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                                 S.Y. BANCORP, INC.
                                1040 EAST MAIN STREET
                             LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY  40206
                                    (502) 582-2571
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                      NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
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     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of 
S.Y. BANCORP, INC. ("Bancorp") will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 1997,22, 1998, at 
10:00 a.m., at Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company's Exchange Building dining 
room, 1048 East Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202,40206, for the following 
purposes:

     1.   ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.  To approve the action  of the Board of
          Directors fixing the number of directors at fifteen (15) and to
          elect five (5)four (4) nominees as directors, each named in the accompanying
          Proxy Statement.  

     2.   APPROVAL OF INCREASE  IN THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON 
          STOCK. To approve a proposed  amendment to the Articles of
          Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common 
          Stock from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000.

     3.   OTHER BUSINESS.  To consider  and act upon such other matters as may
          properly be brought before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment
          thereof.

     Information regarding the matters to be acted upon at the meeting is
contained in the Proxy Statement accompanying this Notice.

     Only those holders of Bancorp Common  Stock of record at the close of
business on March 7, 1997,6, 1998, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual
Meeting and any adjournment thereof.

     We hope you will be represented at the meeting.  Please sign and return the
enclosed proxy card in the accompanying envelope as promptly as possible,
whether or not you expect to be present in person.  Your vote is important.  The
Board of Directors of Bancorp appreciates the cooperation of shareholders in
directing proxies to vote at the meeting.




Louisville, Kentucky                    By Order Of The Board Of Directors
March 21, 199718, 1998                      

                                        /s/ David H. Brooks
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                                        David H. Brooks
                                        Chairman and Chief Executive Officer




                               YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
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                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS
                                          
Page GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RELATIONSHIP OF BANCORP AND THE BANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RELATIONSHIP OF BANCORP AND THE BANKS. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2 VOTING AT THE ANNUAL MEETING . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF BANCORP COMMON STOCK .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4 MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 REPORT OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . 10 COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS . . . . .. . . . . . . 11 TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 16 APPROVAL OF INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK . . .. . . . . 16 INFORMATION CONCERNING INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS . . . . .. . . . . . 17 SUBMISSION OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OTHER MATTERS . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ANNUAL MEETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF BANCORP COMMON STOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 REPORT OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . 10 COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 INFORMATION CONCERNING INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SUBMISSION OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 OTHER MATTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 APPENDIX : SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 MARKET DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY . . . . . . . A-14 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-33 MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . A-34 Annual Report On FormFORM 10-K A copy ofCOPY OF S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.'s 1996 Annual Report on FormBANCORP, INC.'S 1997 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, without exhibits, will be provided without charge within one business day following receipt of a written or oral request directed to: Ms. NancyAS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, WITHOUT EXHIBITS, WILL BE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN OR ORAL REQUEST DIRECTED TO: MS. NANCY B. Davis, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer,DAVIS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.BANCORP, INC., P.O. BoxBOX 32890, Louisville, KentuckyLOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40232, (502) 625-9176. S.Y. BANCORP, INC. 1040 EAST MAIN STREET LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40206 (502) 582-2571 PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS April 23, 1997APRIL 22, 1998 GENERAL This Proxy Statement is furnished to the shareholders of S.Y. BANCORP, INC. ("Bancorp") in connection with the solicitation of proxies by Bancorp's Board of Directors for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting")to be held on Wednesday, April 23, 1997,22, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., local time, at Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company's Exchange Building dining room, 1048 East Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202.40206. The approximate date on which this Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy are first being sent or given to shareholders is March 21, 1997.18, 1998. The mailing address of Bancorp's principal executive offices is P.O. Box 32890, Louisville, Kentucky 40232-2890. Only shareholders of record at the close of business on March 7, 1997,6, 1998, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Any valid and unrevoked proxy will be voted as specified in the proxy. If a shareholder does not specify otherwise, the shares represented by the shareholder's proxy will be voted (a) FOR approval of the action of the Board of Directors fixing the number of directors at fifteen (15) and FOR election of the persons named in this Proxy Statement as directors of Bancorp, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Proxy Statement; (b) FOR approval of the proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock; and (b)(c) in their discretion, on any other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any adjournment thereof, including matters incident to its conduct. All expenses of preparing, printing, mailing, and delivering the proxy and all materials used in the solicitation thereof will be borne by Bancorp. In addition to the use of the mails, proxies may be solicited by personal interview, telephone and telefax by directors and officers of Bancorp, none of whom will receive additional compensation for such services. Bancorp has also requested brokerage houses, custodians, and nominees to forward soliciting materials to the beneficial owners of Bancorp's Common Stock, no par value ("Bancorp Common Stock"), held of record by them and will pay the reasonable expenses of such persons for forwarding such materials. Proxies may be revoked at any time before the taking of the vote at the Annual Meeting by written notice of revocation to the Secretary of Bancorp, by delivery of a later dated proxy or by voting in person at the meeting. Attendance at the Annual Meeting will not have the effect of revoking a proxy unless the shareholder so attending so notifies the Secretary in writing prior to voting of the proxy. 1 RELATIONSHIP OF BANCORP AND THE BANKS Bancorp is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and pursuant to that act is registered with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Bancorp has two subsidiaries. Both Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company ("the Kentucky Bank") and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company ("the Indiana Bank") are wholly owned by Bancorp and engaged in the business of commercial banking. See "MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD". VOTING AT THE ANNUAL MEETING On March 7, 1997,6, 1998, the record date for the Annual Meeting fixed by Bancorp's Board of Directors, there were issued and outstanding, and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, 3,274,3533,290,082 shares of Bancorp Common Stock. Bancorp has no class of stock other than common stock. The holders of a majority of the total shares of Bancorp Common Stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, whether present in person or by proxy, will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. See note (3) to the tabulation under the heading, "PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF BANCORP COMMON STOCK," for a discussion of shares held by the Kentucky Bank in fiduciary capacities. Each share of Bancorp Common Stock is entitled to one vote on all matters presented to the shareholders with the exception of the election of directors. In the election of directors, Kentucky's Constitution mandates that shareholders have cumulative voting rights. Under cumulative voting rights, each shareholder is entitled to cast as many votes in the aggregate as equal the number of shares of Bancorp Common Stock owned by him or her multiplied by the number of directors to be elected. Each shareholder, or his or her proxy, may cast all of his or her votes (as thus determined) for a single nominee for director or may distribute them among two or more nominees, in the shareholder's discretion. Approval of the increase in authorized shares of Common Stock (Item 2 on the accompanying proxy) requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Bancorp's Common Stock present or represented at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal. Directors will be elected by a plurality of the total votes cast at the Annual Meeting. Assuming fivefour directors are to be elected, a plurality means that the fivefour nominees receiving the highest number of votes will be deemed elected. Votes cast in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting will be tabulated by the judges appointed for the meeting, who will conduct the voting and certify the results. The judges will also determine whether or not a quorum is present at the meeting. A shareholder entitled to vote for the election of directors may withhold authority to vote for all nominees for directors or may withhold authority to vote for certain nominees for directors. A shareholder may also abstain from voting on the proposalproposals to fix the number of directors.directors and increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. Votes withheld from the election of any nominee for director and abstentions from any other proposal will be treated by the judges as shares that are present and entitled to vote for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum, but will not be counted in the number of votes cast on any matter. If a broker does not receive voting instructions from the beneficial owner of shares on a particular matter and indicates on the proxy that it does not have discretionary authority to vote on that matter, those shares will not be considered as present and entitled to vote with respect to that matter. 2 PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF BANCORP COMMON STOCK At January 31, 1997,1998, Bancorp had 3,273,5533,289,617 shares of Bancorp Common Stock issued and outstanding held by 803745 shareholders of record. The following tabulation shows the amount and percent of Bancorp Common Stock owned beneficially at January 31, 1997,1998, by those persons known by Bancorp to own, or be deemed to own, beneficially five percent (5%) or more of such stock. The tabulation also shows the beneficial ownership of Bancorp Common Stock by all directors, executive officers and employees of Bancorp and the Banks at January 31, 1997.1998. Unless otherwise noted, the sole voting and investment power with respect to such stock is held by the beneficial owner named. For a tabulation of the beneficial ownership of Bancorp Common Stock by individual directors of Bancorp and nominees for election as directors of Bancorp at the Annual Meeting, see "ELECTION OF DIRECTORS." Amount and Nature Percent of Name and Address of Beneficial Bancorp Common of Beneficial Owner Ownership(1) Stock(1)(2) ------------------- ----------------- -------------- Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company 378,972(3) 10.04% 1040 East Main Street Louisville, Kentucky 40206 Directors and executive officers of 373,616 11.13%
Amount and Nature Percent of Name and Address of Beneficial Bancorp Common of Beneficial Owner Ownership(1) Stock(1)(2) ------------------- ----------------- --------------- Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company 395,750(3) 12.03% 1040 East Main Street Louisville, Kentucky 40206 Directors and executive officers of 408,185 12.09% Bancorp as a group (14 persons)(4)(5) Directors, executive officers, and 524,079(6) 15.33% employees of Bancorp and the Banks as a group (116 persons)(4)(5) Directors, executive officers, and 473,711(6) 14.11% employees of Bancorp and the Banks as a group (109 persons)(4)(5)
Notes: (1) As of January 31, 1997.1998. (2) Shares of Bancorp Common Stock subject to currently exercisable options under Bancorp's Stock Option Plan are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of Bancorp Common Stock of the person holding such options but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of Bancorp Common Stock of any other person. 3 (3) Held by the Kentucky Bank as agent, trustee, personal representative and in other fiduciary capacities, including 33,21635,516 shares held as Trustee under the Kentucky Bank's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the "ESOP"). As to 30,54133,365 shares held in the ESOP, participants direct the Kentucky Bank, as Trustee, to vote the vested portion of the participant's account balance attributable to Bancorp Common Stock. The other 2,6752,151 shares held by the Kentucky Bank as Trustee under the ESOP (together with any shares for which no directions are received from participants in the ESOP) may then be voted in the same proportions as the directions given to the Bank, as trustee, by the respective participants. Under the ESOP, participants or their beneficiaries are eligible to receive the balance of their accounts in-kind upon retirement, death or disability. The vested portion of a participant's account balance in the ESOP is eligible for distribution in-kind upon termination of employment. (4) "Executive Officer" means the chairman, president, any vice president in charge of a principal business unit, division or function, or other officer who performs a policy making function or any other person who performs similar policy making functions.functions and is so designated by the Board of Directors. (5) For a description of the voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned by the fourteen directors and nominees for election as directors of Bancorp, see the table under the heading, "ELECTION OF DIRECTORS." (6) The shares held by the group, include 360,61244,955 shares held by nonexecutive officers and employees of the Kentucky Bank. In addition, 82,55843,262 shares are subject to currently exercisable stock options and 30,54127,676 shares are held by present employees of the Kentucky Bank in their ESOP accounts at December 31, 1996,1997, with sole voting power and no current investment power. Bancorp has not undertaken the expense and effort of compiling the number of shares certain officers and employees of the Kentucky Bank may hold other than directly in their own name. ITEM 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Bancorp provide that the Board of Directors shall be composed of not less than nine (9) nor more than twenty-five (25) members. The bylaws provide that the exact number of members shall be fixed each year by the Board of Directors prior to the giving of notice of the Annual Meeting, subject to any later resolution adopted by the shareholders at the Annual Meeting. At its February 11, 199710, 1998 meeting, the Board of Directors fixed the number of directors at fifteen (15). The Board of Directors has recommended that the number of directors constituting the Board be fixed at fifteen for the ensuing year, subject to the approval of shareholders at the annual meeting. Assuming fivefour directors are to be elected, there will be fourteen (14) individuals serving on the Board as of the date of the 19971998 Annual Meeting. Bancorp's Articles of Incorporation direct the Board of Directors to be classified into three classes of directors of as nearly equal size as possible with only one class of directors being elected each year. Accordingly, at the 19971998 Annual Meeting, fivefour Directors are to be elected to hold office for three-year terms, or until their successors are elected and qualified. Unless otherwise instructed, it is intended that the shares represented by the enclosed proxy will be voted for the election of the nominees named below. Proxies may not be voted for a greater number of persons than the number of nominees named below. 4 At the Annual Meeting, a resolution will be submitted approving the action of the Board of Directors fixing the number of directors at fifteen (15), and, if such resolution is adopted, the fivefour persons named in the following table will be nominated on behalf of the Board of Directors for election as directors of Bancorp. The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Bancorp Common Stock represented at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy will be required for approval of the resolution fixing the number of directors. In the event (1) any person or persons other than the following nominees are nominated as directors, or (2) the number of directors to be elected shall be less or more than five,four, the proxies named in the enclosed proxy, or their substitutes, shall have the right in their discretion to vote for some number less or more than all the nominees or for less or more than all of the aforesaid nominees. In the event any of the nominees becomes unwilling or unable to accept nomination or election, the said proxies shall have the right to vote for any substitute nominee in place of the nominee who has become unwilling or unable to accept nomination or election. The Board of Directors has no reason to believe that any of the nominees will be unavailable to serve as a director. All of the nominees and continuing directors of Bancorp are currently serving as directors of the Kentucky Bank and were elected to that position on April 24, 1996,23, 1997, by the written consent of Bancorp, the sole shareholder of the Kentucky Bank. It is anticipated that, if elected as directors of Bancorp at the Annual Meeting, Bancorp, as the sole shareholder of the Kentucky Bank, will, by written consent, elect the following nominees and continuing directors of Bancorp as directors of the Kentucky Bank to serve a one year term. There are no arrangements or understandings regarding the selection or election of any of the following nominees as directors of Bancorp. All nominations for membership on the Board of Directors of Bancorp originated with the Board of Directors. Nominees To ServeNOMINEES TO SERVE A Three Year Term Expiring 2000 - ------------------------------------------------- Bancorp Common Stock Beneficially Owned Name, Age, And at January 31, 1997 Year First Became Principal Occupation; ------------------------- Director (1) Certain Directorships(2)(3) Amount(4)(5) % of Class ----------------- --------------------------- ------------ ---------- James E. Carrico Vice President, Property 8,928 (6) Age 55 and Casualty Operations Director since 1978 Accordia/ReagerHarris (insurance agency) Jack M. Crowner Owner, Jack Crowner & 32,721(7) 1.00% Age 64 Associates (radio and Director since 1979 TV broadcasting) Leonard Kaufman Retired(8) 66,603(9) 2.02% Age 67 Director since 1964 George R. Keller Founder, Tumbleweed 7,921(10)THREE YEAR TERM EXPIRING 2001
Bancorp Common Stock Beneficially Owned Name, Age, And at January 31, 1998 Year First Became Principal Occupation: --------------------------------- Director (1) Certain Directorships(2)(3) Amount(4)(5) % of Class - ----------------- ---------------------------- ------------ ----------- David H. Brooks Chairman and Chief 42,959(8) 1.30% Age 55 Executive Officer, S.Y. Director since 1985 Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company(7) Carl T. Fischer, Jr. President, Meadowlake Farm 30,832(9) (6) Age 64 Stables, Inc.; Farmer and Director since 1980 Horse Breeder Stanley A. Gall, M.D. Professor and Chairman, 1,790 (6) Age 61 Department of Obstetrics Director since 1994 (10) and Gynecology, University of Louisville Henry A. Meyer President, Henry 46,794(11) 1.42% Age 67 Fruechtenicht Co., Inc.; Director since 1966 Vice Chairman, S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.
