-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: keymaster@town.hall.org Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFkwCgYEVQgBAQICAgADSwAwSAJBALeWW4xDV4i7+b6+UyPn5RtObb1cJ7VkACDq pKb9/DClgTKIm08lCfoilvi9Wl4SODbR1+1waHhiGmeZO8OdgLUCAwEAAQ== MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UlY3gLz03hixQsIvUV9mMs7NF8/L+tzNZKGVKAAtkYTAhh4WPqt+n6gVS2gNjLpC 3OtoexS8LgicIVvdQjiiAA== 0000916641-95-000223.txt : 19950731 0000916641-95-000223.hdr.sgml : 19950731 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000916641-95-000223 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 424B3 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19950728 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CITY HOLDING CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000726854 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 550619957 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 424B3 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-58647 FILM NUMBER: 95556993 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3601 MACCORKLE AVE SE CITY: CHARLESTON STATE: WV ZIP: 25304 BUSINESS PHONE: 3049256611 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3601 MACCORKLE AVE SE CITY: CHARLESTON STATE: WV ZIP: 25301 424B3 1 CITY HOLDING 424B3 [City Holding Company Letterhead] 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. Charleston, West Virginia 25304 July 26, 1995 Dear Shareholders: We cordially invite you to attend the annual meeting of shareholders of City Holding Company ("City Holding") to be held at City Holding's corporate headquarters located at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia 25304, on August 29, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization that provides for the merger of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc., a West Virginia corporation headquartered in Montgomery, West Virginia, into City Holding, thereby allowing City Holding to acquire FMB's subsidiary, Merchants National Bank, a national banking association. The approximately 918,000 additional shares to be issued in the merger represent approximately 24% of the City Holding Common Stock outstanding on March 31, 1995, and shareholder approval of the merger is a condition to consummation of the acquisition. Shareholders also will be asked to elect four Class III Directors to the Board of Directors to serve three year terms, to ratify the Board of Directors' appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors for City Holding for 1995, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, please complete the enclosed proxy and return it in the accompanying postage-paid envelope so that your shares will be represented at the meeting. Only holders of City Holding Common Stock of record at the close of business on July 20, 1995 are entitled to notice of and to vote on matters to be transacted at the Annual Meeting. Your Board of Directors is unanimously of the opinion that the proposed transaction with FMB would be beneficial to City Holding's shareholders. CONSEQUENTLY, THE BOARD URGES YOU TO VOTE FOR THE MERGER DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. Sincerely, /s/ STEVEN J. DAY Steven J. Day President and Chief Executive Officer, City Holding Company CITY HOLDING COMPANY 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. Charleston, West Virginia 25304 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To Be Held August 29, 1995 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF CITY HOLDING COMPANY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to call of its Board of Directors, the annual meeting of shareholders of City Holding Company ("City Holding") will be held at City Holding's corporate headquarters located at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia 25304, on August 29, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. for the following purposes: 1. Proposed Merger. To consider and vote upon the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of March 14, 1995, and the Plan of Merger attached thereto (the "Agreement") providing for the merger of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. into City Holding. The Agreement is attached to the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus as Annex I. 2. Election of Directors. To elect four Class III Directors to the Board of Directors to serve three-year terms. 3. Ratification of Auditors. To ratify the Board of Directors' appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors for City Holding for 1995; and 4. Other Business. To consider and vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. Only holders of City Holding Common Stock of record at the close of business on July 20, 1995 are entitled to notice of and to vote on matters to be transacted at the Annual Meeting of any postponement or adjournment thereof. All properly executed proxies delivered pursuant to this solicitation will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with instructions, if any. In the absence of instructions, the proxies will be voted FOR Items One through Three as described in the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. By Order of the Board of Directors, /s/ OTIS L. O'CONNOR Otis L. O'Connor Secretary July 26, 1995 Charleston, West Virginia IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SHARES BE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING. PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD IN THE ACCOMPANYING POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE SO THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE REPRESENTED. SHAREHOLDERS ATTENDING THE MEETING MAY PERSONALLY VOTE ON ALL MATTERS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED, IN WHICH EVENT THE SIGNED PROXIES ARE REVOKED. [First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Letterhead] Fourth Avenue and Washington Street Montgomery, West Virginia 25136 July 26, 1995 Dear Shareholders: We cordially invite you to attend a special meeting of shareholders of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. ("FMB") to be held at FMB's corporate headquarters at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, Montgomery, West Virginia, on August 29, 1995, at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering the proposal by which FMB will merge with and into City Holding Company, a bank holding company headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia ("City Holding"), and the shareholders of FMB will become shareholders of City Holding. Upon consummation of the proposed merger, each FMB shareholder will be entitled to receive for each share of FMB Common Stock, 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock. The terms of the proposed merger are explained in detail in the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus that we urge you to read carefully. Regardless of the number of shares you own and whether or not you plan to attend, it is important that your shares be represented and voted at the meeting. Accordingly, you are requested to sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy at your earliest convenience. In the event you execute a proxy and subsequently find you can attend the meeting, you may revoke your proxy and vote at the meeting if you wish. Only shareholders of record as of July 20, 1995, are entitled to notice of and to vote on matters to be transacted at the annual meeting. Your Board of Directors is unanimously of the opinion that City Holding Common Stock, which will be more widely traded than FMB Common Stock following the proposed merger, is a desirable security for our shareholders. Further, we believe that the depth of services and support that the combination of FMB and City Holding can bring to our market area exceed those which FMB alone can offer to its customers. CONSEQUENTLY, THE BOARD URGES YOU TO VOTE FOR THE MERGER DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. Sincerely, /s/ GEORGE F. DAVIS George F. Davis Chief Executive Officer First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. Fourth Avenue and Washington Street Montgomery, West Virginia 25136 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS To Be Held August 29, 1995 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to call of its Board of Directors, a special meeting of shareholders of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. ("FMB") will be held at FMB's corporate headquarters at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street on August 29, 1995, at 4:30 p.m. for the following purposes: 1. Proposed Merger. To consider and vote upon the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of March 14, 1995, and the Plan of Merger attached thereto (the "Agreement") providing for the merger of FMB with City Holding Company, a West Virginia corporation. The Agreement is attached to the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus as Annex I. 2. Other Business. To consider and vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. Only those FMB shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 1995, shall be entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FMB UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE HOLDERS OF FMB COMMON STOCK VOTE TO APPROVE THE ABOVE PROPOSAL. By Order of the Board of Directors, Linda G. Aguilar Secretary July 26, 1995 Montgomery, West Virginia IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SHARES BE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING. PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD IN THE ACCOMPANYING POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE SO THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE REPRESENTED. SHAREHOLDERS ATTENDING THE MEETING MAY PERSONALLY VOTE ON ALL MATTERS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED, IN WHICH EVENT THE SIGNED PROXIES ARE REVOKED. JOINT PROXY STATEMENT CITY HOLDING COMPANY FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 29, 1995 AUGUST 29, 1995 ______________________ PROSPECTUS OF CITY HOLDING COMPANY COMMON STOCK _____________________ This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is being furnished to the holders of common stock, $2.00 par value (the "FMB Common Stock"), of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. a West Virginia corporation ("FMB"), in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of FMB for use at a special meeting of FMB shareholders to be held at 4:30 p.m., on August 29, 1995, at FMB's corporate headquarters at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, Montgomery, West Virginia (the "FMB Special Meeting"). This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is also being furnished to holders of common stock, par value $2.50 per share (the "City Holding Common Stock"), of City Holding Company, a West Virginia corporation ("City Holding"), in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of City Holding for use at the annual meeting of City Holding's shareholders to be held at City Holding's corporate headquarters located at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia 25304, on August 29, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. (the "City Holding Annual Meeting" and, together with the FMB Special Meeting, the "Shareholder Meetings"). At the Shareholder Meetings, the shareholders of record of City Holding Common Stock as of the close of business on July 20, 1995, and the shareholders of record of FMB Common Stock as of the close of business on July 20, 1995, will consider and vote upon, among other things, a proposal to approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") dated as of March 14, 1995, by and among City Holding, FMB and Merchants National Bank ("Merchants"), a national banking association wholly-owned by FMB pursuant to which FMB will merge into City Holding and the holders of shares of FMB Common Stock will receive City Holding Common Stock in exchange therefor. Upon consummation of the Merger, which is expected to occur on August 30, 1995, each outstanding share of FMB Common Stock (other than shares held by City Holding or in FMB's treasury and other than shares as to which dissenters' rights have been asserted and duly perfected in accordance with West Virginia law ("Dissenting Shares")) shall be converted into 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock. Based on the last reported sale price for City Holding Common Stock on The Nasdaq National Market on July 20, 1995, of $27.00, each share of FMB Common Stock would have been exchanged for City Holding Common Stock having a value of $43.20. City Holding will issue up to 918,400 shares of City Holding Common Stock in the Merger. For a description of the Agreement, which is included herein in its entirety as Annex I to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, see "THE MERGER." This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus also constitutes a prospectus of City Holding with respect to the shares of City Holding Common Stock to be issued to shareholders of FMB in connection with the Merger. The outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock are, and the shares offered hereby will be, traded on The Nasdaq National Market. All information contained in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to City Holding and its subsidiaries has been supplied by City Holding, and all information relating to FMB and Merchants has been supplied by FMB and Merchants. This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the accompanying proxy appointment cards are first being mailed to shareholders of City Holding and FMB on or about July 26, 1995. THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THE SHARES OF CITY HOLDING COMMON STOCK OFFERED HEREBY ARE NOT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS OR DEPOSITS AND ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. THE DATE OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS JULY 26, 1995. AVAILABLE INFORMATION CITY HOLDING. City Holding is subject to the reporting and informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and in accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Such reports, proxy statements and other information filed with the Commission can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20549, and at the Regional Offices located at Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511; and Seven World Trade Center (13th Floor), New York, New York 10048. Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. As permitted by the Rules and Regulations of the Commission, this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus does not contain all the information set forth in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and the exhibits thereto (together with the amendments thereto, the "Registration Statement"), which has been filed by City Holding with the Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") with respect to the City Holding Common Stock and to which reference is hereby made for further information. THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO CITY HOLDING THAT ARE NOT PRESENTED HEREIN OR DELIVERED HEREWITH. SUCH DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT CHARGE UPON REQUEST FROM ROBERT A. HENSON, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CITY HOLDING COMPANY, 3601 MACCORKLE AVENUE, S.E., CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304, TELEPHONE (304) 925-6611. IN ORDER TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF THE DOCUMENTS, ANY REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE BY AUGUST 22, 1995. FMB. FMB is subject to the reporting and informational requirements of the Exchange Act and in accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information with the Commission. Such reports, proxy statements and other information filed with the Commission can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20549, and at the Regional Offices located at Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511; and Seven World Trade Center (13th Floor), New York, New York 10048. Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE Incorporated by reference herein are (i) City Holding's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, (ii) City Holding's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, (iii) City Holding's amendment on Form 8-K/A, filed February 21, 1995, to its Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 19, 1994, (iv) FMB's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, and (v) FMB's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995. All documents filed by City Holding pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date hereof and prior to the date of the Shareholder Meetings are hereby incorporated by reference in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and shall be deemed a part hereof from the date of filing of such documents. Any statement contained in any supplement hereto or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein, in any supplement hereto or in any subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus or any supplement hereto. Also incorporated by reference is the Agreement, which is attached to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus as Annex I. No person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation other than as contained herein in connection with the offer contained in this Prospectus, and if given or made, such information or representation must not be relied upon. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities to which it relates, nor does it constitute an offer to or solicitation of any person in any jurisdiction to whom it would be unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation. The delivery of this Prospectus at any time does not imply that the information herein is correct as of any time subsequent to the date hereof. TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS . . . . . . . . . . . 11 FMB Special Meeting . . . . . . . . . 11 City Holding Annual Meeting . . . . . 11 Votes Required . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 13 THE MERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Background and Reasons for the Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Opinion of Financial Advisor . . . . . 15 Effective Date . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Exchange Ratio and Conversion of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Business of FMB and Merchants Pending the Merger . . . . . . 18 Conditions to Consummation of the Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Stock Option Agreements . . . . . . . 20 Waiver and Amendment; Termination . . 20 Management and Operations after the Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences . . . . . . . . . 22 PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) . . . . . . . . 24 DISSENTERS' RIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 CITY HOLDING CAPITAL STOCK . . . . . . . . . . 31 Common Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Preferred Stock . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan; Change of Control . . . 32 Reports to Shareholders . . . . . . . 33 Transfer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 COMPARATIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Capitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Voting Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Directors and Classes of Directors . . 34 Anti-Takeover Provisions . . . . . . . 34 Preemptive Rights . . . . . . . . . . 34 Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Conversion; Redemption; Sinking Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Liquidation Rights . . . . . . . . . . 35 Dividends and Other Distributions . . 35 Shareholder Meetings . . . . . . . . . 35 Indemnification . . . . . . . . . . . 35 SUPERVISION AND REGULATION . . . . . . . . . . 36 Limits on Dividends and Other Payments . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Capital Requirements . . . . . . . . . 37 FIRREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 FDICIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Bank Holding Companies . . . . . . . . 40 Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 FDIC Insurance Assessments . . . . . . 40 Governmental Policies . . . . . . . . 41 BUSINESS OF CITY HOLDING . . . . . . . . . . . 41 CITY HOLDING MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . 43 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities . . . . . . . . . 44 Net Interest Income . . . . . . . . . 45 Loan Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Loan Loss Analysis . . . . . . . . . . 48 Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . 51 Other Income and Expenses . . . . . . 54 Capital Resources . . . . . . . . . . 54 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Income Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 CITY HOLDING MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 CITY HOLDING OWNERSHIP OF EQUITY SECURITIES . . 58 BUSINESS OF FMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 PROPERTIES OF FMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 FMB MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Summary of Changes in Financial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Summary of Results of Operations . . . 61 Net Interest Income . . . . . . . . . 61 Loan Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Provision for Loan Losses . . . . . . 63 Noninterest Income and Expenses . . . 64 Income Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Capital Resources . . . . . . . . . . 64 Liquidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING FMB . . . . . . . 66 MARKET FOR FMB COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS . . . . . . . . . . 66 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF FMB . . . . 67 Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Executive Officers . . . . . . . . . . 69 FMB EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . 69 FMB Pension Plan . . . . . . . . . . . 69 FMB CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . 70 OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF FMB . . . . . . . . . . 70 FMB CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 RESALE OF CITY HOLDING COMMON STOCK . . . . . . 73 EXPERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 LEGAL OPINIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ELECTION OF CITY HOLDING DIRECTORS . . . . . . 74 Committees of the Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . 75 Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Compensation of Directors . . . . . . . 76 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF CITY HOLDING HOLDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 CITY HOLDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION . . . . . 76 City Holding Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation . . . 77 City Holding Company Stock Incentive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 City Holding Company Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan. . . . . . . . . 79 CITY HOLDING PERFORMANCE GRAPH . . . . . . . . . 80 CITY HOLDING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . 81 CITY HOLDING CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 81 CITY HOLDING COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY HOLDING'S AUDITORS . . . . . . . . . . . 81 CITY HOLDING SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 INDEX TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . F-1 ANNEXES: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annex I FMB Stock Option Agreement. . . . . . . . . Annex II FMB Directors' Stock Option Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annex III Sections 31-1-122 and 31-1-123 of The West Virginia Corporation Act Relating to Dissenters' Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . Annex IV Fairness Opinion Of Baxter Fentriss and Company. . . . . . . . . . . Annex V SUMMARY The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and consolidated financial statements (including the notes thereto) appearing elsewhere or incorporated by reference in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. PARTIES TO THE MERGER FMB. FMB is a one bank holding company which was incorporated in the State of West Virginia on June 26, 1986. FMB commenced operations on March 5, 1987, acquiring Merchants in Montgomery, West Virginia and The Gauley National Bank ("Gauley") in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. FMB operated as a multi-bank holding company from March 5, 1987 to March 1, 1990, at which time it merged Gauley into Merchants. FMB expanded into Charleston, West Virginia on September 17, 1993 when Merchants successfully bid for certain assets and assumed the insured deposits and certain other liabilities of Evergreen Federal Savings and Loan Association ("Evergreen"), a failed thrift institution. Merchants' primary regulator is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC"); however, Merchants is also regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). FMB is regulated by the Federal Reserve Board and the West Virginia Board of Banking and Financial Institutions (the "West Virginia Board"). At March 31, 1995, FMB had total assets of $108.1 million, total deposits of $95.0 million and total shareholders' equity of $10.0 million. See "BUSINESS OF FMB." The principal executive office of FMB is located at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, Montgomery, West Virginia 25136 and its phone number is (304) 442-2475. CITY HOLDING. City Holding is a multi-bank holding company with its principal office in Charleston, West Virginia. City Holding's eight affiliate banks (the "Banking Subsidiaries"), The City National Bank of Charleston, The Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant, First State Bank & Trust, Bank of Ripley, The Home National Bank of Sutton, Blue Ridge Bank, Peoples State Bank and the First National Bank of Hinton, operate 29 banking offices in West Virginia, including six in the Charleston and Kanawha County area, the state's capital and economic and financial center. City National, which was formed in 1957, is City Holding's principal subsidiary bank. City Holding acquired Point Pleasant in 1987, First State Bank & Trust and Bank of Ripley in 1988, Home National and Peoples State in 1992 and First National Bank of Hinton in 1994. In 1992, City Holding opened Blue Ridge Bank, a new bank in Martinsburg, West Virginia. In early 1995, City Holding renamed Buffalo Bank of Eleanor to Peoples State Bank in anticipation of moving its headquarters to Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the transfer of its Putnam County operations to City National Bank. City Holding's Banking Subsidiaries operate as separately-incorporated banks with their own historical names and boards of directors. City Holding operates three non-banking subsidiaries, City Mortgage Corporation, a mortgage company with one office in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, City Financial Corporation, a broker-dealer located in Charleston, West Virginia and Hinton Financial Corporation, a bank holding company headquartered in Hinton, West Virginia that owns all of the outstanding capital stock of the First National Bank of Hinton. At March 31, 1995, City Holding had total assets of $816 million, total deposits of $656 million and total shareholders' equity of $59 million. City Holding is regulated by the Federal Reserve Board and the West Virginia Board. See "BUSINESS OF CITY HOLDING." The principal executive office of City Holding is located at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia 25304, and its phone number is (304) 925-6611. SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS FMB. The FMB Special Meeting will be held on August 29, 1995, at 4:30 p.m., at FMB's corporate headquarters located at Fourth and Washington Streets, Montgomery, West Virginia 25136. The purpose of the FMB Special Meeting is to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the Agreement. CITY HOLDING. The City Holding Annual Meeting will be held on August 29, 1995, at 4:00 p.m., at City Holding's corporate headquarters located at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia 25304. The purpose of the City Holding Annual Meeting is (i) to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the Agreement, (ii) to elect four Class III directors and (iii) to ratify the Board of Directors' appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors for City Holding for 1995. See "THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS." VOTES REQUIRED; RECORD DATES FMB. Only FMB shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 1995 (the "FMB Record Date"), will be entitled to vote at the FMB Special Meeting. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of FMB Common Stock outstanding on such date is required to approve the Agreement. See "THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS - Votes Required - FMB". As of the FMB Record Date, there were 576,000 shares of FMB Common Stock entitled to be voted. Consequently, 288,001 shares of FMB Common Stock must vote for the approval of the Agreement for it to be adopted. The directors and executive officers of FMB and their affiliates owned, as of the FMB Record Date, 124,302 shares or approximately 21.58% of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock. City Holding and the directors and executive officers of City Holding and their affiliates beneficially owned, as of the FMB Record Date, 2,000 of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock. Directors of FMB have either agreed to vote in favor of the Agreement or have given City Holding an option to purchase 87,438 shares or approximately 15.2% of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock. See "THE MERGER - Stock Option Agreements". CITY HOLDING. Only City Holding shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 1995 (the "City Holding Record Date") will be entitled to vote at the City Holding Annual Meeting. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares voting is required to approve the Agreement, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and entitled to vote at the meeting is required to ratify the Board of Directors' appointment of auditors. Directors are elected by a plurality of votes cast. Shareholders may cumulate their votes in the election of directors. See "THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS - Votes Required City Holding." As of the City Holding Record Date, there were 3,777,933 shares of City Holding Common Stock entitled to be voted. The directors and executive officers of City Holding and their affiliates owned, as of the City Holding Record Date, 355,770 shares or approximately 9.42% of the outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock. FMB and the directors and executive officers of FMB and their affiliates beneficially owned, as of the City Holding Record Date, none of the outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock. See "THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS." THE MERGER Pursuant to the Agreement, FMB will merge with and into City Holding, with City Holding as the surviving corporation. As a result of the Merger, Merchants will be wholly-owned by City Holding. Upon consummation of the Merger, each outstanding share of FMB Common Stock will be exchangeable for 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock (the "Exchange Ratio"). Up to 918,400 shares of City Holding Common Stock will be issued in the Merger, which will constitute approximately 19.6% of the outstanding City Holding Common Stock following the Merger, based upon shares outstanding on March 31, 1995. In arm's length negotiations, FMB and City Holding valued FMB Common Stock for purposes of exchange for City Holding Common Stock at $45.60 per share. This value was determined based upon an evaluation of FMB's historical deposit, assets and earnings growth and potential growth as well as the book value and current sales prices for FMB Common Stock. The $45.60 per share valuation represents a multiple of 2.63 times the book value of the FMB Common Stock on March 31, 1995. To obtain the ratio at which FMB Common Stock would be exchanged for City Holding Common Stock, such value was divided by a valuation of City Holding Common Stock at $28.50 per share, which was the average of the bid and asking prices of City Holding Common Stock at the close of business on March 2, 1995, as reported in The Nasdaq National Market. THE EXCHANGE RATIO City Holding and FMB have agreed to a fixed exchange ratio of 1.60-to-one, which means that if the value of City Holding Common Stock or FMB Common Stock should change prior to the Effective Date, FMB shareholders could receive City Holding Common Stock worth more or less than $45.60 per share of FMB Common Stock. For example, if the value of City Holding Common Stock should be less than $25.00 per share on the date the Merger is consummated, the value of shares of City Holding Common Stock received by FMB shareholders in the Merger will be less than $40.00. The Agreement may be terminated (i) by FMB if the average of the closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System ("Nasdaq") for the 20 trading days following the later of (a) the receipt of the Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (b) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is less than $22.80 per share and (ii) by City Holding if the average of the closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq for the 20 trading days following the later of (a) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (b) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is greater than $34.20 per share, provided, however, that a further condition to either parties' termination of the Agreement for such changes in the price of City Holding Common Stock is that City Holding and FMB must be unable to agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio. On July 20, 1995, the last reported sale price of City Holding Common Stock was $27.00. Based on this price and the Exchange Ratio, FMB shareholders would receive City Holding Common Stock worth $43.20 for each share of FMB Common Stock. See "THE MERGER - Exchange Ratio and Conversion of Shares, - Waiver and Amendment; Termination." EFFECTIVE DATE Assuming satisfaction of all conditions to consummation of the Merger, the Merger is expected to become effective on August 30, 1995. FMB and City Holding each has the right, acting unilaterally, to terminate the Agreement should the Merger not be consummated by December 31, 1995. See "THE MERGER - Conditions to Consummation of the Merger, Waiver and Amendment; Termination." DISSENTERS' RIGHTS Pursuant to the West Virginia Corporation Act, as amended (the "West Virginia Act"), City Holding and FMB shareholders will have dissenters' rights if the Merger is consummated. If any holder of City Holding or FMB Common Stock does not fully and precisely satisfy the statutory requirements for dissenting shareholders, such holder's right to have the fair value of such holder's shares judicially determined and paid in cash will be lost. See "THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS," "DISSENTERS' RIGHTS" and Annex IV. OPINION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR FMB. FMB has received the opinion of Baxter Fentriss and Company ("Baxter Fentriss"), dated July 26, 1995, that the Exchange Ratio results in consideration that is fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of FMB Common Stock. The full text of Baxter Fentriss' opinion, which describes the procedures followed, assumptions made, limitations on the review taken, and other matters in connection with rendering such opinion, is set forth in Annex V to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and should be read in its entirety by FMB shareholders. For additional information regarding the opinion of Baxter Fentriss and a discussion of the qualifications of Baxter Fentriss, the method of their selection and certain relationships between Baxter Fentriss and FMB, see "THE MERGER - Opinion of Financial Advisor." Baxter Fentriss, as part of its investment banking business, regularly is engaged in the valuation of financial institutions and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and valuations for estate, corporate and other purposes. Baxter Fentriss is an advisor to firms in the financial services industry on mergers and acquisitions. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING THE MERGER FMB has agreed in the Agreement to operate its business in the ordinary course and to refrain from taking certain actions relating to the operation of its business pending consummation of the Merger without the prior approval of City Holding, except as otherwise permitted by the Agreement. See "THE MERGER - Business of FMB and Merchants Pending the Merger." CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION; TERMINATION Consummation of the Merger is contingent on, among other things, the receipt of approvals from the West Virginia Board and the Federal Reserve Board, which approvals have been received, and the approvals of the shareholders of FMB and City Holding. The Agreement may be terminated prior to the Effective Date, either before or after approval by FMB and City Holding shareholders, under the circumstances specified therein, including (i) by mutual consent of City Holding and FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors; (ii) by either City Holding or FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors, after December 31, 1995; (iii) by City Holding in writing authorized by its Board of Directors if FMB or Merchants has, or by FMB in writing authorized by its Board of Directors if City Holding has, in any material respect, breached (A) any covenant or agreement contained in the Agreement, or (B) any representation or warranty contained herein, in any case if such breach has not been cured by the earlier of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such breach is given to the party committing such breach or the Closing Date; provided that it is understood and agreed that either party may terminate the Agreement on the basis of any such material breach of any representation or warranty contained in the Agreement notwithstanding any qualification therein relating to the knowledge of the other party; (iv) either City Holding or FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors, in the event that any of the conditions precedent to the obligations of such party to consummate the Merger have not been satisfied or fulfilled or waived by the party entitled to so waive on or before the Closing Date, provided that neither party shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement pursuant to this subparagraph (iv) if the condition precedent or conditions precedent which provide the basis for termination can reasonably be and are satisfied within a reasonable period of time, in which case, the Closing Date shall be appropriately postponed; (v) City Holding or FMB, if the Board of Directors of either corporation shall have determined in their sole discretion, exercised in good faith, that the Merger has become inadvisable or impracticable by reason of the threat or the institution of any litigation, proceeding or investigation to restrain or prohibit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement or to obtain other relief in connection with the Agreement; (vi) City Holding or FMB, if any of the Federal Reserve Board or the West Virginia Board deny approval of the Merger and the time period for all appeals or requests for reconsideration has run; (vii) City Holding, if holders of more than 10% of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock exercise their rights to an appraisal of their shares pursuant to Sections 31-1-122 and 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Act in connection with the Merger; (viii) FMB, if (A) the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq for the 20 trading days following the later of (1) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (2) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is less than $22.80 per share, and (B) City Holding and FMB cannot agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio; and (ix) City Holding, if (A) the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq for the 20 trading days following the later of (1) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (2) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is greater than $34.20 per share, and (B) City Holding and FMB cannot agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio. See "THE MERGER - Conditions to Consummation of the Merger, - Waiver and Amendment; Termination." INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER Certain members of FMB's management and Board of Directors have interests in the Merger in addition to their interests as shareholders of FMB generally. The Agreement provides that all continuing employees of FMB will be entitled to participate in City Holding's employee benefit plans following the Merger and will receive credit under those plans for past service with FMB. The Agreement also provides that George F. Davis, President and Chief Executive Office of Merchants, will serve as Executive Vice President of City Holding at annual compensation and benefits not less than his current compensation package with FMB and Merchants and when he retires on his seventieth birthday, City Holding will retain him in a consulting capacity for three years and shall pay him an annual fee equal to fifty percent of his last annual salary as an officer of Merchants. Further, for five years after the Effective Date, the current Directors of Merchants will continue as Directors unless removed for cause and no employee of Merchants may be terminated without cause and no change may be made in the compensation of such employees without the approval of the continuing Directors of Merchants. All of the Directors and executive officers of FMB listed below under the caption "Directors and Executive Officers of FMB" will benefit from this arrangement. See "THE MERGER - Management and Operations after the Merger, - Interests Of Certain Persons In The Merger." FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER The Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization as defined in Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), so FMB shareholders will not recognize gain or loss on the exchange of FMB Common Stock for City Holding Common Stock, except with respect to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares. City Holding and FMB have received an opinion of Hunton & Williams, counsel to City Holding, that the Merger qualifies as a tax-free reorganization and as to certain other federal income tax consequences of the Merger. See "THE MERGER - Conditions to Consummation of the Merger, - Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences." STOCK OPTION AGREEMENTS Pursuant to a Stock Option Agreement, dated as of March 14, 1995 (the "FMB Stock Option Agreement"), FMB has granted City Holding an option to purchase up to 114,600 shares of FMB Common Stock at $45.60 per share exercisable upon the occurrence of a Purchase Event (as hereinafter defined). The FMB Stock Option Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms on the date on which occurs the earliest of: (i) the Effective Date; (ii) a termination of the Agreement in accordance with its terms (other than by City Holding under certain circumstances) prior to the occurrence of a Purchase Event or a Preliminary FMB Purchase Event (as hereinafter defined); (iii) 12 months following a termination of the Agreement by City Holding under certain circumstances; (iv) 12 months after the termination of the Agreement in accordance with its terms following the occurrence of a Purchase Event or a Preliminary Purchase Event; (v) receipt of any order or notice of the Federal Reserve Board, or the West Virginia Board denying approval of the Merger; or (vi) June 30, 1996. The Stock Option Agreement is attached hereto as Annex II. See also "THE MERGER - - Stock Option Agreements." City Holding has also entered into Stock Option Agreements, dated as of March 14, 1995 (the "FMB Director Stock Option Agreements") with three directors of FMB pursuant to which such directors have granted City Holding options to purchase, in the aggregate, up to 65,437 shares of FMB stock on or before the earlier of (i) the date City Holding receives the approval of the Merger from the Federal Reserve Board and the West Virginia Board, (ii) December 31, 1995, if and only if, FMB receives an acquisition offer from a third party and its board of directors determines in good faith that such offer is materially better than that of City Holding. The FMB Director Stock Option Agreement terminates in accordance with its terms upon the Effective Date or the termination of the Agreement. A form of FMB Directors Stock Option Agreement is attached hereto as Annex III. See also "THE MERGER - Stock Option Agreements." MARKET PRICES PRIOR TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MERGER The following is certain information regarding the price per share of City Holding Common Stock and FMB Common Stock based on the last reported sale price per share of City Holding Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market and the last price per share of FMB Common Stock known to FMB on March 10, 1995, the last business day prior to public announcement of the Merger. CITY HOLDING FMB FMB HISTORICAL HISTORICAL EQUIVALENT PRICE (a) PRICE (b) PRICE (c) Common Stock . . . . . $28.50 $27.25 $45.60 _____________ (a) City Holding Common Stock is included in The Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "CHCO." (b) The last sale of FMB Common Stock known to FMB occurring prior to March 14, 1995 was on March 10, 1995. (c) The equivalent price for FMB Common Stock is the product of multiplying the Exchange Ratio of 1.60 by $28.50 per share. COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA The following table presents historical per share data for City Holding and FMB, pro forma combined per share data, and equivalent per share data showing the value of one share of FMB Common Stock in the combined corporation. Such data is based on historical financial statements for City Holding and FMB, and pro forma combined amounts giving effect to the exchange of 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock for each share of FMB Common Stock. The per share data included in the following table should be read in conjunction with the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein, the FMB Audited Financial Statements included herein, the Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) included herein and the notes accompanying all such financial statements. The data presented below (i) is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations which would have been obtained if the Merger had been consummated in the past or which may be obtainable in the future and (ii) does not include the additional shares of City Holding Common Stock to be issued in exchange for the outstanding options of FMB.
