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SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 OR |
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
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Commission File Number: 0-26003 |
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ALASKA PACIFIC BANCSHARES, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Alaska
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92-0167101 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation |
( I.R.S. Employer |
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2094 Jordan Avenue, Juneau, Alaska
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99801 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: |
(907) 789-4844 |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
None |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
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(Title of Class) |
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The registrant's revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 were $10.6 million. |
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As of March 27, 2003, there were issued and outstanding 623,132 shares of the registrant's Common Stock, which are traded on the over-the-counter market through the OTC "Electronic Bulletin Board" under the symbol "AKPB." Based on the average of the bid and asked prices for the Common Stock on March 27, 2003, the aggregate value of the Common Stock outstanding held by nonaffiliates of the registrant was $11.8 million (623,132 shares at $19.00 per share). For purposes of this calculation, officers and directors of the registrant and the registrant's Employee Stock Ownership Plan are considered nonaffiliates. |
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1. Portions of Annual Report to Stockholders for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2002 (Parts I and II)
2. Portions of Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Part III)
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one)
Yes No
X
PART I
Item 1. Description of Business
General
Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. ("Corporation"), an Alaska corporation, was organized on March 19, 1999 for the purpose of becoming the holding company for Alaska Pacific Bank ("Alaska Pacific" or the "Bank") upon the Bank's conversion from a federal mutual to a federal stock savings bank ("Conversion"). The Conversion was completed on July 1, 1999. At December 31, 2002, the Corporation had total assets of $154.3 million, total deposits of $132.7 million and stockholders' equity of $15.0 million. The Corporation has not engaged in any significant activity other than holding the stock of the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank.
Alaska Pacific was founded as "Alaska Federal Savings and Loan Association of Juneau" in 1935 and changed its name to "Alaska Federal Savings Bank" in October 1993. In connection with the conversion from mutual to stock form, Alaska Pacific changed its name from "Alaska Federal Savings Bank" to its current title. The Bank is regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The FDIC under the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") currently insures the Bank's deposits, which have been federally insured since 1937. The Bank has been a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") System since 1937.
Alaska Pacific operates as a community oriented financial institution and is devoted to serving the needs of its customers. The Bank's business consists primarily of attracting retail deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate one- to four-family mortgage loans, commercial business loans, consumer loans, construction loans and commercial real estate loans.
Market Area
Alaska Pacific's primary market area includes the communities of Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Hoonah, and Yakutat. Alaska Pacific's market area covers 500 miles along the Pacific Ocean coastline from Yakutat in the north to Prince of Wales Island in the south, and encompasses approximately 35,000 square miles of land. The region is home to approximately 74,000 residents who reside in 11 communities. This area has similar economic characteristics, however, there is diversity in some unique industries. Southeast Alaska offers a number of recreational activities, which are popular tourist attractions.
Alaska Pacific's main office and one other full service branch office are located in Juneau (population approximately 30,711), which is the capital of Alaska. The primary economic sources in Juneau are government, tourism, support services for logging and fish processing, mining and fishing. Historically, Juneau had an active mining industry (primarily gold and silver), however, mining employment has declined as a result of environmental pressures and a decline in the price of gold. According to information provided by the Alaska Department of Labor, the largest employers in Juneau are the state, local and federal governments, Bartlett Regional Hospital and the University of Alaska.
Two full service offices of Alaska Pacific are located in Ketchikan (population approximately 14,070). Ketchikan is an industrial center and a major port of entry in Southeast Alaska with a diverse economy. A large fishing fleet, fish processing facilities, timber and wood products manufacturing, and tourism are Ketchikan's main economic support. The largest employers in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough include the city and state government, Ketchikan General Hospital, the Ketchikan Gateway School District, the Ketchikan Pulp Mill and the federal government.
One full service office of Alaska Pacific is located in Sitka (population approximately 8,835) located on the west coast of Baranof Island fronting the Pacific Ocean, on Sitka Sound. The primary economic sources in Sitka are fishing, fish processing, tourism, government, transportation, retail and health care services. Sitka is a port of call for many cruise ships each summer. The largest employers in Sitka include the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Corp., the Sitka Borough School District, city, state and federal governments and the Sitka Community Hospital. Other Sitka employers include the Alaska State Trooper Training Academy and numerous businesses involved in commercial and sport fishing and tourism.
Alaska Pacific's newest full service offices (opened in December 2000) are located in Hoonah (population approximately 860) and Yakutat (population approximately 808). The opening of these offices were the result of an agreement with KeyBank whereby KeyBank closed its existing offices and Alaska Pacific opened in the same locations. The economies of Hoonah and Yakutat are based on timber, commercial fishing, and related activities.
Alaska Pacific closed two branches in October 2001: the Wrangell Office in Wrangell, Alaska and the Auke Bay Office in Juneau, Alaska. The decision to close was based on the branches' small size and resulting operating inefficiencies.
Selected Financial Data
This information is incorporated by reference from page 4 of the 2002 Annual Report to Stockholders ("Annual Report").
Yields Earned and Rates Paid
This information is incorporated by reference from page 10 of the Annual Report.
Lending Activities
General. At December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific's loan portfolio (excluding loans held for sale) amounted to $107.3 million, or 69.5%, of total assets at that date. The Bank has traditionally concentrated its lending activities on conventional first mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family properties, with these loans amounting to $41.4 million, or 38.6% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2002. In addition, Alaska Pacific originates construction loans, commercial real estate loans, land loans, consumer loans and commercial business loans. A substantial portion of Alaska Pacific's loan portfolio is secured by real estate, either as primary or secondary collateral, located in its primary market area.
Loan Portfolio Analysis. The following table sets forth the composition of Alaska Pacific's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.
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(dollars in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
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Percent |
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Real estate: |
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Permanent: |
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One- to four-family |
$41,419 |
38.60% |
$49,242 |
44.29% |
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Multifamily |
2,209 |
2.06 |
1,972 |
1.77 |
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Commercial nonresidential |
26,075 |
24.31 |
17,470 |
15.71 |
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Land |
5,120 |
4.77 |
5,366 |
4.83 |
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Construction: |
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One- to four-family |
3,643 |
3.40 |
4,006 |
3.60 |
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Commercial nonresidential |
52 |
0.05 |
1,378 |
1.24 |
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Commercial business |
12,975 |
12.10 |
14,000 |
12.59 |
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Consumer: |
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Home equity |
8,912 |
8.31 |
9,918 |
8.92 |
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Boat |
5,249 |
4.89 |
5,538 |
4.98 |
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Automobile |
831 |
0.77 |
1,289 |
1.16 |
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Other |
789 |
0.74 |
1,013 |
0.91 |
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Total loans |
107,274 |
100.00% |
111,192 |
100.00% |
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Less: |
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Allowance for loan losses |
1,152 |
939 |
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Loans, net |
$106,122 |
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$110,253 |
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One- to Four-Family Real Estate Lending. Historically, Alaska Pacific has concentrated its lending activities on the origination of loans secured by first mortgages on existing one-to four-family residences located in its primary market area. At December 31, 2002, $41.4 million, or 38.6%, Alaska Pacific's total loan portfolio consisted of these loans. Alaska Pacific originated $39.5 million and $35.7 million of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans during the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
Generally, Alaska Pacific's fixed-rate one-to four-family mortgage loans have maturities of 15 and 30 years and are fully amortizing with monthly payments sufficient to repay the total amount of the loan with interest by the end of the loan term. Generally, Alaska Pacific originates these loans under terms, conditions and documentation which permit them to be sold to U.S. Government sponsored agencies such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation ("AHFC"), a state agency that provides affordable housing programs. Alaska Pacific's fixed-rate loans customarily include "due on sale" clauses, which gives the Bank the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of the real property subject to the mortgage and the loan is not paid.
Alaska Pacific offers adjustable rate mortgage loans at rates and terms competitive with market conditions. At December 31, 2002, $3.1 million, or 7.5%, of Alaska Pacific's one- to four-family residential loan portfolio consisted of adjustable rate mortgage loans. Alaska Pacific retains these adjustable rate mortgage loans primarily for its portfolio. Alaska Pacific currently originates adjustable rate mortgage loans that adjust annually (after an initial fixed-rate period from one to five years) based on the weekly average yield of U.S. Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year, plus 2.75%, with annual and lifetime interest rate adjustment limits of 2% to 6%, respectively. Alaska Pacific offers these adjustable rate mortgage loans at an initial below market "teaser" rate; however, borrowers are qualified at the fully indexed rate. Alaska Pacific's adjustable rate mortgages are typically based on a 15 or 30-year amortization schedule. Alaska Pacific's adjustable rate mortgage loans do not provide for negative amortization.
Borrower demand for adjustable rate mortgage loans versus fixed-rate mortgage loans is a function of the level of interest rates, the expectations of changes in the level of interest rates and the difference between the initial interest rates and fees charged for each type of loan. The relative amount of fixed-rate mortgage loans and adjustable rate mortgage loans that can be originated at any time is largely determined by the demand for each in a competitive environment. In general, there has been limited demand for adjustable rate mortgage loans in Alaska Pacific's primary market area for several years, but that demand has increased somewhat with the introduction of initial fixed-rate periods.
Alaska Pacific also originates one- to four-family mortgage loans under FHLMC, Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Administration, and AHFC programs. Alaska Pacific generally sells these loans in the secondary market, servicing retained, which means Alaska Pacific retains the right to collect principal and interest payments and forward it to the purchaser of the loan, maintain escrow accounts for payment of taxes and insurance and perform other loan administration functions. See " Loan Originations, Sales and Purchases."
Alaska Pacific requires title insurance insuring the status of its lien on all loans where real estate is the primary source of security. Alaska Pacific also requires that fire and casualty insurance be maintained in an amount at least equal to the outstanding loan balance and flood insurance where appropriate.
One- to four-family residential mortgage loans may be made up to 80% of the appraised value of the security property without private mortgage insurance. Pursuant to underwriting guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, Alaska Pacific can lend up to 97% of the appraised value of the property securing a one- to four-family residential loan; however, Alaska Pacific generally obtains private mortgage insurance on the portion of the principal amount that exceeds 80% of the appraised value of the security property.
To a lesser extent, Alaska Pacific originates loans secured by non-owner occupied residential properties that are sold to the FHLMC.
Land Lending. Alaska Pacific also originates loans secured by first mortgages on residential building lots on which the borrower proposes to construct a primary residence. These loans generally have terms of up to five years and are fixed-rate, fully amortizing loans. Alaska Pacific also originates commercial land loans, which have floating rates that adjust annually. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, land loans amounted to $5.1 million and $5.4 million, respectively.
Loans secured by undeveloped land or improved lots involve greater risks than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans because such loans are more difficult to evaluate. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, in the event of default and foreclosure Alaska Pacific may be confronted with a property the value of which is insufficient to assure full repayment.
Construction Lending. At December 31, 2002, construction loans amounted to $3.7 million, or 3.5% of total loans, all of which were secured by properties located in Alaska Pacific's primary market area. This compares with $5.4 million, or 4.8% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2001.
Construction loans are made for a term of up to 12 months. Construction loans are made at adjustable rates based on the prime lending rate with interest payable monthly. Alaska Pacific originates construction loans to individuals who have a contract with a builder for the construction of their residence. Alaska Pacific typically requires that permanent financing with Alaska Pacific or some other lender be in place prior to closing any construction loan to an individual. Alaska Pacific generally underwrites these loans, which typically convert to a fully amortizing adjustable- or fixed-rate loan at the end of the construction term, according to the underwriting standards for a permanent loan.
Construction loans to builders, or speculative loans, are typically made with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of the lesser of 80% of the cost of construction or 75% of the appraised value. Construction loans made to home builders are termed "speculative" because the home builder does not have, at the time of loan origination, a signed contract with a home buyer who has a commitment for permanent financing with either Alaska Pacific or another lender for the finished home. The home buyer may be identified either during or after the construction period, with the risk that the builder will have to service the debt on the speculative construction loan and finance real estate taxes and other carrying costs of the completed home for a significant time after the completion of construction until the home buyer is identified.
Prior to making a commitment to fund a construction loan, Alaska Pacific requires an appraisal of the property by an independent state-licensed and qualified appraiser approved by the Board of Directors. Alaska Pacific's staff also reviews and inspects projects prior to disbursement of funds during the term of the construction loan. Loan proceeds are generally disbursed after inspection of the project.
Although construction lending affords Alaska Pacific the opportunity to achieve higher interest rates and fees with shorter terms to maturity than one- to four-family mortgage lending, construction lending is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk than one- to four-family mortgage lending. It is more difficult to evaluate construction loans than permanent loans. At the time the loan is made, the value of the collateral securing the loan must be estimated based on the projected selling price at the time the residence is completed, typically six to 12 months later, and on estimated building and other costs (including interest costs). Changes in the demand for new housing in the area and higher-than-anticipated building costs may cause actual results to vary significantly from those estimated. Accordingly, Alaska Pacific may be confronted, at the time the residence is completed, with a loan balance exceeding the value of the collateral. Because construction loans require active monitoring of the building process, including cost comparisons and on-site inspections, these loans are more difficult and costly to monitor. Increases in market rates of interest may have a more pronounced effect on construction loans by rapidly increasing the end-purchasers' borrowing costs, thereby reducing the overall demand for new housing. The fact that in-process homes are difficult to sell and typically must be completed in order to be successfully sold also complicates the process of working out problem construction loans. This may require Alaska Pacific to advance additional funds and/or contract with another builder to complete the residence. Furthermore, in the case of speculative construction loans, there is the added risk associated with identifying an end-purchaser for the finished home.
Alaska Pacific has attempted to minimize the foregoing risks by, among other things, limiting its construction lending, and especially speculative loans, to a small number of well-known local builders. One- to four-family construction loans generally range in size from $50,000 to $400,000, while commercial nonresidential and multifamily construction loans have generally ranged from $150,000 to $1 million. At December 31, 2002, all construction loans were performing according to the loan terms; the largest, for approximately $1.2 million, was for a large single-family residence.
Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Lending. The multifamily residential loan portfolio consists primarily of loans secured by small apartment buildings and the commercial real estate loan portfolio consists primarily of loans secured by retail, office, warehouse, mini-storage facilities and other improved commercial properties. These loans generally range in size from $50,000 to $500,000 and the largest loan totaled $1.7 million at December 31, 2002 and was performing in accordance with its terms. At December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific had $2.2 million of multifamily residential and $26.1 million of commercial real estate loans, which amounted to 2.1% and 24.3%, respectively, of the total loan portfolio at this date. Multifamily and commercial real estate loans are generally underwritten with loan-to-value ratios of up to 75% of the lesser of the appraised value or the purchase price of the property. These loans generally are made at the prime rate for 15 to 20 year terms, with adjustment periods of one, three or five years and they adjust at a rate equal to the prime rate plus a negotiated margin of 1% to 3%. Substantially all of Alaska Pacific's multifamily and commercial real estate loans are secured by property located within Alaska Pacific's primary market area.
Alaska Pacific is also an approved lender under the AHFC Multifamily Participation Program, which was introduced in 1998. The AHFC Multifamily Participation Program provides for up to 80% of the loan amount, which allows Alaska Pacific to pursue larger lending opportunities while mitigating its risk.
From time to time, Alaska Pacific purchases participations in multifamily and commercial real estate loans from other banks in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, generally ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. Such loans are on similar terms and are subject to the same underwriting standards as loans originated by Alaska Pacific.
Multifamily residential and commercial real estate lending entails significant additional risks as compared with single-family residential property lending. Multifamily residential and commercial real estate loans typically involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. The payment experience on these loans typically is dependent on the successful operation of the real estate project. Supply and demand conditions in the market for office, retail and residential space can significantly affect these risks, and, as such, may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the economy generally. Alaska Pacific reviews all commercial real estate loans in excess of $250,000 on an annual basis to ensure that the loan meets current underwriting standards.
Commercial Business Lending. At December 31, 2002, commercial business loans amounted to $13.0 million, or 12.1% of total loans, compared to $14.0 million, or 12.6%, of total loans, at December 31, 2001.
Alaska Pacific originates commercial business loans to small sized businesses in its primary market area. Commercial business loans are generally made to finance the purchase of seasonal inventory needs, new or used equipment, and for short-term working capital. Security for these loans generally includes equipment, boats, accounts receivable and inventory, although commercial business loans are sometimes granted on an unsecured basis. Commercial business loans are made for terms of seven years or less, depending on the purpose of the loan and the collateral, with loans to finance operating lines made for one year or less renewed annually at an interest rate based on the prime rate plus a margin of between one and three percentage points. Such loans generally are originated in principal amounts between $50,000 and $750,000. At December 31, 2002, the largest commercial business loan was to an Alaska Native corporation for $1.0 million, secured by a time deposit in Alaska Pacific. The loan was performing according to its terms at December 31, 2002.
Beginning in 1998, Alaska Pacific increased its use of resources for loan guarantees through the Small Business Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. Alaska Pacific has also worked with local municipal agencies, such as the Juneau Economic Development Council and the Cities of Sitka and Ketchikan in exploring participation or guaranty programs in each of these cities. Generally, Alaska Pacific receives guarantees of between 75% and 90% of the loan amount. In addition, Alaska Pacific has retained portions of four commercial loans originated through participation programs with Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, Alaska Electrical Pension Trust, the City of Sitka and AHFC.
Alaska Pacific also makes commercial loans secured by commercial charter boats and commercial fishing boats. These loans have ten-year terms with an interest rate that adjusts based on the prime interest rate. In connection with the loans on these boats, Alaska Pacific receives a ship's preferred marine mortgage to protect its interest in the collateral. Alaska Pacific has also granted a flooring line to one boat dealer for the purchase of boats and other related marine equipment.
