10-K 1 a06-6719_110k.htm ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 AND 15(D)

 

GRAPHIC

2005 ANNUAL REPORT

ON FORM 10-K




 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 10-K

(Mark One)

x                               Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

OR

o                                  Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from                to                .

Commission file number 0-15237

Harleysville National Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

 

23-2210237

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

483 Main Street,
Harleysville, Pennsylvania

 

19438

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(215) 256-8851

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, $1.00 par value

Title of Class

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer x

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No x

The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s Common Stock held by non-affiliates is $546,390,728 based on the June 30, 2005 closing price of the Registrant’s Common Stock of $22.06 per share (restated for stock dividend paid on September 15, 2005).

As of March 8, 2006, there were 27,515,862 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

1.                  Portions of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 25, 2006 are incorporated by reference into Part II, Item 5 and Part III, Items 10-14 of this report.

 




HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
INDEX

 

Page

 

Part I

 

4

 

Item 1.

Business

 

4

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

11

 

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

 

13

 

Item 2.

Properties

 

14

 

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

 

15

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

15

 

Part II

 

16

 

Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

16

 

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

 

18

 

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

19

 

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

41

 

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

42

 

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

83

 

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

 

83

 

Item 9B.

Other Information

 

85

 

Part III

 

86

 

Item 10.

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

86

 

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

 

86

 

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

86

 

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

86

 

Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

 

86

 

Part IV

 

87

 

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

87

 

Signatures

 

91

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have made forward-looking statements in this report, and in documents that we incorporate by reference, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of Harleysville National Corporation and its subsidiaries. When we use words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “may,” “estimates,” or “intends” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are representative only as of the date they are made, and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Shareholders should note that many factors, some of which are discussed elsewhere in this report and in the documents that we incorporate by reference, could affect the future financial results of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this document. These factors include but are not limited to those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

The SEC has not approved or disapproved this Report or passed upon its accuracy or adequacy.

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PART I

Item 1.        Business

Harleysville National Corporation (the Corporation), a Pennsylvania corporation, was incorporated in June, 1982. On January 1, 1983, the Corporation became the parent bank holding company of Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company (the Bank or Harleysville National Bank), established in 1909, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation. The Corporation is registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956.

Since commencing operations, the Corporation’s business has consisted primarily of providing financial services through its subsidiaries and has acquired seven financial institutions since 1991 and also recently completed the acquisition of the Cornerstone Companies (registered investment advisors) in January 2006. The Corporation is also the parent holding company of HNC Financial Company and HNC Reinsurance Company. HNC Financial Company was incorporated on March 17, 1997 as a Delaware Corporation and its principal business function is to expand the investment opportunities of the Corporation. HNC Reinsurance Company was incorporated on March 30, 2001 as an Arizona Corporation and reinsures consumer loan credit life and accident and health insurance.

The Bank is a national banking association under the supervision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the OCC). The Corporation’s and the Bank’s legal headquarters are located at 483 Main Street, Harleysville, Pennsylvania 19438. HNC Financial Company’s legal headquarters is located at 2751 Centerville Road, Suite 3164, Wilmington, Delaware 19808. HNC Reinsurance Company’s legal headquarters is located at 101 North First Avenue, Suite 2460, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

The Bank provides a full range of banking services including loans and deposits, investment management and trust and investment advisory services to individual and corporate customers located in eastern Pennsylvania. The Bank engages in the full-service commercial banking and trust business, including accepting time and demand deposits, making secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans, financing commercial transactions, making construction and mortgage loans and performing corporate pension and personal investment and trust services. Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to the extent provided by law. The Bank has 45 branch offices located in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Berks, Carbon, Wayne, Monroe, Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania.

The Bank enjoys a stable base of core deposits and is a leading community bank in its service areas. The Bank believes it has gained its position as a result of a customer-oriented philosophy and a strong commitment to service. Senior management has made the development of a sales orientation throughout the Bank one of their highest priorities and emphasizes this objective with extensive training and sales incentive programs. The Bank maintains close contact with the local business community to monitor commercial lending needs and believes it responds to customer requests quickly and with flexibility. Management believes these competitive strengths are reflected in the Corporation’s results of operations.

The Bank opened a new location in Dorneyville, Lehigh County during the fourth quarter of this year. The location houses a retail branch as well as a Millennium Wealth Management office. The Bank also plans to open a new retail branch in Warminster, Bucks County during 2006. The Bank continues to evaluate potential new branch sites that are contiguous to our current service area and will expand the Bank’s market area and market share of loans and deposits.

At the close of business on January 13, 2006, the Corporation completed its acquisition of the Cornerstone Companies, registered investment advisors for high net worth, privately held business owners, wealthy families and institutional clients. Located in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the firm specializes in providing sophisticated open architecture asset management platforms, business succession and estate planning services, life insurance sales and compensation and benefits consulting. With assets under

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management of approximately $1.5 billion, the Cornerstone Companies serve clients within the Harleysville footprint, throughout Pennsylvania and other mid-Atlantic states.

The acquisition was consummated pursuant to the Purchase Agreement dated November 15, 2005, by and among the Bank and Cornerstone Financial Consultants, Ltd., a Pennsylvania corporation (CFC), Cornerstone Institutional Investors, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (CII), Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ((CAAM), and together with CFC and CII collectively, the Cornerstone Companies), Cornerstone Management Resources, Inc., (CMR), John R. Yaissle, Malcolm L. Cowen, II and Thomas J. Scalici. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Bank acquired (i) all of the outstanding capital stock of CFC and CII, (ii) substantially all of the assets of CAAM, and (iii) certain limited assets of CMR. The purchase price consisted of $15.0 million in cash paid at closing and a contingent payment of up to $7.0 million to be paid post-closing. The contingent payment is based upon the Cornerstone Companies meeting certain minimum operating results during a five-year earn-out period, with a maximum payout of $7.0 million over this period. Management expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings per share.

The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, which requires that the financial statements include activity of the Cornerstone Companies effective January 1, 2006. Accordingly, the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements and the information herein at and for the year ended December 31, 2005 does not include the Cornerstone Companies. The Cornerstone Companies have become part of the Millennium Wealth Management division of the Bank. The acquisition is expected to provide significant strategic advantages to the Corporation, broadening wealth management products and services, growing our business client base and positioning the Millennium Wealth Management division as a leader in our market.

On June 30, 2005, the Bank sold its former subsidiary, Cumberland Advisors, Inc. Cumberland Advisors, based in Vineland, New Jersey, is a SEC registered investment advisor specializing in fixed income money management and equities. It was acquired by the Corporation on April 30, 2004 as part of its Millennium Bank acquisition.

On April 30, 2004, the Corporation completed its acquisition of Millennium Bank, which was merged with and into the Bank. Millennium Bank was based in Malvern, Pennsylvania with four banking offices, specializing in commercial lending and client relationship banking along with Cumberland Advisors, Inc.

As of December 31, 2005, the Corporation had total assets of $3.12 billion, total shareholders’ equity of $273.2 million and total deposits of $2.37 billion.

As of December 31, 2005, the Corporation and the Bank employed approximately 665 full-time equivalent employees. The Corporation provides a variety of employment benefits and considers its relationships with its employees to be satisfactory.

Competition

The Bank competes actively with other eastern Pennsylvania financial institutions, many larger than the Bank, as well as with financial and non-financial institutions headquartered elsewhere. Commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and money market funds actively compete for deposits and loans. Such institutions, as well as consumer finance and insurance companies, may be considered competitors with respect to one or more services they render. The Bank is generally competitive with all competing institutions in its service areas with respect to interest rates paid on time and savings deposits, service charges on deposit accounts, interest rates charged on loans and fees for trust and investment advisory services. At December 31, 2005, the Bank’s legal lending limit to a single customer was $39.0 million. Many of the institutions with which the Bank competes are able to lend significantly more than this amount to a single customer.

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Supervision and Regulation—The Registrant

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 (Modernization Act) allows bank holding companies meeting management, capital, and Community Reinvestment Act standards to engage in a substantially broader range of non-banking activities than permissible before enactment, including underwriting insurance and making merchant banking investments in commercial and financial companies. It allows insurers and other financial services companies to acquire banks, removes various restrictions that currently apply to bank holding company ownership of securities firms and mutual fund advisory companies, and establishes the overall regulatory structure applicable to bank holding companies that also engage in insurance and securities operations.

The Modernization Act also modified law related to financial privacy and community reinvestment. The privacy provisions generally prohibit financial institutions, including the Corporation, from disclosing nonpublic financial information to nonaffiliated third parties unless customers have the opportunity to “opt out” of the disclosure.

Pending Legislation

Management is not aware of any other current specific recommendations by regulatory authorities or proposed legislation which, if they were implemented, would have a material adverse effect upon the liquidity, capital resources, or results of operations, although the general cost of compliance with numerous federal and state laws and regulations does have, and in the future may have, a negative impact on the Corporation’s results of operations.

Effects of Inflation

Inflation has some impact on the Corporation’s and the Bank’s operating costs. Unlike many industrial companies, however, substantially all of the Bank’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on the Corporation’s and the Bank’s performance than the general level of inflation. Over short periods of time, interest rates may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as prices of goods and services.

Effect of Government Monetary Policies

The earnings of the Corporation are and will be affected by domestic economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and its agencies. An important function of the Federal Reserve is to regulate the money supply and interest rates. Among the instruments used to implement those objectives are open market operations in United States government securities and changes in reserve requirements to member bank deposits. These instruments are used in varying combinations to influence overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits, and their use may also affect rates charged on loans or paid for deposits.

The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve and, therefore, the policies and regulations of the Federal Reserve have a significant effect on its deposits, loans and investment growth, as well as the rate of interest earned and paid, and are expected to affect the Bank’s operations in the future. The effect of such policies and regulations upon the future business and earnings of the Corporation and the Bank cannot be predicted.

Environmental Regulations

There are several federal and state statutes which regulate the obligations and liabilities of financial institutions pertaining to environmental issues. In addition to the potential for attachment of liability resulting from its own actions, a bank may be held liable under certain circumstances for the actions of its

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borrowers, or third parties, when such actions result in environmental problems on properties that collateralize loans held by the bank. Further, the liability has the potential to far exceed the original amount of a loan issued by the bank. Currently, neither the Corporation nor the Bank are a party to any pending legal proceeding pursuant to any environmental statute, nor are the Corporation and the Bank aware of any circumstances that may give rise to liability under any such statute.

Supervision and Regulation—Bank

The operations of the Bank are subject to federal and state statutes applicable to banks chartered under the banking laws of the United States, to members of the Federal Reserve and to banks whose deposits are insured by the FDIC. The Bank’s operations are also subject to regulations of the OCC, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC. The primary supervisory authority of the Bank is the OCC, who regularly examines the Bank. The OCC has authority to prevent a national bank from engaging in unsafe or unsound practices in conducting its business.

Federal and state banking laws and regulations govern, among other things, the scope of a bank’s business, the investments a bank may make, the reserves against deposits a bank must maintain, loans a bank makes and collateral it takes, the activities of a bank with respect to mergers and consolidations and the establishment of branches.

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to regulations of certain state and federal agencies and, accordingly, these regulatory authorities periodically examine the Corporation and the Bank. As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities, the Corporation’s and the Bank’s business is susceptible to being affected by state and federal legislation and regulations.

As a subsidiary bank of a bank holding company, the Bank is subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on any extensions of credit to the bank holding company or its subsidiaries, or investments in the stock or other securities as collateral for loans. The Federal Reserve Act and Federal Reserve regulations also place certain limitations and reporting requirements on extensions of credit by a bank to principal shareholders of its parent holding company, among others, and to related interests of such principal shareholders. In addition, such legislation and regulations may affect the terms upon which any person becoming a principal shareholder of a holding company may obtain credit from banks with which the subsidiary bank maintains a correspondent relationship.

Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the OCC possesses the power to prohibit institutions regulated by it (such as the Bank) from engaging in any activity that would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice or would otherwise be in violation of the law.

Community Reinvestment Act

Under the Community Reinvestment Act, the OCC is required to assess the record of all financial institutions regulated by it to determine if these institutions are meeting the credit needs of the community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods which they serve and to take this record into account in its evaluation of any application made by any of such institutions for, among other things, approval of a branch or other deposit facility, office relocation, a merger or an acquisition of bank shares. The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act amended the CRA to require, among other things, that the OCC make publicly available the evaluation of a bank’s record of meeting the credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. This evaluation will include a descriptive rating like “outstanding,” “satisfactory,” “needs to improve” or “substantial noncompliance” and a statement describing the basis for the rating. These ratings are publicly disclosed.

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Bank Secrecy Act

Under the Bank Secrecy Act, banks and other financial institutions are required to report to the Internal Revenue Service currency transactions of more than $10,000 or multiple transactions of which a bank is aware in any one day that aggregate in excess of $10,000. Civil and criminal penalties are provided under the Bank Secrecy Act for failure to file a required report, for failure to supply information required by the Bank Secrecy Act or for filing a false or fraudulent report.

Capital Requirements / FDICIA

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) requires that institutions be classified, based on their risk-based capital ratios into one of five defined categories, as illustrated below: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. Under these guidelines, the Bank was considered well capitalized as of December 31, 2005.

 

 

Total
Risk
Based
Ratio

 

Tier 1
Risk
Based
Ratio

 

Tier 1
Leverage
Ratio

 

Under a
Capital
Order
or
Directive

 

Capital category

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well capitalized

 

³10.0%

 

³6.0%

 

 

³5.0

%

 

 

NO

 

 

Adequately capitalized

 

³8.0%

 

³4.0%

 

 

³4.0

%(1)

 

 

 

 

 

Undercapitalized

 

<8.0%

 

<4.0%

 

 

<4.0

%(1)

 

 

 

 

 

Significantly undercapitalized

 

<6.0%

 

<3.0%

 

 

<3.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

Critically undercapitalized

 

 

 

 

 

 

<2.0

%

 

 

 

 

 


(1)          3.0 for those banks having the highest available regulatory rating.

In the event an institution’s capital deteriorates to the undercapitalized category or below, FDICIA prescribes an increasing amount of regulatory intervention, including: the institution of a capital restoration plan and a guarantee of the plan by a parent institution; and the placement of a hold on increases in assets, number of branches or lines of business. If capital has reached the significantly or critically undercapitalized levels, further material restrictions can be imposed, including restrictions on interest payable on accounts, dismissal of management and, in critically undercapitalized situations, appointment of a receiver. For well capitalized institutions, FDICIA provides authority for regulatory intervention where the institution is deemed to be engaging in unsafe or unsound practices or receives a less than satisfactory examination report rating for asset quality, management, earnings or liquidity. All but well capitalized institutions are prohibited from accepting brokered deposits without prior regulatory approval.

Under FDICIA, financial institutions are subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and must comply with certain operational, managerial and compensation standards to be developed by Federal Reserve Board regulations. FDICIA also requires the regulators to issue new rules establishing certain minimum standards to which an institution must adhere including standards requiring a minimum ratio of classified assets to capital, minimum earnings necessary to absorb losses and minimum ratio of market value to book value for publicly held institutions. In addition, FDICIA requires regulators to develop standards relating to internal controls, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth and excessive compensation, fees and benefits.

Annual full-scope, on site regulatory examinations are required for all the FDIC-insured institutions except institutions with assets under $100 million which are well capitalized, well-managed and not subject to a recent change in control, in which case, the examination period is every 18 months. Banks with total

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assets of $500 million or more are required to submit to their supervising federal and state banking agencies a publicly available annual audit report. The independent accountants of banks with total assets of $1 billion or more are required to attest to the accuracy of management’s report regarding the internal controls of the bank. In addition, such banks also are required to have an independent audit committee composed of outside directors who are independent of management, to review with management and the independent accountants, the reports that must be submitted to the bank regulatory agencies. If the independent accountants resign or are dismissed, written notification must be given to the bank’s supervising government banking agencies.

FDICIA also requires that banking agencies reintroduce loan-to-value ratio regulations which were previously repealed by the 1982 Act. Loan-to-values limit the amount of money a financial institution may lend to a borrower, when the loan is secured by real estate, to no more than a percentage, set by regulation, of the value of the real estate.

A separate subtitle within FDICIA, called the “Bank Enterprise Act of 1991,” requires “truth-in-savings” on consumer deposit accounts so that consumers can make meaningful comparisons between the competing claims of banks with regard to deposit accounts and products. Under this provision, a bank is required to provide information to depositors concerning the terms of their deposit accounts, and in particular, to disclose the annual percentage yield.

Capital Distributions

The Corporation is a legal entity separate and distinct from its banking and other subsidiaries. The majority of the Corporation’s revenue is from dividends paid to the Corporation by the Bank. The Bank is subject to various regulatory policies and requirements relating to the amount and frequency of dividend declarations. Future dividend payments to the Corporation by the Bank will be dependent on a number of factors, including the earnings and financial condition of the Bank, and are subject to limitations and other statutory powers of bank regulatory agencies.

The National Banking Laws require the approval of the OCC if the total of all dividends declared by a national bank in any calendar year exceed the net profits of the bank for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two calendar years. An insured depository institution is prohibited from making any capital distributions to its owner, including any dividend, if, after making such distribution, the depository institution fails to meet the required minimum level for any relevant capital measure, including the risk-based capital adequacy and leverage standards previously discussed in the capital requirements section.

Deposit Insurance and Premiums

The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Bank Insurance Fund (BIF), which is administered by the FDIC. The basic insurance limit is $100,000 per depositor, per insured institution and such insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. As insurer, the FDIC imposes deposit insurance premiums and is authorized to conduct examinations of, and to require reporting by, FDIC-insured institutions. It also may prohibit any FDIC-insured institution from engaging in any activity the FDIC determines by regulation or order to pose a serious risk to the insurance fund. The FDIC also has the authority to terminate an institution’s deposit insurance if it determines that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices or is in an unsafe or unsound condition. The deposit insurance premiums are assessed based both on the balance of insured deposits held as well as the degree of risk the institution poses to the insurance fund. Each insured institution is placed in one of nine risk categories based upon the institution’s capital classifications and supervisory evaluation. Risk classification of all insured institutions is made by the FDIC for each semi-annual assessment period.

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The FDIC is authorized to increase assessment rates, on a semi-annual basis, to maintain the reserve ratio at the designated minimum ratio of 1.25% of estimated insured deposits or such higher reserve ratio as established by the FDIC. The current premium schedule for BIF insured institutions ranges from 0 to 27 basis points per $100 of deposits depending on the assessment category into which the insured institution is placed. Banks classified as strongest by the FDIC were subject in 2005 to a 0.00% assessment. The Bank was placed in this category and, therefore, had a 0.00% assessment rate in 2005.

In addition, all insured institutions are required to pay a Financing Corporation (FICO) assessment. FICO is a government agency-sponsored entity that was formed to borrow money necessary to carry out the closing and disposition of failed thrift institutions in the 1980’s. The annual FICO rate for all insured institutions as of December 31, 2005 was 1.32 basis points. These assessments are revised quarterly and will continue until the bonds mature in the year 2019. The Bank paid FICO premiums of $306,000 in 2005.

Any significant increases in assessment rates or additional special assessments by the FDIC could have an adverse impact on the results of operations and capital of the Bank and the Corporation.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 implemented a broad range of corporate governance, accounting and reporting measures for companies that have securities registered under the Exchange Act, including publicly-held bank holding companies. The more significant reforms of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 include: (1) new requirements for audit committees, including independence, expertise, and responsibilities; (2) certification of financial statements by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the reporting company; (3) new standards for auditors and regulation of audits, including independence provisions that restrict non-audit services that accountants may provide to their audit clients; (4) increased disclosure and reporting obligations for the reporting company and their directors and executive officers, including accelerated reporting of stock transactions and a prohibition on trading during pension blackout periods; (5) a range of new and increased civil and criminal penalties for fraud and other violations of the securities laws.

USA Patriot Act

The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA Patriot Act) imposes additional obligations on financial institutions, including banks and broker-dealer subsidiaries, to implement policies, procedures and controls which are reasonably designed to detect and report instances of money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In addition, provisions of the USA Patriot Act require the federal financial institution regulatory agencies to consider the effectiveness of a financial institution’s anti-money laundering activities when reviewing bank mergers and bank holding company acquisitions.

Regulatory Impact of the Cornerstone Companies Acquisition

CII is subject to regulation by a number of federal regulatory agencies that are charged with safeguarding the integrity of the securities and other financial markets and with protecting the interests of customers participating in those markets. The SEC is the federal agency that is primarily responsible for the regulation of broker-dealers and investment advisers doing business in the United States. The Federal Reserve Board promulgates regulations applicable to securities credit transactions involving broker-dealers and certain other institutions. Much of the regulation of broker-dealers, however, has been delegated to self-regulatory organizations (SROs), principally the NASD (and its subsidiaries NASD Regulation, Inc. and the Nasdaq Stock Market), and the national securities exchanges. These SROs, which are subject to oversight by the SEC, adopt rules (which are subject to approval by the SEC) that govern the industry, monitor daily activity and conduct periodic examinations of member broker-dealers.

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CII, CFC and CAAM are registered as investment advisers with the SEC and are subject to the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the SEC’s regulations, as well as certain state securities laws and regulations. These requirements relate to limitations on the ability of an investment adviser to charge performance-based or non-refundable fees to clients, record-keeping and reporting requirements, disclosure requirements, limitations on principal transactions between an adviser or its affiliates and advisory clients, as well as general anti-fraud prohibitions. CII, as a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and as a member firm of the NASD, is subject to capital requirements of the SEC and the NASD. These capital requirements specify minimum levels of capital that CII is required to maintain and also limit the amount of leverage that it is able to obtain in its respective business.

In the event of non-compliance with an applicable regulation, governmental regulators and the NASD may institute administrative or judicial proceedings that may result in censure, fine, civil penalties, the issuance of cease-and-desist orders or the deregistration or suspension of the non-compliant broker-dealer or investment adviser or other adverse consequences. The imposition of any such penalties or orders on CII could have a material adverse effect on CII’S (and therefore the Corporation’s) operating results and financial condition.

CII is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which is a non-profit corporation that was created by the United States Congress under the Securities Protection Act of 1970. SIPC protects customers of member broker-dealers against losses caused by the financial failure of the broker-dealer but not against a change in the market value of securities in customers’ accounts at the broker-dealer. In the event of the inability of a member broker-dealer to satisfy the claims of its customers in the event of its failure, the SIPC’s funds are available to satisfy the remaining claims up to maximum of $500,000 per customer, including up to $100,000 on claims for cash. In addition, CII’s clearing firm carries private insurance that provides unlimited account protection in excess of SIPC’s protection.

Changes in Regulations

From time to time, various types of federal and state legislation have been proposed that could result in additional regulation of, and restriction on, the business of the Corporation and the Bank. It cannot be predicted whether any such legislation will be adopted or, if adopted, how such legislation would affect the business of the Corporation or the Bank. As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities in the United States, the Corporation and the Bank are particularly susceptible to being affected by federal legislation and regulations that may increase the costs of doing business.

Additional Information

The Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge on the Corporation’s website (www.hncbank.com under “Investor Information”) as soon as reasonably practicable after the Corporation electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are also accessible on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov). In addition, the Corporation makes available on www.hncbank.com under “Investor Information—Corporate Governance” the following: 1) Audit Committee Charter, 2) Code of Ethics, which applies to all directors and all employees, 3) Whistleblower Policy, 4) Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter and 5) Compensation Committee Charter.

Item 1A.                Risk Factors

The business of the Corporation and the Bank involve significant risks as described below. Additional risks may arise in the future or risks that are currently not considered significant may also impact the operations of the Corporation and the Bank. The Corporation may amend or supplement the risk factors

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described below from time to time by reports filed with the SEC in the future. Management’s ability to analyze and manage these and other risks could affect the future financial results of the Corporation. If any of the events or circumstances described in the following risks occur, the financial condition or results of operations of the Corporation could suffer and the trading price of the Corporation’s common stock could decline.

Interest rate movements impact the earnings of the Corporation.

The Corporation is exposed to interest rate risk, through the operations of its banking subsidiary, since substantially all of the Bank’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and value of financial instruments. The Bank’s earnings, like that of most financial institutions, largely depends on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. In an increasing interest rate environment, the cost of funds is expected to increase more rapidly than the interest earned on the loans and securities because the primary source of funds are deposits with generally shorter maturities than the maturities on loans and investment securities. This causes the net interest rate spread to compress and negatively impacts the Bank’s profitability. The Corporation actively manages its interest rate sensitivity positions. The objectives of interest rate risk management are to control exposure of net interest income to risks associated with interest rate movements and to achieve consistent growth in net interest income.

The Corporation is exposed to risks in connection with loans the Bank makes and if the allowance for loan losses is not sufficient to cover actual loan losses, the Corporation’s earnings could decrease.