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 1994 1994 1993 1992 Income Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change Per Share City Holding - Historical $ 0.46 $ 0.44 $ 1.85 $1.71 $ 1.56 FMB - Historical 0.51 0.43 2.05 2.31 1.85 City Holding and FMB Pro Forma combined based on 1.60-for-1 Exchange Ratio 0.43 0.41 1.73 1.66 1.48 Cash Dividends Declared Per Share (1) City Holding - Historical 0.16 0.15 .59 .56 .49 FMB - Historical 0.13 0.13 .69 .65 .46 City Holding and FMB Pro Forma combined based on 1.60-for-1 Exchange Ratio (2) 0.16 0.15 .59 .56 .49 Book Value Per Share at Period End City Holding - Historical 15.61 - 15.05 - - FMB - Historical 17.33 - 16.43 - - City Holding and FMB Pro Forma combined based on 1.60-for-1 Exchange Ratio 14.68 - 14.12 - - Equivalent Per Share Data (3) Based on 1.60-for-1 Exchange Ratio Income Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change 0.69 0.66 2.77 2.66 2.37 Cash Dividends Declared per Share 0.26 0.24 .94 .90 .78 Book Value per Share at period end 23.49 - 22.59 - -
(1) Cash dividends declared per share represent amounts declared by City Holding and FMB, exclusive of cash dividends of acquired subsidiaries prior to the dates of consummation. (2) Pro forma combined cash dividends declared per share represent historical dividends declared by City Holding. (3) The equivalent per share data allows comparison of historical information about one share of FMB Common Stock to the corresponding data about what one share of FMB Common Stock will equate to in the combined corporation after giving effect to the exchange of 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock for each share of FMB Common Stock. The amounts are computed by multiplying pro forma net income per share, the historical cash dividends declared per share by City Holding, and pro forma book value per share by the number of shares of City Holding Common Stock to be exchanged for one share of FMB Common Stock. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table sets forth certain selected financial data and unaudited pro forma combined financial data for City Holding and FMB for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 1994, and for the three month periods ended March 31, 1995, and March 31, 1994, giving effect to the proposed transaction under the pooling-of-interests method of accounting as if it had been effected at the beginning of the earliest period presented, assuming that all the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock are converted into shares of City Holding Common Stock. The pro forma financial data may not be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the combination had been in effect on the dates indicated or that may be obtained in the future. This information should be read in conjunction with the City Holding Consolidated Financial Statements and FMB Financial Statements, including the respective notes thereto, and the Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) included elsewhere herein.
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 1994 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS Total interest income City Holding $14,785 $12,665 $55,148 $48,216 $43,527 $42,870 $41,110 FMB 2,001 1,820 7,614 7,086 7,353 8,103 8,470 City Holding and FMB pro forma $16,786 $14,485 $62,762 $55,302 $50,880 $50,973 $49,580 Total interest expense City Holding $6,298 $5,095 $22,242 $19,547 $18,878 $21,927 $23,682 FMB 781 705 2,926 2,878 3,306 4,495 5,235 City Holding and FMB pro forma $7,079 $5,800 $25,168 $22,425 $22,184 $26,422 $28,917 Net interest income City Holding $8,487 $7,570 $32,906 $28,669 $24,649 $20,943 $17,428 FMB 1,220 1,115 4,688 4,208 4,047 3,608 3,235 City Holding and FMB pro forma $9,707 $8,685 $37,594 $32,877 $28,696 $24,551 $20,663 Provision for loan losses City Holding $183 $201 $953 $1,341 $2,222 $1,272 $898 FMB 18 25 87 93 103 73 135 City Holding and FMB pro forma $201 $226 $1,040 $1,434 $2,325 $1,345 $1,033 Total other income City Holding $1,095 $885 $4,647 $3,004 $1,897 $1,797 $1,789 FMB 154 143 602 858 431 497 458 City Holding and FMB pro forma $1,249 $1,028 $5,249 $3,862 $2,328 $2,294 $2,247 Total other expenses City Holding $6,842 $5,830 $26,448 $20,951 $15,909 $14,957 $12,477 FMB 960 915 3,668 3,225 2,980 2,897 2,727 City Holding and FMB pro forma $7,802 $6,745 $30,116 $24,176 $18,889 $17,854 $15,204 Income before income taxes and cumulative effect adjustment City Holding $2,557 $2,424 $10,152 $9,381 $8,415 $6,511 $5,842 FMB 396 318 1,535 1,748 1,395 1,135 831 City Holding and FMB pro forma $2,953 $2,742 $11,687 $11,129 $9,810 $7,646 $6,673 Net Income City Holding $1,744 $1,658 $6,959 $6,432 $5,904 $4,373 $4,173 FMB 296 248 1,183 1,213 1,068 830 615 City Holding and FMB pro forma $2,040 $1,906 $8,142 $7,645 $6,972 $5,203 $4,788 PER SHARE DATA(1) Cash dividends declared City Holding $.16 $.15 $.59 $.56 $.49 $.42 $.35 FMB .13 .13 .69 .65 .46 .40 .38 City Holding and FMB pro forma(4) $.16 $.15 $.59 $.56 $.49 $.42 $.35 Net Income City Holding $.46 $.44 $1.85 $1.71 $1.56 $1.16 $1.11 FMB .51 .43 2.05 2.11 1.85 1.44 1.07 City Holding and FMB pro forma $.43 $.41 $1.74 $1.63 $1.48 $1.11 $1.02 AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY Total loans City Holding $508,557 $415,959 $448,924 $362,313 $274,455 $239,305 $206,552 FMB 43,949 55,148 55,871 51,332 48,009 46,338 46,412 City Holding and FMB pro forma $552,506 $471,107 $504,795 $413,645 $322,464 $285,643 $252,964 Securities City Holding $192,619 $233,286 $222,466 $221,463 $193,626 $181,415 $186,488 FMB 44,260 41,382 42,510 41,279 39,304 38,149 37,150 City Holding and FMB pro forma $236,879 $274,668 $264,976 $262,742 $232,930 $219,564 $223,638 Deposits City Holding $650,946 $623,122 $640,900 $554,035 $446,429 $406,055 $377,012 FMB 94,046 94,598 95,215 85,445 77,059 73,929 72,407 City Holding and FMB pro forma $744,992 $717,720 $736,115 $639,480 $523,488 $479,984 $449,419 Long-term debt City Holding $7,201 $5,875 $6,252 $4,387 $508 $373 $1,817 FMB 0 0 0 0 0 0 278 City Holding and FMB pro forma $7,201 $5,875 $6,252 $4,387 $508 $373 $2,095 Stockholders' equity City Holding $56,591 $57,320 $57,220 $54,459 $50,458 $46,771 $43,669 FMB 9,714 9,900 9,727 9,052 8,148 7,280 6,757 City Holding and FMB pro forma $66,305 $67,220 $67,120 $63,511 $58,606 $54,051 $50,426 Total assets City Holding $780,058 $710,204 $754,409 $636,842 $514,206 $467,242 $444,735 FMB 109,475 109,092 110,281 102,962 96,501 94,099 93,475 City Holding and FMB pro forma $889,533 $819,296 $864,690 $739,804 $610,707 $561,341 $538,210
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 1994 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) AT QUARTER END AT YEAR END Net loans City Holding $522,031 $412,742 $489,395 $407,990 $324,078 $252,072 $223,277 FMB 51,194 57,118 58,414 54,434 52,128 46,306 47,858 City Holding and FMB pro forma $573,225 $469,860 $547,809 $462,424 $376,206 $298,378 $271,135 Securities City Holding $190,713 $228,576 $196,377 $241,637 $208,075 $189,508 $184,137 FMB 44,974 41,437 43,537 42,196 40,665 39,193 36,790 City Holding and FMB pro forma $235,687 $270,013 $239,914 $283,833 $248,740 $228,701 $220,927 Deposits City Holding $655,966 $632,878 $651,264 $617,333 $526,315 $418,888 $395,340 FMB 95,039 95,798 95,541 92,625 79,083 75,049 72,677 City Holding and FMB pro forma $751,005 $728,676 $746,805 $709,958 $605,398 $493,937 $468,017 Long-term debt City Holding $4,825 $5,875 $6,875 $5,875 $4,000 $0 $1,725 FMB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 City Holding and FMB pro forma $4,825 $5,875 $6,875 $5,875 $4,000 $0 $1,725 Stockholders' equity City Holding $58,981 $57,196 $56,869 $55,834 $52,317 $48,200 $45,185 FMB 9,980 9,588 9,462 9,771 8,541 7,560 6,861 City Holding and FMB pro forma $68,961 $66,784 $66,331 $65,605 $60,858 $55,760 $52,046 Total assets City Holding $815,637 $719,339 $780,526 $707,078 $597,370 $480,921 $462,613 FMB 108,146 110,848 115,291 109,147 104,492 94,638 93,792 City Holding and FMB pro forma $923,783 $830,187 $895,817 $816,225 $701,862 $575,559 $556,405 Book value per share City Holding $15.61 $15.17 $15.05 $14.80 $13.88 $12.82 $11.98 FMB 17.33 31.75 16.43 16.96 14.83 13.13 11.91 City Holding and FMB pro forma $14.68 $14.24 $14.12 $13.99 12.98 11.92 11.10 SELECTED RATIOS Return on average assets(3) City Holding .89% .93% .92% 1.01% 1.15% .94% .94% FMB 1.08% .91% 1.07% 1.29% 1.11% .88% .66% City Holding and FMB pro forma .92% .93% .94% 1.05% 1.14% .93% .89% Return on average equity(3) City Holding 12.33% 11.59% 12.01% 11.81% 11.70% 9.35% 9.56% FMB 12.19% 10.02% 12.16% 14.69% 13.11% 11.40% 9.10% City Holding and FMB pro forma 12.31% 11.36% 12.04% 12.22% 11.90% 9.63% 9.50% Average equity to average assets City Holding 7.25% 8.07% 7.68% 8.55% 9.81% 10.01% 9.82% FMB 8.87% 9.07% 8.82% 8.79% 8.44% 7.74% 7.23% City Holding and FMB pro forma 7.45% 8.20% 7.82% 8.58% 9.60% 9.63% 9.37% Dividend payout ratio(3) City Holding 34.78% 34.09% 27.06% 33.33% 31.97% 33.37% 30.15% FMB 25.49% 30.23% 33.66% 28.14% 24.86% 27.78% 35.51% City Holding and FMB pro forma(5) 34.78% 34.09% 27.06% 33.33% 31.97% 33.37% 30.15%
___________ (1) All per share data for City Holding have been restated to reflect a 10% stock dividend effective January, 1995 and August, 1992. (2) Cash dividends and the related pay out ratio are based on historical results of City Holding and do not include cash dividends of acquired subsidiaries prior to the dates of consummation. (3) Determined using income before cumulative effect adjustment. (4) Cash dividends declared per share represent amounts declared by City Holding. (5) Pro forma dividend payout ratio represents City Holding's historical dividend payout ratio. City Holding acquired 100% of the common stock of The Buffalo Bank of Eleanor (Buffalo) in December 1992 for cash. In 1993, certain other purchase acquisitions were consummated by City Holding. As more fully discussed in Note 3 of the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, these acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the results of operations of the purchased subsidiaries are included in the information presented above from the date of acquisition forward, and prior year balance sheets have not been restated for such transactions. THE SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS FMB SPECIAL MEETING Each copy of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus mailed to holders of FMB Common Stock is accompanied by a proxy appointment card furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of FMB for use at the FMB Special Meeting. The FMB Special Meeting is scheduled to be held on August 29, 1995, at 4:30 p.m., at FMB's corporate headquarters at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, Montgomery, West Virginia. Only holders of record of FMB Common Stock at the close of business on July 20, 1995 (the "FMB Record Date"), are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the FMB Special Meeting. At the FMB Special Meeting, shareholders will consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the Agreement, and such other matters as may properly be brought before the FMB Special Meeting. See "THE MERGER." HOLDERS OF FMB COMMON STOCK ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY APPOINTMENT CARD AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY TO FMB IN THE ENCLOSED, POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE. FAILURE TO RETURN YOUR PROPERLY EXECUTED PROXY APPOINTMENT CARD OR TO VOTE AT THE MEETING WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS A VOTE AGAINST THE AGREEMENT. Any holder of FMB Common Stock who has delivered a proxy appointment may revoke it at any time before it is voted by attending and voting in person at the FMB Special Meeting or by giving notice of revocation in writing or submitting a signed proxy appointment bearing a later date to First Merchants Bancorp, Inc., Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, Montgomery, West Virginia 25136, Attention: Corporate Secretary, provided such notice or proxy appointment is actually received by FMB before the vote of shareholders. A proxy appointment will not be revoked by death or supervening incapacity of the shareholder executing the proxy appointment unless, before the shares are voted, notice of such death or incapacity is filed with the Corporate Secretary or other person responsible for tabulating votes on behalf of FMB. The shares of FMB Common Stock represented by properly executed proxy appointments received at or prior to the FMB Special Meeting and not subsequently revoked will be voted as directed by the shareholders submitting such appointments. IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT GIVEN, PROXY APPOINTMENTS RECEIVED WILL BE VOTED FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT. IF ANY OTHER MATTERS ARE PROPERLY PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE FMB SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT, THE PERSONS NAMED IN THE FMB PROXY APPOINTMENT CARD ENCLOSED HEREWITH WILL HAVE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO VOTE ON SUCH MATTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR BEST JUDGMENT. If necessary, and unless the shares represented by the proxy were voted against the applicable proposal therein, the proxy holder may also vote in favor of a proposal to adjourn the FMB Special Meeting to permit further solicitation of proxies in order to obtain sufficient votes to approve any of the matters being considered at the FMB Special Meeting. FMB is unaware of any matter to be presented at the FMB Special Meeting other than those indicated above. The cost of soliciting proxies from holders of FMB Common Stock will be borne by FMB. Such solicitation will be made by mail but also may be made by telephone or in person by the directors, officers and employees of FMB (who will receive no additional compensation for doing so). FMB SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT FORWARD ANY STOCK CERTIFICATES WITH THEIR PROXY APPOINTMENT CARDS. CITY HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING Each copy of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus mailed to holders of City Holding Common Stock is accompanied by a proxy appointment card furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of City Holding for use at the City Holding Annual Meeting. The City Holding Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held on August 29, 1995, at 4:00 p.m., at City Holding's corporate headquarters located at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia 25304. Only holders of record of City Holding Common Stock at the close of business on July 20, 1995 (the "City Holding Record Date"), are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the City Holding Annual Meeting. At the City Holding Annual Meeting, shareholders will consider and vote upon (i) a proposal to approve the Agreement, (ii) election of four Class III directors, (iii) ratification of the Board of Directors' appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors for City Holding for 1995 and (iv) such other matters as may properly be brought before the City Holding Annual Meeting. See "THE MERGER," "ELECTION OF CITY HOLDING DIRECTORS" and "RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY HOLDING'S AUDITORS." HOLDERS OF CITY HOLDING COMMON STOCK ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY APPOINTMENT CARD AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY TO CITY HOLDING IN THE ENCLOSED, POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE. Any holder of City Holding Common Stock who has delivered a proxy appointment may revoke it at any time before it is voted by attending and voting in person at the City Holding Annual Meeting or by giving notice of revocation in writing or submitting a signed proxy appointment bearing a later date to City Holding Company, 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia 25304, Attention: Corporate Secretary, provided such notice or proxy appointment is actually received by City Holding before the vote of shareholders. A proxy appointment will not be revoked by death or supervening incapacity of the shareholder executing the proxy appointment unless, before the shares are voted, notice of such death or incapacity is filed with the Corporate Secretary or other person responsible for tabulating votes on behalf of City Holding. The shares of City Holding Common Stock represented by properly executed proxy appointments received at or prior to the City Holding Annual Meeting and not subsequently revoked will be voted as directed by the shareholders submitting such appointments. IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT GIVEN, PROXY APPOINTMENTS RECEIVED WILL BE VOTED FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT, ELECTION OF THE FOUR NOMINEES AS CLASS III DIRECTORS AND RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP. IF ANY OTHER MATTERS ARE PROPERLY PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE CITY HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT, THE PERSONS NAMED IN THE CITY HOLDING PROXY APPOINTMENT CARD ENCLOSED HEREWITH WILL HAVE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO VOTE ON SUCH MATTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR BEST JUDGMENT. If necessary, and unless the shares represented by the proxy were voted against the applicable proposal therein, the proxy holder may also vote in favor of a proposal to adjourn the City Holding Annual Meeting to permit further solicitation of proxies in order to obtain sufficient votes to approve any of the matters being considered at the City Holding Annual Meeting. City Holding is unaware of any matter to be presented at the City Holding Annual Meeting other than those indicated above. The cost of soliciting proxies from holders of City Holding Common Stock will be borne by City Holding. Such solicitation will be made by mail but also may be made by telephone or in person by the directors, officers and employees of City Holding (who will receive no additional compensation for doing so). City Holding will make arrangements with brokerage firms and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries to send proxy materials to their principals. VOTES REQUIRED FMB. The holders of each share of FMB Common Stock outstanding will be entitled to one vote for each share held of record as of the FMB Record Date upon each matter properly submitted at the FMB Special Meeting and the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of the FMB Common Stock is required to approve the Agreement. The presence, in person or by properly executed proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock entitled to vote at the FMB Special Meeting is necessary to constitute a quorum at the FMB Special Meeting. Abstentions will be counted, but broker non-votes will not be counted, as shares present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum. Neither abstentions nor broker non- votes will be counted as votes cast for purposes of determining whether a particular proposal has received sufficient votes for approval. A broker non-vote will occur when a broker who holds shares in street name for a customer does not have the authority to cast a vote on a particular matter because its customer has not furnished voting instructions on the matter. As of the FMB Record Date, there were 576,000 shares of FMB Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the FMB Special Meeting, with each share being entitled to one vote. As of the FMB Record Date, the directors and executive officers of FMB owned a total of 124,302 shares (representing approximately 21.58% of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock). Directors of FMB have either agreed to vote in favor of the Agreement or have given City Holding an option to purchase 87,438 shares or approximately 15.2% of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock. See "THE MERGER -- Stock Option Agreements." City Holding and the directors and executive officers of City Holding and their affiliates owned 2,000 of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock. CITY HOLDING. The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares voting at the City Holding Annual Meeting is required to approve the Agreement and the affirmative vote of a majority of shares represented and entitled to vote at the meeting is required to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP. Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast. In all elections of directors, each shareholder shall have the right to cast one vote for each share of stock owned by him for as many persons as there are directors to be elected, or upon notice to City Holding, he may cumulate such votes and give one candidate as many votes as the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of his shares of stock or he may distribute them on the same principle among as many candidates and in such manner as he shall desire. If one shareholder has given notice that he intends to cumulate votes, all shareholders may do so. The presence, in person or by properly executed proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock entitled to vote at the City Holding Annual Meeting is necessary to constitute a quorum at the City Holding Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as shares present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum. Brokers cannot vote customer shares without instruction on the proposed issuance of City Holding Common Stock pursuant to the Agreement. Neither abstentions nor broker non-votes will be counted as votes cast for purposes of determining whether the proposal to approve the Agreement has received sufficient votes for approval. Broker non-votes will not be counted as votes cast for purposes of determining whether the proposals to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors for City Holding for 1995 is approved. As a consequence, broker non-votes and abstentions will be counted as votes against the proposals. Because director nominees must receive a plurality of the votes cast at the meeting, a vote withheld will not affect the outcome of the election. As of the City Holding Record Date, there were 3,777,933 shares of City Holding Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the City Holding Annual Meeting, with each share being entitled to one vote, except as described below. As of the City Holding Record Date, the directors and executive officers of City Holding beneficially owned a total of 355,770 shares (representing approximately 9.42% of the outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock); FMB and the directors and officers of FMB and their affiliates owned none of the outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock. RECOMMENDATIONS FMB. For the reasons described herein, the Board of Directors of FMB has adopted the Agreement, believes the Merger is in the best interests of FMB and its shareholders and unanimously recommends that shareholders of FMB vote FOR approval of the Agreement. In making its recommendation, the Board of Directors of FMB considered, among other things, the opinion of Baxter Fentriss that the Exchange Ratio was and is fair to FMB shareholders from a financial point of view. CITY HOLDING. For the reasons described herein, the Board of Directors of City Holding has adopted the Agreement, believes the Merger is in the best interests of City Holding and its shareholders and unanimously recommends that the shareholders of City Holding vote FOR approval of the Agreement. See "THE MERGER -- Background and Reasons For the Merger" and "-- Opinion of Financial Advisor." THE MERGER The detailed terms of the Merger are contained in the Agreement attached as Annex I to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The following discussion describes the more important aspects of the Merger and the terms of the Agreement. This description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreement which is incorporated by reference herein and which FMB and City Holding shareholders are urged to read carefully. BACKGROUND AND REASONS FOR THE MERGER FMB. The FMB Board of Directors approved the Agreement after due deliberation of a variety of considerations. The Board of Directors considered whether FMB's present position in its market would enable it to continue to grow and enhance value for its shareholders. The Board of Directors considered whether FMB would want to seek target acquisitions, remain in its present position, or seek to be acquired. In considering these options, the Board of Directors reviewed the means of enhancing shareholder value given the company's market, size, and potential for growth through market expansion or acquisition. Having analyzed the geographic location of FMB, the available acquisition targets for FMB and the likelihood of continuing to increase shareholder value through either or both means, the FMB Board of Directors determined that the shareholders would be better served by an opportunity to affiliate with the larger organization and to obtain a more liquid and more widely held security. Having determined that it would seek an affiliation partner, the FMB Board of Directors retained Baxter Fentriss to assist in the identification of an acquisition partner. Baxter Fentriss assembled materials on FMB and approached numerous potential buyers. In doing so, the FMB Board of Directors learned of several viable candidates with an interest in inquiring FMB. This process enabled the FMB Board of Directors, through Baxter Fentriss, to negotiate an attractive purchase price with an attractive acquiror. The end result of this process was the negotiated transaction with City Holding. The FMB Board of Directors believes that the City Holding franchise offers FMB shareholders significant value not only in terms of the negotiated Exchange Ratio but also in terms of the geographic diversity of City Holding, the growth potential of its markets, as well as a more widely held and more easily tradeable security. City Holding also offered an opportunity for FMB to continue to offer a community banking service to its customers with a distinctive local flavor and the opportunity to continue to utilize the FMB employees with established ties to this customer base. For these reasons, the FMB Board of Directors unanimously approve and recommend to the FMB shareholders the transactions contemplated in the Agreement. CITY HOLDING. The City Holding Board of Directors has approved the Agreement and determined that the Merger and issuance of City Holding Common Stock pursuant thereto are in the best interests of City Holding and its shareholders. In approving the Agreement, the City Holding Board of Directors considered the following factors: (i) a review of the business, operations, earnings and financial condition of FMB, (ii) the opportunity for City Holding to enter an economically sound market with better growth prospects than its present area of operations, (iii) the terms of the Agreement, including the Exchange Ratio, (iv) FMB's approximately $65.8 million in deposits and two attractive pieces of real estate in the same defined market area as City Holding's lead bank and (v) consistency of the acquisition with the long-term growth strategies employed by City Holding. The City Holding Board of Directors did not assign specific or relative weights to the factors considered. OPINION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR Baxter Fentriss has acted as financial advisor to FMB in connection with the Merger. Baxter Fentriss previously assisted FMB in identifying prospective acquirors. On March 14, 1995, Baxter Fentriss delivered to FMB its opinion that as of such date, and on the basis of matters referred to herein, the offer is fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of FMB Common Stock. In rendering its opinion Baxter Fentriss consulted with the management of FMB and City Holding; reviewed the Agreement and certain publicly-available information on the parties; and reviewed Board minutes, examinations, Board reports, and budgets made available by the management of the respective banks. In addition Baxter Fentriss discussed with the management of FMB and City Holding their respective businesses and outlooks. Baxter Fentriss was involved in the negotiations with City Holding and initiated merger discussions at the request of FMB. No limitations were imposed by FMB's Board of Directors upon Baxter Fentriss with respect to the investigation made or procedures followed by it in rendering its opinion. The full text of Baxter Fentriss' updated opinion, dated July 26, 1995, is attached as Annex V to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and should be read in its entirety with respect to the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by Baxter Fentriss in connection therewith. Baxter Fentriss' opinion is directed to FMB's Board of Directors, and is directed only to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Exchange Ratio. It does not address FMB's underlying business decision to effect the proposed Merger. Baxter Fentriss' opinion was one of many factors taken into consideration by FMB's Board of Directors in making its determination to approve the Merger Agreement, and the receipt of Baxter Fentriss' opinion is a condition precedent to FMB consummating the Merger. The opinion of Baxter Fentriss' does not address the relative merits of the Merger as compared to any alternative business strategies that might exist for FMB or the effect of any other business combination in which FMB might engage. Baxter Fentriss, as part of its investment banking business, is continually engaged in the valuation of financial institutions and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and valuations for estate, corporate and other purposes. Baxter Fentriss is a nationally- ranked advisor to firms in the financial services industry on mergers and acquisitions. FMB selected Baxter Fentriss as its financial advisor because Baxter Fentriss is an investment banking firm focusing on banking transactions, and because of the firm's extensive experience and expertise in transactions similar to the Merger. Baxter Fentriss is not affiliated with City Holding or FMB. In connection with rendering its opinion to FMB's Board of Directors, Baxter Fentriss performed a variety of financial analyses. In conducting its analyses and arriving at its opinion as expressed herein, Baxter Fentriss considered such financial and other factors as it deemed appropriate under the circumstances including, among others, the following: (i) the historical and current financial condition and results of operations of City Holding and FMB including interest income, interest expense, interest sensitivity, noninterest income, noninterest expense, earnings, book value, returns on assets and equity, capitalization, the amount and type of non-performing assets, the impact of holding certain non-earning real estate assets, the reserve for loan losses and possible tax consequences resulting from the transaction; (ii) the business prospects of City Holding and FMB; (iii) the economies of City Holding and FMB's respective market areas; (iv) the historical and current market for FMB Common Stock; and (v) the nature and terms of certain other merger transactions that it believed to be relevant. Baxter Fentriss also considered its assessment of general economic, market, financial and regulatory conditions and trends as well as its knowledge of the financial institutions industry, its experience in connection with similar transactions, its knowledge of securities valuation generally, and its knowledge of merger transactions in West Virginia. In connection with rendering its opinion, Baxter Fentriss reviewed (i) the Agreement; (ii) drafts of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus; (iii) the Annual Reports to shareholders, including the audited financial statements of FMB and City Holding, and the Annual Reports of FMB and City Holding for the year ended December 31, 1994; (iv) pro forma combined unaudited condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 1994, pro forma combined statements of income for the year ended December 31, 1994; (v) Board minutes and reports of City Holding and FMB as it deemed appropriate. Baxter Fentriss also (i) held discussions with members of the senior management of City Holding and FMB regarding the historical and current business operation, financial condition and future prospects of their respective companies; (ii) reviewed the historical market prices and trading activity for the Common Stock of FMB and City Holding; (iii) compared the results of operations of FMB with those of certain banking companies that it deemed to be relevant; (iv) analyzed the pro forma financial impact of the Merger on City Holding; and (v) analyzed the pro forma financial impact of the Merger on FMB. The following is a summary of selected analyses performed by Baxter Fentriss in connection with its opinion: 1. Stock Price History. Baxter Fentriss studied the history of the trading prices and volume for FMB and City Holding Common Stock and compared that to publicly traded banks in West Virginia and to the price offered by City Holding. FMB stock is rarely traded. Given the activity in City Holding stock the Merger will significantly improve the liquidity of FMB's shareholders. 2. Comparative Analysis. Baxter Fentriss compared the price to earnings multiple, price to book multiple, and price to assets multiple of the City Holding offer with 33 other merger transactions in West Virginia during the last three years after considering FMB's non-performing assets and other variables. The comparative multiples included both bank and thrift sales during the last four years. Baxter Fentriss concluded the price paid for FMB as a multiple of book was the highest, as a multiple of earnings the fourth highest, and as a percentage of assets the third highest. 3. Pro Forma Analysis. Baxter Fentriss considered the pro forma impact of the transaction and concluded the transaction would not have a material long-term impact on City Holding's earnings, book value, and dividend paying capacity. The acquisition could provide $.01 a share annual EPS improvement by 1998, .02% improvement in ROA, and .50% improvement in ROE, with less than 5% dilution in book value per share. Equity to asset ratio could increase .17%. 4. Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. Baxter Fentriss performed a discounted cash flow analysis to determine hypothetical present values for a share of FMB's Common Stock as a five and 10 year investment. Under this analysis, Baxter Fentriss considered various scenarios for the performance of FMB's stock using (i) a range from 0% to 10% in the growth of FMB's earnings and dividends and (ii) a range from eight times to 16 times earnings as the terminal value for FMB's stock. A range of discount rates from 11% to 15% were applied to these alternative growth and terminal value scenarios. These ranges of discount rates, growth alternatives, and terminal values were chosen based upon what Baxter Fentriss, in its judgement, considered to be appropriate taking into account, among other things, FMB's past and current performance, the general level of inflation, rates of return for fixed income and equity securities in the marketplace generally and for companies with similar risk profiles. In the scenarios considered, the calculated present value of FMB's Common Stock was less than the City Holding offer of $26,265,600. Thus, Baxter Fentriss' discounted cash flow analysis indicated that FMB shareholders would be in a better financial position by receiving the City Holding Common Stock offered in the Merger transaction rather than continuing to hold FMB's Common Stock. Using publicly available information on City Holding and applying the capital guidelines of banking regulators, Baxter Fentriss' analysis indicated that the Merger would not seriously dilute the capital and earnings capacity of City Holding and would, therefore, likely not be opposed by the banking regulatory agencies from a capital perspective. Furthermore, Baxter Fentriss considered the likely market overlap and the Federal Reserve guidelines with regard to market concentration and did not believe there to be an issue with regard to possible antitrust concerns. Baxter Fentriss has relied, without any independent verification, upon the accuracy and completeness of all financial and other information reviewed. Baxter Fentriss has assumed that all estimates, including those as to possible economies of scale, were reasonably prepared by management, and reflect their best current judgments. Baxter Fentriss did not make an independent appraisal of the assets or liabilities of either FMB or City Holding, and has not been furnished such an appraisal. Baxter Fentriss was paid an amount in cash equal to 1.5% of the aggregate consideration to be paid to FMB shareholders in the Merger plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for its services. FMB has agreed to indemnify Baxter Fentriss against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under federal securities laws. THE FULL TEXT OF BAXTER FENTRISS' OPINION AS OF JULY 26, 1995, WHICH SETS FORTH THE ASSUMPTIONS MADE, MATTERS CONSIDERED AND LIMITATIONS OF THE REVIEW UNDERTAKEN, IS ATTACHED AS ANNEX V TO THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, AND SHOULD BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. THE SUMMARY OF THE OPINION OF BAXTER FENTRISS SET FORTH IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO THE FULL TEXT OF SUCH OPINION. EFFECTIVE DATE The Merger shall become effective on the date of the filing of the Articles of Merger with the West Virginia Secretary of State (the "Effective Date"). Assuming satisfaction of all conditions to consummation of Merger, the Merger is expected to become effective on August 30, 1995. Either FMB or City Holding may terminate the Agreement if the Merger has not been consummated by December 31, 1995. See "THE MERGER -- Conditions to Consummation of the Merger, -- Waiver and Amendment; Termination." Until the Effective Date occurs, FMB shareholders will generally retain their rights as shareholders to receive dividends and to vote on matters submitted to them by the FMB Board of Directors. EXCHANGE RATIO AND CONVERSION OF SHARES In arm's length negotiations, FMB and City Holding valued FMB Common Stock for purposes of exchange for City Holding Common Stock at $45.60 per share. This value was determined based upon an evaluation of FMB's historical deposit, assets and earnings growth and potential growth as well as the book value and recent sales prices for FMB Common Stock. In view of the wide variety of factors considered, the parties did not find it practicable to assign relative weights to each of these factors. The $45.60 valuation represents a multiple of 2.63 times the book value of FMB Common Stock at March 31, 1995. Each share of FMB Common Stock will be exchanged for 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock. The Exchange Ratio was determined by dividing $45.60 by a valuation of City Holding Common Stock of $28.50, which was the average of the reported bid and asked prices of the City Holding Common Stock at the close of business on March 2, 1995, as quoted on The Nasdaq National Market. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Agreement, each holder of shares of FMB Common Stock exchanged pursuant to the Merger who would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fraction of a share of City Holding Common Stock (after taking into account all certificates delivered by such holder ) shall receive, in lieu thereof, cash (without interest) in an amount equal to such fractional part of a share of City Holding Common Stock multiplied by the market value of one share of City Holding Common Stock at the Effective Date. The market value of one share of City Holding Common Stock at the Effective Date shall be the average of the closing sales price of such common stock on The Nasdaq National Market on the last ten trading days immediately preceding the Effective Date. City Holding and FMB have agreed to a fixed exchange ratio of 1.60-to-one, which means that if the value of City Holding or FMB Common Stock should change prior to the Effective Date, FMB shareholders could receive City Holding Common Stock worth more or less than $45.60 per share of FMB Common Stock. For example, if the value of City Holding Common Stock should fall below $25.00 per share, the value of such stock will be less than $40 per share of FMB Common Stock. The Agreement may be terminated by (i) FMB if the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq for the 20 trading days following the later of (a) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (b) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is less than $22.80 per share, (ii) by City Holding if the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq for the 20 trading days following the later of (a) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (b) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is greater than $34.20 per share, provided, however, that a further condition to either parties' termination of the Agreement for such changes in the price of City Holding Common Stock is that City Holding and FMB must be unable to agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio. The last reported sale price of City Holding Common Stock on The Nasdaq National Market was $27.00 on July 20, 1995. The closing bid and asked prices for City Holding Common Stock as reported on The Nasdaq National Market were $26.25 and $28.00, respectively, on that date. Based on the last sale price on July 20, 1995, and the 1.60-to-one exchange ratio, FMB shareholders would receive City Holding Common Stock worth $43.20 for each share of FMB Common Stock. The last reported sale price of FMB Common Stock of which FMB has knowledge was $38.00 per share on April 28, 1995. FMB Common Stock is not widely traded and the volume of trading is limited. There is no established market for FMB Common Stock. Most transactions occur in the local area and bid and asked prices are not available. Following the Effective Date, former shareholders of FMB will be mailed a Letter of Transmittal which will set forth the procedures that should be followed for exchange of FMB Common Stock for City Holding Common Stock. FMB SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT SEND STOCK CERTIFICATES WITH THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD. Holders of FMB Common Stock, upon surrender of their certificates for cancellation, will be entitled to receive certificates representing the number of shares of City Holding Common Stock for which such shares have been submitted for exchange. BUSINESS OF FMB AND MERCHANTS PENDING THE MERGER FMB and Merchants have agreed that from the date of the Agreement to the Effective Date, they will operate their respective businesses substantially as presently operated and only in the ordinary course, and, consistent with such operation, they will use their best efforts to preserve intact their present business organizations and relationships with persons having business dealings with them. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, FMB and Merchants have agreed that they will not, without the prior written consent of City Holding, unless consistent with past practices and in the ordinary course of business (i) make any material change in the compensation or title of any executive officer; (ii) make any material change in the compensation or title of any other employee, other than those permitted by current employment policies in the ordinary course of business, any of which changes shall be promptly reported to City Holding; (iii) enter into any new bonus, incentive compensation, deferred compensation, profit sharing, thrift, retirement, pension, group insurance or other benefit plan or (except as otherwise specifically contemplated in the Agreement) any employment or consulting agreement or amend any such plan or agreement to increase the benefits accruing or payable thereunder; (iv) create or otherwise become liable with respect to any indebtedness for money borrowed or purchase money indebtedness except in the ordinary course of business; (v) amend FMB's Amended Articles of Incorporation, Merchants' Articles of Association, or their Bylaws except as may be necessary to consummate the Merger or give effect to the FMB Stock Option Agreement; (vi) issue or contract to issue any shares of FMB capital stock or securities exchangeable for or convertible into capital stock other than pursuant to the FMB Stock Option Agreement; (vii) purchase any shares of FMB capital stock; (viii) enter into or assume any material contract or obligation, except in the ordinary course of business; (ix) waive any right of substantial value; (x) propose or take any other action which would make any representation or warranty in Section 3.1 of the Agreement untrue; (xi) change securities portfolio policies; (xii) enter into any new agreement, amendment or endorsement or make any changes relating to insurance coverage, including coverage for its directors and officers, which would result in an additional payment obligation of $200,000 or more; or (xiii) propose or take any action with respect to the closing of any branches. FMB and Merchants have further agreed that, between the date of the Agreement and the Effective Date, they will consult and cooperate with City Holding regarding (i) loan portfolio management, including management and work-out of nonperforming assets, and credit review and approval procedures, and (ii) securities portfolio and funds management, including management of interest rate risk. CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE MERGER Consummation of the Merger is conditioned upon the approval thereof by (i) the holders of a majority of the outstanding FMB Common Stock entitled to vote at the FMB Special Meeting and (ii) the holders of a majority of the outstanding City Holding Common Stock voting at the City Holding Annual Meeting. The Merger of FMB with and into City Holding must be approved by the West Virginia Board and by the Federal Reserve Board, which approvals have been received. City Holding and FMB are not aware of any material governmental approvals or actions that are required for consummation of the Merger, except as described above. Should any other approval or action be required, it is presently contemplated that such approval or action would be sought. The obligations of City Holding and FMB to consummate the Merger are further conditioned upon, among other things, (i) the accuracy of certain representations contained in the Agreement, (ii) the performance of all covenants and agreements contained in the Agreement, (iii) the receipt of an opinion of Hunton & Williams, special counsel to City Holding, with respect to certain of the tax consequences of the Merger described herein under "THE MERGER -- Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences," (iv) the receipt of opinions of counsel with respect to certain legal matters, including the organization and good standing of City Holding and FMB, the due authorization of the Agreement by City Holding and FMB and the validity of the shares of City Holding Common Stock being issued to FMB shareholders, and (v) the execution by affiliates of FMB of undertakings not to dispose of the City Holding Common Stock received by them in the Merger except under certain circumstances. The obligations of FMB and City Holding to consummate the Merger are also conditioned upon the absence of any material adverse change in the financial condition or the results of operations of City Holding or FMB and qualification of the Merger for pooling-of-interests accounting treatment. The Merger is expected to be treated as a pooling-of-interests for accounting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Under the pooling-of-interests method of accounting, the historical basis of the assets and liabilities of City Holding and FMB will be combined and carried forward at their previously recorded amounts. Revenue and expenses of City Holding and FMB will be retroactively combined for the entire fiscal period in which the combination occurs and for all periods prior to the combination at historically recorded amounts. In order for the Merger to qualify for pooling-of-interests accounting treatment, 90% or more of the outstanding FMB Common Stock must be exchanged for City Holding Common Stock and other pooling-of-interests requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and the Commission must be met. In addition, as described below under "Waiver and Amendment; Termination," City Holding and FMB are not obligated to effect the Merger under certain circumstances related to the market price of City Holding Common Stock. It is anticipated that the foregoing conditions will be satisfied, but FMB and City Holding may waive any condition to their obligations to consummate the Merger except requisite approvals of FMB shareholders and regulatory authorities. The Board of Directors of FMB will not, however, waive any condition or agree to any amendment to the Agreement which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, will have any material adverse effect on the shareholders of FMB. STOCK OPTION AGREEMENTS City Holding and FMB entered into the FMB Stock Option Agreement, dated as of March 14, 1995, pursuant to which FMB issued to City Holding an option to purchase up to 114,600 shares of FMB Common Stock at a purchase price of $45.60 per share (the "FMB Option"). The FMB Option is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a "Purchase Event." A Purchase Event means any of the following events: (i) without City Holding's prior written consent, FMB shall have authorized, recommended, publicly proposed or publicly announced an intention to authorize, recommend or propose, or entered into an agreement with any person (other than City Holding or any subsidiary thereof) (A) to effect a merger, consolidation or similar transaction involving FMB or Merchants, (B) for the disposition, by sale, lease, exchange or otherwise, of 15% or more of the consolidated assets of FMB and its subsidiaries or (C) for the issuance, sale, exchange or other disposition of securities representing 25% or more of the voting power of FMB or any of its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as an "Acquisition Transaction"); or (ii) any person (other than City Holding or any subsidiary thereof) shall have acquired beneficial ownership of 25% or more of FMB Common Stock. The FMB Stock Option Agreement terminates on the date on which occurs the earliest of: (i) the Effective Date; (ii) a termination of the Agreement in accordance with its terms (other than by City Holding under certain circumstances) prior to the occurrence of a Purchase Event or a Preliminary Purchase Event (as defined below); (iii) 12 months following a termination of the Agreement by City Holding under certain circumstances; (iv) 12 months after the termination of the Agreement in accordance with its terms following the occurrence of a Purchase Event or a Preliminary Purchase Event; (v) receipt of any order or notice of the Federal Reserve Board or the West Virginia Board denying approval of the Merger; or (vi) June 30, 1996. An FMB Preliminary Purchase Event means any of the following events: (i) any person (other than City Holding) shall have commenced a tender offer or exchange offer to acquire 25% or more of FMB Common Stock (a "Tender Offer"); or (ii) FMB's shareholders shall have failed to adopt the Agreement at a meeting called for such purpose or such meeting shall not have been held or shall have been canceled or the FMB Board shall have withdrawn its recommendation to shareholders, in each case following the public announcement of (A) a Tender Offer, (B) a proposal to engage in an Acquisition Transaction, or (C) the filing of an application or notice for regulatory approval to engage in an Acquisition Transaction. City Holding has also entered into Stock Option Agreements, dated as of March 14, 1995 (the "FMB Director Stock Option Agreements"), with three directors of FMB pursuant to which such directors have granted City Holding options to purchase, in the aggregate, up to 65,437 shares of FMB stock on or before the earlier of (i) the date City Holding receives the approval of the Merger from the Federal Reserve Board and the West Virginia Board, (ii) December 31, 1995, if and only if, FMB receives an acquisition offer from a third party and its board of directors determines in good faith that such offer is materially better than that of City Holding (such conditions a "Directors Purchase Event"). The FMB Director Stock Option Agreements terminate upon the Effective Date or the termination of the Agreement. A form of FMB Directors Stock Option Agreement is attached hereto as Annex III. WAIVER AND AMENDMENT; TERMINATION WAIVER AND AMENDMENT. Prior to the Effective Date, and to the extent permitted by law, any provision of the Agreement may be (i) waived by any party benefitted by the provision or (ii) amended or modified by an agreement in writing between City Holding and FMB. The Agreement may be terminated prior to the Effective Date, either before or after approval by FMB and City Holding shareholders, under the circumstances specified therein, including (i) by mutual consent of City Holding and FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors; (ii) by either City Holding or FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors, after December 31, 1995; (iii) by City Holding in writing authorized by its Board of Directors if FMB or Merchants has, or by FMB in writing authorized by its Board of Directors if City Holding has, in any material respect, breached (A) any covenant or agreement contained in the Agreement, or (B) any representation or warranty contained herein, in any case if such breach has not been cured by the earlier of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such breach is given to the party committing such breach or the Closing Date; provided that it is understood and agreed that either party may terminate the Agreement on the basis of any such material breach of any representation or warranty contained in the Agreement notwithstanding any qualification therein relating to the knowledge of the other party; (iv) either City Holding or FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors, in the event that any of the conditions precedent to the obligations of such party to consummate the Merger have not been satisfied or fulfilled or waived by the party entitled to so waive on or before the Closing Date, provided that neither party shall be entitled to terminate the Agreement pursuant to this subparagraph (iv) if the condition precedent or conditions precedent which provide the basis for termination can reasonably be and are satisfied within a reasonable period of time, in which case, the Closing Date shall be appropriately postponed; (v) City Holding or FMB, if the Board of Directors of either corporation shall have determined in their sole discretion, exercised in good faith, that the Merger has become inadvisable or impracticable by reason of the threat or the institution of any litigation, proceeding or investigation to restrain or prohibit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement or to obtain other relief in connection with the Agreement; (vi) City Holding or FMB, if any of the Federal Reserve Board or the West Virginia Board deny approval of the Merger and the time period for all appeals or requests for reconsideration has run; (vii) City Holding, if holders of more than 10% of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock exercise their rights to an appraisal of their shares pursuant to Sections 31-1-122 and 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Act in connection with the Merger; (viii) FMB, if (A) the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq for the 20 trading days following the later of (1) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (2) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is less than $22.80 per share, and (B) City Holding and FMB cannot agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio; and (ix) City Holding, if (A) the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq for the 20 trading days following the later of (1) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (2) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the Merger, is greater than $34.20 per share, and (B) City Holding and FMB cannot agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AFTER THE MERGER After the consummation of the Merger, FMB will cease to exist and Merchants will become a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of City Holding. For at least five years after the Effective Date, unless otherwise approved by a majority of continuing directors of Merchants, Merchants will remain a separately-incorporated bank operated under the name "Merchants National Bank." All branches of Merchants will remain branches of Merchants following the Effective Date except the Kanawha City branch of Merchants located at 4315 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. in Charleston, West Virginia and the Bradford Street branch of Merchants located at 200 Bradford Street in Charleston, West Virginia, both of which shall be consolidated into The City National Bank of Charleston at the Effective Date or as soon as practicable thereafter. Following the Effective Date, the Directors of City Holding shall continue as Directors of City Holding. City Holding has agreed to increase the number of members of the City Holding Board of Directors by two and to appoint two persons approved by the continuing directors of Merchants to fill the resulting vacancies. Following the Effective Date, the Directors of Merchants shall continue as Directors of Merchants for at least five years following the Effective Date unless removed for cause and shall continue to receive Board fees at least equal to the Board fees such persons received prior to the Effective Date. In addition, for at least five years following the Effective Date, except with the approval of the continuing directors of Merchants, no employee of Merchants as of the date of the Agreement may be terminated by City Holding without cause and no change will be made in the compensation levels, fringe benefits or similar arrangements of such employees. All employees of FMB and Merchants immediately prior to the Effective Date who are employed by FMB and Merchants following the Effective Date ("Transferred Employees") will be covered by City Holding's employee benefit plans with eligibility based on their length of service, compensation, job classification, and position with FMB and Merchants. City Holding's benefits plans will recognize for purposes of eligibility to participate and for vesting, all Transferred Employees' service with FMB and Merchants, subject to applicable break in service rules. Eligible employees of FMB and Merchants shall be permitted to contribute funds distributed on any termination of FMB or Merchants benefit plans to similar City Holding benefit plans. INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGER Certain members of FMB's management and the Board of Directors of FMB have interests in the Merger in addition to their interests as shareholders of FMB generally. The Agreement provides that all continuing employees of FMB will be entitled to participate in City Holding's employee benefit plans following the Merger and will receive credit under those plans for past service with FMB. The Agreement also provides that George F. Davis, President and Chief Executive Office of Merchants will serve as Executive Vice President of City Holding at annual compensation and benefits not less than his current compensation package with FMB and Merchants and when he retires on his seventieth birthday, City Holding will retain him in a consulting capacity for three years and shall pay him an annual fee equal to fifty percent of his last annual salary as an officer of Merchants. Further, for five years after the Effective Date, the Directors of Merchants will continue as Directors unless removed for cause and no employee of Merchants may be terminated without cause and no change may be made in the compensation of such employees without the approval of the continuing Directors of Merchants. All of the Directors and executive officers of FMB listed below under the caption "Directors and Executive Officers of FMB" will benefit from this arrangement. See " -- Management and Operations after the Merger," above. CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES City Holding and FMB have received an opinion of Hunton & Williams, counsel to City Holding, to the effect that for federal income tax purposes (i) the Merger will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, (ii) neither City Holding nor FMB will recognize any taxable gain or loss upon consummation of the Merger, and (iii) the Merger will result in the tax consequences summarized below for FMB shareholders who receive City Holding Common Stock in exchange for FMB Common Stock pursuant to the Merger. Such opinion has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. Receipt of substantially the same opinion of Hunton & Williams as of the Effective Time of the Merger is a condition to consummation of the Merger. The following summary does not discuss all potentially relevant federal income tax matters or consequences to any foreign or other shareholders subject to special tax treatment. In addition, the opinion of Hunton & Williams is based on, and the opinion to be given as of the Effective Time of the Merger will be based on, certain customary assumptions and representations regarding, among other things, the lack of previous dealings between FMB and City Holding, the existing and future ownership of FMB and City Holding stock, and the future business plans for City Holding. A FMB shareholder who receives solely City Holding Common Stock in exchange for his shares of FMB Common Stock will not recognize any gain or loss on the exchange. If a shareholder receives City Holding Common Stock and cash in lieu of a fractional share of FMB Common Stock, the shareholder will recognize taxable gain or loss solely with respect to such fractional share as if the fractional share had been received and then redeemed for cash. A shareholder will have an aggregate tax basis in shares of City Holding Common Stock (including any fractional share interest) received in the Merger equal to his tax basis in the shares of FMB Common Stock exchanged therefor. A shareholder's holding period for shares of City Holding Common Stock (including any fractional share interest) received in the Merger will include his holding period for the shares of FMB Common Stock exchanged therefor if they are held as a capital asset at the Effective Date. The receipt of cash for shares of FMB Common Stock or City Holding Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of dissenters' rights will be a taxable transaction. A shareholder who exercises dissenters' rights and consequently receives cash for his shares will be treated as receiving the cash in redemption of such shares. Such a dissenting shareholder ordinarily will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received and his tax basis in the redeemed shares, and such gain or loss generally will be a capital gain or loss if the shares are held as a capital asset. However, if a dissenting shareholder is treated under Section 318 of the Code as constructively owning shares owned by one or more other, non-dissenting shareholders, and if the redemption of shares actually owned by the shareholder does not result (for purposes of Section 302 of the Code) in a meaningful reduction in the shareholder's total stock interest represented by all shares actually or constructively owned by the shareholder, the entire amount of the cash received could be taxed as a dividend. Under Section 318(a) of the Code, a shareholder is treated as owning stock that the shareholder has an option or other right to acquire, stock owned by certain family members, stock owned by certain entities in which the shareholder has an ownership interest, and if the shareholder is an entity, stock owned by certain persons having an ownership interest in the entity. Stock constructively owned by a person generally is treated as being owned by that person for the purpose of attributing ownership to another person. Any shareholder considering the exercise of dissenters' rights should consult his tax advisor about the tax consequences of receiving cash for his shares. THE PRECEDING DISCUSSION SUMMARIZES THE MATERIAL FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER. THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO ANY PARTICULAR SHAREHOLDER MAY DEPEND ON THE SHAREHOLDER'S CIRCUMSTANCES. SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT TO SPECIFIC FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER TO SHAREHOLDERS. PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) The following pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 1995, and December 31, 1994, and the related pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 1995, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994, give effect to the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of FMB by City Holding. The pro forma financial statements are based on the historical financial statements of City Holding and FMB, giving effect to the proposed transaction under the pooling-of- interests method of accounting as if it had been effected at the beginning of the earliest period presented, assuming that all of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock are converted into shares of City Holding Common Stock and excludes nonrecurring expenses that are directly attributable to the transaction. Such expenses are expected to approximate $400,000. The pro forma financial statements may not be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the combination had been in effect on the dates indicated or that may be obtained in the future. The pro forma financial statements should be read in conjunction with the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and FMB Audited Financial Statements, including the respective notes thereto, included herein. CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 1995 (IN THOUSANDS)
CITY HOLDING FMB PRO FORMA PRO FORMA AS REPORTED AS REPORTED ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 21,036 $ 4,520 $ 25,556 Interest bearing deposits with other banks 0 643 643 Federal funds sold 0 50 50 Securities available for sale 68,134 15,397 83,531 Investment securities 122,579 29,577 152,156 Total loans 528,071 51,668 579,739 Less allowance for possible loan losses (6,040) (474) (6,514) NET LOANS 522,031 51,194 573,225 Loans held for sale 44,833 0 44,833 Bank premises and equipment 18,432 3,572 22,004 Other assets 18,592 3,193 21,785 TOTAL ASSETS $815,637 $108,146 $923,783 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest bearing 81,424 14,001 95,425 Interest bearing 574,542 81,038 655,580 TOTAL DEPOSITS 655,966 95,039 751,005 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase 88,796 1,972 90,768 Long-term debt 4,825 0 4,825 Other liabilities 7,069 1,155 8,224 TOTAL LIABILITIES 756,656 98,166 854,822 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock 9,451 1,152 1,144 11,747 Capital surplus 18,887 649 (1,144) 18,392 Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale (1,054) (492) (1,546) Retained earnings 31,750 8,671 40,421 Treasury stock (53) 0 (53) TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 58,981 9,980 0 68,961 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $815,637 $108,146 $923,783
CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (unaudited) QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1995 (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE)
CITY HOLDING AND FMB CITY HOLDING FMB PRO FORMA AS REPORTED AS REPORTED COMBINED Interest Income: Interest and fees on loans $ 11,726 $ 1,255 $ 12,981 Interest on investment securities: Taxable 2,639 550 3,189 Tax-exempt 420 169 589 Other interest income 0 27 27 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 14,785 2,001 16,786 Interest expense: Interest on deposits 5,369 725 6,094 Interest on short-term borrowings 799 56 855 Interest on long-term debt 130 0 130 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 6,298 781 7,079 NET INTEREST INCOME 8,487 1,220 9,707 Provision for possible loan losses 183 18 201 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 8,304 1,202 9,506 Other income 1,095 154 1,249 Other expense 6,842 960 7,802 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 2,557 396 2,953 Income taxes 813 100 913 NET INCOME $ 1,744 $ 296 $ 2,040 NET INCOME PER SHARE $ 0.46 $ 0.51 $ 0.43 AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,779 576 4,697
CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE)
CITY HOLDING AND FMB CITY HOLDING FMB PRO FORMA AS REPORTED AS REPORTED COMBINED Interest Income: Interest and fees on loans $ 41,167 $ 4,900 $ 46,067 Interest on investment securities: Taxable 12,071 1,826 13,897 Tax-exempt 1,716 761 2,477 Other interest income 194 127 321 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 55,148 7,614 62,762 Interest expense: Interest on deposits 20,110 2,768 22,878 Short-term borrowings 1,687 159 1,846 Long-term debt 445 445 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 22,242 2,927 25,169 NET INTEREST INCOME 32,906 4,687 37,593 Provision for possible loan losses 953 87 1,040 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 31,953 4,600 36,553 Other income 4,647 602 5,249 Other expense 26,448 3,667 30,115 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 10,152 1,535 11,687 Income taxes 3,193 353 3,546 NET INCOME $ 6,959 $ 1,182 $ 8,141 NET INCOME PER SHARE $ 1.85 $ 2.05 $ 1.73 AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,773 576 4,691
CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993 (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE)
CITY HOLDING AND FMB CITY HOLDING FMB PRO FORMA AS REPORTED AS REPORTED COMBINED Interest Income: Interest and fees on loans $ 33,251 $ 4,349 $37,600 Interest on investment securities: Taxable 12,650 1,843 14,493 Tax-exempt 1,839 807 2,646 Other interest income 476 86 562 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 48,216 7,085 55,301 Interest expense: Interest on deposits 18,849 2,664 21,513 Short-term borrowings 424 214 638 Long-term debt 274 274 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 19,547 2,878 22,425 NET INTEREST INCOME 28,669 4,207 32,876 Provision for possible loan losses 1,341 93 1,434 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 27,328 4,114 31,442 Other income 3,004 858 3,862 Other expense 20,951 3,224 24,175 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 9,381 1,748 11,129 Income taxes 2,949 418 3,367 INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 6,432 1,330 7,762 Earnings per Common Share: Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 1.71 $ 2.31 $ 1.66 AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,763 576 4,681
CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1992 (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE)
CITY HOLDING AND FMB CITY HOLDING FMB PRO FORMA AS REPORTED AS REPORTED COMBINED Interest Income: Interest and fees on loans $ 28,222 $ 4,272 $32,494 Interest on investment securities: Taxable 12,895 2,246 15,141 Tax-exempt 1,880 750 2,630 Other interest income 530 85 615 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 43,527 7,353 50,880 Interest expense: Interest on deposits 18,514 2,964 21,478 Short-term borrowings 329 342 671 Long-term debt 35 35 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 18,878 3,306 22,184 NET INTEREST INCOME 24,649 4,047 28,696 Provision for possible loan losses 2,222 103 2,325 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 22,427 3,944 26,371 Other income 1,897 431 2,328 Other expense 15,909 2,980 18,889 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 8,415 1,395 9,810 Income taxes 2,511 327 2,838 NET INCOME $ 5,904 $ 1,068 $ 6,972 NET INCOME PER SHARE $ 1.56 $ 1.85 $ 1.48 AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,779 576 4,697 DISSENTERS' RIGHTS Sections 31-1-122 and 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Act give holders of City Holding and FMB Common Stock dissenters' rights in the Merger. City Holding and FMB shareholders who object to the Merger and who comply with the provisions of (S) 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Act may demand the right to receive a cash payment from City Holding and FMB, respectively, for the "fair value" of their stock as determined as of the day prior to the date on which the Merger was approved by the City Holding or FMB shareholders, as applicable. Under (S) 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Act, such "fair value" of City Holding or FMB Common Stock shall not include any appreciation or depreciation of the price of shares of City Holding or FMB Common Stock resulting from anticipation of the Merger. Consequently, the amount received by a dissenting FMB shareholder may be higher or lower than the consideration he would have received for such shares in the Merger. City Holding shareholders are not receiving any consideration for their shares in the Merger. To exercise their dissenters' rights, FMB shareholders electing to dissent ("Dissenting FMB Shareholders") must file with FMB at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, Montgomery, West Virginia 25136, Attention: Secretary, prior to or at the FMB Special Meeting, a written objection to the proposed Merger. To exercise their dissenters' rights, City Holding shareholders electing to dissent ("Dissenting City Holding Shareholders" and collectively with Dissenting FMB Shareholders, "Dissenting Shareholders") must file with City Holding at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia, Attention: Robert A. Henson, Chief Financial Officer, prior to or at the City Holding Annual Meeting, a written objection to the proposed Merger. A Dissenting Shareholder may dissent as to less than all of shares of FMB Common Stock or City Holding Common Stock owned beneficially by him. If the Merger is approved by the City Holding and FMB shareholders, and a Dissenting Shareholder did not vote the related shares in favor of the Merger, he must then, within ten days after the date on which the vote was taken, file with City Holding a written demand for payment of the fair value of such shares. Within 20 days after demanding payment for his shares, each Dissenting Shareholder must submit the certificate or certificates representing his shares to City Holding for notation thereon that such demand has been made. His failure to do so shall, at the option of City Holding, terminate his rights under Section 3-1-122 and 3-1-123 of the West Virginia Act unless a court of general civil jurisdiction, for good and sufficient cause shown, shall otherwise direct. If shares of City Holding or FMB Common Stock represented by a certificate on which notation has been so made shall be transferred, each new certificate issued therefor shall bear similar notation, together with the name of the original dissenting holder of such shares, and a transferee of such shares shall acquire by such transfer no rights in City Holding or FMB, as applicable, other than those which the original Dissenting Shareholder had after making demand for payment under Section 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Act. A demand filed by a Dissenting Shareholder may not be withdrawn unless City Holding consents. Within ten days after the Effective Date of the Merger, City Holding shall give written notice thereof to each Dissenting Shareholder who has made a demand as required by the West Virginia Act, and shall make a written offer to each such Dissenting Shareholder to pay for his related shares at a specified price deemed by City Holding to be the fair value thereof. Such notice and offer shall be accompanied by a balance sheet of FMB or City Holding, as applicable, as of the latest available date and not more than 12 months prior to the making of such offer, and a profit and loss statement for the 12 months' period ended on the date of such balance sheet. If within 30 days after the Effective Date, the fair value of such shares is agreed upon between any Dissenting Shareholder and City Holding, payment therefor shall be made within 90 days after the Effective Date, upon surrender of the certificate(s) representing such share(s). Upon payment of the agreed value a Dissenting Shareholder shall cease to have any interest in such shares. If within the 30-day period described above, a Dissenting Shareholder and City Holding do not agree as to the fair value of the shares, City Holding shall within 30 days after receipt of written demand from any Dissenting Shareholder, which written demand must be given within 60 days after the Effective Date, file a complaint in a court of general civil jurisdiction in the county where City Holding's or FMB's, as applicable, principal office was located requesting that the fair value of such shares be determined, or City Holding may file such a complaint within such 60-day period at its own election. If City Holding fails to bring such action within the 60-day period, and at this time it cannot predict whether it would file such a complaint, any Dissenting Shareholder may do so in the name of City Holding. If no complaint is filed, Dissenting Shareholders may be deemed to have waived their rights under the West Virginia Act. All Dissenting Shareholders, except those who have agreed upon a price to be paid for their shares by City Holding, may be made parties to the proceeding and may receive a copy of the petition or summons. All Dissenting Shareholders who are parties to the proceeding shall be entitled to judgment against City Holding for the amount of the fair value of their shares plus accrued interest except any Dissenting Shareholder whom the court determines not to be entitled to receive payment for his shares. The judgment shall be payable only upon and concurrently with the surrender to City Holding of the certificate(s) representing such share(s). Section 31-1-123(e) of the West Virginia Act provides that any costs and expenses of any such proceeding shall be determined by the court and assessed against City Holding, except that all or any part of such costs and expenses may be assessed against all or some Dissenting Shareholders, in amounts the court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds the Dissenting Shareholders did not act in good faith in contesting City Holding's offer. Such expenses shall not include experts' or attorneys' expenses and fees unless the court, in its discretion, awards such fees and expenses. Reference is made to Annex IV attached hereto for the complete text of the provisions of Sections 31-1-122 and 33-1-123 of the West Virginia Act relating to the rights of dissenting shareholders. The statements made in this summary of such provisions are qualified in their entirety by reference to Annex IV. The provisions of Section 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Act are technical and complex and it is suggested that any shareholder who desires to exercise his right to dissent consult counsel, because failure to comply strictly with such provisions may defeat his dissenters' rights. CITY HOLDING CAPITAL STOCK City Holding's Articles of Incorporation, authorize 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $2.50, and 500,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $25, including a series of 100,000 shares of Junior Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A. As of March 31, 1995, 3,777,933 shares of Common Stock and no shares of Preferred Stock were outstanding and entitled to vote. At such date, City Holding had 1,770 shareholders of record. Authority is given in the Articles of Incorporation to the Board of Directors to issue shares of City Holding's Common Stock and Preferred Stock from time to time for such consideration as the Board may deem advisable. The characteristics of City Holding's capital stock are summarized below. COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND RIGHTS. Common shareholders are entitled to dividends to the extent funds are legally available and the Board of Directors declares payment. City Holding's ability to pay dividends is largely contingent upon the abilities of its subsidiary banks to pay dividends, and is subject to various statutory limits. See "SUPERVISION AND REGULATION -- Limits on Dividends and Other Payments." VOTING RIGHTS AND CUMULATIVE VOTING. In all elections of directors, each holder of City Holding Common Stock has the right to cast one vote for each share of stock owned by him and entitled to vote for as many persons as there are directors to be elected, or he may cumulate such votes and give one candidate as many votes as the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of his shares of stock shall equal; or he may distribute such votes on the same principle among as many candidates and in such manner as he desires. On any other question to be determined by a vote of shares at any meeting of shareholders, each shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share of stock owned by him and entitled to vote. LIQUIDATION RIGHTS. Upon liquidation, after payment to all creditors and holders of Preferred Stock, the remaining assets of City Holding would be distributed to the holders of City Holding Common Stock pro rata. PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS. Holders of City Holding Common Stock have no preemptive rights with respect to future issues of Common Stock. CALLS AND ASSESSMENTS. All City Holding Common Stock outstanding is fully paid and nonassessable. PREFERRED STOCK The Board of Directors has the authority, without any vote or action by the shareholders, to issue Preferred Stock in one or more series and to fix the designations, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, including the voting rights, dividend rights, dividend rate, conversion rights, terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions), redemption price or prices, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting any series. Issuance of Preferred Stock by the Board of Directors of City Holding could be utilized to render more difficult, or discourage, an attempt to gain control of City Holding. There are no shares of Preferred Stock outstanding, and there are no agreements or understandings for the designation of any series of Preferred Stock or the issuance of shares, except pursuant to the Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan summarized below. PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS PLAN; CHANGE OF CONTROL Pursuant to a Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan and a related Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between City Holding and NationsBank, N.A., as Rights Agent, each outstanding share of City Holding Common Stock carries with it one Preferred Stock Purchase Right (a "Right"). In general, the number of Rights outstanding will equal the number of shares of City Holding Common Stock outstanding from time to time. The Rights will expire on April 9, 2001, unless previously exercised or redeemed at the option of the Board of Directors. Each share of City Holding Common Stock offered hereby has one Right attached. Generally, under the terms of the Rights Plan, the Rights will be exercisable only if a person or group acquires 10% or more of City Holding Common Stock or announces a tender offer, the consummation of which would result in ownership by a person or group of 10% or more of City Holding Common Stock. Each Right will entitle its holder to buy one one-thousandth of a share of Junior Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $25, at an exercise price of $53, subject to adjustment. If a person or group acquires 20% or more of the outstanding City Holding Common Stock, each Right will entitle its holder (other than such person or members of such group) to purchase, at the then-current exercise price, City Holding Common Stock having a market value equal to twice the exercise price. If City Holding is acquired in a merger or other business combination or if 50% or more of City Holding's assets or earning power is sold or transferred, each Right will entitle its holder to purchase, at the then-current exercise price, common stock of the acquiror having a value equal to twice the exercise price. City Holding's Articles of Incorporation provide that the Board of Directors consist of three classes with staggered terms for directors. City Holding has also adopted a by-law requiring advance notice from a shareholder to nominate a director. The effect of these measures and the Rights Plan could be to render more difficult or to discourage an attempt to gain control of City Holding by means of a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise, even if supported by holders of a majority of the voting securities of City Holding, and thereby protect the current management. REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS City Holding furnishes its shareholders with annual reports, including audited financial statements, and with quarterly reports. TRANSFER AGENT The transfer agent for City Holding Common Stock is City National Bank of Charleston. COMPARATIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS At the Effective Date, FMB shareholders automatically will become shareholders of City Holding, and their rights as shareholders will be determined by City Holding's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The following is a summary of the material differences in the rights of shareholders of City Holding and FMB. CAPITALIZATION CITY HOLDING. City Holding is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of City Holding Common Stock, $2.50 par value, of which 3,779,818 shares, including 1,885 treasury shares, were issued and outstanding as of the City Holding Record Date. City Holding is also authorized to issue 500,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $25 par value, including a series of 100,000 shares of Junior Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, of which no shares were issued and outstanding as of the City Holding Record Date. Under City Holding's Articles of Incorporation, the Board of Directors of City Holding has the power, without further action by City Holding's shareholders, to provide for the issuance of City Holding Common Stock or Preferred Stock from time to time for such consideration as the Board may deem advisable. FMB. FMB is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of FMB Common Stock, $2.00 par value of which 576,000 shares were issued and outstanding as of the FMB Record Date. Merchants is authorized to issue 144,000 shares of Common Stock, $2.00 par value, all of which were issued and outstanding and owned by FMB as of the FMB Record Date. VOTING RIGHTS CITY HOLDING. In all elections of directors, each holder of City Holding Common Stock has the right to cast one vote for each share of stock owned by him and is entitled to vote for as many persons as there are directors to be elected, or he may cumulate such votes and give one candidate as many votes as the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of his shares of stock shall equal; or he may distribute such votes on the same principle among as many candidates and in such manner as he desires. On any other issue to be determined by a vote of shares at any meeting of shareholders, each shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share of stock owned by him and entitled to vote. The vote of a majority of shares represented at a meeting and entitled to vote is required to approve most actions requiring shareholder approval, except that amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and certain fundamental actions such as mergers, consolidations and sales of substantially all assets outside the ordinary course of business must be approved by vote of a majority of shares entitled to vote thereon. FMB. In all elections of directors, each holder of FMB Common Stock has the right to cast one vote for each share of stock owned by him and is entitled to vote for as many persons as there are directors to be elected, or he may cumulate such votes and give one candidate as many votes as the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of his shares of stock shall equal; or he may distribute such votes on the same principal among as many candidates and in such manner as he desires. On any other issue to be determined by a vote of shares at any meeting of shareholders, each shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share of stock owned by him and entitled to vote. The vote of the majority of shares represented at a meeting and entitled to vote is required to approve most actions requiring shareholder approval except that the West Virginia Act requires that certain items, including amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, must be approved by a vote of a majority of shares entitled to vote thereon. Furthermore, the Articles of Incorporation of FMB and its Bylaws requires the vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the issued and outstanding stock entitled to vote for certain "business combinations" as defined in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; provided, however, that if 80% or greater of the directors of the corporation recommend the "business combination" to the shareholders, only a simple majority vote of the issued and outstanding stock entitled to vote thereon need be obtained to approve the transaction. The Merger contemplated in the Agreement is a "business combination" as defined in the Articles and Bylaws of FMB. However, since the Agreement was unanimously approved by the FMB Board of Directors, a simple majority of the shares entitled to vote thereon is the vote requirement for the Merger presented to the shareholders in connection with the Agreement. DIRECTORS AND CLASSES OF DIRECTORS CITY HOLDING. The City Holding Board of Directors presently comprises 14 members. Pursuant to the Agreement, following the Effective Date, City Holding will increase the number of members of the City Holding Board by two and will appoint two persons currently serving as directors of Merchants to fill the resulting vacancies. The Board of Directors is classified into three classes, with one class to be elected each year to a three-year term. FMB. The FMB Board of Directors presently comprises 12 members. The Board of Directors is classified into three classes, with one class to be elected each year to a three-year term. ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS CITY HOLDING. City Holding's Board of Directors has adopted a Rights Plan and City Holding's Articles of Incorporation provide that the Board of Directors consist of three classes with staggered terms for members of the Board of Directors. City Holding has also adopted a by-law requiring advance notice from a shareholder to nominate a director. See "CITY HOLDING CAPITAL STOCK -- Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan; Change of Control." City Holding has not adopted other conventional anti-takeover provisions such as, for example, a fair-price charter amendment, a super- majority vote charter amendment, or an anti-greenmail charter amendment, and has no current plans to submit further proposals with a possible "anti- takeover" effect. In addition, the West Virginia Act does not contain any provisions protecting a West Virginia corporation against hostile takeovers, such as a fair price statute or a control share acquisition statute. FMB. FMB has adopted conventional anti-takeover provisions, including certain super majority vote requirements for business combinations, a fair price provision and an anti-green mail provision. Because of the unanimous approval and recommendation by the FMB Board of Directors of the Merger, these provisions are not applicable to the vote or procedures required in connection with the Merger. PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS Neither the shareholders of City Holding nor the shareholders of FMB have preemptive rights. Thus, if additional shares of City Holding Common Stock or FMB Common Stock were issued, holders of such stock, to the extent that they did not participate in such additional issuance of shares, would own proportionately smaller interests in a larger amount of outstanding capital stock. ASSESSMENT CITY HOLDING. All outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock are, and those to be issued pursuant to the Agreement will be, fully paid and nonassessable. FMB. All outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock are fully paid and nonassessable. CONVERSION; REDEMPTION; SINKING FUND Neither City Holding Common Stock nor FMB Common Stock is convertible, redeemable or entitled to any sinking fund. LIQUIDATION RIGHTS CITY HOLDING. Upon liquidation, after payment to all creditors and holders of Preferred Stock, the remaining assets of City Holding would be distributed to the holders of City Holding Common Stock pro rata. FMB. Upon liquidation, after payment to all creditors, the remaining assets of FMB would be distributed to the holders of FMB stock on a pro rata basis. DIVIDENDS AND OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS CITY HOLDING. Holders of City Holding Common Stock are entitled to dividends to the extent funds are legally available and the Board of Directors declares payment. City Holding's ability to pay dividends is largely contingent upon the abilities of its subsidiaries to pay dividends, and is subject to various statutory limits. See "SUPERVISION AND REGULATION -- Limits on Dividends and Other Payments." FMB. Holders of FMB Common Stock are entitled to dividends to the extent funds are legally available therefore and the FMB Board of Directors declares payment. FMB's ability to pay dividends is contingent entirely upon the ability of Merchants, its subsidiary bank, to pay dividends. The ability of Merchants to pay dividends is subject to various regulatory and statutory limits. See "SUPERVISION AND REGULATION -- Limits on Dividends and Other Payments." SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS CITY HOLDING. City Holding's Bylaws provide that special meetings of the shareholders may be called at any time by the Board of Directors or by the President and Secretary, or by any three or more shareholders holding together at least 10% of the capital stock of City Holding. FMB. FMB's Bylaws provide that special meetings of the shareholders may be called any time by the Board of Directors or by the President or Secretary or by any number of shareholders holding together at least 10% of the capital stock of FMB. INDEMNIFICATION CITY HOLDING. Section 31-1-9 of the West Virginia Act provides in part that each West Virginia corporation shall have power to indemnify any director, officer, employee or agent or former director, officer, employee or agent against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense of any claim, action, suit or proceeding against him by reason of being or having been such director, officer, employee or agent other than an action by or in the right of the corporation if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation. With respect to an action by or in the right of the corporation the director, officer, employee or agent or former director, officer, employee or agent may be indemnified if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation, except in relation to matters as to which he shall be finally adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding against him by reason of being or having been such director, officer, employee or agent to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of duty; and to make any other or further indemnity to any such persons that may be authorized by the articles of incorporation or any by-law made by the shareholders or any resolution adopted, before or after the event, by the shareholders. The By-laws of City Holding contain provisions pursuant to the foregoing section of the West Virginia Act indemnifying the directors, officers, employees and agents of City Holding in certain cases against expenses and liabilities under judgments and reimbursements of amounts paid in settlement. City Holding has purchased directors and officers' liability insurance policies. Within the limits of their coverage, the policies insure (i) the directors and officers of City Holding against certain losses, to the extent such losses are not indemnified by City Holding, and (ii) City Holding, to the extent it indemnifies such directors and officers for losses as permitted under the laws of West Virginia. FMB. Section 31-1-9 of the West Virginia Act provides in part that each West Virginia corporation shall have power to indemnify any director, officer, employee or agent or former director, officer, employee or agent against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense of any claim, action, suit or proceeding against him by reason of being or having been such director, officer, employee or agent other than an action by or in the right of the corporation if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation. With respect to an action by or in the right of the corporation the director, officer, employee or agent or former director, officer, employee or agent may be indemnified if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation, except in relation to matters as to which he shall be finally adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding against him by reason of being or having been such director, officer, employee or agent to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of duty; and to make any other or further indemnity to any such persons that may be authorized by the articles of incorporation or any by-law made by the shareholders or any resolution adopted, before or after the event, by the shareholders. SUPERVISION AND REGULATION The following generally describes the regulation to which City Holding and its Banking Subsidiaries are subject. Bank holding companies and banks are extensively regulated under both federal and state law. To the extent that the following information describes statutory or regulatory provisions, it is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statutory provisions. Any change in applicable law or regulation may have a material effect on the business and prospects of City Holding and the Banking Subsidiaries. LIMITS ON DIVIDENDS AND OTHER PAYMENTS City Holding is a legal entity separate and distinct from its Banking Subsidiaries. Most of City Holding's revenues result from dividends paid to City Holding by the Banking Subsidiaries. The right of City Holding and shareholders of City Holding, to participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of any Banking Subsidiary through the payment of such dividends or otherwise is necessarily subject to the prior claims of creditors of such Banking Subsidiary, except to the extent that claims of City Holding in its capacity as a creditor may be recognized. Moreover, there are various legal limitations applicable to the payment of dividends to City Holding as well as the payment of dividends by City Holding to its shareholders. Under federal law, the Banking Subsidiaries may not, subject to certain limited exceptions, make loans or extensions of credit to, or investments in the securities of, or take securities of City Holding as collateral for loans to any borrower. The Banking Subsidiaries are also subject to collateral security requirements for any loans or extensions of credit permitted by such exceptions. The Banking Subsidiaries are subject to various statutory restrictions on their ability to pay dividends to City Holding. Under applicable regulations, at March 31, 1995, the Banking Subsidiaries could have paid aggregate dividends to City Holding of $6.1 million without obtaining prior approval of their respective regulators. The payment of dividends by City Holding and the Banking Subsidiaries may also be limited by other factors, such as requirements to maintain adequate capital above regulatory guidelines. The various regulators supervising the Banking Subsidiaries have authority to prohibit any Banking Subsidiary under their jurisdiction from engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice in conducting its business. The payment of dividends, depending upon the financial condition of the Banking Subsidiary in question, could be deemed to constitute such an unsafe or unsound practice. The Federal Reserve Board and the OCC have indicated their view that it generally would be an unsafe and unsound practice to pay dividends except out of current operating earnings. The Federal Reserve Board has stated that, as a matter of prudent banking, a bank or bank holding company should not maintain its existing rate of cash dividends on common stock unless (1) the organization's net income available to common shareholders over the past year has been sufficient to fund fully the dividends and (2) the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the organization's capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition. Moreover, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated that bank holding companies should serve as a source of managerial and financial strength to their subsidiary banks. Accordingly, the Federal Reserve Board has stated that a bank holding company should not maintain a level of cash dividends to its shareholders that places undue pressure on the capital of bank subsidiaries, or that can be funded only through additional borrowings or other arrangements that may undermine the bank holding company's ability to serve as a source of strength. The ability of the Banking Subsidiaries to pay dividends in the future is, and is expected to continue to be, influenced by regulatory policies and by capital guidelines. The bank regulatory agencies have broad discretion in developing and applying policies and guidelines, in monitoring compliance with existing policies and guidelines, and in determining whether to modify such policies and guidelines. CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS As a bank holding company, City Holding is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "BHCA"). The Federal Reserve Board, the OCC and the FDIC have issued substantially similar risk-based and leverage capital guidelines applicable to United States banking organizations. In addition, those regulatory agencies may from time to time require that a banking organization maintain capital above the minimum levels whether because of its financial condition or actual or anticipated growth. The Federal Reserve Board guidelines define a two-tier capital framework. Tier 1 capital consists of common and qualifying preferred shareholders' equity, less certain intangibles and other adjustments. Tier 2 capital consists of subordinated and other qualifying debt, and the allowance for credit losses of up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. The sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital represents qualifying total capital, at least 50% of which must consist of Tier 1 capital. Risk-based capital ratios are calculated by dividing Tier 1 and total capital by risk-weighted assets. Risk-weighted assets are determined by assigning assets and off-balance sheet exposures to one of four categories of risk-weights, based primarily on relative credit risk. The minimum Tier 1 capital ratio is 4% and the minimum total capital ratio is 8%. City Holding's Tier 1 and total capital to risk- weighted asset ratios as of March 31, 1995, were 10.15% and 11.30%, respectively, exceeding the minimums required. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board has established minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to quarterly average tangible assets) guidelines for bank holding companies. These guidelines provide for a minimum ratio of 3% for bank holding companies that meet certain specified criteria, including that they have the highest regulatory rating. All other bank holding companies will be required to maintain a leverage ratio of 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 100 to 200 basis points. City Holding's leverage ratio as of March 31, 1995, was 6.94%. The guidelines also provide that banking organizations experiencing internal growth or making acquisitions will be expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially above the minimum supervisory levels, without significant reliance on intangible assets. The following table presents capital ratios for City Holding and FMB at March 31, 1995, and as adjusted to give effect to the Merger.
