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: 000-30973
MICHIGAN 38-3516922 (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 102 E. Front St. Monroe, Michigan 48161 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (734) 241-3431
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock,
No Par Value
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES __X__ NO ____
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Bank's knowledge, in a definitive proxy statement incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any of the amendments of this Form 10-K. [ ].
As of March 26, 2001, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was $270,000,000.
As of March 26, 2001, there were 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Part I
Item 1. Business
GENERAL
MBT Financial Corp. (the "Corporation") operates as a bank holding company
headquartered in Monroe, Michigan. The Corporation was incorporated under the
laws of the State of Michigan in January 2000, at the direction of the
management of Monroe Bank & Trust (the "Bank"), for the purpose of becoming a
bank holding company by acquiring all the outstanding shares of Monroe Bank &
Trust. At the April 6, 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Monroe Bank &
Trust, shareholders approved a proposal that resulted in the Bank merging with
Monroe Interim Bank, a state chartered bank, which was a subsidiary of the
Corporation. On July 1, 2000, the merger of Monroe Bank & Trust and Monroe
Interim Bank was completed, with Monroe Bank & Trust becoming the wholly owned
subsidiary of MBT Financial Corp.
Monroe Bank & Trust was incorporated and chartered as Monroe State Savings Bank under the laws of the State of Michigan in 1905. In 1940, Monroe Bank & Trust consolidated with Dansard Bank and moved to the present address of its main office. Monroe Bank & Trust operated as a unit bank until 1950 when it opened its first branch office in Ida, Michigan. It then continued its expansion to its present total of 22 branch offices, including its main office. Monroe Bank & Trust changed its name from "Monroe State Savings Bank" to "Monroe Bank & Trust" in 1968.
Monroe Bank & Trust provides customary retail and commercial banking and trust services to its customers, including checking and savings accounts, time deposits, safe deposit facilities, commercial loans, personal loans, real estate mortgage loans, installment loans, IRAs, ATM and night depository facilities, personal trust, employee benefit and investment management services. Monroe Bank & Trust's service areas are comprised of Monroe and Wayne counties in Southern Michigan.
Monroe Bank & Trust's deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") to applicable legal limits and Monroe Bank & Trust is supervised and regulated by the FDIC and Michigan Financial Institutions Bureau.
COMPETITION
MBT Financial Corp., through its subsidiary, Monroe Bank & Trust, operates in a
highly competitive industry. Monroe Bank & Trust's main competition comes from
other commercial banks, national or state savings and loan institutions,
securities brokers, mortgage bankers, finance companies and insurance companies.
Banks generally compete with other financial institutions through the banking
products and services offered, the pricing of services, the level of service
provided, the convenience and availability of services, and the degree of
expertise and personal manner in which these services are offered. Monroe Bank &
Trust encounters strong competition from most of the financial institutions in
Monroe Bank & Trust's extended market area.
EMPLOYEES
MBT Financial Corp. has no employees other than its three officers, each of whom
is also an employee and officer of Monroe Bank & Trust and who serve in their
capacity as officers of MBT Financial Corp. without compensation. As of December
31, 2000, Monroe Bank & Trust had 326 full-time employees and 18 part-time
employees. Monroe Bank & Trust provides a number of benefits for its full-time
employees, including health and life insurance, workers' compensation, social
security, paid vacations, numerous bank services, a 401(k) plan and a Money
Purchase Pension Plan.
Item 2. Properties
MBT Financial Corp. does not conduct any business other than its ownership of Monroe Bank & Trust's stock. MBT Financial Corp. operates its business from Monroe Bank & Trust's main office facility. Monroe Bank & Trust operates its business from its main office complex and 21 full service branches and other office locations, described as follows, in the counties of Monroe and Wayne, Michigan.
Main Office - 102 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan. Two-story, brick office building, with a good size customer parking lot located at the rear of the building across the alley.
North Monroe Branch - 1204 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan. One-story, brick office building located on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Orchard East Branch - 1102 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan. One-story, brick office building situated on two lots, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
West Monroe Branch - 1500 North Custer Road, Monroe, Michigan. One-story, brick office building located on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
South Monroe Branch - Monroe Shopping Center - 1000 South Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan. One-story, brick office building located on a lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
South Dixie Branch - 14581 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan. One-story, brick office building located on a large "L" shaped lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Petersburg Branch - 15 Center Street, Petersburg, Michigan. One-story, brick office building situated on two lots, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Temperance Branch - 9007 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, Michigan. Two-story, masonry and wood office building situated on a lot, with parking facilities for both customers and employees located on another adjacent lot.
Ida Branch - 2917 Lewis Avenue, Ida, Michigan. One-story, stone masonry office building located on three lots, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Lambertville Branch - 7365 Secor Road, Lambertville, Michigan. One-story, brick office building located on a lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Milan Branch - 14690 Sanford Road, Milan, Michigan. One-story, brick office building, with a community room for public use attached, located on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
North Dixie Branch - 3805 North Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan. One-story, brick and frame office building located on a lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
South Rockwood Branch - 12754 North Dixie Highway, South Rockwood, Michigan. One-story brick office building located on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Frenchtown Square Branch - 2121 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan. Approximately 1,424 square feet office leased in a one-story shopping mall.
Carleton Branch - 12633 Grafton Road, Carleton, Michigan. One-story, brick office building located on a lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Bank Card Building - 118 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan. Three-story, masonry office building, across the alley from the Main Office.
Meier Building - 7 Washington Street, Monroe, Michigan. Three-story, masonry office building adjacent to the Main Office.
Dundee Branch - 14077 South Custer Road, Dundee, Michigan. One-story, brick office building located on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Elliott Building - 28 South Macomb Street, Monroe, Michigan. Two-story, office building with community room attached, located adjacent to the Main Office customer parking lot.
Erie Branch - 9796 South Dixie Highway, Erie, Michigan. One-story, brick and masonry office building located on a small lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Bedford Branch - 6560 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, Michigan. Two-story, masonry and steel office building located on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Newport Branch - 8799 Swan Creek Road, Newport, Michigan. One-story brick and vinyl sided office building situated on four lots, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Operations Center Building - 212 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan. One-story, brick and masonry office building with a two-story masonry addition located on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Nadeau Branch - 6000 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan. Leased one-story brick office building situated on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Flat Rock Branch - 28417 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock, Michigan. One-story brick office building situated on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Raisinville Branch - 750 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan. One-story brick office building situated on a large lot, the remainder of which is used for customer and employee parking.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
NONE
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
NONE
Part II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and
Related Security Holder Matters
The common stock consists of 20,000,000 shares with a book value of $7.55 per share. In 2000, Monroe Bank & Trust reorganized into a one-bank holding company. This reorganization resulted in an increase of 10,000,000 shares outstanding as each share of Monroe Bank & Trust was exchanged for two shares of MBT Financial Corp. Certain trading price information, as well as information on dividends declared, have been restated to reflect the reorganization. Dividends declared on common stock during 2000 amounted to $.37 per share. The common stock is traded over the counter on the Electronic Bulletin Board under the symbol MBTF. Below is a schedule of the high and low trading price for the past two years by quarter. These prices represent those known to Management, but do not necessarily represent all transactions that occurred.
2000 1999 High Low High Low ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1(st) quarter $ 21 5/16 $ 16 11/16 $ 25 $ 22 1/4 2(nd) quarter $ 19 $ 17 7/8 $ 25 $ 23 1/2 3(rd) quarter $ 20 1/4 $ 15 3/4 $ 24 1/8 $ 21 4(th) quarter $ 17 $ 12 1/2 $ 23 1/4 $ 21 7/16 |
Dividends declared during the past three years on a quarterly basis were as follows:
2000 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1(st) quarter $.075 $.06 $ .05 2(nd) quarter $.075 $.075 $ .06 3(rd) quarter $.11 $.075 $ .06 4(th) quarter $.11 $.15 $ .12 |
On February 29, 2000, Monroe Bank & Trust redeemed its preferred stock. Preferred stock consisted of 2,000 shares with a par value of $100 per share. Dividends paid on preferred stock during the year amounted to $2.60 per share. At December 31, 2000 our surplus account stood at $62,500,000 and our undivided profits account stood at $92,084,279. Total stockholders' equity was reduced by the amount of net unrealized losses on securities available for sale of $3,629,316.
As of December 31, 2000, the number of common stockholders was 1,233. Management's present expectation is that dividends will continue to be paid in the future.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The selected financial data for the five years ended December 31, 2000 are derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation. The financial data set forth below contains only a portion of our financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in this Form 10-K.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Income $ 99,569,664 $ 83,178,881 $ 77,766,275 $ 71,952,004 $ 66,097,205 Interest Expense 49,680,992 38,290,421 34,203,473 31,455,077 28,960,155 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income $ 49,888,672 $ 44,888,460 $ 43,562,802 $ 40,496,927 $ 37,137,050 Provision for Loan Losses 6,298,461 9,388,041 3,217,544 2,165,926 2,314,657 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses $ 43,590,211 $ 35,500,419 $ 40,345,258 $ 38,331,001 $ 34,822,393 Other Income 8,708,702 6,920,016 6,964,982 4,296,142 4,222,256 Other Expenses 23,094,206 20,143,741 25,447,771 18,706,896 16,777,260 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before Provision for Income Taxes $ 29,204,707 $ 22,276,694 $ 21,862,469 $ 23,920,247 $ 22,267,389 Provision for Income Taxes 8,031,184 5,207,362 5,301,810 6,067,965 5,765,645 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $ 21,173,523 $ 17,069,332 $ 16,560,659 $ 17,852,282 $ 16,501,744 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dividends Declared per Share- Preferred Stock $ 2.60 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 $ 4.50 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock(*) $ .37 $ .36 $ .29 $ .245 $ .22 ================================================================================================================================ Basic Earnings per Share, after Deducting Preferred Stock Dividends(*) $ 1.06 $ 0.85 $ 0.83 $ 0.89 $ 0.82 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diluted Earnings per Share(*) $ 1.06 $ 0.85 $ 0.83 $ 0.89 $ 0.82 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets at Years Ended December 31 $1,379,386,178 $1,216,476,583 $1,075,268,496 $941,017,915 $898,300,160 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
*Per-share amounts are based upon 20,000,000 common shares outstanding for each of the five years presented. The reorganization into a one-bank holding company in 2000 resulted in an exchange of Monroe Bank & Trust stock for MBT Financial Corp. stock. The exchange rate was two shares of MBT Financial Corp. stock for each share of Monroe Bank & Trust, causing an increase of 10,000,000 shares outstanding. All per-share amounts have been restated to reflect this transaction.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties including, but not limited to, economic conditions, product demand and industry capability, competitive products and pricing, new product development, the regulatory and trade environment, and other risks indicated in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We experienced a small decrease in earnings in 1998, as Net Income decreased $1,291,623, or 7%. Net Interest Income had a small increase of $3,065,875, or 8%, as interest rates showed a small decrease in the fourth quarter. The $58,526,540 increase in Net Loans, the $41,409,726 increase in Held to Maturity Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies, and the $34,140,651 increase in Other Securities were primarily funded by the 14% increase in deposits of $114,979,861. The local economy remained healthy and we had a small increase in real estate loans, a significant increase in commercial and industrial loans, and a modest increase in loans to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures. We increased our Allowance for Loan Losses $900,000, as a result of the growth in loans. Salaries and Employee Benefits increased 51% over last year, primarily as a result of charges related to the deferred compensation plan, as discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements. Income Before Provision for Income Taxes decreased $2,057,778, or 9%, compared to 1997, and with the increase in investment in Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions, our Provision for Income Taxes decreased $766,155, or 13%. Our effective tax rate was 24.2% in 1998.
Earnings increased slightly in 1999, as Net Income increased $508,673, or 3%. Net Interest Income increased $1,325,658, or 3% as the Federal Reserve increased managed interest rates three times, by a total of 0.75% in the second half of the year. Two significant investment strategies that were developed to increase Net Interest Income were deployed by the Bank in the second half of 1999. The first involved reinvesting the maturities of our short term Held to Maturity Other Securities into Held to Maturity Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies. As a result, Held to Maturity Other Securities decreased $53,577,661, or 86% and Held to Maturity Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies increased $74,513,446, or 98%. The second strategy deployed involved the use of Federal Home Loan Bank advances to fund a portfolio of three to ten year, non-callable corporate bonds. This resulted in the creation of the $96,794,073 Available for Sale Other Securities portfolio. Net Loans showed a slight increase of $13,576,076, or 2%, as rising interest rates and increased competition affected our loan volume. We experienced a small increase in real estate loans, a small decrease in commercial and industrial loans, and a significant increase in loans to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures. The loan growth was funded primarily by a 3% increase in deposits. We increased our Provision for Loan Losses $6,170,497, or 192%, and loans charged off, net of recoveries, increased $8,270,497, or 357% as we recognized losses on several large non-performing commercial and industrial loans. This resulted in a decrease of $1,200,000, or 11%, in the Allowance for Loan Losses. Salaries and Employee Benefits decreased 37% due to the charges related to the deferred compensation plan in 1998, as mentioned above and discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements. Income Before Provision for Income Taxes increased $414,225, or 2%, compared to 1998, and with the slight increase in investment in Obligation of States and Political Subdivisions, our Provision for Income Taxes decreased $94,448, or 2%. Our effective tax rate was 23.4% in 1999.
In 2000, Net Income increased significantly as the Corporation produced record earnings. Net Income increased $4,104,236, or 24%, compared to 1999, as interest rates continued to rise. Deposits showed a small increase of 5%, as most of the asset growth was funded by an increase of $100,000,000, or 80%, in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. We experienced a significant increase of 16% in Net Loans as the local economy continued its expansion. Most of the loan growth was in loans secured by real estate, which increased 25%. Loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures increased 4%, and commercial and industrial loans decreased 4%. We increased our Allowance for Loan
Losses $700,000 over the prior year-end, as necessitated by the increase in Net Loans. Income Before Provision for Income Taxes increased $6,928,013, or 31%, compared to 1999, but with our smaller average percentage investment in Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions in 2000, our Provision for Income Taxes showed a large increase of $2,823,822, or 54%. Our effective tax rate increased from 23.4% to 27.5%.
Earnings for the Bank are usually highly reflective of the Net Interest Income. In 1998, interest rates showed no movement until a small decrease in the fourth quarter, but with the increase in Provision for Loan Losses, as well as the large increase in expense associated with the deferred compensation plan termination, Net Income decreased 7%. In 1999, interest rates increased in the third and fourth quarters, but with the large decrease in Salaries and Employee Benefits, and the increase in Provision for Loan Losses, Net Income increased 3%. In 2000, interest rates continued to climb, with the prime rate increasing 100 basis points in the first half of the year. Interest income increased $16.4 million, or 20% compared to 1999. Approximately $10.8 million of that increase was due to the increase in interest earning assets and $5.6 million was due to the increase in yields on the assets. Interest expense increased $11.4 million, or 30%. Approximately $8.0 million of that increase was due to the increase in interest bearing liabilities and $3.4 million was due to the increase in interest rates. As a result, Net Interest Income increased $5.0 million, or 11% over 1999. Growth in the balance sheet accounted for $2.7 million of the increase while the higher interest rates accounted for $2.3 million of the increase. Along with a moderating Provision for Loan Losses, non-interest income increasing significantly and non-interest expense increasing only modestly, the result was a significant increase in Net Income. The significant increase in non-interest income was the result of estate settlement fees collected by the Trust department and an increase in service charges that was implemented late in the third quarter of 1999. The modest increase in non-interest expense was the result of an increase in salaries expense. Staffing was increased in several areas, including branch operations, as the Bank continued to grow. Average cost of interest bearing deposits was 4.5%, 4.4%, and 4.8% for 1998, 1999, and 2000, respectively. The table below shows selected financial ratios for the same three years.
2000 1999 1998 ---- ---- ---- Return on Average Assets 1.7% 1.5% 1.6% Return on Average Equity 14.4% 12.0% 12.9% Dividend Payout Ratio 34.9% 42.4% 34.9% Average Equity to Average Assets 11.5% 12.6% 12.6% |
The following table shows average daily balances, interest income or expense amounts, and the resulting average rates for interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for the last three years. Also shown are the net interest income, total interest rates spread, and the net interest margin for the same periods.
Year Ended December 31, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 1999 1998 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Average Interest Average Interest Average Interest Daily Earned Average Daily Earned Average Daily Earned Average (Dollars in Thousands) Balance or Paid Yield Balance or Paid Yield Balance or Paid Yield ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Investments US Treas Secs & Obligations of US Gov't Agencies 174,266 12,169 6.98% 143,515 9,419 6.56% 84,141 5,239 6.23% Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions 137,200 7,302 5.32% 158,195 8,258 5.22% 141,963 7,675 5.41% Other Securities 123,032 9,145 7.43% 67,203 4,054 6.03% 65,072 3,990 6.13% ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Investments 434,498 28,616 6.59% 368,913 21,731 5.89% 291,176 16,904 5.81% ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Loans Commercial 468,417 43,860 9.36% 435,067 37,863 8.70% 404,594 37,060 9.16% Mortgage 179,427 14,867 8.29% 161,183 13,422 8.33% 167,954 14,269 8.50% Consumer 120,853 11,917 9.86% 100,406 9,954 9.91% 89,329 9,076 10.16% ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Loans(1) 768,697 70,644 9.19% 696,656 61,239 8.79% 661,877 60,405 9.13% Federal Funds Sold 4,861 310 6.38% 4,276 209 4.89% 8,537 457 5.35% ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Interest Earning Assets 1,208,056 99,570 8.24% 1,069,845 83,179 7.77% 961,590 77,766 8.09% Cash & Due From Banks 34,215 0 n/a 34,169 0 n/a 32,292 0 n/a Interest Receivable and Other Assets 30,737 0 n/a 21,645 0 n/a 18,973 0 n/a ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Assets 1,273,008 99,570 7.82% 1,125,659 83,179 7.39% 1,012,855 77,766 7.68% ============================= ============================= ============================= Savings Accounts 120,494 2,955 2.45% 118,229 3,496 2.96% 106,679 3,207 3.01% NOW Accounts 61,901 1,476 2.38% 60,829 1,471 2.42% 54,385 1,313 2.41% Money Market Deposits 189,655 7,714 4.07% 211,139 7,836 3.71% 197,699 7,363 3.72% Certificates of Deposit 461,654 27,506 5.96% 456,303 24,140 5.29% 399,239 22,320 5.59% Federal Funds Purchased 5,051 326 6.45% 5,483 303 5.53% 661 36 5.45% FHLB Advances 161,038 9,704 6.03% 17,658 1,044 5.91% 0 0 n/a ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 999,793 49,681 4.97% 869,641 38,290 4.40% 758,663 34,239 4.51% Non-interest Bearing Deposits 120,906 0 n/a 112,965 0 n/a 108,822 0 n/a Other Liabilities 5,437 0 n/a 680 0 n/a 17,284 0 n/a ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Liabilities 1,126,136 49,681 4.41% 983,286 38,290 3.89% 884,769 34,239 3.87% Stockholders' Equity 146,872 0 n/a 142,373 0 n/a 128,086 0 n/a ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity 1,273,008 49,681 3.90% 1,125,659 38,290 3.40% 1,012,855 34,239 3.38% ============================= ============================= ============================= Net Interest Income 49,889 44,889 43,527 Interest Rate Spread 3.27% 3.37% 3.58% Net Interest Margin 4.13% 4.20% 4.53% |
(1) Total Loans excludes Overdraft Loans, which are non-interest earning. These loans are included in Other Assets. Total Loans includes nonaccrual loans. When a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, all accrued and unpaid interest is charged against interest income. Loans on nonaccrual status do not earn any interest.
The following table summarizes the changes in interest income and interest expense attributable to changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for the period indicated:
Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2000 versus 1999 1999 versus 1998 1998 versus 1997 --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Changes due to Changes due to Changes due to increased (decreased) increased (decreased) increased (decreased) --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Rate Volume Total Rate Volume Total Rate Volume Total --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Interest Income ------------------------------ Investments US Treas Secs & Obligations of US Gov't Agencies 732 2,018 2,750 483 3,697 4,180 (228) (2,717) (2,945) Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions 140 (1,096) (956) (294) 877 583 (293) 551 258 Other Securities 1,723 3,368 5,091 (67) 131 64 (556) 2,607 2,051 --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Investments 2,595 4,290 6,885 122 4,705 4,827 (1,077) 441 (636) --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Loans Commercial 3,095 2,902 5,997 (1,989) 2,791 802 (1,107) 6,486 5,379 Mortgage (74) 1,519 1,445 (272) (575) (847) (6) 330 324 Consumer (64) 2,027 1,963 (247) 1,125 878 (16) 509 493 --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Loans 2,957 6,448 9,405 (2,508) 3,341 833 (1,129) 7,325 6,196 Federal Funds Sold 72 29 101 (19) (228) (247) (8) 262 254 --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Interest Income 5,624 10,767 16,391 (2,405) 7,818 5,413 (2,214) 8,028 5,814 Interest Expense ------------------------------ Savings Accounts (608) 67 (541) (58) 347 289 (8) 125 117 NOW Accounts (21) 26 5 3 155 158 1 30 31 Money Market Deposits 675 (797) (122) (27) 500 473 263 1,273 1,536 Certificates of Deposit 3,083 283 3,366 (1,370) 3,190 1,820 (149) 1,213 1,064 Federal Funds Purchased 47 (24) 23 7 260 267 (2) (93) (95) FHLB Advances 182 8,478 8,660 1,044 0 1,044 0 0 0 --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Total Interest Expense 3,358 8,033 11,391 (401) 4,452 4,051 105 2,548 2,653 --------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------------- Net Interest Income 2,266 2,734 5,000 (2,004) 3,366 1,362 (2,319) 5,480 3,161 =========================== =========================== ============================= |
Due to a variety of reasons, including volatile interest rates in the past and successful bidding in securing local municipal deposits, we have attempted, for the last several years, to maintain a liquid investment position. Although the percentage of securities held as Available for Sale decreased from 31% as of December 31, 1999 to 26% as of December 31, 2000, we were able to maintain liquidity by investing in shorter-term securities. As reflected in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the percentage of securities that mature within five years increased from 31% as of December 31, 1999 to 37% as of December 31, 2000. The table below presents the scheduled maturities for each of the investment categories, and the average yield on the amounts maturing. The yields presented for the Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions are not tax equivalent yields. The interest income on these securities is
exempt from federal income tax. The Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate is thirty-five percent.
Maturing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Within 1 year 1 - 5 years 5 - 10 Years Over 10 Years ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ (Dollars in Thousands) ---------------------- US Treas Secs & Obligations of US Gov't Agencies $ - 0.00% $ 11,978 6.30% $ 50,619 7.52% $ 96,383 6.77% Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions 15,454 5.06% 36,114 5.47% 56,279 5.46% 24,159 5.28% Other Securities 51,225 7.82% 54,560 6.92% 43,357 7.58% - 0.00% ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Total $66,679 7.18% $102,652 6.34% $150,255 6.77% $120,542 6.47% ================= ================== ================== ================== Maturing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Maturing Total ----------------- ------------------ Amount Yield Amount Yield ----------------- ------------------ (Dollars in Thousands) ---------------------- US Treas Secs & Obligations of US Gov't Agencies $ - 0.00% $158,980 6.97% Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions - 0.00% 132,006 4.42% Other Securities 12,277 8.03% 161,419 7.47% ----------------- ------------------ Total $12,277 8.03% $452,405 6.40% ================= ================== |
Our loan policies also reflect our awareness for liquidity. We have shortened the average terms for most of our loan portfolios, in particular real estate mortgages, the majority of which are normally written for five years or less. Additionally, we increased our capacity to borrow Federal funds from our correspondent banks in 1999 and we increased our borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. This provides additional liquidity without incurring the opportunity cost associated with holding short maturity investments. The following table shows the maturities or repricing opportunities (whichever is earlier) for the Bank's interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities at December 31, 2000. The repricing assumptions shown are consistent with those established by the Bank's Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO). Savings accounts and regular NOW accounts are non-maturing, variable rate deposits, which may reprice as often as weekly, but are not included in the zero to six month category because in actual practice, these deposits are only repriced if there is a large change in market interest rates. Super NOW accounts and Money Market deposits are also non-maturing, variable rate deposits, however, these accounts are included in the zero to six month category because they may get repriced following smaller changes in market rates.
