UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
Commission file number 0-23550
Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan 38-2806518
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
One Fenton Sq, P.O. Box 725, Fenton, Michigan 48430
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(810) 629-2263
(Registrant's telephone number)
None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal
year, if changed since last report)
Check whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days.
__X__ Yes ___ No
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date: November 10, 2001
Class - Common Stock Shares Outstanding - 1,732,877
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Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Index to Form 10-Q
Page
Part I - Financial Information
Item 1 - Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 3
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 19
Part II - Other Information 21
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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SEPT 30, DEC. 31,
(000's omitted Except Per Share Data) 2001 2000
(unaudited)
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ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $13,770 $13,459
Federal funds sold 38,050 7,250
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Total cash & cash equivalents 51,820 20,709
Securities-available for sale 41,332 53,421
Securities-held to maturity, (market value of $11,391
at September 30, 2001 and $13,419 at December 31, 2000) 11,163 13,283
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Total securities 52,495 66,704
Loans:
Commercial 118,394 101,090
Tax exempt development loans 971 835
Real estate loans - mortgage 9,189 10,514
Real estate loans - construction 8,243 17,471
Consumer loans 59,945 65,198
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Total loans 203,070 195,108
Less: Allowance for loan losses (3,145) (2,932)
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Net loans 199,925 192,176
Loans held for sale 1,208 187
Bank premises and equipment 7,771 6,547
Accrued interest receivable 1,682 1,924
Other assets 4,331 4,643
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Total assets $319,232 $292,890
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LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing deposits $44,197 $34,762
Interest bearing deposits 232,198 213,894
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Total deposits 276,395 248,656
Federal funds purchased 0 3,250
Other borrowings 2,638 2,581
Accrued taxes, interest and other liabilities 2,117 2,649
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Total liabilities 281,150 257,136
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - $2.5 par value
1,732,877 shares issued (1,722,308 in Dec. 2000) 4,332 4,305
Surplus 26,266 26,016
Retained earnings 7,074 5,648
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 410 (215)
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Total shareholders' equity 38,082 35,754
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $319,232 $292,890
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(000's omitted except per share data) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans $4,355 $4,813 $13,436 $13,994
Interest and dividends on
investment securities:
Taxable 537 813 1,985 2,482
Tax-exempt 165 160 501 496
Interest on federal funds sold 311 181 809 453
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Total interest income 5,368 5,967 16,731 17,425
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 2,212 2,342 7,118 6,836
Short-term borrowings 27 217 102 531
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Total interest expense 2,239 2,559 7,220 7,367
NET INTEREST INCOME 3,129 3,408 9,511 10,058
Provision for loan losses 179 153 572 523
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Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 2,950 3,255 8,939 9,535
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts 511 484 1,541 1,437
Fiduciary income 159 206 484 527
Other operating income 345 344 1,124 1,009
Gain on sale of loans 170 60 403 125
Gains on sale of securities - AFS 160 0 317 0
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Total non-interest income 1,345 1,094 3,869 3,098
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and benefits 1,643 1,472 4,728 4,413
Occupancy of bank premises 236 199 657 597
Equipment expense 376 377 1,056 1,158
Other operating expenses 880 844 2,707 2,682
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Total non-interest expense 3,135 2,892 9,148 8,850
INCOME BEFORE TAXES 1,160 1,457 3,660 3,783
Applicable income taxes 354 437 1,093 1,060
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NET INCOME $806 $1,020 $2,567 $2,723
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Per share:
Net income - basic $0.47 $0.60 $1.49 $1.59
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Net income - diluted $0.46 $0.59 $1.48 $1.59
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Dividends $0.22 $0.21 $0.66 $0.63
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
Nine Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
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Sept 30, Sept 30,
(000's omitted) 2001 2000
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COMMON STOCK
Balance, beginning of period $4,305 $3,555
Issuance of shares under
Director stock purchase plan,
Stock purchase plan, and
Dividend reinvestment program 27 25
Impact of 20% stock dividend 0 713
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Balance, end of period 4,332 4,293
SURPLUS
Balance, beginning of period 26,016 18,317
Issuance of shares under
Director stock purchase plan,
Stock purchase plan, and
Dividend reinvestment program 250 330
Impact of 20% stock dividend 0 7,267
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Balance, end of period 26,266 25,914
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance, beginning of period 5,648 11,078
Net income 2,567 2,723
Cash dividends declared (1,141) (1,075)
Impact of 20% stock dividend 0 (7,985)
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Balance, end of period 7,074 4,741
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
Balance, beginning of period (215) (1,085)
Change in unrealized gain (loss)
on securities, net of tax 625 277
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Balance, end of period 410 (808)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $38,082 $34,140
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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(000's omitted)
2001 2000
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $2,567 $2,723
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and amortization 672 692
Provision for loan losses 572 523
Amortization (accretion) on securities (5) (27)
Loans originated for sale (30,542) (6,472)
Proceeds from the sale of loans 29,924 6,681
Gain in sales of loans (403) 0
Gain on sales of securities - AFS (317) 0
Decrease (increase) in interest receivable 242 (441)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 312 1,059
Increase (decrease) in accrued taxes,
Interest, and other liabilities (532) 93
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Total Adjustments (77) 2,108
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Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities 2,490 4,831
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Net decrease in deposits with other banks 0 0
Proceeds from maturities of investment activities - HTM 3,773 3,503
Proceeds from maturities of investment activities - AFS 4,074 2,299
Proceeds from calls of investment securities - AFS 18,596 0
Proceeds from sales of investment securities - AFS 10,431 0
Purchases of investment securities - HTM (1,738) (3,000)
Purchases of investment securities - AFS (19,613) (500)
Net increase in loans (8,321) (12,255)
Capital expenditures (2,263) (1,149)
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Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities 4,939 (11,102)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net increase (decrease) in deposits 27,739 8,010
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (3,193) 10,943
Proceeds from stock issuance 277 350
Cash dividends (1,141) (1,075)
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Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities 23,682 18,228
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $31,111 $11,957
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING $20,709 $13,614
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING $51,820 $25,571
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CASH PAID FOR:
INTEREST $7,278 $6,598
INCOME TAXES $1,518 $1,102
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(000's Omitted) September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net Income $806 $1,020 $2,567 $2,723
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising
During period $348 $469 $834 $277
Less: reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income $106 $0 $209 $0
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Other comprehensive income (loss) $242 $469 $625 $277
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Comprehensive income $1,048 $1,489 $3,192 $3,000
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Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and the instructions for Form - 10Q and Article 9 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2001
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ending December 31, 2001. All share and per share amounts have been
retroactively adjusted to reflect the 20% stock dividend paid on May 26, 2000.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and
footnotes thereto included in the Corporation's annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2000.
