1 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 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1997 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From ______ To ______ Commission File Number 0-850 [KeyCorp Logo] ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OHIO 34-6542451 - -------------------------------------------- -------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 127 PUBLIC SQUARE, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114-1306 - -------------------------------------------- -------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (216) 689-6300 ------------------------------------------------------ (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Shares with a par value of $1 each 217,223,697 Shares - -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ (Title of class) (Outstanding at July 31, 1997) The number of pages of this report is 43. 2 KEYCORP TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Page Number -------------------- ----------- Consolidated Balance Sheets -- June 30, 1997, December 31, 1996, and June 30, 1996 3 Consolidated Statements of Income -- Three months and six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity -- Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow -- Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 Independent Accountants' Review Report 17 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition ----------------------------------------------------------- and Results of Operations 18 ------------------------- PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings 40 ----------------- Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 40 --------------------------------------------------- Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 41 -------------------------------- Signature 41 2 3 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION KEYCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNE 30, December 31, June 30, dollars in millions 1997 1996 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (UNAUDITED) (Unaudited) ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 2,911 $ 3,444 $ 3,061 Short-term investments 653 696 511 Securities available for sale 7,727 7,728 7,251 Investment securities (fair value: $1,516, $1,637 and $1,748) 1,484 1,601 1,714 Loans 51,644 49,235 47,928 Less: Allowance for loan losses 880 870 870 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net loans 50,764 48,365 47,058 Premises and equipment 1,025 1,084 1,032 Goodwill 795 824 844 Other intangible assets 123 137 154 Corporate owned life insurance 1,562 1,515 1,192 Other assets 2,628 2,227 1,947 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total assets $ 69,672 $ 67,621 $ 64,764 ======== ======== ======== LIABILITIES Deposits in domestic offices: Noninterest-bearing $ 9,519 $ 9,524 $ 8,877 Interest-bearing 33,655 34,455 34,448 Deposits in foreign offices -- interest-bearing 1,452 1,338 1,092 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total deposits 44,626 45,317 44,417 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements 6,830 6,925 6,171 Other short-term borrowings 5,447 3,969 3,408 Other liabilities 2,023 1,816 1,598 Long-term debt 5,182 4,213 4,174 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities 64,108 62,240 59,768 Corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred capital securities of subsidiary trusts holding solely debentures of the Corporation (See Note 8) 750 500 -- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares, none issued -- -- -- 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock Class A, $125 stated value; authorized 1,400,000 shares, none issued -- -- -- Common Shares, $1 par value; authorized 900,000,000 shares; issued 245,944,390 shares 246 246 246 Capital surplus 1,477 1,484 1,490 Retained earnings 4,311 4,060 3,874 Loans to ESOP trustee (49) (49) (49) Net unrealized losses on securities, net of income taxes (36) (6) (70) Treasury stock, at cost (27,564,764, 22,490,353 and 14,965,373 shares) (1,135) (854) (495) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total shareholders' equity 4,814 4,881 4,996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities, capital securities and shareholders' equity $ 69,672 $ 67,621 $ 64,764 ======== ======== ======== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 3 4 KEYCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, --------------------------- ------------------------- dollars in millions, except per share amounts 1997 1996 1997 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST INCOME Loans $ 1,131 $ 1,082 $ 2,226 $ 2,159 Taxable investment securities 3 3 6 7 Tax-exempt investment securities 18 19 36 38 Securities available for sale 136 124 270 253 Short-term investments 7 6 12 13 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest income 1,295 1,234 2,550 2,470 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 378 367 731 751 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements 84 74 172 146 Other short-term borrowings 64 44 121 89 Long-term debt 73 67 141 133 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest expense 599 552 1,165 1,119 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME 696 682 1,385 1,351 Provision for loan losses 75 47 142 91 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 621 635 1,243 1,260 NONINTEREST INCOME Service charges on deposit accounts 74 72 145 144 Trust and asset management income 64 61 128 119 Credit card fees 25 24 48 44 Insurance and brokerage income 21 16 42 34 Corporate owned life insurance income 21 15 40 27 Loan securitization income 3 14 4 27 Net securities gains -- 1 -- 1 Other income 80 61 140 117 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total noninterest income 288 264 547 513 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Personnel 283 298 573 589 Net occupancy 54 54 110 108 Equipment 44 40 87 78 Amortization of intangibles 21 22 42 44 Professional fees 13 13 24 29 Marketing 22 17 43 38 Other expense 145 135 278 263 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total noninterest expense 582 579 1,157 1,149 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 327 320 633 624 Income taxes 104 103 198 199 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME $ 223 $ 217 $ 435 $ 425 ======== ======== ======== ======== Net income applicable to Common Shares $ 223 $ 213 $ 435 $ 417 Per Common Share: Net income $ 1.02 $ .92 $ 1.98 $ 1.80 Net income - fully diluted 1.00 .91 1.94 1.77 Weighted average Common Shares outstanding (000) 218,973 231,341 220,314 232,220 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 4 5 KEYCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Unrealized Loans to Gains Treasury Preferred Common Capital Retained ESOP (Losses) Stock dollars in millions, except per share amounts Stock Shares Surplus Earnings Trustee on Securities at Cost - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 $160 $246 $1,500 $3,633 $(51) $ 48 $ (383) Net income 425 Cash dividends: Common Shares ($.76 per share) (176) Cumulative Preferred Stock ($6.25 per share) (8) Redemption of 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock (160) Issuance of Common Shares under dividend reinvestment, stock option, and purchase plans - 2,322,196 net shares (10) 75 Repurchase of Common Shares - 5,046,000 shares (187) Net unrealized losses on securities, net of deferred tax benefit of $(56) (118) Loan payment from ESOP Trustee 2 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1996 -- $246 $1,490 $3,874 $(49) $ (70) $ (495) ==== ===== ======= ======= ===== ====== ====== - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 -- $246 $1,484 $4,060 $(49) $ (6) $ (854) Adjustment related to change in accounting for transfers of financial assets, net of deferred tax benefit of $(25) (43) Net income 435 Cash dividends on Common Shares ($.84 per share) (184) Issuance of Common Shares under dividend reinvestment, stock option, and purchase plans - 1,428,289 net shares (7) 64 Repurchase of Common Shares - 6,502,700 shares (345) Net unrealized gains on securities, net of deferred tax expense of $7 13 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1997 -- $246 $1,477 $4,311 $(49) $ (36) $(1,135) === ===== ======= ======= ===== ====== ======== - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 5 6 KEYCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six months ended June 30, ------------------------- in millions 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 435 $ 425 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 142 91 Depreciation expense 78 70 Amortization of intangibles 42 44 Net gain from sales of subsidiaries/branches (10) (8) Net securities losses -- (1) Deferred income taxes 32 33 Net (increase) decrease in mortgage loans held for sale (14) 538 Net increase in trading account assets account assets (133) -- Decrease in accrued restructuring charge (49) -- Other operating activities, net (525) (99) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (2) 1,093 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net increase in loans (3,227) (1,252) Loans sold 683 268 Purchases of investment securities (187) (439) Proceeds from sales of investment securities 7 3 Proceeds from prepayments and maturities of investment securities 371 423 Purchases of securities available for sale (848) (1,279) Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 37 41 Proceeds from prepayments and maturities of securities available for sale 1,006 1,904 Net (increase) decrease in other short-term investments 176 (203) Purchases of premises and equipment (89) (89) Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment 53 14 Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned 7 19 Purchases of corporate owned life insurance -- (65) Proceeds from sales of subsidiaries/branches (116) 137 Net cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired -- (12) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (2,127) (530) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net decrease in deposits (540) (1,868) Net increase in short-term borrowings 1,383 1,153 Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,500 932 Payments on long-term debt (525) (699) Proceeds from the issuance of capital securities 250 -- Loan payment received from ESOP trustee -- 2 Purchases of treasury shares (345) (187) Redemption of 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock -- (160) Proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock purchase, stock option and dividend reinvestment plans 57 65 Cash dividends (184) (184) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,596 (946) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET DECREASE IN CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS (533) (383) CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,444 3,444 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS AT END OF PERIOD $ 2,911 $ 3,061 ======= ======= - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional disclosures relative to cash flow: Interest paid $ 1,150 $ 1,122 Income taxes paid 135 107 Net amount received on portfolio swaps 41 45 Noncash items: Transfer of loans to other real estate owned $ 16 $ 17 Transfer of other assets to securities available for sale 280 -- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 6 7 KEYCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The unaudited consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries ("Key"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature and disclosures which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Key's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders. In addition, certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform with the current year presentation. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year. On January 1, 1997, Key adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extingushments of Liabilities." SFAS No. 125 requires that certain assets which are subject to prepayment and recorded in connection with a securitization be accounted for like investments in interest-only strips. Accordingly, Key reclassified approximately $280 million of these assets, which represent uncertificated residual interests in securitizations, to securities available for sale. At the time of the transfer, the carrying amount of these assets exceeded their fair value by approximately $68 million. This difference was recorded as a reduction to the carrying amount of the transferred assets and the related after tax adjustment of $43 million was made to net unrealized losses on securities in shareholders' equity. SFAS No. 125 is more fully discussed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of Key's 1996 Annual Report. In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," which specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share for entities with publicly held common stock or common stock equivalents. SFAS No. 128 replaces the presentation of primary earnings per share with the presentation of basic earnings per share. It also requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic earnings per share computation to the corresponding amounts of the diluted earnings per share computation. SFAS No. 128 is effective for both interim and annual financial statements issued for periods ending after December 15, 1997, with earlier adoption prohibited. All prior period earnings per share data must be restated. Key expects to adopt SFAS No. 128 as of January 1, 1998, with no effect on prior period data. In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 130 establishes reporting and display standards for comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances arising from nonowner sources. The purpose of the statement is to provide a basis for reporting a measure of all changes in equity of an enterprise that will result from recognized transactions and other economic events of the period other than transactions with owners in their capacity as owners. SFAS No. 130 is effective for both interim and annual financial statements issued for periods beginning after December 15, 1997, and also applies to financial statements presented for prior periods. SFAS No. 131 requires that financial and descriptive information be disclosed for each reportable operating segment based on the management approach. The management approach focuses on financial information that an enterprise's decision makers use to assess performance and make decisions about resource allocation. The statement also prescribes the enterprise-wide disclosures to be made about products, services, geographic areas and major customers. SFAS No. 131 is effective for annual financial statements issued for periods beginning after December 15, 1997, and for interim financial statements in the second year of application. Comparative information presented for earlier periods must be restated. Key expects to adopt SFAS No. 130 and SFAS No. 131 as of January 1, 1998. 7 8 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPLETED MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS Mergers and acquisitions completed by Key during 1996 (both of which were accounted for as purchase business combinations) are summarized below. There were no such transactions during the six-month period ended June 30, 1997. COMMON in millions LOCATION DATE ASSETS SHARES ISSUED - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Carleton, McCreary, Holmes & Co. Ohio August 1996 $1 See note(1) Knight Insurance Agency, Inc.(2) Massachusetts June 1996 8 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <FN> (1) Carleton, McCreary, Holmes & Co. ("Carleton") is an investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services for mid-sized and large corporations. In accordance with a confidentiality clause in the purchase agreement, the terms, which are not material, have not been publicly disclosed. (2) Knight Insurance Agency, Inc. ("Knight") is an education financing company doing business under the name "Knight College Resource Group." COMPLETED DIVESTITURE SOCIETY FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK On June 1, 1996, the Corporation ("parent company") sold Society First Federal Savings Bank ("SFF"), its Florida savings association subsidiary. SFF had assets of approximately $1.2 billion at the time of the transaction. Key continues to provide private banking services in Florida through its lead bank, KeyBank National Association. An $8 million ($5 million after tax) gain was realized on the SFF sale and included in other income on the income statement. TRANSACTIONS PENDING AS OF JUNE 30, 1997 LEASETEC CORPORATION On July 3, 1997, the parent company acquired an 80% interest (with an option to purchase the remaining 20%) in Leasetec Corporation ("Leasetec"), a privately held equipment leasing company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with operations in the United States and overseas. At June 30, 1997, Leasetec had total assets of approximately $1.1 billion. In connection with the transaction, which was accounted for as a purchase, Key recorded goodwill of $126 million, which is being amortized using the straight-line method over a period of 25 years. CHAMPION MORTGAGE CO., INC. On June 16, 1997, the parent company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Champion Mortgage Co., Inc. ("Champion"), a home equity finance company headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. In accordance with the agreement, Key will, upon closing, issue common shares valued at approximately $200 million in a transaction structured as a tax-free exchange and to be accounted for as a purchase. Key plans on repurchasing shares equal in number to those to be issued. The agreement also provides an opportunity for Champion's shareholders to receive additional consideration in the form of Key Common Shares valued at up to $100 million in the event that certain performance targets related to significant increases in profitability and origination volumes established at the date of closing are achieved over the next three years. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 1997, pending necessary regulatory approval. KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WYOMING) On July 14, 1997, the parent company sold KeyBank National Association (Wyoming) ("KeyBank Wyoming"), its 28 branch Wyoming bank subsidiary. KeyBank Wyoming had assets of approximately $1.1 billion at the time of the transaction. A $53 million ($35 million after tax) gain was realized on the KeyBank Wyoming sale and will be included in other income on the income statement in the third quarter of 1997. BRANCH DIVESTITURES In addition to the strategic actions announced on November 26, 1996, as part of Key's transformation to a nationwide, bank-based financial services company, Key announced its intention to divest approximately 140 branch offices. During the second quarter of 1997, eight such branches were sold resulting in a gain of $10 million ($7 million after tax) which was recorded in other income on the income statement. As of July 31, 1997, contracts had been entered into to sell a total of 88 other branch offices (including the 28 branches associated with the sale of KeyBank Wyoming) with deposits 8 9 of approximately $2.1 billion at June 30, 1997. The sales of these remaining branches under contract are expected to close in the third and fourth quarters of 1997. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and approximate fair values of securities available for sale were as follows: JUNE 30, 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GROSS GROSS AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR in millions COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury, agencies and corporations $ 499 $ 2 $ 3 $ 498 States and political subdivisions 48 1 1 48 Collateralized mortgage obligations 3,559 4 23 3,540 Other mortgage-backed securities 3,336 39 36 3,339 Other securities 354 1 53 302 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $7,796 $47 $116 $7,727 ====== === ==== ====== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 31, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair in millions Cost Gains Losses Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury, agencies and corporations $ 857 $ 3 $ 1 $ 859 States and political subdivisions 36 -- -- 36 Collateralized mortgage obligations 3,169 3 23 3,149 Other mortgage-backed securities 3,570 44 35 3,579 Other securities 104 1 -- 105 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $7,736 $51 $59 $7,728 ====== === === ====== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 30, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair in millions Cost Gains Losses Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Treasury, agencies and corporations $1,222 $ 3 $ 7 $1,218 States and political subdivisions 20 -- -- 20 Collateralized mortgage obligations 2,419 1 46 2,374 Other mortgage-backed securities 3,542 25 90 3,477 Other securities 160 2 -- 162 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $7,363 $31 $143 $7,251 ====== === ==== ====== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debt securities that Key has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as securities held to maturity and are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the level yield method. Securities held to maturity and equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are presented as investment securities on the balance sheet. Debt and equity securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading account assets, reported at fair value ($170 million and $33 million as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively) and included in short-term investments on the balance sheet. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on such assets are reported in other income on the income statement. Debt and equity securities that Key has not classified as investment securities or trading account assets are classified as securities available for sale and, as such, are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred taxes, reported as a component of shareholders' equity. At June 30, 1997, shareholders' equity was reduced by $36 million, representing the net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of deferred tax benefit. 9 10 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and approximate fair values of investment securities were as follows: JUNE 30, 1997 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GROSS GROSS AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR in millions COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- States and political subdivisions $1,209 $33 $1 $1,241 Other securities 275 -- -- 275 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,484 $33 $1 $1,516 ====== === == ====== - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 31, 1996 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair in millions Cost Gains Losses Value - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- States and political subdivisions $1,401 $37 $1 $1,437 Other securities 200 -- -- 200 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,601 $37 $1 $1,637 ====== === == ====== - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 30, 1996 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair in millions Cost Gains Losses Value - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- States and political subdivisions $1,450 $36 $2 $1,484 Other securities 264 -- -- 264 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,714 $36 $2 $1,748 ====== === == ====== - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. LOANS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans are summarized as follows: JUNE 30, December 31, June 30, in millions 1997 1996 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial, financial and agricultural $13,495 $12,309 $12,071 Real estate-- commercial mortgage 7,185 7,151 7,155 Real estate-- construction 1,935 1,666 1,561 Commercial lease financing 2,714 2,671 2,398 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total commercial loans 25,329 23,797 23,185 Real estate-- residential mortgage 6,130 6,229 6,674 Home equity 5,274 4,793 4,320 Credit card 1,785 1,799 1,720 Consumer-- direct 2,312 2,245 1,984 Consumer-- indirect 8,147 8,062 7,629 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total consumer loans 23,648 23,128 22,327 Loans held for sale 2,667 2,310 2,416 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $51,644 $49,235 $47,928 ======= ======= ======= - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 11 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. LONG-TERM DEBT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The components of long-term debt, presented net of unamortized discount where applicable, were as follows: JUNE 30, December 31, June 30, dollars in millions 1997 1996 1996 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Senior medium-term notes due through 2005(1) $ 493 $ 584 $ 990 Subordinated medium-term notes due through 2005(2) 183 183 183 7.50% Subordinated notes due 2006 250 250 250 6.75% Subordinated notes due 2006 200 200 200 8.125% Subordinated notes due 2002 199 199 199 8.00% Subordinated notes due 2004 125 125 125 8.40% Subordinated capital notes due 1999 75 75 75 8.404% Notes due 1997 through 2001 49 49 49 All other long-term debt 15 16 16 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total parent company 1,589 1,681 2,087 Senior medium-term bank notes due through 2000(3) 2,253 1,165 1,380 7.25% Subordinated notes due 2005 200 200 200 7.85% Subordinated notes due 2002 200 200 200 6.75% Subordinated notes due 2003 200 200 199 7.50% Subordinated notes due 2008 165 165 -- 7.125% Subordinated notes due 2006 125 125 -- 7.125% Subordinated notes due 2006 125 125 -- 7.55% Subordinated notes due 2006 75 75 -- 7.375% Subordinated notes due 2008 70 70 -- Federal Home Loan Bank Advances 170 193 93 Industrial revenue bonds 10 10 10 All other long-term debt -- 4 5 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total subsidiaries 3,593 2,532 2,087 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $5,182 $4,213 $4,174 ====== ====== ====== - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <FN> (1) The weighted average rate on the senior medium-term notes due through 2005 was 6.63%, 6.57% and 6.46% at June 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1996, respectively. (2) The weighted average rate on the subordinated medium-term notes due through 2005 was 6.87%, 6.80% and 6.82% at June 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1996, respectively. (3) The weighted average rate on the senior medium-term notes due through 2000 was 5.82%, 6.17% and 6.60% at June 30, 1997, December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1996, respectively. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. CAPITAL SECURITIES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The corporation-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred capital securities of subsidiary trusts holding solely debentures of the Corporation ("capital securities") were issued by three business trusts, KeyCorp Institutional Capital A ("Capital A"), KeyCorp Institutional Capital B ("Capital B") and KeyCorp Institutional Capital C ("Capital C"), all of whose common securities are owned by the parent company. Capital A and Capital B were formed in the fourth quarter of 1996 and Capital C was formed in the second quarter of 1997. The proceeds from the issuances of the capital securities and common securities were used to purchase debentures of the parent company. Capital A and Capital B hold solely junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures of the parent company. Capital C holds solely coupon adjusted pass-through security debentures of the parent company. Both the debentures and related income statement effects are eliminated in Key's financial statements. The parent company has entered into contractual arrangements which, taken collectively, fully and unconditionally guarantee payment of: (i) accrued and unpaid distributions required to be paid on the capital securities; (ii) the redemption price with respect to any capital securities called for redemption by Capital A, Capital B or Capital C; and (iii) payments due upon a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, winding-up or termination of Capital A, Capital B or Capital C. 12 12 The capital securities, common securities and related debentures are summarized as follows: Principal Capital Common Amount of Interest Rate Maturity of dollars in millions Securities(1) Securities Debentures(2) of Debentures Debentures - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 30, 1997 Capital A $350 $11 $361 7.826% 2026 Capital B 150 4 154 8.250 2026 Capital C 250 8 258 6.625 2029 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $750 $23 $773 7.510%(3) -- ==== === ==== - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 31, 1996 $500 $15 $515 7.953%(3) -- ==== === ==== - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <FN> (1) The capital securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the respective maturity dates of the debentures or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indenture. Each issue of capital securities carries an interest rate identical to that of the respective debenture. The interest rate related to the capital securities issued by Capital C may be adjusted upon the remarketing of the capital securites on the coupon adjustment date (June 1, 1999). The capital securities issued by Capital A and Capital B qualify as Tier I capital under Federal Reserve Board Guidelines. (2) The parent company has the right to redeem the debentures purchased by Capital A, Capital B and Capital C: (i) in whole or in part, on or after December 1, 2006, December 15, 2006 and June 1, 2009, respectively, (ii) in whole at any time within 90 days following the occurrence and during the continuation of a tax event or a capital treatment event (as defined in the applicable offering circular); and (iii) for Capital C, in whole or in part on the coupon adjustment date. If the debentures are redeemed prior to maturity, the redemption price will be expressed as a certain percentage of, or factor added to, the principal amount, plus any accrued but unpaid interest. (3) Weighted average rate. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During the fourth quarter of 1996, the parent company recorded a $100 million ($66 million after tax, $.29 per Common Share) restructuring charge in connection with strategic actions to be taken over the next year to complete its transformation to a nationwide, bank-based financial services company. The primary actions taken or to be taken include: (i) the formation of a nationwide bank from Key's current network of banks in 13 states and four regions of the United States (Key Bank USA National Association ("KeyBank USA") did not take part in this consolidation), (ii) the consolidation of nearly 140 of Key's branch offices, known as KeyCenters, into other KeyCenters, and (iii) the reduction of approximately 2,700 positions, or 10% of Key's employment base, distributed throughout the organization at substantially all levels of responsibility. Included in the restructuring charge were accruals for expenses, primarily consisting of severance payments ($54 million), consolidation costs related to banking offices identified for closure ($18 million) and costs related to the write-off of certain obsolete software previously developed for internal use ($28 million). As of June 30, 1997, Key had completed the consolidation of 117 of the 140 KeyCenters identified for merger into other KeyCenters and reduced its employment base by approximately three-quarters of the 10% projected at the announcement date. Remaining reserves at June 30, 1997, totaled $51 million. Changes in the restructuring reserve are summarized as follows: Consolidation Obsolete in millions Severance Costs Software Total - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at January 1, 1997 $ 54 $18 $ 28 $100 Cash payments (13) (1) -- (14) Noncash charges -- (7) (28) (35) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at June 30, 1997 $ 41 $10 -- $ 51 ==== === ==== ==== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 13 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key, mainly through its affiliate banks, is party to various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. The banks use these financial instruments in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of their customers and to manage their exposure to market risk. Market risk is the possibility that Key's net interest income will be adversely affected as a result of changes in interest rates or other economic factors. The primary financial instruments used include commitments to extend credit, standby and commercial letters of credit, interest rate swaps, caps and floors, futures and foreign exchange forward contracts. All of the interest rate swaps, caps and floors, and foreign exchange forward contracts held are over-the-counter instruments. These financial instruments may be used for lending-related, asset and liability management and trading purposes, as discussed in the remainder of this note. In addition to the market risks inherent in the use of these financial instruments, each contains an element of credit risk. Credit risk is the possibility that Key will incur a loss due to a counterparty's failure to perform its contractual obligations. