ITEM 1. Business
Description of Business
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") was incorporated as a Pennsylvania business corporation on November 15, 1982 and is registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. After its incorporation it became affiliated as a result of statutory mergers with the following: On April 29, 1983 it affiliated with National Bank of the Commonwealth ("NBOC"), a national bank in Indiana, Indiana County; on March 19, 1984 with Deposit Bank ("Deposit"), a Pennsylvania-chartered bank and trust company in DuBois, Clearfield County; on August 16, 1985 with Dale, a national bank in Dale (Johnstown), Cambria County; and on December 14, 1985 with the First National Bank of Leechburg ("Leechburg"), a national bank in Leechburg, Armstrong County; December 31, 1986 with CNB CORP, Inc. ("CNB"), a one-bank holding company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Citizens National Bank in Windber ("Citizens"). CNB was then combined with the corporation. Immediately thereafter, and on the same day, Citizens was combined with Dale and the resulting entity was named Cenwest National Bank ("Cenwest"). On May 31, 1990 the Corporation affiliated with Peoples Bank and Trust Company ("PBT"), a Pennsylvania-chartered bank and trust company in Jennerstown, Somerset County. On April 30, 1992 the Corporation affiliated with Central Bank ("Central"), a Pennsylvania-chartered bank in Hollidaysburg, Blair County. On December 31, 1993 the Corporation affiliated with Peoples Bank of Western Pennsylvania ("BPWPA"), a Pennsylvania-chartered commercial bank in New Castle, Lawrence County. NBOC, Deposit, Cenwest, Leechburg, Peoples, Central and PBWPA (the "Subsidiary Banks") are now wholly owned subsidiaries of the Corporation with their principal; places of business in central western Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Systems Corporation ("CSC") was incorporated as a Pennsylvania business corporation in 1984 by the Corporation to function as its data processing subsidiary and it has its principal place of business in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Before August 1984, it had operated as the data processing department of NBOC. First Commonwealth Trust Company ("FCTC") was incorporated on January 18, 1991 as a Pennsylvania chartered trust company to render general trust services. The trust departments of Subsidiary Banks were combined to form FCTC, and the corporate headquarters are located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The Corporation and its subsidiaries employed approximately 906 persons (full- time equivalents) at December 31, 1993.
Through the Subsidiary Banks, the Corporation traces its banking origins to 1880. The Subsidiary Banks conduct their business through 69 community banking offices in 51 communities in the counties of Armstrong (3 offices), Beaver (1), Bedford (3), Blair (8), Cambria (11), Centre (2), Clearfield (6), Elk (3), Huntingdon (1), Indiana (9), Jefferson (4), Lawrence (6), Somerset (7) and Westmoreland (5).
The Subsidiary Banks engage in a general banking business and offer a full range of financial services. They offer such general retail banking services as demand, savings and time deposits; mortgage, consumer installment and commercial loans; and credit card loans through MasterCard and VISA.
The Subsidiary Banks operate a network of 49 automated teller machines ("ATMs") which permit their customers to conduct routine banking transactions 24 hours a day. Of the ATMS, 29 are located on the premises of their main or branch offices and 20 are in remote locations. All the ATMs are part of the MAC network which consist of nearly 13,000 ATMs owned by numerous banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions located throughout 16 states, of which 14 are east of Mississippi River. The Subsidiary Banks' MAC customers may use the HONOR Network, which has 8,900 ATM's located primarily in the southeast quadrant of the United States. The ATM's operated by the Subsidiary Banks are also part of the Cirrus network which is national in scope. Cirrus comprised of more than 93,700 ATMs located in the United States, Canada and 20 other countries and territories,
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which services over 232 million card holders. Such networks allow the Subsidiary Bank's customers to withdraw cash and in certain cases conduct other banking transactions from ATMs of all participating financial institutions.
FCTC has six branch offices in the service areas of the Subsidiary Banks and offers personal and corporate trust services, including administration of estates and trusts, individual and corporate investment management and custody services and employee benefit trust services.
On June 1, 1989 Commonwealth Trust Credit Life Insurance Company began operations. The Corporation owns 50% of the voting common stock of the new company. The Commonwealth Trust is authorized to engage in credit life and/or disability reinsurance activities.
The Corporation does not engage in any significant business activities other than holding the stock of its subsidiaries. The Corporation does not at present have any plans to expand or modify its business or that of its subsidiaries, other than as described herein. Nevertheless, it will be receptive to and may actively seek out merges and acquisitions in the event opportunities which management considers advantageous to the development of the Corporation's business arise, and may otherwise expand or modify its business as management deems necessary to respond to changing market conditions or the laws and regulations affecting the business of banking.
Competition
Each of the Subsidiary Banks and FCTC faces intense competition, both from within and without its service area, in all aspects of its business. The Subsidiary Banks compete for deposits, in such forms as checking, savings and NOW (negotiable order of withdrawal) accounts, MMDA (money market deposit accounts) and certificates of deposit, and in making consumer loans and loans to smaller businesses, with numerous other commercial banks and savings banks doing business within their service areas. With respect to loans to larger businesses the Subsidiary Banks also complete with much larger banks located outside of their service areas. They also compete, primarily in making consumer loans and for deposits, with state and federally chartered savings and loan associations and with credit unions. In recent years they have encountered significant competition for deposits from money market funds located throughout the United States. Such funds pay dividends to their shareholders (which are the equivalent are the equivalent of the interest paid by banks on deposits) and they are able to offer services and conveniences similar to those offered by the Subsidiary Banks. The effect of such competition has been to increase the costs of the rest of deposits, which provide the funds with which loans are made. In addition to savings and loan associations and credit unions, the Subsidiary Banks also compete for consumer loans with local offices of national finance companies and finance subsidiaries of automobile manufacturers and with national credit card companies such as MasterCard and VISA, whose cards, issued through financial institutions, are held by consumer throughout their service areas. The Subsidiary Banks believe that the principal means by which they compete for deposits and consumer and smaller commercial loans are the number and desirability of the locations of their offices and ATMs, the sophistication and quality of their services and the prices (primarily interest rates) of their services.
CSC is the data processing subsidiary of the Corporation. It provides on- line general ledger accounting services and bookkeeping services for deposit and loan accounts to the Corporation, the Subsidiary Banks and two other bank customer located in Pennsylvania. It competes, principally with data processing subsidiaries of other, mostly larger, banks, on the basis of the price and quality of its services and the speed with which such services are delivered.
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Supervision and Regulation
The Corporation is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended ("the Bank Holding Company Act") and is registered such with the Federal Reserve Board. As a registered bank holding company, it is required to file with the Federal Reserve Board an annual report and other information. The Federal Reserve Board is also empowered to make examinations and inspections of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
The Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y of the Federal Reserve Board require every bank holding company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board before it may acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the outstanding voting shares or substantially all of the assets of a bank or merger or consolidate with another bank holding company. The Federal Reserve Board may not approve acquisitions by FCFC of such percentage of voting shares or substantially all the assets of any bank located in any state other than Pennsylvania unless the laws of such state specifically authorize such an acquisition.
The Bank Holding Company Act generally prohibits a bank holding company from engaging in a non-banking business or acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more that 5% of the outstanding voting shares of any non- banking corporation subject to certain exceptions, the principal exception being where the business activity in question is determined by the Federal Reserve Board to be closely related to banking or to managing or controlling banks to be a proper incident thereto. The Bank Holding Company Act does not place territorial restrictions on the activities of such banking related subsidiaries of bank holding companies.
Under the Federal Reserve Act, subsidiary banks of a bank holding company are subject to certain restrictions on extensions of credit to the bank holding company or any of its subsidiaries, investments in the stock or other securities thereof, or acceptance of such stock or securities as collateral for loans to any one borrower. A bank holding company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain tie-in arrangements in connection with the extension of credit or the furnishing of property or services.