HISTORICAL REGULATORY CITY PRO FORMA MINIMUMS HOLDING FMB COMBINED %/$ CHC/$FMB(1) %/$ MILLIONS(2) %/$ MILLIONS(3) %/$MILLIONS(4) Risk-based capital Tier 1 4.00/21.2/2.4 10.15/53.7 15.69/9.43 10.69/63.06 Total 8.00/42.3/4.8 11.30/59.8 16.48/9.91 11.80/69.57 Leverage 3.00/23.2/3.2 6.94/53.7 8.62/9.32 7.15/63.06 Common shareholders' equity to total assets -- 7.23/59.0 9.23/10.0 7.47/69.0 Total shareholders' equity to total assets -- 7.23/59.0 9.23/10.0 7.47/69.0
(1) Dollars in millions. (2) Calculated in accordance with the Federal Reserve Board's capital rules. (3) Calculated in accordance with the FDIC's capital rules. (4) The pro forma risk-based capital ratios have been computed using pro forma combined historical data for City Holding and FMB at March 31, 1995. Bank regulators continue to indicate their desire to raise capital requirements applicable to banking organizations beyond their current levels. However, management is unable to predict whether higher capital ratios would be imposed and, if so, at what levels and on what schedule. Otherwise, management of City Holding is not aware of any trends, events or uncertainties that will have or that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the liquidity, capital resources or operations of City Holding, nor is management aware of any current recommendations by the regulatory authorities, which, if they were to be implemented, would have such an effect. See "--FDICIA." FIRREA Under the enactment of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act ("FIRREA") a depository institution insured by the FDIC can be held liable for any loss incurred by, or reasonably expected to be incurred by, the FDIC after August 9, 1989, in connection with (i) the default of a commonly controlled FDIC-insured depository institution or (ii) any assistance provided by the FDIC to a commonly controlled FDIC- insured depository institution in danger of default. "Default" is defined generally as the appointment of a conservator or receiver and "in danger of default" is defined generally as the existence of certain conditions indicating that a "default" is likely to occur in the absence of regulatory assistance. Liability of any Bank Subsidiary under this "cross-guarantee" position could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of any other Bank Subsidiary and City Holding. FDICIA In December 1991, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") became effective. FDICIA substantially revised the depository institution regulatory and funding provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and revised several other federal banking statutes. Among other things, FDICIA requires the federal banking regulators to take prompt corrective action with respect to depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. FDICIA establishes five capital tiers: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized. The Federal Reserve Board has adopted regulations establishing relevant capital measures and relevant capital levels for banks. The relevant capital measures are the total risk-adjusted capital ratio, Tier 1 risk-adjusted capital ratio and the leverage ratio. Under the regulations, a bank is considered (i) well capitalized if it has a total capital ratio of ten percent or greater, a Tier 1 capital ratio of six percent or greater and a leverage ratio of five percent or greater and is not subject to any order or written directive by such regulator to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure, (ii) adequately capitalized if it has a total capital ratio of eight percent or greater, a Tier 1 capital ratio of four percent or greater and a leverage ratio of four percent or greater (three percent in certain circumstances) and is not well capitalized, (iii) undercapitalized if it has a total capital ratio of less than eight percent, a Tier 1 capital ratio of less than four percent or a leverage ratio of less than four percent (three percent in certain circumstances), (iv) significantly undercapitalized if it has a total capital ratio of less than six percent, a Tier 1 capital ratio of less than three percent or a leverage ratio of less than three percent, and (v) critically undercapitalized if its tangible equity is equal to or less than two percent of average quarterly tangible assets. As of December 31, 1994, each of the Banking Subsidiaries had capital levels that qualify them as being well capitalized under such regulations. FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distribution (including payment of a dividend) or paying any management fee to its holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be undercapitalized. Undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to restrictions on borrowing from the Federal Reserve Board, effective December 19, 1993. In addition, undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to growth limitations and are required to submit capital restoration plans. In order to obtain acceptance of a capital restoration plan, a depository institution's holding company must guarantee the capital plan, up to an amount equal to the lesser of 5% of the depository institution's assets at the time it becomes undercapitalized or the amount of the capital deficiency when the institution fails to comply with the plan. Furthermore, in the event of a bankruptcy of the parent holding company, such guarantee would take priority over the parent's general unsecured creditors. The federal banking agencies may not accept a capital plan without determining, among other things, that the plan is based on realistic assumptions and is likely to succeed in restoring the depository institution's capital. If a depository institution fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is significantly undercapitalized. Significantly undercapitalized depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become adequately capitalized, requirements to reduce total assets, and cessation of receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. Critically undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to appointment of a receiver or conservator. Under FDICIA, a depository institution that is not well capitalized is generally prohibited from accepting brokered deposits and offering interest rates on deposits higher than the prevailing rate in its market. In addition, pass through insurance coverage may not be available for certain employee benefit accounts. FDICIA further requires each federal banking agency to revise its risk-based capital standards to ensure that those standards take adequate account of interest rate risk, concentration of credit risk and the risks of nontraditional activities, as well as reflect the actual performance and expected risk of loss on multi-family mortgages. Rules have been promulgated with respect to concentration of credit risk and the risks of non-traditional activities, and also as to the risk of loss on multi-family mortgages. A proposed rule with respect to interest rate risk is still under consideration. The proposal would allow institutions to use internal risk models to measure interest rate risk (if the models are acceptable to examiners) and would require additional capital of institutions identified as having excess interest rate risk. City Holding does not expect any of these rules, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material impact on its capital requirements. Various other legislation, including proposals to overhaul the banking regulatory system and to limit the investments that a depository institution may make with insured funds are from time to time introduced in Congress. City Holding cannot determine the ultimate effect that FDICIA and the implementing regulations adopted thereunder, or any other potential legislation, if enacted, would have upon its financial condition or operations. BANK HOLDING COMPANIES City Holding is registered as a "bank holding company" under the BHCA. Bank holding companies are subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Board. The BHCA requires the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board in any case where a bank holding company proposes to acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any bank that is not already majority owned by it or to merge or consolidate with any other bank holding company. The BHCA currently prohibits the Federal Reserve Board from approving an application from a bank holding company to acquire shares of a bank located outside the state in which the operations of the holding company's banking subsidiaries are principally conducted, unless such an acquisition is specifically authorized by statute of the state in which the bank whose shares are to be acquired is located. West Virginia has adopted legislation permitting such acquisitions by bank holding companies located in states that have reciprocal agreements with West Virginia. Under recently enacted federal legislation, the restriction on interstate acquisitions will be abolished effective September 29, 1995 and thereafter. Bank holding companies from any state will then be able to acquire banks and bank holding companies located in any other state. Effective June 1, 1997, the law will allow interstate bank mergers, subject to earlier "opt-in" or "opt-out" action by individual states. The law also allows interstate branch acquisitions and de novo branching if permitted by the host state. The BHCA also prohibits a bank holding company, with certain exceptions, from acquiring more than 5% of the voting shares of any company that is not a bank and from engaging in any business other than banking or managing or controlling banks. Under the BHCA, the Federal Reserve Board is authorized to approve the ownership of shares by a bank holding company in any company the activities of which the Federal Reserve Board has determined to be so closely related to banking or to managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. The Federal Reserve Board has by regulation determined that certain activities are closely related to banking within the meaning of the BHCA. These activities include: operating a mortgage company, finance company, credit card company or factoring company; performing certain data processing operations; providing investment and financial advice; and acting as an insurance agent for certain types of credit-related insurance. City Holding also is registered under the bank holding company laws of West Virginia. Accordingly, City Holding and its Banking Subsidiaries are subject to further regulation and supervision by the West Virginia Board. BANKS City National Bank of Charleston, The Home National Bank of Sutton, and the First National Bank of Hinton are national banking associations, and are subject to supervision and regulation by the OCC, the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC. The Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant, First State Bank & Trust, The Bank of Ripley, Peoples State and Blue Ridge Bank are supervised and regulated by the West Virginia Board of Banking and Financial Institutions, the FDIC and the Federal Reserve Board. The various laws and regulations administered by the regulatory agencies affect corporate practices, such as payment of dividends, incurring debt and acquisition of financial institutions and other companies, and affect business practices, such as payment of interest on deposits, the charging of interest on loans, types of business conducted and location of offices. FDIC INSURANCE ASSESSMENTS City Holding's Bank Subsidiaries are subject to FDIC deposit insurance assessments. Deposit insurance premium rates currently range from $.23 to $.31 per $100 of deposits and depend on both the institution's capital adequacy and a supervisory judgment of overall risk posed by the institution. It is anticipated that the assessment rate will be reduced by the FDIC during the latter half of 1995 to an average of 4-5 basis points as a result of the Bank Insurance Fund achieving its designated ratio of $1.25 of reserves for every $100 of insured deposits. GOVERNMENTAL POLICIES The operations of City Holding and its Banking Subsidiaries are affected not only by general economic conditions, but also by the policies of various regulatory authorities. In particular, the Federal Reserve Board regulates money and credit and interest rates in order to influence general economic conditions. These policies have a significant influence on overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits and affect interest rates charged on loans or paid for time and savings deposits. Federal Reserve monetary policies have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future. BUSINESS OF CITY HOLDING City Holding, a West Virginia corporation headquartered in Charleston, commenced operations in November 1983. City Holding currently has eight banking subsidiaries and three non-banking subsidiaries. All of the subsidiaries are wholly-owned. In addition to City Holding's periodic filings with the Commission, each of the Banking Subsidiaries is subject to certain regulatory guidelines at the applicable federal and state level. As such, the banks are routinely examined by these regulatory bodies and certain information is required to be submitted to them each quarter. City Holding operates retail and consumer-oriented community banks that emphasize personal service. At March 31, 1995, City Holding had total assets of $816 million, total deposits of $656 million and total stockholders' equity of $59 million. City Holding's principal subsidiary bank is The City National Bank of Charleston ("City National"), which was organized in 1957 and had $290 million in total assets at March 31, 1995. Through its main office, City National serves the Kanawha City section of Charleston and municipalities and rural areas east of the city. City National operates full service branch banks in downtown Charleston, western Charleston, the South Hills district of Charleston, St. Albans and Cross Lanes. The Charleston metropolitan area served by City National is the largest in West Virginia, with a population of approximately 270,000. The state's capital city, Charleston, is served by three interstate highways and the area's economy is diverse and strong in relation to the economy of the state as a whole (which is less developed, with many regions relying on a limited number of industries). A service center, Charleston provides governmental, medical, financial and other services for the entire state. Major chemical companies and educational institutions also contribute to the local economy. City Holding completed its acquisition of The Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant ("Point Pleasant") in June 1987. Point Pleasant, a state-chartered bank organized in 1965, conducts a general banking business through its main office and two branch offices located in Mason County, West Virginia, which has a population of approximately 27,000. The Mason County economy primarily consists of dairy and crop farming industries. Point Pleasant had total assets of $108 million at March 31, 1995. In September 1988, City Holding acquired First State Bank & Trust of Rainelle, West Virginia ("Rainelle"). Rainelle, a state-chartered bank incorporated in 1973, operates a full-service bank and two branch offices in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. In 1994, City Holding acquired the remaining 33% of First National Bank-Beckley which was subsequently merged into Rainelle. The merger expanded Rainelle into Beckley (Raleigh County), West Virginia by adding two additional branches. The Greenbrier County economy is primarily supported by the mining, timber and farming industries and Raleigh County is primarily supported by the mining, retail and government industries. Rainelle had total assets of $74 million at March 31, 1995. In October 1988, City Holding acquired Bank of Ripley ("Ripley"). Ripley, a state-chartered institution organized in 1891, is located in Jackson County, West Virginia. Ripley operates a full-service bank with an emphasis on retail or consumer banking. The Jackson County economy is primarily supported by the farming and timber industries. Ripley had $65 million in total assets at March 31, 1995. City Holding acquired Home National Bank of Sutton, West Virginia ("Home National") in May 1992. Home National, organized in 1909, operates a full service bank and one branch office in Braxton County, West Virginia. The Braxton County economy is primarily supported by the mining, timber, and farming industries. Home National had total assets of $62 million at March 31, 1995. In August 1992, City Holding began operations of Blue Ridge Bank ("Blue Ridge"), a de novo institution chartered as a state nonmember bank. Blue Ridge, a full-service bank, is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. In October 1993, Blue Ridge assumed the insured deposits and purchased certain facilities and an insignificant amount of performing loans of the former Shenandoah Federal Savings Association in a cash transaction with the Resolution Trust Corporation. This acquisition, which added approximately $40 million in deposits, expanded Blue Ridge from two offices to six, located in Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan and Grant counties. The economy of Martinsburg and surrounding communities is primarily supported by the wholesale and retail trade, service, and government industries. Blue Ridge had total assets of $91 million at March 31, 1995. City Holding acquired The Buffalo Bank of Eleanor in December 1992 and changed its name to Peoples State Bank ("Peoples") in early 1995. Peoples, a state-chartered bank organized in 1919 (as "The Buffalo Bank of Eleanor"), operates a full-service bank and a branch office in Putnam County, West Virginia. The Putnam County economy consists of agriculture, retail and governmental industries. Peoples had total assets of $61 million at March 31, 1995. City Holding anticipates that it will move Peoples headquarters to Clarksburg, West Virginia and merge Peoples' Putnam County operations into City National sometime in the second quarter of 1995. City Holding acquired Hinton Financial Corporation ("Hinton") and The First National Bank of Hinton ("Hinton National") in December 1994. Hinton owns all of the outstanding capital stock of Hinton National. Hinton National, organized in 1974, operates a full service bank in Summers County, West Virginia. Summers County is primarily supported by the railroad and government industries. Hinton had total assets of $66 million at March 31, 1995. During 1993, City Holding formed two non-banking subsidiaries. City Mortgage Corporation was approved by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to operate as a full service mortgage banking company in December 1993. Headquartered in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this company originates, services and sells long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans. City Financial Corporation was approved by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in November 1993 and by the National Association of Securities Dealers in February 1994, to serve as a full service securities brokerage and investment advisory company. City Financial Corporation is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia with its primary office located in City National's main location. Both of these companies were formed primarily to generate fee income in order to lessen City Holding's reliance on net interest margin and to enable City Holding to offer a full array of financial services to its customers. Hinton, City Holding's third non- banking subsidiary, owns all of the outstanding capital stock of Hinton National and does not conduct any other business activities. City Holding continually seeks strategic acquisition opportunities for small to medium-sized banks, but currently is not a party to any agreement or understanding regarding any such acquisition other than the Agreement. City Holding's acquisition policy has permitted the Banking Subsidiaries to operate as entities with their historical names and boards of directors. City Holding believes that this policy maintains community loyalty to the Banking Subsidiaries and improves operating performance while providing the services and efficiencies of a larger holding company. CITY HOLDING MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data for City Holding and City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein. OVERVIEW Three Months Ended March 31, 1995, Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 1994 Total assets increased $35.1 million or approximately 4.5% during the first three months of 1995. Net loans increased $32.6 million or 6.7%. Loans held for sale, consisting primarily of loans received through City Holding's participation in a short-term whole loan bulk purchasing program, increased $14.6 million or 48%. As of March 31, 1995, program loans owned by City Holding had an outstanding principal balance of approximately $34.6 million. City Holding earned interest income of approximately $394,000 on program loans during the first quarter of 1995. The increases in net loans and loans held for sale were funded by an increase in short-term borrowings of $31.3 million. Net stockholders' equity increased $2.1 million during the first three months of 1995 representing City Holding's retained net profits, plus the $1 million change in the net unrealized loss on securities available for sale. City Holding reported net income of $1,744,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1995 compared to net income of $1,658,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 1994. This increase of $86,000, or 5.19%, was primarily due to an increase of $916,000 in City Holding's net interest income during the first quarter of 1995 as compared to the same period of 1994. However, the increase in net interest income did not translate into a corresponding increase in net income because of the level of non-interest expense associated with Company expansion, which increased $1,012,000 or 17% during the first quarter of 1995 as compared to the same period of 1994. Earnings per share were $.46 and $.44 for the first quarter of 1995 and 1994, respectively. Total other income, excluding securities transactions, increased $276,000 or 34% primarily due to fees generated from increased loan volume and return item fees on deposits collected through the ordinary course of business. The return on average assets ("ROA"), a measure of the effectiveness of asset utilization, for the first quarter of 1995 was .89% compared to .93% in the first quarter of 1994. The return on average shareholder's equity ("ROE"), which measures the return on shareholders' investment, for the first quarter of 1995 was 12.33% compared to 11.59% ROE for the first quarter of 1994. The dividend payout ratio of 34.78% for the quarter ended March 31, 1995 represents a slight increase of 2.02% from the quarter ended March 31, 1994. Since 1988, City Holding has paid dividends on a quarterly basis, and expects to continue to do so in the future. Year Ended December 31, 1994, Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1993 City Holding reported total assets of $781 million at December 31, 1994, and achieved $7.0 million in net income for the year then ended. Total assets increased 10.5% over the 1993 total of $707 million, roughly half of which increase was the result of City Holding's loan growth, as more fully discussed in "Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities." Net income was up significantly over the $6.4 million and $5.9 million reported for 1993 and 1992, respectively. City Holding's acquisition of Hinton was accounted for using the pooling of interests method of accounting. Accordingly, City Holding's consolidated financial statements and related Notes, as well as the information presented herein, have been restated to include Hinton as though it were acquired at the beginning of the earliest period presented. For further information concerning the 1994 acquisition, see Note 3 of the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. City Holding's ROA and ROE were .92% and 12.01%, respectively in 1994. City Holding's ROA and ROE were 1.01% and 11.81%, respectively in 1993. Earnings per share for 1994 were $1.85, an increase of approximately 8.2% from the $1.71 per share reported in 1993. The main reason for the increase in earnings per share is increased net interest income, which is principally the result of increased loan volume and continued growth of City Holding. The following sections discuss in more detail information with respect to City Holding for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, as summarized in "SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA." INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES Average interest-earning assets increased $108.6 million from 1993 to 1994 and $113.8 million from 1992 to 1993. These increases are attributable to the loan volume generated by City Holding's subsidiary banks, which was accompanied by a comparable increase in deposits and short-term borrowings. A significant part of the increase in net earning assets for 1994 is attributable to City Holding's participation in a short- term, whole loan bulk purchasing program. Under the program, City Holding purchases from a third party whole loans secured by residential mortgages and insured by an Agency of the United States government. The loans typically have balances of less than $25,000 and are not concentrated geographically. Additionally, the program permits City Holding to require the seller to repurchase or replace certain non-performing loans. The loans are generally repurchased from City Holding within 30 to 90 days. Although the loans usually are located outside City Holding's primary market areas, management believes that these loans pose no greater risk than similar "in-market" loans because of City Holding's review of the loans, the credit support associated with the loans, the short duration of City Holding's investment and the other terms of the program. The loans are serviced by third parties and City Holding earns a fixed rate of return on the loans. City Holding earned approximately $1.9 million during 1994 on an average balance of approximately $21.2 million. These loans are being funded through short-term borrowings which consist primarily of securities sold under agreement to repurchase. Average short-term borrowings increased $24.9 million from 1993 to 1994. The average rate paid by City Holding for short-term borrowings increased 156 basis points in 1994 due to general increases in market interest rates. Most of the internal growth in deposits has been in response to City Holding's service-oriented philosophy and its active involvement in the local communities it serves. City Holding also continues to establish additional commercial relationships, with an emphasis on "in-market" lending to businesses owned and operated by established customers. City Holding believes its decentralized management style appeals to retail consumers and small businesses. These lending arrangements are in furtherance of City Holding's mission of being a high quality service provider retaining strong ties to the local communities in which its subsidiary banks operate. In 1994, City Holding's subsidiaries had an aggregate increase in loans of approximately $80.7 million or 19%. Rainelle and Blue Ridge generated the most loan volume in 1994, with increases of 43% and 198%, respectively. In response to the significant growth in loans, average investment securities had a slight increase of $1.0 million from $221 million in 1993 to $222 million in 1994. The overall yield on investments has decreased from 1993 as a result of a more liquid portfolio and the reinvestment in 1994 of proceeds from matured or called securities during a period of declining market interest rates. Average investment securities increased $27.8 million from $194 million in 1992 to $221 million in 1993, principally because of the increase in deposits and short-term borrowings as well as a reduction in federal funds sold for the same period. Long-term debt, representing obligations of City Holding, consists of amounts borrowed to fund the purchase of Buffalo common stock and the related recapitalization of Buffalo, and to provide Blue Ridge with additional capital in connection with its 1993 acquisition of certain assets and deposits of the former Shenandoah Federal Savings Association. For further details with respect to long-term debt, see Note 8 of the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income, on a fully federal tax-equivalent basis, increased $4.2 million during 1994. The average yield on earning assets decreased from 8.23% in 1993 to 7.94% in 1994, while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 3.81% to 3.68% over this same period. This had the effect of decreasing the net yield on earning assets from 4.96% in 1993 to 4.79% in 1994. The $2.1 million decrease in net interest income due to rate, as shown in Table Three which follows, was coupled with a $6.3 million increase in net interest income due to volume. The major components of this favorable volume change were increased average loans and investment securities as more fully discussed under "Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities." Net interest income, on a fully federal tax-equivalent basis, increased $4.0 million in 1993. The $5.8 million increase caused by changes in volume was offset by a $1.8 million decrease in net interest income due to rate. The following tables summarize the average balances, interest earned or paid and yield or rate for City Holding's earning assets and interest- bearing liabilities for each of the three years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 and changes in net interest income and expense due to changes in volume and rate during the same periods. TABLE ONE EARNING ASSETS AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES (IN THOUSANDS)
1994 1993 1992 AVERAGE YIELD/ AVERAGE YIELD/ AVERAGE YIELD/ BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE BALANCE INTEREST RATE EARNING ASSETS: Loans (1) Commercial and industrial $128,777 $10,912 8.47% $101,187 $ 8,687 8.59% $ 66,703 $ 5,972 8.95% Real estate 211,463 17,301 8.18 158,554 14,183 8.95 108,343 11,067 10.21 Consumer obligations 108,684 10,579 9.73 102,572 10,381 10.12 99,409 11,183 11.25 Total loans 448,924 38,792 8.64 362,313 33,251 9.18 274,455 28,222 10.28 Loans held for sale 27,655 2,375 8.59 Securities Taxable 192,288 12,071 6.28 192,143 12,650 6.58 166,451 12,895 7.75 Tax-exempt (2) 30,178 2,600 8.62 29,320 2,786 9.50 27,175 2,848 10.48 Total securities 222,466 14,671 6.59 221,463 15,436 6.97 193,626 15,743 8.13 Federal funds sold 6,930 194 2.80 13,632 476 3.49 15,566 530 3.40 Total earning assets 705,975 56,032 7.94 597,408 49,163 8.23 483,647 44,495 9.20 Cash and due from banks 21,397 19,292 14,047 Bank premises and equipment 16,323 13,140 9,403 Other assets 16,630 12,366 10,089 Less allowance for possible loan losses (5,916) (5,364) (2,980) Total assets $754,409 $636,842 $514,206 INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES: Demand deposits $ 83,587 $ 2,641 3.16% $ 73,965 $ 2,293 3.10% $ 65,136 $ 2,666 4.09% Savings deposits 221,305 6,861 3.10 189,328 6,338 3.35 125,554 5,217 4.16 Time deposits 250,090 10,608 4.24 227,342 10,218 4.49 204,158 10,631 5.21 Short-term borrowings 42,559 1,687 3.96 17,641 424 2.40 10,605 329 3.10 Long-term debt 6,252 445 7.12 4,387 274 6.25 508 35 6.89 Total interest-bearing liabilities 603,793 22,242 3.68 512,663 19,547 3.81 405,961 18,878 4.65 Demand deposits 85,918 63,400 51,581 Other liabilities 6,773 6,320 6,206 Shareholders' equity 57,925 54,459 50,458 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $754,409 $636,842 $514,206 Net interest income $33,790 $29,616 $25,617 Net yield on earning assets 4.79% 4.96% 5.30%
(1) For purposes of this table, nonaccruing loans have been included in average balances and loan fees, which are immaterial, have been included in interest income. (2) Computed on a fully federal tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 34% in all years. TABLE TWO RATE VOLUME ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE (IN THOUSANDS)
1994 VS. 1993 1993 VS. 1992 INCREASE (DECREASE) INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO CHANGE IN: DUE TO CHANGE IN: VOLUME RATE NET VOLUME RATE NET INTEREST INCOME FROM: Loans Commercial and industrial $2,339 $ (114) $2,225 $2,970 $ (255) $2,715 Real estate 4,411 (1,293) 3,118 4,626 (1,510) 3,116 Consumer obligations 604 (406) 198 347 (1,149) (802) Total 7,354 (1,813) 5,541 7,943 (2,914) 5,029 Loans held for sale 2,375 0 2,375 0 0 0 Investment securities Taxable 10 (589) (579) 1,839 (2,084) (245) Tax-exempt (1) 80 (266) (186) 215 (277) (62) Total 90 (855) (765) 2,054 (2,361) (307) Federal funds sold (201) (81) (282) (67) 13 (54) Total interest-earning assets $9,618 $(2,749) $6,869 $9,930 $(5,262) $4,668 INTEREST EXPENSE ON: Demand deposits $ 303 $ 45 $ 348 $ 330 $ (703) $ (373) Savings deposits 1,015 (492) 523 2,277 (1,156) 1,121 Time deposits 986 (596) 390 1,132 (1,545) (413) Short-term borrowings 865 398 1,263 182 (87) 95 Long-term debt 129 42 171 243 (4) 239 Total interest-bearing liabilities $3,298 $ (603) $2,695 $4,164 $(3,495) $ 669 NET INTEREST INCOME $6,320 $(2,146) $4,174 $5,766 $(1,767) $3,999
(1) Fully federal taxable equivalent using a tax rate of 34% in all years. The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. LOAN PORTFOLIO The following table summarizes the composition of City Holding's loan portfolio. TABLE THREE LOAN PORTFOLIO (IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Commercial, financial and agricultural $137,425 $125,568 $ 80,806 $ 76,179 $ 58,180 Real estate-mortgage 238,231 184,602 141,079 92,539 85,241 Installment loans to individuals 129,300 114,110 120,324 97,768 95,434 Total loans $504,956 $424,280 $342,209 $266,486 $238,855
City Holding had $15.3 million and $15.1 million outstanding in real estate construction loans at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively, the majority of which related to one to four family residential properties. Real estate construction loans were not material in all other periods presented. The following table shows the contractual maturity of loans outstanding as of December 31, 1994.