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Note 2. Earnings per common share
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the computation of
basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share is
presented below. Earnings per common share are presented below for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Numerator
Net Income $806,000 $1,020,000 $2,567,000 $2,723,000
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Denominator
Weighted average common shares
Outstanding 1,730,576 1,711,226 1,727,556 1,714,456
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Basic earnings per common share $0.47 $0.60 $1.49 $1.59
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Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Numerator
Net Income $ 806,000 $1,020,000 $2,567,000 $2,723,000
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Denominator
Weighted average common shares
Outstanding for basic earnings per
Common share 1,730,576 1,711,226 1,727,556 1,714,456
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed
Exercises of stock options 3,528 3,341 3,574 3,403
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Weighted average common shares
And dilutive potential common
Shares outstanding 1,734,104 1,714,567 1,731,130 1,717,859
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Diluted earnings per common share $0.46 $0.59 $1.48 $1.59
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Stock options for 6,975 and 10,219 shares of common stock for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 and the 6,975 and 10,219 shares of
common stock for the three month period ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 were
not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were
not dilutive.
Note 3. Commitments and contingencies
There are various contingent liabilities that are not reflected in the financial
statements including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of
business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel,
the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material
effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition or results of
operations.
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Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Results of Operations
As indicated in the income statement, earnings for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 were $2,567,000 compared to $2,723,000 for the same period in
2000. Earnings decreased as a result of an decrease in net interest income and
an increase in operating expenses. The Corporation continues to focus on core
banking activities and new opportunities in our current and surrounding markets.
Management believes that the softening of the economy that has taken place
throughout 2001 and projected for the reminder could continue to place pressure
on current and future earnings.
The banking industry uses standard performance indicators to help evaluate a
banking institution's performance. Return on average assets is one of these
indicators. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001 the Corporation's
return on average assets was 1.12% compared to 1.22% for the same period in
2000. For the three months ended September 30, 2001 the Corporation's return on
average assets was 1.03% compared to 1.35% for the same period in 2000. Net
income per share-basic was $1.49 in the first nine months of 2001 compared to
$1.59 for the same period in 2000.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income and average balances and yields on major categories of
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the nine months
ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 are summarized in Table 3. Net interest income
and average balances and yields on major categories of interest-earning assets
and interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended September 30, 2001
and 2000 are summarized in Table 2. The effects of changes in average interest
rates and average balances are detailed in Table 1 below.
Table 1
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2001 COMPARED TO 2000
INCREASE (DECREASE)
DUE TO:
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YIELD/
(000'S OMITTED) VOL RATE TOTAL
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TAXABLE SECURITIES ($386) ($111) ($497)
TAX-EXEMPT SECURITIES (6) 12 6
FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD 725 (369) 356
TOTAL LOANS 899 (1,068) (169)
LOANS HELD FOR SALE (388) (2) (390)
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TOTAL EARNING ASSETS 844 (1,538) (694)
INTEREST BEARING DEMAND DEPOSITS (66) (5) (71)
SAVINGS DEPOSITS 100 (294) (194)
TIME CD'S $100,000 AND OVER 105 (104) 1
OTHER TIME DEPOSITS 360 186 546
OTHER BORROWINGS (425) (4) (429)
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TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES 74 (221) (147)
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NET INTEREST INCOME $770 ($1,317) ($547)
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As indicated in Table 1, during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, net
interest income decreased compared to the same period in 2000, principally
because of the decrease in prime rate that allowed all of the variable rate loan
products to reprice at a lower rate. Interest expense decreased mildly due to
the lowering in core deposit rates due to the rate decreases and the lagged
effect of repricing certificates of deposit at maturity.
