United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005
Commission file number 001-13695
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COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York Stock Exchange
(Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered)
Delaware 16-1213679
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
5790 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, New York 13214-1883
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(315) 445-2282
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. |_| Yes |X| No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
|X| Yes |_| No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). |_| Yes |X| No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, $1.00 par value -29,942,199 shares outstanding as of
October 28, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Condition
September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 ........................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 ............ 4
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Nine months ended September 30, 2005 ............................... 5
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 ............ 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 ...................... 7
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2005 ................................................. 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations ......................................... 14
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk ......... 29
Item 4. Controls and Procedures ........................................... 30
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings ................................................. 30
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds ....... 30
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities ................................... 30
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders ............. 30
Item 5. Other Information ................................................. 30
Item 6. Exhibits .......................................................... 31
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Part 1. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
September 30, December 31,
2005 2004
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Cash and cash equivalents $ 154,672 $ 118,345
Available-for-sale investment securities 1,176,463 1,446,695
Held-to-maturity investment securities 141,973 137,644
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Total investment securities (fair value of $1,316,224 and $1,582,873, 1,318,436 1,584,339
respectively)
Loans 2,411,893 2,358,493
Allowance for loan losses 32,460 31,778
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Net loans 2,379,433 2,326,715
Core deposit intangibles, net 29,642 35,351
Goodwill 195,195 195,163
Other intangibles, net 1,645 1,986
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Intangible assets, net 226,482 232,500
Premises and equipment, net 65,299 63,510
Accrued interest receivable 25,262 27,947
Other assets 43,080 40,475
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Total assets $ 4,212,664 $ 4,393,831
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Liabilities:
Non-interest bearing deposits $ 590,951 $ 567,106
Interest bearing deposits 2,394,968 2,361,872
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Total deposits 2,985,919 2,928,978
Federal funds purchased 60,800 13,200
Borrowings 565,351 826,865
Subordinated debt held by unconsolidated subsidiary trusts 80,488 80,446
Accrued interest and other liabilities 59,656 69,714
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Total liabilities 3,752,214 3,919,203
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Commitment and contingencies (See Note H)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock $1.00 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
32,324,222 and 32,041,591 shares issued in 2005 and 2004, respectively 32,324 32,042
Additional paid-in capital 194,232 190,769
Retained earnings 274,177 248,295
Accumulated other comprehensive income 14,487 34,200
Treasury stock, at cost (2,421,611 and 1,400,000 shares, respectively) (54,416) (30,199)
Employee stock plan - unearned (354) (479)
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Total shareholders' equity 460,450 474,628
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,212,664 $ 4,393,831
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Per-Share Data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans $ 37,133 $ 35,267 $108,792 $101,043
Interest and dividends on taxable investments 11,213 13,895 37,708 39,266
Interest and dividends on non-taxable investments 5,724 6,061 17,576 16,971
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Total interest income 54,070 55,223 164,076 157,280
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Interest expense:
Interest on deposits 11,140 8,622 30,603 25,777
Interest on borrowings 6,271 6,084 19,860 14,791
Interest on subordinated debt held by unconsolidated subsidiary trusts 1,715 1,460 4,911 4,244
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Total interest expense 19,126 16,166 55,374 44,812
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Net interest income 34,944 39,057 108,702 112,468
Less: provision for loan losses 2,275 2,300 6,284 6,650
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses 32,669 36,757 102,418 105,818
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Non-interest income:
Deposit service fees 7,237 6,755 20,017 18,713
Other banking services 1,411 1,136 2,177 2,059
Trust, investment and asset management fees 1,823 1,974 5,463 5,793
Benefit plan administration, consulting and actuarial fees 2,767 2,299 8,256 6,903
Gain on sales of investment securities 5,305 0 12,195 145
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Total non-interest income 18,543 12,164 48,108 33,613
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Operating expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits 16,458 15,638 48,836 46,197
Occupancy 2,739 2,570 8,456 7,700
Equipment and furniture 2,304 2,143 6,608 6,445
Amortization of intangible assets 1,553 2,003 5,521 5,401
Legal and professional fees 993 1,003 3,306 2,970
Data processing 1,841 1,973 5,375 5,777
Office supplies 641 613 1,765 1,711
Acquisition expenses 1 53 48 1,434
Other 4,197 3,930 13,043 11,822
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Total operating expenses 30,727 29,926 92,958 89,457
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Income before income taxes 20,485 18,995 57,568 49,974
Income taxes 5,621 4,761 15,089 12,444
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Net income $ 14,864 $ 14,234 $ 42,479 $ 37,530
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Basic earnings per share $ 0.49 $ 0.47 $ 1.40 $ 1.27
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.48 $ 0.45 $ 1.37 $ 1.23
Dividends declared per share $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.55 $ 0.50
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Common Stock Accumulated
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Shares Amount Paid-In Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stock Plan
Outstanding Issued Capital Earnings Income Stock -Unearned Total
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Balance at December 31, 2004 30,641,591 $32,042 $190,769 $248,295 $34,200 ($30,199) ($479) $474,628
Net income 42,479 42,479
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (19,713) (19,713)
Dividends declared:
Common, $0.55 per share (16,597) (16,597)
Common stock issued under employee stock
plan, including tax benefits of $951 282,631 282 3,463 125 3,870
Treasury stock purchased (1,021,611) (24,217) (24,217)
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Balance at September 30, 2005 29,902,611 $32,324 $194,232 $274,177 $14,487 ($54,416) ($354) $460,450
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period ($16,842) $ 35,415 ($20,010) $ 3,241
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (5,305) 0 (12,195) (145)
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Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax (22,147) 35,415 (32,205) 3,096
Income tax benefit (expense) related to other comprehensive (loss) income 8,546 (13,703) 12,492 (1,054)
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Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (13,601) 21,712 (19,713) 2,042
Net income 14,864 14,234 42,479 37,530
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Comprehensive income $ 1,263 $ 35,946 $ 22,766 $ 39,572
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
Nine Months
Ended September 30,
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2005 2004
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Operating activities:
Net income $ 42,479 $ 37,530
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation 6,412 5,985
Amortization of intangible assets 5,521 5,401
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities and loans 772 1,106
Amortization of unearned compensation and discount on subordinated debt 230 244
Provision for loan losses 6,284 6,650
Gain on sales of investment securities (12,195) (145)
(Gain) loss on loans and other assets (40) 211
Change in other operating assets and liabilities 3,783 5,560
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Net cash provided by operating activities 53,246 62,542
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Investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investment securities 310,336 41,490
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investment securities 3,855 3,937
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale investment securities 98,097 115,655
Purchases of held-to-maturity investment securities (8,294) (3,035)
Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities (158,888) (387,391)
Net increase in loans outstanding (58,269) (44,220)
Cash received from acquisition (net of cash paid of $7,023) 0 409
Capital expenditures (8,166) (5,461)
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Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 178,671 (278,616)
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Financing activities:
Net change in demand deposits, checking, savings and money market deposits 12,245 24,679
Net change in time deposits 44,696 (43,143)
Net change in federal funds purchased 47,600 13,700
Net change in short-term borrowings (362,000) 101,528
Proceeds from long-term borrowings (net of payments of $227 and $112) 99,773 168,930
Issuance of common stock 2,738 4,611
Purchase of treasury stock (24,217) (21,709)
Cash dividends paid (16,425) (14,044)
Other financing activities 0 (72)
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Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (195,590) 234,480
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Change in cash and cash equivalents 36,327 18,406
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 118,345 103,923
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 154,672 $ 122,329
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 54,054 $ 43,335
Cash paid for income taxes $ 10,446 $ 8,889
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Dividends declared and unpaid $ 5,687 $ 5,499
Gross change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities ($32,205) $ 3,096
Acquisitions:
Fair value of assets acquired, excluding acquired cash and intangibles $ 0 $ 252,119
Fair value of liabilities assumed $ 0 $ 235,511
Common stock and options issued $ 0 $ 54,719
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
September 30, 2005
NOTE A: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The interim financial data as of September 30, 2005 and for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004 is unaudited; however, in
the opinion of the Company, the interim data includes all adjustments,
consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement
of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the
interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for the full year or any other interim period.
NOTE B: OTHER MATTERS
On April 20, 2005, the Company announced a twenty-month authorization to
repurchase up to 1,500,000 of its outstanding shares. Through September 30,
2005, the Company has repurchased against this authorization 521,611 shares at
an aggregate cost of $12.3 million and an average price per share of $23.58. The
repurchased shares will be used for general corporate purposes, including those
related to stock plan activities.
