UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ------------------------- ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 Commission File Number 0-26876 OAK HILL FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 31-1010517 (State or jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 14621 S.R. 93 Jackson, OH 45640 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (740) 286-3283 ------------------------- Securities pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common stock without par value Check whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ____ Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the sales price of the last trade of such stock was $48,693,343.13 on March 13, 2001. There were 5,097,631 shares of the registrant' s common stock outstanding at March 13, 2001. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the Registrant's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2000 are incorporated by reference into Part II and IV. Portions of the proxy statement dated March 13, 2001 for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held April 25, 2001 are incorporated by reference in to Part III. -1- TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Part I Item 1. Business 3 Item 2. Properties 16 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 16 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 16 Part II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 17 Item 6. Selected Financial Data 18 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 20 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 26 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 26 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 26 Part III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 26 Item 11. Executive Compensation 26 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 26 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 26 Part IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K 26 Signatures 28 -2- PART I Item 1. Business. Oak Hill Financial, Inc. Oak Hill Financial, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the "Company") formed in 1981, is a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "Act"), and is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Board. The Company is a multi-bank holding company as defined in the Act and is registered as such with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company engages indirectly in the business of commercial banking and other permissible activities closely related to banking and consumer finance lending through three wholly owned subsidiaries, Oak Hill Banks ("Oak Hill"), Towne Bank ("Towne"), (collectively, hereinafter the "Banks"), and Action Finance Company ("Action"). The Company provides management and similar services for the Banks and Action. Since it does not conduct any operating businesses itself, the Company must depend largely upon its subsidiaries for funds with which to pay the expenses of its operation and, to the extent applicable, any dividends on its outstanding shares of stock. For further information, see Note A of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders, which is incorporated by reference in response to this item. The Company faces strong competition from both banking and non-banking institutions. Its banking competitors include local and regional banks and bank holding companies, as well as some of the largest banking organizations in the United States. In addition, other types of financial institutions, such as savings and loan associations and credit unions offer a wide range of loan and deposit services that are directly competitive with those offered by the Banks. The consumer is also served by brokerage firms and mutual funds that provide checking services, credit cards, and other services similar to those offered by the Banks. Major stores compete for loans by offering credit cards and retail installment contracts. It is anticipated that competition from non-bank and non-savings and loan organizations will continue to grow. The range of services provided by the Company's subsidiaries to their customers includes commercial lending, real estate lending, consumer credit, credit card, and other personal loan financing. Each of the subsidiaries operates under the direction of a Board of Directors and officers that are separate from the Company. Lending Activities General. The Company generally makes loans in southern and central Ohio where its branches are located. The Company's principal lending activities are the origination of (i) conventional one-to-four family residential loans, and (ii) commercial loans, most of which are secured by real estate located in the Company's primary market area. These loan categories accounted for approximately 86% of the Company's loan portfolio at December 31, 2000. The Company also makes consumer loans, including installment loans and second mortgages, and offers credit cards. Loan Portfolio Composition and Activity. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's loan portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages for each of the last five years, along with a reconciliation to loans receivable, net of the allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- (Dollars in thousands) Type of loan: 1-4 family residential loans $240,593 40.1% $223,365 44.0% $179,972 43.8% $172,214 47.7% $144,185 48.4% Commercial and other loans 275,500 46.0 215,205 42.3 170,579 41.5 143,027 39.6 112,543 37.8 Consumer loans 88,585 14.8 74,045 14.6 63,873 15.5 48,196 13.4 43,216 14.5 Credit cards 1,605 0.3 1,486 0.3 1,405 0.3 1,360 0.4 1,111 0.4 ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total loans 606,283 101.2 514,101 101.2 415,829 101.1 364,797 101.1 301,055 101.1 Less: Allowance for loan losses (7,197) (1.2) (6,132) (1.2) (4,583) (1.1) (4,000) (1.1) (3,169) (1.1) ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total loans receivable, net $599,086 100.0% $507,969 100.0% $411,246 100.0% $360,797 100.0% $297,886 100.0% ======= ===== ======= ===== ======= ===== ======= ===== ======= ===== -3- The following is maturity information with respect to commercial loans at December 31, 2000. After one year After five years Less than one year through five years through ten years After ten years ------------------ ------------------ ----------------- --------------- Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted Average Average Average Average Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Total ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- ----- (Dollars in thousands) $70,988 9.23% $34,536 9.10% $39,664 8.95% $130,311 8.85% $275,500 Loans Secured by One- to Four-Family Real Estate. A significant portion of the Company's lending activity is the origination of permanent conventional loans secured by one-to-four-family residences located within the Company's primary market area. The Company typically makes adjustable rate mortgage loans and holds the loans in portfolio. More than 47% of the Company's portfolio of permanent conventional mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family residences are adjustable rate. The Company also underwrites fixed rate, residential mortgage loans, and may sell those loans in the secondary market to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") or to the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") or on a servicing-released basis to another financial institution. The Company makes fixed rate loans on one- to four-family residences up to 95% of the value of the real estate and improvements (the "loan-to-value" or "LTV") substantially all of which are sold in the secondary market. Residential real estate loans are offered by the Company for terms of up to 30 years. The Company requires private mortgage insurance for the amount of such loans in excess of 80% of the value of the real estate securing such loans. The aggregate amount of the Company's one-to-four family residential real estate loans totaled approximately $240.6 million at December 31, 2000, and represented 40.1% of loans at such date. At such date, loans secured by residential real estate with outstanding balances of approximately $594,000, or 0.2%, of its total one-to-four family residential real estate loan balance, were more than 90 days delinquent or nonaccruing. Commercial Loans. The Company is also active in commercial lending, primarily to smaller businesses in the Company's primary market area. These loans are typically secured by commercial real estate and priced in relation to the prime rate. Such loans generally have terms of up to 15 years and loan-to-value ratios of up to 75%. To a much lesser degree, the Company will also make unsecured commercial loans, which are also typically priced at spreads to prime and have maturities of up to one year. Loan officers review the borrower's financial statements, appraisals of the collateral, and other related documents before recommending funding of a commercial loan. The loan officer and the approving officer or committee then determines that there is sufficient income to cover this and other loan payments, that the collateral is of adequate liquidation value, that the applicant has a good payment history and is capable of performing the requirements of the loan. Other reviews and analysis are done as appropriate, depending upon the complexity of the credit request. Although a risk of nonpayment exists with respect to all loans, certain specific types of risks are associated with different types of loans. The primary risks associated with commercial loans are the quality of the borrower's management and the impact of national and regional economic factors. The Company mitigates these risks by maintaining a close working relationship with its borrowers, by obtaining cross-collateralization and personal guarantees of its loans, and by diversification within its loan portfolio. Real estate is frequently a material component of the collateral for the Company's loans. The expected source of repayment of these loans is generally the operations of the borrower's business, but the real estate provides an additional measure of security, particularly when the property is owner-occupied. For this reason, real estate is considered additional collateral on many of the Company's commercial loans. Risks associated with real estate loans include fluctuating land values, changes in tax policies, and concentration of loans within the Company's market area. The Company mitigates these risks by generally providing loans to experienced commercial real estate owners and developers. The risk is further mitigated by the number of commercial real estate loans made to the user of the property. The aggregate amount of the Company's commercial loans without real estate as primary or secondary collateral totaled approximately $81.3 million at -4- December 31, 2000, and represented 29.5% of commercial loans at that date. At such date, commercial loans that were more than 90 days delinquent or nonaccruing totaled approximately $21,000, or 0.03% of its commercial loan portfolio. The aggregate amount of the Company's commercial loans with real estate as primary or secondary collateral was approximately $194.2 million at December 31, 2000, and at such date, approximately $1.7 million in outstanding balances, or 0.9% of such loans were more than 90 days delinquent or nonaccruing. Consumer Loans. The Company offers several consumer loan products, including installment loans and credit cards. The Company has developed working relationships with several car dealerships in its market area, and is able to do some financing of new and used cars through these relationships. The Company generally finances cars that are seven years old or newer. These loans generally have fixed rates and maturities of 36 to 66 months. To a lesser degree, the Company makes small unsecured loans to creditworthy individuals. These loans are typically between $2,000 and $5,000, at fixed rates, with maturities of less than five years. The Company also offers a home equity loan product and, as a result of consumer demand, a credit card product to its customers. Both products are underwritten to the same standards as any of the Company's other consumer loan products. Loan officers underwrite installment loan and other consumer loan requests in such a manner to assure compliance with the various regulations and the Company's underwriting standards. The payment history of applicants is very important on these smaller loans, and is checked through in-house records as well as credit bureaus. Normally, collateral, such as an automobile, is taken as security and the value is checked through the N.A.D.A. book or another valuation service. Income must be adequate to cover all monthly payments including the proposed loan. At December 31, 2000, the Company had approximately $90.2 million in its consumer loan and credit card portfolio, which was 15.1% of the Company's total loans. Approximately $583,000 of these loans were over 90 days delinquent or nonaccruing on that date, which represented 0.6% of the portfolio. Loan Solicitation and Processing. Loan originations are developed from a number of sources, including continuing business with depositors, other borrowers and real estate developers, solicitations by the Company's lending staff, and walk-in customers. Underwriting guidelines for all branches and loan types are set by senior management at the home office. Consumer loan processing and underwriting are decentralized; however, all other loans, including real estate and commercial loans, are generally processed and underwritten centrally at the home office. Loan applications generally are processed and underwritten at the branch level. Loan officers and branch managers review the applications, as well as credit bureau reports, appraisals, financial information, verifications of income, and other documentation concerning the credit-worthiness of the borrower, as applicable to each loan type. Branch managers have the authority to approve loans up to $120,000 that meet the underwriting criteria set by management, and area managers have authority for amounts up to $300,000. Any loan greater than $300,000 must be approved by senior management. Income from Lending Activities. The Company earns interest and fee income from its lending activities. The Company earns fees for originating loans and for making commitments to originate loans and loan participations. Certain fees, net of origination costs, are deferred and amortized over the life of the loan. The Company also receives fees related to existing loans, such as late charges. Income from loan origination and commitment fees and discounts varies with the volume and type of loans and commitments made and with competitive and economic conditions. Note A-4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contains a discussion of the manner in which fees and income are recognized for financial reporting purposes. Nonperforming Loans General. Late charges on residential mortgages are assessed by the Company if a payment is not received either by the 10th day following its due date or 15th day if the loan has been sold in the secondary market and is being serviced by the Company. Late charges on installment loans and commercial loans are assessed by the Company if a payment is not received by the 10th day following its due date. Any borrower whose payment was not received by this time is mailed a past due notice. If the loan is still delinquent after a second past due notice is mailed (generally around the 20th day of delinquency), a branch employee will attempt to contact the customer to resolve any problem that might exist. When an advanced stage of delinquency appears (generally around the 60th day of delinquency) and if repayment cannot be expected within a reasonable -5- amount of time or a repayment agreement has not been reached, the Banks will contact an attorney and request that the required 30-day prior notice of foreclosure or repossession proceedings be prepared and delivered to the borrower so that, if necessary, foreclosure proceedings may be initiated shortly after the loan is 90 days delinquent. Historically, this procedure has aided in achieving a low level of nonperforming loans and, as of December 31, 2000, only $2.9 million or 0.47% of the Company's total loan portfolio was over 90 days delinquent or nonaccruing. As of December 31, 2000, the Company's level of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.45%. If a credit card account becomes 10 days delinquent, a notice is sent to the account holder demanding that the payment be made to bring the account current. Another notice is sent to the cardholder if the account becomes 20 days delinquent. If payment is not received within 30 days, authorization requests are denied, a message about the delinquency appears on the cardholder's account statement, and a follow-up telephone call is made. These telephone collection efforts and account statement messages continue until the account is deemed uncollectible. Legal action is considered during this time. As of December 31, 2000, approximately $26,000 in outstanding balances, or 1.6% of credit card loans were nonperforming. On December 31, 2000, the Company held $232,000 in real estate and other repossessed collateral acquired as a result of foreclosure, voluntary deed, or other means. Such real estate is classified as "other real estate owned" until it is sold and is recorded at the lower of cost (the unpaid principal balance at the date of acquisition plus foreclosure and other related costs) or fair value less estimated selling expenses. Any subsequent write-down is charged to expense. Generally, unless the property is a one-to-four family residential dwelling and well-collateralized, interest accrual ceases in 90 days, but no later than the date of acquisition. From that date, all costs incurred in maintaining the property are expensed. "Other real estate owned" is appraised during the foreclosure process, prior to the time of acquisition, and losses are recognized for the amount by which the book value of the related mortgage loan exceeds the estimated net realizable value of the property. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, the Company had investment in impaired loans, as defined under SFAS No. 114, totaling approximately $695,000 and $65,000, respectively. The Company maintained an allowance for credit losses related to such impaired loans of $460,000 and $20,000 for the periods ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The following is a summary of the Company's loan loss experience and selected ratios for the periods presented. Year Ended December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Allowance for loan losses (beginning of period) $ 6,132 $ 4,583 $ 4,000 $ 3,169 $ 2,587 Loans charged off: 1-4 family residential real estate 219 80 139 22 51 Multi-family and commercial real estate 37 9 - - - Commercial and industrial loans 2 186 180 68 79 Consumer loans 1,155 840 510 402 323 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total loans charged off 1,413 1,115 829 492 453 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Recoveries of loans previously charged off: 1-4 family residential real estate 20 21 1 45 20 Multi-family and commercial real estate 3 - - - - Commercial and industrial loans 1 6 15 5 - Consumer loans 191 205 130 102 136 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total recoveries 215 232 146 152 156 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net loans charged off 1,198 883 683 340 297 Provision for loan losses 2,263 2,432 1,266 1,171 879 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Allowance for losses on loans (end of period) $ 7,197 $ 6,132 $ 4,583 $ 4,000 $ 3,169 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Loans outstanding: Average, net $557,038 $449,873 $387,057 $322,807 $268,861 End of period $606,283 $514,101 $415,829 $364,797 $301,055 Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding at end of period 1.19% 1.19% 1.10% 1.10% 1.05% Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding 0.22% 0.20% 0.18% 0.11% 0.11% At December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 the Company had nonperforming loans totaling $2.9 million, $3.2 million, and $2.4 million, respectively. Interest income that would have been recognized if such loans had performed in accordance with contractual terms totaled approximately $262,000, $287,000, and $162,000, for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998. There was no interest income recognized on such loans during any of the periods. -6- Allowance for Loan Losses. The amount of the allowance for loan losses is based on management's analysis of risks inherent in the various segments of the loan portfolio, management's assessment of known or potential problem credits which have come to management's attention during the ongoing analysis of credit quality, historical loss experience, current and anticipated economic conditions and other factors. If actual circumstances and losses differ substantially from management's assumptions and estimates, such allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to absorb all future losses, and net earnings could be adversely affected. Loan loss estimates are reviewed periodically, and adjustments, if any, are reported in earnings in the period in which they become known. In addition, the Company maintains a portion of the allowance to cover potential losses inherent in the portfolio that have not been specifically identified. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to make such determinations and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate at December 31, 2000, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary, and net earnings could be affected, if circumstances and/or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations. A downturn in the southern and central Ohio economy and employment levels could result in the Company experiencing increased levels of nonperforming assets and charge-offs, increased provisions for loan losses and reductions in income. Additionally, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the recognition of additions to the allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. The following table summarizes nonperforming assets by category. Year Ended December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Real estate: Nonaccrual $ 436 $ 1,092 $ 371 $ 606 $ 347 Past due 90 days or more (1) 158 411 843 608 281 Commercial and industrial loans: Nonaccrual 205 444 251 143 267 Past due 90 days or more (1) 1,487 744 596 82 82 Consumer and other: Nonaccrual 422 320 65 147 221 Past due 90 days or more (1) 161 176 295 135 52 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total nonperforming loans 2,869 3,187 2,421 1,721 1,250 Other real estate owned 232 169 18 - - ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total nonperforming assets $ 3,101 $ 3,356 $ 2,439 $ 1,721 $ 1,250 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Loans outstanding $606,283 $514,101 $415,829 $364,797 $301,055 Allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.19% 1.19% 1.10% 1.10% 1.05% Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.47 0.62 0.57 0.47 0.42 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.45 0.56 0.43 0.36 0.31 Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 250.9% 192.4% 191.9% 232.4% 253.5% (1) Represents accruing loans 90 days or more delinquent that are considered by management to be well secured and in the process of collection. As of December 31, 2000, the Company had no loans that were included in the nonaccrual, past due 90 days or more or restructured categories, where the borrowers were experiencing potential credit problems that raised doubts as to the ability of those borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms. -7- Allocation of Allowance for Losses on Loans. The following table presents an analysis of the allocation of the Company's allowance for losses on loans at the dates indicated: At December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent of loans of loans of loans of loans of loans in each in each in each in each in each category category category category category of total of total of total of total of total Amount loans Amount loans Amount loans Amount loans Amount loans ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- (Dollars in thousands) Balance at end of period applicable to: Residential real estate $1,211 16.8% $1,357 22.1% $ 933 20.3% $ 892 22.3% $ 798 25.2% Commercial real estate 1,295 18.0 921 15.0 711 15.5 544 13.6 450 14.2 Commercial and other loans 1,508 21.0 1,280 20.9 1,048 22.9 809 20.2 668 21.1 Consumer loans 1,903 26.4 1,263 20.6 906 19.8 721 18.0 467 14.7 Credit cards 53 0.7 59 1.0 56 1.2 54 1.4 44 1.4 Unallocated 1,227 17.1 1,252 20.4 929 20.3 980 24.5 742 23.4 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total $7,197 100.0% $6,132 100.0% $4,583 100.0% $4,000 100.0% $3,169 100.0% ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Classified Assets. The FDIC regulations on classification of assets require commercial banks to classify their own assets and to establish appropriate general and specific allowances for losses, subject to FDIC review. These regulations are designed to encourage management to evaluate assets on a case-by-case basis and to discourage automatic classifications. Assets classified as substandard or doubtful must be evaluated by management to determine a reasonable general loss reserve to be included in total capital for purposes of the Banks' risk-based capital requirement, but excluded from core capital or tangible capital or in capital under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Assets classified as loss must be either written off or reserved for by a specific allowance that is not counted toward capital for purposes of any of the regulatory capital requirements. Investments. Investment securities primarily satisfy the Company's liquidity needs and provide a return on residual funds after lending activities. Pursuant to the Company's written investment policy, investments may be in interest-bearing deposits, U.S. Government and agency obligations, trust preferred securities, state and local government obligations and government-guaranteed mortgage-backed securities. The Company does not invest in securities that are rated less than investment grade by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. A goal of the Company's investment policy is to limit interest rate risk. All securities-related activity is reported to the Board of Directors of the Company. General changes in investment strategy must be reviewed and approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The Company's senior management can purchase and sell securities on behalf of the Company in accordance with the Company's stated investment policy. -8- The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Company's investment portfolio as indicated and includes both investments designated as available for sale and those designated as held to maturity. At December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Held-to-maturity: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ - $ - $14,704 $12,604 Trust preferred securities 4,947 - - - ------ ------ ------ ------ Total investment securities held-to-maturity 4,947 - 14,704 12,604 Available-for-sale: U.S. Government and agency obligations 49,277 49,936 75,266 63,849 State and local government obligations 7,046 3,402 9,766 3,204 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total investment securities available-for-sale 56,323 53,338 85,032 67,053 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total investment securities $61,270 $53,338 $99,736 $79,657 ====== ====== ====== ====== The following table reflects the maturities of the Company's investment securities at December 31, 2000. Due in Due after one year Due after five years one year or less through five years through ten years Due after ten years ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Total ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ----- Held-to-maturity: Trust preferred securities $ - - $ - - $ - - $ 4,947 6.48% $ 4,947 Available-for-sale: U.S. Government and agency obligations 6,075 6.07% 4,498 5.99% 13,534 6.33% 25,170 7.42% 49,277 Municipal obligations 121 4.70% 856 4.66% 1,085 6.02% 4,984 5.25% 7,046 ----- ---- ----- ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ Total available-for-sale 6,196 6.05% 5,354 5.78% 14,619 6.31% 30,154 7.21% 56,323 ----- ---- ----- ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ Total investment securities $6,196 6.05% $5,354 5.78% $14,619 6.31% $35,101 7.11% $61,270 ===== ==== ===== ==== ====== ==== ====== ==== ====== Source of Funds Deposit Accounts. Savings deposits are a major source of the Company's funds. The Company offers a number of alternatives for depositors designed to attract both commercial and regular consumer checking and savings including regular and money market savings accounts, NOW accounts, and a variety of fixed-maturity, fixed-rate certificates with maturities ranging from 3 to 60 months. The Company also provides travelers' checks, official checks, money orders, ATM services and IRA accounts. -9- The distribution of the Company's deposit accounts by type and rate is set forth in the following table. At December 31, --------------- 2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- (Dollars in thousands) Demand deposit accounts $45,792 8.1% $ 42,598 8.7% $ 39,655 8.5% Savings accounts 40,451 7.2 45,901 9.4 50,842 10.9 NOW accounts 33,996 6.0 31,824 6.5 29,622 6.4 Money market deposit accounts 11,041 2.0 13,039 2.7 13,570 2.9 Premium investment accounts 47,512 8.5 30,150 6.2 21,012 4.5 Select investment accounts 14,609 2.6 12,728 2.6 16,456 3.5 ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total transaction accounts 193,401 34.4 176,240 36.1 171,157 36.7 Certificates of deposit: 2.00 - 4.99% 11,838 2.1 86,208 17.6 37,670 8.1 5.00 - 6.99% 353,726 62.9 225,869 46.2 255,997 55.0 7.00 - 8.00% 3,652 0.6 563 0.1 850 0.2 ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total certificates of deposit 369,216 65.6 312,640 63.9 294,517 63.3 ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total deposits $562,617 100.0% $488,880 100.0% $465,674 100.0% ======= ===== ======= ===== ======= ===== The following table presents various interest rate categories and certain information concerning maturities of the Company's certificates of deposit at December 31, 2000. One to Over Within three three Certificates of Deposit Accounts one year years years Total -------------------------------- -------- ----- ----- ----- (Dollars in thousands) 4.00% and less $ 1,464 $ 412 $ 1 $ 1,877 4.01% to 5.00% 8,567 1,096 536 10,199 5.01% to 6.00% 46,224 12,704 1,495 60,423 6.01% to 7.00% 263,998 30,112 867 294,977 7.01% to 8.00% 1,132 608 - 1,740 ------- ------ ----- ------- Total $321,385 $44,932 $2,899 $369,216 ======= ====== ===== ======= The following table sets forth the amount of the Company's certificates of deposit that are $100,000 or greater, by time remaining until maturity, as of December 31, 2000. Maturity Period Amount --------------- ------ (In thousands) Three months or less $ 27,630 Over three months through six months 27,249 Over six through 12 months 51,171 Over 12 months 18,358 ------- Total $124,408 ======= -10- Borrowings. Deposits and repayment of loan principal are the primary source of funds for the Company's lending activities and other general business purposes. However, during periods when the supply of lendable funds cannot meet the demand for loans, the Company can obtain funds necessary through loans (advances) from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Cincinnati. Advances from the FHLB may be on a secured or unsecured basis depending upon a number of factors, including the purpose for which the funds are being borrowed and the total of outstanding advances. The Company typically utilizes FHLB advances to fund long-term fixed rate commercial loans and to meet short-term liquidity needs. As of December 31, 2000, the Banks had outstanding FHLB advances totaling $70.2 million. See Note F to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding FHLB advances. The Company also has arrangements to borrow funds from commercial banks. In March 2000, a Delaware trust owned by the Company (the "Trust"), issued $5.0 million of mandatorily redeemable debt securities. The debt securities issued by the Trust are included in the Company's regulatory capital, specifically as a component of Tier I capital. The subordinated debentures are the sole assets of the Trust, and the Company owns all of the common securities of the Trust. Interest payments on the debt securities are made semi-annually at an annual fixed interest rate of 10.875% and are reported as a component of interest expense on borrowings. The net proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the debt securities were used for general corporate purposes, including repurchasing the Company's common stock and providing general working capital. The following table sets forth the maximum amount of the Company's FHLB advances and other borrowings outstanding at any month end during the periods shown and the average aggregate balances of FHLB advances and other borrowings for such periods: Year ended December 31, ----------------------- 2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Maximum amount outstanding: FHLB advances $86,319 $71,147 $36,707 Junior subordinated debentures 5,000 - - Other borrowings 2,443 - - ------ ------ ------ $93,762 $71,147 $36,707 ====== ====== ====== Average amount of FHLB advances and other borrowings outstanding $72,029 $54,192 $31,661 ====== ====== ====== Weighted-average interest rate of total borrowings based on quarter end balances 6.73% 6.14% 5.88% The following table sets forth certain information as to the Company's FHLB advances and other borrowings at the dates indicated. December 31, ------------ 2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) FHLB advances $70,152 $59,680 $36,458 Junior subordinated debentures 5,000 - - Other borrowings 2,443 1,172 955 ------ ------ ------ Total borrowings $77,595 $60,852 $37,413 ====== ====== ====== Asset and Liability Management. Net interest income, the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, is the principal component of the Company's net earnings. The ability to maximize net interest income is largely dependent upon the achievement of a positive interest rate spread that can be sustained during fluctuations in prevailing interest rate levels. Interest rate sensitivity is a measure of the difference between amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities which either reprice or mature within a given period of time. The difference, or the interest rate repricing "gap", provides an indication of the extent to which a financial institution's interest rate -11- spread will be affected by changes interest rates. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest-rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest-rate sensitive liabilities and is considered negative when the amount of interest-sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest-sensitive assets. Generally, during a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap within shorter maturities would adversely affect net interest income, while a positive gap within shorter maturities would result in an increase in net interest income. Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap within shorter maturities would result in an increase in net interest income, while a positive gap within shorter maturities would have the opposite effect. In recognition of the foregoing factors, the Board of Directors of each of the Banks and Action have implemented an asset and liability management strategy directed toward improving each entity's interest rate sensitivity. The principal common elements of such strategies include (1) meeting the consumer preference for fixed-rate loans over the past several years by selling such loans in the secondary market, (2) originating adjustable-rate mortgage loans ("ARMs") as demand increases coincident with an overall rise in interest rates in the economy, (3) maintaining higher levels of liquid assets, such as cash, short-term interest-earning deposits and short-term investment securities as a hedge against rising interest rates in a lower interest rate environment, and (4) utilizing FHLB advances and longer term certificates of deposit as funding sources when available. The following table contains information regarding the amounts of various categories of assets and liabilities repricing within the periods indicated: December 31, 2000 Year Ending December 31, 2005 and 2001 2002 2003 2004 after Total ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ----- Interest-earning assets: Federal funds sold $ 77 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 77 Interest-bearing deposits 365 - - - - 365 Investment securities 5,131 2,914 1,374 901 50,950 61,270 Loans receivable 129,827 57,740 47,971 26,634 336,914 599,086 Other interest-earnings assets - - - - 4,981 4,981 -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- Total 135,400 60,654 49,345 27,535 392,845 665,779 Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits 358,692 94,827 59,717 13,885 35,496 562,617 Borrowings 46,657 4,026 6,642 1,543 18,727 77,595 -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- Total 405,349 98,853 66,359 15,428 54,223 640,212 -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- Excess (deficiency) of interest rate sensitive assets over interest sensitive liabilities $(269,949) $ (38,199) $ (17,014) $ 12,107 $338,622 $ 25,567 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= Cumulative excess (deficiency) of interest sensitive assets over interest sensitive liabilities $(269,949) $(308,148) $(325,207) $(313,055) $ 25,567 $ 25,567 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap to total assets (38.86)% (44.36)% (46.81)% (45.07)% 3.68% 3.68% ====== ====== ====== ====== ==== ==== December 31, 1999 Year Ending December 31, 2005 and 2001 2002 2003 2004 after Total ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ----- Interest-earning assets: Federal funds sold $ 3,854 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,854 Interest-bearing deposits 662 - - - - 662 Investment securities 1,773 4,820 2,194 3,259 41,292 53,338 Loans receivable 189,425 54,866 49,336 41,522 172,820 507,969 Other interest-earnings assets - - - - 4,079 4,079 -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- Total 195,714 59,686 51,530 44,781 218,191 569,902 Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits 257,134 122,137 55,989 15,828 37,792 488,880 Borrowings 22,320 11,127 7,533 1,583 18,289 60,852 -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- Total 279,454 133,264 63,522 17,411 56,081 549,732 -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- Excess (deficiency) of interest rate sensitive assets over interest sensitive liabilities $( 83,740) $ (73,578) $ (11,992) $ 27,370 $162,110 $ 20,170 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= Cumulative excess (deficiency) of interest sensitive assets over interest sensitive liabilities $( 83,740) $(157,318) $(169,310) $(141,940) $ 20,170 $ 20,170 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======= ======= Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap to total assets (13.95)% (26.22)% (28.21)% (23.65)% 3.36% 3.36% ====== ====== ====== ====== ==== ==== -12- Personnel At December 31, 2000, the Company and its subsidiaries employed 257 persons on a full-time basis and 22 persons on a part-time basis. Executive Offices The