1 Page 1 of _________ United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarter ended June 30, 1997 Commission File Number 0-18209 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 34-1372535 - ---- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 10 East Main Street, Salineville, Ohio 43945 - -------------------------------------- ------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, 330/679-2328 ------------ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ------ On July 22, 1997 there were 5,897,540 shares of Common Stock, without par value, of Citizens Bancshares, Inc., outstanding. 2 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. FORM 10-Q QUARTER ENDED June 30, 1997 Part I - Financial Information ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ---------------------------- Interim Financial Information required by Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X is included in this Form 10-Q as referenced below: Page Number ------ Financial Statements - -------------------- Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 Consolidated Statements of Income 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity 5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 7 - 13 ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL - --------------------------------------------------------- CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 14 - 18 ----------------------------------- PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 19 - 21 - --------------------------- Exhibit Index 20 - 21 Signatures 22 2 3 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, December 31, (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) 1997 1996 ----------- ----------- ASSETS Cash and due from banks ...................................... $ 29,718 $ 25,467 Federal funds sold ........................................... 700 1,900 ----------- ----------- Total cash and cash equivalents ......................... 30,418 27,367 Interest-bearing deposits with financial institutions ........ 208 364 Securities available for sale (Note 2) ....................... 299,697 240,375 Securities held to maturity (estimated market value of $51,113 at June 30 and $65,454 at December 31 (Note 2) ............. 50,954 65,230 Total loans (Note 3) ......................................... 623,494 595,247 Less allowance for loan losses (Note 4) .................... (11,759) (11,350) ----------- ----------- Net loans ............................................... 611,735 583,897 Premises and equipment, net .................................. 15,601 15,316 Accrued interest receivable and other assets ................. 37,109 15,381 ----------- ----------- Total assets ............................................ $ 1,045,722 $ 947,930 =========== =========== LIABILITIES Deposits Noninterest-bearing deposits ................................. $ 68,741 $ 67,817 Interest-bearing deposits .................................... 648,728 641,775 ----------- ----------- Total deposits .......................................... 717,469 709,592 Securities sold under repurchase agreements and Federal funds purchased .................................... 137,426 87,939 Federal Home Loan Bank advances .............................. 86,206 49,923 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities ............... 8,901 9,163 Obligation under employee stock ownership plan ............... 350 413 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities ....................................... 950,352 857,030 ----------- ----------- MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY ................................... 627 1,188 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Serial preferred stock, $10.00 par value; authorized 200,000 shares; none issued Common stock, no par value; 12,000,000 shares authorized; 5,899,790 shares issued ........................ 16,514 16,514 Retained earnings ............................................ 78,075 72,818 Less treasury stock, 2,250 shares at cost .................... (5) (5) ESOP obligations and unearned shares ......................... (350) (413) Unrealized gain on securities available for sale ............. 509 798 ----------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity .............................. 94,743 89,712 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity .............. $ 1,045,722 $ 947,930 =========== =========== See notes to the consolidated financial statements 3 4 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) For the three months For the six months (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) ended June 30, ended June 30, 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- ------- ------- INTEREST INCOME Loans, including fees ........................... $ 14,847 $ 14,614 $29,111 $28,540 Securities Taxable ....................................... 5,495 3,760 10,209 7,348 Nontaxable .................................... 281 298 553 595 Federal funds sold and other .................... 20 106 57 296 -------- -------- ------- ------- Total interest income ....................... 20,643 18,778 39,930 36,779 -------- -------- ------- ------- INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits ........................................ 6,977 6,691 13,769 13,378 Federal Home Loan Bank advances ................. 1,166 686 1,917 1,507 Federal funds and repurchase agreements and other 1,816 260 3,088 575 -------- -------- ------- ------- Total interest expense ...................... 9,959 7,637 18,774 15,460 -------- -------- ------- ------- NET INTEREST INCOME ................................ 10,684 11,141 21,156 21,319 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES (NOTE 4) ................. 407 469 825 856 -------- -------- ------- ------- INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES ....................... 10,277 10,672 20,331 20,463 -------- -------- ------- ------- OTHER INCOME Service charges and fees on deposits ............ 