Commercial business lending generally involves greater risk than residential mortgage lending and involves risks that are different from those associated with residential, commercial and multifamily real estate lending. Real estate lending is generally considered to be collateral based lending with loan amounts based on predetermined loan to collateral values and liquidation of the underlying real estate collateral is viewed as the primary source of repayment in the event of borrower default. Although commercial business loans often have equipment, inventory, accounts receivable or other business assets as collateral, the liquidation of collateral in the event of a borrower default is often not a sufficient source of repayment because accounts receivable may be uncollectible and inventories and equipment may be obsolete or of limited use, among other things. Accordingly, the repayment of a commercial business loan depends primarily on the creditworthiness of the borrower (and any guarantors), while liquidation of collateral is a secondary and often insufficient source of repayment.
Consumer Lending. At December 31, 2002, consumer loans totaled $15.8 million, or 14.7% of total loans, compared to $17.8 million, or 16.0%, of total loans, at December 31, 2001.
Consumer loans generally have shorter terms to maturity or repricing and higher interest rates than long-term, fixed-rate mortgage loans. In addition to home equity, boat loans and automobile loans, Alaska Pacific's consumer loans consist of loans secured by airplanes, deposit accounts, and unsecured loans for personal or household purposes.
The largest category of Alaska Pacific's consumer loan portfolio is home equity loans that are made on the security of residences. At December 31, 2002, home equity loans totaled $8.9 million, or 8.3% of the total loan portfolio, compared to $9.9 million, or 8.9% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2001. Home equity loans generally do not exceed 95% of the appraised value of the residence or 100% of the tax assessment, less the outstanding principal of the first mortgage. Closed-end loans are generally fixed-rate and have terms of up to 15 years requiring monthly payments of principal and interest. Home equity lines of credit generally have adjustable interest rates.
At December 31, 2002, consumer boat loans amounted to $5.2 million, or 4.9%, of the total loan portfolio compared to $5.5 million, or 5.0% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2001. Alaska Pacific offers boat loans with maturities of between five and 15 years, which generally range in principal amounts from $15,000 to $350,000 and are secured by new and used boats. Alaska Pacific makes boat loans of less than $50,000 at fixed rates of interest and loans over $50,000 are made at an interest rate that is adjustable based on the prime lending rate. Alaska Pacific generally makes boat loans on new boats of up to 85% of the value and 75% on used boats, but in certain instances it will loan up to 100% of the value.
At December 31, 2002, automobile loans amounted to $831,000, or 0.8%, of the total loan portfolio compared to $1.3 million, or 1.2% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2001. Alaska Pacific offers automobile loans with maturities of up to six years with fixed rates of interest.
Other consumer loans include loans collateralized by deposit accounts and other types of collateral, and by unsecured loans to qualified individuals. These loans amounted to $789,000, or 0.7%, of total loans at December 31, 2002, compared to $1.0 million, or 0.9% of total loans at December 31, 2001.
Alaska Pacific also requires title, fire and casualty insurance on secured consumer loans. The only title exception is for home equity loans under $50,000 where a property profile, obtained from a title company, indicates there are no liens or encumbrances not previously disclosed. Consumer loans for boats and airplanes also require a breach of warranty endorsement.
Consumer loans entail greater risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles or boats and particularly used automobiles. In these cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. The remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower beyond obtaining a deficiency judgment. In addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on these loans. These loans may also give rise to claims and defenses by a consumer loan borrower against an assignee of these loans such as Alaska Pacific, and a borrower may be able to assert against this assignee claims and defenses that it has against the seller of the underlying collateral. At December 31, 2002, one consumer loan, a boat loan for $33,000, was 90 days or more past due.
Loan Maturity and Repricing. The following table sets forth certain information at December 31, 2002 regarding the dollar amount of loans maturing in Alaska Pacific's portfolio based on their contractual terms to final maturity, but does not include scheduled payments or potential prepayments. Demand loans, loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity, and overdrafts are reported as due in one year or less. Loan balances are net of undisbursed loan proceeds and unearned discounts, and do not include loans held for sale.
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After |
After |
After 1 Year |
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Within |
1 Year Through |
3 Year |
5 Years |
Beyond |
Total |
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Fixed |
Adjust-able |
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Real estate: |
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Permanent: |
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One- to four-family |
$ 587 |
$ 457 |
$ 525 |
$ 1,866 |
$37,984 |
$41,419 |
$37,796 |
$ 3,036 |
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Multifamily |
267 |
100 |
57 |
598 |
1,187 |
2,209 |
651 |
1,291 |
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Commercial nonresidential |
230 |
427 |
198 |
7,543 |
17,677 |
26,075 |
1,762 |
24,083 |
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Land |
2,253 |
1,110 |
419 |
930 |
408 |
5,120 |
944 |
1,923 |
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Construction: |
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One- to four-family |
3,643 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3,643 |
- |
- |
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Commercial nonresidential |
52 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
52 |
- |
- |
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Commercial business |
2,867 |
1,125 |
2,302 |
3,848 |
2,833 |
12,975 |
586 |
9,522 |
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Consumer: |
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Home equity |
152 |
259 |
524 |
3,291 |
4,686 |
8,912 |
6,717 |
2,043 |
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Boat |
10 |
150 |
464 |
2,124 |
2,501 |
5,249 |
3,878 |
1,361 |
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Automobile |
34 |
424 |
319 |
54 |
- |
831 |
797 |
- |
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Other |
163 |
112 |
183 |
235 |
96 |
789 |
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295 |
331 |
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Total |
$10,258 |
$4,164 |
$4,991 |
$20,489 |
$67,372 |
$107,274 |
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$53,426 |
$43,590 |
Loan Solicitation and Processing. Alaska Pacific obtains its loan applicants almost exclusively from walk-in traffic, which is generated through media advertising, referrals from existing customers and through officer business development calls and activities. Local real estate agents refer a portion of Alaska Pacific's mortgage loan applicants, and dealers refer some consumer loans, such as boat loans. Alaska Pacific requires title insurance on all mortgage loans. All mortgage loans require fire and extended coverage on appurtenant structures and flood insurance, if applicable.
Loan approval authority varies based on loan type. The President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer each have authority to approve all residential mortgage loans up to and including $250,000 that are originated for Alaska Pacific's portfolio and up to the agency limit if the loan is to be sold in the secondary market, multifamily and commercial real estate loans up to and including $300,000, commercial business loans up to and including $250,000 ($100,000 if unsecured), and consumer loans up to and including $200,000 ($50,000 if unsecured). Alaska Pacific's Senior Loan Committee, consisting of the Senior Vice President and Chief Loan Officer and two senior lending officers, must approve loans in excess of these amounts up to and including $500,000. The Directors' Loan Committee must approve all loans in excess of the Senior Loan Committee's approval authority up to and including $1,250,000. The Board of Directors must approve all loans in excess of the Directors Loan Committee's approval authority.
Upon receipt of a loan application from a prospective borrower, a credit report and other data are obtained to verify specific information relating to the loan applicant's employment, income and credit standing. An independent fee appraiser approved by Alaska Pacific and licensed or certified by the State of Alaska undertakes an appraisal of the real estate offered as collateral. Alaska Pacific promptly notifies applicants of the decision. Interest rates are subject to change if the approved loan is not closed within the time of the commitment.
In 2000, Alaska Pacific implemented an automated underwriting system for consumer loans, enabling expedited approval of consumer loans at any branch location. This system also enables processing of online loan applications from customers, which is scheduled for implementation in 2003.
Pursuant to OTS regulations, loans-to-one borrower cannot exceed 15% of Alaska Pacific's unimpaired capital and surplus. At December 31, 2002, the loans-to-one borrower limitation for Alaska Pacific was $2.3 million and Alaska Pacific had no loans in excess of this limitation.
Loan Originations, Sales and Purchases. Historically, Alaska Pacific's primary lending activity has been the origination of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. In recent years, Alaska Pacific has increased its emphasis on the origination of commercial and consumer loans.
Alaska Pacific generally sells all loans without recourse. Alaska Pacific generally sells conventional fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans to the FHLMC or AHFC, servicing retained. By retaining the servicing, Alaska Pacific receives fees for performing the traditional services of processing payments, accounting for loan funds, and collecting and paying real estate taxes, hazard insurance and other loan-related items, such as private mortgage insurance. At December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific's servicing portfolio was $82.7 million. For the year ended December 31, 2002, loan servicing fees totaled $249,000 before amortization of servicing rights. In addition, Alaska Pacific retains certain amounts in escrow for the benefit of investors. Alaska Pacific is able to invest these funds but is not required to pay interest on them. At December 31, 2002, these escrow balances totaled $754,000. Sales of mortgage loans amounted to $25.2 million in 2002, compared with $26.1 million in 2001.
The following table shows total loans originated, purchased, sold and repaid during the periods indicated.
|
(in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
Loans originated: |
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|
Real estate: |
||
|
Permanent: |
||
|
One- to four-family |
$39,513 |
$35,715 |
|
Multifamily |
543 |
69 |
|
Commercial nonresidential |
15,107 |
1,870 |
|
Land |
233 |
634 |
|
Construction: |
||
|
One- to four-family |
5,376 |
5,688 |
|
Multifamily |
- |
750 |
|
Commercial nonresidential |
53 |
1,588 |
|
Commercial business |
2,538 |
6,759 |
|
Consumer: |
||
|
Home equity |
2,923 |
4,208 |
|
Boat |
2,872 |
3,745 |
|
Automobile |
455 |
871 |
|
Other |
432 |
685 |
|
Total loans originated |
70,045 |
62,582 |
|
Loans purchased |
1,074 |
- |
|
Loans sold |
(25,172) |
(26,133) |
|
Principal repayments |
(46,124) |
(30,451) |
|
Foreclosed loans |
(146) |
(170) |
|
Net increase (decrease) in loans and loans held for sale |
$ (323) |
$ 5,828 |
Loan Commitments. Occasionally, Alaska Pacific issues, without charge, commitments for fixed- and adjustable-rate single-family residential mortgage loans conditioned upon the occurrence of certain events. These commitments are made in writing on specified terms and conditions and are honored for up to 60 days. Commercial commitments issued by Alaska Pacific include commitments for fixed-term loans as well as business lines of credit; letters of credit are not offered. At December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific had $6.2 million of outstanding net loan commitments, including unused portions on commercial business lines of credit and undisbursed funds on construction loans. See Note 14 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report.
Loan Origination and Other Fees. Alaska Pacific, in most instances, receives loan origination fees and discount "points." Loan fees and points are a percentage of the principal amount of the mortgage loan that are charged to the borrower for funding the loan. The amount of fees and points charged by Alaska Pacific varies, though the range generally is between one and two points. Accounting standards require fees received (net of certain loan origination costs) for originating loans to be deferred and amortized into interest income over the contractual life of the loan. Net deferred fees associated with loans that are prepaid are recognized as income at the time of prepayment. Alaska Pacific had $493,000 of net deferred loan fees at December 31, 2002.
Nonperforming Assets and Delinquencies. Alaska Pacific utilizes one full time loan collector to monitor the loan portfolio and communicate with customers concerning past due payments. The size of the portfolio and historically low delinquency rates allow one individual to manage consumer, commercial and residential loans, including those loans serviced for other investors. When a borrower fails to make a required payment, Alaska Pacific institutes collection procedures. The process for monitoring consumer, commercial and residential loans is the same for each type of loan until foreclosure or repossession of the collateral. Depending on the value or nature of the collateral, the loan servicing manager, senior lender or senior management directs any further action.
Customers who miss a payment are mailed a computer-generated notice 15 days after the payment due date. If the customer does not pay promptly, the collector telephones the customer 20 days after the payment due date. After 30 days, the collector sends a letter, which begins the demand process. Follow-up contacts are made between the 30th and 60th day, after which the collector sends a demand letter that specifies the action Alaska Pacific will take and the deadline for resolving the delinquency. While most delinquencies are cured promptly, the collector initiates foreclosure or repossession, according to the terms of the security instrument and applicable law, if the deadline in the 60-day letter is not met.
Residential loans have a highly structured process for foreclosure. In addition to Alaska Pacific's residential loan portfolio, Alaska Pacific services real estate loans for other investors who in turn have their own requirements that must be followed. Alaska Pacific evaluates consumer and commercial business loans individually depending on the nature and value of the collateral.
Alaska Pacific places all loans that are past due 90 days or more on nonaccrual status and all previously accrued interest income is reversed. Alaska Pacific charges off consumer loans when it is determined they are no longer collectible.
Alaska Pacific's Board of Directors is informed monthly as to the status of all mortgage, commercial and consumer loans that are delinquent 30 days or more, the status on all loans currently in foreclosure, and the status of all foreclosed and repossessed property owned by Alaska Pacific.
The following table sets forth information with respect to Alaska Pacific's nonperforming assets at the dates indicated. It is the policy of Alaska Pacific to cease accruing interest on loans 90 days or more past due.
|
(dollars in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis: |
||
|
Commercial nonresidential real estate |
$ 904 |
$ - |
|
Land |
508 |
145 |
|
Commercial business |
332 |
1,214 |
|
Consumer - boats |
33 |
|
|
Total |
1,777 |
1,359 |
|
Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more |
- |
- |
|
Total of nonaccrual and 90 days past due loans |
1,777 |
1,359 |
|
|
||
|
Repossessed assets |
189 |
166 |
|
Total nonperforming assets |
$1,966 |
$1,525 |
|
Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of loans, net |
1.67% |
1.23% |
|
Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total assets |
1.15% |
0.88% |
|
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets |
1.27% |
0.99% |
Gross interest income that would have been recorded for the year ended December 31, 2002 if nonaccrual loans had been current according to their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the year was approximately $122,000, and the amount of interest income on these loans that was included in net income for the year was approximately $23,000.
Repossessed Assets. Alaska Pacific classifies real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure and other repossessed collateral as repossessed assets until sold. When Alaska Pacific acquires collateral, it is recorded at the lower of its cost, which is the unpaid principal balance of the related loan plus acquisition costs, or fair value. Subsequent to acquisition, the property is carried at the lower of the acquisition amount or fair value, less estimated selling costs. At December 31, 2002, repossessed assets consisted of two assets with outstanding balances totaling $189,000, the largest of which was a single-family residence with a balance of $129,000.
Asset Classification. The OTS has adopted various regulations regarding problem assets of savings institutions. The regulations require that each insured institution review and classify its assets on a regular basis. In addition, in connection with examinations of insured institutions, OTS examiners have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss. Substandard assets must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful assets have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset-classified loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. The regulations have also created a special mention category, described as assets which do not currently expose an insured institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management's close attention. If an asset or portion thereof is classified loss, the loss amount is charged off.
Alaska Pacific monitors its asset quality through the use of an Asset Classification Committee, which is comprised of senior lenders and executive officers. The committee meets quarterly to review the loan portfolio, with specific attention given to assets with an identified weakness, as well as reviewing the local, state and national economic trends and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the aggregate amounts of Alaska Pacific's classified and special mention assets (as determined by Alaska Pacific), were as follows:
|
(in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
Loss |
$ - |
$ - |
|
Doubtful |
329 |
- |
|
Substandard assets |
1,638 |
1,161 |
|
Special mention |
1,172 |
1,392 |
At December 31, 2002, assets classified as substandard, doubtful or loss totaled $2.0 million compared to $1.2 million at December 31, 2001. Substandard and doubtful assets in 2002 consisted of five commercial real estate and land loans totaling $1.1 million, three commercial business loans totaling $428,000, two repossessed assets totaling $189,000, and several mortgage and consumer loans totaling $246,000. Management has estimated potential impairment of $329,000 in its assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2002. The largest component of the 2001 classified assets was $973,000 in commercial business loans.
Special mention loans decreased to $1.2 million at December 31, 2002 from $1.4 million at December 31, 2001. The total at December 31, 2002 consists primarily of two commercial business loans totaling $737,000 and two residential mortgages totaling $309,000. Alaska Pacific believes these loans are well secured, but are being monitored carefully due to slow payment histories.
Allowance for Loan Losses. Alaska Pacific maintains an allowance for loan losses sufficient to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Alaska Pacific has established a systematic methodology to ensure that the allowance is adequate. The Asset Classification policy requires an ongoing quarterly assessment of the probable estimated losses in the portfolios. The Asset Classification Committee reviews the following information:
The amount that is to be added to allowance for loan losses is based upon a variety of factors. An important component is a loss percentage set for each major category of loan that is based upon Alaska Pacific's past loss experience. In certain instances, Alaska Pacific's own loss experience has been minimal, and the related loss factor is modified based on consideration of published national loan loss data. The loss percentages are also influenced by economic factors as well as management experience.
Each individual loan, previously classified by management or newly classified during the quarterly review, is evaluated for loss potential, and any specific estimates of impairment are added to the overall required reserve amount. As a result of the size of the institution, the size of the portfolio, and the relatively small number of classified loans, most members of the asset classification committee are often directly familiar with the borrower, the collateral or the circumstances giving rise to the concerns. For the remaining portion of the portfolio, comprised of "pass" loans, the loss percentages discussed above are applied to each loan category.
The calculated amount is compared to the actual amount recorded in the allowance at the end of each quarter and a determination is made as to whether the allowance is adequate or needs to be increased. Management increases the amount of the allowance for loan losses by charges to income and decreases it by loans charged off (net of recoveries).