Under the Pennsylvania Banking Code, there is no limit on the number of Pennsylvania banks that may be owned or controlled by a Pennsylvania bank holding company.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("the Act") was signed into law on December 19, 1991 and contains a number of provisions that directly and indirectly affect banks and bank holding companies such as the Corporation and the Subsidiary Banks. For example the Act increased from $5 billion to $30 billion the amount the FDIC can borrow from the Treasury Department to cover bank failures, the loans plus interest to be repaid through increased deposit insurance premiums on banks over the next 15 years; the FDIC was instructed to change the way it assesses banks for deposit insurance by moving away from an across-the-board rate to risk- based rates, with banks engaged in risky practices paying higher deposit insurance premiums than those engaged in conservative operations; the bank regulatory agencies are required to establish within one year a system whereby five capital levels would be set for all banks and savings institutions, ranging from well capitalized to critically undercapitalized, with increased regulatory oversight and restrictions automatically occurring as the capital level falls from one level to the next lower level; the scope of deposit insurance is narrowed with the elimination of the "too big to fail" doctrine, under which the FDIC has protected deposits even in excess of $100,000, but all deposits could still be covered if the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury, in consultation with the President, determined that a serious adverse economic impact would result from a denial
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of insurance coverage, in which case a special premium would be assessed to pay for the extended coverage; the regulators must adopt, effective December 1, 1993, a new set of noncapital measures of banks safety, such as underwriting standards and minimum earning levels; the Federal Reserve Board's ability to keep banks alive with extended loans from its discount window is restricted starting two years after enactment of the law; and the Act also requires annual, on-site federal bank examinations of most institutions, places limits on real estate lending by banks, and tightens auditing requirements. While FCFC and the Subsidiary Banks, in common with all banks, will bear the costs of increased regulatory supervision resulting from the Act, FCFC, because of its capital position, will benefit from a movement to risk-based deposit insurance premiums and a fewer restrictions and oversight for well capitalized banks.
Subsidiary Banks and FCTC
Of the Subsidiary Banks, NBOC, Cenwest, and Leechburg are subject to the supervision of and are regularly examined by the Comptroller of the Currency. In addition, because they are members of the Federal Reserve System, they are subject to the supervision of and examination by that System. Deposit, PBT and PBWPA are Pennsylvania-chartered banks and not members of the Federal Reserve System, are subject to the supervision of and regularly examined by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), and subject to certain regulations of the Federal Reserve Board. Central is a member of the Federal Reserve System. Central is subject to supervision of and are regularly examined by the system. In addition, since they are a Pennsylvania-chartered bank, they are subject to the supervision of the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. All the Subsidiary Banks are members of the FDIC and, as such, are subject to examination by the FDIC. FCTC is subject to the supervision of and is to be regularly examined by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking.
The areas of operation subject to regulation by Federal and Pennsylvania laws, regulations and regulatory agencies include reserves against deposits, maximum interest rates for specific classes of loans, truth-in-lending disclosure, permissible types of loans and investments, trust operations, mergers and acquisitions, issuance of securities, payment of dividends, establishment of branches and other aspects of operations. Under the Pennsylvania Banking Code, a state or national bank located in Pennsylvania may establish branches in the county in which its principal office is located, in the contiguous and bicontiguous counties.
Reciprocal Regional Interstate Banking
As already noted, a bank holding company located in one state cannot acquire a bank or a bank holding company located in another state unless the law of such other state specifically permits it. On June 25, 1986, Pennsylvania passed a law (Act No. 1986-69) which provides that a bank holding company located in any state or the District of Columbia can acquire a Pennsylvania bank or bank holding company if the jurisdiction where the acquiring bank holding company is located has passed an enabling law that permits a Pennsylvania bank holding company to acquire a bank or a bank holding company in such jurisdiction. As of December 31, 1993 enabling laws have been passed so that the required reciprocity presently exists with approximately 34 states, of which the following 18 are east of the Mississippi River; Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Massachussets, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and West Virginia.
It is difficult to determine the precise effects that reciprocal regional interstate banking will have on the Corporation, but the law has increased, and as reciprocity becomes effective will increase further, the number of potential buyers for Pennsylvania banks and bank holding companies. The law also will permit Pennsylvania bank holding companies that desire to expand
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outside Pennsylvania to acquire banks and bank holding companies located in jurisdictions with which Pennsylvania has reciprocity.
Effects of Governmental Policies
The business and earnings of the Corporation is effected not only be general economic conditions, but also by the monetary and fiscal policies of the United State Government and its agencies, including the Federal Reserve Board. An important function of the Federal Reserve Board is to regulate the national supply of bank credit. Among the instruments of monetary policy used by the Federal Reserve Board to implement these objectives are open market operations in United State government securities, changes in the discount rate on borrowings by member banks from the Federal Reserve System, and changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits. These instruments, together with fiscal and economic policies of various governmental entities, influence overall growth of bank loans, investments and deposits and may also effect interest rates charged on loans, received on investments or paid for deposits.
The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board have had a significant effect on the operating results of bank holding companies and their subsidiary banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future. In view of changing conditions in the national and Pennsylvania economies and in the money markets, as well as the effect of actions by monetary and fiscal authorities, including the Federal Reserve Board, no prediction can be made as to possible future changes in interest rates, deposit levels and loan demand or the effect of such changes on the business and earnings the Corporation or its subsidiaries.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Corporation's principal office is located in the old Indiana county Courthouse complex. This certified Pennsylvania and national historic landmark was built in 1870 and restored by NBOC in the early 1970s. The Corporation, NBOC and CSC occupy this grand structure, which provides 32,000 square feet of floor space, under a 25-year restoration lease agreement with Indiana County, which NBOC entered into in 1973 and which contains a renewal option. Under the lease, NBOC is obligated to pay all taxes, maintenance and insurance on the building and to restore it in conformity with historic guidelines. The building is now in excellent condition and provides ample space for the Corporation, NBOC and CSC's operations. The Subsidiary Banks have 69 banking facilities of which 23 are leased and 46 owned in fee, free of all liens and encumbrances. All of the facilities utilized by the Corporation and its subsidiaries are used primarily for banking activities. Management believes all such facilities to be in good repair and well suited to their uses. Management presently expects that such facilities will be adequate to meet the anticipated needs of the Corporation and its subsidiaries for the immediate future.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information appearing in NOTE 17 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this filing is incorporated by reference.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable
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ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related Security Holder Matters
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) since June 10, 1992 under the symbol "FCF". The table below sets forth the high and low sales prices per share and cash dividends declared per share for common stock of the Corporation. Prices per share and dividends per share have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend declared on January 18, 1994.
During the second quarter of 1992 the Board of Directors of the Corporation began the practice of declaring dividends at the end of a quarter instead of at the beginning of a quarter. The payable dates remained in the period following the end of the quarter. This resulted in dividends being declared twice in the second quarter of 1992, but only one dividend was paid. The approximate number of holders of record of the Corporation's common stock is 5,500.
Cash Dividends Period High Sale Low Sale Per Share
First Quarter $14.625 $12.375 $.125 Second Quarter $14.875 $13.250 $.125 Third Quarter $16.000 $13.313 $.125 Fourth Quarter $17.625 $14.875 $.135
Cash Dividends Period High Sale Low Sale Per Share
First Quarter $10.500 $10.000 $.105 Second Quarter $12.250 $10.250 $.210 Third Quarter $14.875 $12.000 $.105 Fourth Quarter $15.688 $13.688 $.125
The prices contained in the table for the common stock for the periods prior to June 10, 1992 are limited to transactions known to management, including recent inquiries made of local brokers, and are not necessarily indicative of the actual range of prices at which such stock was traded during the periods indicated.
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ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data (Dollar Amounts in Thousands, except per share data)
The following selected financial data is not covered by the auditor's report and should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which follows, and with the consolidated financial statements and related notes. All amounts have been restated to reflect the pooling of interests.
(a) Average number of shares outstanding has been restated to reflect pooling of interests. Restatements also reflect two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend declared on January 18, 1994.
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Introduction
This discussion and the related financial data are presented to assist in the understanding and evaluation of the consolidated financial condition and the results of operations of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") including its subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 and are intended to supplement, and should be read in conjunction with, the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes.
Effective December 31, 1993, the Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Peoples Bank of Western Pennsylvania, a state-chartered bank, headquartered in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The merger was accounted for as a pooling of interests and accordingly, all financial statements have been restated as though the merger had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented.
Effective April 30, 1992, the Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Central Bank ("Central"), a state-chartered bank headquartered in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The merger was accounted for as a purchase transaction, whereby the results of operations of Central from the date of acquisition were included in the financial statements.
Results of Operations
Net income in 1993 was $23.2 million, an increase of $2.6 million over the 1992 level of $20.6 million and compared to $16.0 million which was reported in 1991. Earnings per share before the cumulative effect of the change of accounting method increased $0.08 per share in 1993 to $1.22. This compared to $1.14 in 1992 and $0.94 in 1991. The cumulative effect of change in the method of accounting for income taxes added $0.02 per share to result in $1.24 earnings per share for 1993. Per share data has been restated to reflect the two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend declared on January 18, 1994. Return on average assets was 1.25% during the 1993 period compared to 1.24% for 1992. Return on average equity was 12.91% for both the 1993 and 1992 periods. During 1991 return on average assets was 1.14% and return on average equity was 11.75%.
