UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

Form 10-K

Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

S.Y. BANCORP, INC.

1040 East Main Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40206

(502) 582-2571

 

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

 

 

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

None

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 the 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.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” 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 registrant’s voting stock (Common Stock, no par value) held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2006 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $353,481,000.

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, no par value, outstanding as of March 5, 2007, was 14,368,212.

Documents Incorporated By Reference

Portions of Registrant’s definitive proxy statement related to Registrant’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 25, 2007 (the “Proxy Statement”), are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

S.Y. BANCORP, INC.
Form 10-K
Index

 

Part I:
Item 1.		Business
Item 1A.		Risk Factors
Item 1B.		Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.		Properties
Item 3.		Legal Proceedings
Item 4.		Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Part II:
Item 5.		Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Item 6.		Selected Financial Data
Item 7.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8.		Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9.		Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A.		Controls and Procedures
Item 9B.		Other Information
Part III:
Item 10.		Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 11.		Executive Compensation
Item 12.		Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13.		Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Item 14.		Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Part IV:
Item 15.		Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Signatures
Index to Exhibits

 

 

Part I

Item 1.                        Business

S. Y. Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp) was incorporated in 1988 and is a Kentucky corporation headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Bancorp is a bank holding company registered with, and subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Bancorp has two subsidiaries, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company (the Bank) and S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust I (the Trust). The Bank is wholly owned and is a state chartered bank. Bancorp conducts no active business operations; the business of Bancorp is substantially the same as that of the Bank.  The operations of the Bank are fully reflected in the consolidated financial statements of Bancorp.  Accordingly, references to “Bancorp” in this document may encompass both the holding company and the Bank.  The Trust is a Delaware statutory business trust that has no current business operations.

Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company

Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company is the only banking subsidiary of Bancorp and was originally chartered in 1904.  The Bank is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and provides commercial banking services in the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and Indianapolis through 25 full service banking offices (See “ITEM 2. PROPERTIES”).  The Bank is chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  In addition to traditional commercial and personal banking activities, the Bank has an investment management and trust department offering a wide range of trust and investment services.  This department operates under the name of Stock Yards Trust Company.  The Bank also originates and sells single-family residential mortgages through its operating, Stock Yards Mortgage Company. Additionally, the Bank offers securities brokerage services and life insurance products through arrangements with a third party provider.  See Note 21 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 for information relating to the Bank’s business segments.

At December 31, 2006, the Bank had 437 full-time equivalent employees.  Management of Bancorp strives to be an employer of choice and considers the relationship with employees to be good.

Supervision and Regulation

Bank holding companies and commercial banks are extensively regulated under both federal and state law. Any change in applicable law or regulation may have a material effect on the business and prospects of Bancorp and the Bank.

Bancorp, as a registered bank holding company, is subject to the supervision of and regulation by the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. In addition, Bancorp is subject to the provisions of Kentucky’s banking laws regulating bank acquisitions and certain activities of controlling bank shareholders.

The Bank is subject to the supervision of and regular examination by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures the deposits of the Bank to the current maximums of $100,000 per depositor for time and demand deposit accounts, and $250,000 per depositor for self-directed retirement accounts.

The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 (the 1994 Act) removed state law barriers to interstate bank acquisitions and permits the consolidation of interstate banking operations. Under the 1994 Act, adequately capitalized and managed bank holding companies may acquire banks in any state, subject to Community Reinvestment Act compliance, compliance with federal and state antitrust laws and deposit concentration limits and subject to any state laws restricting the transaction. Kentucky banks are also permitted to acquire a branch in another state if permitted by law of the other state.  Kentucky currently allows out-of-state banks to enter Kentucky to provide banking services on the same terms that a Kentucky bank could enter that bank’s state.

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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the GLB Act) allows for affiliations among banks, securities firms and insurance companies by means of a financial holding company (FHC). In most cases, the creation of an FHC is a simple election and notice to the Federal Reserve Board. The GLB Act requires that, at the time of establishment of an FHC, all depository institutions within that corporate group must be “well managed” and “well capitalized” and must have received a rating of “satisfactory” or better under its most recent Community Reinvestment Act examination. Further, non-banking financial firms (for example an insurance company or securities firm) may establish an FHC and acquire a depository institution. While the distinction between banks and non-banking financial firms has been blurring over recent years, the GLB Act makes it less cumbersome for banks to offer services “financial in nature” but beyond traditional commercial banking activities. Likewise, non-banking financial firms may find it easier to offer services that had, heretofore, been provided primarily by depository institutions.  Management of Bancorp has chosen not to become an FHC at this time, but may chose to do so in the future.

The USA Patriot Act of 2001 was enacted in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. and is intended to strengthen U.S. law enforcement’s and the intelligence community’s ability to work cohesively to combat terrorism.  The Patriot Act contains sweeping anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws and requires various regulations, including: (a) due diligence requirements for financial institutions that administer, maintain, or manage private bank accounts for non-U.S. persons; (b) standards for verifying customer identification at account opening; (c) rules to promote cooperation among financial institutions, regulators and law enforcement entities in identifying parties that may be involved in terrorism or money laundering; (d) currency transaction reports (“CTRs”) for transactions exceeding $10,000; and (e) filing of suspicious activities reports (“SARs”) if the Bank believes a customer may be in violation of U.S. laws and regulations.

Available Information

Bancorp files reports with the SEC. Those reports include the Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current event reports on Form 8-K and proxy statements, as well as any amendments to those reports. The public may read and copy any materials the Registrant files with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.  Bancorp’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 Exchange Act are accessible at no cost on Bancorp’s web site at http://www.syb.com after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC.

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Item 1A.               Risk Factors

Investments in Bancorp’s common stock involve risk, and Bancorp’s profitability and success may be affected by a number of factors including those discussed below.

Fluctuations in interest rates could reduce Bancorp’s profitability.

Bancorp’s primary source of income is from the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.  Management expects to periodically experience “gaps” in the interest rate sensitivities of Bancorp’s assets and liabilities, meaning that either Bancorp’s interest-bearing liabilities will be more sensitive to changes in market interest rates than Bancorp’s interest-earning assets, or vice versa.  In either event, if market interest rates should move contrary to Bancorp’s position, this “gap” will work against Bancorp and Bancorp’s earnings may be negatively affected.