Alaska Pacific's loan categories that it considers in evaluating risk may be broadly described as residential, commercial and consumer. The following comments represent management's view of the risks inherent in several component portfolio categories.
Management believes that the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2002 was adequate at that date. Although management believes that it uses the best information available to make these determinations, future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary and results of operations could be significantly and adversely affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the determinations.
While Alaska Pacific believes it has established its existing allowance for loan losses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, there can be no assurance that regulators, in reviewing Alaska Pacific's loan portfolio, will not request Alaska Pacific to increase significantly its allowance for loan losses. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses will be adequate or that substantial increases will not be necessary should the quality of any loans deteriorate as a result of the factors discussed above. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses may adversely affect Alaska Pacific's financial condition and results of operations.
The following table sets forth an analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated.
|
(dollars in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
Allowance at beginning of period |
$ 939 |
$788 |
|
Provision for loan losses |
370 |
210 |
|
Charge-offs: |
||
|
One- to- four family residential |
(4) |
(26) |
|
Commercial business |
(139) |
- |
|
Consumer: |
||
|
Home equity |
(21) |
- |
|
Boat |
- |
(26) |
|
Automobile |
- |
(7) |
|
Other |
- |
(4) |
|
Total charge-offs |
(164) |
(63) |
|
Recoveries: |
||
|
Commercial business |
7 |
- |
|
Consumer: |
||
|
Boat |
- |
2 |
|
Other |
- |
2 |
|
Total recoveries |
7 |
4 |
|
Net charge-offs |
(157) |
(59) |
|
Balance at end of period |
$1,152 |
$939 |
|
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans outstanding at the end of the period |
1.07% |
0.84% |
|
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding during the period |
0.14 |
0.05 |
|
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans at end of period |
64.83 |
69.09 |
The following table sets forth the breakdown of the allowance for loan losses by loan category for the dates indicated.
|
2001 |
||||||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
Amount |
As a % of Outstanding Loans in Category |
% of Loans in Category to Total Loans |
Amount |
As a % of Outstanding Loans in Category |
% of Loans in Category to Total Loans |
|
Real estate: |
||||||
|
Permanent: |
||||||
|
One- to four-family |
$ 45 |
0.11% |
38.60% |
$158 |
0.32% |
44.29% |
|
Multifamily |
6 |
0.27 |
2.06 |
3 |
0.15 |
1.77 |
|
Commercial nonresidential |
151 |
0.58 |
24.31 |
23 |
0.13 |
15.71 |
|
Land |
7 |
0.14 |
4.77 |
6 |
0.11 |
4.83 |
|
Construction: |
||||||
|
One- to four-family |
2 |
0.05 |
3.40 |
2 |
0.05 |
3.60 |
|
Commercial nonresidential |
- |
- |
0.05 |
1 |
0.07 |
1.24 |
|
Commercial |
800 |
6.17 |
12.10 |
508 |
3.63 |
12.59 |
|
Consumer: |
||||||
|
Home equity |
58 |
0.65 |
8.31 |
47 |
0.47 |
8.92 |
|
Boat |
59 |
1.12 |
4.89 |
116 |
2.09 |
4.98 |
|
Automobile |
13 |
1.56 |
0.77 |
43 |
3.34 |
1.16 |
|
Other |
11 |
1.39 |
0.74 |
32 |
3.16 |
0.91 |
|
Total allowance for loan losses |
$1,152 |
1.07% |
100.00% |
$939 |
0.84% |
100.00% |
Investment Activities
Federal law permits Alaska Pacific to invest in various types of liquid assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies and of state and municipal governments, deposits at the FHLB of Seattle, certificates of deposit of federally insured institutions, certain bankers' acceptances and federal funds. Subject to various restrictions, Alaska Pacific may also invest a portion of its assets in commercial paper and corporate debt securities. Alaska Pacific must also maintain an investment in FHLB stock as a condition of membership in the FHLB of Seattle.
Investment securities provide liquidity for funding loan originations and deposit withdrawals and enable Alaska Pacific to improve the match between the maturities and repricing of its interest-rate sensitive assets and liabilities. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources" in the Annual Report and "Regulation" herein.
Alaska Pacific's Asset Liability Management Committee determines appropriate investments in accordance with the Board of Directors' approved investment policies and procedures. Alaska Pacific's policies generally limit investments to U.S. Government and agency securities and mortgage-backed securities issued and guaranteed by FHLMC, Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA") and Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"). Alaska Pacific's policies provide that investment purchases be ratified at monthly Board of Directors meetings. Certain considerations, which include the interest rate, yield, settlement date and maturity of the investment, Alaska Pacific's liquidity position, and anticipated cash needs and sources (which in turn include outstanding commitments, upcoming maturities, estimated deposits and anticipated loan amortization and repayments) affect the making of investments. The effect that the proposed investment would have on Alaska Pacific's credit and interest rate risk, and risk-based capital is also considered. From time to time, investment levels may be increased or decreased depending upon the yields on investment alternatives and upon management's judgment as to the attractiveness of the yields then available in relation to other opportunities and its expectation of the level of yield that will be available in the future, as well as management's projections as to the short-term demand for funds to be used in Alaska Pacific's loan origination and other activities.
The following table sets forth the composition of Alaska Pacific's investment and mortgage-backed securities portfolios at the dates indicated.
|
2001 |
|||||||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
Fair |
Amortized Cost |
Percent of Portfolio |
Fair Value |
Amortized Cost |
Percent of Portfolio |
|
|
Mortgage-backed securities: |
|||||||
|
Federal National Mortgage Association |
$1,287 |
$1,330 |
15.9% |
$ 1,775 |
$ 1,822 |
14.4% |
|
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
1,431 |
1,517 |
17.7 |
2,203 |
2,322 |
17.8 |
|
|
Government National Mortgage Association |
5,069 |
4,733 |
62.8 |
8,013 |
7,832 |
64.9 |
|
|
U.S. agencies and corporations: |
|||||||
|
Small Business Administration pools |
289 |
285 |
3.6 |
360 |
369 |
2.9 |
|
|
Total investment securities available for sale |
$8,076 |
$7,865 |
100.0% |
$12,351 |
$12,345 |
100.0% |
|
While management has no specific plans to sell any security, the entire portfolio has been designated as "available-for-sale" at December 31, 2002 and 2001, to allow flexibility in managing the portfolio.
At December 31, 2002, the portfolio of U.S. Government and agency securities had an aggregate estimated fair value of $289,000 and the portfolio of mortgage-backed securities had an estimated fair value of $7.8 million.
At December 31, 2002, mortgage-backed securities consisted of FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA issues with an amortized cost of $7.6 million. The mortgage-backed securities portfolio had coupon rates ranging from 3.96% to 9.00% and had a weighted average yield of 5.86% at December 31, 2002.
Mortgage-backed securities, which also are known as mortgage participation certificates or pass-through certificates, typically represent interests in pools of single-family or multifamily mortgages in which payments of both principal and interest on the securities are generally made monthly. The principal and interest payments on these mortgages are passed from the mortgage originators, through intermediaries, generally U.S. Government agencies and government sponsored enterprises, that pool and resell the participation interests in the form of securities, to investors such as Alaska Pacific. These U.S. Government agencies and government-sponsored enterprises, which guarantee the payment of principal and interest to investors, primarily include the FHLMC, FNMA and the GNMA. Mortgage-backed securities typically are issued with stated principal amounts, and the securities are backed by pools of mortgages that have loans with interest rates that fall within a specific range and have varying maturities. Mortgage-backed securities generally yield less than the loans that underlie these securities because of the cost of payment guarantees and credit enhancements. In addition, mortgage-backed securities are usually more liquid than individual mortgage loans and may be used to collateralize certain liabilities and obligations of Alaska Pacific. These types of securities also permit Alaska Pacific to optimize its regulatory capital because they have low risk weighting.
The actual maturity of a mortgage-backed security may be less than its stated maturity due to prepayments of the underlying mortgages. Prepayments that are faster than anticipated may shorten the life of the security and may result in a loss of any premiums paid and thereby reduce the net yield on these securities. Although prepayments of underlying mortgages depend on many factors, including the type of mortgages, the coupon rate, the age of mortgages, the geographical location of the underlying real estate collateralizing the mortgages and general levels of market interest rates, the difference between the interest rates on the underlying mortgages and the prevailing mortgage interest rates generally is the most significant determinant of the rate of prepayments. During periods of declining mortgage interest rates, if the coupon rate of the underlying mortgages exceeds the prevailing market interest rates offered for mortgage loans, refinancing generally increases and accelerates the prepayment of the underlying mortgages and the related security. Under these circumstances, Alaska Pacific may be subject to reinvestment risk because, to the extent that Alaska Pacific's mortgage-backed securities amortize or prepay faster than anticipated, Alaska Pacific may not be able to reinvest the proceeds of these repayments and prepayments at a comparable rate.
The table below sets forth certain information regarding the carrying value, weighted average yields and maturities or periods to repricing of Alaska Pacific's investment and mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2002.
|
Final Maturity or Repricing within: |
||||||
|
One Year or Less |
Over Ten Years |
Total |
||||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
Amortized |
Weighted |
Amortized |
Weighted |
Amortized |
Weighted |
|
Mortgage-backed securities: |
||||||
|
Federal National Mortgage Association |
$ 1,330 |
3.3% |
$ - |
- % |
$1,330 |
3.3% |
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
1,517 |
2.9 |
- |
- |
1,517 |
2.9 |
|
Government National Mortgage Association |
232 |
4.3 |
4,501 |
7.2 |
4,733 |
7.1 |
|
U.S. agencies and corporations: |
||||||
|
Small Business Administration pools |
285 |
3.4 |
- |
- |
285 |
3.4 |
|
Total investment securities available for sale |
$3,364 |
3.2% |
$4,501 |
7.2% |
$7,865 |
4.5% |
Alaska Pacific's investment policy permits investment in "off balance sheet" derivative instruments such as "forwards," "futures," "options" and "swaps" used as hedges; however, Alaska Pacific has not utilized such instruments.
At December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific's investment in the common stock of the FHLB of Seattle (carrying and market values of $1.6 million) had an aggregate book value in excess of 10% of Alaska Pacific's total equity.
Alaska Pacific had no securities (other than U.S. Government and agency securities and mutual funds which invest exclusively in such securities), which had an aggregate book value in excess of 10% of shareholders' equity at December 31, 2002.
Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds
General. Deposits and loan repayments are the major sources of Alaska Pacific's funds for lending and other investment purposes. Scheduled loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while general interest rates and money market conditions significantly influence deposit inflows and outflows and loan prepayments. Alaska Pacific may use borrowings on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources. Alaska Pacific may also use borrowings on a longer-term basis for general business purposes.
In 2002, Alaska Pacific introduced "Web-Link," an Internet-based product for business customers, which enables the customer to manage cash balances, pay vendors online, and provide direct deposit for employees. This product has been well received and is gradually growing in importance.
Deposit Accounts. Alaska Pacific attracts deposits from within Alaska Pacific's primary market area through the offering of a broad selection of deposits as set forth in the following table. In determining the terms of its deposit accounts, Alaska Pacific considers current market interest rates, profitability to Alaska Pacific, matching deposit and loan products and its customer preferences and concerns. Alaska Pacific's deposit mix and pricing is generally reviewed weekly. Alaska Pacific does not have significant brokered deposits. Deposits from municipalities and other public entities were approximately $7.0 million at December 31, 2002.
In the unlikely event Alaska Pacific is liquidated, depositors will be entitled to full payment of their deposit accounts prior to any payment being made to the Corporation, as stockholder of the Bank. Substantially all of the Bank's depositors are residents of the State of Alaska.
The following table sets forth information concerning Alaska Pacific's time deposits and other interest-bearing deposits at December 31, 2002.
|
Weighted Average Interest Rate |
Term |
Category |
Amount (in thousands) |
Minimum Balance |
Percentage of Total Deposits |
|
0.00% |
N/A |
Non-interest-bearing |
$ 18,094 |
$ 100 |
13.64% |
|
0.69 |
N/A |
Interest-bearing demand |
31,044 |
100 |
23.40 |
|
1.26 |
N/A |
Money market deposit accounts |
21,999 |
3,500 |
16.58 |
|
1.01 |
N/A |
Savings accounts |
22,790 |
100 |
17.18 |
|
Certificates of Deposit |
|||||
|
0.89 |
Seven days |
Fixed-rate |
2,333 |
500 |
1.76 |
|
0.99 |
One month |
Fixed-rate |
164 |
500 |
0.12 |
|
1.19 |
Two months |
Fixed-rate |
980 |
500 |
0.74 |
|
1.27 |
Three months |
Fixed-rate |
3,435 |
500 |
2.59 |
|
1.72 |
Six months |
Fixed-rate |
4,974 |
500 |
3.75 |
|
2.01 |
Nine months |
Fixed-rate |
330 |
500 |
0.25 |
|
2.22 |
One year |
Fixed-rate |
10,726 |
500 |
8.08 |
|
3.25 |
18 months |
Fixed-rate |
622 |
500 |
0.47 |
|
4.27 |
Two years |
Fixed-rate |
2,884 |
500 |
2.17 |
|
4.65 |
Three years |
Fixed-rate |
608 |
500 |
0.46 |
|
5.81 |
Four years |
Fixed-rate |
226 |
500 |
0.17 |
|
5.45 |
Five years |
Fixed-rate |
2,846 |
500 |
2.14 |
|
2.35 |
Gold minor one year |
Fixed-rate |
2,635 |
500 |
1.99 |
|
8.00 |
Deferred Comp one year |
Fixed-rate |
1,019 |
500 |
0.77 |
|
1.50 |
One year |
Variable-rate |
2,406 |
500 |
1.81 |
|
2.24 |
2-1/2 years |
Variable-rate |
2,566 |
500 |
1.93 |
| T | T |
TOTAL |
$132,681 |
T | T |
The following table indicates the amount of Alaska Pacific's jumbo certificates of deposit by time remaining until maturity as of December 31, 2002. Jumbo certificates of deposit are certificates in amounts of $100,000 or more.
|
Maturity Period |
Certificates of Deposit |
|
Three months or less |
$ 8,531 |
|
Over three through six months |
776 |
|
Over six through twelve months |
1,833 |
|
Over twelve months |
1,009 |
|
Total |
$12,149 |
The following table sets forth the balances and changes in dollar amounts of deposits in the various types of savings accounts offered by Alaska Pacific at the dates indicated.
|
(dollars in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
||||
|
Amount |
Percent of Total |
Increase (Decrease) |
Amount |
Percent of Total |
|
|
Non-interest bearing demand accounts |
$ 18,094 |
13.64% |
$5,162 |
$ 12,932 |
10.24% |
|
Interest-bearing demand accounts |
31,044 |
23.40 |
1,930 |
29,114 |
23.05 |
|
Money market deposit accounts |
21,999 |
16.58 |
979 |
21,020 |
16.64 |
|
Savings accounts |
22,790 |
17.18 |
1,527 |
21,263 |
16.83 |
|
Variable-rate certificates which mature : |
|||||
|
Within 1 year |
3,631 |
2.74 |
131 |
3,500 |
2.77 |
|
After 1 year, but within 2 years |
863 |
0.65 |
(404) |
1,267 |
1.00 |
|
After 2 years, but within 5 years |
478 |
0.36 |
141 |
337 |
0.27 |
|
Fixed rate certificates which mature: |
|||||
|
Within 1 year |
28,074 |
21.16 |
(2,745) |
30,819 |
24.40 |
|
After 1 year, but within 2 years |
1,956 |
1.47 |
(325) |
2,281 |
1.81 |
|
After 2 years, but within 5 years |
3,752 |
2.83 |
(24) |
3,776 |
2.99 |
|
Total |
$132,681 |
100.00% |
$6,372 |
$126,309 |
100.00% |
Time Deposits by Rates
The following table sets forth the time deposits in Alaska Pacific classified by rates at the dates indicated.
|
(In thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
0.00 - 0.99% |
$ 2,400 |
$ - |
|
1.00 - 1.99% |
12,751 |
4,424 |
|
2.00 - 2.99% |
16,061 |
9,609 |
|
3.00 - 3.99% |
1,422 |
11,631 |
|
4.00 - 4.99% |
1,477 |
4,306 |
|
5.00 - 5.99% |
1,910 |
7,429 |
|
6.00 - 6.99% |
1,713 |
3,445 |
|
7.00% and over |
1,020 |
1,136 |
|
Total |
$38,754 |
$41,980 |
Time Deposits by Maturities
The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time deposits at December 31, 2002.
|
Amount Due |
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|
(dollars in thousands) |
Less Than 1 Year |
Over 1 And Less Than 2 Years |
Over 2 And Less Than 3 Years |
Over 3 And Less Than 4 Years |
Over 4 Years |
Total |
|
0.00 - 0.99% |
$ 2,400 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 2,400 |
|
1.00 - 1.99% |
12,713 |
- |
- |
- |
38 |
12,751 |
|
2.00 - 2.99% |
14,191 |
1,339 |
531 |
- |
16,061 |
|
|
3.00 - 3.99% |
350 |
709 |
178 |
- |
185 |
1,422 |
|
4.00 - 4.99% |
368 |
356 |
157 |
315 |
281 |
1,477 |
|
5.00 - 5.99% |
984 |
335 |
91 |
500 |
- |
1,910 |
|
6.00 - 6.99% |
700 |
79 |
866 |
68 |
- |
1,713 |
|
7.00% and over |
- |
- |
- |
988 |
32 |
1,020 |
|
Total |
$31,706 |
$2,818 |
$1,823 |
$1,871 |
$536 |
$38,754 |
Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds
The following table sets forth the deposit activities of Alaska Pacific for the periods indicated.
