-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JucRYdo1JcFhLi4QYEtusM8b7RtMn+ft9zV0tWFDYZF76DSy8jyVr6/A7gyoTW/d XpGdz6BEtnPXRjvQJcXR6A== 0000931763-02-000908.txt : 20020415 0000931763-02-000908.hdr.sgml : 20020415 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000931763-02-000908 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K405 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20011231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020328 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: COLONY BANKCORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000711669 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 581492391 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K405 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-12436 FILM NUMBER: 02589459 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 302 S MAIN ST STREET 2: PO BOX 989 CITY: FITZGERALD STATE: GA ZIP: 31750 BUSINESS PHONE: 9124235446 10-K405 1 d10k405.txt FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Fee Required) For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2001 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (No Fee Required) For the Transition Period from to ---------------------- ----------------------- Commission File Number 0-12436 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant Specified in its Charter) Georgia 58-1492391 - -------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization Identification Number) 115 SOUTH GRANT STREET, FITZGERALD, GEORGIA 31750 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number Including Area Code (229) 426-6000 Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered NONE - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK, $1.00 PAR VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class) Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No Indicate by check mark if the disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X] State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of March 7, 2002 Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share - $55,780,632 (APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS) Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of March 7, 2002 Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share - 4,209,859 shares DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Location in Form 10-K Incorporated Document - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Part I Item 3 - Legal Proceedings Page 11 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement dated March 22, 2002, in connection with its Annual Meeting to be held on April 23, 2002. Part III Item 10 - Directors, Executive Pages 3, 4 and 5 of the Company's Officers, Promoters and Control Definitive Proxy Statement dated Persons; Compliance with Section March 22, 2002, in connection with 16(a) of the Exchange Act its Annual Meeting to be held on April 23, 2002. Item 11 - Executive Compensation Pages 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement dated March 22, 2002, in connection with its Annual Meeting to be held on April 23, 2002 Item 12 - Security Ownership of Pages 7 and 8 of the Company's Certain Beneficial Owners and Definitive Proxy Statement dated Management March 22, 2002, in connection with its Annual Meeting to be held on April 23, 2002. Item 13 - Certain Relationships and Pages 11 and 12 of the Company's Related Transactions Definitive Proxy Statement dated March 22, 2002 in connection with its Annual Meeting to be held on April 23, 2002. Part I Item 1 BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY BANKS COLONY BANKCORP, INC. Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (the "Company" or "Colony") is a Georgia business corporation which was incorporated on November 8, 1982. The Company was organized for the purpose of operating as a bank-holding company under the Federal Bank-Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the bank-holding company laws of Georgia (Georgia Laws 1976, p. 168, et. seq.). On July 22, 1983, the Company, after obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals, acquired 100 percent of the issued and outstanding common stock of Colony Bank of Fitzgerald (formerly The Bank of Fitzgerald), Fitzgerald, Georgia, through the merger of the Bank with a subsidiary of the Company which was created for the purpose of organizing the Bank into a one-bank holding company. Since that time, Colony Bank of Fitzgerald has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On April 30, 1984, Colony, with the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, acquired 100 percent of the issued and outstanding common stock of Colony Bank Wilcox (formerly Community Bank of Wilcox and Pitts Banking Company), Pitts, Wilcox County, Georgia. As part of that transaction, Colony issued an additional 17,872 shares of its $10.00 par value common stock, all of which was exchanged with the holders of shares of common stock of Pitts Banking Company for 100 percent of the 250 issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Pitts Banking Company. Since the date of acquisition, the Bank has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On November 1, 1984, after obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals, Colony acquired 100 percent of the issued and outstanding common stock of Colony Bank Ashburn (formerly Ashburn Bank), Ashburn, Turner County, Georgia, for a combination of cash and interest-bearing promissory notes. Since the date of acquisition, Colony Bank Ashburn has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On September 30, 1985, after obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals, the Company acquired 100 percent of the issued and outstanding common stock of Colony Bank of Dodge County (formerly The Bank of Dodge County), Chester, Dodge County, Georgia. The stock was acquired in exchange for the issuance of 3,500 shares of common stock of Colony. Since the date of its acquisition, Colony Bank of Dodge County has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Effective July 31, 1991, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Colony Bank Worth (formerly Worth Federal Savings and Loan Association and Bank of Worth) in exchange for cash and 7,661 of the Company's common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $718,000. Colony Bank Worth has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On November 8, 1996, Colony organized Colony Management Services, Inc. to provide support services to each subsidiary. Services provided include loan and compliance review, internal audit and data processing. 1 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) On November 30, 1996, the Company acquired Broxton State Bank (name subsequently changed to Colony Bank Southeast) in a business combination accounted for as a pooling of interests. Broxton State Bank became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company through the exchange of 157,735 shares of the Company's common stock for all of the outstanding stock of Broxton State Bank. On March 2, 2000, Colony Bank Ashburn purchased the capital stock of Georgia First Mortgage Company in a business combination accounted for as a purchase. The purchase price of $346,725 was the fair value of the net assets of Georgia First Mortgage at the date of purchase. Georgia First Mortgage is primarily engaged in residential real estate mortgage lending in the state of Georgia. The Company conducts all of its operations through its bank subsidiaries. A brief description of each Bank's history and business operations is discussed below. COLONY BANK OF FITZGERALD History and Business of the Bank Colony Bank of Fitzgerald is a state banking institution chartered under the laws of Georgia on November 10, 1975. Since opening on April 15, 1976, the Bank has continued a general banking business and presently serves its customers from three locations, the main office in Fitzgerald, Georgia at 302 South Main Street, a full-service branch located on Highway 129 South and a new full-service branch at 1291 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins, Georgia. The Bank operates a full-service banking business and engages in a broad range of commercial banking activities, including accepting customary types of demand and time deposits; making individual, consumer, commercial and installment loans; money transfers; safe deposit services; and making investments in United States Government and municipal securities. The Bank does not offer trust services other than acting as custodian of individual retirement accounts. The data processing work of the Bank is processed by Colony Management Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Colony Bank of Fitzgerald acts as an agent for Visa Card and MasterCard through The Bankers Bank which allows merchants to accept Visa Card and MasterCard and deposit the charge tickets in their accounts with the Bank. The Bank also offers its customers a variety of checking and savings accounts. The installment loan department makes both direct consumer loans and also purchases retail installment contracts from local automobile dealers and other sellers of consumer goods. The Bank serves the residents of Fitzgerald and surrounding areas of Ben Hill County which has a population of approximately 16,000 people. Manufacturing facilities located in Ben Hill County employ many people and are the most significant part of the local economy. Ben Hill County also has a large agricultural industry producing timber and row crops. Major row crops are peanuts, tobacco, soybeans and corn. 2 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) The Bank now serves Houston County with the opening of its new branch in Warner Robins, Georgia. The Houston County market has an estimated population of 89,000 as of 2001. Robins Air Force base, located in Houston County, is a major employer in the area, which has survived national base closure mandates and expanded in size in recent years. A history of the Bank's financial position for fiscal years ended 2001, 2000 and 1999 is as follows:
2001 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Assets $125,417,919 $113,939,142 $110,339,062 Total Deposits 101,262,965 93,345,535 92,363,903 Total Stockholders' Equity 11,641,773 10,878,703 9,848,839 Net Income 1,753,822 1,684,450 1,724,382 Number of Issued and Outstanding Shares 90,000 90,000 90,000 Book Value Per Share $ 129.35 $ 120.87 $ 109.43 Net Income Per Share 19.49 18.72 19.16
Banking Facilities The Bank's main offices are housed in a building located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The main offices, which are owned by the Bank, consist of approximately 13,000 square feet, three drive-in windows and an adjacent parking lot. Banking operations also are conducted from the southside branch which is located at South Dixie Highway, Fitzgerald, Georgia. This branch is owned by the Bank and has been in continuous operation since it opened in December 1977. The branch is a single story building with approximately 850 square feet and is operated with three drive-in windows. In July 2001, the Bank opened operations in Warner Robins, Georgia in a temporary facility at 1291 S. Houston Lake Road. The 1,500 square foot leased space has four inside teller stations and no drive-in windows. The Bank is currently constructing a new 5,500 square foot facility with an anticipated completion date of June 2002. Competition The banking business in Ben Hill County and Houston County is highly competitive. The Bank competes primarily with five other commercial banks and one credit union operating in Ben Hill County. In Houston County the Bank competes with eight commercial banks and four credit unions. Additionally, the Bank competes to a lesser extent with insurance companies and governmental agencies. The banking industry is also experiencing increasing competition for deposits from less traditional sources such as money market and mutual funds. The Bank also offers "NOW" accounts, individual retirement accounts, simplified pension plans, KEOGH plans and custodial accounts for minors. Correspondents As of December 31, 2001, the Bank had correspondent relationships with two other banks. The Bank's principal correspondent is The Bankers Bank located in Atlanta, Georgia. These correspondent banks provide certain services to the Bank such as investing its excess funds, processing checks and other items, buying and selling federal funds, handling money fund transfers and exchanges, shipping coins and currency, providing security and safekeeping of funds and other valuable items, handling loan participations and furnishing management investment advice on the Bank's securities portfolio. 3 Part I (Continued) Item 1 COLONY BANK ASHBURN History and Business of the Bank Colony Bank Ashburn was chartered as a state commercial bank in 1900 and currently operates under the Financial Institutions Code of Georgia. The Bank's deposits are insured up to $100,000 per account by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank conducts business at the offices located at 515 East Washington and 416 East Washington in Ashburn, Turner County, Georgia, 137 Robert B. Lee Drive, in Lee County, Georgia, 2609 Ledo Road in Lee County, Georgia and 1031 24th Ave., E., Cordele, Georgia. The offices in Leesburg and Cordele operate under the name Colony Bank. The Bank's business largely consists of (1) the acceptance of demand, savings and time deposits; (2) the making of loans to consumers, business and other institutions; (3) investment of excess funds and sale of federal funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and state, county and municipal bonds; (4) investment services through PRIMEVEST Financial Services; and (5) internet online banking. The Bank's mortgage lending services are through Georgia First Mortgage and it does not offer trust services. It acts as an agent for Visa Card and MasterCard through The Bankers Bank. A history of the Bank's financial position for fiscal years ended 2001, 2000 and 1999 is as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Assets $223,724,423 $182,183,214 $143,863,554 Total Deposits 193,537,598 162,798,006 123,360,686 Total Stockholders' Equity 14,998,719 11,916,668 10,236,521 Net Income 2,181,765 1,585,150 1,427,273 Number of Issued and Outstanding Shares 50,000 50,000 50,000 Book Value Per Share $ 299.97 $ 238.33 $ 204.73 Net Income Per Share 43.64 31.70 28.55 Banking Facilities The Bank's main office is located at 515 East Washington Street in Ashburn and consists of a building of approximately 13,000 square feet of office and banking space with an adjacent parking lot. A branch facility is located across the street from the main office and consists of a single story building with approximately 850 square feet and is operated with three drive-in windows. During 1996, the Bank entered into a 5-year lease agreement with Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. to operate a retail banking facility at Winn Dixie's Lee County location. This branch was closed during 2001 when a new full-service branch was opened in the Lee County/Dougherty County area. The new facility located at 2609 Ledo Road is a 5,500 square foot facility with four drive-in windows and five inside teller windows. The Bank has a second Lee County office which opened in October 1998. This full-service facility, located within the city limits of Leesburg, consists of a two-story brick building of approximately 5,000 square feet and includes three drive-in lanes. A fourth branch office opened in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia on October 4, 1999. The new full-service branch facility consists of approximately 5,500 square feet, with four drive-in lanes and one automated teller machine. As a result of the purchase of Georgia First Mortgage Company, the Bank has a mortgage lending office at 616 North Westover Blvd., Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia. All occupied premises, with the exception of the Albany location, are owned by the Bank. 4 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) Competition The banking business is highly competitive. The Bank competes in Turner County primarily with Community National Bank which operates out of one facility in Ashburn, Georgia. The Bank competes with five other commercial banks in Crisp County and four in Lee County. The Bank also competes with other financial institutions, including credit unions and finance companies and, to a lesser extent, with insurance companies and certain governmental agencies. The banking industry is also experiencing increased competition for deposits from less traditional sources such as money market and mutual funds. Correspondents Colony Bank Ashburn has correspondent relationships with the following banks: The Bankers Bank in Atlanta, Georgia; SunTrust Bank, N.A. in Atlanta, Georgia; Colony Bank of Fitzgerald in Fitzgerald, Georgia; AMSouth Bank of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama; and the Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta, Georgia. The correspondent relationships facilitate the transactions of business by means of loans, letters of credit, acceptances, collections, exchange services and data processing. As compensation for these services, the Bank maintains balances with its correspondents in noninterest-bearing accounts. COLONY BANK WILCOX History and Business of the Bank The Bank was chartered on June 2, 1906 under the name "Pitts Banking Company." The name of the Bank subsequently was changed to Community Bank of Wilcox on June 1, 1991 and then to Colony Bank Wilcox in 2000. The Bank currently operates under the Financial Institutions Code of Georgia. The Bank's deposits are insured up to $100,000 per account by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank conducts business at locations in Pitts and Rochelle in Wilcox County, Georgia. The Bank's business consists of: (1) the acceptance of demand, savings and time deposits; (2) the making of loans to consumers, business and other institutions; (3) investment of excess funds and sale of federal funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and state, county and municipal bonds; and (4) certain other miscellaneous financial services usually handled for customers by commercial banks. The Bank does little mortgage lending and it does not offer trust services. 5 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) A history of the Bank's financial position for fiscal years ended 2001, 2000 and 1999 is as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Assets $41,212,118 $34,194,626 $29,583,143 Total Deposits 36,433,023 29,707,328 25,452,369 Total Stockholders' Equity 3,082,714 2,827,859 2,494,864 Net Income 402,125 380,562 330,504 Number of Issued and Outstanding Shares 250 250 250 Book Value Per Share $ 12,330.86 $ 11,311.00 $ 9,979.46 Net Income Per Share 1,608.50 1,522.25 1,322.02 Banking Facilities The Bank operates out of two locations at 105 South Eighth Street, Pitts, Georgia and at Highway 280, Rochelle, Georgia, both of which are in Wilcox County. The Pitts office consists of a building of approximately 2,200 square feet of usable office and banking space which it owns. The facility contains one drive-in window and three teller windows. The Rochelle office, which opened in August 1989, consists of a building of approximately 5,000 square feet of usable office and banking space, which is owned by the Company. Competition The banking business is highly competitive. The Bank competes in Wilcox County primarily with four commercial banks. In addition, the Bank competes with other financial institutions, including credit unions and finance companies and, to a lesser extent, insurance companies and certain governmental agencies. The banking industry is also experiencing increased competition for deposits from less traditional sources such as money market and mutual funds. Correspondents The Bank has correspondent relationships with the following banks: The Bankers Bank in Atlanta, Georgia; Federal Home Loan Bank, in Atlanta, Georgia; AMSouth Bank of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama; and SunTrust Bank, N.A., in Atlanta, Georgia. The correspondent relationships facilitate the transactions of business by means of loans, letters of credit, acceptances, collections, exchange services and data processing. As compensation for these services, the Bank maintains balances with its correspondents in noninterest-bearing accounts. 