The following is an analysis of the impact of changes in net income on earnings per share:
1993 1992 vs. vs. 1992 1991
Net income per share, prior year $1.14 $0.94
Increase (decrease) from changes in: Net interest income 0.07 0.30 Provision for possible loan losses 0.06 0.10 Security transactions 0.09 0.00 Other income 0.04 0.05 Salaries and employee benefits (0.08) (0.06) Occupancy and equipment costs (0.03) (0.01) Settlement of lender liability claim 0.08 (0.08) Other expenses (0.03) (0.06) Provision for Federal income taxes (0.13) (0.08) Subtotal 1.21 1.10 Inclusion of acquisition during year 0.01 0.04 Cumulative effect of change in accounting method 0.02 0.00 Net income per share $1.24 $1.14
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Net interest income, the most significant component of earnings, is the amount by which interest generated from earning assets exceeds interest expense on liabilities. Net interest income was $73.7 million in 1993 compared to $69.3 million in 1992 and $58.3 million in 1991. The following is an analysis of the average balance sheets and net interest income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1993.
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis
Both interest income and interest expense increased as volumes increased. Average interest earning assets increased $192.8 million in 1993 to $1,766,284 which is 94.9% of average total assets. Included in the 1993 growth was $41.8 million in investments, primarily mortgage-backed securities, and these purchases were funded with borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and other banks. This leveraging strategy added approximately $1.0 million to net interest income during 1993. Excluding the earning assets resulting from the Central acquisition, average earning assets grew $111.2 million in 1992. Average earning assets were 94.7% of average total assets during 1992, compared to 94.5% during 1991. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $162.1 million during 1993, which included $41.8 million related to the previously mentioned leveraging strategy. The remainder of the increase occurred primarily through deposit growth. Average interest-bearing liabilities grew $213.6 million during 1992 which included $90.7 million in addition to the Central acquisition.
Both asset yields and the cost of funds declined in 1993 and 1992 as the interest rates were generally lower during those periods when compared to previous years. Asset yields, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased 98 basis points (0.98%) during 1993 and 117 basis points (1.17%) during 1992. The cost of funds declined 76 basis points (0.76%) during 1993 and 134 basis points (1.34%) during 1992. Earning asset yields declined in 1993 faster than liability costs primarily because of lower mortgage rates. Mortgage borrowers have been refinancing loans during the low interest rate environment reducing loan yields. Additionally, mortgage loan refinancing on a national scale had accelerated the repayments of mortgage backed securities in excess of projections. Reinvestment of the proceeds at the then current rates lowered the investment portfolio yields. This trend should stabilize if interest rates remain constant or rise. Deposit customers tended to extend maturities which locked in rates as deposit rates fell, thereby preventing the cost of funds to decline as fast as asset yields. Net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 4.35% during 1993 compared to 4.66% in 1992 and 4.69% during 1991. The Corporation's use of computer modeling to manage interest rate risk is further described in the "Interest Sensitivity" section of this discussion herein. The following table shows the effect of changes in volumes and rates on interest income and interest expense.
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis
The provision for possible loan losses is an amount added to the reserve against which loan losses are charged. The amount of the provision is determined by management based upon its assessment of the size and quality of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the reserve in relation to the risks inherent within the loan portfolio. The provision for possible loan losses was $2.2 million in 1993 and $3.2 million and $4.9 million in 1992 and 1991, respectively. Net charge-offs against the reserve for possible loan losses were $1.9 million, or 0.19% of average total loans in 1993. This is compared to $2.9 million in 1992. Charge-offs were $510 thousand less during 1993 while recoveries of previously charged off loans increased $449 thousand. Net charge-offs were $3.8 million in 1991. Net charge-offs were 0.32% and 0.50% of average total loans during 1992 and 1991, respectively. For an analysis of credit quality, see the "Credit Review" section of this discussion.
The following table presents an analysis of the consolidated reserve for possible loan losses for the five years ended December 31, 1993 (dollars in thousands):
Total other operating income increased $2.7 million in 1993 to $12.1 million. Net security gains increased $1.7 million to $2.3 million during 1993 compared to $679 thousand during 1992 and $677 thousand in 1991. Security transactions during 1993 and 1992 were primarily the sale of U.S. Treasury securities maturing within a year. Proceeds were reinvested in U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agency securities with maturities of 2-3 years to continue to lock in yields while interest rates were falling. Additionally, during 1993 marketable equity securities with a book value of $1.6 million were sold for a $1.0 million gain. During 1991
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the Corporation also sold low and marginal quality securities which improved the marketability and liquidity of the portfolio. Gross gains of $2.3 million and gross losses of $17 thousand were recognized during 1993. Gross gains of $803 thousand and $1.5 million were recognized during 1992 and 1991, respectively, while gross losses of $124 thousand and $779 thousand were recognized in the corresponding periods.
Trust income increased $227 thousand during 1993 to $2.2 million as estate fees decreased $67 thousand, and core revenues increased. Trust income increased $664 thousand during 1992 as the 1991 restructuring of the subsidiary banks' trust departments into a single trust company began to produce benefits. Management of the trust company allows an opportunity to focus on growth, since the specialized areas and back-office operations were centralized. Service charges on deposits increased $320 thousand in 1993 and $1.0 million in 1992 primarily as a result of average total deposits increasing. Additionally, new fee schedules established during the fourth quarter of 1991 provided higher revenues during 1992.
Total other operating expenses increased $3.4 million to $51.2 million in 1993 and compared to $47.8 million and $39.9 million in 1992 and 1991, respectively. Results for the 1992 period did not reflect any of Central's results until the merger date of April 30, 1992. Operating expenses related to Central in the first four months of 1993 were $2.2 million.
Employee costs experienced an increase of $2.4 million to $25.4 million. Of this increase $946 thousand was a result of including Central for the full year of 1993. Total employee costs were $23.0 million and $20.2 million in 1992 and 1991, respectively. Salary levels are generally maintained through attrition management programs. Employee costs as a percentage of average assets was 1.36% in 1993, reduced from 1.38% in 1992 and 1.44% in 1991.
Net occupancy expense and furniture and equipment increased over the three year period primarily as the costs of maintaining branch operations, including utilities, repairs and depreciation continued to increase. Additionally, equipment depreciation increased as computer equipment that was previously being leased was purchased and is being depreciated over a shorter life than the original lease. Additionally, the process of automating loan documentation and the branch network increased depreciation costs but is expected to improve platform productivity and reduce loan documentation risks. The deposit insurance assessment from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") increased as a result of deposit increases. This assessment is not scheduled to increase again in 1994, but the possibility of future increases cannot be eliminated. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") has established a risk-based assessment system which went into effect January 1, 1993. This system designates an assessment rate for each insured institution based on a combination of its capital and supervisory condition. Because of the Corporation's strong capital position and supervisory condition, only future rate changes will cause a significant change in the related expense. A lender liability claim for which a subsidiary of the Corporation was a defendant, was settled out of court in October 1992 in the amount of $1.4 million. Other operating expenses increased $1.3 million in 1993 over the 1992 related period to $15.0 million. The inclusion of Central for the entire period of 1993 increased this category $829 thousand. An increase in the amortization of core deposit intangibles as a result of the implementation of FAS No. 109 was $715 thousand. One of the subsidiary banks agreed to a settlement of a PA shares tax claim resulting in a refund of $298 thousand. The 1992 increase was primarily a result of including Central for eight months. Cost increases occurred in the process of the collection of loans or the disposition of real estate acquired in lieu of loan repayment but was partially responsible for the increased recovery of previously charged off loans.
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis
Federal income tax expense was $9.7 million during 1993 representing an increase of $2.6 million over the 1992 total of $7.1 million. Taxable income increased nearly $7.0 million during 1993. On August 10, 1993 President Clinton signed into law the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ("the Act"). The Act made several changes that will affect financial institutions such as the Corporation and its subsidiaries. While it is difficult to determine the short and long-range effects of the Act on the Corporation and whether it will be able to change its operations and make adaptations to maintain net income levels that would otherwise have prevailed if the Act had not passed, it should be noted that the primary focus of the Act was to raise taxes. One provision of the Act increased the tax rate for corporate taxable income in excess of $10 million to 35 percent from 34 percent. This provision was retroactively applied to taxable income earned after January 1, 1993. The tax rate change increased the Corporation's Federal income tax expense by $259 thousand.
