UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Year Ended December 31, 2001
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to __________.
Commission File Number 000-30707
First Northern Community Bancorp
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California 68-0450397 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 195 N. First St., Dixon, CA 95620 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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
(Title of Class)
707-678-3041
(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
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 periods as 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 (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates (based upon the last reported trade on the OTC Bulletin Board on March 22, 2002) was approximately $92,851,138. As of March 22, 2002, there were 3,310,201 shares of Common Stock, no par value, outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Items 10 (as to directors and officers), 11, 12 and 13 of Part III incorporate by reference information from the registrant's proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the registrant's 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 25, 2002.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Page ------ ---- Item 1. Business ...................................................................................... 2 Item 2. Properties .................................................................................... 14 Item 3. Legal Proceedings ............................................................................. 16 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ........................................... 16 PART II ------- Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.... ................. 16 Item 6. Selected Financial Data ....................................................................... 17 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ......... 18 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk .................................... 35 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ................................................... 38 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure .......... 64 PART III -------- Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons of the Registrant ................ 64 Item 11. Executive Compensation ........................................................................ 64 Item l2. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management ................................ 64 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ................................................ 64 PART IV ------- Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K ............................... 65 Exhibit Index .......................................................................................... 65 Signatures ............................................................................................. 67 |
*Not Applicable
PART I
ITEM 1 - BUSINESS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," estimate," "consider," or similar expressions are used. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed under "Risk Factors That May Affect Results" on pages 10 through 14 herein and other risk factors discussed elsewhere in this Report.
Unless otherwise indicated, all information herein has been adjusted to give effect to stock dividends and a two-for-one stock split effected by the Bank in September 1998.
First Northern Bank of Dixon ("First Northern" or the "Bank") was established in 1910 under State Charter as Northern Solano Bank, and opened for business on February 1st of that year. On January 2, 1912, the First National Bank of Dixon was established under a Federal Charter, and until 1955, the two entities operated side by side under the same roof and with the same management. In an effort to increase efficiency of operation, reduce operating expense, and improve lending capacity, the two banks were consolidated on April 8, 1955, with the First National Bank of Dixon as the surviving entity.
In order to reduce reserve requirements and operate with higher lending limits, on January 1, 1980, the Federal Charter was relinquished in favor of a California State Charter, and the Bank's name was changed to First Northern Bank of Dixon.
In April of 2000, the shareholders of First Northern Bank of Dixon approved a corporate reorganization, which provided for the creation of a bank holding company, First Northern Community Bancorp (the "Company") in which the Bank would become a wholly owned subsidiary. This reorganization, which was effected May 19, 2000, enables the Bank to better compete and grow in the competitive and rapidly changing marketplace. As a result of the reorganization, the Bank is a wholly owned and principal operating subsidiary of the Company.
First Northern engages in the general commercial banking business in Solano and Yolo Counties, and parts of Sacramento County.
The Company's and the Bank's Administrative Offices are located in Dixon. Also located in Dixon are the back office functions of the Data Processing/Central Operations Department and the Central Loan Department.
The Bank has eight full service Branches. Four are located in the Solano County cities of Dixon, Fairfield, and Vacaville. The remaining four Branches are located in the Yolo County cities of Winters, Davis, West Sacramento and Woodland. In 2001, the Bank opened two satellite-banking offices inside retirement communities in the city of Davis. In addition, the Bank has Real Estate Loan Offices in Davis, Vacaville, El Dorado Hills and Roseville that originate residential mortgages and construction loans. The Bank also has an SBA Loan Office in Sacramento, Sacramento County that serves the Bank's entire market area.
First Northern is in the commercial banking business, which includes accepting demand, interest bearing transaction, savings, and time deposits, and making commercial, consumer, and real estate related loans. It also offers installment note collection, issues cashier's checks and money orders, sells travelers' checks, rents safe deposit boxes, and provides other customary banking services. The Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and each depositor's account is insured up to $100,000.
First Northern also offers a complete range of alternative investment products and services. The Bank offers these services through London Pacific Securities, Inc., a registered broker/dealer and a member of NASD and SIPC; and London Pacific Advisory Services, Inc., a registered investment advisor. All investments and/or financial services offered by the representative of London Pacific Securities, Inc. are not insured by the FDIC.
The Bank offers equipment leasing and limited international banking services, through third parties, and is looking into providing trust services through an affiliation.
The operating policy of the Bank since inception has emphasized serving the banking needs of individuals and small-to medium-sized businesses. In Dixon, this has included businesses involved in crop and livestock production. The economy of the Dixon area was primarily dependent upon agricultural related sources of income and most employment opportunities were also related to agriculture.
Agriculture continued to be a significant factor in the Bank's business after the opening of the first Branch Office in Winters in 1970. A significant step was taken in 1976 to reduce the Company's dependence on agriculture with the opening of the Davis Branch.
The Davis economy is supported significantly by the University of California, Davis. In 1981, a depository Branch was opened in South Davis, and was consolidated into the main Davis Branch in 1986.
In 1983, the West Sacramento Branch was opened. The West Sacramento economy is built around transportation and distribution related business. This addition to the Bank's market area has further reduced the Company's dependence on agriculture.
In order to accommodate the demand of the Bank's customers for long-term residential real estate loans, a Real Estate Loan Office was opened in 1983. This office is centrally located in Davis, and has enabled the Bank to access the secondary real estate market.
The Vacaville Branch was opened in 1985. Vacaville is a rapidly growing community with a diverse economic base including state prison (Department of Corrections), food processing, distribution, shopping centers (Factory Outlet Stores), medical, biotech and other varied industries.
In 1994, the Fairfield Branch was opened. Fairfield has also been a rapidly growing community bounded by Vacaville on the east. Its diverse economic base includes military (Travis AFB), food processing (Anheuser-Busch plant), retail (Solano Mall), manufacturing, medical, agriculture, and other varied industries. Fairfield is the county seat for Solano County.
A Real Estate Loan Production Office was opened in El Dorado Hills, in April 1996, to serve the growing mortgage loan demand in the foothills area north of Sacramento.
A Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Department was opened in April 1997 in Sacramento to serve the small business and industrial loan demand throughout the Bank's entire market area.
In June of 1997, the Bank's seventh Branch was opened in Woodland, the County Seat of Yolo County. Woodland is an expanding and diversified 10.5 square mile city with an economy dominated by agribusiness, retail services, and an expanding industrial sector.
The Bank's eighth Branch, the Downtown Financial Center, opened in July of 2000 in Vacaville to serve the business and individual financial needs on the West side of Interstate-80. Also in July of 2000, in an adjacent office, the Bank opened its third Real Estate Loan Production Office.
In December of 2001, Roseville became the site of the Bank's fourth Real Estate Loan Production Office. This office will serve the residential mortgage loan needs throughout Placer County.
Through this period of change and diversification, the Bank's policy, which emphasizes serving the banking needs of individuals and small-to medium-sized businesses, has not changed. The Bank takes real estate, crop proceeds, securities, savings and time deposits, automobiles, and equipment as collateral for loans.
Most of the Bank's deposits are attracted from the market of northern and central Solano County and southern and central Yolo County. The Bank is not dependent on any single person or entity for its deposits. The loss of any one or more of the Company's depositors would not have a material adverse effect on the business of the Bank.
As of December 31, 2001, the Company and its subsidiary employed 182 full-time equivalent staff. The Company and its subsidiary consider their relationship with their employees to be good and have not experienced any interruptions of operations due to labor disagreements.
First Northern has historically experienced seasonal swings in both deposit and loan volumes due primarily to the agricultural economy. Deposits have typically hit lows in February or March and peaked in November or December. Loans typically peaked in the late spring and hit lows in the fall as crops are harvested and sold. More recent experience shows the same deposit and loan swings, since the real estate and agricultural economies tend to follow the same seasonal cycle.
The Effect of Government Policy on Banking
The earnings and growth of the Bank are affected not only by local market area factors and general economic conditions, but also by government monetary and fiscal policies. For example, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "FRB") influences the supply of money through its open market operations in U.S. Government securities and adjustments to the discount rates applicable to borrowings by depository institutions and others. Such actions influence the growth of loans, investments and deposits and also affect interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits. The nature and impact of future changes in such policies on the business and earnings of the Company cannot be predicted. Additionally, state and federal tax policies can impact banking organizations.
As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities in the United States, the business of the Company is particularly susceptible to being affected by the enactment of federal and state legislation which may have the effect of increasing or decreasing the cost of doing business, modifying permissible activities or enhancing the competitive position of other financial institutions. Any change in applicable laws or regulations may have a material adverse effect on the business and prospects of the Company.
Regulation and Supervision of Bank Holding Companies
The Company is a bank holding company subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "BHCA"). The Company reports to, registers with, and may be examined by, the FRB. The FRB also has the authority to examine the Company's subsidiaries. The costs of any examination by the FRB are payable by the Company.
On March 11, 2000, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the "GLB Act") became effective. This Act amended certain portions of the BHCA, subject to conditions. See "Recently Enacted Legislation" below for more information.
The Company is a bank holding company within the meaning of Section 3700 of the California Financial Code. As such, the Company and the Bank are subject to examination by, and may be required to file reports with, the California Commissioner of Financial Institutions (the "Commissioner").
The FRB has significant supervisory and regulatory authority over the Company and its affiliates. The FRB requires the Company to maintain certain levels of capital. See "Capital Standards" below for more information. The FRB also has the authority to take enforcement action against any bank holding company that commits any unsafe or unsound practice, or violates certain laws, regulations or conditions imposed in writing by the FRB. See "Prompt Corrective Action and Other Enforcement Mechanisms" below for more information.
Under the BHCA, a company generally must obtain the prior approval of the FRB before it exercises a controlling influence over a bank, or acquires directly or indirectly, more than 5% of the voting shares or substantially all of the assets of any bank or bank holding company. Thus, the Company is required to obtain the prior approval of the FRB before it acquires, merges or consolidates with any bank or bank holding company. Any company seeking to acquire, merge or consolidate with the Company also would be required to obtain the prior approval of the FRB.
The Company is generally prohibited under the BHCA from acquiring ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company that is not a bank or bank holding company and from engaging directly or indirectly in activities other than banking, managing banks, or providing services to affiliates of the holding company. However, a bank holding company, with the approval of the FRB, may engage, or acquire the voting shares of companies engaged, in activities that the FRB has determined to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. A bank holding company must demonstrate that the benefits to the public of the proposed activity will outweigh the possible adverse effects associated with such activity.
A bank holding company may acquire banks in states other than its home state without regard to the permissibility of such acquisitions under state law, but subject to any state requirement that the bank has been organized and operating for a minimum period of time, not to exceed five years, and the requirement that the bank holding company, prior to or following the proposed acquisition, controls no more than 10% of the total amount of deposits of insured depository institutions in the United States and no more than 30% of such deposits in that state (or such lesser or greater amount set by state law). Banks may also merge across state lines, thereby creating interstate branches. Furthermore, a bank is now able to open new branches in a state in which it does not already have banking operations, if the laws of such state permit such de novo branching.
Under California law, (a) out-of-state banks that wish to establish a California branch office to conduct core banking business must first acquire an existing five year old California bank or industrial bank by merger or purchase, (b) California state-chartered banks are empowered to conduct various authorized branch-like activities on an agency basis through affiliated and unaffiliated insured depository institutions in California and other states, and (c) the Commissioner is authorized to approve an interstate acquisition or merger which would result in a deposit concentration exceeding 30% if the Commissioner finds that the transaction is consistent with public convenience and advantage. However, a state bank chartered in a state other than California may not enter California by purchasing a California branch office of a California bank or industrial bank without purchasing the entire entity or by establishing a de novo California bank.
The FRB generally prohibits a bank holding company from declaring or paying a cash dividend which would impose undue pressure on the capital of subsidiary banks or would be funded only through borrowing or other arrangements that might adversely affect a bank holding company's financial position. The FRB's policy is that a bank holding company should not continue its existing rate of cash dividends on its common stock unless its net income is sufficient to fully fund each dividend and its prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with its capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. See the section entitled "Restrictions on Dividends and Other Distributions" below for additional restrictions on the ability of the Company and the Bank to pay dividends.
Transactions between the Company and the Bank are subject to a number of other restrictions. FRB policies forbid the payment by bank subsidiaries of management fees, which are unreasonable in amount or exceed the fair market value of the services rendered (or, if no market exists, actual costs plus a reasonable profit). Subject to certain limitations, depository institution subsidiaries of bank holding companies may extend credit to, invest in the securities of, purchase assets from, or issue a guarantee, acceptance, or letter of credit on behalf of, an affiliate, provided that the aggregate of such transactions with affiliates may not exceed 10% of the capital stock and surplus of the institution, and the aggregate of such transactions with all affiliates may not exceed 20% of the capital stock and surplus of such institution. The Company may only borrow from depository institution subsidiaries if the loan is secured by marketable obligations with a value of a designated amount in excess of the loan. Further, the Company may not sell a low-quality asset to a depository institution subsidiary.
Comprehensive amendments to Regulation Y became effective in 1997, and are intended to improve the competitiveness of bank holding companies by, among other things: (a) expanding the list of permissible nonbanking activities in which well-run bank holding companies may engage without prior FRB approval, (b) streamlining the procedures for well-run bank holding companies to obtain approval to engage in other nonbanking activities, and (c) eliminating most of the anti-tying restrictions imposed upon bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries. Amended Regulation Y also provides for a streamlined and expedited review process for bank acquisition proposals submitted by well-run bank holding companies and eliminates certain duplicative reporting requirements when there has been a further change in bank control or in bank directors or officers after an earlier approved change. These changes to Regulation Y are subject to numerous qualifications, limitations and restrictions. In order for a bank holding company to qualify as "well-run," both it and the insured depository institutions that it controls must meet the "well-capitalized" and "well-managed" criteria set forth in Regulation Y.
To qualify as "well-capitalized," the bank holding company must, on a
consolidated basis: (a) maintain a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or
greater; (b) maintain a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or greater; and
(c) not be subject to any order by the FRB to meet a specified capital level.
Its lead insured depository institution must be well-capitalized as that term is
defined in the capital adequacy regulations of the applicable bank regulator,
80% of the total risk-weighted assets held by its insured depository
institutions must be held by institutions that are well-capitalized, and none of
its insured depository institutions may be undercapitalized.
To qualify as "well-managed": (a) each of the bank holding company, its lead depository institution and its depository institutions holding 80% of the total risk-weighted assets of all its depository institutions at their most recent examination or review must have received a composite rating, rating for management and rating for compliance which were at least satisfactory, (b) none of the bank holding company's depository institutions may have received one of the two lowest composite ratings, and (c) neither the bank holding company nor any of its depository institutions during the previous 12 months may have been subject to a formal enforcement order or action.
Bank Regulation and Supervision
The Company is subject to regulation, supervision and regular examination by the California Department of Financial Institutions ("DFI") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). The regulations of these agencies affect most aspects of the Company's business and prescribe permissible types of loans and investments, the amount of required reserves, requirements for branch offices, the permissible scope of the Company's activities and various other requirements. While the Company is not a member of the FRB, it is also subject to certain regulations of the FRB dealing primarily with check clearing activities, establishment of banking reserves, Truth-in-Lending (Regulation Z), Truth-in-Savings (Regulation DD), and Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B).
Under California law, the Bank is subject to various restrictions on, and requirements regarding, its operations and administration including the maintenance of branch offices and automated teller machines, capital and reserve requirements, deposits and borrowings, stockholder rights and duties, and investment and lending activities. Whenever it appears that the contributed capital of a California bank is impaired, the Commissioner shall order the bank to correct such impairment. If a bank is unable to correct the impairment, such bank is required to levy and collect an assessment upon its common shares. If such assessment becomes delinquent, such common shares are to be sold by the bank.
California law permits a state chartered bank to invest in the stock and securities of other corporations, subject to a state chartered bank receiving either general authorization or, depending on the amount of the proposed investment, specific authorization from the Commissioner. Federal banking laws, however, impose limitations on the activities and equity investments of state chartered, federally insured banks. The FDIC rules on investments prohibit a state bank from acquiring an equity investment of a type, or in an amount, not permissible for a national bank. Non-permissible investments must have been divested by state banks no later than December 19, 1996. FDIC rules also prohibit a state bank from engaging as a principal in any activity that is not permissible for a national bank, unless the bank is adequately capitalized and the FDIC approves the activity after determining that such activity does not pose a significant risk to the deposit insurance fund. The FDIC rules on activities generally permit subsidiaries of banks, without prior specific FDIC authorization, to engage in those activities that have been approved by the FRB for bank holding companies because such activities are so closely related to banking to be a proper incident thereto. Other activities generally require specific FDIC prior approval and the FDIC may impose additional restrictions on such activities on a case-by-case basis in approving applications to engage in otherwise impermissible activities.
Capital Standards
The federal banking agencies have risk-based capital adequacy guidelines intended to provide a measure of capital adequacy that reflects the degree of risk associated with a banking organization's operations for both transactions reported on the balance sheet as assets and transactions, such as letters of credit and recourse arrangements, which are recorded as off-balance-sheet items. Under these guidelines, nominal dollar amounts of assets and credit equivalent amounts of off-balance-sheet items are multiplied by one of several risk adjustment percentages, which range from 0% for assets with low credit risk, such as certain U.S. government securities, to 100% for assets with relatively higher credit risk, such as certain loans.
In determining the capital level the Bank is required to maintain, the federal banking agencies do not, in all respects, follow generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and have special rules which have the effect of reducing the amount of capital that will be recognized for purposes of determining the capital adequacy of the Bank.
A banking organization's risk-based capital ratios are obtained by dividing its qualifying capital by its total risk-adjusted assets and off-balance-sheet items. The regulators measure risk-adjusted assets and off-balance-sheet items against both total qualifying capital (the sum of Tier 1 capital and limited amounts of Tier 2 capital) and Tier 1 capital. Tier 1 capital consists of common stock, retained earnings, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock, other types of qualifying preferred stock and minority interests in certain subsidiaries, less most other intangible assets and other adjustments. Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair value must be deducted in determining Tier 1 capital. Additionally, as of April 1, 1995, for Tier 1 capital purposes, deferred tax assets that can only be realized if an institution earns sufficient taxable income in the future will be limited to the amount that the institution is expected to realize within one year, or ten percent of Tier 1 capital, whichever is less. Tier 2 capital may consist of a limited amount of the allowance for possible loan and lease losses, term preferred stock and other types of preferred stock not qualifying as Tier 1 capital, term subordinated debt and certain other instruments with some characteristics of equity. The inclusion of elements of Tier 2 capital are subject to certain other requirements and limitations of the federal banking agencies. The federal banking agencies require a minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-adjusted assets and off-balance-sheet items of 8%, and a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to adjusted average risk-adjusted assets and off-balance-sheet items of 4%.
On October 1, 1998, the FDIC adopted two rules governing minimum capital levels that FDIC-supervised banks must maintain against the risks to which they are exposed. The first rule makes risk-based capital standards consistent for two types of credit enhancements (i.e., recourse arrangements and direct credit substitutes) and requires different amounts of capital for different risk positions in asset securitization transactions. The second rule permits limited amounts of unrealized gains on debt and equity securities to be recognized for risk-based capital purposes as of September 1, 1998. The FDIC rules also provide that a qualifying institution that sells small business loans and leases with recourse must hold capital only against the amount of recourse retained. In general, a qualifying institution is one that is well capitalized under the FDIC's prompt corrective action rules. The amount of recourse that can receive the preferential capital treatment cannot exceed 15% of the institution's total risk-based capital.
In addition to the risk-based guidelines, federal banking regulators require banking organizations to maintain a minimum amount of Tier 1 capital to adjusted average total assets, referred to as the leverage capital ratio. For a banking organization rated in the highest of the five categories used by regulators to rate banking organizations, the minimum leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets must be 3%. It is improbable; however, that an institution with a 3% leverage ratio would receive the highest rating by the regulators since a strong capital position is a significant part of the regulators' rating. For all banking organizations not rated in the highest category, the minimum leverage ratio must be at least 100 to 200 basis points above the 3% minimum. Thus, the effective minimum leverage ratio, for all practical purposes, must be at least 4% or 5%. In addition to these uniform risk-based capital guidelines and leverage ratios that apply across the industry, the regulators have the discretion to set individual minimum capital requirements for specific institutions at rates significantly above the minimum guidelines and ratios.
As of December 31, 2001, the Bank's capital ratios exceeded applicable regulatory requirements. The following tables present the capital ratios for the Bank, compared to the standards for well-capitalized depository institutions, as of December 31, 2001 (amounts in thousands except percentage amounts).
Actual Well Minimum ----------------------- Capitalized Capital Capital Ratio Ratio Requirement ------- ----- ----- ----------- Leverage..................................... $38,653 8.7% 5.0% 4.0% Tier 1 Risk-Based............................ 38,653 12.5% 6.0% 4.0% Total Risk-Based............................. 42,572 13.7% 10.0% 8.0% |
The federal banking agencies must take into consideration concentrations of credit risk and risks from non-traditional activities, as well as an institution's ability to manage those risks, when determining the adequacy of an institution's capital. This evaluation will be made as a part of the institution's regular safety and soundness examination. The federal banking agencies must also consider interest rate risk (when the interest rate sensitivity of an institution's assets does not match the sensitivity of its liabilities or its off-balance-sheet position) in evaluation of a Bank's capital adequacy.
Prompt Corrective Action and Other Enforcement Mechanisms
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") requires each federal banking agency to take prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of insured depository institutions, including but not limited to those that fall below one or more prescribed minimum capital ratios. The law required each federal banking agency to promulgate regulations defining the following five categories in which an insured depository institution will be placed, based on the level of its capital ratios: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized.
Under the prompt corrective action provisions of FDICIA, an insured depository institution generally will be classified in the following categories based on the capital measures indicated below:
An institution that, based upon its capital levels, is classified as "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized" or "undercapitalized" may be treated as though it were in the next lower capital category if the appropriate federal banking agency, after notice and opportunity for hearing, determines that an unsafe or unsound condition or an unsafe or unsound practice warrants such treatment. At each successive lower capital category, an insured depository institution is subject to more restrictions.
In addition to measures taken under the prompt corrective action provisions, commercial banking organizations may be subject to potential enforcement actions by the federal regulators for unsafe or unsound practices in conducting their businesses or for violations of any law, rule, regulation or any condition imposed in writing by the agency or any written agreement with the agency. Enforcement actions may include the imposition of a conservator or receiver, the issuance of a cease-and-desist order that can be judicially enforced, the termination of insurance of deposits (in the case of a depository institution), the imposition of civil money penalties, the issuance of directives to increase capital, the issuance of formal and informal agreements, the issuance of removal and prohibition orders against institution-affiliated parties and the enforcement of such actions through injunctions or restraining orders based upon a judicial determination that the agency would be harmed if such equitable relief was not granted.
Safety and Soundness Standards
FDICIA also implemented certain specific restrictions on transactions and required federal banking regulators to adopt overall safety and soundness standards for depository institutions related to internal control, loan underwriting and documentation and asset growth. Among other things, FDICIA limits the interest rates paid on deposits by undercapitalized institutions, restricts the use of brokered deposits, limits the aggregate extensions of credit by a depository institution to an executive officer, director, principal shareholder or related interest, and reduces deposit insurance coverage for deposits offered by undercapitalized institutions for deposits by certain employee benefits accounts.
The federal banking agencies may require an institution to submit to an acceptable compliance plan as well as have the flexibility to pursue other more appropriate or effective courses of action given the specific circumstances and severity of an institution's noncompliance with one or more standards.
Restrictions on Dividends and Other Distributions
The power of the board of directors of an insured depository institution to declare a cash dividend or other distribution with respect to capital is subject to statutory and regulatory restrictions which limit the amount available for such distribution depending upon the earnings, financial condition and cash needs of the institution, as well as general business conditions. FDICIA prohibits insured depository institutions from paying management fees to any controlling persons or, with certain limited exceptions, making capital distributions, including dividends, if, after such transaction, the institution would be undercapitalized.
The federal banking agencies also have authority to prohibit a depository institution from engaging in business practices, which are considered to be unsafe or unsound, possibly including payment of dividends or other payments under certain circumstances even if such payments are not expressly prohibited by statute.
In addition to the restrictions imposed under federal law, banks chartered under California law generally may only pay cash dividends to the extent such payments do not exceed the lesser of retained earnings of the bank or the Company's net income for its last three fiscal years (less any distributions to shareholders during such period). In the event a bank desires to pay cash dividends in excess of such amount, the bank may pay a cash dividend with the prior approval of the Commissioner in an amount not exceeding the greatest of the Company's retained earnings, the Company's net income for its last fiscal year, or the Company's net income for its current fiscal year.
Premiums for Deposit Insurance and Assessments for Examinations
FDICIA established several mechanisms to increase funds to protect deposits insured by the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") administered by the FDIC. The FDIC is authorized to borrow up to $30 billion from the United States Treasury; up to 90% of the fair market value of assets of institutions acquired by the FDIC as receiver from the Federal Financing Bank; and from depository institutions that are members of the BIF. Any borrowings not repaid by asset sales are to be repaid through insurance premiums assessed to member institutions. Such premiums must be sufficient to repay any borrowed funds within 15 years and provide insurance fund reserves of $1.25 for each $100 of insured deposits. FDICIA also provides authority for special assessments against insured deposits. No assurance can be given at this time as to what the future level of insurance premiums will be.
Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending Developments
The Bank is subject to certain fair lending requirements and reporting obligations involving home mortgage lending operations and Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") activities. The CRA generally requires the federal banking agencies to evaluate the record of a financial institution in meeting the credit needs of the bank's local communities, including low and moderate-income neighborhoods. In addition to substantive penalties and corrective measures that may be required for a violation of certain fair lending laws, the federal banking agencies may take compliance with such laws and CRA into account when regulating and supervising other activities, particularly applications involving business expansion.
Recently Enacted Legislation
On March 11, 2000, the GLB Act became effective. The GLB Act repealed provisions of the Glass-Steagall Act, which had prohibited commercial banks and securities firms from affiliating with each other and engaging in each other's businesses. Thus, many of the barriers prohibiting affiliations between commercial banks and securities firms have been eliminated.
The Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "BHCA"), was also amended by the GLB Act, to allow new "financial holding companies" ("FHC") to offer banking, insurance, securities and other financial products to consumers. Specifically, the GLB Act amended section 4 of the BHCA in order to provide for a framework for the engagement in new financial activities. Bank holding companies ("BHC") may elect to become an FHC if all its subsidiary depository institutions are well capitalized and well managed. If these requirements are met, a BHC may file a certification to that effect with the FRB and declare that it chooses to become an FHC. After the certification and declaration is filed, the FHC may engage either de novo or through an acquisition in any activity that has been determined by the FRB to be financial in nature or incidental to such financial activity. BHCs may engage in financial activities without prior notice to the FRB if those activities qualify under the new list of activities in section 4(k) of the BHCA. However, notice must be given to the FRB within 30 days after a FHC has commenced one or more of the financial activities. The Company has not elected to become an FHC.
Under the GLB Act, FDIC-insured state banks, subject to various requirements (and national banks) are permitted to engage through "financial subsidiaries" in certain financial activities permissible for affiliates of FHCs. However, to be able to engage in such activities the state bank must also be well capitalized and well managed and have received at least a "satisfactory" rating in its most recent CRA examination.
The Company cannot be certain of the effect of the foregoing recently enacted legislation on its business, although there is likely to be consolidation among financial services institutions and increased competition for the Company.
Pending Legislation and Regulations
Certain pending legislative proposals include bills to permit banks to pay interest on business checking accounts, to cap consumer liability for stolen debit cards, to enact privacy rules designed to regulate the ability of financial institutions to use or share customer information, to end certain predatory lending practices, to allow the payment of interest on reserves that financial institutions must keep with the FRB, and to give judges the authority to force high-income borrowers to repay their debts rather than cancel them through bankruptcy. A proposal to merge the FDIC's two funds, the BIF and the Savings Association Insurance Fund, has also been discussed in recent years.
Competition
In the past, an independent Bank's principal competitors for deposits and loans have been other banks (particularly major banks), savings and loan associations and credit unions. To a lesser extent, competition was also provided by thrift and loans, mortgage brokerage companies and insurance companies. Other institutions, such as brokerage houses, mutual fund companies, credit card companies, and even retail establishments have offered new investment vehicles, which also compete with banks for deposit business. The direction of federal legislation in recent years seems to favor competition between different types of financial institutions and to foster new entrants into the financial services market.
The enactment of the GLB Act is the latest evidence of this trend, and it is anticipated that this trend will continue as financial services institutions combine to take advantage of the FSA's elimination of the barriers against such affiliations. The enactment of the Interstate Banking and Branching Act in 1994 and the California Interstate Banking and Branching Act of 1995 have increased competition within California. Recent legislation has also made it easier for out-of-state credit unions to conduct business in California and allows industrial banks to offer consumers more lending products. Moreover, regulatory reform, as well as other changes in federal and California law will also affect competition. The availability of banking services over the Internet or "e-banking" has continued to expand. While the impact of these changes, and of other proposed changes, cannot be predicted with certainty, it is clear that the business of banking in California will remain highly competitive.
In order to compete with major financial institutions and other competitors in its primary service areas, the Bank relies upon the experience of its executive and senior officers in serving business clients, and upon its specialized services, local promotional activities and the personal contacts made by its officers, directors, and employees.
For customers whose loan demand exceeds the Bank's legal lending limit, the Bank may arrange for such loans on a participation basis with correspondent banks. The seasonal swings discussed earlier have, in the past, had some impact on the Bank's liquidity. The management of investment maturities, sale of loan participations, federal fund borrowings, qualification for funds under the Federal Reserve Bank's seasonal credit program, and the ability to sell mortgages in the secondary market have allowed the Bank to satisfactorily manage its liquidity.
Risk Factors That May Affect Results
This Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Bank set forth under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "consider" or similar expressions are used. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks discussed below and elsewhere in this Report. The Company's actual future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those anticipated and expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results and values, including those below, are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict.
Lending Risks Associated with Commercial Banking Activities
The Bank's business strategy is to focus on commercial business loans (which includes agricultural loans), construction loans and commercial and multi-family real estate loans. The principal factors affecting the Bank's risk of loss in connection with commercial business loans include the borrower's ability to manage its business affairs and cash flows, general economic conditions and, with respect to agricultural loans, weather and climate conditions. Loans secured by commercial real estate are generally larger and involve a greater degree of credit and transaction risk than residential mortgage (one to four family) loans. Because payments on loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate properties are often dependent on successful operation or management of the underlying properties, repayment of such loans may be dependent on factors other than the prevailing conditions in the real estate market or the economy. Real estate construction financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than long-term financing on improved, owner-occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan is dependent largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property's value at completion of construction or development compared to the estimated cost (including interest) of construction. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, the Bank may be confronted with a project which, when completed, has a value which is insufficient to assure full repayment of the construction loan.
Although the Bank manages lending risks through its underwriting and credit administration policies, no assurance can be given that such risks would not materialize, in which event the Company's financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and business prospects could be materially adversely affected.
Dependence on Real Estate
At December 31, 2001, approximately 66% of the Bank's loans (including loans held for sale) were secured by real estate. The value of the Bank's real estate collateral has been, and could in the future continue to be, adversely affected by any economic recession and any resulting adverse impact on the real estate market in Northern California such as that experienced during the early 1990's. See "-Economic Conditions and Geographic Concentration."
The Bank's primary lending focus has historically been commercial (including agricultural), construction and real estate mortgage. At December 31, 2001, real estate mortgage (including loans held for sale) and construction loans comprised approximately 16% and 38%, respectively, of the total loans in the Bank's portfolio. At December 31, 2001, all of the Bank's real estate mortgage and construction loans and approximately 31% of its commercial loans were secured fully or in part by deeds of trust on underlying real estate. The Company's dependence on real estate increases the risk of loss in both the Bank's loan portfolio and its holdings of other real estate owned if economic conditions in Northern California deteriorate in the future. Deterioration of the real estate market in Northern California would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. See "-Economic Conditions and Geographic Concentration."
Adverse California Economic Conditions Could Adversely Affect the Bank's Business
The Bank's operations and a substantial majority of the Bank's assets and deposits are generated and concentrated primarily in Northern California, particularly the counties of Placer, Sacramento, Solano and Yolo, and are likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. At December 31, 2001, approximately 66% of the Bank's loan portfolio (including loans held for sale) consisted of real estate-related loans, all of which were related to collateral located in Northern California. As a result, poor economic conditions in California may cause the Bank to incur losses associated with high default rates and decreased collateral values in its loan portfolio. In the early 1990's, the California economy experienced an economic recession that resulted in increases in the level of delinquencies and losses for many of the state's financial institutions. If California were to experience another recession, it is expected that the Bank's level of problem assets would increase accordingly. California real estate is also subject to certain natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and mudslides, which are typically not covered by the standard hazard insurance policies maintained by borrowers. Uninsured disasters may make it difficult or impossible for borrowers to repay loans made by the Bank. The occurrence of natural disasters in California could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and business prospects.
Interest Rate Risk
The income of the Bank depends to a great extent on "interest rate differentials" and the resulting net interest margins (i.e., the difference between the interest rates earned on the Bank's interest-earning assets such as loans and investment securities, and the interest rates paid on the Bank's interest-bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowings). These rates are highly sensitive to many factors, which are beyond the Bank's control, including, but not limited to, general economic conditions and the policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies, in particular, the FRB. The Bank is generally adversely affected by declining interest rates. In addition, changes in monetary policy, including changes in interest rates, influence the origination of loans, the purchase of investments and the generation of deposits and affect the rates received on loans and investment securities and paid on deposits, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. See "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk."
Potential Volatility of Deposits
At December 31, 2001, 14% of the dollar value of the Company's total deposits was represented by time certificates of deposit in excess of $100,000. As such, these deposits are considered volatile and could be subject to withdrawal. Withdrawal of a material amount of such deposits would adversely impact the Company's liquidity, profitability, business prospects, results of operations and cash flows.
Dividends
The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends in the future depends on the Company's profitability, growth and capital needs. In addition, the California Financial Code restricts the ability of the Company to pay dividends. No assurance can be given that the Company will pay any dividends in the future or, if paid, such dividends will not be discontinued. See "-Supervision and Regulation-Restrictions on Dividends and Other Distributions."
Competition
In California generally, and in the Bank's primary market area specifically, major banks dominate the commercial banking industry. By virtue of their larger capital bases, such institutions have substantially greater lending limits than those of the Bank. In obtaining deposits and making loans, the Bank competes with these larger commercial banks and other financial institutions, such as savings and loan associations and credit unions, which offer many services that traditionally were offered only by banks. In addition, the Bank competes with other institutions such as money market funds, brokerage firms, and even retail stores seeking to penetrate the financial services market. During periods of declining interest rates, competitors with lower costs of capital may solicit the Bank's customers to refinance their loans. Furthermore, during periods of economic slowdown or recession, the Bank's borrowers may face financial difficulties and be more receptive to offers from the Bank's competitors to refinance their loans. No assurance can be given that the Bank will be able to compete with these lenders. See "-Competition above for more information."
Government Regulation and Legislation
The Company and the Bank are subject to extensive state and federal regulation, supervision and legislation, which govern almost all aspects of the operations of the Company and the Bank. The business of the Bank is particularly susceptible to being affected by the enactment of federal and state legislation which may have the effect of increasing or decreasing the cost of doing business, modifying permissible activities or enhancing the competitive position of other financial institutions. Such laws are subject to change from time to time and are primarily intended for the protection of consumers, depositors and the deposit insurance funds and not for the protection of shareholders of the Company. The Company cannot predict what affect any presently contemplated or future changes in the laws or regulations or their interpretations would have on the business and prospects of the Company, but it could be material and adverse. See "Supervision and Regulation."
Reliance on Key Employees and Others
The Company's future success depends to a significant extent on the efforts and abilities of its executive officers. The loss of the services of certain of these individuals, or the failure of the Company to attract and retain other qualified personnel, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Adequacy of Allowance for Loan and Other Real Estate Losses
The Bank's allowance for estimated losses on loans was approximately $6.9 million, or 2.74% of total loans at December 31, 2001 compared to $7.2 million or 3.4% of total loans in 2000 and 1,186% of total nonperforming loans at December 31, 2001 compared to 974% in 2000. Material future additions to the allowance for estimated losses on loans may be necessary if material adverse changes in economic conditions occur and the performance of the Bank's loan portfolio deteriorates. In addition an allowance for losses on other real estate owned may also be required in order to reflect changes in the markets for real estate in which the Bank's other real estate owned is located and other factors which may result in adjustments which are necessary to ensure that the Bank's foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to dispose of the properties. Moreover, the FDIC and the DFI, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank's allowance for estimated losses on loans and the carrying value of its assets. Increases in the provisions for estimated losses on loans and foreclosed assets would adversely affect the Bank's financial condition and results of operations. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Summary of Loan Loss Experience."
Shares Eligible for Future Sale
As of December 31, 2001, the Company had 3,191,464 shares of Common Stock outstanding, all of which are eligible for sale in the public market without restriction. Future sales of substantial amounts of the Company's Common Stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, could have a material adverse effect on the market price of the Common Stock. In addition, options to acquire up to 9% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock at exercise prices ranging from $9.89 to $16.04 have been issued to directors and certain employees of the Company under the Company's 2000 Stock Option Plan and Outside Directors 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan, and options to acquire up to an additional 15% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock are reserved for issuance under such plans. No prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, that future sales of shares, or the availability of shares for future sale, will have on the market price of the Company's Common Stock. See "Market for the Company's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters."
Absence of Public Market; Volatility in Stock Price
The Company's common stock is not listed on any exchange, nor is it included on NASDAQ. However, trades may be reported on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "FNRN". The Company is aware that Hoefer & Arnett, Inc., Sutro & Co., Wedbush Morgan Securities and PaineWebber, Inc. all make a market in the Company's common stock. Management is aware that there are also private transactions in the Company's common stock. The price of the Company's Common Stock may be affected by general market price movements as well as developments specifically related to the financial services sector, including interest rate movements, quarterly variations, or changes in financial estimates by securities analysts and a significant reduction in the price of the stock of another participant in the financial services industry.
Technology and Computer Systems
Advances and changes in technology can significantly impact the business and operations of the Company. The Company faces many challenges including the increased demand for providing computer access to Company accounts and the systems to perform banking transactions electronically. The Company's merchant processing services require the use of advanced computer hardware and software technology and rapidly changing customer and regulatory requirements. The Company's ability to compete depends on its ability to continue to adapt its technology on a timely and cost-effective basis to meet these requirements. In addition, the Company's business and operations are susceptible to negative impacts from computer system failures, communication and energy disruption and unethical individuals with the technological ability to cause disruptions or failures of the Company's data processing systems.
Environmental Risks
The Company, in its ordinary course of business, acquires real property securing loans that are in default, and there is a risk that hazardous substances or waste, contaminants or pollutants could exist on such properties. The Company may be required to remove or remediate such substances from the affected properties at its expense, and the cost of such removal or remediation may substantially exceed the value of the affected properties or the loans secured by such properties. Furthermore, the Company may not have adequate remedies against the prior owners or other responsible parties to recover its costs. Finally, the Company may find it difficult or impossible to sell the affected properties either prior to or following any such removal. In addition, the Company may be considered liable for environmental liabilities in connection with its borrowers' properties, if, among other things, it participates in the management of its borrowers' operations. The occurrence of such an event could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Dilution
As of December 31, 2001, the Company had outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 280,900 shares of Common Stock at exercise prices ranging from $9.89 to $16.04 per share, or a weighted average exercise price per share of $12.51. To the extent such options are exercised, shareholders of the Company will experience dilution. See "Market for the Company's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters."
ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES
Dixon Branch - Consists of a two-story building with approximately 16,600 square feet of space situated in the central business district in the city of Dixon in northern Solano County. The Bank owns this property with no encumbrances.
Regency Park Branch - Approximately 5,000 square feet of space situated in a shopping center in the city of Vacaville in north central Solano County. The property is subject to a lease expiring in December 2005. The term of the lease is fifteen years with options to extend this lease for an additional nineteen years.
Fairfield Branch - Approximately 3,800 square feet of space situated in an office complex in the city of Fairfield in western Solano County. Property is subject to a lease expiring in November 2006 with options to extend this lease for an additional ten years.
Operations Center - Consists of a one-story building with approximately 33,500 square feet of space situated in the central business district in the city of Dixon in northern Solano County. The Bank owns the property with no encumbrances.
Future Bank Site - Vacant lot situated in the city of Dixon in northern Solano County. The Bank owns the property with no encumbrances.
Winters Branch - Consists of a two-story building with approximately 2,800 square feet of space situated in the central business district in the city of Winters in southern Yolo County. The Bank owns the property with no encumbrances.
Davis Branch - Approximately 5,000 square feet of space situated in the central business district in the city of Davis in southern Yolo County. The property is subject to a lease expiring in March 2004. There are no options to renew this lease.
Real Estate Loan Office - Approximately 2,200 square feet of space situated in the central business district in the city of Davis in southern Yolo County. The property is subject to a lease expiring March 2005. There are no options to renew this lease.
West Sacramento Branch - Consists of a one-story building with approximately 5,000 square feet of space situated in the Port of Sacramento industrial park in the city of West Sacramento in southern Yolo County. The Bank owns the property with no encumbrances.
Woodland Branch - Approximately 3,800 square feet of space situated in the central business district in the city of Woodland in central Yolo County. The property is subject to a lease expiring in April 2002. The Bank has options to extend this lease an additional fifteen years.
El Dorado Hills Loan Office - Approximately 800 square feet of space situated in an office complex in the city of El Dorado Hills in El Dorado County. The property is subject to a month-to-month lease.
SBA Loan Production Office - Approximately 800 square feet of space situated in the central business district, in an office complex, in the city of Sacramento in Sacramento County. Property is subject to a lease expiring in April 2003. The term of the lease is three years. There are no options to renew this lease.
Vacaville Financial Center Branch - Approximately 5,000 square feet of space situated in the central business district in the city of Vacaville in north central Solano County. The property is subject to a lease expiring in April 2005. The term of the lease is five years with options to extend this lease for an additional ten years.
Covell Gardens Branch - Approximately 200 square feet of space situated in the Covell Gardens Assisted Living Retirement Center in the City of Davis in Yolo County. The lease is subject to annual renewals in June.
University Retirement Center Branch - Approximately 500 square feet of space situated in the University Retirement Community in the City of Davis in Yolo County. The term of the lease is three years expiring October 2004. There are no options to renew this lease.
Roseville Loan Office - Approximately 1,600 square feet located in an office complex in the City of Roseville in Placer County. The term of the lease is five years expiring August 2006.
Suisun City Branch - Approximately 2,800 square feet located in an office complex in the City of Suisun City in Solano County. The term of the lease is five years expiring March 2007 with options to extend this lease for an additional ten years.
Downtown Sacramento Branch - Approximately 4,700 square feet located in a downtown office complex in the City of Sacramento in Sacramento County. The term of the lease is seven years expiring January 2009 with options to extend this lease for an additional ten years.
ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Neither the Company nor the Bank is a party to any material pending legal proceeding, nor is any of their property the subject of any material pending legal proceeding, except ordinary routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of the Bank's business and incidental to its business, none of which are expected to have a material adverse impact upon the Company's or the Bank's business, financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's shareholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
PART II
ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCK HOLDER MATTERS
The Company's common stock is not listed on any exchange, nor is it included on NASDAQ. However, trades may be reported on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "FNRN". The Company is aware that Hoefer & Arnett, Inc., Sutro & Co., Wedbush Morgan Securities and PaineWebber, Inc. all make a market in the Company's common stock. Management is aware that there are also private transactions in the Company's common stock although the data set forth below may not reflect all such transactions.
The following table summarizes the range of sales prices of the Company's Common Stock (the Bank's common stock prior to May 19, 2000) for each quarter during the last two fiscal years and is based on information provided by Hoefer & Arnett, Inc. The quotations reflect the price that would be received by the seller without retail mark-up, mark-down or commissions and may not have represented actual transactions:
QUARTER/YEAR HIGH LOW ------------ ---- --- 4th Quarter 2001 $26.00 $23.00 3rd Quarter 2001 $23.00 $17.10 2nd Quarter 2001 $17.50 $16.00 1st Quarter 2001 $18.13 $16.75 4th Quarter 2000 $17.00 $15.00 3rd Quarter 2000 $16.00 $14.50 2nd Quarter 2000 $14.50 $13.75 1st Quarter 2000 $14.44 $13.63 |
As of December 31, 2001, there were approximately 930 holders of record of the Company's common stock, no par value, which is the only class of equity securities authorized or issued.
In the last two years the Company has declared the following stock dividends:
Shareholder Dividend Date Record Date Percentage Payable ----------- ---------- ------- February 28, 2001 6% March 29, 2001 February 29, 2000 6% March 31, 2000 |
The Company does not expect to pay a cash dividend in the foreseeable future.
There are regulatory limitations on cash dividends that may be paid by the Company under state and federal laws. See "Supervision and Regulation - Restrictions on Dividends and Other Distributions."
ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected consolidated financial data below have been derived from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements. The selected consolidated financial data set forth below as of December 31, 1998, and 1997 have been derived from the Bank's historical financial statements not included in this Report. The financial information for 2001, 2000 and 1999 should be read in conjunction "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," which is in Part I (Item 7) of this Report and with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are included in Part II (Item 8) of this Report.
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Interest Income and Loan Fees $ 29,524 $ 28,857 $ 25,135 $ 23,453 $ 22,022 Interest Expense (8,318) (8,990) (7,835) (8,498) (8,100) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Interest Income 21,206 19,867 17,300 14,955 13,922 Reversal and Recovery of (Provision for) Loan Losses 308 -- 800 (760) (2,116) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Interest Income after Reversal and Recovery of (Provision for) Loan Losses 21,514 19,867 18,100 14,195 11,806 Other Operating Income 3,525 3,720 2,745 2,828 1,719 Other Operating Expense (16,936) (15,886) (14,641) (12,797) (11,369) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before Taxes 8,103 7,701 6,204 4,226 2,156 Provision for Taxes (2,774) (2,658) (2,121) (1,225) (426) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Income $ 5,329 $ 5,043 $ 4,083 $ 3,001 $ 1,730 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Basic Income Per Share $ 1.57 $ 1.43 $ 1.12 $ 0.82 $ 0.47 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted Income Per Share $ 1.52 $ 1.41 $ 1.11 $ 0.82 $ 0.47 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Total Assets $ 439,833 $ 391,628 $ 370,991 $ 343,309 $ 305,936 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Total Investments $ 96,797 $ 126,638 $ 135,452 $ 127,549 $ 101,294 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Total Loans $ 269,351 $ 217,127 $ 162,291 $ 151,658 $ 127,004 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Total Deposits $ 391,815 $ 349,779 $ 335,630 $ 309,303 $ 279,089 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Total Equity $ 41,556 $ 36,537 $ 32,073 $ 31,784 $ 26,846 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock outstanding Used for Basic Income Per Share Computation 3,399,637 3,536,919 3,650,682 3,644,152 3,641,962 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock outstanding Used for Diluted Income Per Share Computation 3,499,864 3,588,136 3,663,519 3,652,180 3,646,026 =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== Return on Average Total Assets 1.30% 1.35% 1.16% 0.96% 0.62% Net Income/Average Equity 13.55% 15.45% 12.83% 10.49% 6.70% Net Income/Average Deposits 1.46% 1.49% 1.29% 1.06% 0.69% Average Loans/Average Deposits 66.96% 55.67% 51.04% 49.12% 55.98% Average Equity to Average Total Assets 9.60% 8.74% 9.08% 9.18% 9.18% |
ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," estimate," "consider," or similar expressions are used. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed under "Risk Factors That May Affect Results" on pages 10 through 14 herein and other risk factors discussed elsewhere in this Report.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
First Northern Community Bancorp's (The Company) discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, investments and income taxes. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. The Company maintains allowances for loan losses resulting from the inability to make required loan payments. If the financial conditions of the Company's customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. The Company invests in debt and equity securities. If the Company believes these securities have experienced a decline in value that is other than temporary, an investment impairment charge is recorded. Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying investments could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of the investments that may not be reflected in an investment's carrying value, thereby requiring an impairment charge in the future.
Prospective Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement No.142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Statement 142 will require that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually in accordance with the provisions of Statement 142. Statement 142 will also require that intangible assets with definite useful lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of.
The Company is required to adopt the provisions of Statement 142 effective January 1, 2002. The adoption of Statement No. 142 will not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued Statement No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations in August 2001. This Statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs.
As a result, FASB Statement No. 143 applies to all entities that have legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived tangible assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development or normal use of the asset. As used in this Statement, a legal obligation results from existing law, statute, ordinance, written or oral contract, or by legal construction of a contract under the doctrine of promissory estoppels.
Statement No. 143 requires an enterprise to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset. Since the requirement is to recognize the obligation when incurred, approaches that have been used in the past to accrue the asset retirement obligation over the life of the asset are no longer acceptable. Statement No. 143 also requires the enterprise to record the contra to the initial obligation as an increase to the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset (i.e., the associated asset retirement costs) and to depreciate that cost over the remaining useful life of the asset. The liability is changed at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (i.e., accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the initial fair value measurement. Enterprises are required to adopt Statement No. 143 for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Early adoption is encouraged. The Company does not expect adoption of Statement No. 143 to have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.
On October 3, 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Statement No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. While Statement No. 144 supersedes FASB Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, it retains many of the fundamental provisions of that Statement.
Statement No. 144 also supersedes the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, Reporting the Results of Operations--Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions, for the disposal of a segment of a business. However, it retains the requirement in Opinion 30 to report separately discontinued operations and extends that reporting to a component of an entity that either has been disposed of (by sale, abandonment, or in a distribution to owners) or is classified as held for sale. By broadening the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions, the FASB has enhanced management's ability to provide information that helps financial statement users to assess the effects of a disposal transaction on the ongoing operations of an entity. The statement is required to be adopted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of Statement No. 144 will not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.
