UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND - --- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999 OR - -- TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______ to ________. Commission file number 0-25034 GREATER BAY BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 77-0387041 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 2860 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, California 94303 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (650) 813-8200 (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 ___ --- Outstanding shares of Common Stock, no par value, as of November 12, 1999: 12,261,402 GREATER BAY BANCORP INDEX Part I. Financial Information Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998...................................................... 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998................................................................... 4 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998................................................................... 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998................................................. 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................................... 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations........................................................... 14 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk....................................... 33 Part II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceeding................................................................................. 39 Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds........................................................ 39 Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities................................................................... 39 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders............................................ 39 Item 5. Other Information................................................................................ 39 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................................................. 39 Signatures.................................................................................... 40 2 GREATER BAY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 1999 December 31, (Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 1998* - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 98,863 $ 69,583 Federal funds sold 183,800 62,800 Other short term securities 38,936 77,576 --------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents 321,599 209,959 Investment securities: Available for sale, at fair value 277,187 257,258 Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $118,367 and $94,890 at September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively) 120,377 94,209 Other securities 7,083 6,044 --------------------------------- Investment securities 404,647 357,511 Loans: Commercial 687,402 483,668 Real estate construction and land 287,761 215,274 Real estate term 413,536 332,478 Consumer and other 100,851 88,458 Deferred loan fees and discounts (5,531) (3,896) --------------------------------- Total loans, net of deferred fees 1,484,019 1,115,982 Allowance for loan losses (29,680) (23,379) --------------------------------- Total loans, net 1,454,339 1,092,603 Property, premises and equipment 15,724 11,380 Interest receivable and other assets 87,578 66,736 --------------------------------- Total assets $2,283,887 $1,738,189 ================================= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits: Demand, noninterest-bearing $ 375,302 $ 302,006 MMDA, NOW and savings 1,242,114 922,581 Time certificates, $100,000 and over 353,687 190,312 Other time certificates 61,634 64,048 Total deposits 2,032,737 1,478,947 Other borrowings 52,000 75,085 Subordinated debt - 3,000 Company obligated mandatorily redeemable cumulative trust preferred securities of subsidiary trusts holding solely junior subordinated debentures 50,000 50,000 Other liabilities 29,112 24,116 --------------------------------- Total liabilities $2,163,849 $1,631,148 ================================= Commitments and contingencies SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, no par value: 4,000,000 shares authorized; none issued - - Common stock, no par value: 24,000,000 shares authorized; 11,325,572 and 11,011,462 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively 67,085 63,079 Retained earnings 56,951 44,060 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,998) (98) --------------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 120,038 107,041 --------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' $2,283,887 $1,738,189 equity ================================= * Restated on an historical basis to reflect the merger with Bay Area Bancshares ("BA Bancshares") on a pooling of interests basis. See notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 GREATER BAY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, --------------------------------- ------------------------------ (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) 1999 1998* 1999 1998* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ INTEREST INCOME Interest on loans $ 33,234 $ 24,132 $ 90,946 $ 68,973 Interest on investment securities: Taxable 5,756 5,418 15,499 12,840 Tax - exempt 897 626 2,406 1,448 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total interest on investment securities 6,653 6,044 17,905 14,288 Other interest income 2,821 2,822 7,361 8,385 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total interest income 42,708 32,998 16,212 91,646 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on deposits 15,749 11,933 41,315 31,883 Interest on long term borrowings 1,861 1,902 6,107 4,556 Interest on other borrowings 2 112 292 1,266 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total interest expense 17,612 13,947 47,714 37,705 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Net interest income 25,096 19,051 68,498 53,941 Provision for loan losses 3,518 1,881 6,075 4,294 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 21,578 17,170 62,423 49,647 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- OTHER INCOME Trust fees 768 642 2,216 1,809 Loan and international banking fees 747 165 1,514 501 ATM network revenue 615 518 1,643 1,380 Service charges and other fees 520 431 1,332 1,322 Gain on sale of SBA loans 253 290 835 755 Gain on sale of investments, net - 4 - 54 Other income 1,170 129 1,873 301 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total, recurring 4,073 2,179 9,413 6,122 Warrant income - 134 230 497 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total other income 4,073 2,313 9,643 6,619 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- OPERATING EXPENSES Compensation and benefits 7,960 6,587 22,855 19,047 Occupancy and equipment 2,685 1,852 7,476 5,268 Telephone, postage and supplies 586 474 1,759 1,406 Legal and other professional fees 551 537 1,622 1,631 Marketing and promotion 398 409 1,215 959 Client services 280 128 785 421 FDIC insurance and regulatory assessments 138 93 341 273 Insurance 110 108 286 262 Other real estate owned 30 43 66 58 Other 1,251 1,099 3,672 3,305 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total, recurring 13,989 11,330 40,077 32,630 Merger and other related nonrecurring costs - 537 3,965 2,661 Contribution to the GBB Foundation - 192 323 893 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total operating expenses 13,989 12,059 44,365 36,184 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Income before provision for income taxes and extraordinary items 11,662 7,424 27,701 20,082 Provision for income taxes 4,295 2,409 10,580 6,767 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Net income before extraordinary items 7,367 5,015 17,121 13,315 Extraordinary items - - (88) - ------------------------------- ---------------------------- Net income $ 7,367 $ 5,015 $ 17,033 $ 13,315 =============================== ============================ Net income per share - basic $ 0.65 $ 0.46 $ 1.52 $ 1.23 =============================== ============================ Net income per share - diluted $ 0.62 $ 0.43 $ 1.44 $ 1.14 =============================== ============================ * Restated on an historical basis to reflect the merger with Pacific Rim Bancorp ("PRB"), Pacific Business Funding Corporation ("PBFC") and Bay Area Bancshares ("BA Bancshares") on a pooling of interests basis. See notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 GREATER BAY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, --------------------------------- ---------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1998 * 1999 * 1998 * - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Net income $ 7,367 $ 5,015 $17,033 $13,315 --------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Other comprehensive income: Unrealized gains on securities: Unrealized holding gains arising during period (net of taxes of $(1,605) and $1,222, for the three years ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and $(3,791) and $1,746 for the three months ended and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively) (2,296) 1,604 (5,421) 2,497 Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (net of taxes of $2 and $22 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998, respectively) - 2 - 32 --------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Net change (2,296) 1,602 (5,421) 2,465 --------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Cash flow hedges: Net derivative gains arising during period (net of taxes of $(32) and $969 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999) (46) - 1,386 - Less: reclassification adjustment for expenses included in net income (net of taxes of $(32) and $(95) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998) (46) - (135) - --------------------------------- ------------------------------- Net change - - 1,521 - --------------------------------- ------------------------------- Other comprehensive income (2,296) 1,602 (3,900) 2,465 --------------------------------- ------------------------------- Comprehensive income $ 5,071 $ 6,617 $13,133 $15,780 ================================= =============================== * Restated on an historical basis to reflect the merger with PRB, PBFC and BA Bancshares on a pooling of interests basis. See notes to consolidated financial statements. 5 GREATER BAY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nine Months Ended September 30, -------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) 1999 1998* - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flows - operating activities Net income $ 17,033 $ 13,317 Reconcilement of net income to net cash from operations: Provision for loan losses 6,525 4,294 Depreciation and amortization 3,176 1,378 Deferred income taxes (2,593) (1,427) (Gain) loss on sale of investments, net - (54) Changes in: Accrued interest receivable and other assets (9,496) (2,177) Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 7,581 1,717 Deferred loan fees and discounts, net 1,635 79 --------- --------- Operating cash flows, net 23,861 17,127 --------- --------- Cash flows - investing activities Maturities of and partial paydowns on investment securities: Held to maturity 12,043 31,714 Available for sale 29,774 217,402 Purchase of investment securities: Held to maturity (38,232) (73,335) Available for sale (84,463) (522,298) Other securities (1,039) (2,539) Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities 24,783 162,926 Loans, net (369,896) (124,461) Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned 451 - Purchase of property, premises and equipment (6,734) (3,788) Purchase of insurance policies (6,477) (21,985) --------- --------- Investing cash flows, net (439,790) (336,364) --------- --------- Cash flows - financing activities Net change in deposits 553,790 242,410 Net change in other borrowings - short term (23,085) (11,120) Proceeds from other borrowings - long term - 70,000 Principal repayment - long term borrowings (3,000) - Company obligated mandatory redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding solely junior subordinated debentures issued - 30,000 Proceeds from sale of common stock 4,006 3,730 Cash dividends (4,142) (4,315) --------- --------- Financing cash flows, net 527,569 330,705 --------- --------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents 111,640 11,468 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 209,959 250,680 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 321,599 $ 262,148 ========= ========= Cash flows - supplemental disclosures Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 47,848 $ 33,801 Income taxes $ 9,503 $ 7,320 Non-cash transactions: Additions to other real estate owned $ - $ 105 * Restated on an historical basis to reflect the merger with PRB, PBFC and BA Bancshares on a pooling of interests basis. See notes to consolidated financial statements. 6 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As of September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 NOTE 1-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for any subsequent quarter or for the entire year ended December 31, 1999. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-end December 31, 1998 and the supplemental consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the current Report on Form 8-K dated July 1, 1999, as amended by Form 8-K/A dated July 16, 1999. Consolidation and Basis of Presentation The supplemental consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Greater Bay Bancorp ("Greater Bay" on a parent-only basis, and the "Company" on a consolidated basis) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Mid-Peninsula Bank ("MPB"), Cupertino National Bank ("CNB"), Peninsula Bank of Commerce ("PBC"), Golden Gate Bank ("Golden Gate"), Bay Area Bank ("BAB"), GBB Capital I and GBB Capital II and its operating divisions Greater Bay Bank Santa Clara Valley Commercial Banking Group, Greater Bay Corporate Finance Group, Greater Bay Bank Contra Costa Region, Greater Bay International Banking Division, Greater Bay Trust Company, Pacific Business Funding and Venture Banking Group. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' consolidated financial statements to conform to the current presentation. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to generally accepted accounting principles and the prevailing practices within the banking industry. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Comprehensive Income On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income". This statement requires companies to classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in the financial statements and display the accumulated other comprehensive income separately from retained earnings in the equity section of the balance sheet. The changes to the balances of accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows: Accumulated Unrealized Gains (Losses) Cash Flow Other Comprehensive (Dollars in thousands) on Securities Hedges Income (Loss) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance - as of December 31, 1998 $ 579 $ (677) (98) Current period change (5,421) 1,521 (3,900) --------------------------------------------------------------- Balance - as of September 30, 1999 $ (4,842) $ 844 $ (3,998) =============================================================== 7 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) As of September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 Per Share Data Net income per share is stated in accordance with SFAS No. 128 "Earnings Per Share". Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares plus common equivalent shares outstanding including dilutive stock options. All years presented include the effect of the 2-for-1 stock split effective as of April 30, 1998. The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998. For the three months ended September 30, 1999 For the three months ended September 30, 1998 --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Average Average (Dollars in thousands, except per Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share share amounts) (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Net income $ 7,367 $ 5,015 Basic net income per share: Income available to common shareholders 7,367 11,285,000 $ 0.65 5,015 10,924,000 $ 0.46 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options - 626,000 - - 698,000 - --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Diluted net income per share: Income available to common shareholders and assumed conversions $ 7,367 11,911,000 $ 0.62 $ 5,015 11,622,000 $ 0.43 ============================================= ============================================= For the three months ended September 30, 1999 For the three months ended September 30, 1998 --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Average Average (Dollars in thousands, except per Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share share amounts) (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Net income $ 17,033 $ 13,315 Basic net income per share: Income available to common shareholders 17,033 11,189,000 $ 1.52 13,315 10,848,000 $ 1.23 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options - 621,000 - - 801,000 - --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Diluted net income per share: Income available to common shareholders and assumed conversions $ 17,033 11,810,000 $ 1.44 $ 13,315 11,649,000 $ 1.14 ============================================= ============================================= There were options to purchase 55,000 shares and 478,000 shares that were considered anti-dilutive whereby the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1999. There were no options that were considered anti-dilutive during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1998. Weighted average shares outstanding and all per share amounts included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are based upon the increased number of shares giving retroactive effect to the mergers with PRB, PBFC and BA Bancshares at a total of 950,748, 298,000 and 1,399,321 shares, respectively. 8 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) As of September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 Segment Information In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No. 131".) SFAS No. 131 supersedes SFAS No. 14, "Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise", replacing the "industry segment" approach with the "management" approach. The management approach designates the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of the company's reportable segments. SFAS No. 131 also requires disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The adoption of SFAS No. 131 did not affect results of operations or financial position but did affect the disclosure of segment information. NOTE 2--MERGERS On April 30, 1999 the Company and Bay Commercial Services, the parent of Bay Bank of Commerce, signed a definitive agreement for a merger between the two companies. The transaction was completed on October 15, 1999. Bay Commercial Services shareholders received 907,240 shares of Greater Bay stock in a tax-free exchange accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. Following the transaction, the shareholders of Bay Commercial Services owned 7.4% of the combined company. Bay Bank of Commerce has banking offices in San Leandro, San Ramon and Hayward, California. The financial information presented herein has not been restated to reflect the merger with Bay Commercial services on a pooling-of-interest basis. On September 15, 1999 the Company and Mt. Diablo Bancshares, the parent of Mt. Diablo National Bank, signed a definitive agreement for a merger between the two companies. The agreement provides for Mt. Diablo Bancshares' shareholders to receive approximately 1,500,000 shares of Greater Bay stock subject to certain adjustments based on changes in the Company's stock price, in a tax-free exchange to be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. Following the transaction, the shareholders of Mt. Diablo Bancshares will own approximately 9.5% of the combined company. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2000, subject to Mt. Diablo Bancshares' shareholders and regulatory approvals. Mt. Diablo National Bank has banking offices in Danville, Pleasanton and Lafayette, California. 9 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) As of September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 The following table sets forth certain historical information concerning the operations of the Company, Bay Commercial Services and Mt. Diablo Bancshares for the period indicated and proforma combined information assuming the acquisitions of Bay Commercial Services and Mt. Diablo Bancshares had been consummated at the beginning of the period presented. For the nine months ended (Dollars in thousands) September 30, 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income: Greater Bay Bancorp $ 68,498 Bay Commercial Services 5,619 Mt. Diablo Bancshares 7,061 ------------------------- Combined $ 81,178 ========================= Provision for loan losses: Greater Bay Bancorp $ 6,075 Bay Commercial Services 161 Mt. Diablo Bancshares 596 ------------------------- Combined $ 6,832 ========================= Net income: Greater Bay Bancorp $ 17,033 Bay Commercial Services 1,153 Mt. Diablo Bancshares 2,047 ------------------------- Combined $ 20,233 ========================= There were no significant transactions between the Company and Bay Commercial Services prior to the merger and there have been no significant transactions between the Company and Mt. Diablo Bancshares. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. 10 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) As of September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 NOTE 3--BORROWINGS Other borrowings are detailed as follows: September 30, December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other borrowings: Short term borrowings: Short term notes payable $ - $ 135 FHLB advances - 500 --------------------------------------------------- Total short term borrowings - 635 --------------------------------------------------- Long term borrowings: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 30,000 50,000 FHLB advances 22,000 22,000 Promissory notes - 2,450 --------------------------------------------------- Total other long term borrowings 52,000 74,450 --------------------------------------------------- Total other borrowings $ 52,000 $ 75,085 =================================================== Subordinated notes, due September 15, 2005 $ - $ 3,000 --------------------------------------------------- Total subordinated debt $ - $ 3,000 =================================================== During the nine month period ended September 30, 1999 and the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998, the average balance of securities sold under short term agreements to repurchase were $10.4 million and $15.3 million, respectively, and the average interest rates during those periods were 4.89% and 5.35%, respectively. Securities sold under short term agreements to repurchase generally mature within 90 days of dates of purchase. During the nine month period ended September 30, 1999 and the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998, the average balance of federal funds purchased was $9,000 and $681,000, respectively, and the average interest rates during those periods were 4.94% and 5.53%, respectively. There were no such balances outstanding at September 30, 1999 or December 31, 1998. The maximum amount outstanding at any month end was $0 and $0 for the nine and twelve month periods ended September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. The short-term FHLB advances have an average interest rate of 5.89%. The advances are collateralized by securities pledged to the FHLB. 11 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) As of September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 The Company has sold securities under long term agreements to repurchase which mature in the year 2003 and have an average interest rate of 5.21%. The counterparties to these agreements have put options which give them the right to demand early repayment. As of December 31, 1998, $40.0 million of these borrowings are subject to early repayment and $10.0 million are subject to early repayment beginning in 2000. The long term FHLB advances will mature in the year 2003 and have an average interest rate of 5.17%. The advances are collateralized by loans and securities pledged to the FHLB. Under the terms of the advances, the FHLB has a put option on $20.0 million of the advances which gives it the right to demand early repayment. The short term notes payable, which bore an interest rate of 13.76% and provided for maturity on April 15, 2000, were issued to PBFC's officers along with other accredited investors within the definition of Rule 501 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company redeemed these notes in January 1999. On March 15, 1999 the Company redeemed the $3.0 million in subordinated debt issued in 1995. The Company paid a premium of $150,000 ($88,000 net of tax) on the pay off of the debt. The premium was recorded, net of taxes, as an extraordinary item in March 1999. NOTE 4--ACTIVITY OF BUSINESS SEGMENTS In 1998 the Company adopted SFAS No. 131. The prior year's segment information has been restated to present the Company's two reportable segments, community banking and trust operations. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies." Segment data includes intersegment revenue, as well as charges allocating all corporate-headquarters costs to each of its operating segments. The Company evaluates the performances of its segments and allocates resources to them based on net interest income, other income, net income before income taxes, total assets and deposits. The Company is organized primarily along community banking and trust divisions. Eleven of the divisions have been aggregated into the "community banking" segment. Community banking provides a range of commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, real estate developers, property managers, business executives, professional and other individuals. The trust division has been shown as the "trust operations" segment. The Company's business is conducted principally in the U.S.; foreign operations are not material. 12 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) As of September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 The following table shows each segment's key operating results and financial position for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998: Nine months ended 1999 Nine months ended 1998 ----------------------------------- -------------------------------- Community Trust Community Trust (Dollars in thousands) Banking Operations Banking Operations - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income (1) $ 71,076 $ 259 $ 54,593 $ 720 Other income 7,416 2,227 4,631 1,979 Operating expenses, excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs 40,501 2,213 33,532 1,966 Net income before income taxes (1) 27,951 273 19,355 733 Total assets 2,267,409 - 1,656,107 - Deposits 1,974,261 58,476 1,368,567 52,417 Assets under management - 652,054 - 581,437 (1) Includes intercompany earnings allocation charge which is eliminated in consolidation A reconciliation of total segment net interest income and other income combined, net income before income taxes, and total assets to the consolidated numbers in each of these categories for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 is presented below. As of and for the As of and for the Nine Months Nine Months Ended September Ended September (Dollars in thousands) 30, 1999 30, 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income and other income Total segment net interest income and other income $ 80,978 $ 61,923 Parent company net interest income and other income (2,733) (1,365) -------------------- -------------------- Consolidated net interest income and other income $ 78,245 $ 60,558 ==================== ==================== Net income before taxes Total segment net income before income taxes $ 28,224 $ 20,088 Parent company net interest before income taxes (421) (6) -------------------- --------------------- Consolidated net income before income taxes $ 27,803 $ 20,082 ==================== ===================== Total assets Total segment assets $ 2,267,409 $ 1,656,107 Parent company assets 16,478 30,881 -------------------- --------------------- Consolidated total assets $ 2,283,887 $ 1,686,988 ==================== ===================== NOTE 5--CASH DIVIDEND The Company declared a cash dividend of $0.12 cents per share payable on October 15, 1999 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 1999. 