[LOGO OF JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP.] Mifflintown, Pennsylvania 17059 1999 Annual Report JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK DECEMBER 31, 1999 MISSION STATEMENT The Juniata Valley Bank, as an independent community bank, will endeavor to identify customers' financial needs and exceed their expectations in delivering quality products and services at a fair price to assure shareholders an above average return and employees competitive salaries and benefits. The business of the bank will be conducted with integrity and responsiveness to the communities served. CONTENTS Page Stock, Dividend and Broker Information ..................................... 2 Letter to Shareholders ..................................................... 3 Corporation Officers and Directors ......................................... 4 Advisory Board Members ..................................................... 5 Bank Officers .............................................................. 6 Business .............................................................. 7 - 15 Financial Highlights ....................................................... 16 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ................................................ 17 - 32 Report of Independent Auditors ............................................. 33 Financial Statements: Consolidated Balance Sheets ........................................... 34 Consolidated Statements of Income ..................................... 35 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity ....................... 36 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ................................. 37 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ....................... 38 - 53 STOCK, DIVIDEND AND BROKER INFORMATION Common stock issued by Juniata Valley Financial Corp. is quoted under the symbol "JUVF" on the over-the-counter ("OTC") Electronic Bulletin Board, an automated quotation service, made available through, and governed by, the NASDAQ system. Prices presented in the table below are bid prices between broker-dealers which do not include retail mark-ups or mark-downs or any commission to the broker- dealer. The published bid prices do not necessarily reflect prices in actual transactions. Cash dividends paid for 1999 and 1998 are provided in the table below. 1999 1998 ---- ---- Dividends Dividends Quarter High Low per share Quarter High Low per share - ------- ---- --- --------- ------- ---- --- --------- First $37.50 $35.25 .50 First $38.00 $36.50 Second 35.25 34.75 .38 Second 39.50 38.00 .36 Third 34.75 34.50 Third 39.75 39.50 Fourth 34.50 33.00 .40 Fourth 39.50 37.50 .38 For further information, we refer you to: Tucker Anthony, Inc. F.J. Morrissey & Co., Inc. Ryan, Beck & Co. 2101 Oregon Pike 1700 Market St., Suite 1420 150 Monument Road, Suite 106 Lancaster, PA 17601 Philadelphia, PA 19103-3913 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (800) 456-9234 (800) 842-8928 (800) 223-8969 Janney, Montgomery, Scott, Inc. Sandler O'Neil & Partners, L.P. 48 E. Market St., P.O. Box 2246 Two World Trade Center 104th Floor York, PA 17405-2246 New York, NY 10048 (717) 845-5611 (800) 635-6851 DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND STOCK PURCHASE PLAN Information regarding the Corporation's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan may be obtained by calling (717) 436-8211 or by writing to: Ms. Linda L. Engle Juniata Valley Financial Corp. P.O. Box 66 Mifflintown, PA 17059 DIVIDEND DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM Juniata Valley Financial Corp. now offers a dividend direct deposit program whereby shareholders with registered stock in their own names may choose to have their dividends deposited directly into the bank account of their choice on dividend payment date. Information concerning this optional program is available by calling (717) 436-8211 or writing to: Ms. Linda L. Engle Juniata Valley Financial Corp. P.O. Box 66 Mifflintown, PA 17059 - -2- [LETTERHEAD OF JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP.] POST OFFICE BOX 66 TELEPHONE (717) 436-8211 Dear Shareholder, The following pages reflect the performance of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. during 1999. Please take some time to review this information. Indeed, 1999 proved to be a very challenging year for our industry. As we strive to meet the challenges of this rapidly changing industry, we have introduced numerous new products and services, and expanded several of our existing products and services in our ongoing attempt to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. During the year 2000 we hope to add our newest service, internet banking, to our wide array of products and services. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Karl E. Guss for his years of dedication, loyalty and support. Mr. Guss has been a Director since 1974 and retired in January, 2000. As always, we would like to thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Further, we want to assure you that the officers, directors and employees will continue to work diligently to ensure that the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. continues to be a quality financial institution. Sincerely, /s/ A. Jerome Cook A. Jerome Cook Chairman and CEO /s/ Francis J. Evanitsky Francis J. Evanitsky President and COO AJC:FJE:rhn -3- Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Officers A. Jerome Cook Ronald H. Witherite Chairman Vice Chairman, Secretary Francis J. Evanitsky Linda L. Engle President Treasurer Directors Joe E. Benner Robert K. Metz, Jr. Owner, Benner Automotive President, Metz Poultry Farms, Inc. A. Jerome Cook Dale G. Nace Chairman & CEO, The Juniata Valley Bank Owner, Glenn Nace Plumbing & Heating; GlenDale Storage Martin L. Dreibelbis Self-Employed, Petroleum Consultant John A. Renninger President, A. D. Renninger Francis J. Evanitsky Lumber Company President & COO, The Juniata Valley Bank Edward R. Rhodes Philip E. Gingerich, Jr. Retired Partner, E. R. Rhodes & Son President, Central Insurers Group, Inc. Richard M. Scanlon, DMD Karl E. Guss Self-Employed Dentist Funeral Director, Guss Funeral Home Harold B. Shearer Marshall L. Hartman Self-employed Farmer Retired President, Lewistown Trust Co. Jan G. Snedeker Don E. Haubert President, Snedeker Oil Co., Inc. President, Haubert Homes John M. Wilson Timothy I. Havice Retired President, Wilson Oil, Co. Real Estate Developer Ronald H. Witherite Charles L. Hershberger Owner, Ron's IGA Fruit Market, Inc. President, Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Inc. NOTE: Above Directors also comprise the Board of Directors for The Juniata Valley Bank - -4- ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS MILLERSTOWN OFFICE MONUMENT SQUARE /WAL-MART OFFICES R. Franklin Campbell William H. Bradford Lowell R. Frantz, C.L.U. William R. Carter Gregory J. Gordon Sharon Havice Gerald M. Lyter Harry F. Stimely James A. Witmer Frank A. Zampelli Gary G. Wright PORT ROYAL OFFICE GARDENVIEW OFFICE Clinton F. Bashore David B. Esh Richard J. Junk M. Randall French Dennis A. Long H. Ross Harshbarger Freeburn Love Donald R. Hartzler Earl J. Wagner Jerry L. Wagner McALISTERVILLE OFFICE Clair Ehrenzeller MARKET STREET/WATER STREET OFFICES Clair S. Graybill George W. Anderson Samuel E. Knouse Susan M. McCartney Joseph D. Ritzman R. Jack Morgan Richard J. Sankey Steve R. Watson BLAIRS MILLS OFFICE Robert G. Allison Wayne H. Cisney BURNHAM OFFICE William R. Goshorn Mark S. Elsesser C. Roger Searer Daniel B. Firth Clair L. Yohn David E. Walker -5- THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK OFFICERS A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Juniata Valley Financial Corp. MIFFLINTOWN OFFICE A. Jerome Cook---------------------------------------------Chairman & C.E.O. Francis J. Evanitsky--------------------------------------President & C.O.O. Betty D. Ryan----------------------Vice President & Community Office Manager Jeffrey A. Pottorff--------------------------------------------------Auditor Lou Ann Wilson--------------------------------------------Compliance Officer Paul M. Lipka--------------------Assistant Vice President, Marketing Officer Ruth H. Nace---------------------------------------------Executive Secretary ADMINISTRATION Donald L. Musser-------------------Sr. Vice President, Branch Administration Pamela S. Eberman-------------------------------------Human Resource Manager CONTROLLER Linda L. Engle------------------------------Executive Vice President, C.F.O. Kristi J. Burdge--------------------------------------------------Controller Anna Mae Peoples------------------------Vice President, Assistant Controller LOANS Edward L. Kauffman-------------------Sr. Vice President, Loan Administration Robert G. Dillon--------------------------------Vice President, Loan Officer Scott E. Nace-----------------------------------Vice President, Loan Officer David A. Pecht-----------------------------Vice President, Mortgage Division Kurt L. McKinney, Jr.---------------------------------------Sr. Loan Officer Loretta A. Saylor-----------------------------------------------Loan Officer John B. Zavacky----------------------------------Loan Administration Officer OPERATIONS Judy R. Aumiller------------------------------Sr. Vice President, Operations Kathy D. Hutchinson-------------------------------Vice President, Operations Sherise Pelizzari-----------------------------------------Operations Manager Deborah A. Sheaffer---------------------------------------Operations Officer TRUST Terry S. Love------------------------------Sr. Vice President, Trust Officer James C. Dillman-------------------------------Vice President, Trust Officer Cynthia L. Williams----------------------------Vice President, Trust Officer BLAIRS MILLS OFFICE C. Roger Searer---------------------Vice President, Community Office Manager Wanda K. Rowles-------------------------------------Customer Service Officer BURNHAM OFFICE Leann M. Fisher-------------------------------------Community Office Manager GARDENVIEW OFFICE M. Randall French-------------------Vice President, Community Office Manager MARKET STREET OFFICE R. Jack Morgan----------------------Vice President, Community Office Manager Brenda A. Brubaker----------------------------------Customer Service Officer McALISTERVILLE OFFICE Joseph D. Ritzman-------------------Vice President, Community Office Manager Leslie A. Miller------------------------------------Customer Service Officer MILLERSTOWN OFFICE James A. Witmer---------------------Vice President, Community Office Manager Barbara I. Seaman-----------------------------------Customer Service Officer MONUMENT SQUARE OFFICE Lee Ellen Foose-------------------------------------Community Office Manager Suzanne Booher--------------------------------------Customer Service Officer MOUNTAIN VIEW OFFICE Connie C. Benner--------------------Vice President, Community Office Manager PORT ROYAL OFFICE Larry B. Cottrill, Jr.------------------------------Community Office Manager Lona Rae Hawthorne----------------------------------Customer Service Officer WAL-MART SUPERCENTER OFFICE J. Neal Shawver-------------------------------------Community Office Manager WATER STREET OFFICE Catherine J. Laub-----------------------------------Community Office Manager - -6- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS On April 19,1983, the shareholders of The Juniata Valley Bank (The Bank) approved a plan of merger and reorganization. The plan was approved by the various regulatory agencies on June 7, 1983 and the Juniata Valley Financial Corp., a one bank holding company, registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, was organized. The Bank is the oldest independent commercial bank in Juniata and Mifflin County having originated under a state bank charter in 1867. The Juniata Valley Bank operates twelve branch banking offices and two trust service offices. At December 31, 1999, the Bank had 140 full-time equivalent employees. The Bank is engaged in commercial banking and trust business as authorized by the Pennsylvania Banking Code of 1965. This includes accepting time and demand deposits, making secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans, financing commercial transactions, making construction and mortgage loans, and administering corporate, pension and personal trust services. The Bank provides its services to individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, municipalities and other governmental bodies. As of December 31, 1999, the Bank had four offices in Juniata County, one office in Perry County, six offices in Mifflin County and one office in Huntingdon County. On July 1, 1998, the Corporation completed the merger of Lewistown Trust Company (Lewistown), a commercial bank located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, by issuing 931,700 shares of common stock for all of the outstanding common stock of Lewistown, except for the 5,324 shares of Lewistown held by the Corporation which were cancelled. The merger was accounted for under the pooling-of- interests method of accounting and, as such, all prior period information has been restated. COMPETITION The Bank's principal market area includes all of Mifflin and Juniata Counties, and portions of Perry, Huntingdon, Centre, Franklin and Snyder Counties. There are 15 commercial banks which are headquartered or have branch offices located within the Bank's market area which the Bank considers its primary competitors. Of the 15 commercial banks with operations in the Bank's market area, the Bank ranked second in assets as of December 31, 1999. Additionally, the Bank has been subjected to competition from non-bank firms, such as savings and loans, credit unions, brokerage firms, insurance companies, mutual fund companies, consumer finance and credit card firms, retail and manufacturing conglomerates, and other firms providing financial services and credit to customers. Although many non-bank industries now offer services traditionally provided only by banks, banks are constrained by costly regulations and time-worn laws to compete effectively against non-bank providers of financial services. However, the Bank strives to remain competitive with respect to interest rates, service fees and service quality in order to achieve continued growth and success in its market. The Bank also continues to develop and strengthen its strong ties to the communities it serves, relying on the unique and strong relationship that a community bank has with its customers and community by providing excellent, personal customer service. The deposit base of The Juniata Valley Bank is such that the loss of one depositor or a related group of depositors would not have a dramatically adverse effect on the Bank's business. In addition, the loan portfolio is very well diversified, so that one industry or group or related industries does