Exhibit 13 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 ANNUAL REPORT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), was organized by First Federal Savings Bank of Harrodsburg, formerly Harrodsburg First Federal Savings and Loan Association, ("Harrodsburg First Federal" or the "Bank") to be a savings institution holding company whose only subsidiaries are the Bank and its subsidiary. On September 29, 1995, the Bank converted from mutual to stock form as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. In connection with the conversion, the Company issued 2,182,125 shares of its common stock (the "Common Stock") to the public. The Company is a unitary savings and loan holding company subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") of the Department of the Treasury. The primary activity of the Company is holding the stock of the Bank and operating the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank and its subsidiary. First Federal Savings Bank of Harrodsburg was formed in 1961 as a federal mutual savings and loan association and obtained insurance of accounts and became a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Cincinnati at that time. Upon its conversion to stock form in September 1995, the Bank adopted its present name. The Bank operates through one full service office in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and another full service branch office in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The executive offices of the Company and the Bank are located at 104 South Chiles Street, Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330, and its telephone number is (606) 734-5452. MARKET AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market for the Common Stock Since October 4, 1995, the Common Stock of the Company has been listed for trading under the symbol "HFFB" on the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation ("NASDAQ") National Market. As of December 8, 1997, there were 1,986,315 shares of the Common Stock issued and outstanding, held by approximately 556 stockholders of record, including beneficial owners in nominee or street name. Dividends On March 18, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company established a policy whereby the Company will pay a semi-annual cash dividend of $.20 per share payable as of the 15th day of each April and October or the first business day thereafter if such day is not a business day, to stockholders of record as of the last business day of the month following the end of such semi-annual period. The regular semi-annual dividend of $0.20 per share was payable on October 15, 1997 to stockholders of record on October 3, 1997. On September 15, 1997, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $.20 per share payable on October 16, 1997, to stockholders of record as of October 6, 1997. The Board of Directors of the Company periodically reviews its dividend policy. Any change in the Company's dividend policy, as determined by the Board of Directors, will depend on the Company's debt and equity structure, earnings, regulatory capital requirements, and other factors, including economic conditions, regulatory restrictions, and tax considerations. See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for restrictions on the payment of cash dividends. For further information on stock prices and dividends, see Stock Prices and Dividends (page 3). TABLE OF CONTENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc......................Inside Front Cover Market and Dividend Information...............................Inside Front Cover Letter to Stockholders....................................................... 1 Selected Financial and Other Data............................................ 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations................................................... 4 Financial Statements......................................................... 16 Corporate Information..........................................Inside Back Cover LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Our Stockholders We are pleased to report the results of Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc.'s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, our second full year as a public company. The Company's consolidated net income for fiscal year 1997 was $1,476,266 or $.78 a share, representing an increase of $386,099 or 35.4% over fiscal year 1996 consolidated net income of $1,090,167. Consolidated net income for fiscal 1996 amounted to $.55 per share. For the year ending September 30, 1997, the Company and Bank, on a consolidated basis, had $7.7 million in interest income, $3.8 million in interest expense, and $3.9 million in net interest income. Non-interest expense for fiscal 1997 was $1.7 million as compared to $2.2 million for fiscal 1996. This decrease was due primarily to the one-time Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) special assessment in fiscal 1996. The income tax expense in fiscal year 1997 was $771,000 as compared to $589,000 in fiscal year 1997. Total assets at September 30, 1997 were $109.7 million compared to $108.9 million at September 30, 1996. Deposits were $78.6 million at September 30, 1997, compared to $76.9 million at September 30, 1996. Stockholders' equity totaled $29.8 million at September 30, 1997, or $15.89 per share as compared to $30.2 million or $15.34 per share at September 30, 1996. During fiscal year 1997 in excess of $2 million was used for stock repurchases. As of September 30, 1997 a total of 157,369 shares had been repurchased in open market transactions. In October 1997, the Board announced another repurchase plan of an additional 5% of the outstanding shares of the Company. All repurchased shares will become treasury shares and will be used for general corporate purposes. The Board believes that the repurchases will improve liquidity in the market for the common stock and is expected to increase the Company's earnings per share and book value per share. The overwhelming public response to our initial public offering has presented a challenge to your Board and management. Specifically, optimal deployment of capital has become one of our Company's primary areas of focus. Toward this end, during fiscal 1997 the Board hired the services of an outside consulting firm to develop a strategic business plan to assist management in planning for the future growth of the Company. We feel that as recommendations from this plan are implemented and as new products and services are introduced, this will serve to enhance long-term shareholder value. We want to thank you for the trust and confidence you have shown in Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc., and we encourage you to expand your banking relationships with us. Sincerely, /s/ Jack Hood Jack Hood President and Chief Executive Officer 1 SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Condition Data At September 30, --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- (Dollars in Thousands) Total Amount of: Assets............................... $ 109,638 $ 108,953 $ 107,234 $ 91,465 $ 89,744 Loans receivable, net................ 81,261 77,502 75,434 72,640 72,172 Investments (1)...................... 14,382 14,884 8,580 7,266 1,244 Cash and cash equivalents............ 12,621 15,065 21,990 10,350 15,255 Deposits............................. 78,629 76,946 75,893 82,091 81,455 Stockholders' equity................. 29,773 30,222 30,185 9,043 8,018 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of: Real estate loans outstanding........ 1,668 1,710 1,745 1,764 1,849 Deposit accounts..................... 9,594 9,524 10,559 9,930 9,908 Full service offices................. 2 2 2 2 2 - ----------------------------------------- (1) Includes FHLB stock, and term deposits with the FHLB. Operating Data For the year ended September 30, --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- (Dollars in Thousands) Interest income.......................... $ 7,699 $ 7,712 $ 6,612 $ 6,210 $ 6,433 Interest expense......................... 3,835 3,901 3,807 3,277 3,745 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net interest income.................. 3,864 3,811 2,805 2,933 2,688 Provision for loan losses................ 11 8 92 60 60 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses........... 3,853 3,803 2,713 2,873 2,628 Non-interest income...................... 95 101 81 86 102 Non-interest expense..................... 1,701 2,225 1,444 1,357 1,303 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before income tax expense and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.............. 2,247 1,679 1,350 1,602 1,427 Income tax expense....................... 771 589 459 558 485 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle... 1,476 1,090 891 1,044 942 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (1)............. 19 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income............................... $ 1,476 $ 1,090 $ 891 $ 1,025 $ 942 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== - ----------------------------------------- (1) Reflects adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." 2 Key Operating Ratios At or for the year ended September 30, --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------- Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (net income divided by average total assets)..... 1.36% 1.00% .95% 1.12% 1.04% Return on average equity (net income divided by average equity)........... 5.12 3.56 7.84 12.01 12.48 Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities. 136.34 139.15 113.08 109.11 107.43 Net interest rate spread................. 2.32 2.14 2.50 2.92 2.71 Net yield on average interest- earning assets....................... 3.64 3.57 3.04 3.26 3.03 Dividend payout.......................... 45.2 72.7 Capital Ratios: Average equity to average assets (average equity divided by average total assets)................ 26.64 28.18 12.11 9.32 8.34 Equity to assets at period end........... 27.14 27.74 28.15 9.89 8.93 Asset Quality Ratios: Net interest income after provision for loan losses to total other expenses.. 226.51 170.92 187.88 211.56 201.69 Non-performing loans to total loans...... .64 1.12 .88 1.86 1.33 Non-performing loans to total assets..... .47 .79 .62 1.48 1.07 Stock Prices and Dividends The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices for the common stock as well as dividends declared in each quarter for 1997 and 1996. Such over-the-counter market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. Quarterly Stock Information Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1996 ------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------- Stock Price Range Stock Price Range ----------------------------- Per Share --------------------------- Per Share Quarter Low High Dividend Low High Dividend - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st $ 17.50 $ 19.25 $ 0.15 $ 12.00 $ 15.75 $ 2nd 15.25 18.75 0.20 13.25 14.63 0.20 3rd 14.75 16.00 13.00 15.75 4th 14.75 16.75 15.25 18.25 0.20 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 0.35 $ 0.40 ======= ====== 3 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. ("Company") became publicly held on September 29, 1995, when its wholly-owned subsidiary completed a conversion from a federal mutual savings and loan association to a federal stock savings bank, First Federal Savings Bank of Harrodsburg ("Bank"). The purpose of the discussion that follows is to provide insight into the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank of Harrodsburg. The primary business of the Company is the operation of the Bank. The assets of the Company consist of a portion of the net cash proceeds from the initial public offering, all of the Bank's outstanding capital stock, and a note receivable from the Company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"). Therefore, this discussion relates primarily to the Bank. Historically, the Bank has functioned as a financial intermediary, attracting deposits from the general public and using such deposits, to make mortgage loans and, to a lesser extent consumer loans and to purchase investment securities. As such, its net earnings are dependent primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between interest income earned on its interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is determined by (i) the difference between yields earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities (interest rate spread) and (ii) the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Bank's interest rate spread is affected by regulatory, economic, and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand, and deposit flows. To a lesser extent, the Bank's net earnings are also affected by the level of non-interest income, which primarily consists of service charges and other fees. In addition, net earnings are affected by the level of non-interest (general and administrative) expenses. The operations of the Bank and the entire thrift industry are significantly affected by prevailing economic conditions, competition, and the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government and governmental agencies. Lending activities are influenced by the demand for and supply of housing, competition among lenders, the level of interest rates, and the availability of funds. Deposit flows and costs of funds are influenced by prevailing market rates of interest, competing investments, account maturities, and the levels of personal income and savings in the Bank's market area. The Bank's interest-earning assets have been historically concentrated in real estate-collateralized instruments, principally single-family residential loans, and to a lesser extent, loans secured by multi-family residential and commercial properties, construction loans, home equity lines of credit, second mortgages on single-family residences and consumer loans, both secured and unsecured, including loans secured by savings accounts. The Bank also invests in securities, primarily U.S. Government Treasury and Agency securities, and in interest-earning deposits, primarily with the FHLB of Cincinnati. Its source of funding for these investments has principally been deposits placed with the Bank by consumers in the market areas it serves. 