13 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Greater Bay Bancorp ("Greater Bay", on a parent-only basis, and the "Company", on a consolidated basis) was formed as the result of the merger in November 1996 between Cupertino National Bancorp, the former holding company for Cupertino National Bank ("CNB"), and Mid-Peninsula Bancorp, the former holding company for Mid-Peninsula Bank ("MPB"). In December 1997 the Company completed a merger with Peninsula Bank of Commerce ("PBC"), whereby PBC became the third wholly owned banking subsidiary of Greater Bay. In May 1998, the Company completed a merger with Pacific Rim Bancorporation ("PRB"), the holding company for Golden Gate Bank ("Golden Gate"), whereby Golden Gate became the fourth wholly owned banking subsidiary of Greater Bay. In August 1998, the Company completed a merger with Pacific Business Funding Corporation ("PBFC"), which now operates as a division of CNB and conducts business under the name Pacific Business Funding. In May 1999, the Company completed a merger with Bay Area Bancshares ("BA Bancshares"), the holding company of Bay Area Bank ("BAB"), whereby BAB became the fifth wholly owned banking subsidiary of Greater Bay. All of the preceding mergers were accounted for as a pooling of interests. All of the financial information for the Company for the periods prior to the mergers has been restated to reflect the pooling of interests, as if they occurred at the beginning of the earliest reporting period presented. In October 1999, the Company completed a merger with Bay Commercial Services ("BCS"), the holding company of Bay Bank of Commerce ("BBC"), whereby BBC became the six wholly owned banking subsidiary of Greater Bay. The financial information presented herein has not been restated to reflect the merger with BCS on a pooling of interests basis. CNB, MPB, PBC, Golden Gate and BAB are referred to collectively herein as the "Banks." The financial information includes the results of the Company's operating divisions, Greater Bay Bank Santa Clara Valley Commercial Banking Group, Greater Bay Corporate Finance Group, Greater Bay Bank Contra Costa Region, Greater Bay International Banking Division, Greater Bay Trust Company, Pacific Business Funding and Venture Banking Group. The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide greater details of the results of operations and financial condition of the Company. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial data included elsewhere in this document. Certain statements under this caption constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include but are not limited to economic conditions, competition in the geographic and business areas in which the Company conducts its operations, fluctuation in interest rates, credit quality year 2000 readiness and government regulation. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Company's operating results included merger and other related expenses of $4.0 million ($2.5 million net of tax) and extraordinary items of $150,000 ($88,000 net of tax) related to the early retirement of $3.0 million of subordinated debt of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. The Company's operating results included merger and other related expenses of $2.0 million ($1.3 million net of tax) for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The following table summarizes net income, net income per share and key financial ratios inclusive of and exclusive of merger and other related costs and extraordinary items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999: Three Months Ended September 30, 1999 Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 ------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------- Including merger Excluding merger Including merger Excluding merger and other and other and other and other related nonrecurring related nonrecurring related nonrecurring related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary costs and extraordinary costs and extraordinary costs and extraordinary (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Items Items Items Items --------- ---------- --------- ---------- Net income $ 7,367 $ 7,367 $ 17,033 $ 19,612 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.65 $ 0.65 $ 1.52 $ 1.75 Diluted $ 0.62 $ 0.62 $ 1.44 $ 1.66 Return on average assets 1.34% 1.34% 1.13% 1.30% Return on average shareholder equity 24.50% 24.50% 19.65% 22.63% 14 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The Company reported net income of $7.4 million for the third quarter of 1999, a 37.06% increase over the third quarter of 1998 net income (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) of $5.4 million. Basic net income per share (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) was $0.65 for the third quarter of 1999, as compared to $0.49 for the third quarter of 1998. Diluted net income per share (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) was $0.62 and $0.46 for the third quarter of 1999 and 1998, respectively. The Company reported net income including merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of tax, of $5.0 million and basic and diluted net income per share of $0.46 and $0.43, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 1998. The return on average assets and return on average shareholders' equity (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) were 1.34% and 24.50%, respectively, for the third quarter of 1999, compared with 1.30% and 21.34% for the third quarter in 1998, respectively. Net income totaled $19.6 million (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, versus $14.6 million for the comparable 1998 period. Basic net income per share (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) was $1.75 and $1.35 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Diluted net income per share (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) was $1.66 and $1.26 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The return on average assets and return on average shareholders' equity (excluding merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, net of taxes) were 1.30% and 22.63%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, compared with 1.34% and 20.90% for the nine months ended 1998, respectively. The Company reported net income, including merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, of $17.0 million and basic and diluted net income per share of $1.52 and $1.44, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. The Company reported net income, including merger and other related nonrecurring costs and extraordinary items, of $13.3 million and basic and diluted net income per share of $1.23 and $1.14, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The increase in first nine months of 1999 net income as compared to the same period in 1998 was principally the result of significant growth in loans and deposits. This growth, partially offset by a decline in interest rate spreads, resulted in a $14.5 million increase in net interest income. Recurring operating expenses increased by $6.6 million, excluding the contribution to the Greater Bay Bancorp Foundation (the "Foundation") discussed below. Operating expense increases reflect additional efforts required to service and support the Company's growth. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 included $230,000 and $497,000, respectively, in warrant income resulting from the warrants received from clients of the Banks. During 1999 and 1998, the Company donated appreciated warrants to the Foundation. The contribution of the warrants triggered recognition of warrant income of $230,000, net of related employee incentives, and a donation expense of $323,000 in 1999 and recognition of warrant income of $497,000, net of related employee incentives, and a donation expense of $701,000 in 1998. The Company recognized a tax benefit of $133,000 and $288,000 from these transactions in 1999 and 1998, respectively. 15 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The 1999 increase in other income principally relates to a $1.0 million increase in loan and international banking fees, a $900,000 recovery on equity securities, in accordance with APB 18 and a $407,000 increase in trust fees. Net Interest Income -- Quarterly Net interest income for the third quarter of 1999 was $25.1 million, a $2.2 million increase over the second quarter of 1999 and a $6.0 million increase over the third quarter of 1998. The increase from the third quarter of 1998 to the third quarter of 1999 was primarily due to the $492.2 million, or 31.9% increase in average interest-earning assets. The increase from the second quarter of 1999 to the third quarter of 1999 was primarily due to the $124.1 million, or 25.7% (annualized) increase in average interest-earning assets, which was further increased by a 10 basis points increase in the Company's net yield on interest-earning assets from 4.80% in the second quarter of 1999 to 4.90% in the third quarter of 1999. The interest rate spread for the quarters ended September 30, 1999, June 30,1999 and September 30, 1998, were reduced by the low spread earned on PBC's Special Deposits (discussed in Note 7 to the supplemental consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto included in the current Report on Form 8-K dated July 1, 1999, as amended by Form 8-K/A dated July 16, 1999). As of September 30, 1999, PBC held $122.9 million in two demand deposits accounts (the "Special Deposits"). The Special Deposits represent the proposed settlement of class action lawsuits not involving the Company. Due to the uncertainty of the time the Special Deposits will remain with PBC, management has invested a significant portion of the funds from this deposit in agency securities with maturities of less than 90 days. The average deposit balances related to the Special Deposits were $122.9 million, $126.0 million and $89.1 million for the quarters ended September 30, 1999, June 30, 1999 and September 30, 1998, respectively, on which the Company earned a spread of approximately 3.67%, 2.96% and 2.20%, respectively. Excluding PBC's Special Deposits, the net yield on interest earning assets would have been 5.01%, 5.02% and 4.27% for the quarters ended September 30, 1999, June 30, 1999 and September 30, 1998, respectively. Excluding the Special Deposits, the approximate interest rate spread would have been 4.04%, 4.22% and 4.31% for the quarters ended September 30, 1999, June 30, 1999 and September 30, 1998, respectively. The purchase of bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI") also reduced the Company's net interest spread since the earnings of BOLI are included in other income while the cost of funding BOLI is included in interest expense. 16 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The following table presents, for the quarters indicated, condensed average balance sheet information for the Company, together with interest income and yields earned on average interest-earning assets and interest expense and rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities. Average balances are average daily balances. Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 1999 June 30, 1999 ------------------ ------------------ Average Average Average Yield/ Average Yield/ (Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS: Federal funds sold $ 153,459 $ 2,025 5.24% $ 164,431 $ 2,027 4.94% Other short term investments 60,383 796 5.23% 60,530 870 5.77% Investment securities: Taxable 329,429 5,756 6.93% 311,004 5,143 6.63% Tax-exempt (1) 71,300 897 4.99% 63,018 765 4.87% Loans (2), (3) 1,419,303 33,234 9.29% 1,310,819 30,238 9.25% ------------ -------- ----------- -------- Total interest-earning assets 2,033,874 42,708 8.33% 1,909,802 39,043 8.20% Noninterest-earning assets 150,128 142,509 ------------ -------- ----------- -------- Total assets $ 2,184,002 42,708 $ 2,052,312 39,043 ============ -------- =========== -------- INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES: Deposits: MMDA, NOW and savings $ 1,207,222 $ 11,085 3.64% $ 1,084,448 $ 9,323 3.45% Time deposits, over $100,000 335,304 3,957 4.68% 315,736 3,708 4.71% Other time deposits 61,482 707 4.56% 63,067 740 4.71% ------------ -------- ----------- -------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,604,008 15,749 3.90% 1,463,251 13,771 3.77% Other borrowings 48,269 824 6.77% 88,752 1,472 6.65% Subordinated debt - - 18 - 0.00% Trust Preferred Securities 50,000 1,039 8.24% 50,000 938 7.52% ------------ -------- ----------- -------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,702,277 17,612 4.10% 1,602,021 16,181 4.05% Noninterest bearing deposits 334,469 308,174 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 27,954 24,404 Shareholders' equity 119,302 117,713 ------------ -------- ----------- -------- Total shareholders' equity and liabilities $ 2,184,002 17,612 $ 2,052,312 16,181 ============ -------- =========== -------- Net interest income $ 25,096 $ 22,862 ======== ======== Interest rate spread 4.23% 4.15% Contribution of interest free funds 0.67% 0.65% Net yield on interest-earning assets (4) 4.90% 4.80% Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 ------------------ Average Average Yield/ (Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Rate - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS: Federal funds sold $ 112,325 $ 1,562 5.52% Other short term investments 90,974 1,260 5.49% Investment securities: Taxable 360,343 5,418 5.97% Tax-exempt (1) 51,637 626 4.81% Loans (2), (3) 926,399 24,132 10.33% ----------- -------- Total interest-earning assets 1,541,678 32,998 8.49% Noninterest-earning assets 92,800 ----------- -------- Total assets $ 1,634,478 32,998 =========== -------- INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES: Deposits: MMDA, NOW and savings $ 838,412 $ 8,119 3.84% Time deposits, over $100,000 229,260 3,023 5.23% Other time deposits 60,611 791 5.18% ----------- -------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,128,283 11,933 4.20% Other borrowings 74,741 1,247 6.62% Subordinated debt 3,000 86 11.37% Trust Preferred Securities 37,428 681 7.22% ----------- -------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,243,452 13,947 4.45% Noninterest bearing deposits 266,695 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 25,569 Shareholders' equity 98,762 ----------- -------- Total shareholders' equity and liabilities $ 1,634,478 13,947 =========== -------- Net interest income $ 19,051 ======== Interest rate spread 4.04% Contribution of interest free funds 0.86% Net yield on interest-earning assets (4) 4.90% (1) The tax equivalent yields earned on the tax exempt securities are 7.21% 7.05% and 6.92% for the quarters ended September 30, 1999, June 30, 1999 and September 30, 1998, respectively, using the federal statuary rate of 34%. (2) Nonaccrual loans are excluded in the average balance. (3) Interest income includes loan fees of $1,068,000, $1,204,000 and $901,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 1999, June 30, 1999, and September 30, 1998, respectively. (4) Net yield on interest-earning assets during the period equals (a) the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and the interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, divided by (b) average interest-earning assets for the period. 