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS HELD OR ISSUED FOR LENDING-RELATED PURPOSES These instruments involve, to varying degrees, credit risk in addition to amounts recognized in Key's balance sheet. Key mitigates its exposure to credit risk through internal controls over the extension of credit. These controls include the process of credit approval and review, the establishment of credit limits and, when deemed necessary, securing collateral. The banks' commitments to extend credit are agreements with customers to provide financing at predetermined terms as long as the customer continues to meet specified criteria. Loan commitments serve to meet the financing needs of the banks' customers and generally carry variable rates of interest, have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses, and may require the payment of fees. Since the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total amount of the commitments does not necessarily represent the future cash outlay to be made by Key. The credit-worthiness of each customer is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The estimated fair values of these commitments and the standby letters of credit discussed below are not material. Key does not have any significant concentrations of credit risk. Standby letters of credit enhance the credit-worthiness of the banks' customers by assuring the customers' financial performance to third parties in connection with specified transactions. Amounts drawn under standby letters of credit generally carry variable rates of interest, and the credit risk involved is essentially the same as that involved in the extension of loan facilities. The following is a summary of the contractual amount of each class of lending-related off-balance sheet financial instrument outstanding wherein Key's maximum possible accounting loss equals the contractual amount of the instruments: JUNE 30, December 31, June 30, in millions 1997 1996 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loan commitments: Credit card lines $ 8,259 $ 8,078 $ 7,698 Home equity 3,538 3,239 4,184 Commercial real estate and construction 2,313 1,593 1,643 Commercial and other 11,982 10,327 10,041 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total loan commitments 26,092 23,237 23,566 Other commitments: Standby letters of credit 1,440 1,385 1,236 Commercial letters of credit 130 202 205 Loans sold with recourse 202 30 32 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total loan and other commitments $27,864 $24,854 $25,039 ======= ======= ======= - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 14 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS HELD OR ISSUED FOR ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT PURPOSES Key manages its exposure to market risk, in part, by using off-balance sheet instruments. Instruments used for this purpose modify the repricing or maturity characteristics of specified on-balance sheet assets and liabilities. The instruments must be both effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being managed, and designated as a risk management transaction at the inception of the derivative contract. In addition, to be considered effective, a high degree of interest rate correlation must exist between the derivative and the specified assets or liabilities being managed at inception and over the life of the derivative contract. Primary among the financial instruments used by both the parent company and its subsidiary banks to manage exposure to market risk are interest rate swap contracts. Interest rate swaps used for this purpose are designated as portfolio swaps. The notional amount of the interest rate swap contracts represents only an agreed-upon amount on which calculations of interest payments to be exchanged are based, and is significantly greater than the amount at risk. Credit risk on these instruments is the possibility that the counterparty will not meet the terms of the swap contract and is measured as the cost of replacing, at current market rates, contracts in an unrealized gain position. Key deals exclusively with counterparties with high credit ratings, enters into bilateral collateral arrangements and generally arranges master netting agreements. These agreements include legal rights of setoff that provide for the net settlement of the subject contracts with the same counterparty in the event of default. In addition, the credit risk exposure to the counterparty on each interest rate swap is monitored by a credit committee. Based upon credit reviews of the counterparties, limits on the total credit exposure Key may have with each counterparty and the amount of collateral required, if any, are determined. Although Key is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties, based on management's assessment as of June 30, 1997, all counterparties were expected to meet their obligations. At June 30, 1997, Key had 17 different counterparties to portfolio swaps and swaps entered into to offset the risk of customer swaps. Key had aggregate credit exposure of $13 million to seven of these counterparties, with the largest credit exposure to an individual counterparty amounting to $5 million. Conventional interest rate swap contracts involve the receipt of amounts based on fixed or variable rates in exchange for payments based on variable or fixed rates, without an exchange of the underlying notional amount. Under an indexed amortizing swap contract, the notional amount remains constant for a specified period of time after which, based upon the level of an index at each review date, the swap contract will mature, the notional amount will begin to amortize, or the swap will continue in effect until its contractual maturity. Otherwise, the characteristics of these swaps are similar to those of conventional swap contracts. At June 30, 1997, Key was party to $1.4 billion and $2.8 billion of indexed amortizing swaps that used a London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") index and a Constant Maturity Treasuries ("CMT") index, respectively, for the review date measurement. Under basis swap contracts, interest payments based on different floating indices are exchanged. The following table summarizes the notional amount, fair value, maturity and weighted average rate received and paid for the various types of portfolio interest rate swaps used by Key: JUNE 30, 1997 December 31, 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATE NOTIONAL FAIR MATURITY ------------------------- Notional Fair dollars in millions AMOUNT VALUE (YEARS) RECEIVE PAY Amount Value - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Receive fixed/pay variable-- indexed amortizing(1) $ 4,538 $ (9) 2.1 6.79% 5.81% $ 5,078 $ (8) Receive fixed/pay variable-- conventional 3,452 (16) 6.7 6.76 5.88 3,505 21 Pay fixed/receive variable-- conventional 3,082 2 1.3 5.72 6.04 3,312 (5) Basis swaps 600 -- .3 5.69 5.66 400 -- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total portfolio swaps $11,672 $(23) 3.1 6.44% 5.88% $12,295 $ 8 ======== ====== ======== ==== - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <FN> (1) Maturity is based upon expected average lives rather than contractual terms. Based on the weighted average rates in effect at June 30, 1997, the spread on portfolio interest rate swaps, excluding the amortization of net deferred gains on terminated swaps, provided a positive impact on net interest income (since the weighted average rate received exceeded the weighted average rate paid by 56 basis points). The aggregate negative fair value of $(23) million at the same date was derived through the use of discounted cash flow models, which contemplate interest rates using the applicable forward yield curve, and represents an estimate of the unrealized loss that would be recognized if the portfolio were to be liquidated at that date. 15 15 Interest from portfolio swaps is recognized on an accrual basis over the lives of the respective contracts as an adjustment of the interest income or expense of the asset or liability whose risk is being managed. Gains and losses realized upon the termination of interest rate swaps prior to maturity are deferred and amortized, generally using the straight-line method over the projected remaining life of the related swap contract at its termination and recorded as an adjustment of the yield on the respective on-balance sheet instrument that was being managed. Including the impact of both the spread on the swap portfolio and the amortization of the deferred gains and losses resulting from terminated swaps, portfolio interest rate swaps increased net interest income for the second quarter of both 1997 and 1996 by $19 million. During the first six months of 1997, swaps with a notional amount of $200 million were terminated, resulting in no deferred gain or loss. During the same period last year, swaps with a notional amount of $500 million were terminated, resulting in a deferred gain of $.3 million. A summary of Key's deferred swap gains and (losses) is as follows: June 30, 1997 dollars in millions - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted Average Deferred Remaining Asset/Liability Managed Gains/(Losses) Amortization (Years) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans $(1) 1.3 Debt 16 5.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $15 === - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key also uses interest rate caps and floors, and futures contracts to manage the risk associated with the potential impact of adverse movements in interest rates on specified long-term debt and other short-term borrowings. Interest rate caps and floors involve the payment of a premium by the buyer to the seller for the right to receive an interest differential equal to the difference between the current interest rate and an agreed-upon interest rate ("strike rate") applied to a notional amount. Key generally purchases or enters into net purchases (a combination of buying and selling) of caps and floors for asset and liability management purposes. Futures contracts are commitments to either purchase or sell designated financial instruments at future dates for specified prices. Key had caps and floors with a notional amount and fair value of $3.4 billion (of which $1.4 billion are forward-starting) and $23 million, respectively, at June 30, 1997. There were no futures contracts outstanding at the same date. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS HELD OR ISSUED FOR TRADING PURPOSES Key's affiliate banks also use interest rate swap, cap and floor, and future contracts for dealer activities (which are generally limited to the banks' commercial loan customers) and enter into other positions with third parties that are intended to mitigate the interest rate risk of the customer positions. Interest rate swap contracts entered into with customers are typically limited to conventional swaps, as previously described. The customer swaps, caps and floors, and futures, as well as the third party positions, are recorded at their estimated fair values, and adjustments to fair value are included in other income on the income statement. Key had futures contracts with a notional amount and negative fair value of $4.6 billion and $(1) million, respectively, at June 30, 1997. Key also enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to accommodate the business needs of its customers and for proprietary trading purposes. These contracts provide for the delayed delivery or purchase of foreign currency. The foreign exchange risk associated with such contracts is mitigated by entering into other foreign exchange contracts with third parties. Adjustments to the fair value of all such foreign exchange forward contracts are included in other income on the income statement. At June 30, 1997, credit exposure from financial instruments held or issued for trading purposes was limited to the aggregate fair value of each contract with a positive fair value, or $50 million. The risk of counterparties defaulting on their obligations is monitored on an ongoing basis. The affiliate banks contract with counterparties of good credit standing and enter into master netting agreements when possible in an effort to manage credit risk. Trading income recognized on interest rate and foreign exchange forward contracts totaled $14 million and $8 million, respectively, for the first six months of 1997 and $9 million and $7 million, respectively, for the first six months of 1996. 16 16 A summary of the notional amount and the respective fair value of derivative financial instruments held or issued for trading purposes at June 30, 1997, and on average for the six-month period then ended, is presented below. The positive fair values represent assets to Key and are recorded in other assets, while the negative fair values represent liabilities and are recorded in other liabilities on the balance sheet. The $7.1 billion notional amount of customer swaps presented in the table includes $4.1 billion of interest rate swaps that receive a fixed rate and pay a variable rate and $3.0 billion of interest rate swaps that pay a fixed rate and receive a variable rate. As of June 30, 1997, these swaps had an expected average life of 4.9 years, carried a weighted average rate received of 6.43% and had a weighted average rate paid of 6.32%. June 30, 1997 Six months ended June 30, 1997 ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Notional Fair Average Average in millions Amount Value Notional Amount Fair Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest rate contracts: Customer swaps: Assets $5,016 $ 47 $4,320 $ 42 Liabilities 2,051 (21) 2,066 (21) Caps and floors purchased 2,740 2 2,501 2 Caps and floors written 2,809 (2) 2,573 (3) Foreign exchange forward contracts: Assets 590 14 517 20 Liabilities 537 (13) 456 (19) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REVIEW REPORT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHAREHOLDERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS KEYCORP We have reviewed the unaudited consolidated balance sheets of KeyCorp and subsidiaries ("Key") as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income for the three and six-month periods then ended, and the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity and cash flow for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of Key's management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data, and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, which will be performed for the full year with the objective of expressing an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet of Key as of December 31, 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flow for the year then ended (not presented herein) and in our report dated January 15, 1997, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1996, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP Cleveland, Ohio July 15, 1997 17 17 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION This section of the report, including the highlights summarized below, provides a discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Key for the periods presented. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and notes thereto, presented on pages 3 through 17. This report contains forward-looking statements which are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Statements pertaining to future periods are subject to uncertainty because of the possibility of changes in underlying factors and assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements for a variety of factors including: sharp and/or rapid changes in interest rates; significant changes in the economic scenario from the current anticipated scenario which could materially change anticipated credit quality trends and the ability to generate loans; significant delay in or inability to execute strategic initiatives designed to grow revenues and/or control expenses, including plans to reduce expenses to achieve a 55% efficiency ratio (exclusive of acquisitions) by the end of 1997 and to both consolidate and divest branches; and significant changes in accounting, tax, or regulatory practices or requirements. Key's strong earnings performance for the second quarter of 1997 reflected continued growth in earning assets and fee income, as well as early momentum resulting from strategic actions being taken to complete Key's transformation to a nationwide bank-based financial services company and to implement expense control initiatives. These planned actions, which were announced last November, include the consolidation of Key's bank subsidiaries (other than KeyBank USA) into one nationwide banking institution (completed June 30, 1997, for all banks with the exception of KeyBank National Association (New Hampshire)), the consolidation of nearly 140 branch offices (known as KeyCenters), and a reduction of approximately 10% of Key's employment base. The above actions have been or will be taken throughout 1997 with the objective of improving the efficiency ratio (exclusive of acquisitions) to the targeted level of 55%, with further improvement thereafter. At the same time, Key also announced its plans to divest another 140 KeyCenters. As of June 30, 1997, Key had merged 117 of the 140 KeyCenters to be consolidated and sold or reached agreements to sell 96 of the additional 140 KeyCenters targeted for sale. The sale of KeyBank Wyoming, Key's 28 branch Wyoming bank subsidiary, which closed in July, was included in these agreements. The sale of eight other KeyCenters closed during the second quarter. In addition, operations have been streamlined through a workforce reduction of approximately three-quarters of the 10% projected at the announcement date. As a result of the above factors, during the second quarter Key's efficiency ratio improved 126 basis points to 57.66%, over 280 basis points better than the 60.50% for the second quarter of 1996. During the first six months of 1997, Key also continued its efforts to reallocate resources (including those made available or generated by its above-mentioned divestitures of KeyCenters in areas of low-growth potential) to businesses with higher earnings potential and to focus on certain customer segments, while emphasizing technology to enhance service capability. Specifically, during the first quarter Key launched a new subsidiary, Key Corporate Capital Inc., to expand corporate and specialty finance businesses on a nationwide basis. As part of Key's Corporate Banking line of business, this new unit targets certain client segments and geographic markets, including: media and telecommunications, healthcare, structured finance and lease financing. In addition, Key entered into an alliance with Standard Chartered Bank of the United Kingdom to provide expanded international banking services to Key's clients doing business in Asia. In the second quarter, Key moved to increase the size and scope of its leasing business by entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Leasetec, a privately held equipment leasing company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, which specializes in the leasing of information technology and telecommunications equipment to large corporate clients. This transaction closed in July. Key also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Champion, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, and one of the largest home equity finance companies in its market. The Champion transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 1997, pending necessary regulatory approvals. In addition to the above actions, during the first half of 1997 management continued to actively manage Key's balance sheet and capital. Specific steps included the securitization and sale of $559 million of auto loans and the sale of a $41 million out-of-franchise credit card portfolio. Management will continue to explore opportunities for sales and/or other arrangements with respect to its credit card and other portfolios throughout the remainder of 1997. 