Company's executive office is located at 14621 State Route 93, Jackson, Ohio 45640 and its telephone number is (740) 286-3283. Subsidiaries The Company owns all of the outstanding stock of Oak Hill Banks, an Ohio state-chartered bank, which was founded in 1902. The Company owns all of the outstanding stock of Action Finance Company, a consumer finance company that was formed in 1998. The Company owns all of the outstanding stock of Towne Bank, an Ohio state-chartered bank. The Company owns all of the outstanding stock of Oak Hill Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust that was formed in 2000. Regulation Oak Hill Banks and Towne Bank, as Ohio state-chartered banks, are subject to supervision and regular examination by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions of the State of Ohio. The Banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and are subject to the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. To the extent that the information below consists of summaries of certain statutes or regulations, it is qualified in its entirety by reference to the statutory or regulatory provisions described. The Company is subject to the provisions of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "Act"), which requires a bank holding company to register under the Act and to be subject to supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. As a bank holding company, the Company is required to file with the Board of Governors an annual report and such additional information as the Board of Governors may require pursuant to the Act. The Act requires prior approval by the Board of Governors of the acquisition by a bank holding company, or any subsidiary thereof, of 5% or more of the voting stock or substantially all the assets of any bank within the United States. As a bank holding company located in the State of Ohio, the Company is not permitted to acquire a bank or other financial institution located in another state unless such acquisition is specifically authorized by the statutes of such state. The Act further provides that the Board of Governors shall not approve any such acquisition that would result in a monopoly or would be in furtherance of any combination or conspiracy to monopolize or attempt to monopolize the business of banking in any part of the United States, or the effect of which may be to substantially lessen competition or to create a monopoly in any section of the country, or that in any other manner would be in restraint of trade, unless the anti-competitive effects of the proposed transaction are clearly outweighed in the public interest by the probable effect of the transaction in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be served. The Act also prohibits a bank holding company, with certain exceptions, from acquiring 5% or more of the voting stock of any company that is not a bank and from engaging in any business other than banking or performing services for its banking subsidiary without the approval of the Board of Governors. In addition, the acquisition of a thrift institution must be approved by the Office of Thrift Supervision pursuant to the savings and loan holding company provisions of the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. On March 13, 2000, the Financial Services Act of 1999, also known as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, became effective. This legislation repealed certain cross-industry affiliation prohibitions and made certain other changes to the Act. It authorized a new form of holding company, a financial holding company, which with certain exceptions is authorized to undertake activities which are "financial in nature" and which include banking, insurance and securities activities. Generally, the scope of activities permitted to a financial holding company are broader than those previously permitted to a bank holding company. A bank holding company may elect to become a financial holding company. The Company has not filed such a request. Under the Act, as amended by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Company continues to be permitted to engage in certain activities, including mortgage banking, operating small loan companies, factoring, furnishing certain data processing operations, holding or operating properties used by banking subsidiaries or acquired for such future use, providing certain investment and financial advice, leasing (subject to certain conditions) real or personal property, providing management consulting advice to certain depository institutions, providing securities brokerage services, arranging commercial real estate equity -13- financing, underwriting and dealing in government obligations and money market instruments, providing consumer financial counseling, operating a collection agency, owning and operating a savings association, operating a credit bureau and conducting certain real estate investment activities and acting as insurance agent for certain types of insurance. Certain other activities, including real estate brokerage and syndication, land development, and property management not related to credit transactions, are not permissible. The Act and the regulations of the Board of Governors prohibit a bank holding company and its subsidiaries from engaging in certain tie-in arrangements in connection with any extension of credit, lease or sale of property, or furnishing of services. The Act also imposes certain restrictions upon dealing by affiliated banks with the holding company and among themselves including restrictions on interbank borrowing and upon dealings in respect to the securities or obligations of the holding company or other affiliates. The earnings of banks and consumer finance companies, and therefore the earnings of the Company (and its subsidiaries), are affected by the policies of regulatory authorities, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. An important function of the Federal Reserve Board is to regulate the national supply of bank credit in an effort to prevent recession and to restrain inflation. Among the procedures used to implement these objectives are open market operations in U.S. Government securities, changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowings, and changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits. These procedures are used in varying combinations to influence overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits, and their use also may affect interest rates charged on loans or paid for deposits. Monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future. The effect, if any, of such policies upon the future business and earnings of the Company cannot accurately be predicted. The Company makes no attempt to predict the effect on its revenues and earnings of changes in general economic, industrial, and international conditions or in legislation and governmental regulations. Business Risks Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this Form 10-K include certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding the intent, belief and expectations of the Company and its management, such as statements concerning the Company's future profitability. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, and any of the assumptions could be inaccurate. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K will prove to be accurate, and in light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a presentation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. Growth Strategy. The Company has pursued and continues to pursue a strategy of growth. The success of the Company's growth strategy will depend largely upon its ability to manage its credit risk and control its costs while providing competitive products and services. This growth strategy may present special risks, such as the risk that the Company will not efficiently handle growth with its present operations, the risk of dilution of book value and earnings per share as a result of an acquisition, the risk that earnings will be adversely affected by the start-up costs associated with establishing new products and services, the risk that the Company will not be able to attract and retain qualified personnel needed for expanded operations, and the risk that its internal monitoring and control systems may prove inadequate. Control by Management; Anti-Takeover Provisions. Evan E. Davis, John D. Kidd and D. Bruce Knox (the "Principal Stockholders") own in the aggregate approximately 33.5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company. In addition to Ohio and federal laws and regulations governing changes in control of insured depository institutions, the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations contain certain provisions that may delay or make more difficult an acquisition of control of the Company. For example, the Company's Articles of Incorporation do not exempt the Company from the provisions of Ohio's "control share acquisition" and "merger moratorium" statutes. Assuming that the Principal Stockholders continue to retain at least a majority of the outstanding voting shares of the Company, such ownership position could be expected to deter any prospective acquirer from seeking to acquire ownership or control of the Company, and the Principal Stockholders would be able to defeat any acquisition proposal that requires approval of the Company's stockholders, if the Principal Stockholders chose to do so. In addition, the Principal -14- Stockholders may make a private sale of shares of common stock of the Company that they own, including to a person seeking to acquire ownership or control of the Company. The Company has 3,000,000 shares of authorized but unissued preferred stock, par value $ .01 per share, which may be issued in the future with such rights, privileges and preferences as are determined by the Board of Directors of the Company. In December 1997, the Board of Directors of the Company approved and adopted a stockholder rights plan that contemplates the issuance of rights to purchase preferred stock of the Company to the Company's common stockholders of record as of February 17, 1998, as set forth in the Rights Agreement entered into between the Company and Fifth Third Bank on January 23, 1998. On December 26, 2000, the Company amended the Rights Agreement to appoint Registrar and Transfer Company as successor Rights Agent under the Rights Agreement due to the resignation of Fifth Third Bank as Rights Agent. The Board of Directors of the Company approved the appointment of Registrar and Transfer Company pursuant to a resolution dated November 14, 2000. Limited Trading Market; Shares Eligible for Future Sale; Possible Volatility of Stock Price. The Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "OAKF." During the 12 months ending March 13, 2001, the average weekly trading volume in the Common Stock has been less than 20,200 shares per week. There can be no assurance given as to the liquidity of the market for the Common Stock or the price at which any sales may occur, which price will depend upon, among other things, the number of holders thereof, the interest of securities dealers in maintaining a market in the Common Stock and other factors beyond the control of the Company. The market price of the Common Stock could be adversely affected by the sale of additional shares of Common Stock owned by the Company's current shareholders. The Principal Shareholders are permitted to sell certain limited amounts of Common Stock without registration, pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act. The market price for the Common Stock could be subject to significant fluctuations in response to variations in quarterly and yearly operating results, general trends in the banking industry and other factors. In addition, the stock market can experience price and volume fluctuations that may be unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of affected companies. These broad fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock. Dependence on Management. The Company's success depends to a great extent on its senior management, including its Chairman, Evan E. Davis; President, John D. Kidd; Executive Vice President, Richard P. LeGrand; and Secretary, H. Tim Bichsel; Chief Information Officer, D. Bruce Knox; Chief Administrative Officer, David G. Ratz; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Ronald J. Copher; and Vice President, Ralph E. Coffman, Jr. The loss of their individual services could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial stability and its operations. In addition, the Company's future performance depends on its ability to attract and retain key personnel and skilled employees, particularly at the senior management level. The Company's financial stability and its operations could be adversely affected if, for any reason, one or more key executive officers ceased to be active in the Company's management. The Company does not own or currently plan to acquire "key man" life insurance on the lives of any of its key employees. Competition. Banking institutions operate in a highly competitive environment. The Company competes with other commercial banks, credit unions, savings institutions, finance companies, mortgage companies, mutual funds, and other financial institutions, many of which have substantially greater financial resources than the Company. Certain of these competitors offer products and services that are not offered by the Company and certain competitors are not subject to the same extensive laws and regulations as the Company. Additionally, consolidation of the financial services industry in Ohio and in the Midwest in recent years has increased the level of competition. Recent and proposed regulatory changes may further intensify competition in the Company's market area. Holding Company Structure; Government Regulations and Policies. The Company is a multi-bank holding company, the profitability of which is entirely dependent on the profitability of the Banks and the upstream payment of dividends from the Banks to the Company. Under state and federal banking law, the payment of dividends by the Company and the Banks are subject to capital adequacy requirements. The inability of the Banks to generate profits and pay such dividends to the Company, or regulator restrictions on the payment of such dividends to the Company even if earned, would have an adverse effect on the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and the Company's ability to pay dividends to the shareholders. -15- Item 2. Properties. The registrant and its subsidiaries operate from 23 full-service banking offices, 6 full-service consumer-financing offices, and 3 loan production offices in Ohio. In addition, the Company operates two executive offices in Jackson, Ohio and executive offices and an operations center in Blue Ash, Ohio. The offices are located in the following counties: Jackson - Oak Hill, Jackson, Ironmakers, Jackson Walmart, Wellston, executive offices of Oak Hill Banks and Oak Hill Financial, Inc., Action Finance Jackson, and Action Finance Wellston Ross - Richmond Dale, Chillicothe, and Chillicothe K-Mart Scioto - Wheelersburg, Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, and Action Finance Portsmouth Gallia - Gallipolis and Action Finance Gallipolis Pickaway - Circleville and Action Finance Circleville Warren - Franklin and Mason Butler - Trenton and Middletown Vinton - McArthur Athens - Athens Hamilton - Blue Ash, executive offices and operations center of Towne Bank, and Cherry Grove Fairfield - Lancaster loan production office Franklin - Groveport loan production office Adams - Action Finance West Union Hocking - Logan loan production office Clermont - Amelia The following table indicates which properties the Company leases, the term of the lease, and end of lease options. All leases are comparable to other leases in the respective market areas and do not contain provisions detrimental to the Company or its subsidiaries. Beginning End of Lease Five Year Renewal Options Branch and Length of Term One Two Three - ------ ------------------ --- --- ----- Chillicothe 11/1/98 5 years X Chillicothe K-Mart 6/28/94 5 years X West Portsmouth 2/18/97 8 years X Jackson Walmart 10/28/98 5 years X Oak Hill Banks Administrative Offices 10/1/98 5 years X Action Finance Jackson 1/14/98 5 years X Action Finance Wellston 1/3/98 5 years X Action Finance West Union 10/1/99 5 years X Action Finance Portsmouth 11/1/99 5 years X Action Finance Circleville 11/1/00 5 years X Action Finance Gallipolis 2/1/01 3 years One - three year renewal option Groveport loan production 6/1/99 1 month Renewable on a monthly basis Lancaster loan production 12/1/99 3 years Renegotiable at the end of the lease Logan loan production 12/1/99 1 year Two - one year renewal options Middletown 8/19/99 7 years Two - three year renewal options Towne Bank operations 5/1/99 1 year One - one year renewal option Item 3. Legal Proceedings. Except for routine litigation incident to their business, the registrant and its subsidiaries are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings and none of their property is the subject of any such proceedings. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. No matters were submitted to the shareholders during the fourth quarter of 2000. -16- PART II Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters. SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION The common stock of the Company is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol "OAKF." The high and low sales prices for the Company common stock during each quarter of 1999 and 2000 are as follows: Quarter Ended High Low 3/31/99 $19.75 $16.75 6/30/99 19.25 16.88 9/30/99 18.75 16.50 12/31/99 17.63 14.63 3/31/00 15.44 12.75 6/30/00 16.38 12.25 9/30/00 16.50 13.56 12/31/00 15.94 13.88 At March 13, 2001, the Company had approximately 2,400 stockholders of record and 5,097,631 shares of common stock outstanding. Dividends. The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends to stockholders is limited by its ability to receive dividends from its subsidiary. The State of Ohio places certain limitations on the payment of dividends by Ohio state-chartered banks. The Company declared the following dividends per share in 1999 and 2000: Quarter Dividend Ended Declared 3/31/99 $0.08 6/30/99 0.08 9/30/99 0.08 12/31/99 0.10 3/31/00 0.10 6/30/00 0.10 9/30/00 0.10 12/31/00 0.11 Future cash and stock dividends will be subject to determination and declaration by the Board of Directors of the Company, taking into consideration, among other factors, the Company's financial condition and results of operations, investment opportunities, capital requirements, and regulatory limitations. Stock Transfer Agent. Inquiries regarding stock transfer, registration, lost certificates, or changes in name and address should be directed in writing to the Company's stock transfer agent: The Registrar and Transfer Company 10 Commerce Drive Cranford, NJ 07016-3572 (800) 456-0596 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Oak Hill Financial, Inc. will be held on April 25, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ohio State University Extension South District Office, 17 Standpipe Road, Jackson, Ohio (the Extension Office is located just off State Route 93, 1.7 miles south of Jackson). -17- Item 6. Selected Financial Data At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 (In thousands, except share data) SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (1) (2) Total assets $694,637 $600,100 $552,649 $473,341 $407,461 Interest-bearing deposits and federal funds sold 442 4,516 12,197 4,031 5,415 Investment securities 61,270 53,338 100,027 81,396 79,748 Loans receivable-- net (3) 599,086 507,969 411,246 360,797 297,886 Deposits 562,617 488,880 465,674 391,265 334,138 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances and other borrowings 77,595 60,852 37,413 37,708 33,086 Stockholders' equity 49,896 47,724 46,574 41,349 37,620 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS (1) (2) Interest income $ 54,578 $ 45,250 $ 41,599 $ 36,089 $ 30,954 Interest expense 29,510 22,419 21,339 18,626 15,891 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income 25,068 22,831 20,260 17,463 15,063 Provision for loan losses 2,263 2,432 1,266 1,171 879 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 22,805 20,399 18,994 16,292 14,184 Gain on sale of loans 174 477 1,418 250 229 Gain (loss) on sale of assets (390) (2,141) 281 (33) 99 Other non-interest income 2,521 2,072 1,550 1,427 1,442 General, administrative and other expense (4) (5) 15,620 14,642 11,788 11,058 10,012 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Earnings before federal income taxes 9,490 6,165 10,455 6,878 5,942 Federal income taxes 3,172 2,083 3,415 2,441 1,938 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net earnings $ 6,318 $ 4,082 $ 7,040 $ 4,437 $ 4,004 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= PER SHARE INFORMATION (6) Basic earnings per share $ 1.21 $ .77 $ 1.34 $ .84 $ .76 Book value 9.76 8.97 8.90 7.86 7.16 -18- At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 OTHER STATISTICAL AND OPERATING DATA Return on average assets 0.98% 0.71% 1.37% 1.00% 1.05% Return on average equity 12.94 8.48 15.86 11.28 11.10 Net interest margin 4.04 4.16 4.10 4.17 4.15 Interest rate spread during period 3.39 3.60 3.47 3.68 3.59 Non-interest expense to average assets 2.43 2.56 2.30 2.50 2.63 Total allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 250.9 192.4 191.9 232.4 253.5 Total allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.19 1.19 1.10 1.10 1.05 Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.47 0.62 0.58 0.47 0.42 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.45 0.56 0.44 0.36 0.31 Net charge-offs to average loans 0.22 0.20 0.18 0.11 0.11 Equity to assets at period end 7.18 7.95 8.43 8.74 9.23 Dividend payout ratio 33.64 44.03 19.63 22.26 23.68 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The Company merged Unity Savings Bank with and into its Oak Hill Banks subsidiary on October 2, 1997. The merger was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 1996, have previously been restated as if the merger had occurred January 1, 1996. (2) The Company completed a merger with Towne Financial Corporation and its subsidiary The Blue Ash Building and Loan Company on October 1, 1999. The merger was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 1996 through 1998, inclusive, have previously been restated as if the merger had occurred on January 1, 1996. (3) Includes loans held for sale. (4) Non-interest expense for 1997 includes $920,000 in pre-tax expenses incurred pursuant to the merger with Unity Savings Bank. (5) Non-interest expense for 1999 includes $1.4 million in pre-tax expenses, of which $250,000 is included in "other operating expenses", incurred pursuant to the merger with Towne Financial Corporation. (6) Per share information ives retroactive effect to the issuance of 643,690 shares in the Unity transaction, the 5-for-4 stock split effected June 1, 1998, and the issuance of 917,361 shares in the Towne transaction. -19- Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. OVERVIEW The principal asset of Oak Hill Financial, Inc. ("Company") is its ownership of Oak Hill Banks ("Oak Hill") and Towne Bank ("Towne"), (collectively hereinafter "Banks"). Accordingly, the Company's results of operations are primarily dependent upon the results of operations of the Banks. The Banks conduct general commercial banking businesses that consist of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate loans for commercial, consumer, and residential purposes. The Banks' profitability depends primarily on their net interest income, which is the difference between interest income generated from interest-earning assets (i.e., loans and investments) less the interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities (i.e., deposits and borrowed funds). Net interest income is affected by the relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and the interest rates paid on these balances. Additionally, and to a lesser extent, profitability is affected by such factors as the level of non-interest income and expenses, the provision for losses on loans, and the effective tax rate. Non-interest income consists primarily of service charges and other fees and income from the sale of loans. Non-interest expenses consist of compensation and benefits, occupancy-related expenses, FDIC deposit insurance premiums, and other operating expenses. Management's discussion and analysis of earnings and related financial data are presented herein to assist investors in understanding the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes presented elsewhere in this report. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS In the following pages, management presents an analysis of the Company's financial condition as of December 31, 2000, and the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2000, as compared to prior periods. In addition to this historical information, the following discussion and other sections of this Annual Report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Economic circumstances, the Company's operations and the Company's actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are discussed herein but also include changes in the economy and interest rates in the nation and the Company's general market area. Without limiting the foregoing, some of the forward-looking statements include management's establishment of an allowance for loan losses, and its statements regarding the adequacy of such allowance for loan losses; and management's belief that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. FINANCIAL CONDITION The Company's total assets amounted to $694.6 million as of December 31, 2000, an increase of $94.5 million, or 15.8%, over the $600.1 million total at December 31, 1999. The increase was funded primarily through growth in deposits of $73.7 million, or 15.1%, an increase in FHLB advances of $10.5 million, respective increases of $2.3 million and $5.0 million in notes payable and guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in junior subordinated debentures (hereinafter "subordinated debentures"), and an increase in stockholders' equity of $2.2 million. Cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, and investment securities, including mortgage-backed securities, increased by $2.7 million, or 3.8%, to a total of $74.6 million at December 31, 2000, compared to $71.9 million at December 31, 1999. Investment securities increased by $7.9 million, as purchases of $30.4 million exceeded maturities and repayments of $2.7 million and sales of $21.7 million. Federal funds sold decreased by $3.8 million during 2000. Loans receivable totaled $599.1 million at December 31, 2000, an increase of $91.1 million, or 17.9%, over total loans at December 31, 1999. Loan disbursements totaled $303.7 million during 2000, which were partially offset by loan sales of $10.6 million and principal repayments of $198.8 million. Loan origination and sales volume decreased by $21.1 million and $20.0 million, respectively, as compared to the same period in 1999. The Company's allowance for loan losses amounted to $7.2 million at December 31, 2000, an increase of $1.1 million, or 17.4%, over the total at December 31, 1999. The allowance for loan losses represented 1.19% of the total loan portfolio at both December 31, 2000 and 1999. Net charge-offs totaled approximately $1.2 million and $883,000 for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Company's allowance represented 250.9% and 192.4% of nonperforming loans, which totaled $2.9 million and $3.2 million at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Nonperforming loans were comprised of $549,000 in installment loans and $2.3 million of loans secured primarily by commercial real estate and one-to-four family residential real estate. In management's opinion, all nonperforming loans were adequately collateralized at December 31, 2000. -20- Deposits totaled $562.6 million at December 31, 2000, an increase of $73.7 million, or 15.1%, over the $488.9 million total at December 31, 1999. The increase resulted primarily from management's continuing marketing efforts and competitive pricing with respect to mid-term certificate of deposit products throughout the Banks' branch network. Proceeds from deposit growth were used primarily to fund loan originations. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaled $70.2 million at December 31, 2000, an increase of $10.5 million, or 17.5%, over the December 31, 1999 total. Notes payable increased by $2.3 million. Proceeds from advances and notes payable were primarily used to fund loan originations during the period. In March 2000, a Delaware statutory business trust owned by the Company (the "Trust"), issued $5.0 million of mandatorily redeemable debt securities. The debt securities issued by the trust are included in the Company's regulatory capital, specifically as a component of Tier I capital. The proceeds from the issuance of the subordinated debentures and common securities were used by the Trust to purchase from the Company $5.0 million of subordinated debentures maturing on March 8, 2030. The subordinated debentures are the sole asset of the Trust, and the Company owns all of the common securities of the Trust. Interest payments on the debt securities are to be made semi-annually at an annual fixed rate of interest of 10.875% and are reported as a component of interest expense on borrowings. The net proceeds received by the Company were used for general corporate purposes, including repurchasing the Company's stock and providing general working capital. The Company's stockholders' equity amounted to $49.9 million at December 31, 2000, an increase of $2.2 million, or 4.6%, over the balance at December 31, 1999. The increase resulted primarily from net earnings of $6.3 million and a $1.5 million decrease in the unrealized losses on securities designated as available for sale, which were partially offset by $2.1 million in dividends declared on common stock and purchases of treasury shares totaling $3.9 million. SUMMARY OF EARNINGS The table on page 25 shows for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amount outstanding, the interest earned or paid on such amount, and the average rate earned or paid for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998. The table also shows the average rate earned on all interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities, the interest rate spread, and the net interest margin for the same periods. Changes in net interest income are attributable to either changes in average balances (volume change) or changes in average rates (rate change) for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Volume change is calculated as change in volume times the old rate, while rate change is calculated as change in rate times the old volume. The table on page 8 indicates the dollar amount of the change attributable to each factor. The rate/volume change, the change in rate times the change in volume, is allocated between the volume change and the rate change at the ratio each component bears to the absolute value of their total. COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND 1999 GENERAL. Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2000 totaled $6.3 million, a $2.2 million, or 54.8%, increase over the amount reported in 1999. The increase in earnings resulted primarily from a $2.2 million increase in net interest income, a $1.9 million increase in other income, and a $169,000 decrease in the provision for losses on loans, which were partially offset by a $978,000 increase in general, administrative and other expense and a $1.1 million increase in the provision for federal income taxes. NET INTEREST INCOME. Total interest income for the year ended December 31, 2000, amounted to $54.6 million, an increase of $9.3 million, or 20.6%, over the $45.3 million recorded for 1999. Interest income on loans totaled $50.4 million, an increase of $10.9 million, or 27.7%, over the 1999 period. This increase resulted primarily from a $107.2 million, or 23.8%, increase in the weighted-average ("average") portfolio balance from $449.9 million in 1999 to $557.0 million in 2000, coupled with a 28 basis point increase in the average yield from 8.76% in 1999 to 9.04% in 2000. Interest income on investment securities and other interest-earning assets decreased by $1.6 million, or 27.5%. The decrease resulted primarily from a $36.1 million, or 36.2%, decrease in the average portfolio balance to $63.5 million in 2000 from $99.6 million in 1999, which was partially offset by an 80 basis point increase in the average yield, from 5.84% in 1999 to 6.64% in 2000. Total interest expense amounted to $29.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $7.1 million, or 31.6%, over the $22.4 million recorded in 1999. Interest expense on deposits increased by $5.3 million, or 27.5%, to a total of $24.8 million in 2000. The increase resulted primarily from a $44.2 million, or 10.3%, increase in the average portfolio balance from $428.9 million in 1999 to $473.1 million in 2000, coupled with a 70 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits from 4.53% in 1999 to 5.23% in 2000. Interest expense on borrowings increased by $1.8 million, or 58.6%, during 2000. This increase was due to a $17.8 million increase in average borrowings outstanding coupled with a 107 basis point increase in the average cost of borrowings from 5.52% in 1999 to 6.59% in 2000. -21- As a result of the foregoing changes in interest income and interest expense, net interest income increased by $2.2 million, or 9.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2000, as compared to 1999. The interest rate spread decreased by 21 basis points to 3.39% in 2000 compared to 3.60% in 1999. The net interest margin decreased by 12 basis points to 4.04% in 2000 from 4.16% in 1999. PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON LOANS. The provision for losses on loans represents a charge to earnings to maintain the allowance at a level management believes is adequate to absorb losses in the loan portfolio. The Company's provision for losses on loans amounted to $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of $169,000, or 6.9%, compared to the same period in 1999. The provision for losses on loans in 2000 generally reflects the $91.2 million of growth in the loan portfolio during the year. The Company's loan growth in 2000 was comprised primarily of a $61.4 million, or 19.2%, increase in loans secured by residential real estate and a $26.2 million, or 20.8%, increase in commercial and other loans. Net loan charge-offs amounted to $1.2 million in 2000, as compared to $883,000 in 1999. Although management believes that it uses the best information available in providing for possible loan losses and believes that the allowance is adequate at December 31, 2000, future adjustments to the allowance could be necessary and net earnings could be affected if circumstances and/or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations. OTHER INCOME. Other income totaled $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $1.9 million, over the amount recorded in 1999. This increase resulted primarily from a $1.8 million decline in the loss on sale of securities year-to-year and a $449,000, or 21.7%, increase in service fees, charges, and other operating income, which were partially offset by a $303,000 decrease in gain on sale of loans. During the third and fourth quarters of 2000, the Company restructured the Banks' investment securities into higher-yield obligations of state and political subdivisions and U.S. Government and agency securities at a loss of $381,000. GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EXPENSE. General, administrative and other expense totaled $15.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $978,000, or 6.7%, over the 1999 total. The increase resulted primarily from a $1.2 million, or 16.3%, increase in employee compensation and benefits, a $665,000, or 18.8%, increase in other operating expenses, and an increase of $244,000, or 14.7%, in occupancy and equipment, which were offset by the absence of $1.1 million in merger-related expenses incurred in connection with the October 1, 1999 merger of Towne Financial Corporation with and into the Company and decreases of $26,000 and $13,000 in federal deposit insurance premiums and franchise taxes, respectively. The increase in employee compensation and benefits resulted primarily from increased staffing levels required in connection with the establishment of new branch locations, additional management staffing and normal merit increases. The increase in other operating expense resulted primarily from an increase in professional fees associated with the co-sourcing of the internal audit function totaling $99,000, an increase in costs associated with ATM transaction charges and data processing totaling $165,000, and a recognition of an impairment loss totaling $185,000 relating to a former branch location. The remaining increase of $235,000, or 6.6%, was due to pro-rata increases in other operating expenses attendant to the Company's overall growth year-to-year. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense was due primarily to a $145,000, or 67.5%, increase in rent expense, coupled with increases in other occupancy-related costs, in connection with new branch locations opened in 2000. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The provision for federal income taxes amounted to $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $1.1 million, or 52.3%, over the $2.1 million recorded in 1999. The increase resulted primarily from a $3.3 million, or 53.9%, increase in earnings before taxes. The effective tax rates were 33.4% and 33.8% for the year ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998 GENERAL. Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 1999 totaled $4.1 million, a $3.0 million, or 42.0%, decrease from the amount reported in 1998. The decrease in earnings resulted primarily from a $2.9 million increase in general, administrative and other expense, a $1.2 million increase in the provision for losses on loans, and a $2.8 million decrease in other income, which were partially offset by a $2.6 million increase in net interest income and a $1.3 million decrease in the provision for federal income taxes. -22- NET INTEREST INCOME. Total interest income for the year ended December 31, 1999, amounted to $45.3 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 8.8%, over the $41.6 million recorded for 1998. Interest income on loans totaled $39.4 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 6.4%, over the 1998 period. This increase resulted primarily from a $62.8 million, or 16.2%, increase in the average portfolio balance outstanding year-to-year, which was partially offset by an 81 basis point decrease in the average yield, to 8.76% in 1999 from 9.57% in 1998. Interest income on investment securities and other interest-earning assets increased by $1.3 million, or 27.9%. The increase resulted primarily from a 159 basis point increase in the average yield, from 4.25% in 1998 to 5.84% in 1999, which was partially offset by a $7.4 million, or 6.9%, decrease in the average portfolio balance outstanding year-to-year. Total interest expense amounted to $22.