Many factors affect the fluctuation of market interest rates, including, but not limited to the following:

·              inflation;

·              recession;

·              a rise in unemployment;

·              tightening money supply; and

·              international disorder and instability in domestic and foreign financial markets.

Bancorp’s asset-liability management strategy, which is designed to mitigate Bancorp’s risk from changes in market interest rates, may not be able to prevent changes in interest rates from having a material adverse effect on Bancorp’s results of operations and financial condition.

Competition with other financial institutions could adversely affect Bancorp’s profitability.

Bancorp faces vigorous competition from banks and other financial institutions. A number of these banks and other financial institutions have substantially greater resources and lending limits, larger branch systems and a wider array of banking services. Additionally, Bancorp encounters competition from both de novo and smaller community banks entering its markets.  Bancorp also competes with other providers of financial services, such as brokerage firms, consumer finance companies and insurance companies. This competition may reduce or limit Bancorp’s margins on banking services, reduce Bancorp’s market share and adversely affect Bancorp’s results of operations and financial condition.

The unexpected loss of key members of Bancorp’s management team may adversely affect Bancorp’s operations.

Bancorp’s success to date has been influenced strongly by Bancorp’s ability to attract and to retain senior management experienced in banking and financial services.  Bancorp’s ability to retain executive officers and the current management teams of each of Bancorp’s lines of business will continue to be important to successful implementation of Bancorp’s strategies.  There are no employment or non-compete agreements with any of these key employees, but there are non-solicitation agreements with all Bank officers.  The unexpected loss of services of any key management personnel, or the inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the future, could have an adverse effect on Bancorp’s business and financial results.

Bancorp’s profitability depends on local and national economic conditions.

Bancorp’s success depends on general economic conditions both locally and nationally.  Most of Bancorp’s customers are in the Louisville MSA with a growing number of customers in the Indianapolis area.  Some of Bancorp’s customers are directly impacted by the local economy while others have more national or global business dealings. Local economic conditions have an impact on the demand of Bancorp’s customers for loans, the ability of some borrowers to repay these loans, and the value of the collateral securing these loans.

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Some of the factors influencing general national economic conditions include inflation, recession, and unemployment. As these factors impact the overall business climate, they can have a significant effect on loan demand. Loan growth is critical to Bancorp’s profitability.  Significant decline in general economic conditions will negatively affect the financial results of Bancorp’s banking operations.

If Bancorp’s allowance for loan losses is not sufficient to cover actual loan losses, Bancorp’s earnings could decrease.

Bancorp’s loan customers may not repay their loans according to the terms of these loans, and the collateral securing the payment of these loans may be insufficient to ensure repayment.  Accordingly, Bancorp may experience significant credit losses which could have a material adverse effect on operating results.  Management makes various assumptions and judgments about the collectibility of Bancorp’s loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of Bancorp’s borrowers and the value of real estate and other assets serving as collateral for repayment of many of Bancorp’s loans.  In determining the size of the allowance for loan losses, management considers, among other factors, Bancorp’s loan loss experience and an evaluation of economic conditions.  If Bancorp’s assumptions prove to be incorrect, Bancorp’s current allowance may not be sufficient to cover future loan losses and adjustments may be necessary to allow for different economic conditions or adverse developments in Bancorp’s loan portfolio.  Material additions to Bancorp’s allowance would materially decrease Bancorp’s net income.

In addition, federal and state regulators periodically review Bancorp’s allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in Bancorp’s provision for loan losses or further loan charge-offs. Any increase in Bancorp’s provision for loan losses or loan charge-offs as required by these regulatory agencies could have a negative effect on net income.

Bancorp operates in a highly regulated environment and may be adversely affected by changes in federal and local laws and regulations.

Bancorp is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by federal and state banking authorities.  Any change in applicable regulations or federal or state legislation could have a substantial impact on Bancorp’s bank and its operations.  Additional legislation and regulations may be enacted or adopted in the future that could significantly affect Bancorp’s powers, authority and operations, which could have a material adverse effect on Bancorp’s financial condition and results of operations.  Further, regulators have significant discretion and power to prevent or remedy unsafe or unsound practices or violations of laws by banks and bank holding companies in the performance of their supervisory and enforcement duties.  The exercise of regulatory power may have negative impact on Bancorp’s results of operations and financial condition.

Item 1B.               Unresolved Staff Comments

Bancorp has no unresolved SEC staff comments.

Item 2.        Properties

The principal offices of Bancorp and the Bank are located at 1040 East Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The Bank’s operations center is a part of the main office complex. In addition to the main office complex, the Bank owned eight branch properties at December 31, 2006 (two of which are located on leased land) and Bancorp owned three.  The Bank also leased thirteen branch facilities.  Of the twenty-five banking locations, twenty-four are located in the Louisville MSA and one is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.  See Notes 5 and 17 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, for additional information relating to amounts invested in premises, equipment and lease commitments.

Item 3.                        Legal Proceedings

See Note 17 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, for information relating to legal proceedings.

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

None

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following table lists the names and ages (as of December 31, 2006) of all current executive officers of Bancorp. Each executive officer is appointed by Bancorp’s Board of Directors to serve at the discretion of the Board. There is no arrangement or understanding between any executive officer of Bancorp and any other person(s) pursuant to which he/she was or is to be selected as an officer.

Name and Age of Executive Officer		Position and Offices with Bancorp
David P. Heintzman Age 47		Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Kathy C. Thompson Age 45		Senior Executive Vice President and Director
Phillip S. Smith Age 49		Executive Vice President
Gregory A. Hoeck Age 56		Executive Vice President
Nancy B. Davis Age 51		Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Philip S. Poindexter Age 40		Executive Vice President
James A. Hillebrand Age 38		Executive Vice President

 

Mr. Heintzman was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2005.  Prior thereto, he served as President of Bancorp and the Bank since 1992. Mr. Heintzman joined the Bank in 1985.

Ms. Thompson was appointed Senior Executive Vice President in January 2005.   Prior thereto, she served as Executive Vice President of Bancorp and the Bank. She joined the Bank in 1992 and is Manager of the Investment Management and Trust Department and is also responsible for the sales, service and marketing areas of the Bank.

Mr. Smith was appointed Executive Vice President of the Bank in 1996. He joined the Bank in 1982 and is the Chief Credit Officer of the Bank, responsible for Bank-wide lending policy and operations.