639 567 1,214 1,037 Other income .................................... 1,007 659 1,784 1,237 Investment losses (Note 2) ..................... (12) (12) -------- -------- ------- ------- Total other income .......................... 1,646 1,214 2,998 2,262 -------- -------- ------- ------- OTHER EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits .................. 2,978 2,746 5,800 5,498 Occupancy expense ............................... 377 358 765 779 Equipment expense ............................... 539 616 1,032 1,106 Merger, integration, and restructuring expense .. 425 425 Other operating expense ......................... 1,633 1,800 3,180 3,651 -------- -------- ------- ------- Total other expense ......................... 5,527 5,945 10,777 11,459 -------- -------- ------- ------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES ........................ 6,396 5,941 12,552 11,266 INCOME TAXES ...................................... 2,063 1,963 4,110 3,690 -------- -------- ------- ------- NET INCOME ........................................ $ 4,333 $ 3,978 $ 8,442 $ 7,576 ======== ======== ======= ======= EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ......................... $ .73 $ .67 $ 1.43 $ 1.28 ======== ======== ======= ======= See notes to the consolidated financial statements 4 5 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, --------------------------------- 1997 1996 -------- -------- (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) Balances at January 1 $ 89,712 $ 80,111 Net income 8,442 7,576 Change in employee stock ownership plan obligation and shares earned 63 44 Cash paid for fractional shares (1) (8) Cash dividends declared ($.54 per share in 1997 and $.38 in 1996) (3,184) (2,268) Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale (289) (2,693) -------- -------- Balances at June 30 $ 94,743 $ 82,762 ======== ======== See notes to the consolidated financial statements 5 6 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, --------------------------------- 1997 1996 ---- ---- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES ........................... $ 8,962 $ 9,533 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Sales of other real estate ...................................... 125 193 Securities available for sale: Proceeds from sales ........................................... 2,674 Proceeds from paydowns, maturities ............................ 27,001 22,984 Purchases ..................................................... (87,449) (61,739) Securities held to maturity: Proceeds from paydowns, maturities ............................ 28,010 27,353 Purchases ..................................................... (13,725) (21,678) Net (increase) in loans ......................................... (30,727) (9,183) Proceeds from commercial and student loans sold ................. 2,000 4,362 Net change in interest-bearing deposits with financial institutions .................................... (156) (501) Proceeds from premises and equipment sold ....................... 434 Purchases of premises and equipment ............................. (1,442) (1,527) Purchases of life insurance contracts ........................... (20,000) -------- -------- Net cash from investing activities ............................ (95,929) (37,062) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash dividends and fractional shares paid ....................... (3,068) (2,722) Net increase in deposit accounts ................................ 7,877 7,278 Net increase in repurchase agreements and Federal funds purchased 49,487 13,210 Net change in short-term FHLB advances .......................... 18,000 Proceeds from long-term FHLB advances ........................... 40,400 2,250 Repayment of long-term FHLB advances ............................ (4,117) (16,049) Redemption of minority interest in subsidiary ................... (561) (25) -------- -------- Net cash from financing activities .......................... 90,018 21,942 -------- -------- NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ............................ 3,051 (5,587) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR ..................... 27,367 40,926 -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD ......................... $ 30,418 $ 35,339 ======== ======== See notes to the consolidated financial statements 6 7 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Citizens Bancshares, Inc., ("Bancshares") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Citizens Banking Company ("Citizens"), Freedom Financial Life Insurance Company ("Insurance Company"), Freedom Express, Inc. and First National Bank of Chester ("FNB"). All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Bancshares' consolidated financial statements have been restated for prior periods due to the October 11, 1996 merger of The Navarre Deposit Bank Company of Ohio, Navarre, Ohio, ("Navarre") into Citizens. These interim consolidated financial statements are prepared without audit and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Bancshares at June 30, 1997 and its results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The consolidated financial statements do not purport to contain all the necessary financial disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles that might otherwise be necessary under the circumstances and should be read in conjunction with the 1996 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Bancshares included in its Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 1996. The provision for income taxes is based upon the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the entire year. For the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, Bancshares paid interest in the amount of $18,084 and $15,549 respectively, and taxes in the amount of $4,549 and $4,313, respectively. Bancshares' non-cash transactions resulting from transfers from