The following statistical information and discussion should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data included in Part I (Item 6) and the audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in Part II (Item 8) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differential
The following table summarizes the distribution, by amount (in thousands of dollars) and percentage, of the daily average assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity of the Company for 2001, 2000 and 1999 (the data set forth is for the Bank in reporting of period prior to May 19, 2000). Average balances have been computed using daily balances. Tax-exempt income is not shown on a tax equivalent basis.
2001 2000 1999 --------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Average Average Average Balance Percent Balance Percent Balance Percent ---------- ----------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ASSETS ------ Cash and Due From Banks $ 20,683 5.05% $ 18,694 5.01% $ 18,115 5.17% Investment Securities: U.S. Government Securities 25,257 6.16% 33,117 8.87% 32,904 9.38% Obligations of States & Political Subdivisions 63,551 15.51% 64,826 17.37% 66,096 18.84% Other Securities 20,584 5.02% 33,348 8.93% 27,179 7.75% Federal Funds Sold 22,507 5.49% 20,267 5.43% 30,198 8.61% Loans 243,858 59.51% 188,183 50.41% 161,246 45.97% Other Assets 13,349 3.26% 14,857 3.98% 15,000 4.28% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total Assets $409,789 100.00% $373,292 100.00% $350,738 100.00% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== LIABILITIES & ------------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY -------------------- Deposits: Demand $ 96,148 23.46% $ 89,385 23.95% $ 77,663 22.14% Interest-Bearing Transaction Deposits 41,892 10.22% 38,086 10.20% 35,620 10.16% Savings & MMDAs 108,340 26.44% 99,908 26.76% 93,058 26.53% Time Certificates 117,802 28.75% 110,669 29.65% 109,581 31.24% Borrowed Funds 4,393 1.07% 1,191 0.32% 1,020 0.29% Other Liabilities 1,886 0.46% 1,422 0.38% 1,962 0.56% Shareholders' Equity 39,328 9.60% 32,631 8.74% 31,834 9.08% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $409,789 100.00% $373,292 100.00% $350,738 100.00% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== |
1. Average Balances for Loans include nonaccrual loans and are net of the allowance for loan losses.
2001 2000 1999 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------------ Yields Yields Yields Interest Earned/ Interest Earned/ Interest Earned/ Average Income/ Rates Average Income/ Rates Average Income/ Rates Assets Balance Expense Paid Balance Expense Paid Balance Expense Paid ---------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- -------- ------- --------- -------- ------- Securities: U.S. Government $ 25,257 $ 1,533 6.07% $ 33,117 $ 2,046 6.18% $ 32,904 $ 1,942 5.90% Obligations of States And Political Subdivisions/1/ 63,551 3,860 6.07% 64,826 4,196 6.47% 66,096 4,128 6.25% Other Securities 20,584 1,304 6.34% 33,348 2,297 6.89% 27,179 1,630 6.00% -------- ------- ---- -------- -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- Total Investment Securities 109,392 6,697 6.12% 131,291 8,539 6.50% 126,179 7,700 6.10% Federal Funds Sold 22,507 643 2.86% 20,267 1,236 6.10% 30,198 1,497 4.96% Loans/2/ 243,858 20,435 8.38% 188,183 18,112 9.62% 161,246 14,787 9.17% Loan Fees -- 1,749 .72% -- 970 .52% -- 1,151 .71% -------- ------- ---- -------- -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- Total Loans, Including Loan Fees 243,858 22,184 9.10% 188,183 19,082 10.14% 161,246 15,938 9.88% -------- ------- ---- -------- -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- Total Earning Assets 375,757 $ 29,524 7.86% 339,741 $ 28,857 8.49% 317,623 $ 25,135 7.91% ======= ==== ======== ==== ======== ==== Cash and Due from Banks 20,683 18,694 18,115 Premises and Equipment 6,453 6,228 6,215 Interest Receivable and Other Assets 6,896 8,629 8,785 -------- -------- -------- Total Assets $409,789 $373,292 $ 350,738 ======== ========= ========= |
2. Average Balances for Loans include nonaccrual loans and are net of the allowance for loan losses, but nonaccrued interest thereon is excluded.
2001 2000 1999 ------------------------------ -------------------------------- ----------------------------- Yields Yields Yields Interest Earned/ Interest Earned/ Interest Earned/ Liabilities and Average Income/ Rates Average Income/ Rates Average Income/ Rates Shareholders' Equity Balance Expense Paid Balance Expense Paid Balance Expense Paid ---------------------------- --------- ------- -------- ---------- -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- Interest-Bearing Deposits: Interest-Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 41,892 $ 411 0.98% $ 38,086 $ 593 1.56% $ 35,620 $ 526 1.48% Savings & MMDAs 108,340 2,151 1.99% 99,908 2,804 2.81% 93,058 2,347 2.52% Time Certificates 117,802 5,550 4.71% 110,669 5,523 4.99% 109,581 4,914 4.49% -------- ------- ---- --------- ------- ---- -------- ------- ---- Total Interest-Bearing Deposits 268,034 8,112 3.03% 248,663 8,920 3.59% 238,259 7,787 3.27% Borrowed Funds 4,393 206 4.69% 1,191 70 5.88% 1,020 48 4.71% -------- ------- ---- --------- ------- ---- -------- ------- ---- Total Interest-Bearing Deposits and Funds 272,427 8,318 3.05% 249,854 8,990 3.60% 239,279 7,835 3.27% Demand Deposits 96,148 -- -- 89,385 -- -- 77,663 -- -- -------- ------- ---- --------- ------- ---- -------- ------- ---- Total Deposits and Borrowed Funds 368,575 $ 8,318 2.26% 339,239 $ 8,990 2.65% 316,942 $ 7,835 2.47% -------- ======= ==== --------- ======= ==== -------- ======= ==== Accrued Interest and Other Liabilities 1,886 1,422 1,962 Shareholders' Equity 39,328 32,631 31,834 -------- --------- -------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $409,789 $ 373,292 $350,738 ========= ========== ======== Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin/1/ $21,206 5.64% $19,867 5.85% $17,300 5.45% ======= ======= ======= Net Interest Spread/2/ 4.81% 4.89% 4.64% |
2. Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Following is an analysis of changes in interest income and expense (in thousands of dollars) for 2001 over 2000 and 2000 over 1999. Changes not solely due to rate or volume have been allocated proportionately to rate and volume.
2001 Over 2000 2000 Over 1999 --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Volume Rate Change Volume Rate Change ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Increase (Decrease) in Interest Income: Loans $ 4,116 $(1,793) $ 2,323 $ 2,570 $ 755 $ 3,325 Investment Securities (1,364) (478) (1,842) 320 519 839 Federal Funds Sold 156 (749) (593) (866) 605 (261) Loan Fees 779 -- 779 (181) -- (181) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- $ 3,687 $(3,020) $ 667 $ 1,843 $ 1,879 $ 3,722 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense: Deposits: Interest-Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 66 $ (248) $ (182) $ 38 $ 29 $ 67 Savings & MMDAs 266 (919) (653) 178 279 457 Time Certificates 216 (189) 27 51 558 609 Borrowed Funds 147 (11) 136 9 13 22 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- $ 695 $(1,367) $ (672) $ 276 $ 879 $ 1,155 Increase (Decrease) in ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net Interest Income: $ 2,992 $(1,653) $ 1,339 $ 1,567 $ 1,000 $ 2,567 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= |
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Composition of Investment Securities
The mix of investment securities at December 31, for the previous three fiscal years is as follows (amounts in thousands of dollars):
2001 2000 1999 ------- ------- ------- Investment securities available for sale: U.S. Treasury Securities $ 2,548 5,550 14,986 Securities of U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations 18,355 22,676 20,867 Obligations of State & Political Subdivisions 58,868 65,230 65,950 Mortgage Backed Securities 12,523 7,645 9,995 Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures 4,503 25,537 23,654 ------- ------- ------- Total Investments $96,797 126,638 135,452 ======= ======= ======= |
Maturities of Investment Securities
The following table is a summary of the relative maturities (in thousands of dollars) and yields of the Company's investment securities as of December 31, 2001. The yields on tax-exempt securities are shown on a tax equivalent basis.
After One But After Five But Within One Year Within Five Years Within Ten Years -------------------------- ------------------------ -------------------------- Security Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield -------- ---------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- ---------- U.S. Treasury Securities $ 1,509 6.42% $ 1,039 5.70% $ -- -- Securities of U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations 2,017 5.24% 14,293 6.39% 2,045 5.36% Obligations of State & Political Subdivisions 2,358 8.58% 23,960 7.26% 27,078 7.06% Mortgage Backed Securities -- -- 12,523 5.43% -- -- Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures -- -- 1,932 6.99% -- -- ---------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL $ 5,884 6.88% $53,747 6.56% $ 29,123 6.94% ========== ========== ======= ========== ========== ========== After Ten Years Total -------------------------- ------------------------ Security Amount Yield Amount Yield -------- ---------- ---------- ------- ---------- U.S. Treasury Securities $ -- $ -- 2,548 6.13% Securities of U.S. Government Agencies and Corporations -- -- 18,355 6.15% Obligations of State & Political Subdivisions 5,472 7.30% 58,868 7.22% Mortgage Backed Securities -- -- 12,523 5.43% Other Bonds, Notes and Debentures 2,571 7.75% 4,503 7.42% ---------- ---------- ------- ---------- TOTAL $ 8,043 7.44% $96,797 6.77% ========== ========== ======= ========== |
The Company held no investment securities of a single issuer that had an aggregate book value that exceeded ten percent of stockholder's equity at December 31, 2001.
The mix of loans, net of deferred origination fees and allowance for loan losses at December 31, for the previous five fiscal years is as follows (amounts in thousands of dollars) includes loans held for sale:
December 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2001 2000 1999 ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ Balance Percent Balance Percent Balance Percent -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Commercial $ 91,404 34.0% $ 82,714 38.1% $ 57,799 35.5% Agricultural 26,230 9.7% 23,288 10.7% 21,951 13.5% Real Estate Mortgage 43,994 16.3% 48,963 22.6% 42,796 26.3% Real Estate Construction 101,125 37.6% 54,634 25.2% 34,235 21.0% Installment 6,598 2.4% 7,528 3.4% 6,150 3.7% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- TOTAL $269,351 100.0% $217,127 100.0% $162,931 100.0% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== 1998 1997 ------------------------ ------------------------ Balance Percent Balance Percent -------- -------- -------- -------- Commercial $ 42,659 28.1% $ 43,885 34.5% Agricultural 21,709 14.3% 21,612 17.0% Real Estate Mortgage 41,458 27.3% 24,450 19.3% Real Estate Construction 40,059 26.4% 30,628 24.1% Installment 5,774 3.9% 6,429 5.1% -------- -------- -------- -------- TOTAL $151,659 100.0% $127,004 100.0% ======== ======== ======== ======== |
Commercial loans are primarily for financing the needs of a diverse group of businesses located in the Bank's market area. The Bank also makes loans to individuals for investment purposes. Most of these loans are substantially short-term and secured by various types of collateral. Real estate construction loans are generally for financing the construction of single-family residential homes for well-qualified individuals and builders. These loans are secured by real estate and have short maturities.
As shown in the comparative figures for loan mix during 2001, total loans increased as a result of increases in commercial loans, agricultural loans and real estate construction loans, which were partially offset by decreases in real estate mortgage loans and installment loans. The amounts of all loan categories increased in 2000.
Loan maturities of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2001 are as follows (amounts in thousands of dollars):
Fixed Variable Maturing Rate Rate Total --------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- Within one year $46,443 $ 88,310 $134,753 After one year through five years 19,116 27,086 46,202 After five years 27,557 60,839 88,396 ------- -------- -------- Total $93,116 $176,235 $269,351 ======= ======== ======== |
It is the Bank's policy to recognize interest income on an accrual basis. Accrual of interest is suspended when a loan has been in default as to principal or interest for 90 days, unless well secured by collateral believed by management to have a fair market value that at least equals the book value of the loan plus accrued interest receivable and in the process of collection. Real estate acquired through foreclosure is written down to its estimated fair market value at the time of acquisition and is carried as a nonearning asset until sold. Any write-down at the time of acquisition is charged against the allowance for loan losses; subsequent write-downs or gains or losses upon disposition are credited or charged to noninterest income/expense. The Bank has made no foreign loans.
The following table shows the aggregate amounts of assets (in thousands of dollars) in each category at December 31, for the years indicated:
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------ ---- ---- ------ ------ Nonaccrual Loans $ 530 $742 $528 $1,702 $2,064 90 Days Past Due But Still Accruing 54 0 2 330 983 ------ ---- ---- ------ ------ Total Nonperforming Loans 584 742 530 2,032 3,047 Other Real Estate Owned, Net -- -- -- 906 1,821 ------ ---- ---- ------ ------ Nonaccrual Debt Securities 837 -- -- -- -- ------ ---- ---- ------ ------ Total Nonperforming Assets $1,421 $742 $530 $2,938 $4,868 ====== ==== ==== ====== ====== Performing Restructured Loans $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- ====== ==== ==== ====== ====== |
If interest on nonaccrual loans had been accrued, such income would have approximated $52,000, $91,000, and $32,000 during the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Income actually recognized for these loans approximated $22,000, $64,000 and $50,000 for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
There was a $679,000 increase in nonperforming assets for 2001 over 2000. At December 31, 2001, nonperforming assets included one nonaccrual installment loan totaling $5,000 and nine nonaccrual commercial loans totaling $525,000. Additional non-performing assets included two loans past due more than 90 days totaling $54,000 and one nonaccrual debt security totaling $837,000. There were no Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO") properties at December 31, 2001.
In addition to the nonperforming assets described above, the Bank's Branch Managers each month submit to the Loan Committee of the Board of Directors a report detailing the status of classified loans and those loans that are past due over sixty days. Also included in the report are those loans that are not necessarily past due, but the branch manager is aware of problems with these loans, which may result in a loss.
In addition, the Monthly Allowance for Loan Loss Analysis Report is prepared based on Problem Loan/Possible Loss Reports, internal loan grading, regulatory classifications and loan review classifications and is reviewed by the Management Loan Committee of the Bank. The Management Loan Committee of the Bank reviewed the report, dated December 31, 2001, on January 15, 2002. This report included any nonperforming loan reported in the table on the previous page, if that loan continued to be considered a problem loan or had some potential for loss. A total of forty-four loans with an aggregate balance of $9,829,000 were reported. Thirty-one of the forty-three loans with an aggregate balance of $9,308,000 were deemed by management to be fully collectable. Twelve of the loans totaling $521,000 may have some loss potential which management believes is sufficiently covered by the Bank's existing loan loss reserve (Allowance for Loan Losses). The ratio of the Allowance for Loan Losses to total loans at December 31, 2001 was 2.74%.
The Allowance for Loan Losses is maintained at a level believed by management to be adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and reduced by net charge-offs. The Bank makes credit reviews of the loan portfolio and considers current economic conditions, loan loss experience, and other factors in determining the adequacy of the reserve balance. The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates and actual losses may vary from current estimates.
2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Balance at Beginning of Period $ 7,228 $ 7,825 $ 8,144 $ 7,356 $ 8,403 (Reversal and Recovery of) Provision for Loan Losses (308) -- (800) 760 2,116 Loans Charged-Off: Commercial (113) (819) (106) (635) (2,634) Real Estate Mortgage -- -- (40) (47) (968) Installment Loans to Individuals (41) (33) (11) (100) (24) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total Charged-Off (154) (852) (157) (782) (3,626) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Recoveries: Commercial 138 221 171 786 127 Real Estate Mortgage -- -- 438 6 330 Installment Loans to Individuals 22 34 29 18 6 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total Recoveries 160 255 638 810 463 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net Recoveries (Charge-Offs) 6 (597) 481 28 (3,163) Balance at End of Period $ 6,926 $ 7,228 $ 7,825 $ 8,144 $ 7,356 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Ratio of Net Recoveries (Charge-Offs) During the period to Average Loans Outstanding During the Period (0.00%) (0.32%) 0.30% 0.02% (2.24%) ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= |
The Allowance for Loan Losses (the "Reserve") has been established as a general reserve available to absorb possible future losses throughout the Loan Portfolio. The following table is an allocation of the Reserve balance on the dates indicated (amounts in thousands of dollars):
December 31, 2001 December 31, 2000 December 31, 1999 -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Allocation of Loans as a % Allocation of Loans as a % Allocation of Loans as a % Reserve Balance of Total Loans Reserve Balance of Total Loans Reserve Balance of Total Loans --------------- -------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- -------------- Loan Type: Commercial $ 5,483 43.67% $ 5,957 48.82% $ 6,260 48.95% Real Estate Mortgage 320 16.33% 361 22.55% 391 26.27% Real Estate Construction 737 37.55% 795 25.16% 1,028 21.01% Installment 386 2.45% 115 3.42% 146 3.69% Other Loans -- 0.00% -- 0.05% -- 0.08% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $ 6,926 100.00% $ 7,228 100.00% $ 7,825 100.00% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== December 31, 1998 December 31, 1997 -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Allocation of Loans as a % Allocation of Loans as a % Reserve Balance of Total Loans Reserve Balance of Total Loans --------------- -------------- --------------- -------------- Loan Type: Commercial $ 6.397 42.45% $ 5,885 51.56% Real Estate Mortgage 689 27.33% 441 19.25% Real Estate Construction 916 26.41% 890 24.12% Installment 142 3.61% 140 4.79% Other Loans -- 0.20% -- 0.28% -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $ 8,144 100.00% $ 7,356 100.00% ======== ======== ======== ======== |
The Bank believes that any breakdown or allocation of the Reserve into loan categories lends an appearance of exactness, which does not exist, because the Reserve is available for all loans. The Reserve breakdown shown above is computed taking actual experience into consideration but should not be interpreted as an indication of the specific amount of actual charge-offs that may ultimately occur.
The following table sets forth the average amount and the average rate paid on each of the listed deposit categories (amounts in thousands of dollars):
2001 2000 1999 ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Average Average Average Average Average Average Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Deposit Type: Noninterest-Bearing Demand $ 96,148 -- $ 89,385 -- $ 77,663 -- Interest-Bearing Demand (NOW) $ 41,892 0.98% $ 38,086 1.56% $ 35,620 1.48% Savings and MMDAs $108,340 1.99% $ 99,908 2.81% $ 93,058 2.52% Time $117,802 4.71% $110,669 4.99% $109,581 4.49% |
The following table sets forth by time remaining to maturity the Bank's time deposits in the amount of $100,000 for more (in thousands of dollars) as of December 31, 2001:
2001 ------- Three months or less $28,110 Over three months through twelve months 24,918 Over twelve months 2,586 ------- Total $55,614 ======= |
On July 19, 2001, the Company and the Bank approved a salary continuation and related split dollar plan for certain officers for the provision of death, disability and retirement benefits. The Salary Continuation Plan is intended to provide certain officers with an annual benefit for 10 years at the normal retirement age of 65. This is a non-qualified plan funded with bank owned life insurance policies taken on the life of the officer with a split-dollar endorsement to provide officer's survivor with a tax-free distribution. The Company will accrue for the compensation based on anticipated years of service and the vesting schedule. The Salary Continuation benefits will be funded by benefit accruals under the plan in the amount by which, if any, the increase in cash surrender value of the related insurance policies exceeds a predetermined profitability index. During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Bank purchased insurance making a single-premium payment aggregating $3,500,000, which is reported in other assets.
On July 19, 2001, the Company and the Bank approved a director retirement plan and related split dollar plan for all directors for the provision of death, disability and retirement benefits. The director retirement plan is intended to provide directors with an annual benefit of $15,000 for 10 years at the normal retirement age of 65. This is a non-qualified plan funded with bank owned life insurance policies taken on the life of the director with a split-dollar endorsement to provide director's survivor with a tax-free distribution. The Company will accrue for the retirement benefit based on anticipated years of service and the vesting schedule. The director retirement benefits will be funded by benefit accruals under the plan in the amount by which, if any, the increase in cash surrender value of the related insurance policies exceeds a predetermined profitability index. During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Bank purchased insurance making a single-premium payment aggregating $1,760,000, which is reported in other assets.
On July 19, 2001, the Bank approved a revised Executive Elective Deferred Compensation Plan--2001 Executive Deferral Plan previously called "1995 Executive Deferral Plan" for certain officers to provide them the ability to make elective deferrals of compensation due to tax-law limitations on benefit levels under qualified plans. Deferred amounts earn interest at an annual rate determined by the Bank's Board. The plan is a nonqualified plan funded with bank owned life insurance policies taken on the life of the officer. During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Bank purchased insurance making a single-premium payment aggregating $1,125,000, which is reported in other assets. The Bank is the beneficiary and owner of the policies.
Short term-borrowings available to the Company consist of a line of credit and advances with the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of FHLB stock and certain other qualifying collateral such as investment and mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. The line is limited to Company's maximum borrowing capacity ("MBC") with the FHLB, which is based on a percentage of qualifying collateral assets. At December 31, 2001, the MBC was approximately $109,950. Interest accrues daily on the line based on the rate of FHLB discount notes. This rate resets each day. Short-term advances are issued with maturities less than one year based on the FHLB's current cost of funds rate. There are no prepayment or commitment fees; however, the FHLB has the right to reduce or terminate the line at anytime without prior notice. The Company also has unsecured formal lines of credit totaling $15,000,000 with correspondent banks and borrowing capacity of $4,250,000 with the Federal Reserve Bank and $9,750,000 with the State of California which are secured with qualifying collateral such as investment securities.
There were no short-term borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2001 and 2000.
Long-term debt at December 31, 2001, consisted entirely of a 5.29 percent fixed-rate, amortizing advance from the FHLB. This advance matures on March 15, 2006. The scheduled principal payments on the note for the next five years total $48,146 in 2001, $67,503 in 2002, $71,488 in 2003, $75,709 in 2004, $80,180 in 2005 and $3,156,972 in 2006. The prepayment fee applicable to the advance is equal to the present value of the cash flow differences between the initial matched maturity rate and the current matched maturity rate, plus the present value of 5 basis points per annum, with both applied against the remaining principal balance amortization schedule of the Advance amount being repaid. The note is secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of qualifying investment securities. The purpose of the advance was to offset the interest rate risk associated with a loan with similar payment characteristics.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2001, was $5,329,000, representing an increase of $286,000, or 6% over net income of $5,043,000 for the year ended December 31, 2000. The increase in net income is principally attributable to a $1,339,000 increase in net interest income, which increase includes a $308,000 reversal of provision for loan losses and was partially offset by a decrease of $195,000 in other operating income, a $1,030,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits, and a $144,000 increase in data processing expenses.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2000, was $5,043,000, representing an increase of $960,000, or 24% over net income of $4,083,000 for the year ended December 31, 1999. The increase in net income is principally attributable to a $2,567,000 increase in net interest income and an increase in other operating income of $975,000, which increases were partially offset by an $800,000 increase in the provision for loan losses, a $762,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expenses, a $157,000 increase in stationery and supplies and a $172,000 increase in other expense.
Net interest income is the excess of interest and fees earned on the Bank's loans, investment securities, federal funds sold and banker's acceptances over the interest expense paid on deposits, mortgage notes and other borrowed funds. It is primarily affected by the yields on the Bank's interest-earning assets and loan fees and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding during the period. The $1,339,000 increase in the Bank's net interest income in 2001 from 2000, and the $2,567,000 increase in 2000 from 1999 were due to the combined effects of interest rates, volume and mix of loans and deposits. The "Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense" set forth on Page 21 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K identifies the effects of interest rates and loan/deposit volume. Another factor that contributed to the increase in net interest income was the earning asset to total asset ratio. This ratio was 91.7% in 2001, 91.0% in 2000 and 90.6% in 1999.
Interest income on loans (including loan fees) was $22,184,000 for 2001, representing an increase of approximately $3,102,000, or 16.3% from $19,082,000 for 2000. This compared to an increase in 2000 of approximately $3,144,000 or 19.7% more than loan interest income earned in 1999. The increased interest income on loans in 2001 over 2000 was the result of a 29.59% increase in loan volume and a 124 basis point decrease in loan interest rates, which was partially offset by an increase of approximately $779,000 in loan fees. As noted, loan fee comparisons were impacted by net increases in deferred loan fees of $340,000 in 2001 and $259,000 in 2000.
Average outstanding federal funds sold fluctuated during this period, ranging from 22,507,000 in 2001 to $20,267,000 in 2000 and $30,198,000 in 1999. At year-end 2001 federal funds sold were $37,420,000. Federal funds are used primarily as a short-term investment to provide liquidity for funding of loan commitments or to accommodate seasonal deposit fluctuations. Interest rates on federal funds sold in 2001 generally provided lower yields, compared to investment securities rates, than in 2000. Federal funds sold yields were 2.86% and 6.10% for 2001 and 2000, respectively. Investment securities yields were 6.12% and 6.50% for 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The average total level of investment securities decreased $21,899,000 in 2001. The level of securities interest income attributable to investment securities decreased to $6,697,000 in 2001 from $8,539,000 for 2000, due to the effects of interest rates and volume. The Bank's strategy for this period has emphasized the use of the investment portfolio to maintain the Bank's increasing loan demand. The Bank continues to reinvest maturing securities to provide future liquidity while attempting to reinvest the cash flows in short duration securities that provide high cash flow for reinvestment in a higher interest rate instrument.