Mr. Hoeck joined the Bank as Executive Vice President in 1998. He is primarily responsible for the retail area of the Bank.

Ms. Davis was appointed Executive Vice President of Bancorp and the Bank in 1999.  She joined the Bank in 1991 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 1993.

Mr. Poindexter joined the Bank as Executive Vice President in 2004. He is the Director of Commercial Lending for the Bank.  Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Poindexter served as City Executive for BB&T, managing all commercial banking functions for the Louisville region.

Mr. Hillebrand was appointed Executive Vice President in January 2005.    Prior thereto, he was Senior Vice President of the Bank.  He has been primarily responsible for Private Banking since joining the Bank in 1996 and is also responsible for the Bank’s expansion efforts into the Indianapolis market.

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Part II

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

Bancorp’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select under the ticker symbol SYBT.  Prior to July 2005, the stock traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol SYI.  The table below sets forth the quarterly high and low market closing prices of Bancorp’s common stock and dividends declared per share. The payment of dividends by the Bank to Bancorp is subject to the restriction described in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. Management believes that Bancorp will continue to generate adequate earnings to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis.  On December 31, 2006, Bancorp had 1,268 shareholders of record, and approximately 3,200 non-objecting beneficial owners holding shares in nominee or “street name”.

		2006									2005
								Cash Dividends									Cash Dividends
Quarter		High			Low			Declared			High			Low			Declared
First		$	25.16		$	23.13		$	0.13		$	24.10		$	20.78		$	0.11
Second		28.28			24.15			0.14			22.37			19.97			0.11
Third		30.03			25.55			0.15			23.62			21.01			0.11
Fourth		29.54			27.55			0.15			24.29			21.48			0.12

 

The following table shows information relating to the repurchase of shares of common stock by Bancorp during the three months ended December 31, 2006.

		Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid Per Share			Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan		Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
October 1-October 31		987		$	29.52		—		223,013
November 1-November 30		5,700		27.85			5,700		217,313
December 1-December 31		40,100		27.91			40,100		177,213
Total		46,787		$	27.94		45,800		177,213

 

The Board of Directors of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. first approved a share buyback plan in 1999.  In February 2007, the Board of Directors extended the term of its existing plan to February 2008.

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The following performance graph and data included shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed soliciting material or subject to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

The graph compares the performance of Bancorp Common Stock to the Russell 2000 index, the SNL NASDAQ Bank index and the SNL Midwest Bank index for Bancorp’s last five fiscal years. The graph assumes the value of the investment in Bancorp Common Stock and in each index was $100 at December 31, 2001 and that all dividends were reinvested.

 

		Period Ending
Index		12/31/01		12/31/02		12/31/03		12/31/04		12/31/05		12/31/06
S.Y. Bancorp, Inc.		100.00		112.95		127.12		151.59		160.53		192.74
Russell 2000 Index		100.00		79.52		117.09		138.55		144.86		171.47
SNL NASDAQ Bank Index		100.00		102.85		132.76		152.16		147.52		165.62
SNL Midwest Bank Index		100.00		96.47		123.48		139.34		134.26		155.19

 

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Item 6.                        Selected Financial Data

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

		Years ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)		2006			2005			2004			2003			2002
Net interest income		$	53,886		$	49,235		$	44,221		$	42,748		$	40,580
Provision for loan losses		2,100			225			2,090			2,550			4,500
Net income		22,896			21,644			18,912			17,709			15,650
Per share data
Net income, basic		$	1.58		$	1.48		$	1.31		$	1.25		$	1.11
Net income, diluted		1.55			1.46			1.27			1.21			1.07
Cash dividends declared		0.57			0.45			0.37			0.29			0.25
Book value		9.54			8.67			7.96			7.05			6.10
Market value		28.00			23.83			22.95			19.58			17.67
Average balances
Stockholders’ equity		$	131,971		$	121,614		$	109,414		$	93,799		$	79,417
Assets		1,353,651			1,270,178			1,148,652			1,083,949			998,421
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		34,466			25,809			25,573			—			—
Long-term debt		10,458			20,769			20,799			20,829			20,867
Selected ratios
Return on average assets		1.69		%	1.70		%	1.65		%	1.63		%	1.57		%
Return on average stockholders’ equity		17.35			17.80			17.28			18.88			19.71
Average stockholders’ equity to average assets		9.75			9.57			9.53			8.65			7.95
Net interest rate spread		3.76			3.79			3.82			3.86			3.90
Net interest rate margin, fully tax-equivalent		4.36			4.25			4.20			4.25			4.38
Non-performing loans to total loans		0.59			0.44			0.57			0.55			0.68
Non-performing assets to total assets		0.65			0.59			0.75			0.76			0.58
Net charge offs to average loans		0.18			0.07			0.15			0.29			0.47
Allowance for loan losses to average loans		1.12			1.19			1.37			1.38			1.48

Per share information has been adjusted to reflect 5% stock dividend effective May 2006 and 2-for-1 stock split effective September 2003.

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

The purpose of this discussion is to provide information as to the analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company (the Bank).  Bancorp, incorporated in 1988, has no active business operations. Thus, Bancorp’s business is substantially the same as that of the Bank. The Bank has operated continuously since it opened in 1904. The Bank conducted business at one location for 85 years and then began branching. At December 31, 2006, the Bank had twenty-four full service banking locations in the Louisville MSA and one full service banking location in Indianapolis, Indiana. The combined effect of added convenience with the Bank’s focus on flexible, attentive customer service has been key to the Bank’s growth and profitability. The wide range of services added by the investment management and trust department, the brokerage department, and the mortgage department helps support the corporate philosophy of capitalizing on full service customer relationships.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “foresee” or other words with similar meaning.  Although Bancorp believes the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of these assumptions could be inaccurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from results discussed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: economic conditions both generally and more specifically in the markets in which Bancorp and its subsidiaries operate; competition for the Bank’s customers from other providers of financial services; government legislation and regulation which change from time to time and over which Bancorp has no control; changes in interest rates; material unforeseen changes in liquidity, results of operations or financial condition of the Bank’s customers; or other risks detailed in Bancorp’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Item 1A of this Form 10-K all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Bancorp.