NOTE C: ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Critical Accounting Policies
Allowance for Loan Losses
Management continually evaluates the credit quality of the Company's loan
portfolio, and performs a formal review of the adequacy of the allowance for
loan losses on a quarterly basis. The allowance reflects management's best
estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Determination of the
allowance is subjective in nature and requires significant estimates. The
Company's allowance methodology consists of two broad components, general and
specific loan loss allocations.
The general loan loss allocation is composed of two calculations that are
computed on four main loan segments: commercial, consumer direct, consumer
indirect and residential real estate. The first calculation determines an
allowance level based on the latest three years of historical net charge-off
data for each loan category (commercial loans exclude balances with specific
loan loss allocations). The second calculation is qualitative and takes into
consideration five major factors affecting the level of loan loss risk:
portfolio risk migration patterns (internal credit quality trends); the growth
of the segments of the loan portfolio; economic and business environment trends
in the Company's markets (includes review of bankruptcy, unemployment,
population, consumer spending and regulatory trends); industry, geographical and
product concentrations in the portfolio; and the perceived effectiveness of
managerial resources and lending practices and policies. These two calculations
are added together to determine the general loan loss allocation. The specific
loan loss allocation relates to individual commercial loans that are both
greater than $0.5 million and in a non-accruing status with respect to interest.
Specific losses are based on discounted estimated cash flows, including any cash
flows resulting from the conversion of collateral.
Loan losses are charged off against the allowance, while recoveries of amounts
previously charged off are credited to the allowance. A provision for loan loss
is charged to operations based on management's periodic evaluation of factors
previously mentioned.
Income Taxes
Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes currently payable or refundable,
and deferred taxes which are based on temporary differences between the tax
basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial
statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reported in the financial
statements at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in
which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or
settled.
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Intangible Assets
Intangible assets include core deposit intangibles, customer relationship
intangibles and goodwill arising from acquisitions. Core deposit intangibles and
customer relationship intangibles are amortized on either an accelerated or
straight-line basis over periods ranging from 7 to 20 years. Goodwill is
evaluated at least annually for impairment. The carrying value of goodwill and
other intangible assets is based upon discounted cash flow modeling techniques
that require management to make estimates regarding the amount and timing of
expected future cash flows. It also requires use of a discount rate that
reflects the current return requirements of the market in relation to present
risk-free interest rates, required equity market premiums, and company-specific
risk indicators.
Retirement Benefits
The Company provides defined benefit pension benefits and post-retirement health
and life insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Company also provides
deferred compensation and supplemental executive retirement plans for selected
current and former employees and officers. Expense under these plans is charged
to current operations and consists of several components of net periodic benefit
cost based on various actuarial assumptions regarding future experience under
the plans, including discount rate, rate of future compensation increases and
expected return on plan assets.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based awards issued to directors, officers and
key employees using the intrinsic value method. This method requires that
compensation expense be recognized to the extent that the fair value of the
underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the stock award at the grant
date. The Company generally does not recognize compensation expense related to
stock awards because the stock awards generally have fixed terms and exercise
prices that are equal to or greater than the fair value of the Company's common
stock at the grant date.
SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," requires companies that use
the "intrinsic value method" to account for stock compensation plans to provide
pro forma disclosures of the net income and earnings per share effect of stock
options using the "fair value method." Under this method, the fair value of the
option on the date of grant is recognized ratably as compensation expense over
the vesting period of the option.
Management estimated the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model. This model was originally developed to estimate the fair
value of exchange-traded equity options, which (unlike employee stock options)
have no vesting period or transferability restrictions. As a result, the
Black-Scholes model is not necessarily a precise indicator of the value of an
option, but it is commonly used for this purpose. The Black-Scholes model
requires several assumptions, which management developed based on historical
trends and current market observations. These assumptions include:
2005 2004
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Weighted-average expected life (in years) 7.76 7.78
Future dividend yield 3.00% 3.00%
Share price volatility 26.78% 25.47 - 26.88%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate 4.17% 4.02 - 4.45%
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If these assumptions are not accurate, the estimated fair value used to derive
the information presented in the following table also will be inaccurate.
Moreover, the model assumes that the estimated fair value of an option is
amortized over the option's vesting period and would be included in salaries and
employee benefits on the income statement.
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The pro forma impact of applying the fair value method of accounting for the
periods shown below may not be indicative of the pro forma impact in future
periods.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted except per share amounts) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net income, as reported $14,864 $14,234 $42,479 $37,530
Plus: stock-based compensation expense determined under
intrinsic method, net of tax 41 63 116 124
Less: stock-based compensation expense determined under
fair value method, net of tax (332) (269) (1,224) (955)
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Pro forma net income $14,573 $14,028 $41,371 $36,699
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Earnings per share:
As reported:
Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.47 $ 1.40 $ 1.27
Diluted $ 0.48 $ 0.45 $ 1.37 $ 1.23
Pro forma:
Basic $ 0.48 $ 0.46 $ 1.36 $ 1.24
Diluted $ 0.47 $ 0.44 $ 1.34 $ 1.20
As of September 30, 2005 there were 2,512,000 stock options outstanding.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board revised SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS 123R establishes accounting
requirements for share-based compensation to employees and carries forward prior
guidance on accounting for awards to non-employees. SFAS 123R requires an entity
to recognize compensation expense based on an estimate of the number of awards
expected to actually vest, exclusive of awards expected to be forfeited. In
April 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a new rule which
delays the effective date of SFAS 123R. The provisions of this statement will
become effective January 1, 2006 for all equity awards granted or vested after
the effective date. Management does not expect the impact of the adoption of
this pronouncement to be materially different from the pro forma impacts
disclosed under SFAS No. 123.
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NOTE D: EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average common
shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share are based on the
weighted-average shares outstanding adjusted for the dilutive effect of the
assumed exercise of stock options during the year. The dilutive effect of
options is calculated using the treasury stock method of accounting. The
treasury stock method determines the number of common shares that would be
outstanding if all the dilutive options (average market price is greater than
the exercise price) were exercised and the proceeds were used to repurchase
common shares in the open market at the average market price for the applicable
time period. There were 831,101 anti-dilutive stock options outstanding for the
three months and nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to 429,114 and
433,622 anti-dilutive stock options outstanding for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2004. The following is a reconciliation of basic to diluted
earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and
2004.
Per Share
(000's omitted, except per share data) Income Shares Amount
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2005
Basic EPS $14,864 30,178 $ 0.49
Stock options 534
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Diluted EPS $14,864 30,712 $ 0.48
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2004
Basic EPS $14,234 30,580 $ 0.47
Stock options 965
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Diluted EPS $14,234 31,545 $ 0.45
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Nine Months Ended September 30,2005
Basic EPS $42,479 30,385 $ 1.40
Stock options 562
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Diluted EPS $42,479 30,947 $ 1.37
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Nine Months Ended September 30,2004
Basic EPS $37,530 29,664 $ 1.27
Stock options 933
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Diluted EPS $37,530 30,597 $ 1.23
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NOTE E: INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each type of
intangible asset are as follows:
As of September 30, 2005 As of December 31, 2004
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Gross Net Gross Net
Carrying Accumulated Carrying Carrying Accumulated Carrying
(000's omitted) Amount Amortization Amount Amount Amortization Amount
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Amortizing intangible assets:
Core deposit intangibles $ 63,162 ($33,520) $ 29,642 $ 63,691 ($28,340) $ 35,351
Other intangibles 2,750 (1,105) 1,645 2,750 (764) 1,986
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Total amortizing intangibles 65,912 (34,625) 31,287 66,441 (29,104) 37,337
Non-amortizing intangible assets:
Goodwill 195,195 0 195,195 195,163 0 195,163
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Total intangible assets, net $261,107 ($34,625) $226,482 $261,604 ($29,104) $232,500
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The changes in the gross carrying amount of core deposit and goodwill relate to
the 2004 branch acquisition in Dansville, NY. No goodwill impairment adjustments
were recognized in 2005 or 2004.