6 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) COLONY BANK OF DODGE COUNTY History and Business of the Bank The Bank was chartered on June 14, 1966 under the name "Bank of Chester." The name of the Bank subsequently was changed to The Bank of Dodge County on April 15, 1983 and then to Colony Bank of Dodge County in 2000. The Bank currently operates under the Financial Institutions Code of Georgia. The Bank's deposits are insured up to $100,000 per account by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank's business consists of: (1) the acceptance of demand, savings and time deposits; (2) the making of loans to consumers, business and other institutions; (3) investment of excess funds in the sale of federal funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and state, county and municipal bonds; and (4) certain other miscellaneous financial services usually handled for customers by commercial banks. The Bank does little mortgage lending and it does not offer trust services. A history of the Bank's financial position for fiscal years ended 2001, 2000 and 1999 is as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Assets $58,426,936 $50,553,863 $45,344,816 Total Deposits 48,550,642 43,984,777 41,211,472 Total Stockholders' Equity 4,451,767 4,100,184 3,763,451 Net Income 419,059 452,381 531,394 Number of Issued and Outstanding Shares 1,750 1,750 1,750 Book Value Per Share $ 2,543.87 $ 2,343.00 $ 2,150.54 Net Income Per Share 239.46 258.50 303.65 Banking Facilities The Bank's main office is located at 600 Oak Street in Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia and consists of a building of approximately 11,000 square feet of office and banking space with an adjacent parking lot and is operated with three drive-in windows. The branch facility is located in Chester, Dodge County, Georgia and consists of a building with approximately 2,700 square feet of office and banking space and an adjacent parking lot. A second branch was opened during 2000 in Soperton, Treutlen County, Georgia at 310 Main Street. The branch has approximately 1,600 square feet of banking and office space with three walk-up teller units and two drive-in windows. The Bank owns all of the premises which it occupies. Competition The banking business is highly competitive. The Bank competes in the Dodge County area with two other banks. In addition, the Bank competes with other financial institutions, including credit unions and finance companies and, to a lesser extent, insurance companies and certain governmental agencies. The banking industry is also experiencing increased competition for deposits from less traditional sources such as money market and mutual funds. 7 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) Correspondents The Bank has correspondent relationships with the following banks: The Bankers Bank in Atlanta, Georgia; The Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta, Georgia; and SunTrust Bank, N.A., in Atlanta, Georgia. The correspondent relationships facilitate the transactions of business by means of loans, letters of credit, acceptances, collections, exchange services and data processing. As compensation for these services, the Bank maintains balances with its correspondents in noninterest-bearing accounts. COLONY BANK WORTH Colony Bank Worth operated as a savings and loan stock association until it was acquired by the Company on July 31, 1991 at which time the association changed its name to Bank of Worth (subsequently named Colony Bank Worth) and became a state-chartered commercial bank. The Bank conducts business at its offices located at 402 West Franklin Street, Sylvester, Worth County, Georgia, 605 West Second Street, Tifton, Tift County, Georgia and 621 East By-Pass, NE, Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia. The Bank's business consists of: (1) the acceptance of demand, savings and time deposits; (2) the making of loans to consumers, businesses and other institutions; (3) investment of excess funds and sale of federal funds, U.S. Treasury obligations and state, county and municipal bonds; and (4) certain other miscellaneous financial services usually handled for customers by commercial banks. The Bank's deposits are insured up to $100,000 per account by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank's loan portfolio is heavily concentrated in mortgage loans due to the fact that it was previously a savings and loan. The Bank does not offer trust services. It acts as an agent for Visa Card and MasterCard through The Bankers Bank. A history of the Bank's financial position for fiscal years ended 2001, 2000 and 1999 is as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Assets $98,205,412 $75,374,448 $57,828,759 Total Deposits 86,444,637 66,833,730 53,154,868 Total Stockholders' Equity 6,709,995 5,424,739 4,298,618 Net Income 250,297 501,784 500,710 Number of Issued and Outstanding Shares 95,790 95,790 95,790 Book Value Per Share $ 70.05 $ 56.63 $ 44.88 Net Income Per Share 2.61 5.24 5.23 Banking Facilities The Bank's main office is housed in a building located in Sylvester, Georgia. The building, which is owned by the Bank, consists of approximately 13,000 square feet, a drive-in window and an adjacent parking lot. On June 15, 1998, the Bank opened a branch office at 605 West Second Street, Tifton, Georgia. The office is a single story building of approximately 2,300 square feet with one attached drive-in window. A second branch office opened in 2000 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia. This branch building of approximately 5,000 square feet includes three walk-up teller units and four drive-in windows. 8 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) Competition The banking business in Worth County, Tift County and Colquitt County is highly competitive. The Bank competes primarily with two other commercial banks operating in Worth County, six other commercial banks in Tift County and six other commercial banks in Colquitt County. Additionally, the Bank competes with credit unions of employers located in the area and, to a lesser extent, insurance companies and governmental agencies. The banking industry is also experiencing increasing competition for deposits from less traditional sources such as money market and mutual funds. Correspondents As of December 31, 2001 the Bank had correspondent relationships with five other banks. The Bank's principal correspondent is The Bankers Bank located in Atlanta, Georgia. These correspondent banks provide certain services to the Bank such as investing its excess funds, processing checks and other items, buying and selling federal funds, handling money fund transfers and exchanges, shipping coins and currency, providing security and safekeeping of funds and other valuable items, handling loan participations and furnishing management investment advice on the Bank's securities portfolio. COLONY BANK SOUTHEAST History and Business of the Bank Colony Bank Southeast, formerly Broxton State Bank, was chartered under the laws of Georgia on August 4, 1966 and opened for business on September 1, 1966, having absorbed "Citizens Bank," a private, unincorporated bank. The Bank is a full-service bank offering a wide variety of banking services targeted at all sectors of the Bank's primary market area. The Bank offers customary types of demand, savings, time and individual retirement accounts; installment, commercial and real estate loans; home mortgages and personal lines-of-credit; Visa and Master Card services through its correspondent, The Bankers Bank; safe deposit and night depository services; cashier's checks, money orders, traveler's checks, wire transfers and various other services that can be tailored to the customer's needs. The Bank does not offer trust services at this time. The Bank serves the residents of Coffee County, Georgia, which has a population of approximately 32,000. 9 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) A history of the Bank's financial position for fiscal years ended 2001, 2000 and 1999 is as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total Assets $72,831,898 $61,632,999 $46,012,865 Total Deposits 62,097,131 53,591,006 39,249,813 Total Stockholders' Equity 5,133,758 4,569,285 3,434,884 Net Income 524,727 485,523 210,807 Number of Issued and Outstanding Shares 50,730 50,730 50,730 Book Value Per Share $ 101.20 $ 90.07 $ 67.71 Net Income Per Share 10.34 9.57 4.16 Banking Facilities The Bank operates one banking office located at 401 North Alabama Street, Broxton, Georgia which consists of approximately 5,000 square feet of space. The building is equipped with four alarm-equipped vaults, one for safe-deposit boxes and cash storage, one for night depository service and two for record storage. The building has two drive-in systems, one commercial drawer and one pneumatic tube system. Colony Bank Southeast opened a branch office in Douglas, Georgia on July 6, 1998. The two-story brick building located at 625 West Ward Street consists of approximately 8,300 square feet and provides four drive-in lanes for customer convenience. A second Douglas office was opened on September 8, 1999 and consists of approximately 1,200 square feet with three drive-in lanes and one automated teller machine. All occupied premises are owned by the Bank, with the exception of the branch located at 1351 A SE Bowens Mill Road, Douglas, Georgia. Competition The banking business in Coffee County is highly competitive. Colony Bank Southeast competes with nine other banks and one credit union in Douglas, Georgia. The banking industry is also experiencing increased competition for deposits from less traditional sources such as money market and mutual funds. Correspondents The Bank has correspondent relationships with the following banks: Bank of America, Atlanta, Georgia; SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, Georgia; The Bankers Bank, Atlanta, Georgia; the Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta, Georgia and Columbus Bank & Trust, Columbus, Georgia. The correspondent relationships facilitate the transactions of business by means of loans, letters-of-credit, acceptances, collections, exchange services and data processing. As compensation for these services, the Bank maintains balances with its correspondents in noninterest-bearing accounts. 10 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) EMPLOYEES As of December 31, 2001, Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries employed 211 full-time employees and 25 part-time employees. Colony considers its relationship with its employees to be excellent. The subsidiary banks have noncontributory profit-sharing plans covering all employees subject to certain minimum age and service requirements. All Banks made contributions for all eligible employees in 2001. In addition, Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries maintain a comprehensive employee benefit program providing, among other benefits, hospitalization, major medical insurance and life insurance. Management considers these benefits to be competitive with those offered by other financial institutions in south Georgia. Colony's employees are not represented by any collective bargaining group. SUPERVISION AND REGULATION Bank holding companies and banks are regulated under both federal and state law. The following is a brief summary of certain statutes and rules and regulations affecting the Company, the Banks, and to a more limited extent, the Company's subsidiaries. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statute and regulatory provision referred to and is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the statutes or regulations applicable to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries. The scope of regulation and permissible activities of the Company and its subsidiaries is subject to change by future federal and state legislation. Supervision, regulation and examination of the Company and the Banks by the bank regulatory agencies are intended primarily for the protection of depositors rather than shareholders of the Company. REGULATION OF THE COMPANY Colony is a registered holding company under the Federal Bank Holding Company Act and the Georgia Bank Holding Company Act and is regulated under such Act by the Federal Reserve and by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (the "Georgia Department"), respectively. As a bank holding company, the Company is required to file annual reports with the Federal Reserve and the Georgia Department and provide such additional information as the applicable regulator may require pursuant to the Federal and Georgia Bank Holding Company Acts. The Federal Reserve and the Georgia Department may also conduct examinations of the Company to determine whether the Company is in compliance with Bank Holding Company Acts and regulations promulgated thereunder. In addition, the Federal Bank Holding Company Act requires every bank holding company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before: (1) acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5 percent of the voting shares of any bank; (2) acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of a bank; and (3) merging or consolidating with another bank holding company. 11 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) The Georgia Department requires similar approval prior to the acquisition of any additional banks from every Georgia bank holding company. A Georgia bank holding company is generally prohibited from acquiring ownership or control of 5 percent or more of the voting shares of a bank unless the bank being acquired is either a bank for purposes of the Federal Bank Holding Company Act, or a federal or state savings and loan association or savings bank or federal savings bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and such bank has been in existence and continuously operating as a bank for a period of five years or more prior to the date of application to the Department for approval of such acquisition. The Federal Reserve (pursuant to regulation and published statements) has maintained that a bank holding company must serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary banks. In adhering to the Federal Reserve policy, the Company may be required to provide financial support to the Bank at a time when, absent such Federal Reserve policy, the Company may not deem it advisable to provide such assistance. Similarly, the Federal Reserve also monitors the financial performance and prospects of nonbank subsidiaries with an inspection process to ascertain whether such nonbanking subsidiaries enhance or detract from the Company's ability to serve as a source of strength for the Banks. CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS The holding company is subject to regulatory capital requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve applied on a consolidated basis with the bank owned by the holding company. Bank holding companies must have capital (as defined in the rules) equal to eight (8) percent of risk-weighted assets. The risk weights assigned to assets are based primarily on credit risk. For example, securities with an unconditional guarantee by the United States government are assigned the least risk category. A risk weight of 50 percent is assigned to loans secured by owner-occupied one-to-four family residential mortgages. The aggregate amount of assets assigned to each risk category is multiplied by the risk weight assigned to that category to determine the weighted values, which are added together to determine total risk-weighted assets. The Federal Reserve also requires the maintenance of minimum capital leverage ratios to be used in tandem with the risk-based guidelines in assessing the overall capital adequacy of bank holding companies. The guidelines define capital as either Tier 1 (primarily shareholder equity) or Tier 2 (certain debt instruments and a portion of the allowance for loan losses). Tier 1 capital for banking organizations includes common equity, minority interest in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, qualifying noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and qualifying cumulative perpetual preferred stock. (Cumulative perpetual preferred stock is limited to 25 percent of Tier 1 capital.) Tier 1 capital excludes goodwill; amounts of mortgage servicing assets, nonmortgage servicing assets, and purchased credit card relationships that, in the aggregate, exceed 100 percent of Tier 1 capital; nonmortgage servicing assets and purchased credit card relationships that in the aggregate, exceed 25 percent of Tier 1 capital; all other identifiable intangible assets; and deferred tax assets that are dependent upon future taxable income, net of their valuation allowance, in excess of certain limitations. 12 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) Effective June 30, 1998, the Board has established a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets of 3.0 percent for strong bank holding companies (rated composite "1" under the BOPEC rating system of bank holding companies), and for bank holding companies that have implemented the Board's risk-based capital measure for market risk. For all other bank holding companies, the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets is 4.0 percent. Banking organizations with supervisory, financial, operational, or managerial weaknesses, as well as organizations that are anticipating or experiencing significant growth, are expected to maintain capital ratios well above the minimum levels. Higher capital ratios may be required for any bank holding company if warranted by its particular circumstances or risk profile. Bank holding companies are required to hold capital commensurate with the level and nature of the risks, including the volume and severity of problem loans, to which they are exposed. At December 31, 2001, Colony exceeded the minimum Tier 1, risk-based and leverage ratios. The table which follows sets forth certain capital information for the Company as of December 31, 2001. CAPITAL ADEQUACY ($ in Thousands) December 31, 2001 ---------------------- Amount Percent Leverage Ratio ----------- ------- Actual $41,050,648 6.80% Minimum Required (1) 24,147,440 4.00% Risked-Based Capital: Tier 1 Capital Actual 41,050,648 8.53% Minimum Required 19,247,920 4.00% Total Capital Actual 47,061,164 9.78% Minimum Required 38,495,840 8.00% (1) Represents the minimum requirement. Institutions that are contemplating acquisitions or anticipating or experiencing significant growth may be required to maintain a substantially higher leverage ratio. THE RIEGLE-NEAL INTERSTATE BANKING AND BRANCHING EFFICIENCY ACT Prior to the enactment of the Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 (the "Riegle-Neal Act"), interstate expansion of bank holding companies was prohibited, unless such acquisition was specifically authorized by a statute of the state in which the target bank was located. Pursuant to the Riegle-Neal Act, effective September 29, 1995, an adequately capitalized and adequately managed holding company may acquire a bank across state lines, without regard to whether such acquisition is permissible under state law. A bank holding company is considered to be "adequately capitalized" if it meets all applicable federal regulatory capital standards. 13 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) While the Riegle-Neal Act precludes a state from entirely insulating its banks from acquisition by an out-of-state holding company, a state may still provide that a bank may not be acquired by an out-of-state company unless the bank has been in existence for a specified number of years, not to exceed five years. Additionally, the Federal Reserve is directed not to approve an application for the acquisition of a bank across state lines if: (i) the applicant bank holding company, including all affiliated insured depository institutions, controls or after the acquisition would control, more than ten (10) percent of the total amount of deposits of all insured depository institutions in the United States (the "ten percent concentration limit") or (ii) the acquisition would result in the holding company controlling thirty (30) percent or more of the total deposits of insured depository institutions in any state in which the holding company controlled a bank or branch immediately prior to the acquisition (the "thirty percent concentration limit"). States may waive the thirty percent concentration limit, or may make the limits more or less restrictive, so long as they do not discriminate against out-of-state bank holding companies. The Riegle-Neal Act also provides that, beginning on June 1, 1997, banks located in different states may merge and operate the resulting institution as a bank with interstate branches. However, a state may (i) prevent interstate branching through mergers by passing a law prior to June 1, 1997 that expressly prohibits mergers involving out-of-state banks, or (ii) permit such merger transactions prior to June 1, 1997. Under the Riegle-Neal Act, an interstate merger transaction may involve the acquisition of a branch of an insured bank without the acquisition of the bank itself, but only if the law of the state in which the branch is located permits this type of transaction. Under the Riegle-Neal Act, a state may impose certain conditions on a branch of an out-of-state bank resulting from an interstate merger so long as such conditions do not have the effect of discriminating against out-of-state banks or bank holding companies, other than on the basis of a requirement of nationwide reciprocal treatment. The ten (10) percent concentration limit and the thirty (30) percent concentration limit described above, as well as the rights of the states to modify or waive the thirty (30) percent concentration limit, apply to interstate bank mergers in the same manner as they apply to the acquisition of out-of-state banks. A bank resulting from an interstate merger transaction may retain and operate any office that any bank involved in the transaction was operating immediately before the transaction. After completion of the transaction, the resulting bank may establish or acquire additional branches at any location where any bank involved in the transaction could have established or acquired a branch. The Riegle-Neal Act also provides that the appropriate federal banking agency may approve an application by a bank to establish and operate an interstate branch in any state that has in effect a law that expressly permits all out-of-state banks to establish and operate such a branch. In response to the Riegle-Neal Act, effective June 1, 1997, Georgia permitted interstate branching, although only through merger and acquisition. In addition, Georgia law provides that a bank may not be acquired by an out-of-state company unless the bank has been in existence for five years. Georgia has also adopted the thirty percent concentration limit, but permits state regulators to waive it on a case-by-case basis. 