FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934

For the six-monthnine-month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2002

                                       OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ___________

Commission file number: 0-16084

                         CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania                                                 23-2451943
(State or other jurisdiction of                              (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                               Identification No.)

90-92 Main Street
Wellsboro, Pa. 16901
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip code)

                                  570-724-3411
               (Registrant's telephone number including area code)

                                 Not applicable
   (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last
                                     report)

         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/X/ No / /

              APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                  PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents
and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.
Yes ____/X/ No ____/ /

                   (APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)

         Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Title                                          Outstanding
Common Stock ($1.00 par value)    5,284,3125,285,122 Shares Outstanding AugustNovember 12, 2002

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                 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION
                              IndexINDEX

Part I. Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheet - JuneSeptember 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 Page 3 Consolidated Statement of Income - Three Months and SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2002 and 2001 Page 4 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2002 and 2001 Page 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Pages 6 through 8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Pages 8 through 2120 Item 3. Information About Market Risk Pages 2220 through 23 Item 4. Controls and Procedures Page 23 Part II. Other Information Page 24 Signatures Page 25 Certifications Pages 26 and 27 Exhibit 99.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- OxleySarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Page 2628
2 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET JUNESEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, (In Thousands Except Share Data)(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA) 2002 2001 (UNAUDITED) (NOTE) ASSETS Cash and due from banks: Noninterest-bearing $ 13,75717,293 $ 14,055 Interest-bearing 1,880696 1,981 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total cash and cash equivalents 15,63717,989 16,036 Available-for-sale securities 477,788497,161 433,969 Held-to-maturity securities 859823 1,448 Loans, net 406,430425,315 373,963 Bank-owned life insurance 16,34016,553 15,905 Accrued interest receivable 5,6615,806 4,871 Bank premises and equipment, net 10,21810,254 9,967 Foreclosed assets held for sale 407164 179 Other assets 14,09510,747 10,661 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL ASSETS $ 947,435984,812 $ 866,999 ================================================================================================================================================================================================ LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest-bearing $ 64,00866,710 $ 63,858 Interest-bearing 547,838569,769 512,416 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total deposits 611,846636,479 576,274 Dividends payable 1,4801,586 1,466 Short-term borrowings 35,74238,683 58,064 Long-term borrowings 180,726180,720 125,584 Accrued interest and other liabilities 8,93312,546 5,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES 838,727870,014 766,812 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, par value $1.00 per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued 5,431,021 in 2002 and 5,378,212 in 2001 5,432 5,378 Stock dividend distributable --- 1,369 Paid-in capital 21,14121,149 19,758 Retained earnings 75,02377,182 70,352 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total 101,596103,763 96,857 Accumulated other comprehensive income 9,28813,181 5,284 Unamortized stock compensation (91)(71) (17) Treasury stock, at cost: 146,709145,999 shares at JuneSeptember 30, 2002 (2,085)(2,075) 143,412 shares at December 31, 2001 (1,937) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 108,708114,798 100,187 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 947,435984,812 $ 866,999 ================================================================================================================================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2001 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. 3 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
3 MONTHS ENDED FISCAL YEAR TO DATE (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) JUNE(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) (UNAUDITED) SEPTEMBER 30, JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 69 MONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2002 2001 2002 2001 INTEREST INCOME (CURRENT) (PRIOR YEAR) (CURRENT) (PRIOR YEAR) Interest and fees on loans $ 7,5427,864 $ 7,0107,315 $ 14,79922,663 $ 13,91221,227 Interest on balances with depository institutions 5 11 13 3012 18 42 Interest on loans to political subdivisions 142 177 292 348143 186 435 534 Interest on federal funds sold 10 65 14 12616 33 30 159 Income from available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities: Taxable 5,124 5,276 9,788 10,0094,810 4,971 14,598 14,980 Tax-exempt 1,457 1,016 2,768 1,9601,523 1,172 4,291 3,132 Dividends 243 275 491 538314 273 805 811 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest and dividend income 14,523 13,830 28,165 26,92314,675 13,962 42,840 40,885 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on deposits 4,368 5,258 8,625 10,9514,383 4,982 13,008 15,933 Interest on short-term borrowings 242 1,149 514 2,480221 887 735 3,367 Interest on long-term borrowings 2,135 871 3,922 1,3392,071 1,168 5,993 2,507 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest expense 6,745 7,278 13,061 14,7706,675 7,037 19,736 21,807 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest margin 7,778 6,552 15,104 12,1538,000 6,925 23,104 19,078 Provision for loan losses 180280 150 360 300640 450 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest margin after provision for possible loan losses 7,598 6,402 14,744 11,8537,720 6,775 22,464 18,628 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OTHER INCOME Service charges on deposit accounts 423 330 807 626453 365 1,260 991 Service charges and fees 68 59 133 12761 62 194 189 Trust and financial management income 506 427 945 814413 375 1,358 1,189 Insurance commissions, fees and premiums 125 115 340 253108 190 448 443 Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance 211 229 435 451213 230 648 681 Fees related to credit card operation 152 148 282 276168 132 450 408 Other operating income 196 208 426 403226 246 652 649 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total other income before realized gains on securities, net 1,681 1,516 3,368 2,9501,642 1,600 5,010 4,550 Realized gains on securities, net 781 742 2,007 1,197489 520 2,496 1,717 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total other income 2,462 2,258 5,375 4,1472,131 2,120 7,506 6,267 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OTHER EXPENSES Salaries and wages 2,351 2,052 4,589 4,0702,467 2,108 7,056 6,178 Pensions and other employee benefits 644 523 1,259 1,103716 520 1,975 1,623 Occupancy expense, net 308 250 586 509229 247 815 756 Furniture and equipment expense 394 352 841 698358 332 1,199 1,030 Expenses related to credit card operation 65 61 136 13878 67 214 205 Pennsylvania shares tax 183184 198 366 394550 592 Other operating expense 1,303 1,144 2,577 2,2661,278 1,103 3,855 3,369 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total other expenses 5,248 4,580 10,354 9,1785,310 4,575 15,664 13,753 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income before income tax provision 4,812 4,080 9,765 6,8224,541 4,320 14,306 11,142 Income tax provision 992 891 2,107 1,368831 914 2,938 2,282 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NET INCOME $ 3,8203,710 $ 3,1893,406 $ 7,65811,368 $ 5,4548,860 ============================================================================================================================== PER SHARE DATA: Net income - basic $ 0.720.70 $ 0.600.64 $ 1.452.15 $ 1.031.67 Net income - diluted $ 0.720.70 $ 0.600.64 $ 1.442.14 $ 1.031.67 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dividend per share $ 0.280.30 $ 0.26 $ 0.560.86 $ 0.52$0.78 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number shares used in computation - basic 5,286,000 5,301,482 5,288,279 5,305,0035,284,582 5,287,147 5,287,034 5,298,985 Number shares used in computation - diluted 5,300,314 5,302,060 5,300,195 5,305,3035,301,740 5,287,991 5,300,728 5,299,393
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
69 MONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2002 2001 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 7,65811,368 $ 5,4548,860 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for loan losses 360 300640 450 Realized gains on securities, net (2,007) (1,197)(2,496) (1,717) Gain on sale of foreclosed assets, net (10) (5)(26) (69) Depreciation expense 725 6161,054 933 Accretion and amortization, net (358) (1,166)(508) (1,584) Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance (435) (451)(648) (681) Amortization of restricted stock 42 1162 17 Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets (1,082) (928)(956) (1,008) Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities 1,484 3,1223,148 3,871 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 6,377 5,75611,638 9,072 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from maturity of held-to-maturity securities 586 894616 916 Purchase of held-to-maturity securities --- (626) Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities 11,481 2,55925,650 9,094 Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities 51,928 54,637110,099 95,310 Purchase of available-for-sale securities (101,293) (124,951)(183,963) (153,610) Purchase of restricted stock (680) --(125) (481) Net increase in loans (33,192) (16,437)(52,428) (36,712) Purchase of premises and equipment (976) (978)(1,341) (1,280) Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets 147 280477 434 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (71,999) (84,622)(101,015) (86,955) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net increase in deposits 35,572 20,23760,205 15,830 Net decrease in short-term borrowings (22,322) (9,129)(19,381) (20,780) Proceeds from long-term borrowings 75,153 70,000105,000 Repayments of long-term borrowings (20,011) (10)(20,017) (15) Purchase of treasury stock (238) (521) Sale of treasury stock 42 --60 - Dividends paid (2,973) (2,719)(4,452) (4,081) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 65,223 77,85891,330 95,433 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DECREASE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (399) (1,008)1,953 17,550 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 16,036 13,824 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 15,63717,989 $ 12,816 =============================================================================================31,374 ================================================================================================================= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Assets acquired through foreclosure of real estate loans $ 365436 $ 258388 Interest paid $ 10,91416,422 $ 11,91518,585 Income taxes paid $ 2,7503,599 $ 1,0142,028
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 5 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BASIS OF INTERIM PRESENTATION The financial information included herein, with the exception of the consolidated balance sheet dated December 31, 2001, is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Results reported for the three-month and six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2002 might not be indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2002. Certain 2001 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2002 presentation. This document has not been reviewed or confirmed for accuracy or relevance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other regulatory agency. 2. PER SHARE DATA Net income per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. The number of shares used in calculating net income and cash dividends per share reflect the retroactive effect of stock dividends for all periods presented. The following data show the amounts used in computing net income per share and the weighted average number of shares of dilutive stock options. The dilutive effect of stock options is computed as the weighted-average common shares available from the exercise of all dilutive stock options, less the number of shares that could be repurchased with the proceeds of stock option exercises based on the average share price of the Corporation's common stock during the period.