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The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the succeeding fiscal
years ended December 31 is as follows:
(000's omitted) Amount
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Oct-Dec 2005 $ 1,604
2006 5,944
2007 5,569
2008 5,262
2009 4,777
Thereafter 8,131
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Total $31,287
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NOTE F: MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SECURITIES
The Company sponsors three business trusts, Community Capital Trust I, Community
Capital Trust II, and Community Statutory Trust III, of which 100% of the common
stock is owned by the Company. The trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing
company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities to third-party
investors and investing the proceeds from the sale of such preferred securities
solely in junior subordinated debt securities of the Company. The debentures
held by each trust are the sole assets of that trust. Distributions on the
preferred securities issued by each trust are payable semi-annually or quarterly
at a rate per annum equal to the interest rate being earned by the trust on the
debentures held by that trust. The preferred securities are subject to mandatory
redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures. The Company
has entered into agreements which, taken collectively, fully and unconditionally
guarantee the preferred securities subject to the terms of each of the
guarantees. The terms of the preferred securities of each trust are as follows:
Issuance Maturity
Date Amount Interest Rate Date Call Provision Call Price
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I 2/3/1997 $30 million 9.75% 2/03/2027 10 year beginning 2007 104.5400% declining to par in 2017
II 7/16/2001 $25 million 6 month LIBOR plus 3.75%(7.67%) 7/16/2031 5 year beginning 2006 107.6875% declining to par in 2011
III 7/31/2001 $24.5 million 3 month LIBOR plus 3.58%(7.27%) 7/31/2031 5 year beginning 2006 107.5000% declining to par in 2011
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NOTE G: BENEFIT PLANS
The Company provides defined benefit pension benefits and post-retirement health
and life insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Company also provides
supplemental pension retirement benefits for several current and former key
employees. The Company accrues for the estimated cost of these benefits through
charges to expense during the years that employees earn these benefits. The net
periodic benefit cost for the three and nine months ended September 30 is as
follows:
Pension Benefits Post-retirement Benefits
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted) 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Service cost $ 641 $ 568 $ 1,922 $ 1,703 $ 110 $ 78 $ 330 $ 233
Interest cost 651 631 1,953 1,892 104 81 311 244
Expected return on plan assets (877) (790) (2,631) (2,371) 0 0 0 0
Net amortization and deferral 318 262 953 788 19 9 58 28
Amortization of prior service cost 29 73 89 219 28 8 82 22
Amortization of transition obligation 0 0 0 0 10 10 31 31
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Net periodic benefit cost $ 762 $ 744 $ 2,286 $ 2,231 $ 271 $ 186 $ 812 $ 558
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During the third quarter 2005 the Company contributed $6.8 million to the
pension plan. The Company does not anticipate making any further contributions
in the fourth quarter.
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NOTE H: COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND RESTRICTIONS
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in
the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.
These financial instruments consist primarily of commitments to extend credit
and standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to
lend to customers, generally having fixed expiration dates or other termination
clauses that may require payment of a fee. These commitments consist principally
of unused commercial and consumer credit lines. Standby letters of credit
generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according
to the terms of an underlying contract with a third party. The credit risks
associated with commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are
essentially the same as that involved with extending loans to customers and are
subject to normal credit policies. Collateral may be obtained based on
management's assessment of the customer's creditworthiness.
The contract amount of commitment and contingencies are as follows:
September 30, December 31,
(000's omitted) 2005 2004
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Commitments to extend credit $441,874 $429,751
Standby letters of credit 24,826 22,948
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Total $466,700 $452,699
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Introduction
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations ("MD&A") primarily reviews the financial condition and results of
operations of Community Bank System, Inc. ("the Company" or "CBSI") as of and
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, although in
some circumstances the second quarter of 2005 is also discussed in order to more
fully explain recent trends. The following discussion and analysis should be
read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and
related notes that appear on pages 3 through 13. All references in the
discussion to the financial condition and results of operations are to those of
the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole.
Unless otherwise noted, the term "this year" refers to results in calendar year
2005, "third quarter" refers to the quarter ended September 30, 2005, "year to
date" or ("YTD") refers to the nine months ended September 30, 2005, earnings
per share ("EPS") figures refer to diluted EPS, and net interest income and net
interest margin are presented on a fully tax-equivalent ("FTE") basis. All share
and share-based amounts reflect the two-for-one stock split effected as a 100%
stock dividend on April 12, 2004.
This MD&A contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the
financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. These
forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those proposed by such
forward-looking statements are set herein under the caption, "Forward-Looking
Statements," on page 28.
Critical Accounting Policies
As a result of the complex and dynamic nature of the Company's business,
management must exercise judgement in selecting and applying the most
appropriate accounting policies for its various areas of operations. The policy
decision process not only ensures compliance with the latest generally accepted
accounting principles, but also reflects on management's discretion with regard
to choosing the most suitable methodology for reporting the Company's financial
performance. It is management's opinion that the accounting estimates covering
certain aspects of the business have more significance than others due to the
relative importance of those areas to overall performance, or the level of
subjectivity in the selection process. These estimates affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Changes in the circumstances considered when
determining management's estimates and assumptions could result in changes to
those estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management
believes that critical accounting estimates include:
o Allowance for loan losses - The allowance for loan losses reflects
management's best estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan
portfolio. Determination of the allowance is subjective in nature and
requires significant estimates including the amounts and timing of
expected future cash flows on impaired loans and the amount of estimated
losses on pools of homogeneous loans which is based on historical loss
experience and consideration of current economic trends, all of which may
be susceptible to significant change.
o Actuarial assumptions associated with pension, post-retirement and other
employee benefit plans - These assumptions include discount rate, rate of
future compensation increases and expected return on plan assets.
o Provision for income taxes - The Company is subject to examinations from
various taxing authorities. Such examinations may result in challenges to
the tax return treatment applied by the Company to specific transactions.
Management believes that the assumptions and judgements used to record tax
related assets or liabilities have been appropriate. Should tax laws
change or the taxing authorities determine that management's assumptions
were inappropriate, an adjustment may be required which could have a
material effect on the Company's results of operations.
o Carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets - The carrying
value of goodwill and other intangible assets is based upon discounted
cash flow modeling techniques that require management to make estimates
regarding the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. It also
requires use of a discount rate that reflects the current return
requirements of the market in relation to present risk-free interest
rates, required equity market premiums, and company-specific risk
indicators.
A summary of the accounting policies used by management is disclosed in Note A,
"Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" on pages 43-48 of the most recent
Form 10-KA (fiscal year ended December 31, 2004).
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Executive Summary
The Company's business philosophy is to operate as a community bank with local
decision-making, principally in non-metropolitan markets, providing a broad
array of banking and financial services to retail, commercial and municipal
customers.
The Company's core operating objectives are: (i) grow the branch network,
primarily through a disciplined acquisition strategy, and certain selective de
novo expansions, (ii) build high-quality, profitable loan portfolios using both
organic and acquisition strategies, (iii) increase the non-interest income
component of total revenues through development of banking-related fee income,
growth in existing financial services business units, and the acquisition of
additional financial services and banking businesses, and (iv) utilize
technology to deliver customer-responsive products and services and to reduce
operating costs.
Significant factors management reviews to evaluate achievement of the Company's
operating objectives and its operating results and financial condition include,
but are not limited to: net income and earnings per share, return on assets and
equity, net interest margins, non-interest income, operating expenses, asset
quality, loan and deposit growth, capital management, performance of individual
banking and financial services business units, liquidity and interest rate
sensitivity, enhancements to customer products and services, technology
enhancements, market share, peer comparisons, and the performance of acquisition
and integration activities.
Third quarter and September year-to-date ("YTD") earnings per share were $0.03
and $0.14, above their respective prior year periods, driven by organic loan
growth, higher non-interest income including security gains, improved asset
quality and lower acquisition expenses. These were partially offset by higher
recurring operating expenses, a higher cost of funds, and a higher effective tax
rate. In the quarter, the Company continued to make progress on its objective of
shortening the average life of its investment portfolio, generating an $0.11 per
share after-tax gain through the sale of securities that had optimized their
total return and interest-rate sensitivity characteristics. Cash earnings per
share (which excludes the after-tax effect of the amortization of intangibles
assets) were $0.52 versus $0.49 for the prior year's third quarter.
Asset quality remained strong in the third quarter of 2005 in comparison to the
same period last year, with reductions in non-performing loans and consistent
net charge-off and delinquent loan ratios. The Company experienced
year-over-year loan growth in consumer mortgage and consumer installment lending
on an organic basis. The business lending portfolio declined primarily due to
significant declines in automotive dealer floor plans, a result of the robust
manufacturer incentive programs in effect during the quarter and the seasonal
transition to a new model-year. The investment portfolio decreased $248 million
and $234 million as compared to the third quarter of 2004 and December 31, 2004,
respectively. At September 30, 2005 total deposits increased $67 million from
September 30, 2004's level and $57 million since December 31, 2004, and
borrowings, principally short-term and variable rate instruments, decreased $265
million and $214 million during the same time periods.
The Company completed the following two acquisitions in 2004: (1) First Heritage
Bank, a $275 million-asset three branch commercial bank based in Wilkes-Barre,
PA acquired in May, and (2) a bank branch in Dansville, NY, from HSBC Bank USA,
N.A., acquired in December with deposits of $32.6 million.