A significant source of risk for the Corporation arises from the possibility that losses will be sustained because borrowers, guarantors and related parties may fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their loans. The Corporation has underwriting and credit monitoring procedures and credit policies, including the establishment and review of the allowance for loan losses, that are believed to be adequate to minimize this risk by assessing the likelihood of nonperformance, tracking loan performance and diversifying loan portfolios. Such policies and procedures, however, may not prevent unexpected losses that could adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations.

The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses at a level management believes is sufficient to absorb estimated probable credit losses. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates by management. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates including current and anticipated economic conditions, diversification of the loan portfolio, delinquency statistics, results of internal loan reviews, borrowers’ perceived financial and management strengths, the adequacy of underlying collateral, the dependence on collateral, or the strength of the present value of future cash flows and other relevant factors. These factors may be susceptible to significant change. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provisions for loan losses may be required which may adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations in the future.

Strong competition within the Corporation’s market area may limit its growth and profitability.

Competition in the banking and financial services industry is intense. The Bank competes actively with other eastern Pennsylvania financial institutions, many larger than the Bank, as well as with financial and non-financial institutions headquartered elsewhere. Commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and money market funds actively compete for deposits and loans. Such institutions, as well as consumer finance and insurance companies, may be considered competitors with

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respect to one or more services they render. The Bank is generally competitive with all competing institutions in its service areas with respect to interest rates paid on time and savings deposits, service charges on deposit accounts, interest rates charged on loans and fees for trust and investment advisory services. Many of the institutions with which the Bank competes have substantially greater resources and lending limits and may offer certain services that the Bank does not or cannot provide. The Corporation’s profitability depends upon the Bank’s ability to successfully compete in its market area.

An economic downturn in eastern Pennsylvania or a general decline in economic conditions could adversely affect the Corporation’s financial results.

The Bank’s operations are concentrated in eastern Pennsylvania. As a result of this geographic concentration, the Corporation’s financial results may correlate to the economic conditions in this area. Deterioration in economic conditions in this market area, particularly in the industries on which this geographic areas depend, or a general decline in economic conditions may adversely affect the quality of the loan portfolio (including the level of non-performing assets, charge offs and provision expense) and the demand for products and services, and accordingly, the Corporation’s results of operations. Inflation has some impact on the Corporation’s and the Bank’s operating costs.

The Corporation operates in a highly regulated environment and may be adversely affected by changes in laws and regulations.

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by certain state and federal agencies including the Pennsylvania State Department of Banking, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as insurer of the Bank’s deposits, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as regulator of the holding company and the Office of the Comptroller of Currency. Such regulation and supervision governs the activities in which an institution and its holding company may engage, and are intended primarily to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions. Regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the imposition of restrictions on operations, the classification of assets and determination of the level of the allowance for loan losses. Any change in such regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory policy, regulations, legislation or supervisory action, may have a material impact on the Bank’s and the Corporation’s operations.

Item 1B.               Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

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Item 2.                        Properties

The principal executive offices of the Corporation and of the Bank are located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania in a two-story office building owned by the Bank, built in 1929. The Bank also owns the buildings in which twenty-two of its branches are located and leases space for the other twenty-five branches from unaffiliated third parties under leases expiring at various times through 2036. The Bank leases office space for commercial business development in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. HNC Investment Company leases an office in Wilmington, Delaware. HNC Reinsurance Company leases an office in Phoenix, Arizona. HNB Auto Sales re-markets off lease vehicles at a Bank owned property in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Office

 

 

 

Office Location

 

Owned/Leased

Harleysville

 

483 Main Street, Harleysville, PA

 

Owned

Harleysville

 

278 Main Street, Harleysville, PA

 

Leased

Skippack

 

3893 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA

 

Owned

Limerick

 

260 West Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA

 

Owned

North Wales

 

1498 North Wales Road, North Wales, PA

 

Owned

Gilbertsville

 

1050 East Philadelphia Avenue, Gilbertsville, PA

 

Leased

Hatfield

 

1632 Cowpath Road, Hatfield, PA

 

Leased

North Broad

 

1804 North Broad Street, Lansdale, PA

 

Owned

Marketplace

 

1551 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA

 

Leased

Normandy Farms

 

Morris Road & Route 202, Blue Bell, PA

 

Leased

Horsham

 

955 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA

 

Leased

Meadowood

 

3205 Skippack Pike, Worcester, PA

 

Leased

Collegeville

 

364 Main Street, Collegeville, PA

 

Owned

Sellersville

 

209 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA

 

Owned

Trainers Corner

 

120 North West End Boulevard, Quakertown, PA

 

Leased

Quakertown Main

 

224 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA

 

Owned

Spring House

 

1017 North Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA

 

Owned

Red Hill

 

400 Main Street, Red Hill, PA

 

Owned

Doylestown

 

500 East Farm Lane, Doylestown, PA

 

Leased

Audubon

 

2624 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA

 

Owned(1)

Chalfont

 

251 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA

 

Leased

Royersford

 

440 W. Linfield-Trappe Road, Royersford, PA

 

Owned(1)

Souderton

 

702 Route 113, Souderton, PA

 

Leased

Foulkeways

 

1120 Meetinghouse Road, Gwynedd, PA

 

Leased

Malvern(2)

 

30 Valley Stream Parkway, Malvern, PA

 

Leased

Malvern

 

83 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA

 

Leased

Blue Bell(2)

 

721 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA

 

Leased

Wyomissing(2)

 

2800 State Hill Road, Wyomissing, PA

 

Owned

Lansford

 

13-15 West Ridge Street, Lansford, PA

 

Owned

Summit Hill

 

2 East Ludlow Street, Summit Hill, PA

 

Owned

Lehighton

 

904 Blakeslee Blvd, Lehighton, PA

 

Owned

Honesdale

 

1001 Main Street, Honesdale, PA

 

Owned

Slatington

 

502 Main Street, Slatington, PA

 

Owned

Slatington Handi-Bank

 

701-705 Main Street, Slatington, PA

 

Owned

Lehigh Township

 

4421 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA

 

Owned

Palmerton

 

372 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA

 

Owned

Kresgeville

 

Route 209, Kresgeville, PA

 

Leased

Allentown(2)

 

1602 Allen Street, Allenton, PA

 

Leased

Pottstown

 

One Security Plaza, Pottstown, PA

 

Leased

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Pottstown

 

1450 East High Street, Pottstown, PA

 

Leased

Pottstown

 

930 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA

 

Leased

Pottstown

 

Rt. 100 and Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA

 

Owned(1)

Pottstown

 

2 Glocker Way, Pottstown, PA

 

Leased

Boyertown

 

Rt. 100 and Baus Road, Boyertown, PA

 

Leased

Douglassville

 

1191 Ben Franklin Parkway, Douglassville, PA

 

Leased

Dorneyville

 

3570 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA

 

Leased

Warminster(3)

 

190 Veterans Way, Warminster, PA

 

Leased


(1)          Branch buildings are owned by the Bank and the land is leased.

(2)          Locations include Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking offices.

(3)          This branch is expected to open for business in 2006.

In management’s opinion, all of the above properties are in good condition and are adequate for the Corporation’s and the Bank’s purposes.

Item 3.                        Legal Proceedings

Management, based on consultation with the Corporation’s legal counsel, is not aware of any litigation that would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Corporation. There are no proceedings pending other than the ordinary routine litigation incident to the business of the Corporation and its subsidiaries—the Bank, HNC Financial Company and HNC Reinsurance Company. In addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be threatened or contemplated against the Corporation and the Bank by government authorities.

Item 4.                        Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of 2005 to a vote of holders of the Corporation’s Common Stock.

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PART II

Item 5.                        Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table sets forth high and low closing sales prices for the Corporation’s common stock and quarterly cash dividends paid per share for 2005 and 2004. The Corporation’s stock is traded under the symbol “HNBC” on the NASDAQ National Market Systems. All share information has been restated to reflect stock dividends and splits. For certain limitations on the Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Corporation, see Item 1, “Supervision and Regulation—Bank” and Item 8, Note 18, “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Regulatory Capital.”

Price of Common Stock and Cash Dividends

2005

 

 

 

High Price

 

Low Price

 

Cash dividends
per share

 

First Quarter(1)

 

 

$

24.96

 

 

 

$

19.80

 

 

 

$

0.17

 

 

Second Quarter(1)

 

 

23.48

 

 

 

18.72

 

 

 

0.17

 

 

Third Quarter

 

 

24.26

 

 

 

21.00

 

 

 

0.18

 

 

Fourth Quarter

 

 

22.75

 

 

 

19.02

 

 

 

0.23

 

 

 

2004

 

 

 

High Price

 

Low Price

 

Cash dividends
per share

 

First Quarter(2)

 

 

$

28.27

 

 

 

$

23.62

 

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

Second Quarter(2)

 

 

26.54

 

 

 

21.42

 

 

 

0.16

 

 

Third Quarter(1)

 

 

24.51

 

 

 

20.23

 

 

 

0.16

 

 

Fourth Quarter(1)

 

 

27.10

 

 

 

22.72

 

 

 

0.21

 

 


(1)          Adjusted for a five percent stock dividend effective 9/15/05.

(2)          Adjusted for a five percent stock dividend effective 9/15/05 and 9/15/04.

At December 31, 2005, there were 3,637 shareholders of record, not including the number of persons or entities whose stock is held in nominee or “street” name through various brokerage firms and banks.

Information on the Corporation’s equity compensation plans included under Item 8, Note 1, “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Stock Based Compensation, Note 13, “Stock Options,” and the 2005 Proxy Statement under the caption, “Equity Compensation Plan Information, is incorporated herein by reference.

The Corporation has a stock repurchase program that permits the repurchase of up to five percent of its outstanding common stock. The repurchased shares will be used for general corporate purposes.

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The following table provides information about purchases made by the Corporation of its common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2005:

Issuer Purchases of Common Stock

 

 

Total Number of
Common Shares
Purchased

 

Weighted
Average
Price Paid
Per Share

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans

 

Maximum
Number of
Shares that may
yet be
Purchased
under the
Plans(1)

 

October 1-31, 2005

 

 

34,500

 

 

 

$

19.58

 

 

 

34,500

 

 

 

1,161,117

 

 

November 1-30, 2005

 

 

55,678

 

 

 

21.26

 

 

 

55,678

 

 

 

1,105,439

 

 

December 1-31, 2005

 

 

17,400

 

 

 

21.26

 

 

 

17,400

 

 

 

1,088,039

 

 

Total

 

 

107,578

 

 

 

$

20.72

 

 

 

107,578

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)          On December 14, 2000, the Board of Directors authorized a program to purchase up to 1,311,450 shares (restated for stock dividends and splits), or 5%, of its outstanding common stock. This repurchase plan was completed during the second quarter of 2005. On May 12, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a plan to purchase up to 1,349,250 shares (restated for five percent stock dividend paid on September 15, 2005) or 4.9%, of its outstanding common stock.

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Item 6.                        Selected Financial Data

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004(2)

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share information)

 

Income and expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$

151,739

 

$

127,729

 

$

119,200

 

$

132,630

 

$

138,679

 

Interest expense

 

64,618

 

42,638

 

40,079

 

52,610

 

64,937

 

Net interest income

 

87,121

 

85,091

 

79,121

 

80,020

 

73,742

 

Provision for loan losses

 

3,401

 

2,555

 

3,200

 

4,370

 

3,930

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

83,720

 

82,536

 

75,921

 

75,650

 

69,812

 

Noninterest income

 

29,990

 

28,158

 

27,638

 

22,523

 

22,225

 

Noninterest expense

 

62,479

 

59,561

 

59,529

 

56,297

 

55,043

 

Income before income tax expense

 

51,231

 

51,133

 

44,030

 

41,876

 

36,994

 

Income tax expense

 

12,403

 

12,566

 

8,697

 

8,949

 

8,174

 

Net income

 

$

38,828

 

$

38,567

 

$

35,333

 

$

32,927

 

$

28,820

 

Per share information(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings

 

$

1.41

 

$

1.42

 

$

1.35

 

$

1.25

 

$

1.09

 

Diluted earnings

 

1.38

 

1.37

 

1.30

 

1.21

 

1.06

 

Cash dividends paid

 

0.75

 

0.68

 

0.59

 

0.51

 

0.45

 

Basic average common shares outstanding

 

27,515,630

 

27,147,992

 

26,244,807

 

26,352,201

 

26,489,291

 

Diluted average common shares outstanding

 

28,085,920

 

28,062,489

 

27,148,029

 

27,149,733

 

27,147,635

 

Average balance sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

1,900,023

 

$

1,625,419

 

$

1,354,127

 

$

1,333,300

 

$

1,264,750

 

Investments

 

903,063

 

941,910

 

950,225

 

823,004

 

660,983

 

Other interest-earning assets

 

51,740

 

41,064

 

28,782

 

25,411

 

19,228

 

Total assets

 

3,039,186

 

2,773,405

 

2,466,070

 

2,309,422

 

2,058,738

 

Deposits

 

2,259,831

 

2,094,998

 

1,927,899

 

1,808,390

 

1,599,515

 

Borrowed funds

 

456,599

 

372,141

 

270,325

 

247,221

 

226,247

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

272,974

 

251,963

 

216,846

 

198,373

 

182,178

 

Balance sheet at year-end

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

1,985,493

 

$

1,845,802

 

$

1,408,391

 

$

1,333,292

 

$

1,316,609

 

Investments

 

901,208

 

943,563

 

924,874

 

971,467

 

732,470

 

Other interest-earning assets

 

37,455

 

56,291

 

38,551

 

41,910

 

19,650

 

Total assets

 

3,117,359

 

3,024,515

 

2,510,939

 

2,490,864

 

2,208,971

 

Deposits

 

2,365,457

 

2,212,563

 

1,979,081

 

1,979,822

 

1,746,862

 

Borrowed funds

 

439,168

 

488,182

 

255,056

 

253,906

 

215,820

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

273,232

 

270,532

 

227,053

 

206,206

 

189,349

 

Performance ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets

 

1.28

%

1.39

%

1.43

%

1.43

%

1.40

%

Return on average equity

 

14.22

 

15.31

 

16.29

 

16.60

 

15.82

 

Average equity to average
assets

 

8.98

 

9.08

 

8.79

 

8.59

 

8.85

 

Dividend payout ratio

 

53.41

 

48.16

 

44.06

 

40.94

 

41.27

 


(1)          Adjusted for a five percent stock dividend effective 9/15/05, 9/15/04 and 9/16/02, a five-for-four stock split effective 9/15/03 and a one hundred percent stock dividend effective 8/10/01

(2)          The results of operations include the acquisition of Millennium Bank effective April 30, 2004

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Item 7.                        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the significant changes in the results of operations, capital resources and liquidity presented in its accompanying consolidated financial statements for Harleysville National Corporation (the Corporation), and its wholly owned subsidiaries—Harleysville National Bank (the Bank), HNC Financial Company and HNC Reinsurance Company. The Corporation’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations consist almost entirely of the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations. Current performance does not guarantee, and may not be indicative of, similar performance in the future. The information in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements and the accompanying footnotes under Item 8 of this report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation and its subsidiaries conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and general practices with the financial services industry. The Corporation’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements and are essential in understanding Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition. In applying accounting policies and preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the balance sheets and revenues and expenditures for the periods presented. Therefore, actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Judgments and assumptions required by management, which have, or could have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations are considered critical accounting estimates. The following is a summary of the policies the Corporation recognizes as involving critical accounting estimates: Allowance for Loan Loss, Goodwill and Other Intangible Asset Impairment, Stock-Based Compensation, Unrealized Gains and Losses on Debt Securities Available for Sale, and Deferred Taxes.

Allowance for Loan Losses:   The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses at a level management believes is sufficient to absorb estimated probable credit losses. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates by management. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates including current and anticipated economic conditions, diversification of the loan portfolio, delinquency statistics, results of internal loan reviews, borrowers’ perceived financial and management strengths, the adequacy of underlying collateral, the dependence on collateral, or the strength of the present value of future cash flows and other relevant factors. These factors may be susceptible to significant change. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provisions for loan losses may be required which may adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations in the future.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Asset Impairment:   Goodwill and other intangible assets are reviewed for potential impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment, in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level and an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. The Corporation employs general industry practices in evaluating the fair value of its goodwill and other intangible assets. The Corporation calculates the fair value using a combination of the following valuations: deposit premiums based on market deals, current stock pricing tracking as a multiple of book value, discounted cash flow of earnings with a terminal value and market multiple of earnings. Management performed its annual review of goodwill at June 30, 2005 in accordance with SFAS No. 142 and determined there was no impairment of

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goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. No assurance can be given that future impairment tests will not result in a charge to earnings.

Stock-based Compensation:   Under SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (FAS 123), companies have a choice whether to adopt the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation or remain with the intrinsic value based method prescribed under APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB 25) but provide pro-forma disclosure as if the fair value based method was applied. The Corporation chose the intrinsic value based method under APB 25 and provides pro-forma disclosure required under FAS 123. In preparing the pro-forma disclosure, the Corporation estimates the fair value of employee stock options using a pricing model which takes into consideration the exercise price and expected life of the options, the current price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility, the expected dividends on the stock and the current risk-free interest rate for the expected life of the option. The Corporation’s estimate of the fair value of a stock option is based on expectations derived from historical experience and may not necessarily equate to its market value when fully vested. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (FAS 123(R)). Under FAS 123(R), all forms of share-based payments to employees, including employee stock options, will be treated the same as other forms of compensation by recognizing the related cost in the income statement. Registrants are required to implement FAS 123(R) at the beginning of their next fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005, per the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rule issued in April 2005 amending the FAS 123(R) compliance date.

The Corporation has adopted SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006. The Corporation will use the modified prospective application method of transition. Effective January 1, 2006, the Corporation will recognize compensation expense for the portion of outstanding awards at January 1, 2006 for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered, based on the grant-date fair value of those awards calculated under SFAS 123 for pro forma disclosures. For new grants awarded on or after January 1, 2006, the Corporation has chosen to continue the use of the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of each option on the date of grant. In accordance with SFAS 123(R), the Corporation will estimate the number of options for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered as compared to accounting for forfeitures as they occur under SFAS 123. The Corporation has chosen to recognize compensation expense for new grants using the straight-line method which spreads compensation expense for shares vesting evenly over the period of vesting. Proforma disclosures under SFAS 123 have been based upon the accrual method which treats each vesting tranche as a separate award and amortizes expense evenly (prorated) from grant date to vest date for each tranche. The Corporation estimates that share-based compensation expense, net of tax, to be recognized during the year of 2006 will be approximately $284,000. The number and timing of options granted during 2006 and vesting criteria may alter this projected number.

Unrealized Gains and Losses on Debt Securities Available for Sale:   The Corporation receives estimated fair values of debt securities from independent valuation services and brokers. In developing these fair values, the valuation services and brokers use estimates of cash flows based on historical performance of similar instruments in similar rate environments. Debt securities available for sale are mostly comprised of mortgage-backed securities.

Deferred Taxes:   The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future effects of temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards, and tax credits. Deferred tax assets are subject to management’s judgment based upon available evidence that future realizations are likely. If management determines that the Corporation may not be able to realize some or all of the net deferred tax asset in the future, a charge to income tax expense may be required to reduce the value of the net deferred tax asset to the expected realizable value.

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The Corporation has not substantively changed its application of the foregoing policies, and there have been no material changes in assumptions or estimation techniques used as compared to prior periods.

Financial Overview

The Corporation achieved its 30th consecutive year of earnings growth and the 31th consecutive year of dividend increases to shareholders during 2005. Net income in 2005 was $38.8 million compared to $38.6 million in 2004. The earnings for 2005 reflected an increase in loan interest income partially offset by increases in interest expense on deposits and borrowings. Growth in average earning assets for 2005 was 9.4%.

For the year ended December 31, 2005, diluted earnings per share were $1.38 compared to $1.37 for 2004 and basic earnings per share were $1.41 for 2005 compared to $1.42 in 2004. The financial results for 2005 include the issuance of 1,310,000 shares of the Corporation’s common stock for a 5% stock dividend payable September 15, 2005. All share and per share information has been restated to reflect this stock dividend.

The Corporation’s consolidated total assets were $3.12 billion at December 31, 2005, an increase of 3.1% or $92.8 million over $3.02 billion in total assets reported at December 31, 2004. Of this increase, 4.6% or $140.0 million was due to loan growth, partially offset by a net decrease in cash and investments of 1.8% or $54.1 million. The return on average shareholders’ equity was 14.22% in 2005 compared to 15.31% in 2004. The return on average assets was 1.28% in 2005 compared to 1.39% in 2004. The decrease in the annualized return on average shareholders’ equity during 2005 was primarily due to the retention of earnings.

Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis increased $962,000, or 1.0%, for the year ending December 31, 2005, over the prior year. The increase in net interest income for the year was mainly attributed to higher loan volume from commercial mortgage and home equity loans partially offset by higher deposit rates. The net interest margin for 2005 was 3.27% compared to 3.55% for 2004. The decline in the net interest margin from 2004 was primarily due to higher funding costs, particularly in money market deposit accounts and short-term borrowings. As a result of market conditions, deposit rates have increased more quickly than the loan rates have increased. During 2005, noninterest income increased $1.8 million, or 6.5% primarily attributed to an increase in gain on sales of investment securities of $1.1 million and the gain on the sale of the Bank’s McAdoo branch of $690,000. Noninterest expense increased $2.9 million mainly due to increased expenses for occupancy and professional fees (Sarbanes-Oxley related) as well as lower loan origination expense deferrals related to decreased loan origination volume.

The quality of the loan portfolio is a key focus of the Corporation. Nonperforming assets (including nonaccrual loans, net assets in foreclosure and loans 90 days or more past due) were .27% of total assets at December 31, 2005, compared to .20% at December 31, 2004. The increase in nonperforming assets at December 31, 2005, in relation to December 31, 2004 was mainly due to commercial mortgage loans for one borrower totaling $1.5 million and commercial business loans for four borrowers totaling $1.1 million which have been placed on nonaccrual of interest. The increase in the provision for 2005, compared to 2004, was primarily due to inherent risk related to loan growth and the increase in nonperforming loans.

Core deposits increased 2.1% or $33.6 million, to $1.61 billion at December 31, 2005, up from $1.58 billion at December 31, 2004. Total deposits increased $152.9 million, or 6.9% for the same period, which was primarily attributable to the growth in core deposit checking products and public funds time deposits of $100,000 or greater.

On June 30, 2005, the Bank sold its former subsidiary, Cumberland Advisors, Inc., to David R. Kotok and Associates, Inc. in a stock sale. The sale price was $2.0 million cash. Cumberland Advisors, based in Vineland, New Jersey, is a SEC registered investment advisor specializing in fixed income money management and equities. It was acquired by the Corporation on April 30, 2004 as part of its

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Millennium Bank acquisition. Based upon management’s analysis of Cumberland Advisors’ results of operations and assets in comparison to the Corporation’s, management determined the impact of the sale of Cumberland Advisors is immaterial, and therefore the transaction is not presented as discontinued operations.

On April 30, 2004, the Corporation completed the acquisition of Millennium Bank, Malvern, PA. Millennium Bank was merged into the Bank. This transaction was accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141 “Business Combinations.” Millennium Bank’s shareholders received 946,000 shares (1,043,000 restated*) of the Corporation’s common stock and $16.1 million in exchange for all outstanding common shares. Millennium Bank option holders received $2.3 million and options to acquire 284,000 shares (313,000 restated*) of the Corporation’s common stock in exchange for all outstanding options.

For a five-year summary of financial information, see Item 6, “Selected Financial Data,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

For quarterly information for 2005 and 2004, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Fourth Quarter 2005 Results,” and Table 17, “Selected Quarterly Financial Data,” which are incorporated herein by reference.

Investment Securities

SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” requires that debt and equity securities classified as available for sale be reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. The net effect of unrealized gains or losses, caused by marking an available for sale portfolio to market, causes fluctuations in the level of shareholders’ equity and equity-related financial ratios as market interest rates cause the fair value of fixed-rate securities to fluctuate.

Investment securities decreased 4.5% to $901.2 million at December 31, 2005 from $943.6 million at December 31, 2004. The investment securities available for sale decreased $33.1 million and the investment securities held to maturity decreased $9.3 million. During 2005, $273.9 million of securities available for sale were sold which generated a pretax gain of $4.8 million. The securities sold consisted primarily of tax-exempt bonds, trust preferred bonds and equity securities. In comparison, $1.35 billion of securities available for sale were sold in 2004 which generated a pretax gain of $3.7 million. During the fourth quarter of 2004, the Corporation transferred $50.0 million of obligations of states and political subdivisions from available for sale to held to maturity. The Bank intends to hold these securities to maturity as these securities are an effective tool to lower the Corporation’s effective tax rate. The Corporation sells investment securities available for sale to fund the purchase of other securities in an effort to enhance the overall return of the portfolio and to reduce the interest rate risk within different interest rate environments.


*—Restated for five percent stock dividends paid on September 15, 2005 and September 15, 2004.