Critical Accounting Policies

Bancorp has prepared all of the consolidated financial information in this report in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).  In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Bancorp makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  There can be no assurances that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

Management has identified the accounting policy related to the allowance and provision for loan losses as critical to the understanding of Bancorp’s results of operations and discussed this conclusion with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.  Since the application of this policy requires significant management assumptions and estimates, it could result in materially different amounts to be reported if conditions or underlying circumstances were to change.  Assumptions include many factors such as changes in borrowers’ financial condition which can change quickly or historical loss ratios related to certain loan portfolios which may or may not be indicative of future losses.  To the extent that management’s assumptions prove incorrect, the results from operations could be materially affected by a higher provision for loan losses.   The impact and any associated risks related to this policy on Bancorp’s business operations are discussed in the “Allowance for Loan Losses” section below.

Additionally, management has identified the accounting policy related to accounting for income taxes as critical to the understanding of Bancorp’s results of operations and discussed this conclusion with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.  The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns.  Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in Bancorp’s financial statements or tax returns. Fluctuations in the actual outcome of these future tax consequences, including the effects of IRS examinations and examinations by other state agencies, could

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materially impact Bancorp’s financial position and its results from operations.  Additional information regarding income taxes is discussed in the “Income Taxes” section below and note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

Overview of 2006

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other schedules presented elsewhere in this report.

The 2006 business environment was influenced by a continuation of improving local economic trends and increasing competition from other financial institutions including several new institutions to the Louisville, KY and Indianapolis, IN MSAs.  With stable interest margins, steady loan growth, and continued growth in non-interest income, Bancorp completed its nineteenth consecutive year of higher earnings.

As is the case with most banks, the primary source of Bancorp’s revenue is net interest income and fees from various financial services provided to customers.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income earned on loans, investment securities and other interest earning assets less interest expense on deposit accounts and other interest bearing liabilities.  Loan volume and the interest rates earned on those loans are critical to overall profitability. Similarly deposit volume is crucial to funding loans, and rates paid on deposits directly impact profitability. Business volumes are influenced by overall economic factors including market interest rates, business spending, consumer confidence and competitive conditions within the marketplace.

Bancorp’s loan portfolio increased 9% during 2006 and was the driving force of growth in interest income.  This growth reflects an increasingly significant contribution from our expanding Indianapolis presence.   Deposits grew in support of loan growth.  Net interest margin increased slightly on a year to year basis. With approximately half of the loan portfolio being comprised of variable rate loans and primarily indexed to the prime interest rate, the increases in this rate from 7.25% at the beginning of 2006 to 8.25% at the end of 2006 benefited Bancorp’s 2006 net interest income. While deposit rates also trended up, Bancorp was able to hold those rates at a lower level to maintain the net interest margin at 4.36% for the year compared to 4.25% in 2005.

Distinguishing Bancorp from other similarly sized community banks is its diverse revenue stream. Non-interest income as a percentage of total revenues continued to be over 34% in 2006 and proved key to earnings growth.  Stock Yards Trust Company maintained new business growth in 2006, and revenues increased accordingly. Also, increases in revenues from service charges on deposit accounts and bankcard transactions offset a decline in revenues from brokerage activity and gains on sales of mortgage loans.

Also impacting 2006 net income, the Bancorp:

·                  Resumed quarterly provisions for loan losses after having recorded no provision since the first quarter of 2005.  The total provision for 2006 amounted to $2,100,000 compared with $225,000 for 2005.

·                  Redeemed all of its trust preferred securities, recognizing expense of $879,000 for unamortized issuance costs.

·                  Recognized $531,000 in stock option expense in 2006, while only $34,000 was recorded in the prior year due to the adoption of SFAS 123R “Share-Based Payment”.

Challenges for 2007 could include net interest margin contraction and loan growth.

·                  Having benefited from loan rates repricing more quickly than deposit rates, market conditions will likely reverse, and loan rates could decline more quickly than deposit costs to impact net interest margin negatively.

·                  Competition from other financial institutions — both well established and newcomers — could result in  loan and deposit pricing pressures.

·                  To achieve our goals for 2007, net loan growth must exceed that of 2006. This will be impacted by competition and prevailing economic conditions.  While we believe there is significant opportunity for growth in the Louisville MSA, we know that our ability to deliver attractive growth over the long-term is linked to our succession in new markets.  In 2007, we plan to open a second location in Indianapolis, and we have begun to explore the Cincinnati market for the future.

 

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The following sections provide more details on subjects presented in this overview.

Results of Operations

Net income was $22,896,000 or $1.55 per share on a diluted basis for 2006 compared to $21,644,000 or $1.46 per share for 2005 and $18,912,000 or $1.27 per share for 2004.

·                  The increase in 2006 net income was attributable to growth in net interest income and non-interest income, which were partially offset by increased provision for loan losses, non-interest expenses and taxes. Earnings include a 9.5% increase in fully taxable equivalent net interest income and a 4.8% increase in non-interest income.

·                  In 2006, the Company provided $2,100,000 for loan losses compared to $225,000 in 2005.  In the first quarter of 2006, the Bank resumed quarterly provisions for loan losses after recoding no provisions since the first quarter of 2005.  Management’s decision to suspend loan loss provisions in 2005 reflected steadily improving credit quality with the loan portfolio.

·                  Non-interest income improved mainly due to a 7.6% increase in income from investment management and trust, a 4.3% increase in service charges on deposit, and a 19.0% increase in Bankcard transaction revenue.   Non-interest expenses increased 4.3% primarily from salaries and benefits and the write-off of issuance costs of trust preferred securities.

The following paragraphs provide a more detailed analysis of the significant factors affecting operating results.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the most significant component of Bancorp’s earnings, is total interest income less total interest expense.  Net interest spread is the difference between the taxable equivalent rate earned on average interest earning assets and the rate expensed on average interest bearing liabilities.  Net interest margin represents net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis as a percentage of average earning assets.  Net interest margin is affected by both the interest rate spread and the level of non-interest bearing sources of funds, primarily consisting of demand deposits and stockholders’ equity.  The level of net interest income is determined by the mix and volume of interest earning assets, interest bearing deposits and interest bearing liabilities and by changes in interest rates. The discussion that follows is based on tax-equivalent interest data.