WEIGHTED- AVERAGE EARNINGS NET COMMON PER INCOME SHARES SHARE ---------- --------- ----- SIX-MONTH PERIOD9 MONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2002 Earnings per share - basic $7,658,000 5,288,279 $1.45$11,368,000 5,287,034 $2.15 Dilutive effect of stock options 11,91613,694 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per share - diluted $7,658,000 5,300,195 $1.44 =============================================================================== SIX-MONTH PERIOD$11,368,000 5,300,728 $2.14 ======================================================================================================= 9 MONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2001 Earnings per share - basic $5,454,000 5,305,003 $1.03$ 8,860,000 5,298,985 $1.67 Dilutive effect of stock options 300408 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per share - diluted $5,454,000 5,305,303 $1.03 ===============================================================================$ 8,860,000 5,299,393 $1.67 ======================================================================================================= QUARTER ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2002 Earnings per share - basic $3,820,000 5,286,000 $0.72$ 3,710,000 5,284,582 $0.70 Dilutive effect of stock options 14,31417,158 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per share - diluted $3,820,000 5,300,314 $0.72 ===============================================================================$ 3,710,000 5,301,740 $0.70 ======================================================================================================= QUARTER ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2001 Earnings per share - basic $3,189,000 5,301,482 $0.60$ 3,406,000 5,287,147 $0.64 Dilutive effect of stock options 578844 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per share - diluted $3,189,000 5,302,060 $0.60 ===============================================================================$ 3,406,000 5,287,991 $0.64 =======================================================================================================
6 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q 3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. Comprehensive income is calculated as follows:
3 MONTHS ENDED 69 MONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, JUNESEPTEMBER 30, JUNESEPTEMBER 30, JUNESEPTEMBER 30, (IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001 2002 2001 Net income $ 3,8203,710 $ 3,1893,406 $11,368 $ 7,658 $ 5,4548,860 Other comprehensive income (loss):income: Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Gains (losses) arising during the period 10,333 (289) 8,074 6,7526,387 6,891 14,461 13,643 Reclassification adjustment for realized gains (781) (742) (2,007) (1,197)(489) (520) (2,496) (1,717) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax 9,552 (1,031) 6,067 5,5555,898 6,371 11,965 11,926 Income tax related to other comprehensive income/loss (3,249) 350 (2,063) (1,889)income (2,005) (2,166) (4,068) (4,055) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other comprehensive income (loss) 6,303 (681) 4,004 3,6663,893 4,205 7,897 7,871 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive income $ 10,1237,603 $ 2,508 $ 11,662 $ 9,120 ================================================================================================================================7,611 $19,265 $16,731 ===============================================================================================================================
4. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS In June 2001, the Corporation began to utilize derivative financial instruments related to a new certificate of deposit product called the "Index Powered Certificate of Deposit" (IPCD). IPCDs have a term of 5 years, with interest paid at maturity based on 90% of the appreciation (as defined) in the S&P 500 index. There is no guaranteed interest payable to a depositor of an IPCD - however, assuming an IPCD is held to maturity, a depositor is guaranteed the return of his or her principal, at a minimum. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 requires the Corporation to separate the amount received from each IPCD issued into 2 components: (1) an embedded derivative, and (2) the principal amount of each deposit. Embedded derivatives are derived from the Corporation's obligation to pay each IPCD depositor a return based on appreciation in the S&P 500 index. Embedded derivatives are carried at fair value, and are included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in fair value of the embedded derivative are included in other expense in the consolidated income statement. The difference between the contractual amount of each IPCD issued, and the amount of the embedded derivative, is recorded as the initial deposit (included in interest-bearing deposits in the consolidated balance sheet). Interest expense is added to principal ratably over the term of each IPCD at an effective interest rate that will increase the principal balance to equal the contractual IPCD amount at maturity. In connection with IPCD transactions, the Corporation has entered into Equity Indexed Call Option (Swap) contracts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB-Pittsburgh). Under the terms of the Swap contracts, the Corporation must pay FHLB-Pittsburgh quarterly amounts calculated based on the contractual amount of IPCDs issued times a negotiated rate. In return, FHLB-Pittsburgh is obligated to pay the Corporation, at the time of maturity of the IPCDs, an amount equal to 90% of the appreciation (as defined) in the S&P 500 index. If the S&P 500 index does not appreciate over the term of the related IPCDs, the FHLB-Pittsburgh would make no payment to the Corporation. The effect of the Swap contracts is to limit the Corporation's cost of IPCD funds to the market rate of interest paid to FHLB-Pittsburgh. (In addition, the Corporation pays a fee of 0.75% to a consulting firm at inception of each deposit. This fee is amortized to interest expense over the term of the IPCDs.) Swap liabilities are carried at fair value, and included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in fair value of swap liabilities are included in other expense in the consolidated income statement. 7 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q Amounts recorded related to IPCDs are as follows (in thousands): JUNE 30, DEC.
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 2002 2001 Contractual amount of IPCDs (equal to notional amount of Swap contracts) $2,911 $1,410 Carrying value of IPCDs 2,449 1,154 Carrying value of embedded derivative liabilities 119 233 Carrying value of Swap contract liabilities 349 31 2002 2001 Contractual amount of IPCDs (equal to notional amount of Swap contracts) $2,485 $1,410 Carrying value of IPCDs 2,072 1,154 Carrying value of embedded derivative liabilities 179 233 Carrying value of Swap contract liabilities 244 31 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, 2002 2002 Interest expense $21 $37 Other expense 1 5
3 MONTHS ENDED 9 MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, (IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001 2002 2001 Interest expense $24 $ 6 61 7 Other expense (4) 10 1 10
CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED) ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Certain statements in this section and elsewhere in Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Citizens & Northern Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Corporation) intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, business objectives and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as, "believe", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project", and similar expressions. The Corporation's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or occurrences is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation include, but are not limited to, the following: - - changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, particularly related to changes in interest rates - - changes in general economic conditions - - legislative or regulatory changes - - downturn in demand for loan, deposit and other financial services in the Corporation's market area - - increased competition from other banks and non-bank providers of financial services - - technological changes and increased technology-related costs - - changes in accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. 8 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q REFERENCES TO 2002 AND 2001 Unless otherwise noted, all references to "2002" in the following discussion of operating results are intended to mean the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2002, and similarly, references to "2001" are intended to mean the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2001. 8 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q EARNINGS OVERVIEW Net income for 2002 was $7,658,000,$11,368,000, or $1.45$2.15 per share - basic and $1.44$2.14 per share - diluted. This represents an increase of 39.9%28.1% in net income per share - diluted over 2001. Return on average assets, excluding unrealized gains and losses on securities, increased 19.9%10.0%, to 1.69%1.65% in 2002 compared to 1.41%1.50% in 2001. Including the effects of unrealized gains and losses on securities, return on average assets increased to 1.68%1.64% in 2002 from 1.41%1.50% in 2001. Return on average equity, excluding unrealized gains and losses on securities, rose 30.4%18.6%, to 15.80%15.47% in 2002 from 12.12%13.04% in 2001. Including unrealized gains and losses on securities, return on average equity increased 26.0%14.5%, to 14.93%14.43% in 2002 from 11.85%12.60% in 2001. The most significant income statement changes between 2002 and 2001 were as follows: - - The interest margin increased significantly ($2,951,000,4,026,000, or 24.3%21.1%), to $15,104,000$23,104,000 in 2002 from $12,153,000$19,078,000 in 2001. The Corporation has experienced significant growth in deposits and loans, and has identified opportunities to borrow funds and invest the proceeds in securities at positive spreads. Also, average interest rates on deposits and borrowed funds have been lower in 2002, as the Corporation's average rates were more fully impacted by the Federal Reserve Board's lowering of the federal funds target rate several times throughout 2001. Changes in the net interest margin are discussed in more detail later in Management's Discussion and Analysis. - - Net realized gains on securities were $2,007,000$2,496,000 in 2002, compared to $1,197,000$1,717,000 in 2001. In both years, the gains were mainly from sales of bank stocks. These sales resulted from circumstances specific to each underlying company, and the proceeds have been reinvested in other bank stocks. - - Service charges on deposit accountsTotal gains from sales of bank stocks amounted to $1,789,000 in 2002 and $1,837,000 in 2001. In addition to bank stocks, the Corporation also realized gains and losses from sales and calls of other securities. The main reasons for the increase in net realized gains in 2002 over 2001 were that gains from sales and calls of municipal bonds increased $181,000, or 28.9%. This increase resultedto $461,000 in 2002 from increased numbers$56,000 in 2001, and the Corporation sold a corporate bond for a loss of accounts and higher average balances, as well as fee increases implemented$354,000 in the second half of 2001 on certain types of services. -2001. - Other (noninterest) expenses increased $1,176,000,$1,911,000, or 12.8%13.9%, in 2002 compared to 2001. The increase reflects increases in payroll costs, depreciation and maintenance agreements associated with computer hardware and software. These types of costs have increased as a result of the need to add personnel and supplement existing systems to keep up with expansion of services and growth in lending activity over the last few years. - - The income tax provision increased to $2,107,000$2,938,000 in 2002 from $1,368,000$2,282,000 in 2001, because pre-tax income is higher. SECONDTHIRD QUARTER 2002 Net income for the secondthird quarter 2002 was $3,820,000,$3,710,000, or 19.8%8.9% higher than net income for the secondthird quarter 2001 of $3,189,000.