The average total level of investment securities increased $5,112,000 in 2000, with increases in the other securities category of $6,169,000 and in U.S. Government securities of $213,000 and decreases in Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions of $1,270,000. The level of securities interest income attributable to investment securities increased to $8,539,000 in 2000 from $7,700,000 for 1999, primarily because of the larger volume of investments.
Total interest expense decreased to $8,318,000 in 2001 from $8,990,000 in 2000, and increased to $8,990,000 in 2000 from $7,835,000 in 1999, representing a 7.5% decrease in 2001 over 2000 and a 14.7% increase in 2000 over 1999. Changes in interest expense in 2001 from 2000 were primarily from changes in rates and volume of total deposits, and changes in the mix of deposits. The decrease in total interest expense from 2001 to 2000 was primarily due to decreases in interest rates paid on deposits. The increase in total interest expense in 2000 is primarily due to a combination of increases in deposits and interest rates in 2000. The mix of deposits for the previous three years is as follows (amounts are in thousands of dollars):
2001 2000 1999 ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Average Average Average Balance Percent Balance Percent Balance Percent Noninterest-Bearing Demand $ 96,148 26.4% $ 89,385 26.4% $ 77,663 24.5% Interest-Bearing Demand (NOW) 41,892 11.5% 38,086 11.3% 35,620 11.3% Savings and MMDAs 108,340 29.8% 99,908 29.6% 93,058 29.5% Time 117,802 32.3% 110,669 32.7% 109,581 34.7% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $364,182 100.0% $338,048 100.0% $315,922 100.0% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== |
The three years ended December 31, 2001 have been characterized by fluctuating interest rates. Loan rates and deposit rates both decreased in 2001 and 1999, while loan rates and deposit rates both increased in 2000. The net spread between the rate for total earning assets and the rate for total deposits and borrowed funds decreased 25 basis points in the period from 1999 to 2000 and decreased 8 basis points in the period from 2000 to 2001.
The Bank's net interest margin (net interest income divided by average earning assets) was 5.64% in 2001, 5.85% in 2000 and 5.45% in 1999.
The provision for loan losses is established by charges to earnings based on management's overall evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio. Based on this evaluation the provision was adjusted in 2001 and there was no provision for loan losses in 2000. The ($308,000) adjustment in 2001 was made because of improved market conditions and loan quality in the Bank's loan portfolio. The amount of loans charged-off decreased in 2001 to $154,000 from $852,000 in 2000 and recoveries decreased to $160,000 in 2001 from $255,000 in 2000. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans at December 31, 2001 was 2.74%. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2001 was 1,186% compared to 974% at December 31, 2000.
The provision for loan losses increased to $0 in 2000 from a ($800,000) reversal in 1999, primarily as a result of the ($800,000) reversal made because of improved market conditions and loan quality in the Bank's loan portfolio in fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. The amount of loans charged-off increased in 2000 to $852,000 from $157,000 in 1999, and recoveries decreased to $255,000 in 2000 from $638,000 in 1999. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans at December 31, 2000 was 3.4%. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2000 was 974% compared to 1,476% at December 31, 1999.
Other operating income consisted primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, net realized gains on available for sale securities and loans held for sale, and other miscellaneous income. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $170,000 in 2001 over 2000, and $290,000 in 2000 over 1999. The increase in 2001 was due, for the most part, to increased nonsufficient funds and overdraft fees. Net realized gains on loans held for sale increased $327,000 in 2001 over 2000 and decreased $42,000 in 2000 over 1999. The increase in 2001 was due, for the most part, to increased activity in the secondary mortgage area. Other miscellaneous income increased $241,000 in 2001 over 2000 and increased $183,000 in 2000 over 1999. The increase in 2001 was mainly due to interest earned on bank-owned life insurance and VISA check card income. Net realized gain on the sale of other real estate owned increased $562,000 in 2000 over 1999, due to recognition of a gain on sale of other real estate owned.
The Bank realized net losses of $236,000 on investment securities (primarily attributed to an other than temporary market value decline in a Pacific Gas and Electric Company security that matures on October 17, 2003), and net gains of $44,000 in 2000, $62,000 in 1999.
Other operating expenses consist of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and other operating expenses. Other operating expenses increased to $16,936,000 in 2001 from $15,886,000 in 2000, and increased to $15,886,000 in 2000 from $14,641,000 in 1999, representing an increase of $1,050,000, or 6.6% in 2001 over 2000, and an increase of $1,245,000, or 8.5% in 2000 over 1999.
Following is an analysis of the increase or decrease in the components of other operating expenses (amounts are in thousands of dollars):
2001 over 2000 2000 over 1999 --------------------- ------------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent ------- ------- ------- ------- Salaries and Employee Benefits $ 1,030 11.0% $ 762 8.9% Occupancy and Equipment 20 0.8% 17 0.7% Data Processing 144 32.0% 12 2.7% Stationery and Supplies (17) (3.3%) 157 44.1% Advertising (87) (22.4%) 110 39.6% Directors Fees (13) (10.2%) 15 13.4% Other Expense (27) (1.0%) 172 6.7% ------- ------- ------- ------- Total 1,050 6.6% 1,245 8.5% ======= ======= ======= ======= |
In 2001, salaries and employee benefits increased $1,030,000 to $10,354,000 from $9,324,000 for 2000. This increase was due, for the most part, to increases in number of employees associated with opening new branches and offices and commissions paid for increased real estate loan originations, which was partially offset by a decrease in incentive compensation. Increases in the data processing area were attributed to increased emphasis on Internet-related products and security services and network improvements. The decrease in incentive compensation was due to increased goals for 2001 as compared to 2000.
In 2000, salaries and employee benefits increased $762,000 to $9,324,000 from $8,562,000 for 1999. This increase was due, for the most part, to increases in number of employees, profit sharing contributions and incentive compensation. The increases in other miscellaneous expenses were due to increased marketing expenses, contributions and legal fees.
The provision for income taxes is primarily affected by the tax rate, the level of earnings before taxes and the amount of tax shelter provided by nontaxable earnings. In 2001, taxes increased $116,000 to $2,774,000 from $2,658,000 for 2000. In 2000, taxes increased $537,000 to $2,658,000 from $2,121,000 for 1999. The Bank's effective tax rate was 34%, 35% and 34% for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Nontaxable municipal bond income was $1,105,000, $1,201,000 and $1,447,000 for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
Liquidity is defined as the ability to generate cash at a reasonable cost to fulfill lending commitments and support asset growth, while satisfying the withdrawal demands of customers and any borrowing requirements. The Bank's principle sources of liquidity are core deposits and loan and investment payments and prepayments. Providing a secondary source of liquidity is the available-for sale investment portfolio. As a final source of liquidity, the Bank can exercise existing credit arrangements.
As discussed in Part 1(Item 1) of this Annual Report of Form 10-K, the Bank does experience seasonal swings in deposits, which impact liquidity. Management has adjusted to this seasonal swing by scheduling investment maturities and developing seasonal credit arrangements with the Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Fund lines of credit with correspondent banks. In addition, the ability of the Bank's real estate department to originate and sell loans into the secondary market has provided another tool for the management of liquidity.
The liquidity position of the Bank is managed daily, thus enabling the Bank to adapt its position according to market fluctuations. Liquidity is measured by various ratios, the most common of which is the ratio of net loans (including loans held for sale) to deposits. This ratio was 68.7% on December 31, 2001, 62.1% on December 31, 2000, and 48.5% on December 31, 1999. At December 31, 2001, the Bank's ratio of core deposits to total assets was 76% and 78% at the end of 2000. Core deposits are important in maintaining a strong liquidity position as they represent a stable and relatively low cost source of funds. The Bank's liquidity position improved in 2001. The improvement is best illustrated by the change in the Bank's net non-core and net short-term non-core funding dependence ratio, which explain the degree of reliance on non-core liabilities to fund long-term assets. At December 31, 2001, the Bank's net core funding dependence ratio, the difference between non-core funds, time deposits $100,000 or more and brokered time deposits under $100,000, and short-term investments to long-term assets, was 4.14%, compared to 6.75% in 2000. The Bank's net short-term non-core funding dependence ratio, non-core funds maturing within one year, including borrowed funds, less short-term investments to long-term assets equaled 2.45% at the end of 2001, compared to 6.12% at year-end 2000. These ratios indicated at December 31, 2001, the Bank had minimal reliance on non-core deposits and borrowings to fund the Bank's long-term assets, namely loans and investments. The Bank believes that by maintaining adequate volumes of short-term investments and implementing competitive pricing strategies on deposits, we can ensure adequate liquidity to support future growth. The Bank's liquidity position remains strong to meet both present and future financial obligations and commitments, events or uncertainties that have resulted or are reasonable likely to result in material changes with respect to the Bank's liquidity.
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans or through standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheet. The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.
Financial instruments, whose contract amounts represent credit risk at December 31, are as follows:
2001 2000 -------- ------ Undisbursed loan commitments $116,385 83,212 Standby letters of credit 1,993 2,912 Commitments to sell loans 4,946 -- -------- ------ $123,324 86,124 ======== ====== |
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. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
The Bank expects its liquidity position to remain strong in 2002 as the Bank continues to grow into existing and new markets. However, the recent drops in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NASDAQ-Registered Trademark- Composite did strengthen the Bank's liquidity position with the inflow of deposits. Should the stock market rebound, the bank may experience some outflow of deposits in favor of the stock market. Regardless of the outcome, the Bank believes that it has the means to provide adequate liquidity for funding normal operations in 2002.
The Bank believes a strong capital position is essential to the Bank's continued growth and profitability. A solid capital base provides depositors and stockholders with a margin of safety, while allowing the Bank to take advantage of profitable opportunities, support future growth and provide protection against any unforeseen losses.
At December 31, 2001, stockholders' equity totaled $41.6 million, an increase of $5.1 million from $36.5 million at December 31, 2000. A fundamental source of capital is earnings retention. Net income of $5.3 million, in 2001, offset partially by stock repurchases of $2.3 million was the primary factor contributing to the increase. Also affecting capital in 2001 was other comprehensive income of $1.5 million, consisting entirely of unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale. Tier 1 Leverage Capital ratio for 2001 is 8.7% and 9.2% in 2000.
In 2000, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program for the retirement of shares equivalent to 10% of the Company's equity over a rolling 12 month period. The stock repurchase program expires April 30, 2002. During 2001, the Bank paid $2.5 million in dividends to the Company to repurchase nearly 4 percent of the outstanding shares. The amount of such dividend is subject to regulatory limitations. The purpose of the stock repurchase program is to give management the ability to more effectively manage capital and create liquidity for shareholders who want to sell their stock and from time to time is a prudent use of excess capital.
The capital of the Bank historically has been maintained at a level that is in excess of regulatory guidelines. The policy of annual stock dividends has, over time, allowed the Bank to match capital and asset growth through retained earnings and a managed program of geographic growth.
Market risk is the risk to a bank's financial position resulting from adverse changes in market rates or prices, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates or equity prices. The Bank has no exposure to foreign currency exchange risk or any specific exposure to commodity price risk. The Bank's major area of market risk exposure is interest rate risk ("IRR"). The Bank's exposure to IRR can be explained, as the potential for change in the Bank's reported earnings and/or the market value of its net worth. Variations in interest rates affect earnings by changing net interest income and the level of other interest-sensitive income and operating expenses. Interest rate changes also affect the underlying economic value of the Bank's assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items. These changes arise because the present value of future cash flows, and often the cash flows themselves, changes with the interest rates. The effects of the changes in these present values reflect the change in the Bank's underlying economic value and provide a basis for the expected change in future earnings related to the interest rate. IRR is inherent in the role of banks as financial intermediaries, however a bank with a high IRR level may experience lower earnings, impair liquidity and capital positions, and most likely, a greater risk of insolvency. Therefore, banks must carefully evaluate IRR to promote safety and soundness in their activities.
The responsibility for the Bank's market risk sensitivity management has been delegated to the Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO"). Specifically, ALCO utilizes computerized modeling techniques to monitor and attempt to control the influence that market changes have on rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities.
Market risk continues to be a major focal point of regulatory emphasis. In accordance with regulation, each bank is required to develop an IRR management program depending on its structure, including certain fundamental components, which are mandatory to ensure IRR management. These elements include appropriate board and management oversight as well a comprehensive risk management process that effectively identifies, measures, monitors and controls risk. Should a bank have material weaknesses in its risk management process or high exposure relative to its capital, the bank regulatory agencies will take action to remedy these shortcomings. Moreover, the level of a bank's IRR exposure and the quality of its risk management process is a determining factor when evaluating a bank's capital adequacy.
The Bank utilizes the tabular presentation alternative in complying with quantitative and qualitative disclosure rules. The following tables summarize the expected maturity, principal repricing, principal repayment and fair value of the financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis at December 31, 2001
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Expected Maturity/Repricing/Principal Payment Total Fair Within 1 1 Year to 3 Years to After In Thousands Year 3 Years 5 Years 5 Years Balance Value ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest-Sensitive Assets: Federal funds sold 37,420 -- -- -- 37,420 37,420 Average interest rate 1.75% -- -- -- 1.75% Fixed rate investments 5,884 22,036 31,711 37,166 96,797 96,797 Average interest rate 6.88% 6.56% 6.56% 7.05% 6.77% Fixed rate loans (1) 21,369 9,319 9,797 27,557 68,042 67,726 Average interest rate 7.71% 8.78% 8.48% 7.89% 8.04% Variable rate loans (1) 98,310 16,603 10,483 60,839 176,235 175,566 Average interest rate 6.08% 6.19% 6.20% 7.80% 6.69% Loans held for sale 25,074 -- -- -- 25,074 25,074 Average interest rate 6.76% -- -- -- 6.76% Interest-Sensitive Liabilities: NOW account deposits (2) 12,675 11,020 8,816 11,572 44,083 44,083 Average interest rate 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% Money market deposits (2) 19,672 16,394 16,394 13,114 65,574 65,574 Average interest rate 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% Savings deposits (2) 18,859 10,783 13,478 10,783 53,903 53,903 Average interest rate 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% Certificates of deposit 115,530 6,142 1,485 154 123,311 124,486 Average interest rate 3.36% 4.86% 5.41% 2.64% 3.45% Interest-Sensitive Off-Balance Sheet Items: Commitments to lend -- -- -- -- 116,385 873 Standby letters of credit -- -- -- -- 1,993 20 Commitments to sell loans -- -- -- -- 4,946 20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
(1) Based upon contractual maturity dates and interest rate repricing.
(2) NOW, money market and savings deposits do not carry contractual maturity dates. The actual maturities of NOW, money market, and savings deposits could vary substantially if future withdrawals differ from the Company's historical experience.
At December 31, 2001, federal funds sold of $37.4 million with a yield of 1.75% and investments of $5.9 million with a weighted-average, tax-equivalent yield of 6.88% were scheduled to mature within one year. In addition, net loans of $144.8 million with a weighted-average yield of 6.44% were scheduled to mature or reprice within the same timeframe. Overall, interest-earning assets scheduled to mature within one year totaled $188.1 million with a weighted-average, tax-equivalent yield of 5.20%. With respect to interest-bearing liabilities, based on historical withdrawal patterns, NOW accounts, money market and savings deposits, of $51.2 million with a weighted-average cost of 0.40% were scheduled to mature with in one year. In addition, certificates of deposit totaling $115.7 million with a weighted-average cost of 3.36% were scheduled to mature in the same timeframe. Total interest-bearing liabilities scheduled to mature within one year equaled $166.9 million with a weighted-average rate of 2.44%.
Historical withdrawal patterns with respect to interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are not necessarily indicative of future performance as the volume of cash flows may increase or decrease. Loan information is presented based on payment due dates and repricing dates, which may materially differ from actual results due to prepayments.
Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis at December 31, 2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Expected Maturity/Repricing/Principal Payment Total Fair Within 1 1 Year to 3 Years to After In Thousands Year 3 Years 5 Years 5 Years Balance Value ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest-Sensitive Assets: Federal funds sold 10,000 -- -- -- 10,000 10,000 Average interest rate 6.50% -- -- -- 6.50% Fixed rate investments 11,090 36,361 27,810 51,377 126,638 126,638 Average interest rate 6.67% 6.81% 6.81% 6.98% 6.87% Fixed rate loans (1) 6,589 8,071 6,274 57,208 78,142 70,986 Average interest rate 7.80% 7.30% 7.33% 8.33% 8.10% Variable rate loans (1) 65,947 6,724 45,551 14,178 132,400 132,400 Average interest rate 10.22% 8.76% 9.77% 8.79% 9.84% Loans held for sale 6,585 -- -- -- 6,585 6,629 Average interest rate 8.12% -- -- -- 8.12% Interest-Sensitive Liabilities: NOW account deposits (2) 12,298 10,976 8,781 11,850 43,905 43,905 Average interest rate 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% Money market deposits (2) 15,668 13,057 13,057 10,446 52,228 52,228 Average interest rate 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Savings deposits (2) 16,614 9,494 11,866 9,494 47,448 47,448 Average interest rate 2.65% 2.65% 2.65% 2.65% 2.65% Certificates of deposit 99,901 5,992 1,171 64,617 107,064 107,328 Average interest rate 4.79% 5.09% 5.24% 4.91% 4.94% Interest-Sensitive Off-Balance Sheet Items: Commitments to lend -- -- -- -- 83,212 624 Standby letters of credit -- -- -- -- 2,912 29 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
(3) Based upon contractual maturity dates and interest rate repricing.
(4) NOW, money market and savings deposits do not carry contractual maturity dates. The actual maturities of NOW, money market, and savings deposits could vary substantially if future withdrawals differ from the Company's historical experience.
The Bank controls interest rate risk by matching assets and liabilities. One tool used to ensure market rate return is variable rate loans. Loans totaling $144.8 million or 66.70% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2001 (including loans held for sale) are subject to repricing within one year. Loan maturities in the after five-year category increased to $88.4 million at December 31, 2001 from $71.4 million at December 31, 2000. The reason for this increase was due, for the most part, to increased volume in the commercial, agricultural, and real estate loan categories.
The Bank is required by FASB 115 to mark to market the Available for Sale investments at the end of each quarter. Mark to market resulted in a positive capital entry of $1,471,000 as reflected on the December 31, 2001 balance sheet. Mark to market impact on capital on December 31, 2000 was a positive $2,479,000. These entries were the result of fluctuating interest rates.
ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Independent Auditors' Report Page 39 Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 Page 40 Statements of Operations for years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 Page 41 Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income for years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 Page 42 Statements of Cash Flows for years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 Page 43 Notes to Financial Statements Page 44-64 Schedules not included: ----------------------- |
Schedule I - Securities: See Investment Portfolio (page 24)
Schedule II - Loans to Officers, Directors, Principal Security Holders and any Associates of the Foregoing Persons: See Note 10 of Notes to Financial Statements (page 54)
Schedule III - Loans: See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements (page 50).
Schedule IV - Bank Premises and Equipment: See Note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements (page 51)
Schedule V - Investments in, Income From Dividends, and Equity in Earnings or Losses of Subsidiaries and Associated Companies: Not Applicable
Schedule VI - Allowance for Possible Loan Losses: See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements (page 51).
Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors
First Northern Community Bancorp:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Northern Community Bancorp and subsidiary as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2001. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of First Northern Community Bancorp and subsidiary as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
January 31, 2002
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2001 and 2000
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Assets 2001 2000 Cash and due from banks $ 16,900 24,660 Federal funds sold 37,420 10,000 Investment securities - available-for-sale (includes securities pledged to creditors with the right to sell or repledge of $3,688 and $0, respectively) 96,797 126,638 Loans, net 244,277 210,542 Loans held-for-sale 25,074 6,585 Premises and equipment, net 6,709 6,148 Other assets 12,656 7,055 -------- ------- Total assets $439,833 391,628 ======== ======= Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Deposits: Demand $104,944 99,134 Interest-bearing transaction deposits 44,083 43,905 Savings and MMDAs 119,477 99,675 Time, under $100,000 67,697 65,618 Time, $100,000 and over 55,614 41,447 -------- ------- Total Deposits 391,815 349,779 FHLB Advance 3,452 -- Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 3,010 5,312 -------- ------- Total Liabilities 398,277 355,091 -------- ------- Stockholders' Equity: Common stock, no par value; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 3,191,464 and 3,070,949 shares issued and outstanding in 2001 and 2000, respectively; 24,136 22,784 Additional paid in capital 977 977 Retained earnings 14,232 12,036 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net 2,211 740 -------- ------- Total stockholders' equity 41,556 36,537 -------- ------- Commitments and contingencies Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $439,833 391,628 ======== ======= |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(in thousands, except share amounts)
2001 2000 1999 -------- ------ ------- Interest income: Interest and fees on loans $ 22,184 19,082 15,938 Federal funds sold 643 1,236 1,497 Investment securities: Taxable 5,592 7,338 6,253 Nontaxable 1,105 1,201 1,447 -------- ------ ------- Total interest income 29,524 28,857 25,135 Interest expense: Time deposits $100,000 and over 2,374 2,289 2,146 Other deposits 5,738 6,631 5,641 Other borrowings 206 70 48 -------- ------ ------- Total interest expense 8,318 8,990 7,835 -------- ------ ------- Net interest income 21,206 19,867 17,300 Reversal of provision for loan losses (308) -- (800) -------- ------ ------- Net interest income after reversal of provision for loan losses 21,514 19,867 18,100 Other operating income: Service charges on deposit accounts 1,614 1,444 1,154 Net realized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities (236) 44 62 Net realized gains on loans held--for-sale 740 413 455 Net realized gains on other real estate owned -- 653 91 Other income 1,407 1,166 983 -------- ------ ------- Total other operating income 3,525 3,720 2,745 -------- ------ ------- Other operating expenses: Salaries and employee benefits 10,354 9,324 8,562 Occupancy and equipment 2,378 2,358 2,341 Data processing 594 450 438 Stationery and supplies 496 513 356 Advertising 301 388 278 Directors fees 114 127 112 Other 2,699 2,726 2,554 -------- ------ ------- Total other operating expenses 16,936 15,886 14,641 -------- ------ ------- Income before income tax expense 8,103 7,701 6,204 Provision for income tax expense 2,774 2,658 2,121 -------- ------ ------- Net income $ 5,329 5,043 4,083 ======== ====== ======= Basic income per share $ 1.57 1.43 1.12 ======== ====== ======= Diluted income per share $ 1.52 1.41 1.11 ======== ====== ======= |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
((in thousands, except share amounts)
Accumulated Other Additional Comprehensive Common Stock Comprehensive Paid-in Retained Income Description Shares Amounts Income Capital Earnings (Loss) Total ------------------------------------------- --------- ------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- ------ Balance at December 31, 1998 2,943,874 $21,260 977 7,491 2,056 31,784 Comprehensive income: Net income $ 4,083 4,083 4,083 -------- Other comprehensive income: Unrealized holding losses arising during the current period, net of tax effect of $2,505 (3,758) Reclassification adjustment due to gains realized, net of tax effect of $25 (37) -------- Total other comprehensive income, net of tax effect of $2,530 (3,795) (3,795) (3,795) -------- Comprehensive income $ 288 ======== 5% stock dividend 146,820 2,056 (2,056) -- Cash in lieu of fractional shares (5) (5) Common shares issued 7,725 89 89 Stock repurchase and retirement (6,146) (83) (83) --------- ------- ----- ------ ------ ------ Balance at December 31, 1999 3,092,273 23,322 977 9,513 (1,739) 32,073 Comprehensive income: Net income $ 5,043 5,043 5,043 -------- Other comprehensive income: Unrealized holding gains arising during the current period, net of tax effect of $1,671 2,506 Reclassification adjustment due to gains realized, net of tax effect of $18 (27) -------- Total other comprehensive income, net of tax effect of $1,653 2,479 2,479 2,479 -------- Comprehensive income $ 7,522 ======== 5% stock dividend 184,532 2,514 (2,514) -- Cash in lieu of fractional shares (6) (6) Common shares issued 9,074 99 99 Stock repurchase and retirement (214,930) (3,151) (3,151) --------- ------- ----- ------ ------ ------ Balance at December 31, 2000 3,070,949 22,784 977 12,036 740 36,537 Comprehensive income: Net income $ 5,329 5,329 5,329 -------- Other comprehensive income: Unrealized holding gains arising during the current period, net of tax effect of $1,076 1,329 Reclassification adjustment due to losses realized, net of tax effect of $95 142 -------- Total other comprehensive income, net of tax effect of $981 1,471 1,471 1,471 -------- Comprehensive income $ 6,800 ======== 6% stock dividend 183,908 3,126 (3,126) -- Cash in lieu of fractional shares (7) (7) Common shares issued 55,189 494 494 Stock repurchase and retirement (118,582) (2,268) (2,268) --------- ------- ----- ------ ------ ------ Balance at December 31, 2001 3,191,464 $24,136 977 14,232 2,211 41,556 ========= ======= ===== ====== ====== ====== |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(in thousands, except share amounts)
2001 2000 1999 -------- ------- ------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 5,329 5,043 4,083 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) provided by operating activities: Reversal of provision for loan losses (308) -- (800) Depreciation and amortization 940 999 1,086 Accretion and amortization, net 57 49 292 Net realized losses (gains) on available-for-sale securities 236 (44) (62) Net realized gains on loans held-for-sale (740) (413) (455) Gain on sale of OREO -- (653) (91) Provision for deferred income taxes 624 490 601 Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale 92,064 35,246 55,006 Originations of loans held-for-sale (94,115) (30,761) (65,410) Increase in deferred loan origination fees 340 259 204 (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets (7,486) (27) 95 Increase in accrued interest payable and other Liabilities 1,148 2,024 1,066 -------- ------- ------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (1,911) 12,212 (4,385) -------- ------- ------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities 11,315 20,297 17,488 Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities 30,283 738 7,104 Principal repayments on available-for-sale securities 2,405 2,617 1,802 Purchase of available-for-sale securities (12,003) (10,711) (40,851) Net (increase) decrease in loans (49,464) (58,528) 183 Purchases of bank premises and equipment (1,220) (816) (744) Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned -- 122 996 -------- ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (18,684) (46,281) (14,022) -------- ------- ------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net increase in deposits 42,036 14,681 26,327 Cash dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares (7) (6) (5) Common stock issued 494 99 89 Repurchase of common stock (2,268) (3,151) (83) -------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by financing activities 40,255 11,623 26,328 -------- ------- ------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents 19,660 (22,446) 7,921 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 34,660 57,106 49,185 -------- ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 54,320 34,660 57,106 ======== ======= ======= |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2001 and 2000
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
First Northern Community Bancorp (the Company) is a bank holding company whose only subsidiary, First Northern Bank of Dixon (the Bank), a California state chartered bank, conducts general banking activities, including collecting deposits and originating loans, and serves Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, and El-Dorado Counties. All intercompany transactions between the Company and the Bank have been eliminated in consolidation.