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Bancorp Common Stock Beneficially Owned Name, Age, And at January 31, 1998 Year First Became Principal Occupation: --------------------------------- Director (1) Certain Directorships(2)(3) Amount(4)(5) % of Class - ----------------- ---------------------------- ------------ ----------- CONTINUING DIRECTORS - TERM EXPIRING 1999 Charles R. Edinger, III Vice President, 22,635(12) (6) Age 48 J. Edinger & Son, Inc. Director since 1984 David P. Heintzman President, S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. 32,525(14) (6) Age 38 and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Director since 1992 Company(13) Norman Tasman President, Secretary and 58,284(16) 1.77% Age 46 Treasurer, Tasman Industries, Inc.; Director since 1995(15) President, Tasman Hide Processing, Inc. Kathy C. Thompson Executive Vice President and 16,050(19) (6) Age 36 Secretary, S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.; Director since 1994 (17) Executive Vice President, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company(18) Bertrand A. Trompeter Retired, John F. 25,410(21) (6) Age 69 Trompeter Co., Inc. Director since 1980(20) CONTINUING DIRECTORS - TERM EXPIRING 2000 James E. Carrico President, Reager Harris 9,332 (6) Age 56 DBA/Accordia of Kentucky Director since 1978 Jack M. Crowner Owner 33,217(22) 1.01% Age 65 Jack Crowner & Associates Director since 1979 Leonard Kaufman Retired Chairman and Chief 66,603(24) 2.01% Age 68 Chief Executive Officer, Director since 1964 S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company(23) George R. Keller Founder, Tumbleweed 8,340(25) (6) Age 48 Mexican Food, Inc.; Director since 1991 Managing Member, First Blue Rock Grill,LLC Bruce P. Madison Vice President and 13,413(26) (6) Age 47 Mexican Food, Inc. Director since 1991 (restaurant) Bruce P. Madison Vice President and 12,857(11) (6) Age 46 Treasurer, Plumbers Director since 1989 Supply Company, Inc. (wholesale plumbing) 5 Continuing Directors - Term Expiring 1998 - ----------------------------------------- Bancorp Common Stock Beneficially Owned Name, Age, And at January 31, 1997 Year First Became Principal Occupation; ------------------------- Director (1) Certain Directorships(2)(3) Amount(4)(5) % of Class ----------------- --------------------------- ------------ ---------- David H. Brooks Chairman and 31,695(13) (6) Age 54 Chief Executive Officer Director since 1985 Bancorp and the Banks(12) Carl T. Fischer, Jr. Farmer & horse breeder 30,432(14) (6) Age 63 Director since 1980 Stanley A. Gall, M.D. Professor and Chairman, 1,386 (6) Age 60 Department of Obstetrics Director since 1994 (15) and Gynecology, University of Louisville Henry A. Meyer President, Henry 47,344(16) 1.45% Age 66 Fruechtenicht Co., Inc. Director since 1966 (feed supplier) Continuing Directors - Term Expiring 1999 - ----------------------------------------- Charles R. Edinger, III Vice President, J. 21,965(17) (6) Age 47 Edinger & Son, Inc. Director since 1984 (truck body assembly) David P. Heintzman President, 21,251(19) (6) Age 37 Bancorp and the Banks(18) Director since 1992 Norman Tasman President, Secretary and 57,884(21) 1.77% Age 45 Treasurer, Tasman Industries, Director since 1995 (20) Inc. and President, Tasman Hide Processing, Inc. Kathy C. Thompson Executive Vice President and 8,028(24) (6) Age 35 Secretary, Bancorp and Director since 1994 (22) Executive Vice President, Kentucky Bank(23) Bertrand A. Trompeter Retired, John F. 24,600(26) (6) Age 68 Trompeter Co. (tobacco Director since 1980(25) and candy wholesaler
6 Notes: (1) Ages listed are as of December 31, 1996.1997. (2) Except as otherwise noted, each director and nominee has been engaged in his or her principal occupation for five years or more. (3) No director or nominee holds any directorship in a company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of such act or any company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (4) This column includes, in some instances, shares in which members of the nominee's or director's immediate family have a beneficial interest. The column does not, however, include the interest of certain of the listed nominees or directors in shares held by other non-dependent family members in their own right. In each case, the principal disclaims beneficial ownership of any such shares, and declares that the listing in this Proxy Statement should not be construed as an admission that the principal is the beneficial owner of any such securities. (5) Includes 150 qualifying shares for each director and, for each non- employeenon-employee director, 400800 shares subject to currently exercisable stock options issued under Bancorp's stock option plan. (6) Less than one percent (1%) of outstanding Bancorp Common Stock. (7) Includes 20,134 shares owned by Mr. Crowner's wife. (8) Prior to his retirement in January, 1993, Mr. Kaufman was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank. (9) Includes 20,180 shares subject to currently exercisable stock options issued under Bancorp's Stock Option Plan, 25,930 shares owned by Mr. Kaufman's wife, and 78 shares jointly owned by Mr. Kaufman and his wife. (10) Includes 1,141 shares jointly owned by Mr. Keller and his wife. (11) Includes 4,732 shares jointly owned by Mr. Madison and his wife, 393 shares owned by Mr. Madison's wife, and 6,938 shares held by Mrs. Madison as custodian for their minor children. (12) Mr. Brooks was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank in January, 1993. Prior thereto he was President of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank. (13)(8) Includes 14,69225,848 shares subject to currently exercisable stock options issued under Bancorp's Stock Option Plans, 1,310 shares held by Mr. Brooks as custodian for his son, 11,584 shares owned by Mr. Brooks's wife, and 3,1013,229 shares held in Mr. Brooks's ESOP account at December 31, 1996. (14)1997. (9) Includes 19,616 shares held by Mr. Fischer as trustee under an irrevocable trust established by his father. 7 (15)(10) Dr. Gall was elected as a director of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank at the meetings of the respective Boards of Directors held on January 11, 1994. Dr. Gall was re-elected to the Board at the April, 1994 Annual Meeting. (16)(11) Includes 22,89221,942 shares owned by Mr. Meyer's wife. (17)(12) Includes 10,25110,380 shares owned by Mr. Edinger's wife. (18)(13) Mr. Heintzman was appointed President of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank in January, 1993. He was appointed Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Bancorp in April, 1989 and Secretary in February, 1990. Prior thereto, he was Assistant Treasurer of Bancorp and Executive Vice President of the Kentucky Bank. See Note (26)(20) below. (19)(14) Includes 10,33618,588 shares subject to currently exercisable stock options issued under Bancorp's Stock Option plans, 1,4571,470 shares owned by Mr. Heintzman's wife, 2,003 shares jointly owned by Mr. Heintzman and his wife, 873884 shares held by Mr. Heintzman as custodian for his minor daughter, and 1,9102,019 shares held in Mr. Heintzman's ESOP account at December 31, 1996. (20)1997. 7 (15) Mr. Tasman was elected as a director of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank at the meetings of the respective Boards of Directors held on January 10, 1995. Mr. Tasman was re-elected to the Board at the April, 1995 Annual Meeting. (21)(16) Includes 46,000 shares owned by Mr. Tasman's mother for which Mr. Tasman shares voting control but from which he derives no economic benefit. Includes 9,968 shares held jointly by Mr. Tasman and his wife, and 1,112 shares held as custodian for his minor son. (22)(17) Ms. Thompson was elected as a director of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank at the meetings of the respective Boards of Directors held in January, 1994. Ms. Thompson was re-elected to the Board at the April, 1994 Annual Meeting. (23)(18) Ms. Thompson joined the Kentucky Bank in June, 1992 as Senior Vice President and Manager of the Trust Division. Prior thereto, she was a Vice President of PNC Bank Kentucky's Trust Division. (24)(19) Includes 5,76013,640 shares subject to currently exercisable stock options issued under Bancorp's Stock Option Plans and 304440 shares held in Ms. Thompson's ESOP account at December 31, 1996. (25)1997. (20) Mr. Trompeter is the father-in-law of Mr. David P. Heintzman. No other family relationship exists among the directors and executive officers of Bancorp or the Banks. (26)(21) Includes 13,28013,817 shares owned by Mr. Trompeter's wife and 3,267 held in a trust account from which Mr. Trompeter derives beneficial interest. (22) Includes 20,134 shares owned by Mr. Crowner's wife. (23) Prior to his retirement in January, 1993, Mr. Kaufman was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank. (24) Includes 19,780 shares subject to currently exercisable stock options issued under Bancorp's Stock Option Plan, 25,930 shares owned by Mr. Kaufman's wife, and 78 shares jointly owned by Mr. Kaufman and his wife. (25) Includes 1,155 shares jointly owned by Mr. Keller and his wife. (26) Includes 4,791 shares jointly owned by Mr. Madison and his wife, 398 shares owned by Mr. Madison's wife, and 7,025 shares held by Mrs. Madison as custodian for their minor children. Messrs. David H. Brooks and David P. Heintzman and Ms. Thompson are Bancorp's three executive officers and the above tabulation also includes other information with respect to them. Bancorp's executive officers serve at the pleasure of Bancorp's Board of Directors and there are no arrangements or understandings regarding their selection or appointment as officers of Bancorp. 8 MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD BOARD MEETINGS During 1996,1997, the Board of Directors of Bancorp held a total of twelvethirteen regularly scheduled and special meetings. All directors of Bancorp are also directors of the Kentucky Bank. Mr. Brooks and Mr. Heintzman serve as directors for the Indiana Bank. During 1996, the Kentucky Bank's Board of Directors held a total of thirteenfourteen regularly scheduled and special meetings. The Indiana Bank's Board of Directors held fourtwelve meetings in 1996 following Bancorp's acquisition of the Indiana Bank.1997. All incumbent directors except Dr. Gall attended at least 75% of the aggregate number of meetings of the Board and the committees of which they were members. COMMITTEES OF BANCORP Bancorp has a standing Audit Committee but it has no standing nominating or compensation committeeand Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors or committees performing similar functions. See "MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD-Committees of the Kentucky Bank" for a discussion of Kentucky Bank's Compensation Committee and its functions.Directors. Bancorp's Board of Directors considers matters relating to the selection and nomination of directors, but there is no standing nominating committee of the Board of Directors. There are no formal procedures whereby a security holder may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors. AUDIT COMMITTEE. The Audit Committee consists of four members of Bancorp's Board of Directors: Jack M. Crowner,Charles R. Edinger, III, Carl T. Fischer, Jr., Bruce P. Madison,Bertrand A. Trompeter, and Henry A. Meyer. The committee held four meetings in 1996.1997. The committee reviews with Bancorp's independent auditors the general audit plan and results of the audit engagement, other services performed by the auditors, and the audit fees. Review of internal audit officer's detailed audit plans and reports, regulatory compliance officer's plans and reports and internal accounting controls are part of the function of the committee. COMMITTEES OF THE KENTUCKY BANK The Kentucky Bank has a standing Compensation Committee, but it has no standing audit or nominating committees or committees performing similar functions. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. The Compensation Committee consists of four members of the Kentucky Bank's and Bancorp's Board of Directors. The committee considers matters relating to the salary and other compensation of officers of the Kentucky Bankand Indiana Banks and Bancorp. The members of the committee are Bruce P. Madison, James E. Carrico, Jack M. Crowner, and Henry A. Meyer. The committee meets at least annually and held twothree meetings in 1996. In 1997, this committee will become a committee of Bancorp. As such it will consider matters relating to the salary and other compensation of officers of the Indiana Bank.1997. 9 REPORT OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION It is the philosophy of the Compensation Committee to ensure the compensation of Bancorp's executive officers is adequate to attract and retain talented individuals with proven abilities to lead Bancorp and the Banks so growth and profitability are realized while maintaining stability and capital strength. Corporate profitability and shareholder value are important performance measurements; however, executive officer base compensation is not directly related to either. Compensation levels are determined by a number of factors including comparisons with companies of similar size and complexity. While executive base compensation is not quantitatively related to Bancorp's or the Banks' financial performance, there is a qualitative relationship between performance and executive officer compensation. The salary increases noted in the Summary Compensation Table under the heading "COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS," were made in light of Bancorp's and the Banks' market and earnings growth and other favorable factors. Salaries are based on individual performance contributions within a competitive salary range for each position. Pay levels are competitive within a range the Committee considers to be reasonable and necessary. The salary of the Chief Executive Officer is determined substantially as described above with additional considerations. A range of salaries is determined by gathering information regarding salaries at similarly sized banks and other businesses. This information is obtained from industry publications such as Sheshunoff, from published compensation studies of bothSNL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW for banks, and other businesses, and from area business publications such as BUSINESS FIRST, a weekly business newspaper of the Louisville metropolitan area. The Compensation Committee considers the Chief Executive Officer's leadership skills and managerial results. Among these considerations are consolidated financial performance and condition, growth of the Banks, regulators' conclusions, community involvement and the CEO's ability to choose and lead his management team. Both subjective and objective as well as quantitative and qualitative measures are used. The Compensation Committee reaches a conclusion as to an appropriate salary and presents it to the Board of Directors for discussion and approval. While peer group comparisons of salaries include companies which are also included in the indices used for the shareholder return performance graph on page 15 there is no direct correlation between the companies used in CEO compensation and companies included in that graph. Beginning in 1993, the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Bank approved an incentive compensation plan which included all officers. The objectives of this performance based plan include helping to attract, retain and reward employees. Obtaining and retaining talented officers helps ensure Bancorp's profitability and financial strength. The annual determination as to whether any incentive will be paid is based upon the achievement of certain set goals for earnings growth, return on average assets and return on average equity. In 1995, the Compensation Committee changed the executive officers' compensation arrangements to be more heavily weighted toward incentives than to base salaries.those arrangements had been in the past. The committee feels that in a time of significant expansion, there is potential for strong earnings growth as long as the process is managed with adequate focus on cost control to prevent deterioration of earnings. Therefore, the committee established a tiered incentive program based upon the achievement of net income goals and executive officers' base salaries were increased only nominally for 1995. For 1996,1997, executive officers salaries were increased based upon historical performance and the complexity of the organization. Incentive arrangements remained in place to help provide a reward for achievement of extraordinary operational and financial results. Incentives are computed using a formula based upon the amount net income and other factors increase over the prior year. Amounts in 1995, 1996 and 1997 under this incentive plan for individuals listed in the Summary Compensation Table are shown in the column entitled "Bonus". 10 The Committee also believes by providing those persons who have responsibility for the management and growth of Bancorp and the Banks with an opportunity to increase their ownership of Bancorp Common Stock, the best interests of shareholders and officers will be similarly aligned. Executive officers are granted options, from time to time, giving them the right to purchase Bancorp Common Stock at a specified price in the future. The number of stock options granted is based upon individual performance contributions and comparative practices. See the discussion under "COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS-Stock Incentive Plan" page 12. All options for shares available for issuance under the 1984 Stock Option Plan have been granted. The 1995 Stock Incentive Plan was approved by shareholders at the 1995 Annual Meeting. In summary, the Committee believes the total compensation program for Bancorp's executive officers is competitive with programs offered by similar institutions, and executive compensation is appropriate to further the goals and objectives of Bancorp and the Banks. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE James E. Carrico Jack M. Crowner Bruce P. Madison Henry A. Meyer COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table shows the compensation paid by the Kentucky Bank for the three years ended December 31, 1996,1997, for services in all capacities to executive officers of Bancorp. Summary Compensation Table -------------------------------- Long Term Compen- Annual Compensation sation --------------------------------- ---------- Other Securities Name and Annual Under- All Other Principal Compen- lying Compen- Position Year Salary Bonus(1) sation(2) Options sation(3) - --------- ---- -------- ------- ------ ------- --------- David H. Brooks 1996 $185,000 $55,500 - - $35,232 Chairman and Chief 1995 175,000 85,000 - 6,800 37,333 Executive Officer 1994 170,000 27,860 - 2,490 32,080 David P. Heintzman 1996 150,000 45,000 - - 34,019 President 1995 130,000 65,000 - 6,800 34,666 1994 125,000 20,860 - 2,490 31,997 Kathy C. Thompson 1996 100,000 20,000 - - 26,839 Executive Vice 1995 94,000 12,000 - 5,000
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE LONG TERM COMPEN- ANNUAL COMPENSATION SATION ---------------------------------------- --------- OTHER SECURITIES NAME AND ANNUAL UNDER- ALL OTHER PRINCIPAL COMPEN- LYING COMPEN- POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS(1) SATION(2) OPTIONS SATION (3) - --------- ---- ------ ------- -------- ---------- ----------- David H. Brooks 1997 $195,000 $78,000 - 2,000 $37,457 Chairman and Chief 1996 185,000 55,000 - - 35,232 Executive Officer 1995 175,000 85,000 - 13,600(4) 37,333 David P. Heintzman 1997 159,000 63,600 - 2,000 36,200 President 1996 150,000 45,000 - - 34,019 1995 130,000 65,000 - 13,600(4) 34,666 Kathy C. Thompson 1997 108,000 30,000 - 1,000 28,894 Executive Vice 1996 100,000 20,000 - - 26,839 President and 1995 94,000 12,000 - 10,000(4) 26,284 President and 1994 90,000 6,800 - 2,200 24,876 Secretary
11 Notes: (1) Incentive compensation plan is described in "REPORT OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION," page 10. (2) The aggregate amount of all perquisites and other personal benefits received by the individuals listed in the above table did not exceed 10 percent of the total annual salary reported for the respective executive officer. (3) Includes director compensation (See "COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS-Director Compensation") and contributions by the Kentucky Bank to the Bank's defined contribution plans (money purchase, deferred income (401(k)) profit sharing and employee stock ownership plans). For Mr. Brooks, these amounts are $7,800; $14,844; $6,000;$8,400; $15,962; $6,400; and $3,000,$3,200, respectively. For Mr. Heintzman, these amounts are $7,800; $14,844; $5,812$8,300; $15,839; $6,360 and $3,000,$3,180, respectively. For Ms. Thompson, these amounts are $7,800; $8,704; $6,000$8,400; $9,563; $6,480; and $2,000,$2,160, respectively. Also includes for Mr. Brooks, Mr. Heintzman and Ms. Thompson, respectively, $3,588, $2,563$3,495, $2,521 and $2,335$2,291 representing various payments, primarily life insurance policy premiums. The officer's families are the beneficiaries of these policies. (4) Adjusted for effect of 1996 2-for-1 stock split. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Bancorp has a stock option plan under which options may be granted to officers, other key employees of the Banks, and non-employee directors. Key employees are those persons who, in the judgement of the Compensation Committee, are mainly responsible for the success of the Banks. Options under this plan are granted at the fair market value of Bancorp's Common Stock at the time of the grant. NoOPTIONS GRANTED IN LAST FISCAL YEAR The following table summarizes options granted during fiscal 1997 to the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, and the value of the options held by such persons at the end of 1997.