$3,406,000. The major changes between periods are described as follows: - The interest margin increased $1,226,000$1,075,000 for the secondthird quarter 2002 compared to the secondthird quarter 2001, while noninterest expenses increased $668,000$735,000 between the periods. The major reasons for these changes are the same as described in the comparison of the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2002 and 2001 operating results above. - The provision for loan losses increased $130,000, to $280,000 for the third quarter 2002 compared to $150,000 for the third quarter 2001. The increase in loan loss expense resulted mainly from higher allowances calculated on "Watch List" loans (mainly commercial and residential mortgage loans). Accounting for loan losses is described in more detail in the "Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. - The income tax provision fell to $831,000 (18.3% of pre-tax income) for the third quarter from $914,000 (20.5% of pre-tax income) for the third quarter 2001. The lower tax rate for the third quarter 2002 resulted mainly from tax deductions arising from contributions of appreciated securities, and from a higher level of investments in tax-exempt securities (municipal bonds). 9 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q Net income for the secondthird quarter 2002 is slightly less than the $3,820,000 reported in the second quarter 2002 and $3,838,000 reported in the first quarter 2002. As you can see in Table I, the interest margin increased $222,000 in the thir d quarter over the second quarter, and $452,000 in the second quarter over the first quarter. However, net securities gains were $292,000 lower in the third quarter than the second quarter, and $445,000 lower in the second quarter compared tothan in the first quarter, and noninterest expenses increased $142,000. 9 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Qquarter. TABLE I - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
SEPT. 30, JUNE 30, MAR. 31, DEC. 31, SEPT. 30, JUNE 30, MAR. 31, 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 Interest income $14,675 $14,523 $13,642 $13,776 $13,962 $13,830 $13,093 Interest expense 6,675 6,745 6,316 6,549 7,037 7,278 7,492 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest margin 8,000 7,778 7,326 7,227 6,925 6,552 5,601 Provision for loan losses 280 180 180 150 150 150 150 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest margin after provision for loan losses 7,720 7,598 7,146 7,077 6,775 6,402 5,451 Other income 1,642 1,681 1,687 1,570 1,600 1,516 1,434 Securities gains 489 781 1,226 203 520 742 455 Other expenses 5,310 5,248 5,106 4,918 4,575 4,580 4,598 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income tax provision 4,541 4,812 4,953 3,932 4,320 4,080 2,742 Income tax provision 831 992 1,115 740 914 891 477 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 3,710 $ 3,820 $ 3,838 $ 3,192 $ 3,406 $ 3,189 $ 2,265 ============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== Net income per share - basic $ 0.70 $ 0.72 $ 0.73 $ 0.60 $ 0.64 $ 0.60 $ 0.43 ============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== Net income per share - diluted $ 0.70 $ 0.72 $ 0.72 $ 0.60 $ 0.64 $ 0.60 $ 0.43 ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================
The number of shares used in calculating net income per share for each quarter of 2001 reflects the retroactive effect of a 1% stock dividend declared in December 2001 and issued in January 2002. PROSPECTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF4TH QUARTER 2002 ProspectsManagement believes prospects for the remainderfourth quarter of 2002 continue to be very good. Net loans are up 19.9%18.5% as of JuneSeptember 30, 2002 compared to one year earlier. The Corporation's major concentration continues to be real estate secured loans, with significant new loans generated recently, and "ingrowth over the pipeline," related tolast 12 months in both residential and commercial activity.loans outstanding. Deposits and customer repurchase agreements have also grown substantially (up 11.1%16.1% as of JuneSeptember 30, 2002 compared to one year earlier), and there continues to be significant customer demand in recent months. The largest categorycategories of deposit growth in recent months hashave been certificates of deposit.CDs, money market accounts and IRAs. It appears that investors have moved funds out of, or are not investing new dollars in, the U.S. stock market. Although the Corporation's rates paid on deposits have fallen over the last several months, rates have remained relatively high compared with rates paid by many bank and non-bank competitors. Also, the Corporation has developed some new, innovative CD products over the last year.18 months. In June 2001, the Corporation began to offer Index Powered CDs, which are described in more detail in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements. Effective in May 2002, the Corporation began to offer "Roll-up" CDs. Roll-up CDs allow the investor to increase the interest rate, to the Corporation's current CD rate for the same term, once during the term of a 3-year, 4-year or 5-year term, subject to limitations. This roll-up feature permits the investor an opportunity to receive a higher rate of return, if rates increase, without risk of reduction in rate over the term of the CD. Management believesOn November 6, 2002, the CorporationFederal Reserve lowered its Federal funds target rate by 50 basis points, to 1.25%. In response to this change, most U.S. financial institutions (including Citizens & Northern Bank) have lowered their prime rates on commercial loans. Also, management expects to decrease rates on some other loan and deposit products. At this historically low level of interest rates, management expects a great deal of refinancing activity to continue, resulting in mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans continuing to repay at rapid rates. Overall (net), the recent action of the Fed is positionednot expected to do well over the rest of 2002; however, it may be difficult to achieve net income in the last half of 2002 as high as in the first six months. From an interest rate risk perspective, the Corporation is liability sensitive. That meanshave a major impact on the Corporation's interest expense associated with interest-bearing liabilities (deposits and borrowed funds) changes more quickly and dramatically than does its income from interest earning assets (primarily securities and loans). Until recently, virtually all economic forecasts anticipated an increase in short-term interest rates to occur later this year. Recently, due to "mixed signals" regardingoperating results for the status of the national economic recovery, some economists have deferred the anticipated rate increases until sometime in 2003. Anotherfourth quarter 2002. 10 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q The other major variable that maycould affect 2002 earnings is securities gains and losses. By the Corporation's historical standards,The Corporation had net realized securities gains were highof approximately $300,000 in the first six monthsmonth of 2002, especially inOctober 2002. However, management makes decisions regarding the first quarter. At this time,sales of securities based on a variety of factors, with an overall goal of maximizing portfolio return over a long-term horizon. Therefore, it is impossible to predict, with any degree of precision, the amounts of securities gains and losses that may be realized over the remainder of 2002. 10 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES The presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect many of the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from these estimates. A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change is the determination of the allowance for loan losses. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate and reasonable. The Corporation's methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is described in a separate section later in Management's Discussion and Analysis. Given the very subjective nature of identifying and valuing loan losses, it is likely that well-informed individuals could make materially different assumptions, and could, therefore, calculate a materially different allowance value. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changes in economic conditions may necessitate revisions in future years. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination. Further, a task force of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is working on detailed implementation guidance for calculating the allowance for loan losses. Implementation of that detailed implementation guidance could result in an adjustment to the allowance; however, based on the latest targeted effective date, that guidance would not affect the Corporation until 2004. Another material estimate is the calculation of fair values of the Corporation's debt securities. The Corporation receives estimated fair values of debt securities from an independent valuation service, or from brokers. In developing these fair values, the valuation service and the brokers use estimates of cash flows, based on historical performance of similar instruments in similar interest rate environments. Based on experience, management is aware that estimated fair values of debt securities tend to vary among brokers and other valuation services. Accordingly, when selling debt securities, management typically obtains price quotes from more than one source. The large majority of the Corporation's securities are classified as available-for-sale. Accordingly, these securities are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported separately through accumulated other comprehensive income (included in stockholders' equity). NET INTEREST MARGIN The Corporation's primary source of operating income is represented by the net interest margin. The net interest margin is equal to the difference between the amounts of interest income and interest expense. Tables II, III and IV include information regarding the Corporation's net interest margin for 2002 and 2001. In each of these tables, the amounts of interest income earned on tax-exempt securities and loans have been adjusted to a fully taxable-equivalent basis. Accordingly, the net interest margin amounts reflected in these tables exceed the amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements. The discussion that follows is based on amounts in the Tables. The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was $16,507,000$25,820,000 in 2002, an increase of $3,328,000,$4,568,000, or 25.3%22.1%, over 2001. The Corporation's net interest margin has increasedAs reflected in each of the last 5 quarters (including the second quarter 2002). In the last 3 quarters of 2001 and the first quarter 2002,Table IV, the increase in net interest margin was mainly caused by a combination of growth in volume and lower average interest rates on deposits and borrowed funds. As reflected in Table IV, however, growth in volume has surpassed the impact of interest rate changes as a cause of the increase in the net interest margin for 2002 over 2001.rates. Increased interest income from higher volumes of earning assets exceeded increases in interest expense attributable to higher volumes of interest-bearing liabilities by $1,822,000$2,896,000 in 2002. Table IV also shows that interest rate changes had the effect of increasing net interest income $1,506,000$1,672,000 in 2002 over 2001. As presented in Table III, the "Interest Rate Spread" (excess of average rate of return on interest-bearing assets over average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities) widened to 3.43% for the first 69 months of 2002. The Interest Rate Spread was 3.17% for the year ended December 31, 2001, and 2.99%3.08% for the first six9 months of 2001. 11 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q INTEREST INCOME AND EARNING ASSETS Interest income increased 5.8%5.9% to $29,568,000$45,016,000 in 2002 from $27,949,000$42,519,000 in 2001. Income from available-for-sale securities increased $956,000,$1,381,000, or 7.2%6.8%, and interest from loans increased $812,000$1,301,000 or 5.6%5.9%. Overall, the increase in interest income resulted from higher volumes of securities and loans, which more than offset the effect of lower interest rates. As indicated in Table III, average available-for-sale securities in 2002 amounted to $456,786,000,$462,103,000, an increase of 18.8%18.3% over the first 69 months of 2001. In total, available-for-sale securities grew because management was able to identify opportunities to borrow funds and invest the proceeds in securities at a positive spread. These opportunities were available because of the "steep yield curve" (longer-term interest rates much higher than shorter-term rates) that existed throughout most of 2001 and the first 69 months of 2002. The average rate of return on available-for-sale securities was 6.31%6.26% for 2002, considerably lower than the 6.99%6.93% level in the first half of 2001. Table III also shows that the composition of the available-for-sale securities portfolio has changed significantly. The average balance of U.S. Government agency securities fell to 17% of the average balance of the total portfolio in 2002 from 33%32% in the first 69 months of 2001. In contrast, the average balance of mortgage-backed securities increased to 47%46% of the total portfolio in 2002 from 34%35% in the first 69 months of 2001. In the third and fourth quarters of 2001, as a result of declining interest rates, substantial amounts of U.S. Government agency securities were called. The Corporation reinvested much of the proceeds in mortgage-backed securities. Also, much of the leveraged security purchases described above consisted of mortgage-backed securities. The portfolio's increased weighting in mortgage-backed securities is designed to provide increased cash flow, in the form of monthly principal and interest payments. This increased level of cash inflows will be available to be reinvested at higher rates when interest rates rise. Obligations of state and political subdivisions (municipal bonds) also were a larger portion of the portfolio in 2002 than in 2001. The average balance of municipal bonds grew to $106,094,000,$109,556,000, or 23%24% of the portfolio, in 2002 from $71,006,000,$74,849,000, or 18%19% of the portfolio, in the first 69 months of 2001. On a taxable equivalent basis, municipal bonds are the highest yielding category of available-for-sale security. The Corporation determines the levels of its municipal bond holdings based on income tax planning and other considerations. Other securities consist of corporate obligations, mainly "Trust Preferred Securities" issued by financial institutions. Trust Preferred Securities are long-term obligations (usually 20-40 year maturities, often callable at the issuer's option after 5-10 years) which bear interest at fixed or variable rates. The average balance of other securities increased to $38,481,000 in 2002 from $28,714,000 for the first 9 months of 2001, primarily as a result of purchases of Trust Preferred Securities. The average balance of gross loans increased 17.9%18.2% in 2002 over the first 69 months of 2001, to $391,012,000$401,302,000 from $331,666,000.$339,484,000. The largest area of growth was real estate secured loans, with substantial increases in both residential and commercial mortgages. Among the factors that helped create the growth in loans was the opening of the Muncy, PA office in October 2000. The Corporation also increased its lending staff in Bradford and Tioga (PA) Counties during the second half of 2001. The average rate of return on loans fell to 7.87%7.76% in 2002 from 8.76%8.66% in the first 69 months of 2001, due to lower market rates. The Corporation experienced a great deal of refinancing and rate modification activity in 2001, which has impacted loan yields in 2002, and probably will continue to impact returns for the next few years. INTEREST EXPENSE AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Interest expense fell $1,709,000,$2,071,000, or 11.6%9.5%, to $13,061,000$19,736,000 in 2002 from $14,770,000$21,807,000 in 2001. Overall, the impact of lower interest rates more than offset higher volumes of interest-bearing liabilities in 2002 compared to 2001. In Table IV, you can see the impact of lower interest rates on the Corporation's major categories of interest-bearing deposits - principally, CDs, money market accounts and savings accounts. Table IV also shows that interest expense from other borrowed funds increased in 2002 by $666,000$968,000 over 2001. This increase was attributable to higher average balances, related to borrowings used to purchase available-for-sale securities, as discussed earlier. As you can calculate from Table III, total average deposits (interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing) increased to $593,387,000$604,677,000 in 2002 from $535,744,000$539,796,000 in the first 69 months of 2001. This represents an increase of 10.8%12.1%. Of the increase in average deposits, the largest growth categories were CDs (growth in average balance of $22,959,000,$26,036,000, or 13.8%15.6%), money market accounts ($12,388,000,16,914,000, or 8.1%11.1%), IRAs ($8,456,000,10,096,000, or 10.7%12.7%) and demand deposits ($8,145,000,7,206,000, or 15.2%13.0%). Table III also reflects the downward trend in interest rates incurred on liabilities, as the overall cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities fell to 3.56%3.50% for 2002, from 4.40% for the year ended December 31, 2001 and 4.79%4.61% for the first 69 months of 2001. 12 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q TABLE II - ANALYSIS OF INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE
SIXNINE MONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, INCREASE/ (IN THOUSANDS) 2002 2001 (DECREASE) INTEREST INCOME Available-for-sale securities: U.S. Treasury securities $ 75 $ 76113 $ (1) Securities of other U.S. Government agencies 2,567 4,505 (1,938) and corporations Mortgage-backed securities 5,885 4,354 1,531 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 4,036 2,832 1,204 Equity securities 491 538 (47) Other securities 1,229 1,022 207 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total available-for-sale securities 14,283 13,327 956 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Held-to-maturity securities: U.S. Treasury securities 17 20 (3)(38) Securities of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations 11 23 (12)3,696 6,453 (2,757) Mortgage-backed securities 4 9 (5)8,768 6,654 2,114 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 6,266 4,529 1,737 Equity securities 805 811 (6) Other securities 2,014 1,683 331 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total available-for-sale securities 21,624 20,243 1,381 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Held-to-maturity securities: U.S. Treasury securities 23 30 (7) Securities of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations 16 34 (18) Mortgage-backed securities 6 13 (7) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total held-to-maturity securities 32 52 (20)45 77 (32) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest-bearing due from banks 13 30 (17)18 42 (24) Federal funds sold 14 126 (112)30 159 (129) Loans: Real estate loans 12,270 11,296 97418,830 17,327 1,503 Consumer 1,449 1,543 (94)2,186 2,291 (105) Agricultural 96 94 2148 143 5 Commercial/industrial 947 936 111,440 1,401 39 Other 31 3450 53 (3) Political subdivisions 427 502 (75)636 771 (135) Leases 6 9 12 (3) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans 15,226 14,414 81223,299 21,998 1,301 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Income 29,568 27,949 1,61945,016 42,519 2,497 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST EXPENSE Interest checking 222 367 (145)330 529 (199) Money market 1,986 3,092 (1,106)3,008 4,368 (1,360) Savings 256 545 (289)380 785 (405) Certificates of deposit 3,979 4,856 (877)5,933 7,157 (1,224) Individual Retirement Accounts 2,167 2,067 1003,331 3,064 267 Other time deposits 15 24 (9)26 30 (4) Federal funds purchased 20 69 (49)33 147 (114) Other borrowed funds 4,416 3,750 6666,695 5,727 968 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Expense 13,061 14,770 (1,709)19,736 21,807 (2,071) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income $16,507 $13,179$25,280 $20,712 $ 3,328 ============================================================================================4,568 ======================================================================================================