18 18 During the fourth quarter of 1996 and the second quarter of 1997, management augmented its flexibility to continue its management of Key's capital through the issuance of $500 million and $250 million, respectively, of tax-advantaged capital securities. The securities issued in 1996 receive Tier I capital treatment. During the second quarter of 1997, 763,900 Key Common Shares were repurchased as part of the 12,000,000 Common Shares repurchase program authorized by Key's Board of Directors in November 1996. This brings the total number of shares repurchased under that program to 8,263,900. Under a separate authorization, 858,800 Key Common Shares were repurchased during the second quarter in connection with the anticipated closing of the Champion transaction. The preceding items are discussed in greater detail in the remainder of this discussion and in the notes to the consolidated interim financial statements referred to previously. PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW The selected financial data set forth in Figure 1 presents certain information highlighting the financial performance of Key for each of the last five quarters and the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996. Each of the items referred to in this performance overview and in Figure 1 is more fully described in the following discussion or in the notes to the consolidated interim financial statements presented on pages 7 through 17. Net income for the second quarter of 1997 was $223 million, up from $217 million in the second quarter of 1996. Earnings per Common Share rose 11% to a record $1.02, up from $.92 reported for the 1996 second quarter. On an annualized basis, the return on average common equity for the second quarter of 1997 was 18.85%, up from 17.15% for the same period last year. The annualized returns on average total assets were 1.32% and 1.35% for the second quarters of 1997 and 1996, respectively. Contributing to the increase in quarterly earnings were a $13 million increase in taxable-equivalent net interest income and a $24 million increase in noninterest income. These positive factors were partially offset by a $28 million rise in the provision for loan losses and a $3 million increase in noninterest expense. Excluding the $11 million of distributions on capital securities (which more closely resemble dividend or interest payments than overhead expense) recorded in the second quarter of 1997, noninterest expense was down $8 million from the comparable period a year ago. The efficiency ratio, which measures the extent to which recurring revenues are absorbed by operating expenses, improved to 57.66% for the second quarter of 1997 compared with 58.92% and 60.50% for the first quarter of 1997 and the second quarter of 1996, respectively. As discussed in the preceding Introduction, this reflected continued progress made by Key in its restructuring efforts and implementation of expense control initiatives. For the first half of 1997, net income totaled $435 million, or $1.98 per Common Share, up from $425 million, or $1.80 per Common Share for the same period last year. On an annualized basis, the return on average common equity for the first six months of 1997 was 18.46%, up from 16.78% for the same period last year. The annualized returns on average total assets were 1.31% and 1.32% for the first half of 1997 and 1996, respectively. Affecting comparative results were increases in taxable-equivalent net interest income and noninterest income of $31 million and $34 million, respectively, and a $4 million reduction in the provision for income taxes (including the taxable-equivalent adjustment). The positive impact of these factors was moderated by a $51 million increase in the provision for loan losses and an $8 million increase in noninterest expense. Excluding the $21 million of distributions on capital securities recorded during the first half of 1997, noninterest expense was down $13 million from the first six months of last year. 19 19 FIGURE 1. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 1997 1996 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, ---------------- ------------------------------ --------------------------- dollars in millions, except per share amounts SECOND FIRST FOURTH THIRD SECOND 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR THE PERIOD Interest income $1,295 $1,255 $1,243 $1,238 $1,234 $2,550 $2,470 Interest expense 599 566 560 555 552 1,165 1,119 Net interest income 696 689 683 683 682 1,385 1,351 Provision for loan losses 75 67 57 49 47 142 91 Noninterest income 288 259 285 289 264 547 513 Noninterest expense 582 575 700 615 579 1,157 1,149 Income before income taxes 327 306 211 308 320 633 624 Net income 223 212 151 207 217 435 425 Net income applicable to Common Shares 223 212 151 207 213 435 417 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER COMMON SHARE Net income $ 1.02 $ .96 $ .67 $ .90 $ .92 $ 1.98 $ 1.80 Net income - fully diluted 1.00 .94 .65 .88 .91 1.94 1.77 Cash dividends .42 .42 .38 .38 .38 .84 .76 Book value at period end 22.04 21.29 21.84 21.91 21.63 22.04 21.63 Market price: High 58.44 56.38 54.25 44.38 40.25 58.44 40.25 Low 47.88 48.63 43.69 36.25 36.75 47.88 33.38 Close 55.88 48.75 50.50 44.00 38.75 55.88 38.75 Weighted average Common Shares (000) 218,973 221,670 225,562 229,668 231,341 220,314 232,220 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AT PERIOD END Loans $51,644 $49,724 $49,235 $48,373 $47,928 $51,644 $47,928 Earning assets 61,508 59,825 59,260 57,640 57,404 61,508 57,404 Total assets 69,672 67,893 67,621 65,356 64,764 69,672 64,764 Deposits 44,626 44,239 45,317 44,523 44,417 44,626 44,417 Long-term debt 5,182 4,774 4,213 4,664 4,174 5,182 4,174 Common shareholders' equity 4,814 4,674 4,881 4,976 4,996 4,814 4,996 Total shareholders' equity 4,814 4,674 4,881 4,976 4,996 4,814 4,996 Full-time equivalent employees 25,882 26,603 27,689 28,337 28,319 25,882 28,319 Full-service banking offices 1,130 1,161 1,205 1,218 1,239 1,130 1,239 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERFORMANCE RATIOS Return on average total assets 1.32% 1.30% .92% 1.28% 1.35% 1.31% 1.32% Return on average common equity 18.85 18.07 12.53 16.73 17.15 18.46 16.78 Return on average total equity 18.85 18.07 12.53 16.73 16.93 18.46 16.58 Efficiency(1) 57.66 58.92 60.92 60.71 60.50 58.28 60.86 Overhead (2) 41.02 43.71 44.89 44.40 45.53 42.36 46.29 Net interest margin (TE) 4.69 4.75 4.80 4.82 4.80 4.72 4.75 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAPITAL RATIOS AT PERIOD END Equity to assets (3) 6.91% 6.88% 7.22% 7.61% 7.71% 6.91% 7.71% Tangible equity to tangible assets 3 5.67 5.58 5.88 6.20 6.27 5.67 6.27 Tier I risk-adjusted capital 7.14 7.47 7.98 7.49 7.60 7.26 7.60 Total risk-adjusted capital 11.66 12.31 13.01 12.50 11.72 11.82 11.72 Leverage 6.65 6.68 6.93 6.38 6.43 6.67 6.43 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The comparability of the information presented above is affected by certain mergers, acquisitions and divestitures completed by Key in the time periods presented. For further information concerning these transactions, refer to Note 2, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, beginning on page 8. <FN> - --------------------------- (1) Calculated as noninterest expense (excluding certain nonrecurring charges and distributions on capital securities) divided by taxable-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding net securities transactions and gain on branch sales). (2) Calculated as noninterest expense (excluding certain nonrecurring charges and distributions on capital securities) less noninterest income (excluding net securities transactions and gain on branch sales) divided by taxable-equivalent net interest income. (3) Including capital securities, these ratios at June 30, 1997, are 7.63% and 6.39%, respectively, at March 31, 1997, are 7.62% and 6.32%, respectively and at December 31, 1996 are 7.96% and 6.63%, respectively. TE = Taxable Equivalent CASH BASIS FINANCIAL DATA The selected financial data presented in Figure 2 presents certain information highlighting the performance of Key for each of the last five quarters, adjusted to exclude the amortization of goodwill and nonqualifying intangibles, and related balances resulting from business combinations recorded by Key under the purchase method of accounting. Had these business combinations qualified for accounting under the pooling of interests method, no intangible assets would have been recorded. Since the amortization of goodwill and other intangibles does not result in a cash expense, the economic value to shareholders under either accounting method is essentially the same. Moreover, such amortization does not 20 20 impact Key's liquidity and funds management activities. Cash basis financial data are particularly relevant since they provide an additional basis for measuring a company's ability to support future growth, pay dividends and repurchase shares. They also may improve the comparability of financial results with prior periods by removing the effect of amortization of goodwill and other intangibles that are considered nonqualifying in regulatory capital computations. Cash basis financial data, as defined above and presented in Figure 2, has not been adjusted to exclude the impact of other noncash items such as depreciation, provision for loan losses, restructuring charges, etc. This is the only section of this report in which Key's financial results are discussed on a cash basis. The amortization of goodwill associated with the July acquisition of Leasetec and the pending acquisition of Champion is expected to reduce Key's recorded net income per common share by approximately $.06 annually. FIGURE 2. CASH BASIS SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 1997 1996 -------------------- -------------------------------- dollars in millions, except per share amount SECOND FIRST Fourth Third Second - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR THE PERIOD Noninterest expense $563 $556 $681 $597 $560 Income before income taxes 346 325 230 326 339 Net income 239 228 167 222 233 Net income applicable to Common Shares 239 228 167 222 229 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PER COMMON SHARE Net income $1.09 $1.03 $.74 $.90 $.99 Net income - fully diluted 1.07 1.01 .72 .88 .98 Weighted average Common Shares (000) 218,973 221,670 225,562 229,668 231,341 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PERFORMANCE RATIOS Return on average total assets 1.43% 1.41% 1.04% 1.39% 1.47% Return on average common equity 25.03 24.16 17.29 22.31 23.40 Return on average total equity 25.03 24.16 17.29 22.31 22.52 Efficiency(1) 55.74 56.93 58.98 58.88 58.52 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GOODWILL AND NONQUALIFYING INTANGIBLES Goodwill average balance $803 $816 $830 $839 $861 Nonqualifying intangibles average balance 111 116 121 126 131 Goodwill amortization (after tax) 13 13 13 12 13 Nonqualifying intangibles amortization (after tax) 3 3 3 3 3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The comparability of the information presented above is affected by certain mergers, acquisitions and divestitures completed by KeyCorp in the time periods presented. For further information concerning these transactions, refer to Note 2, Mergers, Acquisitions and Diverstitures, beginning on page 8. <FN> (1) Calculated as noninterest expense (excluding certain nonrecurring charges, the amortization of goodwill and nonqualifying intangibles and distributions on capital securities) divided by taxable-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding net securities transactions and gain on branch sales). RESULTS OF OPERATIONS NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income, which is comprised of interest and loan-related fee income less interest expense, is the principal source of earnings for Key. Net interest income is affected by a number of factors including the level, pricing, mix and maturity of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (both on and off-balance sheet), interest rate fluctuations and asset quality. To facilitate comparisons in the following discussion, net interest income is presented on a taxable-equivalent basis, which restates tax-exempt income to an amount that would yield the same after-tax income had the income been subject to taxation at the statutory Federal income tax rate. The information presented in Figure 3 provides a summary of the effect on net interest income of changes in yields/rates and average balances for the quarterly and year-to-date periods from the same periods in the prior year. Various components of the balance sheet and their respective yields and rates which affect interest income and expense are illustrated in Figure 4. A more in-depth discussion of changes in earning assets and funding sources is presented in the Financial Condition section beginning on page 30. 21 21 For the second quarter of 1997, net interest income was $707 million, up $13 million, or 2%, from the same period last year. The 4% growth in average earning assets (primarily loans) more than offset an 11 basis point decrease in the net interest margin which continued to decline in the second quarter of 1997 and was 6 basis points lower than the prior quarter. The net interest margin is computed by dividing annualized taxable-equivalent net interest income by average earning assets. Average earning assets for the second quarter totaled $60.3 billion, which was $2.4 billion, or 4%, higher than the second quarter 1996 level and $1.3 billion, or an annualized 8% above the first quarter of 1997. The growth from the year-ago quarter reflected a $2.1 billion, or 4%, increase in loans and a $340 million increase in securities (including both investment securities and securities available for sale). The higher rate of earning asset growth relative to the prior quarter reflected strong growth in targeted loans (such as commercial, home equity, credit card and consumer installment loans), accompanied by a stable residential mortgage portfolio. This marked the third consecutive quarter of earning asset growth following a period of planned decreases in both residential mortgage loans and securities. Key's strategy with respect to its loan portfolio is discussed in greater detail in the Loan section beginning on page 30. The decrease in the net interest margin as compared with the year-ago quarter was due primarily to the growth of targeted loans at interest rate spreads lower than the second quarter 1996 net interest margin, reflecting increased reliance on money market funding of incremental loan growth. The negative impact of this factor was partially offset by the favorable funding associated with the issuance of $500 million and $250 million of capital securities in the fourth quarter of 1996 and second quarter of 1997, respectively. The distributions related to these tax-advantaged capital securities are classified as noninterest expense in accordance with guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Key uses portfolio interest rate swaps (as defined in Note 10, Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk, beginning on page 14) in the management of its interest rate sensitivity position. The notional amount of such swaps decreased to $11.7 billion at June 30, 1997, from $12.3 billion at year-end 1996. For the second quarter of both 1997 and 1996, interest rate swaps contributed $19 million and 13 basis points to net interest income and the net interest margin, respectively, including the impact of both the spread on the swap portfolio and the amortization of deferred gains and losses resulting from terminated swaps. The manner in which interest rate swaps are used in Key's overall program of asset and liability management is described in the following Asset and Liability Management section. FIGURE 3 COMPONENTS OF NET INTEREST INCOME CHANGES From Three Months Ended June 30, 1996 From Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 To Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 To Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Average Yield/ Net Average Yield/ Net in millions Volume Rate Change Volume Rate Change - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST INCOME Loans $ 47 $ 1 $ 48 $ 71 $ (6) $ 65 Taxable investment securities -- -- -- (1) -- (1) Tax-exempt investment securities (1) -- (1) (2) (1) (3) Securities available for sale 7 5 12 6 11 17 Short-term investments -- 1 1 (1) -- (1) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest income (TE) 53 7 60 73 4 77 INTEREST EXPENSE Money market deposit accounts 5 (15) (10) 21 (37) (16) Savings deposits (10) 15 5 (18) 27 9 NOW accounts (4) 1 (3) (16) 4 (12) Certificates of deposit ($100,000 or more) 1 (3) (2) 2 (7) (5) Other time deposits (3) 6 3 (19) 3 (16) Deposits in foreign offices 17 1 18 21 -- 21 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits 6 5 11 (9) (10) (19) Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements 7 3 10 24 2 26 Other short-term borrowings 21 (1) 20 35 (4) 31 Long-term debt 10 (4) 6 16 (8) 8 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest expense 44 3 47 66 (20) 46 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income (TE) $ 9 $ 4 $ 13 $ 7 $ 24 $ 31 ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The change in interest not due solely to volume or rate has been allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. TE = Taxable Equivalent 22 22 FIGURE 4 AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS, NET INTEREST INCOME AND YIELD/RATES Second Quarter 1997 First Quarter 1997 ----------------------------- --------------------------------------- Average Yield/ Average Yield/ dollars in millions Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS Loans: 1, 2 Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 12,844 $ 282 8.81% $ 12,248 $ 268 8.87% Real estate-commercial mortgage 7,121 165 9.29 7,130 163 9.27 Real estate-construction 1,853 45 9.74 1,693 40 9.58 Commercial lease financing 2,632 42 6.40 2,623 39 6.03 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total commercial loans 24,450 534 8.76 23,694 510 8.73 Real estate-residential 6,153 127 8.28 6,196 126 8.25 Credit card 1,781 66 14.86 1,786 67 15.21 Other consumer 15,389 356 9.28 15,070 346 9.31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total consumer loans 23,323 549 9.44 23,052 539 9.48 Loans held for sale 2,600 50 7.71 2,469 48 7.88 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total loans 50,373 1,133 9.02 49,215 1,097 9.04 Taxable investment securities 252 3 5.79 222 3 5.48 Tax-exempt investment securities(1) 1,349 27 8.03 1,395 27 7.85 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total investment securities 1,601 30 7.52 1,617 30 7.52 Securities available for sale(1, 3) 7,822 136 7.05 7,800 134 6.99 Interest-bearing deposits with banks 17 _ 3.66 17 _ 4.11 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements 337 5 5.95 299 4 5.43 Trading account assets 143 2 5.61 95 1 5.63 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total short-term investments 497 7 5.65 411 5 5.04 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total earning assets 60,293 1,306 8.69 59,043 1,266 8.70 Allowance for loan losses (866) (868) Other assets 8,351 8,179 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 67,778 $ 66,354 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Money market deposit accounts $ 10,984 66 2.41 $ 11,008 65 2.39 Savings deposits 4,519 42 3.73 4,819 43 3.62 NOW accounts 1,644 9 2.20 1,682 9 2.17 Certificates of deposit ($100,000 or more) 3,341 47 5.64 3,699 50 5.48 Other time deposits 13,584 181 5.34 13,037 171 5.32 Deposits in foreign offices 2,361 33 5.61 1,150 15 5.31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest-bearing deposits 36,433 378 4.16 35,395 353 4.04 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements 6,461 84 5.21 7,028 88 5.08 Other short-term borrowings 4,350 64 5.90 3,912 57 5.91 Long-term debt(4) 4,772 73 6.20 4,486 68 6.22 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest-bearing liabilities 52,016 599 4.62 50,821 566 4.52 Noninterest-bearing deposits 8,432 8,408 Other liabilities 1,998 1,867 Capital securities 588 500 Preferred stock _ _ Common shareholders' equity 4,744 4,758 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 67,778 $ 66,354 ======== ======== Interest rate spread 4.07 4.18 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income (TE) and net interest margin (TE) $ 707 4.69% $ 700 4.75% ======== ==== ======== ==== Taxable-equivalent adjustment (1) $ 11 $ 11 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted to a taxable-equivalent basis using the statutory Federal income tax rate of 35%. 2 For purposes of these computations, nonaccrual loans are included in the average loan balances. 3 Yield is calculated on the basis of amortized cost. 4 Rate calculation excludes ESOP debt. TE = Taxable Equivalent 23 23 Fourth Quarter 1996 Third Quarter 1996 Second Quarter 1996 - ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate - ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 12,027 $ 270 8.93% $ 11,934 $ 270 9.00% $ 12,233 $ 273 8.98% 6,978 159 9.06 7,056 162 9.13 6,993 162 9.32 1,778 44 9.84 1,671 43 10.24 1,554 40 10.35 2,514 40 6.33 2,413 37 6.10 2,302 36 6.29 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23,297 513 8.76 23,074 512 8.83 23,082 511 8.90 6,312 131 8.26 6,481 136 8.35 7,328 158 8.67 1,712 63 14.64 1,707 62 14.45 1,659 60 14.55 14,884 346 9.25 14,293 331 9.21 13,781 306 8.93 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22,908 540 9.38 22,481 529 9.36 22,768 524 9.26 2,114 41 7.72 2,548 51 7.96 2,442 50 8.24 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48,319 1,094 9.01 48,103 1,092 9.03 48,292 1,085 9.04 206 3 5.79 251 4 6.34 259 3 5.64 1,409 28 7.91 1,458 29 7.91 1,414 28 7.96 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,615 31 7.64 1,709 33 7.68 1,673 31 7.45 7,271 121 6.62 7,152 120 6.75 7,410 124 6.73 18 1 4.49 18 _ 3.57 28 _ 2.70 600 8 5.30 385 5 5.17 418 5 5.08 60 _ 6.63 60 1 5.21 45 1 5.25 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 678 9 5.28 463 6 5.16 491 6 4.96 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57,883 1,255 8.63 57,427 1,251 8.67 57,866 1,246 8.66 (866) (870) (877) 8,046 7,923 7,634 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 65,063 $ 64,480 $ 64,623 ======== ======== ========== $ 10,979 66 2.39 $ 10,851 82 3.01 $ 10,273 76 2.98 5,110 45 3.50 5,463 33 2.40 5,832 37 2.55 1,702 9 2.10 1,733 9 2.07 2,348 12 2.06 3,448 51 5.88 3,133 45 5.71 3,267 49 6.03 13,497 177 5.22 13,338 175 5.22 13,849 178 5.17 793 10 5.02 1,189 16 5.35 1,154 15 5.23 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35,529 358 4.01 35,707 360 4.01 36,723 367 4.02 6,087 77 5.03 5,694 72 5.03 5,899 74 5.05 3,568 53 5.91 3,669 55 5.96 2,922 44 6.06 4,567 72 6.27 4,359 68 6.28 4,152 67 6.60 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49,751 560 4.48 49,429 555 4.47 49,696 552 4.47 8,615 8,467 8,202 1,793 1,661 1,571 111 _ _ _ _ 158 4,793 4,923 4,996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 65,063 $ 64,480 $ 64,623 ======== ======== ========== 4.15 4.20 4.19 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 695 4.80% $ 696 4.82% $ 694 4.80% ======== ==== ======== ==== ======== ==== $ 12 $ 13 $ 12 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 24 ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES Key manages its exposure to economic loss from fluctuations in interest rates through an active program of asset and liability management pursuant to guidelines established by its Asset/Liability Management Policy Committee, and strategies formulated and implemented by the Asset/Liability Strategy Committee (collectively, "ALCO"). The ALCO has the responsibility for approving the asset/liability management policies of Key, formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and/or earnings, and reviewing the interest rate sensitivity positions of Key and each of its affiliate banks. Both asset/liability management committees meet at least monthly. SHORT-TERM INTEREST RATE EXPOSURE The primary tool utilized by management to measure and manage interest rate exposure is a net interest income simulation model. Use of the model to perform simulations of changes in interest rates over one- and two-year time horizons has enabled management to develop strategies for managing exposure to interest rate risk. In its simulations, management estimates the impact on net interest income of various pro forma changes in the overall level of interest rates. These estimates are based on a large number of assumptions related to loan and deposit growth, prepayments, interest rates, and other factors. Management believes that both individually and in the aggregate these assumptions are reasonable, but the complexity of the simulation modeling process results in a sophisticated estimate, not a precise calculation of exposure. For example, estimates of future cash flows must be made for instruments without contractual repayment schedules. The ALCO guidelines provide that a gradual 200 basis point increase or decrease in short-term rates over the next twelve-month period should not result in more than a 2% impact on net interest income from what net interest income would have been if interest rates did not change. As shown in Figure 5, Key has been operating well within these guidelines. FIGURE 5 NET INTEREST INCOME AT RISK TO CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES ESTIMATED CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME Sep-95 Dec-95 Mar-96 Jun-96 Sep-96 Dec-96 Mar-97 Jun-97 GRADUAL 200 BASIS POINT DECREASE IN RATES OVER NEXT 12 MONTHS .23 .30 .89 .92 .60 .71 .90 .50 GRADUAL 200 BASIS POINT INCREASE IN RATES OVER NEXT 12 MONTHS -1.20 -1.24 -1.34 -1.13 -1.23 -1.28 -1.28 -1.13 LONG-TERM INTEREST RATE EXPOSURE Short-term interest rate analysis is complemented by an economic value of equity model. This model provides the added benefit of measuring the exposure to interest rate changes outside the one- to two-year time frame not measured by the simulation model. The economic value of Key's equity is determined by modeling the net present value of future cash flows for asset, liability, and off-balance sheet positions based on the implied forward yield curve. Economic value analysis has several limitations including: the economic values of asset, liability, and off-balance positions do not represent the true fair values of the positions, since they do not consider factors such as credit risk and liquidity; indeterminate maturity assets and liabilities require that estimated cash flows be developed; the future structure of the balance sheet derived from ongoing loan and deposit activity by Key's core businesses is not factored into present value calculations; and the analysis requires assumptions about events that span an even longer time frame than that used in the simulation model. Key is currently in the process of defining policy guidelines for managing long-term interest rate risk. RECENT MANAGEMENT ACTIONS During 1996, a number of actions were taken in connection with the execution of asset/liability management strategies designed to improve liquidity and reduce longer-term interest rate exposure. These actions included the sale of residential mortgage loans totaling $500 million and the securitization and sale of non-prime auto loans totaling $212 25 25 million. Other actions taken during 1996 included the continued run-off of lower-yielding securities and residential mortgage loans. During the first half 1997, Key securitized and sold an additional $559 million of auto loans. Management will continue to evaluate strategies to securitize and/or sell loans, taking into account the strategies' impacts on liquidity, capital and earnings. The above actions, along with the issuance of tax-advantaged capital securities of $500 million during the 1996 fourth quarter and $250 million in second quarter of 1997, provided additional capital management flexibility. This was reflected in the repurchase of 14,620,000 and 6,502,700 Common Shares during 1996 and the first six months of 1997, respectively. As was the case throughout 1996, Key continued to utilize both portfolio interest rate swaps, which are more fully discussed below, and interest rate caps and floors to manage its interest rate risk. In accordance with the previously described branch divestitures, during the month of March and in early April strategies were executed to minimize the interest rate risk associated with the anticipated loss of fixed rate deposits. These strategies included the issuance of $250 million of fixed rate bank notes and the execution of $650 million of forward-starting interest rate caps and $100 million of pay fixed swaps. PORTFOLIO INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS In addition to Key's securities portfolios and debt issuances, management has utilized interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of specified on-balance sheet assets and liabilities. Interest rate swaps used for this purpose are designated as portfolio swaps. The decision to use portfolio interest rate swaps versus on-balance sheet securities or debt to manage interest rate risk depends on various factors, including the mix and cost of funding sources, liquidity, and capital requirements. Further details pertaining to Key's swap portfolio are included in Note 10, Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk, beginning on page 14. As shown in Note 10, the estimated fair value of Key's portfolio interest rate swaps decreased $31 million during the first half of 1997 from a fair value of $8 million at December 31, 1996. The decline in fair value over the past six months reflected the financial markets' expectations, as measured by the forward yield curve, for a future increase in interest rates and the fact that Key's swap portfolio is primarily in a received fixed position. Swaps with a notional amount of $200 million were terminated during the first half of 1997, resulting in no deferred gain or loss. A summary of Key's deferred swap gains and losses at June 30, 1997, is also presented in Note 10. Each swap termination was made in response to a unique set of circumstances and for various reasons; however, the decision to terminate a swap contract is integrated strategically with asset and liability management and other appropriate processes. Portfolio swap activity for the six-month period ended June 30, 1997, is summarized in Figure 6. FIGURE 6 PORTFOLIO SWAP ACTIVITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 Receive Fixed ------------------------ Total Indexed Pay Fixed- Basis Portfolio in millions Amortizing Conventional Conventional Swaps Swaps - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at beginning of year $ 5,078 $ 3,505 $ 3,312 $ 400 $12,295 Additions -- -- 1,150 200 1,350 Maturities -- 53 1,180 -- 1,233 Terminations -- -- 200 -- 200 Amortization 540 -- -- -- 540 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of period $ 4,538 $ 3,452 $ 3,082 $ 600 $11,672 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A summary of the notional and fair values of portfolio swaps by interest rate management strategy is presented in figure 7. The fair value at any given date represents the estimated income (if positive) or cost (if negative) that would be recognized if the portfolio were to be liquidated at that date. However, because the portfolio interest rate swaps are used to alter the repricing or maturity characteristics of specific assets and liabilities, the net unrealized gains and losses related to the swaps are not recognized in earnings. Rather, interest from these swaps is recognized on an accrual basis as an adjustment of the interest income or expense from the asset or liability being managed. 26 26 FIGURE 7 PORTFOLIO SWAPS BY INTEREST RATE STRATEGY June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996 June 30, 1996 --------------------- ------------------- ---------------------- NOTIONAL FAIR Notional Fair Notional Fair in millions AMOUNT VALUE Amount Value Amount Value - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Convert variable rate loans to fixed $ 5,903 $(37) $ 6,443 $(20) $ 7,053 $(91) Convert variable rate deposits and short-term borrowings to fixed 2,582 3 3,082 (4) 1,659 (2) Convert variable rate long-term debt to fixed 500 (1) 230 (1) 180 (2) Convert fixed rate long-term debt to variable 2,087 12 2,140 33 1,610 (5) Basis swaps 600 -- 400 -- -- -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total portfolio swaps $11,672 $(23) $12,295 $8 $10,502 $(100) ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The expected average maturities of the portfolio swaps at June 30, 1997, are summarized in Figure 9. FIGURE 8 EXPECTED AVERAGE MATURITIES OF PORTFOLIO SWAPS AT JUNE 30, 1997 Receive Fixed Total -------------------------- Indexed Pay Fixed- Basis Portfolio in millions Amortizing Conventional Conventional Swaps Swaps - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Due in one year or less $114 $213 $900 $600 $ 1,827 Due after one through five years 4,333 305 2,182 -- 6,820 Due after five through ten years 91 2,699 -- -- 2,790 Due after ten years -- 235 -- -- 235 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total portfolio swaps $4,538 $3,452 $3,082 $600 $11,672 ====== ====== ====== ==== ======= - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key also uses interest rate caps and floors, and futures contracts to manage the risk associated with the potential impact of adverse movements in interest rates. Futures contracts are commitments to either purchase or sell designated financial instruments at future dates for specific prices. Key had caps and floors with a notional amount and fair value of $3.4 billion and $23 million, respectively, at June 30, 1997. There were no futures contracts outstanding at the same date. In June 1996, the FASB issued an Exposure Draft of a proposed SFAS, "Accounting for Derivatives and Similar Financial Instruments and for Hedging Activities." If adopted in its present form, this SFAS would eliminate indexed amortizing swaps as a permitted instrument for hedging activities and, therefore, would likely alter Key's use of this instrument in the future. It is not clear whether this SFAS will be adopted in its present form, and it is not currently practicable to estimate the potential effects of any final standard. CUSTOMER INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS While not directly related to asset and liability management, in addition to portfolio swaps, Key has entered into interest rate swap contracts to accommodate the needs of its customers, typically commercial loan customers, and other positions with