MATURING AFTER ONE WITHIN BUT WITHIN AFTER ONE YEAR FIVE YEARS FIVE YEARS TOTAL Commercial, financial & agricultural $29,233 $ 59,614 $ 47,065 $135,912 Real estate-mortgage 41,122 60,060 141,535 242,717 Installment loans to individuals 18,468 92,446 15,413 126,327 Total loans $88,823 $212,120 $204,013 $504,956 Loans maturing after one year with: Fixed interest rates $273,961 Variable interest rates 142,172 Total $416,133
LOAN LOSS ANALYSIS During 1994, City Holding charged-off $1,093,000 of loans that were doubtful as to collection and had recoveries of $393,000. The resulting net charge-offs of $700,000, decreased 34% from that reported in 1993. Net charge-offs decreased approximately 15%, or $138,000 in 1993 versus 1992. Approximately half of the 1993 net charge-offs was related to pre- acquisition loans at Buffalo. Net charge-offs as a percent of average total loans decreased 13 basis points when comparing 1994 to 1993. City Holding's asset quality continues to compare favorably with that of peer banks. The provision for possible loan losses charged to operations each year is dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, historical charge- off experience, size and composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies and general economic trends. The provision of $953,000 in 1994 represents .21% of average loans as compared to a $1,341,000 or .37% provision in 1993. The decreased provision for 1994 is primarily due to lower net charge-offs as discussed above. Loan volume has continued to increase in recent years as a result of City Holding's more active solicitation of commercial loan business as well as general volume increases applicable to the traditional borrowing segment from which City Holding has generated loans in the past. City Holding has successfully attracted more commercial customers, while continuing to obtain noncommercial, lower risk collateral such as residential properties. City Holding's collateral position with respect to real estate loans has typically been less volatile than its peers, particularly banks located outside of its region where dramatic escalations in real estate values took place in certain prior years. The allowance for loan losses was $6,017,000, or 1.23% of net loans, as of December 31, 1994, compared to $5,764,000 or 1.41% of net loans in 1993. As detailed in Table Six, as of December 31, 1994, the allowance for loan losses is allocated 30% to commercial, financial and agricultural loans, 43% to real estate-mortgage loans and 27% to installment loans to individuals. These amounts reflect management's assessment of the risk in each specific portfolio in relation to the total. These percentages compare to 34%, 37% and 29%, respectively, as of December 31, 1993. The portion of the allowance related to commercial credits is based primarily upon specific credit review with minor weighting being given to past charge-off history. Conversely, due to the homogenous nature of the portfolios and consistency in underwriting standards, the portions of the allowance allocated to the real estate-mortgages and installment loans to individuals are based primarily upon prior charge-off history with minor weighting being given to specific credit reviews. Management has, however, increased the portion of the allowance allocated to real estate-mortgages above the trend in net charge-off history for that portfolio. This increase is primarily due to management's concern that rapid increases in real estate lending within City Holding over the past several years have led to a portfolio that may not be seasoned enough for past net charge-offs to represent current risk. In addition, City Holding's adjustable rate mortgages have grown from $22.3 at December 31, 1992, to $92.7 million at December 31, 1994, an increase of 316% in three years. Management feels that additional allocations were also warranted due to the unknown effect that rises in short term interest rates would have on the risk characteristics of the adjustable rate mortgages within the real estate- mortgages portfolio. In management's opinion, the consolidated allowance for loan losses is adequate to provide for any potential losses on existing loans. See Note 5 to the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of concentrations of credit risk. Nonperforming loans, consisting of nonaccrual, past due and restructured credits, increased approximately $914,000 in 1994. While the general economy remains soft in certain of the subsidiary banks' market areas, management does not anticipate material loan losses since loan to collateral ratios remain favorable. At December 31, 1994, loans aggregating $529,000 are considered by management to represent possible future credit problems. These loans are generally contractually current, but information is available to management which indicates that serious doubt may exist as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans, including potential problem loans, was 131% at December 31, 1994, as compared to 125% and 102% at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. Tables Four, Five and Six detail loan performance and analyze the allowance for loan losses. TABLE FOUR ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Balance at beginning of period $ 5,764 $ 5,380 $ 2,401 $ 1,929 $ 1,721 Charge-offs: Commercial, financial and agricultural (300) (684) (244) (302) (270) Real estate-mortgage (151) (239) (292) (247) (186) Installment loans to individuals (642) (614) (627) (452) (463) Totals (1,093) (1,537) (1,163) (1,001) (919) Recoveries: Commercial, financial and agricultural 110 58 20 49 77 Real estate-mortgage 11 218 65 26 50 Installment loans to individuals 272 200 155 126 102 Totals 393 476 240 201 229 Net charge-offs (700) (1,061) (923) (800) (690) Provision for possible loan losses 953 1,341 2,222 1,272 898 Balance of acquired subsidiary 104 1,680 Balance at end of period $ 6,017 $ 5,764 $ 5,380 $ 2,401 $ 1,929 AS A PERCENT OF AVERAGE TOTAL LOANS Net charge-offs .16% .29% .34% .33% .33% Provision for possible loan losses .21 .37 .81 .53 .43 AS A PERCENT OF NONPERFORMING AND POTENTIAL PROBLEM LOANS Allowance for loan losses 130.55% 125.06% 102.34% 65.37% 70.89%
TABLE FIVE NONACCRUAL, PAST DUE AND RESTRUCTURED LOANS (IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Nonaccrual loans $2,600 $1,524 $1,473 $1,367 $ 874 Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 1,218 643 1,293 1,780 1,446 Restructured loans 262 999 1,475 526 401 $4,080 $3,166 $4,241 $3,673 $2,721
During 1994, City Holding recognized approximately $119,000 of interest income received in cash on nonaccrual and restructured loans. Approximately $229,000 of interest income would have been recognized during the year if such loans had been current in accordance with their original terms. There were no commitments to provide additional funds on nonaccrual, restructured, or other potential problem loans at December 31, 1994. Interest on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding. The accrual of interest income is generally discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest unless the loan is well collateralized and in the process of collection. When interest accruals are discontinued, interest credited to income in the current year that is unpaid and deemed uncollectible is charged to operations. Prior year interest accruals that are unpaid and deemed uncollectible are charged to the allowance for loan losses, provided that such amounts were specifically reserved. TABLE SIX ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT OF LOANS OF LOANS OF LOANS OF LOANS OF LOANS IN EACH IN EACH IN EACH IN EACH IN EACH CATEGORY CATEGORY CATEGORY CATEGORY CATEGORY TO TOTAL TO TOTAL TO TOTAL TO TOTAL TO TOTAL AMOUNT LOANS AMOUNT LOANS AMOUNT LOANS AMOUNT LOANS AMOUNT LOANS Commercial, financial and agricultural $1,816 27% $1,943 30% $1,959 24% $1,020 28% $ 709 24% Real estate-mortgage 2,600 47 2,131 43 1,745 41 494 35 457 36 Installment loans to individuals 1,601 26 1,690 27 1,676 35 887 37 763 40 $6,017 100% $5,764 100% $5,380 100% $2,401 100% $1,929 100%
The portion of the allowance for loan losses that is not specifically allocated to individual credits has been apportioned among the separate loan portfolios based on the relative risk of each portfolio. LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY City Holding has a strong liquidity position and does not anticipate any material adverse changes in 1995. There are no known trends, demands, commitments or uncertainties that have resulted or are reasonably likely to result in material changes in liquidity. INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY. City Holding seeks to maintain a strong liquidity position to reduce interest rate risk, which is the susceptibility of assets and liabilities to declines in value as a result of changes in general market interest rates. City Holding minimizes this risk through asset and liability management, where the goal is to optimize earnings while managing interest rate risk. City Holding measures this interest rate risk through interest sensitivity gap analysis as illustrated in Table Seven. At December 31, 1994, the one year period shows a negative gap (liability sensitive) of $328 million. This analysis is a "static gap" presentation and movements in deposit rates offered by City Holding's subsidiary banks lag behind movements in the prime rate. Such time lags affect the repricing frequency of many items on City Holding's balance sheet. Accordingly, the sensitivity of deposits to changes in market rates may differ significantly from the related contractual terms. Table Seven is first presented without adjustment for expected repricing behavior. Then, as presented in the "management adjustment" line, these balances have been notionally distributed over the first three periods to reflect those portions of such accounts that are expected to reprice fully with market rates over the respective periods. The distribution of the balances over the repricing periods represents an aggregation of such allocations by each of the affiliate banks, and is based upon historical experience with their individual markets and customers. Management expects to continue the same pricing methodology in response to the future market rate changes; however, management adjustments may change as customer preferences, competitive market conditions, liquidity, and loan growth change. Also presented in the management adjustment line are loan prepayment assumptions which may differ from the related contractual term of the loans. These balances have been distributed over the four periods to reflect those loans that are expected to be repaid in full prior to their maturity date over the respected period. After management adjustments, Table Seven shows a negative gap in the one year period of $137 million. A negative gap position is advantageous when interest rates are falling because interest-bearing liabilities are being repriced at lower rates and in greater volume, which has a positive affect on net interest income. However, when interest rates are rising, this position produces the converse effect. Consequently, City Holding has experienced a decline in its net interest margin during the past two years and is somewhat vulnerable to a rapid rise in interest rates in 1995. These declines in the net interest margin did not translate into declines in net interest income because of increases in the volume of interest-earning assets. In any event, City Holding intends to increase the repricing frequency of interest-earning assets, particularly through variable-rate loan products, to achieve a less volatile gap position. TABLE SEVEN INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY GAPS (IN THOUSANDS)
1 TO 3 3 TO 12 1 TO 5 OVER 5 MONTHS MONTHS YEARS YEARS TOTAL ASSETS Gross loans $ 105,619 $ 59,186 $249,727 $ 87,824 $502,356 Loans held for sale 30,227 0 0 0 30,227 Securities 16,014 19,887 98,799 61,677 196,377 Total interest-earning assets 151,860 79,073 348,526 149,501 728,960 LIABILITIES Savings and NOW accounts 308,100 0 0 0 308,100 All other interest-bearing deposits 76,619 110,180 72,917 2,754 262,470 Short-term borrowings 57,483 0 0 0 57,483 Long-term borrowings 6,875 0 0 0 6,875 Total interest-bearing liabilities 449,077 110,180 72,917 2,754 634,928 Interest sensitivity gap $(297,217) $ (31,107) $ 275,609 $146,747 $(94,032) Cumulative sensitivity gap $(297,217) $(328,324) $ (52,715) $ 94,032 Management adjustments $ 262,434 $ (71,241) $(181,057) $(10,136) Cumulative management adjusted gap $ (34,783) $(137,131) $ (42,579) $ 94,032
The table above includes various assumptions and estimates by management as to maturity and repricing patterns. Future interest margins will be impacted by balances and rates which are subject to change periodically throughout the year. LIQUIDITY. City Holding also seeks to maintain adequate liquidity in order to generate sufficient cash flows to fund operations on a timely basis. City Holding manages its liquidity position to provide for asset growth and to ensure that the funding needs of depositors and borrowers can be met promptly. City Holding does not have a high concentration of volatile funds, and all such funds are invested in assets of comparable maturity to mitigate liquidity concerns. At December 31, 1994, City Holding had $6,875,000 in long-term debt outstanding. These funds were used primarily to provide Blue Ridge with additional capital in connection with its 1993 acquisition of certain assets and deposits of the former Shenandoah Federal. Total debt service for City Holding in 1995 will approximate $560,000 million at current interest rates. Other than long-term debt, the cash needs of City Holding consist of routine payroll and benefit expenses of City Holding personnel, expenses for certain professional services, debt service on affiliate advances and dividends to shareholders. City Holding has approximately $6.2 million available for transfer from its subsidiary banks as of January 1, 1995. Subsidiary bank earnings in 1995 through the date of dividend declaration are also available for transfer upstream. Such subsidiary bank dividends are City Holding's primary source of cash. Management anticipates that the cash flow requirements of City Holding will be adequately met in the normal course of business. For more specific information regarding restrictions on subsidiary dividends, see Note 9 to the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. City Holding's cash and cash equivalents, represented by cash, due from banks and federal funds sold, are a product of its operating, investing and financing activities. These activities are set forth in City Holding's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included elsewhere herein. Cash was used in operating activities during 1994 due to the purchase of loans held for sale and was generated from operating activities in 1993 and 1992. Net cash was used in investing activities for each year presented which is indicative of City Holding's loan volume over this period and net increases in the investment portfolio. The majority of this loan growth and investment activity was funded by the net cash provided by financing activities, principally in the form of increased interest-bearing deposits. The following tables present information regarding City Holding's investment portfolio. TABLE EIGHT INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (IN THOUSANDS)
HELD TO AVAILABLE BOOK VALUES AS OF DECEMBER 31 MATURITY FOR SALE 1994 1994 1993 1992 U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 92,372 $56,751 $193,284 $168,821 States and political subdivisions 32,056 790 33,984 31,769 Other 3,669 10,379 14,353 7,467 Total $128,457 $67,920 $241,621 $208,057
At December 31, 1994, there were no securities of any issuers whose aggregate carrying or market value exceeded 10% of shareholders' equity.
MATURING WITHIN AFTER ONE BUT AFTER FIVE BUT AFTER ONE YEAR WITHIN FIVE YEARS WITHIN TEN YEARS TEN YEARS AMOUNT YIELD AMOUNT YIELD AMOUNT YIELD AMOUNT YIELD U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 24,744 6.83% $ 83,565 6.71% $ 39,119 6.47% $ 2,055 6.15% State and political subdivisions(1) 2,422 11.19 11,586 8.93 16,018 8.10 2,820 8.86 Other 8,735 6.11 3,648 7.46 1,665 7.70 0 0.00 Total $ 35,901 6.95% $ 98,799 6.98% $56,802 6.97% $ 4,875 7.72%
(1)Weighted average yields on tax-exempt obligations of states and political subdivisions have been computed on a fully federal tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. At December 31, 1994, City Holding's net unrealized loss on securities available for sale was $2.1 million. This decline is considered temporary, given the market conditions as of year end, and management has no reason to believe that the market value will not recover prior to the sale of such securities. As of March 31, 1995, the net unrealized loss on securities available for sale was $1.1 million. As of December 31, 1994, City Holding had $9.7 million in structured notes. All structured notes are federal agency securities that are classified as available-for-sale. They have a weighted average coupon of 5.29% and a weighted average maturity of approximately three years. Approximately 67% of these securities were obtained through the Company's acquisitions and management has no plans to purchase any additional structured notes in the future. The impact of holding these securities on the results of operations was immaterial as of December 31, 1994. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES Other income continues to be an area of management emphasis. Recognizing the importance of non-interest income to future operating performance, City Holding is aggressively pursuing additional service opportunities by offering a variety of services and products to its customers which include trust, brokerage, mortgage banking and related services. The loan and deposit growth at City Holding's subsidiary banks, which includes a greater mix of commercial relationships than certain prior years, has positioned City Holding to increase other income in areas such as service charges. Service charge income increased approximately $503,000 or 27% when comparing 1994 to 1993. Approximately half of this increase is attributable to fees charged in the normal course of business on the additional $40 million in deposits acquired by Blue Ridge from the former Shenandoah Federal Savings Association in late 1993. Other income increased $2.3 million during 1994. This increase was related to an insurance recovery of $1.4 million at one of City Holding's subsidiary banks. An additional $280,000 in fees was generated from services provided by City Financial and City Mortgage during their first year of operations and approximately $360,000 in fees were generated from overall loan growth during 1994. During the fourth quarter of 1994, City Holding took the opportunity to restructure its available-for-sale investment portfolio that resulted in an $885,000 securities loss. Gains/losses from securities transactions were not significant in 1993 or 1992. As more fully described in City Holding's securities policy in Note 1 to the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Historically, sales of securities have been infrequent. See Note 4 to the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of securities available-for-sale. Total other expenses increased $5.5 million, or 26.2%, during 1994 due primarily to $1.1 million in expenses incurred by City Financial and City Mortgage with no expenses for these new subsidiaries included in the 1993 results. In addition, Blue Ridge had an increase of approximately $1.9 million in non-interest expense associated with growth and the 1993 acquisition of Shenandoah Federal Savings Association. The additional increase of $2.5 million is attributable to City Holding's overall growth during 1994, which produced higher personnel costs throughout the organization. Total other expenses increased $5.0 million or 31.7%, during 1993 due primarily to $1.9 million in expenses incurred by Buffalo and Beckley with no expenses for these purchased subsidiaries included in the 1992 results. In addition, Blue Ridge had $157,000 in other expenses in 1992 for the first four months of operation compared to $1.2 million in 1993 for a full year. The additional increase of $2.1 million in 1993 is attributable to City Holding's overall growth during that year. CAPITAL RESOURCES As a bank holding company, City Holding is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve Board under the BHCA. At March 31, 1995, the Federal Reserve Board's minimum ratio of qualified total capital to risk-weighted assets was 8%. At least half of the total capital is required to be comprised of Tier 1 capital, or the equity of the holders of City Holding Common Stock less intangibles. The remainder ("Tier 2 capital") may consist of certain other prescribed instruments and a limited amount of loan loss reserves. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board has established minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to quarterly average tangible assets) guidelines for bank holding companies. These guidelines provide for a minimum ratio of three percent for bank holding companies that meet certain specified criteria, including that they have the highest regulatory rating. All other bank holding companies are required to maintain a leverage ratio of three percent plus an additional cushion of at least 100 to 200 basis points. The guidelines also provide that banking organizations experiencing internal growth or making acquisitions will be expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially above the minimum supervisory levels, without significant reliance on intangible assets. The following table presents comparative capital ratios and related dollar amounts of capital for City Holding: TABLE NINE REGULATORY CAPITAL (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1995 1994 1993 CAPITAL COMPONENTS Tier 1 risk-based capital $53,753 $52,408 $50,821 Total risk-based capital 59,793 58,425 55,832 CAPITAL RATIOS Tier 1 risk-based 10.16% 10.65% 12.70% Total risk-based 11.30 11.88 13.95 Leverage 6.94 6.65 7.31 REGULATORY MINIMUM Tier 1 risk-based (dollar/ratio) $21,161/4.00% $19,677/4.00% $16,036/4.00% Total risk-based (dollar/ratio) 42,323/8.00 39,354/8.00 32,072/8.00 Leverage (dollar/ratio) 23,222/3.00 23,628/3.00 20,862/3.00
The strong capital position of City Holding is indicative of management's emphasis on asset quality and a history of retained net income. The ratios enable City Holding to continually pursue acquisitions and other growth opportunities. Improvements in operating results and a consistent dividend program, coupled with an effective management of credit risk, have been, and will be, the key elements in maintaining City Holding's present capital position. City Holding does not anticipate any material capital expenditures in 1995. Earnings from subsidiary bank operations are expected to remain adequate to fund payment of shareholders' dividends and internal growth. In management's opinion, subsidiary banks have the capability to upstream sufficient dividends to meet the cash requirements of City Holding. Maturities of time certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 1994, are summarized as follows: TABLE TEN MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS IN AMOUNTS OF $100,000 OR MORE (IN THOUSANDS) AMOUNTS PERCENTAGE Three months or less $11,195 32% Over three months through six months 5,727 16 Over six months through twelve months 7,540 22 Over twelve months 10,585 30 Total $35,047 100% INFLATION Since the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary banks are primarily monetary in nature (payable in fixed, determinable amounts), the performance of banks is affected more by changes in interest rates than by inflation. Interest rates generally increase as the rate of inflation increases, but the magnitude of the change in rates may not be the same. While the effect of inflation on banks is normally not as significant as its influence on those businesses which have large investments in plant and inventories, it does have an effect. During periods of high inflation, there are normally corresponding increases in the money supply, and banks will normally experience above-average growth in assets, loans and deposits. Also, general increases in the price of goods and services will result in increased operating expenses. INCOME TAXES Income tax expense was $3,193,000 in 1994, resulting in an effective tax rate of 31.5% for the year. Such rates were 31.4% and 29.8% in 1993 and 1992, respectively. The effective tax rate from 1993 to 1994 remained relatively unchanged. The increase effective tax rate from 1992 to 1993 is principally the result of a decreased mix of tax-exempt income relative to total earnings. As more fully discussed in Note 10 to the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, City Holding prospectively adopted the liability method of accounting for income taxes during 1992, without material effect. At December 31, 1994, gross deferred tax assets total approximately $5.0 million. Such assets are primarily attributable to the allowance for loan losses ($2 million), acquired net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards ($777,000) certain nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements sponsored by subsidiary banks ($436,000) and securities available for sale ($1.4 million). Pursuant to management's evaluation for the quarter ended December 31, 1994, no valuation allowance has been allocated to the deferred tax assets. The quarterly evaluation process employed by management is based upon the expected reversal period of the assets, in consideration of taxes paid by City Holding in the carryback years, expected reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, and historical trends in taxable income. Those assets for which realization is expected to be dependent on future events are subjected to further evaluation. Management's analysis has shown that realization of certain deferred tax assets, principally the acquired NOL, will be dependent on future events. After considering such factors as the magnitude of the asset relative to historical levels of financial reporting income and taxable income, the period over which future taxable income would have to be earned to realize the asset, and budgeted future results of operations, management has concluded that it is more likely than not that all other deferred tax assets existing at December 31, 1994, will be realized. At present, management does not expect that implementation of tax planning strategies will be necessary to ensure realization. The need for a valuation allowance will continue to be addressed by management each quarter and any changes in the valuation allowance will be reported contemporaneously therewith in City Holding's quarterly results of operations. CITY HOLDING MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION City Holding Common Stock is included on The Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CHCO. The following table sets forth the cash dividends paid per share and information regarding the market prices per share of City Holding's Common Stock for the periods indicated. The price ranges are based on transactions as reported on The Nasdaq National Market. At March 31, 1995, there were 1,770 stockholders of record. CASH DIVIDENDS MARKET PRICE RANGE PER SHARE LOW HIGH 1995 Third Quarter (through July 20) $ -- $26.50 $28.00 Second Quarter .16 26.00 29.00 First Quarter .16 26.00 30.00 1994 Fourth Quarter $ .15 $27.00 $31.82 Third Quarter .15 28.18 31.82 Second Quarter .15 23.64 31.82 First Quarter .15 24.55 31.82 1993 Fourth Quarter $ .15 $25.91 $30.45 Third Quarter .15 23.18 30.45 Second Quarter .14 20.00 26.82 First Quarter .14 18.64 21.59 See "SUPERVISION AND REGULATION" and Note 9 to the City Holding Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of restrictions on subsidiary dividends. All per share data have been restated to reflect a 10% stock dividend effective January 1995. Cash dividends represent amounts declared by City Holding and do not include cash dividends of acquired subsidiaries prior to the dates of acquisition. CITY HOLDING OWNERSHIP OF EQUITY SECURITIES The table below presents certain information as of July 20, 1995 regarding beneficial ownership of shares of City Holding Common Stock by Directors, nominees for Director, all Directors and officers as a group and each person known by City Holding to own more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding City Holding Common Stock. AGGREGATE SOLE VOTING AND PERCENTAGE NAME INVESTMENT POWER OTHER (1) OWNED Samuel M. Bowling 19,858 43,224 1.67 C. Scott Briers 5,422 2,057 .20 Dr. D. K. Cales 72,458 - 1.92 Steven J. Day 20,154 10,455 .81 Robert D. Fisher 4,128 - .11 Jack E. Fruth 28,076 391 .75 Jay Goldman 7,880 242 .21 Carlin K. Harmon 23,344 4,168 .73 C. Dallas Kayser 27,246 181 .73 Dale Nibert 35,365 - .94 Otis L. O'Connor 2,942 12 .08 Bob F. Richmond 8,415 - .22 Mark Schaul 23,958 1,270 .67 Van R. Thorn, II 1,452 1,125 .07 Directors and Officers As a group (17 persons) 286,732 69,038 9.42 (1) Includes shares (a) owned by or with certain relatives; (b) held in various fiduciary capacities; (c) held by certain corporations; or (d) held in trust by City Holding's 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan. BUSINESS OF FMB FMB is a one bank holding company which was incorporated in the State of West Virginia on June 26, 1986. FMB commenced operations on March 5, 1987, acquiring Merchants in Montgomery, West Virginia and Gauley in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. FMB operated as a multi-bank holding company from March 5, 1987 to March 1, 1990, at which time it merged Gauley into Merchants. FMB expanded into Charleston, West Virginia on September 17, 1993 when Merchants successfully bid for certain assets and assumed the insured deposits and certain other liabilities of Evergreen, a failed thrift institution. FMB is subject to the routine filing requirements of the Commission and the subsidiary bank is subject to various regulatory guidelines at the federal and state levels. Merchants' primary regulator is the OCC; however, the bank is also regulated by the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC. FMB is regulated by the Federal Reserve Board and the West Virginia Board. As a bank holding company, FMB's operations consist of the operations of its bank subsidiary. Merchants is a consumer- oriented community bank which offers a full range of deposit and lending services to customers in its primary market area. The markets in which it operates are determined by the locations of its main facility and its branches. Merchants' main facility is located in Montgomery, West Virginia; however, it also operates branches in Cedar Grove/Glasgow, Gauley Bridge, and Charleston, West Virginia. As of December 31, 1994, FMB had a total of 78 employees, as compared with a total of 78 and 64 employees at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. Management does not anticipate any material change in FMB's workforce. The principal executive office of FMB is located at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, Montgomery, West Virginia 25136 and its phone number is (304) 442-2475. PROPERTIES OF FMB The principal offices of FMB are located at the same location as the offices of Merchants, at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street, in Montgomery, Fayette County, West Virginia. This facility consists of a full-service banking lobby as well as office space for the various other banking services offered by Merchants. In November, 1987, Merchants placed in service a new facility which connects with the main structure via an aerial walkway. This new facility features a full-service walkup lobby and five drive through lanes at ground level and additional office space on the second floor. Merchants opened its first full-service branch in Glasgow, Kanawha County, West Virginia on January 2, 1987. This facility offers a full-service banking lobby as well as five drive through lanes. On March 1, 1990, FMB merged its two subsidiary banks, Merchants and Gauley. Gauley, which is now a branch of Merchants, is located at One Main Street, Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, West Virginia. This facility consists of a full-service banking lobby and three drive through lanes at ground level and additional office space on the second floor. On September 17, 1993, Merchants acquired two locations in Charleston, West Virginia. These facilities, which formerly operated as the main office and branch office of Evergreen, opened as branches of Merchants on September 20, 1993. One office is located at 200 Bradford Street, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. This facility consists of a full-service banking lobby and two drive through lanes at ground level and additional office space in the basement. The second facility is located at 4315 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. This office consists of a full-service banking lobby and two drive through lanes. Merchants currently operates four automatic teller machines at the following locations: (i) at the main banking facility, (ii) at the Glasgow, West Virginia branch, (iii) at the Gauley Bridge, West Virginia branch, and (iv) at the MacCorkle Avenue, Charleston, West Virginia branch. Merchants owns all of its banking facilities. FMB MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION As of March 31, 1995 First Merchants' total assets as of March 31, 1995, decreased approximately $7.1 million or 6.2% when compared with December 31, 1994. This decrease was primarily due to a decline in short-term financial instruments classified as loans of approximately $10.5 million. This decrease was the result of a decrease in the level of securities sold under agreement to repurchase of approximately $6.9 million and an increase in outstanding loans of approximately $3.3 million. Net loans outstanding, exclusive of certain short-term instruments classified as loans, increased approximately $3.3 million during the first three months of 1995. The majority of this increase can be attributed to an increase in the installment (or consumer) loan portfolio of approximately $2.6 million and a $.7 million increase in the real estate loan portfolio. For financial statement purposes, purchases of commercial loan participations and commercial paper are classified as net loans outstanding. The following table provides a comparative analysis of the loan portfolio segregated by the typical loan products offered by Merchants to its customers and short-term financial instruments classified as loans:
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 1995 1994 1993 1992 Loans, net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses $51,194,083 $47,913,738 $45,115,039 $36,957,493 Short-term financial instruments classified as loans 0 10,500,455 9,318,614 15,170,749 Net loans outstanding $51,194,083 $58,414,193 $54,433,653 $52,128,242
Historically, the Company has purchased the short-term financial instruments classified as loans to match the maturities of repurchase agreements and volatile deposits. With the decrease in repurchase agreements and increase in loan volume previously discussed, management has reduced its holdings of these instruments. Management has directed its marketing efforts towards generating additional loan demand through more competitive pricing of its loan products in an effort to preserve its net yield on earning assets. Securities sold under agreement to repurchase decreased during the first quarter of 1995. This was a result of more aggressive bidding by other banks of public funds during the first three months of 1995. Net unrealized (loss) gain, on securities available for sale increased by approximately $297,000 during the first three months of 1995. This increase can be attributed to a decline in interest rates during the first three months of the year which has resulted in increasing market values of securities classified as available for sale. As of March 31, 1995, management is not aware of any current recommendations by regulatory authorities, which if implemented, would have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Company's liquidity, capital resources or operations. There are also no known trends, demands, commitments, or uncertainties that have had, or that are reasonably expected to have, a material favorable or unfavorable impact on the financial results of the Company. As of December 31, 1994 Total deposits as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets increased approximately $2.9 million during 1994. This increase in FMB's primary source of funds was complimented by an increase in the level of securities sold under agreements to repurchase of approximately $3.7 million. Net loans outstanding, exclusive of certain short-term instruments classified as loans, increased approximately $2.8 million or 6.2% during 1994. This compares with the loan growth experienced in 1993 of $2.7 million or 7.22%, exclusive of the loans purchased from Evergreen. For financial statement purposes, purchases of commercial loan participations and commercial paper are classified as net loans outstanding. Net unrealized (loss) gain, on securities available for sale declined by approximately $1,095,000 (net of related taxes) during 1994. This decline can be attributed to the rising interest rate environment in effect throughout the year which has resulted in declining market values of securities classified as available for sale. SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS First Merchants' consolidated net income for the three months ended March 31, 1995 increased approximately $48,000 or 19.26% when compared with the corresponding period of the preceding year. Net income for 1994 was $1,182,560, as compared to $1,212,677 and $1,067,712 for 1993 and 1992, respectively. NET INTEREST INCOME FMB's net interest income increased approximately $480,000 or 11.4% during 1994 when compared with 1993 and approximately $160,000 or 4.0% during 1993 when compared with 1992. The increase in net interest income in 1994 from 1993 resulted primarily from higher volumes of loans in the commercial category. Additionally, the rates earned on loans increased by 38 basis points over 1993 reflecting the repricing of loans in a rising interest rate environment. At the same time, rate-sensitive liabilities reprices slower than the assets, further contributing to the increase in the 1994 net interest income. The increase in net interest income increased in 1993 from 1992 reflects the effects of volume increases in both loans and deposits, which were more than offset by declining rates as compared to 1992. FMB's net yield on earning assets increased to a level of 5.09% in 1994 from 4.90% in 1993 after decreasing from a level of 4.98% in 1992. The following table presents the weighted yield on earning assets, weighted cost of funds and net yield on earning assets for each of the periods presented: 1994 1993 1992 WEIGHTED YIELD ON EARNING ASSETS (1) 8.02% 7.93% 8.68% WEIGHTED COST OF RATE SENSITIVE LIABILITIES 3.38 3.53 4.26 NET YIELD ON EARNING ASSETS 5.10 4.90 4.98 (1) Weighted average yields on assets exempt from federal income taxes have been computed on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 34 percent. INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