4 Asset/Liability Management Quantitative Aspects of Market Risk. The Bank does not maintain a trading account for any class of financial instrument. Further, it is not currently subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk. The stock in the FHLB of Cincinnati does not have equity price risk because it is issued only to members and is redeemable for its $100 par value. The following table illustrates quantitative sensitivity to interest rate risk for financial instruments other than non-interest earning cash balances, FHLB stock and demand deposit accounts for the Bank as of September 30, 1997. Market Rate Analysis - September 30, 1997 Expected Maturity Date --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year ended September 30, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Fair 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Thereafter Total Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets: Loans-fixed: Balance $169 $97 $257 $381 $751 $10,832 $12,487 $12,860 Interest rate 8.34% 8.88% 8.99% 8.98% 8.95% 8.29% 8.36% Loans-variable: Balance 59,786 2,375 1,878 5,280 69,319 68,396 Interest rate 7.87% 6.99% 7.09% 7.34% 7.78% Investments: Balance 13,915 500 500 5,500 3,000 1,565 24,980 24,970 Interest rate 4.27% 6.0% 6.98% 6.31% 6.66% 6.76% 5.18% Liabilities: Deposits: Balance 16,354 16,354 16,354 Interest rate 2.56% 2.56% 2.56% Deposits-certificates Balance 44,890 9,795 5,632 718 775 147 61,957 62,090 Interest rate 5.55% 5.86% 6.23% 5.89% 6.17% 7.60% 5.67% Qualitative Aspects of Market Risk. Net interest income, the primary component of the Bank's net earnings, is derived from the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities. One of the Bank's principal financial objectives is to achieve long-term profitability while reducing its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. The Bank has sought to reduce exposure of its earnings to changes in market interest rates by managing the mismatch between asset and liability maturities and interest rates. An asset or liability is interest rate sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period. If the Bank's assets mature or reprice more quickly or to a greater extent than its liabilities, the Bank's net portfolio value and net interest income would tend to increase during periods of rising interest rates but decrease during periods of falling interest rates. If the Bank's assets mature or reprice more slowly or to a lesser extent than its liabilities, as is the case with most savings institutions, the Bank's net portfolio value and net interest income would tend to decrease during periods of rising interest rates but increase during periods of falling interest rates. The Bank's policy has been to mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in the historical savings institution business of originating long-term loans funded by short-term deposits by pursuing certain strategies designed to decrease the vulnerability of its earnings to material and prolonged changes in interest rates. Management's principal strategy in managing the Bank's interest rate risk has been to maintain short and intermediate-term assets in the portfolio, including locally originated adjustable rate mortgage loans. The Bank does not actively offer long-term fixed rate loans. All fixed rate loans that are offered are secured by one to four-family 5 owner-occupied dwellings for terms of no more than 20 years. Likewise, the interest rate charged on the Bank's adjustable rate loans typically reprice after one, three, or five years with maximum periodic interest rate adjustment limits ("caps"). At September 30, 1997, the Bank had no adjustable rate loans that reprice after five years from that date. In managing its investment portfolio, the Bank seeks to purchase investments that mature on a basis that approximates the estimated maturities of the Bank's liabilities. In addition to shortening the average repricing of its assets, management has attempted to lengthen the average maturity of its liabilities by adopting a tiered pricing program for its certificates of deposit. The Bank offers market rates of interest on its certificates of deposit, which are typically higher on its longer term certificates, in order to encourage depositors to invest in certificates with longer maturities. There have been no significant changes in the Bank's primary market risk exposures or methods for managing those exposures since September 30, 1997. The Bank's future financial performance depends to a large extent on how successful it is in limiting the sensitivity of earnings and net asset value to changes in interest rates. Such sensitivity may be analyzed by examining the amount by which the market value of the Bank's portfolio equity changes given an immediate and sustained change in interest rates. Based on the latest information available, the Bank's market value of portfolio equity at September 30, 1997 would decrease by $1.6 million or 5.7% given a 200 basis point immediate and sustained increase in interest rates. Average Balances, Interest, and Average Yields Net interest income is affected by (i) the difference ("interest rate spread") between rates of interest earned on interest-earning assets and rates of interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities and (ii) the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. When interest-earning assets approximate or exceed interest-bearing liabilities, any positive interest rate spread will generate net interest income. Savings institutions have traditionally used interest rate spreads as a measure of net interest income. Certificates of deposit constitute approximately 79% of the Bank's total deposits and generally pay higher rates of interest than core deposits. The Bank's emphasis on certificates of deposits may result in a higher average cost of deposits which may adversely affect the Bank's interest rate spread. Another indication of an institution's net interest income is its "net yield on interest-earning assets" which is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Bank's average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average monthly balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. During the periods indicated, nonaccruing loans are included in the net loan category. Average balances are derived from month-end average balances. Management does not believe that the use of month-end average balances instead of average daily balances has caused any material difference in the information presented. 6 Year Ended September 30, ----------------------------------- 1997 1996 ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Average Average Average Average Balance Interest Yield/Cost Balance Interest Yield/Cost ------- -------- ---------- ------- -------- ---------- (Dollars in Thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans receivable.................... $ 79,642 $6,239 7.83% $ 74,797 $5,970 7.98% Investment securities1 ............. 26,480 1,460 5.51 32,043 1,742 5.44 -------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ---- Total interest-earning assets..... 106,122 7,699 7.25 106,840 7,712 7.22 ------ ------ Non-interest earning assets............ 2,031 1,871 -------- -------- Total assets........................ $108,153 $108,711 ======== ======== Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits............................ $ 77,834 3,835 4.93 $ 76,779 3,901 5.08 -------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ---- Total interest-bearing liabilities.. 77,834 3,835 4.93 76,779 3,901 5.08 ------ ------ -------- ------ ---- Non-interest bearing liabilities:...... 1,512 1,296 -------- -------- Total liabilities................... 79,346 78,075 Stockholders' equity................... 28,807 30,636 -------- -------- Total liabilities & stockholders' equity............................ $108,153 $108,711 ======== ======== Net interest income.................... $3,864 $ 3,811 ====== ======== Interest rate spread 2................. 2.32% 2.14% ====== ===== Net yield on interest-earning assets3.. 3.64% 3.57% ====== ===== Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities......................... 136.34% 139.15% ====== ====== 1995 ----------------------------------- Average Average Balance Interest Yield/Cost ------- -------- ---------- Interest-earning assets: Loans receivable.................... $74,013 $5,634 7.61% Investment securities1 ............. 18,191 978 5.38 ------- ------ ------ Total interest-earning assets..... 92,204 6,612 7.17 ------ ------ Non-interest earning assets............ 1,673 ------- Total assets........................ $93,877 ======= Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits............................ $81,539 3,807 4.67 ------- ------ ------ Total interest-bearing liabilities.. 81,539 3,807 4.67 ------ ------ Non-interest bearing liabilities:...... 966 ------- Total liabilities................... 82,505 Stockholders' equity................... 11,372 ------- Total liabilities & stockholders' equity............................ $93,877 ======= Net interest income.................... $2,805 ====== Interest rate spread 2................. 2.50% ====== Net yield on interest-earning assets3.. 3.04% ====== Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities......................... (113.08)% ====== - ------------------ 1 Includes interest-bearing overnight deposits and term deposits with FHLB. 2 Interest-rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. 3 Net yield on interest-bearing assets represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. 7 The net interest margin is a key measure in determining the Bank's income performance. The Bank's net interest margin was 3.64% for the year ended September 30, 1997 compared to 3.57% for the same period in 1996. The 1997 increase was due to an increase of net interest income of approximately $53,000 or 1.4%. Interest income for the year ended September 30, 1997 decreased approximately $13,000 or .2% compared to the same period in 1996. During these same periods, interest expense decreased approximately $66,000 or 1.7%. The Bank's net interest margin was 3.57% for the year ended September 30, 1996 compared to 3.04% for the same period in 1995. The 1996 increase was due to an increase of net interest income of approximately $1.0 million or 35.8%. Interest income for the year ended September 30, 1996 increased approximately $1.1 million or 16.6% compared to the same period in 1995. During these same periods, interest expense increased approximately $94,000 or 2.5%. The increase in net interest income of $1.0 million between 1996 and 1995 was due primarily to the increase in the volume of average net interest-earning assets of approximately $14.6 million in 1996 compared to 1995. Rate/Volume Analysis The following table below sets forth certain information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense of the Bank for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (changes in average volume multiplied by old rate); (ii) changes in rates (changes in rate multiplied by old average volume); (iii) changes in rate-volume (changes in rate multiplied by the change in average volume). Average balances are derived from month-end balances. Management does not believe that the use of month-end balances instead of average daily balances has caused any material difference in the information presented. 8 Year Ended September 30, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 vs 1996 1996 vs 1995 -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) Due to Due to -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Rate/ Rate/ Volume Rate Volume Net Volume Rate Volume Net ------- -------------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- ---------- ------ (In Thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans receivable $ 390 $ (111) $ (7) $ 272 $ 60 $ 274 $ 3 $ 337 Investment securities1 (304) 23 (4) (285) 744 11 8 763 -------- --------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- ---------- ---------- Total $ 86 $ (88) $ (11) $ (13) $ 804 $ 285 $ 11 $ 1,100 ======== ========= =========== ========= =========== ========= ========== ========= Interest expense: Deposits $ 54 $ (118) $ (2) $ (66) $ (222) $ 336 $ (20) $ 94 -------- --------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- ---------- --------- Total $ 54 $ (118) $ (2) $ (66) $ (222) $ 336 $ (20) $ 94 ======== ========= =========== ========= =========== ========= ========== ========= Net change in interest income $ 32 $ 30 $ (9) $ 53 $ 1,026 $ (51) $ 31 $ 1,006 ======== ========= =========== ========= =========== ========= ========== ========= - --------------- 1 Includes interest-earning overnight deposits and term deposits with FHLB of Cincinnati. 