Net interest income (displayed without consideration of full tax equivalency),
average balance sheet amounts, and the corresponding yields for the three months
ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 are shown in Table 2. Net interest income for
the three months ended September 30, 2001 was $3,129,000 a decrease of $279,000
over the same period in 2000. This represents a decrease of 8.2%. The primary
factor contributing to the net interest income decrease was reductions in
interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board.
Net interest income, average balance sheet amounts, and the corresponding yields
for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 are shown in Table 3. Net
interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was $9,511,000 a
decrease of $547,000 over the same period in 2000. This represents a decrease of
5.4%. The primary factor contributing to the decrease was the reduction in
interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board.
Management expects the continued softening of the economy throughout the
remainder of 2001. Accordingly, the Corporation will seek to strategically
manage the balance sheet structure to create stability in net interest income.
The Corporation will aggressively seek out new loan opportunities while
continuing to maintain sound credit quality.
As indicated in Table 2, for the three months ended September 30, 2001, the
Corporation's net interest margin (without consideration of full tax
equivalency) was 4.28% compared with 4.86% for the same period in 2000. This
decline is attributable to the impact of interest rates reduction by the Federal
Reserve Board and the increase in interest expense due to certificate of deposit
growth. The decrease in interest rates impacts the net interest income in the
short term because loans have repriced quicker than deposits thus reducing net
interest income.
Average earning assets increased 3.9% or approximately $10,850,000 comparing the
third quarter of 2001 to the same time period in 2000. Loans, the highest
yielding component of earning assets, represented 69.7% of earning assets in
2001 compared to 68.6% in 2000. Average interest bearing liabilities increased
1.5% or $3,442,000 comparing the third quarter of 2001 to the same time period
in 2000. Non-interest bearing deposits amounted to 14.9% of average earning
assets in the third quarter of 2001 compared with 13.3% in the same time period
of 2000.
Management continually monitors the Corporation's balance sheet to insulate net
interest income from significant swings caused by interest rate volatility. If
market rates continue to change in 2001, corresponding changes in funding costs
will be considered to avoid any potential negative impact on net interest
income. The Corporation's policies in this regard are further discussed in the
section titled "Interest Rate Sensitivity Management".
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Table 2
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
AVERAGE BALANCES AND RATES 2001 2000
(000's omitted) AVERAGE INCOME/ YIELD/ AVERAGE INCOME/ YIELD/
ASSETS BALANCE EXPENSE RATE BALANCE EXPENSE RATE
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Investment securities:
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies $33,657 $488 5.75% $50,410 $797 6.29%
State and Political 14,568 165 4.49% 14,026 160 4.54%
Other 4,086 49 4.76% 1,077 16 5.91%
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Total Investment Securities 52,311 702 5.32% 65,513 973 5.91%
Fed Funds Sold 35,590 311 3.47% 11,420 181 6.31%
Loans:
Commercial 123,710 2,629 8.43% 106,136 2,577 9.66%
Tax Free 772 10 5.14% 492 7 5.66%
Real Estate-Mortgage 9,138 251 10.90% 15,363 390 10.10%
Consumer 64,335 1,391 8.58% 69,186 1,650 9.49%
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Total loans 197,955 4,281 8.58% 191,177 4,624 9.62%
Allowance for Loan Loss (3,111) (3,283)
Net Loans 194,844 4,281 8.72% 187,894 4,624 9.79%
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Loans Held for Sale 4,186 74 7.01% 10,645 189 7.06%
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TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $290,042 $5,368 7.34% $278,755 $5,967 8.52%
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Cash Due from Banks 10,938 11,589
All Other Assets 13,997 13,784
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TOTAL ASSETS $311,866 $300,845
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LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Deposits:
Non-Interest bearing - DDA $40,514 $37,082
Interest bearing - DDA 36,589 156 1.69% 40,264 188 1.86%
Savings Deposits 76,720 491 2.54% 66,689 574 3.42%
Time CD's $100,000 and Over 32,704 402 4.88% 32,639 522 6.36%
Other Time CD's 83,061 1,163 5.56% 74,405 1,058 5.66%
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Total Deposits 269,588 2,212 3.26% 251,079 2,342 3.71%
Other Borrowings 1,952 27 5.49% 13,587 217 6.35%
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INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $231,026 $2,239 3.85% $227,584 $2,559 4.47%
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All Other Liabilities 2,206 2,433
Shareholders' Equity 38,120 33,746
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $311,866 $300,845
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Net Interest Rate Spread 3.49% 4.04%
Impact of Non-Interest Bearing Funds on Margin 0.79% 0.82%
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Net Interest Income /Margin $3,129 4.28% $3,408 4.86%
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Table 3
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
AVERAGE BALANCES AND RATES 2001 2000
(000's omitted) AVERAGE INCOME/ YIELD/ AVERAGE INCOME/ YIELD/
ASSETS BALANCE EXPENSE RATE BALANCE EXPENSE RATE
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Investment securities:
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies $41,543 1,890 6.08% $50,868 2,435 6.39%
State and Political 14,232 501 4.71% 14,395 496 4.60%
Other 2,285 95 5.56% 1,077 47 5.83%
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Total Investment Securities 58,060 2,486 5.72% 66,340 2,978 6.00%
Fed Funds Sold 25,525 809 4.24% 9,796 453 6.18%
Loans:
Commercial 120,306 8,059 8.96% 104,227 7,469 9.57%
Tax Free 799 31 5.19% 543 23 5.66%
Real Estate-Mortgage 11,290 822 9.73% 15,159 1,131 9.97%
Consumer 65,257 4,342 8.90% 68,227 4,799 9.40%
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Total loans 197,652 13,254 8.97% 188,156 13,422 9.53%
Allowance for Loan Loss (2,027) (3,141)
Net Loans 194,625 13,254 9.10% 185,015 13,422 9.69%
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Loans Held for Sale 3,467 182 7.02% 10,811 572 7.07%
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TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $284,704 $16,731 7.86% $275,103 $17,425 8.46%