Potential Realizable Value at Assumed Annual Rates of Stock Price Number of % of Appreciation for Securities Total Option Term(2) Underlying Options Exercise ------------------------------ Options Granted Price Expiration Option Term(2) Name Granted in 1997 Per Share Date 5% 10% - ---- ----------- ------- --------- ---------- ------------------------------ David H. Brooks 2,000(1) 9.52% $29.00 1/3/2007 $ 36,476 92,438 David P. Heintzman 2,000(1) 9.52% 29.00 1/3/2007 36,476 92,438 Kathy C. Thompson 1,000(1) 4.76% 29.00 1/3/2007 18,238 46,219 All Shareholders 3,271,480 n/a n/a n/a $59,665,252 $151,204,534
(1) These options were granted in 1996.January, 1997 and became exercisable six months following the grant date. (2) All shareholders are shown for comparison purposes only. The potential realizable value to all shareholders is the aggregate net gain for all shareholders, assuming a hypothetical ten-year option granted at $29.00 per share in January, 1997, if the price of Bancorp stock increases at the assumed annual rates shown in the table. There can be no assurance that Bancorp's Stock will perform at the assumed annual rates shown in the table. Bancorp neither makes or endorses any prediction as to future stock performance. The potential realizable value of stock price appreciation for the option term for all executive officers of Bancorp at 5% is $91,190 and at 10% is $231,095, which represents .15% of the total potential realizable value for all shareholders at 5% and 10%. 12 The following table shows, as to the individuals included in the Summary Compensation Table, information as to aggregate options exercised in 19961997 and December 31, 19961997 year end option values. 12 AGGREGATED OPTIONS EXERCISED IN 19961997 AND 19961997 YEAR END OPTION VALUES
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Value of Unexercised Shares Acquired Value Options at in the Money Options Name on Exercise Realized DecemberNUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED VALUE OF UNEXERCISED SHARES ACQUIRED VALUE OPTIONS AT IN THE MONEY OPTIONS AT NAME ON EXERCISE REALIZED DECEMBER 31, 1996 at December 31, 19961997 DECEMBER 31,1997 ---- --------------- -------- ---------------------- ------------------------------------------- Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- David H. Brooks - $ - 25,840(1) $ 475,703(4)$- 25,848 1,992 $779,538 $58,085 David P. Heintzman 3,956 63,437 21,484(2) 339,483(5)- - 21,492 1,992 586,691 58,085 Kathy C. Thompson - - 14,400(3) 216,100(6)15,400 1,992 364,980 51,320
(1) 14,692 options are currently exercisable. 11,148 options are not yet vested as provided by a vesting schedule of 20% per year beginning one year from date of issue. (2) 10,336 options are currently exercisable. 11,148 options are not yet vested as provided by a vesting schedule of 20% per year beginning one year from date of issue. (3) 5,760 options are currently exercisable. 8,640 options are not yet vested as provided by a vesting schedule of 20% per year beginning one year from date of issue. (4) Of this total $309,100 relates to options which are currently exercisable, and $166,603 relates to options yet to vest as described at (1) above. (5) Of this total $172,880 relates to options which are currently exercisable, and $166,603 relates to options yet to vest as described at (2) above. (6) Of this total $86,440 relates to options which are currently exercisable, and $129,660 relates to options yet to vest as described at (3) above. SENIOR OFFICER SECURITY PLAN The Kentucky Bank has established a Senior Officer Security Plan (the "Security Plan") for a select group of management and highly compensated officers who contribute materially to the continued growth, development and future business success of the Kentucky Bank. Life insurance owned and paid for by the Kentucky Bank has been purchased on each covered officer. The Security Plan is designed so that if the assumptions made as to mortality experience, policy dividends and other factors are realized, the Kentucky Bank will recover both the cost of benefits and after tax costs of the plan. The amount of benefits to be received under the Security Plan was determined by projecting each participant's current salary amount to that at his/her retirement date. His/her expected social security benefits and expected benefits under the defined contribution plans were also estimated. The Security Plan supplemental retirement benefit amount was determined to be the amount necessary to bring total retirement payments to an approximate 75% of his/her projected salary at retirement age. Under the Security Plan, the following individuals listed in the Summary Compensation Table at page 11 will receive the following annual supplemental retirement benefits at their normal retirement age of 65: David H Brooks, $84,000 each year for 15 years David P. Heintzman, $136,500 each year for 15 years Kathy C. Thompson, $82,000 each year for 15 years In addition, there are pre-retirement death and disability benefits provided for Mr. Brooks in the Security Plan. 13 SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AGREEMENT The Kentucky Bank has established a Senior Executive Severance Agreement (the "Severance Agreement") for certain senior officers, including the Executive Officers, of the Kentucky Bank. Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank have concluded it to be in the best interests of Bancorp, its Shareholders and the Kentucky Bank to take reasonable steps to help assure key executives of the Kentucky Bank that they will be treated fairly in the event of a tender offer or takeover bid, or an actual change of control. It is important, should Bancorp receive take over or acquisition proposals from third parties, that Bancorp be able to call upon the key executives of the Kentucky Bank for their advice and assessment of whether such proposals are in the best interests of shareholders, free of the influences of their personal employment situations. This severance agreement was not entered into because of any belief by management that a change in control of Bancorp was imminent. The Severance Agreement provides that, in the event (1) an executive is forced to resign following a change in control of Bancorp or (2) an executive voluntarily terminates employment with the Kentucky Bank for up to three years following a change in control, the Kentucky Bank will pay the executive a severance payment equal to 299 percent of the executive's annual salary. Should voluntary termination occur between 24 and 36 months following the change in control, the executive will receive only 2/3 of the severance payment. Furthermore, if the executive is 58 years old or more at the date of the severance payment, the amount of the payment is reduced. As the executive approaches retirement age of 65 years, the severance payment decreases proportionately to zero at age 65. The severance agreement also provides that the Kentucky Bank pay legal fees and expenses incurred in contesting any termination or enforcing the severance agreement. In the event of receipt of severance payments by an executive officer, the executive officer, for a period of eighteen months will not solicit customers of the Kentucky Bank, divert from the Kentucky Bank any customer of the Kentucky Bank or solicit for employment any employee of the Kentucky Bank. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Directors of Bancorp receive no compensation for attendance at regular or special meetings of the board if the meetings are held immediately before or after a regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Bank. However, Bancorp's directors are paid $600 for each meeting of Bancorp's Board of Directors attended if the meeting is not held immediately before or after a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Bank. Bancorp's directors, who are also directors of the Kentucky Bank, are paid $600 for each Kentucky Bank board meeting attended. Non-employee directors receive an annual retainer of $1,200. Non-employee directors of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank who are members of the various committees of the respective Boards of Directors are also paid the following fees: $200 per meeting attended of Bancorp's Audit Committee and the Kentucky Bank's Compensation, Loan and Trust Committees. Beginning in 1996,1995, non-employee directors receive options to purchase 1,000 shares of Bancorp Common Stock. These options are granted at the fair market value of Bancorp Common Stock at the time of the grant. Directors of the Indiana Bank are not compensated for attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Bank. 14 SHAREHOLDER RETURN PERFORMANCE GRAPH The following performance graph compares the performance of Bancorp Common Stock to the NASDAQ U.S. index and to the NASDAQ Banking index for Bancorp's last five fiscal years. The graph assumes the value of the investment in Bancorp Common Stock and in each index was $100 at December 31, 1991,1992, and that all dividends were reinvested. 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. 100.00 136.60 188.87 237.43 341.37 481.92 NASDAQ U.S. Index 100.00 116.40 133.52 130.51 184.67 227.13 NASDAQ Banking Index 100.00 145.60 165.93 165.45 246.41 325.61
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. 100.00 138.30 173.84 249.95 352.86 517.01 NASDAQ U.S. Index 100.00 114.71 112.13 158.65 195.13 238.35 NASDAQ Banking Index 100.00 113.96 113.63 169.24 223.63 372.66
15 TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS The Kentucky Bank has had, and expects to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of business with certain directors and officers of Bancorp and the Banks and their associates, as well as with corporations or organizations with which they are connected as directors, officers, shareholders or partners, on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons. In the opinion of management of Bancorp and the Banks, such transactions do not involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features. At December 31, 1996,1997, loans to directors and officers of Bancorp and the Banks and their associates totaled $1,824,000,$2,602,000, equaling 5.8%7.1% of the Bancorp's consolidated stockholders' equity. During 1996,1997, Bancorp and the Banks purchased property damage and other insurance through Accordia of Louisville/ReagerHarris, Inc., a general insurance agency, for which net premiums aggregating $156,700$157,000 were paid to Accordia of Louisville/ReagerHarris, Inc. Net commissions earned by Accordia of Louisville/ReagerHarris, Inc., on account of such insurance totaled $14,800$12,800 in 1996.1997. Mr. James E. Carrico, a director of Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank, is a shareholder, director and Vice President ofReagerHarris, dba Accordia of Louisville/ReagerHarris, Inc.Kentucky. ITEM 2. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK. The Board of Directors has recommended that Article VI of Bancorp's Articles of Incorporation be amended to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 shares, subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual Meeting. The additional authorized shares will be available for stock dividends, splits, options, public or private issuances of Common Stock, and other general corporate purposes. When required for such purposes, such shares will be issued on such terms as the Board of Directors determines to be in the best interests of Bancorp without further action by the shareholders, unless such action is then required by applicable law or the rules of any stock exchange on which Bancorp's securities may be listed. Some of these potential uses may decrease certain per share financial measures for a period of time and may diminish a shareholder's percentage of voting power in Bancorp. Holders of Common Stock have no preemptive rights to subscribe to any shares of stock in Bancorp. Other than management considering the advisability of a stock split within the next year, there are no current plans, arrangements or understandings for these additional authorized shares of Common Stock. The proposed increase in the authorized number of shares of Common Stock could be construed as having an anti-takeover effect, although the amendment to increase the authorized Common Stock was not proposed for that purpose. Under certain circumstances, such shares could be used to create impediments to or to frustrate persons seeking to effect a takeover or otherwise gain control of Bancorp. Such shares could, for example, be privately placed with purchasers who might side with the Board of Directors in opposing a hostile takeover bid. Alternatively, such shares could be used in connection with a shareholder rights plan. Bancorp has no such plan, however, nor any present intention of adopting one. 16 Also, the amendment to increase the authorized Common Stock might be considered as having the effect of discouraging an attempt by another person or entity, through the acquisition of a substantial number of shares of Bancorp's Common Stock, to acquire control of Bancorp with a view to imposing a merger, sale of all or any part of Bancorp's assets or a similar transaction since the issuance of new shares could be used to dilute the stock ownership of any such person or entity. As indicated above, the Board of Directors does not have any present intent to issue any shares of Common Stock primarily for anti-takeover purposes. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock present or represented at the annual Meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal is required for approval of the proposed amendment. All directors and officers of Bancorp are expected to vote in favor of the proposal. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK. INFORMATION CONCERNING INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS KPMG Peat Marwick LLP has been engaged to audit the consolidated financial statements of Bancorp for the past eight years. Management intends to recommend that KPMG Peat Marwick LLP be engaged to perform the independent audit of Bancorp's consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1997,1998, and it is anticipated that such recommendation will be followed by Bancorp's Board of Directors. Representatives of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting, will have the opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so and are expected to be available to respond to appropriate questions. SUBMISSION OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS Any proposals by shareholders intended to be presented at Bancorp's 19981999 Annual Meeting of shareholders must be received by Bancorp at its principal executive offices by November 21, 1997,20, 1998, to be included in Bancorp's Proxy Statement and form of proxy for the 19981999 Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors will decide, subject to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether such proposals are appropriate for inclusion in the proxy statement and form of proxy. In addition, Bancorp's Bylaws impose certain advance notice requirements on a shareholder nominating a director or submitting a proposal to an Annual Meeting. Such notice must be submitted to the secretary of Bancorp no earlier than 90, nor later than 60, days before an Annual Meeting, and must contain the information prescribed by the Bylaws, copies of which are available from the secretary. These requirements apply even if the shareholder does not desire to have his or her nomination or proposal included in Bancorp's proxy statement. 1617 OTHER MATTERS The officers and directors of Bancorp do not know of any matters to be presented for shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting other than those described in this Proxy Statement. If any other matters should come before the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors intends that the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy, or their substitutes, will vote such proxy in accordance with their best judgment on such matters. By Order Of The Board Of Directors /s/ David H. Brooks -------------------------------------- David H. Brooks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. Louisville, Kentucky March 21,18, 1998 18 S.Y. BANCORP, INC. 1040 EAST MAIN STREET LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40206 PROXY FOR HOLDERS OF COMMON STOCK ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS - APRIL 22, 1998 The undersigned hereby appoints David H. Brooks and David P. Heintzman, or either of them, attorneys with power of substitution and revocation to each, to vote any and all shares of Common Stock of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. ("Bancorp") held of record by the undersigned, in the name and as the proxy of the undersigned, at the Annual Meeting of shareholders of Bancorp (the "Annual Meeting") to be held at Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company's Exchange Building dining room, 1048 East Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, on April 22, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, or any adjournment thereof, hereby revoking any prior proxies to vote said stock, upon the following proposals more fully described in the Notice of and Proxy Statement for the meeting (receipt of which is hereby acknowledged): (1) FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ] a proposal to approve the action of the Board of Directors fixing the number of directors at fifteen (15) and electing at the Annual Meeting four (4) directors. (2) ELECTION OF DIRECTORS - Nominees are: David H. Brooks; Carl T. Fischer, Jr.; Stanley A. Gall, M.D.; Henry A. Meyer. Mark [ ] FOR ALL nominees listed above One Box [ ] FOR ALL nominees listed above EXCEPT the following: Only [ ] WITHHOLD authority to vote for ALL nominees listed above (3) FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ] a proposal amending the Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000. (4) In their discretion on such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof. THIS PROXY, PROPERLY SIGNED AND DATED, WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED, BUT IF NO INSTRUCTIONS ARE SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE PROPOSAL STATED. IF ANY OTHER BUSINESS IS PRESENTED AT SUCH MEETING, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED BY THOSE NAMED IN THIS PROXY IN THEIR BEST JUDGMENT. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS KNOWS OF NO OTHER BUSINESS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE MEETING. Date: __________________________,1998 _____________________________________ _____________________________________ (Signatures) Should the above signed be present and elect to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders or at any adjournment thereof and after notification to the Secretary of the Corporation at the Meeting of the shareholder's decision to terminate this proxy, then the power of said attorneys and proxies shall be deemed terminated and of no further force and effect. The above signed acknowledges receipt from the Corporation, prior to the execution of this proxy, of the Notice of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, a proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and an Annual Report to Shareholders. Please sign exactly as your name appears on this proxy card. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give your full title. If shares are held jointly, only one signature is required but each holder should sign, if possible. PLEASE ACT PROMPTLY SIGN, DATE & MAIL YOUR PROXY CARD TODAY S.Y. BANCORP, INC. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 1997 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Page Selected Consolidated Financial Data 2 Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets 16 Consolidated Statements of Income 17 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 18 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 19 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 20 Report of Independent Auditors 40 Management's Report on Consolidated Financial Statements 41
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in thousands except per share data) 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net interest income $ 16,538 $ 14,609 $ 12,338 $ 9,811 $ 8,729 Provision for loan losses 800 1,260 1,000 820 720 Net income 5,179 4,056 3,101 2,515 2,005 PER SHARE DATA Primary net income $1.54 $1.23 $.95 $.77 $.62 Fully diluted net income 1.54 1.23 .95