17 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The most significant impact on the Company's net interest income between periods is derived from the interaction of changes in the volume of and rate earned or paid on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The volume of interest-earning asset dollars in loans and investments, compared to the volume of interest-bearing liabilities represented by deposits and borrowings, combined with the spread, produces the changes in the net interest income between periods. The table below sets forth, for the quarters indicated, a summary of the changes in average asset and liability balances (volume) and changes in average interest rates (rate). Three Months Ended September 30, 1999 Three Months Ended September 30, 1999 Compared with June 30, 1999 Compared with September 30, 1998 favorable / (unfavorable) favorable / (unfavorable) (Dollars in thousands)(1) Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- INTEREST EARNED ON INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS Federal funds sold $ (129) $ 127 $ (2) $ 546 $ (83) $ 463 Other short term investments (2) (72) (74) (406) (58) (464) Investment securities: Taxable 348 266 616 (491) 832 341 Tax-exempt 111 20 131 246 24 270 Loans 2,857 137 2,994 11,749 (2,649) 9,100 -------------------------- -------------------------------- Total interest income 3,184 481 3,665 11,644 (1,934) 9,710 -------------------------- -------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE ON INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Deposits: MMDA, NOW and savings (1,176) (582) (1,768) (3,405) 442 (2,963) Time deposits over $100,000 (268) 19 (249) (1,279) 345 (934) Other time deposits 15 18 33 (11) 95 84 -------------------------- -------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits (1,430) (545) (1,974) (4,695) 882 (3,813) Other borrowings 675 (27) 648 451 (28) 423 Subordinated debt - - - 43 43 86 Trust preferred securities - (105) (105) (252) (109) (361) -------------------------- -------------------------------- Total interest expense (755) (677) (1,431) (4,453) 788 (3,665) -------------------------- -------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net interest income $ 2,429 $ (196) $ 2,234 $ 7,192 $ (1,147) $ 6,045 ========================== ================================ (1) Changes in interest income and expense which are not attributable specifically to either volume or rate, are allocated proportionately between both variances. Nonaccrual loans are excluded in average loans. The Quarter Ended September 30, 1999 compared to September 30, 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income in the third quarter ended September 30, 1999 increased 29.4% to $42.7 million from $33.0 million in the same period in 1998. This was primarily due to the $11.6 million favorable volume variance which resulted from a $492.2 million, or 31.9%, increase in average interest-earning assets over the comparable prior year. Average loans increased $492.9 million, or 53.2%, to 1.4 billion for the third quarter of 1999 as compared to $926.3 million for the third quarter of 1998. The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased 16 basis points to 8.33% in the third quarter of 1999 from 8.49% in the same period of 1998 primarily due to the decrease on the yields on loans. Average yields on loans decreased 104 basis points to 9.29% in the three months ended September 30, 1999 from 10.33% for the same period in 1998. Interest expense in the third quarter of 1999 increased 26.3% to $17.6 million from $13.9 million for the same period in 1998. This increase was due to an increase in average interest-bearing liabilities offset by lower interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased 36.9% to $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 1999 from $1.2 billion in the same period for 1998 due to the efforts of the Company's relationship managers in generating core deposits from their client relationships, deposits derived from the activities of the Greater Bay Trust Company and the Venture Banking Group, both divisions of CNB, and increases in other borrowings. 18 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) During the third quarter of 1999, average noninterest-bearing deposits increased to $334.5 million from $266.7 million in the same period in 1998. Average noninterest-bearing deposits comprised 17.3% of total deposits for the third quarter in 1999, compared to 19.1% for the same period in 1998. The Quarter Ended September 30, 1999, compared to June 30, 1999 --------------------------------------------------------------- Interest income increased 9.4% to $42.7 million for the third quarter of 1999, as compared to $39.0 million for the previous quarter. Average interest- earning assets increased 25.8% (annualized) in the third quarter of 1999 from $1.9 billion for the previous quarter. The increase in interest income for the third quarter of 1999, as compared to the prior quarter, was primarily the result of an increase in the average balances of loans which increased $108.5 million and investment securities which grew $26.7 million from the prior quarter. The impact of increases in average balances on loans was enhanced by an increase in the yield earned on those assets. The yield on the average interest- earning assets increased 13 basis points to 8.33% in the third quarter of 1999 from 8.20% in the second quarter of 1999, primarily as a result of increases in market rates of interest. Interest expense in the third quarter of 1999 increased 8.8% to $17.6 million from $16.2 million in the prior quarter. The increase is the result of increased interest-bearing liabilities, which rose to $1.7 billion for the third quarter of 1999, as compared to $1.6 billion for the prior quarter, and a 5 basis point increase in the cost of funds which increased to 4.10% in the third quarter of 1999. As a result of the foregoing, the Company's interest rate spread increased to 4.23% in the third quarter of 1999 compared to 4.15% in the prior quarter and the net yield on interest-earning assets increased to 4.90% from 4.80%. Net Interest Income - Year to date Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was $68.5 million, an $14.6 million increase over the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The increase was due to the $488.7 million, or 35.3%, increase in average interest-earning assets. This was offset by a 32 basis points decrease in the Company's net yield on interest-earning assets from 5.20% for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 to 4.88% for the comparable period in 1999. The Company's interest rate spread was positively impacted by a higher percentage of interest-earning assets in loans during the nine months and September 30, 1999 compared to the same period in 1998. The interest rate spread for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 was further reduced by the spread earned on PBC's Special Deposits (discussed in Note 7 to the supplemental consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the current Report on Form 8-K dated July 1, 1999, as amended by Form 8-K/A dated July 16, 1999). The average deposit balances related to the Special Deposits were $117.8 million, and $88.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, on which the Company earned a spread of approximately 3.17% and 2.18%, respectively. Excluding PBC's Special Deposits, the net yield on interest earning assets would have been 5.00% and 5.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Excluding the Special Deposits, the interest rate spread would have been 4.28% and 4.62% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. 19 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The following tables present the Company's average balance sheet, net interest income and interest income and interest rate for the nine months presented, as well as the analysis of variances due to rate and volume: Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 September 30, 1998 ---------------------- --------------------------- Average Average Average Yield/ Average Yield/ (Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS: Federal funds sold $ 128,591 $ 4,836 5.03% $ 104,399 $ 4,232 5.42% Other short term investments 63,188 2,525 5.34% 97,133 4,155 5.72% Investment securities: Taxable 310,707 15,499 6.67% 271,234 12,840 6.33% Tax-exempt (1) 65,711 2,406 4.90% 37,915 1,446 5.10% Loans (2), (3) 1,306,626 90,946 9.31% 875,418 68,973 10.53% ----------- -------- ---------- --------- Total interest-earning assets 1,874,823 116,212 8.29% 1,386,099 91,646 8.84% Noninterest-earning assets 144,914 125,497 ----------- -------- ---------- --------- Total assets $ 2,019,737 116,212 $1,511,596 91,646 =========== -------- ========== ========= INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES: Deposits: MMDA, NOW and savings $ 1,075,295 $ 28,188 3.50% $ 791,813 $ 21,705 3.66% Time deposits, over $100,000 309,523 10,894 4.71% 199,583 7,902 5.29% Other time deposits 62,753 2,233 4.76% 58,929 2,276 5.16% ----------- -------- ---------- --------- Total interest-bearing deposits 1,447,571 41,315 3.82% 1,050,325 31,883 4.06% Other borrowings 70,079 3,354 6.40% 76,148 3,802 6.68% Subordinated debt 812 66 10.87% 3,817 259 9.07% Trust Preferred Securities 50,000 2,979 7.97% 25,745 1,761 9.15% ----------- -------- ---------- --------- Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,568,462 47,714 4.07% 1,156,035 37,705 4.36% Noninterest bearing deposits 309,648 240,777 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 25,753 21,221 Shareholders' equity 115,874 93,562 ----------- -------- ---------- --------- Total shareholders' equity and liabilities $ 2,019,737 47,714 $1,511,595 37,705 =========== -------- ========== --------- Net interest income $ 68,498 $ 53,941 ======== ========= Interest rate spread 4.22% 4.48% Contribution of interest free funds 0.66% 0.72% Net yield on interest-earning assets (4) 4.88% 5.20% (1) The tax equivalent yields earned on the tax exempt securities are 7.07% and 7.35% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and September 30, 1998 respectively, using the federal statuary rate of 34%. (2) Nonaccrual loans are excluded in the average balance. (3) Interest income includes loan fees of $3,378,000 and $3,048,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and September 30, 1998, respectively. (4) Net yield on interest-earning assets during the period equals (a) the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and the interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, divided by (b) average interest-earning assets for the period. 20 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 Compared with September 30, 1998 favorable / (unfavorable) (Dollars in thousands)(1) Volume Rate Net - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INTEREST EARNED ON INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS Federal funds sold $ 927 $ (323) $ 604 Other short term investments (1,372) (258) (1,630) Investment securities: Taxable 1,942 717 2,659 Tax-exempt 1,020 (60) 960 Loans 30,772 (8,799) 21,973 ----------------------------------------- Total interest income 33,289 (8,723) 24,566 ----------------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE ON INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Deposits: MMDA, NOW and savings (7,468) 985 (6,483) Time deposits over $100,000 (3,951) 959 (2,992) Other time deposits (142) 185 43 ----------------------------------------- Total interest-bearing deposits (11,562) 2,130 (9,432) Other borrowings 295 153 448 Subordinated debt 236 (43) 193 Trust Preferred Securities (1,471) 253 (1,218) ----------------------------------------- Total interest expense (12,502) 2,493 (10,009) ----------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net interest income $ 20,786 $ (6,229) $ 14,557 ========================================= (1) Changes in interest income and expense which are not attributable specifically to either volume or rate, are allocated proportionately between both variances. Nonaccrual loans are excluded in average loans. The Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 compared to Nine Months Ended ---------------------------------------------------------------------- September 30, 1998 - ------------------ Interest income increased $24.6 million to $116.