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Cash Due from Banks 10,881 11,191
All Other Assets 13,865 13,288
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TOTAL ASSETS $306,423 $296,441
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LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Deposits:
Non-Interest bearing - DDA $38,292 $34,711
Interest bearing - DDA 36,180 487 1.80% 41,007 558 1.82%
Savings Deposits 71,476 1,541 2.88% 67,506 1,735 3.43%
Time CD's $100,000 and Over 35,007 1,487 5.68% 32,696 1,486 6.07%
Other Time CD's 83,646 3,603 5.76% 74,829 3,057 5.46%
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Total Deposits 264,601 7,118 3.60% 250,749 6,836 3.64%
Other Borrowings 2,174 102 6.27% 10,878 531 6.52%
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INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $228,483 $7,220 4.22% $226,916 $7,367 4.34%
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All Other Liabilities 2,284 1,717
Shareholders' Equity 37,364 33,097
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $306,423 $296,441
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Net Interest Rate Spread 3.63% 4.12%
Impact of Non-Interest Bearing Funds on Margin 0.83% 0.76%
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Net Interest Income /Margin $9,511 4.47% $10,058 4.88%
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ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses (ALL) reflects management's judgment as to the
level considered appropriate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio.
Fentura's subsidiary banks' methodology in determining the adequacy of the ALL
includes a review of individual loans, historical loss experience, current
economic conditions, portfolio trends, and other pertinent factors. Although
reserves have been allocated to various portfolio segments, the ALL is general
in nature and is available for the portfolio in its entirety. At September 30,
2001, the ALL was $3,145,000, or 1.55% of total loans. This compares with
$2,932,000, or 1.50%, at December 31, 2000. The increase of the ALL as a
percentage of total loans reflects a modest increase in the allowance for loan
losses and increased loan totals. Management feels that the allowance to gross
loans is appropriate given the changes in the portfolio mix and overall asset
quality.
The provision for loan losses was $572,000 in the first nine months of 2001 and
$523,000 for the same time period in 2000. The Corporation increased the
provision in 2001 compared to 2000 to fund the allowance for loan losses to a
level management feels is necessary to cover losses inherent in the loan
portfolio, particularly considering the growth in the loan portfolio in the 2001
period.
Table 4 also summarizes loan losses and recoveries for the first nine months of
2000 and 2001. During the first nine months of 2001 the Corporation experienced
net charge-offs of $359,000, compared with net charge-offs of $523,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2000. Accordingly, the net charge-off ratio for
the first nine months of 2001 was .18% compared to .09% for the same period in
2000.
The Corporation maintains formal policies and procedures to control and monitor
credit risk. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to
meet normal credit risks in the loan portfolio. The Corporation's loan portfolio
has no significant concentrations in any one industry nor any exposure in
foreign loans. The Corporation has not extendcredit to finance highly leveraged
transactions nor does it intend to do so in the future. Employment levels and
other economic conditions in the Corporation's local markets may have a
significant impact on the level of loan losses. Management continues to identify
and devote attention to credits that may not be performing as agreed. Therefore,
in light of the aforementioned, management expects a modest reduction to the
allowance for loan losses as a percentage to gross loans in 2001. Of course,
deterioration of economic conditions could have an impact on the Corporation's
credit quality which could impact the need for greater provision for loan losses
and the level of ALL as a percentage of gross loans. Non-performing loans are
discussed further in the section titled "Non-Performing Assets".
Table 4 ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30,
(000's omitted) 2001 2000
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Balance at Beginning of Period $2,932 $2,961
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Charge-Offs:
Commercial, Financial and Agriculture (54) (18)
Real Estate-Mortgage 0 0
Installment Loans to Individuals (416) (333)
Total Charge-Offs (470) (351)
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Recoveries:
Commercial, Financial and Agriculture 3 106
Real Estate-Mortgage 2 0
Installment Loans to Individuals 106 69
Total Recoveries 111 175
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Net Charge-Offs (359) (176)
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Provision 572 523
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Balance at End of Period $3,145 $3,308
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Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to Gross Loans 0.18% 0.09%
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NON-INTEREST INCOME
TABLE 5
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Analysis of Non-Interest Income September 30 September 30
(000's omitted) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Service Charges on Deposit Accounts $511 $484 $1,541 $1,437
Gain on Sale of Mortgages $170 $60 $403 $125
Mortgage Servicing Fees $0 $62 $35 $190
Fiduciary Income $159 $206 $484 $527
Other Operating Income $345 $282 $1,089 $819
Gain on sale of securities - AFS $160 $0 $317 $0
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Total Non-Interest Income $1,345 $1,094 $3,869 $3,098
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Non-interest income increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2001 as
compared to the same period in 2000, primarily due to an increase in the gain on
sale of mortgage loans, and an increase in the gain on sale of investment
securities. Non-interest income increased in the third quarter of 2001 as
compared to the same quarter in 2000, primarily due to increase in other
operating income, gain on sale of mortgages and gain on the sale of investment
securities. Overall non-interest income was $3,869,000 in the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 compared to $3,098,000 for the same period in 2000. These
figures represent an increase of 24.9%. Table 5 provides a more detailed
breakdown of the components of non-interest income than can be found in the
income statement on page 4.