Net Income and Profitability
As shown in Table 2, earnings per share for the third quarter and September YTD
of $0.48 and $1.37, respectively, was $0.03 and $0.14 higher than the EPS
generated in the same periods of last year. Net income for the quarter of $14.9
million was up 4.4% over the third quarter of 2004 and net income of $42.5
million for the first nine months of 2005 increased 13.2% from the amount earned
in the first nine months of 2004. Net interest income for the third quarter of
$34.9 million was down $4.1 million or 10.5% from the comparable prior year
period, while net interest income for the first nine months of 2005 of $108.7
million was down $3.8 million versus the first nine months of 2004. Third
quarter non-interest income, including securities gains, was $18.5 million, up
$6.4 million (52%) from the third quarter 2004. Year-to-date non-interest income
of $48.1 million rose 43% from the prior year level. Operating expenses of $30.7
million for the quarter and $93.0 million for the first nine months of 2005 were
up 2.7% and 3.9%, respectively, from the comparable prior year periods.
In addition to the earnings results presented above in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company provides cash earnings per
share, which excludes the after-tax effect of the amortization of intangible
assets. Management believes that this information helps investors better
understand the effect of acquisition activity in reported results. Cash earnings
per share for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2005 were $0.52 and
$1.48, respectively, up 6.1% from the $0.49 earned in the third quarter of 2004
and 11.3% higher than the $1.33 generated in the first nine months of 2004.
As reflected in Table 2, the primary reasons for improved earnings for both
periods were higher non-interest income including securities gains and a lower
loan loss provision, offset by lower net interest income and higher operating
expenses. The decrease in net interest income for the quarter was due to higher
cost of funds and lower average investment balances, partially offset by organic
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loan growth. For the nine month period, the increase in the cost of funds more
than offset the increase in average earning assets, derived primarily from the
acquisitions of First Heritage and the Dansville branch and organic consumer
mortgage and consumer installment loan growth. The improvement in asset quality
metrics and change in the composition of the loan portfolio were the primary
reasons for the decrease in loan loss provision, despite an increase in total
loans. The increase in non-interest income, excluding security gains, was mostly
attributable to a strong performance by the employee benefits consulting and
plan administration business and additional banking service fees. These revenue
improvements were partially offset by a growth in operating expenses resulting
mostly from the acquisitions made in 2004, as well as higher compensation and
benefit expenses.
A reconciliation of GAAP-based earnings results to cash-based earnings results
and a condensed income statement are as follows:
Table 1: Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Cash Net Income
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net income $ 14,864 $ 14,234 $ 42,479 $ 37,530
After-tax cash adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets 954 1,228 3,391 3,311
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Net income - cash $ 15,818 $ 15,462 $ 45,870 $ 40,841
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Table 2: Summary Income Statements
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted, except per share data) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net interest income $ 34,944 $ 39,057 $108,702 $112,468
Provision for loan losses 2,275 2,300 6,284 6,650
Non-interest income including security gains 18,543 12,164 48,108 33,613
Operating expenses 30,727 29,926 92,958 89,457
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Income before taxes 20,485 18,995 57,568 49,974
Income taxes 5,621 4,761 15,089 12,444
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Net income $ 14,864 $ 14,234 $ 42,479 $ 37,530
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Diluted earnings per share $ 0.48 $ 0.45 $ 1.37 $ 1.23
Diluted earnings per share-cash (1) $ 0.52 $ 0.49 $ 1.48 $ 1.33
(1) Cash earnings exclude the after-tax effect of the amortization of
intangible assets.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the amount by which interest and fees on earning assets
(loans and investments) exceed the cost of funds, primarily interest paid to the
Company's depositors and interest on external borrowings. Net interest margin is
the difference between the gross yield on earning assets and the cost of
interest-bearing funds as a percentage of earning assets.
As shown in Table 3, net interest income (with non-taxable income converted to a
fully tax-equivalent basis) for the third quarter 2005 was $38.5 million, down
$4.4 million or 10.2% from the same period last year. A $153 million decrease in
interest earning assets and a 29-basis point decrease in the net interest margin
more than offset a $222 million decrease in average interest-earning
liabilities. As reflected in Table 4, the volume and net interest margin changes
mentioned above adversely impacted net interest income by $1.6 million and $2.7
million, respectively, for the third quarter 2005 as compared to the third
quarter of 2004. September 2005 YTD net interest income of $119.5 million was
down $3.7 million or 3.0% from the year-earlier period. An $82 million increase
in average interest-bearing liabilities and a 31 basis point decline in the net
interest margin had a greater negative effect than the benefits from a $157
million increase in average interest-earning assets. As reflected in Table 4, a
lower net interest margin had a negative $8.8 million impact on net interest
income, partially offset by interest-bearing asset and liability volume changes
that resulted in $5.2 million more net interest income.
Higher third quarter average loan balances were attributable to $33 million of
organic loan growth since the third quarter of 2004, driven principally by
growth of consumer installment and consumer mortgage loans. The year-to-date
average loan growth was
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attributable to $212 million of loans acquired in the First Heritage and
Dansville transactions as well as the organic loan growth discussed above.
Average investments for the third quarter were $188 million less than the third
quarter of 2004 due principally to the sales made throughout 2005. Average YTD
investments are consistent with the same period last year at $1.4 billion. Total
average deposits were up 1.7% for the quarter as compared to the previous year
principally due to organic deposit growth. Year-to-date average deposits were up
4.3% compared to the previous year-to-date period due to both organic growth and
the deposits added in the First Heritage and Dansville acquisitions. Cash flows
from the investment sales were used to pay down external borrowings throughout
2005, resulting in average quarterly borrowings being $241 million lower in the
third quarter of 2005 as compared to the third quarter of 2004. Average
borrowings for the year to date period increased $4.2 million in comparison to
the year earlier period.
The net interest margin of 4.06% for the third quarter and 4.19% for the YTD
period dropped 29 and 31 basis points, respectively, versus the same periods in
the prior year. These declines were primarily attributable to increases in the
cost of funds (quarter up 40 basis points, YTD up 32 basis points), due
principally to the effect of the eight rate hikes (25 basis points each) by the
Federal Reserve since last September, while earning assets yields changed
minimally (quarter increased seven basis points, YTD no change). The changes in
earning-asset yields were driven by declines in investment yields of 15 basis
points for the quarter and 19 basis points for the YTD period, while loan yields
increased 22 basis points for the quarter and 11 basis points for the
year-to-date period. The decrease in investment yields was the result of the
sale and maturity of certain investments, a portion of whose proceeds were used
to lower borrowings versus reinvestment in the current flat yield curve
environment.
The third quarter cost of funds increased 40 basis points due to a 41 basis
point increase in deposit costs and a 131 basis point increase in the average
interest rate paid on external borrowings. The increase in the YTD costs of
funds was driven by a 22 basis point increase in deposit costs and borrowing
rates that were up 95 basis points, as short-term interest rates had an impact
on interest-bearing deposits and short-term borrowings.
Tables 3 and 3A below set forth information related to average interest-earning
assets and interest-bearing liabilities and their associated yields and rates
for the periods indicated. Interest income and yields are on a fully
tax-equivalent basis using marginal income tax rates of 38.6% in 2005 and 38.7%
in 2004. Average balances are computed by summing the daily ending balances in a
period and dividing by the number of days in that period. Loan yields and
amounts earned include loan fees. Average loan balances include non-accrual
loans.
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Table 3: Quarterly Average Balance Sheet
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
(000's omitted except yields and rates) September 30, 2005 September 30, 2004
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Avg. Avg.
Average Yield/Rate Average Yield/Rate
Balance Interest Paid Balance Interest Paid
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Interest-earning assets:
Time deposits in other banks $ 951 $ 4 1.67% $ 903 $ 1 0.44%
Taxable investment securities (2) 840,872 11,581 5.46% 1,005,990 14,259 5.64%
Non-taxable investment securities (2) 523,301 8,753 6.64% 546,395 9,401 6.84%
Loans (net of unearned discount)(1) 2,397,472 37,265 6.17% 2,362,596 35,355 5.95%
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Total interest-earning assets 3,762,596 57,603 6.07% 3,915,884 59,016 6.00%
Non-interest earning assets 468,195 482,375
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Total assets $4,230,791 $4,398,259
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest checking, savings and money market deposits $1,163,628 2,352 0.80% $1,169,332 1,627 0.55%
Time deposits 1,218,291 8,788 2.86% 1,193,700 6,995 2.33%
Short-term borrowings 338,405 2,523 2.96% 512,074 2,150 1.67%
Long-term borrowings 371,877 5,463 5.83% 439,423 5,394 4.88%
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,092,201 19,126 2.45% 3,314,529 16,166 1.94%
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits 607,621 577,949
Other liabilities 62,410 53,982
Shareholders' equity 468,559 451,799
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $4,230,791 $4,398,259
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Net interest earnings $ 38,477 $ 42,850
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Net interest spread 3.62% 4.06%
Net interest margin on interest-earnings assets 4.06% 4.35%
Fully tax-equivalent adjustment $ 3,533 $ 3,793
(1) The impact of interest not recognized on non-accrual loans was immaterial.