Liquidity
Liquidity is a measure of the Corporation's ability to efficiently meet normal cash flow requirements of both borrowers and depositors. In the ordinary course of business, funds are generated from deposits (primary source) and the maturity or repayment of earning assets, such as securities and loans. As an additional secondary source, short-term liquidity needs may be provided through the use of overnight Federal funds purchased and borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank. Additionally, six of the seven banking subsidiaries are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank and may borrow up to ten percent of their total assets at any one time. The sale of earning assets may also provide an additional source of liquidity.
The Corporation's long-term liquidity source is a large core deposit base and a strong capital position. Core deposits are the most stable source of liquidity a bank can have due to the long-term relationship with a deposit customer. Deposits increased $30.8 million in 1993 primarily in core customer deposit relationships. Non-core deposits, which are time deposits in denominations of $100 thousand or more represented only 6.1% of total deposits at December 31, 1993. Time deposits of $100 thousand or more at December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 had remaining maturities as follows:
Net loans increased $41.4 million during 1993 as consumer loans and real estate secured loans were the primary categories of increased volume reflecting a strengthening of loan demand.
An additional source of liquidity are certain marketable securities that the Corporation holds in its investment portfolio. These securities are classified as "securities available for sale". While the Corporation does not have specific intentions to sell these securities, they have been designated as "available for sale" because they may be sold for the purpose of obtaining future liquidity, for management of interest rate risk or as
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part of the implementation of tax management strategies. As of December 31, 1993, securities available for sale had an amortized cost of $462.8 million and a market value of $465.2 million. Gross unrealized gains were $3.7 million and gross unrealized losses were $1.3 million. Below is a schedule of loans by classification for the five years ended December 31, 1993 and a schedule of the maturity distribution of investment securities at December 31, 1993.
*Yields are calculated on a tax-equivalent basis
Interest Sensitivity
The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to maintain an appropriate balance between the stable growth of income and the risks associated with maximizing income through interest sensitivity imbalances. While no single number can accurately describe the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income, interest rate sensitivity positions, or "gaps" when measured over a variety of time periods may be helpful.
An asset or liability is considered to be interest-sensitive if the rate it yields or bears is subject to change within a predetermined time period. If interest-sensitive assets ("ISA") exceeds interest-sensitive liabilities ("ISL") during a prescribed time period, a positive gap results. Conversely, when ISL exceeds ISA during a time period, a negative gap results.
A positive gap tends to indicate that earnings will be impacted favorably if interest rates rise during the period and negatively when interest rates fall during the period. A negative gap tends to indicate that earnings will be affected inversely to interest rate changes. In other words, as interest rates fall, a negative gap should tend to produce a positive effect on earnings and when interest rates rise, a negative gap should tend to affect earnings negatively.
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis
The following table lists the amounts and ratios of assets and liabilities with rates or yields subject to change within the periods indicated as of December 31, 1993 and 1992 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands):
0-90 Days 0-180 Days 0-365 Days
Loans $ 384,639 $ 458,967 $ 593,225 Investments 162,510 210,823 276,518 Other interest-earning assets 1,974 2,172 2,469 Total interest-sensitive assets 549,123 671,962 872,212
Certificates of deposit 160,487 278,868 404,764 Other deposits 503,288 503,288 503,288 Short-term borrowings 155,518 165,096 168,803
Total interest-sensitive liabilities 819,293 947,252 1,076,855 Gap $(270,170) $(275,290) $ (204,643)
ISA/ISL 0.67 0.71 0.81 Gap/Total assets 13.82% 14.08% 10.47%
0-90 Days 0-180 Days 0-365 Days
Loans $ 395,097 $ 463,995 $ 615,796 Investments 72,879 114,000 185,784 Other interest-earning assets 34,403 37,692 46,859 Total interest-sensitive assets 502,379 615,687 848,439
Certificates of deposit 156,655 288,295 389,704 Other deposits 583,307 583,807 584,648 Short-term borrowings 44,801 50,135 51,492
Total interest-sensitive liabilities 784,763 922,237 1,025,844 Gap $(282,384) $(306,550) $ (177,405)
ISA/ISL 0.64 0.67 0.83 Gap/Total assets 15.80% 17.15% 9.92%
Final loan maturities and rate sensitivity of the loan portfolio excluding consumer installment and mortgage loans and before unearned income at December 31, 1993 are as follows (Dollar Amounts in Thousands):
Within One One to After Year 5 Years 5 Years Total
Commercial and industrial $ 92,566 $19,544 $ 14,403 $126,513 Financial institutions -0- 162 -0- 162 Real estate-construction 7,199 1,147 1,372 9,718 Real estate-commercial 99,684 40,003 81,119 220,806 Other 9,276 6,050 11,219 26,545 Totals $208,725 $66,906 $108,113 $383,744
Loans at fixed interest rates 43,902 49,367 Loans at variable interest rates 23,004 58,746 Totals $66,906 $108,113
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The Corporation has not experienced the kind of earnings volatility indicated from the gap analysis. This is because assets and liabilities with similar contractual repricing characteristics may not reprice at the same time or to the same degree.
Therefore, to more precisely measure the impact of interest rate changes on the Corporation's net interest margin, management simulates the potential effects of changing interest rates through computer modeling. The Corporation is then better able to implement strategies which would include an acceleration of a deposit rate reduction or a lag in a deposit rate increase. The repricing strategies for loans would be inversely related.
The analysis at December 31, 1993, indicated that a 200 basis point movement in interest rates in either direction would not have a significant impact on the Corporation's anticipated net interest income over the next twelve months.
Credit Review
Maintaining a high quality loan portfolio is of great importance to the Corporation. The Corporation manages the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio through the use of prudent lending policies and procedures and monitors risk through a periodic review process provided by external auditors, internal auditors, regulatory authorities and our loan review staff. These reviews include the analysis of credit quality, diversification of industry, compliance to policies and procedures, and an analysis of current economic conditions.
In the management of its credit portfolio, the Corporation emphasizes the importance of the collectibility of loans and leases as well as asset and earnings diversification. The Corporation immediately recognizes as a loss, all credits judged to be uncollectible and has established a reserve for possible credit losses that may exist in the portfolio at a point in time, but have not been specifically identified.
Since all identified losses are immediately charged off, no portion of the reserve is restricted to any individual credit or groups of credits, and the entire reserve is available to absorb any and all credit losses. However, for analytical purposes, the following table sets forth an allocation of the reserve for possible loan losses at December 31 according to the categories indicated:
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis
Other than those described below, there are no material credits that management has serious doubts as to the borrower's ability to comply with the present loan repayment terms. The following table identifies nonperforming loans at December 31. A loan is placed in a nonaccrual status at the time when ultimate collectibility of principal or interest, wholly or partially, is in doubt. Past due loans are those which were contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments. Renegotiated loans are those which terms have been renegotiated to provide a reduction or deferral of principal or interest as a result of the deteriorating financial position of the borrower.
The reduction of income due to renegotiated loans was less than $50 thousand in any year presented.
The level of nonperforming loans has increased in recent years, principally as nonaccrual loans increased. These loans are primarily secured by residential and commercial real estate and no significant loss is expected. Management believes that the reserve for possible loan losses and nonperforming loans remained safely within acceptable levels during 1993.
Capital Resources
Equity capital increased $16.0 million in 1993. Dividends declared decreased equity by $8.9 million. The retained net income remains in permanent capital to fund future growth and expansion. Payments by the Corporation's Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") to reduce debt it incurred to acquire the Corporation's common stock for future distribution as employee compensation, net of additional advances, increased equity capital by $464 thousand. The market value adjustment to securities available for sale added $1.6 million to capital while the tax benefit of dividends paid to the ESOP increased equity by $84 thousand and amounts paid to fund the discount on reinvested dividends and optional cash payments reduced equity by $159 thousand.
A capital base can be considered adequate when it enables the Corporation to intermediate funds responsibly and provide related services while protecting against future uncertainties. The evaluation of capital adequacy depends on a variety of factors, including asset quality, liquidity, earnings history and prospects, internal controls and management caliber. In consideration of these factors, management's primary emphasis with respect to the Corporation's capital position is to maintain an adequate and stable ratio of equity to assets.
