1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------------- FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT ----------------------- (Mark One) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE X SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED] - --- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE - --- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED] For the transition period from . . . . . . to . . . . . . Commission file number 0-20255 ------- Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. ------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OHIO 34-1692031 ---- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 23 FEDERAL PLAZA, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44501-0479 - -------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (330) 742-7000 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE ---- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE, STATED VALUE $1.00 ---------------------------------------------- (Title of Class) Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent files pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. /X/ 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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ---- The aggregate market value of Common Stock, No Par Value, $1 Stated Value Per Share, held by non-affiliates on February 28, 1997, was approximately $142,931,000 As of February 28, 1997, there were 6,300,000 shares of Common Stock, No Par Value, $1 Stated Value Per Share, outstanding. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (1) Portions of the registrant's Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1996, are incorporated by reference into Parts I, II, and IV. (2) The Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement relating to the 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Corporation is incorporated by reference into Part III. 2 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. ("the Registrant") was incorporated in 1992 under the laws of the state of Ohio as a bank holding company. The Registrant has one wholly-owned subsidiary, The Mahoning National Bank of Youngstown (Mahoning National), which was organized under the laws of the State of Ohio in 1868. The Registrant has no employees; however, as of December 31, 1996 Mahoning National employed approximately 391 full-time equivalent employees. The Registrant and its subsidiary do not have any banking offices in a foreign country and with the exception of State of Israel Bonds totaling $60 thousand, has no foreign assets, liabilities or related income and expense for the years presented. A description of the Registrant's business and discussion of operations is set forth on pages 32 through 43 of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 13, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The main office of the Registrant and its sole subsidiary, Mahoning National, is a thirteen-story office building located at 23 Federal Plaza in Youngstown, Ohio. Mahoning National owns both the land and the building at this location. The Registrant and Mahoning National occupy, and use for banking business 88,343 square feet of the approximately 182,000 square feet of usable space. The remainder of the building is leased to business and professional tenants. The Southside branch of Mahoning National is a two-story, 5,080 square foot office building located at 2901 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio. Approximately one half of the building is used for banking services with the remainder of the building unoccupied and available for rent to business or professional tenants. Mahoning National owns both the land and building at this location. The Campbell branch office of Mahoning National is located at 809 McCartney Road, Campbell, Ohio. This 3,600 square foot office is used strictly for banking services. Mahoning National owns both the land and building at this location. The South and Midlothian branch of Mahoning National is located at 525 E. Midlothian, Youngstown, Ohio. This 3,400 square foot office is used strictly for banking services. Mahoning National owns both the land and building at this location. The Kinsman branch office of Mahoning National is located at 8222 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio. This 4,680 square foot office is used strictly for banking services. Mahoning National owns both the land and building at this location. Page 2 of 81 3 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K The Brookfield branch office of Mahoning National is located at 579 Bedford Road, Brookfield, Ohio. This 3,700 square foot office is used strictly for banking services. Mahoning National owns both the land and the building at this location. The South & 224 branch office of Mahoning National, a 3,460 square foot office located at 7235 South Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio is used strictly for banking services. Mahoning National owns the building but leases the land at this location. The lease on the land at South & 224 expires on 05/31/04 with two 5 year options. The Boardman branch office of Mahoning National is located at 711 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, Ohio. This 3,500 square foot office is used strictly for banking services. Mahoning National owns both the land and building at this location. The Canfield branch office of Mahoning National is located at 11 Manor Hill Drive, Canfield, Ohio. This 3,100 square foot office is used strictly for banking services. Mahoning National owns both the land and building at this location. The Registrant's subsidiary, Mahoning National maintains an additional fifteen banking offices which are located in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties in northeastern Ohio. All of these locations are leased and used strictly for banking services. All of the properties owned or leased by the Registrant's subsidiary are considered by management to be suitable and adequate for current operations. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS There is no pending material litigation, other than the ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which the Registrant or its subsidiary is a party to or of which any property is subject to. Further, there are no material proceedings to which any director, officer or affiliate of the Registrant, or any associate of any such director, officer or affiliate is a party adverse to the Registrant or its subsidiary. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders of the Registrant during the fourth quarter of 1996. Page 3 of 81 4 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Market Information: The Registrant's common stock is traded Over-The-Counter generally in the Youngstown area. In local newspaper listings (Youngstown Vindicator) the Registrant's common shares may be reported as Mah Nat Bancorp. For additional information on the Company's common stock and related stockholder matters refer to Note-M on pages 25 and 26 of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 13, included herein by reference. The prices presented below are bid prices which represent prices between broker-dealers and do not include retail mark-ups or mark-downs or any commission to the broker-dealer. These prices may not reflect prices in actual transactions. Quarter 1996 1995 High Low High Low 1st 22.13 19.00 14.25 14.00 2nd 30.00 19.63 14.25 13.75 3rd 28.75 24.50 14.50 14.13 4th 26.25 22.50 20.00 14.50 Holders of Registrant's Stock: At the close of business on January 31, 1997 there were approximately 1,572 stockholders of record of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. common stock. Dividend Information: For the frequency and amount of cash dividends declared in the past two years refer to "Market and Dividend Information" on page 1 of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 13, included herein by reference. While the Company expects comparable cash dividends will be paid in the future, they will be dependent upon earnings, financial condition of the Company and other business factors. Page 4 of 81 5 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K The dividend payout ratio of the Registrant for the past five years was as follows: 1996 = 30.66% 1995 = 29.09% 1994 = 29.07% 1993 = 30.38% 1992 = 34.20% ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The selected financial data for each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 1996 can be found on pages 12 and 13 in the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 13, incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This information is contained on pages 33 through 43 in the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 13, incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Report of the Independent Auditors can be found on pages 14 through 29 of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 13, incorporated herein by reference. The report of the predecessor auditors for the two years ended December 31, 1995 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99(a) - Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE For information regarding the registrants change in accountants in 1996 refer to Form 8-K dated May 13, 1996, Change in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The information set forth under the caption "Election of Directors and Information with Respect to Directors and Officers" on pages 2 and 3 of the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 99(b), is incorporated herein by reference. Page 5 of 81 6 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K Listed below are the names, ages, positions held and terms in office for the Registrant's executive officers and their positions held with the sole subsidiary, The Mahoning National Bank of Youngstown. The executive officers of the Registrant and the subsidiary serve at the direction of the Board of Directors, and are elected annually by the Board of Directors of the appropriate entity. Gregory L. Ridler Age - 50 Current Positions - Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. (1992). President and Chief Executive Officer of Mahoning National Bank (1989). Parker T. McHenry Age - 63 Current Positions - Vice President of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. (1992). Executive Vice President of Mahoning National Bank (1989). Richard E. Davies Age - 57 Current Positions - Secretary for Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. (1992). Senior Vice President and Cashier for Mahoning National Bank (1989). Norman E. Benden, Jr. Age - 38 Current Positions - Treasurer for Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. (1992). Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (1996). Previous five year experience - Senior Vice President and Comptroller (1994), Vice President and Comptroller for Mahoning National Bank (1992). Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The information pertaining to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 can be found on page 11 of the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 99(b), incorporated herein by reference. Page 6 of 81 7 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information pertaining to executive compensation can be found on pages 6 through 10 of the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 99(b), incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT (a) Security ownership of certain beneficial owners. None (b) Security ownership of management. The information pertaining to security ownership of management can be found on page 4 of the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 99(b), incorporated herein by reference. The following details the security ownership of the executive officers of the Registrant: Richard E. Davies - 2,396 shares of common stock (.038% of class) Norman E. Benden, Jr. - 3,421 shares of common stock (.054% of class) (c) Changes in control. There are no contracts or arrangements known to the Registrant, that at a subsequent date, could result in a change in control of the Registrant. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTION The information pertaining to certain relationships and related transactions can be found under the caption "Transactions with Management" on page 11 of the Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 99(b), incorporated herein by reference. Page 7 of 81 8 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) 1. Financial Statements: The following consolidated financial statements of the Registrant appear on pages 14 through 29 of the Registrant's 1996 Annual Shareholders Report, Exhibit 13 to this Form 10-K, and are incorporated herein by reference: Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition - December 31, 1996 and 1995 Consolidated Statements of Income - Three years ended December 31, 1996 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Three years ended December 31, 1996 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three years ended December 31, 1996 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Report of Independent Auditors 1a. Report of Predecessor Independent Auditors: The report of the predecessor auditors for the two years ended December 31, 1995 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99(a) - Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants. 