not comprise a material portion of total loans outstanding. The Bank's business is not seasonal, nor does it have any risks attendant to foreign sources. SUPERVISION AND REGULATION Juniata Valley Financial Corp. operates in a highly regulated industry, and thus may be affected by changes in state and federal regulations and legislation. As a registered bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the Act), the Corporation is subject to supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and is required to file with the Federal Reserve Board quarterly reports and information regarding its business operations and those of its subsidiary. The Act requires the Corporation to obtain Federal Reserve approval before: acquiring more than five percent ownership interest in any class of the voting securities of any bank; acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of a bank; or, merging or consolidating with another bank holding company. In addition, the Act prohibits a bank holding company from acquiring the assets, or more than five percent of the voting securities, of a bank located in another state, unless such acquisition is specifically authorized by the statutes of the state in which the bank is located. New banking legislation passed in November of 1999, modifies the 43-year old Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to permit a Bank Holding Company that owns a commercial bank to engage in any type of financial activity. The commercial bank has to be well-capitalized, well-managed and CRA-rated satisfactory or better. Financial activities include securities, insurance, merchant banking/equity investment, financial in nature, and complimentary activities. -7- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS SUPERVISION AND REGULATION (CONTINUED) The deposits of The Juniata Valley Bank are insured by the Bank Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Consequently, the Bank is subject to regulations and reviews under the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, but the primary regulatory body is the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. The Pennsylvania Department of Banking conducts regular reviews which have resulted in satisfactory evaluations to date. In 1991, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Act (FDICIA) was signed into law. FDICIA established five different levels of capitalization of financial institutions, with prompt corrective actions and significant operational restrictions imposed on institutions that are capital deficient. The five categories are: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. To be considered well capitalized, an institution must have a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%, a Tier I risk based capital ratio of at least 6%, a leverage capital ratio of 5% and must not be subject to any order or directive requiring the institution to improve its capital level. An institution falls within the adequately capitalized category if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of at least 4%, and a leverage capital ratio of at least 4%. Institutions with lower capital levels are deemed to be undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, or critically undercapitalized, depending on their actual capital levels. The following table sets forth the computation of the Bank's regulatory capital ratios. The Bank exceeded the minimum capital levels of the well capitalized category. The Corporation's ratios were not materially different from those of the Bank. December 31, ----------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Risk-weighted assets ratio: Tier I 19.59% 21.16% 20.33% Total 20.76% 22.36% 21.50% Total assets leverage ratio: Tier I 12.33% 13.12% 12.50% SECURITIES PORTFOLIO The following table sets forth the carrying amount of securities at the dates indicated: December 31, ----------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Available for sale securities (at fair value): U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations $ 6,441 $ 8,873 $ 23,216 States and political subdivisions 23,448 28,123 26,960 Other corporate 5,992 4,872 5,082 Mortgage-backed 7,244 11,046 16,501 Equity 1,975 1,806 1,705 -------- -------- -------- 45,100 54,720 73,464 -------- -------- -------- Held to maturity securities (at amortized cost): U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations 14,448 16,042 7,160 States and political subdivisions 30,223 30,297 15,726 Other corporate 14,879 22,446 17,407 -------- -------- -------- 59,550 68,785 40,293 -------- -------- -------- Total securities $104,650 $123,505 $113,757 ======== ======== ======== - -8- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS SECURITIES PORTFOLIO (CONTINUED) The following table sets forth the maturities of securities at December 31, 1999 and the weighted average yields of such securities by contractual maturities or call dates. Yields on obligations of state and political subdivisions are not presented on a tax equivalent basis. Mortgage-backed securities with contractual maturities after ten years from December 31, 1999, feature regular repayments of principal and average lives of three to five years. Maturing -------- After One After Five But Within But Within After Within One Year Five Years Ten Years Ten Years Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- (In Thousands) Available for sale: U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies $ 1,621 6.03% $ 4,751 6.19% $ - - $ 69 6.37% State and political subdivisions 8,259 5.02 14,359 4.95 572 5.12% 258 6.50 Other corporate 995 5.82 4,997 6.49 - - - - Mortgage-backed - - - - 185 7.86 7,059 6.30 ------- ------- ---- ------- 10,875 24,107 757 7,386 ------- ------- ---- ------- Held to maturity: U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies 11,742 5.98 2,706 5.56 - - - - State and political subdivisions 2,965 3.87 27,258 3.98 - - - - Other corporate 3,835 6.42 11,044 6.03 - - - - ------- ------- ---- ------- 18,542 41,008 - - ------- ------- ---- ------- Total $29,417 $65,115 $757 $ 7,386 ======= ======= ==== ======= Securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Bank intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses are reported in other comprehensive income, net of the related deferred tax effect. Securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities the Bank has both the intent and ability to hold to maturity. These securities are carried at cost adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount. -9- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS LOAN PORTFOLIO The highest loan concentration by activity type continues to be the trucking industry. The percentage of these loans to total loans was approximately three percent at the latest review. This industry services many other industries and no potential significant risk is evident. As with any lending activity, potential risk exists. Loans in the commercial, financial and industrial category have increased as a percentage of total loans for the first time in four years. The Bank prudently evaluates loans in this category and generally secures such lending with collateral consisting of real and/or tangible personal property. All lending is granted on a variable rate basis except consumer loans which are fixed rate. Consumer loans, consisting of approximately twenty-two percent of total loans, average a three to four year repayment period and are fixed at such a rate that rate sensitivity is considered to be limited. The following table shows the Bank's loan distribution at the end of each of the last five years: December 31, ----------- 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Commercial, financial and agricultural $ 18,784 $ 15,047 $ 16,110 $ 15,531 $ 15,132 Real estate mortgage 139,163 133,047 142,216 130,865 125,987 Consumer (less unearned discount) 46,419 41,049 32,428 30,822 30,116 All other 2,456 2,819 2,945 3,674 4,184 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total loans $206,822 $191,962 $193,699 $180,892 $175,419 ========= ======== ======== ======== ======== This table shows the maturity of loans (excluding residential mortgages of 1-4 family residences and consumer loans) outstanding as of December 31, 1999. Maturing Maturing Maturing During From 2001 After 2000 Thru 2004 2005 Total ---- --------- ---- ----- (In Thousands) Commercial, agricultural and financial $ 18,784 $ - $ - $ 18,784 All other 2,456 - - 2,456 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total loans $ 21,240 $ - $ - $ 21,240 ======== ======== ======== ======== - -10- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS NONACCRUAL, PAST DUE AND RESTRUCTURED LOANS The following table summarizes the Bank's nonaccrual, past due and restructured loans: December 31, ------------ 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Average loans outstanding $193,305 $189,778 $186,510 $174,575 $171,388 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Nonaccrual loans 164 $ - $ 239 $ 482 $ 512 Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 262 386 395 408 511 Restructured loans - - 173 - - -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- Total $ 426 $ 386 $ 807 $ 890 $ 1,023 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Ratio of non-performing loans to average loans outstanding .22% .20% .43% .51% .60% Information with respect to nonaccrual and restructured loans at December 31, 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Nonaccrual loans $ 164 $ - $ 239 $ 482 $ 512 Restructured loans - - 173 - - Interest income that would have been recorded under original terms 16 - 20 56 48 Interest income recorded during the period - - 24 4 5 Commitments to lend additional funds - - - - - A loan is generally considered impaired when it is probable the Bank will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. The accrual of interest is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal and interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest, even though the loan is currently performing. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Interest received on nonaccrual loans generally is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management's judgement as to the collectibility of principal. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. -11- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE The following table summarizes the Bank's loan loss experience for each of the five years ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Average loans outstanding $193,305 $189,778 $186,510 $174,575 $171,388 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Allowance for loan loss at January 1 $ 2,477 $ 2,390 $ 2,350 $ 2,228 $ 2,115 Losses charged to allowance Commercial 2 37 60 58 12 Real estate 27 13 12 - 28 Consumer 100 93 161 98 97 -------- ------ -------- -------- -------- 129 143 233 156 137 -------- ------ -------- -------- -------- Recoveries credited to allowance Commercial - 1 17 2 3 Real estate - - - - 42 Consumer 18 19 36 46 15 -------- ------ -------- -------- -------- 18 20 53 48 60 -------- ------ -------- -------- -------- Net charge-offs 111 123 180 108 77 Provision for possible loan losses 120 210 220 230 190 -------- ------ -------- -------- -------- Allowance for loan losses at December 31 $ 2,486 $2,477 $ 2,390 $ 2,350 $ 2,228 ======== ======= ======== ======== ======== Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding .06% .06% .10% .06% .04% The amount charged to operations and the related balance in the allowance for loan losses is based upon periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio by management. These evaluations consider several factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions, loan portfolio composition, prior loan loss experience and management's estimate of future potential losses. This table shows an allocation of the allowance for loan losses as of the end of each of the last five years. 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) % of % of % of % of % of Amount Loan Amount Loan Amount Loan Amount Loan Amount Loan ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Commercial $ 577 10.3% $ 537 9.3% $ 482 9.9% $ 569 10.6% $ 510 11.0% Real estate 468 67.3 483 69.3 483 73.4 436 72.3 432 71.8 Consumer 750 22.4 741 21.4 694 16.7 617 17.1 597 17.2 Unallocated 691 - 716 - 731 - 728 - 689 - ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total $2,486 100% $2,477 100% $2,390 100% $2,350 100% $2,228 100% ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== - -12- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) While loans secured by real estate mortgages comprise greater than 67% of the total loan portfolio, historically these accounts have resulted in marginal loss. Therefore management's evaluation of the loan portfolio indicates a relatively low allocation of the allowance for this category of loans. In addition to management's regular reviews, the results of normal examination of the loan portfolio by representatives of regulatory agencies and the Bank's independent accountants are also considered in determining the level at which the allowance should be maintained. There are no material loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard or special mention which management expects to impact future operating results, liquidity or capital resources. Additionally, management is not aware of any information that would give serious doubt as to the ability of its borrowers to substantially comply with loan repayment terms. Highly leveraged transactions (HLTS) generally include loans and commitments made in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions and leveraged buyouts, and result in the borrowers debt-to-total assets ratio exceeding 75%. The Bank has no loans at December 31, 1999, that qualified as HLTS. -13- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS DEPOSITS The average daily amount of deposits and rates paid on such deposits is summarized for December 31, in the following table: 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- (In Thousands) Non-interest bearing demand $ 34,728 $ 30,719 $ 29,844 Interest bearing demand 46,212 2.67% 49,199 2.87% 46,688 2.85% Savings deposits 33,494 2.72 32,796 2.92 25,860 2.78 Time deposits 175,455 5.24 176,905 5.52 178,835 5.49 -------- -------- -------- Total $289,889 $289,619 $281,227 ======== ======== ======== As of December 31, 1999, certificates of deposit outstanding in an individual amount of $100,000 or more totalled $23,478,000. The maturity of these certificates of deposits is as follows: Over 3 Over 6 3 months through 6 through 12 Over 12 or less months months months ------- ------ ------ ------ (In Thousands) $5,434 $4,689 $4,469 $8,886 ====== ====== ====== ====== - -14- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK BUSINESS QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended March 31 