Assets/Liabilities at December 31, 2000, Maturing or Repricing in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 - 6 6 - 12 1 - 2 2 - 5 Over 5 Total (Dollars in Thousands) Months Months Years Years Years Amount --------------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- --------- Interest Earning Assets ------------------------------------ US Treas Secs & Obligations of US Gov't Agencies 35,536 13,696 4,417 9,050 96,281 158,980 Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions 17,708 5,576 14,506 51,034 43,182 132,006 Other Securities 63,502 - 5,000 52,933 39,984 161,419 Commercial Loans 192,417 43,014 61,753 168,165 19,762 485,111 Mortgage Loans 15,467 16,265 36,347 104,594 22,411 195,084 Consumer Loans 31,271 14,765 26,918 49,967 8,398 131,319 Federal Funds Sold 30,000 - - - - 30,000 -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- --------- Total Interest Earning Assets 385,901 93,316 148,941 435,743 230,018 1,293,919 -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- --------- Interest Bearing Liabilities ------------------------------------ Interest Bearing Demand Deposits 47,589 - - - - 47,589 Savings Deposits 213,995 - - - - 213,995 Other Time Deposits 259,857 122,779 61,225 24,267 - 468,128 FHLB Advances - - - - 225,000 225,000 -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- --------- Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 521,441 122,779 61,225 24,267 225,000 954,712 -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- --------- Gap (135,540) (29,463) 87,716 411,476 5,018 339,207 Cumulative Gap (135,540) (165,003) (77,287) 334,189 339,207 339,207 Sensitivity Ratio 0.74 0.76 2.43 17.96 1.02 1.36 Cumulative Sensitivity Ratio 0.74 0.74 0.89 1.46 1.36 1.36 |
If savings and regular NOW accounts were included in the zero to six months category, the Bank's gap would be as shown in the following table:
Assets/Liabilities at December 31, 2000, Maturing or Repricing in: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0-6 6-12 1-2 2-5 Over 5 Months Months Years Years Years Total -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Total Interest Earning Assets 385,901 93,316 148,941 435,743 230,018 1,293,919 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 653,937 122,779 61,225 24,267 225,000 1,087,208 -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------- Gap (268,036) (29,463) 87,716 411,476 5,018 206,711 Cumulative Gap (268,036) (297,499) (209,783) 201,693 206,711 206,711 Sensitivity Ratio 0.59 0.76 2.43 17.96 1.02 1.19 Cumulative Sensitivity Ratio 0.59 0.62 0.75 1.23 1.19 1.19 |
The amount of loans due after one year with floating interest rates is $222,709,000.
The following table shows the remaining maturity for Certificates of Deposit with balances of $100,000 or more:
Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands) 2000 1999 1998 --------------------- ------- ------- ------- Maturing Within 3 Months 135,807 150,870 130,279 3 - 6 Months 41,163 28,285 25,385 6 - 12 Months 29,970 13,721 20,600 Over 12 Months 14,481 14,015 15,992 ------- ------- ------- Total 221,421 206,891 192,256 ======= ======= ======= |
For 2001, we expect interest rates to decrease through the first half of the year. We anticipate that the falling rates will have the desired effect of preventing a recession in the national economy. However, we expect our region to experience lower growth than the national economy as the manufacturing sector, particularly automotive related, may be weaker than other sectors. This may translate into slower local loan demand and lower deposit growth. As a result of the decreasing interest rates and the slower loan growth mentioned above, we expect a small increase in Net Interest Income. Due to the weakening in the economy, we expect to incur an increase in the Provision for Loan Losses in order to maintain an adequate Allowance for Loan Losses. Anticipating no significant changes in non-interest income and non-interest expenses, we expect very little change in Net Income.
The following is an analysis of the transactions in the allowance for loan losses:
Year Ended December 31, (Dollars in Thousands) 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 --------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Balance Beginning of Period 9,900 11,100 10,200 9,400 8,500 Loans Charged Off Domestic Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural 7,035 10,599 3,213 1,101 1,977 Real Estate - Construction - - - - - Real Estate - Mortgage - 174 - 222 - Installment Loans to Individuals 1,091 783 665 432 539 Lease Financing - - - - - Recoveries Domestic Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural 2,138 802 1,372 281 781 Real Estate - Construction - - - - - Real Estate - Mortgage - - - - 201 Installment Loans to Individuals 390 166 188 108 119 Lease Financing - - - - - ------ ------ ------ ------ ----- Net Loans Charged Off 5,598 10,588 2,318 1,366 1,415 Additions Charged to Operations 6,298 9,388 3,218 2,166 2,315 ------ ------ ------ ------ ----- Balance End of Period 10,600 9,900 11,100 10,200 9,400 ====== ====== ====== ====== ===== Ratio of Net Loans Charged Off to Average Total Loans Outstanding 0.73% 1.52% 0.35% 0.23% 0.28% ====== ====== ====== ====== ===== |
The following is an analysis of the balances in the allowance for loan losses:
Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 1999 1998 ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------- $ % of loans $ % of loans $ % of loans (Dollars in Thousands) Amount to total loans Amount to total loans Amount to total loans ---------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------- Balance at end of period applicable to: Domestic Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural 4,426 19.0% 6,059 22.6% 5,731 25.6% Real Estate - Construction 185 4.5% 57 3.5% 96 3.9% Real Estate - Mortgage 5,172 62.8% 3,429 58.6% 4,433 56.7% Installment Loans to Individuals 817 13.7% 355 15.3% 840 13.8% Lease Financing - 0.0% - 0.0% - 0.0% Foreign - 0.0% - 0.0% - 0.0% ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Total 10,600 100.0% 9,900 100.0% 11,100 100.0% =================== ================== ================== Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------------------ 1997 1996 ------------------------ ------------------------ $ % of loans $ % of loans (Dollars in Thousands) Amount to total loans Amount to total loans ---------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Balance at end of period applicable to: Domestic Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural 2,662 23.3% 3,322 25.7% Real Estate - Construction 90 3.4% 79 2.3% Real Estate - Mortgage 6,866 59.6% 4,942 59.0% Installment Loans to Individuals 582 13.7% 1,057 13.0% Lease Financing - 0.0% - 0.0% Foreign - 0.0% - 0.0% ------------------- ----------------- Total 10,200 100.0% 9,400 100.0% ==================== ================= |
Each period the provision for loan losses in the income statement results from the combination of an estimate by Management of loan losses that occurred during the current period and the ongoing adjustment of prior estimates of losses occurring in prior periods.
To serve as a basis for making this provision, the Bank maintains an extensive credit risk monitoring process that considers several factors including: current economic conditions affecting the Bank's customers, the payment performance of individual large loans and pools of homogeneous small loans, portfolio seasoning, changes in collateral values, and detailed reviews of specific large loan relationships. For large loans deemed to be impaired due to an expectation that all contractual payments will probably not be received, impairment is measured by comparing the Bank's recorded investment in the loan to the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral, or the loan's observable market price. Year-end nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans and securities, and other real estate owned, increased $1,070,562, or 5.5% from 1999 to 2000. Nonperforming assets as a percent of total loans at year-end decreased from 2.7% in 1999 to 2.5% in 2000. The Allowance for Loan Losses as a percent of nonperforming assets at year-end increased from 51.3% in 1999 to 52.0% in 2000.
The provision for loan losses increases the allowance for loan losses, a valuation account which is netted against loans on the consolidated statements of condition. As the specific customer and amount of a loan loss is confirmed by gathering additional information, taking collateral in full or partial settlement of the loan, bankruptcy of the borrower, etc., the loan is charged off, reducing the allowance for loan losses. If, subsequent to a charge off, the Bank is able to collect additional amounts from the customer or obtain control of collateral worth more than earlier estimated, a recovery is recorded.
Prior to January 1, 2000, the Bank assessed its Information Technology (IT) systems, including hardware and software, to ensure that the century date change would not lead to problems such as system failures or erroneous results in calculations involving dates. Management also conferred with its third party vendors and customers to assess their Y2K readiness and tested non-IT systems. To date, there have not been any significant problems affecting the Bank or any of its customers or vendors.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The Bank faces market risk to the extent that the fair values of its financial instruments are affected by changes in interest rates. The Bank does not face market risk due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, or equity prices. The asset/liability management process of the Bank seeks to monitor and manage the amount of interest rate risk. This is accomplished by analyzing the differences in repricing opportunities for assets and liabilities (gap analysis, as shown in Item 7), by simulating operating results under varying interest rate scenarios, and by estimating the change in the net present value of the Bank's assets and liabilities due to interest rate changes.
Each month, the Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO), which includes the senior management of the Bank, estimates the effect of interest rate changes on the projected net interest income of the Bank. The sensitivity of the Bank's net interest income to changes in interest rates is measured by using a computer based simulation model to estimate the impact on earnings of a gradual increase or decrease of 100 basis points in the prime rate. The net interest income projections are compared to a base case projection, which assumes no changes in interest rates. The table below summarizes the net interest income sensitivity as of December 31, 2000.
Base Rising Falling (Dollars in Thousands) Projection Rates Rates ---------------------- ---------- ------- ------- Year-End 2000 12 Month Projection --------------------------------- Interest Income 104,635 106,667 102,471 Interest Expense 53,190 54,952 50,620 -------- ------- ------- Net Interest Income 51,445 51,715 51,851 Percent Change From Base Projection 0.5% 0.8% ALCO Policy Limit (+/-) 5.0% 5.0% Base Rising Falling (Dollars in Thousands) Projection Rates Rates ---------------------- ---------- ------- ------- Year-End 1999 12 Month Projection --------------------------------- Interest Income 93,254 95,629 91,630 Interest Expense 43,367 44,346 42,757 -------- ------- ------- Net Interest Income 49,887 51,283 48,873 Percent Change From Base Projection 2.8% -2.0% ALCO Policy Limit (+/-) 5.0% 5.0% |
The Bank's Asset/Liability Committee has established limits in the acceptable amount of interest rate risk, as measured by the change in the Bank's projected net interest income, in its policy. Throughout 2000, the estimated variability of the net interest income was within the Bank's established policy limits.
The ALCO also monitors interest rate risk by estimating the effect of changes in interest rates on the economic value of the Bank's equity each month. The actual economic value of the Bank's equity is first determined by subtracting the fair value of the Bank's liabilities from the fair value of the Bank's assets. The fair values are determined in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Number 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The Bank estimates the interest rate risk by calculating the effect of market interest rate shocks on the economic value of its equity. For this analysis, the Bank assumes immediate increases or decreases of 100 and 200 basis points in the prime lending rate. The discount rates used to determine the present values of the loans and deposits, as well as the prepayment rates for the loans, are based on Management's expectations of the effect of the
rate shock on the market for loans and deposits. The table below summarizes the amount of interest rate risk to the fair value of the Bank's assets and liabilities and to the economic value of the Bank's equity.
Fair Value at December 31, 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in Thousands) Base Up 1% Up 2% Down 1% Down 2% ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Assets 1,383,278 1,350,927 1,320,574 1,415,890 1,447,662 Liabilities 1,178,879 1,164,603 1,150,647 1,193,475 1,208,405 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stockholders' Equity 204,399 186,324 169,927 222,415 239,257 Change in Equity -8.8% -16.9% 8.8% 17.1% ALCO Policy Limit (+/-) 15.0% 25.0% 15.0% 25.0% Fair Value at December 31, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in Thousands) Base Up 1% Up 2% Down 1% Down 2% ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Assets 1,204,367 1,178,232 1,153,282 1,231,029 1,256,946 Liabilities 1,069,491 1,057,902 1,046,579 1,081,352 1,093,486 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stockholders' Equity 134,876 120,330 106,703 149,677 163,460 Change in Equity -10.8% -20.9% 11.0% 21.2% ALCO Policy Limit (+/-) 15.0% 25.0% 15.0% 25.0% |
The Bank's Asset/Liability Committee has established limits in the acceptable amount of interest rate risk, as measured by the change in economic value of the Bank's equity, in its policy. Throughout 2000, the estimated variability of the economic value of equity was within the Bank's established policy limits.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
See Pages 17 - 36
Report of Independent Public Accountants
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors,
MBT FINANCIAL CORP.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of condition of MBT FINANCIAL CORP. (a Michigan corporation) as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the related consolidated statements of income, cash flows, and changes in stockholders' equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000. These consolidated financial statements and the schedules referred to below are the responsibility of the Bank's Management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of MBT FINANCIAL CORP. as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedules on pages 53 through 55 are presented for purposes of complying with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. These schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Detroit, Michigan, January 16, 2001. |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS Cash and due from banks (Note 7) $ 39,540,039 $ 27,129,665 Federal funds sold 30,000,000 10,700,000 Investment securities (Notes 1, 4, and 5)- Held to maturity- Obligations of U.S. Government agencies (Market value of $143,619,761 and $141,169,675) 145,789,314 150,399,055 Obligations of states and political subdivisions (Market value of $134,663,547 and $152,505,653) 132,006,403 152,790,883 Other securities (Market value of $56,164,298 and $8,845,103) 56,188,317 8,955,703 Available for sale- Obligations of U.S. Government agencies 13,190,799 33,482,440 Obligations of states and political subdivisions - 7,156,929 Other securities 105,230,516 96,794,073 Loans (Notes 2 and 5) 812,122,817 703,381,905 Allowance for loan losses (Note 3) (10,600,000) (9,900,000) Bank premises and equipment (Note 1) 13,689,558 11,761,277 Other real estate owned (Note 1) 2,672,624 2,513,491 Interest receivable and other assets (Notes 6 and 15) 39,555,791 21,311,162 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total assets $1,379,386,178 $1,216,476,583 ============================================================================================================ LIABILITIES Non-interest bearing demand deposits $ 132,388,525 $ 128,816,650 Interest bearing demand deposits 64,747,991 65,226,636 Savings deposits 329,331,534 319,966,245 Other time deposits (Notes 5 and 10) 468,128,395 430,066,684 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total deposits (Note 10) $ 994,596,445 $ 944,076,215 Federal Home Loan Bank advances (Note 5) 225,000,000 125,000,000 Interest payable and other liabilities (Note 9) 8,834,770 7,752,876 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities $1,228,431,215 $1,076,829,091 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Cumulative preferred stock ($100 par value; 4 1/2% non-voting; authorized and outstanding - 2,000 shares as of December 31, 1999) (Note 8) $ - $ 200,000 Common stock (no par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 20,000,000 shares outstanding) (Note 8) - - Surplus (Note 8) 62,500,000 62,500,000 Undivided profits (Note 8) 92,084,279 78,315,956 Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale (Note 4) (3,629,316) (1,368,464) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total stockholders' equity (Note 11) $ 150,954,963 $ 139,647,492 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,379,386,178 $1,216,476,583 ============================================================================================================ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans $70,643,404 $61,238,028 $60,405,254 Interest on investment securities- U.S. Treasury securities - - 279,051 Obligations of U.S. Government agencies 12,169,347 9,419,491 4,960,159 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 7,301,903 8,258,158 7,675,082 Other securities 9,144,849 4,053,742 3,989,862 Interest on Federal funds sold 310,161 209,462 456,867 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest income $99,569,664 $83,178,881 $77,766,275 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on deposits (Note 10) $39,651,368 $36,943,501 $34,203,473 Interest on borrowed funds 10,029,624 1,346,920 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total interest expense $49,680,992 $38,290,421 $34,203,473 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME $49,888,672 $44,888,460 $43,562,802 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES (Note 3) 6,298,461 9,388,041 3,217,544 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES $43,590,211 $35,500,419 $40,345,258 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER INCOME Income from trust services $ 3,908,510 $ 3,252,875 $ 3,740,267 Service charges on deposit accounts 2,142,901 1,849,863 1,788,860 Security gains 18,237 17,670 181,007 Other (Note 15) 2,639,054 1,799,608 1,254,848 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other income $ 8,708,702 $ 6,920,016 $ 6,964,982 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER EXPENSES Salaries and employee benefits (Note 9) $12,155,915 $10,719,634 $17,047,731 Occupancy expense 2,176,110 1,929,017 1,773,623 Other 8,762,181 7,495,090 6,626,417 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other expenses $23,094,206 $20,143,741 $25,447,771 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES $29,204,707 $22,276,694 $21,862,469 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (NOTE 6) 8,031,184 5,207,362 5,301,810 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $21,173,523 $17,069,332 $16,560,659 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Note 1) $18,912,671 $15,639,241 $16,790,186 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (after deducting preferred stock dividends) (Notes 8 and 12) $ 1.06 $ 0.85 $ 0.83 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 12) $ 1.06 $ 0.85 $ 0.83 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1998 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Interest and fees received $ 99,953,089 $ 80,142,949 $ 76,992,619 Other income received 8,690,464 6,902,346 6,783,974 Miscellaneous payments (3,696,094) (55,985) (156,748) Interest paid (49,222,123) (37,828,114) (34,073,156) Cash paid to employees and others (34,184,043) (36,945,784) (16,335,612) Income taxes paid (6,738,000) (1,138,785) (8,267,617) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities $ 14,803,293 $ 11,076,627 $ 24,943,460 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held to maturity $ 113,817,025 $ 473,624,059 $ 557,617,089 Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale 15,498,313 5,112,100 26,054,609 Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale 22,698,308 - - Net increase in loans (116,259,518) (25,106,838) (64,817,273) Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned 1,341,237 2,550,915 910,891 Proceeds from sales of other assets 11,000 - 7,500 Purchase of investment securities held to maturity (135,994,735) (501,530,247) (644,603,616) Purchase of investment securities available for sale (22,586,160) (98,582,395) (9,000,000) Purchase of bank premises and equipment (3,733,419) (3,832,992) (1,617,231) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used for investing activities $(125,207,949) $(147,765,398) $(135,448,031) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net increase in demand, interest bearing demand, and savings deposits $ 12,458,519 $ 2,783,201 $ 86,389,043 Net increase in other time deposits 38,061,711 24,248,138 28,590,818 Net decrease in Federal funds purchased - (2,000,000) - Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances 100,000,000 125,000,000 - Redemption of preferred stock (200,000) - - Dividends paid (8,205,200) (6,609,000) (5,409,000) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by financing activities $ 142,115,030 $ 143,422,339 $ 109,570,861 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 31,710,374 $ 6,733,568 $ (933,710) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (Note 1) 37,829,665 31,096,097 32,029,807 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR (Note 1) $ 69,540,039 $ 37,829,665 $ 31,096,097 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1998 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 21,173,523 $ 17,069,332 $ 16,560,659 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 1,805,138 1,422,238 1,197,618 Provision for loan losses 6,298,461 9,388,041 3,217,544 (Increase) decrease in net deferred Federal income tax asset (1,519,014) 4,778,545 (2,742,344) Amortization of investment premium and discount 280,986 435,995 (148,808) Net increase (decrease) in interest payable and other liabilities 1,081,894 (17,253,493) 8,289,534 Net increase in interest receivable and other assets (16,725,615) (4,965,123) (846,135) Net increase in deferred loan fees 358,300 46,714 3,899 Other 2,049,620 154,378 (588,507) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities $ 14,803,293 $ 11,076,627 $ 24,943,460 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Transfer of loans to other real estate owned $ 1,500,370 $ 2,094,007 $ 3,069,290 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transfer of loans to other assets $ 61,475 $ 2,000 $ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Other Total Preferred Common Undivided Comprehensive Stockholders' Stock Stock Surplus Profits Income (Loss) Equity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance January 1, 1998 $ 200,000 $ - $ 31,250,000 $ 88,953,965 $ (167,900) $ 120,236,065 Add (Deduct) Net income for the year 16,560,659 16,560,659 Transfer of undivided profits to surplus (Note 8) 31,250,000 (31,250,000) - Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax (Note 4) 229,527 229,527 Dividends declared- Preferred ($4.50 per share) (9,000) (9,000) Common ($.29 per share*) (5,800,000) (5,800,000) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance December 31, 1998 $ 200,000 $ - $ 62,500,000 $ 68,455,624 $ 61,627 $ 131,217,251 Add (Deduct) Net income for the year 17,069,332 17,069,332 Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of tax (Note 4) (1,430,091) (1,430,091) Dividends declared- Preferred ($4.50 per share) (9,000) (9,000) Common ($.36 per share*) (7,200,000) (7,200,000) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance December 31, 1999 $ 200,000 $ - $ 62,500,000 $ 78,315,956 $ (1,368,464) $ 139,647,492 Add (Deduct) Net income for the year 21,173,523 21,173,523 Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of tax (Note 4) (2,260,852) (2,260,852) Redemption of preferred stock (Note 8) (200,000) (200,000) Dividends declared- Preferred ($2.60 per share) (5,200) (5,200) Common ($.37 per share*) (7,400,000) (7,400,000) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance December 31, 2000 $ - $ - $ 62,500,000 $ 92,084,279 $ (3,629,316) $ 150,954,963 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MBT Financial Corp. (the "Corporation") and its subsidiary, Monroe Bank & Trust (the "Bank"). The Bank operates twenty-one offices in Monroe County, Michigan and one office in Wayne County, Michigan. The Bank's primary source of revenue is from providing loans to customers, who are predominantly small and middle-market businesses and middle-income individuals.
At the April 6, 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Monroe Bank & Trust, shareholders approved a proposal that resulted in the Bank reorganizing into a one-bank holding company. The holding company formation involved merging Monroe Bank & Trust with Monroe Interim Bank, a state chartered bank organized solely for the purpose of this transaction. The merger of Monroe Bank & Trust and Monroe Interim Bank, a combination of entities under common control, was treated in a manner similar to a pooling of interests. The financial information for all prior periods was restated in the consolidated financial statements for MBT Financial Corp. to present the statements as if the merger had been in effect for all periods presented.
The reorganization resulted in an exchange of the Monroe Bank & Trust common stock for MBT Financial Corp. common stock. The exchange rate was two shares of MBT Financial Corp. for each share of Monroe Bank & Trust. Monroe Bank & Trust previously had 10,000,000 common shares authorized and outstanding, with a par value of $3.125 per share. MBT Financial Corp. has 30,000,000 shares authorized, of which 20,000,000 are outstanding. The MBT Financial Corp. common stock has no par value. Monroe Bank & Trust is now a wholly owned subsidiary of MBT Financial Corp., a registered bank holding company.
The accounting and reporting policies of the Bank conform to practice within the banking industry and are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The significant accounting policies are as follows:
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its subsidiary. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Investment securities that are "held to maturity" are stated at cost, adjusted for accumulated amortization of premium and accretion of discount. The Bank has the intention and, in Management's opinion, the ability to hold these investment securities until maturity. Investment securities that are "available for sale" are stated at estimated market value, with the related unrealized gains and losses reported as an amount, net of taxes, as a separate component of stockholders' equity.
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $16,510,468 in 2000 and $14,705,330 in 1999. The Bank uses both straight-line and declining-balance methods to provide for depreciation, which is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation expense amounted to $1,805,138 in 2000, $1,422,238 in 1999, and $1,197,618 in 1998.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The cost of assets retired and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and the resulting gains or losses are reflected in operations in the year the assets are retired.
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
Other real estate owned is carried at the lesser of 80% of the appraised value of the property or the principal balance of the loan at the time of foreclosure.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive Income is comprised of Net Income and Other Comprehensive Income, which consists of the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale, net of tax.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, time deposits with other banks with maturities of less than three months, and Federal funds sold.
(2) LOANS The Bank grants commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans primarily to customers in Monroe County, Michigan and surrounding areas. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors' ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the automotive, manufacturing, and real estate development economic sectors.
Loans at December 31 consist of the following:
2000 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real estate loans $ 547,285,414 $ 437,867,480 Loans to finance agricultural production and other loans to farmers 2,831,759 2,086,851 Commercial and industrial loans 151,734,230 157,381,730 Loans to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures 111,504,134 107,411,553 All other loans (including overdrafts) 609,274 117,985 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans, gross $ 813,964,811 $ 704,865,599 Less: Deferred loan fees 1,841,994 1,483,694 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans, net of deferred loan fees $ 812,122,817 $ 703,381,905 Less: Allowance for loan losses 10,600,000 9,900,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 801,522,817 $ 693,481,905 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Loans are placed in a nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of Management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful. Loans in a nonaccrual status amounted to $17,161,449 and $16,791,776 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. In the opinion of Management, all impaired loans are in nonaccrual status. Allowances for these loans are included in the allowance for loan losses. All cash received on nonaccrual loans is applied to the principal balance.
Included in loans are loans to certain officers, directors, and companies in which such officers and directors have 10 percent or more beneficial ownership in the aggregate amount of $24,448,451 and $17,112,941 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. In 2000, new loans and other additions amounted to $14,234,463, and repayments and other reductions amounted to $6,898,953. In Management's judgment, these loans were made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those made to other borrowers, and do not represent more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.
(3) ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows:
2000 1999 1998 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance beginning of year $ 9,900,000 $ 11,100,000 $ 10,200,000 Provision for loan losses 6,298,461 9,388,041 3,217,544 Loans charged off (8,126,386) (11,556,352) (3,877,526) Recoveries 2,527,925 968,311 1,559,982 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance end of year $ 10,600,000 $ 9,900,000 $ 11,100,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Each period the provision for loan losses in the income statement results from the combination of an estimate by Management of loan losses that occurred during the current period and the ongoing adjustment of prior estimates of losses occurring in prior periods.
