and accountability, the basis for healthy growth. FIS gives us the muscle and the flexibility to keep on budget and, at the same time, to respond quickly to market opportunities. This is truly proactive management made possible by application of a comprehensive financial information system that is rare in a bank our size. NEW PIPELINE SYSTEM MAKES MORTGAGE LENDING MORE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER FRIENDLY The installation in all retail banking centers and loan origination offices of a new Windows - based pipeline management system has brought state-of-the-art capabilities to Second National Bank's Mortgage Loan Department. MortgageFlex is a completely integrated processing system that streamlines the entire mortgage loan process. This results in greater capacities and flexibility leading to increased productivity and decreased day-to-day maintenance. Using the latest software and hardware, MortgageFlex eliminates manual processes, minimizes data entry, and facilitates the tracking of documents - all of which significantly impact employee efficiency and customer service. The reliability, automation, and elimination of handwork made possible by MortgageFlex will help the Real Estate Department reach its goal of approving all mortgage loans within 10 days. Also in 2000, we began underwriting all mortgage loans using automated underwriting systems from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. This should enhance credit quality and help us achieve better pricing on the sale of mortgage loans. NEW LOAN DOCUMENT PREPARATION MEANS QUICK DECISIONS FOR LOAN CUSTOMERS LoanPro, a new consumer loan document preparation system, eliminates handwriting applications, typing of final documents and faxing for approvals. Bank employees taking consumer loan applications simply input customer information into their computers. The LoanPro system automatically retrieves credit bureau reports and prepares and prints the loan application and closing documents at the applicable banking center. This results in a 50 percent improvement in turnaround time - a highly desirable outcome for customers who want quick answers to loan requests. An equally important aspect of LoanPro is the ability to upload or download customer information to or from the Bank's core processing system. This permits quick retrieval of information on current customers and timesavings in gathering new information. 5 7 THE RIGHT CHOICES IN TECHNOLOGY RESULT IN NEW EFFICIENCIES AND OPPORTUNITIES Among the many advances made in technology at Second National Bank during 2000 are: Communications Network Upgrade. This enhancement enabled us to add both MortgageFlex and LoanPro transmissions to our system plus provided Bankwide e-mail and Internet connectivity without the expense of a T-1 wide area network and without increasing network operating expenses. An upgrade to our TellerPro system for teller workstations provided major enhancements to features and functions including the store-and-forward feature. A retail sales tracking system became operational late in 2000 and includes a comprehensive report mechanism for all retail banking systems. Significant progress was made in enhancing our Relationship Management System which provides a critical data-mining tool as the Bank moves farther into customer-profiling, profitability and relationship fee assessment. An enhancement to the Collection Management System added an auto-dialer for the purpose of expediting hands-free contact while talking with delinquent loan customers. Automated statement rendering is an efficiency made possible through existing image processing modules plus the addition of optical mark recognition (OMR) technology. This allows statements to be delivered directly from the computer room to the mailroom. A new mail-processing machine reads the OMR markings on the statement and collates, folds and inserts statement stuffers if desired, and meters mail for delivery. COMMUNICATION The fourth cornerstone for progress is the ability to share within our organization, and with those whom we serve, the many benefits in products and services available through Second National Bank. BRAND POSITIONING Second National launched an extensive advertising campaign in the year 2000, including television, radio, outdoor, and newspaper coverage, to build awareness of Second National and strengthen the Bank's brand position in both existing and new markets. As a $1.5 billion institution, it was imperative that Second National adopt a mass media approach to external communications to successfully and efficiently reach and influence individuals in our greatly expanding service area and to position Second National Bank as the leader among our competitors. The yearlong campaign was designed to illustrate the superior level of service at the Bank that is both unparalleled and unexpected in a banking relationship. Timed with and supported by statement stuffers, point-of-sale materials and direct mail, the ad campaign was part of an integrated marketing plan focusing on specific products and services throughout the year to support employees' one-on-one sales efforts. The marketing program had a two-fold objective: to make the Second National Bank name recognizable in the minds of consumers and to entice the customer into calling or visiting Second National. The result was an average of 40 percent of our new customers who said they visited a Second National banking center because they were prompted by the new promotion. 6 8 NEW LOOK, MORE SERVICE AT THE HOWLAND BANKING CENTER At Second National we communicate with more than words. Our actions also communicate a commitment to enhanced customer service. One such example is the newly constructed addition to our Howland Banking Center. To effectively facilitate increased customer traffic, a building addition was constructed to house the center's relocated drive-up ATM and night depository. Moving the ATM also enabled construction of a third drive-thru lane. A NEW BANKING EXPERIENCE AT SECOND NATIONAL BANK'S TRUST DEPARTMENT Customers visiting Second National Bank's Trust Department located on High Street in Warren, Ohio, will discover the next generation of banking experience: The CyberCafe. Created within a comfortable, quiet atmosphere, Second National Bank's CyberCafe features online computers where customers can access worldwide Web sites to check e-mail, take a look at the market, read the daily paper, call toll-free anywhere in Ohio, or just sit down and relax with a fresh cup of coffee. RECOGNITION OF LEADERSHIP Second Bancorp, Inc. was ranked 53rd in the Plain Dealer 100, a ranking of the top 100 publicly traded companies in Ohio. The Cleveland daily newspaper measures companies by performance and size, including return to shareholders, return on average equity, percent change in revenue, increase in profit margin, and total revenue. Second Bancorp last appeared on the list in 1996 at 90th. Warren's Tribune Chronicle 2000 Reader's Choice Awards voted Second National Bank the "Best of the Best" in the banking category. Second Bancorp has no significant industry segments which require disclosure. MARKET AREA Second National's primary market area consists of Trumbull, Ashtabula, Portage, Jefferson, Mahoning, Summit, Medina, Stark and the southeast portion of Cuyahoga counties in the northeastern corner of Ohio, to the east and south of the Cleveland metropolitan area. The market area's economy is heavily influenced by the manufacturing sector with an emphasis on steel, auto manufacturing and a variety of related and smaller industries. The area has benefited from an extensive transportation system comprised mainly of railroad and trucking systems. COMPETITION There is significant competition in the financial services industry in northeastern Ohio among commercial banks. As a result of deregulation of the financial services industry, Second Bancorp also competes with other providers of financial services such as savings and loan associations, credit unions, commercial finance companies, brokerage and securities firms, insurance companies, commercial finance and leasing companies and the mutual fund industry. Some of Second Bancorp's competitors, including certain regional bank holding companies which have operations in Second Bancorp's market area, have substantially greater resources than Second Bancorp, and as such, may have higher lending limits and may offer other services not available through Second National. Second Bancorp also faces 7 9 significant competition, particularly with respect to interest rates paid on deposit accounts, from well-capitalized local thrift institutions. Second National competes on the basis of rates of interest charged on loans, the rates of interest paid on funds, the availability of services and responsiveness to the needs of its customers. REGULATION Second Bancorp is a one bank financial holding company and is regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank (the "FRB"). Second National is a national bank and is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC"), as well as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). Dramatic changes have developed over the past several years regarding minimum capital requirements for financial institutions. A listing of the minimum requirements for capital and Second Bancorp's capital position as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 are presented in footnote 13 of Item 8; Financial Statements and Supplementary Data and is hereby incorporated by reference. Second Bancorp is subject to regulation under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "Act"). The Act requires the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board for a bank holding company to acquire or hold more than a 5% voting interest in any bank, and restricts interstate banking activities. The Act allows interstate bank acquisitions anywhere in the country and interstate branching by acquisition and consolidation in those states that have not opted out by January 1, 1997. Among the states where Second Bancorp may acquire banks are Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Act restricts nonbanking activities to those which are determined by the Federal Reserve Board to be closely related to banking and a proper incident thereto. The Act does not place territorial restrictions on the activities of nonbank subsidiaries of bank holding companies. The Act also regulates transactions between Second Bancorp and Second National and generally prohibits tie-ins between credit and other products and services. Second National is subject to regulation under the National Banking Act and is periodically examined by the OCC and is subject, as a member bank, to the rules and regulations of the FRB. Second National is an insured institution and member of the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") and also has approximately $409 million in deposits acquired through acquisitions of savings and loan institutions that are insured through the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"). As such, Second National is also subject to regulation by the FDIC. Establishment of branches is subject to approval of the OCC and geographic limits established by state law. THE GRAHAM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT The enactment of the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (the "GLB Act"') represents a pivotal point in the history of the financial services industry. The GLB Act sweeps away large parts of a regulatory framework that had its origins in the Depression Era of the 1930s. Effective March 11, 2000, new opportunities were available for banks, other depository institutions, insurance companies and securities firms to enter into combinations that permit a single financial services organization to offer customers a more complete array of financial products and services. The GLB Act provides a new regulatory framework for regulation through the financial holding company, which will have as its umbrella regulator the Federal Reserve Board. Functional regulation of the financial holding company's separately regulated subsidiaries will be conducted by their primary functional regulator. The GLB Act makes satisfactory or above Community Reinvestment Act compliance for insured depository institutions and their financial holding companies necessary in order for them to engage in new financial activities. The GLB Act provides a federal right to privacy of non-public personal information of individual customers. 8 10 FIRREA FIRREA restructures the regulation, supervision and deposit insurance of savings and loan associations and federal savings banks whose deposits were formerly insured by the Federal Savings and Loans Insurance Corporation ("FSLIC"). FSLIC was replaced by the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") administered by the FDIC. A separate fund, the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF"), which was essentially a continuation of the FDIC's then existing fund, was established for banks and state savings banks. An acquired thrift generally would be required to continue its deposit insurance with the SAIF unless significant exit and entrance fees were paid in connection with a conversion to BIF insurance. FDICIA The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") substantially revised the bank regulatory and funding provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and several other federal banking statutes. Among other things, FDICIA requires federal banking agencies to broaden the scope of regulatory corrective action taken with respect to banks that do not meet minimum capital requirements and to take such actions promptly in order to minimize losses to the FDIC. FDICIA established five capital tiers: "well capitalized"; "adequately capitalized"; "undercapitalized"; "significantly capitalized"; and "critically undercapitalized" and imposes significant restrictions on the operations of a depository institution that is not in either of the first two of such categories. A depository institution's capital tier will depend upon the relationship of its capital to various capital measures. A depository institution will be deemed to be "well capitalized" if it significantly exceeds the minimum level required by regulation for each relevant capital measure, "adequately capitalized" if it meets each such measure, "undercapitalized" if it is significantly below any such measure and "critically undercapitalized" if it fails to meet any critical capital level set forth in regulations. An depository institution may be deemed to be in a capitalization category that is lower than is indicated by its actual capital position if it receives an unsatisfactory examination rating or is deemed to be in an unsafe or unsound condition or to be engaging in unsafe or unsound practices. Under regulations adopted under these provisions, for a depository institution to be well capitalized it must have a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of at least 6% and a Tier I leverage ratio of at least 5% and not be subject to any specific capital order or directive. For a depository institution to be adequately capitalized, it must have a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of at least 4% and a Tier I leverage ratio of at least 4% (or in some cases 3%). Under the regulations, a depository institution will be deemed to be undercapitalized if the depository institution has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8%, a Tier I risk- based capital that is less than 4% or a Tier I leverage ratio of less than 4% (or in some cases 3%). A depository institution will be deemed to be significantly undercapitalized if the depository institution has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 6%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 3%, or a leverage ratio that is less than 3% and will be deemed to be critically undercapitalized if it has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2%. FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making a capital distribution (including payment of dividends) or paying management fees to any entity that controls the institution if it thereafter would be undercapitalized. If a depository institution becomes undercapitalized, it will be generally restricted from borrowing from the Federal Reserve, increasing its average total assets, making any acquisitions, establishing any branches or engaging in any new line of business. An undercapitalized institution must submit an acceptable capital restoration plan to the appropriate federal banking agency, which plan must, in the opinion of such agency, be based on realistic assumptions and be "likely to succeed" in restoring the depository institution's capital. In connection with the approval of such a plan, 9 11 the holding company of the depository institution must guarantee that the institution will comply with the plan, subject to a limitation of liability equal to a portion of the depository institution's assets. If an undercapitalized depository institution fails to submit an acceptable plan or fails to implement such a plan, it will be treated as if it is significantly undercapitalized. Under FDICIA, bank regulators are directed to require "significantly undercapitalized" depository institutions, among other things, to restrict business activities, raise capital through a sale of stock, merge with another depository institution and/or take any other action which the agency determines would better carry out the purposes of FDICIA. Within 90 days after a depository institution is determined to be "critically undercapitalized", the appropriate federal banking agency must, in most cases, appoint a receiver or conservator for the institution or take such other action as the agency determines would better achieve the purposes of FDICIA. In general, "critically undercapitalized" depository institutions will be prohibited from paying principal or interest on their subordinated debt and will be subject to other substantial restrictions. FDICIA also contains a variety of other provisions that could affect the operations of Second Bancorp, including new reporting requirements, regulatory standards for real estate lending, "truth in savings" provisions, the requirement that a depository institution give 90 days' prior notice to customers and regulatory authorities before closing any branch, limitations on credit exposure between banks, restrictions on loans to a bank's insiders and guidelines governing regulatory examinations. DEPOSIT INSURANCE ASSESSMENTS The FDIC is authorized to establish separate annual assessment rates for deposit insurance for members of the BIF and the SAIF. 