third parties that are intended to mitigate the interest rate risk of the customer positions. Adjustments to the fair values of such swaps are included in other income on the income statement. Further information pertaining to these contracts, as well as caps and floors, and futures contracts used for trading purposes is included in Note 10, Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk, beginning on page 14. NONINTEREST INCOME As shown in Figure 9, noninterest income for the 1997 second quarter totaled $288 million, up $24 million, or 9%, from the same period last year. Primary contributors to the year-over-year improvement were growth in venture capital income and miscellaneous other service and advisory fees, which led to a $19 million increase in other income. In addition, growth occurred in all major fee-based revenues, with the exception of loan securitization income. The largest of these increases came from income from corporate owned life insurance (up $6 million) and insurance and brokerage income (up $5 million), while smaller increases were experienced in service charges on deposit accounts, trust and asset management income and credit card fees. The growth of the trust and asset management component was moderated slightly as Key completed the transfer of its shareholder services business to an unrelated party during the second quarter. Shareholder services contributed approximately $11 million to Key's revenues during all of 1996. Additional 27 27 detail pertaining to the composition of trust and asset management income is presented in Figure 10. Included in miscellaneous other income for the second quarter was a branch sale gain of $10 million in 1997 and an $8 million gain from the sale of a Florida savings bank in 1996. These transactions are more fully disclosed in Note 2, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, beginning on page 8. The growth in income contributed by the above categories was partially offset by an $11 million decrease in loan securitization income, due largely to the impact of the accounting change brought about by the January 1, 1997, adoption of SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." This new accounting standard served to reduce loan securitization income in the second quarter by reclassifying a portion of such revenue to interest income and by deferring an additional portion which is expected to be recognized as interest income over the life of the respective securitizations. SFAS No. 125 is discussed in greater detail in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in Key's 1996 Annual Report. Additional information pertaining to the type and volume of securitized loans which are either administered or serviced by Key and not recorded on its balance sheet is included in the Loans section beginning on page 30. Excluding the loan securitization component and the $10 million (branches) and $8 million (savings bank) gains referred to previously, noninterest income in the second quarter of 1997 was up $33 million, or 14%, from the second quarter of 1996. For the first half of 1997, noninterest income totaled $547 million, up $34 million, or 7%, from the comparable 1996 period. As shown in Figure 9, the growth from the prior year came principally from higher levels of income from corporate owned life insurance (up $13 million), trust and asset management income (up $9 million), insurance and brokerage income (up $8 million) and other income (up $23 million). The $23 million decrease in loan securitization income relative to the prior year was due primarily to the impact of adopting SFAS No. 125, as described in the preceding paragraph. Also contributing to this decrease was a positive $4 million adjustment to loan securitization income in the 1996 first quarter which resulted from a change in the method of recognizing servicing income. The $23 million increase in other income was due primarily to a $9 million increase in ATM surcharge fees, an $8 million rise in investment banking advisory fees, a $5 million increase in income from trading account activities and a $3 million gain on the sale of a non-strategic affinity credit card portfolio. The positive impact of these items was offset in part by a $10 million decline in mortgage banking income, reflecting the 1996 transition to a telephone based method of processing loan originations. FIGURE 9 NONINTEREST INCOME Three Months ended June 30, Change Six Months ended June 30, Change --------------------------- ----------------- ------------------------- ---------------- dollars in millions 1997 1996 Amount Percent 1997 1996 Amount Percent - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service charges on deposit accounts $74 $ 72 $ 2 2.8% $145 $144 $1 .7% Trust and asset management income 64 61 3 4.9 128 119 9 7.6 Credit card fees 25 24 1 4.2 48 44 4 9.1 Insurance and brokerage income 21 16 5 31.3 42 34 8 23.5 Corporate owned life insurance 21 15 6 40.0 40 27 13 48.1 Loan securitization income 3 14 (11) (78.6) 4 27 (23) (85.2) Net securities gains -- 1 (1) (100.0) -- 1 (1) (100.0) Other income: Trading account income 7 5 2 40.0 14 9 5 55.6 Foreign exchange income 4 4 -- -- 8 7 1 14.3 Venture capital income 6 2 4 200.0 12 9 3 33.3 Letter of credit fees 5 3 2 66.7 9 7 2 28.6 Mortgage banking income 2 6 (4) (66.7) 4 14 (10) (71.4) Miscellaneous income 56 41 15 36.6 93 71 22 31.0 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other income 80 61 19 31.1 140 117 23 19.7 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total noninterest income $288 $264 $24 9.1% $547 $513 $34 6.6% ==== ==== === ==== ==== === - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 28 FIGURE 10 TRUST AND ASSET MANAGEMENT INCOME Three months ended Six months ended June 30, Change June 30, Change ---------------- -------------------- ----------------- ----------------------- dollars in millions 1997 1996 Amount Percent 1997 1996 Amount Percent - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal asset management and custody fees $ 35 $ 36 $ (1) (2.8)% $ 69 $ 71 $ (2) (2.8)% Institutional asset management and custody fees 18 16 2 12.5 35 30 5 16.7 Bond services 1 4 (3) (75.0) 4 7 (3) (42.9) All other fees 10 5 5 (100.0) 20 11 9 81.8 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total trust and asset management income $ 64 $ 61 $ 3 4.9% $128 $119 $ 9 7.6% ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AT JUNE 30, dollars in billions - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discretionary $ 50 $ 48 $ 2 4.2% Non-discretionary 51 41 10 24.4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total trust assets $101 $ 89 $ 12 13.5% ==== ==== ==== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NONINTEREST EXPENSE As shown in Figure 11, noninterest expense for the second quarter of 1997 totaled $582 million, up $3 million, or less than 1%, from the second quarter of 1996. Included in noninterest expense for the second quarter of 1997 was $11 million of distributions accrued on capital securities (tax-advantaged preferred securities) issued by Key during the second quarter of 1997 and the fourth quarter of last year. These securities are more fully described in Note 8, Capital Securities, beginning on page 12. Excluding the capital securities distributions, noninterest expense was $8 million, or 1%, below the year-ago quarter. This improvement was due in large part to the progress made with respect to the restructuring efforts announced last November which center around the formation of a single nationwide community bank (completed June 30, 1997, for all banks with the exception of KeyBank National Association (New Hampshire)), as well as the implementation of expense control initiatives. Further information pertaining to specific actions taken in connection with the restructuring and expense control initiatives is included in the Introduction beginning on page 18. Personnel expense, the largest category of noninterest expense, decreased $15 million, or 5%, from the second quarter of 1996, marking the lowest level for these costs since the third quarter of 1995. Reduction in staff was a major reason for the decrease from the prior year, as full-time equivalent employees totaled 25,882 at June 30, 1997, down from 28,319 at June 30, 1996. This reflected the impact of Key's restructuring and expense control initiatives (including branch mergers), as well as the divestiture of SFF last June. The effect of these actions on personnel expense compared with the year-ago quarter was partially offset by the combined impact of merit increases (effective April 1 for the vast majority of Key's employees) and the acquisitions in June and August 1996 of Knight and Carleton, respectively. The overall reduction in noninterest expense was also moderated by increases of $5 million and $4 million in marketing and equipment expense, respectively. In addition, during the second quarter of 1997 Key recorded $3 million of expense in connection with efforts being undertaken by Key and most other companies to modify their respective computer information systems to be year 2000 compliant (properly read date-sensitive information when the calendar year changes to 2000). As of June 30, 1997, Key had recognized approximately $6 million of the estimated $40 million of expense that it expects to incur to complete this project by the end of 1998. Noninterest expense totaled $1.2 billion for the first six months of 1997, up $8 million, or less than 1%, from the same period last year. Excluding $21 million of distributions accrued on capital securities during 1997, noninterest expense decreased $13 million, or 1%, from the comparable year-ago period. This improvement was largely due to lower personnel expense resulting from the factors described above. Also contributing to the control of noninterest expense were reductions of $6 million in other expense (excluding the capital securities distributions) and $5 million in professional fees. These positive variances were offset in part by increases of $9 million in equipment expense and $5 million in both marketing expense and expenses incurred to become year 2000 compliant. The efficiency ratio, which provides a measure of the extent to which recurring revenues are used to pay operating expenses, improved to 57.66% for the second quarter, from 58.92% in the previous quarter and 60.50% for the second quarter of 1996. The significant 126 basis point improvement during the second quarter of 1997 further demonstrates 29 29 the increasing benefits and effectiveness of Key's expense control strategies and the progress made on the Company's year-long effort to reduce its efficiency ratio. In connection with its nationalization and related centralization efforts, Key undertook a comprehensive review of its real estate operations and occupancy cost structure and needs. As a result, during the third quarter of 1997 Key will record a charge of approximately $50 million ($33 million after tax) in connection with actions to sell certain properties or to alter certain leasing arrangements. This charge will be included in other expense on Key's income statement. FIGURE 11 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Three Months ended Six Months ended June 30, Change June 30, Change ----------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- dollars in millions 1997 1996 Amount Percent 1997 1996 Amount Percent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personnel $ 283 $ 298 $ (15) (5.0)% $ 573 $ 589 $ (16) (2.7)% Net occupancy 54 54 -- -- 110 108 2 1.9 Equipment 44 40 4 10.0 87 78 9 11.5 Amortization of intangibles 21 22 (1) (4.5) 42 44 (2) (4.5) Professional fees 13 13 -- -- 24 29 (5) (17.2) Marketing 22 17 5 29.4 43 38 5 13.2 Other expense: Distributions on capital securities 11 -- 11 100.0 21 -- 21 100.0 Equity and gross receipts based taxes 8 12 (4) (33.3) 18 19 (1) (5.3) OREO expense, net(1) 1 -- 1 100.0 2 1 1 100.0 FDIC insurance assessments 2 3 (1) (33.3) 3 5 (2) (40.0) Miscellaneous 123 120 3 2.5 234 238 (4) (1.7) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other expense 145 135 10 7.4 278 263 15 5.7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total noninterest expense $ 582 $ 579 $ 3 .5% $ 1,157 $ 1,149 $ 8 .7% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Full-time equivalent employees at period end 25,882 28,319 25,882 28,319 Efficiency ratio(2) 57.66% 60.50% 58.28% 60.86% Overhead ratio(3) 41.02 45.53 42.36 46.29 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <FN> 1 OREO expense is net of income of $1 million for both the second quarter of 1997 and 1996, respectively. 2 Calculated as noninterest expense (excluding certain nonrecurring charges and distributions on capital securities) divided by taxable-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding net securities transactions and gain on branch sales). 3 Calculated as noninterest expense (excluding certain nonrecurring charges and distributions on capital securities) less noninterest income (excluding net securities transactions and gain on branch sales) divided by taxable-equivalent net interest income. INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes was $104 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 1997, little changed from $103 million for the same period in 1996. The effective tax rate (provision for income taxes as a percentage of income before income taxes) for the 1997 second quarter was 31.8% compared with 32.2% for the second quarter of 1996. For the first six-months of 1997, the provision for income taxes was $198 million compared with $199 million for the first half of last year. The effective tax rate for these periods was 31.3% and 31.9%, respectively. Compared with the prior year, the lower effective income tax rate for both the quarterly and year-to-date periods was primarily attributable to increases in income from corporate owned life insurance and credits associated with investments in low-income housing projects. The effective income tax rate remains below the statutory Federal rate of 35% due primarily to continued investment in tax-advantaged assets (such as tax-exempt securities and corporate owned life insurance) and the recognition of credits associated with investments in low-income housing projects. FINANCIAL CONDITION LOANS At June 30, 1997, total loans outstanding were $51.6 billion, up from $49.2 billion at December 31, 1996, and $47.9 billion at June 30, 1996. The composition of the loan portfolio by loan type, as of each of these respective dates, is presented in Note 5, Loans, beginning on page 10. The $3.7 billion, or 8%, increase in loans outstanding from the June 30, 1996, level occurred despite the impact of Key's continued strategy of securitizing and/or selling student loans, auto loans and other loans which do not meet certain return on equity, credit or other internal standards. A summary of the loans securitized, sold and divested during 1997 and 1996 is presented in Figure 13. Over the past year, this activity included the sale of $950 million of student loans (of which $711 million was associated with securitizations) and the securitization and sale of auto loans totaling $686 million (of which $182 million was classified as held for sale). Generally, Key sells or securitizes student loans in order to reduce the credit risk that arises when a borrower enters repayment status. Another factor moderating the increase in total loans over the past year was the sale of $142 million of out-of-franchise credit card receivables. Management will continue to explore opportunities for sales and/or other arrangements with respect to its credit card and other portfolios 30 30 over the remainder of 1997. Excluding the impact of sales, loan portfolios targeted for growth (which exclude one-to-four family mortgages and loans held for sale) increased $4.7 billion, or 12%, since June 30, 1996, and were up $1.8 billion, or an annualized 18%, from the prior quarter. Over the past 12 months, the largest improvement came from consumer loans which rose by $2.5 billion, and included increases of $954 million in home equity loans and $207 million in credit card receivables. Additionally, commercial loans contributed $2.1 billion to the increase, due primarily to higher levels of commercial, financial and agricultural loans (up $1.4 billion), real estate-construction loans (up $374 million) and commercial lease financings (up $316 million). FIGURE 12 LOANS SECURITIZED AND/OR SOLD AND DIVESTED Securitized and/or Sold Divested -------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Mortgage Real Estate- Student Loans Loans Held Credit Card Residential in millions Auto Loans Held for Sale for Sale Receivables Mortgage Total - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 - ------------ First quarter $ 38 $ 44 $500 - - $ 582 Second quarter 47 99 - - $762 908 Third quarter 56 464 - $101 - 621 Fourth quarter 71 403 - - - 474 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $212 $1,010 $500 $101 $762 $2,585 ==== ====== ==== ==== ==== ====== 1997 - ------------ First quarter $456 $31 - $41 - $528 Second quarter 103 52 - - - 155 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $559 $83 - $41 - $683 ==== === === ==== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The $2.4 billion increase in loans from the December 31, 1996, level reflected strong growth in targeted loan portfolios as the aggregate annualized growth rate of average outstanding balances in these portfolios was 11% and 7% for the second and first quarters of 1997, respectively. Excluding the impact of sales, targeted loans rose $2.6 billion due primarily to higher levels of commercial loans (up $1.5 billion, including $1.2 billion of commercial, financial