loans to other real estate owned were $0 and $12 for each of the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities", revises accounting treatment for transfers of financial assets, such as loans and securities, and for distinguishing between sales and secured borrowings. SFAS No. 125 did not materially impact Bancshares' financial statements for the quarter or six month period ended June 30, 1997. In March 1997, the accounting requirements for calculating earnings per share were revised. Basic earnings per share for 1997 and later will be calculated solely on average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share will reflect the potential dilution of stock options and other common stock equivalents. All prior calculations will be restated to be comparable to the new methods. As Bancshares has not had significant dilution from stock options, the new calculation methods are not expected to significantly affect future basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. Earnings per share are calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding after considering the Bancshares common shares issued in the merger discussed above. The weighted average number of shares used in the computation for 1997 and 1996 was 5,897,540. Fully diluted and primary weighted shares outstanding at June 30, 1997 were 5,904,412 and 5,893,886, respectively. Earnings per share remain at $.73 and $1.43 for the quarter and six month period ended June 30, 1997 for fully diluted, primary and basic earnings per share. 7 8 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) NOTE 2 - INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES The amortized costs, unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values are as follows: JUNE 30, 1997 --------------------------------------------------- GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE --------- ---------- ---------- --------- SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: U.S. Treasury securities $ 11,002 $ 48 $ $ 11,050 U.S. Government agencies and corporations 67,476 40 (375) 67,141 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 100 (1) 99 Corporate and other securities 4,000 24 4,024 Mortgage-backed securities GNMA, FHLMC and FNMA certificates 178,791 798 (856) 178,733 Agency collateralized mortgage obligations 18,297 32 (200) 18,129 Other 5,515 15 (5) 5,525 -------- ------- ------- -------- Total debt securities available for sale 285,181 957 (1,437) 284,701 Marketable equity securities 13,733 1,326 (63) 14,996 -------- ------- ------- -------- Total investment securities available for sale $298,914 $ 2,283 $(1,500) $299,697 ======== ======= ======= ======== SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY: U.S. Treasury securities $ 28,324 $ 101 $ (34) $ 28,391 U.S. Government agencies and corporations 100 (4) 96 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 22,525 192 (96) 22,621 Corporate and other 5 5 -------- ------- ------- -------- Total investment securities held to maturity $ 50,954 $ 293 $ (134) $ 51,113 ======== ======= ======= ======== 8 9 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) NOTE 2 - INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - CONTINUED The amortized costs, unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values are as follows: DECEMBER 31, 1996 ---------------------------------------------------- GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE --------- ---------- ---------- --------- SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: U.S. Treasury securities $ 11,001 $ 80 $ (9) $ 11,072 U.S. Government agencies and corporations 27,279 379 (77) 27,581 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 100 100 Corporate and other securities 14 14 Mortgage-backed securities GNMA, FHLMC and FNMA certificates 164,027 838 (641) 164,224 Agency collateralized mortgage obligations 19,200 (269) 18,931 Other 6,076 7 (7) 6,076 -------- ------- -------- -------- Total debt securities available for sale 227,697 1,304 (1,003) 227,998 Marketable equity securities 11,452 943 (18) 12,377 -------- ------- -------- -------- Total investment securities available for sale $239,149 $ 2,247 $ (1,021) $240,375 ======== ======= ======== ======== SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY: U.S. Treasury securities $ 42,342 $ 132 $ (13) $ 42,461 U.S. Government agencies and corporations 100 (2) 98 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 22,783 189 (82) 22,890 Other 5 5 -------- ------- -------- -------- Total investment securities held to maturity $ 65,230 $ 321 $ (97) $ 65,454 ======== ======= ======== ======== 9 10 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) NOTE 2 - INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - CONTINUED The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at June 30, 1997 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will likely differ from contractual maturities because some issuers have the right to call or repay obligations at any time with or without penalty. AMORTIZED ESTIMATED COST FAIR VALUE --------- ---------- DEBT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: Due in one year or less $ 7,498 $ 7,505 Due after one year through five years 7,754 7,755 Due after five years through ten years 62,826 62,542 Due after ten years 4,500 4,512 Mortgage-backed securities 202,603 202,387 -------- -------- Total debt securities available for sale $285,181 $284,701 ======== ======== DEBT SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY: Due in one year or less $ 9,702 $ 9,763 Due after one year through five years 29,329 29,378 Due after five years through ten years 11,338 11,373 Due after ten years 585 599 -------- -------- Total debt securities held to maturity $ 50,954 $ 51,113 ======== ======== There were no sales of securities for the quarter or six month periods ended June 30, 1997. For the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 1996, securities available for sale with an amortized cost of $2,686 were sold. These securities had related gross realized losses of $20 and gross realized gains of $8. 