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 depository institution. Based upon its respective level of deposits at December 31, 2000, the projected BIF and SAIF assessments for Second National for 2001 will be approximately $230,000. INTERSTATE BANKING AND BRANCHING LEGISLATION The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 (the "IBBEA") authorized interstate acquisitions of banks and bank holding companies without geographic constraint beginning September 29, 1995. Beginning June 1, 1997, the IBBEA also authorizes banks to merge with banks located in another state provided that neither state has "opted out" of interstate branching between September 29, 1994 and May 31, 1997. After acquiring interstate branches through a merger, a bank may establish additional branches in that state at the same locations as any bank involved in the merger could have established branches under state and federal law. In addition, a bank may establish a de novo branch in another state that expressly permits the establishment of such branches. A bank that establishes a de novo interstate branch may thereafter establish additional branches on the same basis as a bank that has established interstate branches through a merger transaction. 10 12 If a state "opts out" of interstate branching, no bank from another state may establish a branch in that state, whether through a merger or by a de novo establishment. Pennsylvania, the state in closest proximity to Second National, has opted to permit interstate branching, creating the possibility of branching into that state. To date, Second National has taken no action to branch into Pennsylvania or any other state, however Second National may do so in the future. EMPLOYEES The number of full time equivalent employees of Second Bancorp as of December 31, 2000 was approximately 499. Second Bancorp considers its employee relations to be good. None of the employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Second Bancorp's executive offices are located at Second National's main office building in Warren, Ohio, which is leased by Second National under a long-term triple net lease agreement with a term, including optional renewals, expiring on October 31, 2029. Second National has the option to purchase the main office facility before two optional renewal periods at the fair market value in existence at that time. Second National owns 11 of its branch locations, while Second National's 23 other branch locations are leased under lease and sublease agreements with remaining terms of 1 to 14 years. Second National also has leases for record retention and office space with remaining lease terms of one and six years, respectively. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Second Bancorp is subject to various pending and threatened lawsuits in which claims for monetary damages are asserted in the ordinary course of business. While any litigation involves an element of uncertainty, in the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from such litigation or threat thereof will not have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of Second Bancorp. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS There were no special meetings for shareholders since last year's annual meeting. 11 13 ITEM 4a. IDENTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The following table sets forth the names and ages and business experience for the last five years of each of the executive officers of the Corporation. Each executive officer of the Corporation is appointed by the Board of Directors on an annual basis, and serves at the pleasure of the Board. Year Name Age Position and Experience Appointed - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R. L. (Rick) Blossom 53 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director 1999 of Second Bancorp and President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Second National. Former Chief Executive Officer and Director of First National Bank of Southwestern Ohio and Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of First Financial Bancorp. David L. Kellerman 43 Treasurer of Second Bancorp and Executive Vice 1987 President and Chief Financial Officer of Second National. Christopher Stanitz 52 Executive Vice President and Secretary of Second 1992 Bancorp and Vice President of Second National. Thomas W. Allen 56 Executive Office of Second Bancorp and Senior 2000 Vice President of Second National Bank Diane C. Bastic 57 Executive Officer of Second Bancorp and Senior 1985 Vice President of Second National. John L. Falatok 43 Executive Officer of Second Bancorp and Senior 2000 Vice President of Second National. Mike Filarski 52 Executive Officer of Second Bancorp and Senior 1999 Vice President of Second National. Former President for Signal Mortgage (1998-99), previously President for National Auto Credit (1996-1997), previously Executive Vice President for The Leader Mortgage Company (1992-1996). Darryl E. Mast 50 Executive Officer of Second Bancorp and Senior 1986 Vice President of Second National. Terry L. Myers 51 Executive Officer of Second Bancorp and Senior 1986 Vice President of Second National. 12 14 PART II. ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS Second Bancorp's Common Stock trades on The Nasdaq National Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market under the trading symbol SECD. As of March 15, 2001, the number of shareholders of record of the Common Stock totaled 2,339. The detail of stock prices and dividend payments are incorporated herein by reference from Item 7; Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Dividend restrictions are detailed in footnote 13 of Item 8; Second Bancorp's Financial Statements and Supplementary Data are incorporated herein by reference. 13 15 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA This management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Year ended December 31 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Results of Operations: Interest Income $ 116,298 $ 104,582 $ 106,997 $ 104,990 $ 101,158 Interest expense 66,921 55,310 55,888 55,707 54,153 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Net interest income 49,377 49,272 51,109 49,283 47,005 Provision for loan losses 7,129 3,195 10,579 4,205 5,072 Other income 8,275 14,792 12,754 11,101 10,008 Other expense 44,213 39,330 46,248 39,198 39,279 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Income before federal income taxes 6,310 21,539 7,036 16,981 12,662 Federal tax expense 176 5,361 1,403 3,745 2,993 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Net income $ 6,135 $ 16,178 $ 5,633 $ 13,236 $ 9,699 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Per Common Share Data: (1) Basic earnings $ 0.60 $ 1.52 $ 0.53 $ 1.25 $ 0.93 Diluted earnings 0.60 1.51 0.52 1.25 0.92 Cash dividends 0.64 0.56 0.48 0.40 0.34 Book value, December 31 11.65 11.12 11.53 11.34 10.40 Market value, December 31 14.50 22.38 22.25 25.38 15.69 Weighted-average shares outstanding (1) Basic 10,247,025 10,635,852 10,655,597 10,555,921 9,876,174 Diluted 10,271,548 10,698,717 10,742,622 10,616,752 10,555,060 Shares outstanding at year-end (1) 10,057,110 10,458,450 10,688,450 10,606,749 10,503,660 Per Preferred Share Data: Cash dividends n/a n/a n/a n/a $ 0.75 Market value, December 31 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Balance Sheet Data: As of December 31: Total assets $ 1,546,290 $ 1,537,278 $ 1,430,233 $ 1,438,193 $ 1,397,194 Loans, net 1,054,872 1,060,493 960,114 858,321 808,396 Deposits 1,036,135 1,097,589 1,102,590 1,115,044 1,076,947 Shareholder's equity 117,197 116,347 123,273 120,318 106,415 Averages: Total assets 1,584,016 1,498,946 1,464,803 1,424,211 1,384,343 Earning assets 1,488,334 1,405,195 1,386,894 1,351,117 1,301,032 Loans 1,107,948 1,005,998 938,408 869,333 797,174 Deposits 1,091,441 1,092,260 1,086,074 1,079,809 1,072,583 Shareholders' equity 114,652 121,369 126,748 112,127 103,725 Ratios: Return on average assets 0.39% 1.08% 0.38% 0.93% 0.70% Return on average common shareholder's equity 5.35 13.33 4.44 11.80 9.32 Net interest margin 3.46 3.68 3.84 3.78 3.73 Efficiency ratio 70.67 59.45 70.11 63.04 67.11 Dividend pay-out 106.26 36.68 91.53 32.29 35.77 Average loans to average deposits 101.51 92.10 86.40 80.51 74.24 Allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans 1.42 1.04 1.11 1.02 1.13 Net charge-offs as a percent of average loans 0.28 0.27 0.92 0.53 0.57 Non-performing loans to total loans .75 0.55 0.71 0.80 1.17 Allowance for loans losses to non-performing loans 191 188 155 128 96 Tier I leverage ratio 7.47 8.15 8.65 7.87 7.49 (1) Prior period amounts have been restated for stock splits and pooling-of-interests transactions. 14 16 The table below details operating results excluding the impact of the 2000 restructuring activity and the 1998 merger activity: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA - OPERATING RESULTS EXCLUDING RESTRUCTURING CHARGES AND MERGER COSTS Year ended December 31 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Results of Operations: Interest Income $ 116,950 $ 104,582 $ 106,997 $ 104,990 $ 101,158 Interest expense 66,921 55,310 55,888 55,707 54,153 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Net interest income 50,029 49,272 51,109 49,283 47,005 Provision for loan losses 3,029 3,195 10,579 4,205 3,176 Other income 14,794 14,792 12,754 11,101 10,008 Other expense 41,604 39,330 39,591 39,198 39,279 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Income before federal income taxes 20,190 21,539 13,693 16,981 12,662 Federal tax expense 5,034 5,361 3,063 3,745 2,993 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Net income $ 15,156 $ 16,178 $ 10,630 $ 13,236 $ 9,699 ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ Per Common Share Data: (1) Basic earnings $ 1.48 $ 1.52 $ 1.00 $ 1.25 $ 0.93 Diluted earnings 1.48 1.51 0.99 1.25 0.92 Ratios: Return on average assets 0.96% 1.08% 0.73% 0.93% 0.70% Return on average common shareholder's equity 13.22 13.33 8.39 11.80 9.32 Net interest margin 3.51 3.68 3.84 3.78 3.73 Efficiency ratio 62.17 59.45 60.95 63.04 67.11 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain sections of this report contain certain forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These forward-looking statements may involve significant risks and uncertainties. Although the Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from these results discussed in these forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial services. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net income for 2000 totaled $6,134 and was significantly impacted by a major balance sheet restructuring during the third quarter. The restructuring was designed to improved balance sheet flexibility and liquidity, reduce the earnings drag caused by the large mortgage loan portfolio, and improve net interest margin. The after-tax impact of the restructuring totaled $9,022. An additional $4.1 million in provision for loan losses which helped increase the reserve for loan losses to 1.42% of loans at year-end. The additional provisions resulted from a specific analysis of commercial credits and reflect current management's philosophy of loan analysis. Additionally, $2,808 in security losses were realized as the Corporation repositioned it's security portfolio and improved overall earning performance. An additional $4.363 in losses were realized on the disposition of $130 million in low yielding, fixed rate mortgage loans. The effect of the sale was to minimally shrink the Corporation's balance sheet and reduce exposure to higher cost Federal Home Loan advances. Excluding the restructuring charges, net income would have been $15,156. Net income in 1999 was $16,178, while net income in 1998 was $5,633 and was affected by the costs associated with merger activity completed in 1998. The 1998 acquisition of Trumbull Financial 15 17 Corporation, headquartered in Warren, Ohio and Enfin Corporation, headquartered in Solon, Ohio, greatly increased the Corporation's asset size. Cost reduction targets associated with the acquisitions were achieved in 1999. Additional revenue enhancements from the acquisitions are possible as cross-sale efforts continue. During 1998, however merger related costs of $6,657 were taken to accomplish the strategic growth. The acquisition of Enfin gives the Corporation access to the commercial lending market in and around Solon, a suburb of Cleveland, while the acquisition of Trumbull strengthens the Corporation's dominance of the Trumbull County market. Also impacting earnings during 1998 was the need to provide additional provision for loan losses. Net losses incurred during 1998; primarily commercial loan losses, exceeded $8.6 million for the year, necessitating the increase in provision. Absent the merger costs and related tax impact, net income for 1998 would have been $10,630. The Corporation's return on average assets ("ROA") was .39%, 1.08% and .38% for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Excluding restructuring charges and merger costs, ROA would have been .96%, 1.08% and .73% in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The total shareholders' return on average equity ("ROE") was 5.35%, 13.33% and 4.44% (13.22%, 13.33% and 8.39% excluding restructuring charges and merger costs) in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Diluted earnings per share was $.60 in 2000, $1.51 in 1999 and $.52 in 1998. Absent the restructuring charges and merger costs, diluted earnings per share were $1.48, $1.51 and $.99 for those same periods. The Corporation's common stock, trading under the NASDAQ symbol of SECD, has generally followed the path of most bank stocks during 1999 and 2000, peaking at $30.75 per share in the third quarter of 1999 and finishing 2000 at $14.50 per share. The stock price at year-end 2000 represents a price of 124% of book value, down significantly from 201% the prior year-end. The stock price was effected by higher interest rates and market concerns for a slowing economy and potential increased loan losses in the banking industry. Dividends declared in 2000 totaled $.64 per share compared to $.56 per share the prior year. Revenue continues to be provided primarily from interest and fees on loans, which totaled $91,830, $81,464 and $79,963 in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Excluding the impact of restructuring, this represents 70%, 68% and 67% of total revenues for those years. Interest income on securities is also a major source of revenue, contributing 18%, 19% and 22% of revenues in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The Corporation is making steady improvement in diversifying its revenue source away from net interest income. Non-interest income has increased as a percent of net revenues (net interest income plus non-interest income) from 20% in 1998 to 23% in both 1999 and 2000. NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income declined slightly in 2000 due to a decline in net interest margin. Significantly impacting both net interest income and net interest margin were steadily increasing interest rates resulting from the Federal Reserve Bank monetary tightening and an inverted yield curve environment. The yield on earning assets improved by 35 basis points to 7.96% in 2000, however, the cost of funds increased by 57 basis points to 4.96%. The net interest margin declined to 3.46% from 3.68% in 1999. Average earning assets increased by 5.9% in 2000 to $1,488,334 after increasing 1.3% to $1,405,195 in 1999. 