14 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) THE GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT OF 1999 The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the "GLB Act") dramatically increases the ability of eligible banking organizations to affiliate with insurance, securities and other financial firms and insured depository institutions. The GLB Act permits eligible banking organizations to engage in activities and to affiliate with nonbank firms engaged in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to such financial activities and also includes some additional activities that are complementary to such financial activities. The definition of activities that are financial in nature is handled by the GLB Act in two ways. First, there is a laundry list of activities that are designated as financial in nature. Second, the authorization of new activities as financial in nature or incidental to a financial activity requires a consultative process between the Federal Reserve Board and the Secretary of the Treasury with each having the authority to veto proposals of the other. The Federal Reserve Board has the discretion to determine what activities are complementary to financial activities. The precise scope of the authority to engage in these new financial activities, however, depends on the type of banking organization, whether it is a holding company, a subsidiary of a national bank, or a national bank's direct conduct. The GLB Act repealed two sections of the Glass-Stegall Act, Sections 20 and 32, which restricted affiliations between securities firms and banks. The GLB Act authorizes two types of banking organizations to engage in expanded securities activities. The GLB Act authorizes a new type of bank holding company called a financial holding company to have a subsidiary company that engages in securities underwriting and dealing without limitation as to the types of securities involved. The GLB Act also permits a national bank to control a financial subsidiary that can engage in many of the expanded securities activities permitted for financial holding companies. However, additional restrictions apply to national bank financial subsidiaries. Since the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, and it subsequent amendments, federal law has limited the types of activities that are permitted for a bank holding company, and it has also limited the types of companies that a bank holding company can control. The GLB Act retains the bank holding company regulatory framework, but adds a new provision that authorizes enlarged authority for the new financial holding company form of organization to engage in any activity of a financial nature or incidental thereto. A new Section 4(k) of the Bank Holding Company Act provides that a financial holding company may engage in any activity, and may acquire and retain shares of any company engaged in any activity, that the Federal Reserve Board, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, determines by regulation or order to be financial in nature or incidental to such financial activities, or is complementary to financial activities. The GLB Act also amends the Bank Holding Company Act to prescribe eligibility criteria for financial holding companies, defines the scope of activities permitted for bank holding companies that do not become financial holding companies, and establishes consequences for financial holding companies that cease to maintain the status needed to qualify as a financial holding company. 15 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) There are three special criteria to qualify for the enlarged activities and affiliation. First, all the depository institutions in the bank holding company organization must be well-capitalized. Second, all of the depository institutions of the bank holding company must be well managed. Third, the bank holding company must have filed a declaration of intent with the Federal Reserve Board stating that it intends to exercise the expanded authority under the GLB Act and certify to the Federal Reserve Board that the bank holding company's depository institutions meet the well-capitalized and well-managed criteria. The GLB Act also requires the bank to achieve a rating of satisfactory or better in meeting community credit needs at the most recent examination of such institution under the Community Reinvestment Act. Once a bank holding company has filed a declaration of its intent to be a financial holding company, as long as there is no action by the Federal Reserve Board giving notice that it is not eligible, the company may proceed to engage in the activities and enter into the affiliations under the large authority conferred by the GLB Act's amendments to the Bank Holding Company Act. The holding company does not need prior approval from the Federal Reserve Board to engage in activities that the GLB Act identifies as financial in nature or that the Federal Reserve Board has determined to be financial in nature or incidental thereto by order or regulation. The GLB Act retains the basic structure of the Bank Holding Company Act. Thus, a bank holding company that is not eligible for the expanded powers of a financial holding company is now subject to the amended Section 4(c)(8) of the Bank Holding Company Act which freezes the activities that are authorized and defined as closely related to banking activities. Under this Section a bank holding company is not eligible for the expanded activities permitted under new Section 4(k) and is limited to those specific activities previously approved by the Federal Reserve Board. The GLB Act also addresses the consequences when a financial holding company that has exercised the expanded authority fails to maintain its eligibility to be a financial holding company. The Federal Reserve Board may impose such limitations on the conduct or activities of a noncompliant financial holding company or any affiliate of that company as the Board determines to be appropriate under the circumstances and consistent with the purpose of the Act. The GLB Act is essentially a dramatic liberalization of the restrictions placed on banks, especially bank holding companies, regarding the areas of financial businesses in which they are allowed to compete. REGULATION OF THE BANKS As state-chartered banks, the Banks are examined and regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and the Georgia Department. The major functions of the FDIC with respect to insured banks include paying depositors to the extent provided by law in the event an insured bank is closed without adequately providing for payment of the claim of depositors, acting as a receiver of state banks placed in receivership when so appointed by state authorities, and preventing the continuance or development of unsound and unsafe banking practices. In addition, the FDIC also approves conversions, mergers, consolidations, and assumption of deposit liability transactions between insured banks and noninsured banks or institutions to prevent capital or surplus diminution in such transactions where the resulting, continued or assumed bank is an insured nonmember state bank. 16 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) Subsidiary banks of a bank holding company are subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Bank Holding Company Act on any extension of credit to the bank holding company or any of its subsidiaries, on investment in the stock or other securities thereof and on the taking of such stock or securities as collateral for loans to any borrower. In addition, a bank holding company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain tie-in-arrangements in connection with any extension of credit or provision of any property or services. The Georgia Department regulates all areas of the banks' banking operations, including mergers, establishment of branches, loans, interest rates and reserves. The Bank must have the approval of the Commissioner to pay cash dividends, unless at the time of such payment: (i) the total classified assets at the most recent examination of such banks do not exceed 80 percent of Tier 1 capital plus Allowance for Loan Losses as reflected at such examination; (ii) the aggregate amount of dividends declared or anticipated to be declared in the calendar year does not exceed 50 percent of the net profits, after taxes but before dividends, for the previous calendar year; and (iii) the ratio of Tier 1 Capital to Adjusted Total Assets shall not be less than six (6) percent. The Banks are also subject to state of Georgia banking and usury laws restricting the amount of interest which it may charge in making loans or other extensions of credit. EXPANSION THROUGH BRANCHING, MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION With respect to expansion, the Banks were previously prohibited from establishing branch offices or facilities outside of the county in which their main office was located, except: (1) in adjacent counties in certain situations, or (2) by means of merger or consolidation with a bank which has been in existence for at least five years. In addition, in the case of a merger or consolidation, the acquiring bank must have been in existence for at least 24 months prior to the merger. However, effective July 1, 1996, Georgia permits the subsidiary bank(s) of any bank holding company then engaged in the banking business in the state of Georgia to establish, de novo, upon receipt of required regulatory approval, an aggregate of up to three additional branch banks in any county within the state of Georgia. Effective July 1, 1998, this same Georgia law permits, with required regulatory approval, the establishment of de novo branches in an unlimited number of counties within the state of Georgia by the subsidiary bank(s) of bank holding companies then engaged in the banking business in the state of Georgia. This law may result in increased competition in the Banks' market area. 17 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS The FDIC adopted risk-based capital guidelines that went into effect on December 31, 1990 for all FDIC insured state chartered banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve System. Beginning December 31, 1992, all banks were required to maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of eight (8) percent of which at least four (4) percent must consist of Tier 1 capital. Tier 1 capital of state chartered banks (as defined by the regulation) generally consists of: (i) common stockholders' equity; (ii) qualifying noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus; and (iii) minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries. In addition, the FDIC adopted a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total assets of banks, referred to as the leverage capital ratio of three (3) percent if the FDIC determines that the institution is not anticipating or experiencing significant growth and has well-diversified risk, including no undue interest rate exposure, excellent asset quality, high liquidity, good earnings and, in general, is considered a strong banking organization, rated Composite "1" under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (the CAMEL rating system) established by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. All other financial institutions are required to maintain a leverage ratio of four (4) percent. Effective October 1, 1998, the FDIC amended its risk-based and leverage capital rules as follows: (1) all servicing assets and purchase credit card relationships ("PCCRs") that are included in capital are each subject to a ninety (90) percent of fair value limitation (also known as a "ten (10) percent haircut"); (2) the aggregate amount of all servicing assets and PCCRs included in capital cannot exceed 100 percent of Tier I capital; (3) the aggregate amount of nonmortgage servicing assets ("NMSAs") and PCCRS included in capital cannot exceed 25 percent of Tier 1 capital; and (4) all other intangible assets (other than qualifying PCCRS) must be deducted from Tier 1 capital. Amounts of servicing assets and PCCRs in excess of the amounts allowable must be deducted in determining Tier 1 capital. Interest-only strips receivable, whether or not in security form, are not subject to any regulatory capital limitation under the amended rule. FDIC INSURANCE ASSESSMENTS The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA"), enacted in December, 1991, provided for a number of reforms relating to the safety and soundness of the deposit insurance system, supervision of domestic and foreign depository institutions and improvement of accounting standards. One aspect of the Act is the requirement that banks will have to meet certain safety and soundness standards. In order to comply with the Act, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC implemented regulations defining operational and managerial standards relating to internal controls, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, director and officer compensation, fees and benefits, asset quality, earnings and stock valuation. The regulations provide for a risk-based premium system which requires higher assessment rates for banks which the FDIC determines pose greater risks to the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF"). Under the regulations, banks pay an assessment depending upon risk classification. 18 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) To arrive at risk-based assessments, the FDIC places each bank in one of nine risk categories using a two-step process based on capital ratios and on other relevant information. Each bank is assigned to one of three groups: (i) well capitalized, (ii) adequately capitalized, or (iii) under capitalized, based on its capital ratios. The FDIC also assigned each bank to one of three subgroups based upon an evaluation of the risk posed by the bank. The three subgroups include (i) banks that are financially sound with only a few minor weaknesses, (ii) banks with weaknesses which, if not corrected, could result in significant deterioration of the bank and increased risk to the BIF, and (iii) those banks that pose a substantial probability of loss to the BIF unless corrective action is taken. FDICIA imposes progressively more restrictive constraints on operations management and capital distributions depending on the category in which an institution is classified. Under FDICIA, insurance of deposits may be terminated by the FDIC upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe and 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. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT The Company and the Banks are subject to the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, as amended (the "CRA") and the federal banking agencies' regulations issued thereunder. Under the CRA, all banks and thrifts have a continuing and affirmative obligation, consistent with its safe and sound operation to help meet the credit needs for their entire communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial institutions, nor does it limit an institution's discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires a depository institution's primary federal regulator, in connection with its examination of the institution, to assess the institution's record of assessing and meeting the credit needs of the community served by that institution, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The regulatory agency's assessment of the institution's record is made available to the public. In the case of a bank holding company applying for approval to acquire a bank or other bank holding company, the Federal Reserve will assess the records of each subsidiary depository institution of the applicant bank holding company, and such records may be the basis for denying the application. The evaluation system used to judge an institution's CRA performance consists of three tests: (1) a lending test; (2) an investment test; and (3) a service test. Each of these tests will be applied by the institution's primary federal regulator taking into account such factors as: (i) demographic data about the community; (ii) the institution's capacity and constraints; (iii) the institution's product offerings and business strategy; and (iv) data on the prior performance of the institution and similarly-situated lenders. In addition, a financial institution will have the option of having its CRA performance evaluated based on a strategic plan of up to five years in length that it had developed in cooperation with local community groups. In order to be rated under a strategic plan, the institution will be required to obtain the prior approval of its federal regulator. 19 Part I (Continued) Item 1 (Continued) The interagency CRA regulations provide that an institution evaluated under a given test will receive one of five ratings for the test: (1) outstanding; (2) high satisfactory; (3) low satisfactory; (4) needs to improve; and (5) substantial noncompliance. An institution will receive a certain number of points for its rating on each test, and the points are combined to produce an overall composite rating. Evidence of discriminatory or other illegal credit practices would adversely affect an institution's overall rating. Each of Colony's subsidiary banks received a "high satisfactory" CRA rating as a result of their last CRA examination. PROPOSED LEGISLATION Legislation is regularly considered and adopted by both the United States Congress and the Georgia General Assembly. Such legislation could result in regulatory changes and changes in competitive relationships for banks and bank holding companies. The effect of such legislation on the business of the Company and the Banks cannot be predicted. MONETARY POLICY The results of operations of the Company and the Banks are affected by credit policies of monetary authorities, particularly the Federal Reserve. The instruments of monetary policy employed by the Federal Reserve include open market operations in U.S. Government securities, changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowings, changes in reserve requirements against member bank deposits and limitations on interest rates which member banks may pay on time and savings deposits. In view of the changing conditions in the foreign and national economy, as well as the effect of policies and actions taken by monetary and fiscal authorities, including the Federal Reserve, no prediction can be made as to possible future changes in interest rates, deposit levels, loan demand or the business and earnings of the Company. Item 2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The principal properties of the Registrant consist of the properties of the Banks. For a description of the properties of the Banks, see "Item 1 - Business of the Company and Subsidiary Banks" included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Item 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Incorporated herein by reference to page 11 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be Held April 23, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2002 (File No. - -000-12436). Item 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF STOCKHOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of the Registrant's stockholders during the fourth quarter of 2001. 20 Part II Item 5 MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Effective April 2, 1998, Colony Bankcorp, Inc. common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "CBAN." Prior to this date, there was no public market for the common stock of the registrant. The following table sets forth the high, low and close sale prices per share of the common stock as reported on the NASDAQ National Market, and the dividends declared per share for the periods indicated. Dividend Year Ended December 31, 2001 High Low Close Per Share - ---------------------------- ------ ------ ------ --------- Fourth Quarter $13.40 $10.94 $13.40 $0.060 Third Quarter 12.50 9.51 10.94 0.060 Second Quarter 12.75 10.55 11.50 0.060 First Quarter 13.00 10.00 11.50 0.060 Year Ended December 31, 2000 - ---------------------------- Fourth Quarter 11.75 9.38 10.00 0.040 Third Quarter 11.63 9.50 10.00 0.035 Second Quarter 12.50 7.94 12.00 0.030 First Quarter 14.50 10.50 11.96 0.030 On February 18, 1997, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 50 percent stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend payable to shareholders of record on July 1, 1997. On February 16, 1999, a 100 percent stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend payable to shareholders of record on March 31, 1999 was approved by the Board. All share and per share information in this report has been restated to give retroactive effect to these splits. The Registrant paid cash dividends on its common stock of $1,054,636 or $0.240 per share and $843,653 or $0.190 per share in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company's Board of Directors approved a reduction in the par value of common stock on February 16, 1999. Par value was reduced from $10 to $1 per share. As of December 31, 2001, the Company had approximately 1,115 shareholders of record. 21 Part II (Continued) Item 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ---------------------------------------------------- (Dollars in Thousands, except per share data) Selected Balance Sheet Data: Total Assets $621,575 $519,903 $435,272 $381,348 $342,947 Total Loans 456,052 388,003 315,435 252,864 234,288 Total Deposits 528,017 450,012 374,450 330,746 298,162 Investment Securities 79,647 70,515 62,819 71,798 56,915 Stockholders' Equity 41,971 40,210 35,011 33,096 28,821 Selected Income Statement Data: Interest Income 45,884 41,758 33,260 30,653 28,777 Interest Expense 25,740 22,265 17,114 15,521 13,992 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Interest Income 20,144 19,493 16,146 15,132 14,785 Provision for Loan Losses 1,854 2,280 1,166 1,157 1,489 Other Income 4,527 3,491 3,119 2,659 2,528 Other Expense 15,507 14,004 12,017 11,090 10,601 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income Before Tax 7,310 6,700 6,082 5,544 5,223 Income Tax Expense 2,444 2,187 1,902 1,692 1,605 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Income $ 4,866 $ 4,513 $ 4,180 $ 3,852 $ 3,618 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Per Share Data: (a) Net Income (Diluted) $ 1.10 $ 1.02 $ 0.94 $ 0.87 $ 0.83 Book Value 9.90 9.06 7.89 7.48 6.63 Tangible Book Value 9.79 8.96 7.85 7.43 6.58 Dividends 0.24 0.19 .140 .115 .100 Profitability Ratios: Net Income to Average Assets 0.86% 0.95% 1.03% 1.09% 1.11% Net Income to Average Stockholders' Equity 11.40% 12.12% 12.22% 12.22% 13.21% Net Interest Margin 3.84% 4.38% 4.33% 4.66% 4.87% Loan Quality Ratios: Net Charge-Offs to Total Loans 0.30% 0.34% 0.38% 0.40% 0.58% Reserve for Loan Losses to Total Loans and OREO 1.35% 1.46% 1.48% 1.86% 1.94% Nonperforming Assets to Total Loans and OREO 1.95% 1.53% 1.82% 2.50% 2.51% Reserve for Loan Losses to Nonperforming Loans 69.10% 95.35% 81.27% 74.55% 77.23% Reserve for Loan Losses to Total Nonperforming Assets 58.84% 90.06% 70.47% 65.21% 63.23% Liquidity Ratios: Loans to Total Deposits 86.37% 86.22% 84.24% 76.45% 78.58% Loans to Average Earning Assets 85.92% 86.48% 83.37% 78.17% 77.16% Noninterest-Bearing Deposits to Total Deposits 7.15% 8.59% 9.01% 8.83% 9.16% Capital Adequacy Ratios: Common Stockholders' Equity to Total Assets 6.75% 7.73% 8.04% 8.68% 8.40% Total Stockholders' Equity to Total Assets 6.75% 7.73% 8.04% 8.68% 8.40% Dividend Payout Ratio 21.68% 18.70% 14.86% 13.24% 12.02%