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The Federal Reserve Board has issued risk-based capital adequacy guidelines which went into effect in stages through 1992. The risk-based capital standard is designed principally as a measure of credit risk. These guidelines require: (1) at least 50% of a banking organization's total capital be common and certain other "core" equity capital ("Tier I Capital"); (2) assets and off-balance sheet items must be weighted according to risk; (3) the total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio be at least 8%; and (4) a minimum leverage ratio of Tier I capital to total assets. The minimum leverage ratio is not specifically defined, but is generally expected to be 4-5 percent for all but the most highly rated banks, as determined by a regulatory rating system.
The table below presents the Corporation's capital position at December 31, 1993: Percent Amount of Adjusted (in thousands) Assets
Tier I Capital $169,546 16.29 Risk-Based Requirement 41,642 4.00
Total Capital 182,989 17.58 Risk-Based Requirement 83,285 8.00
Minimum Leverage Capital 169,546 8.88 Minimum Leverage Requirement 76,384 4.00
Inflation and Changing Prices
Management is aware of the impact inflation has on interest rates and therefore the impact it can have on a bank's performance. The ability of a financial institution to cope with inflation can only be determined by analysis and monitoring of its asset and liability structure. The Corporation monitors its asset and liability position with particular emphasis on the mix of interest-sensitive assets and liabilities in order to reduce the effect of inflation upon its performance. However, it must be remembered that the asset and liability structure of a financial institution is substantially different from an industrial corporation in that virtually all assets and liabilities are monetary in nature, meaning that they have been or will be converted into a fixed number of dollars regardless of changes in general price levels. Examples of monetary items include cash, loans and deposits. Nonmonetary items are those assets and liabilities which do not gain or lose purchasing power solely as a result of general price level changes. Examples of nonmonetary items are premises and equipment.
Inflation can have a more direct impact on categories of noninterest expenses such as salaries and wages, supplies and employee benefit costs. These expenses are very closely monitored by management for both the effects of inflation and increases relating to such items as staffing levels, usage of supplies and occupancy costs.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
December 31, 1993 1992
Assets Cash and due from banks on demand...........$ 51,044 $ 63,337 Interest-bearing deposits with banks........ 2,569 18,196 Federal funds sold.......................... -0- 30,555 Securities available for sale............... 465,224 -0- Investment securities, market value $383,943 in 1993 and $674,066 in 1992..... 381,811 664,046
Loans....................................... 1,037,675 994,768 Unearned income........................... (31,499) (30,241) Reserve for possible loan losses.......... (14,544) (14,267) Net loans............................ 991,632 950,260
Property and equipment...................... 21,911 21,107 Other real estate owned..................... 4,929 4,044 Other assets................................ 36,149 36,003 Total assets.........................$1,955,269 $1,787,548
Liabilities Deposits (All Domestic): Noninterest-bearing.......................$ 167,306 $ 167,486 Interest-bearing.......................... 1,408,318 1,377,337 Total deposits....................... 1,575,624 1,544,823
Short-term borrowings....................... 171,497 52,676 Other liabilities........................... 14,332 11,516 Long-term debt.............................. 7,363 8,130 Total liabilities.................... 1,768,816 1,617,145
Shareholders' Equity Preferred stock, $1 par value per share, 3,000,000 shares authorized and unissued.............................. -0- -0- Common stock, $5 par value per share, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 9,321,012 issued and outstanding.................... 46,605 46,605 Additional paid-in capital.................. 35,296 35,455 Retained earnings........................... 107,417 93,256 Unrealized gain on securities available for sale.................................. 1,584 -0- 190,902 175,316 Deferred compensation....................... (4,449) (4,913) Total shareholders' equity........... 186,453 170,403 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity..........$1,955,269 $1,787,548
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income (Dollar Amounts in Thousands, except per share data)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991
NOTE 1--Statement of Accounting Policies
General
The following summary of accounting and reporting policies is presented to aid the reader in obtaining a better understanding of the financial statements and related financial data of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") and its subsidiaries contained in this report. Such policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to general practice within the banking industry.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are on the accrual basis of accounting except for certain trust related revenues which are recorded on a cash basis. Recording income from such activities on a cash basis does not materially affect net income.
Certain items of the consolidated statements for the years ended December 31, 1992 and 1991 have been reclassified to conform with the December 31, 1993 presentation.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Investments of 20 to 50 percent of the outstanding common stock of investees are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Securities
In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 ("FAS No. 115"), Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. This statement addresses the accounting and reporting for investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values and for all investments in debt securities. Those investments are to be classified in three categories and accounted for as follows: (a) securities held-to-maturity, (b) trading securities and (c) securities available-for-sale.
Debt securities that the Corporation has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as securities held-to-maturity and are reported at amortized cost. Debt and equity securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Debt and equity securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities are classified as securities available-for-sale and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity.
The Corporation adopted FAS No. 115 effective December 31, 1993 and classified securities as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale. The Corporation does not engage in trading activities (see NOTES 4 and 5).
Prior to the implementation of FAS No. 115, investment securities consisted of debt and equity securities. Debt securities were stated at cost adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount. These securities were principally purchased with the intent of holding them until maturity. Marketable equity securities were carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. Net gain or loss on the sale of investment securities was determined by using the specific identification method.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 1--Statement of Accounting Policies (Continued)
Loans
Loans are carried at the principal amount outstanding. Unearned income on installment loans is taken into income on a declining basis which results in an approximately level rate of return over the life of the loan. Interest is accrued as earned on nondiscounted loans. When a loan becomes past due and doubt exists as to the ultimate collection of principal and interest, the accrual of income is discontinued and is only recognized at the time payment is received.
Renegotiated loans are those loans on which concessions in terms have been granted because of a borrower's financial difficulty. Interest is generally accrued on such loans in accordance with the new terms.
Loan Fees
Loan origination and commitment fees, net of associated direct costs, are deferred and the net amount is amortized as an adjustment to the related loan yield on the interest method, generally over the contractual life of the related loans or commitments.
Other Real Estate Owned
Real estate, other than bank premises, is recorded at the lower of cost or market at the time of acquisition. Expenses related to holding the property, net of rental income, are generally charged against earnings in the current period. Other real estate also includes properties that have in substance been foreclosed. In-substance foreclosed properties are those properties where the borrower has little or no remaining equity in the property considering its fair market value; where repayment can only be expected to come from the operation or sale of the property; and where the borrower has effectively abandoned control of the property or it is doubtful that the borrower will be able to rebuild equity in the property. In- substance foreclosed properties included in other real estate owned were $111 and $1,514 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
Reserve for Possible Loan Losses
The reserve for possible loan losses represents management's estimate of an amount adequate to provide for losses which may be incurred on loans currently held. Management determines the adequacy of the reserve based on historical patterns of loan charge-offs and recoveries, the relationship of the reserve to outstanding loans, industry experience, current economic trends and other factors relevant to the collectibility of loans currently in the portfolio.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful life of the asset. Charges for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Where a lease is involved, amortization is charged over the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement, whichever is shorter.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 1--Statement of Accounting Policies (Continued)
Income Taxes
In February 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("FAS No. 109"), Accounting for Income Taxes (see NOTE 14). Under the asset and liability method utilized by FAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. Deferred tax assets are reduced, if necessary, by the amount of such benefits that are not expected to be realized based upon available evidence.
Effective January 1, 1993, the Corporation adopted FAS No. 109 and has reported the cumulative effect of that change in method of accounting for income taxes in the 1993 consolidated statement of income.
Cash Flow Statement
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and Federal funds sold. Generally, Federal funds are sold for one-day periods.
Supplemental Disclosures
Cash paid during the year for:
1993 1992 1991
Interest $59,119 $64,546 $67,518 Income taxes $ 9,245 $ 8,175 $ 5,187
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
The Corporation borrowed $250 in 1993 and $1,520 in 1991 and concurrently loaned these amounts to the First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust ("ESOP") on identical terms. The loan has been recorded as long-term debt on the Corporation's books and the offset was recorded as a reduction in common shareholders' equity. Loan payments in the amount of $714 were made by the ESOP in each of the three years ending in 1993, thereby reducing the outstanding amount related to deferred compensation to $4,449 at December 31, 1993.
Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings per share have been calculated on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year, restated to reflect pooling of interests. Additionally, average number of shares has been restated to reflect the two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend declared on January 18, 1994 (see NOTE 22).