To serve as a basis for making this provision, the Bank maintains an extensive credit risk monitoring process that considers several factors including: current economic conditions affecting the Bank's customers, the payment performance of individual large loans and pools of homogeneous small loans, portfolio seasoning, changes in collateral values, and detailed reviews of specific large loan relationships. For large loans deemed to be impaired due to an expectation that all contractual payments will probably not be received, impairment is measured by comparing the Bank's recorded investment in the loan to the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral, or the loan's observable market price.
The provision for loan losses increases the allowance for loan losses, a valuation account which is netted against loans on the consolidated statements of condition. As the specific customer and amount of a loan loss is confirmed by gathering additional information, taking collateral in full or partial settlement of the loan, bankruptcy of the borrower, etc., the loan is charged off, reducing the allowance for loan losses. If, subsequent to a charge off, the Bank is able to collect additional amounts from the customer or obtain control of collateral worth more than earlier estimated, a recovery is recorded.
(4) INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The following is a summary of the Bank's investment securities portfolio as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 (000's omitted):
HELD TO MATURITY DECEMBER 31, 2000 GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED MARKET COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 145,789 $ 295 $ (2,465) $ 143,619 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 132,007 3,265 (608) 134,664 Other Securities 56,188 - (24) 56,164 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 333,984 $ 3,560 $ (3,097) $ 334,447 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
AVAILABLE FOR SALE DECEMBER 31, 2000 GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED MARKET COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 13,126 $ 102 $ (37) $ 13,191 Other Securities 110,879 1,192 (6,841) 105,230 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 124,005 $ 1,294 $ (6,878) $ 118,421 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
HELD TO MATURITY DECEMBER 31, 1999 GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED MARKET COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 150,399 $ - $ (9,229) $ 141,170 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 152,791 1,231 (1,517) 152,505 Other Securities 8,956 7 (118) 8,845 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 312,146 $ 1,238 $ (10,864) $ 302,520 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVAILABLE FOR SALE DECEMBER 31, 1999 GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED MARKET COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obligations of U.S. Government Agencies $ 34,088 $ - $ (606) $ 33,482 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 6,984 173 - 7,157 Other Securities 98,467 - (1,673) 96,794 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 139,539 $ 173 $ (2,279) $ 137,433 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELD TO MATURITY DECEMBER 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999 ESTIMATED ESTIMATED AMORTIZED MARKET AMORTIZED MARKET COST VALUE COST VALUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maturing within 1 year $ 66,688 $ 66,657 $ 34,096 $ 34,101 1 to 5 years 39,108 39,886 32,604 33,015 5 to 10 years 108,940 110,905 110,326 109,618 Over 10 years 119,248 116,999 135,120 125,786 $ 333,984 $ 334,447 $ 312,146 $ 302,520 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVAILABLE FOR SALE DECEMBER 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999 ESTIMATED ESTIMATED AMORTIZED MARKET AMORTIZED MARKET COST VALUE COST VALUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maturing within 1 year $ 9 $ 9 $ 14,508 $ 14,452 1 to 5 years 66,943 63,615 59,220 58,674 5 to 10 years 43,761 41,400 53,674 52,174 Over 10 years 1,042 1,120 1,058 1,061 Securities with no stated maturity 12,250 12,277 11,079 11,072 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 124,005 $ 118,421 $ 139,539 $ 137,433 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
At December 31, 2000, investment securities carried at $66,007,275 were pledged or set aside to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required by law.
At December 31, 2000, Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions included securities carried at $541,589 that were more than ninety days past due on their interest payments. These securities are in nonaccrual status.
The Bank elected early adoption of SFAS 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", effective April 1, 1999. The provisions of SFAS 133 required the Bank to recognize all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities in its statement of condition and to report them at their fair value. The provisions of SFAS 133 also allowed the Bank to reclassify securities that were classified as Held to Maturity to Available for Sale or Trading. Upon adoption of SFAS 133, the Bank reclassified certain Held to Maturity Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions as Available for Sale Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions. The value of the securities reclassified on April 1, 1999 was $7,990,185.
(5) DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Certain of the Bank's assets and liabilities which are financial instruments have fair values which differ from their carrying values in the accompanying consolidated statements of condition. These fair values, along with the methods and assumptions used to estimate such fair values, are discussed below. The fair values of all financial instruments not discussed below are estimated to be equal to their carrying values as of December 31, 2000 and 1999.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Fair value for the Bank's investment securities was determined using the market value at December 31, 2000 and 1999. These Estimated Market Values are disclosed in Note 4.
LOANS, NET
The fair value of all loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows associated with the loans, using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. The estimated fair value of loans at December 31, 2000, net of the allowance for loan losses, is $796,811,809, compared to the carrying value of $801,522,817. The estimated fair value of loans at December 31, 1999, net of the allowance for loan losses, was $686,716,607, compared to the carrying value of $693,481,905.
OTHER TIME DEPOSITS
The fair value of other time deposits, consisting of fixed maturity certificates of deposit, is estimated by discounting the related cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. The estimated fair value of other time deposits at December 31, 2000 is $466,499,557, compared to the carrying value of $468,128,395. The estimated fair value of other time deposits at December 31, 1999 was $428,520,407, compared to the carrying value of $430,066,684.
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES
The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank advances is estimated by discounting the related cash flows using the rates at which the Bank would be able to obtain replacement advances for the remaining maturities. The estimated fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank advances at December 31, 2000 is $224,268,617, compared to the carrying value of $225,000,000. The estimated fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank advances at December 31, 1999 was $123,587,003, compared to the carrying value of $125,000,000.
OFF-BALANCE-SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair values of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written are estimated using the fees currently charged to engage into similar agreements. The fair values of these instruments are not significant.
(6) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be reversed. The Corporation and the Bank file a consolidated Federal income tax return.
The provision for Federal income taxes consists of the following:
2000 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Federal income taxes currently payable (refundable) $ 8,332,184 $ (340,438) $ 8,167,610 Provision (credit) for deferred taxes on: Book (over) under tax loan loss provision (245,000) 420,000 (315,000) Accretion of bond discount 164,000 65,000 (27,000) Net deferred loan origination fees (125,000) (16,000) (1,000) Write down of other real estate - - 105,000 Nonaccrual loan interest income (387,000) (196,000) - Accrued postretirement benefits (42,000) (44,000) (42,000) Tax under book depreciation (305,000) (93,000) (54,000) Alternative minimum tax 665,000 (665,000) - Deferred compensation - 6,074,000 (2,526,000) Other (26,000) 2,800 (5,800) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 8,031,184 $ 5,207,362 $ 5,301,810 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
The effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate applicable to corporations as a result of permanent differences between accounting and taxable income as follows:
2000 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Michigan municipal interest income (2.9) (4.8) (4.4) Non-Michigan municipal interest income (4.4) (6.4) (6.2) Other (0.2) (0.4) (0.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective tax rate 27.5 % 23.4 % 24.2 % ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
The components of the net deferred Federal income tax asset (included in Interest Receivable and Other Assets on the accompanying consolidated statements of condition) at December 31 are as follows:
2000 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred Federal income tax assets: Allowance for loan losses $ 3,710,000 $ 3,465,000 Net deferred loan origination fees 644,000 519,000 Bank premises and equipment basis differences 797,000 492,000 Nonaccrual loan interest income 583,000 196,000 Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale 1,954,000 736,000 Accrued postretirement benefits 334,000 292,000 Alternative minimum tax - 665,000 Other 59,000 33,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 8,081,000 $ 6,398,000 Deferred Federal income tax liabilities: Accretion of bond discount $ (373,000) $ (209,000) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ (373,000) $ (209,000) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred Federal income tax asset $ 7,708,000 $ 6,189,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
(7) RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS The Bank is required by regulatory agencies to maintain legal reserve requirements based on the level of balances in deposit categories. Cash balances restricted from usage due to these requirements were $12,698,000 and $12,938,000 at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(8) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY On December 21, 2000, the Corporation's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2 million shares of MBT Financial Corp. common stock during the two-year period beginning January 2, 2001.
On July 1, 2000, the Bank merged with Monroe Interim Bank, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation. The Corporation has 30,000,000 common shares authorized, with no par value. As of December 31, 2000, 20,000,000 were issued and outstanding.
On February 29, 2000, the Bank redeemed its preferred stock. Preferred stock consisted of 2,000 shares of $100 par value, non-voting, cumulative preferred stock. The preferred stock was redeemed at its par value, plus accrued dividends.
On April 2, 1998, the Bank's Board of Directors approved the transfer of $31,250,000 to capital surplus fom undivided profits.
(9) RETIREMENT PLANS In 2000, the Bank implemented a retirement plan that includes both a money purchase pension plan, as well as a voluntary profit sharing 401(k) plan for all employees who meet certain age and length of service eligibility requirements. The Bank contributes an amount equal to four percent of the employee's base salary to all eligible employees of the money purchase plan. For the 401(k) plan, an employee may contribute up to ten percent of his or her base salary, with the Bank matching the contribution up to the first six percent of the employee's annual contribution. Depending on the Bank's profitability, an additional profit sharing contribution may be made by the Bank to the 401(k) plan. The total retirement plan expense was $799,870 for the year ended December 31, 2000. This included a three percent profit sharing contribution for the year.
In 1999 and 1998 the Bank had a profit sharing plan for all employees who met certain age and length of service eligibility requirements. An employee could contribute a minimum of six percent, but not more than ten percent of annual base salary, while the Bank`s contribution was fifteen percent of the employee's annual base salary. The expense attributable to the Bank's profit sharing plan was $609,142 in 1999 and $585,470 in 1998.
Through October 14, 1998, the Bank maintained a deferred compensation plan for certain key officers under which the officers could defer a portion of their compensation in exchange for certain phantom stock rights. The value of the rights exchanged was equal to the average trading price for the month prior to exchange. The phantom stock rights entitled the holder to receive the benefit of all cash dividends on the common stock as well as the appreciation of that stock. The plan was terminated in October, 1998 upon approval of the Board of Directors. The expense related to the plan was approximately $7,234,000 in 1998. The total liability relating to the plan as of termination was approximately $17,356,000, which was distributed in the first quarter of 1999.
The Bank has a postretirement benefit plan that generally provides for the continuation of medical benefits for all employees who retire from the Bank at age 55 or older, upon meeting certain length of service eligibility requirements. The Bank does not fund its postretirement benefit obligation. Rather, payments are made as costs are incurred by covered retirees. The amount of benefits paid under the postretirement benefit plan was $64,417 in 2000, $58,826 in 1999, and $42,222 in 1998.
A reconciliation of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation ("APBO") to the amounts recorded in the consolidated statements of condition at December 31 is as follows:
2000 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APBO $ 1,426,448 $ 1,282,700 Unrecognized net transition obligation (643,085) (696,675) Unrecognized prior service costs (51,574) (55,408) Unrecognized net gain 214,373 302,273 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liability recorded in the consolidated statements of condition $ 946,162 $ 832,890 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
The changes recorded in the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation were as follows:
2000 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APBO at beginning of year $ 1,282,700 $ 1,363,873 Service cost 38,952 40,722 Interest cost 99,307 89,085 Unrecognized prior service costs -- 55,408 Actuarial (gain) loss 69,906 (207,562) Benefits paid during year (64,417) (58,826) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APBO at end of year $ 1,426,448 $ 1,282,700 ================================================================================ |
Components of the Bank's postretirement benefit expense were as follows:
2000 1999 1998 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service cost $ 38,952 $ 40,722 $ 35,204 Interest cost 99,307 89,085 82,601 Amortization of transition obligation 53,590 53,590 53,590 Prior service costs 3,834 -- -- Amortization of gains (17,994) -- (9,796) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net postretirement benefit expense $ 177,689 $183,397 $ 161,599 ================================================================================ |
The APBO as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 was calculated using assumed discount rates of 7.50% and 7.75%, respectively. Health care costs were assumed to rise 6.70% in 2001, with the assumed rate of increase decreasing uniformly each year thereafter to a minimum of 5.50% in 2005 and thereafter. To illustrate the significance of these assumptions, a rise in the assumed rate of health care cost increases of 1.00% each year would change the APBO as of December 31, 2000 by 1.31%, or $18,739.
(10) DEPOSITS
Interest expense on time certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more in the year 2000 amounted to $14,421,190, as compared with $12,411,822 in 1999 and $11,071,564 in 1998. At December 31, 2000, the balance of time certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more was $221,421,310, as compared with $206,890,777 at December 31, 1999.
(11) REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory (and possibly additional discretionary) actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Corporation's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the accompanying tables) of Total and Tier I capital to risk weighted assets, and of Tier I capital to average assets.
As of December 31, 2000, the Corporation's capital ratios exceeded the required minimums to be considered well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Corporation must maintain minimum Total risk based, Tier I risk based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the tables. There are no conditions or events since
December 31, 2000 that Management believes have changed the Corporation's category. Management believes, as of December 31, 2000, that the Corporation meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
The Corporation's actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the tables.
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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $164,730 16.4% > $80,377 > 8.0% > $100,472 > 10.0% - - - - Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $154,118 15.3% > $40,189 > 4.0% > $ 60,283 > 6.0% - - - - Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) $154,118 11.6% > $52,957 > 4.0% > $ 66,197 > 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $150,388 17.6% > $68,236 > 8.0% > $ 85,295 > 10.0% - - - - Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $140,288 16.4% > $34,118 > 4.0% > $ 51,177 > 6.0% - - - - Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) $140,288 12.0% > $46,821 > 4.0% > $ 58,526 > 5.0% - - - - |
(12) EARNINGS PER SHARE
The calculation of net income per common share for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
2000 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BASIC Net income $21,173,523 $17,069,332 $16,560,659 Less preferred dividends 5,200 9,000 9,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income applicable to common stock $21,168,323 $17,060,332 $16,551,659 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average common shares outstanding 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income per common share - basic $ 1.06 $ 0.85 $ 0.83 ==================================================================================================================================== |
2000 1999 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DILUTED Net income $21,173,523 $17,069,332 $16,560,659 Less preferred dividends 5,200 9,000 9,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income applicable to common stock $21,168,323 $17,060,332 $16,551,659 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average common shares outstanding 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 Stock option adjustment -- -- -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average common shares outstanding - diluted 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income per common share - diluted $ 1.06 $ 0.85 $ 0.83 ==================================================================================================================================== |
On July 1, 2000, the Corporation issued options for 126,600 shares of its common stock to certain key executives of the Bank in accordance with the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan that was approved by shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 6, 2000. The options were granted at the price of $18.125, which was the fair market value of the Corporation's common stock on the date the options were granted. The average market value of the stock during 2000 was $16.81. The options granted as of December 31, 2000 have an anti-dilutive effect on the calculation of earnings per share, and therefore have not been included.
(13) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN
The Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan approved by shareholders at the April 6, 2000 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Monroe Bank & Trust authorized the Board of Directors to grant nonqualified stock options to key employees of the Bank. Such grants may be made until January 2, 2010 for up to 1,000,000 shares of the Corporation's common stock. The amount that may be awarded to any one individual is limited to 100,000 shares in any one calendar year.
Stock options granted under the plan have exercise prices equal to the fair market value at the date of grant. Options granted under the plan may be exercised for a period of no more than ten years from the date of grant. One-third of the options granted in 2000 vest annually, beginning December 31, 2000.
The Corporation applies the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations in accounting for its stock plans as allowed under SFAS Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." Had compensation cost for the stock options granted in 2000 been determined consistent with the fair value method of SFAS No. 123, pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2000 would have been $21,082,289, basic earnings per share would have been $1.05, and diluted earnings per share would have been $1.05, compared to the reported net income of $21,173,523, basic earnings per share of $1.06, and diluted earnings per share of $1.06.
During the year ended December 31, 2000, options were granted for 126,600 shares with an exercise price of $18.125. No options were exercised, cancelled, or lapsed, leaving options on 126,600 shares
outstanding at an exercise price of $18.125 as of December 31, 2000. Of the options outstanding, 42,203 were exercisable on December 31, 2000 at a price of $18.125.
(14) PARENT COMPANY
Condensed parent company financial statements, which include transactions with the subsidiary are as follows:
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 2,252,108 Investment in subsidiary bank 150,830,855 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $153,082,963 =========================================================================== LIABILITIES Dividends payable and other liabilities $ 2,128,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities $ 2,128,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Total stockholders' equity $150,954,963 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $153,082,963 =========================================================================== |
STATEMENT OF INCOME
Year Ended December 31, 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOME Dividends from subsidiary bank $ 8,455,200 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total income $ 8,455,200 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPENSE Interest on other borrowed funds $ 3,900 Other expense 193,992 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expense $ 197,892 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before tax and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary bank $ 8,257,308 Income tax benefit (72,000) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary bank $ 8,329,308 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary bank 12,844,215 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME $ 21,173,523 =========================================================================== |
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 21,173,523 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary bank (12,844,215) Net decrease in other liabilities (872,000) Net decrease in other assets 3,000,000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities $ 10,457,308 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from short-term borrowings $ 150,000 Repayments of short-term borrowings (150,000) Dividends paid (8,205,200) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used for financing activities $ (8,205,200) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 2,252,108 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 2,252,108 =========================================================================== |
Under current regulations, the Bank is limited in the amount it may loan to the Corporation. Loans to the Corporation may not exceed ten percent of the Bank's capital stock, surplus, and undivided profits plus the allowance for loan losses. Loans from the Bank to the Corporation are required to be collateralized.
Federal and state banking laws and regulations place certain restrictions on the amount of dividends a bank may make to its parent company. The Bank can pay dividends of $23,504,547 in 2001, in addition to its 2001 net income, without regulatory approval.
(15) INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND OTHER ASSETS
The Bank includes the cash surrender value of Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) in Interest Receivable and Other Assets on the accompanying consolidated statements of condition. The cash surrender value of the BOLI was $14,222,346 at December 31, 2000. The following is a description of the components of the BOLI.
DIRECTOR SPLIT-DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE
On December 21, 2000, the Bank entered into director split-dollar life insurance agreements with each of its ten directors. Under the split-dollar agreement, the policy's interests are divided between the Bank and the director. The Bank owns the cash surrender value, including the accumulated policy earnings, with each director's beneficiaries receiving a fixed amount that is based on his or her years of director service and the Bank receiving the remainder of the death benefits. The Bank fully paid the premiums for these ten policies with one lump sum premium payment in the amount of $4,937,000.
The increase in cash surrender value is recorded as "other non-interest income." The Bank expects to recover in full the cash value from the Bank's portion of the policies' death benefits. The directors' death
benefits are $500,000 for director service of less than 3 years, $600,000 for service up to 5 years, $750,000 for service up to 10 years, and $1,000,000 for director service of 10 years or more.
SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
The Bank entered into a Salary Continuation Agreement with Ronald D. LaBeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank on December 27, 2000. This agreement provides that the Bank will pay an annual salary continuation benefit of $139,600 to Mr. LaBeau or his designated beneficiaries for 10 years after his retirement on or after reaching the normal retirement age of 65.
At the same time it entered into the Salary Continuation Agreement with Mr. LaBeau, the Bank purchased an insurance policy on Mr. LaBeau's life, with a single premium payment of $5,880,000. The Bank expects to recover in full the premium paid by it from the Bank's portion of the policy's death benefits. If Mr. LaBeau dies before age 65 while in active service to the Bank, his beneficiaries will receive life insurance proceeds of $958,837. If he dies after retirement, his beneficiaries will receive any payments to which Mr. LaBeau would have been entitled under the Salary Continuation Agreement, but none of the life insurance proceeds.
The contractual entitlements under the Salary Continuation Agreement are not funded. These contractual entitlements remain contractual liabilities of Monroe Bank & Trust, payable upon Mr. LaBeau's termination of employment. The life insurance policy is in addition to the split-dollar insurance policy purchased by the Bank on Mr. LaBeau's life for his service as a director, discussed previously, and the split-dollar insurance policy discussed in "Executive Group Term Carve Out Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements" below.
EXECUTIVE GROUP TERM CARVE OUT SPLIT-DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE AGREEMENTS
In addition to insurance policies on the lives of the directors and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, the Bank owns life insurance on the lives of several executives, for which the Bank made a single premium payment of $3,213,421 in the aggregate. The Bank and the executives share rights to death benefits payable under the policies. An executive's beneficiaries are entitled to an amount equal to two times the executive's current annual salary, less $50,000 if he or she dies before retirement, or equal to his or her annual salary at the time of termination of employment if he or she dies after retirement. The Bank will receive the remainder of the death benefits. The Bank expects to recover in full the premium paid by it from the Bank's portion of the policy's death benefits or upon the cancellation or purchase of the policies by the executives. The executives also have life insurance benefits under the Bank's group term life insurance program for all employees, which pays benefits up to $50,000 to the executive's beneficiaries if he or she dies while employed by the Bank.
(16) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK
The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of condition.
The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for its other lending activities.
Financial instruments whose contractual amounts represent off-balance sheet credit risk at December 31 were as follows:
CONTRACTUAL AMOUNT (IN THOUSANDS) 2000 1999 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commitments to extend credit: Unused portion of commercial lines of credit $110,558 $74,230 Unused portion of credit card lines of credit 31,217 29,115 Unused portion of home equity lines of credit 12,887 11,985 Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written 16,942 11,834 |
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Most commercial lines of credit are secured by real estate mortgages or other collateral, generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses, and require payment of a fee. Since the lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon, the total committed amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Credit card lines of credit have no established maturity dates, but are payable on demand. Home equity lines of credit are secured by real estate mortgages, have no established maturity dates, but are payable on demand. The Bank evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of the collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on Management's credit evaluation of the counterparty.
Standby letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements and other business transactions. Approximately $13,564,000 of the letters of credit expires in 2001, with $3,364,000 extending for two to five years, and $14,000 which have no specified expiration date. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
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PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
DIRECTORS OF THE REGISTRANT
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION, 12/31/00, DIRECTOR, (PREVIOUS 5 YEARS) MONROE BANK & NAME (AGE) & DIRECTORSHIPS TRUST, SINCE ---------- --------------- ------------ Connie S. Cape (50) Health Care Consultant (2000 - present); Vice President 2000 Finance/Chief Financial Officer, Mercy Memorial Hospital (1996 - 2000) Ronald J. Gruber (61) President, MMB Group, Inc., a venture capital company (1998 - 1995 present); Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Brandenburg Securities, Ltd., an investment banking firm (1996 - 1997) Thomas M. Huner (51) President, Thomas M. Huner Builders, a home building company 2000 Gerald L. Kiser (54) President and Chief Operating Officer (1997- present), Executive 2000 Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (1997), Vice President - Operations (1996-1997), Vice President of Engineering & Development (1996), La-Z-Boy Inc., a furniture manufacturer; Director, La-Z-Boy Inc. Ronald D. LaBeau (57) President and Chief Executive Officer (1999 - present), 1998 Executive Vice President & Senior Loan Officer (1998), Vice President, Loans & Business Development (1996-1997), Monroe Bank & Trust Rocque E. Lipford (62) Attorney and Partner, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, 1981 P.L.C.; Director, La-Z-Boy Inc. William D. McIntyre, Jr. (65) President & Chief Executive Officer, Allegra Network, LLC, a 1971 franchisor of printing businesses (2000 - present); President & Chief Executive Officer, American Speedy Printing Centers, Inc., a printing shop franchisor (1996 - 2000) Michael J. Miller (52) Chief Executive Officer, Floral City Beverage, a beer wholesaler 2000 Richard A. Sieb (69) President, Sieb Plumbing & Heating Inc. and President, Nortel 1993 Inc., a recreational bowling establishment Philip P. Swy (47) President, Michigan Tube Swagers & Fabricators, Inc., a 1997 hospitality table and chair manufacturer and marketer |
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
NAME AGE POSITION --------------------------------- --- ------------------------------------------------- |
Ronald D. LaBeau 57 President Thomas J. Bruck 55 Secretary Eugene D. Greutman 52 Treasurer |
The executive officers of the registrant are all executive officers of the subsidiary bank and are not compensated by the registrant.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE BANK
NAME AGE POSITION --------------------------------- --- ------------------------------------------------- Ronald D. LaBeau 57 President & Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Bruck 55 Executive Vice President & Cashier James E. Morr 54 Executive Vice President, Senior Trust Officer & General Counsel Eugene D. Greutman 52 Senior Vice President Finance Herbert J. Lock 54 Senior Vice President & Investment Officer |
There is no family relationship between any of the Directors or Executive Officers of the registrant and there is no arrangement or understandings between any of the Directors or Executive Officers and any other person pursuant to which he was selected a Director or Executive Officer nor with any respect to the term which each will serve in the capacities stated previously.
The Executive Officers of the Bank are elected to serve for a term of one year at the Board of Directors Annual Organizational Meeting, held in April.