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The following table shows the carrying value of the Corporation’s investment securities available for sale and held to maturity:

Table 1—Investment Portfolio

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Investment securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

$

157,396

 

$

153,103

 

$

32,495

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

173,845

 

198,499

 

240,149

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

467,568

 

454,730

 

575,788

 

Other securities

 

42,844

 

68,400

 

56,438

 

Total investment securities available for sale

 

$

841,653

 

$

874,732

 

$

904,870

 

Investment securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

$

3,843

 

$

3,830

 

$

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

55,712

 

64,662

 

19,568

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

339

 

436

 

Total investment securities held to maturity

 

$

59,555

 

$

68,831

 

$

20,004

 

 

The maturity analysis of investment securities including the weighted average yield for each category as of December 31, 2005 is as follows. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers and borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

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Table 2—Maturity and Tax-Equivalent Yield Analysis of Investment Securities

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Due in 1 year
or less

 

Due after
1 year through
5 years

 

Due after
5 years through
10 years

 

Due after
10 years

 

Total

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Investment securities available for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value

 

 

$

2,959

 

 

 

$

88,663

 

 

 

$

55,149

 

 

$

10,625

 

$

157,396

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

3.31

%

 

 

3.93

%

 

 

4.81

%

 

5.23

%

4.31

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1 years

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value

 

 

 

 

 

29,594

 

 

 

65,371

 

 

78,880

 

173,845

 

Weighted average yield(1)

 

 

%

 

 

6.48

%

 

 

6.26

%

 

6.26

%

6.29

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.9 years

 

Mortgage-backed securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value

 

 

47,210

 

 

 

393,358

 

 

 

13,909

 

 

13,091

 

467,568

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

3.83

%

 

 

3.94

%

 

 

3.98

%

 

4.35

%

3.94

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2 years

 

Other debt securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value

 

 

 

 

 

10,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,942

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

%

 

 

4.68

%

 

 

%

 

%

4.68

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.6 years

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,902

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

%

 

 

%

 

 

%

 

%

3.53

%

Total investment securities available for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value

 

 

$

50,169

 

 

 

$

522,557

 

 

 

$

134,429

 

 

$

102,596

 

$

841,653

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

3.80

%

 

 

4.10

%

 

 

5.43

%

 

5.91

%

4.49

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.6 years

 

Investment securities held to maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized cost

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,843

 

$

3,843

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

%

 

 

%

 

 

%

 

5.45

%

5.45

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.5 years

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

1,104

 

 

 

35,444

 

 

 

 

 

19,164

 

55,712

 

Weighted average yield(1)

 

 

9.02

%

 

 

6.84

%

 

 

%

 

6.28

%

6.69

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.8 years

 

Total investment securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

$

1,104

 

 

 

$

35,444

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

23,007

 

$

59,555

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

9.02

%

 

 

6.84

%

 

 

%

 

6.15

%

6.61

%

Weighted average maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1 years

 


(1)          Weighted average yield on nontaxable investment securities is shown on a tax equivalent basis (tax rate of 35%).

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Loans

Loans increased $140.0 million, or 7.6% in 2005, primarily attributed to growth in commercial real estate loans and home equity loans. The growth in real estate loans was due to the Bank’s strategy of growing real estate loans in its primary market. One of the Bank’s strategic objectives is to increase its loan to deposit ratio by growing its loan portfolio at a faster pace than its deposits. The planned reduction in lease financing was due to run-off and sales. Loans increased $437.4 million, or 31.1% in 2004, primarily due to growth in real estate loans and home equity loans and lines of credit along with $157.1 million in loans acquired in the acquisition of Millennium Bank.

The following table shows the composition of the Bank’s loans:

Table 3—Composition of Loan Portfolio

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percent
of Loans

 

Amount

 

Percent
of Loans

 

Amount

 

Percent
of Loans

 

Amount

 

Percent
of Loans

 

Amount

 

Percent
of Loans

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Real estate

 

$

791,358

 

 

40

%

 

$

693,468

 

 

37

%

 

$

498,135

 

 

35

%

 

$

422,692

 

 

33

%

 

$

418,742

 

 

32

%

 

Commercial and industrial

 

479,238

 

 

24

%

 

473,514

 

 

26

%

 

385,554

 

 

27

%

 

376,406

 

 

27

%

 

349,849

 

 

26

%

 

Consumer

 

697,373

 

 

35

%

 

645,718

 

 

35

%

 

463,492

 

 

34

%

 

446,953

 

 

33

%

 

440,182

 

 

34

%

 

Lease financing

 

17,524

 

 

1

%

 

33,102

 

 

2

%

 

61,210

 

 

4

%

 

87,241

 

 

7

%

 

107,836

 

 

8

%

 

Total

 

$

1,985,493

 

 

100

%

 

$

1,845,802

 

 

100

%

 

$

1,408,391

 

 

100

%

 

$

1,333,292

 

 

100

%

 

$

1,316,609

 

 

100

%

 

 

The following table details outstanding loans by type as of December 31, 2005, in terms of contractual maturity date:

Table 4—Selected Loan Maturity Data

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Due in
1 year or less

 

Due after
1 year
through 5 years

 

Due after
5 years

 

Total

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Real estate

 

 

$

100,625

 

 

 

$

319,756

 

 

$

370,977

 

$

791,358

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

110,209

 

 

 

164,137

 

 

204,892

 

479,238

 

Consumer

 

 

291,924

 

 

 

170,589

 

 

234,860

 

697,373

 

Lease financing

 

 

17,524

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,524

 

Total

 

 

$

520,282

 

 

 

$

654,482

 

 

$

810,729

 

$

1,985,493

 

Loans with variable or floating interest
rates

 

 

$

361,463

 

 

 

$

135,948

 

 

$

293,791

 

$

791,202

 

Loans with fixed predetermined interest rates

 

 

158,819

 

 

 

518,534

 

 

516,938

 

1,194,291

 

Total

 

 

$

520,282

 

 

 

$

654,482

 

 

$

810,729

 

$

1,985,493

 

 

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The following table details those loans that were placed on nonaccrual status, or were delinquent by 90 days or more and still accruing interest:

Table 5—Nonaccrual Loans and Loans 90 Days or more Past Due Accruing Interest

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Nonaccrual loans

 

$

7,493

 

$

4,705

 

$

3,343

 

$

5,109

 

$

6,354

 

Loans 90 days or more past due accruing interest

 

846

 

981

 

1,164

 

1,193

 

1,926

 

Total

 

$

8,339

 

$

5,686

 

$

4,507

 

$

6,302

 

$

8,280

 

 

The Bank had no concentration of loans to individual borrowers which exceeded 10% of total loans at December 31, 2005 and 2004. The Bank actively monitors the risk of this loan concentration. The Bank had no foreign loans, and the impact of nonaccrual and delinquent loans on total interest income was not material.

A loan is generally classified as nonaccrual when principal or interest has consistently been in default for a period of 90 days or more, when there has been deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower, or payment in full of principal or interest is not expected. Delinquent loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are loans that are generally well-secured and expected to be restored to a current status in the near future.

Nonperforming assets (including nonaccrual loans, net assets in foreclosure and loans 90 days or more past due) was .27% of total assets at December 31, 2005, compared to 0.20% at December 31, 2004 and 0.22% at December 31, 2003. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total net loans was 0.42% at December 31, 2005, compared to 0.31% at December 31, 2004 and 0.32% at December 31, 2003.

Nonaccruing loans increased $2.8 million to $7.5 million at December 31, 2005, as compared to December 31, 2004. The increase was primarily due to commercial mortgage loans for one borrower totaling $1.5 million and commercial business loans for four borrowers totaling $1.1 million which were placed on nonaccrual of interest. Nonaccruing loans increased $1.3 million to $4.7 million at December 31, 2004, in comparison to December 31, 2003. The increase in nonaccruing loans was primarily the result of increases in nonaccruing commercial real estate loans of $1.4 million and commercial and industrial loans of $514,000 partially offset by decreases in nonaccruing residential real estate loans of $443,000. The increase in nonaccruing commercial real estate consists primarily of two loans to one borrower in the amount of $1.3 million. The Bank’s policy for interest income recognition on nonaccrual loans is to recognize income under the cash basis when the loans are both current and the collateral on the loan is sufficient to cover the outstanding obligation to the Bank. The Bank will not recognize income if these factors do not exist. During 2005, interest accrued on nonaccruing loans and not recognized as interest income was $310,000 and interest paid on nonaccruing loans of $250,000 was recognized as interest income. During 2004, interest accrued on nonaccruing loans and not recognized as interest income was $238,000 and interest paid on nonaccruing loans of $47,000 was recognized as interest income.

Net assets in foreclosure were $29,000 at December 31, 2005, a decrease of $341,000 from December 31, 2004. During 2005, transfers from loans to assets in foreclosure were $288,000, disposals on foreclosed properties were $466,000, and charge offs of $123,000 were recorded. The December 31, 2004 net assets in foreclosure balance of $370,000, decreased $565,000 from December 31, 2003. During 2004, transfers from loans to assets in foreclosure were $586,000, disposals on foreclosed properties were $1.1 million, and charge offs of $66,000 were recorded. Efforts to liquidate assets acquired in foreclosure proceed as quickly as potential buyers can be located and legal constraints permit. Foreclosed assets are

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carried at the lower of cost (lesser of carrying value of the asset or fair value at date of acquisition) or estimated fair value.

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are loans that are generally well secured and are in the process of collection. As of December 31, 2005, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest were $846,000, compared to $981,000 at December 31, 2004 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2003.

The Bank uses the reserve method of accounting for loan losses. The balance in the allowance for loan losses is determined based on management’s review and evaluation of the loan portfolio in relation to past loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolio, current economic events and conditions, and other pertinent factors, including management’s assumptions as to future delinquencies, recoveries and losses. Increases to the allowance for loan losses are made by charges to the provision for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses increased $1.4 million, or 7.6%, to $19.9 million at December 31, 2005 as compared to December 31, 2004. The increase in the allowance was primarily due to loan growth and the increase in nonperforming loans of $2.7 million. The allowance for loan losses increased $1.7 million, or 10.2%, to $18.5 million at December 31, 2004 as compared to December 31, 2003. The increase in the allowance was primarily due to loan growth and the increase in nonperforming loans of $1.2 million.

Table 6—Nonperforming Assets

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Nonaccrual loans

 

$

7,493

 

$

4,705

 

$

3,343

 

$

5,109

 

$

6,354

 

Loans 90 days or more past due

 

846

 

981

 

1,164

 

1,193

 

1,926

 

Total nonperforming loans

 

8,339

 

5,686

 

4,507

 

6,302

 

8,280

 

Net assets in foreclosure

 

29

 

370

 

935

 

390

 

609

 

Total nonperforming assets

 

$

8,368

 

$

6,056

 

$

5,442

 

$

6,692

 

$

8,889

 

Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming
loans

 

238.2

%

324.6

%

371.7

%

272.8

%

187.9

%

Nonperforming loans to total loans

 

0.42

%

0.31

%

0.32

%

0.47

%

0.63

%

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

 

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.19

%

1.29

%

1.18

%

Nonperforming assets to total assets

 

0.27

%

0.20

%

0.22

%

0.27

%

0.40

%

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

A summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses is as follows:

Table 7—Allowance for Loan Losses

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average loans

 

$

1,900,023

 

$

1,625,419

 

$

1,354,127

 

$

1,333,300

 

$

1,264,750

 

Allowance, beginning of
period

 

18,455

 

16,753

 

17,190

 

15,558

 

15,210

 

Loans charged off:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

 

353

 

522

 

515

 

108

 

494

 

Consumer

 

2,123

 

1,921

 

2,173

 

2,589

 

2,594

 

Real estate

 

383

 

208

 

1,311

 

352

 

498

 

Lease financing

 

188

 

883

 

556

 

828

 

1,075

 

Total loans charged off

 

3,047

 

3,534

 

4,555

 

3,877

 

4,661

 

Recoveries:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

 

66

 

58

 

33

 

105

 

38

 

Consumer

 

586

 

496

 

685

 

786

 

607

 

Real estate

 

326

 

307

 

80

 

163

 

328

 

Lease financing

 

78

 

143

 

120

 

85

 

106

 

Total recoveries

 

1,056

 

1,004

 

918

 

1,139

 

1,079

 

Net loans charged off

 

1,991

 

2,530

 

3,637

 

2,738

 

3,582

 

Reserve from Millennium Bank acquisition

 

 

1,677

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

3,401

 

2,555

 

3,200

 

4,370

 

3,930

 

Allowance, end of period

 

$

19,865

 

$

18,455

 

$

16,753

 

$

17,190

 

$

15,558

 

Ratio of net charge offs to average loans outstanding

 

0.10

%

0.16

%

0.27

%

0.21

%

0.28

%

 

The following table sets forth an allocation of the allowance for loan losses by category. The specific allocations in any particular category may be reallocated in the future to reflect then current conditions. Accordingly, management considers the entire allowance to be available to absorb losses in any category.

Table 8—Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses by Loan Type

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percent
of
Reserve

 

Amount

 

Percent
of
Reserve

 

Amount

 

Percent
of
Reserve

 

Amount

 

Percent
of
Reserve

 

Amount

 

Percent
of
Reserve

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Real estate

 

 

$

6,422

 

 

 

32

%

 

 

$

4,923

 

 

 

27

%

 

 

$

3,919

 

 

 

23

%

 

 

$

2,980

 

 

 

17

%

 

 

$

2,874

 

 

 

19

%

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

8,534

 

 

 

43

%

 

 

7,456

 

 

 

40

%

 

 

6,840

 

 

 

41

%

 

 

5,248

 

 

 

31

%

 

 

5,482

 

 

 

35

%

 

Consumer

 

 

4,596

 

 

 

23

%

 

 

5,515

 

 

 

30

%

 

 

4,990

 

 

 

30

%

 

 

7,392

 

 

 

43

%

 

 

5,432

 

 

 

35

%

 

Lease financing

 

 

313

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

561

 

 

 

3

%

 

 

1,004

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

1,570

 

 

 

9

%

 

 

1,770

 

 

 

11

%

 

Total

 

 

$

19,865

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

$

18,455

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

$

16,753

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

$

17,190

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

$

15,558

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The Bank uses the reserve method of accounting for loan losses. The balance in the allowance for loan losses is determined based on management’s review and evaluation of the loan portfolio in relation to past loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolio, current economic events and conditions, and other pertinent factors, including management’s assumptions as to future delinquencies, recoveries and losses. Increases to the allowance for loan losses are made by charges to the provision for loan losses. Credit exposures deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance for loan losses.

While management considers the allowance for loan losses to be adequate based on information currently available, future additions to the allowance may be necessary due to changes in economic conditions or management’s assumptions as to future delinquencies, recoveries and losses and management’s intent with regard to the disposition of loans. In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the OCC), as an integral part of their examination process, periodically reviews the Bank’s allowance for loan losses. The OCC may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

The Bank’s allowance for loan losses is the accumulation of various components that are calculated based on various independent methodologies. The components of the allowance for credit losses consists of both historical losses and estimates. Management bases its recognition and estimation of each allowance component on certain observable data that it believes is the most reflective of the underlying loan losses being estimated. The observable data and accompanying analysis is directionally consistent, based upon trends, with the resulting component amount for the allowance for loan losses. The Bank’s allowance for loan losses components includes the following: historical loss estimation by loan product type and by risk rating within each product type, payment (past due) status, industry concentrations, internal and external variables such as economic conditions, credit policy and underwriting changes and competence of the loan review process. The Bank’s historical loss component is the most significant component of the allowance for loan losses, and all other allowance components are based on the inherent loss attributes that management believes exist within the total portfolio that are not captured in the historical loss component.

The historical loss components of the allowance represent the results of analysis of historical charge-offs and recoveries within pools of homogeneous loans, within each risk rating and broken down further by segment, within the portfolio. Criticized assets are further assessed based on trends, expressed as percentages, relative to delinquency, risk rating and non-accrual, by credit product.

The historical loss components of the allowance for commercial loans are based principally on current risk ratings, historical loss rates adjusted, by adjusting the risk window, to reflect current events and conditions, as well as analysis of other factors that may have affected the collectibility of loans. The Bank analyzes all commercial loans that have been identified as having potential credit risk. The review is accomplished via Watchlist Memorandum, and is designed to determine whether such loans are individually impaired, with impairment measured by reference to the collateral coverage and/or debt service coverage. The historical loss component of the allowance for consumer loans is based principally on loan payment status, retail classification and historical loss rates, adjusted by altering the risk window, to reflect current events and conditions.

The industry concentration component is recognized as a possible factor in the estimation of loan losses. Two industries represent possible concentrations: commercial real estate and consumer loans relying on residential home equity. No specific loss-related observable data is recognized by management currently, therefore no specific factor is calculated in the reserve solely for the impact of these concentrations, although management continues to carefully consider relevant data for possible future sources of observable data.

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The historic loss model includes a judgmental component (environmental factors) that reflects management’s belief that there are additional inherent credit losses based on loss attributes not adequately captured in the lagging indicators. Furthermore, given that past-performance indicators may not adequately capture current risk levels, allowing for a real-time adjustment enhances the validity of the loss recognition process. There are many credit risk management reports that are synthesized by credit management staff to assess the direction of credit risk and its instant effect on losses. It is important to continue to use experiential data to confirm risk as measurable losses will continue to manifest themselves at higher than normal levels even after the economic cycle has begun an upward swing and lagging indicators begin to show improvement. The judgmental component is allocated to the specific segments of the portfolio based on the historic loss component.

Deposits and Borrowings

Deposits and borrowings are the primary funding sources of the Corporation. Core deposits increased 2.1% or $33.6 million, to $1.61 billion at December 31, 2005, up from $1.58 billion at December 31, 2004. Total deposits increased $152.9 million, or 6.9% for the same period, which was primarily attributable to the growth in core deposit checking products and time deposits of $100,000 or greater. The Corporation has placed more emphasis on government banking to provide additional funding sources through relationships with municipalities and school districts resulting in both interest-bearing checking accounts and large time deposits.

Deposit Structure

The following table is a distribution of average balances and average rates paid on the deposit categories for the last three years:

Table 9—Average Deposits

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

Amount

 

Rate

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Demand—noninterest-bearing

 

$

335,962

 

%

$

312,963

 

%

$

265,399

 

%

Demand—interest-bearing

 

351,071

 

1.64

%

289,611

 

0.66

%

245,116

 

0.56

%

Money market and savings

 

889,332

 

1.86

%

824,123

 

0.96

%

709,327

 

0.90

%

Time—under $100,000

 

517,969

 

3.57

%

509,695

 

3.47

%

509,757

 

3.73

%

Time—$100,000 or greater

 

165,497

 

3.51

%

158,606

 

2.04

%

198,300

 

2.17

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

$

1,923,869

 

2.42

%

1,782,035

 

1.73

%

1,662,500

 

1.87

%

Total deposits

 

$

2,259,831

 

 

 

$

2,094,998

 

 

 

$

1,927,899

 

 

 

 

The maturity distribution of certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over as of December 31, 2005 is as follows:

Table 10—Maturity Distribution of Certificates of Deposit $100,000 and Over

 

 

(Dollars
in thousands)

 

Three months or less

 

 

$

78,728

 

 

Over three months to six months

 

 

40,476

 

 

Over six months to twelve months

 

 

28,768

 

 

Over twelve months

 

 

70,122

 

 

Total

 

 

$

218,094

 

 

 

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Borrowings

Borrowings decreased $49.0 million to $439.2 million at December 31, 2005 from $488.2 million at December 31, 2004. The decrease was the result of reductions of $99.8 million in short-term borrowings offset in part by increases of $25.0 million in long-term Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings and $25.8 in subordinated debt. Subordinated debt increased to $51.5 million at December 31, 2005. The Corporation completed a private placement of $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed/floating rate preferred securities (subordinated debt) through a newly formed Delaware trust affiliate HNC Statutory Trust III (Trust III) on September 28, 2005. The trust preferred securities represent undivided beneficial interests in the assets of Trust III. The trust preferred securities mature on November 23, 2035, are redeemable at the Corporation’s option beginning after five years and require quarterly distributions by Trust III to the holders of the trust preferred securities at a fixed rate equal to 5.67% through November 2010 and then will be payable at a variable interest rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.40% per annum.

Borrowings increased $233.1 million to $488.2 million at December 31, 2004 from $255.1 million at December 31, 2003. This increase was primarily to support loan growth and the Millennium acquisition. FHLB advances increased $145.0 million of which $45.0 million was short-term and $100.0 million was long-term. Fed funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase rose $67.2 million.

The Bank, pursuant to a designated cash management agreement, utilizes securities sold under agreements to repurchase as vehicles for customers’ sweep and term investment products. Securitization under these cash management agreements are in U.S. Treasury Securities and obligations of states and political subdivisions securities. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are generally overnight transactions. These securities are held in a third-party custodian’s account, designated by the Bank under a written custodial agreement that explicitly recognizes the Bank’s interest in the securities.

Table 11—Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase

 

 

At or for the year ended December 31,

 

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase:

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance at year-end

 

$

88,118

 

$

84,945

 

$

72,291

 

Weighted average rate at year-end

 

3.45

%

1.51

%

0.62

%

Maximum month-end balance

 

$

155,239

 

$

199,493

 

$

101,991

 

Average balance during the year

 

$

102,722

 

$

106,169

 

$

83,277

 

Weighted average rate during the year

 

2.64

%

0.93

%

0.87

%

 

Results of Operations

Net income is affected by five major elements: (1) net interest income, or the difference between interest income earned on loans and investments and interest expense paid on deposits and borrowed funds; (2) the provision for loan losses, or the amount added to the allowance for loan losses to provide reserves for inherent losses on loans; (3) noninterest income, which is made up primarily of certain fees, trust income and gains and losses from sales of securities; (4) noninterest expense, which consists primarily of salaries, employee benefits and other operating expenses; and (5) income taxes. Each of these major elements is reviewed in more detail in the following discussion.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis in 2005 increased $962,000, or 1.0% to $93.5 million, compared to 2004. The increase in 2005 was mostly due to higher loan volume, partially offset by higher deposit rates. As a result of market conditions, deposit rates have increased more quickly than the loan

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rates have increased. Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis in 2004 increased $3.8 million, or 4.3% to $92.5 million in comparison to 2003. The increase in 2004 was primarily the result of loan growth partially offset by lower loan rates and a higher level of borrowings. The lower loan rates were largely attributable to the general decline in market interest rates.

The rate volume analysis in the following table, which is computed on a tax-equivalent basis (tax rate of 35%), analyzes changes in net interest income for the last three years by their volume and rate components. The change attributable to both volume and rate has been allocated proportionately.

Table 12—Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income—Fully Taxable-Equivalent Basis

 

 

2005 compared to 2004

 

2004 compared to 2003

 

 

 

Net

 

Due to Change in

 

Net

 

Due to Change in

 

 

 

Change

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

Change

 

Volume

 

Rate

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities(1)

 

$

(800

)

$

(1,705

)

$

905

 

$

(658

)

$

(348

)

$

(310

)

Federal funds sold and deposits in banks

 

1,113

 

166

 

947

 

176

 

155

 

21

 

Loans(1)(2)

 

22,629

 

16,600

 

6,029

 

6,848

 

16,198

 

(9,350

)

Total

 

22,942

 

15,061

 

7,881

 

6,366

 

16,005

 

(9,639

)

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings and money market deposits

 

12,448

 

1,237

 

11,211

 

2,094

 

1,348

 

746

 

Time deposits

 

3,428

 

483

 

2,945

 

(2,401

)

(1,282

)

(1,119

)

Borrowed funds

 

6,104

 

2,994

 

3,110

 

2,866

 

3,257

 

(391

)

Total

 

21,980

 

4,714

 

17,266

 

2,559

 

3,323

 

(764

)

Net increase (decrease) in interest income

 

$

962

 

$

10,347

 

$

(9,385

)

$

3,807

 

$

12,682

 

$

(8,875

)


(1)          The interest earned on nontaxable investment securities and loans is shown on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 35%.

(2)          Nonaccrual loans have been included in the appropriate average loan balance category, but interest on nonaccrual loans has not been included for purposes of determining interest income.

Interest income on a tax-equivalent basis in 2005 increased $22.9 million, or 17.0% to $158.1 million, compared to 2004. This increase was mainly due to higher average loans of $274.6 million, or 16.9% and a 35 basis point rise in the average rates earned on loans. Interest expense increased $22.0 million, to $64.6 million during 2005 mostly attributed to higher deposit and borrowing rates.

The average rate paid on deposits during 2005 of 2.42% was 69 basis points higher compared to 2004 primarily due to higher rates on money market accounts, interest checking accounts and time deposits accounts of $100,000 or more. These higher rates resulted from the increase in short-term rates during 2005. The average rate paid on borrowings for 2005 of 3.94% was 75 basis points higher than 2004 mainly due to an increase in short-term borrowing rates.