|
(in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
Beginning balance |
$126,309 |
$107,989 |
|
Net deposits (withdrawals) before interest credited |
4,257 |
14,640 |
|
Interest credited |
2,115 |
3,680 |
|
Net increase in deposits |
6,372 |
18,320 |
|
Ending balance |
$132,681 |
$126,309 |
Borrowings. Deposits and loan repayments are the primary source of funds for Alaska Pacific's lending and investment activities. However, Alaska Pacific may rely upon advances from the FHLB of Seattle to supplement its supply of lendable funds and to meet deposit withdrawal requirements. The FHLB of Seattle functions as a central reserve bank providing credit for thrift institutions and many other member financial institutions. The FHLB of Seattle requires Alaska Pacific, as a member, to own capital stock in the FHLB of Seattle and authorizes it to apply for advances on the security of this stock and certain of its mortgage loans and other assets (principally securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government) provided certain creditworthiness standards have been met. Advances are made pursuant to several different credit programs. Each credit program has its own interest rate and range of maturities. Depending on the program, limitations on the amount of advances are based on the financial condition of the member institution and the adequacy of collateral pledged to secure the credit. At December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific had a borrowing capacity of approximately $38.6 million with the FHLB of Seattle, of which $33.6 million was unused compared with $38.6 million and $25.6 million, respectively, at December 31, 2001.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding Alaska Pacific's advances from the FHLB of Seattle at the end of and during the periods indicated:
|
(dollars in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
Advances: |
||
|
Maximum amount of borrowings outstanding |
$13,000 |
$16,000 |
|
Average outstanding during the year |
5,485 |
13,155 |
|
Balance outstanding at end of year |
5,000 |
13,000 |
|
Approximate weighted average rate paid: |
||
|
Average during the year |
6.16% |
5.78% |
|
At end of year |
6.13 |
5.67 |
General
The Bank is subject to extensive regulation, examination and supervision by the OTS as its chartering agency, and the FDIC, as the insurer of its deposits. The activities of federal savings institutions are governed by the Home Owners Loan Act, in certain respects, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and the regulations issued by the OTS and the FDIC to implement these statutes. These laws and regulations delineate the nature and extent of the activities in which federal savings associations may engage. Lending activities and other investments must comply with various statutory and regulatory capital requirements. In addition, the Bank's relationship with its depositors and borrowers is also regulated to a great extent, especially in such matters as the ownership of deposit accounts and the form and content of the Bank's mortgage documents. The Bank is required to file reports with the OTS and the FDIC concerning its activities and financial condition in addition to obtaining regulatory approvals prior to entering into certain transactions such as mergers with, or acquisitions of, other financial institutions. There are periodic examinations by the OTS and the FDIC to review the Bank's compliance with various regulatory requirements. The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes. Any change in such policies, whether by the OTS, the FDIC or Congress, could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation, the Bank and their operations.
Federal Regulation of Savings Associations
Office of Thrift Supervision. The OTS is an office in the Department of the Treasury subject to the general oversight of the Secretary of the Treasury. The OTS has extensive authority over the operations of savings associations. Among other functions, the OTS issues and enforces regulations affecting federally insured savings associations and regularly examines these institutions.
All savings associations are required to pay assessments to the OTS to fund the agency's operations. The general assessments, paid on a semi-annual basis, are determined based on the savings association's total assets, including consolidated subsidiaries. The Bank's OTS assessment for the year ended December 31, 2002 was $46,000.
Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHLB System, consisting of 12 FHLBs, is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Housing Finance Board ("FHFB"). The Bank, as a member of the FHLB of Seattle, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB of Seattle in an amount equal to the greater of (i) 1.0% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or (ii) 1/20 of its advances (borrowings) from the FHLB of Seattle. The Bank is in compliance with this requirement with an investment in FHLB of Seattle stock of $1.6 million at December 31, 2002.
Among other benefits, the FHLB of Seattle provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. It is funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB System. It makes advances to members in accordance with policies and procedures established by the FHFB and the Board of Directors of the FHLB of Seattle.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC is an independent federal agency established originally to insure the deposits, up to prescribed statutory limits, of federally insured banks and to preserve the safety and soundness of the banking industry. The FDIC maintains two separate insurance funds: the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") and the SAIF. The Bank's deposit accounts are insured by the FDIC under the SAIF to the maximum extent permitted by law. As insurer of the Bank's deposits, the FDIC has examination, supervisory and enforcement authority over the Bank.
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 SAIF or the BIF. The FDIC also has the authority to initiate enforcement actions against savings institutions, after giving the OTS an opportunity to take such action, and may terminate the deposit insurance if it determines that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices or is in an unsafe or unsound condition.
The FDIC's deposit insurance premiums are assessed through a risk-based system under which all insured depository institutions are placed into one of nine categories and assessed insurance premiums based upon their level of capital and supervisory evaluation. Under the system, institutions classified as well capitalized (i.e., a core capital ratio of at least 5%, a ratio of Tier 1, or core capital, to risk-weighted assets ("Tier 1 risk-based capital") of at least 6% and a risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%) and considered healthy pay the lowest premium while institutions that are less than adequately capitalized (i.e., core or Tier 1 risk-based capital ratios of less than 4% or a risk-based capital ratio of less than 8%) and considered of substantial supervisory concern pay the highest premium. Risk classification of all insured institutions is made by the FDIC for each semi-annual assessment period.
The FDIC is authorized to increase assessment rates, on a semi-annual basis, if it determines that the reserve ratio of the SAIF will be less than the designated reserve ratio of 1.25% of SAIF insured deposits. In setting these increased assessments, the FDIC must seek to restore the reserve ratio to that designated reserve level, or such higher reserve ratio as established by the FDIC. The FDIC may also impose special assessments on SAIF members to repay amounts borrowed from the United States Treasury or for any other reason deemed necessary by the FDIC.
The premium schedule for BIF and SAIF insured institutions ranged from 0 to 27 basis points. However, SAIF insured institutions and BIF insured institutions are required to pay a Financing Corporation assessment in order to fund the interest on bonds issued to resolve thrift failures in the 1980s. This amount is currently equal to about 1.70 points for each $100 in domestic deposits for SAIF and BIF insured institutions. These assessments, which may be revised based upon the level of BIF and SAIF deposits, will continue until the bonds mature in 2017 through 2019.
Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, insurance of deposits may be terminated by the FDIC upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the FDIC or the OTS. Management of the Bank does not know of any practice, condition or violation that might lead to termination of deposit insurance.
Prompt Corrective Action. The OTS is required to take certain supervisory actions against undercapitalized savings associations, the severity of which depends upon the institution's degree of undercapitalization. Generally, an institution that has a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of less than 8%, a ratio of Tier I (core) capital to risk-weighted assets of less than 4%, or a ratio of core capital to total assets of less than 4% (3% or less for institutions with the highest examination rating) is considered to be "undercapitalized." An institution that has a total risk-based capital ratio less than 6%, a Tier I capital ratio of less than 3% or a leverage ratio that is less than 3% is considered to be "significantly undercapitalized" and an institution that has a tangible capital to assets ratio equal to or less than 2% is deemed to be "critically undercapitalized." Subject to a narrow exception, the OTS is required to appoint a receiver or conservator for a savings institution that is "critically undercapitalized." OTS regulations also require that a capital restoration plan be filed with the OTS within 45 days of the date a savings institution receives notice that it is "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized" or "critically undercapitalized." Compliance with the plan must be guaranteed by any parent holding company in an amount of up to the lesser of 5% of the institution's assets or the amount which would bring the institution into compliance with all capital standards. In addition, numerous mandatory supervisory actions become immediately applicable to an undercapitalized institution, including, but not limited to, increased monitoring by regulators and restrictions on growth, capital distributions and expansion. The OTS also could take any one of a number of discretionary supervisory actions, including the issuance of a capital directive and the replacement of senior executive officers and directors.
At December 31, 2002, the Bank was categorized as "well capitalized" under the prompt corrective action regulations of the OTS.
Standards for Safety and Soundness. The federal banking agencies have adopted Interagency Guidelines prescribing Standards for Safety and Soundness. The guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. If the OTS determines that a savings institution fails to meet any standard prescribed by the guidelines, the OTS may require the institution to submit to the agency an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard.
Qualified Thrift Lender Test. All savings associations, including the Bank, are required to meet a qualified thrift lender ("QTL") test to avoid certain restrictions on their operations. This test requires a savings association to have at least 65% of its total assets less (i) specified liquid assets up to 20% of total assets; (ii) intangibles, including goodwill; and (iii) the value of property used to conduct business in certain "qualified thrift investments" in at least nine out of each 12 month period on a rolling basis. As an alternative, the savings association may maintain 60% of its assets in those assets specified in Section 7701(a)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). Under either test, such assets primarily consist of residential housing related loans and investments. At December 31, 2002, the Bank met the test and its QTL percentage was 77.8%.
Any savings association that fails to meet the QTL test must convert to a national bank charter, unless it requalifies as a QTL and thereafter remains a QTL. If an association does not requalify and converts to a national bank charter, it must remain SAIF-insured until the FDIC permits it to transfer to the BIF. If such an association has not yet requalified or converted to a national bank, its new investments and activities are limited to those permissible for both a savings association and a national bank, and it is limited to national bank branching rights in its home state. In addition, the association is subject to national bank limits for payment of dividends. If such association has not requalified or converted to a national bank within three years after the failure, it must divest of all investments and cease all activities not permissible for a national bank. In addition, it must repay promptly any outstanding FHLB borrowings, which may result in prepayment penalties. If any association that fails the QTL test is controlled by a holding company, then within one year after the failure, the holding company must register as a bank holding company and become subject to all restrictions on bank holding companies. See " Savings and Loan Holding Company Regulations."
Capital Requirements. Federally insured savings associations, such as the Bank, are required to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital. The OTS has established capital standards, including a tangible capital requirement, a leverage ratio (or core capital) requirement and a risk-based capital requirement applicable to such savings associations.
The capital regulations require tangible capital of at least 1.5% of adjusted total assets (as defined by regulation). At December 31, 2002, the Bank had tangible capital of $14.2 million, or 9.36% of adjusted total assets, which is approximately $11.9 million above the minimum requirement of 1.5% of adjusted total assets in effect on that date.
The capital standards also require core capital equal to at least 3% to 4% of adjusted total assets, depending on an institution's supervisory rating. Core capital generally consists of tangible capital. At December 31, 2002, the Bank had core capital equal to $14.2 million, or 9.36% of adjusted total assets, which is $9.7 million above the minimum leverage ratio requirement of 3% as in effect on that date.
The OTS risk-based requirement requires savings associations to have total capital of at least 8% of risk-weighted assets. Total capital consists of core capital, as defined above, and supplementary capital. Supplementary capital consists of certain permanent and maturing capital instruments that do not qualify as core capital and general valuation loan and lease loss allowances up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. Supplementary capital may be used to satisfy the risk-based requirement only to the extent of core capital.
In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet items, are multiplied by a risk weight, ranging from 0% to 100%, based on the risk inherent in the type of asset. For example, the OTS has assigned a risk weight of 50% for prudently underwritten permanent one- to- four family first lien mortgage loans not more than 90 days delinquent and having a loan-to-value ratio of not more than 80% at origination unless insured to such ratio by an insurer approved by FNMA or FHLMC.
On December 31, 2002, the Bank had total risk-based capital of approximately $15.4 million, including $14.2 million in core capital and $1.2 million in qualifying supplementary capital, and risk-weighted assets of $98.1 million, or total capital of 15.68% of risk-weighted assets. This amount was $7.5 million above the 8% requirement in effect on that date.
The OTS is authorized to impose capital requirements in excess of these standards on individual associations on a case-by-case basis. The OTS and the FDIC are authorized and, under certain circumstances required, to take certain actions against savings associations that fail to meet their capital requirements. The OTS is generally required to take action to restrict the activities of an "undercapitalized association" (generally defined to be one with less than either a 4% core capital ratio, a 4% Tier 1 risked-based capital ratio or an 8% risk-based capital ratio). Any such association must submit a capital restoration plan and until such plan is approved by the OTS may not increase its assets, acquire another institution, establish a branch or engage in any new activities, and generally may not make capital distributions. The OTS is authorized to impose the additional restrictions that are applicable to significantly undercapitalized associations.
The OTS is also generally authorized to reclassify an association into a lower capital category and impose the restrictions applicable to such category if the institution is engaged in unsafe or unsound practices or is in an unsafe or unsound condition.
The imposition by the OTS or the FDIC of any of these measures on the Corporation or the Bank may have a substantial adverse effect on their operations and profitability.
Limitations on Capital Distributions. The OTS imposes various restrictions on savings associations with respect to their ability to make distributions of capital, which include dividends, stock redemptions or repurchases, cash-out mergers and other transactions charged to the capital account. The OTS also prohibits a savings association from declaring or paying any dividends or from repurchasing any of its stock if, as a result of such action, the regulatory capital of the association would be reduced below the amount required to be maintained for the liquidation account established in connection with the association's mutual to stock conversion.
The Bank may make a capital distribution without OTS approval provided that the Bank notify the OTS 30 days before it declares the capital distribution and that the following requirements are met: (i) the Bank has a regulatory rating in one of the two top examination categories, (ii) the Bank is not of supervisory concern, and will remain adequately or well capitalized, as defined in the OTS prompt corrective action regulations, following the proposed distribution, and (iii) the distribution does not exceed the Bank's net income for the calendar year-to-date plus retained net income for the previous two calendar years (less any dividends previously paid). If the Bank does not meet these stated requirements, it must obtain the prior approval of the OTS before declaring any proposed distributions.
In the event the Bank's capital falls below its regulatory requirements or the OTS notifies it that it is in need of more than normal supervision, the Bank's ability to make capital distributions will be restricted. In addition, no distribution will be made if the Bank is notified by the OTS that a proposed capital distribution would constitute an unsafe and unsound practice, which would otherwise be permitted by the regulation.
Loans to One Borrower. Federal law provides that savings institutions are generally subject to the national bank limit on loans to one borrower. A savings institution may not make a loan or extend credit to a single or related group of borrowers in excess of 15% of its unimpaired capital and surplus. An additional amount may be lent, equal to 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus, if secured by specified readily-marketable collateral. At December 31, 2002, the Bank's limit on loans to one borrower was $2.3 million. At December 31, 2002, the Bank's largest single loan to one borrower was $1.7 million, which was performing according to its original terms.
Activities of Associations and Their Subsidiaries. When a savings association establishes or acquires a subsidiary or elects to conduct any new activity through a subsidiary that the association controls, the savings association must notify the FDIC and the OTS 30 days in advance and provide the information each agency may, by regulation, require. Savings associations also must conduct the activities of subsidiaries in accordance with existing regulations and orders.
The OTS may determine that the continuation by a savings association of its ownership control of, or its relationship to, the subsidiary constitutes a serious risk to the safety, soundness or stability of the association or is inconsistent with sound banking practices or with the purposes of the FDIA. Based upon that determination, the FDIC or the OTS has the authority to order the savings association to divest itself of control of the subsidiary. The FDIC also may determine by regulation or order that any specific activity poses a serious threat to the SAIF. If so, it may require that no SAIF member engage in that activity directly.
Transactions with Affiliates. Savings associations must comply with Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act relative to transactions with affiliates in the same manner and to the same extent as if the savings association were a Federal Reserve member bank. Generally, transactions between a savings association or its subsidiaries and its affiliates are required to be on terms as favorable to the association as transactions with non-affiliates. In addition, certain of these transactions, such as loans to an affiliate, are restricted to a percentage of the association's capital. Affiliates of the Bank include the Corporation and any company which is under common control with the Bank. In addition, a savings association may not lend to any affiliate engaged in activities not permissible for a bank holding company or acquire the securities of most affiliates. The OTS has the discretion to treat subsidiaries of savings associations as affiliates on a case by case basis.
Certain transactions with directors, officers or controlling persons are also subject to conflict of interest regulations enforced by the OTS. These conflict of interest regulations and other statutes also impose restrictions on loans to such persons and their related interests. Among other things, such loans must be made on terms substantially the same as for loans to unaffiliated individuals.
Community Reinvestment Act. Under the federal Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA"), all federally-insured financial institutions have a continuing and affirmative obligation consistent with safe and sound operations to help meet all the credit needs of its delineated community. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs nor does it limit an institution's discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to meet all the credit needs of its delineated community. The CRA requires the federal banking agencies, in connection with regulatory examinations, to assess an institution's record of meeting the credit needs of its delineated community and to take such record into account in evaluating regulatory applications to establish a new branch office that will accept deposits, relocate an existing office, or merge or consolidate with, or acquire the assets or assume the liabilities of, a federally regulated financial institution, among others. The CRA requires public disclosure of an institution's CRA rating. The Bank received a "satisfactory" rating as a result of its latest evaluation.
Regulatory and Criminal Enforcement Provisions. The OTS has primary enforcement responsibility over savings institutions and has the authority to bring action against all "institution-affiliated parties," including stockholders, and any attorneys, appraisers and accountants who knowingly or recklessly participate in wrongful action likely to have an adverse effect on an insured institution. Formal enforcement action may range from the issuance of a capital directive or cease and desist order to removal of officers or directors, receivership, conservatorship or termination of deposit insurance. Civil penalties cover a wide range of violations and can amount to $25,000 per day, or $1.1 million per day in especially egregious cases. The FDIC has the authority to recommend to the Director of the OTS that enforcement action be taken with respect to a particular savings institution. If action is not taken by the Director, the FDIC has authority to take such action under certain circumstances. Federal law also establishes criminal penalties for certain violations.