16 18 The relationship between net interest income, FTE net interest income, earning assets and net interest margin for the past three years follows: 2000 1999 1998 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Net interest income - per financial statements $ 49,377 $ 49,272 $ 51.109 Tax equivalent adjustment 2,175 2,403 2,102 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Net interest income - FTE $ 51,552 $ 51,675 $ 53,211 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Average earning assets $ 1,488,334 $ 1,405,195 $ 1,386,894 Net interest margin 3.46% 3.68% 3.84% Net interest income can be analyzed through the use of the Yields Analysis table. The table shows a three-year comparison of the average balance of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities along with interest and yields associated with them. 17 19 YIELDS ANALYSIS Year Ended December 31 2000 1999 AVERAGE YIELD/ AVERAGE YIELD/ BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE ------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS - ------ Interest earning assets: Taxable loans (1)(3) $ 1,089,484 $90,819 8.34% $ 992,643 $80,783 8.14% Tax-exempt loans (2) 18,464 1,536 8.32 13,355 1,048 7.84 Taxable securities 308,084 20,970 6.81 304,199 18,446 6.06 Tax-exempt securities 66,866 4,862 7.27 78,783 5,817 7.38 Federal funds sold 5,436 286 5.26 16,215 891 5.49 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest earning 1,488,344 118,473 7.96 1,405,195 106,985 7.61 assets Non-interest earning assets 95,682 93,751 ------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL $ 1,584,016 $ 1,498,946 ================================================================== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest bearing liabilities: Demand deposits $ 86,818 1,290 1.49 $ 92,350 1,395 1.51 Savings deposits 266,863 8,561 3.21 279,305 8,252 2.95 Time deposits 625,575 36,385 5.82 611,827 32,291 5.28 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 118,070 5,540 4.69 136,382 5,781 4.24 Note payable 292 25 8.56 921 64 6.95 Other borrowed funds 2,532 172 6.79 2,696 155 5.75 Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 248,648 14,948 6.01 136,484 7,372 5.40 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest bearing liabilities 1,348,798 66,921 4.96 1,259,965 55,310 4.39 Non-interest bearing liabilities: 112,185 108,778 Demand deposits Accrued expenses and other liabilities 8,381 8,834 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Other liabilities 120,566 117,612 Shareholders' equity 114,652 121,369 ------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL $ 1,584,016 $ 1,498,946 ================================================================== Net interest earnings (FTE) 51,552 51,675 Taxable equivalent adjustment 2,175 2,403 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income $49,377 $49,272 ================================================================== Net yield on interest earning 3.46% 3.68% assets ================================================================== YIELDS ANALYSIS Year Ended December 31 1998 AVERAGE YIELD/ BALANCE INTEREST RATE -------------------------------- ASSETS - ------ Interest earning assets: Taxable loans (1)(3) $ 924,823 $79,229 8.57% Tax-exempt loans (2) 13,585 1,112 8.19 Taxable securities 368.421 22,945 6.23 Tax-exempt securities 68,994 5,071 7.35 Federal funds sold 11,071 742 6.70 -------------------------------- Total interest earning 1,386,894 109,099 7.87 assets Non-interest earning assets 77,909 -------------------------------- TOTAL $ 1,464,803 ================================ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest bearing liabilities: Demand deposits $ 91,310 1,488 1.63 Savings deposits 263,855 7,494 2.84 Time deposits 626,440 34,589 5.52 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 138,652 6,525 4.71 Note payable Other borrowed funds 3,008 170 5.65 Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 99,462 5,622 5.65 -------------------------------- Total interest bearing liabilities 1,222,727 55,888 4.57 Non-interest bearing liabilities: 104,469 Demand deposits Accrued expenses and other liabilities 10,859 -------------------------------- Other liabilities 115,328 Shareholders' equity 126,748 -------------------------------- TOTAL $ 1,464,803 ================================ Net interest earnings (FTE) 53,211 Taxable equivalent adjustment 2,102 -------------------------------- Net interest income $51,109 ================================ Net yield on interest earning 3.84% assets ================================ (1) For purposes of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding. (2) The tax-exempt income and yields are shown on a tax equivalent basis using the 34%, 35% and 34% marginal Federal tax rates in effect during 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. (3) Loan fees are included in the interest reported for loans. Those fees amounted to $2,326 in 2000, $2,193 in 1999, and $2,636 in 1998. 18 20 You can further analyze the change in net interest income by separating the volume and rate impact of the change. The following table details the breakdown of the major categories affecting the change: 2000 compared to 1999 1999 COMPARED TO 1998 RATE / VOLUME ANALYSIS DUE TO CHANGE IN DUE TO CHANGE IN VOLUME RATE NET VOLUME RATE NET ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Increase (decrease) in FTE interest income: Taxable loans $ 7,881 $ 2,155 $ 10,036 $ 5,810 $ (4,256) $ 1,554 Tax-exempt loans 400 88 488 (19) (45) (64) Taxable securities 236 2,288 2,524 (4,000) (499) (4,499) Tax-exempt securities (880) (75) (955) 720 26 746 Federal funds sold (592) (13) (605) 345 (196) 149 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest bearing assets 7,045 4,443 11,488 2,856 (4,970) (2,114) Interest bearing liabilities: Demand deposits - interest bearing (84) (21) (105) 17 (110) (93) Savings deposits (368) 677 309 439 319 758 Time deposits 726 3,368 4,094 (807) (1,491) (2,298) Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (776) 535 (241) (107) (637) (744) Note payable (44) 5 (39) 64 0 64 Other borrowed funds (9) 26 17 (18) 3 (15) Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 6,058 1,518 7,576 2,093 (343) 1,750 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest bearing liabilities 5,503 6,108 11,611 1,681 (2,259) (578) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total effect on net interest income $ 1,542 $(1,665) $ (123) $ 1,175 $ (2,711) $(1,536) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES The provision for loan losses totaled $7,129 in 2000 representing .64% of average loans. Included in the third quarter was an additional $4.1 million in provision for loan losses which helped increase the reserve for loan losses to 1.42% of loans at year-end. The additional provision resulted from a specific analysis of commercial credits and reflect current management's philosophy of loan analysis. Excluding the third quarter additional provision, the provision would have been a more normalized .27% of loans. The provision for loan losses totaled $3,195 in 1999, representing .32% of average loans. This represents a significant decline from the provision for 1998 of $10,579 (.92% of average loans). The provision for loan losses was $4,205 in 1997 and $5,072 in 1996. The increase in 1998 can be attributed to higher than historically normal levels of net charge-offs for the commercial loan portfolio. Net charge-offs as a percent of average commercial loans were 1.55% in 1998 and .40% in 1999. NON-INTEREST INCOME Total non-interest income was significantly impacted by the loan and security losses realized during the third quarter restructuring of $3,711 and $2,808, respectively. Absent the restructuring activity, non-interest income would have totaled $14,794, virtually unchanged from the prior year total of $14,792. Increases were realized in deposit service charges (up 2.2%), trust income (up 10.3%) and other income (up 3.0%). Reducing non-interest income was a loss on trading activity of $335 during the year. Non- 19 21 interest income in 1999 increased by 16% increase over 1998. Other income was influenced by an additional $15 million investment in bank owned life insurance at the end of 1998. Loan sale gains totaled $2,066 in 1999 compared to $2,150 in 1998. Service charges on deposit accounts improved by 4% from 1998 to $4,309 in 1999. The increase is attributable to the increase in revenue from ATM services provided and improvements on the collection of return check and overdraft fees. Trust fee income totaled $3,534 in 1999, a 25% improvement over the prior year. Trust income was strongly influenced by both increased sales and increased returns on investments. Included in non-interest income over the past three years were pre-tax losses and gains on the sale of securities. During 2000, the security portfolio realized losses in the amount of $2,399. Absent the restructuring activity, gains of $409 would have been realized. Security gains in 1999 and 1998 totaled $312 and $1,007, respectively. NON-INTEREST EXPENSE The Corporation continues to emphasize control and to be efficient in its utilization of resources to manage assets. Non-interest expenses as a percentage of average assets were 2.79% in 2000, compared to 2.62% in 1999. Included in the 2000 expenses were professional services costs incurred to facilitate restructuring and reengineering activities. The table below details the percentage change in each non-interest expense category over the past three years: PERCENTAGE CHANGE 2000 OVER 1999 1999 OVER 1998 ---------------------- --------------------- Salaries and benefits 9% 0% Net occupancy 1 4 Equipment 17 11 Professional services 59 3 Assessment on deposits and other taxes 0 2 Amortization of goodwill & other intangibles (19) (14) Other expenses 17 (8) INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes was $176, $5,361 and $1,403 in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The effective tax rate for the Corporation was 2.8%, 24.9% and 19.9% during the same periods. The reduction in the effective tax rate in 2000 was due to the reduced net income due to restructuring activities. BALANCE SHEET Average assets grew at a 5.7% pace in 2000 after increasing by 2.4% in 1999. The growth rate was influenced by strong growth in consumer lending. Both 2000 and 1999 have been influenced by low deposit growth rates. As an industry, financial institutions are experiencing slower deposit growth rates due to increased competition from non-traditional alternatives, especially mutual funds. Deposit balances averaged $1.09 billion in 2000, virtually unchanged from 1999. EARNING ASSETS SECURITIES: The securities portfolio of the Corporation is used to provide an adequate rate of return to the Corporation along with appropriate levels of liquidity, and as a tool for efficient tax management and interest rate risk management. The accounting treatment for the securities portfolio is determined by the Corporation's intent regarding particular security holdings. Securities held-to-maturity are purchased with the intent and ability to hold them to maturity and are, therefore, carried at amortized cost. Additionally, the acquired companies had previously classified securities as held-to-maturity. The Corporation 20 22 reclassified all securities as available-for-sale upon acquisition in 1998. Securities are purchased to satisfy yield enhancement, liquidity, interest rate risk management, and pledging needs. Purchases in longer maturity ranges that provided yield enhancement included purchases of tax-exempt securities which provide the additional benefit of tax reduction. The securities portfolio totaled $382,098 as of December 31, 2000 and is classified entirely as available-for-sale. That balance represents a 4% increase over the prior year-end. For 2000, the growth in securities was concentrated in corporate issues that helped improve the earnings performance characteristics of the portfolio. In 1999, security balance growth was limited to leveraging activities that coupled like-term FHLB advances with securities purchases designed to enhance net income, earnings per share and return on equity. Growth in securities had previously been concentrated in tax-exempt issues. The average yield on the portfolio is 6.9% as of December 31, 2000, up .5% from the prior year-end. During the past year, the Corporation realized $2,399 in net losses on the sale of securities. In 1999 and 1998, net security gains totaled $312 and $1,007, respectively. As interest rates have reversed their previous upward trend, the Corporation now has an unrealized gain position for the portfolio of $433. 21 23 Summary yield and maturity information regarding the securities portfolios on December 31 follows. Yields are calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the marginal Federal income tax rate of 34% for 2000. BOOK VALUE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 1999 1998 AVAILABLE- 2000 AVAILABLE- AVAILABLE- FOR-SALE YIELD FOR-SALE FOR-SALE ------------------------------------------------------------------- U. S. Treasury and other U. S. Government agencies and corporations: Under 1 year $ 7,322 5.8% $ 3,180 $ 24,363 1 to 5 years 28,128 5.9 60,349 56,520 5 to 10 years 16,292 6.9 17,802 8,769 Over 10 years 0 0.0 0 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 51,742 6.2 81,331 89,652 Obligations of states and political subdivisions: Under 1 year 1,076 7.8 259 2,758 1 to 5 years 13,458 7.3 11,065 18,154 5 to 10 years 38,896 7.1 41,497 34,360 Over 10 years 13,406 6.9 24,334 21,705 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 66,836 7.1 77,155 76,977 Corporate: Under 1 year 3,790 8.8 0 0 1 to 5 years 20,558 7.4 3,163 10,446 5 to 10 years 7,947 7.6 0 0 Over 10 years 38,123 8.7 18,781 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 70,418 8.2 21,944 10,446 Mortgage-backed securities 175,294 6.5 173,750 164,262 Equity securities 17,808 7.4 13,407 13,078 ------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 382,098 6.9% $ 367,587 $ 354,415 =================================================================== Mortgage-backed securities have various stated maturities through August 2030. The estimated weighted-average maturity of this segment of the portfolio is 6.1 years. 22 24 LOANS: Listed below is the Corporation's loan distribution at the end of each of the last 5 years: 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial $ 421,229 $ 413,097 $ 373,244 $ 347,173 $ 332,127 Consumer 302,881 216,173 230,561 238,245 261,487 Real estate mortgage 345,979 442,392 367,048 281,729 224,017 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance December 31 $1,070,089 $ 1,071,662 $ 970,853 $ 867,147 $ 817,631 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An analysis of maturity and interest rate sensitivity of commercial loans as of December 31, 2000 follows: ONE YEAR ONE TO OVER OR LESS FIVE YEARS FIVE YEARS TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed rate $ 2,590 $ 93,501 $ 84,594 $ 180,685 Variable rate 57,872 50,368 132,304 240,544 --------------------------------------------------------------- Total commercial loans $ 60,462 $ 143,869 $ 216,898 $ 421,229 --------------------------------------------------------------- The Corporation emphasizes growth in real estate loans and commercial balances. The Corporation emphasizes real estate lending through its branch network, reaching a broad range of customers. The Corporation has benefited from this approach along with the use of mortgage loan originators and correspondent lender relationships. Generally, the loans sold into the secondary mortgage market make funds available for reuse in mortgage or other lending activities. The sales generate a net gain (including origination fee income and deferred origination costs), limit the interest rate risk caused by holding long-term, fixed-rate loans, and build a portfolio of serviced loans which generate fee income for the Corporation. The serviced portfolio of mortgages totaled $472 and $344 million as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Commercial loans are generated through a calling program targeting medium size companies. The Corporation is also generating an increasing volume of Small Business Administration ("SBA") loans. The Corporation sells the guaranteed portion of the SBA loans originated. The sales generated $508 and $423 in net revenues, including $191 and $150 in revenues from the value of the servicing retained in 2000 and 1999, respectively. The amount of SBA loans being serviced by the Corporation totaled approximately $13.3 and $11.5 million at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Corporation's loans are granted to customers within the immediate trade area of the Corporation. The mix is diverse, covering a wide range of borrowers. The Corporation monitors and controls concentrations within a particular industry or segment. As of December 31, 2000, the Corporation had a concentration in commercial real estate loans totaling approximately $284 million, approximately 62.3% of which were owner-occupied businesses, including medical office buildings and retail and fast-food restaurants within the Corporation's market area. 23 25 ASSET QUALITY The reserve for loan losses is analyzed in the table below: Year Ended December 31 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at January 1 $ 11,169 $ 10,739 $ 8,837 $ 9,235 $ 8,715 Charge-offs: Commercial 1,702 2,430 6,734 2,435 2,051 Real estate 164 86 820 12 56 Consumer 2,194 1,961 3,055 2,992 3,497 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,060 4,477 10,609 5,439 5,604 Recoveries: Commercial 533 901 1,213 108 155 Real estate 8 4 50 0 46 Consumer 438 807 669 717 851 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 979 1,712 1,932 825 1,052 Net charge-offs 3,081 2,765 8,677 4,614 4,552 Additions: Charged to operations 7,129 3,195 10,579 4,205 5,072 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at December 31 $ 15,217 $ 11,169 $ 10,739 $ 8,826 $ 9,235 =============================================================================== Reserve for loan losses as a percentage of year-end loans 1.42% 1.04% 1.11% 1.02% 1.13% Reserve for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing assets 191% 188% 155% 128% 96% Year Ended December 31: 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial 0.29% 0.40% 1.55% 0.68% 0.61% Real estate 0.04 0.02 0.23 0.00 0.00 Consumer 0.68 0.53 0.98 