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, as compared to $91.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Average interest-earning assets increased 35.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 from $1.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The increase in interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was primarily the result of an increase in the average balance of loans which increased $431.2 million. The impact of the increase in the average balance of loans was offset by a decrease in the yield earned on those assets. The yields on the higher volume of average interest-earning assets declined 55 basis points to 8.29% in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 from 8.84% in the nine months ended September 30, 1998, primarily as a result of decreases in market rates of interest and the purchase of investments with shorter maturities. Interest expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased 26.55% to $47.7 million from $37.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The increase was primarily the result of increased interest-bearing liabilities which rose to $1.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, as compared to $1.2 billion for the comparable prior year period. As a result of the changes in the market rates of interest, the average rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 29 basis points to 4.07% in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 from 4.32% in the nine months ended September 30, 1998. As a result of the foregoing, the Company's interest rate spread decreased to 4.22% in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 compared to 4.48% in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and the net yield on interest-earning assets declined to 4.88% from 5.20%. 21 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) Certain client service expenses were incurred by the Company with respect to its noninterest-bearing liabilities. These expenses include messenger services, check supplies and other related items and are included in operating expenses. Had they been included in interest expense, the impact of these expenses on the Company's net yield on interest-earning assets would have been as follows for each of the quarters presented. Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, -------------------------------- -------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1998 1999 1998 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Average noninterest bearing demand deposits $334,469 $266,695 $309,648 $240,777 Client service expenses 280 128 785 421 Client service expenses, annualized 0.33 % 0.19 % 0.34 % 0.23 % IMPACT ON NET YIELD ON INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS: Net yield on interest-earning assets 4.90 % 4.90 % 4.88 % 5.20 % Impact of client service expense (0.04)% (0.03)% (0.06)% (0.04)% -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Adjusted net yield on interest-earning assets (1) 4.86 % 4.87% 4.83 % 5.16 % ================================ ================================ (1) Noninterest-bearing liabilities are included in cost of funds calculations to determine adjusted net yield of spread. The impact on the net yield on interest-earning assets is determined by offsetting net interest income by the cost of client service expense, which reduces the yield on interest-earning assets. The cost for client service expense reflects the Company's efforts to control its interest expense. Provision for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses creates an allowance for loan losses. The loan loss provision for each period is dependent on many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, management's assessment of the quality of the loan portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral on problem loans and the general economic conditions in the Company's market area. The Company performs a periodic assessment of the risk inherent in its loan portfolio, as well as a detailed review of certain individual assets determined to have identified weaknesses. Based on this analysis, which includes reviewing historical loss trends, current economic conditions, industry concentrations and specific reviews of assets classified with identified weaknesses, the Company makes determination of an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses. Specific allocations are made for loans where the probability of a loss can be defined and reasonably determined. The balance of the provision for loan losses is based on historical loss experience, delinquency trends and economic conditions in the Company's market area. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of several factors effecting other lenders its market area, including increasing delinquencies, increases in losses in the technology sector and the impact of the Taiwanese earthquake on Silicon Valley businesses. The Company is also evaluating the impact of additional internal factors including the rapid growth of the Company and the increasing complexity of its loan portfolio. Periodic fluctuations in the provision for loan losses result from management's assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Ultimate loan losses may vary from current estimates. The provision for loan losses for the third quarter of 1999 was $3.5 million, compared to $1.9 million for the third quarter of 1998. Nonperforming loans, comprised of nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, and accruing loans past due 90 days or more, increased from $3.4 million, or 0.36% of loans outstanding, at September 30, 1998, to $6.9 million or 0.47% of loans outstanding at September 30, 1999. 22 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) For further information on nonperforming and classified loans and the allowance for loan losses, see "Nonperforming and Classified Assets" herein. Other Income Total other income increased to $4.1 million for the third quarter of 1999 compared to $2.3 million for the third quarter of 1998. The following table sets forth information by category of other income for the quarters indicated. At and for the three month periods ended September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trust fees $ 768 $ 727 $ 721 $ 664 $ 642 Loan and international banking fees 747 458 309 176 165 ATM network revenue 615 501 527 498 518 Service charges and other fees 520 393 419 426 431 Gain on sale of SBA loans 253 298 284 282 290 Gain on sale of investments, net - - - 320 4 Other 1,170 410 293 421 129 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total, recurring 4,073 2,787 2,553 2,787 2,179 Warrant income - 226 4 314 134 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total $4,073 $3,013 $2,557 $3,101 $2,313 ========================================================================================== 23 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The increase in other income for the third quarter of 1999 as compared to the same period in 1998 was primarily the result of a $1.0 million increase in other income, a $582,000 increase in loan and international banking fees, a $126,000 increase in trust fees and a $97,000 increase in ATM network revenue. The increase in other income is a result of a $900,000 recovery of an equity security in accordance with APB 18. The increase in trust fees was due to significant growth in assets under management by Greater Bay Trust Company. Trust assets increased to $652.1 million at September 30, 1999, compared to $581.4 million at September 30, 1998. In November 1999, the voters of San Francisco adopted an ordinance which prohibits financial institutions in San Francisco from imposing surcharges of any kind to noncustomers who access automated teller machines to conduct electronic transactions, including cash withdrawals and fund transfers. Other cities in California have either adopted or are considering similar proposals. The Company estimates that approximately $176,000 of ATM network revenue during the first nine months of 1999 was derived from such type of surcharges in the City and County of San Francisco. While this amount is not material, the adoption of similar laws in other areas where the Company operates ATMs could cause a more substantial reduction in ATM network revenue in the future. Other income for the third quarter of 1999 and the third quarter of 1998 included warrant income of $0 and $134,000, respectively, net of related employee incentives. Warrant income for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and September 30, 1998 was $230,000 and $497,000, respectively, net of related employee incentives. The Company occasionally receives warrants to acquire common stock from companies that are in the start-up or development phase. The timing and amount of income derived from the exercise and sale of client warrants typically depend upon factors beyond the control of the Company, and cannot be predicted with any degree of accuracy and are likely to vary materially from period to period. Operating Expenses The following table sets forth the major components of operating expenses for the quarters indicated. At and for the three month periods ended September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compensation and benefits $ 7,960 $ 7,726 $ 7,169 $ 6,537 $ 6,587 Occupancy and equipment 2,685 2,436 2,355 1,908 1,852 Telephone, postage and supplies 586 580 593 578 474 Professional services and legal costs 551 496 575 689 537 Marketing and promotion 398 410 407 876 409 Client services 280 244 261 142 128 Directors' fees 138 178 165 192 175 FDIC insurance and regulatory assessments 138 103 100 92 93 Expenses on other real estate owned 30 15 21 (6) 43 Other 1,223 1,211 1,045 1,307 1,032 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total operating expenses, excluding nonrecurring costs 13,989 13,399 12,691 12,315 11,330 Merger costs - 3,965 - - 537 Contribution to GBB Foundation - 323 - 448 192 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total operating expenses $13,989 $17,687 $12,691 $12,763 $12,059 ======================================================================= Efficiency ratio, excluding trust 46.89% 67.52% 53.65% 55.38% 55.64% Efficiency ratio, excluding trust and nonrecurring costs 46.89% 50.41% 53.65% 53.35% 52.07% Total operating expenses to average assets* 2.54% 3.46% 2.83% 2.92% 2.88% Total operating expenses to average assets, before nonrecurring costs* 2.54% 2.62% 2.83% 2.82% 2.70% *Annualized Operating expenses totaled $14.0 million for the third quarter of 1999, compared to $12.1 million for the third quarter of 1998. The ratio of operating expenses to average assets was 2.54% for the third quarter of 1999 and 2.88% for the third quarter of 1998. 24 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The efficiency ratio is computed by dividing total operating expenses by net interest income and other income. An increase in the efficiency ratio indicates that more resources are being utilized to generate the same (or greater) volume of income while a decrease would indicate a more efficient allocation of resources. The Company's efficiency ratio, excluding trust and nonrecurring costs, for the third quarter of 1999 was 50.28%, compared to 52.07% for the third quarter of 1998. As indicated by the improvements in the efficiency ratio and ratio of total operating expenses to average assets, the Company has been able to achieve increasing economies of scale. For the third quarter of 1999, average assets increased 33.6% from the third quarter of 1998, while operating expenses, excluding nonrecurring cost, increased only 23.5%. Compensation and benefits expenses increased for the third quarter of 1999 to $8.0 million, compared to $6.6 million for the third quarter of 1998. The increase in compensation and benefits is due primarily to the addition of personnel to accommodate the growth of the Company. The increase in occupancy and equipment; telephone, postage, and supplies; marketing and promotion; and client service expense was related to the Company's growth. Income Taxes The Company's effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 1999 was 36.8%, compared to 32.5% in the third quarter of 1998. The effective rates were lower than the statutory rate of 41.2% due to tax-exempt income on municipal securities, state enterprise zone credits and the preferential tax treatment of the donation of appreciated warrants to the Foundation. These were partially offset by the impact of merger and other related nonrecurring costs. FINANCIAL CONDITION Total assets increased 42.0% on an annualized basis to $2.3 billion at September 30, 1999, compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 1998. The increase in the third quarter of 1999 was primarily due to increases in the Company's loan portfolio funded by growth in deposits. Loans Total gross loans increased 44.0%, on an annualized basis, to $1.5 billion at September 30, 1999, compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 1998. The increase in the loan volume during the first nine months of 1999 was primarily due to an improving economy in the Company's market areas coupled with the business development efforts of the Company's relationship managers. The Company's loan portfolio is concentrated in commercial (primarily manufacturing, service and technology) and real estate lending, with the balance in consumer loans. While no specific industry concentration is considered significant, the Company's lending operations are located in a market area that is dependent on the technology and real estate industries and supporting service companies. Thus, the Company's borrowers could be adversely impacted by a downturn in these sectors of the economy. This could, in turn, reduce the demand for loans and adversely impact the borrowers' abilities to repay their loans, while also decreasing the Company's net interest margin. 