REPRICING FREQUENCY AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 0-30 31-90 91-365 365+ DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS TOTAL (Dollars in thousands) Interest bearing deposits with other banks . . . . $ 29 $ 642 $ 671 Federal funds sold . . . . . . . . . 810 810 Securities available for sale . . . . 7,246 7,247 $ 396 14,889 Securities held to maturity . . . . . 750 $ 510 1,001 26,387 28,648 Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,262 6,612 12,000 19,540 58,414 Total Earning Assets . . . . . . . . $ 29,097 $ 7,122 $ 20,890 $46,323 $103,432 Interest bearing demand deposits . . $ 13,942 $ 13,942 Savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . 32,361 32,361 Time deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,457 5,525 13,803 $11,779 35,564 Short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . 5,952 3,192 9,144 Total Rate Sensitive Liabilities . . $ 56,712 $ 8,717 $ 13,803 $11,779 $ 91,011 Asset (Liability) Sensitivity . . . . (27,615) (1,595) 7,087 34,544 12,421 Cumulative gap . . . . . . . . . . . (27,615) (29,210) (22,123) 12,421 Management Adjustments . . . . . . . 1,521 (8,045) (15,599) 35,544 Cumulative Management Adjustment Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,521 (6,524) (22,123) 12,421
REPRICING FREQUENCY AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 0-30 31-90 91-365 365+ DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS TOTAL (Dollars in thousands) Interest bearing deposits with other banks . . . . . $ 1,215 $ 1,215 Federal funds sold . . . . . . . . . 710 710 Securities available for sale . . . . 21,056 21,056 Securities held to maturity . . . . . 564 $ 190 $ 2,227 $18,159 21,140 Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,745 4,083 11,679 18,455 54,962 Total Earning Assets . . . . . . . . $ 44,290 $ 4,273 $ 13,906 $36,614 $99,083 Interest bearing demand deposits . . $ 13,176 $13,176 Savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . 34,209 34,209 Time deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,280 $ 6,328 $ 13,573 $10,177 34,358 Short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . 3,893 1,650 5,543 Total Rate Sensitive Liabilities . . $ 55,558 $ 7,978 $ 13,573 $10,177 $87,286 Asset (Liability) Sensitivity . . . . (11,268) (3,705) 333 26,437 11,797 Cumulative gap . . . . . . . . . . . (11,268) (14,973) (14,640) 11,797
The above analysis is a "static gap" analysis and movements in categories are presented in the earliest period in which they could reprice. For example, savings deposits and securities available for sale are presented as repricing on the 0-30 day period when, in fact, they are not expected to fully reprice in that period. The above table is first presented without regard for expected repricing behaviors. Then, as presented in the "management adjustment" line, the balances have been notionally adjusted over the first three periods presented to reflect portions of savings accounts which are expected to reprice over those periods. The distribution of the balances over those periods is based upon the historical experience with Merchant's customers. LOAN PORTFOLIO For the most part, credit is extended in Merchant's primary market area that extends eastward from and including Charleston to Gauley Bridge. Merchant's will lend on an unsecured basis for short terms to consumers and commercial borrowers when their creditability and ability to pay support such loans. It is also Merchant's policy to make secured loans that do not exceed specified maximum loan values expressed as a percentage of collateral value. Collective values are determined by appraisal or other accepted means that reasonably reflect the market value of the collateral. Forms of collateral (and the related maximum loan-to-value guidelines) include marketable securities (60% of fair market value), residential and commercial real estate (80% of appraised value or cost), equipment (70% of appraised value), inventory (50% of fair market value), accounts receivable (75% of face amount) and titled vehicles (80-90% of the sticker price). Merchant's long term goal is to achieve a loan to deposit ratio of 70-75% divided equally between commercial, consumer and real estate loans. At the end of 1994 commercial loans amounted to approximately $16.4 million and were secured by commercial real estate and other forms of collateral such as equipment and receivables. Consumer loans totaling approximately $11.4 million are secured by titled vehicles and other forms of personal property. Residential real estate loans, secured by deeds of trust on residential property, amounted to about $20.7 million. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES The provision for loan losses is an estimate based upon management's continuing assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses in relation to anticipated losses. The provision for loan losses is determined based on quarterly reviews of the adequacy of the allowance, given current trends and existing economic conditions, along with estimates of exposure to losses applicable to specific higher risk loans. During 1994, loans totaling approximately $87,000 were charged-off and recoveries of previously charged-off amounts totaled approximately $15,000. The resulting net charge-offs of $72,000 are higher than net charge-offs for 1993 of $59,000 and lower than 1992 net charge-offs of $113,000. The provision charged to operations in 1994 was $86,699 as compared with $93,193 and $103,155 in 1993 and 1992, respectively. The allowance for loan losses represented 0.96%, .099%, and 0.94% of outstanding loans at December 31, 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. Management is not aware of any significant potential problem loans as of December 31, 1994. For purposes of calculating the percentage of the allowance for loan losses to outstanding loans, short-term financial instruments classified as loans were excluded from total loans outstanding. In management's opinion, these are extremely low risk instruments which do not warrant an allocation in terms of the allowance for loan losses. Nonperforming loans at December 31, 1994, approximated $216,000 as compared with $179,000 and $322,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans was 213% at December 31, 1994, as compared to a coverage ratio of 229% at December 31, 1993. Management does not anticipate significant ultimate losses on any of these nonperforming credits. The average balance of nonaccrual loans was approximately $31,000 and $33,000 for 1994 and 1993, respectively. Therefore, the interest earnings foregone on these funds were immaterial, as was the income collected and recorded in interest income on the cash basis. NONINTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSES Total noninterest income decreased approximately $256,000 during 1994 when compared with 1993 as a result of a decline in securities gains of approximately $278,000. The increase in total noninterest income from 1992 to 1993 also resulted primarily from securities gains and losses. The 1992 net gains are inclusive of a write-down (other than temporary loss) of approximately $200,000 on certain equity securities. Total noninterest expenses increased approximately $443,000 during 1994 when compared with 1993, and approximately $245,000 during 1993 when compared with 1992. The increase in total noninterest expenses during 1994 is attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy expense of premises, and other operating expenses. The primary reason for these increases is that 1994 was the first full year of ownership and operation of the two former Evergreen locations. The increase in total noninterest expense during 1993 is primarily attributable to expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition of Evergreen. As more fully discussed in Note I to the audited consolidated financial statements, FMB adopted SFAS No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions," effective January 1, 1993. The adoption of the Statement decreased 1993 net income by approximately $124,000 consisting of a one-time charge in the first quarter of approximately $117,000 and additional expense during the year for the excess of expense under SFAS no. 106 over amounts resulting from the cash method of accounting previously employed. FMB's capital strength influenced management's decision to recognize the SFAS No. 106 transition Liability immediately, which will reduce reported benefit costs in future periods. INCOME TAXES FMB's effective income tax rate for 1994 was 22.97% as compared with 23.91% and 23.47% for 1993 and 1992, respectively. The principal reason for the difference between the effective and statutory tax rates during each period was tax-exempt interest income. As more fully discussed in Note J to the audited consolidated financial statements, FMB prospectively adopted the liability method of accounting for income taxes during 1993, without material effect. As of December 31, 1994 gross deferred tax assets total approximately $840,000 as compared to $342,000 as of December 31, 1993. The increase in these assets, as well as their composition, is primarily unrealized losses on securities available for sale. Pursuant to management's evaluation for the quarter ended December 31, 1994, no valuation allowance has been allocated to the deferred tax assets. The quarterly evaluation process employed by management is based upon the expected reversal period of the assets, in consideration of taxes paid by FMB in the carry back years and expected reversals of existing taxable temporary differences. Those assets for which realization is expected to be dependent on future events are subjected to further evaluation. Management's analysis has shown that realization of the deferred tax asset related to the OPEB accrual will likely be dependent on future events. After considering such factors as the magnitude of the asset relative to historical levels of financial reporting income and taxable income, the period over which future taxable income would have to be earned to realize the asset, and budgeted future results of operations, management has concluded it is more likely than not that the asset arising from the OPEB accrual and all other deferred tax assets existing at December 31, 1994, will be realized. At present, management does not expect implementation of tax planning strategies will be necessary to ensure realization. The need for a valuation allowance will continue to be addressed by management each quarter and any changes in the valuation allowance will be reported concurrently in FMB's quarterly results of operations. CAPITAL RESOURCES The ratio of average equity to average assets was 8.87% and 8.82 % for the three months ended March 31, 1995 and the year ended December 31, 1994, respectively. Merchant's total risk-based capital ratio approximated 16.48% at March 31, 1995, while the ratio of Tier One capital to risk- weighted assets approximated 15.69%. Both of these ratios were above the regulatory minimums of 8% for qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets and 4% for Tier One capital to risk-weighted assets. FMB is not subject to the risk-based capital guidelines since consolidated total assets are less than $150 million. FMB's primary source of funds for payment of dividends to stockholders is dividends received from Merchants; however, certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the subsidiary bank to transfer funds to FMB in the from of cash dividends. Federal banking regulations require regulatory approval prior to declaring dividends in excess of the current year's retained net profits, combined with retained net profits for the two preceding years. As of March 31, 1995, the Bank's retained net profits available for distribution to FMB as dividends without regulatory approval approximate $1.6 million plus retained net profits for the interim period through the date of declaration. LIQUIDITY FMB currently has a strong liquidity position and material changes in such position are not expected. In addition to assuring the availability of adequate funds to meet its cash flow requirements, FMB's management closely monitors its liquidity position in order to reduce exposure to interest rate risk. This is accomplished largely by matching maturities of assets and liabilities, particularly volatile funds such as securities sold under agreements to repurchase and large denomination certificates of deposit. The major internal sources of liquidity are balances maintained by Merchants with its correspondent banks as well as cash on hand. A significant volume of U.S. Government securities for which there is an active national market and various short-term financial instruments classified as loans complement the balance of cash and cash equivalents. FMB has also demonstrated the ability to obtain external financing in the event such needs arise. In order to reduce Merchant's liability sensitive financial position, management has attempted to invest more heavily in short-term financial instruments and has generally shortened the maturities of securities purchased for the long-term portion of the investment portfolio. Merchants does not invest in any derivative instruments. In management's opinion, the liquidity of FMB is adequate to accommodate any anticipated cash requirements, and exposure to future changes in market interest rates has been effectively minimized through its asset/liability practices described above. INFLATION Since their assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature (payable in fixed, determinable amounts), the performance of banks is affected more by changes in interest rates than by inflation. Interest rates generally increase as the rate of inflation increases, but the magnitude of the change in rates may not be the same. While the effect of inflation on banks is normally not as significant as its influence on those businesses which have large investments in plant and inventories, it does have an effect. During periods of high inflation, there are normally corresponding increases in the money supply and banks will normally experience above-average growth in assets, loans and deposits. As the result of Merchant's negative gap position significant inflation would affect interest margins unfavorably. However, in the recent past Merchant's has adjusted very well to rising interest rates. This results principally from the fact that a major portion of commercial loans are on a variable rate basis, adjusting in accordance with prime rate changes. Also reflected in loans is over $10 million in short term financial instruments that are available for repricing. While a significant portion of Merchant's deposits are in savings accounts that are subject to market rate adjustments, historically these deposits have been relatively insensitive to changes in interest rates. Merchant's has shortened the maturities of its long term portfolio to further reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING FMB FMB is not a party to any legal proceedings. Merchants is presently a party to certain legal proceedings arising from transactions occurring in the normal course of business. In the opinion of Merchants' management, based on the advice of legal counsel, the ultimate resolution of these proceedings will not have a material effect on FMB's financial position. MARKET FOR FMB COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS FMB is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $2 per share. As of March 31, 1995, there were 576,000 shares issued and outstanding. FMB's stockholders are entitled to one vote for each share of FMB Common Stock owned on all matters subject to a vote of the stockholders. The unissued portion of FMB Common Stock is available when and if the Board of Directors deems advisable. There are no present plans to issue additional shares. FMB stockholders do not have preemptive rights; therefore, shares of the authorized, but unissued stock of FMB may be issued without first offering the shares to FMB's stockholders. FMB Common Stock was held by approximately 223 stockholders of record as of December 31, 1994. FMB has only one class of stock, common stock, and all voting rights are in the holders of that stock. FMB paid cash dividends on its common stock as follows in 1994 and 1993: 1995: Declared 03-21-95, paid 04-06-95 - $.13 per share 1994: Declared 03-17-94, paid 04-05-94 - $.13 per share Declared 06-21-94, paid 07-01-94 - $.13 per share Declared 09-20-94, paid 10-04-94 - $.13 per share Declared 12-20-94, paid 01-06-95 - $.30 per share 1993 Declared 03-23-93, paid 04-01-93 - $.13 per share Declared 06-15-93, paid 10-01-93 - $.13 per share Declared 09-21-93, paid 10-01-93 - $.13 per share Declared 12-22-93, paid 01-03-94 - $.27 per share Dividends paid by Merchants to FMB are the primary source of funds available to FMB for the payment of dividends to its stockholders. There are certain restrictions on the payment of dividends to FMB from Merchants as described in "FMB MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION" and Note H of Notes to FMB's Consolidated Financial Statements. FMB Common Stock is not widely traded and the volume of trading is limited. There is no established market for FMB Common Stock. Most transactions occur in the local area and bid and ask prices are not available. The following table presents, on a historical basis, the high and low prices of FMB Common Stock, for the periods indicated, for the transactions of which FMB has knowledge. STOCK PRICES NUMBER OF SHARES HIGH LOW BOUGHT/SOLD(1) 1995 First Quarter $27.50 27.50 1,858 Second Quarter -- -- 59,520(2) Third Quarter (through July 20) -- -- -- 1994 First Quarter $26 $21 4,828 Second Quarter 26 25 2,840 Third Quarter 26 25 80 Fourth Quarter 28 27 400 1993 First Quarter $ - $ - - Second Quarter 16 15 3,120 Third Quarter 20 16 3,734 Fourth Quarter 21 20 1,670 (1) The number of shares bought and sold indicated in this column does not include shares transferred without monetary consideration, such as a transfer by an estate to an heir. (2) FMB is aware of the price in only one transaction, involving 1000 shares sold at $38.00 per share on April 28, 1995. All per share data have been restated to reflect a stock split effected in the form of a 3-for-1 stock dividend which occurred in 1993. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF FMB DIRECTORS The following is a listing of the names and ages of the directors of FMB and the year each individual began continuous service as a director of FMB. Also shown are their principal occupations at present and during the past five years, as well as any other directorships they may hold. LINDA G. AGUILAR, age 47, has been a director of FMB since 1994. She currently serves as Secretary of FMB and Vice President of Merchants and has done so over the past five years. GORDON BILLHEIMER, age 70, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is currently in the practice of law in Montgomery, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity during the past five years. Mr. Billheimer serves as President of The Kanawha Water Company and also as a director of Merchants. THOMAS L. CARSON, age 67, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is a pharmacist and President of College Drug Store, Inc. in Montgomery, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity during the past five years. Mr. Carson also serves as a director of Merchants, the Upper Kanawha Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development Corporation and the West Virginia Pharmacists Association. HUGH R. CLONCH, age 55, has been a director of FMB since 1991. He is President of Clonch Industries, Inc. in Dixie, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity during the past five years. Mr. Clonch also serves as a director of Merchants. GEORGE F. DAVIS, age 67, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is currently President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of FMB and Merchants, as well as Chief Financial Officer of FMB. During the past five years, he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants. Mr. Davis also serves as a director of Merchants, the Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development Corporation, the Upper Kanawha Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America and West Virginia Tech Foundation, on which he also serves as President. KENNETH R. FULTZ, age 59, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is currently President of Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity during the past five years. Mr. Fultz also serves as a director of Merchants, Montgomery General Hospital, Montgomery General Elderly Care, Montgomery General Health Care System, Laird Health Care Foundation, West Virginia Hospital Service, Inc., Valley Emergency Medical Service and the West Virginia Institute of Technology Advisory Board. ROBERT C. GILLESPIE, age 52, has been a director of FMB since 1987. During the past five years, Dr. Gillespie has served as President of West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery, West Virginia, having resigned from his position in August 1992. Dr. Gillespie is currently serving West Virginia Institute of Technology as Regents Professor, developing plans to meet the growing need for engineering and technical education brought about by the development of West Virginia. In addition to his duties as a Regents Professor, Dr. Gillespie consults in the areas of education, educational technology and artificial intelligence. Dr. Gillespie also serves as a director of Merchants, the Private Industry Council of West Virginia, the West Virginia Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, the State Council on Vocational Education, on which he also serves as Vice Chair. ROBERT L. HARDY, Sr., age 69, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is currently the owner of Hardy Realty in Smithers, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity during the past five years. Mr. Hardy also serves as a director of Merchants. THOMAS A. JACOBS, age 66, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is a Public Accountant and Tax Consultant. Prior to December 1993, Mr. Jacobs was a consultant to the accounting firm of Trainer, Wright & Paterno in Charleston, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity since 1987. He also serves as a director of Merchants. CARL L. KENNEDY, age 61, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is a dentist, doing business as Kennedy Dental Office, a partnership, in Montgomery and Whitesville, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity during the past five years. Dr. Kennedy also serves as a director of Merchants. GILES E. MUSICK, age 67, has been a director of FMB since 1987. He is currently President of Brown Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac-Buick, Inc. in Montgomery, West Virginia, and has served in that capacity during the past five years. Mr. Musick also serves as a director of Merchants. JAMES F. NEIL, age 56, has been a director of FMB since 1987. Mr. Neil has served as a hydro licensing consultant for Elkem Metals Co. in Alloy, West Virginia from 1989 to 1991. Mr. Neil also serves as a director of Merchants, the Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development Corporation, Summersville Memorial Hospital, the Gauley River national Recreation Area Advisory Board and as Vice Chairman of the West Virginia Institute of Technology Advisory Board. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The following is a listing of the names and ages of the executive officers of FMB and the year each individual began continuous service as an executive officer of FMB. Also shown is their business experience during the past five years. GEORGE F. DAVIS, age 67, has been President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of FMB since 1987. During the past five years, he has also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants. ROBERT P. MCDOWELL, age 48, has been Vice President of FMB since 1987. He has served as Vice President of Merchants since 1989 and was President of Gauley from 1987 to 1989. ROBERT L. NEAL, age 38, has been Vice President of FMB since September, 1988. During the past five years he has served as Vice President of Merchants. LINDA G. AGUILAR, age 47, has been Secretary of FMB since 1989. She served as Secretary-Treasurer from 1987 to 1989. During the past five years, she has also served as Vice President of Merchants. STEVEN D. NUNLEY, age 36, has been Treasurer of FMB since 1989. He has also served as Vice President and Cashier of Merchants since 1991, Cashier of Gauley from 1988 to 1990 and Cashier of Merchants from 1987 to 1990. FMB EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION All forms of compensation paid to the officers and directors of FMB are paid by the subsidiary bank. The individual officers do not receive additional compensation for their services with FMB. The following information is given with respect to the executive officers of FMB whose direct aggregate case remuneration exceeded $100,000 in 1994.
NAME OF INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPAL AND NUMBER OF PERSONS CAPACITIES IN CASH IN GROUP WHICH SERVED COMPENSATION George F. Davis President $140,000 Executive Officers as a Group (5 persons Executive Officers $408,000 in group, including the person listed above)
There was no other compensation paid to Mr. Davis or the executive officers as a group during 1994. FMB PENSION PLAN FMB maintains a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. Benefits under the plan are determined under the following career average formula: past service and future service benefits accrued through October 31, 1994, plus future service benefits for each plan year after October 31, 1994 (1 1/2% of the first $9,600 of W-2 earnings for the calendar year ending in such plan year, and 2% of W-2 earnings in excess of $9,600). The plan year ends October 31. The normal retirement age under the plan is 65. Estimated annual benefits payable upon retirement for FMB's executive officers are as follows: ESTIMATED EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUAL BENEFIT George F. Davis $26,988.00 Total $173,436.00 George F. Davis is older than 65 years of age but has not begun to receive his retirement benefit. The amount shown for his estimated annual benefit is an estimate as of the close of the most recent plan year which ended October 31, 1994. FMB CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENTS In view of the changing banking environment and the desire of FMB to encourage its executive management to continue with FMB, the FMB Board of Directors unanimously approved the entering into Change of Control Agreements with the executive officers of FMB. Change of Control Agreements were entered into as of March 1, 1995, between FMB and George F. Davis, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of FMB; Linda G. Aguilar, Secretary of FMB; Robert P. McDowell, Vice President of FMB; Robert L. Neal, Vice President of FMB and Steven D. Nunley, Treasurer of FMB. The Change of Control Agreements for Ms. Aguilar and Messrs. McDowell, Neal and Nunley, provide that in the event of a Change of Control, as defined therein, the executive may thereafter only be terminated for Good Cause, as defined therein, for the period of twenty- four (24) months after the consummation of the Change of Control. A termination for any other reason during the twenty-four (24) month period would entitle the executive to compensation, based upon an average of W-2 earnings, for the period between the date of the termination and the date that is twenty-four (24) months after the date of the consummation of the Change of Control. The contracts permit an executive to resign for any reason upon thirty (30) days prior written notice. The contracts also provide for continuation of certain benefits during the twenty-four (24) month period after the date of the consummation of the Change of Control. In the event of a termination of the executive during the twenty-four (24) month period, he or she may seek and obtain other employment without reducing the amount of any payment made under the terms of the Change of Control Agreement. Mr. Davis' contract is substantially the same as the other executives, except that it is effective for a thirty-six (36) month term following a Change of Control and also provides that Mr. Davis will have the use of a car during that period. The Change of Control Agreements are binding upon any successor in interest to FMB and will be binding upon City Holding upon consummation of the transactions contemplated in the Agreement, as recognized in the Agreement. OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF FMB The following individuals are known to management to beneficially own greater than five percent of the issued and outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock. AMOUNT AND NATURE NAME AND ADDRESS OF OF BENEFICIAL PERCENT TITLE OF CLASS BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNERSHIP (1) OF CLASS Common Hugh R. Clonch 52,484 9.11% Box 93 Belva, WV Common Beatrice K. Kincaid 31,248 5.43% Drawer 149 Charlton Heights, WV Common Giles E. Musick 30,568 5.31% 503 Fourth Ave. Montgomery, WV In addition, two families own in excess of five percent of FMB Common Stock, though no one member exercises voting and investment power over greater than five percent. Three siblings and the widow of a fourth sibling of the Morton family own common stock as follows: Sadie M. Harlan - 6,432 shares; F. Hurxthal Morton, Jr. and Frances Garnett Morton -5,600 shares; Paul Morton - 12,899 shares; and Lois W. Morton - 10,272 shares. Collectively, these individuals own 6.09% of FMB Common Stock. Similarly, members of the Blackwell family own in excess of five percent of FMB Common Stock as follows: Mary F. Blackwell - 12,000 shares; Lyle M. Blackwell - 5,200 shares; Matthew F. Blackwell - 2,000 shares; Walter J. Fitzgerald - 4,800 shares and Walter J. Fitzgerald and Margaret B. Fitzgerald - 7,200 shares. Collectively, these individuals own 5.42% of FMB Common Stock. The following table presents the number of shares beneficially owned by each director (excluding qualifying shares), and the number of shares beneficially owned by each director and executive officer of FMB (excluding qualifying shares) as a group.
AMOUNT AND NATURE NAME AND ADDRESS OF OF BENEFICIAL PERCENT TITLE OF CLASS BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNERSHIP (1) OF CLASS Common Linda G. Aguilar 9,076 1.58% P.O. Box 195 Ansted, WV Common Gordon Billheimer 891 .15% 311 Washington St. Montgomery, WV Common Thomas L. Carson 5,924 1.08% 501 Monroe St. Montgomery, WV Common Hugh L. Clonch 52,396 9.10% Box 93 Belva, WV Common George F. Davis 3,987 .69% Box 325 Charlton Heights, WV Common Kenneth R. Fultz 1,907 .33% 307 E. Seventh St. Belle, WV Common Robert C. Gillespie 263 .05% 2050 Oak Ridge Drive Charleston, WV Common Robert L. Hardy, Sr. 1,907 .33% Box 241 Smithers, WV Common Thomas A. Jacobs 2,307 .40% Box 219 Pratt, WV Common Carl L. Kennedy 2,427 .42% 410 Fourth Ave. Montgomery, WV Common Giles E. Musick 30,475 5.29% 503 Fourth Ave. Montgomery, WV Common James F. Neil 2,307 .40% 626 Holley Dr. Summersville, WV Common Directors and executive officers 124,302 21.58% as a group (15 persons)
(1) All of the shares reported are owned individually by each director and executive officer unless otherwise indicated below: (a) Thomas L. Carson - 4,404 shares are owned individually, 720 shares are owned by College Drug Store, Inc., of which he is President, 480 shares are owned by his brother and 320 shares are owned jointly with his wife. (b) Hugh R. Clonch - 5,756 shares are owned individually, 42,932 shares are owned by Clonch Industries, Inc., of which he is President, 3,456 shares are owned jointly with his wife, 252 shares are owned by his children. In addition, 7,368 shares are owned by his brother and his wife. Mr. Clonch exercises no voting or investment power over the shares owned by his brother and his wife. (c) George F. Davis - 2,307 shares are owned individually and 1,680 shares are owned jointly with his wife. (d) Robert C. Gillespie - 107 shares are owned individually and 156 shares are owned by his wife. (e) Carl L. Kennedy - 2,307 shares are owned individually and 120 shares are owned by his wife. (f) Giles E. Musick - 25,875 shares are owned individually, 3,600 shares are owned by his wife and 1,000 shares are owned by his children. FMB CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS During 1994, FMB and its subsidiaries had, and expect to have in the future, banking transactions with officers and directors of FMB, their immediate families and entities in which they are principal owners (more than 10% interest). The transactions are in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and security, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with others and do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable factors. RESALE OF CITY HOLDING COMMON STOCK The shares of City Holding Common Stock offered hereby have been registered under the 1933 Act, thereby allowing such shares to be traded freely and without restriction by those holders of FMB Common Stock who receive such shares following consummation of the Merger and who are not deemed to be "affiliates" (as defined under the 1933 Act, but generally including directors, certain executive officers and 10% or more shareholders) of FMB or City Holding. The Agreement provides that each holder of FMB Common Stock who is deemed by FMB to be an affiliate of it will enter into an agreement with City Holding prior to the Effective Date providing, among other things, that such affiliate will not transfer any City Holding Common Stock received by such holder in the Merger except in compliance with the 1933 Act. This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus does not cover any resales of City Holding Common Stock received by affiliates of FMB. EXPERTS The consolidated financial statements of FMB at December 31, 1994 and 1993, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994, incorporated by reference in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their reports thereon incorporated by reference herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing. The consolidated financial statements of City Holding at December 31, 1994 and 1993, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994, incorporated by reference in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their reports thereon incorporated by reference herein. As to the year ended December 31, 1994, Ernst & Young LLP's report is based in part on the report of Persinger & Company LLC, independent auditors. The financial statements referred to above are included in reliance upon such reports given upon the authority of such firms as experts in accounting and auditing. LEGAL OPINIONS The validity of City Holding Common Stock issued in the Merger will be passed on for City Holding by Steptoe & Johnson, Charleston, West Virginia. Otis L. O'Connor, a partner of Steptoe & Johnson, is a director of City Holding. ELECTION OF CITY HOLDING DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of City Holding presently comprises fourteen members. The Board of Directors is classified into three classes, with one class to be elected each year to a three-year term. Proxies will be voted for the election of the following nominees as Class III directors to serve until the 1998 City Holding Annual Meeting. Each nominee is currently a director of City Holding and has been employed as indicated below for at least the past five years. The Board of Directors has no reason to believe that any of the nominees will be unavailable to serve if elected, but in such event, proxies will be voted for such substitutes as the Board may designate. The Proxies may cumulate votes at their discretion.
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION DIRECTOR NAME (AGE) AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE SINCE CLASS III (to serve until the 1998 Annual Meeting) Dr. D. K. Cales (65) Dentist, Rainelle, WV. 7/90 Jay Goldman (51) President, Goldman Associates (real estate), 8/88 Charleston, WV. C. Dallas Kayser (43) C. Dallas Kayser, L.C. (attorney), Point 1/95 Pleasant, WV. Robert D. Fisher (42) Partner, Adams Fisher & Evans (attorney), 8/94 Ripley, WV.
The terms of the following Class I and Class II Directors do not expire at the 1995 Annual 1 Meeting. Each of the Class I and Class II Directors has been employed as indicated below for at least the past five years.