The most significant category of non-interest income is service charges on
deposit accounts. These fees were $1,541,000 in the first nine months of 2001
compared to $1,437,000 for the same period of 2000. This represents an increase
of 7.2%. The service charges for the third quarter of 2001 were $511,000
compared to $484,000 in the same period in 2000. Increases are attributable to
service charges from growth in core deposits.
Gains on the sale of mortgage loans originated by the Banks and sold in the
secondary market were $403,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and
$125,000 in the same period in 2000. For the third quarter of 2001, gains on
sale of mortgages were $170,000 compared to $60,000 for the same period in 2000.
The change is due to an increase in loans sold in the secondary market due to
the increase in residential mortgage refinance activity and new loan volumes due
to the downward movement of market interest rates.
Mortgage servicing fees were $35,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2001
compared to $190,000 in the same time period in 2000. This is a decline of
$156,000 or 82.1%. Mortgage servicing fees for the third quarter of 2001 were $0
compared to $62,000 in the same period of 2000. The decline is attributable to
the sale of a significant portion of the Corporation's serviced loans, in the
last quarter of 2000. There is also a significant decline comparing these fees
from the first quarter of 2001 at $34,000 to the second quarter 2001 at $1,000.
This decline is also attributable to the sale that took place at the end of
2000. Servicing income was recognized in January of 2001 until these serviced
loans were actually transferred to the purchaser.
Fiduciary income decreased $43,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2001
comparing to the same period in the prior year. This 8.2% decrease in fees is
attributable to the decline in the value of assets under management within the
Corporation's Trust Department.
Investment gains on the sale of securities totaled $317,000 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2001 compared to $0 for the same period in 2000. The gain on
the sale of securities was taken to reposition the investment portfolio through
the laddering of maturities.
Other operating income increased $270,000 to $1,089,000 in the first nine months
of 2001 compared to $819,000 in the same time period in 2000. This is an
increase of 32.9%. Other operating income for the third quarter of 2001 of
$345,000 compared to $282,000 in the same period of 2000. Other operating income
increased due to increases in income from the sale of official checks and an
increase in income from the sale of consumer investment products.
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Non-Interest Expense
TABLE 6
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Analysis of Non-Interest Expense September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted)
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Salaries and Benefits $1,643 $1,472 $4,728 $4,413
Equipment $376 $377 $1,056 $1,158
Net Occupancy $236 $199 $657 $597
Office Supplies $83 $74 $192 $235
Loan & Collection Expense $48 $44 $130 $250
Advertising $88 $63 $256 $189
Other Operating Expense $661 $663 $2,129 $2,008
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Total Non-Interest Expense $3,135 $2,892 $9,148 $8,850
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Total non-interest expense was $9,148,000 in the nine months ended September 30,
2001 compared with $8,850,000 in the same period of 2000. This is a increase of
3.4%. This increase is largely attributable to an increase in salaries and
benefits expense and net occupancy expenses.
Salary and benefit costs, Fentura's largest non-interest expense category, were
$4,728,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared with
$4,413,000, or an increase of 7.1%, for the same time period in 2000. Increased
costs are primarily a result of modest increase in the number of employees. The
third quarter showed a increase in the salaries and benefits due to increase in
employee benefit costs, and an increase in salary costs in connection with the
opening of the second bank, Davison State Bank.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 equipment expenses were
$1,056,000 compared to $1,158,000 for the same period in 2000, a decrease of
8.8%. The equipment expenses for the third quarter of 2001 were $376,000
compared to $377,000 in the same period of 2000. The decreases in expenses are
attributable to reductions in equipment maintenance contracts and equipment
depreciation which decreased due to the roll off of fully depreciated assets.
Occupancy expenses at $657,000 increased in the nine months ended September 30,
2001 comparing to the same period in 2000 by $60,000 or 10.1%. Occupancy
expenses for the third quarter of 2001 were $236,000 compared to $199,000 for
the third quarter of 2000. The increases are attributable to increases in
facility repairs, remodeling of the The State Bank main office and the opening
and operation of the Davison State Bank new main office, which opened in the
second quarter of 2001 and maintenance contracts expense.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2001 office supplies expense at
$192,000 decreased $43,000 comparing to the $235,000 in expense for the same
period in 2000. Office supplies for the third quarter of 2001 were $83,000
compared to $74,000 in the same period of 2000. The decrease is attributable to
volume decreases of regular office supplies and preprinted forms in 2001.