Ronald D. LaBeau was President & Chief Executive Officer in 2000 and 1999, Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer in 1998 and Vice President, Loans and Business Development in 1997 and 1996. Thomas J. Bruck was Executive Vice President and Cashier in 2000, 1999, and 1998, and Senior Vice President and Cashier in 1997 and 1996. James E. Morr was Executive Vice President, Senior Trust Officer and General Counsel in 2000, 1999, and 1998, and Senior Vice President, Trust Officer and Legal Counsel in 1997 and 1996. Eugene D. Greutman was Senior Vice President Finance in 2000, and Senior Vice President and Controller in 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1996. Herbert J. Lock was Senior Vice President and Investment Officer in 2000 and 1999 and Vice President, Investment and Trust Officer in 1998, 1997, and 1996.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors of Monroe Bank & Trust has twelve monthly meetings, an additional organizational meeting in April each year, and other special meetings as required. As of December 31, 2000, Directors other than Mr. LaBeau were paid $750 for each meeting that they attended and a quarterly retainer fee of $1,500. In addition, the members of the following board committees receive the compensation indicated for each meeting attended: Audit Committee, $500 per meeting attended; Compensation Committee, $250 for each meeting attended; Nominating/Governance Committee, $250 per meeting attended; Trust Committee, $500 for each meeting attended; and Loan Review Committee, $500 for each meeting attended. As an employee, Mr. LaBeau does not receive any compensation for his service as a director.
DIRECTOR SPLIT-DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE AGREEMENTS. In December 2000, Monroe Bank & Trust entered into director split-dollar life insurance agreements with each of its 10 directors. Under the split-dollar agreement, the policy interests are divided between the bank and the director. The bank owns the cash surrender value, including the accumulated policy earnings, with each director's beneficiaries receiving a fixed amount that is based on his or her years of director service and the bank receiving the remainder of the death benefits. The bank fully paid the premiums for these ten policies with one lump sum premium payment in the aggregate of $4,937,000. The bank determined that a lump sum premium is the most financially advantageous way to secure coverage because the premium paid is not an expense and the initial cash surrender value equals the premiums paid. Like any whole life insurance policy, the bank-owned life insurance policy contract has a cash surrender value that increases over time. The bank expects to recover in full premiums paid by it and the earnings credited to the cash value from the bank's portion of the policies' death benefits. The directors' death benefits are $500,000 for director service of less than 3 years, $600,000 for service up to 5 years, $750,000 for service up to 10 years, and $1,000,000 for director service of 10 years or more.
The director's split-dollar death benefit will be paid directly by the insurance company to the named beneficiary, so the bank has no benefit obligation to the director. Because it is the intention of the bank to hold the bank-owned life insurance until the death of the insureds, the increase of cash surrender value should be tax-free income under current tax law. This compares to the taxable gain that the bank would recognize for assets in traditional taxable investments such as U.S. Treasury or agency securities. The collection of death benefits on the policies, which is likewise currently tax free under current federal and state income taxation, is expected to further enhance the bank's return.
The Board believes that the bank-owned life insurance used to fund the director split-dollar plan, the salary continuation agreement for the benefit of the chief executive officer, and the group term carve-out insurance program established for executive officers allows the bank to cost effectively implement compensation programs that serve the vital purpose of attracting, retaining and rewarding valued director and executive officer service.
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. Directors are eligible to receive grants of stock options, stock awards and restricted stock under the terms of the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. For 2001, each non-employee director was given the opportunity to exchange all or a portion of his or her quarterly cash retainer for the year for an award of an option to purchase MBT stock under the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, valued using the Black-Scholes stock option pricing model. Each non-employee director elected to receive stock options in place of quarterly cash retainer payments during 2001, with the exception of Mr. Swy, who elected to exchange eighty percent of his quarterly cash retainer payments for stock options. Accordingly, each non-employee director, with the exception of Mr.
Swy, has been awarded an option to purchase 1,572 common shares at a fair market value exercise price of $13.94 per share, which option vests on December 31, 2001 and has a term expiring January 2, 2011. Mr. Swy has been awarded an option to purchase 1,258 common shares on the same terms.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE. The following table summarizes the compensation paid to or earned by the Chief Executive Officer and each of the Bank's four other most highly compensated Executive Officers during the last three fiscal years. This information includes compensation of management by Monroe Bank & Trust. On July 1, 2000, Monroe Bank & Trust was reorganized into a bank holding company structure, with MBT Financial Corp. as the bank holding company for Monroe Bank & Trust.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
LONG-TERM ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION AWARDS ------------ ------ SECURITIES ALL OTHER UNDERLYING COMPENSATION NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($) OPTIONS (#) ($) (A) (B) --------------------------- ---- ---------- --------- ----------- ----------- Ronald D. LaBeau ....................................... 2000 $212,250 $226,564 35,000 $23,700 President and Chief Executive Officer 1999 198,962 136,651 0 21,429 1998 67,454 74,233 0 10,006 Thomas J. Bruck ........................................ 2000 $ 88,000 $ 73,843 19,600 $11,440 Executive Vice President and 1999 75,500 74,252 0 11,325 Cashier 1998 75,285 82,855 0 11,293 James E. Morr .......................................... 2000 $ 88,000 $ 73,843 19,600 $11,440 Executive Vice President, Senior 1999 74,000 72,770 0 11,100 Trust Officer and General Counsel 1998 70,962 78,140 0 10,644 Eugene D. Greutman ..................................... 2000 $ 85,000 $ 71,326 19,600 $11,050 Senior Vice President Finance 1999 72,800 71,637 0 10,920 1998 72,589 79,891 0 10,888 Herbert J. Lock ........................................ 2000 $ 74,000 $ 53,224 17,400 $ 9,620 Senior Vice President and Investment 1999 62,400 51,157 0 9,360 Officer 1998 61,331 59,548 0 9,200 |
(A) The amounts shown in this column for the most recently completed fiscal year were derived from the following: (1) contributions by Monroe Bank & Trust to the Monroe Bank & Trust 401(k) Plan: Mr. LaBeau, $15,300; Mr. Bruck, $7,920; Mr. Morr, $7,920; Mr. Greutman, $7,650; and Mr. Lock, $6,660; and (2) contributions by Monroe Bank & Trust to the Money Purchase Pension Plan of Monroe Bank & Trust: Mr. LaBeau, $8,400; Mr. Bruck, $3,520; Mr. Morr, $3,520; Mr. Greutman, $3,400; and Mr. Lock, $2,960.
(B) In 2000 Monroe Bank & Trust purchased insurance policies on the lives of the named executive officers. Under the terms of the policies, the Bank is responsible for all of the premium costs but obtains a security interest in the insurance proceeds to ensure that the bank is reimbursed when proceeds become payable or when the policy is cancelled or purchased by the executive. Allocation of the proceeds is as follows: the Bank is first reimbursed for premiums paid; the executive then receives the benefits to which he is entitled; and the Bank receives the remainder, if any. The Bank made a single premium payment in the aggregate amount of $1,355,000 for the split dollar policies on the lives of the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table above. The insurance premium costs and
estimated dollar value of the benefits these policies may represent to the named executive officers are not reflected in the Summary Compensation Table. The Bank has purchased two additional separate policies on Mr. LaBeau's life. See, "Director Compensation--Director Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements" and "Executive Compensation--Salary Continuation Agreement and Life Insurance Policy" and "Executive Compensation--Executive Group Term Carve-out Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreements." The insurance premium costs and estimated dollar value of the benefits these policies may represent to Mr. LaBeau are likewise not reflected in the Summary Compensation Table.
OPTION GRANTS TABLE. The following table presents information about stock options granted during 2000 to the five named executive officers.
OPTION GRANTS TABLE
OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
GRANT DATE VALUE ---------------- INDIVIDUAL GRANTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF PERCENT OF SECURITIES TOTAL OPTIONS UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE OR GRANT DATE OPTIONS EMPLOYEES IN BASE EXPIRATION ---------------- GRANTED (#)(1) FISCAL YEAR PRICE($/SH) DATE PRESENT NAME -------------- ------------- ----------- ----------- VALUE(2) ------------------------- ---------------- Ronald D. LaBeau 35,000 27.6% $18.125 6/30/10 $173,950 Thomas J. Bruck 19,600 15.5% $18.125 6/30/10 97,412 James E. Morr 19,600 15.5% $18.125 6/30/10 97,412 Eugene D. Greutman 19,600 15.5% $18.125 6/30/10 97,412 Herbert J. Lock 17.400 13.7% $18.125 6/30/10 86,478 |
(1) All options are nonqualified stock options which vest ratably over a three-year period commencing December 31, 2000. All options have an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. The terms of the Corporation's Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan provide that all options become exercisable in full in the event of a change in control as defined in the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, or the death or disability of the option holder.
(2) The option value was calculated to be $4.97 per share using the Black-Scholes stock option pricing model. In making this calculation, it was assumed that the average exercise period was seven years, the volatility rate was 18.6%, the risk-free rate of return was 6.1%, and the dividend yield was 2.0%.
OPTION EXERCISES AND YEAR-END VALUE TABLE. The following table presents information about stock options exercised during 2000 and unexercised stock options at December 31, 2000 for the five named executive officers.
OPTION EXERCISES AND YEAR-END VALUE TABLE
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN 2000 AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED VALUE OF UNEXERCISED OPTIONS IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2000(#) DECEMBER 31, 2000($) ------------------------- ------------------------- SHARES ACQUIRED VALUE NAME ON EXERCISE REALIZED EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE ---- ----------- -------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Ronald D. LaBeau 0 0 11,667 / 23,333 0 / 0 Thomas J. Bruck 0 0 6,534 / 13,066 0 / 0 James E. Morr 0 0 6,534 / 13,066 0 / 0 Eugene D. Greutman 0 0 6,534 / 13,066 0 / 0 Herbert J. Lock 0 0 5,800 / 11,600 0 / 0 |
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. MBT and its shareholders have adopted the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan. A total of 1,000,000 shares have been reserved for issuance under the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, subject to adjustment if MBT's capitalization changes as a result of a stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, merger or similar event. The plan provides for the award of stock options, stock or restricted stock to any MBT or Monroe Bank & Trust directors, officers, other key employees and consultants designated by a committee of MBT's Board consisting of outside directors, which administers the plan. The committee's authority includes the power to (a) determine who will receive awards under the plan, (b) establish the terms and conditions of awards and the schedule on which options become exercisable (or other awards vest), (c) determine the amount and form of awards, (d) interpret the plan and terms of awards, and (e) adopt rules for administration of the plan. The only awards made under the plan to date are awards of stock options.
Stock options awarded under the plan have terms of up to 10 years and may be
nonqualified stock options, meaning stock options that do not qualify under
Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code for the special tax treatment available
for qualified, or "incentive," stock options. Nonqualified stock options may be
granted to any eligible plan participant, but incentive stock options may be
granted solely to employees of MBT or Monroe Bank & Trust. All stock option
awards made to date are nonqualified stock options. The exercise price of
incentive stock options may not be less than the fair market value of MBT's
common stock on the date of grant, which under the terms of the plan means the
average of the bid and asked prices or the fair market value determined by MBT's
board if bid and asked prices are not available. The plan does not require that
the exercise price of nonqualified stock options be at least equal to the fair
market value on the grant date, but the exercise price of awards made to date is
the fair market value on the date of grant.
An option holder whose service terminates generally has one year after termination within which he may exercise options, forfeiting any options not exercised by the end of one year from termination. An option holder whose service is terminated for cause forfeits all unexercised stock options.
SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICY. MBT and Monroe Bank & Trust entered into a Salary Continuation Agreement with Mr. LaBeau in December 2000, which provides that MBT and Monroe Bank & Trust will pay an annual salary continuation benefit of $139,600 to Mr. LaBeau or his designated beneficiaries for 10 years after his retirement on or after reaching the normal retirement age of 65.
For Mr. LaBeau's early retirement (before reaching age 65) or termination before his normal retirement age as a result of disability, the annual salary continuation benefit increases to $139,600 in the ninth year of the Salary Continuation Agreement (but is not actually payable until he reaches normal retirement age), as follows:
ANNUAL BENEFIT PAYABLE AFTER REACHING AGE 65 FOR EARLY RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY SALARY CONTINUATION OCCURRING ON OR AGREEMENT PLAN YEAR AFTER THE END OF ENDING DECEMBER 26, THE PLAN YEAR -------------------------- -------------------- 2001....................... $20,893 2002....................... 40,184 2003....................... 57,997 2004....................... 74,445 2005....................... 89,632 2006....................... 103,655 2007....................... 116,604 2008....................... 128,560 2009....................... 139,600 |
At the same time it entered into the Salary Continuation Agreement with Mr. LaBeau, the bank purchased an insurance policy on Mr. LaBeau's life, with a single-premium payment of $5,880,000. The bank expects to recover in full the premium paid by it from the bank's portion of the policy's death benefits. If Mr. LaBeau dies before age 65 but in active service to the bank, his beneficiaries will receive life insurance proceeds of $958,837. If he dies after retirement, his beneficiaries will receive any payments to which Mr. LaBeau would have been entitled under the Salary Continuation Agreement, but none of the life insurance proceeds.
The bank purchased the insurance policy as an informal financing mechanism for the bank's Salary Continuation Agreement obligations arising out of Mr. LaBeau's death before retirement, as well as an investment to fund the bank's post-retirement payment obligations to Mr. LaBeau. Although the bank expects the policy on Mr. LaBeau's life to serve as a source of funds for death benefits payable under his Salary Continuation Agreement, Mr. LaBeau's contractual entitlements under the Salary Continuation Agreement are not funded. These contractual entitlements remain contractual liabilities of Monroe Bank & Trust, payable upon Mr. LaBeau's termination of employment. The life insurance policy is in addition to the split-dollar insurance policy purchased by the bank on Mr. LaBeau's life for his service as a director, discussed in "Director Compensation-Director Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements," and the split-dollar policy discussed in "Executive Compensation-- Executive Group Term Carve-out Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreements" below.
This informally funded life insurance program is not expected to result in any material cost to MBT Financial Corp. or Monroe Bank & Trust. As noted previously in the discussion of "Director Compensation-Director Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements," the bank-owned life insurance policy is expected to have an increasing cash surrender value over time. The $5,880,000 insurance premium is
designed to earn sufficient income on the insurance policy's cash surrender value that will offset the after-tax expense of the accrual for the bank's supplemental executive retirement plan with Mr. LaBeau.
EXECUTIVE GROUP TERM CARVE-OUT SPLIT DOLLAR LIFE INSURANCE AGREEMENTS. Adequate life insurance coverage for other key executives is an essential component of the compensation necessary to retain and reward excellent executive officer service. In addition to insurance policies on the lives of directors and the President and Chief Executive Officer, Monroe Bank & Trust owns additional insurance on the lives of Messrs. LaBeau, Bruck, Morr, Greutman and Lock, for which the bank made a single premium payment of $1,355,000 in the aggregate. The bank and the executives share rights to death benefits payable under the policies. An executive's beneficiaries are entitled to an aggregate amount equal to (a) twice the executive's current annual salary at the time of death, less $50,000, if he dies before retirement, and (b) the executive's current annual salary at the time his employment terminated if he dies after retirement or if his employment shall have previously terminated due to disability. The bank will receive the remainder of death benefits. The bank expects to recover in full the premium paid by it from the bank's portion of the policy's death benefits or upon the cancellation or purchase of the policies by the executives. The executives also have life insurance benefits under the bank's group term life insurance program for all employees, a program paying benefits up to $50,000 to an executive's beneficiaries if he dies while employed by the bank.
The death benefit payable to the executive will be paid directly by the insurance company to the named beneficiary. As such, the bank has no benefit obligation to the participants in the executive group term carve-out split dollar life insurance plan. This bank-owned life insurance program is not expected to result in any material cost to MBT or the bank, and the bank-owned life insurance is expected to increase MBT's non-interest income in future operating periods. The executive group term carve-out split dollar life insurance plan was a replacement for the executives' participation in the bank's group term life insurance program (except for the non-taxable $50,000 group term life insurance death benefit). The executive group term carve-out split dollar life insurance plan provides comparable life insurance coverage to what the executives had under the bank's group term life insurance program for all employees, while reducing the annual increasing expense of group term life insurance and replacing it with an earning asset.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
OVERVIEW AND PHILOSOPHY. The Board of Directors of MBT Financial Corp. has established a Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is responsible for developing and making recommendations to the Board with respect to MBT Financial Corp.'s executive compensation policies. There are no interlocking relationships between any members of the Compensation Committee.
Pursuant to authority delegated by the Board, the Compensation Committee determines annually the compensation to be paid to the Chief Executive Officer and each other executive officer. The Compensation Committee also structures and monitors all contracts with executive officers which include the Salary Continuation Agreement with Mr. LaBeau and the split-dollar life insurance agreements. Compensation decisions with respect to executive officers are based upon the factors discussed below, rather than any obligation set forth in such contracts.
The Compensation Committee has available to it an outside compensation consultant, and has worked with the consultant to gather comparative compensation data from independent sources and to develop a strategy which links pay to performance.
The objectives of MBT's executive compensation program are to:
- Support the achievement of desired goals of MBT.
- Provide compensation that will attract and retain superior talent and
reward performance.
- Align the executive officers' interests with those of shareholders by
placing a significant portion of pay at risk with payout dependent upon
corporate performance, both on a short-term and long-term basis.
The executive compensation program provides an overall level of compensation opportunity that is competitive within the banking industry. Actual compensation levels may be greater or less than average competitive levels in surveyed companies based upon annual and long-term MBT performance, as well as individual performance. The Compensation Committee uses its discretion to set executive compensation where, in its judgment, external, internal or an individual's circumstances warrant.
COMPENSATION MATTERS IN 2000. During 2000 the Compensation Committee increased the levels of base salary of the Chief Executive Officer and certain other Executive Officers. The increases in base salary were based upon an analysis of compensation levels for management performing similar functions at other banking companies of similar size and operations.
The Board of Directors also changed the measurement of the performance of the Corporation for the purpose of determining the annual cash bonuses to be paid to employees, including the Chief Executive Officer and other Executive Officers, from return on assets to net operating income for the year 2000. The Compensation Committee views net operating income as a better measure of annual performance of the Corporation for purposes of providing annual cash bonuses to the Chief Executive Officer, other Executive Officers and employees of the Corporation.
The Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors approved the Salary Continuation Agreement for the Chief Executive Officer and the Split-Dollar Life Insurance Policies for the Executive Officers that were implemented in 2000 to provide retirement income for the Chief Executive Officer and life insurance for the Executive Officers on a competitive basis as an important component of overall compensation.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION PROGRAM. MBT's executive officer compensation program is comprised of base salary, annual cash incentive compensation, longer-term incentive compensation in the form of stock options and various benefits.
BASE SALARY. Base salary levels for MBT's executive officers are attempted to be set relative to companies in the banking industry of similar size and complexity of operations, as described above. In determining salaries, the Compensation Committee also takes into account individual experience and performance, MBT performance and specific issues particular to MBT.
ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION. The Monroe Bank & Trust Annual Incentive Plan is MBT's annual incentive program for all employees, including Executive Officers. The purpose of the plan is to provide direct financial incentives in the form of an annual cash bonus to executives to achieve MBT's annual goals. For 2000, the Compensation Committee recommended and the Board of Directors selected net operating income as the measurement of the Corporation's performance, with threshold and target goals set for determining cash bonus opportunities for all employees, including Executive Officers. The amount distributed to each participant in the Annual Incentive Plan is based on his or her base salary and is weighted to reflect each participant's ability to affect the performance of the Corporation, with the Chief Executive Officer having the largest weighting. For net operating income in excess of the target goal set,
each participant receives a ratable increase in his or her cash bonus. MBT exceeded its target goal for net operating income in 2000. The achievement of this corporate goal represented the entire cash bonus for each Executive Officer for 2000.
LONG-TERM INCENTIVES. Stock options awarded in 2000 under the Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan constitute MBT's long-term incentive plan for executive officers. The objectives of the stock option awards are to align executive and shareholder long-term interests by creating a strong and direct link between executive pay and shareholder return, and to enable executives to develop and maintain a long-term stock ownership position in MBT's common shares.
The Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan authorizes a committee of outside directors to award stock options and other stock compensation to key executives. Stock options awarded executive officers in 2000 were granted at an option price equal to the fair market value of MBT common shares on the date of grant, have ten-year terms and have exercise restrictions that lapse ratably over a three-year period. Awards are made at levels considered to be competitive within the banking industry. Significant stock option awards were made to the Executive Officers in 2000 to reflect the fact that they had not been given long-term incentive compensation prior to 2000.
BENEFITS. MBT provides medical benefits to its executive officers that are generally available to all fulltime MBT employees.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. The base salary of Mr. LaBeau, MBT Financial Corp.'s President and Chief Executive Officer, was increased to $210,000, effective January, 2000, based upon the recommendation of an outside compensation consultant arising from its survey of other banking companies, as described above. Mr. LaBeau received a total of 35,000 stock options in 2000. These stock options were granted based upon the recommended range of stock options for the Chief Executive Officer contained in the compensation consultant's analysis, taking into account the consultant's survey of the practices of other banking companies, as described above. The Salary Continuation Agreement and split-dollar life insurance policies described above were provided to the Chief Executive Officer in 2000 in order to provide retirement and life insurance benefits on a competitive basis.
In respect to the limits on deductibility for federal income tax purposes of compensation paid an executive officer in excess of $1 million, MBT intends to strive to structure components of its executive compensation to achieve maximum deductibility, while at the same time considering the goals of its executive compensation philosophy.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. MBT Financial Corp. directors serving on the Compensation Committee are named below:
Richard A. Sieb, Chairman
Gerald L. Kiser
Ronald D. LaBeau
William D. McIntyre, Jr.
Michael J. Miller
Philip P. Swy
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION IN COMPENSATION
DECISIONS
Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission require the disclosure of any related party transactions with members of the Compensation Committee. During the past year, certain directors and
officers, including members of the Compensation Committee, and one or more of their associates may have been customers of and had business transactions with Monroe Bank & Trust. All loans included in such transactions were made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other persons, and did not involve more than normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. It is expected that similar transactions will occur in the future. Although Mr. LaBeau served on the Compensation Committee, he did not participate in any discussions or decisions regarding his compensation.
PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
The following graph compares the change in value that an investor would have realized (assuming reinvestment of dividends) by investing $100 in MBT Financial Corp. common stock, the NASDAQ Composite index, and the NASDAQ Bank index on December 31, 1995.
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NASDAQ NASDAQ MBT Bank Composite Financial Corp. ------------------------------------------- 1995 100.00 100.00 100.00 1996 126.16 122.71 118.74 1997 206.38 149.25 156.49 1998 182.09 208.40 338.10 1999 167.55 386.77 326.01 2000 192.14 234.81 207.70 |
The following graph shows Monroe Bank & Trust's Return on Assets (ROA) for the last five full years and the first nine months of 2000, annualized. The graph also includes the same information for Monroe Bank & Trust's peer group from the Uniform Bank Performance Report (UBPR). The UBPR is published by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council using data gathered from the Call Reports submitted by banks. The peer group for Monroe Bank & Trust for 1995 through 1997 includes all FDIC insured banks between $500 million and $1 billion in total assets. The peer group for Monroe Bank & Trust for 1998 through 2000 includes all FDIC insured banks between $1 billion and $3 billion in total assets.
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Monroe Bank Peer & Trust Group** 1995 1.93% 1.25% 1996 1.92% 1.30% 1997 1.94% 1.29% 1998 1.64% 1.30% 1999 1.52% 1.35% 2000* 1.67% 1.23% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON MANAGEMENT
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires MBT Financial Corp.'s executive officers, directors and more than ten percent shareholders ("Insiders") to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and MBT Financial Corp. reports of their ownership of MBT Financial Corp. securities. Based upon written representations and copies of reports furnished to MBT Financial Corp. by Insiders, all Section 16 reporting requirements applicable to Insiders during 2000 were satisfied on a timely basis, with the exception of one late report covering one transaction filed by Mr. Lock.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
As of December 31, 2000, beneficial ownership in excess of five percent of the common stock is as follows:
TITLE OF NAME & ADDRESS OF AMOUNT & NATURE PERCENT CLASS BENEFICIAL OWNER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF CLASS -------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------- --------------------- Common Monroe Bank & Trust 6,795,918 shares(1) 34.0% 102 East Front Street Monroe, Michigan 48161 |
(1) These shares are held in various fiduciary capacities in the ordinary course of business under numerous trust relationships by Monroe Bank & Trust. As fiduciary, Monroe Bank & Trust has sole power to dispose of 5,726,634 of these shares, shared power to dispose of 1,069,284 of these shares, sole power to vote 5,726,634 of these shares, and shared power to vote 1,069,284 of these shares.
The following table reflects the numbers of common shares beneficially owned by all directors and nominees, the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, and all directors and executive officers of Monroe Bank & Trust as a group as of December 31, 2000.