25 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The following table presents the composition of the Company's loan portfolio at the dates indicated. September 30, December 31, 1999 1998 --------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) Amount % Amount % - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial $ 687,402 47.3% $ 483,668 44.3% Real estate construction and land 287,761 19.8 215,274 19.7 Real estate term 413,536 28.4 332,478 30.4 Consumer and other 100,851 6.9 88,458 8.1 --------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans, gross 1,489,550 102.4 1,119,878 102.5 Deferred fees and discounts, net (5,531) -0.4 (3,896) -0.4 --------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans, net of deferred fees 1,484,019 102.0 1,115,982 102.1 Allowance for loan losses (29,680) -2.0 (23,379) -2.1 --------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans, net $1,454,339 100.0% $1,092,603 100.0% =============================================================== Nonperforming and Classified Assets Management generally places loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due, unless they are well secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, any interest previously accrued but not collected is generally reversed from income. Loans are charged off when management determines that collection has become unlikely. Restructured loans are those where the Banks have granted a concession on the interest paid or original repayment terms due to financial difficulties of the borrower. Other real estate owned ("OREO") consists of real property acquired through foreclosure on the related collateral underlying defaulted loans. 26 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The following table sets forth information regarding nonperforming assets at the dates indicated. September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nonperforming loans Nonaccrual loans $ 5,884 $ 3,375 $ 2,992 $ 2,003 $ 3,061 Accruing loans past due 90 days or more - - - - - Restructured loans 1,023 565 482 327 377 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total nonperforming loans 6,907 3,940 3,474 2,330 3,438 Other real estate owned 515 595 620 966 905 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total nonperforming assets $ 7,422 $ 4,535 $ 4,094 $ 3,296 $ 4,343 ================================================================================== Nonperforming assets to total loans and other real estate owned 0.50% 0.31% 0.33% 0.30% 0.45% At September 30, 1999, the Company had $5.9 million in nonaccrual loans. Interest income foregone on nonaccrual loans outstanding totaled $131,000 and $86,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The Company records OREO at the lower of carrying value or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Estimated losses that result from the ongoing periodic valuation of these properties are charged to earnings through a provision for losses on foreclosed property in the period in which they are identified. At September 30, 1999, OREO acquired through foreclosure had a carrying value of $515,000, compared to $966,000 at December 31, 1998. The Company had $1.0 million and $327,000 of restructured loans as of September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. There were no principal reduction concessions allowed on restructured loans during the third quarter of 1999 or 1998. Interest income from restructured loans totaled $26,000 and $7,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Foregone interest income, which totaled $0 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, would have been recorded as interest income if the loans had accrued interest in accordance with their original terms prior to the restructurings. The Company has three classifications for problem loans: "substandard," "doubtful" and "loss." Substandard loans have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Banks will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful loans have the weaknesses of substandard loans with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable; and there is a high possibility of loss of some portion of the principal balance. A loan classified as "loss" is considered uncollectible and its continuance as an asset is not warranted. 27 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The following table sets forth the classified assets at the dates indicated. September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Substandard $24,422 $22,207 $15,284 $12,515 $12,949 Doubtful 2,126 1,132 1,019 1,188 1,266 Loss - - - - - Other real estate owned 515 595 620 966 905 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classified assets $27,063 $23,934 $16,923 $14,669 $15,120 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classified assets to total loans and other real 1.82% 1.77% 1.34% 1.31% 1.57% estate owned Allowance for loan losses to total classified assets 109.67% 108.99% 142.09% 159.38% 144.59% With the exception of these classified assets, management was not aware of any loans outstanding as of September 30, 1999 where the known credit problems of the borrower would cause management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with their present loan repayment terms and which would result in such loans being included in nonperforming or classified asset tables at some future date. Management cannot, however, predict the extent to which economic conditions in the Company's market areas may worsen or the full impact that such an environment may have on the Company's loan portfolio. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that other loans will not become 90 days or more past due, be placed on nonaccrual, become restructured loans, or other real estate owned in the future. In the second quarter of 1999, the Company classified four additional loans as substandard even though they were performing. It is the Company's policy to be proactive in its loan grading system. These loans are considered to be well collateralized and we anticipate that they will continue to remain performing. Allowance For Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based on management's evaluation of the Company's loan portfolio. See "Provision for Loan Losses" herein. The allowance is increased by provisions charged against earnings and reduced by net loan charge-offs. Loans are charged- off when they are deemed to be uncollectible; recoveries are generally recorded only when cash payments are received. 28 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The following table sets forth information concerning the Company's allowance for loan losses at the dates and for the quarters indicated. At and for the three month periods ended September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period end loans outstanding $1,484,019 $1,351,462 $1,258,925 $1,115,982 $962,203 Average loans outstanding $1,418,395 $1,318,899 $1,184,161 $1,012,950 $929,687 Allowance for loan losses: Balance at beginning of period $ 26,086 $ 24,046 $ 23,379 $ 21,862 $ 19,758 Charge-offs: Commercial (592) (200) (224) (53) (52) Real estate construction and land - - - - - Real estate term - - - - - Consumer and other (75) (42) (64) (455) (27) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total charge-offs (667) (242) (288) (508) (79) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Recoveries: Commercial 700 195 21 38 156 Real estate construction and land - - - - - Real estate term - - - - - Consumer and other 43 4 13 46 33 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Total recoveries 743 199 34 84 189 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Net (charge-offs)/recoveries 76 (43) (254) (424) 110 Provision charged to income (1) 3,518 2,083 921 1,941 1,994 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of period $ 29,680 $ 26,086 $ 24,046 $ 23,379 $ 21,862 ==================================================================== Quarterly net (charge-offs)/recoveries to average loans outstanding during the period, annualized -0.02% 0.01% 0.09% 0.17% -0.05% Year to date net (charge-offs)/recoveries to average loans outstanding during the period, annualized 0.02% 0.05% 0.09% 0.04% -0.02% Allowance as a percentage of average loans outstanding 2.09% 1.98% 2.03% 2.31% 2.35% Allowance as a percentage of period end loans outstanding 2.00% 1.93% 1.91% 2.09% 2.27% Allowance as a percentage of non-performing loans 429.71% 662.08% 692.17% 1,003.39% 635.89% _______________________ (1) Includes $447,000 in second quarter of 1999 and $113,000 in the third quarter of 1998 to conform practices to the Company's reserve methodologies, which is included in mergers and related nonrecurring costs. As discussed in "Provision for Loan Losses", management considers various factors in establishing an appropriate allowance for loan losses. Although management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for both potential losses and estimated inherent losses in the portfolio, future provisions will be subject to continuing evaluations of the inherent risk in the portfolio and if the economy declines or asset quality deteriorates, additional provisions could be required. At September 30, 1999, the allowance for loan losses was $29.7 million, consisting of a $21.4 million allocated allowance and a $8.3 million unallocated allowance. The unallocated allowance recognizes the model and estimation risk associated with the allocated allowances, and management's evaluation of various conditions, the effects of which are not directly measured in determining the allocated allowance. The evaluation of the inherent loss regarding these conditions involves a higher degree of uncertainty because they are not identified with specific problem credits or portfolio segments. The conditions evaluated in connection with the unallocated allowance include the following conditions that existed at September 30, 1999: 29 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) . Specific industry conditions within portfolio segments, particularly involving the high technology sector and the impact of foreign economic forces upon that sector; . Seasoning of the loan portfolio and growth in loan volumes; . The strength and duration of the current business cycle and existing general economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas; . Credit quality trends, including trends in nonperforming loans expected to result from changes in existing conditions; and . The results of bank regulatory examinations and the findings of our internal credit examiners. The Officers' Loan Committee reviews these conditions quarterly in discussion with our senior relationship managers. If any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management's estimate of the effect of this condition may be reflected as an allocated allowance applicable to this credit or portfolio segment. Where any of these conditions is not evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management's evaluation of the probable loss concerning this condition is reflected in the unallocated allowance. The allowance for credit losses is based upon estimates of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount actually observed for these losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. Our methodology includes several features that are intended to reduce the differences between estimated and actual losses. The historical loss analysis, which reviews the losses over 1, 3 and 5 year periods, and evaluations of the current business cycle and economic conditions are used to establish the loan loss factors for problem graded loans which are designed to be self-correcting by taking into account our recent loss experience. Similarly, by basing the pass graded loan loss factors on historical loss experience, the methodology is designed to take our recent loss experience into account. Loan loss factors are adjusted quarterly based upon the level of net charge-offs expected by management in the next twelve months. Furthermore, our methodology permits adjustments to any loss factor used in the computation of the formula allowance in the event that, in management's judgement, significant factors that affect the collectibility of the portfolio as the evaluation date are not reflected in the loss factors. By assessing the probable estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis, we are able to adjust specific and inherent loss estimates based upon any more recent information that has become available. The Company recorded provisions in 1999 to bring the allowance for credit losses to a level deemed appropriate by management based upon management's application of the loan loss allowance methodology discussed above. In particular, in the assessment as of September 30, 1999, management focused on factors affecting elements of the high technology sector and the impact of foreign economic forces upon that sector, including seasoning of the loan portfolio coupled with growth in loan volumes and the strength and duration of the current business cycle coupled with existing general economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas. 30 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) Liquidity and Cash Flow The objective of liquidity management is to maintain each Bank's ability to meet the day-to-day cash flow requirements of its clients who either wish to withdraw funds or require funds to meet their credit needs. The Company must manage its liquidity position to allow the Banks to meet the needs of their clients while maintaining an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities to meet the return on investment expectations of its shareholders. The Company monitors the sources and uses of funds on a daily basis to maintain an acceptable liquidity position. In addition to liquidity from core deposits and repayments and maturities of loans and investments, the Banks utilize brokered deposit lines, sell securities under agreements to repurchase and borrow overnight federal funds. In 1997, the Company issued $20.0 million in Trust Preferred Securities ("TPS") to enhance its regulatory capital base, while also providing added liquidity. In 1998, the Company completed a second offering of TPS in an aggregate amount of $30.0 million. Under applicable regulatory guidelines, $41.4 million of the TPS qualifies as Tier I capital, and the remaining portion qualifies as Tier 2 capital. As the Company's shareholders' equity increases, the amount of the additional TPS that will count as Tier I capital will increase. Greater Bay is a company separate and apart from the Banks. It must provide for its own liquidity. Substantially all of Greater Bay's revenues are obtained from management fees, interest received on its investments and dividends declared and paid by the Banks. There are statutory and regulatory provisions that could limit the ability of the Banks to pay dividends to Greater Bay. At September 30, 1999, the Banks had approximately $45.3 million in the aggregate available to be paid as dividends to Greater Bay. Management of Greater Bay believes that such restrictions will not have an impact on the ability of Greater Bay to meet its ongoing cash obligations. As of September 30, 1999, Greater Bay did not have any material commitments for capital expenditures. Net cash provided by operating activities, consisting primarily of net income and increases in interest payable and other liabilities, totaled $23.9 million and $17.