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31 -------- -------- -------- -------- (In Thousands, except per share data) FOR THE YEAR 1999 Interest income $ 5,977 $ 6,025 $ 5,929 $ 5,927 Interest expense (2,877) (2,849) (2,809) (2,819) --------- ------- -------- -------- Net interest income 3,100 3,176 3,120 3,108 Provision for loan losses (30) (30) (30) (30) Other income 277 307 263 439 Other expenses (2,037) (2,015) (1,999) (1,981) --------- ------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes 1,310 1,438 1,354 1,536 Income taxes (312) (357) (345) (346) --------- ------- -------- -------- Net income $ 998 $ 1,081 $ 1,009 $ 1,190 ========= ======= ======== ======== Per-share data: Basic earnings $ .43 $ .47 $ .44 $ .53 Cash dividends .50 .38 - .40 Three Months Ended March 31 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31 -------- -------- -------- -------- (In Thousands, except per share data) FOR THE YEAR 1998 Interest income $ 6,164 $ 6,304 $ 6,263 $ 6,133 Interest expense (2,977) (3,042) (3,082) (3,035) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net interest income 3,187 3,262 3,181 3,098 Provision for loan losses (45) (45) (55) (65) Other income 228 262 430 262 Other expenses (1,862) (1,843) (2,284) (1,997) -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes 1,508 1,636 1,272 1,298 Income taxes (377) (428) (297) (211) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 1,131 $ 1,208 $ 975 $ 1,087 ======== ======== ======== ======== Per-share data: Basic earnings $ .49 $ .52 $ .42 $ .47 Cash dividends - .36 - .38 -15- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS . SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- BALANCE SHEET DATA (In Thousands) Assets $ 336,119 $ 343,857 $ 332,440 $ 318,708 $ 310,580 Deposits 283,350 293,890 285,138 274,670 269,499 Loans receivable, net 204,336 189,485 191,309 178,542 173,191 Securities 104,650 123,505 113,757 116,956 112,297 Stockholders' equity 43,255 45,980 42,695 39,862 36,920 Average equity 44,526 44,448 41,449 38,072 34,671 Average assets 339,364 338,295 327,068 317,384 300,185 EARNINGS DATA (In Thousands) Interest income $ 23,858 $ 24,864 $ 24,317 $ 23,613 $ 22,688 Interest expense 11,354 12,136 11,862 11,697 10,952 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net interest income 12,504 12,728 12,455 11,916 11,736 Provision for loan losses 120 210 220 230 190 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 12,384 12,518 12,235 11,686 11,546 Other income 1,286 1,182 1,273 1,025 869 Other expenses 8,032 7,986 7,531 7,026 6,907 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes 5,638 5,714 5,977 5,685 5,508 Federal income taxes 1,360 1,313 1,405 1,356 1,350 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income $ 4,278 $ 4,401 $ 4,572 $ 4,329 $ 4,158 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== RATIOS Return on average assets 1.26% 1.30% 1.40% 1.36% 1.39% Return on average equity 9.61 9.90 11.03 11.37 11.99 Equity to assets (year end) 12.87 13.37 12.84 12.51 11.89 Loans to deposits (year end) 72.11 64.47 67.09 65.00 64.26 Dividend payout (percentage of income) 68.61 37.99 32.68 31.21 30.86 PER SHARE DATA Basic earnings 1.87 1.90 1.96 1.86 1.79 Cash dividends 1.28 .74 .66 .60 .55 Book value 19.35 19.73 18.43 17.09 15.83 Average shares outstanding 2,290,728 2,321,739 2,328,101 2,324,964 2,322,951 Approximate number of stockholders 1,696 1,607 1,603 1,417 1,381 - - 16 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information about the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations which is not otherwise apparent from the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report. Reference should be made to those statements and the selected financial data presented elsewhere in this report for an understanding of the following discussion and analysis. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL CONDITION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS TRENDS 1999 Increase (Decrease) 1998 Increase (Decrease) 1997 Average -------- ---------- Average -------- ---------- Average Balance Amount % Balance Amount % Balance ------- ------- --- ------- ------- --- ------- (Thousands of Dollars) Funding uses: Interest earning assets: Loans: Commercial $ 58,686 $(1,118) (1.87)% $ 59,804 $(4,263) (6.65)% $ 64,067 Mortgage 91,952 419 .46 91,533 4,918 5.68 86,615 Consumer 42,667 4,226 10.99 38,441 2,613 7.29 35,828 -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------ -------- 193,305 3,527 1.86 189,778 3,268 1.75 186,510 Less: Allowance for loan losses (2,492) (46) 1.88 (2,446) (67) (2.82) (2,379) -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------ -------- 190,813 3,481 1.86 187,332 3,201 1.74 184,131 Interest bearing deposits with banks 667 153 29.77 514 369 254.48 145 Securities 121,377 (348) (.29) 121,725 3,314 2.80 118,411 Funds sold 5,555 (5,164) (48.18) 10,719 3,526 49.02 7,193 -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------ -------- 127,599 (5,359) (4.03) 132,958 7,209 5.73 125,749 Total interest earning assets 318,412 (1,878) (.59) 320,290 10,410 3.36 309,880 Other assets 20,952 2,947 16.37 18,005 817 4.75 17,188 -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------ -------- Total uses $339,364 $ 1,069 .32 $338,295 $11,227 3.43 $327,068 ======== ======= ======= ======== ======== ======== ======== Funding sources: Deposits: Demand $ 34,728 $ 4,009 13.05 $ 30,719 $ 875 2.93 $ 29,844 Interest bearing demand 46,212 (2,987) (6.07) 49,199 2,511 5.38 46,688 Savings 33,494 698 2.13 32,796 6,936 26.82 25,860 Time under $100,000 150,475 (3,453) (2.24) 153,928 (4,935) (3.11) 158,863 -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------ -------- Total core deposits 264,909 (1,733) (.65) 266,642 5,387 2.06 261,255 Time over $100,000 24,980 2,003 8.72 22,977 3,005 15.05 19,972 -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------ -------- Total deposits 289,889 270 .09 289,619 8,392 2.98 281,227 Other liabilities 4,662 434 10.26 4,228 (164) (3.73) 4,392 Short-term borrowings 287 287 100.00 - - - - Stockholders' equity 44,526 78 .18 44,448 2,999 7.24 41,449 -------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------ -------- Total sources $339,364 $ 1,069 .32 $338,295 $11,227 3.43 $327,068 ======== ======= ======= ======== ======= ====== ======== - 17 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL CONDITION (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Corporation functions as a financial intermediary and therefore its financial condition is analyzed in terms of its sources and uses of funds. The following comparison of daily average balances indicates how the Corporation has managed its sources and uses of funds. The Corporation's assets experienced modest growth during 1999, reaching the level of $339,364,000 an increase of $1,069,000 or .32% compared to 1998. The funding sources were a reduction in federal funds sold and a modest increase in short-term borrowings and deposits. The funding use was an increase in loans. Loans increased $3,481,000 or 1.86% in 1999 over 1998. This followed an increase of $3,201,000 from 1997 to 1998. Consumer loans increased $4,226,000 or 10.99% from 1998 to 1999, which was more than the $2,613,000 in 1998 over 1997. The mortgage loan portfolio experienced a slight increase of $419,000 or .46% from 1998 to 1999. This was less than the $4,918,000 increase in 1998 over 1997. Commercial loans declined by $1,118,000 or 1.87% in 1999 over 1997 which was less than the decline experienced from 1997 to 1998 of $4,263,000. Because deposits remained steady with a slight increase only, new securities were not purchased as they matured or were called. Securities declined by $348,000 or .29% from 1998 to 1999. In 1998 over 1997 securities experienced an increase of $3,314,000. The Corporation also had a decline in funds sold of $5,164,000 or 48.18% in 1999 over 1998. This followed an increase of $3,526,000 in 1998 over 1997. The asset growth was funded by short-term borrowings of $287,000, which were not used in prior years. The $270,000 growth in deposits in 1999 over 1998 was from demand deposits which increased $4,009,000 during this same period. From 1997 to 1998 the increase in demand deposits was $875,000. Time deposits over $100,000 also experienced an increase of $2,003,000 or 8.72% from 1998 to 1999. This followed a $3,005,000 increase in 1998 over 1997. Interest bearing demand and time deposits under $100,000 had a decline and savings had an increase. Overall the Corporation experienced a decline in the core deposit base of $1,733,000 or .65% from 1998 to 1999. The intense competition from bank and nonbanks in the market area was apparent in 1999, which lead to a slight decline in market share. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- PAGE 19 NET INCOME 4,158 4,329 4,572 4,401 4,278 PAGE 19 RETURN ON EQUITY 11.99 11.37 11.03 9.90 9.61 PAGE 19 RETURN ON ASSETS 1.39 1.36 1.40 1.30 1.26 PAGE 19 CASH DIVIDENDS .55 .60 .66 .74 1.28 PAGE 19 EQUITY TO ASSETS 11.89 12.51 12.84 13.37 12.87 PAGE 19 ASSETS 310,580 318,708 332,448 343,857 336,119 PAGE 25 NET LOANS 173.191 178.542 191,309 189,485 204,336 PAGE 31 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 36,920 39,862 42,695 45,980 43,255 Juniata Valley Financial Corp. reported net income for 1999 of $4,278,000 which was $123,000 or 2.79% less than the $4,401,000 reported in 1998 and $294,000 or 6.43% less than the $4,572,000 reported in 1997. Basic earnings per share was $1.87 in 1999. This was a decrease of $.03 from 1998 and a decrease of $.09 from 1997. - -18- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The two most widely recognized performance ratios within the financial services industry are the return on average equity and return on average assets. The return on average equity ratio presents the net income to average equity maintained throughout the year. The return on average equity was 9.61% in 1999, compared to 9.90% in 1998 and 11.03% in 1997. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- PAGE 19 RETURN ON EQUITY 11.99 11.37 11.03 9.90 9.61 PAGE 19 RETURN ON ASSETS 1.39 1.36 1.40 1.30 1.26 Return on average assets presents the income for the year compared to the average assets maintained throughout the year. The return on average assets was 1.26% in 1999 compared to 1.30% in 1998 and 1.40% in 1997. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- PAGE 19 CASH DIVIDENDS .55 .60 .66 .74 1.28 The Board of Directors continued to increase the cash dividends paid to shareholders. On a per share basis $1.28 was paid in 1999 up 72.97% from the $.74 paid in 1998 and up 93.94% from the $.66 paid in 1997. The increase of cash dividends in 1999 was to help increase the return on equity ratio by returning cash value to stockholders. On Janaury 18, 2000, The Board of Directors declared an extra $.50 dividend payable on March 3, 2000. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- PAGE 19 EQUITY TO ASSETS 11.89 12.51 12.84 13.37 12.82 Stockholders' equity to total assets (the capital ratio) decreased at December 31, 1999 to 12.87% from 13.37% in 1998; however it is an increase over 1997 of 12.84%. The Corporation had a decline in total assets at December 31, 1999. Assets for the year ended December 31, 1999, were $336,119,000 a decrease of $7,738,000 or 2.25% compared to assets of $343,857,000 at December 31, 1998. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- PAGE 19 ASSETS 310,580 318,708 332,448 343,857 336,119 -19- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Juniata Valley Bank's allowance for loan losses was $2,486,000 in 1999, $2,477,000 in 1998 and $2,390,000 in 1997. The provision provided in each of those years was $120,000 in 1999, $210,000 in 1998 and $220,000 in 1997. The provision for loan losses exceeded net charge-offs by 8.11%, 70.73%, and 22.22% in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. In 1999 net charge-offs were .06% of average loans outstanding. In 1998 and 1997 net charge-offs were .06% and .10% of average loans outstanding, respectively. Other income increased $104,000 or 8.80% from 1998 to 1999. From 1997 to 1998 the decrease was $91,000 or 7.14%. The trust department income increased $76,000 from 1998 to 1999 due to the settling of estates in 1999 that did not occur in 1998. The trust department income decreased $48,000 from 1997 to 1998 for this same reason. Customer service fees increased $80,000 for 1999 compared to 1998 and $9,000 in 1998 compared to 1997. The increases in customer service fees can be attributed to an increase in volume and not as a result of increased fees. There was a decrease of $168,000 in net realized gains on sales of securities in 1999 versus 1998. The securities were sold in the fourth quarter of 1999 and were reflective of the higher interest rate environment during this time period. The increase from 1997 to 1998 in net realized gains on sales of securities was $68,000. The other income increased in 1999 over 1998 by $116,000. This increase can be attributed to $53,000 of mutual fund commissions and $40,000 interchange fee on debit cards. Both increases can be attributed to increased usage as opposed to increased fees. The management of the Juniata Valley Bank seeks product and service improvements that both strengthen existing customer relationships and help attract new ones. During 1997, sales of mutual funds were introduced through a third party arrangement with T.H.E. Financial for those customers desiring this type of alternative investment. Fee income derived from the sale of this product in 1999 was $86,000. Other expenses increased $46,000 or .58% over 1998, compared to an increase of $455,000 from 1997 to 1998. Salaries and wages increased $217,000 from 1998 to 1999. This compares to an increase of $43,000 from 1997 to 1998. The increases in salaries and wages can be attributed to annual merit increases and promotions of employees. Employee benefits increased $65,000 from 1999 to 1998. From 1997 to 1998 this increase was $182,000. This was due to price changes of benefits provided as opposed to increased benefits. Occupancy expense remained the same for 1999 and 1998 and declined $46,000 in 1998 compared to 1997. The decline in 1998 over 1997 was due to a reassessment of real estate taxes. Equipment expense increased $11,000 in 1999 over 1998. The increase of $101,000 from 1997 to 1998 was due to the purchase of equipment for software compatibility of the four former Lewistown Trust branches. Director's compensation remained relatively stable during the years presented. Taxes, other than income is an increase in the Pennsylvania shares tax of $39,000 from 1998 to 1999 and $29,000 from 1997 to 1998. The $89.000 increase in other expenses can be attributed to an increase in postage because of both increased volume and rates. The $254,000 decrease in other expenses from 1997 to 1998 is due to $98,000 of expense recognized in 1997 associated with preparing two