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands except per share data) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net interest income $ 19,723 $ 16,538 $ 14,609 $ 12,338 $ 9,811 Provision for loan losses 1,000 800 1,260 1,000 820 Net income 6,534 5,179 4,056 3,101 2,515 PER SHARE DATA Net income, basic $ 1.99 $ 1.58 $ 1.25 $ .96 $ .78 Net income, diluted 1.92 1.54 1.22 .94 .77 .62 Cash dividends declared .48 .40 .36 .29 .21 .17 AVERAGES Stockholders' equity $ 34,174 $ 29,675 $ 25,964 $ 23,320 $ 21,011 $ 19,064 Assets 437,037 352,977 295,892 253,139 236,015 225,704 Long-term debt 2,259 1,171 607 617 617 634 RATIOS Average stockholders' equity to average assets 7.82% 8.41% 8.77% 9.21% 8.90% 8.45% Return on average stockholders' equity 19.12 17.45 15.62 13.30 11.97 10.52 Return on average assets 1.50 1.47 1.37 1.23 1.07 .89
Per share information has been adjusted to reflect stock splits and stock dividends. MARKET DATAFOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Small Cap marketAmerican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SYBA.SYI. The table below sets forth the quarterly high and low market prices of Bancorp's common stock, and dividends declared per share. The payment of dividends by the Banks to Bancorp is subject to the restriction described in note 15 to the consolidated financial statements. On December 31, 1996,1997, Bancorp had 804768 shareholders of record. The information below has been adjusted to reflect the August, 1996 2-for-1 stock split. 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash Dividends Cash Dividends Quarter High Low Declared High Low Declared - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash Dividends Cash Dividends Quarter High Low Declared High Low Declared - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First $ 34.25 $ 29.50 $ .12 $ 25.50 $ 21.25 $ .10 $ 17.00 $ 14.50 $ .08 Second 38.00 31.00 .12 28.75 25.00 .10 19.63 16.38 .09 Third 43.75 36.00 .12 34.50 24.63 .10 19.69 18.25 .09 Fourth 50.50 39.75 .12 34.50 27.25 .10 21.25 19.63 .10 A-1
2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THEFINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION The purpose of this discussion is to provide information as to the analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, a Kentucky Bank, and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, an Indiana Bank (the Banks). This discussion should be read in conjunction with Bancorp's consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other schedules presented elsewhere in this report. ACQUISITION OnIn October, 1, 1996, Bancorp completed the acquisition of the Austin State Bank in Scott County, Indiana was completed.Bank. Bancorp purchased 100% of the common stock of the Austin bankIndiana Bank for a total purchase price of $2,803,000 including acquisition costs of $128,000. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. Assets with a fair value of $9,065,000 and liabilities with a fair value of $7,303,000 were acquired, and these amounts are reflected in the December 31, 1996 consolidated balance sheet. Results of operations of the Austin bankIndiana Bank subsequent to the acquisition date are included in the 1996 consolidated statements of income, statement, statement of changes in stockholders' equity and statement of cash flows. The excess ofGoodwill related to the purchase price over the value of net assets acquiredacquisition of $1,041,000 is being amortized over fifteen years. Amortization of goodwill decreased net income by $69,000 in 1997 and $12,000 in 1996 and1996. Goodwill amortization is expected to decrease net income by approximately $69,000 per year for the remainder of the amortization period. The name of the Austin bank was changed to Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. The Indiana bank has retained its Indiana charter. Management's primary intent in this acquisition was to be able to establish banking operations in southern Indiana. Clarksville, Jeffersonville and New Albany are a natural part of Bancorp's market. Current banking laws do not permit the Kentucky bank to branch in Indiana. While interstate banking laws are about to change, it is anticipated Kentucky andThe Indiana will still not permit branching on the opposite side of the Ohio River. Regulatory approval ofBank established a branch in Clarksville has been obtained and it is anticipated the Indiana bank will open a branch in Clarksville by midduring 1997. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net income was $6,534,000 or $1.92 per share on a diluted basis in 1997. This compares to $5,179,000 or $1.54 per share on a fully-diluted basis in 1996. This compares toand $4,056,000 or $1.23 per share and $3,101,000 or $.95$1.22 per share in 19951996 and 1994,1995, respectively. The increase in 19961997 earnings was attributable to several factors, the most notable of which were net interest income and non-interest income growth. Earnings include a 13.2%18.9% increase in fully taxable equivalent net interest income and a 23.8%32.6% increase in non-interest income. All components of non-interest income increased. Partially offsetting the overall income increases were increases in non-interest expenses of 15.1%22.1%. Non-interest expenses increased in all categories except FDIC premiums.categories. These increases are primarily related to continued expansion of ourBancorp's banking center network. The following paragraphs provide a more detailed analysis of the significant factors affecting operating results. NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income, the most significant component of Bancorp's earnings, is total interest income less total interest expense. Net interest spread is the difference between the taxable equivalent rate earned on average interest earning assets and the rate expensed on average interest bearing liabilities. Net interest margin represents net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis as a percentage of average earning assets. Net interest margin is affected by both the interest rate spread and the level of non-interest bearing sources of funds, primarily consisting of demand deposits and stockholders' equity. The level of net interest income is determined by the mix and volume of interest earning assets, interest bearing deposits and borrowed funds, and by changes in interest rates. The discussion that follows is based on tax equivalent interest data. A-2 Net interest income was $19,899,000, $16,732,000 and $14,783,000 for 1997, 1996 and $12,502,000 for 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively. This represents a 18.9% increase for 1997 over 1996 and a 13.2% increase for 1996 over 1995 and an 18.2% increase for 1995 over 1994.1995. These improvements in net interest income resulted from an increase in average earning assets offset by a slight decline in net interest spread. Average earning assets increased $75,737,000 to $407,089,000 in 1997 and increased $53,885,000 to $331,352,000 in 1996 and increased $39,474,000 to $277,467,000 in 1995.1996. 3 Net interest spread and net interest margin were 4.06% and 4.89%, respectively, in 1997 and 4.16% and 5.05%, respectively in 1996 and 4.39% and 5.31%, respectively in 1995.1996. The Banks' prime lending rate was 8.5%8.50% and 8.25% at December 31, 1995.1997 and 1996, respectively. It dropped to 8.25% in February and did not change again in 1996.during 1997. Average rates earned on earning assets decreased 3113 basis points, and average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased 83 basis points when comparing 19961997 to 1995. As shown by1996. The following table provides information about Bancorp's derivative financial instruments and other financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For loans, securities and liabilities with contractual maturities, the Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis, Bancorp's interest bearing liabilities slightly exceed its interest earning assets on a cumulative repricing basis through one year. This position, which is termed a negative interest sensitivity gap, generally allows for a positive impact on net interest income in periods of decliningtable presents principal cash flows and weighted average interest rates and a negative impact on net interest income during periodsas well as Bancorp's experience of rising interest rates. In Bancorp's case, during periods of falling rates, variable rate loans reprice immediately. While deposit rates will respond by dropping, they will not drop as quickly nor as drastically. To mitigate the impact of falling rates, Bancorp's interest rate risk management strategy balances variable rate loans and fixed rate loans, which at December 31, 1996 were 45% and 55%, respectively. Management is aware, however, that it will be necessary to re-negotiate rates on some of the fixed rate loans if the prime rate drops. In early June, 1996, the Bank entered into a two year interest rate swap contract with a correspondent bank which effectively converts certain floating rate loans to fixed rates. The notional amount of the contract is $20 million. Bancorp has the ability to effectively manage its interest sensitivity gap to control the degree of interest rate riskfluctuations on the balance sheet. A-3 prepayment of mortgage-backed securities. For purposes of the Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis, Bancorp includes 50% ofdeposits that have no contractual maturity (non interest bearing checking, accounts ininterest bearing checking and savings), the 0-365 day categoriestable presents information regarding the most likely withdrawal behaviors. This information is based on Bancorp's historical experience and 50% of these accounts inmanagement's judgments. For interest rate caps and floors, the 1-5 year category. At December 31, 1996,table presents notional amounts. Notional amounts are used to calculate the negative interest sensitivity gap was 8.6% through one year. Bancorp's one year cumulative gap position as of December 31, 1995 was a negative position of 1.9%. INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS DECEMBER 31, 1996contractual payments to be exchanged under the contracts.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0-90 91-180 181-365 1-5 Over 5 Non-interest----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) Days Days Days Years Years Bearing Funds1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Thereafter Total Fair Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Loans, net of unearned income LOANS Fixed rate $ 147,61645,374 $ 7,78735,235 $ 14,56735,733 $ 117,71339,668 $ 17,37347,354 $ 85425,496 $ 305,910 Securities 24,501 2,273 3,808 29,371 15,567 - 75,520 Other assets 4,500 - - - - 29,435 33,935 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- TOTAL ASSETS 176,617 10,060 18,375 47,084 32,940 30,289228,860 $ 415,365 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- SOURCES OF FUNDS Interest bearing deposits 50,203 62,465 82,937 95,049 970 - 291,624 Short-term borrowings 22,396229,304 Average interest rate 9.24% 8.93% 9.16% 8.86% 8.85% 8.12% 8.89% Variable rate $ 51,292 $ 12,420 $ 5,561 $ 6,424 $ 9,507 $ 56,229 $ 141,433 $ 141,433 Average interest rate 9.21% 9.00% 9.28% 9.15% 8.97% 9.13% 9.15% SECURITIES Fixed rate $ 7,920 $ 9,045 $ 9,817 $ 8,416 $ 9,400 $ 15,516 $ 60,114 $ 60,424 Average interest rate 5.96% 5.99% 6.12% 6.20% 5.90% 6.37% 6.12% Federal funds sold (variable rate) $ 6,000 - - - - - 22,396 Long-term debt 2,697$ 6,000 $ 6,000 Average interest rate 5.50% - - - - - 2,6975.50% DEPOSITS Non-interest bearing deposits - - - - - 63,627 63,627 Other liabilities - - - - - 3,427 3,427 Stockholders' equity - - - - - 31,594 31,594 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- TOTAL SOURCES OF FUNDS 75,296 62,465 82,937 95,049 970 98,648checking $ 415,365 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ASSET/LIABILITY GAP 101,321 (52,405) (64,562) 52,035 31,970 (68,359) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS AFFECTING INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY (20,000)10,815 $ 10,815 $ 10,815 $ 10,815 $ 10,815 $ 18,028 $ 72,103 $ 72,103 Average interest rate - - - - - - --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- INTEREST SENSITIVITY GAP- Savings and interest bearing checking $ 81,32118,975 $ (52,405)18,975 $ (64,562)18,975 $ 52,03518,975 $ 31,97018,975 $ (68,359) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CUMULATIVE INTEREST SENSITIVITY GAP31,623 $ 81,321126,498 $ 28,916126,498 Average interest rate 2.82% 2.82% 2.82% 2.82% 2.82% 2.82% 2.82% Time deposits (fixed rate) $153,349 $ (35,646)49,150 $ 16,3898,684 $ 48,3594,637 $ 2,023 $ 1,127 $ 218,970 $ 220,047 Average interest rate 5.54% 5.91% 6.56% 5.74% 5.82% 6.33% 5.68% Other short-term borrowings (variable rate) $ 4,483 - --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- CUMULATIVE INTEREST SENSITIVITY GAP AS A PERCENT OF TOTAL ASSETS AT PERIOD END 19.6% 7.0% (8.6)% 3.9% 11.6% --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- - - - $ 4,483 $ 4,483 Average interest rate 5.30% - - - - - 5.30% Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (variable rate) $ 13,684 - - - - - $ 13,684 $ 13,684 Average interest rate 5.42% - - - - - 5.42% Long-term debt (variable rate) $ 1,800 - - - - $ 315 $ 2,115 $ 2,115 Average interest rate 7.59% - - - - 7.25% 7.54% DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Interest rate cap sold - $ 50,000 - - - - $ 50,000 - Strike rate - 9.00% - - - - 9.00% Interest rate floor purchased - $ 50,000 - - - - $ 50,000 - Strike rate - 8.00% - - - - 8.00%
A-44 As interest rates change in the market, rates earned on assets do not necessarily move identically with rates paid on liabilities. Proper asset and liability management involves the matching of short-term interest sensitive assets and liabilities to reduce interest rate risk. The Banks manage interest rate risk by adjusting the mix of fixed rate loans and securities against longer term fixed rate time deposits. The following table presents the increases in net interest income due to changes in volume and rate computed on a tax equivalent basis and indicates how net interest income in 19961997 and 19951996 was impacted by volume increases and the higherlower average interest rate environment. The tax equivalent adjustments are based on a 34% tax rate. The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to the change due to volume and change due to rate in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. TAXABLE EQUIVALENT RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS
1997/1996 1996/1995 1995/1994 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) Net Due to Net Due to (In thousands) Change Rate Volume Change Rate Volume - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST INCOME Loans $ 5,212 $ 4 $ 5,208 $ 3,291 $(752)$ (752) $ 4,043 $ 5,813 $ 2,205 $ 3,608 Federal funds sold 180 (3) 183 (35) (48) 13 34 176 (142) Mortgage loans held for sale (144) (18) (126) 205 (5) 210 134 (2) 136 Securities U.S. Treasury and federal agencies 930 (165) 1,095 312 (74) 386 18 39 (21) States and political subdivisions 5 (84) 89 131 (10) 141 90 (32) 122 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 6,183 (266) 6,449 3,904 (889) 4,793 6,089 2,386 3,703 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits Interest bearing demand deposits 576 141 435 43 (113) 156 180 81 99 Savings deposits 71 (33) 104 162 (31) 193 238 118 120 Money market deposits (59) (27) (32) (162) (144) (18) 111 364 (253) Time deposits 2,238 (179) 2,417 1,960 37 1,923 3,178 1,228 1,950 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 78 8 70 (56) (50) (6) 42 200 (158) Short-termOther short-term borrowings 31 (5) 36 (33) (21) (12) 45 44Long-term debt 81 1 Subordinated debentures80 41 - 41 14 15 (1) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 3,016 (94) 3,110 1,955 (322) 2,277 3,808 2,050 1,758 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- NET INTEREST INCOME $ 3,167 $ (172) $ 3,339 $ 1,949 $ (567) $ 2,516 $ 2,281 $ 336 $ 1,945 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
A-5 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES In determining the provision for loan losses charged to expense, management carefully considers many factors. Among these are the quality of the loan portfolio, previous loss experience, the size and composition of the loan portfolio and an assessment of the impact of current economic conditions on borrowers. Responding to these factors, management provided $800,000$1,000,000 in 1996.1997. The provision for loan losses was $800,000 in 1996 and $1,260,000 in 1995 and $1,000,000 in 1994.1995. At December 31, 1996,1997, the allowance for loan losses was 1.71%1.60% of year-end loans compared to 1.78%1.71% at December 31, 1995. Charge off1996. Charge-off history has been well below industry average,averages, and management's evaluations indicated a provision of $800,000$1,000,000 to be sufficient to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an adequate level. The Banks' loan portfolios continue to be diversified with no significant concentrations of credit. Geographically, most loans are extended to borrowers in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area. The adequacy of the allowance is monitored on an ongoing basis and it is the opinion of management that the balance of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 1996,1997, is adequate to absorb anticipated losses in the loan portfolio as of this date. Presented below is a schedule of loan loss experience and selected data relating to the allowance for loan losses. SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance January 1 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 $ 2,752 Provision for loan losses 800 1,260 1,000 Allowance of acquired bank at acquisition date 22 - - Loan charge-offs, net of recoveries $ (174) $ (402) $ (103) ------- ------- ------- Balance December 31 $ 5,155 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Average loans, net of unearned income $ 273,031 $ 229,674 $ 190,409 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Loans outstanding at year end, net of unearned income 301,548 252,937 207,274 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- RATIOS Provision for loan losses to average loans .29% .55% .53% Net charge-offs to average loans .06% .18% .05% Allowance for loan losses to average loans 1.89% 1.96% 1.92% Allowance for loan losses to year end loans 1.71% 1.78% 1.76% Loan loss coverage 39.34X 17.95X 53.51X