Interest income on a tax-equivalent basis in 2004 increased $6.4 million, or 4.9% to $135.2 million as compared to 2003. This increase was mainly due to an increase in average loans of $271.3 million, or 20.0% partially offset by a 65 basis point reduction in the average rates earned on loans. Loans totaling $157.1 million were acquired in the acquisition of Millennium Bank which contributed to the increase in average loans. Interest expense increased $2.6 million, or 6.4% to $42.6 million during 2004 primarily due to a higher level of borrowings. Average borrowings increased $101.8 million, or 37.7% during 2004 to support loan growth and the Millennium Bank acquisition.

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Net Interest Margin

The 2005 net interest margin of 3.27% was lower than the net interest margins for 2004 and 2003 of 3.55% and 3.80%, respectively. The decline in the net interest margin from 2004 is primarily due to higher funding costs, particularly in money market deposit accounts and short-term borrowings. As a result of market conditions, deposit rates have increased more quickly than the loan rates have increased, although net interest income has increased primarily as a result of higher earning assets volume. The decline in the net interest margin in 2004 from 2003 was primarily due to a decline in loan yields impacted by the lower interest rate environment.

During 2005, the Corporation continued to manage its balance sheet in an effort to position it for potentially higher rates in the future. The Corporation continued to sell securities with longer average lives in a rising rate environment and purchased securities with more stable cash flows in such a rate environment. As a result, the balance sheet is better positioned to minimize market risk from rising rates.

The table below presents the major asset and liability categories on an average basis for the periods presented, along with interest income and expense, and key rates and yields:

Table 13—Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates—Fully Taxable-Equivalent Basis

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate

 

Average
Balance

 

Interest

 

Rate

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earning Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable investments

 

$

648,630

 

$

23,923

 

 

3.69

%

 

$

702,183

 

$

23,891

 

 

3.40

%

 

$

638,036

 

$

18,697

 

 

2.93

%

 

Nontaxable investments(1)

 

254,433

 

16,183

 

 

6.36

 

 

239,727

 

17,015

 

 

7.10

 

 

312,189

 

22,867

 

 

7.32

 

 

Total investment securities

 

903,063

 

40,106

 

 

4.44

 

 

941,910

 

40,906

 

 

4.34

 

 

950,225

 

41,564

 

 

4.37

 

 

Federal funds sold and deposits in
banks

 

51,740

 

1,637

 

 

3.16

 

 

41,064

 

524

 

 

1.28

 

 

28,782

 

348

 

 

1.21

 

 

Loans(1)(2)

 

1,900,023

 

116,354

 

 

6.12

 

 

1,625,419

 

93,725

 

 

5.77

 

 

1,354,127

 

86,877

 

 

6.42

 

 

Total earning assets

 

2,854,826

 

158,097

 

 

5.54

 

 

2,608,393

 

135,155

 

 

5.18

 

 

2,333,134

 

128,789

 

 

5.52

 

 

Noninterest-earning assets

 

184,360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

165,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

132,936

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

3,039,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,773,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,466,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings and money market

 

$

1,240,403

 

22,319

 

 

1.80

%

 

$

1,113,734

 

9,871

 

 

0.89

%

 

$

954,443

 

7,777

 

 

0.81

%

 

Time

 

683,466

 

24,330

 

 

3.56

 

 

668,301

 

20,902

 

 

3.13

 

 

708,057

 

23,303

 

 

3.29

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

1,923,869

 

46,649

 

 

2.42

 

 

1,782,035

 

30,773

 

 

1.73

 

 

1,662,500

 

31,080

 

 

1.87

 

 

Borrowed funds

 

456,599

 

17,969

 

 

3.94

 

 

372,141

 

11,865

 

 

3.19

 

 

270,325

 

8,999

 

 

3.33

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

2,380,468

 

64,618

 

 

2.71

 

 

2,154,176

 

42,638

 

 

1.98

 

 

1,932,825

 

40,079

 

 

2.07

 

 

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

335,962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

312,963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

265,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

49,782

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total noninterest-bearing liabilities

 

385,744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

367,266

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

316,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

2,766,212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,521,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,249,224

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

272,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

251,963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

216,846

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

3,039,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,773,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,466,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.45

 

 

Effect of noninterest-bearing sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

Net interest income/margin on earning
assets

 

 

 

$

93,479

 

 

3.27

%

 

 

 

$

92,517

 

 

3.55

%

 

 

 

$

88,710

 

 

3.80

%

 

Less tax equivalent adjustment

 

 

 

6,358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,426

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,589

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

$

87,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

85,091

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

79,121

 

 

 

 

 


(1)                The interest earned on nontaxable investment securities and loans is shown on a tax-equivalent basis (tax rate of 35%).

(2)                Nonaccrual loans have been included in the appropriate average loan balance category, but interest on nonaccrual loans has not been included for purposes of determining interest income.

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Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

In the normal course of conducting business activities, the Corporation is exposed to market risk, principally interest rate risk, through the operations of its banking subsidiary. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and value of financial instruments.

The Corporation actively manages its interest rate sensitivity positions. The objectives of interest rate risk management are to control exposure of net interest income to risks associated with interest rate movements and to achieve consistent growth in net interest income. The Asset/Liability Committee, using policies and procedures approved by the Corporation’s Board of Directors, is responsible for managing the rate sensitivity position. The Corporation manages interest rate sensitivity by changing the mix and repricing characteristics of its assets and liabilities through the management of its investment securities portfolio, its offering of loan and deposit terms and through borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The nature of the Corporation’s current operations is such that it is not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk.

The Corporation only utilizes derivative instruments for asset/liability management. These transactions involve both credit and market risk. The notional amounts are amounts on which calculations and payments are based. The notional amounts do not represent direct credit exposures. Direct credit exposure is limited to the net difference between the calculated amounts to be received and paid, if any. Interest rate swaps are contracts in which a series of interest-rate flows (fixed and floating) are exchanged over a prescribed period. The notional amounts on which the interest payments are based are not exchanged.

At December, 31, 2005, the Corporation had cash flow hedges in the form of interest rate swaps with a notional value totaling $20.0 million that have the effect of converting the rates on money market deposit accounts to a fixed-rate cost of funds. This strategy will cause the Bank to recognize, in a rising rate environment, a larger interest rate spread than it otherwise would have without the swaps in effect. For these swaps, the Corporation recognized $69,000 of net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2005 and estimates that for 2006, $286,000 will be recognized as an increase in net interest income. These swaps mature in 2008. During the first quarter of 2005, the Corporation terminated a cash flow hedge with a notional value of $25.0 million. The gross loss related to the termination of this swap is $310,000 which is being amortized through October 2006 in accordance with SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Corporation amortized into net interest income $159,000 related to this swap. Periodically, the Corporation may enter into fair value hedges to limit the exposure to changes in the fair value of loan assets. During December 2005, the Corporation entered into a fair value hedge for $2.1 million which had no impact to earnings for 2005. This swap matures in 2015. At December 31, 2005, the interest rate swap agreements have a positive fair market value of $623,000 compared to $53,000 at December 31, 2004.

The Corporation uses three principal reports to measure interest rate risk: (1) asset/liability simulation reports; (2) gap analysis reports; and (3) net interest margin reports. The Corporation’s interest rate sensitivity, as measured by the repricing of its interest sensitive assets and liabilities at December 31, 2005, is presented in Table 14. The data in the table was based in part on assumptions that are regularly reviewed for accuracy. The table presents data at a single point in time and includes management assumptions estimating the prepayment rate and the interest rate environment prevailing at December 31, 2005. The table indicates an asset sensitive one-year cumulative gap position of 1.81% of total earning assets.

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Table 14—Contractual Repricing Data of Interest Sensitive Assets and Liabilities

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

0 to
90 days

 

91 to
365 days

 

After 1 year
through
5 years

 

Over
5 years

 

Total

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Earning assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities

 

$

112,979

 

$

161,037

 

$

330,258

 

$

296,934

 

$

901,208

 

Federal funds sold and deposits in banks

 

37,455

 

 

 

 

37,455

 

Loans

 

673,394

 

162,367

 

644,230

 

505,502

 

1,985,493

 

Total earning assets

 

$

823,828

 

$

323,404

 

$

974,488

 

$

802,436

 

$

2,924,156

 

Interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking accounts

 

$

97,799

 

$

119,108

 

$

170,467

 

$

 

$

387,374

 

Money market funds

 

85,129

 

213,076

 

369,747

 

 

667,952

 

Savings accounts

 

9,506

 

28,504

 

152,023

 

 

190,033

 

Time deposits

 

139,763

 

267,901

 

348,963

 

31

 

756,658

 

Borrowed funds

 

125,489

 

30,000

 

193,524

 

90,155

 

439,168

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

$

457,686

 

$

658,589

 

$

1,234,724

 

$

90,186

 

$

2,441,185

 

Interest rate swaps

 

$

22,100

 

$

 

$

(20,000

)

$

(2,100

)

$

 

Incremental gap

 

$

388,242

 

$

(335,185

)

$

(280,236

)

$

710,150

 

 

 

Cumulative gap(1)

 

$

388,242

 

$

53,057

 

$

(227,179

)

$

482,971

 

 

 

Cumulative gap as a percentage of earning assets

 

13.28

%

1.81

%

-7.77%

 

16.52

%

 

 


(1)          The information is based upon significant assumptions, including the following: loans and leases are repaid by contractual maturity and repricings; securities, except mortgage-backed securities, are repaid according to contractual maturity adjusted for call features; mortgage-backed security repricing is adjusted for estimated early paydowns; interest-bearing demand, regular savings, and money market savings deposits are estimated to exhibit some rate sensitivity based on management’s analysis of deposit withdrawals; and time deposits are shown in the table based on contractual maturity.

Management also simulates possible economic conditions and interest rate scenarios in order to quantify the impact on net interest income. The effect that changing interest rates have on the Corporation’s net interest income is simulated by increasing and decreasing interest rates. This simulation is known as rate shocking. The results of the December 31, 2005 net interest income rate shock simulations show that the Corporation is within guidelines set by the Corporation’s Asset/Liability Policy.

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The following table forecasts changes in the Corporation’s market value of equity under alternative interest rate environments as of December 31, 2005. The market value of equity is defined as the net present value of the Corporation’s existing assets and liabilities. The Corporation is within guidelines set by the Corporation’s Asset/Liability Policy for the percentage change in the market value of equity.

Table 15—Market Value of Equity

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Market Value
of Equity

 

Change in
Market Value
of Equity

 

Percentage
Change

 

Asset/Liability
Approved
Percent
Change

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

+300 Basis Points

 

 

$

316,893

 

 

 

$

(97,991

)

 

 

-23.62

%

 

 

+/-35

%

 

+200 Basis Points

 

 

346,852

 

 

 

(68,032

)

 

 

-16.40

 

 

 

+/-25

 

 

+100 Basis Points

 

 

378,065

 

 

 

(36,819

)

 

 

-8.87

 

 

 

+/-15

 

 

Flat Rate

 

 

414,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

-100 Basis Points

 

 

412,977

 

 

 

(1,907

)

 

 

-.46

 

 

 

+/-15

 

 

-200 Basis Points

 

 

400,302

 

 

 

(14,582

)

 

 

-3.51

 

 

 

+/-25

 

 

-300 Basis Points

 

 

382,689

 

 

 

(32,195

)

 

 

-7.76

 

 

 

+/-35

 

 

 

In the event the Corporation should experience a mismatch in its desired gap ranges or an excessive decline in its market value of equity resulting from changes in interest rates, it has a number of options that it could use to remedy the mismatch. The Corporation could restructure its investment portfolio through the sale or purchase of securities with more favorable repricing attributes. It could also emphasize growth in loan products with appropriate maturities or repricing attributes, or attract deposits or obtain borrowings with desired maturities.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses of $3.4 million for 2005 reflected an increase of $846,000 compared to the 2004 provision of $2.6 million. The increase in the provision during 2005 was primarily due to inherent risk related to loan growth which totaled $140.0 million and the increase in non-performing loans of $2.7 million. Total net loans charged off in 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $2.0 million, $2.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income of $30.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 reflects an increase of $1.8 million, or 6.5% from 2004.The increase in noninterest income was attributed to gains of $1.1 million on sales of investment securities and gains of $690,000 and $287,000 on the sales of Harleysville National Bank’s McAdoo branch and Cumberland Advisors, Inc., respectively, during the second quarter of 2005. The increase in net security gains in 2005 was primarily the result of sales of tax-exempt, trust preferred and equity securities to position the balance sheet in the current interest rate environment. On April 1, 2005, the Bank completed the sale of its McAdoo branch located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania with deposits of $13.9 million as well as certain loans and other assets of $5.8 million to The Legacy Bank. In connection with the sale, the Bank paid net cash of $7.4 million and recorded a pre-tax profit of $690,000 during the second quarter of 2005. On June 30, 2005, the Bank sold its former subsidiary, Cumberland Advisors, Inc. in a stock sale. The sale price was $2.0 million cash and resulted in a non-taxable gain of $287,000 recorded in the second quarter of 2005. It was acquired by the Corporation on April 30, 2004 as part of its Millennium Bank acquisition. Management does not believe the sale of Cumberland Advisors will have a material impact on the Corporation’s future results of operations.

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Noninterest income of $28.2 million during 2004 increased $520,000, or 1.9%, to $28.2 million during 2004, compared to 2003. This was mainly due to an increase of $2.7 million in trust and investment advisory fees and an increase of $1.4 million in the gains related to the auto leasing portfolio, partially offset by a decrease of $2.9 million in the gain on sales of investment securities and a decrease of $868,000 in gains related to the sale of residential mortgages. The increase in trust and investment advisory fees of $2.7 million, or 71.6% during 2004, was primarily attributable to the Cumberland subsidiary acquired with the Millennium Bank acquisition, growth in trust assets and the higher market value of equities in trust assets experienced in 2004, compared to 2003. Gains related to the auto leasing portfolio increased $1.4 million during 2004 mostly due to residual insurance fund valuations. Gains related to the sale of residential mortgages decreased $868,000 in 2004 primarily attributable to lower origination volume.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense of $62.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 increased $2.9 million, or 4.9% compared to 2004. Salaries and benefits expense increased $361,000 for the year of 2005 over 2004, primarily due to the acquisition of Millennium Bank, increased staffing levels resulting from growth and higher pension and healthcare costs partially offset by lower bonus expense. Occupancy expense increased $619,000 in 2005 over 2004, mostly due to the Millennium acquisition and a new branch opening. Other expense increased $2.3 million during 2005 mainly due to increased expenses for advertising and professional fees (Sarbanes-Oxley related) as well as lower loan origination expense deferrals related to decreased loan origination volume.

Noninterest expense remained level at $59.6 million for 2004, compared to 2003. Salary and employee benefits expense increased $5.9 million in 2004 primarily due to the Millennium acquisition and higher pension and medical costs. Occupancy expense increased $787,000 during 2004 mostly due to the Millennium acquisition and a new branch opening. Partially offsetting these variances was Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings prepayment fees which decreased $2.6 million and other expenses which decreased $5.0 million. During 2003, the Corporation paid off $29 million of FHLB borrowings with rates over 6.0% prior to their scheduled maturity dates. This provided the opportunity to lock in historically low rates on new long-term borrowings. The early retirement of these borrowings resulted in a $2.6 million prepayment fee. The decrease in other expenses was primarily due to lower off-lease vehicle residual reserve of $2.6 million, higher loan origination expense deferrals amounting to $3.8 million mainly related to higher loan origination volume, partially offset by an increase in deferred compensation expense for directors and employees of $717,000.

Federal Income Taxes

The effective federal income tax rate for 2005 was 24.0% versus the statutory rate of 35%. The Corporation’s effective rate was lower than the statutory tax rate primarily as a result of tax-exempt income earned from state and municipal securities and loans and bank-owned life insurance as well as the tax loss recorded related to the sale of Cumberland Advisors, Inc. during 2005. The effective income tax rate for 2004 was 24.3% and for 2003 was 19.6%. The lower effective tax rate during 2003 was primarily the result of higher non-taxable income on life insurance proceeds during 2003 as well as lower non-taxable investment securities income and higher taxable loan interest during 2004.

Capital

Capital formation is important to the Corporation’s well being and future growth. Capital, at the end of 2005, was $273.2 million, an increase of $2.7 million over the end of 2005. The increase was primarily the result of the retention of the Corporation’s earnings partially offset by dividends paid to the shareholders, the Corporation’s repurchase of its common stock and the accumulated other comprehensive loss. The accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2005 was $8.6 million, compared to a gain of

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$1.2 million at December 31, 2004. This change resulted from an increase in market rates and the effect on the Corporation’s securities portfolio. At December 31, 2004, capital was $270.5 million, an increase of $43.5 million over December 31, 2003. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Millennium Bank and the retention of the Corporation’s earnings partially offset by dividends paid to shareholders and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income. The issuance of common stock for the acquisition of Millennium Bank resulted in an increase in capital of $28.9 million. Management believes that the Corporation’s current capital position and liquidity position are strong and that its capital position is adequate to support its operations. Management is not aware of any recommendation by any regulatory authority, which, if it were to be implemented, would have a material effect on the Corporation’s capital.

Pursuant to the federal regulators’ risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, the components of capital are called Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital. For the Corporation, Tier 1 capital is shareholders’ equity and Tier 2 capital is the allowance for loan losses. The risk-based capital ratios are computed by dividing the components of capital by risk-adjusted assets. Risk-adjusted assets are determined by assigning credit risk-weighting factors from 0% to 100% to various categories of assets and off-balance sheet financial instruments. The minimum for the Tier 1 capital ratio is 4.0%, and the total capital ratio (Tier 1 plus Tier 2 capital divided by risk-adjusted assets) minimum is 8.0%. At December 31, 2005, the Corporation’s Tier 1 risk-adjusted capital ratio was 12.17%, and the total risk-adjusted capital ratio was 12.98%, both well above regulatory requirements. The risk-based capital ratios of the Bank also exceeded regulatory requirements at the end of 2005. At December 31, 2004, the Corporation’s Tier 1 risk-adjusted capital ratio was 11.36%, and the total risk-adjusted capital ratio was 12.21%. The higher risk-based capital ratios of the Corporation at December 31, 2005 compared to December 31, 2004 were primarily attributable to the increase in Tier 1 capital from the issuance of $25.0 million of trust preferred securities during the third quarter of 2005.

To supplement the risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) established a leverage ratio guideline. The leverage ratio consists of Tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets, excluding intangible assets. The minimum leverage ratio guideline is 3% for banking organizations that do not anticipate significant growth and that have well-diversified risk, excellent asset quality, high liquidity, good earnings and, in general, are considered top-rated, strong banking organizations. Other banking organizations are expected to have ratios of at least 4% or 5%, depending upon their particular condition and growth plans. Higher leverage ratios could be required by the particular circumstances or risk profile of a given banking organization. The Corporation’s leverage ratios were 9.69% and 8.91% at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The higher leverage ratio of the Corporation at December 31, 2005 was mainly due to the increase in Tier 1 capital from the issuance of $25.0 million of trust preferred securities during the third quarter of 2005.

Under FDIC regulations, a “well capitalized” institution must have a leverage ratio of at least 5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10% and not be subject to a capital directive order. To be considered “adequately capitalized” an institution must generally have a leverage ratio of at least 4%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 4% and a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%. An institution is deemed to be “critically under capitalized” if it has a tangible equity ratio of 2% or less. As of December 31, 2005, the Bank is above the regulatory minimum guidelines and meets the criteria to be categorized as a “well capitalized” institution.

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of the ability of the Bank to meet its needs and obligations on a timely basis. For a bank, liquidity requires the ability to meet the day-to-day demands of deposit customers, and the ability to fulfill the needs of borrowing customers. Generally, the Bank arranges its mix of cash, money market investments, investment securities and loans in order to match the volatility, seasonality, interest sensitivity and growth trends of its deposit funds. The liquidity measurement is based on the asset/liability

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model’s projection of potential sources and uses of funds for the next 120 days. The resulting projections as of December 31, 2005, show the potential sources of funds exceeding the potential uses of funds. The Corporation has external sources of funds, which can be drawn upon when funds are required. The primary source of external liquidity is an available line of credit with the FHLB of Pittsburgh. As of December 31, 2005, the Bank had borrowings outstanding with the FHLB of $297.8 million, all of which were long-term and pledged investment securities available for sale of $514.6 million. At December 31, 2005, the Bank had unused lines of credit at the FHLB of $273.1 million and unused federal funds lines of credit with commercial banks of $130.0 million.

There are no known trends or any known demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.

The following table sets forth contractual obligations and other commitments representing required and potential cash outflows as of December 31, 2005:

Table 16—Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Total

 

One year or
less

 

After one
year through
three years

 

After three
years through
five years

 

After five
years

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Minimum annual operating leases

 

$

18,374

 

 

$

1,993

 

 

 

$

3,546

 

 

 

$

2,966

 

 

$

9,869

 

Remaining contractual maturities of time deposits

 

756,658

 

 

406,137

 

 

 

272,713

 

 

 

77,777

 

 

31

 

Long-term borrowings and subordinated debt

 

349,298

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

113,000

 

 

 

54,750

 

 

141,548

 

Unfunded home equity lines of credit(1)

 

271,954

 

 

2,204

 

 

 

1,982

 

 

 

23,518

 

 

244,250

 

Unfunded other loan lines of credit

 

442,494

 

 

382,687

 

 

 

52,460

 

 

 

7,347

 

 

 

Unfunded residential mortgages

 

7,586

 

 

7,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby letters of credit

 

21,661

 

 

16,006

 

 

 

4,038

 

 

 

41

 

 

1,576

 

Total

 

$

1,868,025

 

 

$

856,613

 

 

 

$

447,739

 

 

 

$

166,399

 

 

$

397,274

 


(1)          Home equity lines of credit in the after five years category have no stated expiration.

The Bank also had commitments with customers to extend mortgage loans at a specified rate at December 31, 2005 and 2004 of $1.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively and commitments to sell mortgage loans at a specified rate at December 31, 2005 and 2004 of $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively. The commitments are accounted for as a derivative and recorded at fair value. The Bank estimates the fair value of these commitments by comparing the secondary market price at the reporting date to the price specified in the contract to extend or sell the loan initiated at the time of the loan commitment. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the fair values of the loan commitments were $320 and $5,000, respectively, which were recorded as other income.

During December 2004 and January 2005, the Bank sold lease financing receivables of $10.5 million. Of these leases, $1.2 million were sold with full recourse and the remaining leases were sold subject to recourse with a maximum exposure of ten percent of the outstanding receivable. The total recourse exposure at the time of the sale of the leases was $2.0 million. During the first quarter of 2005, the Bank recorded a recourse liability of $216,000 which is the entire recourse liability recorded. This estimate was based on our historic losses as experienced on similar lease financing receivables. After the first anniversary of the sale agreement, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, upon written request by the Bank, the purchaser will review the portfolio performance and may reduce the total exposure to an amount equal

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to ten percent of the outstanding net book value. The Corporation will be subject to the full and partial recourse obligations until all the lease financing receivables have been paid or otherwise been terminated and all equipment has been sold or disposed of. The final lease payment is due in 2010 with approximately 90% of the lease financing receivables estimated to be paid down by 2007. The outstanding balance of these sold leases at December 31, 2005 was $6.6 million with a total recourse exposure of $1.4 million.

For information on known uncertainties, see Item 1, “Business.”

Fourth Quarter 2005 Results (Unaudited)

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $9.8 million, as compared to $10.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2004. Diluted earnings per share of $.35 remained level with the earnings during the fourth quarter of 2004 and basic earnings per share were $.36 compared with $.37 for the fourth quarter of 2004.

Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis in the fourth quarter of 2005 remained level with the same period in 2004. During the fourth quarter of 2005, higher loan volume and loan rates were offset by higher deposit and borrowing rates resulting in level net interest income. The net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2004 was 3.16%, compared to 3.34% for the fourth quarter of 2004, the decline being primarily due to higher funding costs, particularly in money-market deposit accounts and short-term borrowings. Average earning assets increased $148.6 million or 5.4% during the fourth quarter of 2005 versus the comparable period in 2004. Average loans grew by $167.8 million or 9.4% during the same period, partially offset by a decrease in investment securities of $44.7 million or 4.7%.

Total noninterest income of $7.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2005 reflects a decrease of $1.8 million or 19.5% from the comparable period in 2004. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $589,000 in trust and investment advisory fees related to the sale of Cumberland Advisors, Inc., which took place in the second quarter of this year, lower gains on sales of investment securities of $289,000 and life insurance income of $586,000 recognized in 2004.

Noninterest expense of $14.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2005 decreased $1.9 million or 11.4% from $16.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. The decrease in noninterest expense was mainly due to a $382,000 decrease in salaries and benefits expense related to the sale of Cumberland Advisors, Inc. and lower bonus expense of $1.1 million.