(a) Per share data for all periods has been retroactively restated for a 50 percent stock split on July 1, 1997 and a 100 percent stock split on March 1, 1999. All stock splits were effected in the form of dividends. 22 PART II (Continued) Item 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity represents the ability to provide adequate sources of funds for funding loan commitments and investment activities, as well as the ability to provide sufficient funds to cover deposit withdrawals, payment of debt and financing of operations. Converting assets to cash for these funds is primarily with proceeds from collections on loans and maturities of investment securities or by attracting and obtaining new deposits. During 2001, the Company was successful in meeting its liquidity needs by increasing deposits 17.33 percent to $528,017,000 from deposits of $450,012,000 on December 31, 2000 and by increasing other borrowed money 88.07 percent to $47,180,000 from $25,086,000 on December 31, 2000. Should the need arise; the Company also maintains relationships with the Federal Home Loan Bank and several correspondent banks that can provide funds on short notice. Liquidity is monitored on a regular basis by management. The Company's liquidity position remained satisfactory in 2001. Average liquid assets (cash and amounts due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, funds due and securities) represented 23.18 percent of average deposits in 2001 as compared to 25.22 percent of average deposits in 2000. Average loans represented 89.80 percent of average deposits in 2001 as compared to 87.97 percent in 2000. Average interest-bearing deposits were 83.12 percent of average earning assets in 2001 as compared to 82.96 percent in 2000. The Company satisfies most of its capital requirements through retained earnings. During 2001, retained earnings provided $3,812,000 increase in equity. Additionally, equity had an increase of $570,000 resulting from the change during the year in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of taxes, an increase of $41,000 resulting from the stock grant plan and a decrease of $2,662,000 resulting from treasury shares acquired through the Company's stock repurchase plan. Thus, total equity increased by a net amount of $1,761,000. In 2000, retained earnings provided $3,669,000 of increase in equity. Additionally, equity had an increase of $1,506,000 resulting from the change during the year in unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of taxes and an increase of $24,000 resulting from the stock grant plan. Thus, total equity increased by a net amount of $5,199,000 in 2000. As of December 31, 2001, the Company's capital totaled approximately $41,971,000 and the only outstanding commitment for capital expenditures was by a subsidiary bank for construction of a branch facility in Warner Robins/Houston County, Georgia. Total cost of the facility will be approximately $1,200,000 with approximately $168,000 paid as of December 31, 2001 for construction completed. The Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC have issued risk-based capital guidelines for U. S. banking organizations. The objective of these efforts was to provide a more uniform framework that is sensitive to differences in risk assets among banking organizations. The guidelines define a two-tier capital framework. Tier 1 capital consists of common stock and qualifying preferred stockholders' equity less goodwill. Tier 2 capital consists of certain convertible, subordinated and other qualifying term debt and the allowance for loan losses up to 1.25 percent of risk-weighted assets. The Company has no Tier 2 capital other than the allowance for loan losses. 23 PART II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued) Using the capital requirements presently in effect, the Tier 1 ratio as of December 31, 2001 was 8.53 percent and total Tier 1 and 2 risk-based capital was 9.78 percent. Both of these measures compare favorably with the regulatory minimum of 4 percent for Tier 1 and 8 percent for total risk-based capital. The Company's Tier 1 leverage ratio was 6.80 percent as of December 31, 2001 which exceeds the required ratio standard of 4 percent. For 2001, average capital was $42,697,000 representing 7.57 percent of average assets for the year. This percentage is down from the 2000 level of 7.81 percent. In 2001, the Company paid annual dividends of $0.24 per share compared to $0.19 per share in 2000. The dividend payout ratio, defined as dividends per share divided by net income per share, was 21.82 percent in 2001 as compared to 18.63 percent in 2000. As of December 31, 2001, management was not aware of any recommendations by regulatory authorities which if they were to be implemented, would have a material effect on the Company's liquidity, capital resources or results of operations. However, it is possible that examinations by regulatory authorities in the future could precipitate additional loss charge-offs that could materially impact the Company's liquidity, capital resources and results of operations. Results of Operations The Company's results of operations are determined by its ability to effectively manage interest income and expense, to minimize loan and investment losses, to generate noninterest income and to control noninterest expense. Since market forces and economic conditions beyond the control of the Company determine interest rates, the ability to generate net interest income is dependent upon the Company's ability to obtain an adequate spread between the rate earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Thus, the key performance for net interest income is the interest margin or net yield, which is taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average earning assets. Net Income Net income for the year ended December 31, 2001 increased to $4,866,000 from the 2000 net income of $4,513,000, representing an increase of $353,000, or 7.82 percent. This increase is the result of an increase in net interest income of $651,000, a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $426,000, an increase of $1,036,000 in noninterest income that includes securities gains of $387,000 in 2001. These were offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $1,502,000 and an increase in income tax expense of $257,000. The earnings increase of 7.82 percent was achieved while the Company continued its denovo branch expansion program and experienced a decrease in its net interest margin due to interest rates being lowered by U.S. Federal Reserve an unprecedented 475 basis points during 2001. The securities gains were taken to take advantage of interest rates that were near cyclical lows, thereby allowing the Company to position a portion of its portfolio to take advantage of securities investments when interest rates begin to increase. Operating income, which excludes the gain or loss on sale of securities, net of taxes, for calendar year 2001 was $4,611,000 or $1.04 per share as compared to $4,839,000 or $1.09 per share for calendar year 2000. On a fully diluted share basis, net income increased to $1.10 per share from the 2000 per share amount of $1.02, an $0.08 increase or 7.8 percent. 24 PART II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) Net Income (Continued) Net income for the year ended December 31, 2000 increased to $4,513,000 from the 1999 net income of $4,180,000, representing an increase of $333,000, or 7.97 percent. This increase is the result of an increase in net interest income of $3,347,000 and an increase of $372,000 in noninterest income. These were offset by an increase in provision for loan losses of $1,114,000, an increase in noninterest expense, excluding securities losses, of $1,495,000, an increase in securities losses of $492,000 and an increase in income tax expenses of $285,000. The earnings increase of 7.97 percent was achieved while Company management effected an $18,000,000 bond swap transaction during 2000 that resulted in a loss on the sale of securities of $494,000 pretax ($326,000 after tax). The bond swap allowed Colony to reduce cash flow variability present in the existing portfolio, take advantage of interest rates that were near cyclical highs and extend the duration of the investment portfolio, thereby earning the higher yields available for an extended period of time into the future. Operating income, which excludes the gain or loss on sale of securities, net of taxes, for calendar year 2000 was $4,839,000 or $1.09 per share as compared to $4,181,000 or $0.94 per share for calendar year 1999. On a fully diluted basis, net income increased to $1.02 per share from the 1999 per share amount of $0.94, an $0.08 increase or 8.51 percent. Net Interest Margin The Company's net interest margin decreased by 55 basis points to 3.84 percent in 2001 as compared to 4.39 percent in 2000. The net interest margin compression was primarily attributable to U. S. Federal Reserve lowering interest rates an unprecedented 475 basis points during 2001. Net interest income increased 3.34 percent to $20,144,000 in 2001 from $19,493,000 in 2000 on an increase in average earning assets to $530,787,000 in 2001 from $448,657,000 in 2000. Average loans increased by $72,361,000 or 20.22 percent, average funds sold increased by $68,000 or 0.40 percent, average investment securities increased by $11,533,000 or 15.16 percent, average interest-bearing deposits in other banks decreased by $2,181,000 or 25.73 percent and average interest-bearing other assets increased $349,000 or 100.00 percent resulting in a net increase in average earning assets of $82,130,000 or 18.31 percent. The net increase in average assets was funded by a net increase in average deposits of 17.76 percent to $479,133,000 in 2001 from $406,864,000 in 2000 and a net increase in average debt and funds purchased of 31.48 percent to $38,239,000 in 2001 from $29,084,000 in 2000. Average interest-bearing deposits increased by 18.58 percent to $441,389,000 in 2001 from $372,214,000 in 2000 while average noninterest-bearing deposits increased 8.93 percent to $37,744,000 in 2001 from $34,650,000 in 2000. Average noninterest-bearing deposits represented 7.88 percent of average total deposits in 2001 as compared to 8.52 in 2000. The net interest margin increased to 4.39 percent in 2000 as compared to 4.33 percent in 1999. Net interest income increased by 20.22 percent to $19,676,000 in 2000 from $16,366,000 in 1999 on an increase in average earning assets to $448,657,000 in 2000 from $378,288,000 in 1999. Average loans increased by $69,022,000 or 23.89 percent, average funds sold increased by $5,124,000 or 42.56 percent, average investment securities decreased by $3,083,000 or 4.52 percent and average interest-bearing deposits in other banks decreased by $694,000 or 7.57 percent, resulting in a net increase in average earning assets of $70,369,000 or 18.60 percent. 25 PART II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) Net Interest Margin (Continued) The net increase in average assets was funded by a net increase in average deposits of 15.98 percent to $406,864,000 in 2000 from $350,794,000 in 1999 and a net increase in average debt and funds purchased of 55.51 percent to $29,084,000 in 2000 from $18,702,000 in 1999. Average interest-bearing deposits increased by 16.33 percent to $372,214,000 in 2000 from $319,967,000 in 1999 while average noninterest-bearing deposits increased 12.40 percent to $34,650,000 in 2000 from $30,827,000 in 1999. Average noninterest-bearing deposits represented 8.52 percent of average total deposits in 2000 as compared to 8.79 percent in 1999. Provision for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses represents a reserve for potential losses in the loan portfolio. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is evaluated periodically based on a review of all significant loans, with a particular emphasis on nonaccruing, past due and other loans that management believes require attention. The provision for loan losses is a charge to earnings in the current period to replenish the allowance for loan losses and maintain it at a level management has determined to be adequate. The provision for loan losses was $1,854,000 in 2001 as compared to $2,280,000 in 2000 representing a decrease of $426,000 or 18.68 percent. Net loan charge-offs represented 73.14 percent of the provision for loan losses in 2001 as compared to 57.06 percent in 2000. Net loan charge-offs for 2001 represented 0.32 percent of average loans outstanding as compared to 0.36 percent in 2000. The leveling off of loan charge-offs in 2001 and 2000 resulted from management's effort the past several years to improve credit quality and to eliminate weak and marginal credits. As of December 31, 2001, the allowance for loan losses was 1.34 percent of total loans outstanding as compared to an allowance for loan losses of 1.45 percent of total loans outstanding as of December 31, 2000. The loan loss reserve of 1.34 percent of total loans outstanding provided coverage of 69.10 percent of nonperforming loans and 58.84 percent of nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2001 compared to 95.35 percent and 90.06 percent, respectively, as of December 31, 2000. The determination of the reserve rests upon management's judgment about factors affecting loan quality and assumptions about the economy. Management considers the December 31, 2001 allowance for loan losses adequate to cover potential losses in the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses was $2,280,000 in 2000 as compared to $1,166,000 in 1999 representing an increase in the provision of $1,114,000 or 95.54 percent. Net loan charge-offs represented 57.06 percent of the provision for loan losses in 2000 as compared to 103.78 percent in 1999. Net loan charge-offs for 2000 represented 0.36 percent of average loans outstanding as compared to 0.42 percent in 1999. The leveling off of loan charge-offs for 2000 and 1999 resulted from management's efforts the past several years to improve credit quality and to eliminate weak and marginal credits. As of December 31, 2000, the allowance for loan losses was 1.45 percent of total loans outstanding as compared to an allowance for loan losses of 1.48 percent of total loans outstanding as of December 31, 1999. The loan loss reserve of 1.45 percent of total loans outstanding provided coverage of 95.35 percent of nonperforming loans and 90.06 percent of nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2000 compared to 81.72 percent and 70.81 percent, respectively, as of December 31, 1999. 26 PART II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) Noninterest Income Noninterest income consists primarily of service charges on deposit accounts. Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $2,916,000 in 2001 as compared to $2,567,000 in 2000 or an increase of 13.60 percent. This increase is attributable to the increase in noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing deposit accounts. All other noninterest income, excluding gain on sale of securities, increased to $1,224,000 in 2001 from $925,000 in 2000, or an increase of 32.32 percent. Most of the increase is attributable to additional fee income generated by the mortgage company. The Company realized $387,000 in gains from the sale of securities compared to no gain in 2000. The gain from the sale of securities allowed the Company to take advantage of interest rates near their cyclical lows that will allow the Company to take advantage of securities investments when interest rates begin to increase. Noninterest income consists of service charges on deposit accounts. Service charges on deposit accounts totaled $2,567,000 in 2000 as compared to $2,270,000 in 1999 or an increase of 13.08 percent. This increase is attributable to the increase in noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits. All other noninterest income increased to $925,000 in 2000 from $850,000 in 1999, or an 8.82 percent increase. Approximately $208,000 of the increase is attributable to the other fee income generated by the mortgage company that partially offset $95,000 received in 1999 on a nonrecurring recovery on previously written-off municipal bonds. Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense increased by 10.72 percent to $15,507,000 in 2001 from $14,005,000 in 1999. Salaries and employee benefits increased 14.52 percent to $8,547,000 in 2001 from $7,463,000 in 2000 primarily due to increased staffing with two new branches opened in 2001. Occupancy and equipment expense increased by 15.06 percent to $2,620,000 in 2001 from $2,277,000 in 2000 primarily due to additional depreciation and occupancy expense with the new offices opened during 2001. All other noninterest expense increased 1.78 percent to $4,340,000 in 2001 from $4,264,000 a year ago. This increase is somewhat skewed as 2000 noninterest expense included $494,000 in security losses in 2000 compared to zero security losses in 2001. Excluding the securities losses, the increase in other noninterest expense was 15.12 percent in 2001 as compared to 2000. Other increases in noninterest expense are primarily attributable to expenses incurred in opening two new offices during 2001. Noninterest expense increased by 16.54 percent to $14,005,000 in 2000 from $12,017,000 in 1999. Salaries and employee benefits increased 15.69 percent to $7,463,000 in 2000 from $6,451,000 in 1999 primarily due to increased staffing with two new branches opened in 2000 and the acquisition of a mortgage company during 2000. Occupancy and equipment expense increased by 11.07 percent to $2,277,000 in 2000 from $2,050,000 in 1999 primarily due to additional depreciation and occupancy expense with the new offices opened during 2000. All other noninterest expense increased 21.27 percent to $4,264,000 in 2000 from $3,516,000 in 1999. The most significant increase was the loss on sale of securities of $494,000 in 2000 compared to $2,000 in 1999. The Company effected an $18,000,000 bond swap during 2000 that resulted in the $494,000 loss from the sale of securities. The bond swap allowed Colony management to reduce cash flow variability, take advantage of interest rates that were near cyclical highs and extend the duration of the portfolio, thereby earning the higher yields available for an extended period of time into the future. Other increases in noninterest expense are primarily attributable to expenses incurred in opening two new offices and the mortgage company during 2000. 27 PART II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) Income Tax Expense Income before taxes increased by $611,000 to $7,311,000 in 2001 from $6,700,000 in 2000 with significant changes being an increase in net interest income of $651,000 in 2001 as compared to 2000, a decrease in the loan loss provision of $426,000 in 2001 as compared to 2000 and a decrease in noninterest expense, net of noninterest income of $466,000 in 2001 as compared to 2000. Income tax expense increased 11.75 percent to $2,444,000 in 2001 from $2,187,000 in 2000. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before taxes was 33.43 percent in 2001 compared to 32.64 percent in 2000 or an increase of 2.42 percent. Income before taxes increased by $617,000 to $6,700,000 in 2000 from $6,083,000 in 1999 with significant changes being an increase in net interest income of $3,347,000 in 2000 compared to 1999, an increase in provision for loan losses of $1,114,000 in 2000 compared to 1999 and an increase in noninterest expenses, net of noninterest income of $1,616,000 in 2000 compared to 1999. Income tax expense increased 14.97 percent to $2,187,000 in 2000 from $1,902,000 in 1999. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before taxes was 32.64 percent in 2000 compared to 31.27 percent in 1999 or an increase of 4.38 percent. Future Outlook Colony is an emerging company operating in an industry filled with nonregulated competitors and a rapid pace of consolidation. The year brings with it new opportunities for growth in our existing markets, as well as opportunities to expand into new markets through branch acquisitions and branching. Colony completed two new branches in 2001, which are located in Lee County and Warner Robins, Georgia. For 2002, Colony has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Quitman Federal Savings Bank. The acquistion is expected to close in the first quarter of 2002. With this acquisition, the Company will explore opportunities to expand into the Valdosta/Lowndes County market during 2002. The Warner Robins office opened in temporary offices in 2001 and will move into a new 5,500 square foot office mid-year 2002. Liquidity The Company's goals with respect to liquidity are to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet current operating requirements and to provide reserves against unforeseen liquidity requirements. Management continuously reviews the Company's liquidity position, which is maintained on a basis consistent with established internal guidelines and the tests and reviews of the various regulatory authorities. The Company's primary liquidity sources at December 31, 2001 included cash, due from banks, federal funds and short-term investment securities. The Company also has the ability, on a short-term basis, to borrow funds from Federal Home Loan Bank and correspondent banks. The mix of asset maturities contributes to the Company's overall liquidity position. Certain Transactions In the normal course of business, officers and directors of the Banks, and certain business organizations and individuals associated with them, maintain a variety of banking relationships with the bank. Transactions with senior officers and directors are made on terms comparable to those available to other bank customers. 28 PART II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements On July 20, 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. These statements make significant changes to the accounting for business combinations, goodwill and intangible assets. SFAS 141 eliminates the pooling-of-interests method of accounting for business combinations with limited exceptions for combinations initiated prior to July 1, 2001. In addition, it further clarifies the criteria for recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill. This statement is effective for business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 discontinues the practice of amortizing goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets and initiates an annual review for impairment. Impairment would be examined more frequently if certain indicators are encountered. Intangible assets with a determinable useful life will continue to be amortized over that period. The Banks are required to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 142 effective January 1, 2002. It is anticipated that the adoption of SFAS No. 142 will not have a material effect on the Banks' financial statements. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate" and similar expressions and variations thereof identify certain of such forward-looking statements, which speaks only as of the dates which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Users are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Users are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. 29 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS
2001 2000 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Income/ Yields/ Average Income/ Yields/ Average Income/ Yields/ ($ in thousands) Balances Expense Rates Balances Expense Rates Balances Expense Rates - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Interest-Earning Assets Loans, Net of Unearned Income Taxable (1) $430,268 $40,389 9.39% $357,907 $36,333 10.15% $288,885 $28,344 9.81% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Investment Securities Taxable 68,670 4,442 6.47% 57,147 3,812 6.67% 57,828 3,418 5.91% Tax-Exempt (2) 8,325 540 6.49% 7,966 539 6.77% 10,368 649 6.26% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Investment Securities 76,995 4,982 6.47% 65,113 4,351 6.68% 68,196 4,067 5.96% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks 6,294 60 0.95% 8,475 128 1.51% 9,169 467 5.09% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Funds Sold 17,230 691 4.01% 17,162 1,129 6.58% 12,038 602 5.00% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Interest-Earning Assets 530,787 46,122 8.69% 448,657 41,941 9.35% 378,288 33,480 8.85% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Noninterest-Earning Assets Cash 12,555 9,905 11,615 Allowance for Loan Losses (5,974) (5,087) (4,823) Other Assets 26,577 23,278 21,714 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Noninterest-Earning Assets 33,158 28,096 28,506 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Assets $563,945 $476,753 $406,794 ========================================================================================== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Interest-Bearing Liabilities Interest-Bearing Deposits Interest-Bearing Demand and Savings 92,748 2,684 2.89% $ 80,897 2,512 3.11% $129,291 $ 2,321 1.80% Other Time 348,641 20,975 6.02% 291,317 17,862 6.13% 190,676 13,652 7.16% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Interest-Bearing Deposits 441,389 23,659 5.36% 372,214 20,374 5.47% 319,967 15,973 4.99% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities Debt 37,952 2,067 5.45% 28,827 1,873 6.50% 18,326 1,125 6.14% Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase 287 14 4.88% 257 18 7.00% 376 16 4.26% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities 38,239 2,081 5.44% 29,084 1,891 6.50% 18,702 1,141 6.10% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities 479,628 25,740 5.37% 401,298 22,265 5.55% 338,669 17,114 5.05% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Demand Deposits 37,744 34,650 30,827 Other Liabilities 3,876 3,567 3,094 Stockholders' Equity 42,697 37,238 34,204 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 84,317 75,455 68,125 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $563,945 $476,753 $406,794 ========================================================================================== Interest Rate Spread 3.32% 3.80% 3.80% ========================================================================================== Net Interest Income $20,382 $19,676 $16,366 ========================================================================================== Net Interest Margin 3.84% 4.39% 4.33% ==========================================================================================
(1) The average balance of loans includes the average balance of nonaccrual loans. Income on such loans is recognized and recorded on the cash basis. (2) Taxable-equivalent adjustments totaling $183,570, $183,347 and $220,628 for 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, are included in tax-exempt interest on investment securities. The adjustments are based on a federal tax rate of 34 percent with appropriate reductions for the effect of disallowed interest expense incurred in carrying tax-exempt obligations. 30 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS The rate/volume analysis presented hereafter illustrates the change from year to year for each component of the taxable equivalent net interest income separated into the amount generated through volume changes and the amount generated by changes in the yields/rates.
Changes From 2000 to 2001(1) Changes From 1999 to 2000(1) ($ in thousands) Volume Rate Total Volume Rate Total ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Interest Income Loans, Net -Taxable $7,346 $(3,290) $4,056 $6,772 $ 1,217 $7,989 --------------------------- --------------------------- Investment Securities Taxable 769 (139) 630 (40) 434 394 Tax-Exempt 24 (23) 1 (150) 40 (110) --------------------------- --------------------------- Total Investment Securities 793 (162) 631 (190) 474 284 --------------------------- --------------------------- Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks (33) (35) (68) (35) (304) (339) --------------------------- --------------------------- Funds Sold 4 (442) (438) 256 271 527 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total Interest Income 8,110 (3,929) 4,181 6,803 1,658 8,461 --------------------------- --------------------------- Interest Expense Interest-Bearing Demand and Savings Deposits 368 (196) 172 (869) 1,060 191 Time Deposits 3,515 (402) 3,113 7,206 (2,996) 4,210 Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities Funds Purchased and Securities Under Agreement to Repurchase 2 (6) (4) (5) 7 2 Other Debt 593 (399) 194 645 103 748 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total Interest Expense (Benefit) 4,478 (1,003) 3,475 6,977 (1,826) 5,151 --------------------------- --------------------------- Net Interest Income $3,632 $(2,926) $ 706 $ (174) $ 3,484 $3,310 =========================== ===========================
(1) Changes in net interest income for the periods, based on either changes in average balances or changes in average rates for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, are shown on this table. During each year, there are numerous and simultaneous balance and rate changes; therefore, it is not possible to precisely allocate the changes between balances and rates. For the purpose of this table, changes that are not exclusively due to balance changes or rate changes have been attributed to rates. 31 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY The following table is an analysis of the Company's interest rate sensitivity position at December 31, 2001. The interest rate sensitivity gap, which is the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities by repricing period, is based upon maturity or first repricing opportunity, along with a cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap. It is important to note that the table indicates a position at a specific point in time and may not be reflective of positions at other times during the year or in subsequent periods. Major changes in the gap position can be, and are, made promptly as market outlooks change.
Assets and Liabilities Repricing Within --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Months 4 to 12 1 to 5 Over 5 ($ in thousands) or Less Months 1 Year Years Years Total -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- -------- Interest-Earning Assets Interest-Bearing Deposits $ 9,877 $ 9,877 $ 9,877 Investment Securities 50 $ 5,721 5,771 $ 44,562 $ 8,935 59,268 Funds Sold 30,998 30,998 30,998 Loans, Net of Unearned Income Fixed Rate 55,760 85,265 141,025 158,908 14,366 314,299 Variable Rate 105,480 31,600 137,080 4,235 438 141,753 -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- -------- Total Interest-Earning Assets 202,165 122,586 324,751 207,705 23,739 556,195 -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- -------- Interest-Bearing Liabilities Interest-Bearing Demand and Savings Deposits (1) 123,621 123,621 123,621 Other Time Deposits 116,100 186,533 302,633 55,796 358,429 Short-Term Borrowings (2) 8,657 8,637 17,294 13,135 16,500 46,929 -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- -------- Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities 248,378 195,170 443,548 68,931 16,500 528,979 -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- -------- Interest-Rate Sensitivity Gap (46,213) (72,584) (118,797) 138,774 7,239 $ 27,216 -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- -------- Cumulative Interest-Rate Sensitivity Gap $(46,213) $(118,797) $(118,797) $ 19,977 $27,216 -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap as a Percentage of Interest-Earnings Assets (8.31%) (13.05%) (21.36%) 24.95% 1.30% -------- --------- --------- -------- ------- Cumulative Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap as a Percentage of Interest-Earning Assets (8.31%) (21.36%) (21.36%) 3.59% 4.89% ======== ========= ========= ======== =======
(1) Interest-bearing demand and savings accounts for repricing purposes are considered to reprice within 3 months or less. (2) Short-term borrowings for repricing purposes are considered to reprice within 3 months or less. 32 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO The following table presents carrying values of investment securities held by the Company as of December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999. ($ in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 ------- ------- ------- U.S. Treasuries and Government Agencies $ 3,849 $35,266 $46,336 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 6,017 8,313 9,628 Other Securities 19,159 10,206 939 ------- ------- ------- Investment Securities 29,025 53,785 56,903 Mortgage Backed Securities 48,408 15,121 4,490 ------- ------- ------- Total Investment Securities and Mortgage Backed Securities $77,433 $68,906 $61,393 ======= ======= ======= The following table represents maturities and weighted-average yields of investment securities held by the Company as of December 31, 2001.
After 1 Year But After 5 Years But Within 1 Year Within 5 Years Within 10 Years After 10 Years -------------- ---------------- ----------------- -------------- Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield ------ ----- ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ ----- U.S. Government Agencies $ 300 5.68% $ 2,529 5.47% $1,020 7.04% Mortgage Backed Securities 4,438 4.04% 39,669 5.55% 4,302 6.89% Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 984 6.47% 2,364 5.12% 2,522 6.49% $ 148 14.97% Other Securities 50 0.00% 943 3.00% ------ ---- ------- ---- ------ ---- ------ ----- Total Investment Portfolio $5,772 4.50% $44,562 5.52% $7,844 6.78% $1,091 4.62% ====== ==== ======= ==== ====== ==== ====== =====
33 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) LOANS The following table presents the composition of the Company's loan portfolio as of December 31 for the past five years.
($ in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Commercial, Financial and Agricultural $ 65,004 $ 77,448 $ 42,595 $ 44,879 $ 34,883 Real Estate Construction 7,988 5,961 4,003 998 2,676 Mortgage, Farmland 28,130 23,411 24,179 18,980 21,898 Mortgage, Other 277,146 207,396 185,663 133,857 117,268 Consumer 64,884 59,862 48,226 40,928 42,956 Other 12,903 13,929 10,775 13,227 14,618 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- 456,055 388,007 315,441 252,869 234,299 Unearned Discount (3) (4) (6) (5) (11) Allowance for Loan Losses (6,159) (5,661) (4,682) (4,726) (4,575) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Loans, Net $449,893 $382,342 $310,753 $248,138 $229,713 ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
The following table presents total loans less unearned discount as of December 31, 2001 according to maturity distribution. Maturity ($ in thousands) ---------------- One Year or Less $278,105 After One Year through Five Years 163,143 After Five Years 14,804 -------- $456,052 ======== The following table presents an interest rate sensitivity analysis of the Company's loan portfolio as of December 31, 2001.
Within 1 to 5 After 5 ($ in thousands) 1 Year Years Years Total -------- -------- ------- -------- Loans with Predetermined Interest Rates $141,025 $158,908 $14,366 $314,299 Floating or Adjustable Interest Rates 137,080 4,235 438 141,753 -------- -------- ------- -------- Loans, Net of Unearned Income $278,105 $163,143 $14,804 $456,052 ======== ======== ======= ========
34 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) NONPERFORMING LOANS A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when, in management's judgment, the collection of interest income appears doubtful. Interest receivable that has been accrued in prior years and is subsequently determined to have doubtful collectibility is charged to the allowance for possible loan losses. Interest on loans that are classified as nonaccrual is recognized when received. Past due loans are loans whose principal or interest is past due 90 days or more. In some cases, where borrowers are experiencing financial difficulties, loans may be restructured to provide terms significantly different from the original contractual terms. The following table presents, at the dates indicated, the aggregate of nonperforming loans for the categories indicated.
December 31, ------------------------------------------ 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ($ in thousands) ------------------------------------------ Loans Accounted for on a Nonaccrual Basis $8,205 $5,164 $5,334 $5,823 $5,744 Installment Loans and Term Loans Contractually Past Due 90 Days or More as to Interest or Principal Payments and Still Accruing 228 751 332 296 145 Loans, the Terms of Which Have Been Renegotiated to Provide a Reduction or Deferral of Interest or Principal Because of Deterioration in the Financial Position of the Borrower -- 22 32 220 5 Loans Now Current About Which There are Serious Doubts as to the Ability of the Borrower to Comply with Present Loan Repayment Terms -- -- -- -- --
During the year ended December 31, 2001, approximately $1,676,000 of loans was charged off and approximately $320,000 was recovered on charged-off loans. All loans classified by regulatory authorities as loss during regular examinations in 2001 have been charged off. As of December 31, 2001, the allowance for loan losses was adequate to cover all loans classified by regulatory authorities as doubtful or substandard. 35 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In the ordinary course of business, the Banks have entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments which are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. These instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, guarantees and liability for assets held in trust. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when funds are disbursed or the instruments become payable. The Banks use the same credit policies for these off-balance sheet financial instruments as they do for instruments that are recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Following is an analysis of the significant off-balance sheet financial instruments as of December 31: 2001 2000 ------- ------- ($ in thousands) ----------------- Commitments to Extend Credit $46,871 $40,495 Standby Letters of Credit 1,426 1,770 ------- ------- $48,297 $42,265 ======= ======= Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitment amounts expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The credit risk involved in issuing these financial instruments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. The Company does not anticipate any material losses as a result of the commitments and contingent liabilities. The nature of the business of the Company is such that it ordinarily results in a certain amount of litigation. In the opinion of management and counsel for the Company and the Banks, there is no litigation in which the outcome will have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. 36 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE The allowance for possible loan losses is created by direct charges to operations. Losses on loans are charged against the allowance in the period in which such loans, in management's opinion, become uncollectible. Recoveries during the period are credited to this allowance. The factors that influence management's judgment in determining the amount charged to operating expense are past loan experience, composition of the loan portfolio, evaluation of possible future losses, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. The Company's allowance for loan losses was approximately $6,159,000 as of December 31, 2001, representing 1.34 percent of year-end total loans outstanding, compared with $5,661,000 as of December 31, 2000, which represented 1.45 percent of year-end total loans outstanding. The allowance for loan losses is reviewed continuously based on management's evaluation of current risk characteristics of the loan portfolio as well as the impact of prevailing and expected economic business conditions. Management considers the allowance for loan losses adequate to cover possible loan losses on the loans outstanding. Management has not allocated the Company's allowance for loan losses to specific categories of loans. Based on management's best estimate, approximately 10 percent of the allowance should be allocated to real estate loans, 50 percent to commercial, financial and agricultural loans and 40 percent to consumer/installment loans as of December 31, 2001. The following table presents an analysis of the Company's loan loss experience for the periods indicated.
($ in thousands) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Allowance for Loan Losses at Beginning of Year $5,661 $4,682 $4,726 $4,575 $4,435 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Charge-Offs Commercial, Financial and Agricultural 1,211 1,004 1,288 617 1,026 Real Estate 26 1 19 111 160 Consumer 439 537 333 681 670 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 1,676 1,542 1,640 1,409 1,856 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Recoveries Commercial, Financial and Agricultural 121 69 237 144 219 Real Estate 17 16 9 36 37 Consumer 182 156 184 223 251 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 320 241 430 403 507 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Net Charge-Offs 1,356 1,301 1,210 1,006 1,349 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Provision for Loans Losses 1,854 2,280 1,166 1,157 1,489 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Allowance for Loan Losses at End of Year $6,159 $5,661 $4,682 $4,726 $4,575 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans 0.32% 0.36% 0.42% 0.41% 0.59% ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
37 Part II (Continued) Item 7 (Continued) DEPOSITS The following table presents the average amount outstanding and the average rate paid on deposits by the Company for the years 2001, 2000 and 1999.