foreclosed properties for sale. Professional fees increased $68,000 in 1997 due to the audit and consulting fees of Lewistown Trust Company. Additional expenses associated with the opening of a new branch were incurred in 1997 and not in 1998. On November 12, 1999, The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act was signed into law. The Act permits commercial banks to affiliate with investment banks. It permits bank holding companies to engage in any type of financial activity which includes, securities, insurance, merchant banking/equity investment, financial in nature, and complimentary activities. The merchant banking provisions will allow a bank holding company to make a controlling investment in any kind of company, financial or commercial. These new powers allow a bank to engage in virtually every type of activity currently recognized as financial, and provide substantial discretion to the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to authorize new activities as financial, or as incidental or complementary to a financial activity. The commercial bank has to be well-capitalized, well- managed and CRA-rated satisfactory or better. The Act also allows subsidiaries of banks to engage in a broad range of financial activities that are not permitted for banks themselves. In light of this new legislation, The Corporation and The Juniata Valley Bank will evaluate new financial activities that would compliment the products already offered to enhance the bottom line. - -20- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR 2000 ISSUES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Corporation successfully planned for the Year 2000 event and did not experience system problems, deposit run-off or loan problems related to our customer's Year 2000 readiness. In anticipation of the potential for deposit run-off as part of contingency planning, the Corporation obtained a sufficient amount of cash from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to add to the Bank's normal cash inventory. This cash was used to increase the normal cash levels in the Bank's ATMs for a higher volume of customer withdrawal activity over the New Year weekend and to have extra cash on hand in the event of heavier than normal customer withdrawals. Neither event occurred and the extra cash was returned to the Federal Reserve Bank during the two weeks following December 31, 1999. Larger loan customers that were determined through questionnaires to place a heavy reliance on computers and their applications, were contacted following December 31, 1999. There were no loan customers that experienced any problems with their computer systems. In an ongoing effort to follow-up on potential Y2K problems, delinquency reports are being monitored to determine if any payment problems could be caused by computer system or application failures. In the months following December 31, 1999, the Corporation has not experienced any problems with systems, vendors or customers related to the Year 2000 event. The cost to the Corporation for Y2K preparation was immaterial. -21- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE 1 - ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 1 presents average balances, interest income and expense and the yields earned or paid on these assets and liabilities. Yields on tax exempt securities are not presented on a tax equivalent basis. Nonaccrual loans and unrealized gains on securities are included in "Other assets" under "Noninterest earning assets". 1999 Interest Average Income % Balances (Expense) Rate -------- -------- ---- (In Thousands) INTEREST EARNING ASSETS Interest bearing deposits in other banks $ 667 $ 44 6.60% Securities (taxable) 66,942 4,171 6.23 Securities (tax free) 54,435 2,147 3.94 Federal funds sold 5,555 324 5.83 Loans 193,305 17,172 8.88 -------- -------- Total interest earning assets 320,904 23,858 7.43 ---- NON-INTEREST EARNING ASSETS Cash and due from banks 9,209 Other assets 11,743 Less: allowance for loan losses (2,492) -------- Total assets $339,364 ======== INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES Demand deposits bearing interest $ 46,212 (1,233) 2.67% Savings deposits 33,494 (912) 2.72 Time deposits 175,455 (9,194) 5.24 Short-term borrowings 287 (15) 5.23 -------- -------- Total interest bearing liabilities 255,448 (11,354) 4.44 -------- ---- NON-INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES Demand deposits 34,728 Other liabilities 4,662 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 44,526 -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $339,364 ======== NET INTEREST INCOME/SPREAD $ 12,504 2.99% ======== ==== MARGIN ANALYSIS Interest income/ earning assets 7.43% Interest expense/earning assets 3.54 ---- Net interest margin 3.89% ==== - -22- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE 1 (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 Interest Interest Average Income % Average Income % Balances (Expense) Rate Balances (Expense) Rate - -------- --------- ---- -------- --------- ---- (In Thousands) (In Thousands) $ 514 28 5.45% $ 145 $ 8 5.52% 85,572 5,159 6.03 78,531 5,163 6.57 36,153 1,603 4.43 39,880 1,625 4.07 10,719 664 6.19 7,193 406 5.64 189,778 17,410 9.17 186,510 17,115 9.18 - -------- -------- -------- -------- 322,736 24,864 7.70 312,259 24,317 7.79 ---- ---- 8,663 8,599 9,342 8,589 (2,446) (2,379) - -------- -------- $338,295 $327,068 ======== ======== $ 49,199 (1,411) 2.87 $ 46,688 (1,331) 2.85 32,796 (958) 2.92 25,860 (718) 2.78 176,905 (9,767) 5.52 178,835 (9,813) 5.48 - - - - - - - -------- -------- -------- -------- 258,900 (12,136) 4.69 251,383 (11,862) 4.72 -------- ---- -------- ---- 30,719 29,844 4,228 4,392 44,448 41,449 - -------- -------- $338,295 $327,068 ======== ======== $12,728 3.01% $ 12,455 3.07% ======= ==== ======== ==== 7.70% 7.79% 3.76 3.80 ---- ---- 3.94% 3.99% ==== ==== -23- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income is the most significant contributor to the Corporation's net income. During 1999, net interest income decreased 1.76% to $12,504,000 compared to an increase of 2.19% during 1998. Table 2 shows the interest income, interest expense and net interest income with the percentage change between the years. Table 1 presents average balances, interest income and expense and yields earned or paid. This table summarizes the components of the net interest income growth. Interest earning assets decreased $1,832,000 or .57% in 1999. The increase for 1998 over 1997 was $10,477,000. The largest contributor to interest income is loans. The yield on loans has declined from 1998 to 1999 by 29 basis points. From 1997 to 1998 the rate remained fairly stable. The yield on taxable securities increased 20 basis points in 1999, while the yield on tax free securities decreased 49 basis points. In 1998 the opposite effect is presented with taxable securities decreasing 54 basis points and tax free securities increasing 36 basis points. The overall yield on these interest earning assets for 1999 was a decline of 27 basis points. This followed a decline of 9 basis points from 1997 to 1998. Interest bearing liabilities decreased $3,452,000 or 1.33% for 1999. There was an increase of $7,517,000 from 1997 to 1998. Saving deposits increased $698,000 from 1998 to 1999 which followed an increase of $6,936,000 in 1998. Demand deposits bearing interest declined $2,987,000 and time deposits declined $1,450,000 from 1998 to 1999. Demand deposits bearing interest increased $2,511,000 and time deposits decreased by $1,930,000 in 1998 over 1997. Rates paid declined by 25 basis points in 1999. The decline for 1998 of rates paid was 3 basis points. The Corporation's net spread was 2.99% in 1999 down slightly from the 3.01% in 1998 and 3.07% in 1997. Interest spread measures the absolute difference between average rates earned and average rates paid while net interest margin reflects the relationship of interest income to earning assets versus interest expense to earning assets. The Corporation's net interest margin was 3.89% for 1999 compared to 3.94% in 1998 and 3.99% in 1997. From Table 3 it can be seen that the decreases in interest income and interest expense during 1999 were affected by both decreases in volume and rates. Volume and rates also declined on interest bearing liabilities. In 1998 the increase in interest income was due to an overall increase in volume, offset by lower rates offered on interest earning assets which reduced interest income. Decreases in volume and rates offered on interest bearing liabilities caused the change in interest expense during 1999. In 1998, there was increases in both volume and rate on interest bearing liabilities to effect the change on interest expense. In 1999, interest income declined by $1,006,000; $1,123,000 can be attributed to a decline in volume in taxable securities. In 1998, the increase in interest income of $547,000 can be attributed to both loans and federal funds sold. The $782,000 decline in interest expense in 1999 can be attributed to declines in rates offered on interest bearing liabilities. The $274,000 change in interest expense in 1998 can be attributed to an increase in both volume and rate on savings deposits. Rates on interest earning assets displayed more volatility in 1999 and 1998 than interest bearing liabilities. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE 2 --- NET INTEREST INCOME - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income, defined as interest income less interest expense, is shown in the following table: 1999 % Change 1998 % Change 1997 ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- (In Thousands) Interest income $23,858 (4.05)% $24,864 2.25% $24,317 Interest expense 11,354 (6.44) 12,136 2.31 11,862 ------- ------- ------- Net interest income $12,504 (1.76) $12,728 2.19 $12,455 ======= ======= ======= - -24- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE 3 - RATE-VOLUME ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 3 attributes increases and decreases in components of net interest income to changes in average volume and to changes in average rates for interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. 1999/1998 Increase (Decrease) 1998/1997 Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in Due to Change in Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net ------ ---- --- ------ ---- --- Interest bearing deposits in other banks $ 8 $ 8 $ 16 $ 20 $ 0 $ 20 Securities (taxable) (1,123) 135 (988) 463 (467) (4) Securities (tax free) 811 (267) 544 (152) 130 (22) Federal funds sold (320) (20) (340) 199 59 258 Loans 324 (562) (238) 300 (5) 295 -------- ----- ------- ----- ----- ---- Interest income (300) (706) (1,006) 830 (283) 547 -------- ----- ------- ----- ----- ---- Demand deposits bearing interest (86) (92) (178) 72 8 80 Savings deposits 20 (66) (46) 193 47 240 Time deposits (80) (493) (573) (106) 60 (46) Short-term borrowings 15 - 15 - - - -------- ----- ------- ----- ----- ---- Interest expense (131) (651) (782) 159 115 274 -------- ----- ------- ----- ----- ---- Increase (decrease) in net interest income $ (169) $ (55) $ (224) $ 671 $(398) $273 ======== ===== ======= ===== ===== ==== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOAN PORTFOLIO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Page 25 NET LOANS 173.191 178.542 191,309 189,485 204,336 [PLOT POINTS TO COME] At December 31, 1999, net loans increased $14,851,000 or 7.84% over 1998. This follows a decrease in 1998 over 1997 in net loans of $1,824,000 or .95%. The loan to deposit ratio fluctuated throughout 1999; monthly averages were at a low in April of 64.4% and a high in December of 71.1%. Residential mortgages increased by $3,019,000 or 2.81% from 1998 to 1999. Residential mortgages declined by $10,118,000 from 1997 to 1998. Real estate loans still remain a very attractive option due to the tax deductibility of mortgage interest. Consumer loans increased $7,773,000 or 16.66% in 1999 over 1998. This follows a year with an increase of $8,621,000 from 1997 to 1998. In spite of the increasing credit problems nationwide, the Corporation continued its excellent charge-off record (charge-offs, net of recoveries) during 1999. For the year, the net charge-offs were $111,000 or .06% of average loans outstanding. This compares with $123,000 or .06% for 1998 and $180,000 or .10% for 1997. The allowance for loan losses is based upon quarterly loan portfolio reviews by management and a committee of the Board. The purpose of the review is to assess loan quality, analyze delinquencies, ascertain loan growth, evaluate potential charge-offs and recoveries and assess general economic conditions in the market served. It is Management's judgment that the allowance for 1999 of $2,486,000 or 1.22% of outstanding loans is adequate to meet any foreseeable loan loss contingency. This is lower than the 1.31% for 1998 and the 1.25% for 1997. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, total non-performing loans were $426,000 and $386,000, respectively; non-performing loans as a percentage of the allowance for loan losses were 17.14% and 15.58%, respectively. Increased collection efforts continue to be made so that the level of non-performing loans remains at historical levels in the future. -25- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The goals of the Corporation's asset/liability management function are to ensure adequate liquidity and to maintain an appropriate balance between the relative rate sensitivity of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. Liquidity management encompasses the ability to meet ongoing cash flow requirements of customers, who, as depositors, may want to withdraw funds or who, as borrowers, need credit availability. Interest rate sensitivity management attempts to prove stable net interest margins through changing interest rate environments and thereby achieve consistent growth in net interest income. Liquidity management is influenced by several key elements, including asset quality and the maturity structure of assets and liabilities. The single most important source of liquidity for the Corporation is a strong, stable core deposit base. This funding source has exhibited steady growth over the years and consists of deposits from customers with long-standing relationships. In 1999 the Corporation funded approximately 83% of its assets with core deposits acquired in local communities. This core deposit base, combined with stockholders' equity, funded more than 90% of average assets in 1999 and provides a substantial and highly stable source of liquidity. Principal sources of asset liquidity are provided by held to maturity securities maturing in one year or less, available for sale securities, and other short term investments such as federal funds sold and cash and due from banks. At December 31, 1999, these liquid assets amounted to $79,676,000 compared to liquid assets at December 31, 1998, of $90,520,000. Liquidity is also provided by scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments of loans. The Corporation joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh in August of 1993 for the purpose of providing short term liquidity when other sources are unable to fill these needs. The Corporation has available for additional liquidity a maximum borrowing capacity of $100,679,000 at December 31, 1999, from the Federal Home Loan Bank of which $5,300,000 was outstanding. Liability liquidity, which is more difficult to measure, can be met by attracting deposits and maintaining the core deposit base. The Corporation's ability to attract deposits depends primarily on several factors including sales efforts, competitive interest rates, and other conditions which help maintain consumer confidence in the stability of the financial institution. This confidence is evaluated by such factors as profitability, capitalization and overall financial condition. The Corporation's primary funding requirement is loan demand. From the statement of cash flows in 1999 loan demand increased by $14,851,000. This was easily funded by maturities and repayments of securities which exceeded purchases by $17,683,000. - -26- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGULATORY MATTERS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Juniata Valley Bank is subject to periodic examinations by one or more of the various regulatory agencies. During 1999 an examination was conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. This examination included but was not limited to, procedures designed to review lending practices, credit quality, liquidity, operations and capital adequacy. No comments were received from this regulatory body which would have a material effect on the Corporation's liquidity, capital resources or operations. On November 30, 1999, the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." As provided for under Statement No. 133, the Corporation transferred investment securities classified as "held to maturity" with a book value of $10,980,000 to the "available for sale" classification. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKET RATE RISK - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The operations of the Bank are subject to risk resulting from interest rate fluctuations to the extent that there is a difference between the amount of the Bank's interest earning assets and the amount of interest bearing liabilities that are prepaid/ withdrawn, mature or reprice in specified periods. The principal objective of the Bank's asset/liability management activities is to provide consistently higher levels of net interest income while maintaining acceptable levels of interest rate and liquidity risk and facilitating the funding needs of the Bank. The Bank utilizes an interest rate sensitivity model as the primary quantitative tool in measuring the amount of interest rate risk that is present. The operations of the Bank do not subject it to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk. Also the Bank and Corporation do not utilize interest rate swaps, caps or other hedging transactions. The Corporation uses several tools to measure and evaluate interest rate risk. Table 4 provides information about the Corporation's financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For securities, loans and deposits, the table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by maturity dates. The Corporation has no market risk sensitive instruments entered into for trading purposes. Another tool for analyzing interest rate risk is financial simulation modeling which captures the impact of not only changing interest rates but also other sources of cash flow variability including loan and securities prepayments, loan repricing, and deposit pricing. Financial simulation modeling forecasts both net interest income and the economic value of liabilities. The Corporation regularly measures the effects of an up or down 200-basis point "rate shock" which is deemed to represent the outside limits of any reasonably probable movement in market interest rates during a one-year time frame. As indicated in Table 5, the financial simulation analysis revealed that projected net interest income over a one-year time period is positively affected by higher market interest rates, while the economic value of equity is adversely affected by higher interest rates. In a lower interest rate environment the opposite is present as projected net interest income is adversely affected and economic value of equity is favorably affected. Computation of the projected effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on many assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates and loan prepayments. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the computation of discounted present value and, if key relationships do not unfold as assumed, actual values may differ from those presented. Further, the computations do not contemplate certain actions management could undertake in response to changes in market interest rates. -27- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE 4 - INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BY EXPECTED MATURITY/AVERAGE INTEREST RATE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2002 ---- ---- ---- December 31, 1999 (Dollars in Thousands) ASSETS Interest bearing deposits $ 653 - - 6.60% Available for sale securities 10,874 $12,512 $ 6,213 5.43% 5.61% 5.53% Held to maturity securities 18,542 4,155 9,144 6.07% 6.53% 4.70% Loans Commercial 18,784 - - 8.95% Consumer 11,070 7,877 5,826 9.80% 9.54% 9.53% Real estate mortgage 127,339 1,521 1,612 7.93% 7.98% 7.97% LIABILITIES Interest bearing demand deposits 44,025 - - 2.67% Savings deposit 32,125 - - 2.72% Certificates of deposit 107,819 35,471 9,848 5.01% 5.33% 5.86% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [CAPTION] 1999 2000 2001 ---- ---- ---- December 31, 1998 (Dollars in Thousands) ASSETS Interest bearing deposits $ 619 - - 5.45% Federal funds sold 7,825 - - 6.19% Available for sale securities 17,054 $11,992 $ 7,252 5.54% 5.27% 5.10% Held to maturity securities 15,072 14,047 6,972 5.75% 5.77% 5.97% Loans Commercial 15,047 - - 9.26% Consumer 6,021 4,871 3,897 9.81% 10.38% 9.88% Real estate mortgage 121,304 1,443 1,514 8.27% 8.17% 8.14% LIABILITIES Interest bearing demand deposits 47,506 - - 2.87% Savings deposit 34,111 - - 2.92% Certificates of deposit 105,225 36,205 13,017 5.20% 5.71% 5.69% - -28- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE 4 (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair Value 2003 2004 Thereafter Total December 31, 1999 - ---- ---- ---------- ----- ----------------- (Dollars in Thousands) - - - $ 653 $ 653 $ 2,850 $ 2,727 $ 9,769 44,945 45,100 6.52% 6.55% 6.42% 16,380 11,329 - 59,550 58,171 4.57% 4.34% - - - 18,784 18,784 4,143 2,873 14,600 46,389 46,316 9.56% 9.55% 9.80% 1,649 1,672 5,370 139,163 137,997 7.95% 7.94% 7.87% - - - 44,025 44,025 - - - 32,125 32,125 14,494 5,236 - 172,868 173,714 5.76% 5.31% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair Value 2002 2003 Thereafter Total December 31, 1998 ---- ---- ---------- ----- ----------------- (Dollars in Thousands) - - - $ 619 $ 619 - - - 7,825 7,825 $ 3,882 $ 2,084 $11,219 53,483 54,720 5.04% 5.36% 6.77% 10,159 15,560 6,975 68,785 69,444 4.93% 4.74% 3.95% - - - 15,047 15,047 2,801 2,036 24,242 43,868 44,259 9.46% 9.57% 10.00% 1,570 1,570 5,646 133,047 133,089 8.14% 8.14% 8.14% - - - 47,506 47,506 - - - 34,111 34,111 8,153 13,514 45 176,159 177,885 6.01% 5.82% 6.79% -29- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE 5 - SENSITIVITY TO CHANGE IN MARKET INTEREST RATES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Rate Scenarios ----------------------- -200 bps -100 bps +100 bps +200 bps -------- -------- -------- -------- December 31, 1999 (In Thousands) Prospective one-year net interest income: Projected $12,323 $12,414 $12,594 $ 12,685 Percent change (1.45)% (.72)% .72% 1.45% Economic value of portfolio equity: Projected 43,931 43,595 42,922 42,586 Percent change 1.56% .79% (.77)% (1.55)% Interest Rate Scenarios ----------------------- -200 bps -100 bps +100 bps +200 bps -------- -------- -------- -------- December 31, 1998 (In Thousands) Prospective one-year net interest income: Projected $12,556 $12,628 $12,799 $ 12,871 Percent change (1.35)% (.79)% .56% 1.12% Economic value of portfolio equity: Projected 47,080 46,321 43,803 43,044 Percent change 2.39% .74% (4.73)% (6.39)% Key assumptions: 1. Residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities prepay at rate-sensitive speeds consistent with observed historical prepayment speeds for pools of residential mortgages. 2. Variable rate loans and variable rate liabilities reprice in accordance with their contractual terms, if any. Rate changes for adjustable rate mortgages are constrained by their contractual caps and floors. 3. Interest-bearing nonmaturity deposits reprice in response to different interest rate scenarios consistent with the Corporation's historical rate relationships to market interest rates. 4. Interest rate scenarios assume a three month ramp in the term structure of interest rates. - -30- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAPITAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On February 16, 1999, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of its shares outstanding of common stock (116,500 shares). As of December 31, 1999, 107,635 shares were repurchased. Shares were then reissued for the dividend reinvestment plan as well as the employee stock purchase plan. Treasury stock acquired is used for general corporate purposes as those just mentioned as well as stock dividends and stock splits. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, treasury stock was 96,204 and 1,938 shares, respectively at a cost of $3,403,000 and $70,000. The Corporation maintains a strong capital base to take advantage of business opportunities while ensuring that it has resources to absorb the risks inherent in the business. The federal banking regulators have established capital adequacy requirements for banks and bank holding companies by using risk-based capital framework and by monitoring compliance with minimum leverage guidelines. These guidelines are based on "risk adjusted" factors, which means assets with potentially higher credit risk will require more capital backing than assets with lower credit risk. The FDIC classified capital into two tiers, referred to as Tier I and Tier II. Tier I capital consists of common stockholders' equity (excluding the net unrealized appreciation on securities available for sale), noncumulative and cumulative (bank holding companies only) perpetual stock, and minority interests less goodwill. Tier II capital consists of allowance for loan and lease losses, perpetual preferred stock (not included in Tier I), hybrid capital instruments, term subordinated debt, and intermediate-term preferred stock. Since December 31, 1992, all banks have been required to meet a minimum ratio of 8% and qualifying total capital to risk adjusted total assets with at least 4% Tier I capital and 8% of risk-adjusted assets in total capital. As indicated on the schedule following this discussion, the Tier I risk-based capital ratio was 19.59% and Total risk- based capital ratio was 20.76% at December 31, 1999. The Bank's capital ratios are well above the current minimum ratio requirement set forth by federal banking regulators. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- PAGE 31 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 36,920 39,862 42,695 45,980 43,255 In addition to risk-based requirements, the Federal Reserve Board has established minimum leverage guidelines for bank holding companies. For most banks, the minimum leverage rate is 3% plus an additional cushion of 100 to 200 basis points depending on risk profiles and other factors. As of December 31, 1999, the leverage ratio was 12.33%. CAPITAL ANALYSIS December 31, ------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (Thousands of Dollars) Tier I Common stockholders' equity (excluding unrealized gains/losses on securities) $ 41,833 $ 44,337 $ 41,614 Tier II Allowable portion of allowance for loan losses 2,486 2,477 2,390 -------- -------- -------- Risk-based capital $ 44,319 $ 46,814 $ 44,004 ======== ======== ======== Risk adjusted assets (including off-balance-sheet exposures) $213,490 $209,346 $204,700 ======== ======== ======== Tier I risk-based capital ratio 19.59% 21.16% 20.33% Total risk-based capital ratio 20.76% 22.36% 21.50% Leverage ratio 12.33% 13.12% 12.50% -31- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFECTS OF INFLATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The performance of a bank is affected more by changes in interest rates than by inflation; therefore, the effect of inflation is normally not as significant as it is on other businesses and industries. During periods of high inflation, the money supply usually increases and banks normally experience above average growth in assets, loans, and deposits. A bank's operating expenses will usually increase during inflationary times as the price of goods and services increase. A bank's performance is also affected during recessionary periods. In times of recession, a bank usually experiences a tightening on its earning assets and on its profits. A recession is usually an indicator of higher unemployment rates, which could mean an increase in the number of nonperforming loans because of continued layoffs and other deterioration of consumers' financial conditions. It is difficult to predict what will happen in 2000 because of the many uncertainties surrounding the economy. However, The Juniata Valley Bank's management and Board of Directors are looking forward to meeting the challenges a changing economy can present. The Juniata Valley Bank's commitment to providing quality banking services for the communities it serves will continue through 2000. This community-based strategy gives management the opportunity to recognize steady growth in our consumer, mortgage and commercial loans as well as in our core deposit base. The Bank's strong capital and earnings potential provide the solid foundation needed to excel in the ever-changing banking industry. Management feels it is positioned to handle changes in the economic environment in 2000 through effective asset/liability management. Juniata Valley Financial Corp. is committed to providing stockholders with an attractive return on their investment. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL INCOME TAXES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The provision for income taxes for 1999 was $1,360,000 compared to $1,313,000 in 1998 and $1,405,000 in 1997. The effective tax rate, which is the ratio of income tax expense to income before income taxes, was 24.12% in 1999, an increase from the 22.98% in 1998 and 23.51% in 1997. The tax rate for all periods was less than the statutory rate of 34% due to tax exempt securities and loan income. Please refer to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements "Income Taxes" for further analysis of federal income tax expense. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MERGER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On July 1, 1998, the Corporation completed the merger of Lewistown Trust Company (Lewistown), a commercial bank located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, by issuing 931,700 shares of its common stock for all of the outstanding common stock of Lewistown, except for the 5,324 shares of Lewistown held by the Corporation which were cancelled. The merger was accounted for under the pooling-of- interest method of accounting and, as such, all prior period information has been restated. Please refer to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements "Merger" for further analysis of the merger. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On January 18, 2000, the Board of Directors of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. declared an extra fifty cent ($.50) dividend which cannot be used in the dividend reinvestment program. This dividend is above the normal dividends declared by Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Shareholders of record on February 17, 2000, will receive the extra dividend payable on March 3, 2000. The Board of Directors of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of its shares outstanding of common stock (111,700 shares). Pursuant to the authorization, appropriate senior officers of the Corporation may direct the repurchase at times and in amounts determined by them to be prudent. The Corporation expects to use available cash to fund the repurchases and does not anticipate borrowing for this purpose. Repurchases will be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The shares purchased are to be held as treasury stock for various corporate programs, including the funding of existing employee benefit plans and such other benefit plans as may hereinafter be adopted by the Corporation. - -32- Beard & Company INC. [LOGO] CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To the Board of Directors and Stockholders Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Mifflintown, Pennsylvania We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Juniata Valley Bank, as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these 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 financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the 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 Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Juniata Valley Bank, as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ Beard & Company, Inc. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania January 21, 2000 JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS ------ December 31, ------------ 1999 1998 ---- ---- (In Thousands, Except Share Data) Cash and due from banks $ 15,381 $ 12,284 Interest-bearing deposits with banks 653 619 Federal funds sold - 7,825 -------- -------- Total cash and cash equivalents 16,034 20,728 Securities available for sale 45,100 54,720 Securities held to maturity, fair value 1999 $58,171; 1998 $69,444 59,550 68,785 Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses 1999 $2,486; 1998 $2,477 204,336 189,485 Bank premises and equipment, net 3,428 2,876 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 7,671 7,263 -------- -------- Total assets $336,119 $343,857 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ------------------------------------ Liabilities: Deposits: Non-interest bearing $ 34,332 $ 36,114 Interest bearing 249,018 257,776 -------- -------- Total deposits 283,350 293,890 Short-term borrowings 5,300 - Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 4,214 3,987 -------- -------- Total liabilities 292,864 297,877 -------- -------- Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, no par value; 500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding - - Common stock, par value $1.00 per share; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 2,332,077 shares 2,332 2,332 Surplus 20,559 20,580 Retained earnings 23,665 22,322 Accumulated other comprehensive income 102 816 Treasury stock, at cost 1999 96,204 shares; 1998 1,938 shares (3,403) (70) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 43,255 45,980 -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $336,119 $343,857 ======== ======== See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. - -34- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) Interest income: Loans receivable, including fees $ 17,172 $ 17,410 $ 17,115 Taxable securities 4,171 5,159 5,163 Tax-exempt securities 2,147 1,603 1,625 Other 368 692 414 --------- --------- --------- Total interest income 23,858 24,864 24,317 --------- --------- --------- Interest expense: Deposits 11,339 12,131 11,862 Short-term borrowings 15 5 - --------- --------- --------- 11,354 12,136 11,862 --------- --------- --------- Net interest income 12,504 12,728 12,455 Provision for loan losses 120 210 220 --------- --------- --------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 12,384 12,518 12,235 --------- --------- --------- Other income: Trust department 375 299 347 Customer service fees 494 414 405 Net realized gains on sales of securities 44 212 144 Other 373 257 377 --------- --------- --------- Total other income 1,286 1,182 1,273 --------- --------- --------- Other expenses: Salaries and wages 3,587 3,370 3,327 Employee benefits 1,060 995 813 Occupancy 499 499 545 Equipment 933 922 821 Director compensation 321 302 296 Taxes, other than income 438 399 370 Merger - 394 - Other 1,194 1,105 1,359 --------- --------- --------- Total other expenses 8,032 7,986 7,531 --------- --------- --------- Income before income taxes 5,638 5,714 5,977 Federal income taxes 1,360 1,313 1,405 --------- --------- --------- Net income $ 4,278 $ 4,401 $ 4,572 ========= ========= ========= Per share data: Basic earnings $ 1.87 $ 1.90 $ 1.96 ========= ========= ========= Cash dividends $ 1.28 $ 0.74 $ 0.66 ========= ========= ========= See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. -35- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 -------------------------------------------- Accumulated Other Common Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stock Surplus Earnings Income Stock Total ----- ------- -------- ------ ----- ----- (In Thousands) Balance, December 31, 1996 $ 1,862 $ 20,926 $ 16,535 $ 539 $ - $ 39,862 --------- Comprehensive income: Net income - - 4,572 - - 4,572 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects - - - 205 - 205 --------- Total comprehensive income 4,777 --------- Cash dividends - - (1,494) - - (1,494) Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan 3 110 - - - 113 5-for-4 stock split in the form of a 25% stock dividend 467 (467) (20) - - (20) Treasury stock acquired - - - - (543) (543) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Balance, December 31, 1997 2,332 20,569 19,593 744 (543) 42,695 --------- Comprehensive income: Net income - - 4,401 - - 4,401 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects - - - 72 - 72 --------- Total comprehensive income 4,473 --------- Cash dividends - - (1,672) - - (1,672) Treasury stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan - 25 - - 381 406 Treasury stock issued under employee stock purchase plan - (14) - - 92 78 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Balance, December 31, 1998 2,332 20,580 22,322 816 (70) 45,980 --------- Comprehensive income: Net income - - 4,278 - - 4,278 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects - - - (714) - (714) --------- Total comprehensive income 3,564 --------- Cash dividends - - (2,935) - - (2,935) Treasury stock issued under dividend reinvestment plan - (21) - - 462 441 Treasury stock issued under employee stock purchase plan - - - - 28 28 Treasury stock acquired - - - - (3,823) (3,823) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Balance, December 31, 1999 $ 2,332 $ 20,559 $ 23,665 $ 102 $ (3,403) $ 43,255 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========= See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. - -36- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 4,278 $ 4,401 $ 4,572 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 120 210 220 Provision for depreciation 291 273 278 Net amortization on securities' premium 89 118 141 Net realized gains on sales of securities (44) (212) (144) Deferred directors' fees and supplemental retirement plan expense 341 395 170 Payment of deferred compensation (174) (158) (145) Deferred income taxes (57) (172) (51) (Increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets (23) (3) (328) Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities 241 (568) 294 -------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 5,062 4,284 5,007 -------- -------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of available for sale securities (885) (12,303) (23,268) Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities 2,195 252 192 Proceeds from maturities of and principal repayments on available for sale securities 18,066 31,133 26,721 Purchases of held to maturity securities (16,474) (42,077) (13,356) Proceeds from maturities of and principal repayments on held to maturity securities 14,684 13,451 13,223 Net (increase) decrease in loans receivable (14,971) 1,595 (12,987) Net purchases of bank premises and equipment (842) (547) (289) Purchase of life insurance - - (1,250) -------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,773 (8,496) (11,014) -------- -------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in deposits (10,540) 8,752 10,467 Net increase in short-term borrowings 5,300 - - Cash dividends and cash paid for fractional shares (2,935) (1,962) (1,506) Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan - - 113 Purchase of treasury stock (3,823) - (543) Treasury stock issued 469 484 - -------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (11,529) 7,274 8,531 -------- -------- --------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (4,694) 3,062 2,524 Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning 20,728 17,666 15,142 -------- -------- --------- Ending $ 16,034 $ 20,728 $ 17,666 ======== ======== ========= Cash payments for: Interest $ 11,397 $ 12,147 $ 11,871 ======== ======== ========= Income taxes $ 1,460 $ 1,459 $ 1,497 ======== ======== ========= See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. -37- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (the Corporation), a bank holding company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Juniata Valley Bank (the Bank). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Nature of operations: The Bank operates under a state bank charter and provides full banking services, including trust services. As a state bank, the Bank is subject to regulation of the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The bank holding company (parent company) is subject to regulation of the Federal Reserve Bank. The area served by the Bank is principally the counties of Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Huntingdon, Centre, Franklin and Snyder, Pennsylvania. Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Presentation of cash flows: For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, interest-bearing demand deposits with banks and federal funds sold. Securities: Securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Corporation intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security classified as available for sale would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Bank's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations and other similar factors. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are reported in other comprehensive income, net of the related deferred tax effect. Realized gains or losses, determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities sold, are included in earnings. Premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities the Corporation has both the intent and ability to hold to maturity regardless of changes in market conditions, liquidity needs or changes in general economic conditions. These securities are carried at cost adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, computed by the interest method over their contractual lives. Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Loans receivable: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of unearned discount and an allowance for loan losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Unearned discount on discounted loans is amortized to income over the life of the loans, using the interest method. A loan is generally considered impaired when it is probable the Bank will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. The accrual of interest is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectibility of principal or interest, even though the loan is currently performing. A loan may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, unpaid interest credited to income in the current year is reversed and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Interest received on nonaccrual loans generally is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management's judgment as to the collectibility of principal. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. - -38- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Allowance for loan losses: The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans that are identified for evaluation is based on discounted cash flows using the loan's initial effective interest rate or the fair value, less selling costs, of the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans. By the time a loan becomes probable of foreclosure it has been charged down to fair value, less estimated costs to sell. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. 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 repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant change, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans. Bank premises and equipment: Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Foreclosed real estate: Foreclosed assets, which are recorded in other assets, include properties acquired through foreclosure or in full or partial satisfaction of the related loan. Foreclosed assets are initially recorded at fair value, net of estimated selling costs, at the date of foreclosure. 