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The following is the summarized (unaudited) consolidated quarterly financial data of the Corporation which, in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair presentation of the Corporation’s results of operations:

Table 17—Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended 2005

 

Three Months Ended 2004

 

 

 

Dec. 31

 

Sept. 30

 

June 30

 

March 31

 

Dec. 31

 

Sept. 30

 

June 30

 

March 31

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share information)

 

Interest income

 

$

41,008

 

$

38,570

 

$

36,889

 

 

$

35,272

 

 

$

34,196

 

$

33,366

 

$

30,994

 

 

$

29,173

 

 

Interest expense

 

19,148

 

16,826

 

15,042

 

 

13,602

 

 

12,735

 

11,286

 

9,674

 

 

8,943

 

 

Net interest income

 

21,860

 

21,744

 

21,847

 

 

21,670

 

 

21,461

 

22,080

 

21,320

 

 

20,230

 

 

Provision for loan
losses

 

1,351

 

650

 

650

 

 

750

 

 

1,070

 

499

 

497

 

 

489

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

20,509

 

21,094

 

21,197

 

 

20,920

 

 

20,391

 

21,581

 

20,823

 

 

19,741

 

 

Noninterest income

 

7,565

 

7,730

 

7,752

 

 

6,943

 

 

9,395

 

6,693

 

6,287

 

 

5,783

 

 

Noninterest expense

 

14,770

 

15,313

 

16,893

 

 

15,503

 

 

16,674

 

14,477

 

14,593

 

 

13,817

 

 

Income before income tax expense

 

13,304

 

13,511

 

12,056

 

 

12,360

 

 

13,112

 

13,797

 

12,517

 

 

11,707

 

 

Income tax expense

 

3,493

 

3,349

 

2,366

 

 

3,195

 

 

2,999

 

3,632

 

3,135

 

 

2,800

 

 

Net income

 

$

9,811

 

$

10,162

 

$

9,690

 

 

$

9,165

 

 

$

10,113

 

$

10,165

 

$

9,382

 

 

$

8,907

 

 

Net income per share(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.36

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.34

 

 

Diluted

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.36

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.36

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.33

 

 


(1)          Adjusted for five percent stock dividend effective 9/15/05 and 9/15/04.

Item 7A.                Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

In the normal course of conducting business activities, the Corporation is exposed to market risk, principally interest risk, through the operations of its banking subsidiary. Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and values of financial instruments. The Asset/Liability Committee, using policies and procedures approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors, is responsible for managing the rate sensitivity position.

No material changes in market risk strategy occurred during the fourth quarter of 2005. Information on quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk is incorporated by reference to the discussion contained in Item 7, under the caption “Interest Rate Sensitivity,” and Table 14, “Contractual Repricing Data of Interest Sensitive Assets and Liabilities,” and Table 15, “Market Value of Equity.”

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Item 8.                        Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

57,756

 

$

50,699

 

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell

 

35,000

 

52,000

 

Interest-bearing deposits in banks

 

2,455

 

4,291

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

95,211

 

106,990

 

Residential mortgage loans held for sale

 

2,028

 

1,236

 

Investment securities available for sale

 

841,653

 

874,732

 

Investment securities held to maturity (market value $59,753 and $69,704, respectively)

 

59,555

 

68,831

 

Loans and leases

 

1,983,465

 

1,844,566

 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

 

(19,865

)

(18,455

)

Net loans

 

1,963,600

 

1,826,111

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

27,570

 

26,963

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

13,282

 

12,089

 

Net assets in foreclosure

 

29

 

370

 

Goodwill

 

31,552

 

32,548

 

Intangible assets, net

 

4,031

 

4,168

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

59,334

 

52,109

 

Other assets

 

19,514

 

18,368

 

Total assets

 

$

3,117,359

 

$

3,024,515

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-bearing

 

$

363,440

 

$

333,516

 

Interest-bearing:

 

 

 

 

 

Checking accounts

 

387,374

 

305,584

 

Money market accounts

 

667,952

 

713,039

 

Savings

 

190,033

 

223,039

 

Time, under $100,000

 

538,564

 

508,010

 

Time, $100,000 or greater

 

218,094

 

129,375

 

Total deposits

 

2,365,457

 

2,212,563

 

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 

88,118

 

142,445

 

Other short-term borrowings

 

1,752

 

47,213

 

Long-term borrowings

 

297,750

 

272,750

 

Accrued interest payable

 

28,276

 

26,613

 

Subordinated debt

 

51,548

 

25,774

 

Other liabilities

 

11,226

 

26,625

 

Total liabilities

 

2,844,127

 

2,753,983

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Series preferred stock, par value $1 per share; authorized 8,000,000 shares, none issued

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $1 per share; authorized 75,000,000 shares; issued 27,500,407 shares in 2005 and 27,319,988 shares in 2004

 

27,500

 

27,320

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

167,418

 

160,039

 

Retained earnings

 

88,285

 

99,730

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(8,618

)

1,243

 

Treasury stock, at cost: 64,700 shares in 2005 and 1,042,734 shares in 2004

 

(1,353

)

(17,800

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

273,232

 

270,532

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

3,117,359

 

$

3,024,515

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, including fees

 

$

113,240

 

$

88,079

 

$

79,064

 

Lease financing

 

2,093

 

4,439

 

6,582

 

Investment securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable

 

23,923

 

23,891

 

18,697

 

Exempt from federal taxes

 

10,846

 

10,796

 

14,509

 

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell 

 

1,451

 

489

 

244

 

Deposits in banks

 

186

 

35

 

104

 

Total interest income

 

151,739

 

127,729

 

119,200

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savings and money market deposits

 

22,319

 

9,871

 

7,777

 

Time, under $100,000

 

18,516

 

17,662

 

18,999

 

Time, $100,000 or greater

 

5,814

 

3,240

 

4,304

 

Short-term borrowings

 

3,972

 

1,381

 

946

 

Long-term borrowings

 

13,997

 

10,484

 

8,053

 

Total interest expense

 

64,618

 

42,638

 

40,079

 

Net interest income

 

87,121

 

85,091

 

79,121

 

Provision for loan losses

 

3,401

 

2,555

 

3,200

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

83,720

 

82,536

 

75,921

 

Noninterest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges

 

8,202

 

7,807

 

7,855

 

Gains on sales of investment securities, net

 

4,794

 

3,689

 

6,613

 

Gain on sale of branch

 

690

 

 

 

Trust, investment services and advisory income

 

6,651

 

6,586

 

3,837

 

Bank-owned life insurance income

 

2,234

 

2,406

 

2,615

 

Income on life insurance

 

177

 

586

 

1,119

 

Other income

 

7,242

 

7,084

 

5,599

 

Total noninterest income

 

29,990

 

28,158

 

27,638

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses and noninterest income

 

113,710

 

110,694

 

103,559

 

Noninterest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

 

37,441

 

37,080

 

31,173

 

Occupancy

 

5,176

 

4,557

 

3,770

 

Furniture and equipment

 

4,231

 

4,863

 

4,995

 

Marketing

 

2,506

 

2,262

 

1,191

 

Prepayment fee

 

 

 

2,594

 

Other expense

 

13,125

 

10,799

 

15,806

 

Total noninterest expense

 

62,479

 

59,561

 

59,529

 

Income before income tax expense

 

51,231

 

51,133

 

44,030

 

Income tax expense

 

12,403

 

12,566

 

8,697

 

Net income

 

$

38,828

 

$

38,567

 

$

35,333

 

Net income per share information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.41

 

$

1.42

 

$

1.35

 

Diluted

 

$

1.38

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.30

 

Cash dividends per share

 

$

0.75

 

$

0.68

 

$

0.59

 

Weighted average number of common shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

27,515,630

 

27,147,992

 

26,244,807

 

Diluted

 

28,085,920

 

28,062,489

 

27,148,029

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

Common
Stock

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Common

 

 

 

 

 

  Accumulated 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Number

 

Stock

 

Additional

 

 

 

Other 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of
Shares

 

of
Shares

 

Par
Value

 

Paid in
Capital

 

Retained
Earnings

 

Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Total

 

Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

(Dollars and share information in thousands)

 

 

Balance January 1, 2003

 

 

19,597

 

 

 

(569

)

 

 

$

19,597

 

 

 

$

96,585

 

 

 

$

94,677

 

 

 

$

6,937

 

 

 

$

(11,590

)

 

$

206,206

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock for stock options, net of tax
benefits

 

 

142

 

 

 

 

 

 

142

 

 

 

2,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,197

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock for stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

Stock dividend

 

 

4,929

 

 

 

(165

)

 

 

4,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,942

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,333

 

 

$

35,333

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of reclassifications and tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,161

 

 

 

 

 

1,161

 

 

1,161

 

 

Purchases of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

(89

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,271

)

 

(2,271

)

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,566

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,566

)

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

36,494

 

 

Balance December 31, 2003 

 

 

24,668

 

 

 

(823

)

 

 

24,668

 

 

 

98,646

 

 

 

109,502

 

 

 

8,098

 

 

 

(13,861

)

 

227,053

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock for stock options, net of tax
benefits

 

 

411

 

 

 

 

 

 

411

 

 

 

4,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,243

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock for stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

Stock dividend

 

 

1,295

 

 

 

(46

)

 

 

1,295

 

 

 

28,456

 

 

 

(29,764

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,567

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,567

 

 

$

38,567

 

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of reclassifications and tax 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,855

)

 

 

 

 

(6,855

)

 

(6,855

)

 

Issuance of common stock for acquisition of Millennium Bank

 

 

946

 

 

 

 

 

 

946

 

 

 

27,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,920

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

(190

)

 

 

 

 

 

399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,214

)

 

(3,815

)

 

 

 

 

Sale of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

(275

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,575

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,575

)

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

31,712

 

 

Balance December 31, 2004 

 

 

27,320

 

 

 

(1,043

)

 

 

27,320

 

 

 

160,039

 

 

 

99,730

 

 

 

1,243

 

 

 

(17,800

)

 

270,532

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock for stock options, net of tax benefits 

 

 

142

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

142

 

 

 

1,284

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,027

 

 

4,453

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock for stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

Stock dividend

 

 

38

 

 

 

1,272

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

6,090

 

 

 

(29,535

)

 

 

 

 

 

23,392

 

 

(15

)

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,828

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,828

 

 

$

38,828

 

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of reclassifications and tax 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,861

)

 

 

 

 

(9,861

)

 

(9,861

)

 

Purchases of treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

(446

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,972

)

 

(9,972

)

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,738

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,738

)

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

28,967

 

 

Balance December 31, 2005

 

 

27,500

 

 

 

(64

)

 

 

$

27,500

 

 

 

$

167,418

 

 

 

$

88,285

 

 

 

$

(8,618

)

 

 

$

(1,353

)

 

$

273,232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

38,828

 

$

38,567

 

$

35,333

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

 

3,401

 

2,555

 

3,200

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,909

 

4,178

 

3,124

 

Net amortization of investment securities discounts/premiums

 

5,890

 

6,011

 

9,609

 

Deferred income expense (benefit)

 

(5,530

)

(3,582

)

(2,930

)

Gains on sales of investment securities, net

 

(4,794

)

(3,689

)

(6,613

)

Gain on sale of branch

 

(690

)

 

 

Gain on sale of bank subsidiary

 

(287

)

 

 

Net (increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

 

(1,205

)

(985

)

2,971

 

Net increase in accrued interest payable

 

2,039

 

3,183

 

929

 

Net (increase) decrease in other assets

 

3,205

 

(2,997

)

958

 

Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities

 

(8,850

)

6,416

 

(246

)

Other, net

 

45

 

7

 

6

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

35,961

 

49,664

 

46,341

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale

 

273,919

 

1,348,441

 

1,233,050

 

Proceeds, maturity or calls of investment securities held to maturity

 

9,243

 

5,040

 

2,811

 

Proceeds, maturity or calls of investment securities available for sale

 

196,161

 

260,892

 

594,762

 

Purchases of investment securities held to maturity

 

 

(3,826

)

 

Purchases of investment securities available for sale

 

(454,254

)

(1,607,251

)

(1,784,799

)

Net increase in loans

 

(147,029

)

(283,337

)

(80,513

)

Net cash paid in sale of branch

 

(7,431

)

 

 

Net cash received from sale of bank subsidiary

 

1,931

 

 

 

Net cash paid due to acquisition, net of cash acquired

 

 

(18,439

)

 

Net increase in premises and equipment

 

(4,707

)

(5,244

)

(4,808

)

Purchase of bank-owned life insurance

 

(5,000

)

 

 

Net increase in bank-owned life insurance

 

(2,225

)

(1,416

)

(2,062

)

Proceeds from sales of other real estate

 

466

 

1,085

 

1,232

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(138,926

)

(304,055

)

(40,327

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in deposits

 

166,472

 

82,234

 

(741

)

Increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 

(54,327

)

55,633

 

(8,850

)

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

 

(45,461

)

42,198

 

 

Advances of long-term borrowings

 

25,000

 

83,000

 

10,000

 

Advances of subordinated debt

 

25,774

 

20,619

 

 

Cash dividends

 

(20,738

)

(18,575

)

(15,566

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(9,972

)

(3,815

)

(2,271

)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

 

4,453

 

5,243

 

2,197

 

Other, net

 

(15

)

(13

)

(13

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

91,186

 

266,524

 

(15,244

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(11,779

)

12,133

 

(9,230

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

106,990

 

94,857

 

104,087

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

95,211

 

$

106,990

 

$

94,857

 

Cash paid during the year for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

62,860

 

$

39,994

 

$

39,150

 

Income taxes

 

$

18,950

 

$

10,600

 

$

10,700

 

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer of assets from loans to other real estate owned

 

$

288

 

$

586

 

$

1,777

 

Transfer of investments available for sale to investments held to maturity

 

 

50,009

 

 

Acquisition of Millennium Bank, common stock issued

 

 

28,920

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

45




NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Harleysville National Corporation (the Corporation) through its subsidiary bank, Harleysville National Bank (the Bank), provides a full range of banking services including loans and deposits and investment management, and trust and investment advisory services to individual and corporate customers located in eastern Pennsylvania. HNC Financial Company and HNC Reinsurance Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Corporation. HNC Financial Company’s principal business function is to expand the investment opportunities of the Corporation. HNC Reinsurance Company functions as a reinsurer of consumer loan credit life and accident and health insurance. At March 26, 2004, the charters of the Corporation’s subsidiary banks, Security National Bank and Citizens National Bank, were combined into the largest subsidiary, Harleysville National Bank.

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to regulations of certain state and federal agencies and, accordingly, these regulatory authorities periodically examine the Corporation and the Bank. As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities, the Corporation’s and the Bank’s businesses are susceptible to being affected by state and federal legislation and regulations.

A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Bank, HNC Financial Company, and HNC Reinsurance Company. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation and certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation and its subsidiaries conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and general practices within the financial services industry.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities as of the dates of the balance sheets and revenues and expenditures for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and interest-bearing deposits in banks with an original maturity of generally three months or less.

Investment Securities

The Corporation accounts for securities under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” Debt securities, which management has the intent and ability to hold until maturity, are classified as held to maturity and reported at amortized cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the interest method over the life of the securities. Debt and equity securities expected to be held for an indefinite period of time are classified as available for sale and are stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income, net of income taxes. The

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Corporation receives estimated fair values of debt securities from independent valuation services and brokers. In developing these fair values, the valuation services and brokers use estimates of cash flows based on historical performance of similar instruments in similar rate environments.

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts for investment securities available for sale and held to maturity are included in interest income. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are recognized using the specific identification method and are included in the consolidated statements of income.

In November 2005, the FASB issued FSP FAS Nos. 115-1 and FAS 124-1 “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments,” to give guidance on determining when investments in certain debt and equity securities are considered impaired, whether that impairment is other than temporary, and on measuring such impairment loss. This FSP nullifies certain requirements of EITF Issue 03-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments” and supersedes EITF Topic No. D-44, “Recognition of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment upon the Planned Sale of a Security Whose Cost Exceeds Fair Value.” This FSP nullifies the requirements of paragraphs 10-18 of Issue 03-1, carries forward the requirements of paragraphs 8 and 9 of Issue 03-1 with respect to cost-method investments, carries forward the disclosure requirements included in paragraphs 21 and 22 of Issue 03-1 and related examples, and references existing other-than-temporary guidance. The guidance in this FSP will apply to reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of this FSP is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial condition.

Loans

Loans that management intends to hold to maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Net loans represent the principal loan amount outstanding net of deferred fees and costs, unearned income and the allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is credited to income based on the principal amount outstanding.

Lease financing represents automobile and equipment leasing. The lease financing receivable included in loans is stated at the gross amount of lease payments receivable, plus the residual value, less income to be earned over the life of the leases. Income is recognized over the term of the leases using the level yield method.

Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs of completed loans are deferred and recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment to the yield. The net loan origination fees recognized as yield adjustments are reflected in loan interest income in the consolidated statements of income and the unamortized balance of the net loan origination fees is reported in loans outstanding in the consolidated balance sheets.

Income recognition of interest on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, the collectibility of principal or interest becomes doubtful. A loan is generally classified as nonaccrual when principal or interest has consistently been in default for a period of 90 days or more or because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower, and payment in full of principal or interest is not expected. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all accrued but uncollected interest is reversed from income. The Corporation recognizes income on nonaccrual loans under the cash basis when the loans are

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both current and the collateral on the loan is sufficient to cover the outstanding obligation to the Corporation. The Corporation will not recognize income if these factors do not exist. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are loans that are generally well-secured and expected to be restored to a current status in the near future.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Corporation accounts for impaired loans under SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”, as amended by SFAS No. 118, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan—Income Recognition and Disclosures.” Individually impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, a loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Regardless of the measurement method, impairment is based on the fair value of the collateral when foreclosure is probable. If the recorded investment in impaired loans exceeds the measure of estimated fair value, a specific allowance is established as a component of the allowance for loan losses. The Corporation’s policy for interest income recognition on impaired loans is to recognize income on restructured loans under the accrual method.

The Corporation follows FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (FIN 45). FIN 45 requires a guarantor entity, at the inception of a guarantee covered by the measurement provisions of the interpretation, to record a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee.

In October 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position No. 03-3, “Accounting for Loans or Certain Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer” (SOP 03-3). SOP 03-3 requires impaired loans for which it is probable that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable to be recorded at the present value of amounts expected to be received and prohibits carrying over or creation of valuation allowances in the initial accounting for these loans. SOP 03-3 is effective for loans acquired in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2004. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of SOP 03-3 did not have a material affect on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that management believes is sufficient to absorb estimated probable credit losses. The allowance for loan losses is based on estimated net realizable value unless it is probable that loans will be foreclosed, in which case the allowance for loan losses is based on the fair value of the collateral less selling costs. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates by management. Consideration is given to a variety of factors in establishing these estimates including current and anticipated economic conditions, diversification of the loan portfolio, delinquency statistics, results of internal loan review, borrowers’ perceived financial and management strengths, the adequacy of underlying collateral, the dependence on collateral, or the strength of the present value of future cash flows and other relevant factors. These factors may be susceptible to significant change. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provisions for loan losses may be required which may adversely affect

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the Corporation’s results of operations in the future. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.

Mortgage Servicing

The Corporation performs various servicing functions on mortgage loans owned by others. A fee, usually based on a percentage of the outstanding principal balance of the loan, is received for these services.

The Corporation accounts for its transfers and servicing financial assets in accordance with SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” The Corporation originates mortgages under a definitive plan to sell or securitize those loans and service the loans owned by the investor. The Corporation initially measures servicing assets retained in a sale or securitization of the assets being serviced at their allocated previous carrying amount based on relative fair values at the date of the sale or securitization. Servicing assets purchased or assumed rather than undertaken in a sale or securitization of the financial assets being serviced, are measured initially at fair value. Servicing assets are amortized in proportion to and over the period of net servicing income.

The Corporation estimates the fair value of servicing rights based upon the present value of expected future cash flows associated with the servicing rights discounted at a current market rate using the same assumptions used by bidders of servicing portfolios. The loans are grouped into homogenous pools for analysis based upon the predominant risk characteristics including origination date, loan type, interest rate and term. Assumptions are developed that include estimates of servicing costs, loan defaults, prepayment speeds, discount rates, market conditions and other factors that impact the value of retained interests. If the carrying value of mortgage servicing rights for a pool exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recognized through a charge to the valuation allowance with a corresponding adjustment to earnings.

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. Gains and losses on sales of loans are also accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 134, “Accounting for Mortgage Securities Retained after the Securitization of Mortgage Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise.” This statement requires that an entity engaged in mortgage banking activities classify the retained mortgage-backed security or other interest, which resulted from the securitizations of a mortgage loan held for sale, based upon its ability and intent to sell or hold these investments.

The Corporation follows SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” Implementation issue C13, “When a Loan Commitment Is Included in the Scope of Statement 133,” is included in SFAS No. 149. SFAS No. 149 amends SFAS No. 133 to add a scope exception for borrowers (all commitments) and lenders (all commitments except those relating to mortgage loans that will be held for sale). Statement 149 also amends SFAS No. 133 to require a lender to account for loan commitments related to mortgage loans that will be held for sale as derivatives. The Corporation periodically enters into commitments with its customers, which it intends to sell in the future. Consistent with SAB 105, “Application of Accounting Principles to Loan Commitments,” effective April 1, 2004, the Corporation does not consider the expected future cash flows related to the servicing of loans in

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the calculation of the fair value of derivative loan commitments. The implementation of SAB No. 105 had no impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line and accelerated depreciation methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the term of the lease or estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter.

Net Assets in Foreclosure

Net assets in foreclosure include foreclosed real estate which is carried at the lower of cost (lesser of carrying value of loan or fair value at date of acquisition) or estimated fair value of the collateral less selling costs. Any write-down, at or prior to the dates the real estate is considered foreclosed, is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent write-downs and expenses incurred in connection with holding such assets are recorded in other expenses. Any gain or loss upon the sale of real estate owned is charged to operations as incurred. Net assets in foreclosure also includes foreclosed leases which are carried at lower of cost (lesser of carrying value of loan or fair value at date of acquisition) or estimated fair value less selling costs.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in accordance with the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for potential impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment, in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level and an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. Core deposit intangibles are a measure of the value of checking and savings deposits acquired in business combinations accounted for under the purchase method. Core deposit intangibles and other identified intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their estimated lives and are evaluated for impairment if events and circumstances indicate a possible impairment. The Corporation employs general industry practices in evaluating the fair value of its goodwill and other intangible assets. The Corporation calculates the fair value using a combination of the following valuations: deposit premiums based on market deals, current stock pricing tracking as a multiple of book value, discounted cash flow of earnings with a terminal value and market multiple of earnings. Any impairment loss related to goodwill and other intangible assets is reflected as other noninterest expense in the statement of operations in the period in which the impairment was determined. No assurance can be given that future impairment tests will not result in a charge to earnings.

Goodwill was $31.6 million at December 31, 2005 and $32.5 million at December 31, 2004. On June 30, 2005, the Corporation completed the sale of Cumberland Advisors, Inc. including $996,000 of goodwill. Amortization of intangible assets, primarily core deposit intangible, were $246,000 and $171,000 for the years ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. Management performed its

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annual review of goodwill at June 30, 2005 in accordance with SFAS No. 142 and determined there was no impairment of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.

Derivatives

The Corporation accounts for derivatives in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” as amended. The statement requires the Corporation to recognize all derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities. Financial derivatives are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives not designated as hedges, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings.

The Corporation enters into interest rate swap contracts to modify the interest rate characteristics from variable to fixed in order to reduce the impact of interest rate changes on future net interest income. Net amounts payable or receivable from these contracts are accrued as an adjustment to net interest. The fair value of these derivatives is reported in other assets or other liabilities and offset in accumulated other comprehensive income for the effective portion of the derivatives. Amounts reclassed into earnings, when the hedged transaction culminates, are included in net interest. Ineffectiveness of the strategy, as defined under SFAS No. 133, if any, is reported in net interest. The Corporation performs an assessment, both at the inception of the hedge and quarterly thereafter, to determine whether these derivatives are highly effective in offsetting changes in the value of the hedged items.

Stock Based Compensation

The Corporation follows SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” which contains a fair value based method for valuing stock-based compensation that entities may use, which measures compensation cost at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. Compensation is then recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. The Corporation has chosen an alternative permitted by the standard to account for employee stock options and similar instruments under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.”

Entities that account for stock options using APB Opinion No. 25 are required to make pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the fair value-based method of accounting defined in SFAS No. 123 has been applied. In preparing the pro-forma disclosure, the Corporation estimates the fair value of employee stock options using a pricing model which takes into consideration the exercise price and expected life of the options, the current price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility, the expected dividends on the stock and the current risk-free interest rate for the expected life of the option. The Corporation’s estimate of the fair value of a stock option is based on expectations derived from historical experience and may not necessarily equate to its market value when fully vested.