9 COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996 Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the year ended September 30, 1997 was $3.9 million, compared to $3.8 million for the year ended September 30, 1996. The increase in net interest income in fiscal 1997 of $53,000 was due to a decrease in interest expense of $66,000 offset by a decrease in interest income of $13,000. The decrease in interest expense of $66,000 was primarily due to a lower average interest rate paid on deposits in 1997 compared to 1996. The average balance of interest bearing liabilities in 1997 was $77.8 million with an average cost of funds of 4.93%, compared to average balances of interest bearing liabilities in 1996 of $76.8 million with an average cost of funds of 5.08%. Interest income in 1997 was $7.7 million with an average yield of 7.25%, compared to $7.7 million with an average yield of 7.22% in 1996. Net Income. Net income increased by $386,000, or 35.4% to $1,476,000 for the year ended September 30, 1997 as compared to $1,090,000 for the year ended September 30, 1996. The net increase was due to an increase in net interest income of $53,000 and a decrease in non-interest expense of $524,000 offset by an increase in the provision for loan losses of $3,000, a decrease in non-interest income of $6,000 and an increase in income tax expense of $182,000. Interest Income. Interest income was $7.7 million, or 7.25% of average interest-earning assets, for the year ended September 30, 1997 as compared to $7.7 million, or 7.22% of average interest-earning assets, for the year ended September 30, 1996. Interest income decreased $13,000 or .17% from 1996 to 1997. The change was primarily due to a $718,000 decrease in the average balance of interest-earning assets during the year ended September 30, 1997 compared to the year ended September 30, 1996. Interest Expense. Interest expense was $3.8 million, or 4.93% of average interest-bearing liabilities, for the year ended September 30, 1997 as compared to $3.9 million, or 5.08% of average interest-bearing liabilities, for the corresponding period in 1996. The decrease in interest expense of $66,000 was the result of a 15 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on the deposits offset by the increase of $1.0 million in the average balance of interest bearing deposits for the year ended September 30, 1997 compared to the same period in 1996. Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $11,000 and $8,000 for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Management considers many factors in determining the necessary levels of the allowance for loan losses, including an analysis of specific loans in the portfolio, estimated value of the underlying collateral, assessment of general trends in the real estate market, delinquency trends, prospective economic and regulatory conditions, inherent loss in the loan portfolio, and the relationship of the allowance for loan losses to outstanding loans. At September 30, 1997 and 1996 the allowance for loan losses represented .37% of total loans. Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income amounted to $95,000 and $101,000 for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The largest item in non-interest income is service fees on loan and deposit accounts, which amounted to $75,000 and $77,000 for 1997 and 1996, respectively. Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased approximately $524,000, or 23.6%, from $2.2 million for the year ended September 30, 1996 to $1.7 million for the year ended September 30, 1997. Non-interest expense was 1.6% and 2.0% of average assets for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The decrease of $524,000 was primarily due to a decrease of $670,000 in federal insurance premiums offset by an increase in compensation and benefits of $76,000 and an increase in other operating expense of $50,000. The decrease of $670,000 in federal insurance premiums was the result of a one-time special assessment of $536,000 charged in 1996 to recapitalize the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF), and an additional $134,000 savings in 1997 due to 10 the reduction of the insurance assessment rate on the Bank's deposits as a result of the recapitalization of SAIF. The increase of $76,000 in compensation and benefits resulted from an increase of $21,000 related to benefits earned in the employee stock option plan, and $55,000 in normal salary increases and related benefits. The increase of $50,000 in other operating expense was primarily due to increases in franchise taxes of the Company and expenses related to operating two automatic teller machines which were installed in September of 1996. Income Tax Expense. The provision for income tax expense amounted to approximately $771,000 and $589,000 for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The provision for income tax expense as a percentage of income before income tax expenses amounted to 34.3% and 35.1% for 1997 and 1996, respectively. COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995 Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the year ended September 30, 1996 was $3.8 million, compared to $2.8 million for the year ended September 30, 1995. The increase in net interest income in fiscal 1996 of $1.0 million was due to a $1.1 million increase in interest income offset by an increase in interest expense of $100,000. The increase in interest income in fiscal 1996 of $1.1 million was primarily due to an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets from the net proceeds of the stock conversion, consumated on September 29, 1995. The average balance of interest-earning assets in 1996 was $106.8 million with an average yield of 7.22%, compared to average balances of interest-earning assets of $92.2 million with an average yield of 7.17% in 1995. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities in 1996 was $76.8 million with an average cost of funds of 5.08%, compared to average balances of interest-bearing liabilities of $81.5 million in 1995 with an average cost of funds of 4.67%. Net Income. Net income increased by $199,000 or 22.3% to $1,090,000 for the year ended September 30, 1996 as compared to $891,000 for the same period in 1995. The net increase was due to an increase of $1,006,000 in net interest income, an increase of $20,000 in non-interest income plus a decrease in the provision for loan losses of approximately $84,000 offset by an increase of $781,000 in non-interest expense and an increase of $130,000 in income tax expense. Interest Income. Interest income was $7.7 million, or 7.22% of average interest-earning assets, for the year ended September 30, 1996 as compared to $6.6 million, or 7.17% of average interest-earning assets, for the year ended September 30, 1995. Interest income increased by $1.1 million or 16.6% from 1995 to 1996. The change was primarily due to a $14.6 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets during the year ended September 30, 1996 compared to the year ended September 30, 1995. Interest Expense. Interest expense was $3.9 million, or 5.08% of average interest-bearing liabilities, for the year ended September 30, 1996 as compared to $3.8 million, or 4.67% of average interest-bearing liabilities, for the corresponding period in 1995. The increase in interest expense of $94,000 was primarily the result of an increase in the average rates paid on deposits offset by a decrease of $4.8 million in the average balance of interest bearing deposits for the year ended September 30, 1996 compared to the same period in 1995. Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was approximately $8,000 and $92,000 for the years ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Management considers many factors in determining the necessary levels of the allowance for loan losses, including an analysis of specific loans in the portfolio, estimated value of the underlying collateral, assessment of general trends in the real estate market, delinquency trends, prospective economic and regulatory conditions, inherent loss in the loan portfolio, and the relationship of the allowance for loan losses to outstanding loans. At September 30, 1996 the allowance for loan losses represented .37% of total loans compared to .39% at September 30, 1995. 11 Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income amounted to $101,000 and $81,000 for the years ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The largest item in non-interest income is service fees on loan and deposit accounts, which amounted to $77,000 and $59,000 for 1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase in non-interest income of $20,000 was primarily due to the increase in income from late fees on delinquent loans and service fee income on NOW accounts. Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased approximately $781,000 or 54.2% to $2.2 million for the year ended September 30, 1996 compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 1995. Non-interest expense was 2.0% and 1.5% of average assets for the years ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase of $781,000 was primarily due to an increase of $560,000 in federal insurance premiums, an increase of $89,000 in compensation and benefits, and an increase of $129,000 in other operating expenses. The increase of $560,000 in federal insurance premiums was primarily due to a one-time special assessment of $536,000, pursuant to legislation signed by the President on September 30, 1996 to recapitalize the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF). The increase in compensation and benefits resulted from compensation expense related to the ESOP of $169,000 in 1996, which was not incurred in 1995, offset in part by a $30,000 contribution to the defined benefit pension plan in 1995 that was not incurred in 1996, plus a decrease in salaries and bonuses of $45,000 in 1996 as compared to 1995. The decrease in salaries and bonuses in 1996 was due to a bonus of $81,000 paid in 1995 that was not paid in 1996. The increase of $129,000 in other operating expense was primarily due to increased legal and accounting fees, plus taxes and other regulatory filing fees associated with being a public company. Income Tax Expense. The provision for income tax expense amounted to approximately $589,000 and $459,000 for the years ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The provision for income tax expense as a percentage of income before income tax expense and cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle amounted to 35.1% and 34.0% for 1996 and 1995, respectively. COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996 The Company's consolidated assets increased $686,000, or.63%, to $109.6 million at September 30, 1997 compared to $109.0 million at September 30, 1996. Securities available-for-sale increased $836,000, securities held-to-maturity increased $562,000, loans increased $3.8 million, cash and cash equivalents plus certificates of deposit decreased $4.3 million, and other non-interest earning assets decreased by $127,000. Securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at market value in accordance with SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." Securities available-for-sale increased $836,000 due to the increase in fair value of such securities. Securities held-to-maturity increased $562,000 due to the purchase of debt securities of U.S. Government agencies totaling $3.5 million offset by the call of $3.0 million of debt securities of U.S. Government agencies. Liabilities of the Company increased $1.1 million, or 1.4%, to $79.9 million at September 30, 1997 compared to $78.7 million at September 30, 1996. The increase in liabilities was primarily due to the increase in deposits of $1.6 million, reflecting management's success in attracting depositors within the local market area. Stockholder's equity was $29.8 million at September 30, 1997 and decreased approximately $449,000 over the balance at September 30, 1996. The decrease was due to the purchase of common stock totaling $2.0 million plus the payment of dividends totaling $668,000 offset by net income of $1.5 million, an increase of $552,000 in the net unrealized appreciation on securities available-for-sale, plus an increase of $192,000 due to ESOP shares earned in 1997. 12 The OTS imposes regulations which provide that the savings institutions must maintain certain levels of capital. Specifically, the regulations provide that savings institutions must maintain tangible capital equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets, core capital equal to 3% of adjusted total assets and a combination of core and supplementary capital equal to 8% of risk weighted assets. The following summarizes the Bank's regulatory capital requirements and position at September 30, 1997 and 1996: 1997 1996 ----------------------------- -------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent -------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Tangible capital................................. $ 23,392 21.3 $ 21,754 20.2 Tangible capital requirement..................... 1,605 1.5 1,618 1.5 -------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Excess........................................... $ 21,787 19.8 $ 20,136 18.7 ============== =========== =========== =========== Core capital..................................... $ 23,392 21.3 $ 21,754 20.2 Core capital requirement......................... 