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 costs to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in foreclosed real estate expenses. Income taxes: Deferred taxes are provided on the liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. The Corporation and its subsidiary file a consolidated federal income tax return. Advertising: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Off-balance sheet financial instruments: In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the balance sheet when they are funded. Earnings and dividends per share: The Corporation has a simple capital structure. Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for stock dividends for all periods presented. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 2,290,728, 2,321,739 and 2,328,101 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Dividends per share represent the historical dividends of the Corporation which excludes the dividends of Lewistown Trust Company. Total dividends paid by Lewistown in 1998 and 1997 were $290,000, and $572,000, respectively. -39- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Comprehensive income: Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are as follows: Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities $(1,008) $ 322 $ 455 Less reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income (44) (212) (144) ------- ----- ----- Net unrealized gains (losses) (1,052) 110 311 Tax effect (338) 38 106 ------- ----- ----- Net of tax amount $ (714) $ 72 $ 205 ======= ===== ===== Segment reporting: The Bank acts as an independent community financial services provider and offers traditional banking and related financial services to individual, business and government customers. Through its branch and automated teller machine network, the Bank offers a full array of commercial and retail financial services, including the taking of time, savings and demand deposits; the making of commercial, consumer and mortgage loans; trust services and the providing of other financial services. Management does not separately allocate expenses, including the cost of funding loan demand, between the commercial and retail trust operations of the Bank. As such, discrete financial information is not available and segment reporting would not be meaningful. - -40- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MERGER On July 1, 1998, the Corporation completed the merger of Lewistown Trust Company (Lewistown), a commercial bank located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, by issuing 931,700 shares of its common stock for all of the outstanding common stock of Lewistown, except for the 5,324 shares of Lewistown held by the Corporation which were canceled. The merger was accounted for under the pooling-of- interests method of accounting and, as such, all prior period information has been restated. The results of operations for periods prior to the merger are summarized as follows: Net Interest Net Income Income ------ ------ (In Thousands) Six months ended June 30, 1998: Corporation $ 4,525 $1,519 Lewistown 1,925 820 ------- ------ $ 6,450 $2,339 ======= ====== Year ended December 31, 1997: Corporation $ 8,682 $3,045 Lewistown 3,773 1,527 ------- ------ $12,455 $4,572 ======= ====== RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANK BALANCES The Bank is required to maintain reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The average reserve balances for 1999 and 1998 approximated $2,571,000 and $2,101,000 respectively. -41- JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SECURITIES On November 30, 1999, the Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." As provided for under Statement No. 133, the Corporation transferred investment securities classified as "held to maturity" with a book value of $10,980,000 to the "available for sale" classification. The transfer resulted in a decrease to stockholders' equity of approximately $64,000, net of tax. The amortized cost and fair value of securities at December 31 were as follows: Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value ---- ----- ------ ----- (In Thousands) Available for sale securities: December 31, 1999: U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,648 $ 1 $ - $ 1,649 U.S. Government and agency obligations 4,912 - (120) 4,792 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 23,437 66 (55) 23,448 Corporate and other debt securities 6,068 2 (78) 5,992 Mortgage-backed securities 7,167 93 (16) 7,244 Equity securities 1,713 299 (37) 1,975 ------- ------- ------- ------- $44,945 $ 461 $ (306) $45,100 ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1998: U.S. Treasury securities $ 3,044 $ 46 $ - $ 3,090 U.S. Government and agency obligations 5,755 28 - 5,783 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 27,566 557 - 28,123 Corporate and other debt securities 4,807 68 (3) 4,872 Mortgage-backed securities 10,995 80 (29) 11,046 Equity securities 1,316 510 (20) 1,806 ------- ------- ------- ------- $53,483 $ 1,289 $ (52) $54,720 ======= ======= ======= ======= Held to maturity securities: December 31, 1999: U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,247 $ - $ (14) $ 1,233 U.S. Government and agency obligations 13,201 - (366) 12,835 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 30,223 - (679) 29,544 Corporate and other debt securities 14,879 1 (321) 14,559 ------- ------- ------- ------- $59,550 $ 1 $(1,380) $58,171 ======= ======= ======= ======= December 31, 1998: U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,750 $ 16 $ - $ 1,766 U.S. Government and agency obligations 14,292 91 (3) 14,380 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 30,297 329 (30) 30,596 Corporate and other debt securities 22,446 275 (19) 22,702 ------- ------- ------- ------- $68,785 $ 711 $ (52) $69,444 ======= ======= ======= ======= - -42- ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SECURITIES (CONTINUED) The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of December 31, 1999, by contractual maturity or call date, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities or call dates because the securities may be called or prepaid with or without call or prepayment penalties. Available For Sale Held To Maturity ------------------ ---------------- Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Cost Value Cost Value ---- ----- ---- ----- (In Thousands) Due in one year or less $10,874 $10,875 $18,542 $18,221 Due after one year through five years 24,302 24,107 41,008 39,950 Due after five years through ten years 570 572 -- -- Due after ten years 319 327 -- -- Mortgage-backed securities 7,167 7,244 -- -- Equity securities 1,713 1,975 -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- $44,945 $45,100 $59,550 $58,171 ======= ======= ======= ======= Equity securities include Federal Home Loan Bank stock with an aggregate cost, which approximates fair value, of $1,175,000 and $760,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Gross gains of $44,000, $212,000, and $144,000 were realized on sales of securities available for sale in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Securities with a fair value of $18,090,000 and $21,774,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law. ================================================================================ - 43 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Loans are comprised of the following: December 31, ------------ 1999 1998 ---- ---- (In Thousands) Commercial, agricultural and financial $ 18,784 $ 15,047 Real estate mortgages: Residential 110,615 107,596 Commercial 28,548 25,451 Consumer 54,416 46,643 Other 2,456 2,819 -------- -------- 214,819 197,556 Unearned discount on loans 7,997 5,594 Allowance for loan losses 2,486 2,477 -------- -------- $204,336 $189,485 ======== ======== The following table presents changes in the allowance for loan losses: Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Balance, beginning $ 2,477 $ 2,390 $ 2,350 Provision for loan losses 120 210 220 Recoveries 18 20 53 Loans charged off (129) (143) (233) -------- -------- -------- Balance, ending $ 2,486 $ 2,477 $ 2,390 ======== ======== ======== The recorded investment in impaired loans was $-0- at December 31, 1999 and 1998. For the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, the average recorded investment in these impaired loans was $-0-, $143,000 and $351,000, respectively, and no interest income was recognized on impaired loans in 1999 and 1998, while $16,000 was recognized on impaired loans in 1997. ================================================================================ - - 44 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT The major components of bank premises and equipment are as follows: December 31, ------------ 1999 1998 ---- ---- (In Thousands) Land and land improvements $ 686 $ 541 Buildings and improvements 3,527 3,168 Furniture and equipment 2,528 2,651 -------- -------- 6,741 6,360 Less accumulated depreciation 3,313 3,484 -------- -------- $ 3,428 $ 2,876 ======== ======== DEPOSITS The composition of deposits is as follows: December 31, ------------ 1999 1998 ---- ---- (In Thousands) Demand, non-interest bearing $ 34,332 $ 36,114 Now and Money Market 44,025 47,506 Savings 32,125 34,111 Time, $100,000 or more 23,478 24,350 Other Time 149,390 151,809 -------- -------- $283,350 $293,890 ======== ======== At December 31, 1999, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (in thousands): 2000 $107,765 2001 35,471 2002 9,849 2003 14,494 2004 5,236 Thereafter 53 -------- $172,868 ======== ================================================================================ - 45 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BORROWINGS The Bank has entered into an agreement whereby it can borrow up to $10,000,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). Outstanding balances under this agreement were $5,300,000 and $-0- as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The aggreement expires in September 2000 and the interest rate was 4.05% at December 31, 1999. The Bank has a maximum borrowing capcity of $100,679,000 with the FHLB which is collateralized by qualifying assets of the Bank. REGULATORY MATTERS AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet the minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the maintenance of minimum amounts and ratios (set forth below) of total and Tier l capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets and of Tier l capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 1999, that the Corporation and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. As of December 31, 1999, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's category. The Bank's actual capital ratios and the minimum ratios required for capital adequacy purposes and to be well capitalized under the prompt corrective action provisions are presented below. The Corporation's ratios were not materially different from those of the Bank. For Capital Adequacy Actual Purposes ------ -------- Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ------ ----- ------ ----- (Dollar Amounts In Thousands) As of December 31, 1999: Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) $44,319 20.76% $17,079 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)8.00% Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) 41,833 19.59 8,540 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)4.00 Tier I capital (to average assets) 41,833 12.33 13,574 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)4.00 As of December 31, 1998: Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) $46,814 22.36% (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)16,748 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)8.00% Tier l capital (to risk-weighted assets) 44,337 21.16 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO) 8,374 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)4.00 Tier l capital (to average assets) 44,337 13.12 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)13,522 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)4.00 To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions ----------------- Amount Ratio ------ ----- (Dollar Amounts In Thousands) As of December 31, 1999: Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) $21,349 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)10.00% Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets) 12,809 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO) 6.00 Tier I capital (to average assets) 16,967 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO) 5.00 As of December 31, 1998: Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)$20,935 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO)10.00% Tier l capital (to risk-weighted assets) (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO) 12,561 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO) 6.00 Tier l capital (to average assets) (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO) 16,903 (GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO) 5.00 Certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the Bank to transfer funds to the Corporation in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. At December 31, 1999, $29,914,000 of undistributed earnings of the Bank, included in the consolidated stockholders' equity, was available for distribution to the Corporation as dividends without prior regulatory approval. In August 1990, the Board of Directors adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan and declared a dividend distribution of one right to purchase a share of the Corporation's common stock at $12.24 for each share issued and outstanding, upon the occurrence of certain events, as defined in the Plan. These rights are fully transferable and expire on August 31, 2000. The rights are not considered potential common shares for earnings per share purposes because there is no indication that any event will occur which would cause them to become exercisable. The Corporation has a dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan. Under the Plan, additional shares of Juniata Valley Financial Corp. may be purchased at the prevailing market prices with reinvested dividends and voluntary cash payments. To the extent that shares are not available in the open market, the Corporation has reserved 100,000 shares of common stock to be issued under the plan. At December 31, 1999, 95,913 shares were available for issuance under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. ================================================================================ - - 46 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Defined benefit retirement plan: The Corporation has a defined benefit retirement plan covering substantially all of its employees. The benefits are based on years of service and the employees' compensation. The Corporation's funding policy is to contribute annually the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Information pertaining to the activity in the Plan is as follows: Years ended December 31, 1999 1998 ---- ---- (In Thousands) Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $2,858 $2,583 Service cost 162 145 Interest cost 215 194 Actuarial loss 10 4 Benefits paid (71) (68) ------ ------ Benefit obligation at end of year 3,174 2,858 ------ ------ Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 2,654 2,401 Actual return on plan assets 172 167 Employer contribution 177 154 Benefits paid (71) (68) ------ ------ Fair value of plan assets at end of year 2,932 2,654 ------ ------ Funded status (242) (204) Unrecognized net actuarial loss (63) (102) Unrecognized net transition asset (24) (26) ------ ------ Accrued benefit cost $ (329) $ (332) ====== ====== Pension expense included the following components for the years ended December 31: 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Service cost, benefits earned during the year $ 162 $ 145 $ 98 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 212 194 166 Expected return on plan assets (202) (167) (197) Net amortization (2) (20) 36 ------ ------ ----- $ 170 $ 152 $ 103 ====== ====== ===== Assumptions used in the accounting were: 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Discount rates 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% Rates of increase in compensation levels 4.0 4.0 4.0 Expected long-term rate of return on assets 7.5 7.5 7.5 ================================================================================ - 47 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED) Supplemental retirement plan: The Corporation has a non-qualified supplemental retirement plan for directors and key employees. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the present value of the future liability was $1,005,000 and $876,000 respectively. The Corporation has funded these plans through the purchase of annuities and life insurance policies, which have an aggregate cash surrender value of $978,000 and $907,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, $152,000, $154,000 and $76,000, respectively, was charged to expense in connection with this plan. Deferred compensation: The Corporation has entered into deferred compensation agreements with certain directors to provide each director an additional retirement benefit, or to provide their beneficiary a benefit in the event of pre-retirement death. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the present value of the future liability was $1,572,000 and $1,450,000, respectively. To fund the benefits under these agreements, the Corporation is the owner and beneficiary of life insurance policies on the lives of certain directors. The policies had an aggregate cash surrender value of $1,152,000 and $1,080,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, $201,000, $283,000 and $264,000, respectively, was charged to expense in connection with this plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The Corporation has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan under which employees, through payroll deductions, are able to purchase shares of stock annually. The option price of the stock purchases shall be between 85% and 100% of the fair market value of the stock on the commencement date as determined annually by the Board of Directors. The maximum number of shares which employees may purchase under the Plan is 100,000; however, the annual issuance of shares shall not exceed 5,000 shares plus any unissued shares from prior offerings. In 1999, 1998 and 1997, 753, 2,497 and 3,600 shares, respectively, were issued under the Plan. At December 31, 1999, 96,400 shares were reserved for issuance under the Plan. Salary continuation plan: In 1997, the Corporation established a non-qualified Salary Continuation Plan for key employees. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the present value of the future liability was $141,000 and $73,000, respectively. The Corporation has funded the Plan through the purchase of life insurance policies which have an aggregate cash surrender value of $1,396,000 and $1,328,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, $68,000, $63,000 and $10,000, respectively, was charged to expense in connection with the Plan. Profit sharing plan: The profit sharing plan of Lewistown was terminated in 1998. The participants' balances were transferred into the Corporation's 401(k) plan, in which the employer does not contribute. The annual discretionary contributions for 1998 and 1997 were $-0- and $143,000, respectively. ================================================================================ - - 48 - JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCOME TAXES The provision for federal income taxes consists of the following: Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Current $1,417 $1,485 $1,456 Deferred (57) (172) (51) ------ ------ ------ $1,360 $1,313 $1,405 ====== ====== ====== A reconciliation of the statutory income tax expense computed at 34% to the income expense the statements tax included in of income is as follows: Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Federal income tax at statutory rate $1,917 $1,943 $2,032 Tax-exempt interest (775) (689) (622) Disallowance of interest expense 123 84 100 Other 95 (25) (105) ------ ------ ------ $1,360 $1,313 $1,405 ====== ====== ====== The income tax provision includes $15,000, $72,000, and $49,000 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, of income tax related to realized gains on sales of securities. The net deferred tax asset in the accompanying balance sheets includes the following amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities: December 31, 1999 1998 ---- ---- (In Thousands) Deferred tax assets: Allowance for loan losses $ 718 $ 715 Deferred directors' fees 534 493 Pension liabilities 502 385 Other -- 66 ------ ------ Total deferred tax assets 1,754 1,659 ------ ------ Deferred tax liabilities: Bank premises and equipment (95) (78) Securities accretion (39) (51) Unrealized gains on securities available for sale (52) (390) Other (33) -- ------ ------ Total deferred tax liabilities (219) (519) ------ ------ Net deferred tax asset $1,535 $1,140 ====== ====== TRANSACTIONS WITH EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS The Bank has had banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with its executive officers, directors, and their related interests on the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, these persons were indebted to the Bank for loans totaling $1,407,000 and $1,698,000 respectively. During 1999, loans totaling $1,700,000 were disbursed and loan repayments totaled $2,027,000. Other changes caused the December 31, 1999 balance of the loans outstanding to increase by $36,000. -49- ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMMITMENTS The Bank rents equipment under operating leases that expire through 2002. Equipment and servicing fees were $416,000, $469,000 and $385,000 for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Additionally, the Bank leases branch offices for which rent expense, including the license fee, was $53,000 $52,000 and $61,000 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Minimum future payments under all noncancellable lease agreements as of December 31, 1999 are as follows (in thousands): 2000 $278 2001 262 2002 166 ------ $706 ====== FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK The Bank is a 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 commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and letters of credit is 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. A summary of the Bank's financial instrument commitments is as follows: December 31, 1999 1998 ---- ---- (In Thousands) Commitments to grant loans $ 2,607 $ 2,675 Unfunded commitments under lines of credit 24,614 19,461 Outstanding letters of credit 337 415 Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Bank evaluates each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include personal or commercial real estate, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. Outstanding letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK The Bank grants commercial, residential and consumer loans to customers primarily located in the counties of Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Huntingdon, Centre, Franklin and Snyder, Pennsylvania. The concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth in the note, "Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses". Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, its debtors' ability to honor their contracts is influenced by the region's economy. ================================================================================ - - 50 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Corporation's financial instruments; however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Corporation could have realized in a sales transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective year ends and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these consolidated financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each year end. The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Corporation since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Corporation's assets. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Corporation's disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Bank's financial instruments at December 31, 1999 and 1998: . For cash, cash equivalents, interest-bearing demand deposits in other banks and federal funds sold, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. . For securities, fair values 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 securities. . For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and which entail no significant changes in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. All commercial loans and substantially all real estate mortgages are variable rate loans. The fair value of other loans (i.e., consumer loans and fixed-rate real estate mortgages) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, at interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. . Fair values for demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturity of deposits. . For short-term borrowings, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. . For accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. . Fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account market interest rates, the remaining terms and present credit worthiness of the counterparties. The fair value of guarantees and letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements. The estimated fair values of the Corporation's financial instruments were as follows: December 31, 1999 1998 ---- ---- Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value ------ ----- ------ ----- (In Thousands) Financial assets: Cash and due from banks $ 15,381 $ 15,381 $ 12,284 $ 12,284 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 653 653 619 619 Federal funds sold -- -- 7,825 7,825 Securities 104,650 103,271 123,505 124,164 Loans receivable, net of allowance 204,336 203,097 189,485 189,918 Accrued interest receivable 2,215 2,215 2,443 2,443 Financial liabilities: Deposits 283,350 284,196 293,890 295,616 Short-term borrowings 5,300 5,300 -- -- Accrued interest payable 951 951 994 994 Off-balance sheet financial instruments: Commitments to extend credit -- -- -- -- Standby letters of credit -- -- -- -- ================================================================================ - 51 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION BALANCE SHEETS December 31, ------------ 1999 1998 ---- ---- ASSETS (In Thousands) Cash $ 4 $ 6 Interest-bearing deposits with banks 490 490 ------- -------- Total cash and cash equivalents 494 496 Investment in Bank subsidiary 41,942 45,094 Securities available for sale 813 388 Other 58 34 ------- -------- $43,307 $ 46,012 ======= ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES, other $ 52 $ 32 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 43,255 45,980 ------- -------- $43,307 $ 46,012 ======= ======== STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) Dividends from Bank subsidiary $ 6,758 $ 1,972 $ 2,067 Interest income 51 29 16 Other expenses (30) (23) (28) -------- -------- -------- Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 6,779 1,978 2,055 Equity in (excess of) undistributed net income of Bank subsidiary (2,501) 2,423 2,517 -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 4,278 $ 4,401 $ 4,572 ======== ======== ======== ================================================================================ - - 52 - ================================================================================ JUNIATA VALLEY FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, THE JUNIATA VALLEY BANK NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- (In Thousands) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 4,278 $ 4,401 $ 4,572 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Distributions in excess of (undistributed) net income of Bank subsidiary 2,501 (2,423) (2,517) (Increase) decrease in other assets (22) (8) (11) Decrease in other liabilities -- (8) -- -------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities 6,757 1,962 2,044 -------- ------- ------- CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of available for sale securities (470) -- (199) -------- ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Dividends paid and cash paid in lieu of fractional shares (2,935) (1,962) (1,506) Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan -- -- 113 Purchase of treasury stock (3,823) -- (543) Treasury stock issued 469 484 -- -------- ------- ------- Net cash used in financing activities (6,289) (1,478) (1,936) -------- ------- ------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2) 484 (91) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning 496 12 103 -------- ------- ------- Ending $ 494 $ 496 $ 12 ======== ======= ======= ================================================================================ - 53 - ================================================================================ AVAILABILITY OF FORM 10-K A copy of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission will be available without charge upon written request. This request should be addressed to: Ms. Linda Engle Juniata Valley Financial Corp. P.O. Box 66 Mifflintown, PA 17059 Pursuant to Part 350 to FDIC's Annual Disclosure Regulation, Juniata Valley Financial Corp. will make available to you upon request, financial information about this Bank. The purpose of this regulation is to facilitate more informed decision making by you, our shareholders, by providing statements containing financial information for the last two years. Please contact: Ms. Ruth Nace The Juniata Valley Bank P.O. Box 66 Mifflintown, PA 17059 ================================================================================ - - 54 -