Note: Interest income from tax-exempt securities and loans has been adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis, using the Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate of 34%. 13 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q
TABLE III - ANALYSIS OF AVERAGE DAILY BALANCES AND RATES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 69 MONTHS YEAR 69 MONTHS ENDED RATE OF ENDED RATE OF ENDED RATE OF 6/9/30/2002 RETURN/ 12/31/2001 RETURN/ 6/9/30/2001 RETURN/ AVERAGE COST OF AVERAGE COST OF AVERAGE COST OF BALANCE FUNDS % BALANCE FUNDS % BALANCE FUNDS % EARNING ASSETS Available-for-sale securities, at amortized cost: U.S. Treasury securities $ 2,5021,659 6.04% $ 2,506 6.03% $ 2,507 6.11%6.03% Securities of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations 79,268 6.53%77,348 6.39% 113,186 6.82% 128,709 7.06%125,822 6.86% Mortgage-backed securities 214,415 5.53%213,752 5.48% 150,838 6.29% 132,339 6.63%137,353 6.48% Obligations of states and political subdivisions 106,094 7.67%109,556 7.65% 78,741 7.89% 71,006 8.04%74,849 8.09% Equity securities 20,827 4.75%21,307 5.05% 21,062 5.18% 21,764 4.98%21,343 5.08% Other securities 33,680 7.36%38,481 7.00% 29,577 7.59% 28,200 7.31%28,714 7.84% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total available-for-sale securities 456,786 6.31%462,103 6.26% 395,910 6.80% 384,525 6.99%390,588 6.93% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Held-to-maturity securities: U.S. Treasury securities 639 5.36%566 5.43% 742 5.39% 742 5.44%5.41% Securities of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations 365 6.08%342 6.25% 680 6.32% 721 6.43%713 6.38% Mortgage-backed securities 155 5.20%142 5.65% 205 7.80% 231 7.86%217 8.01% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total held-to-maturity securities 1,159 5.57%1,050 5.73% 1,627 6.08% 1,694 6.19%1,672 6.16% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest-bearing due from banks 1,702 1.54%1,513 1.59% 2,659 3.08% 1,539 3.93%1,997 2.81% Federal funds sold 1,767 1.60%2,455 1.63% 5,064 3.63% 5,224 4.86%4.07% Loans: Real estate loans 320,649 7.73%329,870 7.63% 279,828 8.37% 266,502 8.55%273,584 8.47% Consumer 28,842 10.22%29,286 9.98% 28,062 10.89% 27,755 11.21%27,790 11.02% Agricultural 2,441 7.93%2,520 7.85% 2,070 9.18% 1,992 9.52%2,043 9.36% Commercial/industrial 27,176 7.03%27,765 6.93% 22,212 8.24% 21,596 8.74%21,991 8.52% Other 938 6.66%982 6.81% 892 7.62% 862 7.95%906 7.82% Political subdivisions 10,831 7.95%10,751 7.91% 13,108 7.96% 12,762 7.93%12,981 7.94% Leases 135 8.96%128 9.40% 181 9.39% 197 9.21%189 9.20% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans 391,012 7.87%401,302 7.76% 346,353 8.56% 331,666 8.76%339,484 8.66% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Earning Assets 852,426 6.99%868,423 6.93% 751,613 7.57% 724,648 7.78%738,965 7.69% Cash 13,29413,531 11,871 11,09611,735 Unrealized gain/loss on securities 8,57310,703 6,639 3,2004,707 Allowance for loan losses (5,361)(5,386) (5,370) (5,374)(5,384) Bank premises and equipment 10,21110,218 9,602 9,3999,508 Other assets 32,42831,591 30,874 31,79530,947 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $911,571 $ 805,229 $ 774,764 ==============================================================================================================================$929,080 $805,229 $790,478 ====================================================================================================================== INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Interest checking $ 37,834 1.18%37,934 1.16% $ 37,192 1.75% $ 35,980 2.06%36,626 1.93% Money market 165,214 2.42%169,615 2.37% 153,738 3.49% 152,826 4.08%152,701 3.82% Savings 49,869 1.04%49,735 1.02% 46,750 2.16% 45,788 2.40%46,284 2.27% Certificates of deposit 189,267 4.24%193,322 4.10% 169,275 5.48% 166,308 5.89%167,286 5.72% Individual Retirement Accounts 87,70889,344 4.98% 79,482 5.12% 79,252 5.26%79,248 5.17% Other time deposits 1,771 1.71%2,112 1.65% 1,916 1.83% 2,011 2.41%2,242 1.79% Federal funds purchased 2,052 1.97%2,255 1.96% 4,012 4.01% 2,915 4.77%4,560 4.31% Other borrowed funds 205,789 4.33%208,785 4.29% 151,615 5.13% 136,425 5.54%143,775 5.33% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest-bearing Liabilities 739,504 3.56%753,102 3.50% 643,980 4.40% 621,505 4.79%632,722 4.61% Demand deposits 61,72462,615 56,226 53,57955,409 Other liabilities 7,7318,055 9,002 7,6008,349 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities 808,959823,772 709,208 682,684696,480 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stockholders' equity, excluding other comprehensive income/loss 96,95598,239 91,703 89,96890,833 Other comprehensive income/loss 5,6577,069 4,318 2,1123,165 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 102,612105,308 96,021 92,08093,998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 911,571 $ 805,229 $ 774,764 ==============================================================================================================================929,080 $805,229 $790,478 ====================================================================================================================== Interest Rate Spread 3.43% 3.17% 2.99%3.08% Net Interest Income/Earning Assets 3.91%3.89% 3.80% 3.67%3.75%
(1) Rates of return on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis. (2) Nonaccrual loans have been included with loans for the purpose of analyzing net interest earnings. 14 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q TABLE IV - ANALYSIS OF VOLUME AND RATE CHANGES
(IN THOUSANDS) SIXNINE MONTHS ENDED 6/9/30/02 VS. 6/9/30/01 CHANGE IN CHANGE IN TOTAL VOLUME RATE CHANGE EARNING ASSETS Available-for-sale securities: U.S. Treasury securities $ (38) $ - $ (1) $ (1)(38) Securities of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations (1,622) (316) (1,938)(2,342) (415) (2,757) Mortgage-backed securities 2,347 (816) 1,5313,257 (1,143) 2,114 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 1,340 (136) 1,2041,997 (260) 1,737 Equity securities (23) (24) (47)(1) (5) (6) Other securities 200 7 207526 (195) 331 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total available-for-sale securities 2,242 (1,286) 9563,399 (2,018) 1,381 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Held-to-maturity securities: U.S. Treasury securities (3) -- (3)(7) - (7) Securities of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations (11)(17) (1) (12)(18) Mortgage-backed securities (2) (3) (5)(4) (7) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total held-to-maturity securities (16) (4) (20)(27) (5) (32) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest-bearing due from banks 3 (20) (17)(9) (15) (24) Federal funds sold (55) (57) (112)(61) (68) (129) Loans: Real estate loans 2,144 (1,170) 9743,326 (1,823) 1,503 Consumer 59 (153) (94)119 (224) (105) Agricultural 19 (17) 230 (25) 5 Commercial/industrial 215 (204) 11328 (289) 39 Other 3 (6)4 (7) (3) Political subdivisions (76) 1 (75)(132) (3) (135) Leases (3) --- (3) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total loans 2,361 (1,549) 8123,672 (2,371) 1,301 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Income 4,535 (2,916) 1,6196,974 (4,477) 2,497 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Interest checking 18 (163) (145)(217) (199) Money market 234 (1,340) (1,106)442 (1,802) (1,360) Savings 45 (334) (289)55 (460) (405) Certificates of deposit 608 (1,485) (877)1,002 (2,226) (1,224) Individual Retirement Accounts 213 (113) 100379 (112) 267 Other time deposits (3) (6) (9)(2) (2) (4) Federal funds purchased (16) (33) (49)(55) (59) (114) Other borrowed funds 1,614 (948) 6662,239 (1,271) 968 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Expense 2,713 (4,422) (1,709)4,078 (6,149) (2,071) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income $ 1,8222,896 $ 1,5061,672 $ 3,328 ==============================================================================================4,568 ==========================================================================================================
(1) Changes in income on tax-exempt securities and loans isare presented on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, using the Corporation's marginal federal income tax rate of 34%. (2) The change in interest due to both volume and rates has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each. 15 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q
TABLE VTABLE IV - COMPARISON OF NONINTEREST INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS) 69 MONTHS ENDED JUNESEPTEMBER 30, JUNE,SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 2001 Service charges on deposit accounts $1,260 $ 807 $ 626991 Service charges and fees 133 127194 189 Trust and financial management revenue 945 8141,358 1,189 Insurance commissions, fees and premiums 340 253448 443 Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance 435 451648 681 Fees related to credit card operation 282 276450 408 Other operating income 426 403652 649 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other operating income, before realized gains on securities, net 3,368 2,9505,010 4,550 Realized gains on securities, net 2,007 1,1972,496 1,717 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Other Income $5,375 $4,147 ==========================================================================$7,506 $6,267 ================================================================================================
Total noninterest income increased $1,228,000,$1,239,000, or 29.6%19.8%, in 2002 compared to 2001. The most significant changes - the increasesincrease in net realized security gains and service charges on deposit accounts- areis discussed in the "Earnings Overview" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. Other items of significance are as follows: - - Service charges on deposit accounts increased $269,000, or 27.1%. This increase resulted from growth in deposits, as well as fee increases implemented in the second half of 2001 on certain types of services. - - Trust and financial management revenue increased $131,000,$169,000, or 16.1%14.2%. This increase resulted from fee increases implemented in the latter part of 2001, and from receipt of certain fees for services provided prior to 2002. Trust revenue is recorded on a cash basis, which does not vary materially from the accrual basis. - - Insurance revenue increased $87,000, or 34.4%. Revenue from accident and health, mortgage group life, and individual life insurance, sold to lending customers through Bucktail Life Insurance Company, increased to $228,000 in 2002 from $170,000 in 2001. Also, revenue from the insurance agency division of C&N Financial Services Corporation increased to $112,000 in the 2002 from $83,000 in 2001. 16 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q TABLE VI-V - COMPARISON OF NONINTEREST EXPENSE (IN THOUSANDS) 6 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, 2002 2001 Salaries and wages $ 4,589 $ 4,070 Pensions and other employee benefits 1,259 1,103 Occupancy expense, net 586 509 Furniture and equipment expense 841 698 Pennsylvania shares tax 366 394 Expenses related to credit card operation 136 138 Other operating expense 2,577 2,266 - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Other Expense $10,354 $ 9,178 ===================================================================