Loan and collection expenses, at $130,000, were down $120,000 during the nine
months ended September 30, 2001 comparing to the same time period in 2000. The
decrease is primarily attributable to the scaling back of indirect lending
functions. The loan and collection expenses in the third quarter of 2001 were
$48,000 compared to $44,000 for the same period in 2000. The decrease is
primarily attributable to a decrease in legal expenses in connection with
collection efforts and a decrease in fees paid to dealers for indirect lending
transactions.
Other operating expenses were $2,129,000 in the nine months ended September 30,
2001 compared to $2,008,000 in the same time period in 2000, an increase of
$121,000 or 6.0%. The increase is attributable to an increase in the amount of
overdrawn deposit account charge-offs and an increase in legal and consulting
expenses. Other operating expenses for the third quarter of 2001 were $661,000
compared to $663,000 in the same period of 2000.
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Financial Condition
Proper management of the volume and composition of the Corporation's earning
assets and funding sources is essential for ensuring strong and consistent
earnings performance, maintaining adequate liquidity and limiting exposure to
risks caused by changing market conditions. The Corporation's investment
securities portfolio is structured to provide a source of liquidity through
maturities and generate an income stream with relatively low levels of principal
risk. The Corporation does not engage in securities trading. Loans comprise the
largest component of earning assets and are the Corporation's highest yielding
assets. Client deposits are the primary source of funding for earning assets
while short term debt and other sources of funds could be utilized if market
conditions and liquidity needs change.
The Corporation's total assets equaled $319 million for September 30, 2001
compared to December 31, 2000 total assets of $293 million. Loans comprised
63.6% of total assets at September 30, 2001 compared to 66.6% at December 31,
2000. Loans grew $8 million with commercial loans leading the advance by $17.0
million and the other loan categories experiencing reductions The ratio of
non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was 16.0% at September 30, 2001
compared to 14.0% at December 31, 2000. Interest bearing deposit liabilities
totaled $232 million at September 30, 2001 compared to $214 million at December
31, 2000. Deposits grew $27.7 million and Fed Funds Purchased decreased $3.2
million to make up the change in interest bearing liabilities at September 30,
2001.
Bank premises and equipment increased $1,224,000 to $7.8 million at September
30, 2001 comparing to $6.5 million at December 31, 2000. The increase is
attributable to the renovation of an existing facility and the construction
completion of a new headquarters for Davison State Bank.
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
Non-performing assets include loans on which interest accruals have ceased,
loans which have been renegotiated, and real estate acquired through
foreclosure. Past due loans are loans which were delinquent 90 days or more, but
have not been placed on non-accrual status. Table 7 represents the levels of
these assets at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000.
Non-performing assets decreased at September 30, 2001 compared to December 31,
2000. This decrease is attributable to a decrease in both loans that are
non-accrual and loans which are past due 90 days or more and still accruing. The
non-accrual loans decreased because of both charge-offs taken in the first half
of 2001 and loans which were made current by the borrower, and loans past due 90
days or more and still accruing decreased due to the collection of payments
making certain loans current.
The level and composition of non-performing assets are affected by economic
conditions in the Corporation's local markets. Non-performing assets,
charge-offs, and provisions for loan losses tend to decline in a strong economy
and increase in a weak economy, potentially impacting the Corporation's
operating results. In addition to non-performing loans, management carefully
monitors other credits that are current in terms of principal and interest
payments but, in management's opinion, may deteriorate in quality if economic
conditions change. Based on the current softening of the economy, management
continues to closely monitor credit quality.
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Table 7
Non-Performing Assets and Past Due Loans
Sept. 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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Non-Performing Loans:
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More & Still
Accruing $236,000 $489,000
Non-Accrual Loans 426,000 731,000
Renegotiated Loans 0 0
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Total Non-Performing Loans 662,000 1,220,000
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Other Non-Performing Assets:
Other Real Estate 0 0
REO in Redemption 0 0
Other Non-Performing Assets 70,000 159,000
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Total Other Non-Performing Assets 70,000 159,000
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Total Non-Performing Assets $732,000 $1,379,000
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Non-Performing Loans as a % of
Total Loans 0.36% 0.63%
Allowance for Loan Losses as a % of
Non-Performing Loans 475.08% 240.33%
Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or
More to Total Loans 0.12% 0.25%
Non-performing Assets as a % of
Total Assets .23% 0.47%
LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
Asset/Liability management is designed to assure liquidity and reduce interest
rate risks. The goal in managing interest rate risk is to maintain a strong and
relatively stable net interest margin. It is the responsibility of the
Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO) to set policy guidelines and to
establish short-term and long-term strategies with respect to interest rate
exposure and liquidity. The ALCO, which is comprised of key members of
management, meets regularly to review financial performance and soundness,
including interest rate risk and liquidity exposure in relation to present and
prospective markets, business conditions, and product lines. Accordingly, the
committee adopts funding and balance sheet management strategies that are
intended to maintain earnings, liquidity, and growth rates consistent with
policy and prudent business standards.