3,210 3.0 3,235 3.0 -------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Excess........................................... $ 20,182 18.3 $ 18,519 17.2 ============== =========== =========== =========== Tangible capital ................................ $ 23,862 $ 21,754 General valuation allowance...................... 235 290 -------------- ----------- Total capital (core and supplemental)............ 23,627 43.1 22,044 40.7 Risk-based capital requirement................... 4,387 8.0 4,334 8.0 -------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Excess........................................... $ 19,240 35.1 $ 17,710 32.7 ============== =========== =========== =========== Liquidity The liquidity of the Company depends primarily on the dividends paid to it as the sole shareholder of the Bank. At September 30, 1997, the Bank could pay on its common stock dividends of approximately $11.1 million. The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits and proceeds from principal and interest payments of loans. Additional sources of liquidity are advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati and other borrowings. At September 30, 1997, the Bank had no outstanding borrowings. The Bank has utilized and may in the future, utilize FHLB of Cincinnati borrowings during periods when management of the Bank believes that such borrowings provide a lower cost source of funds than deposit accounts and the Bank desires liquidity in order to help expand its lending operations. The Company's operating activities produced positive cash flows for the fiscal years ended September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995. The Bank's most liquid assets are cash and cash-equivalents, which include investments in highly liquid, short-term investments. At September 30, 1997 and 1996, cash and cash equivalents totaled $12.6 million and $15.1 million, respectively. 13 At September 30, 1997, the Bank had $44.9 million in certificates of deposits due within one year and $15.4 million due between one and three years. Management believes, based on past experience, that the Bank will retain much of the deposits or replace them with new deposits or borrowings. At September 30, 1997, the Bank had $629,000 in outstanding commitments to originate mortgages. The Bank intends to fund these commitments with short-term investments and proceeds from loan repayments. OTS regulations require that the Bank maintain specified levels of liquidity. Liquidity is measured as a ratio of cash and certain investments to withdrawable savings. The minimum level of liquidity required by regulation is presently 5.0%. The Bank's liquidity ratio at September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995 was 32.2%, 34.26%, and 36.10%, respectively. Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto presented herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time and due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of the Company's operations. Unlike most industrial companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Company are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Company's performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the price of goods and services. Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 125, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities ("SFAS 125"). SFAS 125 provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities based on consistent application of a financial-components approach that focuses on control. Under that approach, after a transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes the financial and servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has incurred, derecognizes financial assets when control has been surrendered, and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. This statement is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996, and is to be applied prospectively. Earlier or retroactive application is not permitted. The Bank adopted the provisions of SFAS 125 in January 1997 with no material effect on the Company's financial statements. Accounting for Earnings Per Share. In February 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per Share ("SFAS 128"). SFAS 128 establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share (EPS) and applies to entities with publicly held common stock or potential common stock. This statement simplifies the standards for computing earnings per share previously found in APB Opinion No. 15, Earnings Per Share, and makes them comparable to international EPS standards. It replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS and requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital structures, and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. SFAS 128 is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after December 15, 1997, including interim periods; earlier application is not permitted. This statement requires restatement of all prior-period EPS data presented. The Company will adopt the statement at the end of the first quarter in fiscal year 1998. Basic and diluted earnings per share under SFAS 128 would be identical to earnings per share as presented in the financial statements, and therefore, will not have any material effect on the Company. 14 Reporting of Comprehensive Income. In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, Reporting of Comprehensive Income ("SFAS 130"), which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenues, expenses, gains, and losses) in a full set of financial statements. This statement also requires that all items that are required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Earlier application is permitted. Reclassification of financial statements for earlier periods provided for comparative purposes is required. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of SFAS 130 will have a material effect on the Company. Disclosure about Segments and Related Information. In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information ("SFAS 131"), which establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. This statement also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. This statement requires the reporting of financial and descriptive information about an enterprise's reportable operating segments. This statement is effective for financial statements for periods beginning after December 15, 1997. In the initial year of application, comparative information for earlier years is to be restated. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS 131 will have a material effect on the Company. 15 MILLER, MAYER, SULLIVAN & STEVENS LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS "INNOVATORS OF SOLUTION TECHNOLOGY"(sm) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT Board of Directors Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. Harrodsburg, Kentucky We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of September 30, 1997 and 1996 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended September 30, 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the management of Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. (Company). Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of September 30, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended September 30, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ Miller, Mayer, Sullivan, & Stevens, LLP Lexington, Kentucky December 8, 1997 16 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 1997 and 1996 --------------------------- ASSETS 1997 1996 --------------- --------------- Cash and due from banks $ 739,782 $ 834,621 Interest Bearing Deposits 11,881,011 14,230,056 Certificates of deposit 600,000 2,500,000 Securities available-for-sale at fair value 2,717,352 1,881,429 Securities held-to-maturity, fair value of $11,055,369 and $10,398,994 for 1997 and 1996, respectively 11,064,606 10,502,766 Loans receivable, net 81,261,278 77,502,336 Accrued interest receivable 641,324 675,433 Premises and equipment, net 656,197 657,920 Other assets 76,771 168,113 --------------- --------------- Total assets $ 109,638,321 $ 108,952,674 =============== =============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits $ 78,629,205 $ 76,946,210 Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 66,070 68,534 Deferred Federal income tax 1,003,636 719,402 Dividends payable 391,633 Other liabilities 166,586 604,906 --------------- --------------- Total liabilities 79,865,497 78,730,685 --------------- --------------- Stockholders' equity Common stock, $0.10 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 2,182,125 shares issued and outstanding 218,213 218,213 Additional paid-in capital 21,077,239 21,001,572 Retained earnings, substantially restricted 11,037,504 10,229,074 Net unrealized appreciation on securities available-for-sale, net of deferred income taxes 1,743,634 1,191,925 Treasury stock, 157,369 and 49,392 shares, at cost, for 1997 (2,790,826) (789,495) and 1996, respectively Unallocated employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares (1,512,940) (1,629,300) --------------- --------------- Total stockholders' equity 29,772,824 30,221,989 --------------- --------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 109,638,321 $ 108,952,674 =============== =============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 17 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995 --------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------------- ------------ -------------- Interest income: Interest on loans $ 6,238,613 $ 5,970,236 $ 5,634,417 Interest and dividends on securities 781,583 433,018 104,368 Other interest income 678,480 1,308,723 872,911 ------------- ------------ -------------- Total interest income 7,698,676 7,711,977 6,611,696 ------------- ------------ -------------- Interest expense: Interest on deposits 3,834,806 3,901,228 3,807,113 ------------- ------------ -------------- Net interest income 3,863,870 3,810,749 2,804,583 Provision for loan losses 11,000 7,500 91,982 ------------- ------------ -------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 3,852,870 3,803,249 2,712,601 ------------- ------------ -------------- Non-interest income: Loan and other service fees, net 75,275 77,214 58,829 Other 20,165 24,030 22,314 ------------- ------------ -------------- 95,440 101,244 81,143 ------------- ------------ -------------- Non-interest expense: Compensation and benefits 911,051 834,471 745,285 Occupancy expenses, net 129,040 121,604 130,781 Federal and other insurance premiums 78,539 748,464 188,072 Data processing expenses 104,842 95,711 92,976 State franchise tax 94,904 93,037 83,694 Other operating expenses 383,031 332,295 202,898 ------------- ------------ -------------- 1,701,407 2,225,582 1,443,706 ------------- ------------ -------------- Income before income tax expense 2,246,903 1,678,911 1,350,038 Income tax expense 770,637 588,744 459,013 ------------- ------------ -------------- Net income $ 1,476,266 $ 1,090,167 $ 891,025 ============= ============ ============== Earnings per share $ 0.78 $ 0.55 ============= ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 18 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995 --------------------------- Net Unrealized Additional Appreciation on Common Paid-In Retained Securities Stock Capital Earnings Available-for-Sale ------------- ----------- ------------- ------------------ Balance, September 30, 1994 $ $ 9,043,353 $ Issuance of common stock 218,213 20,948,904 Net income 891,025 Cumulative effect October 1, 1994 of change in accounting for securities, net of deferred income taxes 629,086 Change in unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale net of deferred income taxes, 200,333 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------ Balance, September 30, 1995 218,213 20,948,904 9,934,378 829,419 Net income 1,090,167 Change in net unrealized gain on securities available-for- sale, net of deferred income taxes 362,506 Dividend declared (795,471) ESOP shares earned in 1996 52,668 Purchase of 49,392 shares of common stock ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------ Balance, September 30, 1996 218,213 21,001,572 10,229,074 1,191,925 Net income 1,476,266 Change in net unrealized gain on securities available-for- sale, net of deferred income taxes 551,709 Dividend declared (667,836) ESOP shares earned in 1997 75,667 Purchase of 107,977 shares of common stock ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------ Balance, September 30, 1997 $ 218,213 $ 21,077,239 $ 11,037,504 $ 1,743,634 ============= ============= ============= ================== Unallocated Total Treasury ESOP Stockholders' Stock Shares Equity ------------- ------------- ------------ Balance, September 30, 1994 $ $ 9,043,353 Issuance of common stock (1,745,700) 19,421,417 Net income 891,025 Cumulative effect October 1, 1994 of change in accounting for securities, net of deferred income taxes 629,086 Change in unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale net of deferred income taxes, 200,333 ------------- ------------- ------------ Balance, September 30, 1995 (1,745,700) 30,185,214 Net income 1,090,167 Change in net unrealized gain on securities available-for- sale, net of deferred income taxes 362,506 Dividend declared (795,471) ESOP shares earned in 1996 116,400 169,068 Purchase of 49,392 shares of common stock (789,495) (789,495) ------------- ------------- ------------ Balance, September 30, 1996 (789,495) (1,629,300) 