The Corporation has four shareholder approved fixed stock option plans that allow the Corporation to grant options up to an aggregate of 3,617,011 shares of common stock to key employees and directors. At December 31, 2005, 2,459,734 stock options had been granted under the stock option plans. The options have a term of ten years when issued and typically vest over a five-year period. The exercise price of each option is the market price of the Corporation’s stock on the date of grant. Additionally, at December 31, 2005, the Corporation has an additional 312,681 granted stock options, which were converted into the Corporation’s options as a result of the Millennium Bank acquisition. The options have

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a term of ten years and are exercisable at prices ranging from $9.71 to $14.50, at December 31, 2005, except for 34,485 non-qualified performance based stock options which were cancelled in conjunction with the sale of Cumberland Advisors, Inc.

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively: dividend yield of 3.27%, 2.83% and 2.17%; expected volatility of 31.15%, 29.38% and 28.91%; risk-free interest rate of 4.41%, 4.06% and 4.08%; and an expected life of 7.15 years, 7.06 years and 7.41 years. The options converted as a result of the Millennium Bank acquisition have been excluded from the valuation since they were fully vested.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Corporation had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, to stock-based employee compensation. See Note 14, “Earnings Per Share,” for calculation of earnings per share.

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands,
except per share information)

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

38,828 

 

$

38,567 

 

$

35,333 

 

Less: Stock-based compensation costs determined under fair value method for all awards, net

 

602

 

1,148

 

2,046

 

Pro forma

 

$

38,226 

 

$

37,419 

 

$

33,287 

 

Earnings per share (Basic)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

1.41 

 

$

1.42 

 

$

1.35 

 

Pro forma

 

$

1.39 

 

$

1.38 

 

$

1.27 

 

Earnings per share (Diluted)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

1.38 

 

$

1.37 

 

$

1.30 

 

Pro forma

 

$

1.36 

 

$

1.33 

 

$

1.23 

 

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123(R)). SFAS 123(R) replaces SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” SFAS 123(R) establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services and addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. SFAS 123(R) focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. Under SFAS 123(R), all forms of share-based payments to employees, including employee stock options, will be treated the same as other forms of compensation by recognizing the related cost in the income statement. The expense of the award will generally be measured at fair value at the grant date. SFAS No. 123 requires that the expense relating to so-called fixed plan employee stock options only be disclosed in the footnotes to the financial statements. SFAS 123(R) eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using APB Opinion No. 25. In April 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule amending Regulation S-X to amend the date for compliance with SFAS 123(R). Under SFAS 123(R),

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the Corporation would have been required to apply the provisions of SFAS 123(R) as of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. The Commission’s new rule allows registrants to implement SFAS 123(R) at the beginning of their next fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005.

In October 2005, the FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) No. 123(R)-2, “Practical Accommodation to the Application of Grant Date as Defined in SFAS No. 123(R).” The FSP stipulates that assuming all other criteria in the grant date definition are met, a mutual undertanding of the key terms and conditions of an award to an individual employee is presumed to exist upon the award’s approval in accordance with the relevant corporate governance requirements, provided that the terms and conditions of an award (a) cannot be negotiated by the recipient with the employer and (b) are expected to be communicated to an individual recipient within a relatively short time period from the date of approval. FSP 123(R)-2 applies upon initial adoption of SFAS 123(R).

In November 2005, the FASB issued FSP No. 123(R)-3, “Transition Election Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payments Awards.” The FSP provides an alternative transition method for accounting for the tax effects of share-based payment awards to employees for entities that do not have the necessary information to comply with the transition requirements of SFAS 123(R). An entity may take up to one year from the later of its initial adoption of SFAS 123(R) or the effective date of this FSP (November 10, 2005) to evaluate its available transition alternatives and make its one-time election.

In February 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. 123(R)-4, “Classification of Options and Similar Instruments Issued as Employee Compensation That Allow for Cash Settlement upon the Occurrence of a Contingent Event” to amend guidance in SFAS 123(R) on classifying options and similar instruments issued as part of employee compensation arrangements. Prior to amendment, SFAS 123(R) required the classification of such instruments as liabilities if the entity could be required under any circumstances to settle the option or similar instrument by transferring cash or other assets. FSP 123(R)-4 amends paragraphs 32 and A229 of SFAS 123(R) to incorporate a practical accommodation similar to the probability approach provided in footnote 16 of the statement for shares subject to contingent cash settlement features. As a result, SFAS 123(R) requires options issued as compensation to employees to be classified as liabilities if the cash settlement feature can be exercised only upon the occurrence of a contingent event that is outside the employee’s control, and such event is deemed probable to occur. Accounting for the modification of the option or similar instrument from equity to liability is similar to accounting for a modification from an equity to liability award. This FSP is applicable upon initial adoption of SFAS 123(R). FSP 123(R)-4 is not expected to have any impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.

The Corporation has adopted SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006. The Corporation will use the modified prospective application method of transition. Effective January 1, 2006, the Corporation will recognize compensation expense for the portion of outstanding awards at January 1, 2006 for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered, based on the grant-date fair value of those awards calculated under SFAS 123 for pro forma disclosures. For new grants awarded on or after January 1, 2006, the Corporation has chosen to continue the use of the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of each option on the date of grant. In accordance with SFAS 123(R), the Corporation will estimate the number of options for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered as compared to accounting for forfeitures as they occur under SFAS 123. The Corporation has chosen to recognize compensation expense for new grants using the straight-line method which spreads compensation expense

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for shares vesting evenly over the period of vesting. Pro forma disclosures under SFAS 123 have been based upon the accrual method which treats each vesting tranche as a separate award and amortizes expense evenly (prorated) from grant date to vest date for each tranche. The Corporation estimates that share-based compensation expense, net of tax, to be recognized during the year of 2006 will be approximately $284,000. The number and timing of options granted during 2006 and vesting criteria may alter this projected number.

Income Taxes

There are two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense approximates cash to be paid or refunded for taxes for the applicable period. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized due to differences between the basis of assets and liabilities as measured by tax laws and their basis as reported in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are subject to management’s judgment based upon available evidence that future realizations are likely. If management determines that the Corporation may not be able to realize some or all of the net deferred tax asset in the future, a charge to income tax expense may be required to reduce the value of the net deferred tax asset to the expected realizable value. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax expense or benefit is recognized for the change in deferred tax liabilities or assets between periods.

Pension Plans

The Corporation has certain employee benefit plans covering substantially all employees. The Corporation accrues service cost as incurred.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Corporation invests in bank-owned life insurance (BOLI). BOLI involves the purchasing of life insurance by the Corporation on a chosen group of employees. The Corporation is the owner and beneficiary of the policies. This pool of insurance, due to tax advantages to the Bank, is profitable to the Corporation. This profitability is used to offset a portion of future benefit cost increases. The Bank’s deposits fund BOLI and the earnings from BOLI are recognized as noninterest income.

Earnings Per Share

The Corporation follows the provisions of SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Basic earnings per share exclude dilution and are computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share take into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. Proceeds assumed to have been received on such exercise or conversion are assumed to be used to purchase shares of the Corporation’s common stock at the average market price during the period, as required by the “treasury stock method” of accounting. The effects of securities or other contracts to issue common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share in periods in which the effect would be antidilutive. All weighted average shares, actual shares

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and per share information in the financial statements have been adjusted retroactively for the effect of stock dividends and splits.

Comprehensive Income

The Corporation records unrealized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities and gains and losses on cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. Gains and losses on available for sale investments securities are reclassified to net income as the gains or losses are realized upon sale of the securities. Other-than-temporary impairment charges are reclassified to net income at the time of the charge. Gains or losses on derivatives are reclassified to net income as the hedged item affects earnings. The Corporation follows SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” which establishes standards to provide prominent disclosure of comprehensive income items.

Segment Information

SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” establishes standards for the way public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosure about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The statement also requires that public enterprises report a measure of segment profit or loss, certain specific revenue and expense items and segment assets. It also requires that information be reported about revenues derived from the enterprises’ products or services, or about the countries in which the enterprises earn revenues and hold assets, and about major customers, regardless of whether the information is used in making operating decisions.

The Corporation has one reportable segment, “Community Banking.” All of the Corporation’s activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent and assessed based on how each of the activities of the Corporation supports the others. For example, commercial lending is dependent upon the ability of the Bank to fund itself with retail deposits and other borrowings and to manage interest rate and credit risk. This situation is also similar for consumer and residential mortgage lending. Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of the Corporation as one operating segment or unit.

The Corporation has also identified several operating segments. These operating segments within the Corporation’s operations do not have similar characteristics to the community banking operations and do not meet the quantitative thresholds requiring separate disclosure. These nonreportable segments include HNC Financial Company, HNC Reinsurance Company and the Parent.

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Variable Interest Entities

Harleysville Statutory Trust I (Trust I), HNC Statutory Trust II (Trust II) and HNC Statutory Trust III (Trust III) are considered variable interest entities under FASB Interpretation 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” as revised (FIN 46R). Accordingly, Trust II and Trust III are not consolidated in the Corporation’s financial statements and the Corporation no longer consolidates Trust I as of March 31, 2004. FIN 46(R) precludes consideration of the call option embedded in the preferred stock when determining if the Corporation has the right to a majority of Trust I’s expected residual returns. The deconsolidation resulted in the investment in the common stock of Trust I to be included in other assets as of March 31, 2004 and the corresponding increase in outstanding debt of $155,000. In addition, the income received on the Corporation’s common stock investment is included in other income. The adoption of FIN 46(R) did not have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December, 2005, the FASB issued FSP SOP 94-6-1, “Terms of Loan Products That May Give Rise to a Concentration of Credit Risk.” The guidance in this FSP emphasizes the requirement to assess the adequacy of disclosures for all lending products and the effect of changes in market or economic conditions on the adequacy of those disclosures. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending after the date the FSP is posted to the website (December 19, 2005). The adoption of FSP SOP 94-6-1 did not require additional disclosures as the Corporation did not have additional material concentrations of credit risk.

In November, 2005, the FASB issued FSP FIN 45-3, “Application of FASB Interpretation No. 45 to Minimum Revenue Guarantees Granted to a Business or Its Owners.” The guidance in this FSP amends FIN No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” to explicitly state that the recognition, measurement and disclosure provisions of FIN No. 45 apply to a minimum revenue guarantee. A minimum revenue guarantee is a guarantee granted to a business or its owners that the revenue of the business will be at least a specified minimum amount for a specified period of time. FSP FIN 45-3 is effective for new minimum revenue guarantees issued or modified on or after the beginning of the first fiscal quarter following November 10, 2005 (the date posted to the FASB website). The disclosure requirements are to be applied to all minimum revenue guarantees in financial statements of interim or annual periods ending after the beginning of the first fiscal quarter following November 10, 2005, although earlier application is permitted. FSP FIN 45-3 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (SFAS 154). SFAS 154 replaces APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes” and SFAS No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of every voluntary change in accounting principle unless it is impracticable. APB Opinion No. 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. SFAS 154 also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization, or depletion method for long-lived nonfinancial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 carries forward without change the guidance in APB Opinion No. 20 for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued

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Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

financial statements and a change in accounting estimate. SFAS 154 carries forward the provisions of SFAS No. 3 that govern reporting accounting changes in interim financial statements. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005, although earlier application is permitted for changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after June 1, 2005. SFAS 154 is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.

In March 2005, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations” (FIN 47). FIN 47 clarifies that an entity must recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation when incurred if the liability’s fair value can be reasonably estimated. This Interpretation also defines when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. FIN 47 is effective no later than the end of fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005, although early adoption is encouraged. The implementation of FIN 47 did not have any impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.

Note 2—Acquisitions / Dispositions

At the close of business on January 13, 2006, the Corporation completed its acquisition of the Cornerstone Companies, registered investment advisors for high net worth, privately held business owners, wealthy families and institutional clients. Located in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the firm specializes in providing sophisticated open architecture asset management platforms, business succession and estate planning services, life insurance sales and compensation and benefits consulting. With assets under management of approximately $1.5 billion, the Cornerstone Companies serve clients within the Harleysville footprint, throughout Pennsylvania and other mid-Atlantic states.

The acquisition was consummated pursuant to the Purchase Agreement dated November 15, 2005, by and among the Bank and Cornerstone Financial Consultants, Ltd., a Pennsylvania corporation (CFC), Cornerstone Institutional Investors, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (CII), Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation ((CAAM), and together with CFC and CII collectively, the Cornerstone Companies), Cornerstone Management Resources, Inc., (CMR), John R. Yaissle, Malcolm L. Cowen, II and Thomas J. Scalici. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Bank acquired (i) all of the outstanding capital stock of CFC and CII, (ii) substantially all of the assets of CAAM, and (iii) certain limited assets of CMR. The purchase price consisted of $15.0 million in cash paid at closing and a contingent payment of up to $7.0 million to be paid post-closing. The contingent payment is based upon the Cornerstone Companies meeting certain minimum operating results during a five-year earn-out period, with a maximum payout of $7.0 million over this period.

The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, which requires that the financial statements include activity of the Cornerstone Companies effective January 1, 2006. Accordingly, the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements and the information herein at and for the year ended December 31, 2005 do not include the Cornerstone Companies.

On June 30, 2005, the Bank sold its former subsidiary, Cumberland Advisors, Inc., to David R. Kotok and Associates, Inc. in a stock sale. The sale price was $2.0 million cash and resulted in a non-taxable gain of $287,000 recorded in the second quarter of 2005. Cumberland Advisors had assets of $1.8 million. Cumberland Advisors, based in Vineland, New Jersey, is a SEC registered investment advisor specializing

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Note 2—Acquisitions / Dispositions (Continued)

in fixed income money management and equities with approximately $700 million in assets under management at June 30, 2005. It was acquired by the Corporation on April 30, 2004 as part of its Millennium Bank acquisition. Based upon management’s analysis of Cumberland Advisors’ results of operations and assets in comparison to the Corporation’s, management determined the impact of the sale of Cumberland Advisors is immaterial, and therefore the transaction is not presented as discontinued operations.

On April 1, 2005, the Bank completed the sale of its McAdoo branch located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania with deposits of $13.9 million as well as certain loans and other assets of $5.8 million to The Legacy Bank. In connection with the sale, the Bank paid net cash of $7.4 million and recorded a pre-tax profit of $690,000 during the second quarter of 2005.

On April 30, 2004, the Corporation completed its acquisition of Millennium Bank which was merged with and into the Bank. Millennium Bank was based in Malvern, Pennsylvania with four banking offices, specializing in commercial lending and client relationship banking along with the wealth management unit, Cumberland Advisors, Inc. Millennium Bank’s results of operations are included in the Corporation’s results beginning April 30, 2004 through December 31, 2005.

The aggregate purchase price was $52.8 million in cash and stock which included $5.5 million in expenses associated with the acquisition. The Corporation acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Millennium Bank. Millennium Bank shares of 1,511,624 were exchanged at a conversion ratio of .6256 (.68972 restated*) for 945,672 (1,042,603 restated*) shares of the Corporation’s common stock and Millennium Bank shares of 1,008,050 were exchanged for cash consideration of $16.1 million. Millennium Bank options of 302,250 were cashed out for consideration of $2.3 million and options of 453,325 were exchanged at a conversion ratio of .6256 (.68972 restated*) to acquire 283,601 shares (312,681 restated*) of the Corporation’s common stock (252,321 (278,196 restated*) options at an exercise price of $10.71 to $15.98 ($9.71 to $14.50 restated*) and 31,280 (34,485 restated*) performance based options at an exercise price of $13.59 ($12.33 restated*)). This transaction was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” Goodwill of $32.5 million was recorded in connection with the acquisition of Millennium Bank.

Note 3—Restrictions on Cash and Due From Banks

As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Bank did not need to maintain reserves (in the form of deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank) to satisfy federal regulatory requirements.


*—Restated for five percent stock dividends paid on September 15, 2005 and September 15, 2004.

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Note 4—Investment Securities

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and the estimated market value of the Corporation’s investment securities available for sale and held to maturity are as follows:

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Available for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

$

161,371 

 

 

$

2 

 

 

 

$

(3,977 

)

 

$

157,396 

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

175,246

 

 

278

 

 

 

(1,679

)

 

173,845

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

475,261

 

 

245

 

 

 

(7,938

)

 

467,568

 

Other securities

 

43,491

 

 

56

 

 

 

(703

)

 

42,844

 

Total investment securities available for sale

 

$

855,369 

 

 

$

581 

 

 

 

$

(14,297 

)

 

$

841,653 

 

Held to maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

$

3,843 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

(45 

)

 

$

3,798 

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

55,712

 

 

615

 

 

 

(372

)

 

55,955

 

Total investment securities held to maturity

 

$

59,555 

 

 

$

615 

 

 

 

$

(417 

)

 

$

59,753 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Available for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

$

154,482 

 

 

$

57 

 

 

 

$

(1,436 

)

 

$

153,103 

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

195,614

 

 

3,556

 

 

 

(671

)

 

198,499

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

457,171

 

 

600

 

 

 

(3,041

)

 

454,730

 

Other securities

 

65,606

 

 

3,168

 

 

 

(374

)

 

68,400

 

Total investment securities available for sale

 

$

872,873 

 

 

$

7,381 

 

 

 

$

(5,522 

)

 

$

874,732 

 

Held to maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

$

3,830 

 

 

$

14 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

3,844 

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

64,662

 

 

1,106

 

 

 

(275

)

 

65,493

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

339

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

367

 

Total investment securities held to maturity

 

$

68,831 

 

 

$

1,148 

 

 

 

$

(275 

)

 

$

69,704 

 

 

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Note 4—Investment Securities (Continued)

The tables below indicate the length of time individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or longer

 

Total

 

 

Description of
Securities

 

 

 

# of
Securities

 

Fair
Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

# of
Securities

 

Fair
Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

# of
Securities

 

Fair
Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

 

19

 

 

$

52,713

 

 

$

(1,232

)

 

 

37

 

 

$

104,405

 

 

$

(2,790

)

 

 

56

 

 

$

157,118

 

 

$

(4,022

)

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

252

 

 

120,860

 

 

(1,407

)

 

 

48

 

 

22,460

 

 

(644

)

 

 

300

 

 

143,320

 

 

(2,051

)

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

78

 

 

259,830

 

 

(4,332

)

 

 

55

 

 

137,899

 

 

(3,606

)

 

 

133

 

 

397,729

 

 

(7,938

)

 

Other securities

 

 

6

 

 

5,271

 

 

(148

)

 

 

3

 

 

12,417

 

 

(555

)

 

 

9

 

 

17,688

 

 

(703

)

 

Totals

 

 

355

 

 

$

438,674

 

 

$

(7,119

)

 

 

143

 

 

$

277,181

 

 

$

(7,595

)

 

 

498

 

 

$

715,855

 

 

$

(14,714

)

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or longer

 

Total

 

 

Description of
Securities

 

 

 

# of
Securities

 

Fair
Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

# of
Securities

 

Fair
Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

# of
Securities

 

Fair
Value

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

Obligations of other U.S. government agencies and corporations

 

 

45

 

 

$

136,246

 

 

$

(1,429

)

 

 

1

 

 

$

4,993

 

 

$

(7

)

 

 

46

 

 

$

141,239

 

 

$

(1,436

)

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

 

167

 

 

85,736

 

 

(878

)

 

 

9

 

 

3,162

 

 

(68

)

 

 

176

 

 

88,898

 

 

(946

)

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

75

 

 

277,251

 

 

(2,766

)

 

 

11

 

 

23,302

 

 

(275

)

 

 

86

 

 

300,553

 

 

(3,041

)

 

Other securities

 

 

8

 

 

19,611

 

 

(346

)

 

 

1

 

 

589

 

 

(28

)

 

 

9

 

 

20,200

 

 

(374

)

 

Totals

 

 

295

 

 

$

518,844

 

 

$

(5,419

)

 

 

22

 

 

$

32,046

 

 

$

(378

)

 

 

317

 

 

$

550,890

 

 

$

(5,797

)

 

 

The unrealized losses associated with these securities that management has the ability and intent to hold, are not considered to be other-than-temporary because the unrealized losses are related to changes in interest rates and do not affect the expected cash flows of the underlying collateral or issuer. There were 143 individual securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer as of December 31, 2005.

Securities with a carrying value of $568.2 million and $475.2 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds, government deposits and repurchase agreements.

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Note 4—Investment Securities (Continued)

The amortized cost and estimated market value of investment securities, at December 31, 2005, by contractual maturities are shown in the following table. Actual maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers and borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Held to Maturity

 

Available for Sale

 

 

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Due in one year or less

 

 

$

1,104

 

 

$

1,129

 

$

2,998

 

$

2,959

 

Due after one year through five years

 

 

35,444

 

 

35,912

 

131,375

 

129,199

 

Due after five years through ten years

 

 

 

 

 

122,738

 

120,520

 

Due after ten years

 

 

23,007

 

 

22,712

 

90,458

 

89,505

 

 

 

 

59,555

 

 

59,753

 

347,569

 

342,183

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

475,261

 

467,568

 

Equity securities

 

 

 

 

 

32,539

 

31,902

 

Totals

 

 

$

59,555

 

 

$

59,753

 

$

855,369

 

$

841,653

 

 

The components of net realized gains on sales of investment securities were as follows:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Gross realized gains

 

$

5,812

 

$

7,642

 

$

11,420

 

Gross realized losses

 

(1,018

)

(3,953

)

(4,807

)

Net realized gains on sales of investment securities

 

$

4,794

 

$

3,689

 

$

6,613

 

 

Note 5—Loans

Major classification of loans are as follows:

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Real estate (including loans held for sale of $2,028 and $1,236)

 

$

792,345

 

$

694,536

 

Commercial and industrial

 

477,664

 

471,415

 

Consumer loans

 

694,251

 

643,340

 

Lease financing

 

17,524

 

33,219

 

Total loans

 

1,981,784

 

1,842,510

 

Deferred costs, net

 

3,709

 

3,292

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(19,865

)

(18,455

)

Net loans and loans held for sale

 

$

1,965,628

 

$

1,827,347

 

 

On December 31, 2005, nonaccrual loans were $7.5 million and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest were $846,000. On December 31, 2004, nonaccrual loans were $4.7 million and loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest were $981,000. The Bank’s policy for interest income

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Note 5—Loans (Continued)

recognition on nonaccrual loans is to recognize income under the cash basis when the loans are both current and the collateral on the loan is sufficient to cover the outstanding obligation to the Bank. The Bank will not recognize income if these factors do not exist. During 2005, interest accrued on nonaccruing loans and not recognized as interest income was $310,000 and interest paid on nonaccruing loans of $250,000 was recognized as interest income. During 2004, interest accrued on nonaccruing loans and not recognized as interest income was $238,000, and interest paid on nonaccruing loans of $47,000 was recognized as interest income. During 2003, interest accrued on nonaccruing loans and not recognized as interest income was $227,000, and interest paid on nonaccruing loans of $29,000 was recognized as interest income

The balance of impaired loans was $3.3 million at December 31, 2005 compared to $2.1 million at December 31, 2004. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, impaired loans with specific loss allowances were $3.3 million and $2.1 million and the related allowance for loan losses were $675,000 and $243,000, respectively. The average impaired loan balance was $1.5 million in 2005, compared to $1.8 million and $2.2 million in 2004 and 2003, respectively. The income recognized on impaired loans during 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $33,000, $2,000 and $63,000, respectively.

The Bank has no concentration of loans to individual borrowers which exceeded 10% of total loans at December 31, 2005 and 2004. The Bank actively monitors the risk of this loan concentration.

The Bank continued to pursue new lending opportunities while seeking to maintain a portfolio that is diverse as to industry concentration, type and geographic distribution. The Bank’s geographic lending area is primarily concentrated in Montgomery, Carbon, Bucks, Chester, Berks and Wayne counties, but also includes Lehigh, Monroe and Northhampton counties.

At December 31, 2005 and 2004, loans serviced for others totaled approximately $328.3 million and $329.0 million, respectively.