2. Financial Statement Schedules: Schedules normally required of Form 10-K are omitted since the required information is not applicable, not deemed material or is shown in the respective consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. (b) 1. Reports on Form 8-K: No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Registrant during the fourth quarter of 1996. (c) 1. Exhibits: (2) Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization, Arrangement, Liquidation or Succession. Not applicable. (3a) The Articles of Incorporation of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc., filed on the Registrant's Form S-4, File # 33-45045 effective February 11, 1992, in addition Form 8-K, dated March 21, 1995, Certificate of Amendment by Shareholders to the Page 8 of 81 9 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K Articles of Incorporation of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc., and Form 8-K, dated March 19, 1996, Certificate of Amendment by Shareholders to the Articles of Incorporation of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc., and Amendment of Article Fourth of the Articles of Incorporation of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference. (3b) The Bylaws of Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc., filed on the Registrant's Form S-4, File #33-45045 effective February 11, 1992, is incorporated herein by reference. (4) Instruments defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures, filed on the Registrant's Form S-4, File # 33-45045 effective February 11, 1992, is incorporated herein by reference. (9) Voting Trust Agreement Not applicable. (10) Material Contracts: (10a) The Change of Control Agreement between Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc., and Gregory L. Ridler - Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, filed with the Registrant's Form 10-K dated December 31, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference. (10b) Lease between Manufacturer Finance Programs Inc. and Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc., filed with the Registrant's Form 10-K dated December 31, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference. (10c) Executive Phantom Stock Bonus Plan between The Mahoning National Bank of Youngstown and Executive Officers - Gregory L. Ridler, filed with the Registrant's Form 10-K dated December 31, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference. (10d) Executive Phantom Stock Bonus Plan between The Mahoning National Bank of Youngstown and Executive Officers - Patrick A. Sebastiano, filed with the Registrant's Form 10-K dated December 31, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference. (10e) Executive Phantom Stock Bonus Plan between The Mahoning National Bank of Youngstown and Executive Officers - Frank Hierro, filed with the Page 9 of 81 10 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K Registrant's Form 10-K dated December 31, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference. (10f) Executive Phantom Stock Bonus Plan between The Mahoning National Bank of Youngstown and Executive Officers - Norman E. Benden, Jr., filed with the Registrant's Form 10-K dated December 31, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference. (10g) Executive Deferred Cash Bonus Plan between The Mahoning National Bank and Executive Officers - Parker T. McHenry, filed with the Registrant's Form 10-K dated December 31, 1993 is incorporated herein by reference. (10h) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan between Mahoning National Bank and Gregory L. Ridler is incorporated herein by reference. (10i) Split Dollar Life Insurance Plan between Mahoning National Bank and Gregory Ridler is incorporated herein by reference. (11) Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings. The necessary information can be found under Note A-12 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 19 of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, included in this Form 10-K as Exhibit 13, incorporated herein by reference. (12) Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios. Not applicable. (13) 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders. (16) Letter Regarding Change in Certifying Accountant. Refer to Form 8-K, dated May 13, 1996, Change in Registrants Certifying Accountant, incorporated herein by reference. Page 10 of 81 11 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K (18) Letter Regarding Change in Accounting Principles Not applicable. (21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant. (22) Published Report Regarding Matters Submitted to Vote of Security Holders. Not applicable. (23) Consents of Experts and Counsel. Not applicable. (24) Power of Attorney. Not applicable. (27) Financial Data Schedule. (28) Information from Reports Furnished to State Insurance Regulatory Authorities. Not applicable. (99) Additional Exhibits. (a) Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants. Predecessor auditors report for the two years ended December 31, 1995. (b) The Registrant's Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement dated March 18, 1997. Page 11 of 81 12 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement 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 on the 17th day of March, 1997. MAHONING NATIONAL BANCORP, INC. (Registrant) /s/ Gregory L. Ridler ------------------------------- GREGORY L. RIDLER President (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 17th day of March, 1997. /s/ Norman E. Benden, Jr. /s/ Gregory L. Ridler - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Norman E. Benden, Jr. - Treasurer Gregory L. Ridler (Principal Financial and Chairman of the Board, Accounting Officer) President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Frank A. Kramer /s/ Warren P. Williamson, III - --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Frank A. Kramer - Director Warren P. Williamson, III - Director /s/ Daniel B. Roth /s/ Dominic A. Bitonte - ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Daniel B. Roth - Director Dominic A. Bitonte - Director Page 12 of 81 13 Mahoning National Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Page Number 13 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders 14 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant 63 27 Financial Data Schedule 64 99(a) Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants. Predecessor Auditors Report for the two years ended December 31, 1995. 65 99(b) Registrant's Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement dated March 18, 1997 67 Page 13 of 81