0.85 1.08 Total net charge-offs to average loans 0.28 0.27 0.92 0.53 0.57 The balance of the reserve for loan losses has increased steadily from 1996 to 2000 and finished at $15,217 as of December 31. The reserve also covers 191% of non-performing loans (loans past due 90 days or more, on non-accrual or restructure status), up from 96% in 1996. Net charge-offs continued the 1999 performance at .28% of loans, well below the average net charge-off rates for 1996 to 1998. The following presents a breakdown of the allocation of the loan loss allowance by loan category for each of the last five years: DECEMBER 31 Loan Category 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial $ 9,927 65% $ 7,449 67% $ 7,351 69% $ 4,817 54% $ 5,296 57% Consumer 5,161 34 2,587 23 1,952 18 3,311 38 3,327 36 Real Estate 129 1 1,133 10 1,436 13 698 8 612 7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $15,217 100% $11,169 100% $10,739 100% $ 8,826 100% $ 9,235 100% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 26 The determination of the reserve for loan losses is based on Management's evaluation of the potential losses in the loan portfolio considering, among other relevant factors, repayment status, borrowers' ability to repay, collateral, and current economic conditions. The Bank utilizes its internal loan gradings for commercial loans in conjunction with historical loss experience for loans of each grade level and current economic trends as parts of its analysis in determining the adequacy of its reserve for loan losses. Below is a table listing the non-accrual, past due and restructured loans at the end of the last five years: 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-accrual loans $ 4,699 $ 2,743 $ 4,130 $ 5,819 $ 7,271 Past due loans 3,239 3,132 2,725 1,075 2,158 Restructured loans 43 52 61 13 171 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 7,981 $ 5,927 $ 6,916 $ 6,907 $ 9,600 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Percent of loans at year end 0.75% 0.55% 0.71% 0.80% 1.17% Other real estate owned $ 902 $ 281 $ 79 $ 0 $ 0 Loans 30 to 89 days past due, excluding non-accrual and restructured loans included in the table above, amounted to $7,356, or .69% of outstanding loans, as of December 31, 2000, as compared to $6,215, or .58% of loans on December 31, 1999. Loans then current where some concerns existed as to ability of the borrower to comply with loan repayment terms approximated $28,536 at December 31, 2000 and $16,843 on December 31, 1999. Such loans have been and are being closely monitored by Management. Further discussion on loan quality and credit risk are presented in Note 1h, 7 and 21 of Item 8; Second Bancorp's Financial Statements and Supplementary Data are incorporated herein by reference. FUNDING SOURCES DEPOSITS: The average amounts of deposits are summarized below: 2000 1999 1998 -------------------------------------------- Demand deposits - non-interest bearing $ 112,185 $ 108,778 $ 104,469 Demand deposits - interest bearing 86,818 92,350 91,310 Savings deposits 266,863 279,305 263,855 Time deposits 625,575 611,827 626,440 -------------------------------------------- $1,091,441 $1,092.260 $ 1,086,074 -------------------------------------------- Average deposits remained virtually unchanged in 2000 with slight increases in average demand deposits and time deposits. Average interest bearing demand deposits and savings deposits declined during 2000 as the Corporation utilized FHLB advances to supplement funding at rates and maturity structures more favorable than what was available in the retail market. During 1999, average demand deposit and savings balances increased modestly, while time deposit balances decreased modestly. 25 27 On December 31, 2000 time deposits over $100 totaled $96,588. The Bank continues to maintain strong relationships with the various public entities centered in the primary markets of the Bank which contributes to the balance of time deposits over $100. The maturity schedule for time deposits over $100 as of December 31 is given in the table below: Maturing in: 2000 1999 ---------------------------- 3 months or less $ 42,168 $ 39,081 3 to 6 months 16,395 14,609 6 to 12 months 27,065 18,150 Over 12 months 10,960 7,771 ---------------------------- $ 96,588 $ 79,611 ---------------------------- OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS: The repurchase agreement program provides a sweep feature on the customer's primary business account along with competitive market rates of interest for their excess funds. The success of this product reflects the strong emphasis the Bank places on offering competitive products coupled with personalized service to the small-to mid-size businesses operating in the Bank's various markets. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase averaged $106 million in 2000 with the majority of the average balances representing the retail sweep product. The Corporation also has available to it unsecured lines of credit with correspondent banks totaling $20 million. The lines of credit are renewable annually and bear interest at a floating rate based on several indices. As of December 31, 2000, the Corporation had utilized $1 million in borrowings under these lines. There was $4 million in outstanding borrowing under these lines as of December 31, 1999. The Corporation also has access to federal tax deposits on a daily basis. After being deposited by customers, the tax deposits are held at the Corporation up to a self-imposed limit of $6 million until they are drawn upon by the Federal government. The balance of these funds was $2,163 and $5,739 as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Corporation occasionally uses federal funds purchased from other financial institutions as a source of short-term funding. The Corporation had $29 million in federal funds purchased as of December 31, 2000 and none as of December 31, 1999. The Bank also is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") system and utilizes the various advance programs offered by the FHLB. The funds are drawn from the FHLB for various terms through 2007 and are utilized to provide long-term funding to offset the interest rate risk inherent with holding long-term, fixed-rate mortgages. The balances of these advances were $251,733 and $200,276 as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. CAPITAL The shareholders' equity increased to $117,197 at December 31, 2000 from $116,347 a year earlier. The increase was attributable to the increase in market values for the available-for-sale securities. The increase offset the treasury share repurchase activities. The impact of the change in unrealized market value adjustment on securities available-for-sale, net of tax (SFAS No. 115 adjustment of $8,072 in 2000) resulted in a net unrealized gain position of $281 at December 31, 2000 versus a net unrealized loss position of $7,791 at December 31, 1999. Dividends exceeded earnings in 2000 due to the restructuring activities. Earnings retained in 1999 amounted to $10,244. 26 28 On February 27, 1998, the Board of Directors rescinded the authorization to repurchase any shares of common stock. As of December 31, 1998, the Corporation had 50,400 shares held in treasury at a cost of $793. On August 10, 1999, the Board of Directors authorized the discretionary buy-back of up to 500,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 1999, 254,100 shares had been repurchased bring the total shares in treasury to 304,500. The number of shares authorized for repurchase was increased to 600,000 on April 20, 2000. The 600,000 share repurchase was completed on October 11, 2000. On October 12, 2000 the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2% of outstanding shares on an annual basis. The Corporation has consistently had qualifying capital under the risk-based capital requirements in excess of those required to meet the "well-capitalized" standards. For further details on capital ratios, see Note 13. The Corporation trades under the symbol SECD on the NASDAQ National Market System. The total market capitalization of the Corporation was approximately $146 million at December 31, 2000. The table below lists the high and low trading prices for the common stock by quarter for the last three years. Quarter FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH YEAR ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 High $ 22.31 $ 18.13 $ 16.31 $ 16.94 $ 22.31 Low 17.06 12.25 13.75 12.13 12.13 Dividends Declared .16 .16 .16 .16 .64 1999 High $ 24.00 $ 29.50 $ 30.75 $ 27.00 $ 30.75 Low 19.06 21.00 24.00 22.38 19.06 Dividends Declared .14 .14 .14 .14 .56 1998 High $ 34.75 $ 37.25 $ 31.50 $ 26.00 $ 37.25 Low 24.88 27.00 25.75 19.75 19.75 Dividends Declared .11 .12 .12 .13 .48 The Corporation's price for its common stock decreased to a trading range of $12.13 to $16.94 per share in the fourth quarter of 2000 and closed the year at $14.50. The Corporation's stock has generally followed the market trend for traded bank stocks. Bank stock prices in general were subject to downward pressure with the increase in market rates associated with Federal Open Market Committee activities. The common stock closed at $22.375 at December 31, 1999. Book value per common share was $11.65 and $11.12 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Corporation has historically paid cash dividends on a quarterly basis and has periodically paid stock dividends at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The payment and amount of future dividends on the common stock will be determined by the Board of Directors. The payment will depend on, among other things, earnings, financial condition and cash requirements of the Corporation at the time that such payment is considered, and on the ability of the Corporation to receive dividends from the Bank, the amount of which is subject to regulatory limitations. For 2000, 1999 and 1998, the dividend-payout ratio for the Corporation was 106.3%, 36.7 and 91.5%, respectively. The abnormally high dividend payout ratios for 2000 and 1998 were attributable to the impact of restructuring and merger related costs, respectively. 27 29 LIQUIDITY Management of the Corporation's liquidity position is necessary to ensure that funds are available to meet the cash flow needs of depositors and borrowers as well as the operating cash needs of the Corporation. Funds are available from a number of sources including maturing securities, payments made on loans, the acquisition of new deposits, the sale of packaged loans, borrowing from the FHLB and overnight lines of credit of over $41 million through correspondent banks. The parent company has three major sources of funding including dividends from the Bank, $20 million in unsecured lines of credit with correspondent banks which are renewable annually, and access to the capital markets. The net cash provided by operating activities for 2000, 1999 and 1998 were approximately $16, $20 and $4 million, respectively. As discussed in Note 13, the Bank is subject to regulation and may be limited in its ability to pay dividends to the parent company. Accordingly, consolidated cash flows may not represent cash available to common stockholders. MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT Market risk is the risk of economic loss from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in (a) interest rates, (b) foreign exchange rates, or (c) other factors that relate to market volatility of the rate, index, or price underlying the financial instrument. The Corporation's market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk. The Corporation's Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position of the Corporation and establishing policies to monitor and limit the exposure to interest rate risk. Since nearly the Corporation's entire interest rate risk exposure relates to the financial instrument activity of the Bank, the Bank's Board of Directors review the policies and guidelines established by ALCO. The primary objective of asset/liability management is to provide an optimum and stable net interest margin, after-tax return on assets and return on equity capital, as well as adequate liquidity and capital. Interest rate risk is monitored through the use of two complementary measures: dynamic gap analysis and earnings simulation models. While each of the measurement techniques has limitations, taken together they represent a reasonably comprehensive tool for measuring the magnitude of interest rate risk inherent in the Corporation. The dynamic gap analysis measures the amount of repricing risk associated with the balance sheet at a specific point in time. Expected cash flows from fixed rate instruments are defined utilizing contractual maturities and anticipated cash flows through early repayment of loans, early calls and paydowns of securities and early withdrawals of deposits. Variable rate instrument's repricing frequencies are categorized according to their earliest repricing opportunity. Core deposits with noncontractual maturities are included in the gap repricing distributions based on historical patterns of pricing behavior. The earnings simulation model forecasts earnings for a one-year horizon frame under a variety of interest rate scenarios. Management evaluates the impact of the various rate simulations against earnings in a stable interest rate environment. The most recent model projects net income would decrease by 3.5% if interest rates would immediately fall by 200 basis points and increase by 2.1% if interest rates would immediately rise by 200 basis points. This represents a shift from the prior year and substantial improvement in the Corporation's interest sensitivity position. At December 31, 1999 the model projected 28 30 net income would increase by 7.5% if interest rates would immediately fall by 200 basis points and would decrease by 9.3% if interest rates would immediately rise by 200 basis points. Management believes this liability sensitive position for the one-year time horizon is well within approved levels of 5% variance in net income. The earnings simulation model includes assumptions about how the various components of the balance sheet and rate structure are likely to react through time in different interest rate environments. These assumptions are derived from historical analysis and management's outlook. Interest rate sensitivity is managed through the use of security portfolio management techniques, the use of fixed rate long-term borrowings from the FHLB, the establishment of rate and term structures for time deposits and loans, the sale of long-term fixed rate mortgages through the secondary mortgage market and off-balance sheet swaps, caps and floors. Additional discussion regarding Second Bancorp's liquidity and capital resources are set forth in Notes 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Item 8; Second Bancorp's Financial Statements and Supplementary Data are incorporated herein by reference. 