On April 27, 2000, the shareholders of First Northern Bank of Dixon approved a corporate reorganization, which provided for the creation of a bank holding company (First Northern Community Bancorp) in which the Bank would become a wholly owned subsidiary. This reorganization was effected May 19, 2000.
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is
required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and
revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates applied in the preparation of the accompanying
consolidated financial statements. For the Bank the significant
accounting estimate is the allowance for loan losses. See footnote (1)
(e). A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the
preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements
follows.
(a) Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers due from banks, federal funds sold for one-day periods and short-term bankers acceptances to be cash equivalents.
(b) Investment Securities
Investment securities consist of U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, obligations of U.S. Corporations, mortgage backed securities and other securities. At the time of purchase of a security the Company designates the security as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale, based on its investment objectives, operational needs and intent to hold. The Company does not purchase securities with the intent to engage in trading activity.
Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization or accretion of premiums or discounts. Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity until realized.
A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale or held-to-maturity security below cost that is deemed other than temporary results in a charge to earnings and the corresponding establishment of a new cost basis for the security. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related held-to-maturity or available-for-sale security as an adjustment to yield using the effective interest method. Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned. Realized gains and losses for securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity are included in earnings and are derived using the specific identification method for determining the cost of securities sold.
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity, effective October 1, 1998. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. The Company does not hold any derivatives at December 31, 2001 and 2000.
(c) Loans
Loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and the allowance for loan losses. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. For a loan that has been restructured, the contractual terms of the loan agreement refer to the contractual terms specified by the original loan agreement, not the contractual terms specified by the restructuring agreement. An impaired loan is measured based upon the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Interest on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis. If the measurement of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, an impairment is recognized by a charge to the allowance for loan losses.
Unearned discount on installment loans is recognized as income over the terms of the loans by the interest method. Interest on other loans is calculated by using the simple interest method on the daily balance of the principal amount outstanding.
Loan fees net of certain direct costs of origination, which represent an adjustment to interest yield are deferred and amortized over the contractual term of the loan using the interest method.
Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as nonaccrual loans. Accrual of interest on loans is discontinued either when reasonable doubt exists as to the full and timely collection of interest or principal or when a loan becomes contractually past due by ninety days or more with respect to interest or principal. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. Interest accruals are resumed on such loans only when they are brought fully current with respect to interest and principal and when, in the judgment of management, the loans are estimated to be fully collectible as to both principal and interest. Restructured loans are loans on which concessions in terms have been granted because of the borrowers' financial difficulties. Interest is generally accrued on such loans in accordance with the new terms.
(d) Loans Held for Sale
Loans originated and held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.
(e) Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision charged to expense. Loans are charged off against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb losses inherent in existing loans, standby letters of credit, overdrafts and commitments to extend credit based on evaluations of collectibility and prior loss experience. The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, overall portfolio quality, loan concentrations, specific problem loans, commitments, and current and anticipated economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to pay. While management uses these evaluations to recognize the provision for loan losses, future provisions may be necessary based on changes in the factors used in the evaluations.
Material estimates relating to the determination of the allowance for loan losses are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as an integral part of its examination process, periodically reviews the Bank's allowance for loan losses. The FDIC may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination.
(f) Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed substantially by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the improvements or the terms of the related leases, whichever is shorter. The useful lives used in computing deprecation are as follows:
Buildings and improvements 15 to 50 years Furniture and equipment 3 to 10 years (g) Other Real Estate Owned |
Other real estate acquired by foreclosure, is carried at the lower of the recorded investment in the property or its fair value less estimated selling costs. Prior to foreclosure, the value of the underlying loan is written down to the fair value of the real estate to be acquired by a charge to the allowance for loan losses, if necessary. Fair value of other real estate owned is generally determined based on an appraisal of the property. Any subsequent operating expenses or income, reduction in estimated values and gains or losses on disposition of such properties are included in other operating expenses.
Revenue recognition on the disposition of real estate is dependent upon the transaction meeting certain criteria relating to the nature of the property sold and the terms of the sale. Under certain circumstances, revenue recognition may be deferred until these criteria are met.
(h) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
(i) Gain or Loss on Sale of Loans and Servicing Rights
Retained interests in loans sold are measured by allocating the previous carrying amount of the transferred assets between the loans sold and retained interests, if any, based on their relative fair value at the date of transfer. Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on a current market interest rate.
The initial measure for servicing assets may be zero if the benefits of servicing are just adequate to compensate the servicer for its servicing responsibilities. The Bank has concluded that the benefits of servicing just adequately compensate it, and therefore, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded.
A sale is recognized when the transaction closes and the proceeds are other than beneficial interests in the assets sold. A gain or loss is recognized to the extent that the sales proceeds and the fair value of the servicing asset exceed or are less than the book value of the loan. Additionally, a normal cost for servicing the loan is considered in the determination of the gain or loss.
When servicing rights are sold, a gain or loss is recognized at the closing date to the extent that the sales proceeds, less costs to complete the sale, exceed or are less than the carrying value of the servicing rights held.
(j) Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
(k) Stock Option Plan
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method, under which compensation expense is recorded on the date of grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price.
(l) Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic EPS includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity.
(m) Comprehensive Income
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gain and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.
(n) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Effective April 1, 2001, the Bank adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 125, which supersedes and replaces the guidance in FASB Statement No. 125, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. Statement No. 140 revises the standards for accounting for securitizations and other transfers of financial assets and collateral and requires certain disclosures, but it carries over most of the provisions of Statement No. 125 without reconsideration. Statement No. 140 is effective for transfers of financial assets occurring after March 31, 2001; it is applied prospectively. The adoption of Statement No. 140 did not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.
In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement No. 141, Business Combinations, and Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Statement 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 as well as all purchase method business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. Statement 141 also specifies criteria intangible assets acquired in a purchase method business combination must meet to be recognized and reported apart from goodwill, noting that any purchase price allocable to an assembled workforce may not be accounted for separately. Statement 142 will require that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually in accordance with the provisions of Statement 142. Statement 142 will also require that intangible assets with definite useful lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of.
The Company adopted the provisions of Statement 141 in July 2001 and is required to adopt Statement 142 effective January 1, 2002. Furthermore, any goodwill and any intangible asset determined to have an indefinite useful life that are acquired in a purchase business combination completed after June 30, 2001 and before the effective date of Statement 142 will not be amortized, but will continue to be evaluated for impairment in accordance with the appropriate pre-Statement 142 accounting literature. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in business combinations completed before July 1, 2001 will continue to be amortized prior to the adoption of Statement 142. The Company does not have any goodwill and intangible assets acquired in business combinations completed before July 1, 2001. The adoption of Statement No. 141 did not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2001. The adoption of Statement No. 142 will not have a material impact on the financial condition or operating results of the Company.
(o) Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years' financial statements to conform with the current year's presentation.
(2) Cash and Due from Banks
The Bank is required to maintain reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank based on a percentage of deposit liabilities. No aggregate reserves were required at December 31, 2001 and 2000. The Bank has met its average reserve requirements during 2001 and 2000 and the minimum required balance at December 31, 2001 and 2000.
(3) Investment Securities
The amortized cost and estimated market values of investments in debt and other securities at December 31, 2001 are summarized as follows:
Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized market cost gains losses value --------- ---------- ---------- ------ Investment securities available for sale: U.S. Treasury securities $ 2,500 48 -- 2,548 Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations 17,499 859 (3) 18,355 Obligations of U.S. corporations 2,067 508 -- 2,575 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 56,659 2,293 (84) 58,868 Mortgage backed securities 12,475 129 (81) 12,523 ------- ------ ------- ------ Total debt securities 91,200 3,837 (168) 94,869 Other securities 1,911 17 -- 1,928 ------- ------ ------- ------ $93,111 3,854 (168) 96,797 ======= ====== ======= ====== |
The amortized cost and estimated market values of investments in debt and other securities at December 31, 2000 are summarized as follows:
Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized market cost gains losses value --------- ---------- ---------- ------ Investment securities available for sale: U.S. Treasury securities $ 5,502 48 -- 5,550 Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations 22,470 339 (133) 22,676 Obligations of U.S. corporations 23,920 293 (488) 23,725 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 64,091 1,509 (370) 65,230 Mortgage backed securities 7,557 92 (4) 7,645 -------- ------ -------- ------- Total debt securities 123,540 2,281 (995) 124,826 Other securities 1,864 -- (52) 1,812 -------- ------ -------- ------- $125,404 2,281 (1,047) 126,638 ======== ====== ======== ======= |
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), which requires ownership of its stock, which is carried at cost. The balance of the Bank's investment in FHLB stock, which is included in other securities, was $801 and $754 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Gross realized gains from sales of available-for-sales securities were $542, $44, and $62 for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Gross realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities were $426 for the year ended December 31, 2001. There were no realized losses from sales during the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999. During the current year, a loss of $352 was recognized due to an other than temporary decline in the market value of one of the Bank's available-for-sale securities.
The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt and other securities at December 31, 2001 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Estimated Amortized market cost value --------- --------- Due in one year or less $ 5,813 5,884 Due after one year through five years 51,412 53,747 Due five years through ten years 28,093 29,123 Due after ten years 7,793 8,043 ------- ------ $93,111 96,797 ======= ====== |
Investment securities carried at $28,228 and $39,773 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits or for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
(4) Loans
The composition of the Bank's loan portfolio at December 31, is as follows: 2001 2000 --------- -------- Commercial $ 121,266 110,037 Real estate: Mortgage 20,275 44,248 Construction 104,252 56,718 Installment and other loans 6,797 7,813 --------- -------- 252,590 218,816 Allowance for loan losses (6,926) (7,228) Net deferred origination fees (1,387) (1,046) --------- -------- Loans, net $ 244,277 210,542 ========= ======== |
As of December 31, 2001, approximately 41% of the Bank's loans are for real estate construction. Additionally 8% of the Bank's loans are mortgage type loans which are secured by both commercial and residential real estate. Approximately 48% of the Bank's loans are for general commercial uses including professional, retail, agricultural and small businesses. Generally, real estate loans are secured by real property and other loans are secured by funds on deposit, business or personal assets. Repayment is generally expected from the proceeds of the sales of property for real estate construction loans, and from cash flows of the borrower for other loans. The Bank's access to this collateral is through foreclosure and/or judicial procedures. The Bank's exposure to credit loss if the real estate or other security proved to be of no value is the outstanding loan balance.
Loans which were sold and were being serviced by the Bank totaled approximately $98,654 and $65,030 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Effective July 1, and October 1, 1999, the Bank transferred $25,567 and $3,656, respectively, from their loans held for sale portfolio to their loans held to maturity portfolio.
Nonaccrual loans totaled approximately $530, $742 and $528 at December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. If interest on these nonaccrual loans had been accrued, such income would have approximated $52, $91 and $32 during the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
The Bank did not restructure any loans in 2001 or 2000.
Impaired loans are loans for which it is probable that the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due. Impaired loans totaled approximately $530 and $742 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, and had related valuation allowances of approximately $25 and $299 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The average outstanding balance of impaired loans was approximately $602, $938 and $1,131, on which $22, $64 and $50 of interest income was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Loans in the amount of $960 and $1,103 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, were pledged to secure potential borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank.
Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, are summarized as follows:
2001 2000 1999 ------- ------ ------ Balance, beginning of year $ 7,228 7,825 8,144 Reversal of provision for loan losses (308) -- (800) Loans charged-off (154) (852) (157) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off 160 255 638 ------- ------ ------ Balance, end of year $ 6,926 7,228 7,825 ======= ====== ====== |
(5) Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment consist of the following at December 31:
2001 2000 -------- ------ Land $ 1,394 1,394 Buildings 4,516 4,516 Furniture and equipment 6,858 6,039 Leasehold improvements 915 612 -------- ------ 13,683 12,561 Less accumulated depreciation 6,974 6,413 -------- ------ $ 6,709 6,148 ======== ====== |
Depreciation and amortization expenses, included in occupancy and equipment expense, is $940, $999 and $1,086 for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(6) Other Assets
Other assets consisted of the following at December 31:
2001 2000 -------- ------ Accrued interest $ 3,020 3,950 Software, net of amortization 472 631 Officer's Life Insurance 7,769 -- Prepaid and other 1,398 872 Deferred tax (liabilities) assets, net (3) 1,602 -------- ------ $ 12,656 7,055 ======== ====== |
The Company amortizes capitalized software costs on a straight-line basis using a useful life from three to five years.
The Bank did not hold any other real estate owned (OREO) as of December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 and had no allowance for losses on OREO recorded for these periods.
(7) Supplemental Compensation Plans
SALARY CONTINUATION AND RELATED SPLIT DOLLAR PLAN FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR
THE PROVISION OF DEATH, DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
On July 19, 2001, the Company and the Bank approved a salary continuation and related split dollar plan for certain officers for the provision of death, disability and retirement benefits. The Salary Continuation Plan is intended to provide certain officers with an annual benefit for 10 years at the normal retirement age of 65. This is a non-qualified plan funded with bank owned life insurance policies taken on the life of the officer with a split-dollar endorsement to provide officer's survivor with a tax-free distribution. The Company will accrue for the compensation based on anticipated years of service and the vesting schedule. The Salary Continuation benefits will be funded by benefit accruals under the plan in the amount by which, if any, the increase in cash surrender value of the related insurance policies exceeds a predetermined profitability index. During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Bank purchased insurance making a single-premium payment aggregating $3,500,000, which is reported in other assets.
DIRECTOR RETIREMENT PLAN WITH RELATED SPLIT DOLLAR PLAN FOR ALL DIRECTORS
FOR THE PROVISION OF DEATH, DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
On July 19, 2001, the Company and the Bank approved a director retirement plan and related split dollar plan for all directors for the provision of death, disability and retirement benefits. The director retirement plan is intended to provide directors with an annual benefit of $15,000 for 10 years at the normal retirement age of 65. This is a non-qualified plan funded with bank owned life insurance policies taken on the life of the director with a split-dollar endorsement to provide director's survivor with a tax-free distribution. The Company will accrue for the retirement benefit based on anticipated years of service and the vesting schedule. The director retirement benefits will be funded by benefit accruals under the plan in the amount by which, if any, the increase in cash surrender value of the related insurance policies exceeds a predetermined profitability index. During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Bank purchased insurance making a single-premium payment aggregating $1,760,000, which is reported in other assets.
EXECUTIVE ELECTIVE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN--2001 EXECUTIVE DEFERRAL
PLAN.
On July 19, 2001, the Bank approved a revised Executive Elective Deferred Compensation Plan--2001 Executive Deferral Plan previously called "1995 Executive Deferral Plan" for certain officers to provide them the ability to make elective deferrals of compensation due to tax-law limitations on benefit levels under qualified plans. Deferred amounts earn interest at an annual rate determined by the Bank's Board. The plan is a nonqualified plan funded with bank owned life insurance policies taken on the life of the officer. During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Bank purchased insurance making a single-premium payment aggregating $1,125,000, which is reported in other assets. The Bank is the beneficiary and owner of the policies.
(8) Income Taxes
The provision for income tax expense consists of the following for the years ended December 31:
2001 2000 1999 ------ ----- ----- Current: Federal $1,468 1,370 1,018 State 682 798 502 ------ ----- ----- 2,150 2,168 1,520 ------ ----- ----- Deferred: Federal 424 488 457 State 200 2 144 ------ ----- ----- 624 490 601 ------ ----- ----- $2,774 2,658 2,121 ====== ===== ===== |
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consist of:
2001 2000 ------- ----- Deferred tax assets: Allowance for loan losses $ 2,180 2,322 Deferred compensation 64 86 Alternative minimum tax carryover -- 93 Current state franchise taxes 237 279 Other 8 -- ------- ----- Total deferred tax assets 2,489 2,780 Deferred tax liabilities: Fixed assets 609 349 State franchise taxes 122 190 Other 287 146 Investment securities unrealized gains 1,474 493 ------- ----- Total deferred tax liabilities 2,492 1,178 ------- ----- Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets $ (3) 1,602 ======= ===== |
Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods, which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences.
A reconciliation of income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate of 34% and the provision for income taxes is as follows:
2001 2000 1999 ------- ------ ------ Income tax expense at statutory rates $ 2,755 2,618 2,110 Reduction for tax exempt interest (376) (408) (475) State franchise tax, net of federal income tax benefit 582 528 427 Change in beginning of year valuation allowance -- -- (192) Other (187) (80) 251 ------- ------ ------ $ 2,774 2,658 2,121 ======= ====== ====== |
(9) Outstanding Shares and Earnings Per Share
On February 4, 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a 6% stock dividend payable as of March 31, 2002. All income per share amounts have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the stock dividend.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were computed as follows:
2001 2000 1999 ---------- --------- --------- Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 5,329 5,043 4,083 ---------- --------- --------- Weighted average common shares outstanding 3,399,637 3,536,919 3,650,682 ---------- --------- --------- Basic EPS $ 1.57 1.43 1.12 ========== ========= ========= Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 5,329 5,043 4,083 ---------- --------- --------- Denominator: Weighted average common stock outstanding 3,399,637 3,536,919 3,650,682 Effect of dilutive options 100,227 51,217 12,837 ---------- --------- --------- 3,499,864 3,588,136 3,663,519 ---------- --------- --------- Diluted EPS $ 1.52 1.41 1.11 ========== ========= ========= |
(10) Related Party Transactions
The Bank, in the ordinary course of business, has loan and deposit transactions with directors and executive officers. In management's opinion, these transactions were on substantially the same terms as comparable transactions with other customers of the Bank. The amount of such deposits totaled approximately $1,309 and $1,214 at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The following is an analysis of the activity of loans to executive officers and directors for the years ended December 31:
2001 2000 1999 ----- ---- ---- Outstanding balance, beginning of year $ 278 288 586 Credit granted 604 659 341 Repayments (547) (669) (639) ----- ---- ---- Outstanding balance, end of year $ 335 278 288 ===== ==== ==== |
(11) Profit Sharing Plan
The Bank maintains a profit sharing plan for the benefit of its employees. Employees who have completed 12 months and 1,000 hours of service are eligible. Under the terms of this plan, a portion of the Bank's profits, as determined by the Board of Directors, will be set aside and maintained in a trust fund for the benefit of qualified employees. Contributions to the plan, included in salaries and employee benefits in the statements of income, were $870, $792 and $654 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
(12) Stock Compensation Plans
At December 31, 2001, the Company has three stock-based compensation plans, which are described below. Had compensation cost for the Company's three stock-based compensation plans been determined consistent with the fair value method, the Company's net income and income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
2001 2000 1999 --------- --------- --------- Net income: As reported $ 5,329 5,043 4,083 ========= ========= ========= Pro forma under SFAS No. 123 $ 5,124 4,899 3,997 ========= ========= ========= Basic earnings per share: As reported $ 1.57 1.43 1.12 ========= ========= ========= Pro forma under SFAS No. 123 $ 1.51 1.38 1.09 ========= ========= ========= Diluted earnings per share: As reported $ 1.52 1.41 1.11 ========= ========= ========= Pro forma under SFAS No. 123 $ 1.46 1.36 1.09 ========= ========= ========= |
Fixed Stock Option Plans
The Company has two fixed stock option plans. Under the 2000 Employee Stock Option Plan, the Company may grant options to an employee for an amount up to 25,000 shares of common stock each year. There are 619,384 shares authorized under the plan. The plan will terminate February 27, 2007. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors is authorized to prescribe the terms and conditions of each option, including exercise price, vestings or duration of the option. Options are granted at the fair value of the related common stock on the date of grant.
Under the 2000 Outside Directors Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan, the Company may grant options to an outside director for an amount up to 7,432 shares of common stock during the director's lifetime. There are 185,814 shares authorized under the Plan. The Plan will terminate February 27, 2007. The exercise price of each option equals the fair value of the Company's stock on the date of grant, and an option's maximum term is five years. Options vest at the rate of 20% per year beginning on the grant date. Other than a grant of 7,432 shares to a new director, any future grants require shareholder approval.
The weighted average fair value at date of grant for options granted during years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, was $7.36, $5.76 and $6.66 per share, respectively. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
2001 2000 1999 ------- ------- ------- Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Expected volatility 22.36% 21.96% 23.00% Risk-free interest rate 4.87% 5.16% 6.39% Expected term in years 10.0 9.4 10.0 |
Stock option activity for the employee and outside directors stock option plans during the periods indicated is as follows:
Employee stock Outside directors option plan stock option plan ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Number of Weighted-average Number of Weighted-average shares exercise price shares exercise price --------------- ------------------ --------------- ----------------- Balance at December 31, 1998 118,538 $11.75 72,825 $9.89 Granted 35,516 11.44 -- -- Forfeited -- -- (5,947) 9.89 ------- ------ ------ ------ Balance at December 31, 1999 154,054 11.67 66,878 9.89 Granted 50,562 12.12 7,432 12.68 Forfeited -- -- (1,487) 9.89 ------- ------ ------ ------ Balance at December 31, 2000 204,616 11.78 72,823 10.17 Granted 61,480 16.04 -- -- Exercised (35,795) 11.33 (22,224) 9.89 ------- ------ ------ ------ Balance at December 31, 2001 230,301 $12.99 50,599 $10.30 ======= ====== ====== ====== |
The 2000 Employee Stock Option Plan permits stock-for-stock exercises of shares. During the year, the employees tendered 11,147 mature shares in stock-for-stock exercises. Matured shares are those held by employees greater than six months.
At December 31, 2001, the range of exercise prices for all outstanding options ranged from $9.89 to $16.04. The following table provides certain information with respect to stock options outstanding at December 31, 2001:
Weighted average Weighted remaining Range of exercise Stock options average contractual prices outstanding exercise price life ------------------ --------------- -------------- ----------- Under $11.00 43,168 $ 9.89 .31 $11.00 to $12.00 52,220 11.40 5.87 $12.00 to $13.00 124,032 12.11 6.74 Over $13.00 61,480 16.04 9.01 --------------- -------------- ----------- 280,900 12.51 6.06 =============== =============== =========== |
Options excercisable as of December 31 were 167,514 shares in 2001, 149,948 shares in 2000, and 91,833 shares in 1999 at a weighted-average exercise price of $11.67, $11.77, and $12.32, respectively.
The following table provides certain information with respect to stock options exercisable at December 31, 2001:
Weighted Range of exercise Stock options average prices excercisable exercise price -------------------- ---------------- ---------------- Under $11.00 43,168 $ 9.89 $11.00 to $12.00 36,268 11.38 $12.00 to $13.00 75,782 12.08 Over $13.00 12,296 16.04 ---------------- ---------------- 167,514 11.67 ================ ================ |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Under the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the Company is authorized to issue to an eligible employee shares of common stock. There are 619,384 shares authorized under the plan. The plan will terminate February 27, 2007. An eligible employee is one who has been continually employed for at least ninety (90) days prior to commencement of a participation period. Under the terms of the Plan, employees can choose to have up to 10 percent of their compensation withheld to purchase the Company's common stock each participation period. The purchase price of the stock is 85 percent of the lower of the fair market value on the last trading day before the Date of Participation or the fair market value on the last trading day during the participation period. Approximately 50 percent of eligible employees are participating in the Plan in the participation period, which began November 24, 2000 and ended November 23, 2001. At the annual stock purchase date, November 23, 2001, there were $118,457 in contributions, and 8,653 shares were purchased at an average price of $13.66, totaling $118,208.