10 11 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) NOTE 3 - LOANS The loan portfolio at June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 was as follows: JUNE 30, December 31, 1997 1996 -------- ------------ Commercial, financial and agricultural $162,522 $140,977 Residential real estate mortgage 280,132 280,779 Commercial real estate 115,727 113,327 Construction 4,108 4,704 Consumer 49,462 48,269 Real estate mortgage loans held for sale 11,543 7,191 -------- -------- Total loans $623,494 $595,247 ======== ======== Nonaccrual and past due loans: JUNE 30, December 31, 1997 1996 -------- ------------ Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis $ 929 $ 1,158 Loans past due more than 90 days and still accruing interest 3,278 674 -------- -------- $ 4,207 $ 1,832 ======== ======== NOTE 4 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES A summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 was as follows: 1997 1996 -------- ------------ Balance at January 1 $ 11,350 $ 10,895 Provision for loan losses 825 856 Recoveries 495 632 Loans charged-off (911) (1,111) -------- -------- Balance at June 30 $ 11,759 $ 11,272 ======== ======== Information regarding impaired loans is as follows: Six months ended JUNE 30, June 30, 1997 1996 ---- ---- Average investment in impaired loans $2,764 $4,464 Interest income recognized on impaired loans 130 190 Interest income received on impaired loans 123 137 11 12 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) NOTE 4 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - CONTINUED JUNE 30, December 31, 1997 1996 ---- ---- Balance of impaired loans $2,557 $3,116 Specific allocation associated with impaired loans $ 259 $ 416 The balance of impaired loans includes certain delinquent and nonaccrual loans previously disclosed in Note 3 in the aggregate amount of $484 and $981 at June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively. NOTE 5 - CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK Bancshares, through its subsidiary banks, grants residential, consumer and commercial loans to customers located primarily in the eastern Ohio counties of Columbiana, Jefferson, Stark, Mahoning and Carroll and in the West Virginia county of Hancock. Real estate mortgage loans, including construction loans and loans held for sale, totaled $295,783 of loans at June 30, 1997, and are secured primarily by 1 - - 4 family residences. Commercial real estate loans comprised 18.56% of loans at June 30, 1997, and represent borrowings secured by commercial buildings and real estate primarily in the Citizens and FNB market areas. Also at June 30, 1997, 12.3% of total loans were to a group of related enterprises involved in purchasing pools of one-to-four family residential, home equity and other consumer loans. The primary repayment source for the latter is the underlying pools of consumer and mortgage debt that represent diverse loan types and geographic distribution. Citizens and FNB are parties to financial instruments which involve off-balance sheet risk. These instruments are entered into in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of their customers. These financial instruments include commitments to make loans. There were $48,200 in variable rate commitments and $6,898 in fixed rate commitments at June 30, 1997. The fixed rate commitments have an interest rate range of 6.375% to 8.750%. There were $45,450 in variable rate commitments and $3,237 in fixed rate commitments at year end 1996. The fixed rate commitments have an interest rate range of 6.50% to 8.75%. All fixed rate mortgage real estate commitments expire after sixty days. Since many expire without being used, these amounts do not necessarily represent future cash commitments. The exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to make loans and lines and letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Citizens and FNB follow the same credit policy to make such commitments as is followed for those loans recorded in the financial statements. In management's opinion, these commitments represent normal banking transactions and no material losses are expected to result therefrom. Collateral obtained upon exercise of the commitments is determined using management's credit evaluation of the borrower and may include real estate and/or business assets. 12 13 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) ---------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Citizens and FNB are involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these matters will not have a material effect on Bancshares. Bancshares' subsidiary banks were required to have approximately $8,843 of cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank to meet regulatory reserve requirements at June 30, 1997. These balances do not earn interest. NOTE 7 - FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES Bancshares' Federal Home Loan Bank advances at June 30, 1997 were: Maturity or first Amount Rate repricing date ------ ---- -------------- $59,956 5.66% 1997 2,750 5.66 1998 8,500 6.53 1999 15,000 5.93 2002 ------- $86,206 ======= 13 14 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. - ---------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information concerning the consolidated financial condition of Bancshares at June 30, 1997, compared to December 31, 1996, and the results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1997, as compared to the same periods in 1996, which is not otherwise apparent from the financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements contained in this discussion involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. Actual results could differ from those expressed or implied. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, was $4,333, an 8.9% increase from the $3,978 earned for the quarter ended June 30, 1996. Earnings per share for the second quarter of 1997 were $.73, representing an increase of 9.0% over the $.67 earned in the comparable period for 1996. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 1997 was $8,442, compared to $7,576 for the same period in 1996. Bancshares' 11.4% increase in net income for the six months ended June 30, 1997, compared to the same period in 1996, was due primarily to a 32.5% increase in other income. Service charges and fees on deposits have risen due to product fee increases, and other fees associated with credit products have contributed $250 for the quarter and $550 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. Additionally, other expense decreased 5.95% for the six months ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the same period in 1996. For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1996, merger, integration and restructuring expense totaled $425. Earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 1997 were $1.43, up 11.7% over the same period in 1996. Net income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1996 included net nonrecurring after tax income discussed below of $259 or $.04 per common share. Core earnings for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1996 were $3,719 and $7,317, respectively. Since net income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1997 included no nonrecurring income or expense, the result was an increase in core earnings of 16.5% for the second quarter of 1997, and an increase in core earnings of 15.3% for the six months ended June 30, 1997, compared to the comparable periods in 1996. The nonrecurring items for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1996 were a $422 after tax loan discount recognized as loan income upon prepayment, a $112 after tax other income FHLMC remittance settlement and a $276 after tax restructuring charge related to an acquisition. The provision for loan losses of $825 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 decreased $31 from the comparable period in 1996. The provision of $407 for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 decreased $62 from the quarter ended June 30, 1996. These decreases are a result of lower net loan losses and increased coverage of loan losses as the provision for loan losses to actual losses increased from 178.71% at June 30, 1996 to 198.32% at June 30, 1997. 14 15 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS (CONTINUED). - ----------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED Return on average shareholders' equity for the first six months of 1997 was 18.54%, as compared to 18.61% for the same period in 1996. Return on average assets for the first six months of 1997 was 1.71%, as compared to 1.74% for the same period in 1996. NET INTEREST INCOME Six months ended ------------------------------ JUNE 30, 1997 June 30, 1996 ------------- ------------- Net interest income $21,156 $21,319 Taxable equivalent adjustment 433 424 ------- ------- Net interest income taxable equivalent $21,589 $21,743 ======= ======= Net interest margin 4.50% 5.02% Taxable equivalent adjustment .09 .10 ------- ------- Net interest margin taxable equivalent 4.59% 5.12% ======= ======= Net interest income of $21,156 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 decreased $163 from the comparable period in 1996. Included in total interest income for the six months ended June 30, 1996 was $650 nonrecurring income which was loan discount recognized as loan income upon prepayment. This prepayment resulted in an increase in the net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent for the six months ended June 30, 1996 of approximately 10 basis points. The net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent of 4.59% for the first half of 1997 decreased from 5.12% for the comparable period in 1996. The yield on average earning assets was 8.50% for the first half of 1997 compared to 8.79% for the comparable period in 1996. The cost of interest bearing liabilities was 4.56% for the first half of 1997 compared to 4.29% for the comparable period in 1996. Increases in interest rates paid on Federal Home Loan Bank advances and securities sold under repurchase agreements have contributed to the increase in the cost of interest bearing liabilities for the first half of 1997 compared to the same period in 1996. Average gross earning assets increased $29,793 during the second quarter of 1997, while the average rate earned on these assets decreased from 8.67% at December 31, 1996 to 8.50% at June 30, 1997. CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION Total assets of $1,045,722 at June 30, 1997 increased $97,792 or 10.3% compared to year-end 1996. Total deposits and repurchase agreements at June 30, 1997 of $717,469 and $137,426 increased $7,877, and $49,487, respectively, from December 31, 1996. These lower cost sources of funds were used to purchase investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale. Net loans totaled $611,735 at June 30, 1997, representing an increase of $27,838 or 4.8% since year-end 1996. 