(IN THOUSANDS) 9 MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 2001 Salaries and wages $ 7,056 $ 6,178 Pensions and other employee benefits 1,975 1,623 Occupancy expense, net 815 756 Furniture and equipment expense 1,199 1,030 Expenses related to credit card operation 214 205 Pennsylvania shares tax 550 592 Other operating expense 3,855 3,369 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Other Expense $15,664 $13,753 ==============================================================================================
Salaries and wages increased $519,000,$878,000, or 12.8%14.2%, in 2002 compared to 2001. The increase is the result of annual merit raises ranging from 2%-5%, an increase in the number of employees and an increase in incentive bonus expense. Increases in staff during the last half of 2001 and first six9 months of 2002 included the addition of new positions in branch and commercial lending, branch administration, compliance and marketing, as well as several college students/interns hired for the summer of 2002. The number of full-time equivalent employees has increased 10.3%, to 267 as of June 30, 2002 compared to 242 as of June 30, 2001.marketing. The incentive bonus plan provides for compensation to be paid to certain key officers early in the following year, with the payment amounts based on a combination of personal and corporate performance in the current year. The estimate of such expense for 2002 increased $136,000$275,000 over the accrual recorded in 2001. 16 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q Pensions and other employee benefits increased $156,000,$352,000, or 14.1%21.7%, in 2002 over 2001. A portion of this increase is directly related to the increase in salaries and wages. Also, pension expense from the Corporation's defined benefit pension plan increased $75,000$181,000 in 2002 over 2001. Although the defined benefit pension plan remains adequately funded, a decline in the market value of plan assets was the main cause of the increase in expense in 2002. Occupancy expense increased $77,000, or 15.1%, in 2002 over 2001. Rent and depreciation expenses increased a total of $35,000, primarily from a newly rented facility in Wellsboro. The new facility is being used for C&N Financial Services Corporation's operations (insurance and broker dealer) and as a training facility for all employees. Also, insurance expense increased $26,000, due to rate increases and an increased number of facilities. Furniture and equipment expense increased $143,000,$169,000, or 20.5%16.4%, in 2002 compared to 2001. The largest increase within this category was in depreciation expense, which increased $96,000.$94,000. There were several substantial capital expenditures over the last half of 2001 and first half9 months of 2002 that produced higher depreciation expense in 2002. The most significant items were new proof of deposit software, a new phone system and ongoing purchases of PCs and software required to maintain and upgrade the computer network. Repairs and maintenance expense increased $39,000,$43,000, primarily from maintenance contracts associated with computer hardware and software. Other expense increased $311,000,$486,000, or 13.7%14.4%, in 2002 over 2001. This category includes many different types of expenses. Some of the overall increase in this category was caused by increases in number of transactions processed and number of employees. The most significant individual change within this category was an increase of $99,000$89,000 in expenses from Bucktail Life Insurance Company, which resulted mainly from a larger amount of life insurance claims incurred. 17 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - QOther increases in other expenses included: (1) marketing research and training materials of $48,000, to $99,000, (2) restricted stock amortization of $45,000, to $62,000, (3) attorney and other professional fees of $40,000, to $305,000, (4) office supplies of $35,000, to $343,000, (5) fees to the Federal Reserve and other financial institutions of $27,000, to $77,000, and (6) public relations expense of $25,000, to $177,000. FINANCIAL CONDITION Significant changes in the average balances of the Corporation's earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are described in the "Net Interest Margin" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. There are no significant changes in the Corporation's consolidated balance sheet as of JuneSeptember 30, 2002 compared to December 31, 2001, other than the items addressed in that discussion. Table VII provides a summary of investment securities held at JuneSeptember 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001. The allowance for loan losses and stockholders' equity are discussed in separate sections of Management's Discussion and Analysis. TABLE VII - INVESTMENT SECURITIES (In Thousands)
JUNE(IN THOUSANDS) SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 DECEMBER 31, 2001 AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE COST VALUE AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES: Obligations of the U.S. Treasury $ --- $ --- $ 2,503 $ 2,557 Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies 71,965 72,61871,312 72,224 75,295 75,172 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 112,892 113,830121,694 126,765 95,835 95,261 Other securities 41,242 41,66050,045 51,135 34,315 34,532 Mortgage-backed securities 215,716 219,604211,742 217,447 198,269 198,975 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total debt securities 441,815 447,712454,793 467,571 406,217 406,497 Marketable equity securities 21,901 30,07622,395 29,590 19,745 27,472 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $463,716 $477,788$477,188 $497,161 $425,962 $433,969 ============================================================================================================================================================================================================== HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES: Obligations of the U.S. Treasury $ 423422 $ 437462 $ 726 $ 735 Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies 297 314323 547 561 Mortgage-backed securities 139 145104 109 175 181 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 859823 $ 896894 $ 1,448 $ 1,477 ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================
1817 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan losses includes two components, allocated and unallocated. The allocated component of the allowance for loan losses reflects probable losses resulting from the analysis of individual loans, specific allowances for loans in certain industries and historical loss experience for each loan category. The historical loan loss experience element is determined based on the ratio of net charge-offs to average loan balances over a five-year period, for each significant type of loan. The charge-off ratio is then applied to the current outstanding loan balance for each type of loan (net of other loans that are individually evaluated). The unallocated portion of the allowance is determined based on management's assessment of general economic conditions as well as specific economic factors in the market area. This determination inherently involves a higher degree of uncertainty and considers current risk factors that may not have yet manifested themselves in the Bank's historical loss factors used to determine the allocated component of the allowance, and it recognizes that knowledge of the portfolio credit risk may be incomplete. In total, theThe allowance for loan losses increased $89,000, to $5,354,000was $5,495,000 at JuneSeptember 30, 2002, froman increase of $230,000 over the balance of $5,265,000 at December 31, 2001. As noted in Table IX, the unallocated portion of the allowance for loan losses was $1,790,000$1,798,000 at JuneSeptember 30, 2002, down from $2,187,000 at December 31, 2001. The unallocated allowance balance as of September 30, 2002 was very consistent with the unallocated allowance balance of $1,790,000 at June 30, 2002 (not shown in the table). The unallocated allowance balance reflects management's concern related to possible adverse changes in the local economy, including concerns related to several local plant lay-offs.economy. The decline in the unallocated allowance since last year-end is offset by increases in allocated allowances on commercial loans and consumer mortgages and impaired loans.mortgages. The increase in allocated allowance balances reflects management's evaluation of impairment arising from several commercial loan relationships, as well as growth in mortgage loans (resulting in larger allowance amounts calculated based on average historical net charge-offs). Management believes it has been conservative, but reasonable, in its commercial loan impairment calculations. However, the actual losses realized, if any, from these relationships could differ materially from the allowances calculated as of September 30, 2002. Despite the increase in allocated allowances, overall delinquency data showed significant improvementhas not changed significantly in the second quarter 2002. Total 90 day or more past due loans, plus nonaccrual loans, decreased 11.1%,amounted to $3,106,000 at June$3,030,000 as of September 30, 2002, from $3,492,000 at March 31, 2002. The total amount of 90 day or more past due loans, plus nonaccrual loans, wascompared to $3,117,000 at December 31, 2001. The provision for loan losses increased to $360,000$640,000 in 2002 from $300,000$450,000 in 2001. The amount of the provision in each period is determined based on the amount required to maintain an appropriate allowance in light of the factors described above. In 2002, the higher provision for loan losses resulted, in part, from the increase in allocated allowance balances. Tables VIII, IX and X present an analysis of the allowance for loan losses, the allocation of the allowance and a five-year summary of loans by type.