(13) Long-Term Borrowings
Long-term debt at December 31, 2001, consisted entirely of a 5.29 percent fixed-rate, amortizing advance from the FHLB. This advance matures on March 15, 2006. The scheduled principal payments on the note for the next five years total $48,146 in 2001, $67,503 in 2002, $71,488 in 2003, $75,709 in 2004, $80,180 in 2005 and $3,156,972 in 2006. The prepayment fee applicable to the advance is equal to the present value of the cash flow differences between the initial matched maturity rate and the current matched maturity rate, plus the present value of 5 basis points per annum, with both applied against the remaining principal balance amortization schedule of the Advance amount being repaid. The note is secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of qualifying investment securities. The purpose of the advance was to offset the interest rate risk associated with a loan with similar payment characteristics.
(14) Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is obligated for rental payments under certain operating lease agreements, some of which contain renewal options. Total rental expense for all leases included in net occupancy and equipment expense amounted to approximately $570, $541 and $464 for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. At December 31, 2001, the future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Year ended December 31: 2002 $ 527 2003 509 2004 479 2005 414 2006 221 Thereafter 7 ------ $2,157 ====== |
At December 31, 2001, the aggregate maturities for time deposits are as follows:
Year ended December 31: 2002 $115,530 2003 4,819 2004 1,323 2005 1,154 2006 331 Thereafter 154 -------- $123,311 ======== |
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings in the normal course of its business. In the opinion of management, after having consulted with legal counsel, the outcome of the legal proceedings should not have a material effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
(15) Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans or through standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheet. The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.
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 notional amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk at December 31, are as follows:
2001 2000 -------- ------ Undisbursed loan commitments $116,385 83,212 Standby letters of credit 1,993 2,912 Commitments to sell loans 4,946 -- -------- ------ $123,324 86,124 ======== ====== |
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. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.
Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit bear similar credit risk characteristics as outstanding loans. As of December 31, 2001, the Company has no off-balance sheet derivatives requiring additional disclosure.
(16) Capital Adequacy and Restriction on Dividends
The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company'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 Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below).
First, a bank must meet a minimum Tier I Capital ratio (as defined in the regulations) ranging from 3% to 5% based upon the bank's CAMELS (capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk) rating.
Second, a bank must meet minimum Total Risk-Based Capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 8%. Risk-based capital and asset guidelines vary from Tier I capital guidelines by redefining the components of capital, categorizing assets into different risk classes, and including certain off-balance sheet items in the calculation of the capital ratio. The effect of the risk-based capital guidelines is that banks with high exposure will be required to raise additional capital while institutions with low risk exposure could, with the concurrence of regulatory authorities, be permitted to operate with lower capital ratios. In addition, a bank must meet minimum Tier I Capital to average assets ratio.
Management believes, as of December 31, 2001, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. As of December 31, 2001, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized the Bank must meet the minimum ratios as set forth above. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution's category.
The Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2001 are as follows:
To be well capitalized under For capital adequacy prompt corrective action Actual purposes: provisions: ------------------------ ------------------------- ---------------------------- Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ----------- --------- ------------- -------- ----------- ------------- Total Risk-Based Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $42,572 13.7% $24,786 8.0% $30,983 10.0 Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 38,653 12.5% 12,393 4.0% 18,590 6.0% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 38,653 8.7% 17,649 4.0% 22,061 5.0% |
The Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2000 are as follows:
To be well capitalized under For capital adequacy prompt corrective action Actual purposes: provisions: ------------------------ ------------------------- ---------------------------- Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ----------- --------- ------------- -------- ----------- ------------- Total Risk-Based Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) $39,331 14.1% $22,321 8.0% $27,901 10.0% Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets) 35,797 12.8% 11,161 4.0% 16,741 6.0% Tier I Capital (to Average Assets) 35,797 9.2% 15,598 4.0% 19,497 5.0% |
Cash dividends are restricted under California State banking laws to the lesser of the Bank's retained earnings or the Bank's net income for the latest three fiscal years, less dividends previously declared during that period.
(17) Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short-term instruments are a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Investment Securities
Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.
Loans Receivable
For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and rental property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, and agricultural loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.
Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligation with the counterparties at the reporting date.
Deposit Liabilities
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings, and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on-and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include deferred tax liabilities, property, plant, equipment and goodwill. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in many of the estimates.
The estimated fair values of the Company financial instruments are approximately as follows:
2001 2000 --------------------- ------------------- Carrying Fair Carrying Fair amount value amount value -------- ------ ------ ------ Financial assets: Cash and federal funds sold $ 54,320 54,320 34,660 34,660 Investment securities 96,797 96,797 126,638 126,638 Loans: Net loans 244,277 243,292 210,542 203,386 Loans held for sale 25,074 25,074 6,585 6,629 Financial liabilities: Deposits 391,815 352,684 349,779 314,526 2001 ------------------------------------ Contract Carrying Fair amount amount value -------- -------- -------- Unrecognized financial instruments: Commitments to extend credit $116,385 -- 873 ======== ======== ======== Standby letters of credit $ 1,993 -- 20 ======== ======== ======== Commitments to sell loans $ 4,946 -- 20 ======== ======== ======== 2000 ------------------------------------ Contract Carrying Fair amount amount value -------- -------- -------- Unrecognized financial instruments: Commitments to extend credit $ 83,212 -- 624 ======== ======== ======== Standby letters of credit $ 2,912 -- 29 ======== ======== ======== |
(18) Supplemental Statements of Cash Flows Information
Supplemental disclosures to the Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
2001 2000 1999 -------- -------- -------- Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Interest $ 8,413 8,903 7,923 ======== ======== ======== Income taxes $ 3,138 1,741 1,779 ======== ======== ======== Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: Stock dividend distributed $ 3,126 2,514 2,056 ======== ======== ======== Loans held for sale transferred to loans $ -- -- 29,223 ======== ======== ======== |
(19) Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, --------- -------- ------------- ------------ 2001: Interest income $ 7,486 7,378 7,518 7,142 Net interest income 5,162 5,074 5,402 5,568 Reversal of provision for loan losses (308) -- -- -- Other operating income 457 1,081 1,050 937 Other operating expense 3,973 4,093 4,333 4,537 Income before taxes 1,954 2,062 2,119 1,968 Net income 1,274 1,341 1,370 1,344 Basic earnings per share .37 .39 .41 .40 Diluted earnings per share .36 .38 .39 .39 2000: Interest income 6,663 6,991 7,451 7,752 Net interest income 4,562 4,836 5,113 5,356 Other operating income 633 885 839 1,364 Other operating expense 3,649 3,891 3,926 4,420 Income before taxes 1,546 1,830 2,025 2,300 Net income 1,122 1,169 1,302 1,449 Basic earnings per share .31 .32 .38 .42 Diluted earnings per share .30 .32 .37 .41 |
(20) Parent Company Financial Information
This information should be read in conjunction with the other notes to the consolidated financial statements. The following presents a summary balance sheet as of December 31, 2001 and summary statements of operations and cash flows information for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000.
Balance Sheet 2001 2000 -------- -------- Assets Cash $ 680 -- Investment in wholly owned subsidiary 40,863 36,526 Other assets 13 11 -------- -------- Total assets $ 41,556 36,537 ======== ======== Liabilities and stockholders' equity Stockholders' equity 41,556 36,537 -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 41,556 36,537 ======== ======== Statement of Operations 2001 2000 -------- -------- Dividends from subsidiary $ 2,492 750 Other operating expenses (32) (28) Income tax benefit 13 11 -------- -------- Income before undistributed earnings of subsidiary 2,473 733 Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary 2,856 4,310 -------- -------- Net income $ 5,329 5,043 ======== ======== Statement of Cash Flows 2001 2000 -------- -------- Net income $ 5,329 5,043 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Increase in other assets (2) (11) Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary (2,866) (4,310) -------- -------- Net cash used in operating activities 2,461 (722) Cash flows from financing activities: Common stock issued 494 99 Stock repurchases (2,268) (821) Cash in lieu of fractional shares (7) -- -------- -------- Net cash provided by financing activities (1,781) (722) -------- -------- Net change in cash 680 -- Cash at beginning of year -- -- -------- -------- Cash at end of year $ 680 -- ======== ======== |
ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable
ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information called for by this item with respect to director and officer information is incorporated herein from the sections of the Company's proxy statement for the 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Security Ownership of Management" and "Nomination and Election of Directors".
ITEM 11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information called for by this item is incorporated by reference herein to the sections of the Company's proxy statement for the 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Nomination and Election of Directors" and "Executive Compensation."
ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information called for by this item is incorporated herein by reference from the sections of the Company's proxy statement for the 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Security Ownership of Management" and "Nomination and Election of Directors".
ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information called for by this item is incorporated herein by reference from the sections of the Company's proxy statement for the 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders entitled "Report of Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on Executive Compensation" - "Indebtedness of Management," "Indebtedness of Certain Directors" and "Transactions with Management."
ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules filed:
Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements under Item 8 in
Part II of this Form 10-K
(B) Reports on Form 8-K:
The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the last quarter of the year ended December 31, 2001.
(C) Exhibits:
The following is a list of all exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Exhibit Number Exhibit ------- ------- 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K 12(G)(3) on May 24, 2000 3.3 By-laws of the Company - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K 12(G)(3) on May 24, 2000 10.1 First Northern Community Bancorp 2000 Stock Option Plan - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 on May 25, 2000 10.2 First Northern Community Bancorp Outside Directors 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 on May 25, 2000 10.3 First Northern Community Bancorp 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 on May 25, 2000 10.4 First Northern Community Bancorp 2000 Stock Option Plan Forms "Incentive Stock Option Agreement" and "Notice of Exercise of Stock Option" - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 on May 25, 2000 10.5 First Northern Community Bancorp 2000 Outside Directors 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan Forms "Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement" and "Notice of Exercise of Stock Option" - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 on May 25, 2000 10.6 First Northern Community Bancorp 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Forms "Participation Agreement" and "Notice of Withdrawal" - incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 on May 25, 2000 10.7 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement entered into as of July 23, 2001 by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon and Don Fish - incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 10.8 Employment Agreement entered into as of July 23, 2001 by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon and Owen J. Onsum - incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 10.9 Employment Agreement entered into as of July 23, 2001 by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon and Louise Walker - incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 |
10.10 Employment Agreement entered into as of July 23, 2001 by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon and Robert Walker - incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 10.11 Form of Director Retirement and Split Dollar Agreements between Lori J. Aldrete, Frank J. Andrews Jr., John M. Carbahal, Gregory Dupratt, John F. Hamel, Diane P. Hamlyn, Foy S. McNaughton, William Jones, Jr. and David Schulze entered into as of December 1, 2001. 10.12 Form of Salary Continuation and Split Dollar Agreement between Owen J. Onsum, Louise A. Walker, Don Fish, and Robert Walker entered into as of January 2, 2002. 11 Statement of Computation of Per Share Earnings (See Page 47 of this Form 10-K) 21 Subsidiaries of the Company. 24 Power of Attorney (See Page 67) of this Form 10-K) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Bank has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on March 26, 2002.
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
By: /s/ OWEN J. ONSUM -------------------------------------------- Owen J. Onsum President/Chief Executive Officer/Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOWN ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Owen J. Onsum, Louise A. Walker and Stanley R. Bean, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, each with full power of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or their substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name Title Date ---- ----- ---- President/Chief Executive Officer /s/ OWEN J. ONSUM (Principal Executive Officer) and Director March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Owen J. Onsum Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer /s / LOUISE A. WALKER (Principal Financial Officer) March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Louise A. Walker /s/ STANLEY R. BEAN March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Stanley R. Bean Vice President/Controller /s/ LORI J. ALDRETE Director March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Lori J. Aldrete /s/ FRANK J. ANDREWS, JR. Director and Vice Chairman of the Board March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Frank J. Andrews, Jr. /s/ JOHN M. CARBAHAL Director March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- John M. Carbahal /s/ GREGORY DUPRATT Director March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Gregory DuPratt /s/ JOHN F. HAMEL Director March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- John F. Hamel /s/ DIANE P. HAMLYN Director and Chairman of the Board March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Diane P. Hamlyn /s/ FOY S. MCNAUGHTON Director March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- Foy S. McNaughton /s/ DAVID W. SCHULZE Director March 26, 2002 ------------------------------- -------------- David W. Schulze |
EXHIBIT 10.11 - FORM OF DIRECTOR RETIREMENT AND SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENTS
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
DIRECTOR RETIREMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of this 1st day of December 2001, by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon, a California-chartered bank whose main office is located in Dixon, California, and ________ (the "Director").
To encourage the Director to remain a member of First Northern Bank of
Dixon's board of directors, First Northern Bank of Dixon is willing to provide
retirement benefits to the Director. First Northern Bank of Dixon 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
ss.18(k)(4)(A)(ii) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C.
1828(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 knowledge of
First Northern Bank of Dixon, is contemplated insofar as First Northern Bank of
Dixon is concerned.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the foregoing premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and acceptance of which are hereby acknowledged, the Director and First Northern Bank of Dixon hereby agree as follows:
Article 1 Definitions
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings specified:
1.1 "Accrual Balance" means the amount required to be accrued by First Northern Bank of Dixon according to generally accepted accounting principles to account for benefits that may become payable to the Director under this Agreement.
1.2 "Change in Control" means that any of the following events occur:
(a) Merger: First Northern Community Bancorp, parent corporation of First Northern Bank of Dixon, merges into or consolidates with another corporation, or merges another corporation into First Northern Community Bancorp, and as a result less than 50% of the combined voting power of the resulting corporation immediately after the merger or consolidation is held by persons who were the holders of First Northern Community Bancorp's voting securities immediately before the merger or consolidation. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, unincorporated organization or other entity,
(b) Acquisition of Significant Share Ownership: a report on Schedule 13D or another form or schedule (other than Schedule 13G) is filed or is required to be filed under Sections 13(d) or 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, if the schedule discloses that the filing person or persons acting in concert has or have become the beneficial owner of 20% or more of a class of First Northern Community Bancorp's voting securities, but this paragraph (b) shall not apply to beneficial ownership of voting securities of First Northern Community Bancorp held in a fiduciary capacity by an entity in which First Northern Community Bancorp directly or indirectly beneficially owns 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or beneficial ownership of voting securities held by an employee benefit plan maintained for the benefit of First Northern Bank of Dixon's employees, or
(c) Change in Board Composition: during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who constitute First Northern Community Bancorp's board of directors at the beginning of the two-year period cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof; provided, however, that - for purposes of this paragraph (c) - each director who is first elected by the board (or first nominated by the board for election by stockholders) by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors who were directors at the beginning of the period shall be deemed to have been a director at the beginning of the two-year period.
1.3 "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.4 "Disability" means, if the Director is covered by a bank-sponsored disability policy, total disability as defined in the policy without regard to any waiting period. If the Director is not covered by such a policy, Disability means suffering a sickness, accident, or injury that - in the judgment of a physician satisfactory to First Northern Bank of Dixon - prevents the Director from performing substantially all of the Director's normal duties for First Northern Bank of Dixon. As a condition to receiving any Disability benefits, First Northern Bank of Dixon may require the Director to submit to physical or mental evaluations and tests, as First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors deems appropriate.
1.5 "Early Termination" means Termination of Service on or after reaching age 55 but before age 65 and after having served as a director for at least 10 years (including each year of board service before the Effective Date of this Agreement), but Early Termination does not include Termination of Service as a result of death, Disability, or Termination for Cause, or Termination of Service within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control.
1.6 "Early Termination Date" means the month, day and year in which Early Termination occurs.
1.7 "Effective Date" means the date and year first written above.
1.8 "Normal Retirement Age" means the Director's 65th birthday.
1.9 "Normal Retirement Date" means the later of the Normal Retirement Age or Termination of Service.
1.10 "Plan Year" means the calendar year ending on December 31.
1.11 "Termination for Cause" is defined in Section 5.1.
1.12 "Termination of Service" means that the Director ceases to be a member of First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors for any reason whatsoever. If the Director ceases to be a member of First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors but continues to serve on the board of directors of First Northern Community Bancorp, Termination of Service shall be deemed to have occurred instead when the Director ceases also to be a member of the board of directors of First Northern Community Bancorp. For purposes of this Agreement, if there is a dispute over the service status of the Director or the date of the Director's Termination of Service, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall have the sole and absolute right to decide the dispute unless the first occurrence of a Change in Control shall have occurred within 24 months before Termination of Service.
Article 2 Lifetime Benefits
2.1 Normal Retirement Benefit. Upon Termination of Service on or after Normal Retirement Age, and provided the Director has served as a director of First Northern Bank of Dixon for at least 10 years (including each year of board service before the Effective Date of this Agreement), First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay to the Director the benefit described in this Section 2.1 instead of any other benefit under this Agreement.
2.1.1 Amount of Benefit. The annual benefit under this Section 2.1 is an
amount in cash equal to the product of (a) $1,000 multiplied by (b) the number
of years of the Director's service on the board of directors of First Northern
Bank of Dixon, up to a maximum of 15 years of service. For all purposes of this
Section 2.1, the Director shall be given full credit for each year of board
service before the Effective Date of this Agreement. In its sole discretion,
First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors may increase the annual
benefit under this Section 2.1.1, but it shall not be obliged to do so.
2.1.2 Payment of Benefit. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay this annual benefit to the Director in 12 equal monthly installments beginning with the month after the month in which Termination of Service occurs. The benefit shall be paid to the Director for 120 months.
2.1.3 Section 2.4 Has Priority Over Other Sections. The Director's entitlement to benefits arising out of Termination of Service within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control shall be governed exclusively by Section 2.4, even if the Director reaches Normal Retirement Age within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control.
2.2 Early Termination Benefit. Provided the Director has reached age 55 and has served as a director for at least 10 years (including each year of board service before the Effective Date of this Agreement), First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay to the Director the benefit described in this Section 2.2 upon Early Termination instead of any other benefit under this Agreement, except as provided in Article 5.
2.2.1 Amount of Benefit. The annual benefit under this Section 2.2 is the Accrual Balance for the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which Early Termination occurred (except during the first Plan Year, the benefit is the Accrual Balance at the end of Plan Year 1). For every year except the first Plan Year, the benefit under this Section 2.2 is determined by vesting the Director in 100% of the Accrual Balance for the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which Early Termination occurs. In its sole discretion, First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors may increase the annual benefit under this Section 2.2.1, but it shall not be obliged to do so.
2.2.2 Payment of Benefit. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay this annual benefit to the Director in 12 equal monthly installments beginning with the month after the month in which Termination of Service occurs. The benefit shall be paid to the Director for 120 months.
2.3 Disability Benefit. If the Director terminates service because of Disability before his or her Normal Retirement Age, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay to the Director the benefit described in this Section 2.3 instead of any other benefit under this Agreement, regardless of whether the Director has accrued 10 years of service or has reached age 55.
2.3.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.3 is the Accrual Balance for the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which Termination of Service because of Disability occurred (except during the first Plan Year, the benefit is the Accrual Balance at the end of Plan Year 1). For every year except the first Plan Year, the benefit under this Section 2.3 is determined by vesting the Director in 100% of the Accrual Balance for the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which Termination of Service because of Disability occurs. In its sole discretion, First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors may increase the benefit under this Section 2.3.1, but it shall not be obliged to do so.
2.3.2 Payment of Benefit. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay this annual benefit to the Director in a single lump sum within 3 days after the Director's Termination of Service.
2.3.3 Section 2.4 Has Priority Over Other Sections. The Director's entitlement to benefits arising out of Termination of Service within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control shall be governed exclusively by Section 2.4, even if Termination of Service is a result of Disability occurring within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control.
2.4 Change in Control Benefit. Except as provided in Article 5, if the Director's service with First Northern Bank of Dixon terminates within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay to the Director the benefit described in this Section 2.4 instead of any other benefit under this Agreement, regardless of whether the Director has accrued 10 years of service or has reached age 55.
2.4.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.4 is the Accrual Balance for the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which Termination of Service occurs (except during the first Plan Year, the benefit is the Accrual Balance at the end of Plan Year 1). For every year except the first Plan Year, the benefit under this Section 2.4 is determined by vesting the Director in 100% of the Accrual Balance for the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which Termination of Service occurs. In its sole discretion, First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors may increase the benefit under this Section 2.4.1.
2.4.2 Payment of Benefit. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay this benefit to the Director in a single lump sum within 3 days after the Director's Termination of Service.
2.4.3 Section 2.4 Has Priority Over Other Sections. The Director's entitlement to benefits arising out of Termination of Service within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control shall be governed exclusively by Section 2.4, even if Termination of Service is a result of death or Disability occurring within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control, and even if the Director reaches Normal Retirement Age within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control.
2.5 Petition for Payment of Vested Normal Retirement Benefit, Vested Early
Termination Benefit or Vested Disability Benefit. If the Director is entitled to
the Normal Retirement Age benefit provided by Section 2.1 or the Early
Termination benefit provided by Section 2.2, the Director may petition the board
of directors to have the Accrual Balance amount corresponding to that particular
benefit paid to the Director in a single lump sum after (a) deduction of any
Normal Retirement Age benefits or Early Termination benefits already paid, and
(b) addition of interest at the rate of 8% on the Accrual Balance not yet paid
for the period from Termination of Service to payment of the lump sum amount.
The board of directors shall have sole and absolute discretion about whether to
pay the remaining Accrual Balance in a lump sum. If the remaining Accrual
Balance is paid in a single lump sum, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall have no
further obligations under this Agreement.
2.6 Payout of Normal Retirement Benefit, Early Termination Benefit or
Disability Benefit after a Change in Control. If a Change in Control occurs at
any time during the entire 10-year retirement benefit payment period and if at
the time of that Change in Control the Director is receiving the Normal
Retirement Age benefit provided by Section 2.1 or the Early Termination benefit
provided by Section 2.2, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay to the Director
in a lump sum within three days after the Change in Control the Accrual Balance
amount corresponding to that particular benefit after (a) deduction of any
Normal Retirement Age benefits or Early Termination benefits already paid, and
(b) addition of interest at the rate of 8% on the Accrual Balance not yet paid
for the period from Termination of Service to payment of the lump sum amount. If
the remaining Accrual Balance is paid in a single lump sum, First Northern Bank
of Dixon shall have no further obligations under this Agreement.
Article 3 Death Benefits
After the Director's death, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay to the Director's beneficiary(ies) or estate the benefit described in the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement, attached to this Agreement as Addendum A, between First Northern Bank of Dixon and the Director in lieu of any other benefit payable hereunder, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement.
Article 4 Beneficiaries
4.1 Beneficiary Designations. The Director shall designate a beneficiary by filing a written designation with First Northern Bank of Dixon. The Director may revoke or modify the designation at any time by filing a new designation. However, designations will be effective if and only if signed by the Director and received by First Northern Bank of Dixon during the Director's lifetime. The Director's beneficiary designation shall be deemed automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases the Director or if the Director names a spouse as beneficiary and the marriage is subsequently dissolved. If the Director dies without a valid beneficiary designation, the Director's estate shall be the beneficiary.
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, First Northern Bank of Dixon may pay such benefit to the guardian, legal representative or person having the care or custody of such minor, incapacitated person or incapable person. First Northern Bank of Dixon may require proof of incapacity, minority or guardianship as it may deem appropriate prior to distribution of the benefit. Such distribution shall completely discharge First Northern Bank of Dixon 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 contrary, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if First Northern Bank of Dixon terminates the Director's service for:
(a) Gross negligence or gross neglect of duties,
(b) Commission of a felony or commission of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or
(c) Fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty or willful violation of any law or significant policy of First Northern Bank of Dixon committed in connection with the Director's service and, in First Northern Bank of Dixon's sole judgment, resulting in an adverse effect on First Northern Bank of Dixon.
5.2 Suicide or Misstatement. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if the Director commits suicide within two years after the date of this Agreement while serving on the board of directors of First Northern Bank of Dixon, or if the Director has made any material misstatement of fact on any application for life insurance purchased by First Northern Bank of Dixon.
5.3 Removal. If the Director is removed from service and/or permanently prohibited from participating in the conduct of First Northern Bank of Dixon'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 First Northern Bank of Dixon under this Agreement shall terminate as of the effective date of the order.
5.4 Insolvency. If the Commissioner of the California Department of Financial Institutions appoints the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver for the Bank under California Financial Code ss.3220-3225, all obligations under this Agreement shall terminate as of the date of First Northern Bank of Dixon's declared insolvency.
Article 6 Claims and Review Procedures
6.1 Claims Procedure. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall notify any person or entity that makes a claim for benefits under this Agreement (the "Claimant") in writing, within 90 days of Claimant's written application for benefits, of his or her eligibility or noneligibility for benefits under the Agreement. If First Northern Bank of Dixon determines that the Claimant is not eligible for benefits or full benefits, the notice shall set forth (a) the specific reasons for such denial, (b) a specific reference to the provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based, (c) 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 (d) 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon determines that there are special circumstances requiring additional time to make a decision, First Northern Bank of Dixon 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon by filing a petition for review with First Northern Bank of Dixon within 60 days after receipt of the notice issued by First Northern Bank of Dixon. 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon of the petition, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall afford the Claimant (and counsel, if any) an opportunity to present his or her position to First Northern Bank of Dixon verbally or in writing, and the Claimant (or counsel) shall have the right to review the pertinent documents. First Northern Bank of Dixon 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 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 60 days at the election of First Northern Bank of Dixon, but notice of this deferral shall be given to the Claimant.