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Cash used for investing activities totaled $439.8 million and $336.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectivley. The funds used for investing activities primarily represent increases in loans and investment securities for each year reported. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999 net cash provided by financing activities was $527.6 million, compared to $330.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. Historically, the primary financing activity of the Company has been through deposits. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, deposit gathering activities generated cash of $553.8 million and $242.4 million, respectively. This represents a total of 105% and 73.3% of the financing cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Capital Resources Shareholders' equity at September 30, 1999 increased to $120.0 million from $107.0 million at December 31, 1998. Greater Bay paid dividends of $0.36 and $0.39 per share during the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, respectively. 31 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) The Company has provided a substantial portion of its capital requirements through the retention of earnings. The Company supplemented its capital base by issuing $30.0 million of TPS in 1998 and $20.0 million of TPS in 1997, which, subject to certain limitations, qualify as Tier 1 capital. A banking organization's total qualifying capital includes two components, core capital (Tier 1 capital) and supplementary capital (Tier 2 capital). Core capital, which must comprise at least half of total capital, includes common shareholders' equity, qualifying perpetual preferred stock, trust preferred securities and minority interests, less goodwill. Supplementary capital includes the allowance for loan losses (subject to certain limitations), other perpetual preferred stock, trust preferred securities, certain other capital instruments and term subordinated debt. The Company's major capital components are shareholders' equity and TPS in core capital, and the allowance for loan losses and subordinated debt in supplementary capital. At September 30, 1999, the minimum risk-based capital requirements to be considered adequately capitalized were 4.0% for core capital and 8.0% for total capital. Federal banking regulators have also adopted leverage capital guidelines to supplement risk-based measures. The leverage ratio is determined by dividing Tier 1 capital as defined under the risk-based guidelines by average total assets (not risk-adjusted) for the preceding quarter. Pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991, the Federal Reserve, the OCC and the FDIC have adopted regulations setting forth a five-tier system for measuring the capital adequacy of the financial institutions they supervise. The capital levels of the Company at September 30, 1999 and the two highest levels recognized under these regulations are as follows. These ratios all exceeded the well-capitalized guidelines shown below. Tier 1 Total Leverage Risk-Based Risk-Based Ratio Capital Ratio Capital Ratio ----- ------------- ------------- Company 7.56% 8.80% 10.52% Well-capitalized 5.00% 6.00% 10.00% Adequately capitalized 4.00% 4.00% 8.00% In addition, at September 30, 1999, each of the Banks had levels of capital that exceeded the well-capitalized guidelines. The Company anticipates that the economic and business conditions in its market areas will remain strong resulting in continued growth in earnings and deposits. To support this continuing growth or future acquisition opportunities, the Company may raise additional capital through the sale of either debt or equity securities in order for the Company and each of the Banks to remain well- capitalized under applicable regulations. 32 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The Company's financial performance is impacted by, among other factors, interest rate risk and credit risk. The Company utilizes no derivatives to mitigate its credit risk, relying instead on loan review and an adequate loan loss reserve (see "--Allowance for Loan Losses" herein). Interest rate risk is the risk of loss in value due to changes in interest rates. This risk is addressed by the Company's Asset Liability Management Committee ("ALCO"), which includes senior management representatives. The ALCO monitors and considers methods of managing interest rate risk by monitoring changes in net portfolio values ("NPV") and net interest income under various interest rate scenarios. The ALCO attempts to manage the various components of the Company's balance sheet to minimize the impact of sudden and sustained changes in interest rates on NPV and net interest income. The Company's exposure to interest rate risk is reviewed on at least a quarterly basis by the Board of Directors and the ALCO. Interest rate risk exposure is measured using interest rate sensitivity analysis to determine the Company's change in NPV in the event of hypothetical changes in interest rates and interest liabilities. If potential changes to NPV and net interest income resulting from hypothetical interest rate swings are not within the limits established by the Board, the Board may direct management to adjust its asset and liability mix to bring interest rate risk within Board-approved limits. In order to reduce the exposure to interest rate fluctuations, the Company has developed strategies to manage its liquidity, lengthen the effective maturities of certain interest-earning assets, and shorten the effective maturities of certain interest-bearing liabilities. The Company has focused its investment activities on securities with generally medium-term (7 years to 10 years) maturities or average lives. The Company has utilized short-term borrowings and deposit marketing programs to adjust the term to repricing of its liabilities. Interest rate sensitivity analysis is used to measure the Company's interest rate risk by computing estimated changes in NPV of its cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. NPV represents the market value of portfolio equity and is equal to the market value of assets minus the market value of liabilities, with adjustments made for off-balance sheet items. This analysis assesses the risk of loss in market rate sensitive instruments in the event of sudden and sustained increases and decreases in market interest rates of 100 basis points. The following table presents the Company's projected change in NPV for these rate shock levels as of September 30, 1999. All market rate sensitive instruments presented in this table are classified as either held to maturity or available for sale. The Company has no trading securities. (Dollars in thousands) Projected Change Change in ------------------------------ Interest Rates NPV Dollars Percentage - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 basis point rise $369,050 $ 8,377 2.27% Base scenario 360,871 - - 100 basis point decline 347,458 $(12,925) (3.72)% The preceding table indicates that at September 30, 1999, in the event of a sudden and sustained decrease in prevailing market interest rates, the Company's NPV would be expected to increase. NPV is calculated based on the net present value of estimated cash flows utilizing market prepayment assumptions and market rates of interest provided by independent broker quotations and other public sources. 33 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (CONTINUED) Computation of forecasted effects of hypothetical interest rate changes is based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments and deposit decay, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual future results. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the ALCO could undertake in response to changes in interest rates. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the computation of NPV. Actual values may differ from those projections presented should market conditions vary from assumptions used in the calculation of the NPV. Certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, which represent one of the Company's loan products, have features which restrict changes in interest rate on a short-term basis and over the life of the assets. In addition, the proportion of adjustable-rate loans in the Company's portfolio could decrease in future periods if market interest rates remain at or decrease below current levels due to refinancing activity. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in the NPV. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to repay their adjustable-rate mortgage loans may decrease in the event of significant interest rate increases. Interest Rate Risk Management Interest rate risk management is a function of the repricing characteristics of the Company's portfolio of assets and liabilities. Interest rate risk management focuses on the maturity structure of assets and liabilities and their repricing characteristics during periods of changes in market interest rates. Effective interest rate risk management seeks to ensure that both assets and liabilities respond to changes in interest rates within an acceptable time frame, thereby minimizing the effect of interest rate movements on net interest income. Interest rate sensitivity is measured as the difference between the volumes of assets and liabilities in the Company's current portfolio that are subject to repricing at various time horizons: one day or immediate, two days to six months, seven to twelve months, one to three years, four to five years, over five years and on a cumulative basis. The differences are known as interest sensitivity gaps. The following table shows interest sensitivity gaps for different intervals as of September 30, 1999. Immediate or 2 Days to 7 Months to 1 Year to 4 Years to More than One Day 6 Months 12 Months 3 Years 5 Years 5 Years --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets (Dollars in thousands) Cash and Due $ 823 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Federal Funds Sold 183,800 - - - - - Investment Securities - 65,834 20,085 87,397 49,748 228,841 Loans 774,228 416,339 33,469 91,055 63,993 110,466 Allowance for Loan - - - - - - Losses/Unearned Fees Other Assets - - - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $ 958,851 $ 482,173 $ 53,554 $178,452 $113,741 $339,307 ============================================================================================= Liabilities and Equity Deposits $1,242,115 $ 363,300 $ 43,950 $ 7,383 $ 660 $ 27 Other Borrowings - 15,751 32,702 - 2,000 1,547 Trust Preferred - - - - - 50,000 Securities Other Liabilities - - - - - - Shareholders Equity - - - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,242,115 $ 379,051 $ 76,652 $ 7,383 $ 2,660 $ 51,574 Liab/Equity ============================================================================================= Gap $ (283,264) $ 103,122 $ (23,098) $171,069 $111,081 $287,733 Cumulative Gap $ (283,264) $(180,142) $ (203,240) $(32,171) $ 78,910 $366,643 Cumulative Gap/Total -12.4% -7.9% -8.9% -1.4% 3.5% 16.1% Assets Total Rate Non-Rate Sensitive Sensitive Total --------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets (Dollars in thousands) Cash and Due $ 823 $ 98,040 $ 98,863 Federal Funds Sold 183,300 - 183,300 Investment Securities 451,905 (8,322) 443,583 Loans 1,489,550 - 1,489,550 Allowance for Loan - (35,211) (35,211) Losses/Unearned Fees Other Assets - 103,302 103,302 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $2,126,078 $ 157,809 $2,283,887 ===================================================================== Liabilities and Equity Deposits $1,657,435 $ 375,302 $2,032,737 Other Borrowings 52,000 - 52,000 Trust Preferred 50,000 - 50,000 Securities Other Liabilities - 29,112 29,112 Shareholders Equity - 120,038 120,038 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $1,759,435 $ 524,452 $2,283,887 Liab/Equity ===================================================================== Gap $ 366,643 $(366,643) $ - Cumulative Gap $ 733,286 $ - $ - Cumulative Gap/Total 32.1% - - Assets 34 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (CONTINUED) The foregoing table indicates that the Company had a one year gap of $(203.2) million, or -8.9% of total assets, at September 30, 1999. In theory, this would indicate that at September 30, 1999, $203.2 million more in liabilities than assets would reprice if there was a change in interest rates over the next 365 days. Thus, if interest rates were to increase, the gap would tend to result in a higher net interest margin. Conversely, if interest rates decreased, the gap may result in decreases net interest margin. However, changes in the mix of earning assets or supporting liabilities can either increase or decrease the net interest margin without affecting interest rate sensitivity. In addition, the interest rate spread between an asset and its