Loans to directors, executive officers and their associates are made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with others. Activity of these loans is as follows:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance, January 1

 

$

22,863

 

$

21,038

 

$

15,280

 

New loans

 

75,230

 

70,711

 

65,528

 

Repayments

 

(75,994

)

(68,886

)

(59,770

)

Balance, December 31

 

$

22,099

 

$

22,863

 

$

21,038

 

 

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Note 6—Allowance for Loan Losses

The table below summarizes the changes in the allowance for loan losses:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

$

18,455

 

$

16,753

 

$

17,190

 

Provision for loan losses

 

3,401

 

2,555

 

3,200

 

Reserve from Millennium Bank acquisition

 

 

1,677

 

 

Loans charged off

 

(3,047

)

(3,534

)

(4,555

)

Recoveries

 

1,056

 

1,004

 

918

 

Balance, end of year

 

$

19,865

 

$

18,455

 

$

16,753

 

 

Note 7—Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment consist of the following:

 

 

Estimated

 

December 31,

 

 

 

Useful Lives

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Land

 

Indefinite

 

$

4,797

 

$

5,008

 

Buildings

 

15-39 years

 

26,503

 

24,815

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

3-7 years

 

32,853

 

31,027

 

Total cost

 

 

 

64,153

 

60,850

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(36,583

)

(33,887

)

Premises and equipment, net

 

 

 

$

27,570

 

$

26,963

 

 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 was $3.4 million, $3.4 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Note 8—Deposits

At December 31, 2005, scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows:

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2006

 

 

$

406,137

 

 

2007

 

 

234,415

 

 

2008

 

 

38,298

 

 

2009

 

 

22,465

 

 

2010

 

 

55,312

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

31

 

 

Total

 

 

$

756,658

 

 

 

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Note 9—Borrowings

Federal Funds Lines of Credit with Correspondent Banks

Total federal funds lines of credit with correspondent banks at December 31, 2005 were $130.0 million all of which is unused. These lines of credit are available for overnight funds and the rate is based on the correspondent bank’s quoted rate at the time of the transaction.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances at December 31, 2005 totaled $297.8 million, all of which were long-term with a weighted average interest rate of 4.25%. FHLB advances at December 31, 2004 totaled $317.8 million, of which $272.8 million was long-term with a weighted average interest rate of 4.10% and $45.0 million was short-term. The advances are collateralized by FHLB stock and certain first mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. Advances are made pursuant to several different credit programs offered from time to time by the FHLB. Unused lines of credit with the FHLB were $273.1 million at December 31, 2005 and $578.8 million at December 31, 2004. During 2003, the Corporation paid off approximately $29 million of FHLB borrowings with rates over 6.0% prior to their scheduled maturity dates. This provided the opportunity to lock in historically low rates on new long-term borrowings. The early retirement of these borrowings resulted in a $2.6 million prepayment fee.

At December 31, 2005, scheduled maturities of long-term borrowings with the FHLB are as follows:

 

 

Balance

 

Weighted
Average Rate

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2006

 

40,000

 

 

4.01

%

 

2007

 

55,000

 

 

4.08

%

 

2008

 

58,000

 

 

4.67

%

 

2009

 

40,750

 

 

4.13

%

 

2010

 

14,000

 

 

4.34

%

 

Thereafter

 

90,000

 

 

4.24

%

 

Total

 

$

297,750

 

 

4.25

%

 

 

Trust Preferred Securities

On September 28, 2005, HNC Statutory Trust III (Trust III), a newly formed Delaware statutory trust subsidiary of the Corporation, issued $25.0 million of fixed/floating rate trust preferred securities which represent undivided beneficial interests in the assets of Trust III. Trust III issued mandatory redeemable preferred stock to investors and loaned the proceeds to the Corporation for general corporate purposes. Trust III holds, as its sole asset, a subordinated debenture in the amount of $25.8 million issued by the Corporation on September 28, 2005. Trust III qualifies as a variable interest entity under FASB Interpretation 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” as revised (FIN 46R). The trust preferred securities require quarterly distributions by Trust III to the holders of the trust preferred securities at a fixed rate equal to 5.67% through November 2010 and then will be payable at a variable interest rate equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.40% per annum. The trust preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity of the subordinate debentures on November 23, 2035. The Corporation may redeem the debentures prior to their stated maturity upon the occurrence of specified special events or at the specified optional redemption dates. The Corporation may redeem the debentures,

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Note 9—Borrowings (Continued)

in whole but not in part, at any time, within 90 days following the occurrence and continuation of a tax event, an investment company event or a capital treatment event as set forth in the indentures relating to the trust preferred securities and in each case subject to regulatory approval if required. The Corporation also may redeem the debentures, in whole or in part, at the stated optional redemption date of November 23, 2010, and quarterly thereafter, subject to regulatory approval if required. The special and optional redemption price is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures to the redemption date.

On March 25, 2004, HNC Statutory Trust II (Trust II), a Delaware statutory trust subsidiary of the Corporation, issued $20.0 million of floating rate (three-month LIBOR plus a margin of 2.70%) trust preferred securities, which represent undivided beneficial interests in the assets of Trust II. Trust II issued mandatory redeemable preferred stock to investors and loaned the proceeds to the Corporation. Trust II holds, as its sole asset, a subordinated debenture in the amount of $20.6 million issued by the Corporation on March 25, 2004. Trust II qualifies as a variable interest entity under FIN 46R. The trust preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity of the subordinate debentures on April 6, 2034. The Corporation may redeem the debentures prior to their stated maturity upon the occurrence of specified special events or at the specified optional redemption dates. The Corporation may redeem the debentures, in whole or in part, at any time, within 90 days following the occurrence and continuation of a tax event, an investment company event or a capital treatment event as set forth in the indentures relating to the trust preferred securities and in each case subject to regulatory approval if required. The Corporation also may redeem the debentures, in whole or in part, at the stated optional redemption date of April 7, 2009 and quarterly thereafter, subject to regulatory approval if required. The special and optional redemption price is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures to the redemption date.

On February 22, 2001, the Corporation issued $5.0 million of 10.2% junior subordinate deferrable interest debentures (the debentures) to Harleysville Statutory Trust I (Trust I), a Connecticut business trust, in which the Corporation owns all of the common equity. Trust I issued mandatorily redeemable preferred stock to investors and loaned the proceeds to the Corporation. Trust I qualifies as a variable interest entity under FIN 46R. The trust preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity of the subordinate debentures on February 22, 2031. The Corporation may redeem the debentures prior to their stated maturity upon the occurrence of specified special events or at the specified optional redemption dates. The Corporation may redeem the debentures, in whole but not in part, at any time, within 90 days following the occurrence and continuation of a tax event, an investment company event or a capital treatment event as set forth in the indentures relating to the trust preferred securities and in each case subject to regulatory approval if required. If the special redemption date is before February 22, 2011, the special redemption price is the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures to the special redemption date, or (ii) as determined by a quotation agent, the sum of (a) the present value of the principal amount of the debentures at 105.10% of the principal amount and the present value of interest payable from the special redemption date to February 22, 2011, each discounted to the special redemption date on a semi-annual basis, plus (b) accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures to the special redemption date. If the special redemption date is on February 22, 2011, the redemption price is 105.10% of the principal amount, and declines annually to 100.00% on February 22, 2021 and thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures to the redemption date. The Corporation also may redeem the debt securities, in whole or in part, at the stated

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Note 9—Borrowings (Continued)

optional redemption date of February 22, 2011 and semi-annually thereafter, subject to regulatory approval if required. The redemption price on February 22, 2011 is equal to 105.10% of the principal amount, and declines annually to 100.00% on February 22, 2021 and thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the debentures to the redemption date.

The Corporation’s obligations under the debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Corporation of Trust I’s, Trust II’s and Trust III’s obligations under the trust preferred securities.

In March 2005, the Federal Reserve Board adopted a final rule that allows the continued limited inclusion of outstanding and prospective issuances of trust preferred securities in Tier 1 capital of bank holding companies. Under the final rule, trust preferred securities and other restricted core capital elements will be subject to stricter quantitative limits. The Board’s final rule limits restricted core capital elements to 25% of all core capital elements, net of goodwill, less any associated deferred tax liability. Amounts of restricted core capital elements in excess of these limits generally may be included in Tier 2 capital. The final rule provides a five-year transition period ending March 31, 2009, for application of the quantitative limits. In addition, the requirement for trust preferred securities to include a call option has been eliminated, and standards for the junior subordinated debt underlying trust preferred securities eligible for Tier 1 capital treatment have been clarified. Management has evaluated the effects of the rule and does not anticipate a material impact on its capital ratios upon implementation.

Note 10—Income Taxes

The components of income tax expense were as follows:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Current income tax expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

17,814

 

$

16,029

 

$

11,512

 

State

 

119

 

117

 

100

 

Total current income tax expense

 

17,933

 

16,146

 

11,612

 

Deferred federal income tax

 

(5,530

)

(3,580

)

(2,915

)

Total income tax expense

 

$

12,403

 

$

12,566

 

$

8,697

 

 

The effective income tax rates of 24.2% for 2005, 24.6% for 2004 and 19.8% for 2003 were less than the applicable federal income tax rate of 35% for each year. The reason for these differences follows:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Expected income tax expense

 

$

18,008

 

$

17,972

 

$

15,474

 

Tax-exempt income net of interest disallowance

 

(5,078

)

(5,365

)

(6,769

)

Other

 

(201

)

(41

)

(8

)

Tax benefit from sale of Cumberland Advisors, Inc.

 

(326

)

 

 

Actual income tax expense

 

$

12,403

 

$

12,566

 

$

8,697

 

 

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Note 10—Income Taxes (Continued)

The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

Asset

 

Liability

 

Asset

 

Liability

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Allowance for loan losses

 

$

6,768

 

 

$

 

 

$

6,274

 

$

 

Lease assets

 

 

 

3,895

 

 

 

9,683

 

Deferred loan fees

 

 

 

2,214

 

 

 

1,810

 

Deferred compensation

 

2,798

 

 

 

 

2,489

 

 

Pension

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

23

 

Depreciation

 

 

 

690

 

 

 

1,409

 

Net operating loss carryforward

 

701

 

 

 

 

1,414

 

 

Unrealized gain on investment securities

 

4,801

 

 

 

 

 

651

 

Net unrealized gain on derivative used for cash flow hedge

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

18

 

Purchase accounting adjustments

 

 

 

692

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

721

 

 

 

835

 

Total deferred taxes

 

$

15,068

 

 

$

8,478

 

 

$

10,177

 

$

14,429

 

 

The exercise of stock options which have been granted under the Corporation’s various stock option plans gives rise to compensation, which is includible in the taxable income of the applicable employees and deductible by the Corporation for income tax purposes. Compensation resulting from increases in the fair market value of the Corporation’s common stock subsequent to the date of grant of the applicable exercised stock options is not recognized, in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, as an expense for financial accounting purposes and the related tax benefits are taken directly to additional paid in capital. The amounts recorded in paid in capital for 2005 and 2004 were $1.4 million and $695,000, respectively.

As a result of the acquisition of Millennium Bank during 2004, the Corporation had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $4.5 million. As of 12/31/05, $2.6 million of these net operating losses remain and are scheduled to expire 2020 through 2024. The recognition of the net operating loss carry forward is subject to an annual limitation; however the Corporation expects to fully utilize the remaining carry forward.

The Corporation acquired Cumberland Advisors as part of the Millennium Bank acquisition. Cumberland Advisors was subsequently sold in 2005. This sale generated a tax loss as a result of the tax basis exceeding the book basis of the net assets acquired. A tax benefit of approximately $326,000 was recorded in 2005 associated with this sale. Additional tax benefits of $245,000 remain from this sale and are subject to certain limitations and will be utilized through 2016.

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Note 11—Pension Plans

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

The Corporation has a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all employees. The plan’s benefits are based on years of service and the employee’s average compensation during any five consecutive years within the ten-year period preceding retirement. The plan’s funded status and amounts recognized in the financial statements follow:

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Change in benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

10,921

 

$

9,439

 

Service cost

 

1,052

 

873

 

Interest cost

 

642

 

564

 

Actual loss

 

308

 

218

 

Benefits paid

 

(1,871

)

(465

)

Change in assumptions

 

 

292

 

Benefits obligation at end of year

 

$

11,052

 

$

10,921

 

Change in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

$

8,469

 

$

6,870

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

486

 

564

 

Employer contribution

 

1,500

 

1,500

 

Benefits paid

 

(1,871

)

(465

)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

$

8,584

 

$

8,469

 

Funded status

 

$

(2,468

)

$

(2,452

)

Unrecognized transition (asset)

 

(85

)

(103

)

Unrecognized prior service cost

 

 

 

Unrecognized net loss

 

2,860

 

2,624

 

Minimum liability recognized

 

 

 

Accrued benefit cost

 

$

307

 

$

69

 

 

 

 

    2005    

 

    2004    

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid benefit cost

 

 

$

307

 

 

 

$

(390

)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

459

 

 

Net amount recognized

 

 

$

307

 

 

 

$

69

 

 

 

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

pension plan obligations as of December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Discount rate

 

6.00

%

6.00

%

6.00

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

4.00

%

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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Note 11—Pension Plans (Continued)

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

pension plan net periodic benefit cost as of December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Discount rate

 

6.00

%

6.00

%

6.00

%

Expected return on plan assets

 

6.00

%

6.50

%

6.50

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

4.00

%

4.00

%

4.00

%

 

 

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

Components of net periodic defined benefit expense

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Service cost

 

$

1,052

 

$

873

 

$

785

 

Interest cost

 

642

 

564

 

488

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(524

)

(477

)

(359

)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

 

(105

)

(111

)

Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial losses

 

92

 

79

 

195

 

Net periodic benefit expense

 

$

1,262

 

$

934

 

$

998

 

 

The pension plan assets are invested in a growth and income strategy with a target asset allocation of 60% equity and 40% fixed income securities. The allocation range for equities is between 55 to 65% and between 35 to 45% for fixed income. Long-term rate of return assumptions of the various asset classes are based primarily on empirical long-term historical return data, adjusted for near-term expectations. To make the return expectations more conservative, our near-term expectations are for 8.0% equity and 4.5% fixed income returns for the next 10 years. The expected 2006 employer contribution to the pension plan is $1.3 million.

As of December 31, 2005, Harleysville National Corporation’s Pension Plans had an investment in the Corporation’s stock with a market value of $165,000.

The Corporation’s pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by asset category is as follows:

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

Plan Assets at
December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Asset Category

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

65.6

%

64.4

%

Debt securities

 

32.5

%

31.8

%

Other

 

1.9

%

3.8

%

Total

 

100.00

%

100.0

%

 

Supplemental Benefit Plans

The Corporation maintains a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for certain officers and key employees. The plan provides for payment to the covered employee of an annual supplemental retirement benefit up to 50% of their average annual compensation upon retirement, thereafter offset by the employer’s share of social security, defined benefit pension and available employer’s 401(k) matching contribution. There is a lifetime payout in retirement benefits with a minimum payout of 10 years. There is

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Note 11—Pension Plans (Continued)

a pre-retirement death benefit, payable for 10 years, of 100% of the average annual compensation for the first year, and up to 50% of the average annual compensation for the next 9 years. The Corporation’s liability under these agreements is being accrued over the participants’ remaining service period. The accrued benefit obligation as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $5.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively.

Defined Contribution Plan

The Corporation maintains a 401(k) defined contribution retirement savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their compensation on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis in accordance with specified guidelines. The Corporation matches 50% of pre-tax employee contributions up to a maximum of 3%. Contributions charged to earnings were $569,000, $514,000 and $471,000 for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Note 12—Stock Repurchase Program and Stock Dividend/Split

The Corporation has a stock repurchase program that permits the repurchase of up to five percent of its outstanding common stock. The repurchased shares will be used for general corporate purposes. On December 14, 2000, the Board of Directors authorized a program to purchase up to 1,311,450 shares (restated for stock dividends and splits), or 5%, of its outstanding common stock. This repurchase plan was completed during the second quarter of 2005. On May 12, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a plan to purchase up to 1,349,250 shares (restated for five percent stock dividend paid on September 15, 2005) or 4.9%, of its outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2005, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan is 1,088,039.

On September 15, 2005, the Corporation paid a five percent stock dividend on its common stock to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2005.

On September 15, 2004, the Corporation paid a five percent stock dividend on its common stock to shareholders of record as of August 30, 2004.

On September 15, 2003, the Corporation paid a five-for-four common stock split to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2003.

All prior period amounts in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been restated to reflect these stock dividends/splits.

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Note 13—Stock Options

The Corporation has five shareholder approved fixed stock option plans that are maintained to advance the development, growth and financial condition of the Corporation as described below. In connection with the acquisition of Millennium Bank in 2004, the Corporation assumed all obligations under the Millennium Bank Stock Compensation Program. All share information has been adjusted to reflect stock dividends and splits. For additional information on the accounting for stock based compensation plans and pro-forma disclosures, see Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies—Stock Based Compensation.”

1998 Independent Directors Stock Option Plan:   This plan provides that shares of the Corporation’s stock be issued to non-employee directors. During 2005, there were 45,696 shares granted under the plan. As of December 31, 2005, a total of 50,559 shares remained available for grant under the plan. At December 31, 2005, there were 272,352 options outstanding under the plan.

1993 Stock Incentive Plan:   This plan provides that shares of the Corporation’s common stock be issued to certain employees of the Corporation and the Bank. Awards can be made in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights or restricted stock. No stock options remain available for grant under the 1993 Stock Incentive Plan. At December 31, 2005, there were 60,644 options outstanding under the plan.

1998 Stock Incentive Plan:   This plan provides that shares of the Corporation’s common stock be issued to certain employees of the Corporation and the Bank. Awards can be made in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights or restricted stock. No stock options remain available for grant under the 1998 Stock Incentive Plan. During 2005, 110,336 stock options were granted. At December 31, 2005, there were 1,196,782 options outstanding under the plan.

2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive:   This plan provides that shares of the Corporation’s common stock be issued to certain employees and/or directors of the Corporation and the Bank. Awards can be made in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights or restricted stock. During 2005, there were 3,764 shares granted under the plan. As of December, 31, 2005, stock options of 1,098,736 remain available for grant. At December 31, 2005, there were 3,764 options outstanding under the plan.

Millennium Stock Compensation Program Converted to Harleysville Stock Options:   In connection with the acquisition of Millennium Bank in 2004, the Corporation assumed all obligations under the Millennium Bank Stock Compensation Program. The change in control accelerated the vesting of all outstanding stock options to 100%. Upon consummation of the merger, outstanding stock options were converted according to pro-ration parameters outlined in the merger agreement. Stock options totaling 312,681 were assumed on the effective date of the merger. During 2005, 115,436 stock options were exercised. In conjunction with the sale of Cumberland Advisors, Inc. which took place in the second quarter of this year, 34,485 non-qualified performance based stock options were cancelled. A total of 38,257 stock options remain outstanding under the program at December 31, 2005. No further stock options may be granted under the program.

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Note 13—Stock Options (Continued)

The following table presents a summary of the status of all stock option plans at December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, and the changes during the years then ended. The number of options and option prices have been adjusted to reflect stock dividends and splits.

 

 

Shares Under
Option

 

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price

 

Balance 1/1/03

 

 

1,828,549

 

 

 

$

10.03

 

 

Granted

 

 

180,810

 

 

 

26.21

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(201,492

)

 

 

9.60

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(861

)

 

 

9.59

 

 

Balance 12/31/03

 

 

1,807,006

 

 

 

$

11.70

 

 

Options exercisable at 12/31/03

 

 

1,154,585

 

 

 

$

10.65

 

 

Balance 1/1/04

 

 

1,807,006

 

 

 

$

11.70

 

 

Granted

 

 

191,682

 

 

 

26.10

 

 

Options from Millennium Bank acquisition (see note 2)

 

 

312,681

 

 

 

11.30

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(453,897

)

 

 

10.39

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(77,662

)

 

 

11.36

 

 

Balance 12/31/04

 

 

1,779,810

 

 

 

$

13.52

 

 

Options exercisable at 12/31/04

 

 

1,365,632

 

 

 

$

12.76

 

 

Balance 1/1/05

 

 

1,779,810

 

 

 

$

13.52

 

 

Granted

 

 

159,796

 

 

 

22.31

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(311,996

)

 

 

10.40

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(55,811

)

 

 

15.01

 

 

Balance 12/31/05

 

 

1,571,799

 

 

 

$

14.99

 

 

Options exercisable at 12/31/05

 

 

1,353,082

 

 

 

$

13.57

 

 

 

The weighted average fair value of options granted during 2005, 2004 and 2003 were $6.12, $7.12 and $7.87, respectively.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2005:

 

 

Options as of December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Options Exercisable

 

Range of Exercise price

 

 

 

Number
Outstanding

 

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life

 

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Number
Exercisable

 

Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price

 

$8.62—$11.50

 

 

973,189

 

 

 

4.7 Years

 

 

 

$

9.77

 

 

973,189

 

 

$

9.77

 

 

11.50—14.37

 

 

36,999

 

 

 

3.0 Years

 

 

 

$

12.82

 

 

36,999

 

 

$

12.82

 

 

14.37—17.24

 

 

40,572

 

 

 

6.0 Years

 

 

 

$

16.02

 

 

40,572

 

 

$

16.02

 

 

17.24—20.12

 

 

54,305

 

 

 

7.0 Years

 

 

 

$

18.57

 

 

54,305

 

 

$

18.57

 

 

20.12—22.99

 

 

119,613

 

 

 

9.9 Years

 

 

 

$

21.18

 

 

1,102

 

 

$

22.71

 

 

22.99—25.87

 

 

126,609

 

 

 

8.9 Years

 

 

 

$

25.60

 

 

61,962

 

 

$

25.47

 

 

25.87—28.74

 

 

220,512

 

 

 

8.0 Years

 

 

 

$

27.85

 

 

184,953

 

 

$

27.68

 

 

 

 

 

1,571,799

 

 

 

5.9 Years

 

 

 

$

14.99

 

 

1,353,082

 

 

$

13.57

 

 

 

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Note 14—Earnings Per Share

The calculations of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share are presented below. All weighted average shares, actual shares and per share information in the financial statements have been adjusted retroactively for the effect of stock dividends and splits. See Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for a discussion on the calculation of earnings per share.

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except
per share information)

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 

$

38,828

 

$

38,567

 

$

35,333

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

27,515,630

 

27,147,992

 

26,244,807

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

1.41

 

$

1.42

 

$

1.35

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders and assumed conversions

 

$

38,828

 

$

38,567

 

$

35,333

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

27,515,630

 

27,147,992

 

26,244,807

 

Dilutive potential common shares(1),(2)

 

570,290

 

914,497

 

903,222

 

Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

28,085,920

 

28,062,489

 

27,148,029

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

1.38

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.30

 


(1)          Includes incremental shares from assumed conversions of stock options.

(2)          Antidilutive options have been excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock. For 2005, 2004, and 2003, there were 354,734, 314,061 and 134,505 antidilutive options at an average price of $26.93, $27.24, and $28.74 per share, respectively.

Note 15—Comprehensive Income

The components of other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

For the year ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Before
tax amount

 

Tax Benefit
(Expense)

 

Net of
tax amount

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Net unrealized losses on available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding losses arising during period

 

 

$

(10,783

)

 

 

$

3,774

 

 

 

$

(7,009

)

 

Less reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income

 

 

4,794

 

 

 

(1,678

)

 

 

3,116

 

 

Net unrealized losses

 

 

(15,577

)

 

 

5,452

 

 

 

(10,125

)

 

Change in fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges

 

 

557

 

 

 

(195

)

 

 

362

 

 

Unrealized loss on termination of cash flow hedge

 

 

(151

)

 

 

53

 

 

 

(98

)

 

Other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

$

(15,171

)

 

 

$

5,310

 

 

 

$

(9,861

)

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 15—Comprehensive Income (Continued)

For the year ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Before
tax amount

 

Tax Benefit
(Expense)

 

Net of
tax amount

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Net unrealized losses on available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding losses arising during period

 

 

$

(7,350

)

 

 

$

2,573

 

 

 

$

(4,777

)

 

Less reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income

 

 

3,689

 

 

 

(1,291

)

 

 

2,398

 

 

Net unrealized losses

 

 

(11,039

)

 

 

3,864

 

 

 

(7,175

)

 

Change in minimum pension liability

 

 

459

 

 

 

 

 

 

459

 

 

Change in fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges

 

 

(214

)

 

 

75

 

 

 

(139

)

 

Other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

$

(10,794

)

 

 

$

3,939

 

 

 

$

(6,855

)

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Before
tax amount

 

Tax
Expense

 

Net of
tax amount

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized holding gains arising during period

 

 

$

8,839

 

 

$

(3,094

)

 

$

5,745

 

 

Less reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income

 

 

6,613

 

 

(2,315

)

 

4,298

 

 

Net unrealized gains

 

 

2,226

 

 

(779

)

 

1,447

 

 

Change in minimum pension liability

 

 

(459

)

 

 

 

(459

)

 

Change in fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges 

 

 

266

 

 

(93

)

 

173

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net

 

 

$

2,033

 

 

$

(872

)

 

$

1,161

 

 

 

Note 16—Lease Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Lease Commitments

Lease commitments for equipment and banking locations expire intermittently over the years through 2036. Most banking location leases require the lessor to pay insurance, maintenance costs, and property taxes. Approximate minimum rental commitments for non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2005, are as follows:

 

 

Minimum
Lease
Payments

 

 

 

(Dollars
in thousands)

 

For the year ending:

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

 

$

1,993

 

 

2007

 

 

1,891

 

 

2008

 

 

1,655

 

 

2009

 

 

1,494

 

 

2010

 

 

1,472

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

9,869

 

 

Total

 

 

$

18,374

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 16—Lease Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Continued)

Total rent expense amounted to $2.4 million, $2.4 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Other

Based on consultation with the Corporation’s legal counsel, management is not aware of any litigation that would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Corporation. There are no proceedings pending other than the ordinary routine litigation incident to the business of the Corporation. In addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be threatened or contemplated against the Corporation by government authorities.