Savings and Loan Holding Company Regulations
The Corporation is a unitary savings and loan holding company subject to regulatory oversight of the OTS. Accordingly, the Corporation is required to register and file reports with the OTS and is subject to regulation and examination by the OTS. In addition, the OTS has enforcement authority over the Corporation and its non-savings association subsidiaries which also permits the OTS to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to present a serious risk to the subsidiary savings association.
Acquisitions. Federal law and OTS regulations issued thereunder generally prohibit a savings and loan holding company, without prior OTS approval, from acquiring more than 5% of the voting stock of any other savings association or savings and loan holding company or controlling the assets thereof. They also prohibit, among other things, any director or officer of a savings and loan holding company, or any individual who owns or controls more than 25% of the voting shares of such holding company, from acquiring control of any savings association not a subsidiary of such savings and loan holding company, unless the acquisition is approved by the OTS.
Activities. As a unitary savings and loan holding company, the Corporation generally is not subject to activity restrictions. If the Corporation acquires control of another savings association as a separate subsidiary other than in a supervisory acquisition, it would become a multiple savings and loan holding company and the activities of the Bank and any other subsidiaries (other than the Bank or any other SAIF insured savings association) would generally become subject to additional restrictions. There generally are more restrictions on the activities of a multiple savings and loan holding company than on those of a unitary savings and loan holding company. Federal law provides that, among other things, no multiple savings and loan holding company or subsidiary thereof which is not an insured association shall commence or continue for more than two years after becoming a multiple savings and loan association holding company or subsidiary thereof, any business activity other than: (i) furnishing or performing management services for a subsidiary insured institution, (ii) conducting an insurance agency or escrow business, (iii) holding, managing, or liquidating assets owned by or acquired from a subsidiary insured institution, (iv) holding or managing properties used or occupied by a subsidiary insured institution, (v) acting as trustee under deeds of trust, (vi) those activities previously directly authorized by regulation as of March 5, 1987 to be engaged in by multiple holding companies or (vii) those activities authorized by the Federal Reserve Board as permissible for bank holding companies, unless the OTS by regulation, prohibits or limits such activities for savings and loan holding companies. Those activities described in (vii) above also must be approved by the OTS prior to being engaged in by a multiple savings and loan holding company.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999. On November 12, 1999, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 ("GLBA") was signed into law. The purpose of this legislation is to modernize the financial services industry by establishing a comprehensive framework to permit affiliations among commercial banks, insurance companies, securities firms and other financial service providers. Generally, the GLBA:
a. repealed the historical restrictions and eliminates many federal and state law barriers to affiliations among banks, securities firms, insurance companies and other financial service providers;
b. provided a uniform framework for the functional regulation of the activities of banks, savings institutions and their holding companies;
c. broadened the activities that may be conducted by national banks, banking subsidiaries of bank holding companies and their financial subsidiaries;
d. provided an enhanced framework for protecting the privacy of consumer information;
e. adopted a number of provisions related to the capitalization, membership, corporate governance and other measures designed to modernize the FHLB system;
f. modified the laws governing the implementation of the CRA; and
g. addressed a variety of other legal and regulatory issues affecting day-to-day operations and long-term activities of financial institutions.
The GLBA also imposes certain obligations on financial institutions to develop privacy policies, restrict the sharing of nonpublic customer data with nonaffiliated parties at the customer's request, and establish procedures and practices to protect and secure customer data. These privacy provisions were implemented by regulations that were effective on November 12, 2000. Compliance with the privacy provisions was required by July 1, 2001.
The USA Patriot Act. In response to the terrorist events of September 11th, 2001, President George W. Bush signed into law the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, or the USA PATRIOT Act, on October 26, 2001. The USA PATRIOT Act gives the federal government new powers to address terrorist threats through enhanced domestic security measures, expanded surveillance powers, increased information sharing, and broadened anti-money laundering requirements. By way of amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act, Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act takes measures intended to encourage information sharing among bank regulatory agencies and law enforcement bodies. Further, certain provisions of Title III impose affirmative obligations on a broad range of financial institutions, including banks, thrifts, brokers, dealers, credit unions, money transfer agents and parties registered under the Commodity Exchange Act.
Among other requirements, Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act imposes the following requirements with respect to financial institutions:
To date, it has not been possible to predict the impact the USA PATRIOT Act and its implementing regulations may have on the Corporation and the Bank.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("Sarbanes-Oxley Act") was signed into law by President Bush on July 30, 2002 in response to public concerns regarding corporate accountability in connection with the recent accounting scandals at Enron and WorldCom. The stated goals of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are to increase corporate responsibility, to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to the securities laws.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is the most far-reaching U.S. securities legislation enacted in some time. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act generally applies to all companies, both U.S. and non-U.S., that file or are required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act").
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act includes very specific additional disclosure requirements and new corporate governance rules, requires the SEC and securities exchanges to adopt extensive additional disclosure, corporate governance and other related rules and mandates further studies of certain issues by the SEC and the Comptroller General. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act represents significant federal involvement in matters traditionally left to state regulatory systems, such as the regulation of the accounting profession, and to state corporate law, such as the relationship between a board of directors and management and between a board of directors and its committees.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses, among other matters:
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act contains provisions which became effective upon enactment on July 30, 2002 and provisions which will become effective from within 30 days to one year from enactment. The SEC has been delegated the task of enacting rules to implement various of the provisions with respect to, among other matters, disclosure in periodic filings pursuant to the Exchange Act.
Qualified Thrift Lender Test. If the Bank fails the qualified thrift lender test, within one year the Corporation must register as, and will become subject to, the significant activity restrictions applicable to bank holding companies. See " Federal Regulation of Savings Associations - Qualified Thrift Lender Test" for information regarding the Bank's qualified thrift lender test.
TAXATION
Federal Taxation
General. The Company and the Bank report their income on a fiscal year basis using the accrual method of accounting and are subject to federal income taxation in the same manner as other corporations with some exceptions, including particularly the Bank's reserve for bad debts discussed below. The following discussion of tax matters is intended only as a summary and does not purport to be a comprehensive description of the tax rules applicable to the Bank or the Company.
Bad Debt Reserve. Historically, savings institutions such as the Bank which met certain definitional tests primarily related to their assets and the nature of their business ("qualifying thrift") were permitted to establish a reserve for bad debts and to make annual additions thereto, which may have been deducted in arriving at their taxable income. The Bank's deductions with respect to "qualifying real property loans," which are generally loans secured by certain interest in real property, were computed using an amount based on the Bank's actual loss experience, or a percentage equal to 8% of the Bank's taxable income, computed with certain modifications and reduced by the amount of any permitted additions to the non-qualifying reserve. Due to the Bank's loss experience, the Bank generally recognized a bad debt deduction equal to 8% of taxable income.
The thrift bad debt rules were revised by Congress in 1996. The new rules eliminated the 8% of taxable income method for deducting additions to the tax bad debt reserves for all thrifts for tax years beginning after December 31, 1995. These rules also required that all institutions recapture all or a portion of their bad debt reserves added since the base year (last taxable year beginning before January 1, 1988). The Bank has no post-1987 reserves subject to recapture. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 1995, the Bank's bad debt deduction will be determined under the experience method using a formula based on actual bad debt experience over a period of years. The unrecaptured base year reserves will not be subject to recapture as long as the institution continues to carry on the business of banking. In addition, the balance of the pre-1988 bad debt reserves continue to be subject to provisions of present law referred to below that require recapture in the case of certain excess distributions to shareholders.
Distributions. To the extent that the Bank makes "nondividend distributions" to the Company, such distributions will be considered to result in distributions from the balance of its bad debt reserve as of December 31, 1987 (or a lesser amount if the Bank's loan portfolio decreased since December 31, 1987) and then from the supplemental reserve for losses on loans ("Excess Distributions"), and an amount based on the Excess Distributions will be included in the Bank's taxable income. Nondividend distributions include distributions in excess of the Bank's current and accumulated earnings and profits, distributions in redemption of stock and distributions in partial or complete liquidation. However, dividends paid out of the Bank's current or accumulated earnings and profits, as calculated for federal income tax purposes, will not be considered to result in a distribution from the Bank's bad debt reserve. The amount of additional taxable income created from an Excess Distribution is an amount that, when reduced by the tax attributable to the income, is equal to the amount of the distribution. Thus, if, after the Conversion, the Bank makes a "nondividend distribution," then approximately one and one-half times the Excess Distribution would be includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, assuming a 34% corporate income tax rate (exclusive of state and local taxes). See "Regulation" for limits on the payment of dividends by the Bank. The Bank does not intend to pay dividends that would result in a recapture of any portion of its tax bad debt reserve.
Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax. The Code imposes a tax on alternative minimum taxable income ("AMTI") at a rate of 20%. The excess of the tax bad debt reserve deduction using the percentage of taxable income method over the deduction that would have been allowable under the experience method is treated as a preference item for purposes of computing the AMTI. In addition, only 90% of AMTI can be offset by net operating loss carryovers. AMTI is increased by an amount equal to 75% of the amount by which the Bank's adjusted current earnings exceeds its AMTI (determined without regard to this preference and prior to reduction for net operating losses). For taxable years beginning after December 31, 1986, and before January 1, 1996, an environmental tax of 0.12% of the excess of AMTI (with certain modification) over $2.0 million is imposed on corporations, including the Bank, whether or not an Alternative Minimum Tax is paid.
Dividends-Received Deduction. The Company may exclude from its income 100% of dividends received from the Bank as a member of the same affiliated group of corporations. The corporate dividends-received deduction is generally 70% in the case of dividends received from unaffiliated corporations with which the Company and the Bank will not file a consolidated tax return, except that if the Company or the Bank owns more than 20% of the stock of a corporation distributing a dividend, then 80% of any dividends received may be deducted.
State Taxation
The Alaska state income tax rate applicable to the Bank is based on a graduated tax rate schedule, with a maximum rate of 9.4% on income over $90,000. There have not been any audits of the Bank's state tax returns during the past five years.
Audits
The Corporation's income tax returns have not been audited by federal or state authorities within the last five years. For additional information regarding income taxes, see Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Subsidiary Activities
As of December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific did not own any active subsidiaries.
Personnel
As of December 31, 2002, the Bank had 62 full-time and eight part-time employees, none of whom are represented by a collective bargaining unit. The Bank believes its relationship with its employees is good.
Competition
Alaska Pacific faces strong competition in its primary market area for the attraction of deposits (its primary source of lendable funds) and in the origination of loans. Its most direct competition for deposits has historically come from commercial banks and credit unions operating in its primary market area. The Bank competes with four commercial banks (including one Southeast Alaska based community bank, two giant super-regional banks and one statewide regional bank) and six credit unions in its primary market area. Particularly in times of high interest rates, Alaska Pacific has faced additional significant competition for investors' funds from short-term money market securities, other corporate and government securities and credit unions. The Bank's competition for loans also comes from mortgage bankers and Internet-based marketers. This competition for deposits and the origination of loans may limit Alaska Pacific's future growth.
Alaska Pacific's market share is approximately 12% of deposits in Southeast Alaska, but the total market in this calculation includes credit unions only for those based in Southeast Alaska. If one were to include state-wide credit unions as well as "non-bank" competitors such as brokerage firms and money market mutual funds, Alaska Pacific's share would be somewhat less. Alaska Pacific's largest competitor is Wells Fargo, with a market share of approximately 42%. Wells acquired the former National Bank of Alaska in 2000, and Alaska Pacific has achieved some success in drawing customers away from Wells, especially small businesses, through a targeted calling effort and a marketing emphasis on the advantages of banking locally.
Item 2. Description of Property
The following table sets forth certain information regarding Alaska Pacific's offices at December 31, 2002.
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Location |
Year Opened |
Square Footage |
Deposits |
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Main Office : |
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Nugget Mall Office (1) |
1984 |
16,000 |
$54,205 |
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2094 Jordan Avenue |
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Branch Offices: |
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301 N. Franklin Street |
1960 |
6,268 |
32,236 |
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410 Mission Street |
1974 |
2,300 |
13,009 |
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2442 Tongass Avenue (2) |
1997 |
1,550 |
4,066 |
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101 Lake Street (3) |
1978 |
3,326 |
14,993 |
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310 Hill Street |
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2000 |
900 |
3,399 |
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615 Mallott Avenue |
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2000 |
900 |
10,773 |
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(1)
Lease expires in January 2009, with one 10-year option to renew.Alaska Pacific maintains ten automated teller machines including six in the Juneau area, two in the Sitka area, and one each at the Ketchikan and Hoonah branch offices. At December 31, 2002, the net book value of Alaska Pacific's properties and its fixtures, furniture and equipment was $3.1 million, including the Ketchikan building held for sale, with a net book value of $1.4 million.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits involving the Bank, mainly as a defendant, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which the Bank holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to the Bank's business. The Bank is not a party to any pending legal proceedings that it believes would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operations of the Bank.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended December 31, 2002.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
The information contained in the section captioned "Common Stock Information" in the Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
The information contained in the section captioned "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements
Independent Auditors Report on Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2002*
(a) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2002 and 2001*
(b) Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001*
(c) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001*
(d) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001*
(e) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements*
* Contained in the Annual Report filed as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All schedules have been omitted as the required information is either inapplicable or contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements or related Notes contained in the Annual Report.
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
No disagreement with the Corporation's independent accountants on accounting and financial disclosure has occurred during the two most recent fiscal years.
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
The information contained under the section captioned "Proposal I - Election of Directors" in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the executive officers of the Corporation and the Bank.
Executive Officers. The executive officers of the Corporation and the Bank are as follows:
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Age at |
Position |
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Name |
2002 |
Corporation |
Bank |
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53 |
Director, President |
Director, President |
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and Chief Executive Officer |
and Chief Executive Officer |
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Lisa C. Bell |
43 |
Executive Vice President and |
Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Operating Officer |
Chief Operating Officer |
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52 |
Senior Vice President, Chief |
Senior Vice President and |
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Financial Officer and Secretary |
Chief Financial Officer |
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John E. Robertson |
55 |
- |
Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Lending Officer |
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The following is a description of the principal occupation and employment of the executive officers of the Corporation and the Bank during at least the past five years:
Craig E. Dahl joined the Bank in 1992 and is the former President of the B.M. Behrends Banks in Juneau, Alaska.
Lisa C. Bell joined the Bank in 1992 and has been Chief Operating Officer since 1996 and Executive Vice President since July 2001.
Roger K. White joined the Bank in 1995 and has served in his current positions since that time.
John E. Robertson joined the Bank in December 2002. Mr. Robertson previously held the position of Senior Relationship Manager at ABN Amro Bank.
Reference is made to the cover page of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, and the information under the section captioned "Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act" in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference, with regard to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
The information contained under the section captioned "Proposal I - Election of Directors" in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Equity Compensation Plan Information. The following table summarizes share and exercise price information about the Bank's equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2002.
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Plan category |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
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Equity compensation plans approved by security holders |
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Option plan |
62,142 |
$9.75 |
3,400 |
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Restricted stock plan |
26,217 |
N/A |
- |
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Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |
- |
- |
- |
Total |
88,359 |
3,400 |
(a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" of the Proxy Statement.
(b) Security Ownership of Management
Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned and "Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Proposal I - Election of Directors" of the Proxy
Statement.
(c) Changes in Control
The Corporation is not aware of any arrangements, including any pledge by any person of securities of the
Corporation, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Corporation.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Proposal I - Election of Directors -- Transactions with Management" in the Proxy Statement.
Item 13. Exhibits, List and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. (1)
3.2 Bylaws of Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. (1)
10.1 Employment Agreement with Craig E. Dahl (2)
10.2 Severance Agreement with Roger K. White (2)
10.3 Severance Agreement with Lisa Corrigan Bell (2)
10.4 Severance Agreement with Thomas C. Sullivan (2)
10.5 Severance Agreement with Cheryl A. Crawford (2)
10.6 9;
Severance Agreement with Tammi L. Knight (2)
10.7 Alaska Federal Savings Bank 401(k) Plan (1)
10.8 Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (2)
10.9 Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. Employee Severance Compensation Plan (2)
10.10 Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. 2000 Stock Option Plan (3)
10.11 Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. 2000 Management Recognition Plan (3)
13 Annual Report to Stockholders
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
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Independent Auditors' Consent
99.1 Certifications
pursuant to Section 966 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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(1) Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (333-74827).
(2) Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 1999.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the registrant's annual meeting proxy statement dated May 5, 2000.
(b) Report on Form 8-K
No Current Reports on Form 8-K were
filed during the quarter ended December 31, 2002.
Item 14. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: An evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Section 13(a)-14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act")) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Registrant's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Registrant's senior management within the 90-day period preceding the filing date of this annual report. The Registrant's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls: In the year ended December 31, 2002, the Registrant did not make any significant changes in, nor take any corrective actions regarding, its internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect these controls.
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 March 27, 2003, on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ALASKA PACIFIC BANCSHARES, INC. |
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By: /s/Craig E. Dahl
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
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(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Chairman of the Board and Director |
Director |
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Director |
Director |
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Director |
Director |
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/s/ Marta Ryman |
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Director |
Director |
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Required
by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, Craig E. Dahl, certify that:
1.
2.
Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 27, 2003
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
Certification Required
by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, Roger K. White, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 27, 2003
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/s/ Roger K. White |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 13
Annual Report to Stockholders
Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc.