Article 7 Miscellaneous
7.1 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind the Director and First Northern Bank of Dixon, and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, successors, administrators and transferees.
7.2 No Guarantee of Service. This Agreement is not a contract for services. It does not give the Director the right to remain a Director of First Northern Bank of Dixon, nor does the Agreement interfere with the rights of First Northern Bank of Dixon's stockholder(s) not to re-elect the Director or the right of stockholder(s) or the board to remove an individual as a director of First Northern Bank of Dixon. The Agreement also does not require the Director to remain a director nor interfere with the Director's right to terminate services at any time.
7.3 Non-Transferability. Benefits under this Agreement cannot be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, attached or encumbered in any manner.
7.4 Successors; Binding Agreement. First Northern Bank of Dixon 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon, by an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Director, to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that First Northern Bank of Dixon would be required to perform this Agreement if no such succession had occurred. Failure of First Northern Bank of Dixon to obtain such assumption agreement before effectiveness of any such succession shall be a breach of this Agreement and shall entitle the Director to the Change in Control benefit provided in Section 2.4.
7.5 Amendment and Termination. This Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written agreement signed by First Northern Bank of Dixon and the Director.
7.6 Tax Withholding. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall withhold any taxes that are required to be withheld from the benefits provided under this Agreement.
7.7 Applicable Law. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of California, disregarding principles of conflict of laws.
7.8 Unfunded Arrangement. The Director and beneficiary(ies) are general unsecured creditors of First Northern Bank of Dixon for the payment of benefits under this Agreement. The benefits represent the mere promise by First Northern Bank of Dixon 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 Director's life is a general asset of First Northern Bank of Dixon to which the Director and beneficiary have no preferred or secured claim.
7.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between First Northern Bank of Dixon and the Director as to the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the Director under this Agreement other than those specifically set forth herein.
7.10 Administration. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall have all powers 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.
7.11 Named Fiduciary. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under this 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.
7.12 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 continue in full force and effect to the full extent consistent with the law. If any provision of this Agreement is 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 continue in full force and effect to the full extent consistent with the law.
7.13 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.
7.14 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon, to: Board of Directors First Northern Bank of Dixon 195 North First Street Dixon, California 95620
(b) If to the Director, to:
and to such other or additional person or persons as either party shall have designated to the other party in writing by like notice.
7.15 Termination or Modification of Agreement by Reason of Changes in the Law, Rules or Regulations. First Northern Bank of Dixon is entering into this Agreement on the assumption that certain existing tax laws, rules and regulations will continue in effect in their current form. If the tax laws, rules and regulations change materially and if the changes have a material detrimental effect on this Agreement, First Northern Bank of Dixon reserves the right to terminate or modify this Agreement accordingly, subject to obtaining the written consent of the Director, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
7.16 Advice of Counsel. Before signing this Agreement, the Director either
(a) consulted with and obtained advice from the Director's independent legal
counsel concerning the legal nature and operations of this Agreement, including
its impact on the Director's rights, privileges and obligations, or (b) freely
and voluntarily decided not to have the benefit of such consultation and advice
with legal counsel.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Director and a duly authorized officer of First Northern Bank of Dixon have signed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
DIRECTOR FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
___________________________ By:
Title:
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
DIRECTOR RETIREMENT AGREEMENT
I designate the following as beneficiary of any death benefits under this Director Retirement Agreement:
Primary:
Contingent:
Note: To name a trust as beneficiary, please provide the name of the trustee(s) and the exact name and date of the trust agreement.
I understand that I may change these beneficiary designations by filing a new written designation with First Northern Bank of Dixon. I further understand that the designations will be automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases me, or if I have named my spouse as beneficiary and our marriage is subsequently dissolved.
Signature:
Date:
Received by First Northern Bank of Dixon this ___________ day of _______________, 2001.
By:
Title:
ADDENDUM A
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENT AND ENDORSEMENT
THIS SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENT AND ENDORSEMENT is entered into as of this 1st day of December, 2001, by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon, a California-chartered bank located in Dixon, California and _____________, a director of First Northern Bank of Dixon (the "Director"). This Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement shall append the Split Dollar Endorsement entered into on even date herewith, or as subsequently amended, by and between the aforementioned parties.
To encourage the Director to remain a member of First Northern Bank of Dixon's board of directors, First Northern Bank of Dixon is willing to divide the death proceeds of a life insurance policy on the Director's life. First Northern Bank of Dixon will pay life insurance premiums from its general assets.
ARTICLE 1
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement are used herein as defined in the Director Retirement Agreement dated as of December 1, 2001. The following terms shall have the meanings specified:
"Insurer" means New York Life Insurance Company, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Union Central Life Insurance Company.
"Policy" means any or all insurance policy no. ______ issued by New York Life Insurance Company, insurance policy no. issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and insurance policy no. _______ issued by Union Central Life Insurance Company.
"Insured" means the Director.
ARTICLE 2
POLICY OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
2.1 Bank Ownership. First Northern Bank of Dixon is the sole owner of the Policy and shall have the right to exercise all incidents of ownership. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall be the beneficiary of any death proceeds remaining after the Director's interest has been paid under Section 2.2 of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement.
2.2 Executive's Interest. The Director shall have the right to designate the beneficiary(ies) of death proceeds. After death of the Insured, the Insured's Beneficiary(ies) designated in accordance with the Split Dollar Policy Endorsement shall be entitled to an amount equal to (a) $120,000 if the Director dies before age 65, (b) $60,000 if the Director dies after reaching age 65 but before age 75, or (c) $30,000 if the Director dies thereafter. 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. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall not sell, surrender, or transfer ownership of the Policy while this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement is in effect without first giving the Director or the Director's transferee a right of first refusal to purchase the Policy for the Policy's interpolated terminal reserve value. The right of first refusal to purchase the Policy must be exercised within 60 days after the date First Northern Bank of Dixon gives written notice of First Northern Bank of Dixon's intention to sell, surrender, or transfer ownership of the Policy. This provision shall not impair the right of First Northern Bank of Dixon to terminate this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement.
2.4 Comparable Coverage. Upon execution of this Agreement, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall maintain the Policy in full force and effect, and First Northern Bank of Dixon shall not amend, terminate or otherwise abrogate the Director's interest in the Policy unless First Northern Bank of Dixon (a) replaces the Policy with a comparable insurance policy to cover the benefit provided under this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement and (b) executes a new Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement and Endorsement for the comparable insurance policy. The Policy or any comparable policy shall be subject to the claims of First Northern Bank of Dixon's creditors.
ARTICLE 3
PREMIUMS
3.1 Premium Payment. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall pay any premiums due on the Policy.
3.2 Imputed Income. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall impute income to the Director in an amount equal to (a) the current term rate for the Director's age, multiplied by (b) the net death benefit payable to the Director's beneficiary(ies). 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 Split Dollar Agreement to any person, entity or trust. If 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 Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement 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 Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement.
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 and Endorsement.
ARTICLE 6
CLAIMS PROCEDURE
6.1 Claims Procedure. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall notify in writing any person or entity making a claim under this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement (the "Claimant") of his or her eligibility or ineligibility for benefits under this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall provide the written notice within 90 days after Claimant's written application for benefits. If First Northern Bank of Dixon determines that the Claimant is not eligible for benefits or full benefits, the notice shall set forth (a) the specific reasons for the denial, (b) a specific reference to the provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement on which denial is based, (c) 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 (d) an explanation of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement's claims review procedure and other appropriate information concerning the steps to be taken if the Claimant wishes to have the claim reviewed. If First Northern Bank of Dixon determines that there are special circumstances requiring additional time to make a decision, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall notify the Claimant of the special circumstances and the date by which a decision is expected to be made, extending the time for up to an additional 90 days.
6.2 Review Procedure. If First Northern Bank of Dixon determines that the Claimant is not eligible for benefits or full 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 his or her claim reviewed by First Northern Bank of Dixon by filing a petition for review with First Northern Bank of Dixon within 60 days after receipt of the written notice issued by First Northern Bank of Dixon. The Claimant's petition shall state the specific reasons the Claimant believes entitle him or her to benefits or to greater or different benefits. Within 60 days after First Northern Bank of Dixon's receipt of the petition, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall give the Claimant (and counsel, if any) an opportunity to present his or her position to First Northern Bank of Dixon verbally or in writing, and the Claimant (or counsel) shall have the right to review the pertinent documents. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall notify the Claimant of First Northern Bank of Dixon's decision in writing within the 60-day period, stating specifically the basis of its decision and identifying the specific provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon, but notice of this deferral must be given to the Claimant.
ARTICLE 7
AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION
7.1 Amendment. This Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement may be amended only by a writing signed by First Northern Bank of Dixon and the Director.
7.2 Termination of Agreement. This Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) The Insured is discharged or removed from service as a director of First Northern Bank of Dixon for cause. The term "for cause" shall mean any of the following: (1) gross negligence or gross neglect of duties, (2) the commission of a felony or the commission of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, (3) fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty, or willful violation of any law or significant policy of First Northern Bank of Dixon committed in connection with the Director's service and, in First Northern Bank of Dixon's sole judgment, resulting in an adverse effect on First Northern Bank of Dixon, or
(b) Surrender, lapse, or other termination of the Policy by First Northern Bank of Dixon, or
(c) Distribution of the death benefit proceeds in accordance with
Section 2.2 above.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Binding Effect. This Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement shall bind the Director and First Northern Bank of Dixon and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, administrators and transferees, and any Policy beneficiary.
8.2 No Guarantee of Employment. This Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement is not an employment policy or contract. It does not give the Director the right to remain a director of First Northern Bank of Dixon, nor does it interfere with the right of First Northern Bank of Dixon's stockholder(s) not to re-elect the Director or the right of the stockholder(s) or the board to remove an individual as a director of First Northern Bank of Dixon. This Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement also does not require the Director to remain a director nor interfere with the Director's right to terminate director service at any time.
8.3 Successors; Binding Agreement. By an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Director, First Northern Bank of Dixon shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of First Northern Bank of Dixon to expressly assume and agree to perform this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement in the same manner and to the same extent that First Northern Bank of Dixon would be required to perform this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement if no succession had occurred. First Northern Bank of Dixon's failure to obtain such an assumption agreement before succession becomes effective shall be considered a breach of the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement and shall entitle the Director to the Change in Control benefit payable under Article 2 of the Director Retirement Agreement between First Northern Bank of Dixon and the Director.
8.4 Applicable Law. The Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement and all rights hereunder shall be governed by and construed according to the internal substantive laws of the State of California, disregarding principles of conflict of laws.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement and the Director Retirement Agreement constitute the entire agreement between First Northern Bank of Dixon and the Director concerning the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the Director under this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement other than those specifically set forth herein.
8.6 Administration. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall have all powers necessary to administer this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement, including but not limited to the power to
(a) interpret the provisions of the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement,
(b) establish and revise the method of accounting for the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement,
(c) maintain a record of benefit payments, and
(d) establish rules and prescribe forms necessary or desirable to administer the Split Dollar Agreement.
8.7 Named Fiduciary. First Northern Bank of Dixon shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement. First Northern Bank of Dixon may delegate to others certain aspects of 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 and Endorsement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement not held so invalid, and each such other provision shall continue in full force and effect to the full extent consistent with the law. If any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement is held invalid in part, such invalidity shall in no way affect the remainder of such provision not held so invalid, and the remainder of such provision together with all other provisions of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement shall continue in full force and effect to the full extent consistent with the law.
8.9 Headings. The headings herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement.
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 First Northern Bank of Dixon, to: Board of Directors First Northern Bank of Dixon 195 North First Street Dixon, California 95620 |
(b) If to the Director, to:
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, First Northern Bank of Dixon and the Director have signed this Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement as of the date and year first written above.
THE DIRECTOR FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
______________________________ By:
Its:
SPLIT DOLLAR POLICY ENDORSEMENT
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
Policy No. __________________ (New York Life) Insured:_____________ Policy No. __________________ (Massachusetts Mutual Life) Policy No. __________________ (Union Central Life)
Supplementing and amending the application for insurance to New York Life Insurance Company, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Union Central Life Insurance Company (the "Insurer") on _______, the applicant requests and directs that:
BENEFICIARIES
1. First Northern Bank of Dixon, located in Dixon, California, shall be the beneficiary of any death proceeds remaining after the Insured's interest has been paid under paragraph (2) below.
2. The Insured or the Insured's transferee shall designate the beneficiary(ies) of death proceeds. After the Insured's death, the Insured's beneficiary(ies) designated in accordance with this Split Dollar Policy Endorsement shall be entitled to an amount equal to (a) $120,000 if the Insured dies before age 65, (b) $60,000 if the Insured dies after reaching age 65 but before age 75, or (c) $30,000 if the Insured dies thereafter.
OWNERSHIP
3. The Owner of the Policy shall be First Northern Bank of Dixon. 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
5. 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
6. 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 First Northern Bank of Dixon accordingly.
7. Any transferee's rights shall be subject to this Endorsement.
8. The Owner accepts and agrees to this split dollar endorsement.
9. 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 by First Northern Bank of Dixon at Dixon, California, this day of , 200 .
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
By:
Its:
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 Dixon, California, this day of , 200 .
THE INSURED
EXHIBIT 10.12 - FORM OF SALARY CONTINUATION AND SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENT
The Salary Continuation and Split Dollar agreements are generally the same for each executive except for the following terms:
Annual benefit payable under the salary continuation agreement for 10 years at retirement on or after normal retirement age 65:
Owen J. Onsum, $125,000
Louise A. Walker, $100,000
Robert Walker, $100,000
Don Fish, $50,000
Life Insurance Benefit if the executive dies in 2002:
Owen J. Onsum, $1,000,000
Louise A. Walker, $800,000
Robert Walker, $800,000
Don Fish, $450,000
Payment of legal fees incurred by the officers associated with the interpretation, enforcement, or defense of their rights under the Salary Continuation Agreement, up to a maximum:
Owen J. Onsum, $500,000
Louise A. Walker, Robert Walker and Don Fish, $250,000
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
Salary Continuation Agreement
THIS SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT is entered into as of this 1st day of January, 2002, by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon, a California-chartered, FDIC-insured bank with its main office in Dixon, California (the "Bank"), and ________________ (the "Executive").
WHEREAS, the Executive has contributed substantially to the success of the Bank and its parent corporation, First Northern Community Bancorp, and the Bank desires that the Executive continue in its employ,
WHEREAS, to encourage the Executive to remain an employee of the Bank, the Bank is willing to provide salary continuation benefits to the Executive, payable out of the Bank's general assets,
WHEREAS, none of the conditions or events included in the definition of the term "golden parachute payment" that is set forth in ss.18(k)(4)(A)(ii) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C. 1828(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 knowledge of the Bank, is contemplated insofar as the Bank is concerned.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings specified:
1.1 "Accrual Balance" means the amount reflected in Schedule A, which is the amount required to be accrued by the Bank under generally accepted accounting principles to account for benefits that may become payable to the Executive under this Agreement.
1.2 "Cause" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1
1.3 "Change in Control" means any of the following events occurs:
(a) Merger: First Northern Community Bancorp merges into or consolidates with another corporation, or merges another corporation into First Northern Community Bancorp, and as a result less than 50% of the combined voting power of the resulting corporation immediately after the merger or consolidation is held by persons who were stockholders of First Northern Community Bancorp immediately before the merger or consolidation,
(b) Acquisition of Significant Share Ownership: a report on Schedule 13D or another form or schedule (other than Schedule 13G) is filed or is required to be filed under Sections 13(d) or 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, if the schedule discloses that the filing person or persons acting in concert has or have become the beneficial owner of 20% or more of a class of First Northern Community Bancorp's voting securities, but this clause (b) shall not apply to beneficial ownership of First Northern Community Bancorp voting shares held in a fiduciary capacity by an entity of which First Northern Community Bancorp directly or indirectly beneficially owns 50% or more of its outstanding voting securities or voting shares held by an employee benefit plan maintained for the benefit of First Northern Bank of Dixon's employees, or
(c) Change in Board Composition: during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who constitute First Northern Community Bancorp's Board of Directors at the beginning of the two-year period cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of First Northern Community Bancorp's Board of Directors; provided, however, that - for purposes of this clause (c) - each director who is first elected by the board (or first nominated by the board for election by stockholders) by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors who were directors at the beginning of the period shall be deemed to have been a director at the beginning of the two-year period.
1.4 "Disability" means the Executive suffers a sickness, accident or injury which has been determined by the carrier of any individual or group disability insurance policy covering the Executive, or by the Social Security Administration, to be a disability rendering the Executive totally and permanently disabled. The Executive must submit proof to the Bank of the carrier's or Social Security Administration's determination upon the request of the Bank.
1.5 "Early Retirement Age" means the later of the Executive's 55th birthday or the date which the Executive has at least 10 years of service with the Bank. If the Executive does not have 10 years of service with the Bank by the date of his 55th birthday, the Executive's Early Retirement Age means the date on which the Executive has 10 years of service with the Bank.
1.6 "Early Termination" means termination of the Executive's employment with the Bank before Normal Retirement Age for reasons other than death, disability, termination for cause or within 24 months after a Change in Control.
1.7 "Early Termination Date" means the month, day and year in which Early Termination occurs.
1.8 "Effective Date" means the date and year first written above.
1.9 "Good Reason" for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as:
(a) a material reduction in Executive's title or responsibilities;
(b) a reduction in base salary as in effect on the date of a Change in Control of the Bank;
(c) the relocation of the Executive's principal executive office so that Executive's one-way commute distance from Executive's residence is increased by more than forty (40) miles;
(d) the adverse and substantial alteration in the nature and quality of the office space within which the Executive performs his duties, including the size and location thereof, as well as the secretarial and administrative support provided to the Executive;
(e) the failure by the Bank to continue to provide the Executive with compensation and benefits substantially similar to those provided to him under any of the employee benefit plans in which the Executive becomes a participant, or the taking of any action by the Bank which would directly or indirectly materially reduce any of such benefits or deprive the Executive of any material fringe benefit enjoyed by him at the time of the Change in Control; or
(f) the failure of the Bank to obtain a satisfactory agreement from any successor or assign of the Bank to assume and agree to perform this Agreement, as contemplated in Section 7.5 hereof.
1.10 "Normal Retirement Age" means the Executive's 65th birthday.
1.11 "Normal Retirement Date" means the later of the Normal Retirement Age or the Executive's Termination of Employment with the Bank.
1.12 "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, unincorporated organization or other entity.
1.13 "Plan Year" means the calendar year ending on December 31.
1.14 "Termination of Employment" means that the Executive shall have ceased to be employed by the Bank for any reason whatsoever, excepting a leave of absence approved by the Bank. For purposes of this Agreement, if there is a dispute over the employment status of the Executive or the date of termination of the Executive's employment, the Bank shall have the sole and absolute right to decide the dispute, unless a Change in Control shall have occurred within 24 months before termination of employment. |
ARTICLE 2
LIFETIME BENEFITS
2.1 Normal Retirement Benefit. Upon the Executive's Termination of Employment on or after the Normal Retirement Age for reasons other than death, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.1 instead of any other benefit under this Agreement.
2.1.1 Amount of Benefit. The annual benefit under this Section 2.1 is $________. The Bank's Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, increase the annual benefit under this Section 2.1.1, but any increase shall require recalculation of Schedule A. The benefits reflected in Schedule A are based on the assumption that the Executive retires at age 65. If the Executive instead continues to serve as an officer of the Bank after the Normal Retirement Age, the benefits reflected in Schedule A shall be recalculated annually until the Executive's Normal Retirement Date, using the same discount rate reflected in Schedule A.
2.1.2 Payment of Benefit. Beginning with the month after the Executive's Normal Retirement Date, the Bank shall pay the annual benefit to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments on the first day of each month. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for 10 years.
2.2 Early Termination Benefit. Upon Early Termination on or after Early Retirement Age, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.2 instead 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 before the Early Termination Date. The Bank's Board of
Directors may, in its sole discretion, increase the annual benefit under this
Section 2.2.1, but any increase shall require recalculation of Schedule A.
2.2.2 Payment of Benefit. The Bank shall pay the annual benefit to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments on the first day of each month commencing with the month after the Early Termination Date. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for 10 years.
2.3 Disability Benefit. If the Executive terminates employment because of Disability before the Normal Retirement Age, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.3 instead 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 before the date on which termination of the Executive's employment occurs. The Bank's Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, increase the annual benefit under this Section 2.3.1, but any increase shall require recalculation of Schedule A.
2.3.2 Payment of Benefit. Beginning with the month after Termination of Employment due to Disability, the Bank shall pay the Disability Annual Benefit amount to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments on the first day of each month. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for 10 years.
2.4 Change-in-Control Benefit. If the Executive's employment with the Bank terminates involuntarily within 24 months after the first occurrence of a Change in Control or in the event the Executive terminates employment voluntarily for Good Reason within 24 months of such Change in Control, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.4 instead of any other benefit under this Agreement. However, no benefits shall be payable under this Agreement if the Executive's employment is terminated under Article 5 of this Agreement.
2.4.1 Amount of Benefit: The Change-in-Control Benefit under this Section 2.4 is determined by vesting the Executive in $________ (the Normal Retirement Age Accrual Balance described in Section 2.1) and discounting the value of said benefit using a discount rate equal to the 10-year US Treasury bill rate at the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which the Termination of Employment occurs. For example, assume that a Change in Control occurs on January 15, 2003 and the Executive is involuntarily terminated from employment with the Bank on January 30, 2003. The Executive's Change-in-Control benefit would be determined by discounting $_______ by the 10-year U.S. Treasury bill rate at December 31, 2002 (the Plan Year ending immediately before the date on which the Termination of Employment occurs). Assuming solely for illustration the 10-year U.S. Treasury bill rate on December 31, 2002 were 4.8%, the Executive's Change-in-Control benefit would be $_______. This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. The Bank's Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, increase the benefit under this Section 2.4.1, but any increase shall require recalculation of Schedule A.
2.4.2 Payment of Benefit: The Bank shall pay the Change-in-Control benefit under
Section 2.4 of this Agreement to the Executive in one lump sum within three days
after the Executive's Termination of Employment.
2.5 Petition for Payment of Vested Normal Retirement Benefit, Vested Early Termination Benefit or Vested Disability Benefit. If the Executive is entitled to the normal retirement benefit provided by Section 2.1, the Early Termination benefit provided by Section 2.2, or the Disability benefit provided by Section 2.3, the Executive may petition the Board of Directors to have the Accrual Balance amount corresponding to that particular benefit paid to the Executive in a single lump sum after (a) deduction of any normal retirement benefits, Early Termination benefits or Disability benefits already paid and (b) addition of interest at the rate of 8.0% on the Accrual Balance not yet paid for the period from Termination of Employment to payment of the lump sum amount. The Board of Directors shall have sole and absolute discretion about whether to pay the remaining Accrual Balance in a lump sum. If payment of the remaining Accrual Balance is paid in a single lump sum, the Bank shall have no further obligations under this Agreement.
2.6 Change-in-Control Payout of Vested Normal Retirement Benefit, Vested Early Termination Benefit or Vested Disability Benefit Being Paid to the Executive at the Time of a Change in Control. If a Change in Control occurs at any time during the entire 10-year salary continuation benefit payment period and if at the time of that Change in Control the Executive is receiving the benefit provided by Section 2.1.2, Section 2.2.2 or Section 2.3.2, the Bank shall pay the remaining salary continuation benefits to the Executive, his beneficiaries, or estate in a lump sum within three days after the Change in Control. The lump-sum payment due to the Executive, his beneficiaries or estate as a result of a Change in Control shall be an amount equal to the Accrual Balance amount corresponding to that particular benefit then being paid to the Executive, his estate or beneficiaries pursuant to Section 2.1.2, Section 2.2.2 or Section 2.3.2 after (a) deduction of any normal retirement benefits, Early Termination benefits or Disability benefits already paid and (b) addition of interest at the rate of 8.0% on the Accrual Balance not yet paid for the period from Termination of Employment to payment of the lump sum amount. If payment of the remaining Accrual Balance is paid in a single lump sum, the Bank shall have no further obligations under this Agreement.
2.7 Contradiction in Terms of Agreement and Schedule A. If there is a contradiction in the terms of this Agreement and the Schedule A attached hereto with the actual amount of a particular benefit amount due the Executive pursuant to Section 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4 hereof, then the actual amount of said benefit set forth in the Agreement shall control.
ARTICLE 3
DEATH BENEFITS
After the Executive's death, whether before or after Termination of Employment at Early Retirement Age or Normal Retirement Age, the Bank shall pay to the Executive's beneficiary(ies) the benefit described in the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement, attached to this Agreement as Addendum A, between the Bank and the Executive in lieu of any other benefit payable hereunder, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement.
ARTICLE 4
BENEFICIARIES
4.1 Beneficiary Designations. The Executive shall designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries by filing a written designation with the Bank. The Executive may revoke or modify the designation at any time by filing a new designation. However, designations will be effective only if signed by the Executive and accepted by the Bank 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 Bank 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 Bank may require such proof of incapacity, minority or guardianship as the Bank deems appropriate before distribution of the benefit. Distribution shall completely discharge the Bank from all liability for such benefit.