18 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q TABLE VIII- ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
(IN THOUSANDS) 69 MONTHS 69 MONTHS ENDED ENDED JUNESEPT. 30, JUNESEPT. 30, YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 2001 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 Balance, beginning of year $5,265 $5,291 $5,291 $5,131 $4,820 $4,913 $4,776 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charge-offs: Real estate loans 87 123102 144 144 272 81 257 246 Installment loans 85 44100 109 138 77 138 144 230 Credit cards and related plans 114 103156 150 200 214 192 264 305 Commercial and other loans 12 --123 129 231 53 219 301 3 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total charge-offs 298 270481 532 713 616 630 966 784 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recoveries: Real estate loans 317 5 6 26 81 12 21 Installment loans 14 1326 21 27 23 60 43 64 Credit cards and related plans 8 1514 17 20 28 30 40 30 Commercial and other loans 2 3214 33 34 23 10 15 9 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total recoveries 27 6571 76 87 100 181 110 124 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net charge-offs 271 205410 456 626 516 449 856 660 Provision for loan losses 360 300640 450 600 676 760 763 797 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, end of year $5,354 $5,386$5,495 $5,285 $5,265 $5,291 $5,131 $4,820 $4,913 ==============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================
19 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q TABLE IX - ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES BY TYPE
(IN THOUSANDS)
AT JUNESEPT. 30, AT DECEMBER 31: 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 Commercial $1,861$2,217 $1,837 $1,612 $2,081 $ 650 $ 625 Consumer mortgage 1,053956 674 952 834 97 350 Impaired loans 205110 73 273 609 290 274 Consumer 445414 494 471 437 702 375 All other commitments -- -- --- - - 150 202 343 Unallocated 1,7901,798 2,187 1,983 1,020 2,879 2,946 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Allowance $5,354$5,495 $5,265 $5,291 $5,131 $4,820 $4,913 ===============================================================================================================================================================================================================
TABLE X - FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY OF LOANS BY TYPE
(IN THOUSANDS)
JUNESEPT. 30, DEC. 31, DEC. 31, DEC. 31, DEC. 31, DEC. 31, 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 Real estate - construction $ 1,6601,541 $ 1,814 $ 452 $ 649 $ 1,004 $ 406 Real estate - mortgage 338,136353,472 306,264 263,325 247,604 230,815 219,952 Consumer 29,47731,059 29,284 28,141 29,140 30,924 33,094 Agricultural 2,5192,639 2,344 1,983 1,899 1,930 2,424 Commercial 27,55828,786 24,696 20,776 18,050 17,630 17,176 Other 2,0531,984 1,195 948 1,025 1,062 6,260 Political subdivisions 10,25811,220 13,479 12,462 12,332 7,449 5,895 Lease receivables 123109 152 218 222 218 256 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total 411,784430,810 379,228 328,305 310,921 291,032 285,463 Less: unearned discount -- -- --- - - (29) (29) (37) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 411,784------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 430,810 379,228 328,305 310,892 291,003 285,426 Less: allowance for loan losses (5,354)(5,495) (5,265) (5,291) (5,131) (4,820) (4,913) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Loans, net $ 406,430 $ 373,963 $ 323,014 $ 305,761 $ 286,183 $ 280,513 ==============================================================================================================================$425,315 $373,963 $323,014 $305,761 $286,183 $280,513 ==================================================================================================================
2019 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q LIQUIDITY Liquidity is the ability to quickly raise cash at a reasonable cost. An adequate liquidity position permits the Corporation to pay creditors, compensate for unforeseen deposit fluctuations and fund unexpected loan demand. The Corporation maintains overnight borrowing facilities with several correspondent banks that provide a source of day-to-day liquidity. Also, the Corporation maintains borrowing facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, secured by mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. At JuneSeptember 30, 2002, the Corporation had unused borrowing availability with correspondent banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh totaling approximately $223,608,000.$183,091,000. Additionally, the Corporation uses repurchase agreements placed with brokers to borrow short-term funds secured by investment assets, and uses "RepoSweep" arrangements to borrow funds from commercial banking customers on an overnight basis. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. For many years, the Corporation and the Bank have maintained strong capital positions. The following table presents consolidated capital ratios at JuneSeptember 30, 2002:
TABLE XI - CAPITAL RATIOS 6/
9/30/2002 CITIZENS & REGULATORY STANDARDS: NORTHERN CORPORATION WELL MINIMUM (ACTUAL) CAPITALIZED STANDARD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total capital to risk-weighted assets 21.46%20.95% 10% 8% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 19.67%19.29% 6% 4% Tier 1 capital to average total assets 10.57%10.55% 5% 4%
Management expects the Corporation and the Bank to maintain capital levels that exceed the regulatory standards for well-capitalized institutions for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future. Planned capital expenditures during the next 12 months are not expected to have a detrimental effect on capital ratios or results of operations. INFLATION Over the last several years, direct inflationary pressures on the Corporation's payroll-related and other noninterest costs have been modest. However, the Corporation is significantly affected by the Federal Reserve Board's efforts to control inflation through changes in interest rates. Management monitors the impact of economic trends, including any indicators of inflationary pressure, in managing interest rate and other financial risks. 21 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED) ITEM 3. INTEREST RATE RISK AND MARKET RISK ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK - ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARKET RISK The Corporation's two major categories of market risk, interest rate and equity securities risk, are discussed in the following sections. INTEREST RATE RISK Business risk arising from changes in interest rates is an inherenta significant factor in operating a bank. The Corporation's assets are predominantly long-term, fixed rate loans and debt securities. Funding for these assets comes principally from short-term deposits and borrowed funds. Accordingly, there is an inherent risk of lower future earnings or decline in fair value of the Corporation's financial instruments when interest rates change. 20 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q The Bank uses a simulation model to calculate the potential effects of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income and the market value of portfolio equity. Only assets and liabilities of the Bank are included in management's monthly simulation model calculations. Since the Bank makes up more than 90% of the Corporation's total assets and liabilities, and because the Bank is the source of the most volatile interest rate risk, management does not consider it necessary to run the model for the remaining entities within the consolidated group. For purposes of these calculations, the market value of portfolio equity includes the fair values of financial instruments, such as securities, loans, deposits and borrowed funds, and the book values of nonfinancial assets and liabilities, such as premises and equipment and accrued interest. The model measures and projects potential changes in net interest income, and calculates the discounted present value of anticipated cash flows of financial instruments, under the "base most likely" and "what if" scenarios. Typically, managementassuming an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates. Management ordinarily runs these calculations using the base most likely scenario, and assuming increases and decreasesa variety of 100scenarios within a range of plus or minus 50-300 basis points (1%)of current rates. In the 3rd quarter 2002, the Bank changed to a different simulation (software) model, and also changed some of the key methodologies and assumptions. These changes were made in an effort to improve the accuracy and relevance of the Bank's interest rate risk measurements. The more significant changes are as follows: - The new model permits more precise measurements, in that the estimated impact of interest rate changes is calculated for each individual investment security and for each individual loan and deposit instrument. In contrast, the old model required management to make assumptions regarding contractual cash flows for fairly broad categories of investment securities, loans and deposits. - Using the new model, the average principal repayment term for callable investment securities has been substantially lengthened. This change has increased the calculated impact of interest rate changes on the present value of investment securities. - Prior to the model change, management assumed no difference between book value and fair value of nonmaturity deposits and borrowings, such as money market accounts, NOW accounts, savings, customer repurchase agreements and checking accounts. Using the new model, management has estimated the "run-off" of nonmaturity deposits and borrowings, and has calculated the fair value of these liabilities using market interest rates consistent with the estimated terms. The effect of this change was to increase the market value of portfolio equity in all interest rate scenarios. - Also related to nonmaturity deposits and borrowings, management has changed its assumptions regarding the impact of rate changes on interest expense. In the past, management estimated the impact of a rate change based on 100% of the "shock" amount - e.g., the rate paid on savings accounts would be assumed to increase from 1% to 3% in a "+200 basis point" calculation. Using the new model, management has limited the estimated impact of rate changes on interest expense. For example, in a +200 basis point calculation, the rate paid on savings accounts would be assumed to increase 50% of 200 basis points, or 1%, resulting in an increase in rate from 1% to 2%. The effect of this change was to decrease the impact of rate changes on net interest income in all interest rate scenarios. - In the past, the Bank's interest rate shock calculations compared "Base Most Likely" values to amounts calculated assuming an immediate increase or decrease in rates. In developing the Base Most Likely calculations, management made assumptions regarding growth in loans and 300deposits, and other balance sheet changes. Also, management used an interest rate forecast to estimate changes in interest rates on a monthly basis points fromthroughout the base most likely scenario.period of net interest income calculations. Using the new model, management's baseline calculation assumes a "flat" balance sheet, and uses current interest rates with no forecasted changes in rates. Management believes this change in methodology provides a measurement of interest rate risk that is more consistent with the majority of the financial institutions industry. 