Annual Report
2002
Contents
It is a pleasure to report to shareholders another year of improved performance as the company continues to follow its strategic plan, posting record results for 2002. Our trend of improved earnings reflects the progress made in developing our commercial product lines as well as the benefits of the low interest rate environment that has dominated this past year.
At mid-year 2002, we paused for a moment to celebrate the third anniversary of going public as Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc., operating Alaska Pacific Bank as the sole business activity of the company. The utilization of the capital created from the mutual-to-stock conversion provided the opportunity to expand into commercial products and services to meet the needs of our loyal customer base developed over our 67 year history. Our commitment remains to bring new and competitive products and services to our customers while serving the traditional expectations developed over a long period of time.
The most notable aspect of the bank's performance is our improvement in earnings which, on a pre-tax basis, increased from $460,000 in 2001 to $1,185,000 in 2002. The largest component of income, net interest income, was $721,000 (11.7%) greater in 2002 than in 2001, due to increases in average loans and in checking and savings accounts, as well as a generally favorable interest rate environment. At the same time, other noninterest income experienced more than a 12% increase, improving by $103,000, reflecting significant progress in several of the bank's commercial retail products that are now making solid contributions to the bottom line. The bank's ATM network, VISA Check Card program, merchant services, and growth in commercial deposits have all had a positive impact on noninterest income. At the same time, recurring noninterest expense increased by only $31,000 (0.5%) between 2001 and 2002, due to efficiencies gained in closing two unprofitable offices late in 2001.
I call your attention to the tax benefit of $592,000 that was recognized in 2002, which has driven the bank's net income to nearly $1.8 million. This entry reflects a one time adjustment to book the value associated with the tax credits created from net operating losses in prior years. These losses occurred during the 1980's as the bank weathered the oil-driven recession that brought the state's economy to its knees. This non-recurring component of net income also signals the fact that the bank's performance has been strong enough to support future utilization of the remaining tax benefit, but that income will be treated as "fully taxable" for financial reporting purposes beginning in the first quarter of 2003.
The bank's balance sheet did not show any growth from year-end 2001 to 2002, and in fact reflected a small reduction. However, the dynamics of the balance sheet were very important relative to the bank's strategic plan. The record low interest rates continued to fuel a refinance boom in residential real estate activity, as well as present opportunities to compete for new business on the commercial side of the bank. Management made a conscious decision in this interest rate market not to retain long-term fixed rate mortgage loans in the bank's portfolio, choosing instead to hold more variable rate, shorter-term commercial loans and higher yielding consumer loans. With the high volume of residential lending that took place during the year, this strategy resulted in a significant reduction in the bank's residential loan portfolio as loans refinanced and were sold into the secondary mortgage market. Record loan volume on the commercial/consumer side of the bank matched the runoff of mortgage loans resulting in no material change in the level of loans from 2001 to 2002. So, while there was no net growth, in fact the bank generated over $71 million in new or purchased loans during 2002 - a record for both the commercial and residential departments of the bank.
The bank continued to develop its electronic banking services during 2002 with improvements to both its consumer and commercial online banking products, while introducing new commercial "sweep" products to allow business customers more control over the management of their funds. This program will continue to be improved into 2003.
While no new offices were added (or closed) during 2002, we did begin the process of selling our large office building in downtown Ketchikan and the construction of a smaller, more efficient office to replace the extremely over-sized facility. The new Ketchikan Office opened in January of 2003, and the building sale took place shortly thereafter with the bank moving into the role of "anchor tenant" for the new owner. In Sitka, ground was broken at the end of the year for a new corporate headquarters building for the Sitka-based native corporation, Shee Atika. The bank will be the primary tenant on the center floor of the building, providing customers better access, parking and a new drive-up. The new office, which is being relocated from the basement floor of the Westmark Shee Atika Hotel, is scheduled to be opened in late summer of 2003.
The board of directors was able to increase dividends by 20% during 2002 as we all watched the value of the bank's stock become stronger throughout the year. We believe the confidence shown by our shareholders mirrors the commitment by the company's board of directors and management to maintain our focus on operating a sound and competitive bank in what is otherwise a very unique and challenging market - Southeast Alaska.
Please take the time to read the financial reports. We have all been impacted by the wave of legislation resulting from the large corporate scandals of the past two years, but we believe that we, like all financial institutions, have been fairly presenting our information to the public for many years. Executive management now signs very onerous certification statements with each release of our financial information, which we do with confidence. But I encourage you to take the time to read this report, the schedules and the footnotes; they are there for a reason.
On behalf of the board of directors, the officers, and the employees of the company, I assure you we begin and end each day with a clear understanding of our commitment to you, the shareholders of the company.
Respectfully,
/s/ Craig E. Dahl
Craig E. Dahl
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Business of the Company
Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") was organized on March 19, 1999 for the purpose of becoming the holding company for Alaska Pacific Bank (formerly Alaska Federal Savings Bank) (the "Bank"), upon its conversion from a federal mutual savings bank to a federal stock savings bank. The conversion was completed on July 1, 1999 with the issuance of 655,415 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share. The Company is not engaged in any significant business activity other than holding the stock of the Bank. Accordingly, the information in this report, including the consolidated financial statements and related data, applies primarily to the Bank.
The Bank is a federal stock savings bank originally organized in 1935. The Bank is regulated by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS"), and its deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Savings Association Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Bank has been a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System since 1937.
The Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution and is devoted to serving the needs of its customers, primarily in Southeast Alaska. The Bank's business consists primarily of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and a variety of consumer loans.
The Company's common stock is traded on the over-the-counter market through the OTC "Electronic Bulletin Board" under the symbol "AKPB." As of December 31, 2002, there were approximately 500 stockholders of record and 623,132 shares outstanding (including 28,789 unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") shares and 13,544 unvested shares issued as restricted stock awards). Generally, if the Bank satisfies its regulatory capital requirements, it may make dividend payments up to the limits prescribed in the OTS regulations. However, institutions that have converted to the stock form of ownership may not declare or pay a dividend on, or repurchase any of, its common stock if the effect thereof would cause the regulatory capital of the institution to be reduced below the amount required for the liquidation account which was established in connection with the Bank's mutual-to-stock conversion.
The following table sets forth market price information of the Company's stock for 2001 and 2002.
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Market Price |
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| Years Ended December 31, |
High |
Low |
Dividends |
| 2001: | |||
| First Quarter | $12.19 | $11.13 | 0.05 |
| Second Quarter | 11.60 | 11.12 | 0.05 |
| Third Quarter | 11.39 | 10.90 | 0.05 |
| Fourth Quarter | 11.09 | 10.45 | 0.05 |
| 2002: | |||
| First Quarter | 13.20 | 10.60 | 0.05 |
| Second Quarter | 16.10 | 12.50 | 0.06 |
| Third Quarter | 15.25 | 14.40 | 0.06 |
| Fourth Quarter | 17.14 | 14.50 | 0.06 |
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| Financial Condition Data: |
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| (in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
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| Total assets | $154,339 | $154,572 | $135,465 | $121,542 | $110,806 |
| Loans, net | 106,122 | 110,253 | 104,836 | 85,796 | 70,836 |
| Loans held for sale | 4,590 | 995 | 735 | 1,359 | 899 |
| Investment securities available for sale | 8,076 | 12,351 | 16,257 | 19,849 | 18,176 |
| Cash, due from banks, and interest-earning deposits in banks | 28,229 | 23,886 | 6,847 | 7,785 | 14,584 |
| Deposits | 132,681 | 126,309 | 107,989 | 102,547 | 101,945 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 5,000 | 13,000 | 13,400 | 5,000 | - |
| Shareholders' equity | 14,967 | 12,991 | 12,383 | 12,477 | 7,250 |
| Operating Data: |
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| (in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
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| Interest income | $9,315 | $10,582 | $9,843 | $8,477 | $8,218 |
| Interest expense | 2,453 | 4,441 | 4,398 | 3,669 | 3,807 |
| Net interest income | 6,862 | 6,141 | 5,445 | 4,808 | 4,411 |
| Provision for loan losses | 370 | 210 | 395 | 15 | 60 |
| Net interest income after provision for loan losses | 6,492 | 5,931 | 5,050 | 4,793 | 4,351 |
| Noninterest income | 1,272 | 1,212 | 813 | 713 | 888 |
| Noninterest expense | 6,579 | 6,683 | 5,744 | 5,235 | 4,903 |
| Income before income tax | 1,185 | 460 | 119 | 271 | 336 |
| Provision for income tax (benefit) | (592) | - | - | - | - |
| Net income | $1,777 | $ 460 | $ 119 | $ 271 | $ 336 |
| Net income per share: | |||||
| Basic | $ 3.10 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.20 | - | - |
| Diluted | 2.98 | 0.80 | 0.20 | - | - |
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| Other Data: |
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| December 31, |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
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| Number of: | |||||
| Real estate loans outstanding | 854 | 924 | 896 | 824 | 720 |
| Deposit accounts | 13,369 | 13,735 | 13,434 | 12,436 | 12,508 |
| Full service offices | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Key Financial Ratios: |
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| At and for Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
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| Performance ratios: | |||||
| Return on average assets | 1.21% | 0.32% | 0.09% | 0.23% | 0.31% |
| Return on average equity | 12.93 | 3.63 | 0.96 | 2.68 | 4.67 |
| Interest rate spread (1) | 4.66 | 4.04 | 4.18 | 4.11 | 3.99 |
| Net interest margin: | |||||
| On average earning assets | 4.97 | 4.51 | 4.63 | 4.44 | 4.29 |
| On average total assets | 4.66 | 4.23 | 4.32 | 4.09 | 4.01 |
| Average interest-earning
assets to average interest-bearing liabilities |
117.50 | 114.49 | 112.08 | 109.83 | 108.11 |
| Noninterest expense as a
percent of average total assets |
4.47 | 4.60 | 4.55 | 4.45 | 4.45 |
| Efficiency ratio (2) | 84.29 | 95.73 | 93.50 | 95.70 | 98.71 |
| Asset Quality Ratios: | |||||
| Nonaccrual loans as a percent of net loans | 1.67 | 1.23 | 0.79 | 0.08 | - |
| Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets | 1.27 | 0.99 | 0.69 | 0.18 | 0.28 |
| Allowance for losses as a
percent of total loans |
1.07 | 0.84 | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.94 |
| Allowance for losses as a
percent of nonperforming loans |
64.83 | 69.09 | 94.60 | 814.29 | - |
| Net chargeoffs to average loans | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Equity Ratios: | |||||
| Total equity to assets | 9.70 | 8.40 | 9.14 | 10.27 | 6.54 |
| Average equity to average assets |
9.34 |
8.73 |
9.81 |
8.59 |
6.54 |
(1)
(2)
Noninterest expense as a percent of the sum of net interest income and noninterest income, excluding gains on sale of loans and investments. Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
The Bank's results of operations depend primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its interest-earning assets, consisting of loans and investments, and the cost of its interest-bearing liabilities, consisting of deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") borrowings. Among other things, fee income, provisions for loan losses, operating expenses and income tax provisions also affect the Bank's net income. General economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government legislation and policies concerning monetary and fiscal affairs, housing and financial institutions and the attendant actions of the regulatory authorities also significantly affect the Bank's results of operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This annual report contains forward-looking statements which are based on
assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the
Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the
word "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," or
similar words. The Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of
future plans or strategies is uncertain. Factors which could have a material
adverse effect on our operations include, but are not limited to, changes in
interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes,
monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the
U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the
loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows,
competition, demand for financial services in our market areas, and accounting
principles and guidelines. You should consider these risks and uncertainties in
evaluating forward-looking statements and you should not rely too much on these
statements.
Operating Strategy
The Company's strategy is to operate a community-oriented financial
institution devoted to serving the needs of its customers. The Company's
business consists primarily of attracting retail deposits from the general
public and using those funds to originate residential real estate loans,
commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and a variety of
consumer loans.
Financial Condition
Total assets declined slightly to $154.3 million at December 31, 2002 from
$154.6 million at December 31, 2001.
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Loans decreased $3.9 million, or 3.5%, to $107.3 million at December 31, 2002 from $111.2 million at December 31, 2001. Loan demand continued to be strong in 2002, as loans originated and purchased increased to $71.1 million from $62.6 million in 2001. However, the increased originations were offset by rapid loan prepayments, especially in mortgage loans. New mortgage loan originations of $39.5 million outpaced prepayments, but $25.2 million, or 63.7%, of these mortgages were sold in the secondary market.
Following is a comparison of the composition of the portfolio at both dates:
| (dollars in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
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|
Amount |
Percent |
Amount |
Percent |
|
| Real estate: | ||||
| Permanent: | ||||
| One- to four-family | $41,419 | 38.60% | $49,242 | 44.29% |
| Multifamily | 2,209 | 2.06 | 1,972 | 1.77 |
| Commercial nonresidential | 26,075 | 24.31 | 17,470 | 15.71 |
| Land | 5,120 | 4.77 | 5,366 | 4.83 |
| Construction: | ||||
| One- to four-family | 3,643 | 3.40 | 4,006 | 3.60 |
| Commercial nonresidential | 52 | 0.05 | 1,378 | 1.24 |
| Commercial business | 12,975 | 12.10 | 14,000 | 12.59 |
| Consumer: | ||||
| Home equity | 8,912 | 8.31 | 9,918 | 8.92 |
| Boat | 5,249 | 4.89 | 5,538 | 4.98 |
| Automobile | 831 | 0.77 | 1,289 | 1.16 |
| Other | 789 | 0.74 | 1,013 | 0.91 |
| Total loans | 107,274 | 100.00% | 111,192 | 100.00% |
| Less: | ||||
| Allowance for loan losses | 1,152 | 939 | ||
| Loans, net | $106,122 | $110,253 | ||
As a result of prepayments and sales of current production, one- to four-family
mortgage loans declined to 38.6% of the portfolio at the end of 2002 from 44.3%
a year earlier. However, there was significant growth in commercial
nonresidential real estate loans, which increased to $26.1 million (24.3% of the
portfolio) at the end of 2002 from $17.5 million (15.7% of the portfolio) at the
end of 2001.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $4.3 million to $28.2 million at December 31, 2002, compared to $23.9 million at December 31, 2001. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in deposits and a decrease in loan and investment balances, offset by the repayment of $8.0 million of one-year FHLB advances which matured early in 2002. Balances in excess of current needs is intended to be used primarily to fund growth in loans and investment securities in 2003.
Available-for-sale securities decreased $4.3 million to $8.1 million at December 31, 2002, compared to $12.4 million at December 31, 2001. The decrease resulted from principal repayments. Subsequent to year end, in January 2003, the Bank purchased approximately $10 million of securities to replenish the portfolio, which had been reduced by rapid prepayments in mortgage-backed securities.
Premises and equipment at December 31, 2002 remained unchanged from December
31, 2001 at approximately $3.1 million Subsequent to year end, in February 2003,
the Bank sold its office building in Ketchikan, Alaska, for $1.4 million. At
December 31, 2002, the building had a depreciated cost of $1.36 million. The
Bank will lease back a portion of the building at market rental rates for
continued use as a banking office.
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Total deposits increased $6.4 million, or 5.0%, to $132.7 million at December 31, 2002 from $126.3 million at December 31, 2001. With the exception of certificates of deposits, balances increased in all deposit categories, particularly noninterest demand accounts, which increased $5.2 million, or 39.9%, primarily as a result of marketing efforts aimed at increasing deposits from business customers. Certificates of deposit declined $3.2 million, or 7.7%, primarily due to less aggressive pricing in this type of deposit.
Total shareholders' equity increased nearly $2.0 million to $15.0 million at December 31, 2002 compared to $13.0 million at December 31, 2001. The increase is primarily the result of net income of $1.8 million and a $205,000 increase in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale.
Results of Operations
Net Income. Net income increased by $1.3 million, or 286%, to $1.8 million
for 2002, compared with $460,000 for 2001. A portion of the increase in net
income is a result of recognizing a net income tax benefit of $592,000 in 2002,
compared with an income tax provision of zero in 2001. See "Income Tax"
elsewhere in this discussion.
Income before income tax increased $725,000, or 158%, to $1.2 million for 2002, compared with $460,000 for 2001. The increase is the result of higher revenues and lower noninterest expense (which included the cost of closing two unprofitable branches in 2001), offset by a higher provision for loan losses. For purposes of comparison, pre-tax income might be separated into major components as follows:
|
Income Increase |
|||
| (in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
(Decrease) |
|
| Net interest income | $6,862 | $6,141 | $ 721 |
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans | 329 | 372 | (43) |
| Other noninterest income | 943 | 840 | 103 |
| Net revenues | 8,134 | 7,353 | 781 |
| Noninterest expense, excluding branch closure costs | (6,579) | (6,548) | (31) |
| Subtotal | 1,555 | 805 | 750 |
| Provision for loan losses | (370) | (210) | (160) |
| Pre-tax income, excluding branch closure costs | 1,185 | 595 | 590 |
| Branch closure costs | - | (135) | 135 |
| Income before income tax | $1,185 | $ 460 | $ 725 |
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $721,000, or 11.7%, to $6.9 million in 2002 from $6.1 million in 2001. The improvement resulted primarily from growth in average loans, a favorable interest-rate environment, and changes in the relative mix of assets and liabilities. See the table in "Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost" elsewhere in this discussion.
Total interest income decreased $1.3 million, or 12.0%, to $9.3 million in 2002 from $10.6 million in 2001, primarily due to a decline in the average yield on earning assets to 6.75% in 2002 from 7.78% in 2001, as a result of lower market interest rates.