2001 2000 1999 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Average Average Average Average Average Average ($ in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits $ 37,744 $ 34,650 $ 30,827 Interest-Bearing Demand and Savings 92,748 2.89% 80,897 3.11% 129,291 1.80% Time Deposits 348,641 6.02 291,317 6.13 190,676 7.16 -------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- $479,133 5.36% $406,864 5.47% $350,794 4.99% ======== ==== ======== ==== ======== ====
The following table presents the maturities of the Company's other time deposits as of December 31, 2001. Other Time Other Time Deposits Deposits $100,000 Less Than ($ in thousands) or Greater $100,000 Total ---------- ---------- -------- Months to Maturity 3 or Less $ 41,500 $ 74,601 $116,101 Over 3 through 12 55,833 130,700 186,533 Over 12 Months 14,197 41,598 55,795 -------- -------- -------- $111,530 $246,899 $358,429 ======== ======== ======== Return on Assets and Stockholders' Equity The following table presents selected financial ratios for each of the periods indicated. Year Ended December 31, ----------------------- 2001 2000 1999 ----- ----- ----- Return on Assets 0.86% 0.95% 1.03% Return on Equity 11.40% 12.12% 12.22% Dividend Payout 21.68% 18.70% 14.86% Equity to Assets 7.57% 7.81% 8.41% 38 Part II (Continued) Item 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA The following consolidated financial statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries are included on exhibit 99(a) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2001 and 2000 Consolidated Statements of Income - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000: Three Months Ended ------------------------------------------ Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31 ------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share data) 2001 Interest Income $11,277 $11,654 $11,535 $11,418 Interest Expense 6,116 6,534 6,568 6,522 ------------------------------------------ Net Interest Income 5,161 5,120 4,967 4,896 Provision for Loan Losses 742 453 373 286 Securities Losses 323 -- 49 15 Noninterest Income 1,180 990 1,013 957 Noninterest Expense 4,130 3,899 3,792 3,686 ------------------------------------------ Income Before Income Taxes 1,792 1,758 1,864 1,896 Provision for Income Taxes 568 598 642 636 ------------------------------------------ Net Income $ 1,224 $ 1,160 $ 1,222 $ 1,260 ========================================== Net Income Per Common Share (1) Basic 0.29% 0.26% 0.27% 0.28% Diluted 0.29% 0.26% 0.27% 0.28% 39 Part II (Continued) Item 8 (Continued) Three Months Ended --------------------------------------- Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 Mar. 31 --------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share data) 2000 Interest Income $11,522 $10,955 $10,009 $9,272 Interest Expense 6,362 5,958 5,164 4,781 --------------------------------------- Net Interest Income 5,160 4,997 4,845 4,491 Provision for Loan Losses 446 752 605 477 Securities Gains -- (494) -- -- Noninterest Income 916 893 835 847 Noninterest Expense 3,670 3,405 3,353 3,082 --------------------------------------- Income Before Income Taxes 1,960 1,239 1,722 1,779 Provision for Income Taxes 644 400 577 566 --------------------------------------- Net Income $ 1,316 $ 839 $ 1,145 $1,213 ======================================= Net Income Per Common Share (1) Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.19 $ 0.26 $ 0.27 Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.19 $ 0.26 $ 0.27 (1) Adjusted for stock dividends and stock splits, as applicable. Item 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENT WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There was no accounting or disclosure disagreement or reportable event with the former or current auditors that would have required the filing of a report on Form 8-K. Part III Item 10 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Incorporated herein by reference to pages 3 and 4 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 23, 2002 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2002 (File No. 000-12436). Item 11 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Incorporated herein by reference to pages 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 23, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2002 (File No. 000-12436). 40 Part III (Continued) Item 12 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT Incorporated herein by reference to pages 7 and 8 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 23, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2002 (File No. 000-12436). Item 13 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Incorporated herein by reference to page 11 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 23, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2002 (File No. 000-12436). Part IV Item 14 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) Exhibits included herein: Exhibit No. 3(a) Articles of Incorporation -filed as Exhibit 3(a) to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference 3(b) Bylaws, as amended -filed as Exhibit 3(b) to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference 4 Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders -incorporated herein by reference to page 1 of the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 23, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2002 (File No. 000-12436). 10 Material Contracts 10(a) Deferred Compensation Plan and Sample Director Agreement -filed as Exhibit 10(a) to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference 41 Part IV (Continued) Item 14 (A) Exhibits included herein: Exhibit No. 10(b) Profit-Sharing Plan dated January 1, 1979 -filed as Exhibit 10(b) to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 0-18486), filed with the Commission on April 25, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference 10(c) 1999 Restricted Stock Grant Plan and Restricted Stock Grant Agreement -filed as Exhibit 10(c) the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File 000-12436), filed with the Commission on March 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference. 11 Statement Re Computation of Per Share Earnings 21 Subsidiaries of the Company 99 Additional Exhibits 99(a) Consolidated Financial Statements -Independent Auditor's Report -Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2001 and 2000 -Consolidated Statements of Income - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 -Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 -Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 -Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 -Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements All schedules are omitted as the required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in the financial statements or related notes. (B) No reports on Form 8-K have been filed by the registrant during the last quarter of the period covered by this report. 42 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Colony Bankcorp, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized: COLONY BANKCORP, INC. /s/ James D. Minix James D. Minix President/Director/Chief Executive Officer Date: March 28, 2002 /s/ Terry L. Hester Terry L. Hester Executive Vice-President/Controller/Chief Financial Officer/Director Date: March 28, 2002 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated: /s/ Terry Coleman Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- Terry Coleman, Director /s/ L. Morris Downing Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- L. Morris Downing, Director /s/ Harold E. Kimball Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- Harold E. Kimball, Director 43 /s/ Marion H. Massee, III Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- Marion H. Massee, III, Director /s/ Ben B. Mills, Jr. Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- Ben B. Mills, Jr., Director /s/ Walter P. Patten Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- Walter P. Patten, Director /s/ W. B. Roberts Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- W. B. Roberts, Jr., Director /s/ R. Sidney Ross Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- R. Sidney Ross, Director /s/ Joe K. Shiver Date: March 28, 2002 - --------------------------------- Joe K. Shiver, Director 44 EX-11 3 dex11.txt STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS EXHIBIT NO. 11 STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE Year Ended December 31, 2001 ------------------ Earnings Shares Per Share ------ --------- (In Thousands) Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 4,422 $1.10 ===== ===== Diluted Average Shares Outstanding 4,422 Common Stock Equivalents 0 ----- 4,422 $1.10 ===== ===== Year Ended December 31, 2000 ------------------ Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 4,439 $1.02 ===== ===== Diluted Average Shares Outstanding 4,439 Common Stock Equivalents 0 ===== 4,439 $1.02 ===== ===== EX-21 4 dex21.txt SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY EXHIBIT NO. 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY Name of Subsidiary State of Incorporation - -------------------------------- ---------------------- Colony Bank of Fitzgerald Georgia Colony Bank Ashburn Georgia Colony Bank of Dodge County Georgia Colony Bank Worth Georgia Colony Bank Wilcox Georgia Colony Bank Southeast Georgia Colony Management Services, Inc. Georgia EX-99.A 5 dex99a.txt CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EXHIBIT 99(a) McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION RALPH S. McLEMORE, SR., C.P.A. (1963-1977) 389 MULBERRY STREET SIDNEY B. McNAIR, C.P.A. (1954-1992) POST OFFICE BOX ONE MACON, GEORGIA 31202 SIDNEY E. MIDDLEBROOKS, C.P.A., P.C. (478) 746-6277 RAY C. PEARSON, C.P.A. FAX (478) 741-8353 J. RANDOLPH NICHOLS, C.P.A. WILLIAM H. EPPS, JR., C.P.A. 1117 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE RAYMOND A. PIPPIN, JR., C.P.A. POST OFFICE BOX 1287 JERRY A. WOLFE, C.P.A. PERRY, GA 31069 W. E. BARFIELD, JR., C.P.A. (478) 987-0947 HOWARD S. HOLLEMAN, C.P.A. FAX (478) 987-0526 F. GAY McMICHAEL, C.P.A. RICHARD A. WHITTEN, JR., C.P.A. ELIZABETH WARE HARDIN, C.P.A. CAROLINE E. GRIFFIN, C.P.A. RONNIE K. GILBERT, C.P.A. RON C. DOUTHIT, C.P.A. REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS The Board of Directors and Stockholders Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2001. These 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the results of operations and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. McNAIR, McLEMORE, MIDDLEBROOKS & CO., LLP Macon, Georgia February 8, 2002 F-1 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 ASSETS
2001 2000 ------------ ------------ Cash and Balances Due from Depository Institutions $ 29,194,528 $ 18,594,312 ------------ ------------ Federal Funds Sold 30,997,651 21,675,000 ------------ ------------ Investment Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Value 77,285,534 68,612,542 Held to Maturity, at Cost (Fair Value of $147,594 and $290,732 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, Respectively) 147,594 293,020 ------------ ------------ 77,433,128 68,905,562 ------------ ------------ Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at Cost 2,213,600 1,609,700 ------------ ------------ Loans Held for Sale 3,864,603 1,512,683 ------------ ------------ Loans 456,055,555 388,006,830 Allowance for Loan Losses (6,158,841) (5,661,315) Unearned Interest and Fees (3,454) (3,954) ------------ ------------ 449,893,260 382,341,561 ------------ ------------ Premises and Equipment 14,625,258 14,047,269 ------------ ------------ Other Real Estate 1,554,002 349,121 ------------ ------------ Other Assets 11,798,953 10,867,389 ------------ ------------ Total Assets $621,574,983 $519,902,597 ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets. F-2 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
2001 2000 ------------ ------------ Deposits Noninterest-Bearing $ 45,966,699 $ 38,648,547 Interest-Bearing 482,050,490 411,363,397 ------------ ------------ 528,017,189 450,011,944 ------------ ------------ Borrowed Money Federal Funds Purchased 251,000 -- Other Borrowed Money 46,928,866 25,085,719 ------------ ------------ 47,179,866 25,085,719 ------------ ------------ Other Liabilities 4,407,125 4,594,801 ------------ ------------ Stockholders' Equity Common Stock, Par Value $1 a Share; Authorized 20,000,000 Shares, Issued 4,445,526 and 4,440,276 Shares as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, Respectively 4,445,526 4,440,276 Paid-In Capital 21,650,203 21,602,953 Retained Earnings 18,247,876 14,436,056 Restricted Stock - Unearned Compensation (58,625) (47,250) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax 347,592 (221,902) ------------ ------------ 44,632,572 40,210,133 Less Treasury Stock (204,838 Shares in 2001), at Cost (2,661,769) -- ------------ ------------ 41,970,803 40,210,133 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $621,574,983 $519,902,597 ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets. F-3 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest Income Loans, Including Fees $40,334,574 $36,332,732 $28,344,263 Federal Funds Sold 691,375 1,128,886 602,017 Deposits with Other Banks 59,971 127,820 467,316 Investment Securities U. S. Government Agencies 4,068,029 3,253,912 3,212,869 State, County and Municipal 356,342 355,909 428,278 Other Investments 274,782 465,200 62,328 Dividends on Other Investments 98,737 93,348 143,245 ----------- ----------- ----------- 45,883,810 41,757,807 33,260,316 ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest Expense Deposits 23,658,958 20,373,735 15,972,709 Federal Funds Purchased 13,722 17,966 16,198 Borrowed Money 2,066,934 1,873,008 1,125,446 ----------- ----------- ----------- 25,739,614 22,264,709 17,114,353 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Interest Income 20,144,196 19,493,098 16,145,963 Provision for Loan Losses 1,853,500 2,279,810 1,166,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 18,290,696 17,213,288 14,979,963 ----------- ----------- ----------- Noninterest Income Service Charges on Deposits 2,915,866 2,566,669 2,269,836 Other Service Charges, Commissions and Fees 529,924 413,930 673,506 Securities Gains 387,329 -- -- Other 693,945 510,691 176,375 ----------- ----------- ----------- 4,527,064 3,491,290 3,119,717 ----------- ----------- ----------- Noninterest Expenses Salaries and Employee Benefits 8,547,426 7,463,278 6,450,944 Occupancy and Equipment 2,619,812 2,277,178 2,049,777 Directors' Fees 411,924 362,084 354,986 Securities Losses -- 494,343 2,115 Legal and Professional Fees 363,518 306,104 255,644 Other Real Estate Expense 35,129 32,232 113,568 Other 3,529,352 3,069,305 2,789,965 ----------- ----------- ----------- 15,507,161 14,004,524 12,016,999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Income Before Income Taxes 7,310,599 6,700,054 6,082,681 Income Taxes 2,444,143 2,187,189 1,902,464 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net Income $ 4,866,456 $ 4,512,865 $ 4,180,217 =========== =========== =========== Net Income Per Share of Common Stock Basic $ 1.10 $ 1.02 $ 0.94 =========== =========== =========== Diluted $ 1.10 $ 1.02 $ 0.94 =========== =========== =========== Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 4,422,472 4,439,014 4,435,026 =========== =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-4 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2001 2000 1999 ---------- ---------- ----------- Net Income $4,866,456 $4,512,865 $ 4,180,217 ---------- ---------- ----------- Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax Gains (Losses) on Securities Arising During the Year 825,131 1,180,392 (1,646,355) Reclassification Adjustment (255,637) 326,266 1,396 ---------- ---------- ----------- Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities 569,494 1,506,658 (1,644,959) ---------- ---------- ----------- Comprehensive Income $5,435,950 $6,019,523 $ 2,535,258 ========== ========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-5 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001, 2000 AND 1999
Shares Common Paid-In Retained Issued Stock Capital Earnings --------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 1998 2,217,513 $ 22,175,130 $ 1,579,711 $ 9,425,045 Change in Par Value of Common Stock (19,957,617) 19,957,617 100 Percent Stock Dividend 2,217,513 2,217,513 (2,217,513) Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax Benefit of ($817,220) Dividends Paid (620,905) Net Income 4,180,217 --------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 1999 4,435,026 4,435,026 21,537,328 10,766,844 Common Stock Granted 5,250 5,250 65,625 Amortization of Unearned Compensation Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax of $749,583 Dividends Paid (843,653) Net Income 4,512,865 --------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 2000 4,440,276 4,440,276 21,602,953 14,436,056 Purchase of Treasury Stock (204,838 Shares) Common Stock Granted 5,250 5,250 47,250 Amortization of Unearned Compensation Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax of $293,863 Dividends Paid (1,054,636) Net Income 4,866,456 --------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 2001 4,445,526 $ 4,445,526 $21,650,203 $18,247,876 ========= ============ =========== =========== Restricted Accumulated Stock - Other Unearned Comprehensive Treasury Compensation Income Stock Total ------------ ------------- ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 1998 $ -- $ (83,601) $ -- $33,096,285 Change in Par Value of Common Stock -- 100 Percent Stock Dividend -- Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax Benefit of ($817,220) (1,644,959) (1,644,959) Dividends Paid (620,905) Net Income 4,180,217 -------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 1999 -- (1,728,560) -- 35,010,638 Common Stock Granted (70,875) -- Amortization of Unearned Compensation 23,625 23,625 Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax of $749,583 1,506,658 1,506,658 Dividends Paid (843,653) Net Income 4,512,865 -------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 2000 (47,250) (221,902) -- 40,210,133 Purchase of Treasury Stock (204,838 Shares) (2,661,769) (2,661,769) Common Stock Granted (52,500) -- Amortization of Unearned Compensation 41,125 41,125 Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax of $293,863 569,494 569,494 Dividends Paid (1,054,636) Net Income 4,866,456 -------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, December 31, 2001 $(58,625) $ 347,592 $(2,661,769) $41,970,803 ======== =========== =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-6 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2001 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net Income $ 4,866,456 $ 4,512,865 $ 4,180,217 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities Depreciation 1,400,584 1,280,312 1,168,173 Amortization and Accretion 295,479 100,135 176,335 Provision for Loan Losses 1,853,500 2,279,810 1,166,000 Deferred Income Taxes (322,733) (396,917) (211,637) Securities (Gains) Losses (387,329) 494,343 2,115 (Gain) Loss on Sale of Equipment 17,095 (74,923) (12,305) (Gain) Loss on Sale of Other Real Estate and Repossessions 29,895 (4,872) (19,651) Other Real Estate Writedown -- -- 23,000 Change In Interest Receivable 347,235 (1,024,025) 13,075 Prepaid Expenses (122,123) (179,324) 39,808 Interest Payable (110,251) 453,009 261,657 Accrued Expenses and Accounts Payable 6,116 321,238 198,665 Other (555,133) (351,018) (55,757) ------------ ------------ ------------ 7,318,791 7,410,633 6,929,695 ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash Flows from Investing Activities Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks (6,962,881) 3,802,024 (5,657,411) Purchase of Investment Securities Available for Sale (64,170,353) (28,709,259) (32,344,903) Held to Maturity (125,000) -- -- Proceeds from Sale of Investment Securities Available for Sale 23,854,260 17,480,023 2,376,183 Proceeds from Maturities, Calls and Paydowns Of Investment Securities Available for Sale 32,837,415 4,653,291 35,081,355 Held to Maturity 151,729 814,578 604,197 Proceeds from Sale of Premises and Equipment 230,961 230,125 22,242 Net Loans to Customers, Net of Loans Received in Business Acquisition (73,464,265) (75,493,775) (65,211,495) Purchase of Premises and Equipment, Net of Property and Equipment Received in Business Acquisition (2,226,629) (2,632,908) (2,339,296) Other Real Estate and Repossessions 425,866 1,102,562 1,481,408 Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance (77,021) (56,054) (61,481) Cash Used in Business Acquisition, Net -- (111,687) -- Federal Home Loan Bank Stock (603,900) (184,100) 668,000 Investment in Other (600,000) -- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ (90,729,818) (79,105,180) (65,381,201) ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash Flows from Financing Activities Interest-Bearing Customer Deposits 70,687,094 70,633,231 39,200,292 Noninterest-Bearing Customer Deposits 7,318,152 4,928,450 4,504,459 Proceeds from Borrowed Money 30,064,296 9,697,611 10,700,000 Dividends Paid (1,066,611) (754,634) (576,556) Principal Payments on Borrowed Money (8,221,149) (6,578,694) (3,254,069) Federal Funds Purchased 251,000 -- -- Purchase of Treasury Stock (2,661,769) -- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ 96,371,013 77,925,964 50,574,126 ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 12,959,986 6,231,417 (7,877,380) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning 37,357,079 31,125,662 39,003,042 ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending $ 50,317,065 $ 37,357,079 $ 31,125,662 ============ ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-7 COLONY BANKCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation Colony Bankcorp, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Colony Bank of Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald, Georgia; Colony Bank Ashburn, Ashburn, Georgia; Colony Bank Worth, Sylvester, Georgia; Colony Bank of Dodge County, Eastman, Georgia; Colony Bank Wilcox, Rochelle, Georgia; Colony Bank Southeast, Broxton, Georgia (the Banks); and Colony Management Services, Inc., Fitzgerald, Georgia. All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. conform to generally accepted accounting principles and practices utilized in the commercial banking industry. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans and the valuation of deferred tax assets. In certain instances, amounts reported in prior years' consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to statement presentations selected for 2001. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported stockholders' equity or net income. Description of Business The Banks provide a full range of retail and commercial banking services for consumers and small to medium size businesses primarily in south Georgia. Lending and investing activities are funded primarily by deposits gathered through its retail branch office network. Lending is concentrated in agricultural, commercial and real estate loans to local borrowers. The Banks have a high concentration of agricultural and real estate loans; however, these loans are well collateralized and, in management's opinion, do not pose an adverse credit risk. In addition, the balance of the loan portfolio is sufficiently diversified to avoid significant concentration of credit risk. Although the Banks have a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of borrowers' ability to honor their contracts is dependent upon the viability of the real estate economic sector. The success of Colony is dependent, to a certain extent, upon the economic conditions in the geographic markets it serves. No assurance can be given that the current economic conditions will continue. Adverse changes in the economic conditions in these geographic markets would likely have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. The operating results of Colony depend primarily on its net interest income. Accordingly, operations are subject to risks and uncertainties surrounding the exposure to changes in the interest rate environment. F-8 (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Accounting Policies The accounting and reporting policies of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The significant accounting policies followed by Colony and the methods of applying those policies are summarized hereafter. Investment Securities Investment securities are recorded under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, whereby the Banks classify their securities as trading, available for sale or held to maturity. Securities that are held principally for resale in the near term are classified as trading. Trading securities are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains and losses included in noninterest income. Securities acquired with both the intent and ability to be held to maturity are classified as held to maturity and reported at amortized cost. All other securities not classified as trading or held to maturity are considered available for sale. Securities available for sale are reported at estimated fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are excluded from earnings and are reported, net of deferred taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders' equity. Gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are computed using the specific identification method. This caption includes securities, which may be sold to meet liquidity needs arising from unanticipated deposit and loan fluctuations, changes in regulatory capital requirements, or unforeseen changes in market conditions. Federal Home Loan Bank Stock Investment in stock of a Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) is required for every federally insured institution that utilizes its services. FHLB stock is considered restricted, as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115; accordingly, the provisions of SFAS No. 115 are not applicable to this investment. The FHLB stock is reported in the financial statements at cost. Dividend income is recognized when earned. Loans Held for Sale Loans held for sale consist primarily of mortgage loans in the process of being sold to a third party investor and are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. The method used to determine the lower of cost or fair value is the individual loan method. Loans Loans that the Company has the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are recorded at their principal amount outstanding, net of unearned interest and fees. Interest income on loans is recognized using the effective interest method. F-9 (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Loans (Continued) When management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the collectibility of principal or interest on any loan or generally when loans are 90 days or more past due, the accrual of applicable interest is discontinued and the loan is designated as nonaccrual, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are either applied against principal or reported as income, according to management's judgment as to the collectibility of principal. Loans are returned to an accrual status when factors indicating doubtful collectibility on a timely basis no longer exist. Impaired loans are recorded under 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. Impaired loans are loans for which principal and interest are unlikely to be collected in accordance with the original loan terms and, generally, represent loans delinquent in excess of 90 days which have been placed on nonaccrual status and for which collateral values are less than outstanding principal and interest. Small balance, homogenous loans are excluded from impaired loans. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance method is used in providing for losses on loans. Accordingly, all loan losses decrease the allowance and all recoveries increase it. The provision for loan losses is based on factors which, in management's judgment, deserve current recognition in estimating possible loan losses. Such factors considered by management include growth and composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions and the relationship of the allowance for loan losses to outstanding loans. An allowance for loan losses is maintained for all impaired loans. Provisions are made for impaired loans upon changes in expected future cash flows or estimated net realizable value of collateral. When determination is made that impaired loans are wholly or partially uncollectible, the uncollectible portion is charged off. Management believes the allowance for possible loan losses is adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination. Premises and Equipment Premises and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives and methods of depreciation are as follows: F-10 (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Premises and Equipment (Continued) Description Life in Years Method - -------------------------- ------------- ------------------------------ Banking Premises 15-40 Straight-Line and Accelerated Furniture and Equipment 5-10 Straight-Line and Accelerated Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or sold, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in other income or expense. Cash Flows For reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, noninterest-bearing amounts due from banks and federal funds sold. Cash flows from demand deposits, NOW accounts, savings accounts, loans and certificates of deposit are reported net. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is based upon income for financial statement purposes, adjusted for nontaxable income and nondeductible expenses. Deferred income taxes have been provided when different accounting methods have been used in determining income for income tax purposes and for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on future tax consequences attributable to differences arising from the financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. The differences related primarily to depreciable assets (use of different depreciation methods for financial statement and income tax purposes) and allowance for loan losses (use of the allowance method for financial statement purposes and the direct write-off method for tax purposes). In the event of changes in the tax laws, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted in the period of the enactment of those changes, with effects included in the income tax provision. The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Each subsidiary pays its proportional share of federal income taxes to the Company based on its taxable income. Other Real Estate Other real estate generally represents real estate acquired through foreclosure and is initially recorded at the lower of cost or estimated market value at the date of acquisition. Losses from the acquisition of property in full or partial satisfaction of debt are recorded as loan losses. Subsequent declines in value, routine holding costs and gains or losses upon disposition are included in other losses. Comprehensive Income Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, represent equity changes from economic events of the period other than transactions with owners and are not reported in the consolidated statements of income but as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Such items are considered components of other comprehensive income. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 130 requires the presentation in the financial statements of net income and all items of other comprehensive income as total comprehensive income. F-11 (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Changes in Accounting Principles and Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. The Statement requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gain or loss to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133, which delays the original effective date of SFAS No. 133 until fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, which addresses a limited number of issues causing implementation difficulties for certain entities that apply Statement 133. Management does not anticipate that the derivative statements will have a material effect, if any, on the financial position and results of operations of Colony. During the second quarter of 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-5, Accounting for Start-up Costs. SOP 98-5 provides guidance on the financial reporting of start-up costs and organization costs and requires start-up costs to be expensed as incurred. The adoption of the Statement had no impact on Colony's financial position or results of operations. On July 20, 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. These statements make significant changes to the accounting for business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets. SFAS No. 141 eliminates the pooling-of-interests method of accounting for business combinations with limited exceptions for combinations initiated prior to July 1, 2001. In addition, it further clarifies the criteria for recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill. This statement is effective for business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 discontinues the practice of amortizing goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets and initiates an annual review for impairment. Impairment would be examined more frequently if certain indicators are encountered. Intangible assets with a determinable useful life will continue to be amortized over that period. The Banks are required to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 142 effective January 1, 2002. It is anticipated that the adoption of SFAS No. 142 will not have a material effect on the Banks' financial statements. Restricted Stock - Unearned Compensation In 2000, the board of directors of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. adopted a restricted stock grant plan which awards certain executive officers common shares of the Company. The maximum number of shares which may be subject to restricted stock awards is 44,350. During 2000 and 2001, 5,250 shares were issued under this plan consecutively. The shares are recorded at fair market value (on the date granted) as a separate component of stockholders' equity. The cost of these shares is being amortized against earnings using the straight-line method over 3 years (the restriction period). F-12 (2) Cash and Balances Due from Depository Institutions Components of cash and balances due from depository institutions are as follows as of December 31: 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- Cash on Hand and Cash Items $ 5,296,563 $ 4,845,555 Noninterest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks 14,022,851 10,836,523 Interest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks 9,875,114 2,912,234 ----------- ----------- $29,194,528 $18,594,312 =========== =========== (3) Investment Securities Investment securities as of December 31, 2001 are summarized as follows:
Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 2001 Cost Gains Losses Value ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Securities Available for Sale U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage Backed $48,064,812 $ 515,335 $(171,743) $48,408,404 Other 3,752,258 96,909 3,849,167 State, County and Municipal 5,812,174 91,166 (33,476) 5,869,864 Corporate Obligations 17,853,228 418,306 (106,446) 18,165,088 The Banker's Bank Stock 50,000 50,000 Marketable Equity Securities 1,130,022 (187,011) 943,011 ----------- ---------- --------- ----------- $76,662,494 $1,121,716 $(498,676) $77,285,534 =========== ========== ========= =========== Securities Held to Maturity State, County and Municipal $ 147,594 $ -- $ -- $ 147,594 =========== ========== ========= ===========
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of December 31, 2001, by contractual maturity, are shown hereafter. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. F-13 (3) Investment Securities (Continued)
Securities ------------------------------------------------ Available for Sale Held to Maturity ------------------------- -------------------- Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Cost Value Cost Value ----------- ----------- --------- -------- Due in One Year or Less $ 1,266,272 $ 1,283,866 Due After One Year Through Five Years 20,929,726 21,278,684 Due After Five Years Through Ten Years 5,221,662 5,321,569 Due After Ten Years $147,594 $147,594 ----------- ----------- -------- -------- 27,417,660 27,884,119 147,594 147,594 The Banker's Bank Stock 50,000 50,000 Marketable Equity Securities 1,130,022 943,011 Mortgage Backed Securities 48,064,812 48,408,404 ----------- ----------- -------- -------- $76,662,494 $77,285,534 $147,594 $147,594 =========== =========== ======== ========
Investment securities as of December 31, 2000 are summarized as follows:
Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 2000 Cost Gains Losses Value ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Securities Available for Sale U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage Backed $15,112,106 $ 44,753 $ (36,255) $15,120,604 Other 35,508,778 57,154 (299,853) 35,266,079 State, County and Municipal 8,043,933 32,970 (56,285) 8,020,618 Corporate Obligations 9,007,070 206,165 9,213,235 The Banker's Bank Stock 50,000 50,000 Marketable Equity Securities 1,130,022 (188,016) 942,006 ----------- -------- --------- ----------- $68,851,909 $341,042 $(580,409) $68,612,542 =========== ======== ========= =========== Securities Held to Maturity State, County and Municipal $ 293,020 $ -- $ (2,288) $ 290,732 =========== ======== ========= ===========
Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were $23,854,260 in 2001, $17,480,023 in 2000, and $2,376,183 in 1999. Gross realized gains totaled $420,738, $336 and $2,720 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Gross realized losses totaled $33,409 in 2001, $494,679 in 2000 and $4,835 in 1999. Investment securities having a carrying value approximating $40,711,206 and $32,657,900 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes. F-14 (4) Loans The composition of loans as of December 31 are: 2001 2000 ------------ ------------ Commercial, Financial and Agricultural $ 65,004,152 $ 77,447,854 Real Estate-Construction 7,988,232 5,960,659 Real Estate-Farmland 28,130,200 23,411,176 Real Estate-Other 277,146,086 207,395,518 Installment Loans to Individuals 64,884,374 59,862,199 All Other Loans 12,902,511 13,929,424 ------------ ------------ $456,055,555 $388,006,830 ============ ============ Nonaccrual loans are loans for which principal and interest are doubtful of collection in accordance with original loan terms and for which accruals of interest have been discontinued due to payment delinquency. Nonaccrual loans totaled $8,205,350 and $5,164,263 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Foregone interest on nonaccrual loans approximated $585,000 in 2001, $575,000 in 2000 and $524,000 in 1999. Colony Bankcorp, Inc. recognizes impaired loans as nonaccrual loans delinquent in excess of 90 days for which collateral values are insufficient to recover outstanding principal and interest under original loan terms. Impaired loan data as of December 31 and for the years then ended follows: 2001 2000 -------- -------- Total Investment in Impaired Loans $ 69,321 $490,987 Less Allowance for Impaired Loan Losses (15,944) (73,651) -------- -------- Net Investment, December 31 $ 53,377 $417,336 ======== ======== Average Investment during the Year $ 63,183 $688,924 ======== ======== Income Recognized during the Year $ 323 $ 57,147 ======== ======== Income Collected during the Year $ 323 $ 57,147 ======== ======== F-15 (5) Allowance for Loan Losses Transactions in the allowance for loan losses are summarized below for the years ended December 31:
2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, Beginning $ 5,661,315 $ 4,682,024 $ 4,726,161 Provision Charged to Operating Expenses 1,853,500 2,279,810 1,166,000 Loans Charged Off (1,675,902) (1,541,952) (1,639,943) Loan Recoveries 319,928 241,433 429,806 ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance, Ending $ 6,158,841 $ 5,661,315 $ 4,682,024 =========== =========== ===========