15 16 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED). - -------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION - CONTINUED During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, there were $25,000 in variable rate mortgaged-backed securities purchased, with rates to change annually, initially yielding 6.64%. There were $40,000 in fixed rate callable agencies purchased with call dates from one to three years in the future, and final maturity dates between five and eight years. Yields on these callable bonds ranged from 7.13% to 7.47%. The variable rate securities were purchased with variable rate borrowings. The callable bonds were purchased with like Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Net interest rate spreads on the purchases approximated 110-113 basis points. During the quarter ended June 30, 1997, $15,900 in securities were purchased. There were $5,300 in short term fixed rate treasuries, $5,000 fixed rate callable agencies with call dates two years in the future and $4,000 fixed rate corporate debt securities. The treasuries and callable agencies replaced like maturities of similar investments. During the six months ended June 30, 1997, Citizens implemented a Bank Owned Life Insurance Program ("BOLI"). Single premium policies totaling $20,000 were purchased on employees. The BOLI is included in line item accrued interest receivable and other assets. This is the primary reason for the increase in the balance sheet line since December 31, 1996. Citizens will realize accrued income on its financial statement, in the line titled other income, based on the interest crediting rates in the insurance policies. NONPERFORMING ASSETS Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were .67% at June 30, 1997, as compared to .31% at December 31, 1996. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans at June 30, 1997 was 1.89% compared to 1.91% at December 31, 1996. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of the allowance for loan losses increased to 35.78% at June 30, 1997, from 16.14% at December 31, 1996. Other real estate totaled $93 at June 30, 1997 and $214 at December 31, 1996. Bancshares continues to analyze the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans on a quarterly basis. Annualized net charge-offs constituted .14% of average loans for the six months ended June 30, 1997, as compared to .20% for the year ended December 31, 1996. LIQUIDITY Bancshares' liquidity position remained strong during the second quarter of 1997. Core deposits, representing Bancshares' largest most stable and generally least costly source of funds, totaled $661,372 and were 108.1% of total loans at June 30, 1997. The core deposit levels at June 30, 1997 approximated the levels at year-end 1996. Cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing time deposits and securities available for sale are Bancshares' most liquid assets. At June 30, 1997, these assets totaled $330,323, an increase of $62,217 or 23.2% from December 31, 1996. 16 17 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED). - -------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) LIQUIDITY - CONTINUED Management believes that Bancshares' liquidity position is strong based on its high level of cash, cash equivalents, core deposits, the stability of its other funding sources and its capital base. CAPITAL RESOURCES Shareholders' equity totaled $94,743 at June 30, 1997, compared to $89,712 at December 31, 1996. The ratio of shareholders' equity to assets was 9.06% at June 30, 1997 and 9.5% at December 31, 1996, respectively. JUNE 30, 1997 December 31, 1996 ------------- ----------------- AMOUNT PERCENT Amount Percent ------ ------- ------ ------- Tier 1 risk-based capital Actual $ 93,594 15.26% $88,753 16.23% Required 24,532 4.00 21,876 4.00 Total risk-based capital Actual $101,307 16.52% $95,645 17.49% Required 49,064 8.00 43,753 8.00 The following table summarizes Bancshares' consolidated leverage capital ratio and required amounts at June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996. JUNE 30, 1997 December 31, 1996 ------------- ----------------- Leverage Ratio AMOUNT PERCENT Amount Percent - -------------- ------ ------- ------ ------- Actual $93,594 9.42% $88,753 9.91% Minimum required 29,812 3.00 26,879 3.00 Maximum required 49,686 5.00 44,799 5.00 The unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax effect, was $509 at June 30, 1997, compared to an unrealized gain of $798 at December 31, 1996. The decrease of $289 was primarily attributable to the changing interest rate environment. GENERAL Bancshares' common stock closed at an all-time high of $55 on June 30, 1997. The share price has increased 65.41% since December 31, 1996. Management believes that the value of the shares has increased due to the Corporation's continued solid performance and investors' strong demand for the financial institution sector. Part of this increase may also stem from the recent inclusion of the Corporation's stock in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indices, which are indices of "small cap" stocks. 17 18 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED). - -------------------------- (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) GENERAL - CONTINUED The Corporation recently received national recognition by placing second in U.S. Banker magazine's 1997 ranking of the 200 mid-sized publicly traded bank holding companies. The ranking was based on each bank's 1996 performance in five areas: capitalization, asset quality, two measures of profitability and efficiency. We are very proud of this accomplishment. Progress continues toward the acquisition of the Belmont County branches of Metropolitan Savings Bank of Ohio, an affiliate of F.N.B. Corporation, Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The branch offices are located in Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville and Barnsville. Citizens will acquire approximately $66 million in deposits and $26 million in loans for a 9% premium on the deposits in connection with this transaction. The value of the transaction is approximately $6 million. In our first quarter 10-Q, we announced the Corporation's intentions to offer trust and investment services, and the hiring of three individuals to manage these activities. During the second quarter, Bancshares began to offer comprehensive services, including personal trust, estate administration, IRA and employee benefit accounts and investment services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank of Chester. The Trust Department personnel are operating from the Citizens' office at 80 Boardman-Poland Road (Route 224) in Boardman, Ohio. Trust and investment services will be marketed throughout the Corporation's market area in the near future. Management projects that the long-term prospects for the Trust Company will add fee income to Bancshares while providing a valuable service. Bancshares' 1997 core earnings will be reduced by approximately $.03 per common share due to the after tax impact of planned Trust Company expenses. 