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The financial statements include various estimated fair values at December 31, 1993, as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 ("FAS No. 107"). Such information, which pertains to the Corporation's
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 1--Statement of Accounting Policies (Continued)
financial instruments, is based on the requirements set forth in FAS No. 107 and does not purport to represent the aggregate net fair value of the Corporation. It is the Corporation's general practice and intent to hold its financial instruments to maturity, except for certain securities designated as securities available for sale, and not to engage in trading activities. Many of the financial instruments lack an available trading market, as characterized by a willing buyer and seller engaging in an exchange transaction. Therefore, the Corporation had to use significant estimations and present value calculations to prepare this disclosure.
Changes in the assumptions or methodologies used to estimate fair values may materially affect the estimated amounts. Also, management is concerned that there may not be reasonable comparability between institutions due to the wide range of permitted assumptions and the methodologies in absence of active markets. This lack of uniformity gives rise to a high degree of subjectivity in estimating financial instrument fair values.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating financial instrument fair values:
Cash and short-term instruments: The balance sheet carrying amounts for cash and short-term instruments approximate the estimated fair values of such assets.
Securities: Fair values for investment securities and securities available for sale are based on quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. The carrying value of nonmarketable equity securities, such as Federal Reserve Bank stock and Federal Home Loan Bank stock, is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Loans receivable: Fair values of variable rate loans subject to frequent repricing and which entail no significant credit risk are based on the carrying values. The estimated fair values of other loans are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Off-balance-sheet instruments: Many of the Corporation's off-balance-sheet instruments, primarily loan commitments and standby letters of credit, are expected to expire without being drawn upon, therefore the commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Management has determined that due to the uncertainties of cash flows and difficulty in predicting the timing of such cash flows, fair values were not estimated for these instruments.
Deposit liabilities: For deposits which are payable on demand at the reporting date, representing all deposits other than time deposits, management estimates that the carrying value of such deposits is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The carrying amounts of variable rate time deposit accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the report date. Fair values of fixed rate time deposits are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using interest rates currently being offered and a schedule of aggregated expected maturities. The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates its fair value.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 1--Statement of Accounting Policies (Continued)
Short-term borrowings: The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings such as Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and treasury, tax and loan notes approximate their fair values.
Long-term debt: The carrying amounts of variable rate debt approximate their fair values at the report date. Fair values of fixed rate debt are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the Corporation's estimated incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
NOTE 2--Business Combination
Effective December 31, 1993 the Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Peoples Bank of Western Pennsylvania, a state-chartered bank headquartered in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Each of the 375,000 outstanding shares of common stock were exchanged for two shares of the Corporation's common stock. The merger was accounted for as a pooling of interests, and accordingly, all financial statements were restated as though the merger had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented.
Effective April 30, 1992, the Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Central Bank ("Central"), a state-chartered bank headquartered in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, for 808,765 shares of the Corporation's common stock and $3,950 in cash. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction, whereby the identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of Central have been recorded at their fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill of $4,858 and core deposit intangibles of $2,873 acquired in the transaction are being amortized on a straight-line basis over respective periods of fifteen and ten years. Under the purchase method of accounting, the results of operations of Central from the date of acquisition were included in the financial statements.
NOTE 3--Cash and Due From Banks on Demand
Regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System impose uniform reserve requirements on all depository institutions with transaction accounts (checking accounts, NOW accounts, etc.). Reserves are maintained in the form of vault cash or a noninterest-bearing balance held with the Federal Reserve Bank. The subsidiary banks maintained with the Federal Reserve Bank average balances of $3,355 during 1993 and $3,971 during 1992.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 4--Investment Securities
Below is an analysis of the book values and approximate fair values of debt securities at December 31:
Mortgage backed securities include mortgage backed obligations of the U.S. Government agencies and corporations, mortgage backed securities issued by other organizations and other asset backed securities. These obligations have contractual maturities ranging from 5 to 34 years and have an anticipated average life to maturity ranging from less than one year to 10 years.
The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at December 31, 1993, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Estimated Amortized Market Cost Value
Due within 1 year $ 20,174 $ 20,326 Due after 1 but within 5 years 111,271 112,482 Due after 5 but within 10 years 30,439 30,662 Due after 10 years 8,519 8,907 170,403 172,377 Mortgage backed securities 211,408 211,566 Total debt securities $381,811 $383,943
Proceeds from the sales of investment securities were $16,840 and $65,362 in 1992 and 1991, respectively. Gross gains of $803 and $1,456 were recognized during 1992 and 1991, respectively, while gross losses of $124 and $779 were recognized in the corresponding periods.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 4-Investment Securities (Continued)
Marketable equity securities included in investment securities at December 31, 1992 with a cost basis of $6,219 had gross unrealized gains of $331 and gross unrealized losses of $122. The Corporation also held nonmarketable equity securities in the amount of $7,476 at December 31, 1992, primarily Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock. At December 31, 1993 equity securities have been classified as securities available for sale.
Investment securities with a book value of $249,160 and $181,787 were pledged at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively, to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
NOTE 5--Securities Available For Sale
Below is an analysis of the amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities available for sale at December 31, 1993:
Gross Gross Approx. Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value
U.S. Treasury Securities $103,253 $ 862 $ (125) $103,990
Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies:
Mortgage Backed Securities 285,854 2,507 (978) 287,383
Other 49,726 323 (133) 49,916
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 97 -0- -0- 97
Corporate Securities 4,688 50 -0- 4,738
Other Mortgage Backed Securities 6,327 25 (9) 6,343
Total Debt Securities 449,945 3,767 (1,245) 452,467
Equity Securities 12,841 -0- (84) 12,757 Total Securities Available for Sale $462,786 $3,767 $(1,329) $465,224
Mortgage backed securities include mortgage backed obligations of the U.S. Government agencies and corporations, mortgage backed securities issued by other organizations and other asset backed securities. These obligations have contractual maturities ranging from 5 to 34 years and have an anticipated average life to maturity ranging from less than one year to 10 years.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 5--Securities Available for Sale (Continued)
The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at December 31, 1993, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Estimated Amortized Fair Cost Value
Due within 1 year $ 4,960 $ 5,083 Due after 1 but within 5 years 141,804 142,652 Due after 5 but within 10 years 8,815 8,804 Due after 10 years 2,185 2,202 157,764 158,741 Mortgage backed securities 292,181 293,726 Total debt securities $449,945 $452,467
Proceeds from the sales of investment securities during 1993 were $95,658. Gross gains of $2,350 and gross losses of $17 were realized on those sales.
NOTE 6--Loans (all domestic)
Loans at year end were divided among these general categories:
December 31, 1993 1992
Commercial, financial, agricultural and other $ 153,039 $196,979 Real estate loans: Construction and land development 9,718 11,676 1-4 Family dwellings 412,799 373,174 Other real estate loans 220,804 188,226 Loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures 239,904 220,085 Leases, net of unearned income 1,411 4,628 Subtotal 1,037,675 994,768 Unearned income (31,499) (30,241) Total loans and leases $1,006,176 $964,527
Management's estimate of the fair value of loans was $1,035,850 and $991,491 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
Most of the Corporation's business activity was with customers located within Pennsylvania. The portfolio is well diversified, and as of December 31, 1993, there were no significant concentrations of credit.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 7--Reserve for Possible Loan Losses
Description of changes:
1993 1992 1991
Reserve balance at January 1 $14,267 $ 9,426 $8,323
Additions: Recoveries of previously charged off loans 1,564 1,115 825 Provision charged to operating expense 2,197 3,219 4,946 From acquisition -0- 4,501 -0- Deductions: Loans charged off 3,484 3,994 4,668 Reserve balance at December 31 $14,544 $14,267 $9,426
For Federal tax purposes, the reserve for possible loan losses was $1,911 in 1993 and $2,222 in 1992.
NOTE 8--Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk
The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The contract or notional amount of those instruments reflects the extent of involvement the Corporation has in particular classes of financial instruments. The Corporation does not issue any other instruments with significant off-balance-sheet risk.
The Corporation's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party of the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit written is represented by the contract or notional amount of those instruments. The Corporation uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. The following table identifies the notional amount of those instruments at December 31, 1993 and 1992.
1993 1992
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk: Commitments to extend credit $182,013 $153,319 Standby letters of credit $ 17,900 $ 11,858 Commercial letters of credit $ 65 $ 10
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 Corporation
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 8--Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk (Continued)
evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Corporation upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counter-party. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit written are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.