The allowances for loan losses presented above include allowances for impaired loan losses. Transactions in the allowance for impaired loan losses during 2001, 2000 and 1999 were as follows: 2001 2000 1999 -------- --------- --------- Balance, Beginning $ 73,651 $ 106,321 $ 374,675 Provision Charged to Operating Expenses (62,123) 150,679 (144,862) Loans Charged Off (28,023) (218,145) (123,492) Loan Recoveries 32,439 34,796 -- -------- --------- --------- Balance, Ending $ 15,944 $ 73,651 $ 106,321 ======== ========= ========= (6) Premises and Equipment Premises and equipment are comprised of the following as of December 31: 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- Land $ 2,019,042 $ 1,769,274 Building 11,969,583 11,013,457 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment 8,616,795 8,770,606 Leasehold Improvements 267,434 262,344 Construction in Progress 168,129 47,920 ----------- ----------- 23,040,983 21,863,601 Accumulated Depreciation (8,415,725) (7,816,332) ----------- ----------- $14,625,258 $14,047,269 =========== =========== Depreciation charged to operations totaled $1,400,584 in 2001, $1,280,312 in 2000 and $1,168,173 in 1999. F-16 (6) Premises and Equipment (Continued) Certain Company facilities and equipment are leased under various operating leases. Rental expense approximated $164,800 for 2001, $153,500 for 2000 and $137,600 for 1999. Future minimum rental payments as of December 31, 2001 are as follows: Year Ending December 31 Amount - ----------- ------- 2002 $45,471 2003 20,281 2004 12,363 2005 5,072 2006 4,232 ------- $87,419 ======= (7) Income Taxes The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31 are as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ---------- ---------- ---------- Current Federal Expense $2,545,795 $2,484,106 $2,090,601 Deferred Federal Benefit (322,733) (396,917) (211,637) ---------- ---------- ---------- Federal Income Tax Expense 2,223,062 2,087,189 1,878,964 Current State Income Tax Expense 221,081 100,000 23,500 ---------- ---------- ---------- $2,444,143 $2,187,189 $1,902,464 ========== ========== ========== The federal income tax expense of $2,223,062 in 2001, $2,087,189 in 2000 and $1,878,964 in 1999 is less than the income taxes computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 34 percent to income before income taxes. The reasons for the differences are as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ---------- ---------- ---------- Statutory Federal Income Taxes $2,485,604 $2,278,018 $2,068,112 Tax-Exempt Interest (183,792) (172,891) (187,304) Interest Expense Disallowance 34,291 33,662 34,023 Premiums on Officers' Life Insurance (24,964) (18,489) (20,904) Meal and Entertainment Disallowance 6,569 4,619 4,591 State Income Taxes (60,677) (47,938) (22,311) Other (33,969) 10,208 2,757 ---------- ---------- ---------- Actual Federal Income Taxes $2,223,062 $2,087,189 $1,878,964 ========== ========== ========== F-17 (7) Income Taxes (Continued) Deferred taxes in the accompanying balance sheets as of December 31 include the following: 2001 2000 ---------- ---------- Deferred Tax Assets Allowance for Loan Losses $1,634,435 $1,333,833 Deferred Compensation 244,244 233,712 Other Real Estate 10,560 -- Other 30,926 7,816 ---------- ---------- 1,920,165 1,575,361 Deferred Tax Liabilities Premises and Equipment (307,856) (285,785) ---------- ---------- 1,612,309 1,289,576 Deferred Tax Asset on Unrealized Securities Losses (275,401) 17,456 ---------- ---------- Net Deferred Tax Assets $1,336,908 $1,307,032 ========== ========== (8) Deposits Components of interest-bearing deposits as of December 31 are as follows: 2001 2000 ------------ ------------ Interest-Bearing Demand $104,216,698 $ 72,833,119 Savings 19,404,425 13,072,303 Time, $100,000 and Over 111,529,860 111,874,988 Other Time 246,899,507 213,582,987 ------------ ------------ $482,050,490 $411,363,397 ============ ============ The aggregate amount of short-term jumbo certificates of deposit, each with a minimum denomination of $100,000, was approximately $101,266,500 and $99,262,800 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. As of December 31, 2001, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows: Year Amount - ------------------- ------------ 2002 $302,589,113 2003 40,476,744 2004 4,606,989 2005 8,806,836 2006 and Thereafter 1,949,685 ------------ $358,429,367 ============ F-18 (9) Other Borrowed Money Other borrowed money at December 31 is summarized as follows: 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- Federal Home Loan Bank Advances $41,300,000 $23,800,000 First Port City Note Payable 577,970 674,290 The Banker's Bank Note Payable 386,600 611,429 First Port City Line of Credit 4,664,296 -- ----------- ----------- $46,928,866 $25,085,719 =========== =========== Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) have maturities ranging from 2002 to 2011 and interest rates ranging from 2.09 percent to 6.98 percent. Under the Blanket Agreement for Advances and Security Agreement with the FHLB, residential first mortgage loans and cash balances held by the FHLB are pledged as collateral for the FHLB advances outstanding. At December 31, 2001, the Company had available line of credit commitments totaling $50,774,803, of which $9,474,803 was available. First Port City note payable was renewed on January 29, 2000 for $674,920. Annual principal payments of $96,320 are due with interest paid quarterly at the Wall Street Prime minus one half percent. The debt is secured by commercial real estate in downtown Fitzgerald, which includes the parent company's facilities. Any unpaid balance is due January 29, 2003. The Banker's Bank note payable was renewed on October 23, 2000 for $625,000 at a rate of the Wall Street Prime minus one half percent. Payments are due monthly with the entire unpaid balance due October 23, 2003. The debt is secured by all furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment and software of Colony Management Services, Inc. Colony Bankcorp, Inc. guarantees the debt. Advances under the line of credit with First Port City have an interest rate of the Wall Street Prime. Interest payments are due quarterly with the principal balance due on June 30, 2002. All of the outstanding stock of Colony Bank of Fitzgerald is pledged as collateral for the line of credit. At December 31, 2001, the Company had a line of credit commitment totaling $5,500,000, of which $835,704 was available. The aggregate stated maturities of other borrowed money at December 31, 2001 are as follows: Year Amount - ------------------- ----------- 2002 $17,294,027 2003 7,134,839 2004 3,000,000 2005 -- 2006 and Thereafter 19,500,000 ----------- $46,928,866 =========== F-19 (10) Profit Sharing Plan The Company has a profit sharing plan that covers substantially all employees who meet certain age and service requirements. It is the Company's policy to make contributions to the plan as approved annually by the board of directors. The total provision for contributions to the plan was $383,688 for 2001, $369,334 for 2000 and $328,256 for 1999. (11) Commitments and Contingencies In the normal course of business, certain commitments and contingencies are incurred which are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Commitments under standby letters of credit to U.S. addressees approximated $1,426,000 as of December 31, 2001 and $1,770,000 as of December 31, 2000. Unfulfilled loan commitments as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 approximated $46,871,000 and $40,495,000, respectively. No losses are anticipated as a result of commitments and contingencies. Colony Bank of Fitzgerald is currently constructing a new branch to be located in the Warner Robins/Houston County market. The total estimated cost to complete construction and furnish the facility is $1,200,000. At December 31, 2001, the bank had paid approximately $168,000 of the total estimated cost. (12) Deferred Compensation Plan The Banks have deferred compensation plans covering directors choosing to participate through individual deferred compensation contracts. In accordance with terms of the contracts, the Banks are committed to pay the directors deferred compensation over a period of 10 years, beginning at age 65. In the event of a director's death before age 65, payments are made to the director's named beneficiary over a period of 10 years, beginning on the first day of the month following the death of the director. Liabilities accrued under the plan totaled $719,265 and $688,286 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Benefit payments under the contracts were $67,080 in 2001 and $68,378 in 2000. Provisions charged to operations totaled $98,059 in 2001, $103,091 in 2000 and $105,965 in 1999. (13) Interest Income and Expense Interest income of $388,849, $362,441 and $430,435 from state, county and municipal bonds was exempt from regular income taxes in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Interest on deposits includes interest expense on time certificates of $100,000 or more totaling $6,733,334, $6,314,057 and $4,756,433 for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. F-20 (14) Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash payments for the following were made during the years ended December 31: 2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest Expense $25,849,826 $21,795,255 $16,882,943 =========== =========== =========== Income Taxes $ 2,794,974 $ 2,351,106 $ 1,800,000 =========== =========== =========== Noncash financing and investing activities for the years ended December 31 are as follows: 2001 2000 1999 ---------- -------- ----------- Acquisitions of Real Estate Through Loan Foreclosures $1,572,349 $567,006 $ 1,431,704 ========== ======== =========== Stock Split Effected as Stock Dividend $ -- $ -- $ 2,217,513 ========== ======== =========== Change in Par Value of Common Stock $ -- $ -- $19,957,617 ========== ======== =========== Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired: Cash Paid, Net $ -- $111,687 $ -- Liabilities -- 458,273 -- ---------- -------- ----------- Fair Value of Assets Acquired $ -- $569,960 $ -- ========== ======== =========== (15) Related Party Transactions The aggregate balance of direct and indirect loans to directors, executive officers or principal holders of equity securities of the Company was $11,166,579 as of December 31, 2001 and $12,958,586 as of December 31, 2000. All such loans were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and do not involve more than a normal risk of collectibility. A summary of activity of related party loans is shown below: 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- Balance, Beginning $12,958,586 $ 8,288,667 New Loans 7,675,615 13,255,629 Repayments (7,134,255) (8,641,825) Transactions Due to Changes in Directors (2,333,367) 56,115 ----------- ----------- Balance, Ending $11,166,579 $12,958,586 =========== =========== F-21 (16) Fair Value of Financial Instruments SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries' financial instruments are detailed hereafter. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance. Cash and Short-Term Investments - For cash, due from banks, bank-owned deposits and federal funds sold, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Investment Securities - Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices. Loans - The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings. For variable rate loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Deposit Liabilities - The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Standby Letters of Credit and Commitments to Extend Credit - Because standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit are made using variable rates, the contract value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of December 31 are as follows:
2001 2000 --------------------- --------------------- Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value -------- ---------- -------- ---------- (in Thousands) Assets Cash and Short-Term Investments $ 60,192 $ 60,192 $ 40,269 $ 40,269 Investment Securities Available for Sale 77,286 77,286 68,613 68,613 Investment Securities Held to Maturity 148 148 293 291 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 2,214 2,214 1,610 1,610 Loans 456,056 465,219 388,007 386,591 Loans Held for Sale 3,865 3,865 1,513 1,513 Liabilities Deposits 528,017 536,397 450,012 451,823 Borrowed Money 46,929 53,042 25,086 24,668 Unrecognized Financial Instruments Standby Letters of Credit -- 1,426 -- 1,770 Commitments to Extend Credit -- 46,871 -- 40,495
F-22 (16) Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Continued) Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on many judgments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include deferred income taxes and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates. (17) Regulatory Capital Matters The amount of dividends payable to the parent company from the subsidiary banks is limited by various banking regulatory agencies. The amount of cash dividends available from subsidiaries for payment in 2002 without prior approval from the banking regulatory agencies approximates $2,433,000. Upon approval by regulatory authorities, the banks may pay cash dividends to the parent company in excess of regulatory limitations. The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and, possibly, additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company's assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I capital to average assets. The amounts and ratios as defined in regulations are presented hereafter. Management believes, as of December 31, 2001, the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. In the opinion of management, there are no conditions or events since prior notification of capital adequacy from the regulators that have changed the institution's category. F-23 (17) Regulatory Capital Matters (Continued)
To Be Well Capitalized Under For Capital Prompt Corrective Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio ----------- ----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----- As of December 31, 2001 Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $47,061,164 9.78% $38,495,840 8.00% $48,119,800 10.00% Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 41,050,648 8.53 19,247,920 4.00 28,871,880 6.00 Tier I Capital to Average Assets 41,050,648 6.80 24,147,440 4.00 30,184,300 5.00 As of December 31, 2000 Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets $44,990,413 10.88% $33,068,040 8.00% $41,335,050 10.00% Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets 39,817,428 9.63 16,534,020 4.00 24,801,030 6.00 Tier I Capital to Average Assets 39,817,428 7.80 20,397,120 4.00 25,496,400 5.00
(18) Business Combination On March 2, 2000, Colony Bank Ashburn purchased the common stock of Georgia First Mortgage Company in a business combination accounted for as a purchase. The purchase price of $346,725 was the fair value of the net assets of Georgia First Mortgage at the date of purchase. Georgia First Mortgage is primarily engaged in residential real estate mortgage lending in the state of Georgia. Georgia First Mortgage had a net loss of ($48,453) from March 3, 2000 through December 31, 2000 which is included in the consolidated 2000 financial statements. (19) Pending Acquisition Colony Bankcorp, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of Quitman Bancorp, Inc. located in Quitman (Brooks County), Georgia. Consummation is expected to occur in March 2002. The acquisition will be a cash and stock exchange for all of the outstanding stock of Quitman Bancorp, Inc. and will be accounted for as a purchase. Quitman Bancorp is a unitary thrift holding company that operates one subsidiary, Quitman Federal Savings Bank. As of Quitman's fiscal year end of September 30, 2001, the Savings Bank had assets and deposits approximating $65 million and $55 million, respectively. The acquisition is subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals. F-24 (20) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) The parent company's balance sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the related statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period then ended are as follows: COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY) BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31
2001 2000 ----------- ----------- ASSETS Cash $ 62,920 $ 3,718 Investment in Subsidiaries, at Equity 46,156,329 39,875,534 Other 1,339,312 1,354,047 ----------- ----------- Total Assets $47,558,561 $41,233,299 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Dividends Payable $ 254,441 $ 266,417 Notes and Debentures Payable 5,242,266 674,290 Other 91,051 82,459 ----------- ----------- 5,587,758 1,023,166 ----------- ----------- Stockholders' Equity Common Stock, Par Value $1 a Share; Authorized 20,000,000 Shares, Issued 4,445,526 and 4,440,276 Shares as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, Respectively 4,445,526 4,440,276 Paid-In Capital 21,650,203 21,602,953 Retained Earnings 18,247,876 14,436,056 Restricted Stock - Unearned Compensation (58,625) (47,250) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax 347,592 (221,902) ----------- ----------- 44,632,572 40,210,133 Less Treasury Stock (204,838 Shares), at Cost (2,661,769) -- ----------- ----------- 41,970,803 40,210,133 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $47,558,561 $41,233,299 =========== ===========
F-25 (20) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued) COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY) STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2001 2000 1999 ---------- ---------- ----------- Income Dividends from Subsidiaries $1,800,000 $1,956,250 $ 1,500,000 Other 67,330 70,423 88,501 ---------- ---------- ----------- 1,867,330 2,026,673 1,588,501 ---------- ---------- ----------- Expenses Interest 61,358 59,295 74,668 Amortization 17,951 17,951 17,951 Other 956,354 813,804 742,622 ---------- ---------- ----------- 1,035,663 891,050 835,241 ---------- ---------- ----------- Income Before Taxes and Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiaries 831,667 1,135,623 753,260 Income Tax Benefits 323,487 274,007 234,576 ---------- ---------- ----------- Income Before Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiaries 1,155,154 1,409,630 987,836 Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiaries 3,711,302 3,103,235 3,192,381 ---------- ---------- ----------- Net Income 4,866,456 4,512,865 4,180,217 ---------- ---------- ----------- Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax Gains (Losses) on Securities Arising During the Year 825,131 1,180,392 (1,646,355) Reclassification Adjustment (255,637) 326,266 1,396 ---------- ---------- ----------- Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Securities 569,494 1,506,658 (1,644,959) ---------- ---------- ----------- Comprehensive Income $5,435,950 $6,019,523 $ 2,535,258 ========== ========== ===========
F-26 (20) Financial Information of Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Parent Only) (Continued) COLONY BANKCORP, INC. (PARENT ONLY) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
2001 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net Income $ 4,866,456 $ 4,512,865 $ 4,180,217 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities Depreciation and Amortization 130,267 114,133 87,349 Equity in Undistributed Earnings of Subsidiaries (3,711,302) (3,103,235) (3,192,381) Other (43,030) (11,283) 56,858 ----------- ----------- ----------- 1,242,391 1,512,480 1,132,043 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash Flows from Investing Activities Capital Infusion in Subsidiary (2,000,000) (1,000,000) -- Purchases of Premises and Equipment (23,585) (1,200) (56,062) Proceeds from Sale of Premises and Equipment 800 -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- (2,022,785) (1,001,200) (56,062) ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash Flows from Financing Activities Dividends Paid (1,066,611) (754,634) (576,556) Principal Payments on Notes and Debentures (96,320) -- (363,187) Proceeds from Notes and Debentures 4,664,296 50 -- Purchase of Treasury Stock (2,661,769) ----------- ----------- ----------- 839,596 (754,584) (939,743) ----------- ----------- ----------- Increase (Decrease) in Cash 59,202 (243,304) 136,238 Cash, Beginning 3,718 247,022 110,784 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash, Ending $ 62,920 $ 3,718 $ 247,022 =========== =========== ===========
(21) Common Stock Split On February 16, 1999, a 100 percent stock split effected on March 31, 1999 in the form of a dividend was approved by the board. Weighted average shares and per share data for all periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been restated to reflect the additional shares outstanding resulting from the stock split. (22) Legal Contingencies In the ordinary course of business, there are various legal proceedings pending against Colony and its subsidiaries. The aggregate liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings would not, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect on Colony's consolidated financial position. F-27 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----