NON-INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSES Non-interest income increased by 32.6% in 1997 as compared to 1996, and 23.8% in 1996 as compared to 1995, and 34.1% in 1995 as compared to 1994.1995. The largest component of non-interest income is investment management and trust fee income which increased 38.8% in 1997, 15.1% in 1996 and 38.6% in 1995 and 12.3% in 1994.1995. The investment management and trust department has established a reputation of personalized 5 service and superior investment returns. Assets under management, through customer retention and attraction of new business, grew to $632 million as of December 31, 1997 as compared to $470 million as of December 31, 1996 as compared to $343 million as of December 31, 1995.1996. Growth in the department's assets include both personal and employee benefit accounts. Furthermore, the department assumed responsibility for managing the Banks' securities portfolio during 1996. The assets under management reported above include $46$60 million of the Banks' investment securities as of December 31, 1997 and $46 million as of December 31, 1996. Service charges on deposit accounts increased 25.0%24.8% over 1995.1996. Growth in deposit accounts, arising primarily from new banking locations, presented opportunities for increased fee income in this area. Rates for some deposit services were raised in the third quarter of 1996; however, the vast majority of the increase is due to account volume. A-6 The Kentucky Bank operates a mortgage banking company as a department of the Bank.company. This department originates residential mortgage loans and sells the loans in the secondary market. The department offers conventional, VA and FHA financing as well as a program for low income first time home buyers. Loans are made for both purchase and refinancing of homes. Virtually all loans originated by the mortgage banking company are sold in the secondary market with servicing rights released. Gains on sales of mortgage loans were $1,016,000$1,077,000 in 19961997 as compared to $1,016,000 and $736,000 in 1996 and $525,000 in 1995, and 1994, respectively. Interest rates on conventional mortgage loans directly impact the volume of business transacted by the mortgage banking department. As rates rose throughout 1994, the volume of loans originated declined. Falling rates in 1995 stimulated the volume of loans originated. GrowthWith relatively stable interest rates during 1996 and 1997, growth in volume for 1996those years has been due more to the mortgage company's expanding reputation and physical expansion into two towns outside of Louisville. With shrinking profitreputation. Profit margins in the mortgage banking industry management has decidedhave been shrinking over the last two to closethree years making increasing volumes a focus. Also the two locations outside of Louisville. This will help focus onmortgage company helps support the corporate philosophy of capitalizing on relationships rather than single transactions. Other non-interest income increased in 19961997 as compared to 19951996 by $403,000 or 67.5% and $137,000 or 29.8% and $153,000 in 19951996 compared to 1994.1995. The increases are due to several contributing factors, nonethe largest of which are individually significant other thanis the addition of a brokerage services department during 1996. Brokerage services fees totaled $226,000 and $65,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively. Through an account executive with Robert Thomas Securities, Inc., bank customers have convenient access to a full service brokerage company. Products available include stocks, government and corporate bonds, annuities, mutual funds and insurance. Services include asset management and investment advice. Having these products and services readily available enables customers to find solutions to most all of their financial needs in one location. Total non-interest expenses increased 15.1 %22.1% in 1997 over 1996, and 15.1% in 1996 over 1995, and 16.9% in 1995 over 1994.1995. Salaries and employee benefits, the largest non-interest expense category, increased 24.9% in 1997 and 17.7% in 1996 and 17.6% in 1995.1996. These increases occurred primarily from regular salary increases and new employees added to support our expansion. As of December 31, 1996,1997, the Banks had 220250 full time equivalent employees (FTEs). As of December 31, 1995,1996, that total was 188220 FTEs. Additionally, a performance incentive program is in place, and increasing earnings have qualified certain bank employees for incentive compensation. Further, as salary expense increases, so do corresponding employee benefit expenses. It should be noted there are no significant obligations for post-retirement or post-employment benefits. Net occupancy expense increased 16.4% in 1997 and 6.5% in 1996 and 19.3% in 1995.1996. Occupancy expenses have increased as Bancorp has continued its expansion plans. In 1996,1997, the Kentucky Bank and Indiana Bank each completed the construction of and opened one banking center and opened another in a temporary facility. This Bank has added, on the average, one branch each year since its first branch opened in 1989.center. The Kentucky Bank now has nine banking center locations including the main office. All are in the metropolitan Louisville area. The Indiana Bank has one location with plans and regulatory approval to add a second in 1997.two locations. Furniture and equipment expense increased 13.6% in 1997 compared to 1996 and 22.4% in 1996 compared to 1995 and 22.9% in 1995 compared to 1994. Expansion and investments1995. Investments in computer technology have resulted in significant increases over the last several years. FDIC insurance premiums decreased nearly 100% for 1996 and 41.4% for 1995. These decreases are due entirely to revised premium rates charged to banks. During 1995, the rates charged well capitalized banks for deposit insurance decreased from $.23 to $.04 per $100 of deposits. In 1996 the Banks paid only the minimum charge assessed on well capitalized, well managed institutions. Beginning in 1997, banks will begin paying a portion of the interest on debt incurred by the savings and loan bailout. At our current level of deposits that amount will be approximately $46,000. Other non-interest expenses increased 19.0%20.6% in 19961997 and 22.8%9.2% in 1995.1996. The increase in both years largely related to ourBancorp's expansion. Among costs which increased significantly were delivery, communication and supplies. Management continues to identify cost containment opportunities where expense reductions can be made without sacrificing the level of service to customers. A-7 INCOME TAXES Bancorp had income tax expense of $2,873,000 in 1997 compared to $2,442,000 in 1996 compared toand $1,900,000 in 1995 and $1,411,000 in 1994.1995. The effective rates were 30.5%, 32.0%, and 31.9%, and 31.3%, respectively. The increases inWith a statutory tax rate of 34.0%, the effective tax rates are largely due to decreasing proportion ofreflect tax exempt interest.interest income. FINANCIAL CONDITION EARNING ASSETS AND INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES Total consolidated assets of Bancorp at December 31, 19961997 increased 28.1%15.2% over December 31, 19951996 to $415,365,000.$478,597,000. Average assets for 1997 increased 23.8% over 1996 increased 19.3% over 1995 to $352,977,000.$437,037,000. During 1996,1997, Bancorp increased its net average earning assets to $72,082,000 from $62,693,000 from $54,463,000 during 1995.1996. The growth of average earning assets occurred primarily in the areasarea of loans, securities and mortgage loans held for sale.loans. Loan demand continued to increase during 1996.1997. Commercial and industrial loans increased 9.5%14.3%. Construction and realdevelopment loans decreased 4.6%. Real estate mortgage loans increased 23.6%30.8%. Consumer loans increased 28.8%24.3%. Lease financing receivables decreased 81.0%; management has decided not to pursue lease financing as a continuing line of business. Regarding derivative financial instruments as defined by SFAS No. 119, "Disclosures About Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments," at December 31, 1997 the Kentucky Bank holdsheld an interest rate swap contractscollar contract as described in the maturity table under the heading "Net Interest Income." In addition, the Kentucky Bank has, in its portfolio of securities, 6 FHLMC and FNMA issued collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) with a carrying value of approximately $18,361,000.$16,826,000. Management monitors these securities on an ongoing basis and has determined these not to be high risk. With respect to the total portfolio of securities held to maturity, market value exceeded amortized cost at December 31, 1997 by 1.1%. At December 31, 1996, amortized cost exceeded market value at December 31, 1996 by .04%. At December 31, 1995, market value exceeded amortized cost by 1.3%.4%. Growth of average interest bearing liabilities occurred in all categories other than money market deposit accounts, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased, and short-term borrowings.accounts. With lower interest rates over the last twothree years, some depositors have chosen to shift money market funds to time deposit accounts. Average time deposits increased 28% in 19961997 from the 19951996 average. Interest bearing demand deposits increased 27%55% and savings accounts averaged 37%15% higher in 19961997 as compared to 1995.1996. Overall, average interest bearing deposits increased 22%25% in 1996.1997. Average balances of securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased slightly in 1996. Commercial depositors have the opportunity to enter into a sweep agreement whereby excess demand deposit balances are transferred to a separate account. This balance is then used to purchase securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Of the total securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased caption, the 19961997 average balance for federal funds purchased was $586,000. A-8 $1,927,000. AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES - TAXABLE EQUIVALENT BASIS
YEARYear 1997 Year 1996 YEARYear 1995 YEAR 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Average Average Average Average Average (Dollars in thousands) Balances Interest Rate Balances Interest Rate Balances Interest Rate - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARNING ASSETS Federal funds sold $ 11,131 $ 622 5.59% $ 7,851 $ 442 5.63% $ 7,635 $ 477 6.25% $ 10,490 $ 443 4.22% Mortgage loans held for sale 4,181 309 7.39 5,883 453 7.70 3,158 248 7.85 1,430 114 7.97 Securities U.S. Treasury and federal agencies 53,567 3,492 6.52 36,901 2,562 6.94 31,294 2,250 7.12 31,591 2,232 7.07 States and political subdivisions 9,048 551 6.09 7,686 546 7.10 5,706 415 7.27 4,073 325 7.98 Loans, net of unearned income 329,162 30,541 9.28 273,031 25,329 9.28 229,674 22,038 9.60 190,409 16,225 8.52-------- ------- ------ ---- -------- ------- ------ ---- -------- ------- ------ --------- TOTAL EARNING ASSETS 407,089 35,515 8.72 331,352 29,332 8.85 277,467 25,428 9.16 237,993 19,339 8.13 ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ----- Less allowance for loan losses 5,530 ------- ---- 4,807 ------- ---- 4,115 3,157 ------- ------- ----------- -------- -------- -------- 401,559 326,545 273,352 234,836 NON-EARNING ASSETS Cash and due from banks 15,899 11,120 10,721 9,180 Premises and equipment 12,051 8,529 5,672 4,057 Accrued interest receivable and other assets 7,528 6,783 6,147 5,066 ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- TOTAL ASSETS $437,037 $352,977 $295,892 $253,139 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES Deposits Interest bearing demand deposits $ 50,137 $ 1,268 2.53% $ 32,259 $692$ 692 2.15% $ 25,471 $ 649 2.55% $ 21,325 $ 469 2.20% Savings deposits 23,352 774 3.31 20,251 703 3.47 14,733 541 3.67 11,012 303 2.75 Money market deposits 47,138 1,612 3.42 48,059 1,671 3.48 48,540 1,833 3.78 56,155 1,722 3.07 Time deposits 195,209 10,953 5.61 152,191 8,715 5.73 118,611 6,755 5.70 81,098 3,577 4.41 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 14,408 729 5.06 13,023 651 5.00 13,128 707 5.39 16,626 665 4.00 Short-termOther short-term borrowings 2,504 113 4.51 1,705 82 4.81 1,914 115 6.01 1,898 70 3.69 Long-term debt 2,259 167 7.39 1,171 86 7.34 607 45 7.41 617 31 5.02-------- ------- ------ ---- -------- ------- ------ ---- -------- ------- ------ ---- TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES 335,007 15,616 4.66 268,659 12,600 4.69 223,004 10,645 4.77 188,731 6,837 3.62 ------------- ---- ------------- ---- ------------- ---- NON-INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES Non-interest bearing demand deposits 63,857 51,780 44,340 39,377 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 3,999 2,863 2,584 1,711 ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 402,863 323,302 269,928 229,819 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 34,174 29,675 25,964 23,320 ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $437,037 $352,977 $295,892 $253,139NET INTEREST INCOME -------- $ 19,899 -------- $16,732 -------- $14,783 NET INTEREST SPREAD -------- 4.06% ------- 4.16% ------- 4.39% ---- ---- ---- NET INTEREST MARGIN 4.89% 5.05% 5.31% ---- ---- ----
7 SECURITIES The purpose of the securities portfolio is to provide another source of interest income as well as liquidity management. In managing the composition of the balance sheet, Bancorp seeks a balance among earnings sources and credit and liquidity considerations. The carrying value of securities is summarized as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE U.S. Treasury and federal agency obligations $ 31,244 $ 19,276 $ 14,399 Mortgage-backed securities - - 1,146 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 218 165 - ------ ------ ------ $ 31,462 $ 19,441 $ 15,545 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY U.S. Treasury and federal agency obligations $ 3,864 $ 30,100 $ 9,079 Mortgage-backed securities 16,826 18,361 10,046 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 7,962 7,618 7,585 ------ ------ ------ $ 28,652 $ 56,079 $ 26,710 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
The maturity distribution and weighted average interest rates of securities at December 31, 1997, are as follows:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After one but After five but Within one year within five years within ten years After ten years ---------------- ------------------ ----------------- ---------------- (Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE U.S. Treasury and federal agency obligations $ 4,269 5.77% $ 18,422 5.94% $ 8,553 6.35% $ - -% Obligations of states and political subdivisions 95 4.50 - - 123 4.80 - - ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- $ 4,364 5.75% $ 18,422 5.94% $ 8,676 6.33% $ - -% ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY U.S. Treasury and federal agency obligations $ 1,839 5.85% $ 2,025 7.13% $ - -% $ - -% Mortgage-backed securities 1,313 6.88 9,818 6.45 4,088 6.49 1,607 6.57 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 405 5.70 6,412 5.40 1,145 5.92 - - ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- $ 3,557 6.21% $ 18,255 6.16% $ 5,233 6.37% $ 1,607 6.57% ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ---- ------ ----
LOAN PORTFOLIO Bancorp's primary source of income is interest on loans. The following table presents the composition of loans at December 31 of the years indicated.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial and industrial $ 101,030 $ 88,352 $ 81,325 $ 79,397 $ 73,953 Construction and development 21,481 22,518 15,327 8,144 7,431 Real estate mortgage 217,830 166,574 137,618 105,207 91,736 Consumer 29,952 24,104 18,667 14,664 14,943 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- $ 370,293 $ 301,548 $ 252,937 $ 207,412 $ 188,063 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
8 The following tables show the amounts of commercial and industrial loans, and construction and development loans, at December 31, 1997, which, based on remaining scheduled repayments of principal, are due in the periods indicated. Also shown are the amounts due after one year classified according to sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
Maturing - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After one but Within one within five After five (In thousands) year years years Total - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial and industrial $ 27,358 $ 44,823 $ 28,849 $ 101,030 Construction and development 21,481 - - 21,481 ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- NET INTEREST INCOME-------- ------- ------- Interest Sensitivity - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fixed Variable (In thousands) rate rate - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due after one but within five years $ 16,73232,579 $ 14,78312,244 Due after five years 5,564 23,285 ------- ------- $ 12,502 ------ ------ ------ NET INTEREST SPREAD 4.16% 4.39% 4.51% ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- NET INTEREST MARGIN 5.05% 5.31% 5.24% ---- ---- ----- ---- ---- -----38,143 $ 35,529 ------- ------- ------- -------
A-9 NONPERFORMING LOANS AND ASSETS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and restructured loans, totaled $854,000$290,000 and $1,212,000$854,000 at December 31, 19961997 and 1995,1996, respectively. The threshold at which loans are generally transferred to nonaccrual onof interest status is 90 days past due, and at December 31, 1996,1997, there were no accruing loans which were past due over ninety90 days which were not well secured and in the process of collection. Nonperforming loans represent .28%.08% of total loans at year end 19961997 compared to .48%.28% in 1995.1996. Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans, other real estate owned and repossessed assets. At December 31, 19961997 and 1995,1996, nonperforming assets totaled $1,129,000$290,000 and $1,212,000,$1,129,000, respectively. This represents .27%.06% of total assets at year end 1997 compared to .37%.27% in 1995.1996. In addition to the nonperforming loans discussed above, there were loans for which payments were current or less than 90 days past due where borrowers are experiencing significant financial difficulties. These loans of approximately $421,000$5,275,000 are monitored by management and considered in determining the level of the allowance for loan losses. Management feels these loans present no significant loss exposure. The allowance for loan losses is discussed in detail under the heading "Provision for Loan Losses." The following table summarizes impaired loans (1997, 1996 and 1995), nonaccrual, restructured and past due loans. Loans are placed in a nonaccrual income status when, in the opinion of management, the prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are considered doubtful.
DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nonaccrual loans $ 290 $ 854 $ 1,212 $ 367 $ 158 Restructured loans - - 61 159 ---- ---- ----- ---- ---- $ 290 $ 854 $ 1,212 $ 428 $ 317 ---- ---- ----- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----- ---- ----
Interest income recorded on nonaccrual loans (cash basis) for 1997 totaled $2,000. Interest income that would have been recorded if nonaccrual loans were on a current basis in accordance with their original terms was $25,300. 9 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES An allowance for loan losses has been established to provide for loans which may not be repaid in entirety. Loan losses arise primarily from the loan portfolio, but may also be generated from other sources such as commitments to extend credit, guarantees, and standby letters of credit. The allowance for loan losses is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Loans are charged off by management when deemed uncollectible; however, collection efforts continue and future recoveries may occur. The allowance is maintained by management at a level considered adequate to cover losses that are currently anticipated. Factors considered include past loss experience, general economic conditions, and information about specific borrower situations including financial position and collateral values. Estimating the risk of loss and amount of loss on any loan is subjective and ultimate losses may vary from current estimates. Estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments are reported in income through the provision for loan losses in the periods in which they become known. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is monitored by the internal loan review staff and reported to management and the Board of Directors. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the adequacy of Bancorp's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require Bancorp to make additional provisions to the allowance based upon their judgements about information available to them at the time of their examinations. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb any losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. See "Results of Operations - Provision for Loan Losses." SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE The following table summarizes average loans outstanding, changes in the allowance for loan losses arising from loans charged off and recoveries on loans previously charged off by loan category, and additions to the allowance charged to expense:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average loans, net of unearned income $ 329,162 $ 273,031 $ 229,674 $ 190,409 $ 177,629 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance of allowance for loan losses at beginning of year $ 5,155 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 $ 2,752 $ 2,179 Loans charged off Commercial and industrial 75 107 435 111 82 Real estate mortgage 26 45 13 9 171 Consumer 183 112 82 64 74 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total loans charged off 284 264 530 184 327 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Recoveries of loans previously charged off Commercial and industrial 3 27 95 16 20 Real estate mortgage 9 16 13 36 12 Consumer 38 47 20 29 48 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total recoveries 50 90 128 81 80 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net loans charged off 234 174 402 103 247 Additions to allowance charged to expense 1,000 800 1,260 1,000 820 Balance of allowance of acquired bank at date of acquisition - 22 - - - -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of year $ 5,921 $ 5,155 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 $ 2,752 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Ratio of net charge-offs during year to average loans net of unearned income .07% .06% .18% .05% .14% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
10 The following table sets forth the allocation of the allowance for loan losses for the loan categories shown. Although specific allocations exist, the entire allowance is available to absorb future losses in any particular loan category.
DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial and industrial $ 2,337 $ 1,913 $ 2,227 $ 1,679 $ 1,028 Construction and development 201 241 108 67 64 Real estate mortgage 2,034 1,775 964 866 782 Consumer 163 253 148 180 237 Unallocated 1,186 973 1,060 857 641 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ $ 5,921 $ 5,155 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 $ 2,752 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
The ratio of loans in each category to total outstanding loans is as follows:
DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial and industrial 27.3% 29.3% 32.1% 38.3% 39.3% Construction and development 5.8 7.5 6.1 3.9 4.0 Real estate mortgage 58.8 55.2 54.4 50.7 48.8 Consumer 8.1 8.0 7.4 7.1 7.9 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Presented below are selected ratios relating to the allowance for loan losses:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1997 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Provision for loan losses to average loans .30% .29% .55% Net charge-offs to average loans .07% .06% .18% Allowance for loan losses to average loans 1.80% 1.89% 1.96% Allowance for loan losses to year end loans 1.60% 1.71% 1.78% Loan loss coverage 44.47X 39.34X 17.95X
11 DEPOSITS AND BORROWED FUNDS Bancorp's core deposits consist of non-interest and interest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, certificates of deposit under $100,000, certain certificates of deposit over $100,000 and IRAs. These deposits, along with other borrowed funds are used by Bancorp to support its asset base. By borrowing money from the least costly sources and adjusting rates offered to depositors, Bancorp is able to influence the amounts of deposits and borrowed funds needed to meet its funding requirements. The average amount of deposits in the Bank and average rates paid on such deposits for the years indicated are summarized as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in thousands) 1997 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Average Average Average Average Average Balance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- --------- Non-interest bearing demand deposits $ 63,857 -% $ 51,780 -% $ 44,340 -% Interest bearing demand deposits 50,137 2.53 32,259 2.15 25,471 2.55 Savings deposits 23,352 3.31 20,251 3.47 14,733 3.67 Money market deposits 47,138 3.42 48,059 3.48 48,540 3.78 Time deposits 195,209 5.61 152,191 5.73 118,611 5.70 -------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- ---- ---- ---- $ 379,693 $ 304,540 $ 251,695 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Maturities of time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 1997, are summarized as follows:
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMOUNT 3 months or less $ 10,195 Over 3 through 6 months 8,738 Over 6 through 12 months 26,340 Over 12 months 13,319 -------- $ 58,592 -------- --------
12 SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS Federal funds purchased represent overnight borrowings. Repurchase agreements have maturities of less than one month.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Dollars in thousands) 1997 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Year end balance $ 11,684 5.15% $ 12,228 4.88% $ 12,349 5.14% Average during year 12,481 4.95 12,437 4.98 13,128 5.39 Maximum month end balance during year 12,265 13,289 15,024
LIQUIDITY The role of liquidity is to ensure funds are available to meet depositors' withdrawal and borrowers' credit demands while at the same time maximizing profitability. This is accomplished by balancing changes in demand for funds with changes in the supply of those funds. Liquidity to meet the demand is provided by maturing assets, short-term liquid assets that can be converted to cash and the ability to attract funds from external sources, principally depositors. Due to the nature of services offered by the Banks, management prefers to focus on transaction accounts and full service relationships with customers. Because the Kentucky Bank has approximately 2% of the market share in its market area, managementManagement believes it has the ability to increase deposits at any time by offering rates slightly higher than the market rate. The Indiana Bank will beginhas begun to build market share in Southernsouthern Indiana when that Bank branches towith the opening of the Clarksville branch in 1997. The Banks have a number of sources of funds to meet liquidity needs on a daily basis. An increase in loans affects liquidity as the repayment of principal and interest are a daily source of funds. The deposit base, consisting of consumer and commercial deposits and large dollar denomination ($100,000 and over) certificates of deposit, is another source of funds. The majority of these deposits are from long-term customers and are a stable source of funds. The Banks have no brokered deposits, and have an insignificant amount of deposits on which the rate paid exceeded the market rate by more than 50 basis points when the account was established. In addition, federal funds purchased continuescontinue to provide an available source of liquidity, although this source is seldom needed. Other sources of funds available to meet daily needs include the sales of securities under agreements to repurchase and funds made available under a treasury tax and loan note agreement with the federal government. Also, the Kentucky Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB). As a member of the FHLB, the Bank has access to credit products of the FHLB. To date, the Bank has not needed to access this source of funds. Additionally, the Kentucky Bank has an available line of credit and federal funds purchased lines with correspondent banks. Bancorp's liquidity depends primarily on the dividends paid to it as the sole shareholder of the Banks. As discussed in note 15 to Bancorp's consolidated financial statements, the Banks may pay up to $6,757,000$8,432,000 in dividends to Bancorp without regulatory approval. 13 CAPITAL At December 31, 1996,1997, stockholders' equity totaled $31,594,000,$36,917,000, an increase of $3,980,000$5,323,000 or 14.4%16.8% over 1995.1996. This increase was due to the strong earnings of 19961997 coupled with a philosophy to retain approximately 70% to 80% of earnings in equity. Cash dividends declared increased 11.1 % over 1995 towere $.48 per share in 1997 and $.40 per share. A-10 share in 1996. In August, 1996, the Board of Directors declared a 2-for-1 stock split to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The new shares were distributed in September 1996. In September 1994 and 1993, the Board of Directors declared 10% stock dividends which were distributed in November, 1994 and 1993, respectively. These capital changes were made to enhance shareholder value by increasing the shares of Bancorp's stock outstanding and to adjust the market price of the stock. This should provide for a wider distribution and improved marketability of Bancorp shares. Per share information has been restated to reflect the stock split and stock dividends. Bank holding companies and their subsidiary banks are required by regulators to meet risk based capital standards. These standards, or ratios, measure the relationship of capital to a combination of balance sheet and off balance sheet risks. The value of both balance sheet and off balance sheet items are adjusted to reflect credit risks. At December 31, 1996,1997, Bancorp's tier 1 and total risk based capital ratios were 9.8%9.7% and 11.3%11.0%, respectively. These ratios exceed the 4.0% tier 1 and 8.0% total risk based capital minimums. A minimum leverage ratio, adopted by the Federal Reserve Board to assist in the assessment of capital adequacy, supplements the risk based capital requirements. The minimum leverage ratio is 3.0%; however, most bank holding companies are required to maintain a minimum in excess of that amount. Bancorp's leverage ratio at December 31, 19961997 was 7.9%7.6%. Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements provides more details of regulatory capital requirements as well as capital ratios of the BanksBanks. Bancorp and the Banks comfortably exceed regulatory requirements for capital ratios.ratios required to be well capitalized. However, these ratios for Bancorp and the Kentucky Bank have decreased over the last several years as assets have grown more quickly than equity. Management considers the effects of growth on capital ratios as it contemplates plans for expansion. The following table presents various key financial ratios:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return on average assets 1.50% 1.47% 1.37% Return on average stockholders' equity 19.12 17.45 15.62 Dividend pay out ratio, based on basic EPS 24.12 25.32 28.80 Average stockholders' equity to average assets 7.82 8.41 8.77
14 ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS EFFECTIVE inIN 1998 In June 1997, The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued the following statements during 1996 which are effective for Bancorp beginning in 1997. During 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFASStatement No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." The Statement provides consistentThis statement establishes standards for distinguishing transfersreporting and display of assets thatcomprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. Also, in June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." This statement requires reporting of certain information about operating segments. Both statements are sales from transfers that are secured borrowings. The Statement requires that liabilities incurred by transferors as part ofeffective in 1998. YEAR 2000 Bancorp has undertaken a transfer be measured at fair value and that any retained interests in transferred assets be measured by allocating the previous carrying amount between the assets sold and retained interests based upon their relative fair values at the datecompany wide evaluation of the transfer. The Statement also requires that debtors reclassify financial assets pledged as collateral and that secured parties recognize those assets and their obligations to return them in certain circumstances in which the secured party has taken control of those assets. Certain provisions of Statement No. 125effects Year 2000 will have been deferred for one year, to after December 31, 1997, by the issuance of SFAS No. 127, "Deferral of the Effective Dates for Certain Provisions of SFAS No. 125." Management has not determined the potential effects of SFAS No. 125 on its financial position or resultsinformation system and other important aspects of operations. A-11its business. Bancorp's program has five phases: awareness, assessment, renovation, validation and implementation. The Year 2000 project has advanced to the last three phases and should have Bancorp substantially Year 2000 compliant by mid 1999. The Year 2000 project coordinator and committee reports to the Board of Directors with regard to the project plan and status. Costs to prepare for the Year 2000 include new hardware and software, internal staff costs and some consulting. Because Bancorp has made recent large investments in upgrades of hardware and software, management does not anticipate significant incremental information systems costs related to the Year 2000. Bancorp recorded expense related to the Year 2000 of $60,000 in 1997 and management anticipates incurring a similar total for 1998. Management is addressing the matter of loan collectibility as it relates to customers' accounting, manufacturing and other systems. Customers' non-compliance with Year 2000 issues could adversely affect their ability to service their debt. Creditworthiness of customers will now include an evaluation of their compliance with Year 2000 issues. 15 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 15,348 $ 16,229 Federal funds sold 4,500 - Mortgage loans held for sale 4,362 3,910 Securities available for sale (amortized cost $19,111 in 1996 and $15,117 in 1995) 19,441 15,545 Securities held to maturity (approximate market value $56,055 in 1996 and $27,055 in 1995) 56,079 26,710 Loans 301,548 252,937 Allowance for loan losses 5,155 4,507 ------- ------- Net loans 296,393 248,430 Premises and equipment 10,079 6,817 Accrued interest receivable 2,299 2,192 Other assets 6,864 4,521 ------- ------- TOTAL ASSETS $415,365 $324,354 ------- ------- ------- ------- LIABILITIES Deposits Non-interest bearing $ 63,627 $ 48,460 Interest bearing 291,624 232,133 ------- ------- Total deposits 355,251 280,593 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 19,728 12,349 Short-term borrowings 2,668 745 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 3,427 2,446 Long-term debt 2,697 607 ------- ------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 383,771 296,740 ------- ------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 3,271,480 in 1996 and 1,627,334 in 1995 5,451 5,423 Surplus 13,390 13,245 Retained earnings 12,535 8,664 Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax 218 282 ------- ------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 31,594 27,614 ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $415,365 $324,354 ------- ------- ------- -------
DECEMBER 31 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1997 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Cash and due from banks $ 18,153 $ 15,348 Federal funds sold 6,000 4,500 Mortgage loans held for sale 5,183 4,362 Securities available for sale (amortized cost $31,019 in 1997 and $19,111 in 1996) 31,462 19,441 Securities held to maturity (approximate market value $28,962 in 1997 and $56,055 in 1996) 28,652 56,079 Loans 370,293 301,548 Allowance for loan losses 5,921 5,155 -------- -------- Net loans 364,372 296,393 Premises and equipment 13,903 10,079 Accrued interest receivable 2,970 2,299 Other assets 7,902 6,864 -------- -------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 478,597 $ 415,365 -------- -------- -------- -------- LIABILITIES Deposits Non-interest bearing $ 72,103 $ 63,627 Interest bearing 345,468 291,624 -------- -------- Total deposits 417,571 355,251 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 13,684 19,728 Other short-term borrowings 4,483 2,668 Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 3,827 3,427 Long-term debt 2,115 2,697 -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 441,680 383,771 -------- -------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 3,281,971 in 1997 and 3,271,480 in 1996 5,486 5,451 Surplus 13,644 13,390 Retained earnings 17,495 12,535 Net unrealized gains on securities available for sale 292 218 -------- -------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 36,917 31,594 -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 478,597 $ 415,365 -------- -------- -------- --------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-1216 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 (In thousands, except per share data) 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST INCOME Loans $ 30,523 $ 25,293 $ 21,988 $ 16,156 Federal funds sold 622 442 477 443 Mortgage loans held for sale 309 453 248 114 U.S. Treasury and federal agencies 3,492 2,562 2,250 2,232 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 393 388 291 230 ------ ------ ------ TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 35,339 29,138 25,254 19,175 ------ ------ ------ INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 14,607 11,781 9,778 6,071 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased 729 651 707 665 Short-termOther short-term borrowings 113 82 115 70 Long-term debt 167 86 45 31 ------ ------ ------ TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 15,616 12,600 10,645 6,837 ------ ------ ------ NET INTEREST INCOME 19,723 16,538 14,609 12,338 Provision for loan losses 1,000 800 1,260 1,000 ------ ------ ------ NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 18,723 15,738 13,349 11,338 ------ ------ ------ NON-INTEREST INCOME Investment management and trust services 3,332 2,400 2,086 1,505Service charges on deposit accounts 1,936 1,551 1,241 Gains on sales of securities available for sale 80 35 - - Service charges on deposit accounts 1,551 1,241 1,035 Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale 1,077 1,016 736 525 Other 1,000 597 460 307 ------ ------ ------ TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME 7,425 5,599 4,523 3,372 ------ ------ ------ NON-INTEREST EXPENSES Salaries and employee benefits 9,846 7,882 6,694 5,692 Net occupancy expense 1,121 963 904 758 Furniture and fixtures expense 1,633 1,438 1,175 956 FDIC insurance 3 261 445 Other 3,430 2,882 2,3474,141 3,433 3,143 ------ ------ ------ TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES 16,741 13,716 11,916 10,198 ------ ------ ------ INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 9,407 7,621 5,956 4,512 Income tax expense 2,873 2,442 1,900 1,411 ------ ------ ------ NET INCOME $ 6,534 $ 5,179 $ 4,056 $ 3,101 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ NET INCOME PER SHARE, PRIMARY AND FULLYBASIC $ 1.99 $ 1.58 $ 1.25 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ NET INCOME PER SHARE, DILUTED $ 1.92 $ 1.54 $ 1.23 $ .951.22 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-1317 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 19961997 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock Net Unrealized Gains on Securities Number Retained Net UnrealizedAvailable of Shares Amount Surplus Earnings for Sale Total (In thousands, except share data) of Shares Amount Surplus Earnings Securities Gains Total - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance December 31, 1993 1,460,800 $ 4,869 $ 9,436 $ 7,696 $ - $ 22,001 Net income - - - 3,101 - 3,101 Stock options exercised 12,912 42 88 - - 130 Cash dividends, $.29 per share - - - (918) - (918) 10% stock dividend 146,599 489 3,613 (4,102) - - Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale - - - - 21 21 --------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- Balance December 31, 1994 1,620,311 $ 5,400 $ 13,137 $ 5,777 $ 21 $ 24,335 Net income - - - 4,056 - 4,056 Stock options exercised 7,023 23 108 - - 131 Cash dividends, $.36 per share - - - (1,169) - (1,169) Net changeChange in net unrealized gaingains on securities available for sale - - - - 261 261 --------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance December 31, 1995 1,627,334 5,423 13,245 8,664 282 27,614 Net income - - - 5,179 - 5,179 Stock options exercised 8,431 28 145 - - 173 Cash dividends, $.40$ .40 per share - - - (1,308) - (1,308) Shares issued for 2-for-1 stock split 1,635,715 - - - - - Net changeChange in net unrealized gaingains on securities available for sale - - - - (64) (64) --------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance December 31, 1996 3,271,480 5,451 13,390 12,535 218 31,594 Net income - - - 6,534 - 6,534 Stock options exercised 5,552 18 87 - - 105 Shares issued for dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plans 4,939 17 167 - - 184 Cash dividends, $ 5,451.48 per share - - - (1,574) - (1,574) Change in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale - - - - 74 74 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance December 31, 1997 3,281,971 $ 13,3905,486 $ 12,53513,644 $ 21817,495 $ 31,594292 $ 36,917 --------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-1418 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST INCOMEOPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 6,534 $ 5,179 $ 4,056 $ 3,101 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Provision for loan losses 1,000 800 1,260 1,000 Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net 1,360 1,097 819 736 Provision for deferred income taxes (286) (131) (247) (342) GainGains on sales of securities available for sale (80) (35) - Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale (1,077) (1,016) (736) (525) Gain on salesOrigination of securities available for sale (35) - - (Increase) decrease in mortgage loans held for sale 564 (1,139) 2,230(58,009) (56,770) (43,922) Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale 58,265 57,334 42,783 (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable (671) (107) (370) (438) (Increase) decrease in other assets (1,032) (1,243) (694) (654) Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable (151) 23 415 92 Increase (decrease) in other liabilities 517 924 149 255 ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 6,370 6,055 3,513 5,455 ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold (1,500) (2,000) 8,000 (5,000) Purchases of securities available for sale (23,237) (10,031) - (6,994)Purchases of securities held to maturity (11,380) (44,878) (36,967) Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 4,026 7,018 - - Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale 6,604 3,032 4,034 9,472 Purchases of securities held to maturity (44,878) (36,967) (45,903) Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity 39,567 15,328 30,483 45,805 Net increase in loans (68,979) (48,620) (46,065) (19,677) Purchases of premises and equipment (5,096) (4,154) (2,712) (1,839) Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned172 221 - - Cash paid in acquisition, net of cash received - (414) - - ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (59,823) (84,498) (43,227) (24,136) ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase in deposits 62,320 67,385 50,817 30,243 Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased (6,044) 7,379 (2,134) (5,710) Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 1,815 1,923 (2,086) (1,225) Proceeds from long-term debt 1,800 2,200 - - Repayments of long-term debt (2,382) (110) - (10) ExerciseIssuance of common stock options257 91 99 105 Cash dividends paid (1,508) (1,306) (1,103) (848) ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 56,258 77,562 45,593 22,555 ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2,805 (881) 5,879 3,874 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 15,348 16,229 10,350 6,476 ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 18,153 $ 15,348 $ 16,229 $ 10,350 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income tax payments were $3,256,000 in 1997, $2,482,000 in 1996 and $2,266,000 in 1995 and $1,699,000 in 1994.1995. Cash paid for interest was $15,767,000 in 1997, $12,577,000 in 1996, and $10,230,000 in 1995 and $6,745,000 in 1994. Noncash investing and financing activities aggregated $475,000 in 1996, $15,203,000 in 1995 and $24,000 in 1994. Included in these totals were transfers from loans to other real estate owned of $393,000 in 1996 and $22,000 in 1995, and a transfer of securities held to maturity to securities available for sale of $15,117,000 in 1995. seeSee accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-1519 (1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION The consolidated financial statements have been preparedPrinciples of Consolidation, Nature of Operations and Use of Estimates in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The accounting policies which have a significant effect on financial position, results of operations and cash flows are summarized below. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSthe Financial Statements The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, a Kentucky bankBank and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, an Indiana bankBank (the Banks). Significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year accounts have been reclassified to conform with 1996 classifications. The Banks engage in commercial and retail banking services, trust and investment management services, and mortgage banking services. The Kentucky Bank's offices are located throughout Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky. The Indiana Bank is locatedhas two offices in Scott County,southern Indiana. Bancorp's market area is Louisville and surrounding communities including southern Indiana. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAPgenerally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of related revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For purposes of reporting cash flows, Bancorp considers cash and due from banks to be cash equivalents. SECURITIES Effective January 1994, Bancorp adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." The primary effects of the adoption of this accounting principle are that securities available for sale are carried at fair value, and unrealized gains and/or losses are reported net of tax effects, as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Securities which are intended to be held until maturity are carried at amortized historical cost. Securities available for sale include securities which may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk and other factors related to interest rate and prepayment risk changes. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax effect, included in stockholders' equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the interest method. Gains or losses on sales of securities are computed on a specific identification cost basis. MORTGAGE LOANS HELD FOR SALE Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. Gains on sales of mortgage loans are recorded at the time of funding by an investor at the difference between the sales proceeds and the loan's carrying value. LOANS Loans are stated at the unpaid principal balance.balance net of deferred loan fees. Interest income on loans is recorded on the accrual basis except for those loans in a non-accrualnonaccrual income status. Interest received on non-accrual loans is generally applied to principal. Interest income is recorded on non-accrual loans once principal recovery is reasonably assured. Loans are placed in a nonaccrual income status when the prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are considered doubtful or when a default of principal or interest has existed for 90 days or more unless such a loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Loan feesInterest received on nonaccrual loans is generally applied to principal. Nonaccrual loans are not significant. A-16returned to accrual status once principal recovery is reasonably assured. 22 Effective January 1995, Bancorp adopted SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for ImpairmentLoans are classified as impaired when it is probable the Bank(s) will be unable to collect interest and principal according to the terms of a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures."the loan agreement. These statements require that impaired loans beare measured based on the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or as a practical alternative, at the loan's observable market price or fair value of the loan's collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. The implementation of these accounting standards has not had a significant impact on Bancorp's financial position or results of operations. MORTGAGE LOANS HELD FOR SALE Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. Gains on sales of mortgageapplicable. Generally, impaired loans are recorded at the timealso in nonaccrual of funding by an investor at the difference between the sales proceeds and the loan's carrying value.interest status. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that adequately provides for potential losses. Management determines the adequacy of the allowance based on reviews of individual credits, recent loss experience, current economic conditions, the risk characteristics of the various categories of loans and such other factors that, in management's judgement, deserve current recognition in estimating loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses and reduced by net loan charge-offs. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of premises and equipment is computed using both accelerated and straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the terms of the related leaseleases or over the useful lifelives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. OTHER ASSETS IncludedGoodwill is included in other assets and is being amortized over 15 years. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $8 1,000 and $12,000, respectively. Bancorp assesses the recoverability of this intangible asset by determining whether the goodwill balance can be recovered over its remaining life. Undiscounted future operating cash flows of the acquired business are considered. The amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future operating cash flows using a discount rate reflecting Bancorp's average cost of funds. Also included in other assets, when applicable, is real estate acquired in settlement of loans. Other real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or fair value minus estimated selling costs. Any write-downs to fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Expenses incurred in maintaining assets, write-downs to reflect subsequent declines in value and realized gains or losses are reflected in operations for the period. STOCK-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION As permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," Bancorp has continued to use the intrinsic value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation arrangements prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Bancorp has provided expanded disclosures required by SFAS No. 123 related to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation (see note 14). INCOME TAXES Bancorp accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax bases of Bancorp's assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. The effect on deferred taxestax assets and liabilities of anya change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that includes the enactment date. A-1723 NET INCOME PER SHARE NetEffective December 31, 1997, Bancorp adopted SIAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share", which requires the computation and disclosure of basic and diluted net income per share. Prior years' net income per share hasamounts have been computed onrestated to reflect the basisadoption of this statement. Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding each year, adjustedplus the weighted average number of shares that would be issued upon exercise of dilutive options assuming proceeds are used to repurchase shares pursuant to the treasury stock method. RECENTLY ISSUED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." This statement establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. Also in June 1997, the effectsFinancial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 13 1, "Disclosures about Segments of common stock equivalents (stock options). Average shares outstanding for primaryan Enterprise and fully diluted net income per shareRelated Information." This statement requires reporting of certain information about operating segments. Both statements are presented below. Average shares have been restated to reflect the August, 1996 2-for-1 stock split (see note 11). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Primary 3,365,494 3,297,648 3,284,456 Fully diluted 3,372,262 3,299,364 3,288,654effective in 1998. (2) ACQUISITION On October 1, 1996, Bancorp Inc. completed the acquisition of the Austin State Bank, Austin, Scott County, Indiana. Bancorp purchased 100% of the common stock of Austin State Bank forIndiana Bank. The total purchase price was $2,803,000, including acquisition costs of $128,000. The purchase price plus the costs of the acquisition$128,000 which exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired by $1,041,000. This excess is being amortized on the straight line basis over fifteen years. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase; accordingly, the results of the operations of the Austin StateIndiana Bank prior to the acquisition have not been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. In November 1996, the name of the Austin State Bank was changed to Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. That bank has retained its Indiana charter and operates as a subsidiary of Bancorp.financial statements. (3) RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS The Banks are required to maintain an average reserve balance in cash or with the Federal Reserve Bank relating to customer deposits. At December 31, 1996,1997, the amount of those required reserve balances was approximately $4,593,000.$7,401,000. 24 (4) SECURITIES The amortized cost and approximate market value of securities available for sale as of December 31, 19961997 and 19951996 follow:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approximate Amortized Unrealized Market (In thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 1997 U.S. Treasury and federal agencies $ 30,804 $ 443 $ 3 $31,244 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 215 3 - 218 --------- ------ ---- ------- $ 31,019 $ 446 $ 3 $31,462 --------- ------ ---- ------- DECEMBER 31, 1996 U.S. Treasury and federal agencies $ 18,946 $ 338 $ 8 $ 19,276$19,276 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 165 - - 165 -------- -------- -------- ----------------- ------ ---- ------- $ 19,111 $ 338 $ 8 $ 19,441 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------$19,441 --------- ------ ---- -------
The amortized cost and approximate market value of securities held to maturity as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 follow:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approximate Amortized Unrealized Market (in thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 19951997 U.S. Treasury and federal agencies $ 13,9723,864 $ 42733 $ - $ 14,3993,897 Mortgage-backed securities 1,145 116,826 176 47 16,955 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 7,962 148 - 1,146 -------- -------- -------- --------8,110 --------- ------ ---- ------- $28,652 $357 $ 15,117 $ 428 $ - $ 15,545 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
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The amortized cost and approximate market value of securities held to maturity as of December 31,1996 and 1995 follow: - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approximate Amortized Unrealized Market (In thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 $28,962 --------- ------ ---- ------- DECEMBER 31, 1996 U.S. Treasury and federal agencies $ 30,100$30,100 $ 44 $ 14 $ 30,130$30,130 Mortgage-backed securities 18,361 102 227 18,236 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 7,618 95 24 7,689 -------- -------- -------- -------- $ 56,079 $ 241 $ 265 $ 56,055 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- DECEMBER 31,--------- ------ ---- ------- $56,079 $241 $265 $56,055 --------- ------ ---- -------
25 In December 1995, U.S. Treasury and federal agencies $ 9,079 $ 127 $ - $ 9,206 Mortgage-backed securities 10,046 127 11 10,162 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 7,585 127 25 7,687 -------- -------- -------- -------- $ 26,710 $ 381 $ 36 $ 27,055 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- As permitted under certain 1995 transition guidelines for SFAS No. 115, Bancorp reassessed the appropriateness of the classification of securities and, in December 1995,as permitted under certain transition guidelines for SFAS No. 115. Accordingly, Bancorp transferred securities with a book value of $15,117,000 and an unrealized net gain of $370,000 from the held to maturity to the available for sale category. This transfer increased the equity portion of unrealized gain on securities available for sale by $244,000. A summary of debt securities as of December 31, 19961997 based on maturity is presented below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. Therefore, in the case of mortgage backedmortgage-backed securities, the expected remaining life is reflected rather than contractual maturities.