Liquidity maintenance together with a solid capital base and strong earnings
performance are key objectives of the Corporation. The Corporation's liquidity
is derived from a strong deposit base comprised of individual and business
deposits. Deposit accounts of customers in the mature market represent a
substantial portion of deposits of individuals. The Banks' deposit base plus
other funding sources (federal funds purchased, other liabilities and
shareholders' equity) provided primarily all funding needs in the first nine
months of 2001. While these sources of funds are expected to continue to be
available to provide funds in the future, the mix and availability of funds will
depend upon future economic conditions. The Corporation does not foresee any
difficulty in meeting its funding requirements.
Primary liquidity is provided through short-term investments or borrowings
(including federal funds sold and purchased) while secondary liquidity is
provided by the investment portfolio. As of September 30, 2001 federal funds
sold represented 11.9% of total assets, compared to 2.5% at December 31, 2000.
The Corporation regularly monitors liquidity to ensure adequate cash flows to
cover unanticipated reductions in the availability of funding sources.
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Interest rate risk is managed by controlling and limiting the level of earnings
volatility arising from rate movements. The Corporation regularly performs
reviews and analysis of those factors impacting interest rate risk. Factors
include maturity and re-pricing frequency of balance sheet components, impact of
rate changes on interest margin and prepayment speeds, market value impacts of
rate changes, and other issues. Both actual and projected performance is
reviewed, analyzed, and compared to policy and objectives to assure present and
future financial viability.
As indicated in the statement of cash flows, cash flows from financing
activities increased $23,682,000 in the first nine months of 2001 due to the
increase in deposits. Comparatively, in the first nine months of 2000, cash
flows from financing activities increased $18,228,000 because of increases in
deposits and borrowings. Cash flows from investing activities were $4,939,000
during the first nine months of 2001. The increases in investing activities at
the end of the third quarter of 2001, were offset by maturing and called
investment securities.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Total shareholders' equity rose 6.5% to $38,082,000 at September 30, 2001
compared with $35,754,000 at December 31, 2000. The Corporation's equity to
asset ratio was 11.9% at September 30, 2001 and 12.2% at December 31, 2000. The
increase in the amount of capital was obtained primarily through retained
earnings. In the first nine months of 2001, the Corporation increased its cash
dividends by 4.8% to $.66 per share compared with $.63 in the same period in
2000.
As indicated on the balance sheet at December 31, 2000 the Corporation had
accumulated other comprehensive loss of $215,000 compared to accumulated other
comprehensive income at September 30, 2001 of $410,000. The increase to an
income position is attributable to the downward movement of market interest
rates and the interest rate structures on those securities held in the available
for sale portfolio.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
Bank holding companies and their bank subsidiaries are required by banking
industry regulators to maintain certain levels of capital. These are expressed
in the form of certain ratios. These ratios are based on the degree of credit
risk in the Corporation's assets. All assets and off-balance sheet items such as
outstanding loan commitments are assigned risk factors to create an overall risk
weighted asset total. Capital is separated into two levels, Tier I capital
(essentially total common shareholders' equity less goodwill) and Tier II
capital (essentially the allowance for loan losses limited to 1.25% of gross
risk-weighted assets). Capital levels are then measured as a percentage of total
risk weighted assets. The regulatory minimum for Tier I capital to risk weighted
assets is 4% and the minimum for Total capital (Tier I plus Tier II) to risk
weighted assets is 8%. The Tier I leverage ratio measures Tier I capital to
average assets and must be a minimum of 4%. As reflected in Table 9, at
September 30, 2001 and at December 31, 2000, the Corporation was well in excess
of the minimum capital and leverage requirements necessary to be considered a
"well capitalized" banking company.
The FDIC has adopted a risk-based insurance premium system based in part on a
bank's capital adequacy. Under this system a depository institution is
classified as well capitalized, adequately capitalized, or undercapitalized
according to its regulatory capital levels. Subsequently, a financial
institution's premium levels are based on these classifications and its
regulatory supervisory rating (the higher the classification the lower the
premium). It is the Corporation's goal to maintain capital levels sufficient to
receive a designation of "well capitalized".
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Table 8
Capital Ratios
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Regulatory Minimum Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
For "Well Capitalized" Sept. 30, December 31, Sept. 30,
2001 2000 2000
Total Capital to risk
Weighted assets 10% 17.03% 16.20% 15.71%
Tier 1 Capital to risk 6% 15.77% 15.00% 14.46%
Weighted assets
Tier 1 Capital to average
Assets 5% 12.10% 12.10% 11.97%
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information concerning quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market
risk contained on pages 40 through 42 in Fentura's Annual Report on Form 10-K,
is here incorporated by reference.
Fentura Bancorp, Inc. faces market risk to the extent that both earnings and the
fair value of its financial instruments are affected by changes in interest
rates. The Corporation manages this risk with static GAP analysis and has begun
simulation modeling. For the nine months of 2001, the results of these
measurement techniques were within the Corporation's policy guidelines. The
Corporation does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature
of the Corporation's primary market risk exposures, including the categories of
market risk to which the Corporation is exposed and the particular markets that
present the primary risk of loss to the Corporation, or in how those exposures
are managed in 2001 compared to 2000.
The Corporation's market risk exposure is mainly comprised of its vulnerability
to interest rate risk. Prevailing interest rates and interest rate relationships
in the future will be primarily determined by market factors which are outside
of the Corporation's control. All information provided in this section consists
of forward looking statements. Reference is made to the section captioned
"Forward Looking Statements" in this quarterly report for a discussion of the
limitations on the Corporation's responsibility for such statements.