NOTE 9--Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are described as follows:
1993 1992
Land $ 3,615 $ 2,977 Buildings and improvements 22,200 21,084 Leasehold improvements 3,312 3,254 Furniture and equipment 20,377 19,221
Subtotal 49,504 46,536 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 27,593 25,429
Total premises and equipment $21,911 $21,107
Depreciation and amortization related to premises and equipment was $3,008 in 1993, $2,637 and $1,901, in 1992 and 1991, respectively.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 10--Interest-Bearing Deposits
Components of interest-bearing deposits at December 31 were as follows:
1993 1992
N.O.W. and Super N.O.W. accounts $ 169,897 $ 168,130 Savings and MMDA accounts 426,640 411,380 Time deposits 811,781 797,827 Total interest-bearing deposits $1,408,318 $1,377,337
Included in time deposits at December 31 were certificates of deposit in denominations of $100 or more maturing as follows:
1993 1992
3 months or less $19,734 $ 25,289 3 to 6 months 12,543 15,906 6 to 12 months 16,542 11,140 Over 12 months 47,006 49,731 Total $95,825 $102,066
Interest expense related to $100 or greater certificates of deposit amounted to $5,426 in 1993, $7,389 in 1992, and $7,566 in 1991.
Management's estimated fair value of deposits was $1,590,502 and $1,565,065 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
NOTE 11--Short-term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings at December 31 were as follows:
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 11--Short-term Borrowings (Continued)
Interest expense on short-term borrowings for the years ended December 31 is detailed below:
1993 1992 1991
Federal funds purchased $ 705 $ 169 $ 58 Borrowings from FHLB 753 -0- -0- Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,783 1,201 1,089 Treasury, tax and loan note option 255 353 422 Total interest on short-term borrowings $3,496 $1,723 $1,569
NOTE 12--Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt at December 31, 1993 follows:
Amount Rate
Bank subordinated notes due September, 1997 $ 716 8.38% ESOP loan due September, 1997 2,678 80% of Prime Bank loan due December, 1997 2,000 Prime ESOP loan due March, 2001 1,770 Prime Mortgage note due October, 2003 199 6.26%
Total long-term debt $7,363
All subordinated notes are unsecured and equally subordinated in right of payment to depositors and other creditors. The notes are redeemable at 102% of principal until maturity, at the bank's option. The subordinated notes do not provide for sinking fund obligations. Scheduled loan payments and subordinated note maturities are summarized below:
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Thereafter
Loan payments $1,419 $1,483 $1,484 $1,307 $272 $682 Note maturities -0- -0- -0- 716 -0- -0-
Total $1,419 $1,483 $1,484 $2,023 $272 $682
Management estimated the fair value of long-term debt at December 31, 1993 to be $7,433 and $8,207 at December 31, 1992.
NOTE 13--Common Share Commitments
At December 31, 1993 the Corporation had 25,000,000 common shares authorized and 18,642,024 shares outstanding after reflecting the two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend (see NOTE 22). The Corporation may be required to issue additional shares to satisfy common share purchases related to the employee stock ownership plan described in NOTE 15.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 14--Federal Income Taxes
As discussed in Note 1, effective January 1, 1993 the Corporation adopted FAS No. 109. As permitted under FAS No. 109, prior years' financial statements have not been restated. The adoption of this statement resulted in a cumulative benefit of $500 in 1993. This benefit was primarily due to lower tax rates in the year that FAS No. 109 was adopted than tax rates were in the years of purchase business combinations.
The income tax provision consists of:
1993 1992 1991
Current tax provision for income before securities transactions $9,591 $7,229 $5,273 Securities transactions 817 231 230 Total current tax provision 10,408 7,460 5,503
Deferred tax provision (credit) on: Loan loss provision (327) (72) (404) Bond discount (53) (130) (62) Leasing income (432) (236) (44) Purchase accounting valuations (209) -0- -0- Depreciation (15) 110 31 Loan origination fees and costs 185 47 172 Other 162 (103) (171) Total deferred tax benefit (689) (384) (478) Total tax provision $9,719 $7,076 $5,025
Temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities that represent significant portions of the deferred tax assets (liabilities) at January 1, 1993 and December 31, 1993 were as follows:
December January 31, 1,
Reserve for possible loan losses $4,422 $4,095 Accumulated accretion of bond discount (278) (331) Lease financing deduction (149) (581) Purchase accounting valuations, other than excess purchase price (2,191) (2,400) Accumulated depreciation (348) (363) Unrealized gain on securities available for sale (851) -0- Loan origination fees and costs (192) (7) Other - net 325 487 Deferred tax asset balance $ 738 $ 900
Management does not feel a need to establish a valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset because of the Corporation's ability to recover previously paid taxes through carrybacks.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 14--Federal Income Taxes (Continued)
The total tax provision for financial reporting purposes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes. The differences are as follows:
NOTE 15--Retirement Plans
All employees with at least one year of service are eligible to participate in the employee stock ownership plan. Contributions to the plan are determined by the board of directors, and are based upon a prescribed percentage of the annual compensation of all participants. These contributions are used to purchase the Corporation's common shares. Contributions to the plan were $622 in 1993, $680 in 1992 and $518 in 1991.
The Corporation also has a savings plan pursuant to the provisions of section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the terms of the plan, each participant will receive an automatic employer contribution to the plan in an amount equal to 3% of compensation. Each participating employee may contribute up to 5% of compensation to the plan which is matched by the employer's contribution equal to 60% of the employee's contribution. The 401(k) plan expense was $1,158 in 1993, $984 in 1992, $875 in 1991.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106 ("FAS No. 106"), Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions established standards for accounting for postretirement benefits, primarily health care benefits. FAS No. 106 was effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1992. Since the Corporation generally does not offer these benefits, the impact on net income is not considered material.
Employees of Central were covered by a noncontributory defined benefit plan, which covered substantially all of its employees. The plan was fully funded, and no contributions were made during the past three years. The net periodic cost was $16 during 1992. The plan was terminated during 1993 and Central employees were included in the Corporation's employee stock ownership plan and 401(k) plan. The plan termination resulted in a gain of $186 thousand recorded during 1993.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 16--Deferred Compensation
The Corporation had borrowed amounts which were concurrently loaned to the First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust ("ESOP") on the same terms. The combined balances of the ESOP related loans were $4,449 at December 31, 1993.
The loans have been recorded as long-term debt on the Corporation's consolidated balance sheets. A like amount of deferred compensation was recorded as a reduction of common shareholders' equity. Deferred compensation, included as a component of shareholders' equity, represents the Corporation's prepayment of future compensation expense. As the Corporation makes annual contributions to the ESOP, these contributions, plus dividends accumulated on the Corporation's common stock held by the ESOP, will be used to repay the loan to the Corporation. As the loan is repaid, common stock is allocated to the ESOP participants and deferred compensation is reduced by the amount of the principal payment on the loan. Interest on this loan was $245 in 1993 and $286 in 1992 and $382 in 1991. Dividends on common shares held in the ESOP used for debt service were $417 in 1993, $351 in 1992 and $289 in 1991.
NOTE 17--Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
During 1990, a subsidiary bank was named as a defendant in a forgery claim where the bank allegedly allowed checks bearing forged endorsements to be negotiated. Management feels that its maximum exposure is not significant and that it has adequate defenses for the claim. This action is being vigorously defended and, in the opinion of management, should be resolved in the bank's favor.
There are no material legal proceedings to which the Corporation or its subsidiaries are a party, or of which any of their property is the subject, except proceedings which arise in the normal course of business and, in the opinion of management, will not have any material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
The Corporation leases various premises and assorted equipment under noncancelable agreements. Total future minimum rental commitments at December 31, 1993 were as follows:
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Thereafter Total
Premises $451 $352 $255 $212 $148 $805 $2,223 Equipment 171 36 17 1 -0- -0- 225
Total $622 $388 $272 $213 $148 $805 $2,448
Under the terms of various lease agreements, increases in utilities and taxes may be passed on to the lessee. Such adjustments are not reflected in the above table. Additionally, various lease renewal options are available and are not included in the minimum lease commitments until such options are exercised. Total lease expense amounted to $1,034 in 1993, $1,326 in 1992 and $1,248 in 1991.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 18--Related Party Transactions
Some of the Corporation's or its subsidiaries' directors, executive officers, principal shareholders and their related interests, had transactions with the subsidiary banks in the ordinary course of business during 1993. All loans and commitments to loans in such transactions were made on substantially the same terms, including collateral and interest rates, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions. In the opinion of management, these transactions do not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility nor do they present other unfavorable features. It is anticipated that further such extensions of credit will be made in the future.