SECURITIES SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE HELD TO MATURITY AVAILABLE FOR SALE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amortized Approximate Amortized Approximate (In thousands) Cost Market Value Cost Market Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Due within one year $ 28,6484,357 $ 28,6404,364 $ 1,9343,557 $ 1,9343,565 Due after one year through five years 16,888 17,037 12,272 12,48318,158 18,422 18,255 18,561 Due after five years through ten years 10,543 10,378 4,905 5,0248,504 8,676 5,233 5,242 Due after ten years - - 1,607 1,594 -------- -------- -------- --------
Securities with an approximatea carrying value of approximately $30,943,000 at December 31, 1997 and $27,117,000 at December 31, 1996 and $29,816,000 at December 31, 1995 were pledged to secure public deposits and certain borrowings. A-19 (5) LOANS The composition of loans as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 follows: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial and industrial $ 88,199 $ 80,520 Real estate mortgage 189,092 152,945 Consumer 24,104 18,667 Lease financing 153 805
The composition of loans as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 follows: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commercial and industrial $101,030 $ 88,352 Construction and development 21,481 22,518 Real estate mortgage 217,830 166,574 Consumer 29,952 24,104 -------- -------- $370,293 $301,548 -------- -------- $ 301,548 $ 252,937 -------- -------- -------- --------
The banks'Banks' credit exposure is diversified with secured and unsecured loans to individuals, small businesses and corporations. No specific industry concentration exceeds 10% of loans. While the Banks have a diversified loan portfolio,portfolios, a customer's ability to honor contracts is reliant upon the economic stability and geographic region and/or industry in which that customer does business. Loans outstanding and related unfunded commitments are primarily concentrated within the Banks' market area which encompasses Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding communities including southern Indiana. 26 Information about impaired loans follows: DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Principal balance of impaired loans $ 854 $ 1,212 Impaired loans with a Statement No. 114 valuation allowance 4 231 Amount of Statement No. 114 valuation allowance 4 109 Impaired loans with no Statement No. 114 valuation allowance 850 981 Average balance of impaired loans for year 1,025 1,438
DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Principal balance of impaired loans $ 290 $ 854 Impaired loans with a Statement No. 114 valuation allowance - 4 Amount of Statement No. 114 valuation allowance - 4 Impaired loans with no Statement No. 114 valuation allowance 290 850 Average balance of impaired loans for year 632 1,025 ----- -----
Interest income (cash basis) on impaired loans .4 175 ----- ----- ----- ----- The principal balance of nonaccrual(cash basis) was $2,000, $400 and restructured loans at December 31, 1994 was $428,000. Interest that would have been recorded if all such loans were on a current status$71,000, in accordance with their original terms was approximately $37,000. The amount of interest income recorded for such loans was approximately $32,000.1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Loans to directors and their associates, including loans to companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers amounted to approximately $1,824,000$2,602,000 and $1,610,000$1,824,000 at December 31, 19961997 and 1995,1996, respectively. These loans were made on substantially the same terms, and interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for other customers. During 19961997 new loans of $3,922,000$4,412,000 were made to officers and directors and affiliated companies, repayments amounted to $3,708,000. A-20 $3,634,000. An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 1996,19951997, 1996 and 19941995 follows: YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT JANUARY 1 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 $ 2,752 Provision for loan losses 800 1,260 1,000 Allowance of acquired bank at acquisition date 22 - - ------ ------ ------ 5,329 4,909 3,752 ------ ------ ------ Loans charged off 264 530 184 Recoveries 90 128 81 ------ ------ ------ Net loan charge-offs 174 402 103 ------ ------ ------ BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31 $ 5,155 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE AT JANUARY 1 $ 5,155 $ 4,507 $ 3,649 Provision for loan losses 1,000 800 1,260 Allowance of acquired bank at acquisition date - 22 - ------- ------- ------- 6,155 5,329 4,909 ------- ------- ------- Loans charged off 284 264 530 Recoveries 50 90 128 ------- ------- ------- Net loan charge-offs 234 174 402 ------- ------- ------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31 $ 5,921 $ 5,155 $ 4,507 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
27 (6) PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT A summary of premises and equipment follows: DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Land $ 1,432 $ 1,403 Buildings and improvements 6,215 5,049 Furniture and equipment 5,849 4,989 Construction in progress 2,100 - ------ ------ 15,596 11,441 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 5,517 4,624 ------ ------ $10,079 $ 6,817 ------ ------ A-21
DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Land $ 1,433 $ 1,433 Buildings and improvements 11,112 6,214 Furniture and equipment 7,586 5,849 Construction in progress 167 2,100 ------- ------- 20,298 15,596 Accumulated depreciation and amortization 6,395 5,517 ------- ------- $13,903 $10,079 ------- ------- ------- -------
(7) INCOME TAXES Income taxes consist of the following: YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICABLE TO OPERATIONS: Current $ 2,573 $ 2,147 $ 1,753 Deferred (131) (247) (342) ----- ----- ----- Total applicable to operations 2,442 1,900 1,411 CHARGED (CREDITED) TO STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale (33) 134 11 Stock options exercised (82) (32) (25) ----- ----- ----- $ 2,327 $ 2,002 $ 1,397 An analysis of the difference between the statutory and effective tax rates follows: YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Federal income tax rate 34.0% 34.0% 34.0% Changes from statutory rate resulting from tax exempt interest (1.7) (1.9) (2.4) Other, net (.3) (.2) (.3) ----- ----- ----- 32.0% 31.9% 31.3% ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- A-22
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICABLE TO OPERATIONS: Current $ 3,159 $ 2,573 $ 2,147 Deferred (286) (131) (247) ------- ------- ------- Total applicable to operations 2,873 2,442 1,900 CHARGED (CREDITED) TO STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale 39 (33) 134 Stock options exercised (32) (82) (32) ------- ------- ------- $ 2,880 $ 2,327 $ 2,002 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- An analysis of the difference between the statutory and effective tax rates follows: YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Federal income tax rate 34.0 % 34.0 % 34.0 % Tax exempt interest income (1.3) (1.7) (1.9) Other, net (2.2) (.3) (.2) ------- ------- ------- 30.5 % 32.0% 31.9% ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
28 The effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows: DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFERRED TAX ASSETS Allowance for loan losses $1,526 $1,309 Deferred compensation 351 296 Other 42 51 ----- ----- TOTAL DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 1,919 1,656 ----- ----- DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES Property and equipment 347 271 Securities 257 242 ----- ----- TOTAL DEFERRED TAX LIABLITIES 604 513 ----- ----- NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS $1,315 $1,143 ----- ----- ----- -----
DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFERRED TAX ASSETS Allowance for loan losses $ 1,789 $ 1,526 Deferred compensation 408 351 Other 42 42 ------- ------- TOTAL DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 2,239 1,919 ------- ------- DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES Property and equipment 337 347 Securities 340 257 ------- ------- TOTAL DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES 677 604 ------- ------- NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS $ 1,562 $ 1,315 ------- ------- ------- -------
No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 because Bancorp and the BankBanks have had sufficient taxable income to allow for utilization of the future deductible amounts within the carrybackcarry-back period. (8) DEPOSITS Included in deposits are certificates of deposit and other time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more in the amounts of $44,545,000$58,592,000 and $33,398,000$44,545,000 at December 31, 19961997 and 1995,1996, respectively. Interest expense related to certificates of deposit and other time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more was $2,073,000,$2,702,000, $2,703,000 and $1,545,000, and $837,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 1995 and 1994.1995. At December 31, 1996,1997, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 $ 130,864 1998 17,217 1999 5,699 2000 2,148 2001 and thereafter 1,529 ------- $ 157,457 ------- ------- The aggregate of deposit balances pertaining to accounts of directors, their associates and executive officers was $4,152,000 at December 31, 1996. A-23
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 $ 142,184 1999 41,352 2000 3,200 2001 2,710 2002 and thereafter 2,243 --------- $ 191,689 --------- ---------
29 (9) OTHERSECURITIES BORROWED FUNDS Federal funds purchased and securitiesUNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE Securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date. Short-term borrowings consist of treasury tax and loan deposits and generally are repaid within one to 120 days from the transaction date. Information concerning federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows: DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average balance during the year $ 13,023 $ 13,128 Average interest rate during the year 5.00% 5.39% Maximum month-end balance during the year 19,728 15,024
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average balance during the year $ 12,481 $ 12,437 Average interest rate during the year 4.95% 4.98% Maximum month-end balance during the year $ 12,265 $ 13,289 -------- -------- -------- --------
(10) LONG-TERM DEBT In connection with theits 1996 acquisition of the Indiana bank,Bank, Bancorp borrowed $2,200,000 fromof which $2,090,000 was outstanding at December 31, 1996. This note was paid in full during 1997. During 1997 Bancorp established a $6,000,000 line of credit with a correspondent bank. The balance on this loan at December 31, 1997 was $1,800,000. The interest rate on the noteline was 7.313%7.5875% at December 31, 19961997 and is indexed to LIBOR. The debt is to be repaid in equal quarterly principalLIBOR with payments plus interest, over five years.due quarterly. The terms of the note include a number of financial and general covenants, including capital and debt service coveragereturn on asset requirements as well as restrictions on additional long term debt, future mergers and significant dispositions without the consent of the lender. Principal payments will total $440,000 per year in 1997 through 2000 and $330,000 in 2001. At December 31, 1996 and 1995 theThe note is renewable on an annual basis. The Kentucky Bank had $607,000 of redeemablealso has subordinated debentures outstanding whichamounting to $315,000 and $607,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. These are due in October 2049. The interestInterest on these debentures is at a variable rate equal to one percent less than the Bank's prime rate adjusted annually on January 1 of each year.1. The Bank's prime rate was 8.25% at December 31, 1996.1997. The debentures are subordinated to the claims of creditors and depositors of the Bank. The debenturesBank and are subject to redemption only by the Bank at 100% of the principal amount thereof,outstanding, upon the earlier of the death of the registered owners, or an event of default by the registered owners with respect to loans from the Bank. (11) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYNET INCOME PER SHARE AND COMMON STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table reflects the numerators (net income) and denominators (average shares outstanding) for the basic and diluted net income per share computations:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands, except per share data) 1997 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income, basic and diluted $6,534 $5,179 $4,056 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Average shares outstanding 3,276 3,267 3,247 Effect of dilutive securities 120 98 76 ------ ------ ------ Average shares outstanding including dilutive securities 3,396 3,365 3,323 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Net income per share, basic $ 1.99 $ 1.58 $ 1.25 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Net income per share, diluted $ 1.92 $ 1.54 $ 1.22 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
30 In August 1996, the Board of Directors declared a 2-for-1 stock split to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The split resulted in the issuance of 1,635,715 shares of common stock onin September 17,1996 to shareholders of record as of August 30, 1996. All per share information herein has beenreflects the adjusted to reflect the stock split.number of common shares outstanding. (12) ADVANCES FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK The Kentucky Bank has an agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) which enables this Bank to borrow under terms to be established at the time of the advance. Advances from the FHLB would be collateralized by certain first mortgage loans under a blanket mortgage collateral agreement and FHLB stock. The Bank has not taken any advances under this agreement. A-24 (13) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The Kentucky Bank hasBanks have an employee stock ownership plan, a money purchase plan and a deferred income (401(k)(401 (k)) profit sharing plan. TheseThe plans are defined contribution plans and are available to all employees meeting thecertain eligibility requirements. The expenses related to allExpenses of the plans for 1997, 1996 and 1995 were $702,000, $553,000 and 1994 were $553,000, $457,000, and $400,000, respectively. Contributions are made in accordance with the terms of the plans. Effective January 1997, Indiana Bank employees were added to the Kentucky Bank plans. The Kentucky Bank also sponsors an unfunded, non-qualified, defined benefit retirement plan for certain key officers. At December 31, 19961997 and 19951996 the accumulated benefit obligation for this plan was $1,369,000 and $1,334,000, and $1,025,000, respectively. Expense underExpenses of the plan waswere $130,000 in 1997, $160,000 in 1996, $71,000 in 1995 and $104,000 in 1994.1995. Obligations for other post-retirement and post-employment benefits are not significant. (14) COMMON STOCK OPTIONS In 1995 shareholders approved a stock incentive plan which provides for granting of options to Bank employees and non-employeenonemployee directors to purchase up to 160,000 shares of common stock. Under this plan, options for 109,200130,700 shares were granted in 1995 and 1997 leaving 50,80029,300 shares available for future grant. Bancorp also has a stock option plan under which all options have been granted. OutstandingAny options granted which do not vest immediately are exercisable with the exceptionsubject to a vesting schedule of those granted in 1994 and 1995 which vest 20% per year over a five year period.year. The options granted at $1.722 per share were granted below market value of common stock at time of grant and do not expire. All other options were granted at the market value of common stock at the time of grant and expire ten years after the date of grant. 31 Activity with respect to outstanding options follows. Appropriate share and per share information has been restated to reflect the 1996 2-for-1 stock split. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average Shares price per share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding at December 31, 1993 95,172 $ 3.82 Granted in 1994 25,360 12.84 Expired in 1994 (27,140) 3.80
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEIGHTED AVERAGE (IN THOUSANDS) SHARES PRICE PER SHARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding at December 31, 1994 93,392 $ 6.27 Granted in 1995 109,200 14.92 Exercised in 1995 (14,046) 7.04 ------- Outstanding at December 31, 1995 188,546 11.22 Exercised in 1996 (16,812) 4.43 ------- Outstanding at December 31, 1996 171,734 11.88 Granted in 1997 21,500 29.00 Exercised in 1997 (5,552) 13.36 Forfeited in 1997 (3,900) 14.50 ------- Outstanding at December 31, 1997 183,782 13.81 ------- ------- ------- ------- Outstanding at December 31, 1994 93,392 6.27 Granted in 1995 109,200 14.92 Exercised in 1995 (14,046) 7.04 ------- Outstanding at December 31, 1995 188,546 11.22 Exercised in 1996 (16,812) 4.44 Forfeited in 1996 (1,600) 14.50 ------- Outstanding at December 31, 1996 170,134 11.89 ------- -------
The weighted average fair value of options granted in 1997 and 1995 was $8.51. A-25 $7.81 and $8.51, respectively. Options outstanding at December 31, 19961997 were as follows: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Option price per share Expiration Shares Options exercisable - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 1.722 none 31,880 31,880 7.715 1998 2,904 2,904 12.396 2000 726 726 8.677 2001 4,064 4,064 12.841 2004 25,360 10,144 14.500 2005 83,200 16,640 16.750 2005 22,000 4,400 ------- ------- 170,134 70,758
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Option price per share Expiration Shares Options exercisable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 1.722 none 31,880 31,880 7.715 1998 2,904 2,904 8.677 2001 3,238 3,238 12.841 2004 25,360 15,216 14.500 2005 77,400 56,880 16.750 2005 22,000 8,800 29.000 2007 21,000 6,000 ------- ------- 183,782 124,918 ------- ------- ------- -------
32 Bancorp applies the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for its stock options granted at the market value of common stock at the time of grant. Had compensation cost for Bancorp's stock-based compensation plans been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, Bancorp's net income and earningsincome per share would have been as follows: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands, except per share data) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income as reported $ 5,179 $ 4,056 Net income pro forma 5,056 3,933 Primary and fully diluted EPS as reported 1.54 1.23 Primary and fully diluted EPS pro forma
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands except per share amounts) 1997 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income as reported $ 6,534 $ 5,179 $ 4,056 Net income proforma 6,395 5,056 3,933 Income per share, basic as reported 1.99 1.58 1.25 Income per share, basic proforma 1.95 1.55 1.21 Income per share, diluted as reported 1.92 1.54 1.22 Income per share, diluted proforma 1.88 1.54 1.21 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