COMMON SHARES NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNED (1) PERCENT OF CLASS ------------------------------- ----------------------- -------------------- Thomas J. Bruck 195,026(2) * Connie S. Cape 5,100(3) * Eugene D. Greutman 58,334(4) * Ronald J. Gruber 8,900 * Thomas M. Huner 22,000(5) * Gerald L. Kiser 0 * Ronald D. LaBeau 61,191(6) * Rocque E. Lipford 23,394(7) * Herbert J. Lock 12,193(8) * William D. McIntyre, Jr. 68,256 * Michael J. Miller 16,318(9) * James E. Morr 51,894(10) * Richard A. Sieb 72,686(11) * Philip P. Swy 4,000 * All Directors and Executive 599,292 3.0% Officers as a Group (14 in group) |
* Ownership is less than 1% of the class.
(1) Except as otherwise noted, none of the named individuals shares with
another person either voting or investment power as to the shares
reported.
(2) Includes 165,878 shares subject to shared voting and investment power
and 6,534 shares subject to options which are exercisable within sixty
days of December 31, 2000.
(3) Includes 800 shares subject to shared voting and investment power.
(4) Includes 51,800 shares subject to shared voting and investment power
and 6,534 shares subject to options which are exercisable within sixty
days of December 31, 2000.
(5) Includes 10,424 shares subject to shared voting and investment power.
(6) Includes 10,806 shares subject to shared voting and investment power
and 11,667 shares subject to options which are exercisable within
sixty days of December 31, 2000.
(7) Includes 400 shares subject to shared voting and investment power.
(8) Includes 950 shares subject to shared voting and investment power and
5,800 shares subject to options which are exercisable within sixty
days of December 31, 2000.
(9) Includes 16,318 shares subject to shared voting and investment power.
(10) Includes 4,256 shares subject to shared voting and investment power
and 6,534 shares subject to options which are exercisable within sixty
days of December 31, 2000.
(11) Includes 55,490 shares subject to shared voting and investment power.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Directors and executive officers of MBT and their associates were customers of, or had transactions with, Monroe Bank & Trust in the ordinary course of business during 2000. We expect additional transactions to take place in the future. All outstanding loans to directors and executive officers and their associates, commitments and sales, purchases and placements of investment securities and other financial instruments included in such transactions were made in the ordinary course of business, on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral where applicable, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons, and did not involve more than normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features. In addition, Mr. Lipford is a partner in the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., which provides legal services to MBT and Monroe Bank & Trust.
Part IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
Contents
Financial Statements
Report of Independent Public Accountants - Page 17
Consolidated Statements of Condition as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 - Page 18
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 - Page 19
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 - Pages 20 - 21
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 - Page 22
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Pages 23 - 36
Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Securities - Page 53
(b) Loans and Lease Financing Receivables - Page 54
(c) Bank Premises and Equipment - Page 55
(d) Allowance for Loan Losses - Included in Notes to Financial Statements
Note 3, Page 25
Reports on Form 8-K
MBT Financial Corp. filed the following report on Form 8-K during the last quarter of 2000:
Date of Event Reported Event Reported ---------------------- -------------- December 22, 2000 Item 5 - Authorization of 2 million share repurchase plan |
Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of MBT Financial Corp. 3.2 Bylaws of MBT Financial Corp. 10.1 MBT Financial Corp. Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan 10.2 Monroe Bank & Trust Salary Continuation Agreement 10.3 Monroe Bank & Trust Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement 10.4 Monroe Bank & Trust Group Term Carve Out Plan 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
SCHEDULE I
SECURITIES
(000's omitted)
Held to Maturity ---------------------------------------------------------------------- December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998 ----------------------- -------------------- --------------------- Estimated Estimated Estimated Amortized Market Amortized Market Amortized Market Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value ---------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- U.S. Government agency and corporation obligations (excluding mortgage-backed securities).......... $ 145,622 $143,456 $150,222 $141,004 $ 75,695 $ 75,843 Securities issued by states and political subdivisions in the U.S..................................... 132,007 134,664 152,791 152,505 155,868 162,042 Pass-through mortgage-backed securities (MBS)............... 167 163 177 166 191 189 Other domestic securities (debt and equity)................. 56,188 56,164 8,956 8,845 62,533 62,832 ---------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total....................................................... $ 333,984 $334,447 $312,146 $302,520 $294,287 $300,906 ========== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Pledged securities.......................................... $ 62,992 $ 63,181 $ 34,889 $ 33,497 $ 23,989 $ 25,385 ========== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== |
Available for Sale -------------------------------------------------------------------- December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998 --------------------- ----------------- -------------------- Estimated Estimated Estimated Amortized Market Amortized Market Amortized Market Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- U.S. Government agency and corporation obligations (excluding mortgage-backed securities).......... $ 11,999 $ 11,979 $ 32,951 $ 32,345 $ 36,440 $ 36,534 Securities issued by states and political subdivisions in the U.S..................................... NONE NONE 6,984 7,157 NONE NONE Pass-through mortgage-backed securities (MBS)............... 1,127 1,212 1,137 1,137 NONE NONE Other domestic securities (debt and equity)................. 110,879 105,230 98,467 96,794 NONE NONE --------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total....................................................... $ 124,005 $118,421 $139,539 $137,433 $ 36,440 $ 36,534 ========= ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Pledged securities.......................................... $ 2,998 $ 3,015 $ 18,961 $ 18,906 $ 14,456 $ 14,543 ========= ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== |
SCHEDULE II
LOANS AND LEASE FINANCING RECEIVABLES
(000's omitted)
December 31, --------------------------------------------------------- 2000 Book 1999 Book 1998 Book 1997 Book 1996 Book Value (a) Value (a) Value (a) Value (a) Value (a) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loans secured by real estate: Construction and land development.................................... $ 36,146 $ 24,504 $ 27,100 $ 21,201 $ 12,593 Secured by farmland (including farm residential and other improvements).............................................. 4,354 3,774 3,945 5,110 4,335 Secured by 1-4 family residential properties......................... 275,299 214,358 202,926 209,934 175,732 Secured by multifamily (5 or more) residential....................... 3,322 3,673 3,166 2,881 2,806 Secured by nonfarm nonresidential.................................... 227,024 190,588 182,348 158,549 139,753 Loans to finance agricultural production and other loans to farmers........................................................ 2,832 2,087 1,422 1,342 1,827 Commercial and industrial loans to U.S. addresses....................... 150,805 156,489 171,919 144,316 136,062 Loans to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures (includes purchased paper): Credit cards and related plans....................................... 9,415 10,320 10,038 9,716 9,370 Other................................................................ 102,089 97,091 85,475 76,534 61,505 Nonrated industrial development obligations (other than securities) of states and political subdivisions in the U.S............. 228 380 676 924 1,318 Other loans: Loans for purchasing or carrying securities (secured and unsecured)....................................................... NONE 9 NONE NONE NONE All other loans...................................................... 609 109 1,994 1,084 1,708 Less: Any unearned income on loans...................................... NONE NONE 3 12 26 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total loans and leases, net of unearned................................. $812,123 $703,382 $691,006 $631,579 $546,983 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Nonaccrual loans $ 17,161 $ 16,791 $ 5,269 $ 3,725 $ 2,907 Loans 90 days or more past due $ 193 $ 107 $ 40 $ 71 $ 29 Troubled debt restructurings $ 1,057 $ 1,281 $ 868 $ 1,434 $ 1,487 |
(a) Loan categories are presented net of deferred loan fees. The presentation in footnote #2, Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements, Page 24, differs from this schedule presentation, by presenting the loan categories, gross, before deferred loan fees have been subtracted.
SCHEDULE III
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Amount at Accumulated Which Carried Depreciation on Consolidated Gross Book and Statement Classification Value (a) Amortization of Condition ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- December 31, 2000 ----------------- Bank Premises $16,134,043 $ 6,431,875 $ 9,702,168 (including Land of $2,708,338) Equipment 14,065,983 10,078,593 3,987,390 Leasehold Improvements NONE NONE NONE ----------- ----------- ----------- $30,200,026 $16,510,468 $13,689,558 =========== =========== =========== December 31, 1999 ----------------- Bank Premises $14,817,580 $ 5,810,344 $ 9,007,236 (including Land of $2,708,338) Equipment 11,649,027 8,894,986 2,754,041 Leasehold Improvements NONE NONE NONE ----------- ----------- ----------- $26,466,607 $14,705,330 $11,761,277 =========== =========== =========== |
(a) The gross book value of the Bank premises (including land and land improvements), equipment, and leasehold improvements is stated at cost.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 30, 2001 MBT FINANCIAL CORP. By: /s/ Eugene D. Greutman --------------------------------------- Eugene D. Greutman Treasurer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Dated: March 30, 2001 By: /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau By: /s/ Eugene D. Greutman --------------------------------- -------------------------------- Ronald D. LaBeau Eugene D. Greutman President & Director Treasurer (principal executive officer) (principal financial officer) By: /s/ Ronald J. Gruber By: /s/ Rocque E. Lipford --------------------------------- -------------------------------- Ronald J. Gruber Rocque E. Lipford Director Director By: /s/ Michael J. Miller By: /s/ Richard A. Sieb --------------------------------- -------------------------------- Michael J. Miller Richard A. Sieb Director Director By: /s/ Philip P. Swy ----------------------------------------- Philip P. Swy Director |
Exhibit Index
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of MBT Financial Corp. 3.2 Bylaws of MBT Financial Corp. 10.1 MBT Financial Corp. Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan 10.2 Monroe Bank & Trust Salary Continuation Agreement 10.3 Monroe Bank & Trust Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement 10.4 Monroe Bank & Trust Group Term Carve Out Plan 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
EXHIBIT 3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation
Article I
The name of the corporation is MBT Financial Corp. (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Corporation").
Article II
The purpose of purposes for which the Corporation is formed is to engage in any activity within the purposes for which corporations may be organized under the Business Corporation Act of Michigan. The Corporation will be registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, being U.S.C. sections 1841 to 1850.
Article III
The total authorized capital stock of the corporation is thirty million (30,000,000) common shares, all without par value.
Article IV
The affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the outstanding common shares of the Corporation shall be required to approve the consolidation or merger of the Corporation with any other corporation; provided that no shareholder approval will be required for the merger of a subsidiary corporation into the Corporation, where the Corporation owns 90% or more of the outstanding shares of the subsidiary corporation, unless shareholder approval is otherwise required by the Business Corporation Act of Michigan.
Article V
The address and mailing address of the current registered office of the Corporation is 102 East Front Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The name of the current resident agent is Ronald D. LaBeau.
Article VI
All of the powers of this Corporation, insofar as the same may be lawfully vested by these Articles of Incorporation, are hereby vested in and conferred upon the Board of Directors of this Corporation. In furtherance and not in limitation thereof, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized:
(a) to set apart out of any of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and to abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created.
(b) To designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee.
Article VII
Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws of the Corporation shall so provide.
Article VIII
Any action required or permitted by the Business Corporation Act to be taken at an annual or special meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote, if consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, are signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote on the action were present and voted. The written consents shall bear the date of signature of each shareholder who signs the consent. No written consents shall be effective to take corporate action referred to unless, within 60 says after the record date for determining shareholders entitled to express consent to or to dissent from a proposal without a meeting, written consents dated not more than 10 days before the record date and signed by a sufficient number of shareholders to take action are delivered to the Corporation. Delivery shall be to the Corporation's registered office, its principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the minutes of the proceedings of its shareholders. Delivery made to the Corporation's registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to the shareholders who would have been entitled to notice of the shareholder meeting if the action had been taken at a meeting and who have not consented in writing.
Article IX
(a) A director of this Corporation shall not be liable to the Corporation or its shareholders for money damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action as a director, except liability for: (i) the amount of a financial benefit received by a director to which he or she is not entitled; (ii) intentional infliction of harm on the Corporation or its shareholders; (iii) a violation of Section 551 of the Business Corporation Act of Michigan; or (iv) an intentional criminal act. No amendment to or repeal of this Article IX (a) shall apply to, or have any effect on, the liability or alleged liability of any director of the Corporation for or with respect to any acts or missions of such director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.
(b) The Corporation shall provide indemnification to persons who serve or have served as directors, officers, employees or agents of the Corporation, and to persons who serve or have served at the request of the Corporation as directors, officers, employees, partners or agents of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, whether for profit or not, to the fullest extent permitted by the Business Corporation Act of Michigan, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.
These Restated Article of Amendment were duly adopted on February 17, 2000, in accordance with the provision of Section 642 of the Business Corporation Act and were duly adopted by the written consent of all the shareholders entitled to vote in accordance with Section 407(2) of the Act.
Signed: May 8, 2000
By: /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau Ronald D. LaBeau, President By: /s/ Thomas J. Bruck Thomas J. Bruck, Secretary |
EXHIBIT 3.2
Bylaws of MBT Financial Corp.
ARTICLE I
Offices
Section 1. Principal Office. The principal office of the Corporation shall be at such place in the County of Monroe, State of Michigan, as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Other Offices. The Corporation shall also have offices at such other places without, as well as within, the State of Michigan, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.
ARTICLE II
Meetings of Shareholders
Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the shareholders of this Corporation for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting, shall be held on the first Thursday of April in each year at such hour as may be designated on the call of said meeting, or on such other date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors by resolution from time to time.
Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by a majority of the Board of Directors acting with or without a meeting, or by shareholders owning, in the aggregate, not less than ten percent (10%) of the outstanding stock of the Corporation.
Section 3. Place of Meetings. Meetings of shareholders shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation unless the Board of Directors decides that a meeting shall be held at some other place within or without the State of Michigan and causes the notices thereof to so state.
Section 4. Notice of Meetings. Unless waived, a written, printed, or typewritten notice of each annual or special meeting stating the day, hour, place and the purpose or purposes thereof shall be served upon or mailed to each shareholder of record (a) as of the day preceding the day on which notice is given or (b) if a record date therefor is duly fixed, of record as of said date. Notice of such meeting shall be mailed, postage prepaid, at least ten (10) days prior to the date thereof. If mailed, it shall be directed to a shareholder at his address as the name appears upon the records of the Corporation.
At an annual or special meeting of the shareholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting. To be properly brought before the meeting, business must be: (i) specified in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or, with respect to a special meeting, in the notice of meeting called by shareholders in accordance with these Bylaws, (ii) properly brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, or (iii) properly brought before an annual meeting by a shareholder. For business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a shareholder, the shareholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a shareholder's notice must be delivered to or mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that in the event that less than forty (40) days' notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given or made to shareholders, notice by the shareholder to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the 10th day
following the day on which such notice of the date of the annual meeting was mailed or such public disclosure was made. A shareholder's notice to the Secretary shall set forth as to each matter the shareholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting : (w) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting, (x) the name and address, as they appear on the Corporation's books, of the shareholder proposing such business, (y) the class and number of shares of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the shareholder, and (z) any material interest of the shareholder in such business. Notwithstanding anything in the Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at an annual meeting except in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 4 or as required by law. The chairperson of an annual meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that business was not properly brought before the meeting and in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4, and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare to the meeting and any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.
Section 5. Waiver of Notice. Any shareholder, either before or after any meeting, may waive any notice required to be given by law or under these Bylaws; and whenever all of the shareholders entitled to vote shall meet in person or by proxy and consent to holding a meeting, it shall be valid for all purposes without call or notice, and at such meeting any action may be taken.
Section 6. Quorum. A majority of all of the shares of the outstanding capital stock entitled to vote at the meeting, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the shareholders, unless otherwise provided by law; but the chairperson of the meeting or the holders of a majority of the shares of stock entitled to vote who are present, in person or by proxy, may adjourn the meeting to another place, date or time, whether or not there is such a quorum..
Section 7. Proxies. Any shareholder of record who is entitled to attend a shareholders' meeting, or to vote thereat or to assent or give consents in writing, shall be entitled to be represented at such meetings or to vote thereat or to assent or give consent in writing, as the case may be, or to exercise any other of his rights, by proxy or proxies. Any proxy authorized as permitted by the Michigan Business Corporation Act shall be valid.
No appointment of a proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven (11) months after it is made, unless the writing specifies the date on which it is to expire or the length of time it is to continue in force.
Section 8. Voting. At any meeting of the shareholders, each shareholder of the Corporation shall, except as otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws, be entitled to one (1) vote in person or by proxy for each share of the Corporation registered in his name on the books of the Corporation: (a) on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to vote at such meeting, notwithstanding the prior or subsequent sale, or other disposal of such share or shares or transfer of the same on the books of the Corporation on or after the record date; or (b) if no such record date shall have been fixed, then at the time of such meeting.
Section 9. Action Without Meeting. Any action which may be authorized or taken at any meeting of shareholders may be authorized or taken without a meeting in a writing or writings signed by shareholders in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation. Such writing or writings shall be filed with or entered upon the records of the Corporation.
ARTICLE III
Directors
Section 1. Number of Directors. The number of directors constituting the entire Board shall not be less than five (5) nor more than fifteen (15), the exact number of directors to be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the whole Board of Directors of the Corporation, or by a majority vote of
shareholders at an annual meeting or special meeting called for such purpose, and such exact number shall be ten (10) until otherwise so determined; provided, however, that any increase or decrease in the number of directors resulting from an action by a majority of the whole Board as herein provided for, shall be subject to a limitation of two persons in any one calendar year.
Section 2. Election and Term of Directors. Directors shall be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Section 3. Nominations. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation at an annual meeting of the shareholders may be made by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or may be made at an annual meeting of shareholders by any shareholder of the Corporation entitled to vote for the election of directors at the meeting who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 3 of Article III. Such nominations, other than those made by or at the direction of the Board, shall be made pursuant to timely notice in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a shareholder's notice shall be delivered to or mailed and received at the principal office of the Corporation not less than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that in the event that less than forty (40) days notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given or made to shareholders, notice by the shareholder to be timely must be so delivered or mailed no later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such notice of the date of the meeting was mailed or such public disclosure was made, whichever first occurs, but in no event shall such timely notice of shareholder nomination be received by the Secretary of the Corporation less than seven (7) days prior to the shareholder meeting. Such shareholder's notice to the Secretary shall set forth (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director, (i) the name, age, business address and residence address of the persons, (ii) the principal occupation or employment of the person, and (iii) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the person and (b) as to the shareholder giving the notice (i) the name and record address of the shareholder and (ii) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the shareholder. The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as may reasonably be required by the Corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as director of the Corporation. No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation at a meeting of the shareholders unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. The Chairman of the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a nomination was not made in accordance with the foregoing procedure and the defective nomination shall be disregarded.
Section 4. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Board of Directors, through death, resignation, disqualification, or other cause, the remaining directors, by an affirmative vote of a majority thereof, may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of the Director whose place is vacant until the election and qualification of his successor.
Section 5. Removal. A director may be removed in accordance with the provisions of the Michigan Business Corporation Act.
ARTICLE IV
Powers, Meeting, and Compensation of Directors
Section 1. Meetings of the Board. A meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately following the adjournment of each shareholders' meeting at which directors are elected and notice of such meeting need not be given.
The Board of Directors may, by bylaws or resolution, provide for other meetings of the Board.
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time upon call of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, Executive Vice President (if one is appointed and serving at such time), Senior Vice President (if one is appointed and serving at such time), or any two (2) members of the Board.
Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be mailed to each director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of business, at least two (2) days before the day on which the meeting is to be held, or shall be sent to him at such place by telecopy, or be given personally or by telephone, not later than the day before the day on which the meeting is to be held. Every such notice shall state the time and place of the meeting but need not state the purposes thereof. Notice of any meeting of the Board need not be given to any director, however, if waived by him in writing or by telephonic communication whether before or after such meeting is held, or if he shall be present at such meeting; and any meeting of the Board shall be a legal meeting without any notice thereof having been given, if all the directors shall be present thereat.
Meetings of the Board shall be held at the office of the Corporation, or at such other place, within or without the State of Michigan, as the Board may determine from time to time and as may be specified in the notice thereof. Meetings of the Board of Directors may also be held by the utilization of simultaneous telephonic communications linking all directors present at such meetings, and all such business conducted via such telephonic communication shall be considered legally enforceable by the Corporation.
Section 2. Quorum. A majority of the Board of Directors serving in such capacity shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, provided that whenever less than a quorum is present at the time and place appointed for any meeting of the Board, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than by announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.
Section 3. Action without Meeting. Any action may be authorized or taken without a meeting in a writing or writings signed by all the directors, which writing or writings shall be filed with or entered upon the records of the Corporation.
Section 4. Compensation. The directors shall receive compensation for their services in an amount fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
Committees
Section 1. Committees. The Board of Directors may by resolution provide such standing or special committees as it deems desirable, and discontinue the same at its pleasure. Each such committee shall have such powers and perform such duties, not inconsistent with law, as may be delegated to it by the Board of Directors. Vacancies in such committees may be filled by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI
Officers
Section 1. General Provisions. The Board of Directors shall elect a President, such number of Vice Presidents as the Board may from time to time determine, a Secretary and Treasurer, and, in its discretion, a Chairman of the Board of Directors and any number of Vice Chairmen of the Board of Directors. If no Chairman of the Board is elected by the Board of Directors, the President of the Corporation shall act as presiding officer of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may from time to
time create such offices and appoint such other officers, subordinate officers and assistant officers as it may determine. The President, the Chairman of the Board and any Vice Chairman shall be, but the other officers need not be, chosen from among the members of the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Terms of Office. The officers of the Corporation shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and, unless sooner removed by the Board of Directors, until the regular meeting of the Board of Directors immediately following their election and until their successors are chosen and qualified.
A vacancy in any office, however created, may be filled by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII
Duties of Officers
Section 1. Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board, if one is elected, shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and Board of Directors and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or by law.
Section 2. Vice Chairman of the Board. The Vice Chairman of the Board, if one is elected, shall preside at all meetings of the shareholders and the Board of Directors, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board. If more than one Vice Chairman is elected, the Vice Chairman designated by the Board shall preside at meetings of the shareholders and the Board of Directors, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board. The Vice Chairman shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors, or prescribed by the Chairman of the Board, or by law.
Section 3. President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation and shall exercise supervision over the business of the Corporation and over its several officers, subject, however, to the control of the Board of Directors. In the absence of a Chairman of the Board or if a Chairman of the Board shall not have been elected and a Vice Chairman shall not have been elected, the President shall preside at meetings of the shareholders and Board of Directors. He shall have authority to sign all certificates for shares and all deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, notes and other instruments requiring his signature; and shall have all the powers and duties prescribed by law and such others as the Board of Directors may from time to time assign to him.
Section 4. Vice Presidents. The Vice Presidents shall perform such duties as are conferred upon them by these Bylaws or as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board or the President. At the request of the President, or in his absence or disability, the Vice President, designated by the President (or in the absence of such designation, the Vice President designated by the Board), shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of the President. The authority of Vice Presidents to sign in the name of the Corporation all certificates for shares and authorized deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, notes and other instruments, shall be coordinated with like authority of the President. Any one or more of the Vice Presidents may be designated as an "Executive Vice President" or a "Senior Vice President."
Section 5. The Secretary. The Secretary shall issue notices of all meetings for which notice shall be required to be given, shall keep the minutes of all meetings, shall have charge of the corporate seal, if any, and corporate record books, shall cause to be prepared for each meeting of shareholders the list of shareholders entitled to vote thereat, and shall have such other duties and powers as may be assigned to or vested in him by the Board of Directors or the President.
Section 6. The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have the custody of all moneys and securities of the Corporation and shall keep adequate and correct accounts of the Corporation's business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses, stated capital and
shares. The funds of the Corporation shall be deposited in the name of the Corporation by the Treasurer in such depositories as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate. The Treasurer shall have such other duties and powers as may be assigned to or vested in him by the Board of Directors or the President.
Section 7. Assistant and Subordinate Officers. The Board of Directors may elect such assistant and subordinate officers as it may deem desirable. Each such officer shall hold office during the pleasure of the Board of Directors and perform such duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe.
The Board of Directors may, from time to time, authorize any officers to appoint and remove assistant and subordinate officers, to prescribe their authority and duties, and to fix their compensation.
Section 8. Duties of Officers May be Delegated. In the absence of any officer of the Corporation, or for any other reason the Board of Directors may deem sufficient, the Board of Directors may delegate, for the time being, the powers or duties, of such officer to any other officer, or to any director.
ARTICLE VIII
Certificates for Shares
Section 1. Form and Execution. Certificates for shares shall be issued to each shareholder in such form as shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Such certificates shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the President or a Vice President and by the Secretary of the Corporation, which certificates shall certify the number and class of shares held by the shareholder in the Corporation, but no certificates for shares shall be delivered until such shares are fully paid. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. Although any officer of the Corporation whose manual or facsimile signature is affixed to a share certificate shall cease to be such officer before the certificate is delivered, such certificate, nevertheless, shall be effective in all respects when delivered.
Such certificate for shares shall be transferable in person or by attorney, but, except as hereinafter provided in the case of lost, mutilated or destroyed certificates, no transfers of shares shall be entered upon the records of the Corporation until the previous certificates, if any, given for the same shall have been surrendered and canceled.