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $1.1 million, or 5.1%, over the $21.3 million recorded in 1998. Interest expense on deposits increased by $31,000, or 0.2%, to a total of $19.4 million in 1999. The increase resulted primarily from a $20.9 million, or 7.4%, increase in the average portfolio balance outstanding year-to-year, which was partially offset by a 33 basis point decrease in the average cost of deposits, to 4.53% in 1999 from 4.86% in 1998. Interest expense on borrowings increased by $1.0 million, or 54.0%, during 1999. This increase was due to a $22.5 million increase in average borrowings outstanding, which was partially offset by a 62 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings, to 5.52% in 1999 compared to 6.14% in 1998. As a result of the foregoing changes in interest income and interest expense, net interest income increased by $2.6 million, or 12.7%, for the year ended December 31, 1999, as compared to 1998. The interest rate spread increased by 13 basis points from 3.47% in 1998 to 3.60% in 1999, while the net interest margin increased by 6 basis points from 4.10% in 1998 to 4.16% in 1999. PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON LOANS. The provision for losses on loans represents a charge to earnings to maintain the allowance at a level management believes is adequate to absorb losses in the loan portfolio. The Company's provision for losses on loans amounted to $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $1.2 million, or 92.1%, compared to the same period in 1998. The provision for losses on loans in 1999 generally reflects the $96.7 million of growth in the loan portfolio over the year. The Company's loan growth in 1999 was comprised primarily of a $56.5 million, or 21.5%, increase in loans secured by residential real estate and a $34.7 million, or 37.9%, increase in commercial and other loans. Net loan charge-offs amounted to $883,000 in 1999, as compared to $683,000 in 1998. OTHER INCOME. Other income totaled $408,000 for the year ended December 31, 1999, a decrease of $2.8 million, from the amount recorded in 1998. This decrease resulted primarily from a $2.1 million loss on sale of securities as compared to a $281,000 gain on sale of securities in the 1998 period and a $941,000 decrease in gain on sale of loans, which were partially offset by a $522,000, or 33.7%, increase in service fees, charges, and other operating income. The $2.1 million loss on sale of securities was incurred by Towne Financial Corporation prior to its merger with and into the Company in order to bring Towne Financial's portfolio into conformance with the Company's asset/liability management and credit policies. GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EXPENSE. General, administrative and other expense totaled $14.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $2.9 million, or 24.2%, over the 1998 total. The increase resulted primarily from expenses of $1.1 million incurred in connection with the previously mentioned Towne merger, including $623,000 for the cost of employee severance pay related thereto. In addition there was a $1.2 million, or 18.4%, increase in employee compensation and benefits, a $557,000, or 18.7%, increase in other operating expenses, and an increase of $9,000 in federal deposit insurance premiums, which were partially offset by decreases of $8,000 and $28,000 in occupancy and equipment and franchise taxes, respectively. The increase in employee compensation and benefits resulted primarily from increased staffing levels required in connection with the establishment of new branch locations and additional management staffing, combined with normal merit increases. The increase in other operating expense resulted primarily from increases in professional fees and costs attendant to the continued reporting requirements of a public company, as well as, increases in expenses related to the Company's overall growth and continuing marketing efforts year-to-year. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. The provision for federal income taxes amounted to $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, a decrease of $1.3 million, or 39.0%, from the $3.4 million recorded in 1998. The decrease resulted primarily from a $4.3 million, or 41.0%, decrease in earnings before taxes. The effective tax rates were 33.8% and 32.7% for the year ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Like other financial institutions, the Company must ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet deposit withdrawals, loan commitments, and expenses. Control of the Company's cash flow requires the anticipation of deposit flows and loan payments. The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings and principal and interest payments on loans. The Company uses funds from deposit inflows, proceeds from borrowings and principal and interest payments on loans primarily to originate loans, and to purchase short-term investment securities and interest-bearing deposits. At December 31, 2000, the Company had $321.4 million of certificates of deposit maturing within one year. It has been the Company's historic experience -23- that such certificates of deposit will be renewed at market rates of interest. It is management's belief that maturing certificates of deposit over the next year will similarly be renewed at market rates of interest without a material adverse effect on the results of operations. In the event that certificates of deposit cannot be renewed at prevalent market rates, the Company can obtain up to $161.4 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB). Also, as an operational philosophy, the Company seeks to obtain advances to help with asset/liability management and liquidity. At December 31, 2000, the Company had $70.2 million of outstanding FHLB advances. At December 31, 2000, loan commitments, or loans committed but not closed, totaled $14.5 million. Additionally, the Company had unused lines of credit and letters of credit totaling $64.6 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Funding for these amounts is expected to be provided by the sources described above. Management believes the Company has adequate resources to meet its normal funding requirements. EFFECT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which requires entities to recognize all derivatives in their financial statements as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. SFAS No. 133 specifies new methods of accounting for hedging activities, prescribes the items and transactions that may be hedged, and specifies detailed criteria to be met to qualify for hedging accounting. The definition of a derivative financial instrument is complex, but in general, it is an instrument with one or more underlyings, such as an interest rate or foreign exchange rate, that is applied to a notional amount, such as an amount of currency, to determine the settlement amount(s). It generally requires no significant initial investment and can be settled net or by delivery of an asset that is readily convertible to cash. SFAS No. 133 applies to derivatives embedded in other contracts, unless the underlying of the embedded derivative is clearly and closely related to the host contract. SFAS No. 133, as amended by SFAS No. 137, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. On adoption, entities are permitted to transfer held-to-maturity debt securities to an available-for-sale or trading category without calling into question their intent to hold other debt securities to maturity in the future. Management adopted SFAS No. 133 effective January 1, 2001, as required, without material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In September 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities", which revises the standards for accounting for securitizations and other transfers of financial assets and collateral and requires certain disclosures, but carries over most of the provisions of SFAS No. 125 without reconsideration. SFAS No. 140 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities occurring after March 31, 2001. The Statement is effective for recognition and reclassification of collateral and for disclosures relating to securitization transactions and collateral for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2000. SFAS No. 140 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. -24- AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES Year Ended December 31, 2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- Interest Interest Interest Average Income/ Average Average Income/ Average Average Income/ Average Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ---- ------- ------- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans receivable $557,038 $50,362 9.04% $449,873 $39,431 8.76% $387,057 $37,049 9.57% Investment securities 62,049 4,120 6.64 86,329 5,208 6.03 93,476 3,829 4.10 Federal funds sold 803 62 7.72 12,567 587 4.67 11,794 661 5.60 Interest-earning deposits 647 34 5.26 685 24 3.50 1,707 60 3.51 ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ---- Total interest-earning assets 620,537 54,578 8.80 549,454 45,250 8.24 494,034 41,599 8.42 Non-interest-earning assets 20,991 22,856 18,383 ------- ------- ------- Total assets $641,528 $572,310 $512,417 ======= ======= ======= Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits $473,149 24,764 5.23 $428,915 19,426 4.53 $399,249 19,395 4.86 Borrowings 72,029 4,746 6.59 54,192 2,993 5.52 31,661 1,944 6.14 ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ---- Total interest-bearing liabilities 545,178 29,510 5.41 483,107 22,419 4.64 430,910 21,339 4.95 ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- Non-interest-bearing liabilities 47,516 41,076 37,125 Stockholders' equity 48,834 48,127 44,382 ------- ------- ------- Total liabilities and $641,528 $572,310 $512,417 stockholders' equity ======= ======= ======= Net interest income and interest rate $25,068 3.39% $22,831 3.60% $20,260 3.47% spread ====== ==== ====== ==== ====== ==== Net interest margin (1) 4.04% 4.16% 4.10% ==== ==== ==== Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 113.82% 113.73% 114.65% ====== ====== ====== (1) The net interest margin is the net interest income divided by the average interest-earning assets. RATE/VOLUME TABLE Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2000 vs. 1999 1999 vs. 1998 ------------- ------------- Increase (decrease) due to Increase (decrease) due to Volume Rate Total Volume Rate Total ------ ---- ----- ------ ---- ----- (Dollars in thousands) Changes in interest income attributable to: Loan receivable $ 9,632 $1,299 $10,931 $5,761 $(3,379) $2,382 Investment securities (1,667) 579 (1,088) (301) 1,680 1,379 Federal funds sold (926) 401 (525) 40 (114) (74) Interest-earning deposits with banks (2) 12 10 (35) (1) (36) ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- Total interest income $ 7,037 $2,291 $ 9,328 $5,465 $(1,814) $3,651 ====== ===== ====== ===== ====== ===== Changes in interest expense attributable to: Deposits $ 2,137 $3,201 $ 5,338 $1,396 $(1,365) $ 31 Borrowings 1,091 662 1,753 2,833 (1,784) 1,049 ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- Total interest expense $ 3,228 $3,863 $ 7,091 $4,229 $(3,149) $1,080 ====== ===== ====== ===== ====== ===== Increase in net interest income $ 2,237 $2,571 ====== ===== Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk None. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, together with the reports thereon of Grant Thornton LLP (dated February 8, 2001) are set forth on pages F-1 hereof (see Item 14 of this Annual Report for Index). Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial disclosure. Not Applicable. PART III Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. The information is contained under "Ownership of Common Stock by Management" and "Election of Directors" in the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 13, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. The information contained under "Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act" in the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 13, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 11. Executive Compensation. The information appearing under "Executive Compensation" in the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 13, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. The information appearing under "Ownership of Common Stock by Principal Shareholders" and "Ownership of Common Stock By Management" in the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 13, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. The information appearing under "Certain Transactions" in the Company's Proxy Statement dated March 13, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Documents filed as a part of the Report: (1) Report of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Auditors Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 Consolidated Statements of Earnings for years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity for years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (2) Financial Statement Schedules: The information is contained in the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2000, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. -26- (3) The following are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K: Exhibit Number *3(a).....................Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (reference is made to Form SB-2, Exhibit 3(i), File No. 33-096216 and incorporated herein by reference). *3(b).....................Restated Code of Regulations (reference is made to Form SB-2, Exhibit 3(ii), File No. 33-96216 and incorporated herein by reference). *4(a).....................Reference is made to Articles FOURTH, FIFTH, SEVENTH, EIGHTH, TENTH AND ELEVENTH of the Registrant's Restated Articles of Incorporation (contained in the Registrant's Restated Articles of Incorporation filed as Exhibit 3(a) hereto) and Articles II, III, IV, VI and VIII of the Registrant's Amended and Restated Code of Regulations (contained in the Registrant's Amended and Restated Code of Regulations filed as Exhibit 3(b) hereto). *4(b).....................Rights Plan, dated January 23, 1998, between Oak Hill Financial, Inc., and Fifth Third Bank, (reference is made to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 23, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference). *4(c).....................Amended Rights Plan, dated December 26, 2000, between Oak Hill Financial, Inc., and Registrar and Transfer Company, (reference is made to Exhibit 2 to the Form 8-A12B/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference). *10(a)....................Oak Hill Financial, Inc. Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan (reference is made to Form SB-2, Exhibit 10(a), File No. 33-96216 and incorporated herein by reference). *10(b)....................Employment Agreement between D. Bruce Knox and the Registrant, dated April 28, 1997, (reference is made to Form S-4, Exhibit 10(b), file No. 333-30349, and incorporated herein by reference). *10(c)....................Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between D. Bruce Knox and Unity Savings Bank, dated December 7, 1994, (reference is made to Form S-4, Exhibit 10(c), file No. 333-30349, and incorporated herein by reference). *10(d)....................Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between George Knox and Unity Savings Bank, dated December 7, 1994, (reference is made to Form S-4, Exhibit 10(d), file No. 333-30349, and incorporated herein by reference). *10(e)....................Amendment, dated September 18, 1995 to the Executive Salary Continuation Agreement between George Knox and Unity Savings Bank, (reference is made to Form S-4, Exhibit 10(e), file No. 333-30349, and incorporated herein by reference). *10(f)....................Employment Agreement between Ron J. Copher and The Registrant, dated July 5, 1999. *21.......................Subsidiaries of the Registrant (reference is made to Form SB-2, Exhibit 21, File No. 33-96216 and incorporated herein by reference). 23.......................Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. 24.......................Powers of Attorney. *Incorporated by reference as indicated. (b) Form 8-K's Filed in the Fourth Quarter 1. Form 8-K, dated October 27, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 27, 2000. -27- SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. OAK HILL FINANCIAL, INC. Date By: /s/ John D. Kidd March 13, 2001 --------------------- John D. Kidd, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date * Evan E. Davis Chairman of the Board March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- /s/ John D. Kidd President, Chief Executive Officer and Director - ----------------------- (Principal Executive Officer) March 13, 2001 * Richard P. LeGrand Executive Vice President and Director March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- * H. Tim Bichsel Secretary March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- * Ron J. Copher Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer - ----------------------- (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) March 13, 2001 * Barry M. Dorsey Director March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- * C. Clayton Johnson Director March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- * Rick A. McNelly Director March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- * Donald R. Seigneur Director March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- /s/ H. Grant Stephenson Director March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- -28- Signature Title Date * D. Bruce Knox Chief Information Officer and Director March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- * Ralph E. Coffman, Jr. Vice President March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- * David G. Ratz Chief Administrative Officer March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- By: /s/ H. Grant Stephenson March 13, 2001 - ----------------------- H. Grant Stephenson, attorney-in-fact for each of the persons indicated -29- CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Financial Condition.............................F-2 Earnings........................................F-3 Stockholders' Equity............................F-4 Comprehensive Income............................F-5 Cash Flows......................................F-6 Notes...........................................F-8 F-1 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION December 31, (In thousands, except share data) 2000 1999 ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 13,224 $ 14,675 Federal funds sold 77 3,854 Investment securities designated as available for sale-- at market 56,323 53,338 Investment securities held to maturity -- at cost (approximate market value of $4,598 at December 31, 2000) 4,947 -- Loans receivable-- net 598,903 507,726 Loans held for sale-- at lower of cost or market 183 243 Office premises and equipment-- net 9,296 9,256 Federal Home Loan Bank stock-- at cost 4,981 4,079 Accrued interest receivable on loans 3,525 2,764 Accrued interest receivable on investment securities 688 829 Goodwill-- net 249 283 Prepaid expenses and other assets 715 312 Prepaid federal income taxes 625 1,220 Deferred federal income taxes 901 1,521 ------- ------- TOTAL ASSETS $694,637 $600,100 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits Demand $ 45,792 $ 42,598 Savings and time deposits 516,825 446,282 ------- ------- Total deposits 562,617 488,880 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 143 1,172 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 70,152 59,680 Notes payable 2,300 -- Subordinated debentures 5,000 -- Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 4,529 2,644 ------- ------- Total liabilities 644,741 552,376 Stockholders' equity Common stock -- $.50 stated value; authorized 15,000,000 shares, 5,414,576 and 5,369,576 shares issued at December 31, 2000 and 1999 2,707 2,683 Additional paid-in capital 5,040 4,650 Retained earnings 46,913 42,724 Treasury stock (304,470 and 50,900 shares at