The fair value of each option grant is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Assumptions used for grants in 1997 and 1995 were dividend yield of 1.56% and 1.78%; expected volatility of 16.11% and 16.40%; risk free interest rate of 6.25% and 5.70%; and expected life of 7 years and 8 years.years, respectively. (15) DIVIDEND RESTRICTION Bancorp's principal source of funds is dividends received from the Banks. Under applicable banking laws, bank regulatory authorities must approve the declaration of dividends in any year if such dividends are in an amount in excess of the sum of net income of that year and retained earnings of the preceding two years. At January 1, 1997,1998, the retained earnings of the Banks available for payment of dividends without regulatory approval were approximately $6,757,000.$8,432,000. (16) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES As of December 31, 1996,1997, the Banks had various commitments and contingent liabilities outstanding which arose in the normal course of business, such as standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit, which are properly not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. In management's opinion, commitments to extend credit of $61,902,000,$86,887,000, including standby A-26 letters of credit of $10,363,000$10,021,000 represent normal banking transactions, and no significant losses are anticipated to result therefrom. The Bank'sBanks' exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to these commitments is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Banks use the same credit and collateral policies in making commitments and conditional guarantees as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Market risk arises on fixed rate commitments if interest rates move adversely subsequent to the extension of the commitment. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Banks evaluate each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Banks upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties. 33 Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written are conditional commitments issued by the Banks to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private borrowing arrangements. Also, as of December 31, 19961997 there were various pending legal actions and proceedings in which claims for damages are asserted. Management, after discussion with legal counsel, believes the ultimate result of these legal actions and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect uponon the consolidated financial position or results of operations of Bancorp. The Kentucky Bank leases certain facilities and improvements under non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum lease commitments for these leases are $505,000 in 1998, $461,000 in 1999, $424,000 in 1997, $397,000 in 1998, $325,000 in 1999, $288,000 in 2000, $287,000$424,000 in 2001, $425,000 in 2002 and $1,201,000$2,069,000 in the aggregate thereafter until 2006.thereafter. Rent expense, net of sublease income, was $306,000 in 1997, $329,000 in 1996 and $446,000 in 1995 and $399,000 in 1994.1995. (17) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS Bancorp manages its exposure to market risk, in part, by using interest rate swap contracts to modify the existing rate characteristics of its variable rate loan portfolio. The notional amount of the interest rate swap contractscontract represents an agreed upon amount on which calculations of interest payments to be exchanged are based. The notional amount is significantly greater than the amount at risk. The cost of replacing contracts in an unrealized gain position is the measurement of credit risk. Bancorp's contracts are with a counterparty with high credit ratings and, as of December 31, 1996,1997, the counterparty is expected to meet its obligations. At December 31, 1996,1997, Bancorp had entered into an interest rate swap contractscollar contract with notional amounts totaling $20$100 million which maturematures in June, 1998.December, 1999. Under these contracts, Bancorp receives or paysthis contract, the Kentucky Bank sold an interest rate cap on prime at 9% on $50 million of loans and bought an interest rate floor on prime at 8% on $50 million of loans. If the monthly average of the prime interest rate exceeds 9% for any month in the contract, the Bank would pay the counterparty the difference between the floatingmonthly average prime rate and 9%. Conversely, if the rates stated inmonthly average of prime declines below 8%, the contracts.Bank would receive from the counterparty the difference between the monthly average prime rate and 8%. Net receipts or payments under the contracts are recognized as adjustments to interest income on loans. These contractsThis contract had no effect on interest income in 1997. At December 31, 1996, Bancorp had entered into an interest rate swap contract with a notional amount totaling $20 million. The contract had a two year maturity; however, it was terminated during 1997. Under the contract, Bancorp received or paid the difference between the floating prime rate and rates stated in the contract. Net receipts or payments under the contract were recognized as adjustments to interest income on loans. The contract increased interest income by $48,000 in 1997 and $74,000 in 1996. A-2734 (18) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The estimated fair values of Bancorp's financial instruments are as follows: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carrying Fair (in thousands) Amount Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 1996 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash and short-term investments $ 19,848 $ 19,848 Securities 75,520 75,496 Loans 300,755 299,325 Interest rate swaps - 99 FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Deposits $ 355,251 $ 368,610 Short-term borrowings 22,396 22,396 Long-term debt 2,697 2,697 Commitments to extend credit - - Standby letters of credit - 160 DECEMBER 31, 1995 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash and short-term investments $ 16,229 $ 16,229 Securities 42,255 42,600 Loans 252,340 253,332 FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Deposits $ 280,593 $ 282,007 Short-term borrowings 13,094 13,094 Long-term debt 607 607 Commitments to extend credit - - Standby letters of credit 122
The estimated fair values of Bancorp's financial instruments at December 31 are as follows: 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carrying Fair Carrying Fair (In thousands) Amount Value Amount Value - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash and short-term investments $ 24,153 $ 24,153 $ 19,848 $ 19,848 Securities 60,114 60,424 75,520 75,496 Loans 364,372 364,816 296,393 299,325 FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Deposits $ 417,571 $ 418,648 $ 355,251 $ 356,618 Short-term borrowings 18,167 18,167 22,396 22,396 Long-term debt 2,115 2,115 2,697 2,697 OFF BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Commitments to extend credit - - - - Standby letters of credit - 150 - 160 Interest rate contracts - - - 99 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate that value. CASH, SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. A-28 SECURITIES For securities, fair value equals quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities or dealer quotes. LOANS The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. DEPOSITS The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. OTHERLONG-TERM DEBT Rates currently available to Bancorp for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value of existing debt. 35 COMMITMENTS TO EXTEND CREDIT AND STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT The fair values of commitments to extend credit are estimated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements and the creditworthiness of the customers. The fair values of standby letters of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. INTEREST RATE SWAPSCONTRACTS The fair value of interest rate swaps iscontracts the estimated amount, based on market quotes, that Bancorp would receive to terminate the agreementsagreement at the reporting date, considering interest rates and the remaining term of the agreements.agreement. LIMITATIONS The fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Because no market exists for a significant portion of Bancorp's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. A-2936 (19) REGULATORY MATTERS The Banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly discretionary, actions by regulators. If undertaken, these measures could have a direct material effect on a bank's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines, a bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of a bank's assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Banks' capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgements by the regulators about components, risk weighting, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require banks to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital to risk weighted assets and Tier I capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 1996,1997, that both Banks meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. As of December 1997 and 1996, the most recent notifications from each Bank's primary regulator categorized the Banks as well capitalized under the regulatory framework. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Banks must maintain minimuma total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%; a Tier I ratio of at least 6%; and a leverage ratios as set forth in the table below.ratio of at least 5%. There are no conditions or events since those notifications that management believes have changed the institutions' categories. A summary of Bancorp's and the Banks' capital ratios at December 31, 1997 and 1996 follows:
1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minimum For Capital Minimum To be-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actual Adequacy Purpose Well CapitalizedActual - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 1996 Total risk-based capital (1) Consolidated $34,833$40,596 11.04% $ 34,833 11.27% $24,726 8.00% $30,908 10.00% Kentucky bankBank 39,569 10.94 34,557 11.26 24,552 8.00 30,690 10.00 Indiana bankBank 1,834 30.14 1,777 76.46 186 8.00 232 10.00 Tier 1I risk-based capital (1) Consolidated 35,666 9.70 30,345 9.82 12,360 4.00 18,541 6.00 Kentucky bankBank 34,717 9.60 30,099 9.81 12,273 4.00 18,409 6.00 Indiana bankBank 1,830 30.08 1,766 75.99 93 4.00 139 6.00 Leverage (2) Consolidated 35,666 7.57 30,345 7.90 15,365 4.00 19,206 5.00 Kentucky bankBank 34,717 7.70 30,099 7.86 15,318 4.00 19,147 5.00 Indiana bankBank 1,830 12.33 1,766 23.10 306 4.00 382 5.00 DECEMBER 31, 1995 Total risk-based capital (1) Consolidated 31,027 12.56 19,762 8.00 24,703 10.00 Kentucky bank 29,979 12.13 19,772 8.00 24,715 10.00 Tier 1 risk-based capital (1) Consolidated 27,332 11.06 9,885 4.00 14,827 6.00 Kentucky bank 26,284 10.64 9,881 4.00 14,822 6.00 Leverage (2) Consolidated 27,332 8.74 12,509 4.00 15,636 5.00 Kentucky bank 26,284 8.40 12,516 4.00 15,645 5.00------- ----- -------- ----- ------- ----- -------- -----
(1) Ratio is computed in relation to risk-weighted assets. (2) Ratio is computed in relation to average assets. A-3037 (20) S.Y. BANCORP, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Cash on deposit with subsidiary bank $ 161 $ 723 Investment in subsidiary banks 33,113 26,566 Dividend receivable 327 325 Other assets 680 453 ------ ------ TOTAL ASSETS $ 34,281 $ 28,067 ------ ------ ------ ------ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Dividends payable $ 327 $ 325 Other liabilities 270 128 Long-term debt 2,090 - Stockholders' equity 31,594 27,614 ------ ------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 34,281 $ 28,067 ------ ------ ------ ------
DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Cash on deposit with subsidiary bank $ 346 $ 161 Investment in subsidiary banks 37,798 33,113 Dividend receivable 394 327 Other assets 966 680 -------- -------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 39,504 $ 34,281 -------- -------- -------- -------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Dividends payable $ 394 $ 327 Other liabilities 393 270 Long-term debt 1,800 2,090 Stockholders' equity 36,917 31,594 -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 39,504 $ 34,281 -------- -------- -------- --------
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income - Dividends from subsidiary bank $ 1,458 $ 1,169 $ 918 Expenses 130 83 56 ----- ----- ----- Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 1,328 1,086 862 Federal income tax benefit 44 28 19 ----- ----- ----- Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 1,372 1,114 881 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 3,807 2,942 2,220 ----- ----- ----- NET INCOME $5,179 $ 4,056 $ 3,101 A-31
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income - Dividends from subsidiary bank $ 2,046 $ 1,458 $ 1,169 Expenses 187 130 83 ------- -------- ------- Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 1,859 1,328 1,086 Income tax benefit 64 44 28 ------- -------- ------- Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 1,923 1,372 1,114 Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 4,611 3,807 2,942 ------- -------- ------- NET INCOME $ 6,534 $ 5,179 $ 4,056 ------- -------- ------- ------- -------- -------
38 CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In thousands) 1997 1996 1995 1994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 6,534 $ 5,179 $ 4,056 $ 3,101 Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries (4,611) (3,807) (2,942) (2,220) Increase in dividend receivable (67) (2) (66) (70) Increase in other assets (320) (146) (154) (23) Increase in other liabilities 190 142 128 - --------------- ------- ------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,726 1,366 1,022 788 --------------- ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Acquisition of subsidiary - (2,803) - - ExerciseIssuance of common stock options257 91 99 105 Cash dividends paid (1,508) (1,306) (1,103) (848) Proceeds from long termlong-term debt 1,800 2,200 - Repayments of long termlong-term debt (2,090) (110) - -------- ------- ------- NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1928)(1,541) (1,928) (1,004) (743) --------------- ------- ------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 185 (562) 18 45 ------- ------- ------- CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 161 723 705 660 --------------- ------- ------- CASH AT END OF YEAR $ 346 $ 161 $ 723 $ 705-------- ------- ------- ------- --------------- ------- -------
A-3239 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE SHAREHOLDERSSTOCKHOLDERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS S.Y. BANCORP, INC.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 19961997 and 1995,1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three yearthree-year period ended December 31, 1996.1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Bancorp's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 19961997 and 1995,1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996,1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, Bancorp adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting For Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," in 1994. /s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP January 23, 1998 Louisville, Kentucky January 24, 1997 A-3340 MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying consolidated financial statements and other financial data were prepared by the management of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp), which has the responsibility for the integrity of the information presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, include amounts that are the best estimates and judgments of management with consideration given to materiality. Management is further responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance that the books and records reflect the transactions of Bancorp and that its established policies and procedures are carefully followed. Management believes that Bancorp's system, taken as a whole, provides reasonable assurance that transactions are executed in accordance with management's general or specific authorization; transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain accountability for assets; access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management's general or specific authorization, and the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. Management also seeks to assure the objectivity and integrity of Bancorp's financial data by the careful selection and training of qualified personnel, an internal audit function and organizational arrangements that provide an appropriate division of responsibility. Bancorp's independent auditors, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, have audited the consolidated financial statements. Their audit was conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, which provide for consideration of Bancorp's internal controls to the extent necessary to determine the nature, timing, and extent of their audit tests. The Board of Directors pursues its oversight role for the consolidated financial statements through the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee meets periodically and privately with management, the internal auditor, and the independent auditors to review matters relating to financial reporting, the internal control systems, and the scope and results of audit efforts. The internal and independent auditors have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee, with and-withoutand without the presence of management, to discuss accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters. The Audit Committee also recommends the appointment of the independent auditors to the Board of Directors .Directors. /s/David H. Brooks - ----------------------------------------- David H. Brooks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer /s/David P. Heintzman - ----------------------------------------- David P. Heintzman President /s/Nancy B. Davis - ----------------------------------------- Nancy B. Davis Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer A-34 S.Y. BANCORP, INC. 1040 EAST MAIN STREET LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40206 PROXY FOR HOLDERS OF COMMON STOCK ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS - APRIL 23, 1997 The undersigned hereby appoints David H. Brooks and David P. Heintzman, or either of them, attorneys with power of substitution and revocation to each, to vote any and all shares of Common Stock of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. ("Bancorp") held of record by the undersigned, in the name and as the proxy of the undersigned, at the Annual Meeting of shareholders of Bancorp (the "Annual Meeting") to be held at Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company's Exchange Building dining room, 1048 East Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, on April 23, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., or any adjournment thereof, hereby revoking any prior proxies to vote said stock, upon the following proposals more fully described in the Notice of and Proxy Statement for the meeting (receipt of which is hereby acknowledged): (1) FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN [ ] a proposal to approve the action of the Board of Directors fixing the number of directors at fifteen (15) and electing at the Annual Meeting five (5) directors. (2) ELECTION OF DIRECTORS - Nominees are: James E. Carrico; Jack M. Crowner; Leonard Kaufman; George R. Keller; Bruce P. Madison. Mark [ ] FOR ALL nominees listed above One Box [ ] FOR ALL nominees listed above EXCEPT the following: Only [ ] WITHHOLD authority to vote for ALL nominees listed above (3) In their discretion on such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof. THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BANCORP AND WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, IT WILL BE VOTED FOR PROPOSAL (1) AND FOR ALL NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTORNEYS' DISCRETION ON ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. Date: ,1997 --------------- ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- (Signatures) (Executors, administrators, trustees, attorneys, and officers of corporations should give full title. For joint accounts, each joint owner must also sign.)41