Note 17—Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they become payable. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Bank has in particular classes of financial instruments.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amounts of those instruments. The Bank uses the same stringent credit policies in extending these commitments as they do for recorded financial instruments and controls exposure to loss through credit approval and monitoring procedures. These commitments are generally issued for one year or less, often expire without being drawn upon, and often are secured with appropriate collateral.

The Bank offers commercial, mortgage and consumer credit products to their customers in the normal course of business. These products represent a diversified credit portfolio and are generally issued to borrowers within the Bank’s branch office systems in eastern Pennsylvania. The ability of the customers to repay their credits is, to some extent, dependent upon the economy in the Bank’s market areas.

Unless noted otherwise, the Bank does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. The approximate contract amounts are as follows:

 

 

Total Amount
Committed at
December 31,

 

Commitments

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit

 

$

722,034

 

$

660,238

 

Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written

 

21,661

 

17,217

 

Financial instruments whose notional or contract amounts exceed the amount of credit risk:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

22,100

 

45,000

 

 

75




NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 17—Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk (Continued)

Standby letters of credit expire as follows: $16.0 million in one year or less, $4.0 million after one year through three years, $41,000 after three years through five years and $1.6 million after five years.

At December, 31, 2005, the Corporation had cash flow hedges in the form of interest rate swaps totaling $20.0 million that have the effect of converting the rates on money market deposit accounts to a fixed-rate cost of funds. This strategy will cause the Bank to recognize, in a rising rate environment, a larger interest rate spread than it otherwise would have without the swaps in effect. For these swaps, the Corporation recognized $69,000 of net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2005 and estimates that for 2006, $286,000 will be recognized as an increase in net interest income. These swaps mature in 2008. During the first quarter of 2005, the Corporation terminated a cash flow hedge with a notional value of $25.0 million. The gross loss related to the termination of this swap is $310,000 which is being amortized through October 2006 in accordance with SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Corporation amortized into net interest income $159,000 related to this swap. Periodically, the Corporation may enter into fair value hedges to limit the exposure to changes in the fair value of loan assets. During December 2005, the Corporation entered into a fair value hedge for $2.1 million which had no impact to earnings for 2005. This swap matures in 2015.

The Bank also had commitments with customers to extend mortgage loans at a specified rate at December 31, 2005 and 2004 of $1.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively and commitments to sell mortgage loans at a specified rate at December 31, 2005 and 2004 of $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively. The commitments are accounted for as a derivative and recorded at fair value. The Bank estimates the fair value of these commitments by comparing the secondary market price at the reporting date to the price specified in the contract to extend or sell the loan initiated at the time of the loan commitment. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the fair values of the loan commitments were $320 and $5,000, respectively, which were recorded as other income.

During December 2004 and January 2005, the Bank sold lease financing receivables of $10.5 million. Of these leases, $1.2 million were sold with full recourse and the remaining leases were sold subject to recourse with a maximum exposure of ten percent of the outstanding receivable. The total recourse exposure at the time of the sale of the leases was $2.0 million. During the first quarter of 2005, the Bank recorded a recourse liability of $216,000 which is the entire recourse liability recorded. This estimate was based on our historic losses as experienced on similar lease financing receivables. After the first anniversary of the sale agreement, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, upon written request by the Bank, the purchaser will review the portfolio performance and may reduce the total exposure to an amount equal to ten percent of the outstanding net book value. The Corporation will be subject to the full and partial recourse obligations until all the lease financing receivables have been paid or otherwise been terminated and all equipment has been sold or disposed of. The final lease payment is due in 2010 with approximately 90% of the lease financing receivables estimated to be paid down by 2007. The outstanding balance of these sold leases at December 31, 2005 was $6.6 million with a total recourse exposure of $1.4 million.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 18—Regulatory Capital

 

 

Actual

 

For Capital
Adequacy Purposes

 

To Be Well
Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective
Action Provision

 

As of December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation

 

$

318,911

 

12.98

%

$

196,563

 

 

8.00

%

 

$

245,703

 

 

 

 

Harleysville National Bank

 

259,883

 

10.64

%

195,390

 

 

8.00

%

 

244,238

 

 

10

%

 

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation

 

298,946

 

12.17

%

98,281

 

 

4.00

%

 

147,422

 

 

 

 

Harleysville National Bank

 

239,918

 

9.82

%

97,695

 

 

4.00

%

 

146,543

 

 

6

%

 

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation

 

298,946

 

9.69

%

123,408

 

 

4.00

%

 

154,260

 

 

 

 

Harleysville National Bank

 

239,918

 

7.86

%

122,154

 

 

4.00

%

 

152,693

 

 

5

%

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

For Capital
Adequacy Purposes

 

To Be Well
Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective
Action Provision

 

As of December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation

 

$

280,055

 

12.21

%

$

183,436

 

 

8.00

%

 

$

229,295

 

 

 

 

Harleysville National Bank

 

240,695

 

10.60

%

181,647

 

 

8.00

%

 

227,059

 

 

10

%

 

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation

 

260,480

 

11.36

%

91,718

 

 

4.00

%

 

137,577

 

 

 

 

Harleysville National Bank

 

222,140

 

9.78

%

90,823

 

 

4.00

%

 

136,235

 

 

6

%

 

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation

 

260,480

 

8.91

%

116,950

 

 

4.00

%

 

146,187

 

 

 

 

Harleysville National Bank

 

222,140

 

7.70

%

115,439

 

 

4.00

%

 

144,299

 

 

5

%

 

 

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material affect on the Corporation’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table) of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2005, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events that have occurred that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 18—Regulatory Capital (Continued)

The National Banking Laws require the approval of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency if the total of all dividends declared by a national bank in any calendar year exceed the net profits of the bank (as defined) for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two calendar years. Under this formula, the Bank may declare dividends in 2006 of approximately $34.5 million plus an amount equal to the net profits of the Bank in 2006 up to the date of any such dividend declaration.

Additionally, banking regulations limit the amount of investments, loans, extensions of credit and advances that a subsidiary bank can make to an affiliate at any time to 10% and in the aggregate, 20% of the Bank’s capital stock and surplus. These regulations also require that any such investment, loan, extension of credit or advance be secured by securities having a market value in excess of the amount thereof. At December 31, 2005, the Bank did not engage in any material transactions with affiliates.

Note 19—Fair Value of Financial Instruments

SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the estimated fair value of an entity’s assets and liabilities considered to be financial instruments. For the Corporation, as for most financial institutions, the majority of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments as defined in SFAS No. 107. However, many such instruments lack an available trading market, as characterized by a willing buyer and seller engaging in an exchange transaction. Also, it is the Corporation’s general practice and intent to hold its financial instruments to maturity and not to engage in trading or sales activities, except for certain loans and investments. Therefore, the Corporation had to use significant estimates and present value calculations to prepare this disclosure.

Changes in the assumptions or methodologies used to estimate fair values may materially affect the estimated amounts. Also, management is concerned that there may not be reasonable comparability between institutions due to the wide range of permitted assumptions and methodologies in the absence of active markets. This lack of uniformity gives rise to a high degree of subjectivity in estimating financial instrument fair values.

Estimated fair values have been determined by the Corporation using the best available data and an estimation methodology suitable for each category of financial instruments. The estimation methodologies used at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are outlined as follows:

Short-term financial instruments

The carrying value of short-term financial instruments including cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell, interest-bearing deposits in banks and other short-term investments and borrowings, approximates the fair value of these instruments. These financial instruments generally expose the Corporation to limited credit risk and have no stated maturities or have short-term maturities with interest rates that approximate market rates.

Investment securities

The estimated fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices, if available. Estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments if quoted market prices are not available.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 19—Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Continued)

Loans

The loan portfolio, net of unearned income, has been valued using a present value discounted cash flow analysis where market prices were not available. The discount rate used in these calculations is the estimated current market rate adjusted for credit risk.

Deposits

The estimated fair values of demand deposits (i.e., interest and noninterest-bearing checking accounts, savings and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. The fair value for deposits with stated maturities was calculated by discounting contractual cash flows using current market rates for instruments with similar maturities. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and payable approximates fair value.

Long-term borrowings and subordinated debt

The amounts assigned to long-term borrowings and subordinated debt was based on quoted market prices, when available, or were based on discounted cash flow calculations using prevailing market interest rates for debt of similar terms.

Off-balance sheet instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees. The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated cost to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments including commitments to extend credit and the fair value of letters of credit are considered immaterial.

The fair value of interest rate swaps are based upon the estimated amount the Corporation would receive or pay to terminate the contracts or agreements, taking into account current interest rates and, when appropriate, the current creditworthiness of the counterparties. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements are $623,000 at December 31, 2005 and $53,000 at December 31, 2004.

The carrying and fair values of certain financial instruments were as follows:

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

Carrying
Amount

 

Fair
Value

 

Carrying
Amount

 

Fair
Value

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Investment securities

 

$

901,208

 

$

901,406

 

$

943,563

 

$

944,436

 

Loans, net

 

1,985,493

 

1,946,051

 

1,845,802

 

1,824,984

 

Time deposits

 

756,658

 

753,008

 

637,385

 

639,822

 

Long-term borrowings and subordinated debt

 

349,298

 

343,882

 

298,524

 

300,858

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

59,334

 

59,334

 

52,109

 

52,109

 

 

79




NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 20—Parent-Company Only Financial Information

Condensed financial statements of Harleysville National Corporation follow:

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

26,152 

 

$

3,456 

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

294,726

 

291,126

 

Other investments

 

1,548

 

774

 

Other assets

 

3,025

 

1,578

 

Total assets

 

$

325,451 

 

$

296,934 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated debt

 

$

51,548 

 

$

25,774 

 

Other liabilities

 

671

 

628

 

Total liabilities

 

52,219

 

26,402

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

273,232

 

270,532

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

325,451 

 

$

296,934 

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Dividends from subsidiaries

 

$

26,638 

 

$

18,575 

 

$

16,566 

 

Interest from subsidiaries

 

191

 

 

 

Investment income

 

57

 

29

 

16

 

Total income

 

26,886

 

18,604

 

16,582

 

Interest on subordinated debt

 

2,180

 

1,249

 

517

 

Noninterest expense

 

3

 

23

 

9

 

Total expense

 

2,183

 

1,272

 

526

 

Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed net
income of subsidiaries

 

24,703

 

17,332

 

16,056

 

Income tax benefit

 

(677

)

(426

)

(179

)

Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

 

25,380

 

17,758

 

16,235

 

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

 

13,448

 

20,809

 

19,098

 

Net income

 

$

38,828 

 

$

38,567 

 

$

35,333 

 

 

80




NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Note 20—Parent-Company Only Financial Information (Continued)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

38,828

 

$

38,567

 

$

35,333

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries

 

(13,448

)

(20,809

)

(19,098

)

Net increase in other assets

 

(1,447

)

(1,115

)

(172

)

Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities

 

43

 

540

 

(537

)

Other, net

 

(782

)

(693

)

6

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

23,194

 

16,490

 

15,532

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash paid due to acquisition

 

 

(18,403

)

 

Capital contributions made to the subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(18,403

)

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances of long-term subordinated debt

 

25,774

 

20,619

 

 

Cash dividends

 

(20,738

)

(18,575

)

(15,566

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(9,972

)

(3,815

)

(2,271

)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

 

4,453

 

5,243

 

2,197

 

Other, net

 

(15

)

(13

)

(13

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(498

)

3,459

 

(15,653

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

22,696

 

1,546

 

(121

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

3,456

 

1,910

 

2,031

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

 

$

26,152

 

$

3,456

 

$

1,910

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors
Harleysville National Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Harleysville National Corporation (a Pennsylvania corporation) and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Harleysville National Corporation as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Harleysville National Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated March 3, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment and an unqualified opinion on internal control effectiveness.

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March 3, 2006

 

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Item 9.                        Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None

Item 9A.                Controls and Procedures

There have been no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2005 that have materially affected, or reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

(i)            Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

(ii)        Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of the Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Corporation’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Corporation’s board of directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that:

·       Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Corporation;

·       Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; and

·       Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation’s assets that could have a material effect of the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Management believes that, as of December 31, 2005, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

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Item 9A.     Controls and Procedures (Continued)

The Corporation’s independent registered Public Accounting Firm has issued an audit report on management’s assessment of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. This report appears herein in Item 9A, section iii.

(iii)    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Board of Directors
Harleysville National Corporation

We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that Harleysville National Corporation (a Pennsylvania corporation) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Harleysville National Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, management’s assessment that Harleysville National Corporation  maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Also in our opinion, Harleysville National Corporation, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over

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Item 9A.     Controls and Procedures (Continued)

financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Harleysville National Corporation and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005 and our report dated March 3, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March 3, 2006

 

Item 9B.               Other Information

None

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PART III

Item 10.                 Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant

The Corporation has a Code of Ethics for directors, officers and employees of the corporation. It is intended to promote honest and ethical conduct, full and accurate reporting, and compliance with laws as well as other matters.

The SEC requires disclosure concerning whether or not the Corporation has at least one “audit committee financial expert” on the Audit Committee. During 2005, Walter R. Bateman, II was the committee’s independent financial expert, as defined by SEC regulations, and chaired the committee.

Additional information regarding directors and executives is included under the following captions in the Corporation’s proxy statement relating to its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2006 Proxy Statement”) and is incorporated herein by reference:

“Directors”
“Executive Officers”
“Executive Compensation and Plan Information—Executive Employment Agreements”
“Corporate Governance”
“Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors”
“Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”

In addition, the Corporation makes available on www.hncbank.com (under “Investor Information—Corporate Governance”) the following: 1) Audit Committee Charter, 2) Code of Ethics, 3) Whistleblower Policy, 4) Nominating Committee Charter and 5) Compensation Committee Charter.

Item 11.                 Executive Compensation

Information regarding executive compensation included under the following captions in the 2006 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

“Directors”
“Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors”
“Compensation of Directors”
“Executive Compensation and Plan Information”

Item 12.                 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information included under the captions, “Equity Compensation Plan Information” and “Beneficial Ownership,” in the 2006 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.                 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Information included in Part II, Item 8, Footnote 5 “Loans” of this Report on Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference.

Information included under the caption, “Executive Compensation and Plan Information—Certain Transactions,” in the 2006 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.                 Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Information included under the caption, “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm,” in the 2006 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

Item 15.                 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)           The following documents are filed as part of this report (see Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”):

(1)         Financial Statements:

(a)           Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004

(b)          Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

(c)           Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

(d)          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

(e)           Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(f)             Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting firm

(2)         Financial Statement Schedules are not applicable

(3)         The exhibits filed as part of this Report on Form 10-K and exhibits incorporated herein by reference to other documents are listed as follows:

Exhibits

Exhibit
No.

 

 

 

Description of Exhibits

(2.1)

 

Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2005, by and among Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company, Cornerstone Financial Consultants, Ltd., Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management, Inc., Cornerstone Institutional Investors, Inc., Cornerstone Management Resources, Inc., John R. Yaissle, Malcolm L. Cowen, II, and Thomas J. Scalici. The schedules and exhibits to the Purchase Agreement are listed at the end of the Purchase Agreement but have been omitted from this exhibit to Form 10-K. The Registrant agrees to supplementally furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

(3.1)

 

Harleysville National Corporation Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Corporation’s Registration Statement No. 333-111709 on Form S-4, as filed on January 5, 2004.)

(3.2)

 

Harleysville National Corporation Amended and Restated By-laws. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 14, 2005.)

(10.1)

 

Amendment to Employment Agreement by and among David R. Kotok, Millennium Bank, Cumberland Advisors, Inc., Harleysville National Corporation and Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company dated October 15, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Appendix ”A” to the proxy statement/prospectus on the Corporation’s Registration Statement No. 333-111709 on Form S-4, as filed on January 5, 2004.)

(10.2)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 1993 Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 33-69784 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on October 1, 1993.)

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(10.3)

 

Harleysville National Corporation Stock Bonus Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99A of Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-17813 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on December 13, 1996.)

(10.4)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Registrant’s Annual Report in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, filed with the Commission on March 27, 1998.)

(10.5)

 

Walter E. Daller, Jr., Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer’s Employment Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 25, 1999.)

(10.6)

 

Consulting Agreement and General Release dated November 12, 2004 between Walter E. Daller, Jr., Harleysville National Corporation and Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 16, 2004.)

(10.7)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Walter E. Daller, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.8)

 

Employment Agreement dated October 26, 1998 by and among Harleysville National Corporation, Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company and Demetra M. Takes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 25, 1999.)

(10.9)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Demetra M. Takes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.10)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-79971 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on June 4, 1999.)

(10.11)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 1998 Independent Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-79973 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on June 4, 1999.)

(10.12)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated February 23, 2004 between Michael B. High, Executive Vice President and former Chief Financial Officer, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on May 10, 2004.)

(10.13)

 

Employment Agreement effective April 1, 2005 between Michael B. High, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 16, 2004.)

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(10.14)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Michael B. High, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.15)

 

Employment Agreement dated March 9, 2004 between Mikkalya Murray, Executive Vice President and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on May 10, 2004.)

(10.16)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Mikkalya Murray, Executive Vice President. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.17)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-116183 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on June 4, 2004).

(10.18)

 

Employment Agreement dated August 23, 2004 between James F. McGowan, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 25, 2004.)

(10.19)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated August 23, 2004 between James F. McGowan, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 25, 2004.)

(10.20)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and James F. McGowan, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.21)

 

Employment Agreement dated September 27, 2004 between John Eisele, Executive Vice President & President of Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 29, 2004.)

(10.22)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated September 27, 2004 between John Eisele, Executive Vice President & President of Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 29, 2004.)

(10.23)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and John Eisele, Executive Vice President & President of Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.24)

 

Employment Agreement effective January 1, 2005 between Gregg J. Wagner, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 16, 2004.)

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(10.25)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Gregg J. Wagner, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.26)

 

Employment Agreement dated May 18, 2005, between George S. Rapp, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on May 20, 2005.)

(10.27)

 

Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 30, 2005, between David R. Kotok & Associates, Inc., Harleysville National Corporation and Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 1, 2005.)

(10.28)

 

Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust for HNC Statutory Trust III by and among Wilmington Trust Company, as Institutional Trustee and Delaware Trustee, Harleysville National Corporation, as Sponsor, and the Administrators named therein, dated as of September 28, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2005.)

(10.29)

 

Indenture between Harleysville National Corporation, as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, for Fixed/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities, dated as of September 28, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2005.)

(10.30)

 

Guarantee Agreement between Harleysville National Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, dated as of September 28, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2005.)

(11)

 

Computation of Earnings per Common Share, incorporated by reference to Part II, Item 8, Footnote 14, “Earnings Per Share,” of this Report on Form 10-K

(21)

 

Subsidiaries of Registrant

(23)

 

Consent of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting firm

(31.1)

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(31.2)

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(32.1)

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(32.2)

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION

 

By:

/s/ GREGG J. WAGNER

 

 

Gregg J. Wagner

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

Date: March 2, 2006

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

 

 

 

Title

 

 

 

Date

 

/s/ WALTER R. BATEMAN, II

 

Director

 

March 2, 2006

Walter R. Bateman, II

 

 

 

 

/s/ LEEANN BERGEY

 

Director

 

March 2, 2006

LeeAnn Bergey

 

 

 

 

/s/ WALTER E. DALLER, JR.

 

Director

 

March 2, 2006

Walter E. Daller, Jr.

 

 

 

 

/s/ HAROLD A. HERR

 

Director

 

March 2, 2006

Harold A. Herr

 

 

 

 

/s/ THOMAS C. LEAMER

 

Director

 

March 2, 2006

Thomas C. Leamer

 

 

 

 

/s/ STEPHANIE S. MITCHELL

 

Director

 

March 2, 2006

Stephanie S. Mitchell

 

 

 

 

/s/ GEORGE S. RAPP

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

March 2, 2006

George S. Rapp

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

/s/ DEMETRA M. TAKES

 

Director and Executive Vice President

 

March 2, 2006

Demetra M. Takes

 

 

 

 

/s/ GREGG J. WAGNER

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

March 2, 2006

Gregg J. Wagner

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

/s/ JAMES A. WIMMER

 

Director

 

March 2, 2006

James A. Wimmer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No.

 

 

 

Description of Exhibits

(2.1)

 

Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2005, by and among Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company, Cornerstone Financial Consultants, Ltd., Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management, Inc., Cornerstone Institutional Investors, Inc., Cornerstone Management Resources, Inc., John R. Yaissle, Malcolm L. Cowen, II, and Thomas J. Scalici. The schedules and exhibits to the Purchase Agreement are listed at the end of the Purchase Agreement but have been omitted from this exhibit to Form 10-K. The Registrant agrees to supplementally furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

(3.1)

 

Harleysville National Corporation Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Corporation’s Registration Statement No. 333-111709 on Form S-4, as filed on January 5, 2004.)

(3.2)

 

Harleysville National Corporation Amended and Restated By-laws. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 14, 2005.)

(10.1)

 

Amendment to Employment Agreement by and among David R. Kotok, Millennium Bank, Cumberland Advisors, Inc., Harleysville National Corporation and Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company dated October 15, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Appendix ”A” to the proxy statement/prospectus on the Corporation’s Registration Statement No. 333-111709 on Form S-4, as filed on January 5, 2004.)

(10.2)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 1993 Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 33-69784 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on October 1, 1993.)

(10.3)

 

Harleysville National Corporation Stock Bonus Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99A of Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-17813 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on December 13, 1996.)

(10.4)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Registrant’s Annual Report in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, filed with the Commission on March 27, 1998.)

(10.5)

 

Walter E. Daller, Jr., Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer’s Employment Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 25, 1999.)

(10.6)

 

Consulting Agreement and General Release dated November 12, 2004 between Walter E. Daller, Jr., Harleysville National Corporation and Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 16, 2004.)

(10.7)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Walter E. Daller, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)




 

(10.8)

 

Employment Agreement dated October 26, 1998 by and among Harleysville National Corporation, Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company and Demetra M. Takes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 25, 1999.)

(10.9)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Demetra M. Takes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.10)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-79971 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on June 4, 1999.)

(10.11)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 1998 Independent Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-79973 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on June 4, 1999.)

(10.12)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated February 23, 2004 between Michael B. High, Executive Vice President and former Chief Financial Officer, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on May 10, 2004.)

(10.13)

 

Employment Agreement effective April 1, 2005 between Michael B. High, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 16, 2004.)

(10.14)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Michael B. High, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.15)

 

Employment Agreement dated March 9, 2004 between Mikkalya Murray, Executive Vice President and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on May 10, 2004.)

(10.16)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Mikkalya Murray, Executive Vice President. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.17)

 

Harleysville National Corporation 2004 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 333-116183 on Form S-8, filed with the Commission on June 4, 2004).

(10.18)

 

Employment Agreement dated August 23, 2004 between James F. McGowan, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 25, 2004.)




 

(10.19)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated August 23, 2004 between James F. McGowan, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 25, 2004.)

(10.20)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and James F. McGowan, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.21)

 

Employment Agreement dated September 27, 2004 between John Eisele, Executive Vice President & President of Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 29, 2004.)

(10.22)

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated September 27, 2004 between John Eisele, Executive Vice President & President of Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 29, 2004.)

(10.23)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and John Eisele, Executive Vice President & President of Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.24)

 

Employment Agreement effective January 1, 2005 between Gregg J. Wagner, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on November 16, 2004.)

(10.25)

 

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement dated March 14, 2005 by and among Harleysville Management Services, LLC and Gregg J. Wagner, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 14, 2005.)

(10.26)

 

Employment Agreement dated May 18, 2005, between George S. Rapp, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Harleysville Management Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on May 20, 2005.)

(10.27)

 

Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 30, 2005, between David R. Kotok & Associates, Inc., Harleysville National Corporation and Harleysville National Bank and Trust Company. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 1, 2005.)

(10.28)

 

Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust for HNC Statutory Trust III by and among Wilmington Trust Company, as Institutional Trustee and Delaware Trustee, Harleysville National Corporation, as Sponsor, and the Administrators named therein, dated as of September 28, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2005.)




 

(10.29)

 

Indenture between Harleysville National Corporation, as Issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, for Fixed/Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities, dated as of September 28, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2005.)

(10.30)

 

Guarantee Agreement between Harleysville National Corporation and Wilmington Trust Company, dated as of September 28, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2005.)

(11)

 

Computation of Earnings per Common Share, incorporated by reference to Part II, Item 8, Footnote 14, “Earnings Per Share,” of this Report on Form 10-K

(21)

 

Subsidiaries of Registrant

(23)

 

Consent of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting firm

(31.1)

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(31.2)

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(32.1)

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

(32.2)

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002