Comparative information regarding net interest income follows:

(Dollars in thousands)		2006			2005			2004			2006/2005 Change		2005/2004 Change
Net interest income, tax — equivalent basis		$	54,912		$	50,131		$	45,091		9.5	%	11.2	%
Net interest spread		3.76		%	3.79		%	3.82		%	(3	)bp	(3	)bp
Net interest margin		4.36		%	4.25		%	4.20		%	11	bp	5	bp
Average earning assets		$	1,258,591		$	1,178,922		$	1,074,845		6.8	%	9.7	%
Five year treasury bond at year end		4.70		%	4.36		%	3.61		%	34	bp	75	bp
Average five year treasury bond		4.75		%	4.04		%	3.42		%	71	bp	62	bp
Prime rate at year end		8.25		%	7.25		%	5.25		%	100	bp	200	bp
Average prime rate		7.96		%	6.19		%	4.34		%	177	bp	185	bp

bp = basis point = 1/100th of a percent

Although the average prime rate increased 177 basis points in 2006 compared to the previous year, net interest margin increased 11 basis points and net interest spread decreased 3 basis points.

Prime rate and the five year treasury are included above to provide a general indication of the interest rate environment in which the Bank operated.  A large portion of the Bank’s variable rate loans are indexed to the

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Bank’s prime rate and reprice as the prime rate changes.  Most of the Bank’s fixed rate loans are indexed to the five year Treasury bond.

Average loans increased 7.7% in 2006, and the competitive environment held average loan yields to an increase of 80 basis points.  Average interest costs on interest bearings deposits increased 80 basis points as Bancorp grew average interest bearing deposits $60,833,000, or 7.3%.  Also favorably impacting the net interest spread and margin was the mid-year redemption of Bancorp’s $20 million in trust preferred securities.  These securities bore a rate of 9%.

For 2007 management anticipates a relatively flat prime rate while competitive pressures could decrease the rate the Bank earns on loans. Similarly, contractual repricing coupled with ever increasing competition could increase the rates paid on deposit accounts. These factors would result in compression of net interest spread and margin.

Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk

Managing interest rate risk is fundamental for the financial services industry. The primary objective of interest rate risk management is to neutralize effects of interest rate changes on net income. By considering both on and off-balance sheet financial instruments, management evaluates interest rate sensitivity while attempting to optimize net interest income within the constraints of prudent capital adequacy, liquidity needs, market opportunities and customer requirements.

Interest Rate Simulation Sensitivity Analysis

Bancorp uses an earnings simulation model to estimate and evaluate the impact of changing interest rates on earnings. The simulation model is designed to reflect the dynamics of interest earning assets, interest bearing liabilities and off-balance sheet financial instruments in a one year forecast. By estimating the effects of interest rate increases and decreases, the model can reveal approximate interest rate risk exposure. The simulation model is used by management to gauge approximate results given a specific change in interest rates at a given point in time.  The model is therefore a tool to indicate earnings trends in given interest rate scenarios and does not indicate actual expected results.  The December 31, 2006 simulation analysis indicates that an increase in interest rates of 100 to 200 basis points would have a positive effect on net interest income, and a decrease of 100 to 200 basis points in interest rates would have a negative effect on net interest income.  These estimates are summarized below.

		Net Interest Income % Change
Increase 200 bp		5.94
Increase 100 bp		2.96
Decrease 100 bp		(2.93	)
Decrease 200 bp		(5.85	)

 

To assist in achieving a desired level of interest rate sensitivity, management has in the past entered into derivative financial instruments that are designed to mitigate the effect of changes in interest rates. Derivative financial instruments can be a cost and capital efficient method of modifying interest rate risk sensitivity. Based upon management’s assessment of interest rate sensitivity, Bancorp had no derivative financial instruments during fiscal years 2006 or 2005.

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The following table presents the increases in net interest income due to changes in rate and volume computed on a tax-equivalent basis and indicates how net interest income in 2006 and 2005 was impacted by volume increases and the higher average interest rate environment. The tax-equivalent adjustments are based on a 35% federal tax rate. The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to the change due to rate and the change due to volume in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

Taxable Equivalent Rate/Volume Analysis

		2006/2005									2005/2004
		Increase (Decrease)									Increase (Decrease)
		Due to									Due to
(In thousands)		Net Change			Rate			Volume			Net Change			Rate			Volume
Interest income
Loans		$	13,796		$	8,434		$	5,362		$	10,801		$	4,359		$	6,442
Federal funds sold		462			288			174			343			324			19
Mortgage loans held for sale		(83		)	57			(140		)	121			23			98
Securities
Taxable		149			55			94			288			570			(282		)
Tax-exempt		(210		)	(15		)	(195		)	276			(95		)	371
Total interest income		14,114			8,819			5,295			11,829			5,181			6,648
Interest expense
Deposits
Interest bearing demand deposits		329			599			(270		)	574			812			(238		)
Savings deposits		66			69			(3		)	96			95			1
Money market deposits		2,392			1,914			478			2,888			2,225			663
Time deposits		5,667			3,350			2,317			2,498			610			1,888
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased		838			827			11			540			503			37
Other short-term borrowings		269			49			220			20			21			(1		)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		694			406			288			173			168			5
Long-term debt		(922		)	5			(927		)	—			3			(3		)
Total interest expense		9,333			7,219			2,114			6,789			4,437			2,352
Net interest income		$	4,781		$	1,600		$	3,181		$	5,040		$	744		$	4,296

 

Bancorp’s net interest income increased $4,781,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period of 2005 while 2005 compared to 2004 saw a $5,040,000 increase.  Net interest income for the year 2006 compared to 2005 was positively impacted by a significant increase in loan and deposit volume and, to a lesser degree, an increase in rates.  Although interest rates increased in 2006, which increased interest income, the effect was somewhat offset by the impact of higher deposit rates.  If the yield curve remains flat or inverted and if deposit rates continue to increase due to market competition, Bancorp could experience a decrease in net interest spread and margin.  Strong loan growth accounted for $5,362,000 of the increase in interest income, which was somewhat offset by volume in money market and time deposit growth which increased interest expense by $2,795,000 for the year of 2006 compared to 2005.

For the year 2005 compared to 2004, loan growth generated an increase of $6,442,000 in interest income, and increases in average deposit balances and rates paid on those deposits increased interest expense.