supporting liability can vary significantly while the timing of repricing of both the asset and its supporting liability can remain the same, thus impacting net interest income. This characteristic is referred to as basis risk and, generally, relates to the repricing characteristics of short-term funding sources such as certificates of deposit. The impact of fluctuations in interest rates on the Company's projected next twelve month net interest income and net income has been evaluated through an interest rate shock simulation modeling analysis that includes various assumptions regarding the repricing relationship of assets and liabilities, as well as the anticipated changes in loan and deposit volumes over differing rate environments. As of September 30, 1999, the analysis indicates that the Company's net interest income would increase a maximum of 14.37% if rates rose 200 basis points immediately and would decrease a maximum of 14.08% if rates declined 200 basis points immediately. In addition, the results indicate that notwithstanding the Company's gap position, which would indicate that the net interest margin increases when rates rise, the Company's net interest margin increases during rising rate periods due to the basis risk imbedded in the Company's interest- bearing liabilities. The Company has revised the assumptions used in performing this analysis following a detailed review of its ALCO pricing history. As a result, the anticipated impact of interest rate changes on the Company's net interest income has increased since December 31, 1998. While the overall analysis indicates the probable impact of interest rate movements on the Company's net interest income, it does not take into consideration other factors that would impact this analysis. These factors would include management's and ALCO's actions to mitigate the impact to the Company and the impact of the Company's credit risk profile during periods of significant interest rate movements. Varying interest rate environments can create unexpected changes in prepayment levels of assets and liabilities which are not reflected in the interest sensitivity analysis table. These prepayments may have significant effects on the Company's net interest margin. Because of these factors and others, an interest sensitivity gap report may not provide a complete assessment of the Company's exposure to changes in interest rates. Year 2000 Compliance State of Readiness The Company has undertaken a major project to ensure that its internal operating systems will be fully capable of processing year 2000 transactions. This project is overseen by the Greater Bay Year 2000 Project Team (the "Year 2000 Project Team"), which reports monthly progress to the Company's Board of Directors. The Company is determining the potential impact of the year 2000 on the ability of the Company's computerized information systems to accurately process information that may be date-sensitive. Any of the Company's programs that recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000 could result in errors or system failures. The Company utilizes a number of computer programs across its entire operation. 35 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (CONTINUED) The initial phase of the project was to assess and identify all internal business processes requiring modification and to develop comprehensive renovation plans as needed. This phase was completed in mid-1998. The second phase was to execute those renovation plans and begin testing systems by simulating year 2000 data conditions. This phase was completed in 1998. Testing and implementation was completed during the first half of 1999. This testing indicating that the Company's core banking systems are ready for the year 2000 date change. The Company relies upon third-party software vendors and service providers for substantially all of its electronic data processing and does not operate any proprietary programs which are critical to the Company's operations. Thus, the focus of the Company is to monitor the progress of its primary software providers towards compliance with year 2000 issues and to test actual data of the Company in simulated processing of future sensitive dates. As well as evaluating its own internal operating systems, the Company has also initiated discussions with its major customers and suppliers as to their ability to meet year 2000 requirements. The Year 2000 Project Team previously has identified and sought information from significant third party suppliers regarding their year 2000 compliance. Suppliers providing system interdependencies also have been identified, and testing with such suppliers has occurred during this phase of the project. The Year 2000 Project Team continues to work with all targeted suppliers to determine their year 2000 status. As of this time, the Year 2000 Project Team has not identified any significant issues with the identified suppliers. The Company also has identified customers who have a material relationship with the Company and requested such customers to complete a year 2000 survey, which is used by the Company to assess the overall risk to the Company resulting from such customers' year 2000 compliance. Costs to Address the Year 2000 Issue The Company has budgeted an anticipated total expenditure of $300,000 in 1999 to ensure that its systems are ready for processing information in the year 2000. The Company estimates that it has incurred out-of-pocket expenses of approximately $206,000 and $146,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998 in connection with year 2000 issues. In addition, the Company has incurred certain costs relating to reallocation of internal resources to address year 2000 issues. The Company expects that the cost of remedial action for its noncompliant year 2000 systems will not be material. Greater Bay completed the Awareness and Assessment Phases, as defined by the FFIEC, for its computer systems and bank facilities in 1998 and continues to update its assessment as needed. The Company has identified its mission-critical systems, assessed the state of Year 2000 compliance of those systems and implemented a plan to repair or replace non-compliant systems. The Company currently believes that costs of addressing Year 2000 issues will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position. However, if the Company and third parties upon which it relies are unable to address this issue in a timely manner, it could result in a material financial risk to the Company. In order to assure that this does not occur, the Company plans to devote all resources required to resolve any significant year 2000 issues in a timely manner. 36 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (CONTINUED) Risks Presented by the Year 2000 Issue As the Company continues to assess the year 2000 issue, it may identify systems that present a year 2000 risk. In addition, if any third-party software vendors and service providers upon whom the Company relies fail to appropriately address their year 2000 issues, such failure could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and operating results. Should the Company and/or its significant suppliers fail to timely identify, address and correct material year 2000 issues, such failure could have a material adverse impact on the Company's ability to operate. The range of adverse impacts may include the requirement to pay significant overtime to manually process certain transactions and added costs to process certain banking activity through a centralized administrative function. In addition, if corrections made by such suppliers to address year 2000 issues are incompatible with the Company's systems, the year 2000 issue could have a material adverse impact on the Company's operations. Despite the Company's activities in regards to the year 2000 issue, there can be no assurance that partial or total systems interruptions or the costs necessary to update hardware and software would not have a material adverse effect upon the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and business prospects. Contingency Plans The Year 2000 Project Team completed the development of contingency plans for year 2000 readiness. The Company engaged a third party consultant, which specializes in developing contingency plans for financial institutions for year 2000, to assist the Company in analyzing the impact of year 2000 on its business. This business impact analysis was completed in 1998 and the Company's contingency plans for year 2000 readiness are complete. There can be no assurance, however, that such contingency plans will be successful. Recent Events Mt. Diablo Bancshares Merger On September 15, 1999 the Company and Mt. Diablo Bancshares, the parent of Mt. Diablo National Bank, signed a definitive agreement for a merger between the two companies. The agreement provides for Mt. Diablo Bancshares' shareholders to receive approximately 1,500,000 shares of Greater Bay stock, subject certain adjustments based on changes in the Company's stock price, in a tax-free exchange to be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. Following the transaction, the shareholders of Mt. Diablo Bancshares will own approximately 9.5% of the combined company. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2000, subject to Mt. Diablo Bancshares' shareholders and regulatory approvals. As of September 30, 1999, Mt. Diablo Bancshares had $205.6 million in assets, $190.2 million in deposits, and $11.8 million in shareholders' equity. Mt. Diablo National Bank has banking offices in Danville, Pleasanton and Lafayette, California. The combined Company, on a pro-forma basis after giving effect to the merger of Mt. Diablo Bancshares and Bay Commercial Services, would have had total assets of approximately $2.6 billion and equity of over $145.3 million at September 30, 1999. Management believes that significant opportunities exist to enhance the spectrum of financial services offered to both existing and future clients of Mt. Diablo Bancshares while also increasing market penetration in the East Bay market areas. Venture Banking Group Warrant Position The Venture Banking Group has a net warrant position of 142,000 shares of Cerent Corporation, which Cisco Systems Inc. recently agreed to acquire for 100,000,000 Cisco shares. Greater Bay Bancorp estimates that its ownership position in Cerent will equate to an ownership interest of approximately 200,000 shares of Cisco stock when the merger is consummated. The Company cannot give any assurance that the transaction will be consummated or what value will ultimately be realized from this investment. In view of these uncertainties, as well as the uncertainty concerning whether the Company will contribute all or a portion of the warrant appreciation to the Greater Bay Bancorp Foundation as it has done in the past, the Company cannot predict the impact the consummation of this acquisition will ultimately have on the Company's net income or equity base in future periods. 37 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (CONTINUED) Recent Accounting Developments In April 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") reached tentative conclusions on the future of the pooling-of-interests method of accounting for business combinations. These tentative decisions include the decision that the pooling-of-interests method of accounting will no longer be an acceptable method to account for business combinations between independent parties and that there should be a single method of accounting for all business combinations, and that method is the purchase method. The FASB agreed that the purchase method should be applied prospectively to business combination transactions that are initiated after the final standard is issued. The FASB has indicated that it expects an exposure draft to be issued during the third quarter of 1999 and expects a final standard will be issued and become effective in the fourth quarter of 2000. A portion of the Company's business strategy is to pursue acquisition opportunities so as to expand its market presence and maintain growth levels. A change in the accounting for business combinations could have a negative impact on the Company's ability to realize those business strategies. 38 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings -- Not applicable ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds - Not applicable ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities -- Not applicable ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - Not applicable ITEM 5. Other Information -- Not applicable ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K The Exhibits listed below are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Report. (a) Exhibits EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBITS - ------- -------- 2 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated September 15, 1999, between Greater Bay Bancorp and Mt. Diablo Bancshares (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 21, 1999). 11 Statement re Computation of Earnings Per Share. 27 Financial Data Schedule. - -------- (b) Reports on Form 8-K During the quarter ended September 30, 1999, the Registrant filed the following Current Reports on Form 8-K: (1) Form 8-K dated July 1, 1999 reporting under Items 5 and 7 (containing supplemental consolidated financial statements reflecting the merger with Bay Area Bancshares); (2) Form 8-K/A dated July 16, 1999 reporting under Items 5 and 7 (refiling a corrected auditors' consent relating to the previous 8-K); (3) Form 8-K dated August 4, 1999 reporting under Items 5 and 7 (second quarter earnings, year 2000 readiness and grant of delegated authority by U.S. Export Import Bank); and (4) Form 8-K dated September 21, 1999 reporting under Items 5 and 7 (reporting signing of merger agreement with Mt. Diablo Bancshares). 39 SIGNITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, THE REGISTRANT HAS CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED. GREATER BAY BANCORP (Registrant) By: /s/ Steven C. Smith - ------------------- Steven C. Smith Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer Date: November 15, 1999 40