30,221,989 Net income 1,476,266 Change in net unrealized gain on securities available-for- sale, net of deferred income taxes 551,709 Dividend declared (667,836 ESOP shares earned in 1997 116,360 192,027 Purchase of 107,977 shares of common stock (2,001,331) (2,001,331) ------------- ------------- ------------ Balance, September 30, 1997 $ (2,790,826) $ (1,512,940) $ 29,772,824 ============= ============= ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 19 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995 --------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------------- ------------- ------------- Operating activities Net income $ 1,476,266 $ 1,090,167 $ 891,025 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 11,000 7,500 91,982 Provision for depreciation 55,017 58,344 70,496 ESOP benefit expense 192,027 169,068 Amortization of loan fees (41,689) (56,935) (41,232) Amortization of investment discount (2,691) (466) FHLB stock dividend (87,300) (80,000) (71,100) Change in: Interest receivable 34,109 (121,747) (35,124) Interest payable 676 (1,522) 132 Accrued liabilities (552,244) 171,557 (8,915) Prepaid expense 41,610 (9,646) 8,157 Income taxes payable 163,000 (121,367) 56,804 ------------- ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 1,289,781 1,104,953 962,225 ------------- ------------- ------------- Investing activities Net (increase) decrease in loans (3,728,253) (2,019,375) (2,819,505) Purchase of certificates of deposit (600,000) Maturity of certificates of deposit 2,500,000 3,000,000 500,000 Purchase of securities held-to-maturity (3,502,968) (9,208,636) (500,000) Call of security held-to-maturity 3,000,000 500,000 Principle repayments - mortgage back securities 31,119 33,679 15,031 Purchase of fixed assets (53,294) (177,977) (115,999) Retirement of assets 297 ------------- ------------- ------------- Net cash provided (used) by investing activities (2,353,396) (7,872,012) (2,920,473) ------------- ------------- ------------- (Continued) The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 20 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, Continued for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995 --------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 -------------- -------------- --------------- Financing activities Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, NOW accounts and savings accounts (53,051) 984,882 (3,101,122) Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit 1,736,046 68,152 (3,096,803) Net increase (decrease) in custodial accounts (2,464) (18,395) 9,316 Proceeds from issuance of common stock ,net 21,532,531 ESOP stock purchase (1,745,700) Purchase of treasury stock (2,001,331) (789,495) Payment of dividends (1,059,469) (403,838) -------------- -------------- --------------- Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (1,380,269) (158,694) 13,598,222 -------------- -------------- --------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,443,884) (6,925,753) 11,639,974 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 15,064,677 21,990,430 10,350,456 -------------- -------------- --------------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 12,620,793 $ 15,064,677 $ 21,990,430 ============= ============== =============== Supplemental Disclosures Cash payments for: Interest on deposits $ 3,834,129 $ 3,902,750 $ 3,806,981 Income taxes $ 602,000 $ 710,111 $ 402,209 Mortgage loans originated to finance sale of foreclosed real estate 17,500 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 21 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies On September 29, 1995, Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. sold through a public offering 2,182,125 shares of common stock at a price of $10 per share in connection with the conversion of Harrodsburg First Federal Savings and Loan Association from a federally chartered mutual savings and loan association to a federally chartered stock savings bank, and the simultaneous formation of a savings and loan holding company. In the conversion, Harrodsburg First Federal Savings and Loan Association changed its name to First Federal Savings Bank of Harrodsburg (Bank). The net proceeds from the conversion amounted to $21,167,117, after deduction of certain costs associated with the conversion which totaled $654,133. The Company received all of the capital stock of the Bank in exchange for 50% of the net proceeds received in the conversion. The Company's articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of 500,000 shares of preferred stock, which may be issued with certain rights and preferences. As of September 30, 1997, no preferred stock has been issued. The Company is a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware. The Company is a savings and loan holding company whose activities are primarily limited to holding the stock of the Bank. The Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank and a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System. As a member of this system, the Bank is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) in an amount equal to at least the greater of 1% of its outstanding loan and mortgage-backed securities or .3% of total assets as of December 31 of each year. The bank conducts a general banking business in central Kentucky which primarily consists of attracting deposits from the general public and applying those funds to the origination of loans for residential, consumer, and nonresidential purposes. The Bank's profitability is significantly dependent on net interest income which is the difference between interest income generated from interest-earning assets (i.e. loans and investments) and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities (i.e. customer deposits and borrowed funds). Net interest income is affected by the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest received or paid on those balances. The level of interest rates paid or received by the Bank can be significantly influenced by a number of environmental factors, such as governmental monetary policy, that are outside of management's control. The consolidated financial information presented herein has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and general accounting practices within the financial services industry. In preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates. The following is a summary of the Company's significant accounting policies which have been consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 22 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Loan Origination Fees. The Bank accounts for loan origination fees in accordance with SFAS No. 91 "Accounting for Nonrefundable Fees and Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Cost of Leases." Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 91, origination fees received from loans, net of direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized to interest income using the level-yield method, giving effect to actual loan prepayments. Additionally, SFAS No. 91 generally limits the definition of loan origination costs to the direct costs attributable to originating a loan, i.e., principally actual personnel costs. Fees received for loan commitments that are expected to be drawn upon, based on the Bank's experience with similar commitments, are deferred and amortized over the life of the loan using the level-yield method. Fees for other loan commitments are deferred and amortized over the loan commitment period on a straight-line basis. Investment Securities. On October 1, 1994, the Bank adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." SFAS No. 115 requires that all investments in debt securities and all investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values be classified into three categories. Securities that management has positive intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity. Securities that are bought and held specifically for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities. All other securities are classified as available-for-sale. Securities classified as trading and available-for-sale are carried at market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses for trading securities are included in current income. Unrealized holding gains and losses for securities available-for-sale are reported as a net amount in a separate component of stockholders' equity until realized. Investments classified as held-to-maturity will be carried at amortized cost. The cumulative effect of this change was to increase stockholders' equity by $629,086, net of deferred taxes of $324,075, as of October 1, 1994. Securities that management has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity, and carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount over the term of the security, using the level yield method. Included in this category of investments is the FHLB stock which is a restricted stock carried at cost. Securities available-for-sale are carried at market value. Adjustments from amortized cost to market value are recorded in stockholders' equity net of deferred income tax until realized. The identified security method is used to determine gains or losses on sales of securities. Regulations require the Bank to maintain an amount of cash and U.S. government and other approved securities equal to a prescribed percentage (5% at September 30, 1997 and 1996) of deposit accounts (net of loans secured by deposits) plus short-term borrowings. At September 30, 1997 and 1996, the Bank met these requirements. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Stock. On December 6, 1984, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation created a new class of participating preferred stock. The preferred stock was distributed to the twelve district banks of the Federal Home Loan Banking System for subsequent distribution to their member institutions. The Bank received 1,606 shares of the stock and recorded it at its (Continued) 23 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- fair value of $40 per share as of December 31, 1984. The fair value of the stock recognized as of December 1984 became its cost. The stock has been subsequently classified as available-for-sale and carried at market value. Office Properties and Equipment. Office properties and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method and the double declining balance method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The gain or loss on the sales of property and equipment is recorded in the year of disposition. Real Estate Owned. Real estate owned is generally comprised of property acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. Foreclosed real estate is initially recorded at fair value, net of selling expenses, establishing a new cost basis. Expenses relating to holding property, including interest expense, are not capitalized. These expenses are charged to operations as incurred. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management, and the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less estimated selling expenses. Loans Receivable. Loans receivable are stated at the principal amount outstanding less the allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan fees. The Bank has adequate liquidity and capital, and it is generally management's intention to hold such assets to maturity. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on the Bank's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to pay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic conditions. While management uses the best information available, future adjustments may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from assumptions used in management's evaluation. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the allowance for loan losses and may require additions to the allowances based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination. Interest earned on loans receivable is recorded in the period earned. Uncollectible interest on loans that are contractually past due is charged off or an allowance is established based on management's periodic evaluation. The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued, and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received until, in management's judgment, the borrower's ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is back to normal, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status. In June 1993, the FASB issued SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan. This promulgation, which was amended by SFAS No. 118 as to certain income recognition and disclosure provisions, became effective as to the Company in fiscal 1996. The new accounting standards require that impaired loans be measured based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, or as an alternative, at the loan's observable market price or fair value of the collateral. The Bank's current procedures for evaluating impaired loans result in carrying such loans at the lower of cost or fair value. (Continued) 24 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- The Bank adopted SFAS No. 114, as subsequently amended, on October 1, 1995, without material effect on consolidated financial condition or results of operations. A loan is defined under SFAS No. 114 as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. In applying the provisions of SFAS No. 114, the Bank considers its investment in one-to-four family residential loans and consumer installment loans to be homogenous and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment. With respect to the Bank's investment in impaired multi-family and nonresidential loans, such loans are collateral dependent, and as a result, are carried as a practical expedient at the lower of cost or fair value. Collateral dependent loans when put in non-accrual status are considered to constitute more than a minimum delay in repayment and are evaluated for impairment under SFAS No. 114 at that time. Deposits. The Bank's deposits are insured by the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"), which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). On September 30, 1996, the President signed legislation, which among other things, recapitalized the Savings Association Insurance Fund through a special assessment on savings financial institutions, such as the Bank. The special assessment amounted to $536,063 for the Bank and is included in the Federal and other insurance premium expense for the year ended September 30, 1996. As a result of the recapitalization of the SAIF, the Bank's assessment rate for insurance on deposits, beginning in 1997, was reduced from 23% to approximately 6% on customer deposit balances under $100,000. Income Taxes. The Company accounts for federal income taxes in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." SFAS No. 109 established financial accounting and reporting standards for the effects of income taxes that result from the Company's activities within the current and previous years. Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 109, a deferred tax liability or deferred tax asset is computed by applying the current statutory tax rates to net taxable or deductible differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future periods. Deferred tax assets are recorded only to the extent that the amount of net deductible temporary differences or carryforward attributes may be utilized against current period earnings, carried back against prior years earnings, offset against taxable temporary differences reversing in future periods, or utilized to the extent of management's estimate of future taxable income. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets to the extent that the value of net deductible temporary differences and carryforward attributes exceeds management's estimates of taxes payable on future taxable income. Deferred tax liabilities are provided on the total amount of net temporary differences taxable in the future. The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with the Bank. The current income tax expense or benefit is allocated to each Corporation included in the consolidated tax return based on their tax expense or benefit computed on a separate return basis. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Shares of common stock issued to the Company's employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) are initially recorded as unearned ESOP (Continued) 25 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- shares in the stockholders' equity at the fair value of the shares at the date of the issuance of the plan. As shares are committed to be released as compensation to employees, the Company reduces the carrying value of the unearned shares and records compensation expense equal to the current value of the shares. Cash and Cash Equivalents. For purposes of reporting consolidated cash flows, the Bank considers cash, balances with banks, and interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Reclassification. Certain presentations of accounts previously reported have been reclassified in these consolidated financial statements. Such reclassifications had no effect on net income or retained income as previously reported. (Continued) 26 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- 2. Investment Securities The cost and estimated fair value of securities held by the Bank as of September 30, 1997 and 1996 are summarized as follows: 1997 -------------------------------------------------- Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ---- ----- ------ ---------- Securities, available-for-sale: Federal Home Loan Mortgage, capital stock, 77,088 shares $ 75,482 $ 2,641,870 $ $ 2,717,352 =========== =========== ======== =========== Securities, held-to-maturity: Debt Securities: U.S. Government and Federal Agencies $ 9,501,551 $ $ 8,171 $ 9,493,380 Municipal bonds 213,211 2,881 210,330 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- 9,714,762 11,052 9,703,710 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- Mortgage-backed Securities 66,744 1,815 68,559 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, capital stock - 12,831 shares 1,283,100 1,283,100 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- $11,064,606 $ 1,815 $ 11,052 $11,055,369 =========== =========== ======== =========== 1996 -------------------------------------------------- Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ---- ----- ------ ---------- Securities, available-for-sale: Federal Home Loan Mortgage, capital stock, 19,272 shares $ 75,482 $ 1,805,947 $ $ 1,881,429 =========== =========== ======== =========== Securities, held-to-maturity: Debt Securities: U.S. Government and Federal Agencies $ 8,996,019 $ 5,625 $ 98,574 $ 8,903,070 Municipal bonds 213,083 11,392 201,691 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- 9,209,102 5,625 109,966 9,104,761 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- Mortgage-backed Securities 97,864 569 98,433 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, capital stock - 11,958 shares 1,195,800 1,195,800 ----------- ----------- -------- ----------- $10,502,766 $ 6,194 $109,966 $10,398,994 =========== =========== ======== =========== (Continued) 27 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at September 30, 1997, by contractual maturity, are as follows: Estimated Amortized Market Cost Value ---- ----- Due after one year through five years $ 9,501,551 $ 9,493,380 Due after five through ten years 104,725 102,778 Due after ten years 108,486 107,552 ----------- ----------- $ 9,714,762 $ 9,703,710 =========== =========== In accordance with the requirements of SPAS No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, "the unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale of $2,641,870 net of deferred income taxes of $898,236 has been recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity as of September 30, 1997. For the year ended September 30, 1997, the Bank received $3,000,000 from the call of four debt securities backed by a U.S. Government agency, which was classified as held-to-maturity. For the year ended September 30, 1996, the Bank received $500,000 from the call of a debt security backed by a U.S. Government agency, which was classified as held-to-maturity. There were no sales of securities for the years ended September 30, 1995. 3. Loans Receivable Loans receivable, net at September 30, 1997 and 1996 consists of the following: 1997 1996 ---- ---- Loans secured by first lien mortgages on real estate: Multi-family residential property 3,449,405 3,558,839 Commercial properties 3,035,878 3,228,376 Construction 3,534,550 3,891,250 Agricultural 2,996,550 2,351,985 Consumer loans: Home equity 1,495,124 1,278,828 Home improvement and personal 1,617,668 1,176,371 Loans secured by savings deposits 482,938 407,469 ----------- ----------- 83,696,185 80,196,847 Loans in process (1,890,397) (2,167,621) Provisions for loan losses (308,250) (297,250) Deferred loan origination fees (236,260) (229,640) ----------- ----------- Loans receivable, net $81,261,278 $77,502,336 =========== =========== (Continued) 28 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- The Bank has concentrated its lending activity within a 45 mile radius of Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Therefore, a substantial portion of its debtors' ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the economy of this area. The Bank provides an allowance to the extent considered necessary to provide for losses that may be incurred upon the ultimate realization of loans. The changes in the allowance on loan losses is analyzed as follows: Year Ended September 30, ------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Balance at beginning or period $297,250 $297,292 $252,019 Additions charged to operations 11,000 7,500 91,982 Charge-offs (7,542) (49,297) Recoveries 2,588 -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of period $308,250 $297,250 $297,292 ======== ======== ======== The following is a summary of non-performing loans (in thousands) at September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively: September 30, ------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Non-accrual loans $ $ $ Loans past due 90 days or more 520 866 667 ----- ----- ----- Total non-performing loan balances $ 520 $ 866 $ 667 ===== ===== ===== At September 30, 1997 and 1996, the Bank had identified no impaired loans as defined by SPAS No. 114. There were no loans in non-accrual status, and as such, all interest income earned for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 on the loans outstanding has been included in income. Loans to executive officers and directors, including loans to affiliated companies of which executive officers and directors are principal owners, and loans to members of the immediate family of such persons at September 30, 1997 and 1996 are summarized as follows: September 30, ------------------------ 1997 1996 ---- ---- Balance at beginning of period $ 194,446 $ 207,696 Additions during year 3,050 Repayments (9,639) (13,250) --------- --------- Balance at end of period $ 187,857 $ 194,446 ========= ========= (Continued) 29 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- 4. Premises and Equipment Office premises and equipment included the following: Description Useful Life 1997 1996 ----------- ----------- ---- ---- Land, buildings and improvements 30-45 years $ 839,285 $ 839,285 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 5-10 years 604,099 548,357 ---------- ---------- 1,443,384 1,387,642 Less accumulated depreciation (787,187) (729,722) ---------- ---------- $ 656,197 $ 657,920 ========== ========== Depreciation expense for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 amounted to $55,017, $58,344, and $70,496, respectively. In fiscal year 1997, payments totaling $39,017 were made to an affiliate of a Director for improvements made to the Bank's main office. 5. Deposits Deposit account balances as of the dates indicated are summarized as follows: September 30, ------------------------ 1997 1996 ---- ---- Demand deposit accounts, non-interest bearing $ 317,760 $ 487,377 Passbook accounts with a weighted average rate of 2.79% at September 30, 1997 and 1996 7,778,239 8,328,830 NOW and MMDA deposits with a weighted average rate of 2.45% and 2.47% at September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively 8,565,254 7,908,815 ----------- ----------- 16,671,971 16,725,022 Certificate of deposits with a weighted average interest rate of 5.63% and 5.84% at September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively 61,957,234 60,221,188 ----------- ----------- Total Deposits $78,629,205 $76,946,210 =========== =========== Jumbo certificates of deposit (minimum denomination of $100,000) $ 4,315,449 $ 3,211,065 =========== =========== (Continued) 30 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- Certificates of deposit by maturity at September 30, 1997 and 1996 (in thousands) are as follows: September 30, -------------------- 1997 1996 ---- ---- Within one year $ 44,890 $ 39,678 Over 1 to 3 years 15,427 17,707 Maturing in years thereafter 1,640 2,836 -------- -------- $ 61,957 $ 60,221 ======== ======== Certificates of deposit by maturity and interest rate category at September 30, 1997 (in thousands) are as follows: Amount Due -------------------------------------------------------- Less Than After 3 One Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years Years Total -------- --------- --------- ----- ----- 4.01-6.00% $ 40,265 $ 7,000 $ 3,767 $ 729 $ 51,761 6.01-8.00% 4,625 2,795 1,860 916 10,196 -------- ------- ------- ------ -------- $ 44,890 $ 9,795 $ 5,627 $1,645 $ 61,957 ======== ======= ======= ====== ======== Interest expense on deposits for the periods indicated is summarized as follows: Years Ended September 30, -------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Money market and NOW account $ 202,209 $ 195,471 $ 212,952 Savings Accounts 217,967 224,418 283,208 Certificates 3,414,630 3,481,339 3,310,953 ----------- ----------- ----------- $ 3,834,806 $ 3,901,228 $ 3,807,113 =========== =========== =========== The Bank maintains arrangements for clearing NOW and MMDA accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. The Bank is required to maintain adequate collected funds in its Demand Account to cover average daily clearings. The Bank was in compliance with this requirement at September 30, 1997 and 1996. At September 30, 1997, the Bank had pledged $800,000 of their overnight deposits held by the FHLB of Cincinnati to secure certain customer deposit balances. (Continued) 31 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- 6. Income Taxes Effective January 1, 1993, the Bank adopted SPAS No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes" which requires an asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. The provision for income taxes for the periods indicated consist of the following: Years ended September 