The following is an analysis of loans to those parties whose aggregate loan balances exceeded $60 during 1993.
Balances December 31, 1992 $34,840 Advances 7,599 Repayments (17,307) Other 102 Balances December 31, 1993 $25,234
Three loans to two directors, or their related interests were placed on a nonaccrual status during 1992 due to cash flow deficiencies. The original loans were made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions. One loan to a director has been in compliance with the terms of the loan and has been removed from a nonaccrual status. The original amount of this loan was $616 and the balance at December 31, 1993 was $500. The remaining two loans to one director remained on a nonaccrual status during 1993. The original balances of these loans were $1,969 and the recorded balance of these loans at December 31, 1993 was reduced to $987. In the opinion of management, adequate amounts have been provided in the reserve for possible loan losses for these loans.
NOTE 19--Dividend Restrictions
The amount of funds available to the parent from its subsidiary banks is limited by restrictions imposed on all national banks by the Comptroller of the Currency and on all state chartered banks by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking.
During 1993, dividends from subsidiary banks were restricted not to exceed $44,908. These restrictions have not had, and are not expected to have, a significant impact on the Corporation's ability to meet its cash obligations.
NOTE 20--Jointly-Owned Company
Investment in Commonwealth Trust Credit Life Insurance Company ("Commonwealth Trust"), a jointly-owned credit life reinsurance company in which the Corporation has a 50% interest in the voting common stock, is carried at cost, adjusted for the Corporation's proportionate share of the earnings. Dividends, if any, reduce the basis of the investment.
Commonwealth Trust has been in operation since June of 1989. The Corporation's net investment in Commonwealth Trust at December 31, 1993 was $1,162 and income from its investment was $221 during 1993.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 21--Condensed Financial Information of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (parent company only)
Balance Sheets
December 31, 1993 1992
Assets Cash $ 2,571 $ 2,625 Investment in subsidiaries 187,054 171,568 Investment in jointly-owned company 1,162 941 Premises and equipment 1,181 890 Dividends receivable from subsidiaries 3,679 3,095 Receivable from subsidiaries 440 842 Other assets 279 397
Total assets $196,366 $180,358
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 947 $ 399 Dividends payable 2,517 2,143 Loans payable 6,449 7,413 Shareholders' equity, exclusive of deferred compensation 190,902 175,316 Deferred compensation (4,449) (4,913) Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $196,366 $180,358
Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31,
1993 1992 1991
Dividends from subsidiaries $13,490 $11,082 $11,085 Operating expenses (5,598) (4,893) (4,378)
Income before taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 7,892 6,189 6,707 Applicable income tax benefits 1,782 1,433 1,250 Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 9,674 7,622 7,957 Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 13,516 12,966 8,027
Net income $23,190 $20,588 $15,984
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1991, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 21--Condensed Financial Information of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (parent company only) (Continued)
Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31,
1993 1992 1991
Operating Activities Net income $ 23,190 $ 20,588 $ 15,984 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,190 865 723 Decrease (increase) in prepaid income taxes (262) (298) 911 Undistributed equity in subsidiaries (13,516) (12,966) (8,027) Other - net (11) (165) (618)
Net cash provided by operating activities 10,591 8,024 8,973
Investing Activities Purchases of premises and equipment (499) (106) (300) Acquisition and additional investment in subsidiary (1,000) (3,950) -0- Net cash used by investing activities (1,499) (4,056) (300)
Financing Activities Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt -0- 2,500 -0- Repayment of long-term debt (500) -0- -0- Tax benefit of ESOP dividend 84 119 97 Discount on dividend reinvestment plan purchases (159) (124) (80) Cash dividends paid (8,571) (6,860) (5,899) Net cash used by financing activities (9,146) (4,365) (5,882)
Net increase (decrease) in cash (54) (397) 2,791 Cash at beginning of year 2,625 3,022 231
Cash at end of year $2,571 $2,625 $3,022
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
The Corporation borrowed $250 in 1993 and $1,520 in 1991 and concurrently loaned these amounts to the ESOP on identical terms. The loans were recorded as long-term debt and the offset was recorded as a reduction of the common shareholders' equity. Loan payments in the amount of $714 were made during each of the three years ended 1993 thereby reducing the outstanding amount related to deferred compensation to $4,449 at December 31, 1993.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Years Ended December 31, 1991, 1992 and 1991 (Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
NOTE 22--Subsequent Event
On January 18, 1994, the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend in the amount of 9,321,012 shares payable on February 10, 1994. Accordingly, the average number of shares and all per share amounts have been restated to reflect the stock split on a retroactive basis.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
AUDITOR'S REPORT
Report of Jarrett Stokes & Co. Independent Certified Public Accountants
Board of Directors and Shareholders of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Indiana, Pennsylvania
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1993. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation'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 generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 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 Commonwealth Financial Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the results of their operations and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1993, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in NOTE 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for income taxes and investments.
JARRETT STOKES & CO.
Indiana, Pennsylvania March 2, 1994
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Quarterly Summary of Financial Data - Unaudited (Dollar Amounts in Thousands, except per share data)
The unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992 are as follows. All amounts have been restated to reflect pooling of interests.
(a) Average number of shares outstanding has been restated to reflect two-for -one stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend declared January 18, 1994.
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ITEM 9
ITEM 9 - DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None.
PART III
ITEM 10


ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Information appearing in the definitive Proxy Statement related to the annual meeting of security holders to be held April 23, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference in response to the listing of directors.
The table below lists the current executive officers of the Corporation.
Name Age Positions Held During the Past Five Years
E. James Trimarchi 71 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Chairman of the Board of FCTC and Chairman of the Board of CSC; Director of NBOC, Central, PBWPA and CTCLIC
Joseph E. O'Dell 48 Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer of the Corporation, Director of Cenwest and FCTC, Vice Chairman of the Board of CSC
Gerard M. Thomchick 38 Executive Vice President of the Corporation, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of CTCLIC; Director of Deposit, Central and FCTC
David R. Tomb, Jr. 62 Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation; Director of Leechburg, CSC, NBOC and CTCLIC
John J. Dolan 37 Senior Vice President, Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, Chief Financial Officer/Comptroller of CTCLIC, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of FCTC, Director of Peoples
George E. Dash 43 Senior Vice President/Sales and Marketing, Director of Central
Johnston A. Glass 44 President and Chief Executive Officer of NBOC, Director of the Corporation
William Miksich 58 President and Chief Executive Officer of Deposit Bank
Each of the officers identified above has held the position indicated above or other executive positions with the same entity (or a subsidiary thereof) for at least the past five years.
Executive officers of the Corporation serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors of the Corporation and for a term of office extending through the election and qualification of their successors.
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ITEM 11
ITEM 11 - MANAGEMENT RENUMERATION Information appearing in the definitive Proxy Statement related to the annual meeting of security holders to be held April 23, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.
ITEM 12
ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT Information appearing in the definitive Proxy Statement related to the annual meeting of security holders to be held April 23, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.
ITEM 13
ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Information appearing in the definitive Proxy Statement related to the annual meeting of security holders to be held April 23, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.
PART IV
ITEM 14
ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) Documents Filed as Part of this Report
1) Financial Statements All financial statements of the registrant as set forth under Item 8 of this Report on Form 10-K.
2) Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule Number Description Page
I Indebtedness to Related Parties N/A II Guarantees of Securities of Other Issuers N/A
Page Number or Exhibit Incorporated by 3) Number Description Reference to
3.1 Articles of Incorporation Exhibit 2 to Form 8-A filed May 8, 1992
3.2 By-Laws of Registrant Exhibit 3.2 to Form S-4 filed October 15,
10.1 Employment Contract Exhibit 10.1 to Form Ronald C. Geiser S-14 Registration Statement dated July 19, 1985.
10.2 Employment Contract Exhibit 10.2 to Form Sumner E. Brumbaugh S-4 Filed October 15,
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23.1 Consent of Jarrett.Stokes & Co. Certified Public Accountants
24.1 Power of Attorney
(B) Report of Form 8-K Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on the 18th day of March 1994.
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Registrant)
/S/DAVID R. TOMB, JR. David R. Tomb, Jr., Vice President Secretary/Treasurer