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY MANAGEMENT
Interest rate sensitivity management seeks to maximize net interest income as a
result of changing interest rates, within prudent ranges of risk. The
Corporation attempts to accomplish this objective by structuring the balance
sheet so that re-pricing opportunities exist for both assets and liabilities in
roughly equivalent amounts at approximately the same time intervals. Imbalances
in these re-pricing opportunities at any point in time constitute a bank's
interest rate sensitivity. The Corporation currently does not utilize
derivatives in managing interest rate risk.
An indicator of the interest rate sensitivity structure of a financial
institution's balance sheet is the difference between rate sensitive assets and
rate sensitive liabilities, and is referred to as "GAP".
Table 9 sets forth the distribution of re-pricing of the Corporation's earning
assets and interest bearing liabilities as of September 30, 2001, the interest
rate sensitivity GAP, as defined above, the cumulative interest rate sensitivity
GAP, the interest rate sensitivity GAP ratio (i.e. interest rate sensitive
assets divided by interest rate sensitive liabilities) and the cumulative
sensitivity GAP ratio. The table also sets forth the time periods in which
earning assets and liabilities will mature or may re-price in accordance with
their contractual terms.
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Table 9 GAP ANALYSIS SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(000's Omitted) Within Three One to After
Three Months Five Five
Months One Year Years Years Total
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Earning Assets:
Federal Funds Sold $ 38,050 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 38,050
Investment Securities 4,802 8,924 17,890 20,879 52,495
Loans 90,859 14,247 76,361 21,603 203,070
Loans Held for Sale 1,208 0 0 0 1,208
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Total Earning Assets $134,919 $ 23,171 $ 94,251 $ 42,482 $294,823
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Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Interest Bearing Demand Deposits $ 37,360 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 37,360
Savings Deposits 78,128 0 0 0 78,128
Time Deposits Less than $100,000 15,663 42,791 24,871 185 83,510
Time Deposits Greater than $100,000 18,032 11,998 3,171 0 33,201
Other Borrowings 1,500 10 245 883 2,638
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Total Interest Bearing Liabilities $150,683 $ 54,799 $ 28,287 $ 1,068 $234,837
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Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP $ (15,764) $ (31,628) $ 65,964 $ 41,414 $ 59,986
Cumulative Interest Rate
Sensitivity GAP $ (15,764) $ (47,392) $ 18,572) $ 59,986
Interest Rate Sensitivity GAP (0.90) (0.42) 3.33 39.78
Cumulative Interest Rate
Sensitivity GAP Ratio (0.90) (0.77) 1.08 1.26
As indicated in Table 9, the short-term (one year and less) cumulative interest
rate sensitivity gap is negative. Accordingly, if market interest rates
increase, this negative gap position would have a short- term negative impact on
interest margin. Conversely, if market rates continue to decline this should
theoretically have a short-term positive impact. However, gap analysis is
limited and may not provide an accurate indication of the impact of general
interest rate movements on the net interest margin since the re-pricing of
various categories of assets and liabilities is subject to the Corporation's
needs, competitive pressures, and the needs of the Corporation's customers. In
addition, various assets and liabilities indicated as re-pricing within the same
period may in fact re-price at different times within such period and at
different rate volumes. These limitations are evident when considering our Gap
position at September 30, 2000 and the change in net interest income for the
nine months ended September 30, 2001 compared to the same time period in 2000.
At September 30, 2000 the Corporation was negatively gapped through one year and
since that time interest rates have lowered considerably, yet net interest
income declined comparing the first nine months of 2001 to the same period in
2000. This occurred because certain deposit categories, specifically interest
bearing demand and savings, did not re-price at the same time or at the same
level as asset portfolios. Additionally, simulation modeling, which measures the
impact of upward and downward movements of interest rates on interest margin and
the market value of equity, indicates that an upward movement of interest rates
would not significantly reduce net interest income.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains "forward looking statements" as that term is used in the
securities laws. All statements regarding our expected financial position,
performance, business and strategies are forward looking statements. These
statements are based on management's beliefs, assumptions, current expectations,
estimates and projections about the financial services industry, the economy,
and about the Corporation itself. Words such as "anticipates," "believes,"
"estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "is likely," "plans,"
"projects," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions
("Future Factors") which are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent,
likelihood and degree of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may
materially differ from what may be expressed or forecast in such forward looking
statements. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify
forward looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.
Future Factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome
and a preceding forward looking statements contained in this report include, but
are not limited to, changes in interest rate and interest rate relationships,
demands for products and services, the degree of competition by traditional and
non-traditional competitors, changes in banking laws or regulations, changes in
tax laws, changes in prices, the impact of technological advances, government
and regulatory policy changes, the outcome of pending and future litigation and
contingencies, trends in customer's behaviors as well as their ability to repay
loans, and the local economy. Further information concerning us and our
business, including additional factors that could materially affect our
financial results, is included in our other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
None
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Fentura Bancorp, Inc.
Date November 14, 2001 By /s/ Donald L. Grill
Donald L. Grill
President & CEO
Date November 14, 2001 By /s/ Ronald L. Justice
Ronald L. Justice
Chief Financial Officer
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