Section 2. Lost, Mutilated or Destroyed Certificates. If any certificate for shares is lost, mutilated or destroyed, the Board of Directors may authorize the issuance of a new certificate in place thereof, upon such terms and conditions as it may deem advisable. The Board of Directors in its discretion may refuse to issue such new certificates until the Corporation has been indemnified by a final order or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction and may, in its sole discretion, require a bond prior to issuance of any such new certificate.
ARTICLE IX
Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on the 31st day of December in each year, or on such other day as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE X
Indemnification
Section 1. Indemnification Contracts. In addition to the indemnification rights provided by the Restated Articles of Incorporation, the Board of Directors is authorized to enter into a contract with any director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or any person serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including employee benefit plans, and whether for profit or not, providing for indemnification rights to the fullest extent permitted by the Business Corporation Act of Michigan, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended.
Section 2. Insurance. The Corporation shall maintain insurance to the extent that it is reasonably available and the premium costs are not disproportionate to the amount of coverage provided, at its expense, to protect itself and any such director or officer of the Corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the Business Corporation Act of Michigan.
Section 3. Effect of Amendment. Any amendment, repeal or modification of any provision of this Article X by the shareholders or the directors of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director or officer of the Corporation existing at the time of such amendment, repeal or modification.
ARTICLE XI
Amendments
These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by: (a) the action by written consent of the shareholders in lieu of a meeting; or (b) the action by written consent of the Board of Directors in lieu of a meeting; or (c) by an affirmative vote of a majority of the shareholders or directors at a regular meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose.
Exhibit 10.1
MBT Financial Corp. Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan
Section I
Purpose
1.1 Purpose. The purpose of the MBT Financial Corp. Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan") is to provide competitive long-term incentive compensation to Participants that aligns their interests with shareholder interests through share ownership and investment in MBT, and to encourage long-term growth in shareholder value through the achievement of specified financial objectives.
1.2 Rule 16b-3 Plan. With respect to persons subject to Section 16 of the Act ("Section 16 Persons"), transactions under this Plan are intended to comply with all applicable conditions of Rule 16b-3 or its successors promulgated under the Act. To the extent any provision of the Plan or action by the Board fails to so comply, it shall be deemed null and void, to the extent permitted by law and deemed advisable by the Board. Moreover, in the event the Plan does not include a provision required by Rule 16b-3 to be stated therein, such provision (other than one relating to eligibility requirements, or the price and amount of Awards) shall be deemed automatically to be incorporated by reference into the Plan insofar as Participants who are Section 16 Persons are concerned, to the extent permitted by law and deemed advisable by the Board.
1.3 Effectiveness of the Plan. The Plan will be effective upon adoption by the Board. The shareholders of the Bank approved the Plan following their approval of the reorganization of the Bank into a one-bank holding company and the exchange of their Bank common shares for Common Shares of MBT. The Plan will remain in effect until the earlier of the termination date set forth in Section 12.2 hereof or such time as it is amended or terminated by the Board in accordance with the terms of Section 12.2 hereof, except that no Incentive Stock Option may be granted under the Plan on or after ten years from the Effective Date of the Plan.
Section II
Definitions
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
2.1 "Act" means the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
2.2 "Award" means Options, Restricted Stock or Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Plan.
2.3 "Bank" means Monroe Bank & Trust.
2.4 "Board" means the Board of Directors of MBT.
2.5 "Cause" means, with respect to any certain Participant:
(a) the willful and continued failure by such Participant to substantially perform his or her duties with respect to MBT or any Subsidiary (other than any such failure resulting from his or her incapacity due to physical or mental illness), or
(b) the conviction of the Participant of a felony involving moral turpitude, or
(c) the willful engaging by such Participant in conduct which is demonstrably and materially injurious to MBT or a Subsidiary, monetarily or otherwise. For purposes of this Section 2.5, no act or failure to act shall be deemed "willful" if done by the Participant either in good faith and in the reasonable belief that such act or omission was in the best interest of MBT, or before the Board provides the Participant with a written notice and reasonable opportunity to cure the actions or omissions that the Board considers to be grounds for a finding of Cause for purposes of this Plan.
2.6 "Change in Control" means the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) Any person or group (as such terms are used in connection with Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Act) is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of MBT representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of MBT's then outstanding securities; or
(b) MBT is a party to a merger, consolidation, sale of assets or other reorganization, or a proxy contest, as a consequence of which members of the Board in office immediately prior to such transaction or event constitute less than a majority of the Board thereafter; or
(c) During any period of 24 consecutive months, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board (including for this purpose any new director whose election or nomination for election by MBT's stockholders was approved by a vote of at least one-half of the directors then still in office who were directors at the beginning of such period) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; or
(d) MBT is party to a merger, consolidation or reorganization with any other corporation in which the shareholders of MBT immediately prior to the merger, consolidation or reorganization do not immediately thereafter directly or indirectly own more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting
power of the voting securities entitled to vote in the selection of directors of the merged, consolidated or reorganized entity.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no trust department or designated fiduciary or
other trustee of such trust department of MBT or a Subsidiary of MBT or other
similar fiduciary capacity of MBT with direct voting control of the stock shall
be treated as a person or group within the meaning of subsection (a) hereof.
Further, no profit-sharing, employee stock ownership, employee stock purchase
and savings, employee pension, or other employee benefit plan of MBT or any of
its Subsidiaries, and no Trustee of any such plan in its capacity as such
Trustee, shall be treated as a person or group within the meaning of subsection
(a) hereof.
2.7 "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
2.8 "Committee" means the members of the Compensation Committee as appointed and maintained by the Board who are outside directors within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.
2.9 "Common Shares" means the common shares, no par value per share, of MBT, which MBT may authorize and issue from time to time.
2.10 "Director" means a member of the Board or the board of directors of any Subsidiary.
2.11 "Disability" means permanent and total disability as defined under
Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.
2.12 "Effective Date" means the date the Plan becomes effective.
2.13 "Fair Market Value" means that if the Common Shares are listed on a national securities exchange (including the NASDAQ National Market System) on the date in question, then the Fair Market Value per Common Share shall be the average of the highest and lowest selling price on such exchange on such date, or if there were no sales on such date, then the Fair Market Value on such date shall be the mean between the bid and asked price on such date. If the Common Shares are traded otherwise than on a national securities exchange on the date in question, then the Fair Market Value per Common Share shall be the mean between the bid and asked price on such date, or, if there is no bid and asked price on such date, then on the next prior business day on which there was a bid and asked price. If no such bid and asked price is available, then the Fair Market Value per Common Share shall be the fair market value as determined by the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion. In making such determination, the Board may use any of the reasonable valuation methods defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.421-7(e)(2).
2.14 "Grant Date" as used with respect to Options, means the date as of which such Options are granted by the Committee pursuant to the Plan.
2.15 "Immediate Family" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.7 hereof.
2.16 "Incentive Stock Option" or "ISO" means an Option conforming to the requirements of Section 422 of the Code.
2.17 "MBT" means MBT Financial Corp., a Michigan corporation.
2.18 "Nonqualified Stock Option" or "NQO" means an Option granted pursuant to the Plan other than an Incentive Stock Option.
2.19 "Option" means an option to purchase Common Shares granted by the Board pursuant to the Plan, which may be designated as either an "Incentive Stock Option" or a "Nonqualified Stock Option."
2.20 "Option Agreement" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2 hereof.
2.21 "Option Price" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.
2.22 "Participant" means a person described in Section V hereof.
2.23 "Permissible Transferees" and "Permissible Transferee" have the meanings set forth in Section 6.7 hereof.
2.24 "Plan" means the MBT Financial Corp. Long-Term Incentive Compensation
Plan as set forth herein and as may be amended from time to time, subject to
Section 12.1 hereof.
2.25 "Restricted Stock Award" or "Restricted Stock" means an award of Common Shares with restrictions placed on the sale, transfer or pledging of the shares, and a risk of forfeiture during the restriction period.
2.26 "Retirement" means a Participant's voluntarily leaving the employment of MBT or a Subsidiary on or after attainment of the minimum age of sixty-two (62).
2.27 "Section 16 Persons" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2 hereof. 2.28 "Stock Award" means an award of the Common Shares. 2.29 "Subsidiary" means a corporation at least 50% of the total combined |
voting power of all classes of stock of which is owned by MBT, either directly or through one or more other Subsidiaries.
Section III
Administration of the Plan
3.1 The Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee and shall act only by the vote or written consent of at least a majority of its members. The members of the Committee shall be appointed from time to time by, and shall serve at the discretion of the Board. It is the intent of the Committee to administer the Plan in a manner that qualifies awards, to the extent possible, as excludable from the deduction limit set forth under Section 162(m) of the Code.
3.2 Authority of the Committee. The Committee shall have all powers and discretion necessary or appropriate to administer the Plan and to control its operation, including, but not limited to, the power (a) to determine which employees shall be granted Awards, (b) to prescribe the terms, conditions and vesting schedule, if any, of such Awards, (c) to determine the amount and form of Awards granted to Participants, (d) to interpret the Plan and the Awards, (e) to adopt rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith, and (f) to interpret, amend or revoke any such rules subject to Section 12.1 hereof.
The Committee, in their sole discretion and on such terms and conditions as they may provide, may delegate their duties in order to provide for the day-to-day administration of the Plan. The Committee shall control the general administration of the Plan with all powers necessary to enable it to carry out its duties in that respect; provided, however, that the Committee may not delegate its authority and powers (a) with respect to Section 16 Persons, or (b) in any way which is impermissible under Code Section 162(m) or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
3.3 Decisions Binding. All determinations and decisions made by the Committee shall be final, conclusive, and binding on all parties, and shall be given the maximum deference permitted by law.
Section IV
Shares Subject to the Plan
4.1 Shares Subject to Plan. MBT shall reserve 1,000,000 Common Shares for
issuance under this Plan, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof.
Common Shares may be now or hereafter (1) authorized, (2) issued and owned, and
(3) shares held in a grantor trust. If and to the extent that any
rights with respect to Common Shares shall not be exercised by any Participant for any reason or if such rights shall terminate as provided herein, Common Shares that have not been allocated to such Participant under the Plan shall again become available for allocation to Participants as provided herein.
4.2 Change in Capitalization. In the event of a change in the capitalization of MBT due to a share split, share dividend, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, combination, or similar event or as may otherwise be equitably required as determined by the aggregate number of Common Shares, the terms of any existing Awards shall be automatically adjusted in proportion to the change in capitalization.
Section V
Eligibility
The Committee shall have the discretion to select directors, officers, executives, managers, consultants, and other key employees of MBT and its Subsidiaries for participation in the Plan. The discretion of the Committee to select such Participants shall be absolute and no person otherwise eligible for participation shall have any right to participate. Only persons so selected shall be deemed "Participants" for purposes hereof.
Section VI
Stock Options
6.1 Grant of Options. Options may be granted to Participants, subject to the provisions of the Plan, at any time and from time to time, as determined in the sole discretion of the Committee. The Committee shall in its sole discretion, determine the number of Options granted to each Participant; provided, however, that in any one calendar year, no one Participant shall be granted Options to purchase a number of Common Shares in excess of 100,000, adjusted for any stock dividends, stock splits, reverse stock splits, recapitalization mergers or consolidations. Options granted may be ISOs to employees, NQOs to employees or non-employee Directors, consultants, or a combination thereof.
6.2 Option Agreement. Each Option shall be evidenced by a written option agreement (an "Option Agreement") that shall specify the Option Price, the expiration date of the Option, the number of shares to which the Option pertains, any conditions to exercise of the Option, and such other terms and conditions as the Committee, in its discretion, shall determine. The Option Agreement also shall specify whether the Option is intended to be an ISO or an NQO.
6.3 Option Price. The price for each Common Share deliverable upon the exercise of an Option (the "Option Price") shall be determined at the discretion of the Committee; provided, however, that with respect to ISOs, the Option Price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value at the date of grant. If at the time that an ISO is granted, the Participant owns shares possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of MBT's or any of its Subsidiaries' capital shares, the Option Price of an ISO shall not be less than one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of a share on the date that the ISO is granted and any ISO so granted must be exercised not later than five (5) years from the date it is granted.
6.4 Exercise of Options. Options granted under the Plan shall be exercisable at such times, and subject to such restrictions and conditions, as the Committee shall determine in its sole discretion, except that any outstanding Options at the time of a Change in Control, or a Participant's death, or Disability will be immediately exercisable without regard to any vesting restrictions attached to such Options. A Participant electing to exercise an Option shall give written notice of such election to MBT in such form as the Committee may require.
6.5 Expiration of Options. Each Option belonging to a Participant shall terminate upon the first to occur of the events listed in this section.
(a) For Employees
(i) The date for termination of such Option set forth in the Option Agreement applicable to such Option.
(ii) The expiration of ten (10) years from the date such Option was granted, except as outlined in 6.3.
(iii) The expiration of one year from the date of the Participant's termination of employment for reason other than Retirement or termination for Cause, it being understood that the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option at any time after ninety (90) days from the date of termination of employment for reason other than death or Disability shall convert the Option to a Nonqualified Stock Option.
(iv) The expiration of one year from the later of the Participant's Retirement or termination of service as a Director for a reason other than for Cause.
(v) Termination of employment for Cause.
(b) For Non-employee Directors
(i) The date for termination of such Option set forth in the Option Agreement applicable to such Option.
(ii) The expiration of ten (10) years from the date such Option was granted.
(iii) The expiration of one year following the non-employee Director's termination of service as a Director for a reason other than for Cause.
(iv) Termination of a non-employee Director's service as a Director for Cause.
(v) One year following a Change in Control.
6.6 Payment. The Option Price upon exercise of any Option shall be payable to MBT in full in cash. The Committee also may, in its sole discretion, permit exercise (a) by tendering previously acquired Common Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value at the time of exercise equal to the total Option Price (provided that the Common Shares which are tendered must have been held by the Participant or his or her Permissible Transferees (as defined in 6.7) for at least six (6) months prior to their tender to satisfy the Option Price), or (b) by any other means which the Committee determines, in its sole discretion, to both provide legal consideration equal to the total Option Price for the Common Shares acquired through exercise of the Option and to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan.
As soon as practicable after receipt of a written notification of exercise and full payment for the Common Shares purchased, MBT shall deliver to the Participant, or his or her Permissible Transferee, the certificates (in the Participant's or such Permissible Transferee's name) representing such Common Shares.
6.7 Nontransferability of Options. No Option granted under the Plan shall
be assignable or transferable by the Participant other than by will or the laws
of descent and distribution. During the lifetime of a Participant, the Option
shall be exercisable only by such Participant, except: (a) in the event of the
Disability of the Participant resulting in the appointment, by a court of
competent jurisdiction, of a legal guardian or personal representative with
appropriate authority, then by such person in the name of the Participant; or
(b) in the name of the Participant pursuant to a power of attorney, acceptable
in form and substance to MBT.
Notwithstanding the above, a Participant may, with respect to any Nonqualified Stock Option: (a) designate in writing a beneficiary to exercise his or her Option after the Participant's death; (b) transfer an Option to a revocable inter vivos trust as to which the Optionee is the settlor; and (c) transfer an Option for no consideration to any of the following permissible transferees (each a "Permissible Transferee"): (i) any member of the Immediate Family of the Participant to whom such Option was granted, (ii) any trust solely for the benefit of members of the Participant's Immediate Family, or (iii) any partnership whose only partners are members of the Participant's Immediate Family; and further provided that: (1) the transferee shall remain subject to all of the terms and conditions applicable to such Options prior to and after such transfer; and (2) any such transfer shall be subject to and in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Committee. Any such transfer to a Permissible Transferee shall consist of one or more options covering a minimum of one hundred (100) Common Shares. An Option may not be re-transferred by a Permissible Transferee except by will or the laws of descent and distribution and then only to another Permissible Transferee. In the case of (b) and (c) set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, the Option shall only be exercisable by the trustee or Permissible Transferee, as applicable. For the purposes hereof, "Immediate Family" means, with respect to a particular Participant, such Participant's child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, and shall include adoptive relationships.
6.8 Certain Additional Provisions for Incentive Stock Options.
(a) The aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the time the Option is granted) of the Common Shares with respect to which ISOs are exercisable for the first time by any Participant during any calendar year shall not exceed $100,000.
(b) ISOs may be granted only to persons who are employees of MBT or a Subsidiary at the time of grant.
(c) No ISO may be exercised after the expiration of ten years from the date such ISO was granted; provided, however, that if the ISO is granted to a Participant who, together with Persons whose Common Share ownership is attributed to the Participant pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code, owns shares possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of MBT's or any of its Subsidiaries' capital shares, the ISO may not be exercised after the expiration of five years from the date that it was granted.
Section VII
Restricted Stock Awards
7.1 Award of Restricted Stock. Restricted Stock may be granted to Participants, subject to the provisions of the Plan, at any time and from time to time, as determined in the sole discretion of the Committee. The Committee shall in its sole discretion, determine the number of shares of Restricted Stock granted to each Participant and the terms and conditions of such grant.
Each Restricted Stock Award under the Plan shall be evidenced by a stock certificate of MBT, registered in the name of the Participant, accompanied by an agreement in such form as the Committee shall prescribe from time to time. The Restricted Stock Awards shall comply with such other terms and conditions not inconsistent with the terms of this Plan as the Committee, in its discretion, shall establish.
7.2 Stock Legends; Prohibition on Disposition. Certificates for shares of Restricted Stock shall bear an appropriate legend referring to the restrictions to which they are subject, and any attempt to dispose of any such shares of stock in contravention of such restrictions shall be null and void and without effect. The certificates representing shares of Restricted Stock shall be held by MBT until the restrictions are satisfied.
7.3 Termination of Service. The Committee shall determine the extent to which the restrictions on any Restricted Stock Award shall lapse upon the termination of the Participant's service to MBT and its Subsidiaries, due to death, Disability, or for any other reason. If the restrictions on all or any portion of a Restricted Stock Award shall not lapse, the Participant, or in the event of his or her death, his or her personal representative, shall deliver to the Secretary of MBT such instruments of transfer, if any, as may reasonably be required to transfer the shares back to MBT.
7.4 Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Company, as determined in Section 2.6 of this Plan, all restrictions then outstanding with respect to shares of Restricted Stock shall automatically expire and be of no further force and effect and all certificates representing such shares of Restricted Stock shall be delivered to the Participant.
7.5 Effect of Attempted Transfer. No benefit payable or interest in any Restricted Stock Award shall be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge and any such attempted action shall be void and no such interest in any Restricted Stock Award shall be in any manner liable for or subject to debts, contracts, liabilities, engagements or torts of any Participant or his or her beneficiary.
7.6 Dividends. Dividends paid on Restricted Stock shall be paid either at the dividend payment date in cash or in shares of unrestricted stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of such dividends, or the payment of such dividends shall be deferred and/or the amount or value thereof automatically reinvested in additional Restricted Stock or other investment vehicles, as the Committee shall determine or permit the Participant to elect. Stock distributed in connection with a stock split or stock dividend, and other property distributed as a dividend, shall be subject to restrictions and a risk of forfeiture to the same extent as the Restricted Stock with respect to which such stock or other property has been distributed, unless otherwise determined by the Committee.
7.7 Rights as a Stockholder. A Participant shall have the right to receive dividends, as described in Section 7.6, on Common Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Award during the applicable restricted period, to vote the Common Shares subject to the Award, except that the Participant shall not be entitled to enjoy any other stockholder rights and shall not be entitled to delivery of the stock certificate until the applicable restricted period shall have lapsed (if at all).
Section VIII
Stock Awards
8.1 Stock Awards. The Committee may, at any time and from time to time, designate an Award of Common Shares to any Participant, which is subject to one or more conditions established by the Committee, in its sole discretion. If the Award is subject to the achievement of certain performance objectives (as that term is used for purposes of Code Section 162(m)), then the performance objectives shall be determined by the Committee at their full discretion.
8.2 Effect of Change in Control. The effect of a Change in Control upon an Award of Common Shares subject to this Section VIII shall be determined by the Committee at such time as the Committee establishes the terms and conditions that will apply to an Award of Common Shares.
Section IX
Payment of Stock or Stock Options in Lieu of Cash Compensation
The Committee may, at any time and from time to time, at the request of a Participant, designate that a portion of a Participant's compensation otherwise payable in cash be payable in Common Shares or as Stock Options; provided that a Participant shall under no circumstance be permitted to defer compensation that has already been earned through the performance of services. The Committee shall have the sole discretion to determine the terms and conditions under which such Common Shares or Stock Options shall be issued to Participants.
Section X
No Right to Continued Employment
Participation in the Plan shall confer no rights to continued employment with MBT or any Subsidiary, nor shall it restrict the rights of MBT or any Subsidiary to terminate a Participant's employment relationship at any time for Cause or without Cause.
Section XI
Withholding Taxes
As a condition of delivery of cash or Common Shares upon exercise of an Option, or the issuance of Common Shares, MBT shall be entitled to require that the Participant and/or his or her transferees (without regard to whether the Participant has transferred the Award in accordance with the Plan) satisfy federal, state and local tax withholding requirements as follows:
(a) Cash Remittance. Whenever Common Shares are to be issued upon the exercise of an Option or payment of Award, the Company shall have the right to require the Participant and/or his or her transferees to remit to the Company in cash an amount sufficient to satisfy federal, state and local withholding tax requirements, if any, attributable to such exercise or payment, prior to the delivery of any certificate or certificates for such shares. In addition, MBT shall have the right to withhold from any cash payment required to be made pursuant thereto an amount sufficient to satisfy the federal, state and local withholding tax requirements.
(b) Share Withholding or Remittance. In lieu of the remittance required by
Section XI (a) hereof, a Participant who is granted an Award may, to the extent
approved by the Committee, irrevocably elect by written notice to MBT at the
office of MBT designated for that purpose, to (i) have MBT withhold Common
Shares from any Award hereunder, or (ii) deliver other previously owned Common
Shares, the Fair Market Value of which as of the date on which any such tax is
determined shall be equal to the amount of the required tax withholding amount,
if any, rounded down to the nearest whole share attributable to such exercise,
occurrence or grant; provided, however, that no election to have Common Shares
withheld from any Award shall be in excess of the minimum statutory withholding
tax or shall be effective with respect to an Award which was transferred by such
Participant to a Permitted Transferee or otherwise.
Section XII
Amendment or Termination of the Plan
12.1 Amendment. The Board or Committee may alter, amend or suspend the Plan at any time or alter and amend Awards granted hereunder; provided, however, that no such amendment or alteration may, without the consent of any Participant to whom an Option shall theretofore have been granted or to whom a Stock Award or Restricted Stock Award shall theretofore have been issued, adversely affect the right of such Participant under such Award.
12.2 Termination. The Plan shall terminate on January 2, 2010; provided, however, that the Plan shall be subject to termination prior to such date on the date set forth in a resolution of the Board terminating the Plan. No termination of the Plan shall materially alter or impair the right of any Participant with respect to Awards previously granted hereunder without such Participant's consent. In the event of a termination of the Plan, all Awards granted hereunder shall continue to be valid and binding obligations of MBT going forward on the same terms and conditions as set forth herein and in the applicable Award agreements.
12.3 Change in Control. In the event of any merger, consolidation or other reorganization in which MBT is not the surviving or continuing corporation or in which a Change in Control is to occur, all of MBT's obligations regarding Awards, if applicable, that were granted hereunder and that are outstanding on the date of such event shall, on such terms as may be approved by the Board or the Committee prior to such event, be assumed by the surviving or continuing corporation or canceled in exchange for property (including cash) in amounts determined by the Board or the Committee in a manner that is equitable to Participants.
Exhibit 10.2
Monroe Bank & Trust Salary Continuation Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 21st day of December, 2000, by and between Monroe Bank & Trust, a Michigan-chartered commercial bank located in Monroe, Michigan (the "Company" and Ronald D. LaBeau (the "Executive").
INTRODUCTION
To encourage the Executive to remain an employee of the Company, the Company is willing to provide salary continuation benefits to the Executive. The Company will pay the benefits from its general assets. None of the conditions or events included in the definition of the term "golden parachute payment" that is set forth in 18(k)(4)(A)(ii) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act 12U.S.C. 1818(k)(4)(A)(ii) and in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Rule 359.1(f)(1)(ii) 12 CFR 359.1(f)(1)(ii) exists or, to the best of knowledge of the Company, is contemplated insofar as the Company is concerned.
AGREEMENT
The Executive and the Company agree as follows:
Article 1
Definitions
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings specified:
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1.3 "Disability" means, if the Executive is covered by a Company-sponsored disability policy, total disability as defined in such policy without regard to any waiting period. If the Executive is not covered by such a policy, Disability means the Executive suffering a sickness, accident or injury which, in the judgment of a physician satisfactory to the Company, prevents the Executive from performing substantially all of the Executive's normal duties for the Company. As a condition to receiving any Disability benefits, the Company may require the Executive to submit to such physical or mental evaluations and tests as the Company's Board of Directors deems appropriate.
1.4 "Early Retirement Age" means the Executive's 60th birthday.