(2) Averages for investment securities are based on historical cost basis and
the yields do not give effect to changes in fair value that is reflected
as a component of shareholders' equity and deferred taxes.
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Table 3a: Year to Date Average Balance Sheet
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(000's omitted except yields and rates) September 30, 2005 September 30, 2004
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Avg. Avg.
Average Yield/Rate Average Yield/Rate
Balance Interest Paid Balance Interest Paid
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Interest-earning assets:
Time deposits in other banks $ 889 $ 18 2.71% $ 779 $ 3 0.51%
Taxable investment securities (2) 918,230 38,781 5.65% 924,020 40,378 5.84%
Non-taxable investment securities (2) 533,520 26,988 6.76% 502,255 26,323 7.00%
Loans (net of unearned discount)(1) 2,364,359 109,132 6.17% 2,232,746 101,331 6.06%
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Total interest-earning assets 3,816,998 174,919 6.13% 3,659,800 168,035 6.13%
Non-interest earning assets 488,344 469,624
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Total assets $4,305,342 $4,129,424
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Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest checking, savings and money market deposits $1,175,152 6,493 0.74% $1,115,642 4,683 0.56%
Time deposits 1,206,555 24,110 2.67% 1,188,254 21,094 2.37%
Short-term borrowings 412,141 9,301 3.02% 428,640 4,548 1.42%
Long-term borrowings 383,113 15,470 5.40% 362,366 14,487 5.34%
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Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,176,961 55,374 2.33% 3,094,902 44,812 1.93%
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits 595,722 549,933
Other liabilities 63,174 53,422
Shareholders' equity 469,485 431,167
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $4,305,342 $4,129,424
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Net interest earnings $119,545 $123,223
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Net interest spread 3.80% 4.20%
Net interest margin on interest-earnings assets 4.19% 4.50%
Fully tax-equivalent adjustment $ 10,843 $ 10,755
(1) The impact of interest not recognized on non-accrual loans was immaterial.
(2) Averages for investment securities are based on historical cost basis and
the yields do not give effect to changes in fair value that is reflected
as a component of shareholders' equity and deferred taxes.
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As discussed above and disclosed in Table 4 below, the quarterly and
year-to-date change in net interest income (fully tax-equivalent basis) may be
analyzed by segregating the volume and rate components of the changes in
interest income and interest expense for each underlying category.
Table 4: Rate/Volume
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3rd Quarter 2005 versus 3rd Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, 2005
Quarter 2004 versus Sept. 30, 2004
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Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to
Change in (1) Change in (1)
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Net Net
(000's omitted) Volume Rate Change Volume Rate Change
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Interest earned on:
Time deposits in other banks $0 $3 $3 $0 $15 $15
Taxable investment securities (2,284) (394) (2,678) (252) (1,345) (1,597)
Non-taxable investment securities (391) (257) (648) 1,602 (937) 665
Loans (net of unearned discount) 527 1,383 1,910 6,052 1,749 7,801
Total interest-earning assets (2) ($2,336) $923 ($1,413) $7,204 ($320) $6,884
Interest paid on:
Interest checking, savings and money market deposits ($8) $733 $725 $261 $1,549 $1,810
Time deposits 147 1,646 1,793 329 2,687 3,016
Short-term borrowings (901) 1,274 373 (182) 4,935 4,753
Long-term borrowings (901) 970 69 837 146 983
Total interest-bearing liabilities (2) ($1,142) $4,102 $2,960 $1,216 $9,346 $10,562
Net interest earnings (2) ($1,637) ($2,736) ($4,373) $5,152 ($8,830) ($3,678)
(1) The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated in
proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of change in
each.
(2) Changes due to volume and rate are computed from the respective changes in
average balances and rates and are not a summation of the changes of the
components.
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Non-interest Income
The Company's sources of non-interest income are as follows: general banking
services related to loans, deposits and other core customer activities typically
provided through the branch network; retirement plan administration and employee
benefit, actuarial and consulting services (BPA-Harbridge), trust services,
investment and insurance products (Community Investment Services, Inc. or CISI)
and investment management (Elias Asset Management or EAM); and periodic
transactions, most often net gains (losses) from the sale of investment
securities and prepayment of term debt.
Table 5: Non-interest Income
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Deposit service charges and fees $ 5,742 $ 5,363 $16,035 $15,189
Benefit plan administration, consulting and actuarial fees 2,767 2,299 8,256 6,903
Trust, investment and asset management fees 1,823 1,974 5,463 5,793
Commissions and other 1,881 1,579 3,697 3,218
Electronic banking 736 758 2,064 1,913
Mortgage banking 289 191 398 452
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Sub-total 13,238 12,164 35,913 33,468
Gain on sales of investment securities 5,305 0 12,195 145
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Total non-interest income $18,543 $12,164 $48,108 $33,613
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Non-interest income/total income (FTE) 32.5% 22.1% 28.7% 21.4%
As displayed in Table 5, non-interest income (excluding securities gains) was
$13.2 million in the third quarter and $35.9 million for the first nine months
of 2005. This represented increases of $1.1 million (8.8%) for the quarter and
$2.4 million (7.3%) for the YTD period in comparison to one year earlier. A
majority of the growth in both time intervals was attributable to the $0.8
million and $1.4 million increases in recurring bank fees for the quarter and
year-to-date periods, respectively. Benefit plan administration, consulting and
actuarial fees were up 20.4% for the current quarter and 19.6% for the first
nine months of 2005 versus year-earlier levels. Gain on the sale of investment
securities increased $5.3 million and $12.2 million for the quarter and
year-to-date periods, respectively, as the Company took advantage of market
conditions to sell certain securities in order to shorten the average length of
the portfolio and maximize their expected total return. As a result, the
expected life-to-maturity of the portfolio was reduced from 6.3 years at
September 30, 2004 to 4.8 years at the end of the current quarter.
Electronic banking, deposit service charges and overdraft fees contributed $0.4
million and $1.0 million to the year-over-year increase in the quarter and YTD
periods, respectively. This was due in large part to the incremental transaction
volume generated from the accounts added through the First Heritage and
Dansville acquisitions, as well as several revenue enhancement initiatives
implemented this year. In 2004, losses on the sale of fixed assets were
incurred, contributing $0.2 million and $0.3 million to the quarterly and
year-to-date increase in non-interest income.
A strong performance at BPA-Harbridge generated revenue growth of $0.5 million
(20%) for the quarter and $1.4 million (20%) for the first nine months of 2005,
achieved primarily through enhanced service offerings to both new and existing
clients, a portion of which relates to new actuarial determinations required by
certain state and federal healthcare programs. Third quarter and September YTD
revenue for trust services was up 21% and 11% versus the prior year,
respectively, also achieved through new client relationships and the investment
of additional assets by established clients. In comparison to the third quarter
and year-to-date periods in the prior year, EAM and CISI revenues were down due
to softer demand for their investment products.
The ratio of non-interest income to total income (FTE basis) was 32.5% for the
quarter and 28.7% for the year-to-date period as compared to 22.1% and 21.4% for
the comparable periods in 2004. Excluding net security gains, the ratio of
non-interest income to total income (FTE basis) was 25.6% and 23.1% for the
third quarter and YTD periods of 2005, respectively, as compared to 22.1% and
21.4% for the comparable periods in 2004.
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Operating Expenses
Table 6 below sets forth the quarterly and year-to-date results of the major
operating expense categories for the current and prior year, as well as
efficiency ratios (defined below), a standard measure of overhead utilization
used in the banking industry.