ARTICLE 5
GENERAL LIMITATIONS
5.1 Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Bank shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if the Bank terminates the Executive's employment for:
(a) Gross negligence or gross neglect of duties,
(b) Commission of a felony or commission of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or
(c) Fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty, or willful violation of any law or significant Bank policy committed in connection with the Executive's employment and, in the Bank's sole judgment, resulting in an adverse effect on the Bank.
5.2 Suicide or Misstatement. The Bank shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if the Executive commits suicide within two years after the date of this Agreement and while employed at the Bank, or if the Executive has made or makes any material misstatement of fact on any application for life insurance purchased by the Bank.
5.3 Removal. If the Executive is removed from office or permanently prohibited
from participating in the conduct of the Bank's affairs by an order issued under
Section 8(e)(4) or (g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C.
ss.1818(e)(4) or (g)(1), all obligations of the Bank under this Agreement shall
terminate as of the effective date of the order.
5.4 Insolvency. If the Commissioner of the California Department of Financial Institutions appoints the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver for the Bank under California Financial Code ss.3220-3225, all obligations under this Agreement shall terminate as of the date of the Bank's declared insolvency.
ARTICLE 6
CLAIMS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
6.1 Claims Procedure. A person or beneficiary ("claimant") who has not received benefits under the Agreement that he or she believes should be paid shall make a claim for such benefits as follows:
6.1.1 Initiation - Written Claim. The claimant initiates a claim by submitting to the Bank a written claim for the benefits.
6.1.2 Timing of Bank Response. The Bank shall respond to such claimant within 90 days after receiving the claim. If the Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 90 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial 90-day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.
6.1.3 Notice of Decision. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of such denial. The Bank shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:
6.1.3.1 The specific reasons for the denial,
6.1.3.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based,
6.1.3.3 A description of any additional information or material necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation of why it is needed,
6.1.3.4 An explanation of the Agreement's review procedures and the time limits applicable to such procedures, and
6.1.3.5 A statement of the claimant's right to bring a civil action under ERISA
Section 502(a) following an adverse benefit determination on review.
6.2 Review Procedure. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the claimant shall have the opportunity for a full and fair review by the Bank of the denial, as follows:
6.2.1 Initiation - Written Request. To initiate the review, the claimant, within 60 days after receiving the Bank's notice of denial, must file with the Bank a written request for review.
6.2.2 Additional Submissions - Information Access. The claimant shall then have the opportunity to submit written comments, documents, records and other information relating to the claim. The Bank shall also provide the claimant, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant's claim for benefits.
6.2.3 Considerations on Review. In considering the review, the Bank shall take into account all materials and information the claimant submits relating to the claim, without regard to whether such information was submitted or considered in the initial benefit determination.
6.2.4 Timing of Bank Response. The Bank shall respond in writing to such claimant within 60 days after receiving the request for review. If the Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 60 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial 60-day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.
6.2.5 Notice of Decision. The Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of its decision on review. The Bank shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:
6.2.5.1 The specific reasons for the denial,
6.2.5.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based,
6.2.5.3 A statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant's claim for benefits, and
6.2.5.4 A statement of the claimant's right to bring a civil action under ERISA
Section 502(a).
ARTICLE 7
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind the Executive and the Bank, and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, successors, administrators and transferees.
7.2 Amendments and Termination. This Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written agreement signed by the Bank and the Executive.
7.3 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 Bank, nor does it interfere with the Bank'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.
7.4 Non-Transferability. Benefits under this Agreement cannot be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, attached, or encumbered in any manner.
7.5 Successors; Binding Agreement. By an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Executive, the Bank will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Bank to expressly assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Bank would be required to perform this Agreement if no such succession had occurred. The Bank's failure to obtain such an assumption agreement before the succession becomes effective shall be considered a breach of this Agreement and shall entitle the Executive to the Change-in-Control benefit provided in Section 2.4.
7.6 Tax Withholding. The Bank shall withhold any taxes that are required to be withheld from the benefits provided under this Agreement.
7.7 Applicable Law. Except to the extent preempted by the laws of the United States of America, the validity, interpretation, construction, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws of such state.
7.8 Unfunded Arrangement. The Executive and his beneficiary(ies) are general unsecured creditors of the Bank for the payment of benefits under this Agreement. The benefits represent the mere promise by the Bank 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 Bank to which the Executive and beneficiary have no preferred or secured claim.
7.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Bank 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.
7.10 Administration. The Bank shall have the powers that are necessary to administer this Agreement, including but not limited to the power to:
(a) interpret the provisions of the Agreement,
(b) establish and revise the method of accounting for the Agreement,
(c) maintain a record of benefit payments, and
(d) establish rules and prescribe forms necessary or desirable to administer the Agreement.
7.11 Named Fiduciary. The Bank shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under this Agreement. The named fiduciary may delegate to others certain aspects of the management and operational responsibilities of the plan, including the employment of advisors and the delegation of ministerial duties to qualified individuals.
7.12 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 remainder of such provision, not held so invalid, and the remainder 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.
7.13 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.
7.14 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 Bank, to:
Board of Directors
First Northern Bank of Dixon
195 North First Street
P.O. Box 547
Dixon, California 95620
and to such other or additional person or persons as either party shall have designated to the other party in writing by like notice.
7.15 Termination or Modification of Agreement by Reason of Changes in the Law, Rules or Regulations. The Bank is entering into this agreement upon the assumption that certain existing tax laws, rules and regulations will continue in effect in their current form. If said assumptions should materially change and said change has a material detrimental effect on this Agreement, then the Bank reserves the right to terminate or modify this Agreement accordingly, subject to obtaining the written consent of the Executive, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
7.16 Advice of Counsel. Before signing this Agreement, Executive either (i) consulted with and obtained advice from Executive's independent legal counsel in respect to the legal nature and operations of this Agreement, including its impact on Executive's rights, privileges and obligations, or (ii) freely and voluntarily decided not to have the benefit of such consultation and advice with legal counsel.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive and a duly authorized Bank officer have signed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
THE EXECUTIVE: THE BANK:
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
By: __________________________
Its: __________________________
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT
I designate the following as beneficiary of any death benefits under this Salary Continuation Agreement:
Primary: __________________________
Contingent: _______________________
I understand that I may change these beneficiary designations by filing a new written designation with the Bank. I further understand that the designations will be automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases me, or if I have named my spouse as beneficiary and our marriage is subsequently dissolved.
Signature: _______________________________
Date: ________________________________
Accepted by the Bank this _____________ day of _____________, 2002.
By: ___________________________
Title:
Schedule A First Northern Bank of Dixon Salary Continuation Agreement
DONALD J. FISH
Early Termination Disability Annual Annual Benefit Benefit payable for payable Early for Termination Disability Early during Occurring Plan year Executive's Accrual Termination Vested Indicated During Plan ending Age at Plan balance @ vesting accrual Plan Indicated year December 31, Year End 8.0%/1/ schedule balance Year/2/ Plan Year ---- ------------ ----------- --------- ----------- -------- ------------ ----------- 1 2002 63 $121,884 0% $0 $0 $17,628 2 2003 64 $264,001 0% $0 $0 $38,182 3 2004 65 $336,137 $336,137 4 2005 66 $311,816 $311,816 5 2006 67 $285,476 $285,476 6 2007 68 $256,950 $256,950 7 2008 69 $226,056 $226,056 8 2009 70 $192,598 $192,598 9 2010 71 $156,363 $156,363 10 2011 72 $117,120 $117,120 11 2012 73 $74,621 $74,621 12 2013 74 $28,594 $28,594 13 2014 75 $0 $0 |
/1/ The Accrual Balance reflects payment at the beginning of each month
during retirement, with the first payment occurring during August, 2004.
/2/ Donald J. Fish was hired on January 2, 1997 and thus will not satisfy
the Early Retirement Age definition ofss.1.5 prior to attaining Normal
Retirement Age. Mr. Fish will not become vested until his Normal Retirement
Date.
Schedule A First Northern Bank of Dixon Salary Continuation Agreement
OWEN J. ONSUM
Early Termination Disability Annual Annual Benefit Benefit payable for payable Early for Termination Disability Early during Occurring Plan year Executive's Accrual Termination Vested Indicated During Plan ending Age at Plan balance @ vesting accrual Plan Indicated year December 31, Year End 8.0%/1/ schedule/2/ balance Year Plan Year ---- ------------ ----------- --------- ----------- -------- ------------ ----------- 1 2002 58 $65,812 100% $65,812 $9,518 $9,518 2 2003 59 $142,550 100% $142,550 $20,617 $20,617 3 2004 60 $231,572 100% $231,572 $33,492 $33,492 4 2005 61 $334,389 100% $334,389 $48,362 $48,362 5 2006 62 $452,679 100% $452,679 $65,471 $65,471 6 2007 63 $588,302 100% $588,302 $85,085 $85,085 7 2008 64 $743,319 100% $743,319 $107,505 $107,505 8 2009 65 $850,013 $850,013 9 2010 66 $790,013 $790,013 10 2011 67 $725,032 $725,032 11 2012 68 $654,658 $654,658 12 2013 69 $578,443 $578,443 13 2014 70 $495,902 $495,902 14 2015 71 $406,511 $406,511 15 2016 72 $309,700 $309,700 16 2017 73 $204,853 $204,853 17 2018 74 $91,305 $91,305 18 2019 75 $0 $0 |
/1/ The Accrual Balance reflects payment at the beginning of each month
during retirement, with the first payment occurring during October. 2009.
/2/ Benefit is based on present value of the current payment stream of the
vested accrual balance using a standard discount rate (8.00%). Because as of the
Agreement's Effective Date Mr. Onsum satisfies the Early Retirement Age
definition in Agreementss.1.5, Mr Onsum is 100% vested in the Accrual Balance.
Schedule A First Northern Bank of Dixon Salary Continuation Agreement
ROBERT M. WALKER
Early Termination Disability Annual Annual Benefit Benefit payable for payable Early for Termination Disability Early during Occurring Plan year Executive's Accrual Termination Vested Indicated During Plan ending Age at Plan balance @ vesting accrual Plan Indicated year December 31, Year End 8.0%/1/ schedule balance Year/2/ Plan Year ---- ------------ ----------- --------- ----------- -------- ------------ ----------- 1 2002 52 $17,517 0% $0 $0 $2,533 2 2003 53 $37,941 0% $0 $0 $5,487 3 2004 54 $61,635 0% $0 $0 $8,914 4 2005 55 $89,001 100%/3/ $89,001 $12,872 $12,872 5 2006 56 $120,485 100% $120,485 $17,426 $17,426 6 2007 57 $156,582 100% $156,582 $22,646 $22,646 7 2008 58 $197,841 100% $197,841 $28,614 $28,614 8 2009 59 $244,871 100% $244,871 $35,415 $35,415 9 2010 60 $298,344 100% $298,344 $43,149 $43,149 10 2011 61 $359,008 100% $359,008 $51,923 $51,923 11 2012 62 $427,686 100% $427,686 $61,856 $61,856 12 2013 63 $505,291 100% $505,291 $73,080 $73,080 13 2014 64 $592,832 100% $592,832 $85,741 $85,741 14 2015 65 $691,425 100% $691,425 $100,000 $100,000 15 2016 66 $644,372 $644,372 16 2017 67 $593,413 $593,413 17 2018 68 $538,225 $538,225 18 2019 69 $478,456 $478,456 19 2020 70 $413,727 $413,727 20 2021 71 $343,625 $343,625 21 2022 72 $267,705 $267,705 22 2023 73 $185,483 $185,483 23 2024 74 $96,437 $96,437 24 2025 75 $0 $0 |
/1/ The Accrual Balance reflects payment at the beginning of each month
during retirement, with the first payment occurring during January, 2016.
/2/ Benefit is based on present value of the current payment stream of the
vested accrual balance using a standard discount rate (8.00%).
/3/ Mr. Walker becomes vested in his Early Termination Benefit upon
attaining age 55 on December 24, 2005.
Schedule A First Northern Bank of Dixon Salary Continuation Agreement
LOUISE A. WALKER
Early Termination Disability Annual Annual Benefit Benefit payable for payable Early for Termination Disability Early during Occurring Plan year Executive's Accrual Termination Vested Indicated During Plan ending Age at Plan balance @ vesting accrual Plan Indicated year December 31, Year End 8.0%/1/ schedule balance Year/2/ Plan Year ---- ------------ ----------- --------- ----------- -------- ------------ ----------- 1 2002 42 $4,893 0% $0 $0 $708 2 2003 43 $10,597 0% $0 $0 $1,533 3 2004 44 $17,215 0% $0 $0 $2,490 4 2005 45 $24,859 0% $0 $0 $3,595 5 2006 46 $33,653 0% $0 $0 $4,867 6 2007 47 $43,735 0% $0 $0 $6,325 7 2008 48 $55,260 0% $0 $0 $7,992 8 2009 49 $68,396 0% $0 $0 $9,892 9 2010 50 $83,332 0% $0 $0 $12,052 10 2011 51 $100,276 0% $0 $0 $14,503 11 2012 52 $119,458 0% $0 $0 $17,277 12 2013 53 $141,135 0% $0 $0 $20,412 13 2014 54 $165,586 0% $0 $0 $23,949 14 2015 55 $193,124 100%/3/ $193,124 $27,931 $27,931 15 2016 56 $224,093 100% $224,093 $32,410 $32,410 16 2017 57 $258,872 100% $258,872 $37,440 $37,440 17 2018 58 $297,881 100% $297,881 $43,082 $43,082 18 2019 59 $341,581 100% $341,581 $49,403 $49,403 19 2020 60 $390,484 100% $390,484 $56,475 $56,475 20 2021 61 $445,152 100% $445,152 $64,382 $64,382 21 2022 62 $506,204 100% $506,204 $73,212 $73,212 22 2023 63 $574,324 100% $574,324 $83,064 $83,064 23 2024 64 $650,265 100% $650,265 $94,047 $94,047 24 2025 65 $668,367 $668,367 25 2026 66 $619,400 $619,400 26 2027 67 $566,369 $566,369 27 2028 68 $508,936 $508,936 |
Plan year Executive's Accrual Vested Plan ending Age at Plan balance @ accrual year December 31, Year End 8.0%/1/ balance ---- ------------ ----------- --------- ----------- -------- ------------ ----------- 28 2029 69 $446,737 $446,737 29 2030 70 $379,374 $379,374 30 2031 71 $306,421 $306,421 31 2032 72 $227,413 $227,413 32 2033 73 $141,847 $141,847 33 2034 74 $49,179 $49,179 34 2035 75 $0 $0 |
/1/ The Accrual Balance reflects payment at the beginning of each month
during retirement, with the first payment occurring during July, 2025.
/2/ Benefit is based on present value of the current payment stream of the
vested accrual balance using a standard discount rate (8.00%).
/3/ Louise A. Walker satisfies the Early Retirement Age definition of
ss.1.5 on her birthday on June 22, 2015, and thus is vested in her Early
Termination Benefit as of her 55th birthday. Ms. Walker was hired by the Bank on
October 4, 1979 and thus will have 10 years of service by the time of her 55th
birthday.
ADDENDUM A
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENT
THIS SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENT is entered into as of this 1st day of January, 2002, by and between First Northern Bank of Dixon, a California-chartered, FDIC-insured bank with its main office in Dixon, California (the "Bank") and _______________ (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.
To encourage the Executive to remain an employee of the Bank, the Bank is willing to divide the death proceeds of a life insurance policy on the Executive's life. The Bank will pay life insurance premiums from its general assets.
ARTICLE 1
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Split Dollar Agreement are used herein as defined in the Salary Continuation Agreement of even date herewith. The following terms shall have the meanings specified:
"Insurer" means New York Life Insurance Company, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Union Central Life Insurance Company.
"Policy" means any or all insurance policy no. _______ issued by New York Life Insurance Company, insurance policy no. _______ issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and insurance policy no. ___________ issued by Union Central Life Insurance Company.
"Insured" means the Executive.
ARTICLE 2
POLICY OWNERSHIP/INTERESTS
2.1 Bank Ownership. The Bank is the sole owner of the Policy and shall have the right to exercise all incidents of ownership. The Bank shall be the beneficiary of any death proceeds remaining after the Executive's interest has been paid under Section 2.2 of this Split Dollar Agreement.
2.2 Executive's Interest. The Executive shall have the right to designate the beneficiary(ies) of death proceeds. If at the time of Termination of Employment the Insured is entitled to receive benefits under the Salary Continuation Agreement with the Bank in effect at the time of Termination of Employment, or if Termination of Employment occurs because of the Insured's death, then the Insured's Beneficiary(ies), designated in accordance with the Split Dollar Policy Endorsement, shall be entitled to an amount equal to the amount set forth in Exhibit A that corresponds to the age of the Insured at the time of the Insured's death, or one hundred percent (100%) of the net at risk insurance portion of the proceeds, whichever amount is less. The net at risk insurance portion is the total proceeds less the cash value of the Policy. The Executive 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 Bank 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. The right of first refusal to purchase the Policy must be exercised within 60 days from the date the Bank gives written notice of the Bank's intention to sell, surrender or transfer ownership of the Policy. This provision shall not impair the right of the Bank to terminate this Split Dollar Agreement.
2.5 Comparable Coverage. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Bank shall maintain the Policy in full force and effect, and the Bank shall not amend, terminate or otherwise abrogate the Executive's interest in the Policy unless the Bank (a) replaces the Policy with a comparable insurance policy to cover the benefit provided under this Split Dollar Agreement and (b) executes a new Split Dollar Agreement and Endorsement for the comparable insurance policy. The Policy or any comparable policy shall be subject to the claims of the Bank's creditors.
ARTICLE 3
PREMIUMS
3.1 Premium Payment. The Bank shall pay any premiums due on the Policy.
3.2 Imputed Income. The Bank shall impute income to the Executive in an amount equal to (a) the current term rate for the Executive's age, multiplied by (b) the net death benefit payable to the Executive's beneficiary(ies). 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. If 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 AND PROCEDURES
6.1 Claims Procedure. A person or beneficiary ("claimant") who has not received benefits under the Agreement that he or she believes should be paid shall make a claim for such benefits as follows:
6.1.1 Initiation - Written Claim. The claimant initiates a claim by submitting to the Bank a written claim for the benefits.
6.1.2 Timing of Bank Response. The Bank shall respond to such claimant within 90 days after receiving the claim. If the Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 90 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial 90-day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.
6.1.3 Notice of Decision. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of such denial. The Bank shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:
6.1.3.1 The specific reasons for the denial,
6.1.3.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based,
6.1.3.3 A description of any additional information or material necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation of why it is needed,
6.1.3.4 An explanation of the Agreement's review procedures and the time limits applicable to such procedures, and
6.1.3.5 A statement of the claimant's right to bring a civil action under ERISA
Section 502(a) following an adverse benefit determination on review.
6.2 Review Procedure. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the claimant shall have the opportunity for a full and fair review by the Bank of the denial, as follows:
6.2.1 Initiation - Written Request. To initiate the review, the claimant, within 60 days after receiving the Bank's notice of denial, must file with the Bank a written request for review.
6.2.2 Additional Submissions - Information Access. The claimant shall then have the opportunity to submit written comments, documents, records and other information relating to the claim. The Bank shall also provide the claimant, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant's claim for benefits.
6.2.3 Considerations on Review. In considering the review, the Bank shall take into account all materials and information the claimant submits relating to the claim, without regard to whether such information was submitted or considered in the initial benefit determination.
6.2.4 Timing of Bank Response. The Bank shall respond in writing to such claimant within 60 days after receiving the request for review. If the Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 60 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial 60-day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.
6.2.5 Notice of Decision. The Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of its decision on review. The Bank shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:
6.2.5.1 The specific reasons for the denial,
6.2.5.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based,
6.2.5.3 A statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant's claim for benefits, and
6.2.5.4 A statement of the claimant's right to bring a civil action under ERISA
Section 502(a).
ARTICLE 7
AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION
7.1 Amendment. This Split Dollar Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by the Bank and the Insured.
7.2 Termination of Agreement. This Split Dollar Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any one of the following:
(a) The Insured is discharged from employment with the Bank for cause. The term "for cause" means any of the following: (1) gross negligence or gross neglect; (2) the commission of a felony or commission of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (3) fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty, or willful violation of any law or significant Bank policy committed in connection with the Insured's employment and, in the Bank's sole judgment, resulting in an adverse effect on the Bank, or
(b) Surrender, lapse, or other termination of the Policy by the Bank, or
(c) Distribution of the death benefit proceeds in accordance with
Section 2.2 above.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Binding Effect. This Split Dollar Agreement shall bind the Executive and the Bank 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 Bank, nor does it interfere with the Bank'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. By an assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Executive, the Bank shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Bank to expressly assume and agree to perform this Split Dollar Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Bank would be required to perform this Split Dollar Agreement if no succession had occurred. The Bank's failure to obtain such an assumption agreement before succession becomes effective shall be considered a breach of the Split Dollar Agreement and shall entitle the Executive to the Change-in-Control benefit payable under Section 2.4 of the Salary Continuation Agreement between the Bank and the Executive of even date herewith.
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 California.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Split Dollar Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Bank and the Executive concerning the subject matter hereof. No rights are granted to the Executive under this Split Dollar Agreement other than those specifically set forth herein.
8.6 Administration. The Bank shall have powers which are necessary to administer this Split Dollar Agreement, including but not limited to the power to:
(a) interpret the provisions of the Split Dollar Agreement,
(b) establish and revise the method of accounting for the Split Dollar Agreement,
(c) maintain a record of benefit payments, and
(d) establish rules and prescribe forms necessary or desirable to administer the Split Dollar Agreement.
8.7 Named Fiduciary. The Bank shall be the named fiduciary and plan administrator under this Split Dollar Agreement. The Bank may delegate to others certain aspects of 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 remainder of such provision, not held so invalid, and the remainder 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 of 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 Bank, to:
Board of Directors
First Northern Bank of Dixon 195 North First Street Dixon, California 95620
(b) If to the Executive, to:
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 Bank and the Executive have signed this Split Dollar Agreement as of the date and year first written above.
THE EXECUTIVE: THE BANK: FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON ____________________________ By: |
Its:
SPLIT DOLLAR POLICY ENDORSEMENT
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
SPLIT DOLLAR AGREEMENT
Policy No. ___________________ (New York Life) Insured: ___________ Policy No. ___________________ (Massachusetts Mutual Life) Policy No. ___________________ (Union Central Life)
Supplementing and amending the application for insurance to New York Life Insurance Company, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Union Central Life Insurance Company ("Insurer") on ________________, the applicant requests and directs that:
BENEFICIARIES
1. First Northern Bank of Dixon, located in Dixon, California (the "Bank"), shall be the beneficiary of any death proceeds remaining after the Insured's interest has been paid under paragraph (2) below.
2. The Insured or the Insured's transferee shall designate the beneficiary(ies)
of death proceeds. Provided that at the time of the Insured's Termination of
Employment (as defined in the January 1, 2002 Salary Continuation Agreement
between the Bank and the Insured (the "Salary Continuation Agreement")) the
Insured was entitled to receive benefits under the Salary Continuation
Agreement, if the Insured is (a) employed by the Bank at the time of death, or
(b) retired from the Bank at the time of death, then the Insured's beneficiary(
ies) designated in accordance with this Split Dollar Policy Endorsement shall be
entitled to an amount equal to the amount set forth in Exhibit A that
corresponds to the age of the Insured at the time of death, or one hundred
percent (100%) of the net at risk portion of the proceeds, whichever amount is
less. The net at risk insurance portion is the total proceeds less the cash
value of the Policy.
OWNERSHIP
3. The Owner of the Policy shall be the Bank. 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
5. 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
6. 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 Bank accordingly.
7. Any transferee's rights shall be subject to this Endorsement.
8. The Owner accepts and agrees to this split dollar endorsement.
9. 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 Dixon, California, this day of , 2002.
First Northern Bank of Dixon
By:
Its:
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 Dixon, California, this day of , 2002.
The Insured
Split Dollar Policy Endorsement First Northern Bank of Dixon Split Dollar Agreement
EXHIBIT A
for
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Year Age of Insured at the Time of Death Amount of Death Benefits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 40 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003 41 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2004 42 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 43 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2006 44 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 45 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 46 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 47 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 48 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 49 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012 50 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2013 51 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2014 52 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015 53 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016 54 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017 55 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2018 56 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2019 57 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020 58 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021 59 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2022 60 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2023 61 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2024 62 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2025 63 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2026 64 $400,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2027 65 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2028 66 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Year Age of Insured at the Time of Death Amount of Death Benefits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2029 67 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2030 68 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2031 69 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2032 70 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2033 71 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2034 72 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2035 73 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2036 74 $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2037 75 $100,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2038 76 $100,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2039 77 $100,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2040 78 $100,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2041 79 $100,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2042 80 $100,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2043 or later Age 81 or older $100,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
EXHIBIT 21 - SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY
First Northern Community Bancorp
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001
First Northern Bank of Dixon California