and agricultural loans) and consumer loans (up $1.0 billion, including $481 million of home equity loans). At June 30, 1997, targeted loans comprised 83% of total loans and 62% of total assets compared with 83% of total loans and 60% of total assets at December 31, 1996. As shown in Figure 13, new loan volume during the first half of 1997 was largely attributable to activity in the Great Lakes Region and the Consumer Finance companies. The Consumer Finance companies include KeyBank USA, a nationally chartered bank formed from Key's existing Community Banking franchise during the third quarter of 1995, which serves as the national platform for prime auto lending, credit card receivables, student loans, mortgage loan originations and all nonbranch consumer finance business. The majority of new loan volume generated by these companies is either participated to Key's other banks or securitized and sold. FIGURE 13 PERIOD END LOAN GROWTH BY REGION Net Intercompany December 31, Originations/ Participations/ Acquired/ June 30, Percent dollars in millions 1996 (Repayments) (Sales) (Sold) 1997 Change - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northeast Region $14,111 $ (390) $ 406 $ (26) $14,101 (.1)% Great Lakes Region 20,089 676 1,603 - 22,368 11.3 Rocky Mountain Region 3,833 (203) 40 (2) 3,668 (4.3) Northwest Region 9,707 117 250 (8) 10,066 3.7 Consumer Finance companies 2,768 2,938 (2,299) (647) 2,760 (.3) Eliminations/other (1,273) (46) - - (1,319) N/M - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $49,235 $3,092 - $ (683) $51,644 4.9% ======= ====== ===== ======= ======= - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N/M = NOT MEANINGFUL 31 31 Shown in Figure 14 are loans which have been securitized and sold and are either administered or serviced by Key, but not recorded on its balance sheet. Income recognized in connection with such transactions is derived from two sources. Noninterest income earned from servicing or administering the loans is recorded as loan securitization income; while income earned on assets subject to prepayment, recorded in connection with securitizations and accounted for like investments in interest-only strips, is recorded as interest income on securities available for sale. FIGURE 14 LOANS SECURITIZED/SOLD AND ADMINISTERED OR SERVICED JUNE 30, December 31, June 30, in millions 1997 1996 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Student loans $1,959 $2,089 $1,481 Auto loans 846 386 378 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $2,805 $2,475 $1,859 ====== ====== ====== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES At June 30, 1997, the securities portfolio totaled $9.2 billion, consisting of $7.7 billion of securities available for sale and $1.5 billion of investment securities. This compares with a total portfolio of $9.3 billion, comprised of $7.7 billion of securities available for sale and $1.6 billion of investment securities, at December 31, 1996. The composition of the two securities portfolios by type of security, as of each of these respective dates, is presented in Note 3, Securities Available for Sale, and Note 4, Investment Securities, presented on pages 9 and 10, respectively. The stability of the overall level of securities during the past six months is indicative that the planned runoff of lower-yielding securities pursuant to balance sheet management strategies developed in 1995 has come to an end. The increase in collateralized mortgage obligations since year end 1996 is in part the result of programs instituted in the fourth quarter of 1996 to better manage securities used to meet the collateral requirements of the affiliate banks. Previously, lower-yielding securities with shorter maturities had been relied upon for this purpose. Certain information pertaining to the composition, yields, and maturities of the securities available for sale and investment securities portfolios is presented in Figures 15 and 16, respectively. FIGURE 15 SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT JUNE 30, 1997 Other U.S. Treasury, States and Collateralized Mortgage- Weighted Agencies and Political Mortgage Backed Other Average dollars in millions Corporations Subdivisions Obligations(1) Securities(1) Securities Total Yield(2) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maturity: One year or less $247 $1 $335 $12 $1 $596 5.99% After one through five years 127 11 3,205 1,063 19 4,425 6.97 After five through ten years 13 31 -- 1,866 11 1,921 7.04 After ten years 111 5 -- 398 271 785(3) 4.75 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair value $498 $48 $3,540 $3,339 $302 $7,727 -- Amortized cost 490 48 3,559 3,336 354 7,796 6.69% Weighted average yield 6.37% 5.98% 6.67% 7.28% 1.04% 6.69% -- Weighted average maturity 6.1 years 7.6 years 2.5 years 6.5 years 3.4 years 4.5 years -- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <FN> 1 Maturity is based upon expected average lives rather than contractual terms. 2 Weighted average yields are calculated on the basis of amortized cost. Such yields have been adjusted to a taxable-equivalent basis using the statutory Federal income tax rate of 35%. 3 Includes equity securities with no stated maturity. 32 32 FIGURE 16 INVESTMENT SECURITIES AT JUNE 30, 1997 States and Weighted Political Other Average dollars in millions Subdivisions Securities Total Yield (1) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maturity: One year or less $ 457 -- $ 457 7.00% After one through five years 513 $ 108 621 9.87 After five through ten years 181 -- 181 9.93 After ten years 58 167 225 2.38 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amortized cost $1,209 $ 275 $1,484 7.86% Fair value 1,241 275 1,516 -- Weighted average yield 8.23% 6.27% 7.86% -- Weighted average maturity 3.0 years 2.9 years 3.0 years -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <FN> 1 Weighted average yields are calculated on the basis of amortized cost. Such yields have been adjusted to a taxable-equivalent basis using the statutory Federal income tax rate of 35%. ASSET QUALITY Through its Credit Policy, Credit Administration and Loan Review Groups, Key evaluates and monitors the level of risk in its credit-related assets; formulates underwriting standards and guidelines for line management; develops commercial and consumer credit policies and systems; establishes credit-related concentration limits; reviews loans, leases and other corporate assets to evaluate credit quality; and reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses ("Allowance"). Geographic diversity throughout Key is a significant factor in managing credit risk. Management has developed methodologies designed to assess the adequacy of the Allowance. The Allowance allocation methodologies applied at Key focus on changes in the size and character of the loan portfolio, changes in the levels of impaired and other nonperforming and past due loans, the risk inherent in specific loans, concentrations of loans to specific borrowers or industries, existing and prospective economic conditions and historical losses on a portfolio basis. In addition, indirect risk in the form of off-balance sheet exposure for unfunded commitments is taken into consideration. Management continues to target and maintain an Allowance equal to the allocated requirement plus an unallocated portion, as appropriate. Management believes this is an appropriate posture in light of current and expected economic conditions and trends, the geographic and industry mix of the loan portfolio and similar risk-related matters. As shown in Figure 17, net loan charge-offs for the second quarter of 1997 were $65 million, or .52% of average loans, compared with $46 million, or .38% of average loans, for the same period last year. The higher level of net charge-offs was concentrated in the credit card and consumer-indirect portfolios and was partially offset by a lower level of commercial, financial and agricultural net charge-offs. The $14 million increase in consumer-indirect net charge-offs (primarily indirect auto loans) reflected the impact of a strategy adopted by Key in 1996 to expand its consumer customer base to include various credit risk profiles. This strategy also includes risk-adjusted pricing to address the relative credit risk of various strata of the customer base. In addition, Key's consumer portfolio was impacted by the continuing widespread nationwide deterioration in consumer credit quality, as indicated by an increasingly high number of bankruptcies. Key has a relatively small credit card portfolio which comprises less than 4% of its total average loans outstanding. As a result of the higher level of net charge-offs, the provision for loan losses was increased to $75 million for the second quarter of 1997 from $67 million for the prior quarter and $47 million for the second quarter of last year. This increase reflected management's intention to continue to maintain the provision for loan losses at a level equal to or above net charge-offs. On a year-to-date basis, net charge-offs were $132 million, or .54% of average loans, for the first half of 1997 compared with $89 million, or .37% of average loans, for the same period last year. The provision for loan losses for the first six months of 1997 was $142 million compared with $91 million for the first six months of 1996. Similar to the increase for the quarter, the rise in net charge-offs for the year-to-date period was attributable to increases of $27 million and $22 million in the credit card and consumer-indirect portfolios, respectively. 33 33 FIGURE 17 SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, --------------------------- -------------------------- dollars in millions 1997 1996 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average loans outstanding during the period $ 50,373 $ 48,292 $ 49,797 $ 48,222 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period $ 870 $ 875 $ 870 $ 876 Loans charged off: Commercial, financial and agricultural 10 21 22 39 Real estate-commercial mortgage 2 3 5 7 Real estate-construction 1 -- 2 -- Commercial lease financing -- 3 3 4 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total commercial loans 13 27 32 50 Real estate-residential mortgage 2 2 5 4 Home equity -- 1 1 1 Credit card 32 20 61 36 Consumer-direct 10 7 18 14 Consumer-indirect 31 17 60 39 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total consumer loans 75 47 145 94 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 88 74 177 144 Recoveries: Commercial, financial and agricultural 8 12 16 23 Real estate-commercial mortgage 2 2 5 4 Commercial lease financing -- -- -- 1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total commercial loans 10 14 21 28 Real estate-residential mortgage 1 1 2 2 Credit card 2 3 4 6 Consumer-direct 2 2 4 4 Consumer-indirect 8 8 14 15 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total consumer loans 13 14 24 27 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 28 45 55 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loans charged off (65) (46) (132) (89) Provision for loan losses 75 47 142 91 Allowance acquired/sold, net -- (6) -- (8) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allowance for loan losses at end of period $ 880 $ 870 $ 880 $ 870 ======== ======== ======== ======== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loan charge-offs to average loans .52% .38% .54% .37% Allowance for loan losses to period end loans 1.70 1.82 1.70 1.82 Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 236.56 266.87 236.56 266.87 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Allowance at June 30, 1997, was $880 million, or 1.70% of loans, up $10 million from $870 million, or 1.77% of loans, at December 31, 1996, and $870 million, or 1.82% of loans, at June 30, 1996. At June 30, 1997, the Allowance was 236.56% of nonperforming loans, compared with 249.28% at December 31, 1996 and 266.87% at June 30, 1996. Although this percentage is not a primary factor used by management in determining the adequacy of the Allowance, it has general short to medium-term relevance. There have been no significant changes in the allocation of the Allowance since year end. The composition of nonperforming assets is shown in Figure 18. These assets totaled $433 million at June 30, 1997, and represented .84% of loans, OREO and other nonperforming assets compared with $400 million, or .81%, at year end 1996 and $371 million, or .77%, at June 30, 1996. The $23 million increase in nonperforming loans since year end 1996 was geographically broad based and spread across a number of product types in the commercial (up $33 million) and consumer (up $12 million) loan portfolios. These increases were partially offset by a $21 million decline in the level of nonperforming residential real estate loans. Additional information pertaining to changes in impaired and other nonaccrual loans and the percentage of nonperforming loans to period end loans by type within Key's geographically dispersed banking regions is presented in Figures 19 and 20, respectively. 34 34 FIGURE 18 SUMMARY OF NONPERFORMING ASSETS AND PAST DUE LOANS JUNE 30, December 31, June 30, dollars in millions 1997 1996 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 160 $ 120 $ 128 Real estate-commercial mortgage 82 84 95 Real estate-construction 9 19 8 Commercial lease financing 13 8 1 Real estate-residential mortgage 59 80 68 Consumer 49 37 25 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total nonaccrual loans 372 348 325 Restructured loans -- 1 1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total nonperforming loans 372 349 326 Other real estate owned 68 56 53 Allowance for OREO losses (9) (8) (11) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other real estate owned, net of allowance 59 48 42 Other nonperforming assets 2 3 3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total nonperforming assets $ 433 $ 400 $ 371 ===== ===== ===== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accruing loans past due 90 days or more $ 128 $ 103 $ 80 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nonperforming loans to period end loans .72% .71% .68% Nonperforming assets to period end loans plus other real estate owned and other nonperforming assets .84 .81 .77 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIGURE 19 SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN IMPAIRED AND OTHER NONACCRUAL LOANS Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, --------------------------- ------------------------- in millions 1997 1996 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at beginning of period $ 371 $ 338 $ 348 $ 330 Loans placed on nonaccrual 55 88 120 169 Charge-offs(1) (15) (25) (27) (44) Payments (23) (45) (47) (66) Loans sold -- (18) -- (38) Transfers to OREO (13) (5) (16) (13) Loans returned to accrual (3) (8) (6) (13) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of period $ 372 $ 325 $ 372 $ 325 ===== ===== ===== ===== - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Represents the gross charge-offs taken against nonaccrual loans; excluded are charge-offs taken against accruing loans, credit card receivables, and interest reversals. FIGURE 20 PERCENTAGE OF NONPERFORMING LOANS TO PERIOD END LOANS BY TYPE AT JUNE 30, 1997 Commercial, Real Estate- Commercial Real Estate- Financial and Commercial Real Estate- Lease Residential Agricultural Mortgage Construction Financing Mortgage Consumer(1) Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northeast Region 1.82% 2.11% .43% .02 1.49% .27% 1.20% Great Lakes Region .38 .57 .40 .17% .71 .25 .35 Rocky Mountain Region 2.46 1.23 .06 .07 1.58 .68 1.32 Northwest Region .57 .64 .86 2.45 .62 .28 .56 Financial Services -- -- -- -- -- .31 .06 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 1.18% 1.14% .47% .49% .95% .31% .72% =============================================================================================================== 1 Excludes credit card receivables. 