30, ----------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Federal income tax expense: Current expense $ 762,596 $ 690,171 $ 402,949 Deferred expense (benefit) 8,041 (101,427) 56,064 --------- --------- --------- $ 770,637 $ 588,744 $ 459,013 ========= ========= ========= Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expenses for tax and financial statement purposes. The source of these temporary differences and the tax effect of each are as follows: Years ended September 30, ----------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Deposit insurance $ 182,261 $ (182,261) $ FHLB stock 29,682 27,200 24,174 Allowance for loan losses (196,898) 57,357 35,947 Other, net (7,004) (3,723) (4,057) --------- ---------- -------- Net deferred tax expense (benefit) $ 8,041 $ (101,427) $ 56,064 ========= ========== ======== For the periods indicated, total income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate of 34% to income before income taxes as follows: Years ended September 30, ----------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Expected income tax expense at federal tax rate $ 763,947 $ 570,830 $ 459,013 Other, net 6,690 17,914 --------- --------- --------- Total income tax expense $ 770,637 $ 588,744 $ 459,013 ========= ========= ========= Effective income tax rate 34.3% 35.1% 34.0% ========= ========= ========= (Continued) 32 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------------------- Deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30,1997 and 1996 consisted of the following: 1997 1996 Deferred tax assets: Deferred loan fee income $ 80,328 $ 78,077 Deposit insurance assessment 182,261 Allowance for loan losses 103,593 -------- -------- 183,921 260,338 -------- -------- Deferred tax liabilities: FHLB stock 239,802 210,120 Allowance for loan losses 93,305 Fixed asset basis over tax basis 49,519 62,293 -------- -------- 289,321 365,718 -------- -------- Net deferred tax liability $105,400 $105,380 ======== ======== In addition to the net deferred tax liability at September 30,1997 of $105,400 outlined in the preceding table, the financial statements include a deferred tax liability of $898,236 that was charged against the unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale of $2,641,870. The net amount of $1,743,634 is recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity. For the years ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, the Bank was allowed a special bad debt deduction limited generally to eight percent (8%) of otherwise taxable income and subject to certain limitations based on aggregate loans and savings account balances at the end of the year. If the amounts qualifying as deductions under the Internal Revenue Code provision were later used for purposes other than bad debt losses, they would be subject to Federal income tax at the then current corporation rate. In 1996, the Internal Revenue Service repealed this special provision for thrift institutions, such as the Bank, for determining the allowable tax bad debt reserves. Effective for tax years ending December 31, 1996 or after, fiscal year September 30, 1997 for the Bank, all thrift institutions are taxed as other banking institutions. Institutions under $500 million in assets are allowed to use the reserve method of determining their bad debt deduction based on their actual experience while larger institutions (over $500 million) must use the specific charge off method in determining their deduction. Tax bad debt reserves accumulated since September 30, 1988 must be included in taxable income of the Bank prorated over a six year period, beginning in the tax year effected by the change. This change did not have a material impact on the Bank as a deferred tax liability was provided for these accumulated reserves. The accumulated tax bad debt reserves as of September 30, 1988, which amounts to approximately $2,134,000 is only subject to being taxed at a later date under certain circumstances, such as the Bank converting to a type of institution that is not considered a bank for tax purposes. These financial statements do not include any deferred tax liability related to the accumulated tax bad debt reserves as of September 30, 1988. (Continued) 33 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------- 7. Stockholders' Equity and Regulatory Capital Regulatory Capital. The Bank is subject to minimum regulatory capital requirements promulgated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS). Such minimum capital standards generally require the maintenance of regulatory capital sufficient to meet each of three tests, hereinafter described as the tangible capital requirement, the core capital requirement and the risk-based capital requirement. The tangible capital requirement provides for minimum tangible capital (defined as stockholders' equity less all intangible assets) equal to 1.5% of adjusted total assets. The core capital requirement provides for minimum core capital (tangible capital plus certain forms of supervisory goodwill and other qualifying intangible assets such as capitalized mortgage servicing rights) equal to 3.0% of adjusted total assets. The risk-based capital requirement provides for the maintenance of core capital plus general loss allowances equal to 8.0% of risk-weighted assets. In computing risk-weighted assets, the Bank multiplies the value of each asset on its statement of financial condition by a defined risk-weighting factor, e.g., one-to-four family residential loans carry a risk-weighted factor of 50%. As of September 30, 1997, the Bank's regulatory capital exceeded all minimum regulatory capital requirements as shown in the following table: Regulatory Capital ------------------------------------------------------------- Tangible Core Risk-based Capital Percent Capital Percent Capital Percent --------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- (in thousands) Capital under generally accepted accounting principles $25,136 % $25,136 % $25,136 % Adjustments: Net unrealized appreciation on securities available-for sale (1,744) (1,744) (1,744) General valuation allowances 235 -------- ------- ------ Regulatory capital computed 23,392 21.3 23,392 21.3 23,627 43.1 Minimum capital requirement 1,605 1.5 3,210 3.0 4,387 8.0 ------- ---- ------- ---- ------- ---- Regulatory capital-excess $21,787 19.8% $20,182 18.3% $19,240 35.1% ======= ==== ======= ==== ======= ==== Retained Earnings Restriction. Retained earnings at September 30, 1997 includes tax bad debt reserves of approximately $2,134,000 accumulated prior to December 31, 1987, for which no Federal income tax has been provided. These tax bad debt reserves are only taxable in certain circumstances, such as if the Bank converted to an institution that did not qualify as a bank for tax purposes (see Note 6). (Continued) 34 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------- Liquidation Account. Upon conversion to a capital stock savings bank, eligible account holders who continued to maintain their deposit accounts in the Bank were granted priority in the event of the future liquidation of the Bank through the establishment of a special "Liquidation Account" in an amount equal to the consolidated net worth of the Bank at March 31, 1995. The liquidation account was $10,236,488 at March 31, 1995 and will be reduced in proportion to reductions in the balance of eligible account holders as determined on each subsequent fiscal year end. The existence of the liquidation account will not restrict the use or application of net worth except with respect to the cash payment of dividends. The Bank may not declare or pay a cash dividend on or repurchase any of its common stock if the effect thereof would cause its regulatory capital to be reduced below the amount required for the liquidation account. Dividend Restrictions. The payment of cash dividends by the Bank on its Common Stock is limited by regulations of the OTS. Interest on savings accounts will be paid prior to payments of dividends on common stock. The Bank may not declare or pay a cash dividend to the Company in excess of the greater of (i) 100% of its net income to date during the current calendar year plus the amount that would reduce by one-half the Bank's capital ratio at the beginning of the year or (ii) 75% of its net income over the most recent four quarter period without prior OTS approval. Additional limitation on dividends declared or paid, or repurchases of the Bank stock are tied to the Bank's level of compliance with its regulatory capital requirements. 8. Retirement Benefits Retirement Benefits. The Bank maintained a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (Pension Trust) for the year ended September 30, 1993, which covered all full-time employees with one year of service who had attained the age of 21. Effective October 1, 1993, the Bank's Board of Directors terminated the Pension Trust, and effective the same date approved the Bank's participation in the Pentegra Retirement Fund ("Pentegra"), a multi-employer defined benefit retirement plan. Net assets of the Pension Trust were transferred to the Pentegra Plan on October 1, 1993. The multi-employer pension plan covers all full-time employees with one year of service who have attained the age of 21. Under a multi-employer defined benefit plan, pension expense is the amount of the annual required contribution, and a liability will be recognized only for contributions which are due but unpaid at the end of the accounting period. Pension expense was $-0-, $-0-, and $30,843 for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. Effective April 1, 1993, the Board of Directors adopted an employee pension benefit plan (referred to as a "401K Plan") as described under the Employees' Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Under the Plan, the Bank is required to match 25% of employee contributions up to a maximum of 1.5% of eligible compensation. The Plan covers all full-time employees. The Bank contributed $7,440, $6,888, and $7,485 to the Plan for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. In connection with the stock conversion September 30, 1995, the Company established an internally leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the "ESOP") which covers substantially all full time employees. The ESOP borrowed $1,745,700 from the Company and purchased 174,570 shares of common stock of the Company at the date of conversion. The loan is to (Continued) 35 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------- be repaid in annual installments over a 15 year period with interest, which is based on the published prime rate (currently 8.50%) per the Wall Street Journal. The Bank makes annual contributions to the ESOP Trust equal to the ESOP's debt service requirement less dividends, if any, received by the ESOP which are used for debt service. Dividends of $57,026 and $67,500 were used in fiscal year 1997 and 1996 to pay ESOP debt service. The ESOP shares are pledged as collateral on the debt. As the debt is repaid, shares are released from collateral and allocated to active participants based on a formula specified in the ESOP agreement. ESOP compensation was $192,027 for the year ended September 30, 1997. For 1997, 11,638 shares were released from collateral. At September 30, 1997, there were 151,294 unallocated ESOP shares having a fair value of $2,458,528. ESOP compensation was $169,068 for the year ended September 30, 1996. For 1996, 11,638 shares were released from collateral. At September 30, 1996, there were 162,932 unallocated ESOP shares having a fair value of $2,851,275. Option Plan. On January 21, 1997, the stockholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan. Under the Option Plan, the Company may grant either incentive or non-qualified stock options to Directors and key employees for an aggregate of 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock, with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the stock at the date of the award. Upon exercise of the options, the Company may issue stock out of authorized shares or purchase the stock in the open market. The option to purchase shares expires ten years after the date of the grant. Effective with the approval of the Option Plan, options to purchase 190,000 shares of common stock were awarded to key employees and directors with an exercise price of $16.50 per share. The options vest, and thereby become exercisable, at the rate of 20% on the date of grant, January 21, 1997, and 20% annually thereafter. The Options become vested immediately in the case of death or disability, or upon a change in the control of the Company. A summary of option transactions for the year ended September 30, 1997 are as follows: Option Number Price of Units -------- -------- Balance outstanding at beginning of year Granted $16.50 190,000 ------- Exercised Balance outstanding at end of year $16.50 190,000 ======= Shares exercisable 38,000 ======= Shares available for grant 10,000 ======= In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SPAS No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," which was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The new standard defines a fair value method of accounting for stock options and similar equity instruments. Under the fair value method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. (Continued) 36 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------- Companies are not required to adopt the fair value method of accounting for employee stock-based transactions, and may continue