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Provision for Loan Losses

In determining the provision for loan losses charged to expense, management considers many factors. Among these are the quality and underlying collateral of the loan portfolio, previous loss experience, the size and composition of the loan portfolio, changes in lending personnel and an assessment of the impact of current economic conditions on borrowers’ ability to pay. The provision for loan losses is summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)		2006			2005			2004
Provision for loan losses		$	2,100		$	225		$	2,090
Allowance to loans at year end		1.06		%	1.14		%	1.27		%
Allowance to average loans for year		1.12		%	1.19		%	1.37		%

 

The provision for loan losses increased $1,875,000 during 2006 compared to 2005 in response to Bancorp’s assessment of inherent risk in the loan portfolio.  Bancorp resumed quarterly provisions for loan losses in 2006 after having recorded no provision since the first quarter of 2005.  Management’s decision to suspend loan loss provisions in 2005 reflected steadily improving credit quality.  In many respects, good credit quality remained evident in 2006, even though total non-performing loans and net charge-offs rose to a higher level during the year.  Although non-performing loans and net charge-offs increased in 2006, management does not believe there is significant loss exposure to Bancorp other than the length of time involved in liquidating these loans.  See “Financial Condition-Non-performing Loans and Assets” for further discussion of non-performing loans.  See “Financial Condition-Summary of Loan Loss Experience” for further discussion of loans charged off during the year.

The Bank’s loan portfolio is diversified with no significant concentrations of credit. Geographically, most loans are extended to borrowers in the Louisville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan areas. The adequacy of the allowance is monitored on an ongoing basis and it is the opinion of management that the balance of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2006 is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the financial statement date. See “Financial Condition-Allowance for Loan Losses” for more information on the allowance for loan losses.

Non-Interest Income and Non-Interest Expenses

The following table provides a comparison of the components of non-interest income for 2006, 2005 and 2004. The table shows the dollar and percentage change from 2005 to 2006 and from 2004 to 2005. Below the table is a discussion of significant changes and trends.

											2006/2005					2005/2004
(Dollars in thousands)		2006			2005			2004			Change			%		Change			%
Non-interest income
Investment management and trust services		$	11,632		$	10,813		$	9,427		$	819		7.6	%	$	1,386		14.7	%
Service charges on deposit accounts		8,791			8,426			8,890			365			4.3	%	(464		)	(5.2	)%
Bankcard transaction revenue		2,028			1,704			1,262			324			19.0	%	442			35.0	%
Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale		1,270			1,391			1,064			(121		)	(8.7	)%	327			30.7	%
Gains on sales of securities available for sale		—			—			—			—			—		—			—
Brokerage commissions and fees		1,973			2,055			1,675			(82		)	(4.0	)%	380			22.7	%
Other		2,988			2,973			2,358			15			0.5	%	615			26.1	%
		$	28,682		$	27,362		$	24,676		$	1,320		4.8	%	$	2,686		10.9	%

 

Total non-interest income increased 4.8% for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period for 2005.  The largest component of non-interest income is investment management and trust services. This area of the Bank continues to grow through attraction of new business and customer retention. At

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December 31, 2006 assets under management totaled $1.6 billion compared to $1.4 billion at December 31, 2005 and $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2004.  Because assets under management are expressed in terms of fair value, increases in market value of existing accounts during the last two years and the attraction of new business have both served to increase assets under management.  Growth in the department’s assets consisted primarily of personal trust accounts during both 2006 and 2005.

Service charges on deposit accounts increased $365,000 or 4.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period a year ago. Several factors contributed to the increase, including higher transaction volume compared to the prior year.  Somewhat offsetting these increases is the impact of higher interest rates on commercial analysis accounts as higher rates serve to increase earnings credits which in turn reduce service charge income.

Bankcard transaction revenue increased $324,000 or 19.0% in 2006 compared to 2005 and primarily represents income that the Bank derives from customers’ use of debit cards.  As the popularity of these cards has grown, there have been increases in the number of transactions by cardholders as customers recognize the convenience that the cards offer.

The Bank operates a mortgage banking company. This division originates residential mortgage loans and sells the loans in the secondary market. The division offers conventional, VA and FHA financing, as well as a program for low-income first time home buyers. Loans are made for both the purchase of and refinancing of homes. Virtually all loans originated by the mortgage banking company are sold in the secondary market with servicing rights released.  Interest rates on the loans sold are locked with the buyer and investor, thus Bancorp bears no interest rate risk related to these loans. The mortgage banking company also offers home equity conversion mortgages or “reverse” mortgages designed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). These HUD loans give older homeowners a vehicle for turning equity in their homes to cash.  Interest rates on conventional mortgage loans directly impact the volume of business transacted by the mortgage banking division. Higher rates in 2005 and 2006 have led to an industry-wide slowdown in loan volume during the past few years as the housing market has softened.

Brokerage commissions and fees decreased during 2006 as overall transaction volume was slightly down compared to the prior year.  Bancorp continues to offer a full compliment of financial services to its customer base and feels that brokerage services are a key component of that strategy.

Other non-interest income increased slightly during 2006 compared to 2005 partly as a result of increased income related to two bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) policies.   The BOLI policies generated income of $914,000 and $882,000 during 2006 and 2005, respectively.  Somewhat offsetting any increases were decreases in fees related to mortgage processing and internet banking fee income.   In 2006, the Bank began offering internet banking services to customers for no charge.

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The following table provides a comparison of the components of non-interest expenses for 2006, 2005 and 2004. The table shows the dollar and percentage change from 2005 to 2006 and from 2004 to 2005. Below the table is a discussion of significant changes and trends.