35 35 DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS Core deposits, defined as domestic deposits other than certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more, are Key's primary source of funding. During the second quarter of 1997, these deposits averaged $39.2 billion and represented 65% of Key's funds supporting earning assets compared with $40.5 billion and 70%, respectively, for the second quarter of 1996. As shown in Figure 4 beginning on page 23, over the past year the mix of core deposits has changed significantly. Contributing to the overall decrease in core deposits relative to the prior year was the impact of investment alternatives pursued by customers in response to the continued strength of the stock and bond markets, and the impact of the SFF divestiture early in June 1996. A major factor contributing to the change in mix is a program started during the fourth quarter of 1995 under which deposit balances (above a defined threshold) in certain NOW and noninterest-bearing checking accounts are transferred to money market deposit accounts, thereby reducing the level of deposit reserves required to be maintained with the Federal Reserve. Based on certain limitations, funds are periodically transferred back to the checking accounts to cover checks presented for payment or withdrawals. As a result of this program, during the first six months of 1997, demand deposits and NOW account balances averaging $1.7 billion and $3.6 billion, respectively, were transferred to the money market deposit account category, compared with the transfer of balances averaging $1.2 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively, for the same period last year. In Figure 4, the demand deposits transferred continue to be reported as noninterest-bearing deposits, while the NOW accounts transferred are included in the money market deposit account category. During the second quarter of 1996, this program was implemented in the last of Key's four banking regions. Purchased funds, which are comprised of large certificates of deposit, deposits in foreign offices and short-term borrowings, averaged $16.5 billion for the second quarter of 1997, up $3.3 billion, or 25%, from the comparable prior year period. As illustrated in Figure 4, the increase was attributable primarily to higher levels of short-term borrowings and deposits in foreign offices which rose by $2.0 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively. Purchased funds have been more heavily relied upon to offset declines in the volume of core deposits and to fund earning asset growth. This trend is expected to continue through the remainder of 1997 due in large part to the impact of the planned branch divestitures. FIGURE 21 MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF TIME DEPOSITS OF $100,000 OR MORE AT JUNE 30, 1997 Domestic Foreign in millions Offices Offices Total - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Time remaining to maturity: Three months or less $1,463 $1,452 $2,915 Over three through six months 533 -- 533 Over six through twelve months 474 -- 474 Over twelve months 634 -- 634 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total $3,104 $1,452 $4,556 ====== ====== ====== - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIQUIDITY Liquidity represents the availability of funding to meet the needs of depositors, borrowers and creditors at a reasonable cost on a timely basis and without adverse consequences. Key's ALCO actively analyzes and manages Key's liquidity in coordination with similar committees at each affiliate bank. The affiliate banks maintain liquidity in the form of short-term money market investments, securities available for sale, anticipated prepayments and maturities on securities, the maturity structure of their loan portfolios and the ability to securitize and package loans for sale. Liquidity is also enhanced by a sizable concentration of core deposits, previously discussed, which are generated by more than 1,100 full-service banking offices in 14 states. The affiliate banks monitor deposit flows and evaluate alternate pricing structures with respect to their deposit base. This process is supported by a Central Funding Unit within Key's Funds & Investment Management Group. This group monitors the overall mix of funding sources in conjunction with the affiliate banks' deposit pricing and in response to the structure of the earning assets portfolio. In addition, the affiliate banks have access to various sources of money market funding (such as Federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and bank notes) and borrowings from the Federal Reserve system for short-term liquidity requirements should the need arise. One of the affiliate banks, KeyBank USA, has a line of credit with the Federal Reserve which provides for overnight borrowings of up to $1.3 billion and is secured by $1.7 billion of KeyBank USA's credit card receivables at June 30, 1997. There were no borrowings outstanding under this line of credit as of June 30, 1997. 36 36 During the first half of 1997, Key's affiliate banks raised $3.1 billion under Key's Bank Note Program. As of June 30, 1997, the program had unused capacity of $4.2 billion. Of the notes issued during the first half of 1997, $1.5 billion have original maturities in excess of one year and are included in long-term debt, while $1.6 billion have original maturities of one year or less and are included in other short-term borrowings. During the second quarter of 1997, Key diversified its funding sources by establishing a Euronote Program under which the parent company, KeyBank National Association and KeyBank USA may issue both long and short-term debt of up to $5 billion in the aggregate. The notes will be offered exclusively to non-U.S. investors and can be denominated in dollars and most European currencies. There were no borrowings outstanding under this facility as of June 30, 1997. The parent company's Commercial Paper/Note Program provides for the availability of up to $500 million of additional short-term funding. The proceeds from this program may be used for general corporate purposes, and have been used to fund AutoFinance Group, Inc.'s lending activities in conjunction with securitizations of its auto loans. The parent company also has a revolving credit agreement with several unaffiliated banks under which the banks have agreed to lend collectively up to $500 million to the parent company. This credit agreement is used primarily as a backup source of liquidity for the Commercial Paper/Note Program. There were no borrowings outstanding under either of these facilities as of June 30, 1997. During the third quarter of 1996, the parent company filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC to provide for the possible issuance of up to $1.2 billion of debt and equity securities in addition to the unused capacity under a previous shelf registration. Accordingly, at June 30, 1997, unused capacity under the 1996 shelf registration totaled $1.3 billion, of which $750 million is reserved for future issuance as medium-term notes. The proceeds from the issuances under the shelf registration, the Bank Note Program and the Euronote Program described above may be used for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. The liquidity requirements of the parent company, primarily for dividends to shareholders, servicing of debt and other corporate purposes are principally met through regular dividends from affiliate banks. Excess funds are maintained in short-term investments. The parent company has ready access to the capital markets as a result of its favorable debt ratings which, at June 30, 1997, were as follows: Senior Subordinated Commercial Long-Term Long-Term Paper Debt Debt ------ --------- ------------ Duff & Phelps D-1+ AA- A+ Standard & Poor's A-2 A- BBB+ Moody's P-1 A1 A2 Further information pertaining to Key's sources and uses of cash for the six-month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow on page 6. CAPITAL AND DIVIDENDS Total shareholders' equity at June 30, 1997, was $4.8 billion, down $67 million, or 1%, from the December 31, 1996, balance and $182 million, or 4%, from the end of the second quarter of 1996. The decrease from the end of the prior year and from the year-ago quarter was due primarily to the share repurchases discussed below and dividends paid to shareholders from current period net income. Also contributing to the decrease from the 1996 year end were net unrealized losses on securities. As of June 30, 1997, cumulative net unrealized securities losses totaled $36 million and were recorded in connection with SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Investments in Certain Debt and Equity Securities." This amount compares with losses of $6 million and $70 million at December 31, 1996, and June 30, 1996, respectively. The increase in net unrealized losses which occurred during the first half of 1997 reflected the impact of adopting SFAS No. 125 as disclosed in Note 1, Basis of Presentation, on page 7. Other factors contributing to the change in shareholders' equity during the first six months of 1997 are shown in the Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity presented on page 5. In November 1996, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program which authorized the repurchase from that date of up to 12,000,000 Common Shares by the end of 1997. Under the program, shares will be repurchased from time to time in the open market or through negotiated transactions. During the first half of 1997, Key repurchased 5,643,900 shares at a total cost of $296 million (an average of $52.45 per share) and reissued 1,428,289 Treasury Shares for dividend 37 37 reinvestment and employee benefit plans. Coupled with the 2,620,000 shares repurchased in the fourth quarter of 1996, this brings the total number of shares repurchased under the 1997 program to 8,263,900. Under a separate authorization, an additional 858,800 Key Common Shares were repurchased during the second quarter of 1997 in connection with the anticipated closing of the Champion acquisition. The 27,564,764 Treasury Shares at June 30, 1997, are expected to be reissued over time in connection with employee stock purchase, 401(k), stock option and dividend reinvestment plans and for other corporate purposes. Capital adequacy is an important indicator of financial stability and performance. Overall, Key's capital position remains strong with a ratio of total shareholders' equity to total assets of 6.91% at June 30, 1997, compared with 7.22% at December 31, 1996, and 7.71% at June 30, 1996. Including the capital securities issued in the fourth quarter of 1996 and the second quarter of 1997, the ratio of total shareholders' equity to total assets at June 30, 1997, and December 31, 1996, is 7.63% and 7.96%, respectively. Banking industry regulators define minimum capital ratios for bank holding companies and their banking subsidiaries. Based on the risk-adjusted capital rules and definitions prescribed by the banking regulators, Key's Tier I and total risk-adjusted capital ratios at June 30, 1997, were 7.14% and 11.66%, respectively. These compare favorably with the minimum requirements of 4.0% for Tier I and 8.0% for total capital. The regulatory leverage ratio standard prescribes a minimum ratio of 3.0%, although most banking organizations are expected to maintain ratios of at least 100 to 200 basis points above the minimum. At June 30, 1997, Key's leverage ratio was 6.65%, substantially higher than the minimum requirement. Figure 22 presents the details of Key's regulatory capital position at June 30, 1997, December 31, 1996, and June 30, 1996. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the Federal bank regulators group FDIC-insured depository institutions into five broad categories based on certain capital ratios. The five categories are "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized" and "critically undercapitalized." All of Key's affiliate banks qualify as "well capitalized" at June 30, 1997, since they exceeded the well-capitalized thresholds of 10%, 6% and 5% for the total capital, Tier I capital and leverage ratios, respectively. Although these provisions are not directly applicable to Key under existing laws and regulations, based upon its ratios Key would qualify as "well capitalized" at June 30, 1997. The FDIC-defined capital categories may not constitute an accurate representation of the overall financial condition or prospects of Key or its affiliate banks. 38 38 FIGURE 22 CAPITAL COMPONENTS AND RISK-ADJUSTED ASSETS JUNE 30, December 31, June 30, dollars in millions 1997 1996 1996 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIER I CAPITAL Common shareholders' equity(1) $ 4,850 $ 4,887 $ 5,066 Qualifying capital securities 500 500 -- Less: Goodwill (795) (824) (844) Other intangible assets(2) (108) (121) (130) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Tier I capital 4,447 4,442 4,092 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIER II CAPITAL Allowance for loan losses(3) 779 698 675 Qualifying long-term debt 2,032 2,103 1,542 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Tier II capital 2,811 2,801 2,217 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total capital $ 7,258 $ 7,243 $ 6,309 ======== ======== ======== RISK-ADJUSTED ASSETS Risk-adjusted assets on balance sheet $ 55,304 $ 52,228 $ 49,940 Risk-adjusted off-balance sheet exposure 7,949 4,541 5,043 Less: Goodwill (795) (824) (844) Other intangible assets(2) (108) (121) (130) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross risk-adjusted assets 62,350 55,824 54,009 Less: Excess allowance for loan losses(3) (101) (172) (195) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net risk-adjusted assets $ 62,249 $ 55,652 $ 53,814 ======== ======== ======== AVERAGE QUARTERLY TOTAL ASSETS $ 67,778 $ 65,063 $ 64,623 ======== ======== ======== CAPITAL RATIOS(5) Tier I risk-adjusted capital ratio 7.14% 7.98% 7.60% Total risk-adjusted capital ratio 11.66 13.01 11.72 Leverage ratio(4) 6.65 6.93 6.43 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <FN> 1 Common shareholders' equity excludes the impact of net unrealized gains or losses on securities, except for net unrealized losses on marketable equity securities. 2 Intangible assets (excluding goodwill and portions of purchased credit card relationships) recorded after February 19, 1992, and deductible portions of purchased mortgage servicing rights. 3 The allowance for loan losses included in Tier II capital is limited to 1.25% of gross risk-adjusted assets. 4 Tier I capital as a percentage of average quarterly assets, less goodwill and other non-qualifying intangible assets as defined in 2 above. 5 Excluding the assets and off-balance sheet financial instruments of Key's securities subsidiary, Key Capital Markets, Inc., as well as the required portion of Key's investment in such subsidiary, the Tier I, Total and Leverage ratios at June 30, 1997, are 7.03%, 11.42% and 6.56%, respectively. 39 39 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings ----------------- In the ordinary course of business, Key is subject to legal actions which involve claims for substantial monetary relief. Based on information presently available to management and Key's counsel, management does not believe that any legal actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition of Key. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders --------------------------------------------------- At the 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of KeyCorp, held on May 15, 1997, seven directors were elected for three-year terms expiring in 2000 and shareholders adopted resolutions to: (a) amend KeyCorp's Regulations to reduce the size of the Board of Directors to between 17 and 20 members, (b) amend and restate KeyCorp's Regulations to remove certain provisions relating to the merger of the former KeyCorp with Society Corporation in 1994, and (c) ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP by the Board of Directors as independent auditors for 1997. Shareholders also defeated two shareholder proposals. These proposals were to: (a) eliminate management's ability to vote unmarked proxies and (b) request that the Board of Directors take steps to provide for the annual election of all directors and thereby eliminate the classification of KeyCorp's Board of Directors. The vote on each issue was as follows: For Against Abstain -------------- --------------- ------------- Election of directors: William G. Bares 188,393,007 * 2,473,786 Dr. Carol A. Cartwright 188,140,708 * 2,726,085 Robert W. Gillespie 187,973,095 * 2,893,698 Henry S. Hemingway 188,234,792 * 2,632,001 Henry L. Meyer III 188,151,454 * 2,715,339 Steven A. Minter 188,262,191 * 2,604,602 Ronald B. Stafford 188,217,768 * 2,649,025 Resolution amending KeyCorp's Regulations to reduce the size of the Board of Directors to between 17 and 20 members 186,995,491 2,250,313 1,620,985 Resolution amending and restating KeyCorp's Regulations to remove certain provisions relating to the merger of the former KeyCorp with Society Corporation 165,867,449 1,804,296 2,872,012 Ratification of independent auditors 188,012,731 1,818,164 1,035,898 Proposal regarding discretionary voting of proxy cards 29,156,330 134,543,314 6,683,861 Proposal regarding annual election of directors 62,230,927 104,242,552 3,910,026 <FN> * Proxies provide that shareholders may either cast a vote for, or abstain from voting for, directors. 40 40 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K -------------------------------- (a) Exhibits (3) Amended and Restated Regulations of KeyCorp effective May 15, 1997. Filed as Exhibit 2 to Form 8-A/A filed on June 19, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. (4) Restated Rights Agreement between KeyCorp and KeyBank National Association as Rights Agent, dated as of May 15, 1997. Filed as Exhibit 1 to Form 8-A filed on June 19, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. (10.1) Employment Agreement between KeyCorp and Henry L. Meyer III, dated as of May 15, 1997. (10.2) Trust Agreement for certain amounts that may become payable to certain executives and directors of KeyCorp, dated as of April 1, 1997. (11) Computation of Net Income Per Common Share (15) Acknowledgment Letter of Independent Auditors (27) Financial Data Schedule (filed electronically only) (b) Reports on Form 8-K April 11, 1997 - Item 5. Other Events. Reporting that the Registrant issued a press release announcing it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leasetec Corporation. April 18, 1997 - Item 5. Other Events and Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits. Reporting that the Registrant issued a press release on April 17, 1997, announcing its earnings results for the three-month period ended March 31, 1997. June 16, 1997 - Item 5. Other Events. Reporting that the Registrant issued a press release announcing it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Champion Mortgage Co. Inc. No other reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three-month period ended June 30, 1997. SIGNATURE 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. KEYCORP -------------------------------------- (Registrant) Date: August 13, 1997 /s/ Lee Irving -------------------------------------- By: Lee Irving Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer 41