cost at December 31, 2000 and 1999) (4,680) (755) Accumulated comprehensive loss: Unrealized loss on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects (84) (1,578) ------- ------- Total stockholders' equity 49,896 47,724 ------- ------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $694,637 $600,100 ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-2 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS Year ended December 31, (In thousands, except share data) 2000 1999 1998 INTEREST INCOME Loans $50,362 $39,431 $37,049 Investments U.S. Government and agency securities 3,316 4,792 3,635 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 162 416 194 Other securities 642 -- -- Federal funds sold 62 587 661 Interest-bearing deposits 34 24 60 ------ ------ ------ Total interest income 54,578 45,250 41,599 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 24,764 19,426 19,395 Borrowings 4,746 2,993 1,944 ------ ------ ------ Total interest expense 29,510 22,419 21,339 ------ ------ ------ Net interest income 25,068 22,831 20,260 Less provision for losses on loans 2,263 2,432 1,266 ------ ------ ------ Net interest income after provision for losses on loans 22,805 20,399 18,994 OTHER INCOME Service fees, charges and other operating 2,521 2,072 1,550 Gain on sale of loans 174 477 1,418 Gain (loss) on sale of assets (390) (2,141) 281 ------ ------ ------ Total other income 2,305 408 3,249 GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EXPENSE Employee compensation and benefits 8,880 7,635 6,448 Occupancy and equipment 1,909 1,665 1,673 Federal deposit insurance premiums 100 126 117 Franchise taxes 531 544 572 Other operating 4,200 3,535 2,978 Merger-related expenses -- 1,137 -- ------ ------ ------ Total general, administrative and other expense 15,620 14,642 11,788 ------ ------ ------ Earnings before federal income taxes 9,490 6,165 10,455 FEDERAL INCOME TAXES Current 3,321 2,465 3,370 Deferred (149) (382) 45 ------ ------ ------ Total federal income taxes 3,172 2,083 3,415 ------ ------ ------ NET EARNINGS $ 6,318 $ 4,082 $ 7,040 ====== ====== ====== EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic $1.21 $.77 $1.34 ==== === ==== Diluted $1.21 $.76 $1.30 ==== === ==== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-3 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In thousands, except share data) Unrealized gains (losses) Employee on securities Additional Stock designated as Common paid-in Retained Treasury Ownership available stock capital earnings stock Plan for sale Total BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 1998 $2,195 $4,017 $35,219 $ (28) $ (45) $ (9) $41,349 Stock dividend effected in the form of a 5-for-4 stock split 440 -- (440) -- -- -- -- Issuance of 13,188 shares under stock option plan 6 108 -- -- -- -- 114 Dividends declared of $.263 per share -- -- (1,385) -- -- -- (1,385) Repurchase of 36,900 shares -- -- -- (727) -- -- (727) Principal repayments on loan of ESOP -- -- -- -- 30 -- 30 Unrealized gains on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects -- -- -- -- -- 153 153 Net earnings for the year -- -- 7,040 -- -- -- 7,040 ----- ----- ------ ------ ---- ----- ------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 2,641 4,125 40,434 (755) (15) 144 46,574 Issuance of 83,875 shares under stock option plan 42 525 -- -- -- -- 567 Dividends declared of $.339 per share -- -- (1,792) -- -- -- (1,792) Principal repayments on loan of ESOP -- -- -- -- 15 -- 15 Unrealized losses on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects -- -- -- -- -- (1,722) (1,722) Net earnings for the year -- -- 4,082 -- -- -- 4,082 ----- ----- ------ ------ ---- ----- ------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 2,683 4,650 42,724 (755) -- (1,578) 47,724 Issuance of 45,000 shares under stock option plan 24 390 -- -- -- -- 414 Dividends declared of $.407 per share -- -- (2,129) -- -- -- (2,129) Repurchase of 257,470 shares -- -- -- (3,925) -- -- (3,925) Unrealized gains on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects -- -- -- -- -- 1,494 1,494 Net earnings for the year -- -- 6,318 -- -- -- 6,318 ----- ----- ------ ------ ---- ----- ------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2000 $2,707 $5,040 $46,913 $(4,680) $ -- $ (84) $49,896 ===== ===== ====== ====== ==== ===== ====== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-4 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In thousands) 2000 1999 1998 Net earnings $6,318 $ 4,082 $7,040 Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Unrealized gains (losses) on securities designated as available for sale, net of taxes (benefits) of $640, $(1,615) and $174 in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively 1,242 (3,135) 338 Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses included in net earnings, net of taxes (benefits) of $(129), $(728) and $96 in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively 252 1,413 (185) ----- ------ ----- Comprehensive income $7,812 $ 2,360 $7,193 ===== ====== ===== Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) $ (84) $(1,578) $ 144 ===== ====== ===== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-5 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year ended December 31, (In thousands) 2000 1999 1998 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net earnings for the year $ 6,318 $ 4,082 $ 7,040 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 838 769 835 (Gain) loss on sale of securities 381 2,167 (277) Amortization of premiums and discounts on investment securities-- net 35 187 158 Proceeds from sale of loans in secondary market 10,658 30,638 78,727 Loans disbursed for sale in secondary market (10,509) (27,922) (79,192) Gain on sale of loans (89) (252) (684) (Gain) loss on disposition of assets 9 (26) (4) Loss on impairment of office premises 185 -- -- Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 174 333 320 Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends (335) (398) (253) Provision for losses on loans 2,263 2,432 1,266 Amortization of goodwill 34 34 33 Increase (decrease) in cash due to changes in: Prepaid expenses and other assets (340) 401 (187) Accrued interest receivable (620) (10) (503) Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 1,885 (359) 241 Federal income taxes Current 595 (1,050) (291) Deferred (149) (382) 45 ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities 11,333 10,644 7,274 CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Loan disbursements (293,153) (296,845) (250,914) Principal repayments on loans 198,789 194,937 200,035 Principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities designated as available for sale 1,896 3,929 4,509 Principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities designated as held-to-maturity -- 3,615 2,844 Proceeds from sale of investment securities designated as available for sale 21,673 41,014 12,784 Proceeds from maturity of investment securities 755 14,885 36,881 Proceeds from sale of assets 720 -- 4 Purchase of investment securities designated as available for sale (25,462) (21,011) (70,735) Purchase of investment securities designated as held-to-maturity (4,947) (1,039) (4,739) (Increase) decrease in federal funds sold-- net 3,777 7,533 (5,914) Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock (567) -- -- Purchase of office premises and equipment (1,105) (2,073) (1,932) Decrease in certificates of deposit in other institutions -- 1 177 Redemption of cash surrender value of life insurance-- net -- -- 591 ------- ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (97,624) (55,054) (76,409) ------- ------- ------- Net cash used in operating and investing activities (balance carried forward) (86,291) (44,410) (69,135) ------- ------- ------- F-6 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) Year ended December 31, (In thousands) 2000 1999 1998 Net cash used in operating and investing activities (balance brought forward) $ (86,291) $ (44,410) $(69,135) CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds (repayments) from securities sold under agreement to repurchase (1,029) 232 682 Net increase in deposit accounts 73,737 23,206 74,409 Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances 3,251,616 1,518,512 25,500 Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances (3,241,144) (1,495,290) (26,447) Proceeds from notes payable 2,800 -- -- Repayment of notes payable (500) -- -- Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance -- -- 45 Accounts payable on mortgage loans serviced -- -- 122 Proceeds from issuance of debt securities 5,000 -- -- Dividends on common shares (2,129) (1,792) (1,385) Purchase of treasury stock (3,925) -- (727) Proceeds from issuance of shares under stock option plan 414 567 114 --------- --------- ------- Net cash provided by financing activities 84,840 45,435 72,313 --------- --------- ------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,451) 1,025 3,178 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 14,675 13,650 10,472 --------- --------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 13,224 $ 14,675 $ 13,650 ========= ========= ======= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the year for: Federal income taxes $ 3,363 $ 3,417 $ 3,491 ========= ========= ======= Interest on deposits and borrowings $ 28,366 $ 22,326 $ 21,271 ========= ========= ======= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Unrealized gains (losses) on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects $ 1,494 $ (1,722) $ 153 ========= ========= ======= Recognition of mortgage servicing rights in accordance with SFAS No. 125 $ 85 $ 225 $ 734 ========= ========= ======= Transfers from loans to real estate acquired through foreclosure $ 779 $ 278 $ 51 ========= ========= ======= Transfer of loans from held for investment to held for sale $ -- $ -- $ 820 ========= ========= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-7 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 NOTE A -- SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES The business activities of Oak Hill Financial, Inc. ("Company") have been limited primarily to holding the common shares of Oak Hill Banks ("Oak Hill") and Towne Bank ("Towne"), (collectively hereinafter the "Banks"). Accordingly, the Company's results of operations are dependent upon the results of the Banks' operations. The Banks conduct a general commercial banking business in southern and central Ohio which consists of attracting deposits from the general public and applying those funds to the origination of loans for commercial, consumer and residential purposes. The Banks' profitability is significantly dependent on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income generated from interest-earning assets (i.e., loans and investments) and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities (i.e., customer deposits and borrowed funds). Net interest income is affected by the relative amount of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest received or paid on these balances. The level of interest rates paid or received by the Banks' can be significantly influenced by a number of competitive factors, such as governmental monetary policy, that are outside of management's control. On October 1, 1999, the Company combined with Towne Financial Corporation ("Towne Financial") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blue Ash Building and Loan Company ("Blue Ash") in a transaction whereby Towne Financial merged with and into the Company and Blue Ash, renamed Towne Bank, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The transaction was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1998, have been restated to reflect the effects of the business combination as of January 1, 1998. Pursuant to the merger agreement, the Company issued 917,361 shares of common stock in exchange for the shares of Towne Financial. The consolidated financial information presented herein has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and general accounting practices within the financial services industry. In preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates. The following is a summary of the Company's significant accounting policies which have been consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 1. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Oak Hill, Towne and Action Finance Company ("Action"). Action was incorporated for the purpose of conducting consumer finance lending operations. Action began such operations during 1998. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES The Company accounts for investment securities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." SFAS No. 115 requires that investments be categorized as held to maturity, trading, or available for sale. Securities classified as held to maturity are carried at cost only if the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. Trading securities and securities available for sale are carried at fair value with resulting unrealized gains or losses recorded to operations or stockholders' equity, respectively. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, the Company's stockholders' equity reflected net unrealized losses on securities designated as available for sale, net of applicable tax effects, totaling $84,000 and $1.6 million, respectively. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized using the specific identification method. F-8 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 3. LOANS RECEIVABLE Loans held in portfolio are stated at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for premiums and discounts on loans purchased and sold and the allowance for loan losses. Premiums and discounts on loans purchased and sold are amortized and accreted to operations using the interest method over the average life of the underlying loans. Interest is accrued as earned unless the collectibility of the loan is in doubt. Uncollectible interest on loans that are contractually past due is charged off, or an allowance is established based on management's periodic evaluation. The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued, and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received until, in management's judgment, the borrower's ability to make periodic interest and principal payments has returned to normal, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market, determined in the aggregate. Loans held for sale are identified at the point of origination. In computing lower of cost or market, deferred loan origination fees are deducted from the principal balance of the related loan. All loan sales are made without further recourse to the Banks. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, loans held for sale were carried at cost. The Banks generally retain servicing on loans sold and agree to remit to the investor loan principal and interest at agreed-upon rates. Mortgage servicing rights are accounted for pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities," which requires that the Banks recognize as separate assets, rights to service mortgage loans for others, regardless of how those servicing rights are acquired. An institution that acquires mortgage servicing rights through either the purchase or origination of mortgage loans and sells those loans with servicing rights retained must allocate some of the cost of the loans to the mortgage servicing rights. SFAS No. 125 requires that capitalized mortgage servicing rights and capitalized excess servicing receivables be assessed for impairment. Impairment is measured based on fair value. The mortgage servicing rights recorded by the Banks, calculated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 125, were segregated into pools for valuation purposes, using as pooling criteria the loan term and coupon rate. Once pooled, each grouping of loans was evaluated on a discounted earnings basis to determine the present value of future earnings that a purchaser could expect to realize from each portfolio. Earnings were projected from a variety of sources including loan servicing fees, interest earned on float, net interest earned on escrows, miscellaneous income, and costs to service the loans. The present value of future earnings is the "economic" value of the pool, i.e., the net realizable present value to an acquirer of the acquired servicing. The Banks recorded amortization related to mortgage servicing rights totaling approximately $60,000, $174,000 and $112,000 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, the carrying value and fair value of the Banks' mortgage servicing rights totaled approximately $964,000 and $1.0 million, respectively. 4. LOAN ORIGINATION AND COMMITMENT FEES The Company accounts for loan origination fees and costs in accordance with SFAS No. 91, "Accounting for Nonrefundable Fees and Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases". Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 91, all loan origination fees received, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred on a loan-by-loan basis and amortized to interest income using the interest method, giving effect to actual loan prepayments. Additionally, SFAS No. 91 generally limits the definition of loan origination costs to the direct costs attributable to originating a loan, i.e., principally actual personnel costs. Fees received for loan commitments are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the interest method. 5. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES It is the Company's policy to provide valuation allowances for estimated losses on loans based upon past loss experience, trends in the level of delinquent and specific problem loans, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral and current and anticipated economic conditions in the Banks' F-9 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 primary market areas. When the collection of a loan becomes doubtful, or otherwise troubled, the Company records a loan loss provision equal to the difference between the fair value of the property securing the loan and the loan's carrying value. Major loans and major lending areas are reviewed periodically to determine potential problems at an early date. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to earnings and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). The Company accounts for impaired loans in accordance with SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan". This Statement requires that impaired loans be measured based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as an alternative, at the loans observable market price or fair value of the collateral. A loan is defined under SFAS No. 114 as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. In applying the provisions of SFAS No. 114, the Company considers its investment in one-to-four family residential loans, consumer installment loans and credit card loans to be homogeneous and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment. With respect to the Company's investment in commercial and other loans, and its evaluation of impairment thereof, such loans are collateral dependent and as a result are carried as a practical expedient at the lower of cost or fair value. It is the Company's policy to charge off unsecured credits that are more than ninety days delinquent. Similarly, collateral dependent loans which are more than ninety days delinquent are considered to constitute more than a minimum delay in repayment and are evaluated for impairment under SFAS No. 114 at that time. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, the Company had investment in impaired loans, as defined under SFAS No. 114, totaling approximately $695,000 and $65,000, respectively. The Company maintained an allowance for credit losses related to such impaired loans of $460,000 and $20,000 for the periods ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. 