29 31 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. ASSETS DECEMBER 31 2000 1999 ------------------- -------------------- Cash and due from banks $ 35,272 $ 35,238 Trading account 328 0 Securities: Available-for sale (at market value) 382,098 367,587 Loans 1,070,089 1,071,662 Less reserve for loan losses 15,217 11,169 ------------------- -------------------- Net loans 1,054,872 1,060,493 Premises and equipment 18,039 18,575 Accrued interest receivable 11,181 9,277 Goodwill and intangible assets 6,038 5,931 Other assets 38,462 40,177 ------------------- -------------------- Total assets $ 1,546,290 $ 1,537,278 ------------------- -------------------- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits: Demand - non-interest bearing $ 110,045 $ 110,811 Demand - interest bearing 87,268 90,570 Savings 246,056 270,544 Time deposits 592,766 625,644 ------------------- -------------------- Total deposits 1,036,135 1,097,589 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 129,895 106,532 Note payable 1,000 4,000 Other borrowed funds 2,163 5,739 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 251,733 200,276 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 8,167 6,795 ------------------- -------------------- Total liabilities 1,429,093 1,420,931 Shareholders' equity: Common Stock, no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 10,787,310 and 10,762,950 shares issued in 2000 and 1999, respectively 36,935 36,966 Treasury stock; 730,200 and 304,500 shares, respectively (13,947) (7,140) Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 281 (7,791) Retained earnings 93,928 94,312 ------------------- -------------------- Total shareholders' equity 117,197 116,347 ------------------- -------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,546,290 $ 1,537,278 ------------------- -------------------- 30 32 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR INTEREST INCOME 2000 1999 1998 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Loans (including fees): Taxable $ 90,819 $ 80,783 $ 79,229 Exempt from federal income taxes 1,014 681 734 Securities: Taxable 20,970 18,446 22,945 Exempt from federal income taxes 3,209 3,781 3,347 Federal funds sold and other 286 891 742 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total interest income 116,298 104,582 106,997 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 46,236 41,938 43,571 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 5,540 5,781 6,525 Note payable 25 64 0 Other borrowed funds 172 155 170 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 14,948 7,372 5,622 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total interest expense 66,921 55,310 55,888 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net interest income 49,377 49,272 51,109 Provision for loan losses 7,129 3,195 10,579 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 42,248 46,077 40,530 NON-INTEREST INCOME Service charges on deposit accounts 4,406 4,309 4,145 Trust fees 3,898 3,534 2,820 Security (losses) gains (2,399) 312 1,007 (Loss) gain on sale of loans (2,001) 2,066 2,150 Trading losses (335) 0 0 Other operating income 4,706 4,571 2,632 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total non-interest income 8,275 14,792 12,754 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits 20,817 19,054 19,080 Merger costs 0 0 6,657 Net occupancy 4,191 4,134 3,966 Equipment 3,985 3,418 3,073 Professional services 3,476 2,192 2,137 Assessment on deposits and other taxes 1,684 1,689 1,660 Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles 555 685 799 Other operating expenses 9,505 8,158 8,876 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total non-interest expense 44,213 39,330 46,248 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Income before federal income taxes 6,310 21,539 7,036 Income tax expense (benefit): Current 1,415 4,516 1,864 Deferred (1,239) 845 (461) ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total federal income tax expense 176 5,361 1,403 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net income $ 6,134 $ 16,178 $ 5,633 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Earnings per common share: Basic $ 0.60 $ 1.52 $ 0.53 Diluted $ 0.60 $ 1.51 $ 0.52 Average Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 10,247,025 10,635,852 10,665,597 Diluted 10,271,548 10,698,717 10,742,622 31 33 UNREALIZED COMMON TREASURY HOLDING RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE STOCK STOCK GAIN (LOSS) EARNINGS TOTAL INCOME ----------- ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------ --------------------- Balance, January 1, 1998 $35,354 $ (793) $ 2,813 $ 82,944 $ 120,318 Adjustment to conform pooled company's fiscal year end 19 646 665 $ 934 ===================== Comprehensive income: Net income 5,633 5,633 $ 5,633 Unrealized gain on securities of $930, net of reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income of $665 265 265 265 --------------------- Comprehensive income $ 5,898 --------------------- Cash dividends declared: Common stock ($.48 per share) (5,155) (5,155) Common stock issued - dividend reinvestment and stock option plans 1,547 1,547 ----------- ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------ Balance, December 31, 1998 36,901 (793) 3,097 84,068 123,273 Comprehensive income: Net income 16,178 16,178 $ 16,178 Unrealized loss on securities of $10,634, net of reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income of $254 (10,888) (10,888) (10,888) --------------------- Comprehensive income $ 5,290 --------------------- Cash dividends declared: Common stock ($.56 per share) (5,934) (5,934) Purchase of treasury stock (6,347) (6,347) Common stock issued - dividend reinvestment and stock option plans 65 65 ----------- ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------ Balance, December 31, 1999 36,966 (7,140) (7,791) 94,312 116,347 Comprehensive income: Net income 6,134 6,134 $ 6 ,134 Unrealized gain on securities of $5,673, net of reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income of $2,399 8,072 8,072 8,072 --------------------- Comprehensive income $ 14,206 --------------------- Cash dividends declared: Common stock ($.64 per share) (6,518) (6,518) Purchase of treasury stock (6,807) (6,807) Net common stock issued - dividend reinvestment and stock option plans (31) (31) ----------- ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------ Balance, December 31, 2000 $36,935 $ (13,947) $ 281 $ 93,928 $ 117,197 ----------- ------------ ---------------- ------------- ------------ 32 34 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2000 1999 1998 ----------------- --------------- ----------------- Net Income $ 6,134 $ 16,178 $ 5,633 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 7,129 3,195 10,579 Provision for depreciation 3,444 2,985 2,614 Provision for amortization of intangibles 556 685 799 Amortization (accretion) of investment discount and premium 185 (293) (1,811) Provision for loss on servicing rights 0 (451) 380 Deferred income taxes (1,239) 845 (461) Securities losses (gains) 2,399 (312) (1,007) Other losses (gains), net 2,046 (2,112) (2,104) Net increase in trading account securities (328) 0 0 (Increase) decrease in interest receivable (1,904) (568) 73 Increase (decrease) in interest payable 476 609 (220) Originations of loans held-for-sale (83,888) (119,047) (118,838) Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale 81,890 121,159 120,948 Net change in other assets & other liabilities (1,159) (3,037) (12,653) ----------------- --------------- ----------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 15,741 19,836 3,932 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from maturities of securities - held-to-maturity 0 0 87,945 Proceeds from maturities of securities - available-for-sale 31,765 163,240 166,019 Proceeds from sales of securities - available-for-sale 138,831 52,415 86,245 Donation of securities to establish charitable foundation 0 0 202 Purchases of securities - held-to-maturity 0 0 (12,384) Purchases of securities - available-for-sale (175,273) (244,921) (201,734) Net increase in loans (1,508) (103,574) (94,526) Net increase in premises and equipment (2,956) (4,441) (4,817) ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities (9,141) (137,281) 26,950 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net (decrease) increase in demand deposits, interest bearing (28,556) (19,507) 21,745 demand and savings deposits Net (decrease) increase in time deposits (32,898) 14,506 (36,850) Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 23,363 (15,950) 405 (Decrease) increase in note payable (3,000) 4,000 0 Net (decrease) increase in borrowings (3,576) 4,878 (2,696) Net advances (repayments) from Federal Home Loan Bank 51,457 127,494 (3,324) Cash dividends (6,518) (5,934) (5,155) Purchase of treasury stock (6,807) (6,347) 0 Net issuance of common stock (31) 65 1,547 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities (6,566) 103,205 (24,328) ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 34 (14,240) 6,554 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 35,238 49,478 42,924 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 35,272 $ 35,238 $ 49,478 ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- Supplementary Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for 1) Federal income taxes - $2,810, $3,924, and $2,885 for the 12 months ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively and 2) Interest - $66,867, $55,310, and $56,108 for the 12 months ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. 33 35 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations: Second Bancorp Incorporated (the Corporation) is a one bank financial holding company with its sole subsidiary being The Second National Bank of Warren (the Bank), headquartered in Warren, Ohio, with 34 banking centers operating in northeast Ohio. In addition to general commercial banking, the Bank engages in trust and mortgage banking activities and other financially related businesses. The accounting policies followed by the Corporation conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to general practices within the banking industry. The following is a description of the more significant accounting policies: a. Principles of Consolidation: Significant inter-company balances and transactions between the Corporation and the Bank have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared to give retroactive effect to the August 20, 1998 acquisition of Enfin, Inc. (Enfin) and to the November 19, 1998 acquisition of Trumbull Financial Corporation (Trumbull). In accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Trumbull's financial statements and selected financial data for the years ended September 30, 1995 through 1997 have been combined with the Corporation's financial statements and selected financial data for the years ended December 31, 1995 through 1997, respectively. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. b. Use of Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. c. Business Combinations: Business combinations which have been accounted for under the pooling-of-interests method of accounting which requires the assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity of the merged entity to be retroactively combined with the Corporation's respective accounts at recorded value. Prior period financial statements have been restated to give effect to business combinations accounted for under this method. d. Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents include amounts due from banks and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for periods of less than thirty days. e. Securities: Debt and equity securities are classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading. Securities classified as held-to-maturity are measured at amortized or historical cost, securities available-for-sale and trading at fair value. Adjustments to fair value of the securities available-for-sale, in the form of unrealized holding gains and losses, are excluded from earnings and reported net of tax as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Adjustments to fair value of securities classified as trading are included in earnings. Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity when the Corporation has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Classifying securities as available-for-sale allows the Corporation to sell securities to fund liquidity and manage the Corporation's interest rate risk. The Corporation does not maintain a trading account. Securities previously classified as held-to-maturity by Trumbull were reclassified to available-for-sale at the consummation of the transaction. 34 36 The amortized cost of the debt securities classified as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity or, in the case of mortgage-backed securities, over the estimated life of the security. Such amortization is included in interest income from investments. Interest and dividends are included in interest income from investments. Realized gains and losses, and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are included in net securities gains (losses). The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. f. Revenue Recognition: Interest on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding. Premiums on acquired loans have been deducted from the related interest income and are amortized over the remaining useful life of the loans acquired. Discounts and premiums on acquired deposits have been deducted or added respectively from the related interest expense and are being accreted or amortized over the remaining useful life of the deposits. The accrual of interest income generally is discontinued when a loan becomes, in Management's opinion, doubtful of being collectible. When interest accruals are discontinued, interest credited to income for the current years is reversed, and interest accrued in prior years is charged to the reserve for loan losses. The Corporation accounts for loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct loan origination costs by deferring the net fees, or net costs, and amortizing them as an adjustment of the related loan's yield. The Corporation is amortizing these amounts over the contractual life of the related loans. Net unamortized deferred costs, primarily representing costs of acquiring indirect automobile loans, were $4,636 and $3,558 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. g. Loans Available-for-sale: From time to time, the Corporation will sell loans it originated, mostly mortgages. The loans are reclassified as available-for-sale and are recorded at the aggregate cost or market value by loan. h. Reserve for Loan Losses: The reserve for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by Management to absorb potential losses in the loan portfolio. Management's determination of the adequacy of the reserve is based upon an evaluation of the collectibility of the loans. These evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect the borrower's ability to pay, overall quality, and a review of specific problem loans. Certain loans are accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures." These standards address the accounting for certain loans when it is probable that amounts due pursuant to the contractual terms of the loan will not be collected. This evaluation is inherently subjective and requires Management to make estimates regarding the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans, that could be susceptible to change. To determine the amount of impaired loans, the Corporation analyzes the expected cash flows of non-accrual loans. To the extent that the net present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount of an individual loan, the loan balance is included as impaired loans, and an allowance is maintained. 35 37 i. Premises and Equipment: Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The provision for depreciation and amortization for premises and equipment, including costs related to developing or obtaining software for internal use, is computed generally by the straight-line method over their useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives. j. Intangible Assets: Intangible assets resulting from the excess of the purchase price over net identifiable tangible assets acquired through acquisitions are specifically identified when determinable. The excess goodwill is amortized based on the estimated useful life of the long-term assets acquired and on an accelerated basis. The core deposit intangible is amortized both on an accelerated basis and on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life. Original estimated useful lives for the core deposit intangible and goodwill range from 10 to 14 years and 8 to 22 years, respectively. Accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 were $9,957 and $9,401, respectively. k. Mortgage Servicing Rights: The Corporation recognizes as separate assets the value of mortgage servicing rights, whether those rights are acquired through loan origination activities or through purchase activities. Management stratifies servicing rights based on term or method of acquisition. Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are amortized on an accelerated basis over the estimated life of the loans sold. Management evaluates the recoverability of the mortgage servicing rights in relation to the impact of actual and anticipated loan portfolio prepayments, foreclosures, and delinquency experience. l. Interest Rate Risk Management: As part of managing the Corporation's interest rate risk, a variety of financial instruments may, from time to time, be used to hedge market values and to alter the cash flow characteristics of certain on-balance sheet instruments. The derivative financial instruments used primarily consist of interest rate caps and swaps. The derivative instruments used to manage interest rate risk are linked with a specific asset or liability or a group of related assets or liabilities at the inception of the derivative contract and have a high degree of correlation with the associated balance sheet item during the hedge period. Net interest income or expense on derivative contracts used for interest rate risk management is accrued. Deferred amounts are amortized into interest income or expense over either the remaining original life of the derivative instrument or the expected life of the associated asset or liability. Unrealized gains or losses are not recognized on the balance sheet. m. Federal Income Taxes: Deferred federal income taxes are provided for differences between tax and financial statement bases of assets and liabilities at year-end. Deferred taxes are recognized using the liability method, whereby tax rates are applied to cumulative temporary differences based on when and how they are expected to affect the tax return. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for tax rate changes. n. Treasury Stock: Acquisitions of treasury stock are recorded on the cost method with the full amount of the cash paid deducted from shareholders' equity. 