											2006/2005					2005/2004
(Dollars in thousands)		2006			2005			2004			Change			%		Change			%
Non-interest expense
Salaries and employee benefits		$	26,406		$	24,544		$	21,652		$	1,862		7.6	%	$	2,892		13.4	%
Net occupancy expense		3,480			3,444			3,027			36			1.0	%	417			13.8	%
Data processing expense		3,834			3,668			3,419			166			4.5	%	249			7.3	%
Furniture and equipment expense		1,152			1,191			1,178			(39		)	(3.3	)%	13			1.1	%
Amortization and write-off of issuance costs of trust preferred securities		897			35			35			862			2,462.9	%	—			—
State bank taxes		1,298			1,562			1,076			(264		)	(16.9	)%	486			45.2	%
Other		9,543			10,228			8,586			(685		)	(6.7	)%	1,642			19.1	%
		$	46,610		$	44,672		$	38,973		$	1,938		4.3	%	$	5,699		14.6	%

 

Salaries and benefits are the largest component of non-interest expenses.  Increases in personnel expense rose in part from increases in regular salaries during 2006 and 2005.  Base salaries increased 8.5% in 2006 as a result of annual increases and competitive pressures of attracting and retaining exceptional employees.  Also contributing to the 2006 increase was Bancorp’s self-funded health insurance plan.  Claims experience impacts benefit costs in the year of occurrence, and claims ran higher in 2006 than 2005.  The Bank’s employee levels remained relatively flat during 2006 compared to 2005.  At December 31, 2006, the Bank had 437 full-time equivalent employees compared to 442 at the same date in 2005 and 416 for 2004.  There are no significant obligations for post-retirement or post-employment benefits.

Additionally, Bancorp recognized $531,000 in stock option expense in 2006 with the implementation of SFAS No. 123R compared to $34,000 in 2005 when Bancorp accelerated the vesting of all employees’ stock options.  By vesting these stock options early, Bancorp avoided recognizing approximately $1,000,000 in expense over what would have been future vesting periods of one to four years.  See Note 15 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for further discussion of stock options.

Net occupancy expense has increased as the Bank has added banking centers.  The Bank opened one location in 2006, no locations in 2005 and two locations in 2004.  In addition, in June 2004, the Bank’s Indianapolis, Indiana location was converted from a loan production office into a full service branch and was moved to a new location.  At December 31, 2006 the Bank had twenty-five banking center locations including the main office.

Data processing expense rose as the Bank continues to update computer equipment and software to keep pace with technology advances. Costs of capital asset additions flow through the statement of income over the lives of the assets in the form of depreciation expense.

Amortization and write off of issuance costs of trust preferred securities are related to the subordinated debentures redeemed on July 1, 2006.  See Note 11 for further details.  These instruments bore an interest rate of 9.00% and were redeemed at par value.  Unamortized issuance costs related to these instruments of $879,000 were expensed at redemption.  Amortization expense on the issuance costs was $9,000 for each quarter of 2005 and the first two quarters of 2006.

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State bank taxes in Kentucky are based primarily on average capital and deposit levels.  Bancorp used state historic tax credits to help reduce state bank tax during 2006.  Additionally, in the third quarter of 2005, Bancorp re-evaluated state tax accruals and adjusted expenses accordingly.

Other non-interest expenses decreased for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same period of 2005 by $685,000.  In 2005 Bancorp made an additional $500,000 contribution to the Bank’s charitable foundation for continuing support of non-profit and community-oriented organizations in the Bancorp’s markets.  Legal and professional expenses were higher in 2005 mainly due to expenses related to listing on the NASDAQ and computer network consulting services.  Also 2005 included a charge for expensing of obsolete or replaced equipment, facilities, equipment and software.

Income Taxes

A three year comparison of income tax expense and effective tax rate follows:

(Dollars in thousands)		2006			2005			2004
Income tax expense		$	10,962		$	10,056		$	8,922
Effective tax rate		32.4		%	31.7		%	32.1		%

 

The increase in the effective tax rate for 2006 was primarily due to a decreasing proportion of municipal tax-exempt income and an increase in Indiana state income taxes due to growing operations in Indiana.  The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2005 compared to 2004 was primarily due to increased investment in transactions that generate low income housing tax credits.

Financial Condition

Earning Assets and Interest Bearing Liabilities

Summary information with regard to Bancorp’s financial condition follows:

											2006/2005					2005/2004
(Dollars in thousands)		2006			2005			2004			Change			%		Change			%
Average earning assets		$	1,258,591		$	1,178,922		$	1,074,845		$	79,669		6.8	%	$	104,077		9.7	%
Average interest bearing liabilities		1,018,620			954,726			865,086			63,894			6.7	%	89,640			10.4	%
Average total assets		1,353,651			1,270,178			1,148,652			83,473			6.6	%	121,526			10.6	%
Total year end assets		1,426,321			1,330,438			1,212,015			95,883			7.2	%	118,423			9.8	%

 

The Bank has experienced steady growth in earning assets over the last several years primarily in the area of loans.  From 2006 to 2005, average loans increased 7.7%.  More specifically, period end commercial and industrial loans increased 27.3%, construction loans decreased 6.3% and consumer loans decreased 4.1%.  The Bank has targeted commercial and industrial loans as having attractive growth potentials. Not only do these relationships afford loan growth, but they also bring opportunities to provide full-service financial relationships. During 2005, average loans increased 11.1% with growth being primarily from commercial and industrial loans and construction loans.

The increase in average interest bearing liabilities from 2005 to 2006 occurred primarily in money market deposits and time deposits spurred by deposit promotions to support loan growth.  Total interest bearing accounts increased 7.3% and non-interest bearing accounts grew 1.6%.  The average cost of the interest bearing deposits rose to 3.1%, an 80 basis point increase from 2.3% for 2005.  In addition, Bancorp continued to utilize fixed rate advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank during 2006 as a more favorably priced alternative to time deposits.  Bancorp had an average of $34,466,000 in outstanding advances in 2006 compared to $25,809,000 and $25,573,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.

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Average Balances and Interest Rates — Taxable Equivalent Basis

		Year 2006								Year 2005								Year 2004
(Dollars in thousands)		Average Balances			Interest			Average Rate		Average Balances			Interest			Average Rate		Average Balances			Interest			Average Rate
Earning assets
Federal funds sold		$	20,651		$	977		4.73	%	$	16,057		$	515		3.21	%	$	14,604		$	172		1.18	%
Mortgage loans held for sale		3,707			251			6.77	%	5,902			334			5.66	%	4,137			213			5.15	%
Securities
Taxable		104,621			4,240			4.05	%	102,509			4,126			4.03	%	110,283			3,873			3.51	%
Tax-exempt		32,283			1,748			5.41	%	35,895			1,958			5.45	%	29,162			1,682			5.77	%
FHLB stock		3,485			200			5.74	%	3,298			165			5.00	%	3,157			130			4.12	%
Loans, net of unearned income		1,093,844			79,937			7.31	%	1,015,261			66,141			6.51	%	913,502			55,340			6.06	%
Total earning assets		1,258,591			87,353			6.94	%	1,178,922			73,239			6.21	%	1,074,845			61,410			5.71	%
Less allowance for loan losses		12,406								12,662								12,592
		1,246,185								1,166,260								1,062,253
Non-earning assets
Cash and due from banks		34,680								34,485								32,257
Premises and equipment		25,063								25,913								25,503
Accrued interest receivable and other assets		47,723								43,520								28,639
Total assets		$	1,353,651							$	1,270,178							$	1,148,652