18 19 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- PART II - OTHER INFORMATION --------------------------- ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. - ---------------------------- There is no pending litigation, other than routine litigation incidental to the business of Bancshares and its affiliates, or of a material nature involving or naming Bancshares or any of its affiliates as a defendant. Further, there are no material legal proceedings in which any director, executive officer, principal shareholder or affiliate of Bancshares is a party or has a material interest which is adverse to Bancshares or any of its affiliates. None of the routine litigation in which Bancshares or any of its affiliates are involved is expected to have a material adverse impact upon the financial position or results of operations of Bancshares or any of its affiliates. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES. - -------------------------------- Not Applicable. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES. - ------------------------------------------ Not Applicable. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. - -------------------------------------------------------------- Not applicable. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION. - --------------------------- Not Applicable. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. - ------------------------------------------- (a) The following Exhibits are included in this Form 10-Q or are incorporated by reference as noted in the following index: 19 20 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION - CONTINUED EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT 3 Articles of Incorporation, By laws (1) Registrant's Fourth Amended Articles of Incorporation, (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 3 (1) to the Form 10-K of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended December 31, 1996). (2) Registrant's Regulations, as amended (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 3 (2) to the Form S-4 Registration Statement No. 0-18209 of Citizens Bancshares, Inc.). EXHIBIT 10 Material Contracts (1) The Citizens Bancshares Inc. Profit-Sharing Plan and Trust (formerly known as the CBC Salineville Profit Sharing Plan and Trust) (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (2) to the Form S-4 Registration Statement No. 0-18209 of Citizens Bancshares, Inc.). (2) Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (3) to the Form S-4 Registration Statement No. 0-18209 of Citizens Bancshares, Inc.). (3) Form of Indemnification Agreement between Citizens Bancshares, Inc. and Individual Directors, Officers or Representatives (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (4) to the Form 10-K of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989). (4) Employment Agreement by and among Citizens Bancshares, Inc., The Citizens Banking Company and Marty E. Adams (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (5) to the Form 10-K of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992). (5) Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement by and among Citizens Bancshares, Inc., The Citizens Banking Company and Marty E. Adams. (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (8) to the Form 10-K of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993). (6) Agreement by and among Citizens Bancshares, Inc., The Citizens Banking Company and Frank J. Koch. (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (9) to the Form 10-K of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993). (7) Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Non-Statutory Stock Option and Stock Appreciation Rights Plan.(incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (11) to the Form 10-Q of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 1995). 20 21 CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC. ------------------------- PART II - OTHER INFORMATION --------------------------- EXHIBIT INDEX (CONTINUED) ------------------------- (8) The Employee Retirement Plan for Citizens Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (12) to the Form 10-Q of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 1995). (9) Affiliation Agreement by and among Citizens Bancshares, Inc., The Citizens Banking Company, Western Reserve Bank of Ohio (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 2 (1) to the Form S-4 Registration Statement No.33-99036 of Citizens Bancshares, Inc.). (10) Agreement of Merger by and among Citizens Bancshares, Inc., The Citizens Banking Company and Western Reserve Bank of Ohio (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (12) to the Form 10-K of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995). (11) Plan and Agreement of Merger by and among Citizens Bancshares, Inc., The Citizens Banking Company and the Navarre Deposit Bank Company (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (13) to the Form 10-Q of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended March 31, 1996). (12) Purchase and Assumption agreement between The Metropolitan Savings Bank of Ohio and The Citizens Banking Company (incorporated by reference in Exhibit 10 (12) to the Form 10-Q of Citizens Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 1997). EXHIBIT 11 Statement regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). EXHIBIT 27 Financial Data Schedule REPORTS ON FORM 8-K ------------------- None 21 22 Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Date: July 22, 1997 Marty E. Adams ------------- -------------- Marty E. Adams President & Chief Executive Officer Vice Chairman Date: July 22, 1997 William L. White III ------------- -------------------- William L. White III Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer 22