6. OFFICE PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets, estimated to be ten to fifty years for buildings and improvements and three to twenty-five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. 7. REAL ESTATE ACQUIRED THROUGH FORECLOSURE Real estate acquired through foreclosure is carried at the lower of the loan's unpaid principal balance (cost) or fair value less estimated selling expenses at the date of acquisition. The loan loss allowance is charged for any write down in the loan's carrying value to fair value at the date of acquisition. Real estate loss provisions are recorded if the properties' fair value subsequently declines below the value determined at the recording date. In determining the lower of cost or fair value at acquisition, costs relating to development and improvement of property are considered. Costs relating to holding real estate acquired through foreclosure, net of rental income, are charged against earnings as incurred. 8. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES The Company accounts for federal income taxes pursuant to SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 109, a deferred tax liability or deferred tax asset is computed by applying the current statutory tax rates to net taxable or deductible temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future periods. Deferred tax assets are recorded only to the extent that the amount of net deductible temporary differences or carryforward attributes may be utilized against current period earnings, carried back against prior years earnings, offset against taxable temporary differences reversing in future periods, or utilized to the extent of management's estimate of future taxable income. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets to the extent that the value of net deductible temporary differences and carryforward attributes exceeds management's estimates of taxes payable on future taxable income. Deferred tax liabilities are provided on the total amount of net temporary differences taxable in the future. F-10 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 The Company's principal temporary differences between pretax financial income and taxable income result primarily from the different methods of accounting for deferred loan origination fees and costs, Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends, capitalized mortgage servicing rights, certain components of retirement expense and the allowance for loan losses. A temporary difference is also recognized for depreciation expense computed using accelerated methods for federal income tax purposes. 9. AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL Goodwill arising from an acquisition is being amortized to operations using the straight-line method over a fifteen year period. Management periodically evaluates the carrying value of goodwill in relation to the continuing earnings capacity of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. 10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities whether or not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. For financial instruments where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value and other valuation methods. The methods used are greatly affected by the assumptions applied, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in an exchange for certain financial instruments. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments at December 31, 2000 and 1999. Cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition for cash and cash equivalents are deemed to approximate fair value. Federal funds sold. The carrying amounts presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition for federal funds sold are deemed to approximate fair value. Investment securities. For investment securities, fair value is deemed to equal the quoted market price. Loans receivable. The loan portfolio has been segregated into categories with similar characteristics, such as one-to-four family residential real estate, multi-family residential real estate, commercial, installment and other. These loan categories were further delineated into fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans. The fair values for the resultant loan categories were computed via discounted cash flow analysis, using current interest rates offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The historical carrying amount of accrued interest on loans is deemed to approximate fair value. Federal Home Loan Bank stock. The carrying amount presented in the consolidated statements of financial condition is deemed to approximate fair value. Deposits. The fair value of NOW accounts, savings accounts, demand deposits, money market deposits and other transaction accounts is deemed to approximate the amount payable on demand at December 31, 2000 and 1999. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit have been estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation using the interest rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The fair value of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank has been estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on the interest rates currently offered for advances of similar remaining maturities. Securities sold under agreement to repurchase. The carrying amounts of securities sold under agreements to repurchase is deemed to approximate fair value. F-11 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Notes payable. The fair value of notes payable has been estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on the interest rates currently offered for notes of similar remaining maturities. Subordinated debentures. The fair value of the Corporation's subordinated debentures has been estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on the interest rates currently offered for instruments of similar remaining maturities. Commitments to extend credit. For fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loan commitments, the fair value estimate considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates. The difference between the fair value and notional amount of outstanding loan commitments at December 31, 2000 and 1999, was not material. Based on the foregoing methods and assumptions, the carrying value and fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows: December 31, 2000 1999 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair value value value value (In thousands) Financial assets Cash and due from banks $ 13,224 $ 13,224 $ 14,675 $ 14,675 Federal funds sold 77 77 3,854 3,854 Investment securities 61,270 60,921 53,338 53,338 Loans receivable 599,086 597,739 507,969 507,377 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 4,981 4,981 4,079 4,079 ------- ------- ------- ------- $678,638 $676,942 $583,915 $583,323 ======= ======= ======= ======= Financial liabilities Deposits $562,617 $563,753 $488,880 $488,936 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 70,152 70,148 59,680 59,474 Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 143 143 1,172 1,172 Notes payable 2,300 2,300 -- -- Subordinated debentures 5,000 5,072 -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- $640,212 $641,416 $549,732 $549,582 ======= ======= ======= ======= 11. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted-average shares outstanding during the year. Weighted-average common shares outstanding totaled 5,226,889, 5,290,140, and 5,258,180 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Diluted earnings per share is computed taking into consideration common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares to be issued under the Company's stock option plan. Weighted-average common shares deemed to be outstanding for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share totaled 5,227,938, 5,403,130, and 5,404,684 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. There were 1,049, 112,990, and 146,504 incremental shares related to the assumed exercise of stock options included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Options to purchase 435,875 and 152,875 shares of common stock with a respective weighted-average exercise price of $17.12 and $16.62 were outstanding at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, but were excluded from the computation of common share equivalents because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares. F-12 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 12. CAPITALIZATION The Company's authorized capital stock includes 1,500,000 shares of $.01 per share par value voting preferred stock and 1,500,000 shares of $.01 per share par value non-voting preferred stock. No preferred shares have been issued at December 31, 2000 and 1999. 13. ADVERTISING Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. The Company's advertising expense totaled $311,000, $370,000, and $339,000 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. 14. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash and due from banks. 15. RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2000 consolidated financial statement presentation. NOTE B -- INVESTMENT SECURITIES The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of investment securities at December 31 are shown below. 2000 Gross Gross Estimated Amortized unrealized unrealized fair cost gains losses value (In thousands) Held to maturity: Trust preferred securities due after ten years $ 4,947 $ -- $349 $ 4,598 ====== ==== === ====== Available for sale: U.S Government and agency obligations $49,536 $206 $465 $49,277 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 6,916 134 4 7,046 ------ --- --- ------ Total securities available for sale $56,452 $340 $469 $56,323 ====== === === ====== 1999 Gross Gross Estimated Amortized unrealized unrealized fair cost gains losses value (In thousands) Available for sale: U.S Government and agency obligations $52,314 $ 6 $2,384 $49,936 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 3,414 14 26 3,402 ------ --- ----- ------ Total securities available for sale $55,728 $ 20 $2,410 $53,338 ====== === ===== ====== The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities designated as available for sale, by term to maturity at December 31, are shown below. F-13 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 2000 1999 Estimated Estimated Amortized fair Amortized fair cost value cost value (In thousands) Due in three years or less $ 9,016 $ 9,058 $ 6,796 $ 6,767 Due after three years through five years 2,546 2,492 4,825 4,710 Due after five years through ten years 14,910 14,619 34,777 32,893 Due after ten years 29,980 30,154 9,330 8,968 ------ ------ ------ ------ $56,452 $56,323 $55,728 $53,338 ====== ====== ====== ====== Proceeds from sale of investment securities designated as available for sale during the year ended December 31, 2000, totaled $21.7 million, resulting in a realized loss of $381,000 on such sales. Proceeds from sales of investment securities designated as available for sale during the year ended December 31, 1999, totaled $41.0 million, resulting in a realized loss of $2.1 million on such sales. Proceeds from sales of investment securities designated as available for sale during the year ended December 31, 1998, totaled $12.8 million, resulting in a realized gain of $277,000 on such sales. At December 31, 2000 and 1999, investment securities with an aggregate book value of $44.7 million and $48.8 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits. NOTE C -- LOANS RECEIVABLE The composition of the loan portfolio, including loans held for sale, is as follows at December 31: 2000 1999 (In thousands) Real estate mortgage (primarily residential) $381,435 $320,033 Installment, net of unearned interest of $2,286 and $2,214 70,859 66,391 Commercial and other 152,384 126,191 Credit card 1,605 1,486 ------- ------- 606,283 514,101 Less: Allowance for loan losses 7,197 6,132 ------- ------- $599,086 $507,969 ======= ======= The Company's lending efforts have historically focused on real estate mortgages and consumer installment loans, which comprised approximately $452.3 million, or 75.5%, of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2000, and approximately $386.4 million, or 76.1%, of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 1999. Historically, such loans have been conservatively underwritten with sufficient collateral or cash down payments to provide the Company with adequate collateral coverage in the event of default. Nevertheless, the Company, as with any lending institution, is subject to the risk that real estate values or economic conditions could deteriorate in its primary lending areas within Ohio, thereby impairing collateral values. However, management is of the belief that real estate values and economic conditions in the Company's primary lending areas are presently stable. As stated previously, the Company has sold whole loans and participating interests in loans in the secondary market, retaining servicing on the loans sold. Loans sold and serviced for others totaled approximately $115.7 million, $118.1 million, and $112.2 million at December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. F-14 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 The activity in the allowance for loan losses is summarized as follows for the years ended December 31: 2000 1999 1998 (In thousands) Balance at beginning of period $6,132 $4,583 $4,000 Provision charged to operations 2,263 2,432 1,266 Charge-offs (1,413) (1,115) (829) Recoveries 215 232 146 ----- ----- ----- Balance at end of period $7,197 $6,132 $4,583 ===== ===== ===== At December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, the Company had nonaccrual and nonperforming loans totaling approximately $2.9 million, $3.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively. Interest income that would have been recognized had nonaccrual loans performed pursuant to contractual terms totaled approximately $262,000, $287,000 and $162,000 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. NOTE D -- OFFICE PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Office premises and equipment are summarized at December 31 as follows: 2000 1999 (In thousands) Land and buildings $10,100 $10,163 Furniture and equipment 5,154 4,524 Leasehold improvements 537 251 ------ ------ 15,791 14,938 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (6,495) (5,682) ------ ------ $ 9,296 $ 9,256 ====== ====== NOTE E -- DEPOSITS Deposit balances at December 31 are summarized as follows: Deposit type and 2000 1999 interest rate range Amount Rate Amount Rate (Dollars in thousands) Demand deposit accounts $ 45,792 -- $ 42,598 -- Savings accounts 40,451 2.65% 45,901 2.66% NOW accounts 33,996 2.05% 31,824 2.04% Money market deposit accounts 11,041 3.11% 13,039 3.13% Premium investment accounts 47,512 5.81% 30,150 5.18% Select investment accounts 14,609 4.85% 12,728 4.10% ------- ------- Total transaction accounts 193,401 176,240 Certificates of deposit 2.00-- 4.99% 11,838 86,208 5.00-- 6.99% 353,726 225,869 7.00-- 8.00% 3,652 563 ------- ------- Total certificates of deposit 369,216 6.37% 312,640 5.35% ------- ------- Total deposits $562,617 5.17% $488,880 4.31% ======= ==== ======= ==== F-15 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 The Company had deposit accounts with balances in excess of $100,000 totaling $179.2 million and $139.3 million at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Interest expense on deposits is summarized as follows for the years ended December 31: 2000 1999 1998 (In thousands) NOW accounts $ 628 $ 635 $ 584 Savings accounts 1,200 1,406 1,457 Money market deposit accounts 345 424 409 Premium investment accounts 2,020 994 993 Select investment accounts 683 707 625 Certificates of deposit 19,888 15,260 15,327 ------ ------ ------ $24,764 $19,426 $19,395 ====== ====== ====== The contractual maturities of outstanding certificates of deposit are summarized as follows at December 31: 2000 1999 (In thousands) Less than one year $321,385 $232,063 One year through three years 44,932 74,220 More than three years 2,899 6,357 ------- ------- $369,216 $312,640 ======= ======= NOTE F -- ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, collateralized at December 31, 2000 and 1999 by pledges of certain residential mortgage loans totaling $94.7 million and $89.5 million, respectively, and the Banks' investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock, are summarized as follows: Maturing in year December 31, Interest rate ended December 31, 2000 1999 (Dollars in thousands) 5.80% to 6.50% 2000 $ -- $24,159 4.87% to 8.05% 2001 40,956 13,925 6.43% to 6.50% 2002 4,000 4,000 6.50% 2003 2,500 2,500 7.85% to 8.30% 2004 1,160 1,485 5.14% to 8.10% 2005 4,006 4,006 6.50% 2006 391 418 7.30% 2007 4,000 -- 5.30% 2009 392 2,505 5.15% to 8.02% 2010 6,860 976 6.95% 2011 1,072 1,262 7.62% 2015 850 -- 6.70% 2017 929 959 5.15% 2018 3,036 3,485 ------ ------ $70,152 $59,680 ====== ====== Weighted-average interest rate 6.36% 6.14% ==== ==== F-16 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Oak Hill has established a relationship for letters of credit with the FHLB, which totaled $7.2 million at December 31, 2000. The letters of credit, which were unused at December 31, 2000, are collateralized by a pledge of certain mortgage loans totaling $9.7 million. The letters of credit will expire through July 2001. NOTE G -- OTHER BORROWINGS At December 31, 2000, Action had a $2.3 million note payable to another financial institution. The note matures in 2003, bears interest at a rate of 9.00% and is collateralized by a pledge of a portion of the Company's shares of Oak Hill. NOTE H-- SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES In March 2000, a Delaware trust owned by the Company (the "Trust"), issued $5.0 million of mandatorily redeemable debt securities. The debt securities issued by the Trust are included in the Company's regulatory capital, specifically as a component of Tier I capital. The subordinated debentures are the sole assets of the Trust, and the Company owns all of the common securities of the Trust. Interest payments on the debt securities are made semi-annually at an annual fixed interest rate of 10.875% and are reported as a component of interest expense on borrowings. The net proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the debt securities were used for general corporate purposes, including repurchasing the Company's common stock and providing general working capital. NOTE I -- FEDERAL INCOME TAXES The provision for federal income taxes differs from that computed at the statutory corporate tax rate for the year ended December 31 as follows: 2000 1999 1998 (In thousands) Federal income taxes computed at the statutory rate $3,227 $2,096 $3,555 Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from: Interest income on municipal loans and obligations of state and political subdivisions (75) (144) (90) Amortization of goodwill 11 11 11 Nondeductible merger-related expenses -- 102 -- Other 9 18 (61) ----- ----- ----- Federal income tax provision per consolidated financial statements $3,172 $2,083 $3,415 ===== ===== ===== F-17 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 The composition of the Company's net deferred tax asset at December 31 is as follows: 2000 1999 (In thousands) Taxes (payable) refundable on temporary differences at statutory rate: Deferred tax assets: Book/tax difference of loan loss allowance $2,443 $1,799 Unrealized losses on securities designated as available for sale 45 812 Recapture of federal income taxes resulting from loss carrybacks -- 277 Deferred compensation benefits 107 -- Impairment losses 64 -- Other -- 4 ----- ----- Total deferred tax assets 2,659 2,892 Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred loan origination costs (350) (281) Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends (532) (533) Book/tax difference of depreciation (94) (110) Mortgage servicing rights (335) (323) Mark-to-market adjustment (403) -- Book/tax difference on bad debt reserves (44) (124) ----- ------ Total deferred tax liabilities (1,758) (1,371) ----- ------ Net deferred tax asset $ 901 $1,521 ===== ===== The Company has not recorded a valuation allowance for any portion of the net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2000 and 1999, based on the amount of income taxes subject to recovery in carryback years. NOTE J -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In the normal course of business, the Company has made loans to its directors, officers, and their related business interests. In the opinion of management, such loans are consistent with sound banking practices and are within applicable regulatory lending limitations. The balance of such loans outstanding at December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 totaled approximately $1.9 million, $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively. The Company had also received demand and time deposits of approximately $14.9 million, $10.5 million and $18.4 million at December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 from directors, officers and their related business interests. NOTE K -- EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The Company has a profit-sharing and 401(k) plan covering all employees who have attained the age of twenty-one and completed three months of continuous service. The profit-sharing plan is non-contributory and contributions to the plan are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Company contributed $150,000 and $165,000 to the plan for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1998, respectively. The Company did not contribute to the plan for the year ended December 31, 1999. F-18 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 The 401(k) plan allows employees to make voluntary, tax-deferred contributions up to 15% of their base annual compensation. The Company provides, at its discretion, a 50% matching of funds for each participant's contribution, subject to a maximum of 6% of base compensation. For 1998, if the participant elected to invest their contributions in the common stock of Oak Hill Financial, Inc., the Company provided a 100% matching of each participant's contribution. The Company's matching contributions under the 401(k) plan totaled $127,000, $99,000 and $175,000 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Towne Bank had established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") which was to provide retirement benefits for substantially all employees who had completed six months of service and had attained the age of twenty-one. The ESOP originally borrowed $207,000 from an independent third-party lender, payable over a seven year period, to purchase stock. The sole security of the loan was the acquired stock and, while Towne had not guaranteed the loan, future contributions to retire the loan were paid to the ESOP from retained earnings. During 1999, the loan was repaid in full. Towne recognized expenses totaling $15,000 and $30,000 related to the ESOP for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Towne's ESOP was terminated during 2000. NOTE L -- COMMITMENTS The Company 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, including commitments to extend credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest-rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the statement of financial condition. The contract or notional amounts of the commitments reflect the extent of the Company's involvement in such financial instruments. The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as those utilized for on-balance-sheet instruments. At December 31, 2000, the Company had outstanding commitments of approximately $14.5 million to originate residential and commercial loans. Also, the Company had unused lines of credit and letters of credit totaling approximately $64.6 million and $1.6 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2000. In the opinion of management, outstanding loan commitments equaled or exceeded prevalent market interest rates as of December 31, 2000, such commitments were underwritten in accordance with normal loan underwriting policies, and all disbursements will be funded via normal cash flow from operations and existing excess liquidity. The Company has also entered into lease agreements for office premises and equipment under operating leases which expire at various dates through 2009. The following table summarizes minimum payments due under lease agreements by year: Year ending December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2001 $ 338 2002 317 2003 225 2004 185 2005 and thereafter 391 ----- $1,456 ===== Total rental expense under operating leases was $359,000, $304,000 and $250,000 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. F-19 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 NOTE M -- REGULATORY CAPITAL Oak Hill and Towne are subject to the regulatory capital requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory -- and possibly additional discretionary -- actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have direct material effect on the Banks' financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Banks' assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Banks' capital accounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. The FDIC has adopted risk-based capital guidelines to which the Banks are subject. The guidelines establish a systematic analytical framework that makes regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banking organizations. Risk-based capital ratios are determined by allocating assets and specified off-balance-sheet commitments to four risk-weighting categories, with higher levels of capital being required for the categories perceived as representing greater risk. These guidelines divide the capital into two tiers. The first tier ("Tier 1") includes common equity, certain non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and certain other intangible assets (except mortgage servicing rights and purchased credit card relationships, subject to certain limitations). Supplementary ("Tier 2") capital includes, among other items, cumulative perpetual and long-term limited-life preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, certain hybrid capital instruments, term subordinated debt, and the allowance for loan losses, subject to certain limitations, less required deductions. Banks are required to maintain a total risk-based capital (the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital) ratio of 8%, of which 4% must be Tier 1 capital. The FDIC may, however, set higher capital requirements when particular circumstances warrant. Banks experiencing or anticipating significant growth are expected to maintain capital ratios, including tangible capital positions, well above minimum required levels. During the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, each of the Banks was notified by its primary federal regulator that it was categorized as "well-capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as "well-capitalized" the Banks must maintain minimum Tier 1 capital, total risk-based capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratios of 6%, 10%, and 5%, respectively. At December 31, 2000, Oak Hill was well-capitalized and Towne was adequately capitalized. As of December 31, 2000 and 1999, management believes that Oak Hill and Towne have met all of the capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. The Banks' Tier 1 capital, total risk-based capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratios at December 31, 2000 and 1999 are set forth in the following table. F-20 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Oak Hill Banks As of December 31, 2000 To be "well- capitalized" under For capital prompt corrective Actual adequacy purposes action provisions Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) Total capital $41,232 10.8% $30,577 > 8.0% $38,222 > 10.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 capital $36,508 9.6% $15,289 > 4.0% $22,933 > 6.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 leverage $36,508 7.7% $18,893 > 4.0% $23,616 > 5.0% - - As of December 31, 1999 To be "well- capitalized" under For capital prompt corrective Actual adequacy purposes action provisions Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) Total capital $35,855 11.5% $24,861 > 8.0% $31,076 > 10.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 capital $31,966 10.3% $12,430 > 4.0% $18,645 > 6.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 leverage $31,966 7.5% $16,976 > 4.0% $21,221 > 5.0% - - Towne Bank As of December 31, 2000 To be "well- capitalized" under For capital prompt corrective Actual adequacy purposes action provisions Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) Total capital $15,299 9.8% $12,480 > 8.0% $15,601 > 10.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 capital $13,345 8.6% $ 6,240 > 4.0% $ 9,360 > 6.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 leverage $13,345 6.7% $ 7,990 > 4.0% $ 9,988 > 5.0% - - As of December 31, 1999 To be "well- capitalized" under For capital prompt corrective Actual adequacy purposes action provisions Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) Total capital $13,630 10.3% $10,588 > 8.0% $13,235 > 10.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 capital $11,793 8.9% $5,294 > 4.0% $7,941 > 6.0% - - (to risk-weighted assets) Tier 1 leverage $11,793 6.8% $6,927 > 4.0% $8,658 > 5.0% - - F-21 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 The Company's management believes that under the current regulatory capital regulations the Banks will continue to meet their minimum capital requirements in the foreseeable future. However, events beyond the control of the Company, such as increased interest rates or a downturn in the economy in the primary market areas, could adversely affect future earnings and consequently, the ability to meet future minimum regulatory capital requirements. NOTE N -- STOCK OPTION PLAN The Company has a stock option plan that provides for grants of options for up to 1,200,000 of authorized, but unissued shares of its common stock. The Company accounts for its stock option plan in accordance with SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," which contains a fair value-based method for valuing stock-based compensation that entities may use, which measures compensation cost at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. Compensation is then recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 permits entities to continue to account for stock options and similar equity instruments under Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Entities that continue to account for stock options using APB Opinion No. 25 are required to make pro forma disclosures of net earnings and earnings per share, as if the fair value-based method of accounting defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for its stock option plan. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for the plan. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock option plan been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under the plan consistent with the accounting method utilized in SFAS No. 123, the Company's net earnings and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below: 2000 1999 1998 Net earnings (In thousands) As reported $6,318 $4,082 $7,040 ===== ===== ===== Pro forma $6,025 $3,613 $6,758 ===== ===== ===== Basic earnings per share As reported $1.21 $ .77 $1.34 ==== ===== ==== Pro forma $1.15 $ .68 $1.29 ==== ===== ==== Diluted earnings per share As reported $1.21 $ .76 $1.30 ==== ===== ==== Pro forma $1.15 $ .67 $1.25 ==== ===== ==== The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the modified Black-Scholes options-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively: dividend yield of 2.5% for 2000 and 1999 and 4.0% for 1998; expected volatility of 10.0% for all years, risk-free interest rates of 6.00% for 2000 and 1999 and 5.50% for 1998, and expected lives of 10 years. A summary of the status of the Company's Stock Option Plan as of December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 and changes during the periods ended on those dates is presented below: F-22 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 2000 1999 1998 Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- average average average exercise exercise exercise Shares price Shares price Shares price Outstanding at beginning of year 625,301 $14.23 542,126 $12.13 438,689 $10.41 Granted 137,000 14.75 172,875 16.75 120,750 17.25 Exercised (45,000) 7.42 (83,875) 5.40 (13,188) 6.23 Forfeited (4,000) 16.84 (5,825) 15.97 (4,125) 2.79 ------- ------- ------- Outstanding at end of year 713,301 $14.75 625,301 $14.23 542,126 $12.13 ======= ===== ======= ===== ======= ===== Options exercisable at year-end 644,801 609,674 396,025 ======= ======= ======= Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year $ 3.24 $ 4.11 $ 2.27 ===== ===== ===== The following information applies to options outstanding at December 31, 2000: Number outstanding 713,301 Range of exercise prices $2.79 - $18.05 Weighted-average exercise price $14.75 Weighted-average remaining contractual life 8.0 years F-23 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 NOTE O-- OAK HILL FINANCIAL, INC. CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following condensed financial statements summarize the financial position of Oak Hill Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION December 31, (In thousands) 2000 1999 ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 268 $ 65 Interest-bearing deposits in Oak Hill Banks 1,203 2,161 Investment in Oak Hill Banks 36,432 30,467 Investment in Action Finance Co. 2,061 1,975 Investment in Oak Hill Capital Trust I 155 -- Investment in Towne Bank 13,681 12,277 Office premises and equipment-- net 936 1,105 Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,116 222 ------ ------ Total assets $55,852 $48,272 ====== ====== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Other liabilities $ 801 $ 548 Junior subordinated debentures 5,155 -- ------ ------ Total liabilities 5,956 548 Stockholders' equity Common stock 2,707 2,683 Additional paid-in capital 5,040 4,650 Retained earnings 46,913 42,724 Less cost of treasury stock (4,680) (755) Unrealized losses on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects (84) (1,578) ------ ------ Total stockholders' equity 49,896 47,724 ------ ------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $55,852 $48,272 ====== ====== F-24 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS Year ended December 31, (In thousands) 2000 1999 1998 REVENUE Interest income $ 166 $ 61 $ 41 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 6,763 4,498 7,205 ----- ----- ----- Total revenue 6,929 4,559 7,246 EXPENSES Interest expense 435 -- -- General and administrative 405 574 292 ----- ----- ----- Total expenses 840 574 292 ----- ----- ----- Earnings before federal income tax credits 6,089 3,985 6,954 Federal income tax credits (229) (97) (86) ----- ----- ----- NET EARNINGS $6,318 $4,082 $7,040 ===== ===== ===== F-25 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year ended December 31, (In thousands) 2000 1999 1998 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net earnings for the year $6,318 $4,082 $7,040 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Undistributed earnings of consolidated subsidiaries (5,900) (1,176) (3,531) Depreciation of office premises and equipment 205 -- -- Increase (decrease) in cash due to changes in: Prepaid expenses and other assets (955) (1,210) 7 Other liabilities 253 155 112 ----- ----- ----- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (79) 1,851 3,628 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in Action Finance Company -- -- (2,000) Investment in Oak Hill Capital Trust I (155) -- -- Purchase of office premises and equipment (36) -- -- (Increase) decrease in interest-bearing deposits 958 (589) (568) ----- ----- ----- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 767 (589) (2,568) ----- ----- ----- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 1,600 -- -- Repayment of notes payable (1,600) -- -- Proceeds from exercise of stock options 414 567 114 Proceeds from issuance of debt securities 5,155 -- -- Purchase of treasury stock (3,925) -- (727) Dividends on common shares (2,129) (1,792) (1,385) ----- ----- ----- Net cash used in financing activities (485) (1,225) (1,998) ----- ----- ----- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 203 37 (938) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 65 28 966 ----- ----- ----- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 268 $ 65 $ 28 ===== ===== ===== F-26 Oak Hill Financial, Inc. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 NOTE P -- SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENT TO REPURCHASE Obligations for securities sold under agreements to repurchase were collateralized at December 31, 2000 and 1999 by investment securities with a book value including accrued interest of approximately $3.0 million and $3.1 million and a market value of approximately $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The maximum balance of repurchase agreements outstanding at any month-end during the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999 was $479,000 and $1.9 million, respectively, and the average month-end balance outstanding for 2000 and 1999 was approximately $392,000 and $934,000, respectively. NOTE Q -- QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) The following table summarizes the Company's quarterly results for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999. Three Months Ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2000: (In thousands, except per share data) Total interest income $12,402 $13,146 $14,123 $14,907 Total interest expense 6,242 6,910 7,896 8,462 ------ ------ ------ ------ Net interest income 6,160 6,236 6,227 6,445 Provision for losses on loans 360 498 708 697 Other income 621 647 669 381 General, administrative and other expense 3,771 3,668 3,892 4,302 ------ ------ ------ ------ Earnings before income taxes 2,650 2,717 2,296 1,827 Federal income taxes 885 911 766 610 ------ ------ ------ ------ Net earnings $ 1,765 $ 1,806 $ 1,530 $1,217 ====== ====== ====== ===== Basic earnings per share $.33 $.34 $.30 $.24 === === === === Diluted earnings per share $.33 $.34 $.30 $.24 === === === === Three Months Ended March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 1999: (In thousands, except per share data) Total interest income $10,818 $10,855 $11,742 $11,835 Total interest expense 5,425 5,264 5,672 6,058 ------ ------ ------ ------ Net interest income 5,393 5,591 6,070 5,777 Provision for losses on loans 310 409 1,175 538 Other income (loss) 768 686 (1,589) 543 General, administrative and other expense 3,150 3,186 4,219 4,087 ------ ------ ------ ------ Earnings (loss) before income taxes (credits) 2,701 2,682 (913) 1,695 Federal income taxes (credits) 886 878 (320) 639 ------ ------ ----- ------ Net earnings (loss) $ 1,815 $ 1,804 $ (593) $ 1,056 ====== ====== ======= ====== Basic earnings (loss) per share $.34 $.34 $(.11) $.20 === === ==== === Diluted earnings (loss) per share $.34 $.33 $(.11) $.20 === === ==== === F-27 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Board of Directors Oak Hill Financial, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of Oak Hill Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2000. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Oak Hill Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ Grant Thornton LLP Cincinnati, Ohio February 8, 2001 F-28