Table 6: Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Salaries and employee benefits $16,458 $15,638 $48,836 $46,197
Occupancy 2,739 2,570 8,456 7,700
Equipment and furniture 2,304 2,143 6,608 6,445
Legal and professional fees 993 1,003 3,306 2,970
Data processing 1,841 1,973 5,375 5,777
Amortization of intangible assets 1,553 2,003 5,521 5,401
Office supplies 641 613 1,765 1,711
Foreclosed property 157 178 922 621
Acquisition expenses 1 53 48 1,434
Other 4,040 3,752 12,121 11,201
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Total operating expenses $30,727 $29,926 $92,958 $89,457
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Operating expenses/average assets 2.88% 2.71% 2.89% 2.89%
Efficiency ratio 56.4% 50.7% 56.2% 52.7%
As shown in Table 6, third quarter 2005 operating expenses were $30.7 million,
up $0.8 million or 2.7% from the prior year level, and year-to-date operating
expenses of $93.0 million rose $3.5 million or 3.9% compared to 2004. Recurring
operating expenses (excluding acquisition expenses) were up 2.9% and 5.6% for
the third quarter and the first nine months of 2005 versus the equivalent prior
year periods, respectively. The increases for both periods were primarily
attributable to increases in salaries and benefits at rates slightly above the
consumer price index and higher equipment and occupancy costs related to rising
utility costs and the opening of two new branches. Additionally, for the year to
date period higher costs associated with business development due to a more
robust marketing strategy and the disposal of several foreclosed properties were
incurred during 2005 as compared to 2004. Offsetting these increases for the
quarter, amortization of intangibles decreased $0.45 million due to the
completion of amortization of core deposit intangibles from a late 1990's
acquisition. For the year-to-date period acquisition related expenses decreased
$1.4 million and data processing expenses remain below 2004's levels. The
year-to-date increases in recurring operating expenses were also partially
attributable to the acquisitions of First Heritage and Dansville in the second
and fourth quarters of 2004, respectively, which affected virtually all expense
categories.
The Company's efficiency ratio (recurring operating expense excluding intangible
amortization divided by the sum of net interest income (FTE) and recurring
non-interest income) was 56.4% for the third quarter, 5.7 percentage points
above the comparable quarter of 2004. This resulted from operating expenses (as
described above) increasing 4.7% primarily due to acquisitions and higher
personnel costs, while recurring operating income decreased 6.0% mostly due to a
lower net interest margin, partially offset by an 8.8% increase in non-interest
income excluding security gains. The efficiency ratio of 56.2% for the first
nine months of 2005 was up 3.5 basis points from a year earlier due to core
operating expenses increasing 5.8%, while recurring operating income decreased
0.8% due to a lower net interest margin, partially offset by a 7.3% increase in
non-interest income excluding security gains.
Income Taxes
The third quarter effective income tax rate was 27.4%, a 2.3 percentage point
increase from the 25.1% rate used in the third quarter of 2004. The YTD
effective tax rate was 26.2%, compared to 24.9% for the first nine months of
2004. The increased effective tax rate for 2005 was principally a result of a
lower proportion of income being generated from tax-exempt securities and loans.
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Investments
As reflected in Table 7 below, the carrying value of investments (including
unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities) was $1.32 billion at the end
of the third quarter, a decrease of $266 million and $287 million from December
31, 2004 and September 30, 2004, respectively. The book value (excluding
unrealized gains) of investments was down $234 million from year-end 2004 and
down $248 million versus September 30, 2004. The decrease in the portfolio was
the result of the decision to sell certain securities and not fully reinvest
cash flows from maturing securities to take advantage of market conditions to
shorten the average life of the portfolio and maximize the expected total
return. As a result, the expected life-to-maturity of the portfolio was reduced
from 6.3 years at September 30, 2004 to 4.8 years at the end of the current
quarter. The overall mix of securities within the portfolio remained relatively
consistent, with a small increase in the proportion of obligations of state and
political subdivision and a corresponding decrease in the proportion of U.S.
treasury and agency securities. The change in the carrying value of investments
is impacted by the amount of net unrealized gains in the portfolio at a point in
time. Net unrealized gains decreased by $32.2 million and $38.4 million since
December 31, 2004 and September 30, 2004, respectively. This fluctuation is
indicative of the interest rate movements during the respective time periods and
the reduction in the size of the portfolio.
Table 7: Investments
September 30, 2005 December 31, 2004 September 30, 2004
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
Amortized Amortized Amortized
Cost/Book Fair Cost/Book Fair Cost/Book Fair
(000's omitted) Value Value Value Value Value Value
--------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
Held-to-Maturity Portfolio:
U.S. treasury and agency securities $ 127,381 $ 125,114 $ 127,490 $ 125,906 $ 127,526 $ 126,333
Obligations of state and political subdivisions 5,131 5,186 6,576 6,694 6,536 6,682
Other securities 9,461 9,461 3,578 3,578 3,578 3,578
--------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
Total held-to-maturity portfolio 141,973 139,761 137,644 136,178 137,640 136,593
--------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
Available-for-Sale Portfolio:
U.S. treasury and agency securities 420,315 423,923 630,058 650,767 632,113 656,282
Obligations of state and political subdivisions 523,257 542,131 545,698 573,551 546,084 576,304
Corporate securities 35,779 35,881 40,443 43,898 42,108 45,346
Collateralized mortgage obligations 76,053 76,029 70,986 72,444 75,850 77,598
Mortgage-backed securities 55,629 56,656 50,347 52,664 54,384 57,000
--------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
Sub-total 1,111,033 1,134,620 1,337,532 1,393,324 1,350,539 1,412,530
Equity securities 41,843 41,843 53,371 53,371 54,798 54,798
--------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
Total available-for-sale portfolio 1,152,876 1,176,463 1,390,903 1,446,695 1,405,337 1,467,328
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale portfolio 23,587 0 55,792 0 61,991 0
--------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
Total $1,318,436 $1,316,224 $1,584,339 $1,582,873 $1,604,968 $1,603,921
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Loans
As shown in Table 8, loans ended the third quarter at $2.4 billion, up $53
million (2.3%) year-to-date and up $38 million (1.6%) versus one year earlier.
All of the loan growth for both periods was produced in the consumer mortgage
and consumer installment portfolios. Consistent with prior years, the Company
experienced softness within our lending portfolio in the first quarter, due
principally to seasonal (weather-related) trends and demands. In the second and
third quarters, loans increased $33.0 million and $44.5 million, respectively,
with year-to-date increases in the consumer installment portfolio ($56.3
million) and consumer mortgage portfolio ($12.2 million), partially offset by a
decrease in the business lending portfolio ($15.1 million).
Table 8: Loans
(000's omitted) September 30, 2005 December 31, 2004 September 30, 2004
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Consumer mortgage $ 813,611 33.7% $ 801,412 34.0% $ 793,120 33.4%
Business lending 816,145 33.8% 831,244 35.2% 847,844 35.7%
Consumer installment 782,137 32.4% 725,837 30.8% 732,787 30.9%
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total loans $2,411,893 100% $2,358,493 100% $2,373,751 100%
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
Total consumer mortgages increased $10.5 million in the third quarter of 2005
and $20.5 million over the last twelve months. During the last several years,
record levels of refinancing activity were driven by mortgage rates that were at
or near 40-year lows. Consumer mortgages growth slowed in 2005 compared to the
past two years, as the pace of refinancings slowed after an extended period of
elevated demand in the low-rate environment. The growth for the quarter, and
nine and twelve month time frames was derived principally from activity in the
New York markets.
Business lending decreased $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2005 and
decreased $31.7 million versus one year ago. The declines were concentrated in
the Pennsylvania market, while the New York markets experienced growth of $6.7
million in the third quarter of 2005 and $5.6 million since December 2004
despite the previously mentioned declines in dealer floor plan loans. The
Pennsylvania market continues to be impacted by very competitive conditions.
Consumer installment loans, largely borrowings originated in automobile, marine
and recreational vehicle dealerships as well as branch originated home equity
and installment loans, rose $30.4 million (4.0%) in the third quarter of 2005
and $49.4 million (6.7%) on a year-over-year basis. Continued moderate interest
rates (by historical standards), aggressive dealer and manufacturer incentives
on new vehicles, and enhanced business development efforts have helped drive
strong growth in this segment over the last two years. Consumer installment
loans increased in both the New York and Pennsylvania markets during the
quarter, nine-month and year over year time frames.
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Asset Quality
Table 9 below exhibits the major components of non-performing loans and assets
and key asset quality metrics for the periods ending September 30, 2005 and 2004
and December 31, 2004.