 

		Year 2006								Year 2005								Year 2004
(Dollars in thousands)		Average Balances			Interest			Average Rate		Average Balances			Interest			Average Rate		Average Balances			Interest			Average Rate
Interest bearing liabilities
Deposits
Interest bearing demand deposits		$	221,019		$	3,159		1.43	%	$	242,769		$	2,830		1.17	%	$	269,120		$	2,256		0.84	%
Savings deposits		46,382			283			0.61	%	47,081			217			0.46	%	46,797			121			0.26	%
Money market deposits		185,152			6,294			3.40	%	166,458			3,902			2.34	%	112,643			1,014			0.90	%
Time deposits		436,288			17,760			4.07	%	371,700			12,093			3.25	%	312,848			9,595			3.07	%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased		79,752			2,295			2.88	%	79,170			1,457			1.84	%	76,173			917			1.20	%
Other short-term borrowings		5,103			298			5.84	%	970			29			2.99	%	1,133			9			0.79	%
FHLB advances		34,466			1,412			4.10	%	25,809			718			2.78	%	25,573			545			2.13	%
Long-term debt		10,458			940			8.99	%	20,769			1,862			8.97	%	20,799			1,862			8.95	%
Total interest bearing liabilities		1,018,620			32,441			3.18	%	954,726			23,108			2.42	%	865,086			16,319			1.89	%
Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest bearing demand deposits		172,640								169,971								155,005
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		30,420								23,867								19,147
Total liabilities		1,221,680								1,148,564								1,039,238
Stockholders’ equity		131,971								121,614								109,414
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,353,651							$	1,270,178							$	1,148,652
Net interest income					$	54,912							$	50,131							$	45,091
Net interest spread								3.76	%							3.79	%							3.82	%
Net interest margin								4.36	%							4.25	%							4.20	%

Notes:

·                  Yields on municipal securities have been computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis using the federal income tax rate of 35%.

·                  The approximate tax-equivalent adjustments to interest income were $1,026,000, $896,000 and $870,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

·                  Average balances for loans include the principal balance of non-accrual loans.

·                  Loan interest income includes loan fees and is computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis using the federal income tax rate of 35%.  Loan fees, net of deferrals, included in interest income amounted to $1,039,000, $1,054,000 and $1,591,000 in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

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Securities

The primary purpose of the securities portfolio is to provide another source of interest income, as well as liquidity management. In managing the composition of the balance sheet, Bancorp seeks a balance between earnings sources and credit and liquidity considerations.

Securities intended to be held until maturity are carried at amortized cost. Securities available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk and other factors related to interest rate and prepayment risk changes. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax effect, included in stockholders’ equity.

The carrying value of securities is summarized as follows:

		December 31
(In thousands)		2006			2005			2004
Securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury and federal agency obligations		$	101,369		$	105,188		$	70,536
Mortgage-backed securities		13,801			19,619			21,571
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,072			30,224			32,074
Other		3,453			1,919			1,983
		$	145,695		$	156,950		$	126,164
Securities held to maturity
Mortgage-backed securities		$	89		$	133		$	294
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		3,059			3,991			4,989
		$	3,148		$	4,124		$	5,283

 

The maturity distribution and weighted average interest rates of debt securities at December 31, 2006, are as follows:

		Within one year					After one but within five years					After five but within ten years					After ten years
(Dollars in thousands)		Amount			Rate		Amount			Rate		Amount			Rate		Amount			Rate
Securities available for sale
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies		$	46,819		4.34	%	$	41,768		3.89	%	$	12,782		5.05	%	$	—		—
Mortgage-backed securities		—			—		3,650			4.17	%	8,109			3.99	%	2,042			5.60	%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		3,187			5.78	%	10,912			4.61	%	11,841			6.63	%	1,132			7.36	%
Other		2,175			7.21	%	—			—		—			—		1,278			7.92	%
		$	52,181		4.55	%	$	56,330		4.05	%	$	32,732		5.36	%	$	4,452		6.71	%
Securities held to maturity
Mortgage-backed securities		$	—		—		$	—		—		$	43		6.48	%	$	46		6.07	%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		1,985			6.62	%	1,074			6.72	%	—			—		—			—
		$	1,985		6.62	%	$	1,074		6.72	%	$	43		6.48	%	$	46		6.07	%

 

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Loan Portfolio

Bancorp’s primary source of income is interest on loans. The composition of loans as of the end of the last five years follows:

		December 31
(In thousands)		2006			2005			2004			2003			2002
Commercial and industrial		$	286,987		$	225,369		$	215,755		$	189,477		$	175,002
Construction and development		118,909			126,961			82,261			53,506			34,910
Real estate mortgage:
Commercial		(a)			(a)			336,382			299,654			280,688
Commercial investment		242,742			219,852			(a)			(a)			(a)
Owner occupied commercial		178,439			151,651			(a)			(a)			(a)
1-4 family residential		152,349			153,252			201,109			200,956			203,642
Home equity		136,893			140,287			116,053			99,184			71,363
Consumer		32,635			36,499			33,281			43,376			52,968
		$	1,148,954		$	1,053,871		$	984,841		$	886,153		$	818,573

(a)             In 2006 the Company changed its methodology for disclosing the types of loans in its portfolio to provide more detailed information.  Loan secured by commercial real estate were divided into two categories; however, it was not feasible to obtain comparable amounts for these categories for 2002 through 2004.

The following tables detail the amounts of commercial and industrial loans, and construction and development loans at December 31, 2006, which based on remaining scheduled repayments of principal, are due in the periods indicated. Also shown are the commercial and industrial loans due after one year classified according to sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

		Maturing
(In thousands)		Within one year			After one but within five years			After five years			Total
Commercial and industrial		$	101,373		$	123,364		$	62,250		$	286,987
Construction and development		45,249			61,476			12,184			118,909

 

 

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