1.5 "Early Termination" means the Termination of Employment before Normal Retirement Age for reasons other than death, Disability, or Termination for Cause.
1.6 "Early Termination Date" means the month, day and year in which Early Termination occurs.
1.7 "Effective Date" means December 21, 2000.
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1.9 "Normal Retirement Age" means the Executive's 65th birthday.
1.10 "Normal Retirement Date" means the later of the Normal Retirement Age or Termination of Employment.
1.11 "Plan Year" means a twelve-month period commencing on December 21, 2000 and ending on December 20 of each year. The initial Plan Year shall commence on the effective date of this Agreement.
1.12 "Termination for Cause" See Section 5.1
1.13 "Termination of Employment" means that the Executive ceases to be employed by the Company for any reason whatsoever other than by reason of a leave of absence, which is approved by the Company.
Article 2
Lifetime Benefits
2.1 Normal Retirement Benefit. Upon Termination of Employment on or after the Normal Retirement Age for reasons other than death, the Company shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.1 in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement.
2.1.1 Amount of Benefit. The annual benefit under this Section 2.1 is $139,600 (One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand and six hundred dollars no/100). The Company's Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, may increase the annual benefit under this Section 2.1.1; however, any increase shall require the recalculation of Schedule A.
2.1.2 Payment of Benefit. The Company shall pay the annual benefit to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments payable on the first day of each month commencing with the month following the Executive's Normal Retirement Date. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for ten years.
2.1.3 Benefit Increases. Commencing on the first anniversary of the first benefit payment, and continuing on each subsequent anniversary, the Company's Board Of Directors, in its sole discretion, may increase the benefit.
2.2 Early Termination Benefit. Upon Early Termination, the Company shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.2 in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement.
2.2.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.2 is the Early Termination Annual Benefit amount set forth in Schedule A for the Plan Year ending immediately prior to the Early Termination Date (except during the first Plan Year, the benefit is the amount set forth for Plan Year 1). However, any increase in the annual benefit under Section 2.1.1 shall require the recalculation of the Early Termination Annual Benefit on Schedule A.
2.2.2 Payment of Benefit. The Company shall pay the annual benefit to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments payable on the first day of each month commencing with the month following the Normal Retirement Age. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for ten years.
2.2.3 Benefit Increases. Benefit payments may be increased as provided in Section 2.1.3.
2.3 Disability Benefit. If the Executive terminates employment due to Disability prior to Normal Retirement Age, the Company shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.3 in lieu of any other benefit under this Agreement.
2.3.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.3 is the Disability Annual Benefit amount set forth in Schedule A for the Plan Year ending immediately prior to the date in which the Termination of Employment occurs (except during the first Plan Year, the benefit is the amount set forth for Plan Year 1). However, any increase in the annual benefit under Section 2.1.1 would require the recalculation of the Disability benefit on Schedule A.
2.3.2 Payment of Benefit. The Company shall pay the Disability Annual Benefit amount to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments payable on the first day of each month commencing with the month following Normal Retirement Age. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for ten years.
2.3.2 Benefit Increases. Benefit payments may be increased as provided in Section 2.1.3.
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Article 3
Death Benefits
3.1 Death During Active Service. If the Executive dies before the Normal Retirement Age while in the active service of the Company, the Company shall pay to the Executive's beneficiary the benefit described in the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement attached as Addendum A between the Company and the Executive in lieu of any other benefit payable hereunder.
3.2 Death During Benefit Period. If the Executive dies after any benefit payments provided pursuant to Article II have commenced under this Agreement but before receiving all such payments, the Company shall pay the remaining benefits to the Executive's beneficiary at the same time and in the same amounts they would have been paid to the Executive had the Executive survived and no death benefit shall be payable under this Article 3.
3.3 Death After Termination of Employment But Before Benefit Payments Commence. If the Executive is entitled to any benefit payments provided pursuant to Article II under this Agreement, but dies prior to the commencement of said benefit payments, the Company shall pay the benefit payments to the Executive's beneficiary that the Executive was entitled to prior to death except that the benefit payments shall commence on the first day of the month following the date of the Executive's death.
Article 4
Beneficiaries
4.1 Beneficiary Designations. The Executive shall designate a beneficiary by filing a written designation with the Company. The Executive may revoke or modify the designation at any time by filing a new designation. However, designations will only be effective if signed by the Executive and accepted by the Company during the Executive's lifetime. The Executive's beneficiary designation shall be deemed automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases the Executive, or if the Executive names a spouse as beneficiary and the marriage is subsequently dissolved. If the Executive dies without a valid beneficiary designation, all payments shall be made to the Executive's estate.
4.2 Facility of Payment. If a benefit is payable to a minor, to a person declared incapacitated, or to a person incapable of handling the disposition of his or her property, the Company may pay such benefit to the guardian, legal representative or person having the care or custody of such minor, incapacitated person or incapable person. The Company may require proof of incapacity, minority or guardianship as it may deem appropriate prior to distribution of the benefit. Such distribution shall completely discharge the Company from all liability with respect to such benefit.
Article 5
General Limitations
5.1 Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the Agreement to the contrary, the Company shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if the Company terminates the Executive's employment for:
(a) Gross negligence or gross neglect of duties;
(b) Commission of a felony or of a gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or
(c) Fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty or willful violation of any law or significant Company policy committed in connection with the
Executive's employment and resulting in an adverse effect on the Company.
5.2 Suicide or Misstatement. The Company shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if the Executive commits suicide within two years after the date of this Agreement, or if the Executive has made any material misstatement of fact on any application for life insurance purchased by the Company.
5.3 Removal. If the Executive is removed from office and/or permanently prohibitedfrom participating in the conduct of the Company's affairs by an order issued under Section 8 (e)(4) or (g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. 1818(e)(4) or (g)(1), all obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall terminate as of the effective date of the order.
5.4 Insolvency. If the Michigan Financial Institutions Division appoints the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver for the Company pursuant to Michigan Comp. Laws 487.12402, all obligations under this Agreement shall terminate as of the date of the Company's declared insolvency, but vested rights of the contracting parties shall not be affected.
5.5 FDIC Open-Bank Assistance. All obligations under this Agreement
shall be terminated, except to the extent determined that continuation of the
contract is necessary for the continued operation of the Company, at the time
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation enters into an agreement to provide
assistance to or on behalf of the Company under the authority contained in
Section 13(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. 12 U.S.C. 1823(c). Any
rights of the parties that have already vested, however, shall not be affected
by such action.
Article 6
Claims and Review Procedures
6.1 Claims Procedure. The Company shall notify any person or entity the makes a claim against the Agreement (the "Claimant") in writing, within ninety (90) days of Claimant's written application for benefits, or his or her eligibility or noneligibility for benefits under the Agreement. If the Company determines that the Claimant is not eligible for benefits or full benefits, the notice shall set forth (1) the specific reasons for such denial, (2) a specific reference to the provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based, (3) a description of any additional information or material necessary for the claimant to perfect his or her claim, and a description of why it is needed, and (4) an explanation of the Agreement's claims review procedure and other appropriate information as to the steps to be taken if the Claimant wishes to have the claim reviewed. If the Company determines that there are special circumstances requiring additional time to make a decision, the Company shall notify the Claimant of the special circumstances and the date by which a decision is expected to be made, and may extend the time for up to an additional ninety (90) days.
6.2 Review Procedure. If the Claimant is determined by the Company not to be eligible for benefits, or if the Claimant believes that he or she is entitled to greater or different benefits, the Claimant shall have the opportunity to have such claim reviewed by the Company by filing a petition for review with the Company within sixty (60) days after receipt of the notice issued by the Company. Said petition shall state the specific reasons which the Claimant believes entitle him or her to benefits or to greater or different benefits. Within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of the petition, the Company shall afford the Claimant (and counsel, if any) an opportunity to present his or her position to the Company verbally or in writing, and the Claimant (or counsel) shall have the right to review the pertinent documents. The Company shall notify the Claimant of its decision in writing within the sixty-day period, stating specifically the basis of its decision, written in a manner calculated to be understood by the Claimant and the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the decision is based. If,
because of the need for a hearing, the sixty-day period is not sufficient, the decision may be deferred for up to another sixty (60) days at the election of the Company, but notice of this deferral shall be given to the Claimant.
Article 7
Amendments and Termination
This Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written agreement signed by the Company and the Executive.
Article 8
Miscellaneous
8.1 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind the Executive and the Company, and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, successors, administrators and transferees.
8.2 No Guarantee of Employment. This Agreement is not an employment policy or contract. It does not give the Executive the right to remain an employee of the Company, nor does it interfere with the Company's right to discharge the Executive. It also does not require the Executive to remain an employee nor interfere with the Executive's right to terminate employment at any time.
8.3 Non-Transferability. Benefits under this Agreement cannot be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, attached or encumbered in any manner.
8.4 Successors: Binding Agreement. The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company, by an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Executive, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform this Agreement if no such succession had taken place. Failure of the Company to obtain such assumption agreement prior to the effectiveness of any such succession shall be a breach of this Agreement.
8.5 Tax Withholding. The Company shall withhold any taxes that are required to be withheld from the benefits provided under this Agreement.
8.6 Applicable Law. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, except to the extent preempted by the laws of the United States of America.
8.7 Unfunded Arrangement. The Executive and beneficiary are general unsecured creditors of the Company for the payment of benefits under this Agreement. The benefits represent the mere promise by the Company to pay such benefits. The rights to benefits are not subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment, or garnishment by creditors. Any insurance on the Executive's life is a general asset of the Company to which the Executive and beneficiary have no preferred or secured claim.
8.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and the Executive as to the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the Executive by virtue of this Agreement other than those specifically set forth herein.
8.9 Administration. The Company shall have powers which are necessary to administer this Agreement, including but not limited to:
(a) Interpreting the provisions of the Agreement;
(b) Establishing and revising the method of accounting for the Agreement;
(c) Maintaining a record of benefit payments; and
(d) Establishing rules and prescribing any forms necessary or desirable to administer the Agreement.
8.10 Named Fiduciary. The Company shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under the Agreement. The named fiduciary may delegate to others certain aspects of the management and operation responsibilities of the plan including the employment of advisors and the delegation of ministerial duties to qualified individuals.
8.11 Severability. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, and each such other provision shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall in no way affect the rest of such provision, not held so invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions of this Agreement shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect.
8.12 Headings. The headings of Sections herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
8.13 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by hand or mailed, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, to the following addresses or to such other address as either party may designate by like notice.
(a) If to the Company, to:
Board of Directors
Monroe Bank & Trust
102 E. Front Street
Monroe, Michigan 48161
(b) If to the Executive, to:
Ronald D. LaBeau
2085 Hollywood Dr.
Monroe, MI 48162
and to such other or additional person or persons as either party shall have designated to the other party in writing by like notice.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive and a duly authorized Company officer have signed this Agreement.
EXECUTIVE: COMPANY: /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau MONROE BANK & TRUST -------------------------- Ronald D. LaBeau By: /s/ James E. Morr ----------------------- James E. Morr Title: Executive Vice President |
SCHEDULE A
MONROE BANK & TRUST SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT
Ronald D. LaBeau
Plan Year Accrual Balance Vested Accrual Balance Early Termination Annual Benefit Payable at 65 Disability Annual Benefit Payable at 65 1 75,827 75,827 20,893 20,893 2 157,948 157,948 40,184 40,184 3 246,885 246,885 57,997 57,997 4 343,203 343,203 74,445 74,445 5 447,516 447,516 89,632 89,632 6 560,487 560,487 103,655 103,655 7 682,835 682,835 116,604 116,604 8 815,337 815,337 128,560 128,560 9 958,837 958,837 139,600 139,600 |
Addendum A
Monroe Bank & Trust Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement
THIS SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 27th day of December, 2000, by and between MONROE BANK & TRUST, located in Monroe, Michigan (the "Company"), and Ronald D. LaBeau (the "Executive"). This Split Dollar Agreement shall append the Split Dollar Endorsement entered into on even date herewith, or as subsequently amended, by and between the aforementioned parties.
INTRODUCTION
To encourage the Executive to remain an employee of the Company, the Company is
willing to divide the death proceeds of a life insurance policy on the
Executive's life to be effective until the Executive's Normal Retirement Age of
65. The Company will pay life insurance premiums from its general assets.
Article 1
General Definitions
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Split Dollar Agreement shall have the same meaning as defined in the Salary Continuation Agreement of even date herewith. The following terms shall have the meanings specified.
1 "Insurer" means Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company.
2 "Policy" means insurance policy no. 85998002 issued by the Insurer.
3 "Insured" means the Executive.
Article 2
Policy Ownership/Interests
2.1 Bank Ownership. The Company is the sole owner of the Policy and shall have the right to exercise all incidents of ownership. The Company shall be the beneficiary of any death proceeds remaining after the Executive's interest has been paid pursuant to Article 2.2 below.
2.2 Executive's Interest. The Executive shall have the right to designate the beneficiary of death proceeds in the amount of $958,837. The Executive shall also have the right to elect and change settlement options specified in the Policy that may be permitted. However, the Executive, the Executive's transferee or the Executive's beneficiary shall have no rights or interests in the Policy with respect to that portion of the death proceeds designated in this Section 2.2 if the Executive is not in the full-time employment of the Company at the time of death, except for reason of a leave of absence approved by the Company.
2.3 Option to Purchase. The Company shall not sell, surrender or transfer ownership of the Policy while this Split Dollar Agreement is in effect without first giving the Executive or the Executive's transferee a right of first refusal to purchase the Policy for the Policy's interpolated terminal reserve value. Such right of first refusal to purchase the Policy must be exercised within 60 days from the date the Company gives written notice of the Company's intention to sell, surrender or
transfer ownership of the Policy. This provision shall not impair the right of the Company to terminate this Split Dollar Agreement.
2.4 Comparable Coverage. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Company shall maintain the Policy in full force and effect and in no event shall the Company amend, terminate or otherwise abrogate the Executive's interest in the Policy, unless the Company replaces the Policy with a comparable insurance policy to cover the benefit provided under this Agreement and executes a new Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement for said comparable insurance policy. The Policy or any comparable policy shall be subject to the claims of the Company's creditors.
Article 3
Premiums
3.1 Premium Payment. The Company shall pay any premiums due on the Policy.
3.2 Imputed Income. The Company shall impute income to the Executive in an amount equal to the current term rate for the Executive's age multiplied by the net death benefit payable to the Executive's beneficiary. The "current term rate" is the minimum amount required to be imputed under Revenue Rulings 64-328 and 66-110, or any subsequent applicable authority.
Article 4
Assignment
The Executive may assign without consideration all interests in the Policy and in this Split Dollar Agreement to any person, entity or trust. In the event the Executive transfers all of the Executive's interest in the Policy, then all of the Executive's interest in the Policy and in the Split Dollar Agreement shall be vested in the Executive's transferee, who shall be substituted as a party hereunder and the Executive shall have no further interest in the Policy or in this Split Dollar Agreement.
Article 5
Insurer
The insurer shall be bound only by the terms of the Policy. Any payments the Insurer makes or actions it takes in accordance with the Policy shall fully discharge it from all claims, suits and demands of all entities or persons. The Insurer shall not be bound by or be deemed to have notice of the provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement.
Article 6
Claims Procedure
6.1 Claims Procedure. The Company shall notify any person or entity that makes a claim under this Split Dollar Agreement (the "Claimant") in writing, within 90 days of Claimant's written application for benefits, of his or her eligibility or ineligibility for benefits under this Split Dollar Agreement. If the Company determines that the Claimant is not eligible for benefits or full benefits, the notice shall set forth (1) the specific reasons for such denial, (2) a specific reference to
the provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement on which the denial is based, (3) a description of any additional information or material necessary for the Claimant to perfect his or her claim, and a description of why it is needed, and (4) an explanation of this Split Dollar Agreement's claims review procedure and other appropriate information as to the steps to be taken if the Claimant wishes to have the claim reviewed. If the Company determines that there are special circumstances requiring additional time to make a decision, the Company shall notify the Claimant of the special circumstances and the date by which a decision is expected to be made, and may extend the time for up to an additional 90 days.
6.2 Review Procedure. If the Claimant is determined by the Company not to be eligible for benefits, or if the Claimant believes that he or she is entitled to greater or different benefits, the Claimant shall have the opportunity to have such claim reviewed by the Company by filing a petition for review with the Company within 60 days after receipt of the notice issued by the Company. Said petition shall state the specific reasons, which the Claimant believes entitle him or her to benefits or to greater or different benefits. Within 60 days after receipt by the Company of the petition, the Company shall afford the Claimant (and counsel, if any) an opportunity to present his or her position to the Company verbally or in writing, and the Claimant (or counsel) shall have the right to review the pertinent documents. The Company shall notify the Claimant of its decision in writing within the 60-day period, stating specifically the basis of its decision, written in a manner to be understood by the Claimant and the specific provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement on which the decision is based. If, because of the need for a hearing, the 60-day period is not sufficient, the decision may be deferred for up to another 60-day period at the election of the Company, but notice of this deferral shall be given to the Claimant.
Article 7
Amendments and Termination
This Split Dollar Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written Split Dollar Agreement signed by the Company and the Executive. However, unless otherwise agreed to by the Company and The Executive, this Agreement will automatically terminate upon the Executive's 65th birthday.
Article 8
Miscellaneous
8.1 Binding Effect. This Split Dollar Agreement shall bind the Company and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, administrators and transferees, and any Policy beneficiary.
8.2 No Guarantee of Employment. This Split Dollar Agreement is not an employment policy or contract. It does not give the Executive the right to remain an employee
of the Company, nor does it interfere with the Company's right to discharge the Executive. It also does not require the Executive to remain an employee nor interfere with the Executive's right to terminate employment at any time.
8.3 Successors; Binding Agreement. The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company, by an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Executive, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Split Dollar Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform this Split Dollar Agreement if no such succession had taken place.
8.4 Applicable Law. The Split Dollar Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Michigan, except to the extent preempted by the laws of the United States of America.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Split Dollar Agreement constitutes the entire split dollar agreement between the Company and the Executive as to the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the Executive by virtue of the Split Dollar Agreement other than those specifically set forth herein.
8.6 Administration. The Company shall have powers which are necessary to administer this Split Dollar Agreement, including but not limited to:
(a) Interpreting the provisions of the Split Dollar Agreement;
(b) Establishing and revising the method of accounting for the Split Dollar Agreement;
(c) Maintaining a record of benefit payments; and
(d) Establishing rules and prescribing any forms necessary or desirable to administer the Split Dollar Agreement.
8.7 Named Fiduciary. The Company shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under the Split Dollar Agreement. It may delegate to others certain aspects of the management and operational responsibilities including the employment of advisors and the delegation of ministerial duties to qualified individuals.
8.8 Severability. If for any reason, any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Split Dollar Agreement not held so invalid, and each such other provision shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall in no way affect the rest of such provision, not held so invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect.
8.9 Headings. The headings of Sections herein are included solely for convenience or reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement.
8.10 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by hand or mailed, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, to the following addresses or to such other address as either party may designate by like notice.
(a) If to the Company to:
Board of Directors
Monroe Bank & Trust
102 East Front Street
Monroe, Michigan 48161
(b) If to the Executive, to:
Ronald D. LaBeau
2085 Hollywood Dr.
Monroe, MI 48162
and to such other or additional person or persons as either party shall have designated to the other party in writing by like notice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Split Dollar Agreement to be executed, sealed and attested on its behalf by its duly authorized officers and the Executive has hereunto set his/her hand as of the date and year first above written.
EXECUTIVE: COMPANY: MONROE BANK & TRUST /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau /s/ James E. Morr Ronald D. LaBeau By: James E. Morr Its: Executive Vice President |
Monroe Bank & Trust Split Dollar Agreement
Policy No. 85998002 Insured: Ronald D. LaBeau
Supplementing and amending the application for insurance to Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company ("Insurer") on October 20, 2000 (the application date), the applicant requests and directs that:
BENEFICIARIES
1. MONROE BANK & TRUST, located in Monroe, Michigan (the "Company"), shall be the beneficiary of any death proceeds remaining after the Insured's interest has been paid pursuant to paragraph (2) below.
2. The Insured or the Insured's transferee shall designate the beneficiary of death proceeds in the amount of $958,837, subject to the provisions of paragraph (5) below.
OWNERSHIP
3. The Owner of the Policy shall be the Company. The Owner shall have
all ownership rights in the Policy except as may be specifically
granted to the Insured or the Insured's transferee in paragraph
(4) of this endorsement.
4. The Insured or the Insured's transferee shall have the right to assign his or her rights and interests in the Policy with respect to that portion of the death proceeds designated in paragraph (2) of this endorsement, and to exercise all settlement options with respect to such death proceeds.
5. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (4) above, the Insured, the Insured's transferee or the Insured's beneficiary shall have no rights or interests in the Policy with respect to that portion of the death proceeds designated in paragraph (2) of this endorsement if the Insured is not in the full-time employment of the Company at the time of death, except for reason of a leave of absence approved by the Company.
MODIFICATION OF ASSIGNMENT PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY
Upon the death of the Insured, the interest of any collateral assignee of the Owner of the Policy designated in (3) above shall be limited to the portion of the proceeds described in paragraph (1) above.
OWNER'S AUTHORITY
The Insurer is hereby authorized to recognize the Owner's claim to rights hereunder without investigating the reason for any action taken by the Owner, including the Owner's statement of the amount of premiums the Owner has paid on the Policy. The signature of the Owner shall be sufficient for the exercise of any rights under this Endorsement and the receipt of the Owner for any sums received by it shall be a full discharge and release therefore to the Insurer. The Insurer may rely on a sworn statement in form satisfactory to it furnished by the Owner, its successors or assigns, as to their interest and any payments made pursuant to such statement shall discharge the Company accordingly.
Any transferee's rights shall be subject to this Endorsement.
The Owner accepts and agrees to this split dollar endorsement.
The undersigned is signing in a representative capacity and warrants that he or she has the authority to bind the entity on whose behalf this document is being executed.
Signed at Monroe, Michigan, this 27th day of December, 2000
MONROE BANK & TRUST
/s/ James E. Morr By: James E. Morr |
Its: Executive Vice President
Signed at Monroe, Michigan, this 27th day of December, 2000
THE INSURED:
/s/ Ronald D. LaBeau Ronald D. LaBeau |
EXHIBIT 10.3
Monroe Bank & Trust Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement
The following agreement was entered into by the Bank and each of the ten named directors:
1. Connie S. Cape
2. Ronald J. Gruber
3. Thomas M. Huner
4. Gerald L. Kiser
5. Ronald D. LaBeau
6. Rocque E. Lipford
7. William D. McIntyre, Jr.
8. Michael J. Miller
9. Richard A. Sieb
10. Philip P. Swy
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ______day of February, 2001, by and between Monroe Bank & Trust, a Michigan-chartered commercial bank located in Monroe, Michigan (the "Company"), and _____________(the "DIRECTOR"). This Agreement shall append the Split Dollar Endorsement entered into on even date herewith or as subsequently amended, by and between the aforementioned parties.
INTRODUCTION
To encourage the DIRECTOR to remain a member of the Company's Board of Directors, the Company is willing to divide the death proceeds of a life insurance policy on the DIRECTOR's life. The Company will pay life insurance premiums from its general assets.
Article 1
General Definitions
The following terms shall have the meanings specified:
1.1 "Insurer" means Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company.
1.2 "Policy" means insurance policy no. ______________ issued by the Insurer.
1.3 "Insured" means the DIRECTOR.
1.4 "Termination of Service" means the DIRECTOR ceasing to be a member of the Company's Board of Directors for any reason whatsoever.
1.5 "Years of Service" means the total number of twelve-month periods during which the Director serves as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.
Article 2
Policy Ownership/Interests
2.1 Company Ownership. The Company is the sole owner of the Policy and shall have the right to exercise all incidents of ownership. The Company shall be the beneficiary of the death proceeds remaining after the DIRECTOR'S interest has been paid according to Section 2.2.
2.2 DIRECTOR's Interest. The DIRECTOR shall have the right to designate the beneficiary of his death proceeds of the Policy according to the following formula:
Director Years of Life Insurance Service Amount Less than 3 yrs $500,000 3-5 years $600,000 6-10 years $750,000 10+ years $1,000,000 |
The DIRECTOR shall also have the right to elect and change settlement options specified in the Policy that may be permitted.
2.3 Option to Purchase. The Company shall not sell, surrender or transfer ownership of the Policy while this Agreement is in effect without first giving the DIRECTOR or the DIRECTOR's transferee the option to purchase the Policy for the Policy's interpolated terminal reserve value. Such right of first refusal to purchase the Policy must be exercised within 60 days from the date the Company gives written notice of the Company's intention to sell, surrender or transfer ownership of the Policy.