Table 9: Non-performing Assets
September 30, December 31, September 30,
(000's omitted) 2005 2004 2004
------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Non-accrual loans $12,896 $11,798 $13,511
Accruing loans 90+ days delinquent 672 1,158 1,808
Restructured loans 0 0 806
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Total non-performing loans 13,568 12,956 16,125
Other real estate 882 1,645 734
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Total non-performing assets $14,450 $14,601 $16,859
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Allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.35% 1.35% 1.37%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans 239% 245% 202%
Non-performing loans to total loans 0.56% 0.55% 0.68%
Non-performing assets to total loans and other real estate 0.60% 0.62% 0.71%
Delinquent loans (30 days old to non-accruing) to total loans 1.46% 1.45% 1.47%
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding (quarterly) 0.30% 0.49% 0.29%
Loan loss provision to net charge-offs (quarterly) 125% 72% 133%
As displayed in Table 9, non-performing loans at September 30, 2005 were $13.6
million, an increase of $0.6 million versus year-end 2004 and a $2.6 million
decrease as compared to the level at the end of the third quarter 2004. During
the second quarter of 2005, $2.7 million of non-performing consumer mortgages
were sold. Offsetting this decrease was the movement of one large floor plan
relationship into non-performing status. Total non-performing assets including
other real estate decreased $0.2 million from year-end 2004 and decreased $2.4
million from one-year ago, the decrease being the result of disposing of several
properties that had been classified as other real estate.
Non-performing loans were 0.56% of total loans outstanding at the end of the
third quarter, slightly above the 0.55% at year-end 2004 and substantially below
the 0.68% at September 30, 2004. The allowance for loan losses to non-performing
loans ratio, a general measure of coverage adequacy, was 239% at the end of the
third quarter compared to 245% at year-end 2004 and 202% at September 30, 2004.
Delinquent loans (30 days through non-accruing) as a percent of total loans was
1.46% at the end of the third quarter, slightly above the 1.45% at year-end 2004
and below the 1.47% delinquency ratio at September 30, 2004. Real estate and
installment loan delinquency ratios at the end of the third quarter improved in
comparison to both of the earlier periods. Commercial loan delinquency ratios
increased slightly from both the third and fourth quarters of 2004. The current
delinquency level at the end of the quarter was six basis points below the
Company's average of 1.52% over the previous eight quarters.
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Table 10: Allowance for Loan Losses Activity
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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(000's omitted) 2005 2004 2005 2004
------------------------------------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period $32,011 $32,040 $31,778 $29,095
Charge-offs:
Business lending 577 504 2,138 2,236
Consumer mortgage 87 95 489 225
Consumer installment 2,130 1,84 5,727 5,492
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Total charge-offs 2,794 2,442 8,354 7,953
Recoveries:
Business lending 231 90 602 669
Consumer mortgage 3 12 137 35
Consumer installment 734 60 2,013 1,756
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Total recoveries 968 71 2,752 2,460
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Net charge-offs 1,826 1,731 5,602 5,493
Provision for loan losses 2,275 2,300 6,284 6,650
Allowance on acquired loans 0 0 0 2,357
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Allowance for loan losses at end of period $32,460 $32,60 $32,460 $32,609
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Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding:
Business lending 0.17% 0.19% 0.25% 0.27%
Consumer mortgage 0.04% 0.04% 0.06% 0.03%
Consumer installment 0.72% 0.68% 0.67% 0.71%
Total loans 0.30% 0.29% 0.32% 0.33%
As displayed in Table 10, net charge-offs during the third quarter were $1.8
million, $0.1 million higher than the equivalent 2004 period. The consumer
mortgage and consumer installment portfolios experienced increased levels of
charge-offs, while business lending charge-offs decreased. The net charge-off
ratio (net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding) for the
third quarter was 0.30%, one basis point higher than the comparable quarter of
2004, and ten basis points lower than average charge off ratio for the previous
eight quarters. On a year-to-date basis, net charge-offs increased $0.1 million
versus the prior year period, while average loans were up $37 million, resulting
in a one basis point decline in the YTD net charge-off ratio to 0.32%
The business lending net charge-off ratio decreased two basis points to 0.17%
for the third quarter and 0.25% for the first nine months from the comparable
periods in the prior year. The consumer mortgage net charge-off ratio for the
third quarter of 2005 was consistent with the third quarter of 2004. The
consumer mortgage net charge-off ratio for the year-to-date period increased
three basis points from the same period in 2004 mostly as a result of the
previously mentioned sale of non-performing mortgages. The net charge-off ratio
for consumer installments was 0.72% and 0.67% for the third quarter and first
nine months of 2005, respectively; consistent with, or lower than the average
for the last eight quarters of 0.72%.
A required loan loss allowance of $32.5 million was determined as of September
30, 2005, necessitating a $2.3 million loan loss provision for the quarter,
consistent with one year earlier. The third quarter 2005 loan loss provision was
$0.4 million higher than net charge-offs mainly due to the growth in the loan
portfolio. The allowance for loan losses decreased slightly over the last 12
months, while the loan portfolio grew 1.6%. Consequently, the ratio of allowance
for loan loss to loans outstanding decreased from 1.37% to 1.35%, which was
consistent with the level at December 31, 2004.
Deposits
As shown in Table 11, average deposits of $2.990 billion in the third quarter
were up $51 million compared to fourth quarter 2004 and increased $49 million
versus the same quarter of last year. Deposits totaling $33 million were added
as a result of the acquisition of the Dansville branch in December 2004.
In 2004 and continuing into 2005, the deposit mix shifted towards demand
deposits and more liquid interest-bearing deposits (money market accounts). This
shift in deposit mix may have reflected customers' rising rate expectations and
consequently their unwillingness to be locked into rates and products for
extended periods of time. New product introductions, proactive marketing and
increased yields on money market accounts throughout the year resulted in the
average balances for money market accounts increasing from 10.6% of the total
deposits to 11.8% of total deposits. Recently, as interest rates have risen,
time deposits have
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attracted more funds evidenced by their 2.4% increase in the current quarter
versus fourth quarter 2004. This shift in mix, combined with increasing interest
rates on money market and time deposit accounts increased the quarterly cost of
interest bearing deposits from 1.49% in the last quarter of, 2004 to 1.86% in
the most recent quarter, and compared to 1.45% for the quarter ended September
30, 2004.
Excluding the impact of acquisitions, average third quarter IPC (individuals and
businesses) deposits increased $20.8 million or 0.8% versus the quarter ended
December 31, 2004, but were down $2.3 million or 0.1% compared to the year
earlier period. Average public funds, excluding acquisitions, have increased
$6.0 million or 3.3% and $18.3 million or 10.9% over the same periods. The
increase in core deposits is the result of ongoing enhanced marketing efforts
and new product offerings introduced throughout 2005.
Table 11: Quarterly Average Deposits
September 30, December 31, September 30,
(000's omitted) 2005 2004 2004
-------------------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Demand deposits $ 607,621 $ 584,223 $ 577,949
Interest checking deposits 308,297 309,817 302,757
Savings deposits 501,989 542,954 555,015
Money market deposits 353,342 312,317 311,560
Time deposits 1,218,291 1,189,729 1,193,700
-------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total deposits $2,989,540 $2,939,040 $2,940,981
========================== ========== ========== ==========
IPC deposits $2,802,743 $2,759,269 $2,773,933
Public fund deposits 186,797 179,771 167,048
-------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total deposits $2,989,540 $2,939,040 $2,940,981
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Borrowings
At the end of the third quarter, borrowings of $707 million were down $214
million from December 31, 2004 and down $265 million from the third quarter 2004
level. The reduction in borrowings over the last nine months was principally the
result of the decision to not fully reinvest the cash flows from the sales and
maturities of investments in the current flat yield curve environment.
Shareholders' Equity
On April 20, 2005, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had
authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to 1,500,000 of its shares,
or approximately 5%, of its outstanding common stock. The shares may be
repurchased from time to time, in open market or privately negotiated
transactions over the course of the subsequent 20 months. All reacquired shares
will become treasury shares and will be used for general corporate purposes.
Through September 30, 2005, the Company has repurchased 521,611 shares at an
aggregate cost of $12.3 million.
Total shareholders' equity of $460 million at the end of the third quarter was a
decrease of $14.2 million from the balance at December 31, 2004. This change
consisted of a decrease in the after-tax market value adjustment on the
available-for-sale investment portfolio of $19.7 million, dividends declared of
$16.6 million and treasury stock purchases of $24.2 million, partially offset by
net income of $42.5 million and $3.9 million from shares issued under the
employee stock plan. Over the past 12 months total shareholders' equity
decreased by $6.8 million, as dividends declared, treasury stock purchases, and
a lower market value adjustment more than offset net income and increases from
shares issued under the employee stock plan.