36 38 2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended, requires all derivative instruments to be carried at fair value on the balance sheet. This requirement is in contrast to previous accounting guidance, which does not require unrealized gains and losses on derivatives used for hedging purposes to be recorded in the financial statements. The new statement does allow hedge accounting treatment for derivatives used to hedge various risks and sets forth specific criteria to be used to determine when hedge accounting can be applied. Hedge accounting treatment provides for changes in fair value or cash flows of both the derivative and the hedged item to be recognized in earnings in the same period. SFAS No. 133 does not change the accounting for those derivative instruments not designated in a hedge accounting relationship, considered trading derivatives, for which fair value changes are recorded through earnings as they occur. Derivative instruments used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges under SFAS No. 133, while derivative instruments used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Fair value hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value related to the risk being hedged of both the derivative instrument and the hedged asset or liability on the balance sheet with a corresponding offset recorded in the income statement. Cash flow hedges are accounted for by recording only the value of the derivative instrument on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability with a corresponding offset recorded in other comprehensive income within stockholders' equity, net of tax. Amounts are reclassified from other comprehensive income to the income statement in the period the hedged cash flow occurs. Under both scenarios, derivative gains and losses not considered effective in hedging the change in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in the income statement. The Corporation uses derivative instruments to protect against the risk of adverse price or interest rate movements on the value of certain assets and liabilities or on future cash flows. The fair value of these derivative instruments is currently not on the balance sheet. The Corporation plans to adopt the provisions of this statement, as amended, for its quarterly and annual reporting beginning January 1, 2001, the statement's effective date. The impact of adopting the provisions of this statement on the Corporation's financial position, results of operations and cash flow subsequent to the effective date is not expected to be material. Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities: SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, was issued in September 2000 and replaces SFAS No. 125. The guidance in SFAS No. 140, while not changing most of the guidance originally issued in SFAS No. 125, revises the standards for accounting for securitizations and other transfers of financial assets and collateral and requires certain additional disclosures related to transferred assets. Certain provisions of the statement related to the recognition, reclassification and disclosure of collateral, as well as the disclosure of securitization transactions, became effective for the Corporation for 2000 year-end reporting. Other provisions related to the transfer and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities are effective for transactions occurring after March 31, 2001. 37 39 Based on current circumstances, management believes the application of the new rules will not have a material impact on the Corporation's results of operations, financial position or liquidity. 3. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS On August 20, 1998, Second Bancorp acquired Enfin, Inc. (Enfin), a $44 million asset bank holding company headquartered in Solon, Ohio, in a transaction accounted for as a pooling of interests. Second Bancorp issued .5 million shares of common stock to the shareholders of Enfin based upon an exchange ratio of .95 shares of Second Bancorp common stock for each outstanding share of Enfin common stock. The historical consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect this transaction. On November 19, 1998, Second Bancorp acquired Trumbull Financial Corporation (Trumbull), a $462 million asset unitary thrift holding company headquartered in Warren, Ohio, in a transaction accounted for as a pooling of interests. Second Bancorp issued 3.3 million shares of common stock to the shareholders of Trumbull based upon an exchange ratio of 3.78 shares of Second Bancorp common stock for each outstanding share of Trumbull common stock. The historical consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect this transaction. Prior to the merger, Trumbull used a fiscal year end of September 30. The 1998 financial statements combine each company's year ended December 31. The restated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1997 combine Second Bancorp's and Enfin's financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1997 with Trumbull's financial statements for the years ended September 30, 1997. Due to the different fiscal year ends, Trumbull's results for the three months ended December 31, 1997 are reflected as an adjustment in the accompanying statement of shareholders' equity. Net income for Trumbull for the period totaled $915, with dividends declared of $269 and a net change in unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale of $19. The net interest income, net income and diluted net income per common share for the period October 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997 that were excluded from the results of operations were $3,177, $915, and $.09, respectively. Trumbull's net interest income, net income and diluted income per share for the period January 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998 was $10,204, $2,861, and $.27, respectively. Merger expenses incurred in 1998 as a result of the Enfin and Trumbull acquisitions totaled $6,657 and consisted of: personnel-related costs of 2,931; professional fees of $1,917; system conversion expenses of $810; and miscellaneous expenses of $999. 4. RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANK ACCOUNTS The Bank is required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The average amount of those reserve balances for the year ended December 31, 2000 was approximately $1,964, which represents compensating balances for services provided by the Federal Reserve Bank during 2000. 38 40 5. SECURITIES The following is a summary of securities: GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED MARKET December 31, 2000 COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE ------------------ ----------------- ---------------- ------------------ Available for Sale: U. S. Treasury securities and obligations of other U. S. government agencies and corporations $ 51,123 $ 657 $ (38) $ 51,742 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 65,780 1,236 (180) 66,836 Corporate securities 72,756 733 (3,071) 70,418 Mortgage-backed securities 174,206 1,707 (619) 175,294 ------------------ ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ Total debt securities 363,865 4,333 (3,908) 364,290 Equity securities 17,800 183 (175) 17,808 ------------------ ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ Total securities $ 381,665 $ 4,516 $ (4,083) $ 382,098 ================== ================ ================= ================== GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED MARKET December 31, 1999 COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE ------------------ ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ Available for Sale: U. S. Treasury securities and obligations of other U. S. government agencies and corporations $ 84,021 $ 1 $ (2,691) $ 81,331 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 78,691 392 (1,928) 77,155 Corporate securities 23,135 0 (1,191) 21,944 Mortgage-backed securities 180,312 99 (6,661) 173,750 ------------------ ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ Total debt securities 366,159 492 (12,471) 354,180 Equity securities 13,414 144 (151) 13,407 ------------------ ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ Total securities $ 379,573 $ 636 $ (12,622) $ 367,587 ================== ================ ================= ================== The amortized cost and estimated market value of securities at December 31, 2000 by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. ESTIMATED AMORTIZED MARKET COST VALUE ----------------- ------------------ Under 1 year $ 12,335 $ 12,188 1 to 5 years 61,359 62,144 5 to 10 years 61,605 63,135 Over 10 years 54,360 51,529 ----------------- ------------------ 189,659 188,996 Mortgage-backed securities 174,206 175,294 Equity securities 17,800 17,808 ----------------- ------------------ $ 381,665 $ 382,098 ----------------- ------------------ 39 41 Information relating to sales of securities for the three years ended December 31, 2000 are as follows: 2000 1999 1998 --------------- ----------------- ------------------ Proceeds from sales of securities $ 131,467 $ 52,415 $ 96,971 --------------- ----------------- ------------------ Gross realized gains $ 961 $ 351 $ 1,024 Gross realized losses 3,360 39 17 Income tax associated with net (losses) gains (816) 109 342 --------------- ----------------- ------------------ After tax (losses) gains $ (1,583) $ 203 $ 665 --------------- ----------------- ------------------ Impact on earnings per share $ (0.15) $ 0.02 $ 0.06 --------------- ----------------- ------------------ At December 31, 2000 and 1999, securities with a carrying value of $211,840 and $254,941, respectively, were pledged to secure repurchase agreements, deposits of public funds and for other purposes. 6. LOANS Loans consist of the following: DECEMBER 31 2000 1999 -------------------- -------------------- Commercial $ 421,229 $ 413,097 Consumer 302,881 216,173 Real Estate 300,526 402,468 Real Estate - Construction 45,453 39,924 -------------------- -------------------- $ 1,070,089 $ 1,071,662 -------------------- -------------------- At December 31, 2000 and 1999, the Corporation serviced mortgage loans for others totaling $472,120 and $343,756, respectively. Following is an analysis of the activity for capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights acquired during the years ending December 31: 2000 1999 -------------------- -------------------- Balance at January 1 $ 3,490 $ 2,683 Additions 1,340 1,302 Amortizations (765) (946) Change in valuation allowance 0 451 -------------------- -------------------- Balance at December 31 $ 4,065 $ 3,490 -------------------- -------------------- Following is an analysis of the aggregate changes in the valuation allowances for mortgage servicing rights for the years ended December 31: 2000 1999 -------------------- -------------------- Balance at January 1 $ 0 $ 451 Additions 0 0 Reductions 0 (451) -------------------- -------------------- Balance at December 31 $ 0 $ 0 -------------------- -------------------- The Corporation also services Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for others totaling $13,448 and $11,484 as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Amounts capitalized as originated servicing rights were $191 and $143 in 2000 and 1999, respectively. Capitalized servicing rights amortized were $103 and $83 in 2000 and 1999, respectively. 40 42 The Bank has granted loans to the officers and directors of both the Corporation and the Bank and their associates. Related-party loans are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated persons. The aggregate dollar amounts of these loans were $13,454 and $16,407 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. New loans and advances totaled $4,257 and payments were $4,820 in 2000. Loans to officers and directors who left the Corporation in 2000 totaled $2,671, while loans to officers and directors who joined the Corporation in 2000 totaled $282. 7. ASSET QUALITY Reserve for loan losses: Changes in the reserve for loan losses for each of the last three years ended December 31 were as follows: 2000 1999 1998 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Balance at beginning of year $ 11,169 $ 10,739 $ 8,837 Charge-offs (4,059) (4,477) (10,609) Recoveries 978 1,712 1,932 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net charge-offs (3,081) (2,765) (8,677) Provision for loan losses 7,129 3,195 10,579 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Balance at end of year $ 15,217 $ 11,169 $ 10,739 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Reserve for loan losses as a percent of total loans 1.42% 1.04% 1.11% Non-accural, past-due and restructured loans (non-performing loans): Non-accrual loans are loans that are no longer accruing interest at the discretion of Management. This occurs when Management determines that the borrower can no longer service the debt, but the loan is adequately secured with collateral or the borrower is able to repay the principal of the loan in the future. Past-due loans are loans with principal payments more than 90 days past due. Both interest and principal are expected to be repaid. Restructured loans include loans whose original terms were redesigned to allow the customer to remain current and repay the loan. Also listed is other real estate owned which represents real estate acquired through the default of loans. The Bank's practice is to carry other real estate owned at the lower of cost or fair market value, less estimated costs to sell. DECEMBER 31 2000 1999 ---------------- ---------------- Non-accural loans $ 4,699 $ 2,743 Past-due loans 3,238 3,132 Restructured loans 43 52 ---------------- ---------------- Total $ 7,980 $ 5,927 ---------------- ---------------- Percent of total loans at year end 0.75% 0.55% Other real estate owned (net of reserve) $ 902 $ 281 41 43 For the year ended December 31, 2000, interest income that would have been earned under the original terms of the loans classified in non-accrual and restructured loans in the above schedule amounted to $382. No interest income was realized on these loans for 2000. Loans that were considered to be impaired under SFAS No. 114 totaled $1,397 and $542 as of December 2000 and 1999, respectively, all of which were included in non-performing assets as of those dates. The related allowance allocated to impaired loans for 2000 and 1999 was $562 and $280, respectively. 8. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," requires that the Corporation disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments. The market value of securities, as presented in Note 5, is based primarily upon quoted market prices. For substantially all other financial instruments, the fair values are Management's estimates of the values at which the instruments could be exchanged in a transaction between willing parties. In accordance with SFAS No. 107, fair values are based on estimates using present value and other valuation techniques in instances where quoted prices are not available. These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows. As such, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, further, may not be realizable in an immediate settlement of the instruments. SFAS No. 107 also excludes certain items from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Corporation. The following table presents the estimates of fair value of financial instruments: DECEMBER 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999 CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 35,272 $ 35,272 $ 35,238 $ 35,238 Trading account 328 328 0 0 Securities 382,098 382,098 367,587 367,587 Loans 1,070,089 1,064,820 1,071,662 1,051,975 Allowance for loan losses (15,217) (11,169) Cost of mortgage servicing rights 4,065 5,385 3,490 4,152 Liabilities: Demand deposits - non-interest bearing 110,045 110,045 110,811 110,811 Demand deposits - interest bearing 87,268 87,268 90,570 90,570 Savings deposits 246,056 246,056 270,544 270,544 Time deposits 592,766 595,299 625,664 623,534 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 129,895 129,895 106,532 106,532 Note payable 1,000 1,000 4,000 4,000 Other borrowed 2,163 2,163 5,739 5,739 FHLB advances 251,733 255,987 200,276 199,282 Off-balance sheet: Interest rate caps, floors and swaps 29 262 Fair value estimates, methods, and assumptions are set forth below for the Corporation's financial instruments: Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets' fair value. 42 44 Securities: Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. Loans: Variable-rate loans that reprice frequently are assumed to have a short-duration period, yielding a fair value that approximates the carrying value. The fair values for other loans are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation. Cost of mortgage servicing rights: The fair value for the cost of mortgage servicing rights as of December 31, 2000 were determined via a independent quote from a third party. Included in the valuation of fair value were assumptions regarding prepayment speeds, discount rates, servicing costs, delinquency, ancillary income and foreclosure costs arrived at from third party sources and internal historical records. Deposit liabilities: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits, insured money market and interest checking accounts, and savings accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts for time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation. Variable-rate time deposits that reprice frequently are assumed to have a short-duration period, yielding a fair value that approximates the carrying value. Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings approximate their fair values. 9. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT The following is a summary of bank premises and equipment accounts as of December 31: 2000 1999 ---------------- ---------------- Land and buildings $ 6,438 $ 6,456 Leasehold improvements 9,683 8,932 Furniture and equipment 24,974 23,103 ---------------- ---------------- 41,095 38,491 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 23,056 19,916 ---------------- ---------------- $ 18,039 $ 18,575 ---------------- ---------------- 10. FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED AND SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE The Corporation has the availability to borrow $41 million from correspondent banks as overnight federal funds purchased. There were $29 million in federal funds purchased at December 31, 2000, with none purchased at December 31, 1999 and 1998. The Corporation has repurchase agreements with corporate customers and local municipalities. These borrowings have an overnight maturity and are collateralized with U. S. Treasury and government agency securities, including agency-issued mortgage-backed securities with a market value of $100,609 and $84,882 as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The securities are held in the Corporation's safekeeping account at the Federal Reserve Bank. Although there were no repurchase agreements with approved brokers outstanding at December 31, 2000, the Corporation previously maintained such balances, 43 45 which were collateralized by U. S. Treasury and government agency securities held by the broker. The following table summarizes certain information relative to these borrowings: 2000 1999 1998 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Outstanding at December 31 $ 100,609 $ 106,532 $ 122,482 Weighted-average interest rate at December 31 4.49% 4.46% 4.23% Maximum amount outstanding as of any month end $ 120,026 $ 133,951 $ 166,043 Average amount outstanding $ 105,850 $ 136,382 $ 135,259 Approximate weighted-average interest rate during the year 4.50% 4.24% 4.61% 11. NOTES PAYABLE As of December 31, 2000, the Corporation had $1 million in notes payable to a correspondent bank. The Corporation has an additional $19 million in unsecured lines of credit with two correspondent banks. The lines are renewable annually and bear interest at a floating rate based on several indices including LIBOR, Federal funds or prime rate. 12. OTHER BORROWED FUNDS AND FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES The Corporation has a Treasury Note Option Agreement with the Federal Government which allows the Corporation to hold funds deposited by customers for treasury and tax payments to the Government up to a self-imposed limit of $6,000,000. Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances are collateralized by all shares of FHLB stock and a portion of the Corporation's qualified mortgage loan portfolio, and are used to fund mortgage loan originations of the Corporation and as a regular funding source. The detail of these borrowings on December 31, 2000 and 1999 is as follows: CURRENT INTEREST BALANCE DESCRIPTION RATES 2000 1999 ------------------------ ---------------- ---------------- Treasury note option account 6.29% $ 2,163 $ 5,739 Fixed rate FHLB advances with monthly interest payments Advances due in 2001 4.85% to 6.68% $ 64,000 $ 78,000 Fixed rate FHLB advances with monthly principal and interest payments Advance due 2002 to 2007 4.90% to 6.95% $ 187,733 $ 122,276 13. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY On February 27, 1998, the Board of Directors rescinded the authorization to repurchase any shares of common stock. As of December 31, 1998, the Corporation had 50,400 shares held in treasury. On August 10, 1999, the Board of Directors authorized the discretionary buy-back of up to 500,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 1999, 254,100 shares had been repurchased bringing the total shares in treasury to 304,500. During 2000, the Board of Directors authorized an increase to 600,000 the number of authorized shares to be repurchased. The repurchase of the 600,000 shares authorized was completed on October 11, 2000. The Board of Directors subsequently authorized the repurchase of up to 2% of shares outstanding annually. As of December 31, 2000, 79,800 shares had been repurchased bringing the total shares in treasury to 730,200. Dividends are paid by the Corporation from its assets, which are mainly provided by dividends from the Bank. However, certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the Bank to transfer funds to the Corporation in the form of cash dividends, loans, or advances. The approval of 44 46 the Comptroller of the Currency is required to pay dividends in excess of the Bank's earnings retained in the current year plus retained net profits from the preceding two years. As of December 31, 2000, the Bank had retained earnings of $93,928, of which $12,430 was available for distribution to the Corporation as dividends without prior regulatory approval. The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory - and possibly additional discretionary - actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's and the Bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation's and the Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier I capital (as defined by the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2000, that the Corporation and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. As of December 31, 2000, the most recent notification from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that Management believes have changed the Bank's category. 45 47 The consolidated Corporation's and the subsidiary Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the table. FOR CAPITAL ACTUAL ADEQUACY PURPOSES AMOUNT RATIO AMOUNT RATIO -------- ----- ------------------------------------------- As of December 31, 2000; Total capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp $ 129,366 11.5% Greater than or equal to $89,926 Greater than or equal to 8.0% Second National Bank 127,001 11.3 Greater than or equal to 89,725 Greater than or equal to 8.0 Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp 115,315 10.3 Greater than or equal to 41,479 Greater than or equal to 4.0 Second National Bank 112,982 10.1 Greater than or equal to 44,862 Greater than or equal to 4.0 Tier I leverage: Second Bancorp 115,315 7.5 Greater than or equal to 61,788 Greater than or equal to 4.0 Second National Bank 112,982 7.2 Greater than or equal to 63,163 Greater than or equal to 4.0 As of December 31, 1999: Total capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp 133,150 12.8 Greater than or equal to 82,958 Greater than or equal to 8.0 Second National Bank 130,460 12.6 Greater than or equal to 82,819 Greater than or equal to 8.0 Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp 121,981 11.8 Greater than or equal to 41,479 Greater than or equal to 4.0 Second National Bank 113,211 10.9 Greater than or equal to 41,409 Greater than or equal to 4.0 Tier I leverage: Second Bancorp 121,981 8.2 Greater than or equal to 59,872 Greater than or equal to 4.0 Second National Bank 113,211 7.6 Greater than or equal to 59,760 Greater than or equal to 4.0 TO BE WELL- CAPITALIZED UNDER PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION PROVISIONS AMOUNT RATIO --------------------------------------------------------- As of December 31, 2000; Total capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp N/A Second National Bank Greater than or equal to $112,156 Greater than or equal to 10.0% Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp N/A Second National Bank Greater than or equal to 67.294 Greater than or equal to 6.0 Tier I leverage: Second Bancorp N/A Second National Bank Greater than or equal to 78,954 Greater than or equal to 5.0 As of December 31, 1999: Total capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp N/A Second National Bank Greater than or equal to 103,523 Greater than or equal to 10.0 Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets): Second Bancorp N/A Second National Bank Greater than or equal to 62,114 Greater than or equal to 6.0 Tier I leverage: Second Bancorp N/A Second National Bank Greater than or equal to 74,700 Greater than or equal to 5.0 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: 2000 1999 1998 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 6,134 $ 16,178 $ 5,633 ================== ================== ================== Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares 10,247,025 10,635,852 10,665,597 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options 24,523 62,865 77,025 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Demoninator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares 10,271,548 10,698,717 10,742,622 ================== ================== ================== Basic earnings per share $ 0.60 $ 1.52 $ 0.53 ================== ================== ================== Diluted earnings per share $ 0.60 $ 1.51 $ 0.52 ================== ================== ================== 46 48 15. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES The Corporation's federal income tax provision in the accompanying statements of income differs from the statutory rate as follows: 2000 1999 1998 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Statutory rate 34% 35% 34% Income before federal income taxes $ 6,311 $ 21,539 $ 7,036 Tax at statutory rate $ 2,146 $ 7,539 $ 2,392 Tax effect of non-taxable interest (1,188) (1,558) (1,388) Merger costs 0 0 603 Other items, net (782) (620) (204) ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- $ 176 $ 5,361 $ 1,403 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Significant components of the Corporation's deferred tax liabilities and assets as of December 31 are as follows: 2000 1999 ------------------ ------------------- Deferred tax liabilities: SFAS No. 115 adjustment $ 151 $ n/a FHLB dividends 1,912 1,540 Other 1,455 1,420 ------------------ ------------------- Total deferred tax liabilities 3,518 2,960 Deferred tax assets: SFAS No. 115 adjustment n/a 4,195 Provision for loan losses 5,105 3,578 Goodwill and intangible amortization 722 745 Non-accrual interest 132 82 Other 1,377 1,285 ------------------ ------------------- Total deferred tax assets 7,336 9,885 ------------------ ------------------- Net deferred tax assets $ 3,818 $ 6,925 ------------------ ------------------- 16. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The Corporation has a non-contributory, defined-benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees. The benefits are based on a percentage of the employee's average annual earnings multiplied by completed years of continuous service. The Corporation's funding policy is to contribute annually an amount between the minimum required and the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the future. The plan assets at December 31, 2000 are invested primarily in common stock, preferred stock, and corporate bonds. The Bank also has a supplemental retirement deferred benefit plan for certain employees, which provides benefits in excess of the defined benefit plan. 47 49 The following table sets forth the plan's pension benefits as of December 31: 2000 1999 ----------------------- ------------------ Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 7,473 $ 7,672 Service cost 617 798 Interest cost 594 541 Actuarial loss (gain) 438 (1,197) Disbursements (320) (341) ----------------------- ------------------ Benefit obligation at end of year $ 8,802 $ 7,473 ----------------------- ------------------ Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 10,361 $ 8,707 Actual return on plan assets (350) 1,931 Employer contribution 1,265 64 Disbursements (320) (341) ----------------------- ------------------ Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 10,956 $ 10,361 ----------------------- ------------------ Funded status $ 2,154 $ 2,888 Unrecognized net actuarial gain (2,739) (4,541) Unrecognized prior service cost 6 12 Unrecognized initial net obligation (49) (70) ----------------------- ------------------ Net amount recognized $ (628) $ (1,711) ----------------------- ------------------ Accrued benefit liability recognized $ (628) $ (1,711) ----------------------- ------------------ Weighted average assumptions as of December 31: Discount rate 7.75% 8.00% Expected return on plan assets 9.75% 9.75% Rate of compensation increase Age-graded Age-graded 2000 1999 1998 -------------------- ----------------------- ------------------ Service cost $ 617 $ 798 $ 571 Interest cost 594 541 447 Expected return on plan assets (832) (685) (594) Amortization of prior service cost 6 6 6 Amortization of initial net asset (21) (22) (22) Recognized net actuarial loss (gain) (181) 6 (4) -------------------- ----------------------- ------------------ Net periodic pension expense $ 183 $ 644 $ 404 -------------------- ----------------------- ------------------ The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets for the nonqualified pension plan with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $781, $781, and $0, respectively, as of December 31, 2000, and $785, $785, and $0, respectively as of December 31, 1999. Prior to its acquisition, Trumbull had a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan covering substantially all of its employees. The plan was a multi-employer plan and separate actuarial valuations were not made with respect to each employer, nor were plan assets so segregated. The multi-employer plan still covers the benefit obligation for the former Trumbull employees who are now employed by the Company. There have been no contributions since 1997. 48 50 The Bank had a stock appreciation rights plan that was used to grant certain officers stock appreciation rights upon their employ. The Corporation has not issued any rights since 1987 and all rights were fully exercised by the end of 1999. As of December 31, 1998, the accumulated obligation for these rights recorded in the financial statements was $168. The plan expense for 1999 and 1998 was $7 and $56, respectively. The Bank also sponsors a defined contribution benefit plan covering substantially all eligible employees of the Bank. The Bank voluntarily contributes 75% of the participants' contribution to a maximum of 4.5% of the participant's compensation. Participants, at their discretion, may invest in several investment funds or a stock fund consisting solely of the Corporation's common stock. The Bank's contribution is limited solely to the stock fund. Contributions in 2000, 1999, and 1998 were $442, $416, and $410, respectively. The Board of Directors of the Corporation has authorized the issuance of 99,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock for use in the Bank's defined contribution benefit plan. As of December 31, 2000, none of the shares authorized have been issued. 17. STOCK OPTIONS The Corporation maintains incentive and non-qualified stock option plans that allow for stock based awards to eligible employees and directors. Through February 1998, the Corporation issued incentive stock options that were exercisable in one year after issuance and expire after ten years. The maximum annual grant was 7,500 shares per employee. The plan was terminated in May 1998 when the non-qualified stock option plan was approved. The non-qualified plan authorizes 650,000 shares of common stock to be reserved and subject to issuance. The maximum annual grant is 10,000 shares per employee and 1,000 shares per director. The options are also exercisable one year after issuance and expire after ten years. Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and has been determined as if the Corporation had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method of that Statement. Under the fair-value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based upon the value of the award and recognized over the service period. The Corporation has elected, as the standard allows, to continue to measure compensation costs for its plans as prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" because the alternative fair value accounting provided under SFAS No. 123 requires use of option valuation models that were not developed for use in valuing employee stock options. Under APB No. 25, because the exercise price of the Corporation's employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized. Pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share is made in the accompanying footnotes as if the fair-value method of accounting, as defined by SFAS No. 123, had been adopted. 49 51 The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: 2000 1999 1998 ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ Risk-free interest rate 5.5% 6.5% 4.6% Dividend yield 4.0% 3.0% 3.0% Volatility factor of expected market price of Corporation's common stock .301 .274 .214 Weighted-average expected life 6 years 6 years 6 years The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Corporation's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in Management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options. For purposes of the pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Corporation's pro forma information follows: 2000 1999 1998 ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ Pro forma net income $ 5,797 $ 15,583 $ 5,447 Pro forma earnings per share: BASIC $ .57 $ 1.47 $ .51 Diluted $ .56 $ 1.46 $ .51 Due to the inclusion of only the 1996 and subsequent option grants, the effects of applying FSAS No. 123 to the years presented above may not be representative of the pro forma impact in future years. A summary of stock option activity is as follows: NUMBER OF SHARES OPTION PRICE PER SHARE TOTAL -------------------- ------------------- ----------------- Outstanding at December 31, 1997 193,400 $7.33 - $24.19 $ 2,905 GRANTED 114,200 23.88 - 25.44 2,860 Exercised (31,150) 10.56 - 13.44 (377) -------------------- ------------------- ----------------- Outstanding at December 31, 1998 276,450 7.33 - 25.44 5,388 GRANTED 108,400 22.72 - 24.22 2,478 Exercised (24,100) 9.21 - 22.13 (273) -------------------- ------------------- ----------------- Outstanding at December 31, 1999 360,750 7.33 - 25.44 7,593 Granted 92,000 13.66 - 22.34 1,412 Forfeited (54,050) 13.44 - 25.44 (1,281) Exercised (2,500) 13.44 (34) -------------------- ------------------- ----------------- Outstanding at December 31, 2000 396,200 $7.33 - $25.44 $ 7,690 -------------------- ------------------- ----------------- Exercisable at December 31, 2000 309,200 $7.33 - $25.44 $ 6,391 50 52 The weighted-average fair value of the options granted during 2000, 1999 and 1998 were $3.68, $7.03 and $5.41, respectively. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of the outstanding options is 7.5 years. 18. PARENT COMPANY Condensed financial information of Second Bancorp Incorporated (Parent Company only) is as follows: CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 2000 1999 ------------------- ----------------- Assets: Cash $ 117 $ 134 Trading account 328 0 Available-for-sale securities 1,355 1,229 Loans 612 638 Investment in and advances to subsidiary, at equity in underlying value of their net assets 115,226 118,585 Fixed assets 6 17 Other assets 1,999 1,597 ------------------- ----------------- Total assets $ 119,643 $ 122,200 =================== ================= Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Accrued and other liabilities $ 1,446 $ 1,853 Note payable 1,000 4,000 Shareholders' Equity: Common stock, no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 10,787,310 and 10,762,950 shares issued, respectively 36,935 36,966 Treasury stock, 730,200 and 304,500 shares, respectively (13,947) (7,140) Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities 281 (7,791) Retained earnings 93,928 94,312 ------------------- ----------------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 119,643 $ 122,200 =================== ================= CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years ended December 31 2000 1999 1998 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Income: Cash dividends from subsidiary $ 7,952 $ 6,345 $ 8,767 Interest income 259 939 1,000 Trading account losses (309) 0 0 (Losses) gains on sale of securities (10) 101 41 Other income 9 0 32 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Total income 7,901 7,385 9,840 Expenses: Interest expense 25 64 0 Merger costs 0 0 6,657 Other expenses 2,108 1,468 1,162 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Total expenses 2,133 1,532 7,819 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary 5,768 5,853 2,021 Income tax benefit 780 252 1,777 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Income before and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary 6,548 6,105 3,798 Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary (414) 10,073 1,835 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Net income $ 6,134 $ 16,178 $ 5,633 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- 51 53 CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31 2000 1999 1998 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Operating Activities: Net income $ 6,134 $ 16,178 $ 5,633 Less: Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 414 (10,073) (1,835) Provision for depreciation 13 30 31 Net increase in trading account securities (328) 0 0 Loss (gain) on sale of securities 10 (101) (41) (Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets (9) 2 0 Other (net) (818) (1,627) 1,444 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Cash provided by operations 5,416 4,409 5,232 Investing Activities: Repayment of loan to subsidiary 11,000 0 0 Net decrease in loans 26 22 22 Sale of securities 17 251 0 Purchase of securities (126) (43) (191) Donation of securities to charitable foundation 0 0 202 Sale of premises and equipment 11 25 0 Purchase of premises and equipment (5) 0 (63) ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Cash provided by (used by) investing activities 10,923 256 (30) Financing Activities: Issuance of note payable 1,000 4,000 0 Repayment of note payable (4,000) 0 (65) Net issuance of common stock (31) 65 1,547 Purchase of treasury stock (6,807) (6,347) 0 Payment of dividend (6,518) (5,934) (5,155) ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Cash used by financing activities (16,356) (8,216) (3,673) ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- (Decrease) increase in cash (17) (3,551) 1,529 Cash at beginning of year 134 3,685 2,156 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Cash at end of year $ 117 $ 134 $ 3,685 ------------------- ------------------ ------------------- 19. OFF-BALANCE SHEET INSTRUMENTS The Corporation utilizes off-balance sheet financial instruments, frequently called interest rate derivatives, to efficiently manage its exposure to interest rate risk. As with any financial instrument, derivatives have inherent risks. Market risk includes the risk of gains and losses that result from changes in interest rates. These gains and losses may be offset by other on- or off-balance sheet transactions. Credit risks is the risk that the counter-party fails to perform according to the terms of the contract. Credit risk can be measured as the cost of acquiring a new derivative contract with identical cash flows as those of the defaulted agreement. The Corporation uses interest rate cap contracts to help protect its net interest margin in periods of extremely high interest rates. As of December 31, 2000, the Corporation's interest rate cap contracts utilized for interest rate risk management purposes had a notional amount of $80,900, unrealized loss of $71, an average strike rate of 6.00% and an average life of 1.6 years. The Corporations' interest rate floors had an notional amount of $50,000 and an unrealized gain of $270, while an interest rate swap agreement had a notional value of $5,000, with an unrealized loss of $168. As of December 31, 1999, the Corporation's interest rate cap contracts had a notional value of $30,900, unrealized gain of $262, an average strike rate of 6.00% and an average life of 2.3 years. 52 54 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES LOAN COMMITMENTS: Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of the Bank's customers; however, there are no long-term, fixed-rate loan commitments that result in market risk. Standby letters of credit commit the Bank to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. They primarily are issued to facilitate customers' trade transactions. Both arrangements have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Bank's normal credit policies. Collateral (e.g., securities, receivables, inventory, and equipment) is obtained based on Management's credit assessment of the customer. The Bank's maximum obligation to extend credit for loan commitments (unfunded loans and unused lines of credit) and standby letters of credit outstanding on December 31 was as follows: 2000 1999 --------------------- --------------------- Commercial $ 101,450 $ 89,808 Real Estate 29,818 26,292 Consumer 44,741 35,562 Standby Letters of Credit 3,546 4,504 --------------------- --------------------- $ 179,555 $ 156,166 --------------------- --------------------- Lease Agreements: The Bank has entered into lease agreements covering its main office, several branch locations, and equipment for various periods through 2014, with options to renew. Also, the Bank has the option to purchase the main office facility before two optional renewal periods at the fair market value in existence at that time. Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases and future estimated commitments are as follows: 2001 2,053 2002 1,996 2003 1,866 2004 1,630 2005 1,710 Thereafter 7,843 Rentals under operating leases and data processing costs amounted to $3,020, $2,893, and $3,501 in 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Low Income Housing Project: In 1993, the Bank began investing in low-income housing tax credit projects designed to provide affordable housing for Ohio communities. The Bank has invested $1,442 to date and has begun to realize tax credits and tax savings from the investments. The Bank is committed to invest another $2,558 to the fund over the next several years. 53 55 21. SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK Most of the Bank's business activity is with customers located within the state of Ohio. As of December 31, 2000, the Bank had a concentration in commercial real estate loans totaling approximately $277,503, approximately 61.4% of which were owner-occupied businesses, including medical office buildings and retail and fast-food restaurants within the Bank's market area. Of the $277,503 of commercial real estate loans, $2,622 or 0.94% were on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2000. 54 56 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SECOND BANCORP INCORPORATED: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Second Bancorp Incorporated and subsidiary as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000. These 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 auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Second Bancorp Incorporated and subsidiary at December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted within the United States. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP Cleveland, Ohio January 23, 2001 55 57 The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999. THREE MONTHS ENDED MAR. 31 JUNE 30 SEPT. 30 DEC. 31 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ 2000 Interest Income $ 27,435 $ 29,179 $ 29,894 $ 29,790 Interest expense 15,017 16,534 18,288 17,082 Net interest income 12,418 12,645 11,606 12,708 Provision for loan losses 687 696 4,843 903 Other income 3,704 3,240 (56) 3,786 Security gains (losses) 99 206 (2,802) 98 Other expenses 10,297 10,431 13,140 10,345 Income (loss) before federal income taxes 5,237 4,964 (9,235) 5,344 Federal income taxes (benefit) 1,301 1,251 (3,690) 1,314 Net income (loss) 3,936 3,713 (5,545) 4,030 Earnings (loss) per common share: Basic $ 0.38 $ 0.36 $ (0.54) $ 0.40 Diluted $ 0.38 $ 0.36 $ (0.54) $ 0.40 1999 Interest income $ 25,512 $ 25,405 $ 26,414 $ 27,251 Interest expense 12,997 13,282 14,066 14,965 Net interest income 12,515 12,123 12,348 12,286 Provision for loan losses 829 844 757 765 Other income 3,214 3,962 3,890 3,414 Security gains 111 64 55 82 Other expenses 9,516 9,426 9,618 10,770 Income before federal income taxes 5,495 5,879 5,918 4,247 Federal income taxes 1,380 1,541 1,506 934 Net income 4,115 4,338 4,412 3,313 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 0.38 $ 0.41 $ 0.41 $ 0.32 Diluted $ 0.38 $ 0.40 $ 0.41 $ 0.32 56 58 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES Not Applicable. 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 Second Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held May 8, 2001 (the "Proxy Statement"). Such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of December 31, 2000. Information regarding executive officers is included under item 4a hereof. 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 Second Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held May 8, 2001 (the "Proxy Statement"). Such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of December 31, 2000. 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 Second Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held May 8, 2001 (the "Proxy Statement"). Such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of December 31, 2000. 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 Second Bancorp's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held May 8, 2001 (the "Proxy Statement"). Such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of December 31, 2000. 57 59 PART IV. ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) (1) The following consolidated financial statements of Second Bancorp, Incorporated and its subsidiary are incorporated herein by reference from Item 8: Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2000 and 1999. Consolidated Statements of Income - years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Report of Independent Auditors. (2) Schedules to the consolidated financial statements required by Article 9 of Regulation S-X are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted. (3) Listing of Exhibits. The exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits immediately following the financial statement schedules are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this report. 3.1(1) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant. (As updated to include Amendments dated March 17, 1987; January 7, 1991; June 20, 1997; September 18, 1998; and November 10, 1998) 3.3(2) Code of Regulations of the Registrant. 10.1(3) 1998 Non-qualified Stock Option Plan 10.1(2) Amended Stock Option Incentive Plan. 10.2(2) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement. 10.3(2) Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Alan G. Brant, dated April 1, 1987, as amended. 10.4(4) Form of Amendment to April 1, 1987 Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Alan G. Brant, effective December 18, 1996. 58 60 10.5(2) Employment Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Alan G. Brant, dated April 1, 1985. 10.6(5) Amendments to Employment Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Alan G. Brant, dated April 1, 1985. 10.7(2) Consulting Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Alan G. Brant, dated April 1, 1985. 10.8(5) Amendment to Consulting Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Alan G. Brant, dated April 1, 1985. 10.9(5) Deferred Compensation Agreement between Second Bancorp and Alan G. Brant, dated November 9,1995. 10.10(2) Lease Agreement between Arden Associates Limited Partnership and Second National, dated October 1, 1979. 10.11(5) Amendment to Lease Agreement between Arden Associates Limited Partnership and Second National. 10.12(5) Form of Amended Management Severance Agreement with executive officers. 10.13(6) Revolving Credit Agreement (excluding exhibits), dated September 15, 19998, between Second Bancorp and The Northern Trust Company. 10.14(6) First Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement (excluding exhibits), dated March 11, 1997, between Second Bancorp and The Northern Trust Company. 10.15(1) Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement. 10.16(7) Employment Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Rick L. Blossom, dated December 6, 1999. 10.17(7) Deferred Compensation Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Rick L. Blossom, dated December 6, 1999. 10.18(7) Management Severance Agreement by and between Second Bancorp and Rick L. Blossom, dated December 6, 1999. 11(8) Statement Re: Computation of Per Share Earnings 21 Subsidiaries of the registrant. 23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young. 59 61 (1) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Second Bancorp's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998. (2) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Second Bancorp's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994. (3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Registrant's proxy statement dated April 1, 1998, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in April, 1998. (4) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Second Bancorp's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997. (5) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Second Bancorp's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995. (6) Incorporated by reference to the Exhibit filed with the Registrant's registration statement on Form S-4 (registration No. 333-62365) as filed on September 21, 1998 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (7) Incorporate dby reference to the exhibit filed with Second Bancorp's annual report on form 10-K for the year ends December 31, 1999. (8) Page 46 (Included in Note 14 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Registrant in the financial statements portion of this annual report on Form 10-K). (b) The Corporation filed two reports on Form 8-K during the three months ended December 31, 2000. A Form 8-K was filed on October 20, 2000 is disclose the earnings for the third quarter of 2000. A Form 8-K was filed on October 20, 2000 to disclose that the Corporation's previously announce repurchase authorization of 600,000 shares had been completed and that the board of directors had authorized the additional buy-back of up to 2% of the Corporation's outstanding shares on an annual basis. (c) Exhibits - The response to this portion of Item 14 is included at Item 14(a)(3) of this report. (d) Financial Statement Schedules - None. 60 62 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. SECOND BANCORP, INCORPORATED /s/DAVID L. KELLERMAN March 21, 2001 ------------------------------------------- David L. Kellerman, Treasurer (date) 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: By: /s/ RICK L. BLOSSOM March 23, 2001 ------------------------------------------------- Rick L. Blossom, President & CEO By: /s/ ALAN G. BRANT March 21, 2001 -------------------------------------------------- A. G. Brant, Chairman (date) By: /s/ DAVID L. KELLERMAN March 21, 2001 --------------------------------------------------- D. L. Kellerman, Principal Financial (date) Officer and Principal Accounting Officer By: /s/ DAVID A. ALLEN March 23, 2001 -------------------------------------------------- David A. Allen, Director (date) By: /s/ JOHN A. ANDERSON March 23, 2001 -------------------------------------------------- John A. Anderson, Director (date) By: /s/ NORMAN C. HARBERT March 22, 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Norman C. Harbert, Director (date) By: /s/ JOHN L. POGUE March 23, 2001 -------------------------------------------------- John L. Pogue, Director (date) 61