2.4 Comparable Coverage. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Company shall maintain the Policy in full force and effect and in no event shall the Company amend, terminate or otherwise abrogate the DIRECTOR's interest in the Policy, unless the Company replaces the Policy with a comparable insurance policy to cover the benefit provided under this Agreement and executes a new Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement for said comparable insurance policy. The Policy or any comparable policy shall be subject to the claims of the Company's creditors.
Article 3
Premiums
3.1 Premium Payment. The Company shall pay any premiums due on the Policy.
3.2 Imputed Income. The Company shall impute income to the DIRECTOR in an amount equal to the current term rate for the DIRECTOR's age multiplied by the net death benefit payable to the DIRECTOR's beneficiary. The "current term rate" is the minimum amount required to be imputed under Revenue Rulings 64-328 and 66-110, or any subsequent applicable authority.
Article 4
Assignment
The DIRECTOR may assign without consideration all interests in the Policy and in this Agreement to any person, entity or trust. In the event the DIRECTOR transfers all of the DIRECTOR's interest in the Policy, then all of the DIRECTOR's interest in the Policy and in the Agreement shall be vested in the DIRECTOR's transferee, who shall be substituted as a party hereunder and the DIRECTOR shall have no further interest in the Policy or in this Agreement.
Article 5
Insurer
The Insurer shall be bound only by the terms of the Policy. Any payments the Insurer makes or actions it takes in accordance with the Policy shall fully discharge it from all claims, suits and demands of all entities or persons. The Insurer shall not be bound by or be deemed to have notice of the provisions of this Agreement.
Article 6
Claims Procedure
6.1 Claims Procedure. The Company shall notify any person or entity that makes a claim under this Agreement (the "Claimant") in writing, within 90 days of Claimant's written application for benefits, of his or her eligibility or ineligibility for benefits under this Agreement. If the Company determines that the Claimant is not eligible for benefits or full benefits, the notice shall set forth (1) the specific reasons for such denial, (2) a specific reference to the provisions of this Agreement on which the denial is based, (3) a description of any additional information or material necessary for the Claimant to perfect his or her claim, and a description of why it is needed, and (4) an explanation of this Agreement's claims review procedure and other appropriate information as to the steps to be taken if the Claimant wishes to have the claim reviewed. If the Company determines that there are special circumstances requiring additional time to make a decision, the Company shall notify the Claimant of the special
circumstances and the date by which a decision is expected to be made, and may extend the time for up to an additional 90 days.
6.2 Review Procedure. If the Claimant is determined by the Company not to be eligible for benefits, or if the Claimant believes that he or she is entitled to greater or different benefits, the Claimant shall have the opportunity to have such claim reviewed by the Company by filing a petition for review with the Company within 60 days after receipt of the notice issued by the Company. Said petition shall state the specific reasons, which the Claimant believes entitle him or her to benefits or to greater or different benefits. Within 60 days after receipt by the Company of the petition, the Company shall afford the Claimant (and counsel, if any) an opportunity to present his or her position to the Company verbally or in writing, and the Claimant (or counsel) shall have the right to review the pertinent documents. The Company shall notify the Claimant of its decision in writing within the sixty-day period, stating specifically the basis of its decision, written in a manner to be understood by the Claimant and the specific provisions of this Agreement on which the decision is based. If, because of the need for a hearing, the 60-day period is not sufficient, the decision may be deferred for up to another 60-day period at the election of the Company, but notice of this deferral shall be given to the Claimant.
Article 7
Amendments and Termination
This Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written agreement signed by the Company and the DIRECTOR.
Article 8
Miscellaneous
8.1 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind the DIRECTOR and the Company and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, administrators and transferees, and any Policy beneficiary.
8.2 No Guarantee of Service. This Agreement is not a service policy or contract. This Agreement does not give the DIRECTOR the right to remain a director of the Company, nor does the Agreement interfere with the right of the Company's shareholder not to re-elect the DIRECTOR or the right of shareholders or the Board to remove an individual as a director of the Company. This Agreement also does not require the DIRECTOR to remain a director nor interfere with the DIRECTOR's right to terminate service at any time.
8.3 Applicable Law. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of Michigan, except to the extent preempted by the laws of the United States of America.
8.4 Reorganization. The Company shall not merge or consolidate into or with another company, or reorganize, or sell substantially all of its assets to another company, firm or person unless such succeeding or continuing company, firm or person agrees to assume and discharge the obligations of the Company under this Agreement.
8.5 Notice. Any notice, consent or demand required or permitted to be given under the provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement by one party to another shall be in writing, shall be signed by the party giving or making the same, and may be given either by delivering the same to such other party personally, or by mailing the same, by United States certified mail, postage prepaid, to such party, addressed to his or her last known address as shown on the records of the Company. The date of such mailing shall be deemed the date of such mailed notice, consent or demand.
8.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and the DIRECTOR as to the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the DIRECTOR by virtue of this Agreement other than those specifically set forth herein.
8.7 Administration. The Company shall have powers which are necessary to administer this Agreement, including but not limited to:
a) Interpreting the provisions of the Agreement;
b) Establishing and revising the method of accounting for the Agreement;
c) Maintaining a record of benefit payments; and
d) Establishing rules and prescribing any forms necessary or desirable to administer the Agreement.
8.8 Named Fiduciary. The Company shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under the Agreement. The named fiduciary may delegate to others certain aspects of the management and operation responsibilities of the plan including the service of advisors and the delegation of ministerial duties to qualified individuals.
8.9 Severability. If for any reason, any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Split Dollar Agreement not held so invalid, and each such other provision shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall in no way affect the rest of such provision, not held so invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect.
8.10 Headings. The headings of Sections herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.
DIRECTOR COMPANY: MONROE BANK & TRUST ________________________________ By /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau Ronald D. LaBeau President & Chief Executive Officer |
Split Dollar Policy Endorsement
Monroe Bank & Trust Split Dollar Agreement
Policy No.___________________ Insured: ______________________
Supplementing and amending the application for insurance to Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company ("Insurer") on October 19, 2000, the applicant requests and directs that:
BENEFICIARIES
1. Monroe Bank & Trust, a Michigan-chartered commercial bank located in Monroe, Michigan (the "Company"), shall be the beneficiary of the death proceeds remaining after the Insured's interest has been paid according to paragraph (2) below.
2.The Insured or the Insured's transferee shall have the right to designate the beneficiary of a portion of the Policy death proceeds according to the following formula:
Director Years of Life Insurance Service Benefit Less than 3 yrs $500,000 3-5 years $600,000 6-10 years $750,000 10+ years $1,000,000 |
The Insurer may rely on a certificate issued by an authorized officer of the Company for a determination of the Insured's Years of Service as a director of the Company.
OWNERSHIP
3. The Owner of the Policy shall be the Company. The Owner shall have all ownership rights in the Policy except as may be specifically granted to the Insured or the Insured's transferee in paragraph (4) of this endorsement.
4. The Insured or the Insured's transferee shall have the right to assign his or her rights and interests in the Policy with respect to that portion of the death proceeds designated in paragraph (2) of this endorsement, and to exercise all settlement options with respect to such death proceeds.
MODIFICATION OF ASSIGNMENT PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY
Upon the death of the Insured, the interest of any collateral assignee of the Owner of the Policy designated in (3) above shall be limited to the portion of the proceeds described in paragraph (1) above.
OWNER'S AUTHORITY
The Insurer is hereby authorized to recognized the Owner's claim to rights hereunder without investigating the reason for any action taken by the Owner, including the Owner's statement of the amount of premiums the Owner has paid on the Policy. This signature of the Owner shall be sufficient for the exercise of any rights under this Endorsement and the receipt of the Owner for any sums received by it shall be a full discharge and release therefore to the Insurer. The Insurer may rely on a sworn statement in form satisfactory to it furnished by the Owner, its successors or assigns, as to their interest and any payments made pursuant to such statement shall discharge the Company accordingly.
Any transferee's rights shall be subject to this Endorsement.
The Owner accepts and agrees to this split dollar endorsement.
The undersigned is signing in a representative capacity and warrants that he or she has the authority to bind the entity on whose behalf this document is being executed.
Signed at Monroe, Michigan, this _______ day of February, 2001.
MONROE BANK & TRUST
By /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau Ronald D. LaBeau |
President & Chief Executive Officer
The Insured accepts and agrees to the foregoing and, subject to the rights of
the Owner as stated above, designates___________,(relationship:________________)
as primary beneficiary(s) and ________________________ relationship:
______________ ) as secondary beneficiary of the portion of the proceeds
described in (2) above.
Signed at Monroe, Michigan, this _______day of February, 2001.
THE INSURED:
EXHIBIT 10.4
Monroe Bank & Trust
Group Term Carve Out Plan
The following agreement was entered into by the Bank and each of its five executive officers, as well as with a number of other unnamed officers:
1. Ronald D. LaBeau
2. Thomas J. Bruck
3. James E. Morr
4. Eugene D. Greutman
5. Herbert J. Lock
THIS PLAN is made and entered into this 21st day of December, 2000, by and between the Monroe Bank & Trust, a Michigan-chartered commercial bank located in Monroe, Michigan (the "Company") and the Participant selected to participate in this Plan (the "Participant").
INTRODUCTION
The Company wishes to attract and retain highly qualified executives. To further this objective, the Company is willing to divide the death proceeds of certain life insurance policies which are owned by the Company on the lives of the participating executives with the designated beneficiary of each insured participating executive. The Company will pay the life insurance premiums from its general assets.
Article 1
Definitions
Whenever used in this Plan, the following terms shall have the meanings specified:
1.1 " Base Annual Salary" means the current base annual salary of the Participant at the earliest of (1) the date of the Participant's death; (2) the date of the Participant's Disability; (3) the Participant's Early Retirement Date; or (4) the Participant's Normal Retirement Date. Current Base Annual Salary shall be defined by reference to compensation of the type that would be required to be reported by Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 228.402(b) (17 C.F.R. ss.228.402(b)), specifically column (c) of that rule's Summary Compensation Table (or any successor provision).
1.2 [Intentionally Left Blank]
1.3 "Compensation Committee" means either the Compensation Committee designated from time to time by the Company's Board of Directors (as of the date this Plan is created, the Company identifies the board committee performing this function as the Personnel Committee) or a majority of the Company's Board of Directors, either of which shall hereinafter be referred to as the Compensation Committee.
1.4 "Disability" means, if the Participant is covered by a Company-sponsored disability policy, total disability as defined in such policy without regard to any waiting period. If the Participant is not covered by such a policy, Disability means the Participant suffering a sickness, accident or injury which, in the judgment of a physician satisfactory to the Company, prevents the Participant from performing substantially all of the Participant's normal duties for the Company. As a condition to any benefits, the Company may require the Participant to submit to such physical or mental evaluations and tests as the Company's Board of Directors deems appropriate. Any one of the following events also constitutes Disability: the total and irrecoverable loss of speech or hearing; the loss of sight of both eyes; the severance of both hands at or above the wrist; the severance of both feet at or above the ankles; or the severance of one entire hand and one entire foot.
1.5 "Early Retirement Age" means the Participant's attaining age 55, provided the Participant must have at least 5 Years of Service with the Company as of the Participant's 55th birthday.
1.6 "Early Termination" means the Termination of Employment before Early Retirement Age for reasons other than death, Disability, or Termination for Cause.
1.7 "Early Termination Date" means the month, day and year in which Early Termination Occurs.
1.8 [Intentionally Left Blank]
1.9 "Insured" means the individual whose life is insured.
1.10 "Insurer" means the insurance company issuing the life insurance policy on the life of the Insured.
1.11 "Normal Retirement Age" means the Participant attaining age 65.
1.12 "Normal Retirement Date" means the later of the Normal Retirement Age or the date that the Participant terminates or is terminated for any reason other than Termination for Cause.
1.13 "Participant" means the employee who is designated by the Compensation Committee as eligible to participate in the Plan, elects in writing to participate in the Plan using the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and signs a Split Dollar Endorsement for the Policy in which he or she is the Insured.
1.14 "Policy" or "Policies" means the individual insurance policy or policies adopted by the Compensation Committee for purposes of insuring a Participant's life under this Plan.
1.15 "Plan" means this instrument, including all amendments thereto.
1.16 "Terminated for Cause" or "Termination for Cause" means that the Company has terminated the Participant's employment for any of the following reasons:
(a) Gross negligence or gross neglect of duties;
(b) Commission of a felony or of a gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or
(c) Fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty or willful violation of any law or significant Company policy committed in connection with the Participant's employment and resulting in an adverse effect on the Company. No act, or failure to act, on the Participant's part shall be considered "willful" unless he has acted, or failed to act, with an absence of good faith and without a reasonable belief that his action or failure to act was in the best interest of the Company.
1.17 "Years of Service" means the total number of twelve-month periods during which the Participant serves as an employee of the Company.
Article 2
Participation
2.1 Eligibility to Participate. The Compensation Committee in its sole discretion shall designate from time to time Participants that are eligible to participate in this Plan.
2.2 Participation. The eligible executive may participate in this Plan by executing an Election to Participate and a Split Dollar Endorsement. The Split Dollar Endorsement shall bind the Participant and his or her beneficiaries, assigns and transferees, to the terms and conditions of this Plan. An executive's participation is limited to only Policies where he or she is the Insured. Exhibit B attached hereto sets forth the original Insured Participants and the Policies on their lives.
2.3 Termination of Participation. A Participant's rights under this Plan shall cease and his or her participation in this Plan shall terminate if any of the following events occur:
(a) If the Participant is Terminated for Cause.
(b) If the Participant's employment with the Company is terminated prior to the Early Retirement Age for reasons other than Disability.
(c) If the Participant terminates employment due to Disability and thereafter becomes gainfully employed with an entity other than the Company.
In the event that the Company decides to maintain the Policy after the Participant's termination of participation in the Plan, the Company shall be the direct beneficiary of the entire death proceeds of the Policy.
2.4 Maintaining the Policy and Endorsement until Death. If any of the events listed below occur, the Company shall maintain the Policy in full force and effect and, in no event, shall the Company amend, terminate or otherwise abrogate the Participant's interest in the Policy, unless the Participant agrees pursuant to section 8.1. The Company may replace the Policy with a comparable insurance policy to cover the benefit provided under this Agreement if the Company and Participant execute a new Split Dollar Policy Endorsement for a comparable benefit, which Policy or any comparable policy shall be subject to the claims of the Company's creditors.
(a) Disability. If the Participant's employment with the Company is terminated due to Disability.
(b) Retirement. If the Participant's employment with the Company is terminated on or after Early Retirement Age.
(c) [Intentionally Left Blank]
Article 3
Policy Ownership/Interests
3.1 Participant's Interest. With respect to each Policy, the Participant or the Participant's assignee shall have the right to designate the beneficiary of one of the following death benefit amounts:
(a) Pre-Retirement Death Benefit. If the Participant was employed by the Company at the time of death, the death benefit shall be the lesser of (i) two times the Participant's Base Annual Salary, less the Participant's $50,000 group term life insurance benefit under the Company's group term life insurance policy; or (ii) $1 million.
(b) Post-Retirement Death Benefit. If the Participant was no longer employed by the Company at the time of death, but had terminated employment due to Disability or on or after Early Retirement Age, the death benefit shall be the lesser of (i) one times the Participant's Base Annual Salary or (ii) $1 million.
The Participant shall also have the right to elect and change settlement options with the consent of the Company and the Insurer.
3.2 Company's Interest. The Company shall own the Policies and shall have the right to exercise all incidents of ownership except that the Company shall not sell, surrender or transfer ownership of a Policy so long as a Participant has an interest in the Policy during the time periods as described in section 3.1. This provision shall not impair the right of the Company to terminate this Plan. With respect to each Policy, the Company shall be the direct beneficiary of the remaining death proceeds of the Policy after the Participant's Interest is determined according to section 3.1.
Article 4
Premiums
4.1 Premium Payment. The Company shall pay all premiums due on all Policies.
4.2 Imputed Income. The Company shall impute income to the Participant in an amount equal to the current term rate for the Participant's age multiplied by the aggregate death benefit payable to the Participant's beneficiary. The "current term rate" is the minimum amount required to be imputed under Revenue Rulings 64-328 and 66-110, or any subsequent applicable authority.
Article 5
Assignment
Any Participant may assign without consideration all interests in his or her Policy and in this Plan to any person, entity or trust. In the event a Participant shall transfer all of his or her interest in the Policy, then all of that Participant's interest in his or her Policy and in the Plan shall be vested in his or her transferee, who shall be substituted as a party hereunder, and that Participant shall have no further interest in his or her Policy or in this Plan.
Article 6
Insurer
The Insurer shall be bound only by the terms of their corresponding Policy. Any payments the Insurer makes or actions it takes in accordance with a Policy shall fully discharge it from all claims, suits and demands of all persons relating to that Policy. The Insurer shall not be bound by the provisions of this Plan. The Insurer shall have the right to rely on the Company's representations with regard to any definitions, interpretations, or Policy interests as specified under this Plan.
Article 7
Claims Procedure
7.1 Claims Procedure. The Company shall notify any person or entity
that makes a claim against this Plan (the "Claimant"), in writing, within ninety
(90) days of Claimant's written application for benefits, of his or her
eligibility or benefits under this Plan. If the Company determines that Claimant
is not eligible for benefits or full benefits, the notice shall set forth (1)
the specific reasons for such denial, (2) a specific reference to the provisions
of this Plan on which the denial is based, (3) a description of any additional
information or material necessary for the Claimant to perfect his or her claim,
and a description of why it is needed, and (4) an explanation of this Plan's
claims review procedure and other appropriate information as to the steps to be
taken if the Claimant wishes to have the claim reviewed. If the Company
determines that there are special circumstances requiring additional time to
make a decision, the Company shall notify the Claimant of the special
circumstances and the date by which a decision is expected to be made, and may
extend the time for up to an additional ninety (90) days.
7.2 Review Procedure. If the Claimant is determined by the Company not to be eligible for benefits, or if the Claimant believes that he or she is entitled to greater or different benefits, the Claimant shall have the opportunity to have such claim reviewed by the Company by filing a petition for review with the Company within sixty (60) days after receipt of the notice issued by the Company. Said petition shall state the specific reasons which the Claimant believes entitles him or her to benefits or to greater or different benefits. Within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of the petition, the Company shall afford the Claimant (and counsel, if any) an opportunity to present his or her position to the Company verbally or in writing, and the Claimant (or counsel) shall have the right to review the pertinent documents. The Company shall notify the Claimant of its decision in writing
within the sixty-day period, stating specifically the basis of its decision, written in a manner calculated to be understood by the Claimant and the specific provisions of this Plan on which the decision is based. If, because of the need for a hearing, the sixty-day period is not sufficient, the decision may be deferred for up to another sixty (60) days at the election of the Company, but notice of this deferral shall be given to the Claimant.
Article 8
Amendments and Termination
8.1 Amendment or Termination of Plan. Except as otherwise provided in
section 2.4 (i) the Company may amend or terminate the Plan at any time, and
(ii) the Company may amend or terminate a Participant's rights under the Plan at
any time prior to a Participant's death by written notice to the Participant.
8.2 [Intentionally Left Blank]
8.3 Participant Waiver. A Participant may, in the Participant's sole and absolute discretion, waive his or her rights under the Plan at any time. Any waiver permitted under this section 8.3 shall be in writing and delivered to the Board of Directors of the Company.
Article 9
Miscellaneous
9.1 Binding Effect. This Plan in conjunction with each Split Dollar Endorsement shall bind each Participant and the Company, their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, administrators and transferees and any Policy beneficiary.
9.2 No Guarantee of Employment. This Plan is not an employment policy or contract. It does not give a Participant the right to remain an employee of the Company, nor does it interfere with the Company's right to discharge a Participant. It also does not require a Participant to remain an employee nor interfere with a Participant's right to terminate employment at any time.
9.3 Applicable Law. The Plan and all rights hereunder shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Michigan, except to the extent preempted by the laws of the United States of America.
9.4 Notice. Any notice, consent or demand required or permitted to be given under the provisions of this Plan by one party to another shall be in writing, shall be signed by the party giving or making the same, and may be given either by delivering the same to such other party personally, or by mailing the same, by United States certified mail, postage prepaid, to such party, addressed to his/her last known address as shown on the records of the Company. The date of such mailing shall be deemed the date of such mailed notice, consent or demand.
9.5 Entire Agreement. This Plan constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and the Participant as to the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the Participant by virtue of this Plan other than those specifically set forth herein.
9.6 Administration. The Company shall have powers which are necessary to administer this Plan, including but not limited to:
(a) Interpreting the provisions of the Plan;
(b) Establishing and revising the method of accounting for the Plan;
(c) Maintaining a record of benefit payments; and
(d) Establishing rules and prescribing any forms necessary or desirable to administer the Plan.
9.7 Designated Fiduciary. For purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, if applicable, the Company shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under the Agreement. The named fiduciary may delegate to others certain aspects of the management and operation responsibilities of the Plan including the employment of advisors and the delegation of ministerial duties to qualified individuals.
9.8 Severability. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement is held invalid such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement not held so invalid, and each such other provision shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall in no way affect the rest of such provision, not held so invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions of this Agreement shall, to the full extent consistent with the law, continue in full force and effect.
9.9 Headings. The headings of Sections herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company executes this Plan as of the date indicated above.
COMPANY:
MONROE BANK & TRUST
By /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau Ronald D. LaBeau |
Title President & Chief Executive Officer
Split Dollar Policy Endorsement
Monroe Bank & Trust Group Term Carve Out Plan
Policy No. ___________ Insured: ___________
Supplementing and amending the application of Monroe Bank & Trust (the Company) on October 20, 2000 to Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (the Insurer), the applicant requests and directs that:
BENEFICIARIES
1. The beneficiary designated by the Insured, or his/her transferee shall be the beneficiary of one of the following death benefit amounts, subject to the provisions of paragraph 5 below:
(a) Pre-Retirement Death Benefit. If the Insured/Participant was employed by the Company at the time of death, the death benefit shall be the lesser of: (i) two times the Participant's Base Annual Salary (defined in the Monroe Bank & Trust Group Term Carve Out Plan dated December 21, 2000 (the "Plan"), less $50,000; or (ii) $1 million.
(b) Post-Retirement Death Benefit. If the Insured/Participant was no longer employed by the Company at the time of death, but terminated due to Disability (defined in the Plan) or on or after Early Retirement Age (defined in the Plan), the death benefit shall be the lesser of: (i) one times the Participant's Base Annual Salary (defined in the Plan); or (ii) $1 million.
The Insurer may rely on a certificate issued by an authorized officer of Monroe Bank & Trust for a determination of the amount equal to one or two times Base Annual Salary of the Insured.
2. The beneficiary of any remaining death proceeds shall be Monroe Bank & Trust, a Michigan-chartered commercial bank located in Monroe, Michigan (the Company).
OWNERSHIP
3. The Owner of the Policy shall be the Company. The Owner shall have all ownership rights in the Policy except as may be specifically granted to the Insured or his/her transferee in paragraph (4) of this endorsement.
4. The Insured or his/her transferee shall have the right to assign all rights and interests in the Policy with respect to that portion of the death proceeds designated in paragraph (1) of this endorsement, and to exercise all settlement options with respect to such death proceeds.
5. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (4) above, the Insured or the Insured's transferee shall have no rights or interests in the Policy with respect to that portion of the death proceeds designated in paragraph (1) of this endorsement if any of the following events occur:
(a) If the Insured/Participant is Terminated for Cause (defined in the Plan).
(b) If the Insured/Participant's employment with the Company is terminated prior to Early Retirement Age (defined in the Plan), for reasons other then Disability (defined in the Plan).
(c) If the Insured/Participant terminates employment due to Disability (defined in the Plan) and thereafter becomes gainfully employed with an entity other than the Company.
MODIFICATION OF ASSIGNMENT PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY
Upon the death of the Insured, the interest of any collateral assignee of the
Owner of the Policy designated in paragraph (3) above shall be limited to the
portion of the proceeds described in paragraph (2) above.
OWNER'S AUTHORITY
The Insurer is hereby authorized to recognize the Owner's claim to rights
hereunder without investigating the reason for any action taken by the Owner,
including the Owner's statement of the amount of premiums the Owner has paid on
the Policy. The signature of the Owner shall be sufficient for the exercise of
any rights under this Endorsement and the receipt of the Owner for any sums
received by it shall be a full discharge and release to the Insurer. The insurer
may rely on a sworn statement in form satisfactory to it furnished by the Owner,
its successors or assigns, as to their interest and any payment made pursuant to
such statement shall discharge the Company accordingly.
Any transferee's rights shall be subject to this Endorsement.
The Owner accepts and agrees to this split dollar endorsement.
The undersigned is signing in a representative capacity and warrants that he or she has the authority to bind the entity on whose behalf this document is being executed.
Signed at Monroe, Michigan, this 27th day of December, 2000.
COMPANY
Monroe Bank & Trust
By: /s/ Ronald D. LaBeau Ronald D. LaBeau |
Its: President & Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
Monroe Bank & Trust
Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Michigan