Total interest expense decreased $2.0 million, or 44.8%, to $2.5 million in
2002 from $4.4 million in 2001. The decrease is attributable not only to lower
market interest rates, but also to a shift away from relatively high-cost
borrowings and certificates of deposit to relatively low-cost demand and savings
deposits. Following is a comparison of the composition of average deposits and
borrowings for 2002 and 2001:
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|
(dollars in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
|||
| Average daily balance of: | ||||
| Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | $14,346 | 10.9% | $11,167 | 8.6% |
| Interest-bearing demand deposits | 29,123 | 22.1 | 26,922 | 20.7 |
| Money market accounts | 21,630 | 16.4 | 18,004 | 13.9 |
| Savings accounts | 21,134 | 16.0 | 18,817 | 14.5 |
| Certificates of deposit | 40,126 | 30.4 | 41,893 | 32.2 |
| FHLB advances | 5,485 | 4.2 | 13,155 | 10.1 |
| Total deposits and borrowings | 131,844 | 100.0% | 129,958 | 100.0% |
As a result of these factors, the net interest margin on average earning assets increased to 4.97% in 2002 from 4.51% in 2001. The improvement in the net interest margin was somewhat moderated by higher average balances in low-earning cash equivalents on the asset side of the balance sheet.
Noninterest Income. Total noninterest income increased $60,000, or 5.0%, to $1.3 million in 2002, compared with $1.2 million in 2001.
Gains on sale of mortgage loans decreased $43,000, or 11.6%, to $329,000 in 2002 from $372,000 in 2001. Such gains are a part of the Bank's core business, but tend to be more variable than other components of noninterest income due to (1) changes in market interest rates which greatly affect the level of mortgage refinancing activity and (2) management's ongoing decisions on what portion of the mortgage loan production is sold or kept in the loan portfolio. Generally the "keep or sell" decisions are made for purposes of overall asset and liability management, including managing interest-rate risk. The volume of gains was relatively high in both 2002 and 2001 due to lower mortgage interest rates and increased refinance activity.
Excluding gains on sale of mortgage loans, noninterest income increased $103,000, or 12.3%, to $943,000 in 2002 compared with $840,000 in 2001. The largest contributor to this increase was service charges on deposit accounts, which increased $91,000, or 19.3%. The increase in service charge income is primarily attributable to continued growth in deposits, particularly checking accounts.
Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense decreased $104,000, or 1.6% to $6.6 million in 2002, compared with $6.7 million in 2001. However, 2001 included costs of $135,000 for closing two unprofitable offices - the Wrangell Office in Wrangell, Alaska and the Auke Bay Office in Juneau, Alaska. These offices were closed in October 2001 to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
Noninterest expense, excluding the branch closure costs in 2001, increased $31,000, or 0.5%, from 2001 to 2002. This small increase reflects normal increases in various costs, offset by savings in operating costs in 2002 as a result of eliminating the two unprofitable offices in 2001.
Income Tax. In 2001 and for several previous years, the Company did not
recognize any tax on current income because of the existence of tax net
operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs"). During this period, net deferred tax
assets in the balance sheet (resulting from the NOLs and other temporary
differences between accounting income and taxable income) were substantially
decreased through a valuation allowance because full realization was dependent
upon earning sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of the NOLs, and
the Company's income levels did not support a conclusion that their realization
was more likely than not. Thus, the tax benefit was recognized only to the
extent of each year's taxable income, resulting in a net provision for income
tax of zero for each of those years.
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In 2002, however, the Company recognized the deferred tax benefits not only to the extent of current-year income but also the benefit of the remaining deferred tax assets at December 31, 2002, amounting to $592,000. Management believes that it is more likely than not that future earnings will result in full realization of these tax benefits. Periods beginning after December 31, 2002 will now reflect a "normal" provision for federal and state income taxes amounting to approximately 40% of taxable income.
Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
Provisions for loan losses are charges to earnings to bring the total
allowance for loan losses to a level considered by management as adequate to
provide for known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, including
management's continuing analysis of factors underlying the quality of the loan
portfolio.
The provision for loan losses increased to $370,000 for 2002 compared to $210,000 for 2001. The provisions for both years were considered appropriate in order for the allowance for loan losses to reflect management's best estimate of losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses was $1.2 million (1.07% of total loans) at December 31, 2002, compared with $939,000 (0.84% of total loans) at December 31, 2001. The provisions and the resulting allowance are reflective of numerous factors, including the following:
The Company's accounting for the allowance for loan losses is its most
critical accounting process and is also the most subjective. While management
believes that it uses the best information available to determine the allowance
for loan losses, unforeseen market conditions and other events might result in
adjustment to the allowance if circumstances differ substantially from the
assumptions used in making the final determination. One or more of these events
could have a significant effect on net income, and the effect could be both
material and adverse.
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For further information on the Bank's accounting for the allowance for loan losses as well as how loan impairment is determined, see Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost
The earnings of the Company depend largely on the spread between the yield on interest-earning assets, which consist primarily of loans and investments, and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which consist primarily of deposit accounts and borrowings, as well as the relative size of the Company's interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest-earning assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, resultant yields, interest rate spread, net interest margin, and ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities. Average balances are generally daily averages for the period.
|
(dollars in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
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|
Average Balance |
Interest |
Average Yield/ Cost |
Average Balance |
Interest |
|
|||
| Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||
| Loans (1) | $114,864 | $8,477 |
7.38% |
$112,030 | $9,295 |
8.30% |
||
| Investment securities (1) | 12,021 | 667 | 5.55 | 16,346 | 1,068 | 6.53 | ||
| Interest-earning deposits in banks | 11,181 | 171 | 1.53 | 7,629 | 219 | 2.88 | ||
| Total interest-earning assets | 138,066 | 9,315 | 6.75 | 136,005 | 10,582 | 7.78 | ||
| Allowance for loan losses | (1,052) | (796) | ||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 5,420 | 4,778 | ||||||
| Other assets | 4,832 | 5,159 | ||||||
| Total assets | $147,266 | $145,146 | ||||||
| Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||
| Deposits: | ||||||||
| Interest-bearing demand | $ 29,123 | $ 227 |
0.78% |
$ 26,922 | $ 461 |
1.71% |
||
| Money market | 21,630 | 359 | 1.66 | 18,004 | 571 | 3.17 | ||
| Savings | 21,134 | 309 | 1.46 | 18,817 | 494 | 2.63 | ||
| Certificates of deposit | 40,126 | 1,220 | 3.04 | 41,893 | 2,154 | 5.14 | ||
| Total interest-bearing deposits | 112,013 | 2,115 | 1.89 | 105,636 | 3,680 | 3.48 | ||
| Borrowings | 5,485 | 338 | 6.16 | 13,155 | 761 | 5.78 | ||
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 117,498 | 2,453 | 2.09 | 118,791 | 4,441 | 3.74 | ||
| Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | 14,346 | 11,167 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 1,674 | 2,516 | ||||||
| Shareholders' equity | 13,748 | 12,672 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $147,266 | $145,146 | ||||||
| Net interest income | $6,862 | $6,141 | ||||||
| Interest rate spread |
4.66% |
4.04% | ||||||
| Net interest margin: | ||||||||
| On average interest-earning assets |
4.97% |
4.51% |
||||||
| On average total assets |
4.66 |
4.23 |
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|
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities |
117.50% | 114.49% | ||||||
(1)
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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income of the Company. Information is provided with respect to effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume, which are changes in volume multiplied by prior rate; effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate, which are changes in rate multiplied by prior volume; and changes in rate/volume, which is a change in rate multiplied by change in volume.
|
(in thousands) Year ended December 31, 2002 compared with 2001 |
Rate |
Volume |
Rate/ Volume |
Total |
| Interest-earning assets: | ||||
| Loans | $(1,027) | $ 235 | $ (26) | $(818) |
| Investment securities | (161) | (283) | 43 | (401) |
| Interest-earning deposits in banks | (102) | 102 | (48) | (48) |
| Total net change in interest income | (1,290) | 54 | (31) | (1,267) |
| Interest-bearing liabilities: | ||||
| Interest-bearing demand accounts | (251) | 38 | (21) | (234) |
| Money market accounts | (272) | 115 | (55) | (212) |
| Savings accounts | (219) | 61 | (27) | (185) |
| Certificates of deposit | (880) | (91) | 37 | (934) |
| Borrowings | 50 | (444) | (29) | (423) |
| Total net change in interest expense | (1,572) | (321) | (95) | (1,988) |
| Net change in net interest income | $ 282 | $ 375 | $64 | $ 721 |
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Yields Earned and Rates Paid
The following table sets forth, at the date and for the periods indicated, the weighted average yields earned on the Company's assets and the weighted average interest rates paid on the Company's liabilities, together with the net yield on interest-earning assets.
|
At |
For the Year Ended December 31, |
|||
|
2002 |
2001 |
|||
| Weighted average yield on: | ||||
| Loans | 6.96% | 7.38% | 8.30% | |
| Investment securities | 5.42 | 5.55 | 6.53 | |
| Interest-earning deposits in banks | 1.41 | 1.53 | 2.88 | |
| Total interest-earning assets | 6.02 | 6.75 | 7.78 | |
| Weighted average rate paid on: | ||||
| Interest-bearing demand accounts | 0.69 | 0.78 | 1.71 | |
| Money market accounts | 1.26 | 1.66 | 3.17 | |
| Savings accounts | 1.01 | 1.46 | 2.63 | |
| Certificates of deposit | 2.54 | 3.04 | 5.14 | |
| Total interest-bearing deposits | 1.49 | 1.89 | 3.48 | |
| Borrowings | 6.13 | 6.16 | 5.78 | |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 1.68 | 2.09 | 3.74 | |
| Interest rate spread | 4.34 | 4.66 | 4.04 | |
| Net interest margin on: | ||||
| Average interest-earning assets | 4.61 | 4.97 | 4.51 | |
| Average total assets | 4.28 | 4.66 | 4.23 | |
Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk
Qualitative Analysis - Risks When Interest Rates Change. The Bank's profitability depends primarily on its net interest income, which is the difference between the income it receives on its loan and investment portfolios and its cost of funds, which consists of interest paid on deposits and borrowings. The relative amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities also affect net interest income. When interest-earning assets equal or exceed interest-bearing liabilities, any positive interest rate spread will generate net interest income. The Bank's profitability is also affected by the level of noninterest income and expenses. Noninterest income includes service charges and fees and gain on sale of loans and investments. Noninterest expenses primarily include compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment expenses, deposit insurance premiums and data processing expenses. General economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government legislation and regulation, and monetary and fiscal policies also significantly affect the Bank's results of operations.
Quantitative Analysis - How the Bank Measures Its Risk of Interest Rate
Changes. The Bank does not maintain a trading account for any class of
financial instrument nor does it engage in hedging activities or purchase
high-risk derivative instruments. Furthermore, the Bank has no significant
foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk.
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The Bank has sought to reduce the exposure of its earnings to changes in market interest rates by attempting to manage the mismatch between asset and liability maturities and interest rates. Principal elements in achieving this objective include increasing the interest-rate sensitivity of the Bank's interest-earning assets by originating for its portfolio loans with interest rates that periodically adjust to market conditions, as well as continuing decisions to sell fixed-rate mortgage production versus keeping them in the portfolio. The Bank relies on retail deposits as its primary source of funds. Management believes retail deposits, compared to brokered deposits, reduce the effects of interest rate fluctuations because they generally represent a more stable source of funds.
In order to encourage institutions to reduce interest rate risk, the OTS adopted a rule incorporating an interest rate risk component into the risk-based capital rules. Using data compiled by the OTS, the Bank receives a report that measures interest rate risk by modeling the change in net portfolio value over a variety of interest rate scenarios. The OTS developed this procedure for measuring interest rate risk to replace the "gap" analysis, which is the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that mature or reprice within a specific time period. Net portfolio value is the present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance-sheet contracts. The calculation is intended to illustrate the change in net portfolio value that will occur upon an immediate change in interest rates of at least 200 basis points with no effect given to any steps that management might take to counter the effect of that interest rate movement. Under OTS regulations, an institution with a greater than "normal" level of interest rate risk takes a deduction from total capital for purposes of calculating its risk-based capital. The OTS, however, has delayed the implementation of this regulation. An institution with a "normal" level of interest rate risk is defined as one whose "measured interest rate risk" is less than 2.0%. Institutions with assets of less than $300 million and a risk-based capital ratio of more than 12.0% are exempt. The Bank is exempt because of its asset size and risk-based capital ratio. Based on the Bank's regulatory capital levels at December 31, 2002, the Bank believes that, if the proposed regulation had been implemented at that date, the Bank's level of interest rate risk would not have caused it to be treated as an institution with greater than "normal" interest rate risk.
The following table illustrates the change in net portfolio value at December 31, 2002, based on OTS assumptions, that would occur in the event of an immediate change in interest rates, with no effect given to any steps which management might take to counter the effect of that interest rate movement.
| (dollars in thousands) |
Net Portfolio Value |
Net Portfolio as % of |
|||||
|
Basis Point ("bp") Change in Rates |
Dollar Amount |
Dollar |
Percent Change |
Net Portfolio Value Ratio (2) |
Change (3) |
||
|
300 bp |
$20,187 |
$(1,104) |
(5)% |
12.76% |
(49) bp |
||
| 200 | 21,147 | (144) | (1) | 13.26 | - | ||
| 100 | 21,755 | 464 | 2 | 13.55 | 29 | ||
| 0 | 21,291 | - | - | 13.26 | - | ||
| (100) | 20,431 | (859) | (4) | 12.74 | (51) | ||
(1)
Represents the increase (decrease) of the estimated net portfolio value at the indicated change in interest rates compared to the net portfolio value assuming no change in interest rates.(2)
Calculated as the estimated net portfolio value divided by the portfolio value of total assets.(3)
Calculated as the increase (decrease) of the net portfolio value ratio assuming the indicated change in interest rates over the estimated net portfolio value ratio assuming no change in interest rates.The above table illustrates, for example, that at December 31, 2002 an
instantaneous 200 basis point increase in market interest rates would reduce the
Bank's net portfolio value by $144,000, or 1%, and an instantaneous 100 basis
point decrease in market interest rates would reduce the Bank's net portfolio
value by $859,000, or 4%.
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The following summarizes key exposure measures for the dates indicated. They measure the change in net portfolio value ratio for an adverse change in interest rates of 200 basis points upward or 100 basis points downward.
| Pre-shock net portfolio value ratio | 13.26% | 13.59% | 13.09% |
| Post-shock net portfolio value ratio | 12.74% | 13.09% | 11.66% |
| Decline in net portfolio value ratio | 51 bp |
50 bp |
143 bp |
The calculated risk exposure measures indicate that the Bank's interest-rate risk at December 31, 2002 has decreased from the previous year end, in that a "shock" increase or decrease in market rates would have a relatively smaller negative effect on net portfolio value. These measures indicate a relatively low level of interest-rate risk at the present time. Among other factors, this is due to a decrease in fixed-rate mortgages and a gradual shift to earning assets which tend to reprice with greater frequency.
The OTS uses certain assumptions in assessing the interest rate risk of thrift institutions. These assumptions relate to interest rates, loan prepayment rates, deposit decay rates, and the market values of certain assets under differing interest rate scenarios, among others. As with any method of measuring interest rate risk, certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, expected rates of prepayments on loans and early withdrawals from certificates of deposit could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, and FHLB advances. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
The primary investing activity of the Bank has traditionally been the
origination of one- to four-family mortgage loans and consumer loans, but in
recent years the Bank has increased significantly its originations of other
types of real estate loans and commercial business loans. Between December 31,
2002 and 2001, one- to four-family mortgages (excluding those held for sale)
decreased $7.8 million (15.9%) while loans to commercial borrowers increased
$6.3 million (19.0%). Deposits, FHLB borrowings, and principal repayments on
loans and mortgage-backed securities were the primary means for funding these
activities.
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The Bank must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to support loan growth and deposit withdrawals, to satisfy financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. The Bank's sources of funds include deposits, principal and interest payments from loans and investments, and FHLB advances. During 2002 and 2001, the Company used its sources of funds primarily to fund new loans and to pay maturing certificates and other deposit withdrawals. At December 31, 2002, the Bank had loan commitments (excluding loans in process), including unused portions of commercial business lines of credit, of $4.1 million.
At December 31, 2002, the Bank had $211,000 of net unrealized gains on investment securities classified as available for sale, which represented 2.7% of the amortized cost ($7.9 million) of the securities. This represented an improvement of $205,000 compared with $6,000 of unrealized gains at December 31, 2001, primarily due to declining market interest rates in 2002. Movements in market interest rates will continue to affect the unrealized gains and losses in these securities. However, assuming that the securities are held to their individual dates of maturity, even in periods of increasing market interest rates, as the securities approach their dates of maturity, any unrealized gains or losses will begin to decrease and eventually be eliminated.
At December 31, 2002, certificates of deposit amounted to $38.8 million, or 29.2% of the Bank's total deposits, including $31.7 million scheduled to mature by December 31, 2003. Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature. Management believes it has adequate resources to fund all loan commitments with deposits and, as needed, FHLB advances and sale of mortgage loans and that it can adjust the offering rates of certificates of deposits to retain deposits in changing interest rate environments. In addition, the Bank has available a line of credit with the FHLB generally equal to 25% of the Bank's total assets, or approximately $38.6 million at December 31, 2002, of which $33.6 million was unused.