The Company's Tier I leverage ratio, a primary measure of regulatory capital for
which 5% is the requirement to be "well-capitalized," was 7.34% at the end of
the third quarter, up 39 basis points from year-end 2004 and 61 basis points
higher than its level one year ago. These increases were primarily the result of
average assets excluding intangibles and market value adjustments decreasing
more than the decrease in shareholders equity excluding intangibles and market
value adjustments, mostly due to the reduction of the investment portfolio. The
tangible equity-to-assets ratio of 5.86% increased 4 basis points versus
year-end 2004 and 18 basis points versus September 30, 2004, for similar
reasons.
The dividend payout ratio (dividends declared divided by net income) for the
first nine months of 2005 was 39.1%, down 0.9 percentage points from one year
ago. The ratio declined because dividends declared increased 10.5%, a lower
percentage increase
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than the 13.2% growth in net income. The expansion of dividends declared was
caused by the dividend per share being raised 5.6% in August 2005, from $0.18 to
$0.19, offset by a 2.1% decrease in the number of shares outstanding.
Liquidity
Management of the Company's liquidity is critical due to the potential for
unexpected fluctuations in deposits and loans. Adequate sources of both on and
off-balance sheet funding are in place to effectively respond to such unexpected
fluctuations.
The Company's primary approach to measuring liquidity is known as the Basic
Surplus/Deficit model. It is used to calculate liquidity over two time periods:
first, the amount of cash that could be made available within 30 days
(calculated as liquid assets less short-term liabilities); and second, a
projection of subsequent cash availability over an additional 60 days. The
minimum policy level of liquidity under the Basic Surplus/Deficit approach is
7.5% of total assets for both the 30 and 90-day time horizons. As of September
30, 2005, this ratio was 14.9% for 30 days and 14.7% for 90 days excluding the
Company's capacity to borrow additional funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank.
To measure longer-term liquidity, a baseline projection of loan and deposit
growth for five years is made to reflect how current liquidity levels could
change over time. This five-year measure reflects adequate liquidity to fund
loan and other asset growth over the next five years.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See New Accounting Pronouncement section of Note C to the consolidated financial
statements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains comments or information that constitute forward-looking
statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995), which involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may
differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Moreover, the Company's plans, objectives and intentions are subject to change
based on various factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control).
Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the
forward-looking statements include: (1) risks related to credit quality,
interest rate sensitivity and liquidity; (2) the strength of the U.S. economy in
general and the strength of the local economies where the Company conducts its
business; (3) the effect of, and changes in, monetary and fiscal policies and
laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System; (4) inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;
(5) the timely development of new products and services and customer perception
of the overall value thereof (including features, pricing and quality) compared
to competing products and services; (6) changes in consumer spending, borrowing
and savings habits; (7) technological changes; (8) any acquisitions or mergers
that might be considered or consummated by the Company and the costs and factors
associated therewith; (9) the ability to maintain and increase market share and
control expenses; (10) the effect of changes in laws and regulations (including
laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) and
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; (11) changes in
the Company's organization, compensation and benefit plans and in the
availability of, and compensation levels for, employees in its geographic
markets; (12) the costs and effects of litigation and of any adverse outcome in
such litigation; (13) other risk factors outlined in the Company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time; and (14) the success
of the Company at managing the risks of the foregoing.
The foregoing list of important factors is not all-inclusive. Such
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and
the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement, whether written or oral, to reflect events or circumstances after the
date on which such statement is made. If the Company does update or correct one
or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude
that the Company would make additional updates or corrections with respect
thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from adverse
changes in market rates, prices or credit risk. Credit risk associated with the
Company's loan portfolio has been previously discussed in the asset quality
section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations. Management believes that the tax risk of the Company's
municipal investments associated with potential future changes in statutory,
judicial and regulatory actions is minimal. The Company has an insignificant
amount of credit risk in its investment portfolio because essentially all of the
fixed-income securities in the portfolio are AAA-rated (highest possible
rating). Therefore, almost all the market risk in the investment portfolio is
related to interest rates.
The ongoing monitoring and management of both interest rate risk and liquidity,
in the short and long term time horizons is an important component of the
Company's asset/liability management process, which is governed by limits
established in the policies reviewed and approved annually by the Board of
Directors. The Board of Directors delegates responsibility for carrying out the
policies to the Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) which meets each month and is
made up of the Company's senior management as well as regional and
line-of-business managers who oversee specific earning asset classes and various
funding sources. As the Company does not believe it is possible to reliably
predict future interest rate movements, it has maintained an appropriate process
and set of measurement tools, which enable it to identify and quantify sources
of interest rate risk in varying rate environments. The primary tool used by the
Company in managing interest rate risk is income simulation.
While a wide variety of strategic balance sheet and treasury yield curve
scenarios are tested on an ongoing basis, the following reflects the Company's
one-year net interest income sensitivity based on:
o Asset and liability levels using September 30, 2005 as a starting point.
o There are assumed to be conservative levels of balance sheet growth--low
to mid single digit growth in loans and deposits, while using the
cashflows from investment contractual maturities and prepayments to repay
short-term capital market borrowings.
o The prime rate and federal funds rates are assumed to move up 200 basis
points and down 100 basis points over a 12-month period while moving the
long end of the treasury curve to spreads over federal funds that are more
consistent with historical norms. Deposit rates are assumed to move in a
manner that reflects the historical relationship between deposit rate
movement and changes in the federal funds rate.
o Cash flows are based on contractual maturity, optionality and amortization
schedules along with applicable prepayments derived from internal
historical data and external sources.
Net Interest Income Sensitivity Model
Calculated annualized
increase (decrease) in
Change in interest projected net interest income
rates at September 30, 2005
--------------------------------------------------------
+ 200 basis points (1.0%)
- 100 basis points (0.8%)
The modeled net interest income in a falling rate environment is initially more
favorable than if rates were to rise due to a faster initial reaction from core
deposit pricing and short-term capital market borrowing rates. Over a longer
time period, however, the growth in net interest income improves in a rising
rate environment as a result of lower yielding earning assets running off and
being replaced at increased rates.
The analysis does not represent a Company forecast and should not be relied upon
as being indicative of expected operating results. These hypothetical estimates
are based upon numerous assumptions: the nature and timing of interest rate
levels (including yield curve shape), prepayments on loans and securities,
deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits,
reinvestment/replacement of asset and liability cash flows, and other factors.
While the assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local market
conditions, the Company cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature
of these assumptions, including how customer preferences or competitor
influences might change. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis does not reflect
actions that ALCO might take in responding to or anticipating changes in
interest rates.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that
it is able to collect the information it is required to disclose in the reports
that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and to
process, summarize and disclose this information within the time periods
specified in the rules of the SEC. Based on managements evaluation of the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures, with the participation of the
Chief Executive and the Chief Financial Officer, it has concluded that, as of
the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, these
disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the Company is
able to record, process, summarize and report the information it is required to
disclose in the reports the Company files with the SEC within the required time
periods.
There have been no significant changes in the Company's internal controls over
financial reporting in connection with the evaluation referenced in the
paragraph above that occured during the Company's last fiscal quarter that has
materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's
internal control over financial reporting.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting
may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate due to changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with
the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject in the normal course of business to
various pending and threatened legal proceedings in which claims for monetary
damages are asserted. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, does
not anticipate that the aggregate liability, if any, arising out of litigation
pending against the Company or its subsidiaries will have a material effect on
the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
On April 20, 2005, the Company announced a twenty-month authorization to
repurchase up to 1,500,000 of its outstanding shares in open market or privately
negotiated transactions. These repurchases will be for general corporate
purposes, including those related to stock plan activities. The following table
shows treasury stock purchases during the third quarter 2005.
Number of Average Price Total Number of Shares Number of Shares that may
Shares Paid Purchased as part of Publicly Yet be purchased under
Purchased Per share Announced Plans or Programs The Plans or Programs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
July 2005 0 $ 0.00 0 1,358,099
August 2005 322,850 23.55 322,850 1,035,249
September 2005 56,860 23.17 379,710 978,389
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Total 379,710 $23.49 379,710 978,389
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders.
There were no matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders during the quarter
ending September 30, 2005.
Item 5. Other Information.
Not applicable
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Exhibit No. Description
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31.1 Certification of Sanford A. Belden, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to Rule
13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of Scott A. Kingsley, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to Rule
13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Sanford A. Belden, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of Scott A. Kingsley, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Reports on Form 8-K:
o Form 8-K related to quarterly earnings press release was filed on October
21, 2005.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Community Bank System, Inc.
Date: November 4, 2005 /s/ Sanford A. Belden
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Sanford A. Belden, President, Chief
Executive Officer and Director
Date: November 4, 2005 /s/ Scott A. Kingsley
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Scott A. Kingsley, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
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