to account for such transactions under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Under this method the compensation cost is measured by the difference between the value of the Company's stock at the date of the award, and the exercise price to be paid by the employee. If a company chooses to report stock based compensation under APB 25, they must disclose the pro forma net income and earnings per share as if the Company had applied the new method of accounting. Accordingly, the following table shows the Company's net income and earnings per share on a pro forma basis as if the compensation cost for the stock options awarded were accounted for in accordance with SPAS No. 123 for the year ended September 30, 1997. Reported Per Consolidated Financial Statements Pro Forma Amount 1997 1997 ----------- ----------- Net income $1,476,266 $1,286,598 ========== ========== Earnings per share $ 0.78 $ 0.68 ========== ========== Employee Recognition Plan. On January 21, 1997, the stockholders of the Company approved the establishment of the First Federal Savings Bank of Harrodsburg Restricted Stock Plan (RSP). The objective of the RSP is to enable the Bank to attract and retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions of responsibility. Those eligible to receive benefits under the RSP will be such employees as selected by members of a committee appointed by the Company's Board of Directors. The RSP is a non~ualified plan that is managed through a separate trust. The Bank will contribute sufficient funds to the RSP Trust for the purchase of up to 85,000 shares of common stock. Awards made to employees will vest 20% on each anniversary date of the award. Shares will be held by the trustee and are voted by the RSP trustee as directed by the participant for those shares earned or by the Committee for those shares held, but unearned or unawarded. Any assets of the trust are subject to the general creditors of the Company. All shares awarded vest immediately in the case of a participant's death, disability, or upon a change in control of the Company. The Company intends to expense RSP awards over the years during which the shares are payable, based on the fair market value of the common stock at the date of the grant to the employee. As of September 30, 1997, no awards had been made under the RSP. 9. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentration of Credit Risk The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include mortgage commitments outstanding which amounted to approximately $629,800 plus unused lines of credit granted to customers totaling $1,734,061 at September 30, 1997. None of the mortgage loan commitments at September 30, 1997 were for fixed rate loans. At September 30, 1996 mortgage commitments outstanding amounted to approximately $931,000 and unused lines of credit amounted to $1,588,846. Mortgage loan commitments for fixed rate loans at September 30, 1996 totaled (Continued) 37 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------- $128,000. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for loan commitments and consumer lines of credit are represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Since many of the loan commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension of credit is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies, but primarily includes residential real estate. 10. Earnings Per Share Earnings per share for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 was calculated by dividing net income of $1,476,266 and $1,090,167 by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year, which was 1,896,684 and 1,998,877 for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Earnings per share for fiscal year 1995 and is not shown because the stock conversion was effective September 29, 1995. 11. Trust Accounts The Bank maintained two Trust accounts during the year ended September 30, 1997. The following is a summary of the Trust Department assets at September 30, 1997: Description September 30, 1997 ------------ ------------------ Cash in passbook and checking account $ 3,331 Certificates of deposit 22,021 -------- Total $ 25,352 ======== 12. Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments In December 1991, the FASB issued SPAS No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments." This statement extends the existing fair value disclosure practices for some instruments by requiring all entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized in the statements of financial condition, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. There are inherent limitations in determining fair value estimates, as they relate only to specific data based on relevant information at that time. As a significant percentage of the Bank's financial instruments do not have an active trading market, fair value estimates are necessarily based on future expected cash flows, credit losses, and other related factors. Such estimates are accordingly, subjective in nature, judgmental and involve imprecision. Future events will occur at levels different from that in the assumptions, and such differences may significantly affect the estimates. (Continued) 38 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------- The statement excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company. Additionally, the tax impact of the unrealized gains or losses has not been presented or included in the estimates of fair value. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments. Cash and Cash Equivalents. The carrying amounts reported in the statement of financial condition for cash and short-term instruments approximate those assets' fair values. Investment Securities. Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. No active market exists for the Federal Home Loan Bank capital stock. The carrying value is estimated to be fair value since if the Bank withdraws membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank, the stock must be redeemed for face value. Loans Receivable. The fair value of loans was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Deposits. The fair value of savings deposits and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Loan Commitments and Unused Home Equity Lines of Credit. The fair value of loan commitments and unused lines of credit is estimated by taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit-worthiness of the counterparties. The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments at September 30, 1997 are as follows: Carrying Fair Amount Value ---------- -------- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,620,793 $ 12,620,793 Certificates of deposit 600,000 600,000 Securities available-for-sale 2,717,352 2,717,352 Securities held-to-maturity 11,064,606 11,055,369 Loans receivable, net 81,261,278 80,729,161 Liabilities Deposits 78,629,205 78,762,257 Unrecognized Financial Instruments Loan commitments 629,800 Unused lines of credit 1,734,061 (Continued) 39 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------- 13. Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. Financial Information (Parent Company Only) The parent company's principal assets are its investment in the Bank and cash balances on deposit with the Bank. The following are condensed financial statements for the parent company as of September 30, 1997. Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. Condensed Statement of Financial Condition September 30, 1997 Assets: Cash and due from banks $ 4,428,608 Investment in subsidiary 25,136,128 Other assets 209,451 ------------ Total assets 29,774,187 ============ Liabilities and Sfockholders' Equity: Accounts payable $ 1,363 ------------ Stockholders' equity Common stock 218,213 Additional paid-in capital 21,077,239 Retained earnings 11,037,504 Net unrealized appreciation on securities available-for-sale 1,743,634 Treasury stock, 157,369 shares, at cost (2,790,826) Unearned ESOP shares (1,512,940) ------------ Total stockholders' equity 29,772,824 ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 29,774,187 ============= (Continued) 40 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------- Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. Condensed Statement of Income year ended September 30, 1997 Income: $ ------------ Expense: Legal fees 24,192 Franchise and license tax 60,064 Transfer agent fees 9,000 Accounting fees 9,880 Other operating expenses 18,496 ------------ 121,632 ------------ Net loss before tax benefit (121,632) Income tax benefit 34,561 ------------ Net loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary (87,071) Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 1,563,337 ------------ Net income $1,476,266 ============ Harrodsburg First Financial Bancorp, Inc. Condensed Statement of Cash Flows year ended September 30, 1997 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,476,266 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary (1,563,337) Increase in other receivables 29,406 Decrease in other liabilities (964) ------------ Net cash used by operating activities (58,629) ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Net cash provided (used) by investing activities ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends paid (1,059,469) Purchase of common stock (2,001,331) ------------ Net cash used by financing activities (3,060,800) ------------ Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,119,429) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 7,548,037 ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 4,428,608 ============ (Continued) 41 HARRODSBURG FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS --------------- 14. Harrodsburg Savings and Loan Service Corporation In 1978, the Bank formed Harrodsburg Savings and Loan Service Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, by purchasing its stock for $15,000. The Subsidiary was creased to hold stock in a not for profit corporation that provides on line computer processing and inquiry service for the Bank and other savings and loan institutions. Summary balance sheets for the wholly owned subsidiary are as follows: Harrodsburg Savings & Loan Service Corporation Balance Sheets, September 30, 1997 and 1996 --------------- ASSETS 1997 1996 ------- ------ Investments $l5,000 $15,000 ======== ======= STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock $15,000 $15,000 ======== ======= The Service Corporation did not receive income nor did it incur expense during the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. 15. Stock Purchase On March 18, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 5% or 109,106 shares of the Company's stock. Subsequently, 49,392 shares were repurchased at a total cost of$789,495. This plan, as approved by OTS, expired September 30, 1996. On September 16, 1996, the Board of Directors filed a second application, which was subsequently approved by OTS, to purchase up to 5% of the then outstanding stock. During fiscal year 1997, the Company repurchased 107,977 shares of common stock at a total cost of $2,001,331. On September 15, 1997, the Board of Directors approved filing an application with OTS to purchase up to an additional 5% of the outstanding shares of common stock as of that date. 42 CORPORATE INFORMATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jack D. Hood Jack L. Coleman, Jr. Jack L. Coleman, Sr. President and Chief Executive Representative, State of Partner, Coleman's Lumber Yard Officer of the Bank and the Kentucky; Partner, Coleman's Company Lumber Yard Elwood Burgin Thomas Les Letton Wickliffe T. Asbury, Sr. Retired President, The Letton Company Vice President of the Bank and the Company - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Jack D. Hood Charles W. Graves, Jr. Wickliffe T. Asbury, Sr. President and Chief Executive Vice President of the Bank Vice President of the Bank Officer of the Bank and the and the Company and the Company Company Debbie C. Roach Teresa W. Noel Secretary of the Bank and the Company Treasurer of the Bank and the Company - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE LOCATIONS 104 South Chiles Street 216 South Main Street Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330 Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL INFORMATION Independent Accountants Special Counsel Annual Report on Form 10K Miller, Mayer, Sullivan, & Stevens, Malizia, Spidi, Sloane, & Fisch, P.C. A COPY OF THE COMPANY'S LLP One Franklin Square 1997 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 2365 Harrodsburg Road 1301 K Street, N.W., Suite 700 East 10-K WITHOUT EXHIBITS WILL Lexington, KY 40504-3399 Washington, DC 20005 BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE TO STOCKHOLDERS General Counsel Annual Meeting AS OF THE RECORD DATE FOR David Patrick The 1998 Annual Meeting of THE 1998 ANNUAL MEETING Attorney-at-Law Stockholders will be held on January UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO 321 South Main Street 26, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at First Federal JACK D. HOOD, HARRODSBURG Harrodsburg, KY40330 Savings Bank of Harrodsburg, 104 FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, South Chiles Street, Harrodsburg, KY INC., P. O. BOX 384, 104 SOUTH Walter Patrick C H I L E S S T R E E T. Attorney-at-Law Transfer Agent HARRODSBURG, KY 40330 Gordon Building Illinois Stock Transfer P.O. Box 178 223 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1210 Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 Chicago, IL 60606