The Bank is required to maintain specific amounts of capital pursuant to OTS requirements. As of December 31, 2002, Alaska Pacific was in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements which were effective as of this date with tangible, core, and risk-based capital ratios of 9.36%, 9.36% and 15.68%, respectively. For further information, see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Significant recent Statements of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") and the impact of their adoption are described below.
SFAS 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, issued in August 2001, addresses the accounting for the legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset. The statement is effective beginning in 2003.
SFAS 144, Accounting for the Impairment of or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, issued in October 2001, addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The statement was effective beginning in 2002.
SFAS 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections, issued in April 2002, makes a number of technical modifications to existing accounting pronouncements, including the financial statement presentation of gains and losses on extinguishments of debt. The statement is effective beginning in 2002.
SFAS 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities, issued in June 2002, addresses financial accounting and
reporting costs associated with exit or disposal activities. The statement is
effective beginning in 2003
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SFAS 147, Acquisitions of Certain Financial Institutions - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 72 and 144 and FASB Interpretation No. 9, issued in October 2002, discontinues specialized guidance in accounting for acquisitions of banks and thrift institutions. The statement was effective beginning in October 2002
SFAS 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123, issued in December 2002, provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. The statement also requires certain disclosures in interim as well as annual financial statements. The statement is effective beginning in 2002.
Management believes that these new accounting standards will not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
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Board of Directors and Shareholders
Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiary (the "Company") as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 the significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/KPMG LLP
Anchorage, Alaska
February 14, 2003
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Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
|
(dollars in thousands) December 31, |
2001 |
|
|
Assets |
||
|
Cash and due from banks |
$ 6,758 |
$ 5,473 |
| Interest-earning deposits in banks |
21,471 |
18,413 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 28,229 | 23,886 |
| Investment
securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2001 - $12,345; 2000 - $16,399) |
8,076 | 12,351 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 1,649 | 1,553 |
| Loans held for sale | 4,590 | 995 |
|
Loans |
107,274 |
111,192 |
|
Less allowance for loan losses |
1,152 | 939 |
|
Loans, net |
106,122 |
110,253 |
|
Accrued interest receivable |
579 | 668 |
|
Premises and equipment |
3,088 | 3,109 |
|
Repossessed assets |
189 | 166 |
|
Other assets |
1,817 | 1,591 |
|
Total Assets |
$154,339 |
$154,572 |
|
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
|||||
|
Deposits: |
|||||
|
Noninterest-bearing demand |
$ 18,094 |
$ 12,932 |
|||
|
Interest-bearing demand |
31,044 | 29,114 | |||
|
Money market |
21,999 | 21,020 | |||
|
Savings |
22,790 | 21,263 | |||
|
Certificates of deposit |
38,754 | 41,980 | |||
|
Total deposits |
132,681 |
126,309 |
|||
|
Federal Home Loan Bank advances |
5,000 |
13,000 |
|||
|
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance |
754 |
905 |
|||
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
425 |
426 |
|||
|
Accrued interest payable |
282 |
609 |
|||
|
Other liabilities |
230 | 332 | |||
|
Total liabilities |
139,372 |
141,581 |
|||
|
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 12 and 14) |
|||||
| Shareholders' Equity: | |||||
|
December 31, |
|||||
| Common stock ($0.01 par value): |
2002 |
2001 |
|||
| Authorized shares |
20,000,000 |
20,000,000 |
|||
| Issued |
655,415 |
655,415 |
|||
| Outstanding |
623,132 |
623,132 |
7 | 7 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 5,814 | 5,791 | |||
| Treasury stock |
(32,283) |
(32,283) |
(400) | (400) | |
| Unearned ESOP shares |
(28,789) |
(34,621) |
(288) | (346) | |
| Unvested shares in stock award plan |
(13,544) |
(18,788) |
(131) | (183) | |
| Retained earnings | 9,754 | 8,116 | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 211 | 6 | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 14,967 | 12,991 | |||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
$154,339 |
$154,572 |
|||
| See notes to consolidated financial statements. | |||||
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| (in thousands, except per share) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
|
| Interest Income | ||
| Loans |
$8,477 |
$9,295 |
|
Investment securities |
667 |
1,068 |
|
Interest-earning deposits in banks |
171 |
219 |
|
Total interest income |
9,315 |
10,582 |
| Interest Expense | ||
| Deposits |
2,115 |
3,680 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 338 | 761 |
| Total interest expense | 2,453 | 4,441 |
| Net Interest Income | 6,862 | 6,141 |
| Provision for loan losses | 370 | 210 |
| Net interest income after provision for loan losses |
6,492 |
5,931 |
| Noninterest Income | ||
| Mortgage servicing income | 189 | 195 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 562 | 471 |
| Other service charges and fees | 192 | 174 |
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans | 329 | 372 |
| Total noninterest income |
1,272 |
1,212 |
| Noninterest Expense | ||
| Compensation and benefits | 3,429 | 3,387 |
| Occupancy and equipment | 1,343 | 1,450 |
| Data processing | 350 | 349 |
| Professional and consulting fees | 249 | 276 |
| Marketing and public relations | 181 | 204 |
| Real estate owned expense, net | 98 | 18 |
| Branch closure costs | - | 135 |
| Other | 929 | 864 |
| Total noninterest expense |
6,579 |
6,683 |
| Income before income tax |
1,185 |
460 |
| Provision for income tax (benefit) | (592) | - |
| Net Income |
$1,777 |
$ 460 |
| Net income per share: | ||
| Basic | $3.10 | $ 0.82 |
| Diluted | 2.98 | 0.80 |
| See notes to consolidated financial statements. |
| (in thousands) |
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-In Capital |
Treasury |
Unearned ESOP Shares |
Unvested Shares in |
Retained Earnings |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Total |
|
| Balance, January 1, 2001 | $ 7 | $ 5,783 | $(400) | $ (407) | $(234) | $7,776 | $(142) |
$ 12,383 |
|
| Net income | 460 | 460 | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | |||||||||
| Change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale | 148 | 148 | |||||||
| Comprehensive income | 608 | ||||||||
| ESOP shares earned | 8 | 61 | 69 | ||||||
| Accrued vesting of restricted stock | 51 | 51 | |||||||
| Cash dividends ($.20 per share) | (120) | (120) | |||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2001 | 7 | 5,791 | (400) | (346) | (183) | 8,116 | 6 | 12,991 | |
| Net income | 1,777 | 1,777 | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income: | |||||||||
| Change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale | 205 | 205 | |||||||
| Comprehensive income | 1,982 | ||||||||
| ESOP shares earned | 23 | 58 | 81 | ||||||
| Accrued vesting of restricted stock | 52 | 52 | |||||||
| Cash dividends ($.23 per share) | (139) | (139) | |||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2002 | $ 7 | $5,814 | $(400) | $(288) | $(131) | $9,754 | $ 211 | $14,967 | |
| See notes to consolidated financial statements. | |||||||||
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Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| (in thousands) Year ended December 31, |
2001 |
|
| Operating Activities | ||
| Net income |
$1,777 |
$ 460 |
| Adjustments to
reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||
| Provision for loan losses | 370 | 210 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 420 | 446 |
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans | (329) | (372) |
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends | (96) | (102) |
| Amortization of fees, discounts, and premiums, net | (96) | (33) |
| ESOP expense | 81 | 69 |
| Stock award expense | 52 | 51 |
| Loss on sale of repossessed assets | 8 | - |
| Cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Accrued interest receivable | 89 | 114 |
| Other assets | (226) | (587) |
| Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance | (151) | 59 |
| Accrued interest payable | (327) | 44 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (1) | 245 |
| Other liabilities | (102) | 231 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities |
1,469 |
835 |
| Investing Activities | ||
| Maturities and principal
repayments of investment securities available for sale |
4,449 | 4,060 |
| Loan originations, net of principal repayments | (25,025) | (32,163) |
| Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans | 25,501 | 26,505 |
| Purchase of premises and equipment | (399) | (108) |
| Proceeds from sale of repossessed assets | 115 | 110 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | 4,641 | (1,596) |
| Financing Activities | ||
| Cash dividends paid | (139) | (120) |
| Net increase (decrease) in Federal Home Loan Bank advances | (8,000) | (400) |
| Net increase in demand and savings deposits | 9,598 | 13,866 |
| Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit | (3,226) | 4,454 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (1,767) | 17,800 |
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 4,343 | 17,039 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 23,886 | 6,847 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $28,229 | $23,886 |
| Supplemental information: | ||
| Cash paid for interest | $ 2,780 | $ 4,397 |
| Loans repossessed and transferred to repossessed assets | 146 | 170 |
| Net change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale | 205 | 148 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements. |
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Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
_________________________________________________________________________________
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
GENERAL: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. (the "Holding Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alaska Pacific Bank (the "Bank"). The Holding Company and the Bank are collectively referred to as the "Company." All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Holding Company was formed in 1999 when the Bank converted from a federally chartered mutual savings bank to a federally chartered stock savings bank, issuing 655,415 shares in a subscription and community offering. Concurrent with the conversion, the Bank changed its name from Alaska Federal Savings Bank to Alaska Pacific Bank.
The Bank provides a range of financial services to individuals and small businesses in Southeast Alaska. The Bank's financial services include accepting deposits from the general public and making residential and commercial real estate loans, consumer loans, and commercial loans. The Bank also originates, sells, and services residential mortgage loans under several federal and state mortgage-lending programs.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES: Securities available for sale, including mortgage-backed and related securities, are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of equity. Any security that management determines may not be held to maturity is classified as available for sale at the time the security is acquired. Any gains and losses realized on the sale of these securities are based on the specific identification method and included in earnings.
Purchase discounts and premiums on investment securities are amortized using the level yield method.
LOANS: Loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for net deferred loan fees and costs and other unamortized premiums or discounts.
Interest is accrued as earned unless management doubts the collectibility of the loan or the unpaid interest. Interest accrual is generally discontinued and loans are transferred to nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. All previously accrued but uncollected interest is deducted from interest income upon transfer to nonaccrual status. Income from nonaccrual loans is recorded only when interest payments are received.
Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the contractual life of the loan using the level yield method. When loans are sold, the related net unamortized loan fees and costs are included in the determination of the gain on sale of loans.
LOANS HELD FOR SALE: Loans held for sale
consist primarily of residential mortgage loans and are individually valued at
the lower of cost or market. Loans are recorded as sold when the loan documents
are sent to the investor.
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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed to be sufficient to absorb losses probable and inherent in the loan portfolio. Management's determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on a number of factors, including the level of nonperforming loans, loan loss experience, collateral values, a review of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, and current economic conditions. Loans are categorized as either pass-graded or problem-graded based on periodic reviews of the loan portfolio. The allowance is evaluated quarterly based on an estimated range of probable loss comprised of two elements:
General component The general allowance component is calculated by loan category as a range of estimated loss by applying various loss factors to pass-graded outstanding loans. The loss factors are based primarily on industry loss statistics, adjusted for the Bank's historical loss experience and other significant factors that, in management's judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the evaluation date.
Specific component The specific allowance component is established in cases where management has identified conditions or circumstances related to a problem-graded loan that management believes indicate a probable loss. A range of estimated loss is established for each such loan.
Loan impairment is measured in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan and SFAS No. 118, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures. Under these standards, loans are deemed to be impaired when management determines that it is probable that all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreements will not be collectible in accordance with the original loan agreement. All problem-graded loans are evaluated for impairment. Impairment is measured by comparing the fair value of the collateral or present value of future cash flows to the recorded investment in the loan.
MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS: Mortgage servicing rights are stated at amortized cost. Cost is amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, future expected net servicing income. Mortgage servicing rights are assessed for impairment based on the fair value of those rights and any impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance. In assessing impairment, the mortgage servicing rights are stratified based on the nature and risk characteristics, including coupon rates, of the underlying loans, which at December 31, 2002 and 2001, consisted entirely of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans.
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: 20 to 50 years for buildings, five to 10 years for leasehold improvements, and three to 10 years for furniture and equipment. Expenditures for improvements and major renewals are capitalized and ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
Long-lived assets are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, estimated future cash
flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition
are compared with the carrying value, and a direct writedown is recorded for the
amount of impairment, if any.
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REPOSSESSED ASSETS: Real estate or other collateral acquired in satisfaction of a loan is initially recorded in repossessed assets at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less estimated selling costs, with any difference from the loan balance charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent changes in estimated fair value result in writing down the properties, directly or through valuation accounts. Such writedowns and gains and losses on disposal, as well as operating income and costs incurred during the period of ownership, are recognized currently in noninterest expense.
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK: The Bank's investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle ("FHLB") stock is carried at cost because there is no active market for the stock. As a member of the FHLB system, the Bank is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FHLB stock based on specified percentages of its outstanding mortgages, total assets or FHLB advances. At December 31, 2002, the Bank's minimum investment requirement was approximately $722,000. The Bank may request redemption at par value on any stock in excess of the amount the Bank is required to hold. Stock redemptions are granted at the discretion of the FHLB.
INCOME TAX: The Bank accounts for income tax using the asset and liability method. The asset and liability method recognizes the amount of tax payable at the date of the financial statements as a result of all events that have been recognized in the financial statements, as measured by the provisions of current enacted tax laws and rates. Net deferred tax assets are evaluated and reduced through a valuation allowance to the extent that it is more likely than not that such assets will not be fully recovered in the future.
STOCK OPTION PLAN: The Company accounts for the cost of stock options using the intrinsic value method. Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements presents pro forma information as though the cost were determined in accordance with the fair value method as defined by SFAS 123.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS: The statement of cash flows has been prepared using the "indirect" method for presenting cash flows from operating activities. For purposes of this statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits with banks.
SEGMENT REPORTING: The Company has identified a single segment at the entity-wide level used by senior management to make operating decisions.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
Significant recent Statements of Financial Accounting Standards and the impact of their adoption are described below.SFAS 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, issued in August 2001, addresses the accounting for the legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset. The statement is effective beginning in 2003.
SFAS 144, Accounting for the Impairment of or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, issued in October 2001, addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The statement was effective beginning in 2002.
SFAS 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections, issued in April 2002, makes a number of technical modifications to existing accounting pronouncements, including the financial statement presentation of gains and losses on extinguishments of debt. The statement is effective beginning in 2002.
SFAS 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities, issued in June 2002, addresses financial accounting and
reporting costs associated with exit or disposal activities. The statement is
effective beginning in 2003.
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SFAS 147, Acquisitions of Certain Financial Institutions - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 72 and 144 and FASB Interpretation No. 9, issued in October 2002, discontinues specialized guidance in accounting for acquisitions of banks and thrift institutions. The statement was effective beginning in October 2002
SFAS 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123, issued in December 2002, provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. The statement also requires certain disclosures in interim as well as annual financial statements. The statement is effective beginning in 2002.
Management believes that these new accounting standards will not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and accrued interest receivable is estimated to be equal to the carrying value, due to their short-term nature. The fair value of investment securities is based upon estimated market prices obtained from independent safekeeping agents. The fair value of FHLB stock is considered to be equal to its carrying value, since it may be redeemed at that value. The fair value of loans is estimated using present value methods which discount the estimated cash flows, including prepayments as well as contractual principal and interest, using current interest rates appropriate for the type and maturity of the loans.
For demand and savings deposits and accrued interest payable, fair value is considered to be carrying value. The fair values of fixed-rate certificates of deposit and FHLB advances are estimated using present value methods and current offering rates for such deposits and advances.
USE OF ESTIMATES: 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 amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, deferred income taxes, and useful lives for depreciation of premises and equipment. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Note 2 - Branch Closures
In October 2001, the Bank closed two of its banking offices - the Wrangell Office in Wrangell, Alaska and the Auke Bay Office in Juneau, Alaska. The decision to close was based on the branches' small size and resulting operating inefficiencies, as well as their limited potential, in management's opinion, for growth. Both communities remain well served by competing banks and, in the case of the Auke Bay Office, by the Bank's two remaining offices in Juneau.
The cost of closing the two branches, $135,000, is included in the
accompanying consolidated income statement for the year ended December 31, 2001,
as "branch closure costs."
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Note 3 - Regulatory Capital Requirements
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by 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 effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action ("PCA"), 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 have been established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy and require the Bank to maintain minimum capital amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table). The Bank's primary regulatory agency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, requires that the Bank maintain minimum amounts and ratios of tangible capital (as defined in the regulations) of 1.5%, core capital (as defined) of 3%, and total risk-based capital (as defined) of 8%. The Bank is also subject to PCA capital requirement regulations set forth by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The FDIC requires the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined). Management believes that, as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. The Bank was categorized as "well capitalized" in the most recent notification by the Office of Thrift Supervision. There have been no events or conditions since that notification that management believes would change the Bank's capital category.
|
Minimum Capital Required |
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|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
For Capital Adequacy Purposes |
To Be Categorized as "Well Capitalized" Under PCA Provisions |
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|
Amount |
Ratio |
Amount |
Ratio |
Amount |
Ratio |
||||
| December 31, 2002: | |||||||||
| Tangible capital (to total assets) | $14,230 | 9.36% | $2,280 | 1.50% |
N/A |
N/A |
|||
| Core capital (to total assets) | 14,230 | 9.36 | 4,561 | 3.00 | $7,601 | 5.00% | |||
| Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) | 15,382 | 15.68 | 7,846 | 8.00 | 9,808 | 10.00 | |||
| Tier I risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) | 14,230 | 14.51 |
N/A |
N/A |
5,885 | 6.00 | |||
| December 31, 2001: | |||||||||
| Tangible capital (to total assets) | $12,628 | 8.27% | $2,291 | ||||||