21 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q The Bank's Board of Directors has established policy guidelines for acceptable levels of interest rate risk, based on an immediate increase or decrease in interest rates of 200 basis points. The policy limit for fluctuation in net interest income is minus 20% from the base most likely one-year scenario. The policy limit for market value variance is minus 30% from the base most likely one-year scenario. As Table XII shows, as of June 30, 2002, the Bank's interest rate risk calculations were within the policy thresholds. The most sensitive scenario presented in Table XII below is the "+200 basis points" scenario. IfAs Table XII shows, as of September 30, 2002, the result of the Bank's net interest income calculation is well within the policy threshold. However, if interest rates were to immediately increase 200 basis points, the Bank's calculations based on the model show that net interest income would decrease 13.93% over the next 12 months, and the market value of portfolio equity would decrease 23.80%.36.5%, which exceeds the policy threshold. Over the next several months, management will evaluate whether to make any changes to asset or liability holdings in an effort to reduce exposure to decline in market value in a rising interest rate environment. The table that follows was prepared using the simulation modelmodels described above. The model makesmodels make estimates, at each level of interest rate change, regarding cash flows from principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and call activity on other investment securities. Management believes its assumptions, which determine the model's estimates, are conservative and reasonable. However, actualActual results could vary significantly from these estimates, which could result in significant differences in the calculations of projected changes in net interest margin and market value of portfolio equity. Also, the model doesmodels do not make estimates related to changes in the composition of the deposit portfolio that could occur due to rate competition and the table does not necessarily reflect changes that management would make to realign the portfolio as a result of changes in interest rates. 22 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q TABLE XII - THE EFFECT OF HYPOTHETICAL CHANGES IN INTEREST RATES
Period Ending JunePERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 (In Thousands) June(IN THOUSANDS) SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 DataDATA CURRENT PLUS 200 MINUS 200 INTEREST BASIS BASIS RATES POINTS POINTS SCENARIO AMOUNT % CHANGE AMOUNT % CHANGE Interest income $ 56,284 $ 60,575 $ 50,013 Interest expense 25,057 30,151 19,875 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Net Interest Income $ 31,227 $ 30,424 -2.6% $ 30,138 -3.5% ================================================================================================================== Market Value of Portfolio Equity at Sept. 30, 2002 $ 114,221 $ 72,508 -36.5% $ 132,782 16.3% ==================================================================================================================
PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 (IN THOUSANDS) DECEMBER 31, 2001 DATA MOST PLUS 200 MINUS 200 LIKELY BASIS BASIS FORECAST POINTS POINTS AMOUNT AMOUNT % CHANGE AMOUNT % CHANGE Interest income: Securitiesincome $ 26,89056,943 $ 28,857 7.3160,192 $ 24,839 (7.63) Interest-bearing due from banks and federal funds sold 142 190 33.80 33 (76.76) Loans 31,768 33,440 5.26 28,965 (8.82)52,767 Interest expense 26,652 35,633 17,827 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest income 58,800 62,487 6.27 53,837 (8.44) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest expense: Interest on deposits 17,742 25,141 41.70 12,302 (30.66) Interest on borrowed funds 8,964 9,723 8.47 8,219 (8.31) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total interest expense 26,706 34,864 30.55 20,521 (23.16) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Net Interest Income $ 32,09430,291 $ 27,623 (13.93)24,559 -18.9% $ 33,316 3.81 ==================================================================================================================34,940 15.3% ==================================================================================================================== Market Value of Portfolio Equity at June 30,Dec. 31, 2002 $ 93,97097,585 $ 71,609 (23.80) $105,365 12.13 ==================================================================================================================69,980 -28.3% $ 118,667 21.6% ====================================================================================================================
22 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q EQUITY SECURITIES RISK The Corporation's equity securities portfolio consists primarily of investments in stock of banks and bank holding companies located mainly in Pennsylvania. The Corporation also owns some other stocks and mutual funds. Investments in bank stocks are subject to the risk factors that affect the banking industry in general, including competition from nonbank entities, credit risk, interest rate risk and other factors, which could result in a decline in market prices. Also, losses could occur in individual stocks held by the Corporation because of specific circumstances related to each bank. Further, because of the concentration of bank and bank holding companies located in Pennsylvania, these investments could decline in market value if there is a downturn in the state's economy. Equity securities held as of JuneSeptember 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 are presented in Table XIII. TABLE XIII - EQUITY SECURITIES
(IN THOUSANDS) HYPOTHETICAL HYPOTHETICAL 10% 20% DECLINE IN DECLINE IN FAIR MARKET MARKET AT JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2002 COST VALUE VALUE VALUE Banks and bank holding companies $ 20,043 $ 28,366 $ (2,837) $ (5,673)$20,480 $28,137 $(2,814) $(5,627) Other equity securities 1,858 1,710 (171) (342)1,915 1,453 (145) (291) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 21,901 $ 30,076 $ 3,008) $ (6,015) ==========================================================================================$22,395 $29,590 $(2,959) $(5,918) ============================================================================================
HYPOTHETICAL HYPOTHETICAL 10% 20% DECLINE IN DECLINE IN FAIR MARKET MARKET AT DECEMBER 31, 2001 COST VALUE VALUE VALUE Banks and bank holding companies $18,922 $26,636 $(2,664) $(5,327) Other equity securities 823 836 (84) (167) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $19,745 $27,472 $(2,748) $(5,494) =================================================================================================================================================================================
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED) ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the design and effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports the Corporation files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. There have been no significant changes in the Corporation's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the Chief Executive Officer's and Chief Financial Officer's most recent evaluation. 23 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings Neither the Corporation nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any material pending legal proceedings. Item 2. Not Applicable Item 3. Not Applicable Item 4. Not Applicable Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders: The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Citizens & Northern Corporation was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2002. The Board of Directors fixed the close of business on March 1, 2002 as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting and at any adjournment thereof. On this record date, there were outstanding and entitled to vote 5,291,140 shares of Common Stock. The total number of votes cast was 3,936,051. All were voted by proxy for the following purposes and with the following results. 1. The election of the following as Class III Directors to serve for a term of three years: Dennis F. Beardslee Craig G. Litchfield Jan E. Fisher Ann M. Tyler Karl W. Kroeck The total votes in favor of any one of the above-listed Directors was not less than 3,813,785. 2. The ratification of the action of the Board of Directors in the appointment of the firm of Parente Randolph, PC as independent auditors of the Corporation. Total Votes in Favor 3,850,036 Total Votes Against 50,973 Total Votes Abstained 35,042 Item 5. Other Information a. None Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8 - K a. Exhibits: Page ---- 99.1 Certification Pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 26
Page ---- 99.1 Certification Pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 28
b. On AprilJuly 11, 2002, a Current Report on Form 8-K was filed to report the Corporation's consolidated earnings results for the firstsecond quarter 2002. 24 CITIZENS AND NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q Signature Page 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. CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION AugustNovember 13, 2002 By: Craig G. Litchfield /s/ - -------------------------------- ----------------------- Date Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer AugustNovember 13, 2002 By: Mark A. Hughes /s/ - -------------------------------- ------------------ Date Treasurer and Principal AccountingChief Financial Officer 25 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q CERTIFICATIONS I, Craig G. Litchfield, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Citizens & Northern Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. November 13, 2002 By: Craig G. Litchfield /s/ - ----------------- ----------------------- Date Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 26 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION - FORM 10 - Q I, Mark A. Hughes, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Citizens & Northern Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. November 13, 2002 By: Mark A. Hughes /s/ - ----------------- ------------------ Date Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 27