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION DIRECTOR NAME (AGE) AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE SINCE CLASS I (to serve until the 1996 Annual Meeting) Samuel M. Bowling (57) President, Dougherty Company, Inc. (mechanical contractor) since 1977; Chairman of City Holding since 1990. 3/83 Steven J. Day (41) President and Chief Executive Officer of City Holding since 1990; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of City Holding from 1983 to 1990. 11/88 Jack E. Fruth (66) Principal Owner, Fruth Pharmacies Point Pleasant, WV. 4/87 Otis L. O'Connor (59) Partner, Steptoe & Johnson (attorneys) Charleston, WV. 1/76 Bob F. Richmond (54) Chief Executive Officer, First National Bank of Hinton since 1981; Vice President of First National Bank of Hinton since 1972. 1/95
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION DIRECTOR NAME (AGE) AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE SINCE CLASS II (to serve until the 1997 Annual Meeting) C. Scott Briers (59) President of the Board, First National Bank of Hinton since 1994; Owner, Briers Furniture since 1977. 1/95 Carlin K. Harmon (58) President & Chief Executive Officer, First State Bank & Trust, Rainelle, WV, since 1972; Executive Vice President of City Holding since 1990. 9/88 Dale Nibert (67) Dairy Farmer, Point Pleasant, WV. 4/88 Mark Schaul (64) President, Charmar Realty Company, Charleston, WV. 3/76 Van R. Thorn, II (46) Chief Executive Officer, The Home National Bank of Sutton, Sutton, WV, since 1992; Cashier of Home National Bank from 1979 to 1992. 5/92
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The entire Board of Directors functions as a nominating committee by considering nominees for election as Directors of City Holding. The Board will consider nominees recommended by shareholders if such recommendations are submitted in writing and delivered or sent by first class registered or certified mail to the President of City Holding not later than November 15, 1995, for consideration at the 1996 Annual Meeting. Such recommendations should include information to enable City Holding's Board to evaluate the proposed nominee's qualifications, including the name, address, occupation and City Holding share ownership of the nominee, and the name, address and City Holding share ownership of the nominating shareholder. City Holding has a standing Audit Committee consisting of three members, Dr. D. K. Cales, Jack E. Fruth and Mark Schaul. The Audit Committee has the responsibility of meeting with and reviewing the scope of work performed by internal and external auditors. Significant matters are discussed with the full Board of Directors. This committee meets on a quarterly basis as needed and met four times during 1994. City Holding has a Compensation Committee consisting of Dr. D. K. Cales, Jack E. Fruth and Jay Goldman, none of whom is an employee of City Holding. The Compensation Committee makes recommendations to the Board with respect to the compensation of executive officers and certain junior officers who participate in the City Holding Company Stock Incentive Plan. This committee meets once a year. ATTENDANCE City Holding's Board of Directors held 12 meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. No director attended fewer than 75% of the meetings of City Holding's Board, all members of the Audit Committee attended all of the Audit Committee meetings, and all members of the Compensation Committee attended its meeting. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS Directors of City Holding are paid a fee of $500 for each meeting of the full board, regardless of attendance. Directors who are also officers of City Holding and its subsidiaries receive no fee. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF CITY HOLDING The executive officers of City Holding are as follows: STEVEN J. DAY, President and Chief Executive Officer. CARLIN K. HARMON, Executive Vice President. MATTHEW B. CALL, 37, has been Senior Vice President of City Holding Company since August 1994. Prior to joining City Holding, he was Senior Vice President and Cashier for Bank One, West Virginia. ROBERT A. HENSON, CPA, 33, has been Chief Financial Officer of City Holding since May 1990. He was Chief Accounting Officer from 1988 to 1990 and has been employed by City Holding since 1987. Prior to joining City Holding, he was an Audit Manager with Ernst & Young LLP in Charleston, West Virginia. F. ERIC NELSON, JR., 34, has been Treasurer and Investment Portfolio Manager of City Holding Company since October 1994. He was Chief Operations Officer and Investment Portfolio Manager of City Holding Company from 1992 to 1994 and Vice President and Investment Portfolio Manager from 1990 to 1992. Prior to joining City Holding, he was a Director with the Corporate Finance Department of Crestar Bank in Richmond, Virginia. CITY HOLDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table presents information relating to compensation of executive officers of City Holding whose compensation exceeded $100,000 during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE ANNUAL COMPENSATION
NAME AND ALL OTHER PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($) (1) COMPENSATION (3) Steven J. Day President and Chief Executive Officer 1994 $179,763 $72,952 $22,045 1993 167,803 58,070(2) 22,988 1992 156,606 40,000(2) 15,400 Carlin K. Harmon Executive Vice President 1994 143,328 40,132 21,410 1993 132,709 5,597 16,080 1992 120,108 4,816 11,800 Robert A. Henson Chief Financial Officer 1994 90,300 35,080 18,259 1993 70,300 25,995 10,339 1992 67,000 18,860 7,291 F. Eric Nelson, Jr. Treasurer and Investment Portfolio Manager 1994 83,347 32,570 16,963 1993 68,222 25,511 10,135 1992 65,000 18,410 7,112
(1) Includes bonus awards under City Holding's Incentive Plan. (2) Includes a bonus award under the Incentive Plan of 975 shares and 1,162 shares of Common Stock having a fair market value at the time of grant of $20.68 per share and $25.23 per share for 1992 and 1993, respectively. (3) Includes Company matching and profit-sharing contributions under City Holding's Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Plan, which was implemented January 1, 1991. CITY HOLDING COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of City Holding (the "Committee") is comprised of three outside directors, none of whom serves on the board of any other Committee member's company or organization. The Committee has access to both outside legal counsel and consultants. To the Board of Directors of City Holding Company: The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of City Holding submits the following report of its deliberations with respect to compensation of City Holding executives for 1994: City Holding executives are compensated under the City Holding Company Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan") adopted in 1992. The Incentive Plan is designed to link executive compensation to the performance of City Holding and to provide levels of compensation adequate to attract and to retain quality management. In 1994, four members of Executive management of City Holding, including Mr. Day, participated in the Incentive Plan. Compensation under the Incentive Plan includes base salaries with provisions for annual increases and bonuses based on individual and corporate performance. Bonuses are paid one-half in cash and one-half in City Holding Common Stock. Maximum salary increases (as a percentage of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index) and bonuses (as a percentage of salary) are calculated under the Incentive Plan based on City Holding's performance as measured by annual return on average assets and return on average equity. The Committee believes these ratios best measure performance that is likely to translate into increased shareholder value. Participants automatically are awarded 40% of their maximum base salary increase and bonus, if any. The remaining 60% of the maximum base salary increase and bonus is awarded based on individual performance during the prior year. The Incentive Plan may be amended or rescinded at any time. BASE SALARIES. Base salaries for 1994 were determined primarily in accordance with the formula that was adopted as part of the Incentive Plan. The average increase in base pay for 1994 was approximately 13%. Mr. Day's increase in base compensation was determined in accordance with the Incentive Plan formula. Mr. Henson's and Mr. Nelson's increase in base compensation exceeded that of the Incentive Plan formula as a result of their increased responsibilities coincidental to the growth in asset size and market capitalization of City Holding. Mr. Harmon's compensation increase for 1994 was calculated under an agreement as described below under "City Holding Employment Agreements." As of February 1995, Mr. Harmon is compensated under the City Holding Incentive Plan. ANNUAL BONUSES. For performance in 1994, the four members of management eligible to participate, including Mr. Day, were awarded approximately $181,000 in annual bonuses under the Incentive Plan. Based on the high level of individual performance during the year as reflected in City Holding's return on average assets and return on average equity, this amount included awards of 100% of the maximum bonuses payable under the Incentive Plan, including an award of $72,952 to Mr. Day. Respectfully submitted, Dr. D.K. Cales Jack E. Fruth Jay Goldman CITY HOLDING COMPANY STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN The Committee administers City Holding's 1993 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan"). The Committee may delegate its authority to administer the Stock Incentive Plan to an officer of City Holding. Key employees of City Holding and its related entities and individuals who provide services to City Holding and its related entities are eligible to participate in the Stock Incentive Plan. The class of eligible personnel is selected by the Committee and includes approximately 20 people, including Messrs. Day, Harmon, Henson and Nelson. The Committee may, from time to time, grant stock options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), or stock awards to Stock Incentive Plan Participants. Options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan may be incentive stock options ("ISOs") or nonqualified stock options. The option price will be fixed by the Committee at the time the option is granted, but in the case of an ISO, the price cannot be less than the shares' fair market value on the date of grant. The option price may be paid in cash, or, with the Committee's consent, with shares of City Holding Common Stock, a combination of cash and Common Stock or in installments. SARs entitle the participant to receive the excess of the fair market value of a share of City Holding Common Stock on the date of exercise over the initial value of the SAR. The initial value of the SAR is the fair market value of a share of City Holding Common Stock on the date of grant. SARs may be granted in relation to option grants ("Corresponding SARs") or independently of option grants. The difference between these two types of SARs is that to exercise a Corresponding SAR, the participant must surrender unexercised that portion of the stock option to which the Corresponding SAR relates. Participants may also be awarded shares of City Holding Common Stock pursuant to a stock award. The Committee may prescribe that a participant's right in a stock award shall be nontransferable or forfeitable or both unless certain conditions are satisfied. These conditions may include, for example, a requirement that the participant continue employment with City Holding for a specified period or that City Holding or the participant achieve stated objectives. The Stock Incentive Plan provides that outstanding options and SARs will become exercisable and outstanding stock awards will be earned in full and nonforfeitable upon a change in control. A maximum of 300,000 shares of City Holding Common Stock may be issued upon the exercise of options and SARs and stock awards. This limitation will be adjusted, as the Committee determines is appropriate, in the event of a change in the number of outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock by reason of a stock dividend, stock split, combination, reclassification, recapitalization or other similar events. The terms of outstanding awards also may be adjusted by the Committee to reflect such changes. No option, SAR or stock award may be granted under the Stock Incentive Plan after March 8, 2003. City Holding's Board of Directors may, without further action by shareholders, terminate or suspend the Stock Incentive Plan in whole or in part. The Board of Directors may also amend the Stock Incentive Plan except that no amendment that increases the number of shares of City Holding Common Stock that may be issued under the Stock Incentive Plan or changes the class of individuals who may be selected to participate in the Plan will become effective until it is approved by shareholders. During 1994, no awards were made under the Stock Incentive Plan. CITY HOLDING COMPANY PROFIT SHARING AND 401(K) PLAN Under City Holding's Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (the "Plan"), a deferred compensation plan under the Internal Revenue Code, eligible participants, including Messrs. Day Harmon, Henson and Nelson may contribute from 1% to 15% of pre-tax earnings to their Plan accounts. Contributions may be invested in any of four options selected by the participant, including City Holding Common Stock. City Holding matches, in City Holding Common Stock, 50% of the first 6% of earnings contributed by each participant. Profit-sharing contributions are discretionary as determined annually by the Board of Directors and vest 20% for each year of service after the first year. Based on corporate performance in 1994, profit-sharing contributions equalled 12% of participant's gross salary in 1994. Contributions to all executive officers of City Holding aggregated $81,000, including contributions of $22,000 to Mr. Day, $21,000 to Mr. Harmon, $18,000 to Mr. Henson and $17,000 to Mr. Nelson. CITY HOLDING PERFORMANCE GRAPH The following graph portrays a comparison of the yearly percentage change in City Holding's cumulative total shareholder return on City Holding Common Stock (as measured by dividing (i) the sum of (A) the cumulative amount of dividends, assuming dividend reinvestment during the periods presented and, (B) the difference between the City Holding Common Stock share price at the end and the beginning of the periods presented; by (ii) the share price at the beginning of the periods presented) with The Nasdaq Stock Market Index and a Peer Group Index. The Peer Group consists of publicly-traded financial institutions under $1 billion in assets headquartered in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. [PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 CHCO 268.83 272.05 169.33 115.46 99.57 100.00 PEER 177.76 182.09 138.60 92.26 77.61 100.00 NASDAQ 176.92 180.93 158.58 136.28 84.92 100.00
CITY HOLDING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS City Holding has an executive severance agreement with Mr. Day providing that if his employment is terminated (either voluntarily or involuntarily other than as a normal consequence of death, disability or retirement at a normal retirement age) at any time within a period of two years from a change in control of City Holding, he will receive as compensation for services a lump sum payment (subject to any applicable payroll and other taxes) generally equal to 2.99 times his annual compensation. A "change of control" shall be deemed to have taken place if (i) a third person acquires shares of City Holding Common Stock that, aggregated with shares of City Holding Common Stock previously held by such person, have 30% or more of the total number of votes that may be cast for the election of directors of City Holding; or (ii) as the result of any cash tender or exchange offer, merger or other business combination or sale of assets, shares of City Holding Common Stock are converted into cash or securities of another corporation. Under an agreement with City Holding, Mr. Harmon's base salary increases annually pursuant to a formula based on the net income of First State Bank & Trust, the wholly-owned subsidiary of City Holding of which Mr. Harmon is the President and Chief Executive Officer. As of February 1995, Mr. Harmon is compensated under the City Holding Incentive Plan. CITY HOLDING CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS During 1994, City Holding and its subsidiaries had, and expect to have in the future, banking transactions with officers and directors of City Holding, their immediate families and entities in which they are principal owners (more than 10% interest). The transactions are in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and security, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with others and do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable factors. Otis L. O'Connor, Secretary and Director of City Holding, is a partner in Steptoe & Johnson, Charleston, West Virginia, which performed legal services for City Holding in 1994 and is expected to continue to perform similar services in the future. CITY HOLDING COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT City Holding's executive officers, directors and 10% shareholders are required under the Exchange Act to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Commission. Copies of these reports must also be furnished to City Holding. Based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to City Holding through the date hereof, or written representations that no reports were required, City Holding believes that during 1994, all filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and 10% shareholders were met except that Dr. Cales, a director of City Holding, was late in filing one report on Form 4 with the Commission. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY HOLDING'S AUDITORS The City Holding Board of Directors has appointed Ernst & Young LLP to audit the consolidated financial statements of City Holding for the year ending December 31, 1995. The holders of City Holding Common Stock are being asked to ratify this appointment at the City Holding Annual Meeting. Ernst & Young LLP has been City Holding's independent auditor since 1982. The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR such ratification. Representatives of Ernst & Young LLP are expected to be present at the City Holding Annual Meeting and will be given an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so. They are expected to be available to respond to appropriate questions. CITY HOLDING SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS Holders of City Holding Common Stock having proposals which they desire to present at next year's Annual Meeting should, if they desire that such proposals be included in City Holding's proxy and proxy statement relating to such meeting, submit such proposals in time to be received by City Holding at its principal executive offices in Charleston, West Virginia, no later than November 15, 1995. To be so included, all such submissions must comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8 of the Commission under the Exchange Act and the Board of Directors directs the close attention of interested shareholders to that Rule. INDEX TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES Report of Independent Auditors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 . . . . . F-4 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 . . . . . . . . F-5 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 . . . . . . . . F-6 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 . . . . . . . . F-7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-8 Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) as of March 31, 1995 . . . . . F-23 Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 1995 and 1994 . . . . . F-24 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Three Month Period Ended March 31, 1995 (Unaudited) . . . . F-25 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 1995 and 1994 (Unaudited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-26 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) . . . . . . . F-27 FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Page Report of Independent Auditors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-31 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 . . . . F-32 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 . . . . . . . F-33 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 . . . . . . . F-34 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 . . . . . . . F-35 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-36 Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) as of March 31, 1995 . . . . . F-49 Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 1995 and 1994 . . . . . F-50 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Three Month Period Ended March 31, 1995 (Unaudited) . . . . F-51 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 1995 and 1994 (Unaudited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-52 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) . . . . . . . F-53 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS CITY HOLDING COMPANY We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of City Holding Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the 1994, 1993 or 1992 consolidated financial statements of Hinton Financial Corporation and subsidiary which statements reflect total revenues constituting 8%, 10% and 12% of the 1994, 1993 and 1992 consolidated totals, respectively. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to data included for Hinton Financial Corporation and subsidiary, is based solely on the report of the other auditors. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of City Holding Company and subsidiaries at December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in NOTE FOUR to the consolidated financial statements, City Holding Company changed its method of accounting for certain debt and equity securities as of January 1, 1994. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP Charleston, West Virginia January 20, 1995 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 ASSETS CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS $ 27,591,000 $ 23,966,000 FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD 3,470,000 SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE, AT FAIR VALUE 67,920,000 SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (APPROXIMATE MARKET VALUES AT DECEMBER 31, 1993, $77,286,000) 75,527,000 INVESTMENT SECURITIES (APPROXIMATE MARKET VALUES: 1994-$123,995,000; 1993-$170,745,000) 128,457,000 166,110,000 LOANS: GROSS LOANS 504,956,000 424,280,000 UNEARNED INCOME (9,544,000) (10,526,000) ALLOWANCE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES (6,017,000) (5,764,000) NET LOANS 489,395,000 407,990,000 LOANS HELD FOR SALE 30,227,000 BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 17,678,000 15,426,000 ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 5,922,000 5,292,000 OTHER ASSETS 13,336,000 9,297,000 TOTAL ASSETS $ 780,526,000 $ 707,078,000 LIABILITIES DEPOSITS: NONINTEREST-BEARING $ 80,694,000 $ 67,633,000 INTEREST-BEARING 570,570,000 549,700,000 TOTAL DEPOSITS 651,264,000 617,333,000 SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 57,483,000 21,669,000 LONG-TERM DEBT 6,875,000 5,875,000 OTHER LIABILITIES 8,035,000 5,863,000 MINORITY INTEREST IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY 504,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 723,657,000 651,244,000 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY PREFERRED STOCK, PAR VALUE $25 A SHARE: AUTHORIZED - 500,000 SHARES; NONE ISSUED COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $2.50 A SHARE: AUTHORIZED - 20,000,000 SHARES; ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING: 1994 - 3,780,477 SHARES; 1993 - 3,538,671 SHARES INCLUDING 109,761 SHARES IN TREASURY AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 9,451,000 8,846,000 CAPITAL SURPLUS 18,887,000 13,999,000 RETAINED EARNINGS 30,605,000 35,222,000 NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE, NET OF DEFERRED INCOME TAXES (2,074,000) (23,000) 56,869,000 58,044,000 COST OF COMMON STOCK IN TREASURY (2,210,000) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 56,869,000 55,834,000 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 780,526,000 $ 707,078,000 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 INTEREST INCOME INTEREST AND FEES ON LOANS $ 41,167,000 $ 33,251,000 $ 28,222,000 INTEREST ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES: TAXABLE 12,071,000 12,650,000 12,895,000 TAX-EXEMPT 1,716,000 1,839,000 1,880,000 OTHER INTEREST INCOME 194,000 476,000 530,000 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 55,148,000 48,216,000 43,527,000 INTEREST EXPENSE INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,110,000 18,849,000 18,514,000 INTEREST ON SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 1,687,000 424,000 329,000 INTEREST ON LONG-TERM DEBT 445,000 274,000 35,000 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 22,242,000 19,547,000 18,878,000 NET INTEREST INCOME 32,906,000 28,669,000 24,649,000 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 953,000 1,341,000 2,222,000 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 31,953,000 27,328,000 22,427,000 OTHER INCOME INVESTMENT SECURITIES (LOSSES) GAINS (803,000) 322,000 9,000 SERVICE CHARGES 2,396,000 1,893,000 1,362,000 OTHER INCOME 3,054,000 789,000 526,000 TOTAL OTHER INCOME 4,647,000 3,004,000 1,897,000 OTHER EXPENSES SALARIES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 13,122,000 10,172,000 7,695,000 OCCUPANCY, EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION 2,452,000 1,486,000 1,360,000 DEPRECIATION 1,829,000 1,386,000 988,000 OTHER EXPENSES 9,045,000 7,907,000 5,866,000 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 26,448,000 20,951,000 15,909,000 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 10,152,000 9,381,000 8,415,000 INCOME TAXES 3,193,000 2,949,000 2,511,000 NET INCOME $ 6,959,000 $ 6,432,000 $ 5,904,000 NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE $ 1.85 $ 1.71 $ 1.56 AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 3,772,638 3,762,783 3,779,502 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES UNREALIZED LOSS COMMON ON SECURITIES TOTAL STOCK CAPITAL RETAINED AVAILABLE TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS' (PAR VALUE) SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR SALE STOCK EQUITY BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 1992 $ 7,978,000 $ 8,913,000 $ 31,649,000 $ (25,000) $ (330,000) $ 48,185,000 NET INCOME 5,904,000 5,904,000 COST OF 31,422 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ACQUIRED FOR TREASURY (548,000) (548,000) SALE OF 38,107 SHARES OF TREASURY STOCK 287,000 378,000 665,000 CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES (70,000) (70,000) ISSUANCE OF 10% STOCK DIVIDEND 681,000 4,098,000 (4,779,000) CASH DIVIDENDS--$.49 A SHARE (1,522,000) (1,522,000) CASH DIVIDENDS OF ACQUIRED SUBSIDIARIES (299,000) (299,000) BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1992 8,659,000 13,298,000 30,953,000 (95,000) (500,000) 52,315,000 NET INCOME 6,432,000 6,432,000 CASH DIVIDENDS--$.56 A SHARE (1,833,000) (1,833,000) CASH DIVIDENDS OF ACQUIRED SUBSIDIARY (330,000) (330,000) COMMON STOCK ISSUED IN ACQUISITION 187,000 644,000 831,000 CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES 72,000 72,000 COST OF 96,072 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ACQUIRED FOR TREASURY (2,218,000) (2,218,000) SALE OF 22,801 SHARES OF TREASURY STOCK 57,000 508,000 565,000 BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 8,846,000 13,999,000 35,222,000 (23,000) (2,210,000) 55,834,000 NET INCOME 6,959,000 6,959,000 CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED-- $.59 A SHARE (1,930,000) (1,930,000) CASH DIVIDENDS OF ACQUIRED SUBSIDIARY (366,000) (366,000) ADJUSTMENT TO BEGINNING BALANCE FOR CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD, NET OF INCOME TAXES OF $704,000 1,055,000 1,055,000 CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) NET OF INCOME TAXES OF $1,761,000 (3,106,000) (3,106,000) REDEMPTION OF FRACTIONAL AND DISSENTER SHARES (1,843,000) (1,843,000) COST OF 7,002 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ACQUIRED FOR TREASURY (193,000) (193,000) SALE OF 14,898 SHARES OF TREASURY STOCK 131,000 328,000 459,000 RETIREMENT OF 101,865 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK HELD IN TREASURY (255,000) (1,820,000) 2,075,000 ISSUANCE OF 10% STOCK DIVIDEND 860,000 8,420,000 (9,280,000) BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 $ 9,451,000 $ 18,887,000 $ 30,605,000 $ (2,074,000) $ 0 $ 56,869,000 SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 OPERATING ACTIVITIES NET INCOME $ 6,959,000 $ 6,432,000 $ 5,904,000 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: NET AMORTIZATION 960,000 725,000 306,000 PROVISION FOR DEPRECIATION 1,829,000 1,386,000 988,000 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 953,000 1,341,000 2,222,000 DEFERRED INCOME TAX BENEFIT (303,000) (153,000) (402,000) MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARY 10,000 LOANS ORIGINATED FOR SALE (24,729,000) PURCHASES OF LOANS HELD FOR SALE (189,719,000) PROCEEDS FROM LOANS SOLD 184,221,000 REALIZED INVESTMENT SECURITIES LOSSES (GAINS) 803,000 (322,000) (9,000) LOSS ON SALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES 22,000 (INCREASE) DECREASE IN ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE (630,000) (132,000) 165,000 (INCREASE) DECREASE IN OTHER ASSETS (2,961,000) 721,000 (212,000) INCREASE (DECREASE) IN OTHER LIABILITIES 2,172,000 157,000 (651,000) NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (20,445,000) 10,165,000 8,333,000 INVESTING ACTIVITIES PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES 9,218,000 5,304,000 PROCEEDS FROM MATURITIES AND CALLS OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES 75,181,000 142,801,000 119,936,000 PURCHASES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES (52,758,000) (184,643,000) (131,466,000) PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 33,946,000 PROCEEDS FROM MATURITIES AND CALLS OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 13,093,000 5,539,000 PURCHASES OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (28,791,000) NET INCREASE IN LOANS (82,358,000) (77,007,000) (43,989,000) NET CASH (PAID) ACQUIRED IN ACQUISITIONS (504,000) 41,454,000 2,564,000 SALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES 10,000 125,000 PURCHASES OF PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (4,081,000) (5,166,000) (2,299,000) NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (46,272,000) (67,794,000) (49,825,000) FINANCING ACTIVITIES NET INCREASE IN NONINTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS 13,061,000 2,456,000 18,509,000 NET INCREASE IN INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS 20,870,000 30,091,000 40,607,000 NET INCREASE IN SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 35,814,000 12,175,000 1,110,000 PROCEEDS FROM LONG-TERM DEBT 6,875,000 5,225,000 4,000,000 REPAYMENT OF LONG-TERM DEBT (5,875,000) (3,350,000) PURCHASES OF TREASURY STOCK (193,000) (2,218,000) (548,000) PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF TREASURY STOCK 459,000 565,000 665,000 REDEMPTION OF DISSENTER AND FRACTIONAL SHARES (1,843,000) CASH DIVIDENDS PAID (2,296,000) (2,163,000) (1,821,000) NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 66,872,000 42,781,000 62,522,000 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 155,000 (14,848,000) 21,030,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 27,436,000 42,284,000 21,254,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 27,591,000 $ 27,436,000 $ 42,284,000
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES DECEMBER 31, 1994 NOTE ONE SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING POLICIES: The accounting and reporting policies of City Holding Company and its subsidiaries (the Company) conform with generally accepted accounting principles. The following is a summary of the more significant policies. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of City Holding Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: The Company considers cash and due from banks and federal funds sold as cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts reported in the December 31, 1994 and 1993, consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets' fair values. SECURITIES: Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchases. If management has the intent and the Company has the ability at the time of purchase to hold debt securities to maturity, they are classified as investments and are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. At December 31, 1994, debt securities for which the Company does not have the intent or ability to hold to maturity are classified as available for sale along with the Company's investment in equity securities. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in a separate component of stockholders' equity. Securities classified as available for sale include securities that management intends to use as part of its asset/liability management strategy and that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk, and other factors. At December 31, 1993, equity securities were stated at the lower of cost or market value, while debt securities were carried at amortized cost. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are computed by the specific identification method and are reported separately in the consolidated statements of income. LOANS: Interest income on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding, using methods which generally result in level rates of return. The accrual of interest income generally is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest. When interest accruals are discontinued, unpaid interest recognized in income in the current year is reversed, and interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable value of collateral exceeds the principal balance and related accrued interest, and the loan is in process of collection. LOANS HELD FOR SALE: Loans held for sale represent mortgage loans the Company has either purchased or originated with the intent to sell on the secondary market and are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: The provision for possible loan losses included in the consolidated statements of income is based upon management's evaluation of individual credits in the loan portfolio, historical loan loss experience, current and expected future economic conditions, and other relevant factors. These provisions, less net charge-offs, comprise the allowance for loan losses. In management's judgment, the allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level adequate to provide for probable losses on existing loans. BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed primarily by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE ONE SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) INTANGIBLES: Intangible assets, which are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, are comprised of goodwill and core deposits which are amortized using straight-line (15 year life) and accelerated methods (10 year life), respectively, over their estimated useful lives. During 1994, the Company purchased mortgage loan servicing rights totaling $1,200,000 which are also included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The servicing rights are being amortized using an accelerated method over the period of estimated net servicing income. INCOME TAXES: The consolidated provision for income taxes is based upon reported income and expense. Deferred income taxes (included in other assets) are provided for temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company files a consolidated income tax return. The respective subsidiaries generally provide for income taxes on a separate return basis and remit amounts determined to be currently payable to the Parent Company. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Net income per common share is based on the weighted average common shares outstanding during each year. On December 12, 1994, a 10% stock dividend was declared by the Board of Directors for shareholders of record on January 2, 1995. The stock dividend was paid on January 15, 1995, and all stock related data in the consolidated financial statements reflects the stock dividend.A 10% stock dividend was also declared in 1992. For each declaration an amount equal to the fair value of the additional shares issued was transferred from retained earnings to the common stock and capital surplus accounts. LOAN FEES AND COST: Loan origination and commitment fees and direct loan origination costs are principally being recognized as collected and incurred. The use of this method of recognition does not produce results that are materially different from results which would have been produced if such costs and fees were deferred and amortized as an adjustment of loan yield over the life of the related loan. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS: Cash paid for interest, including long-term debt, was $21,998,000, $19,693,000 and $19,996,000 in 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. Cash paid for income taxes was $3,219,000, $2,877,000, and $2,957,000 in 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. NOTE TWO RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS Certain of the subsidiary banks are required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The average amount of those balances for the year ended December 31, 1994, was approximately $4,366,000. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE THREE ACQUISITIONS On December 5, 1994, the Company acquired 100% of the common stock of Hinton Financial Corporation and subsidiary (Hinton) in exchange for 460,047 shares of the Company's common stock. The transaction has been accounted for as a pooling of interests and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented have been restated to include the accounts of Hinton. Previously reported results of the Company have been restated as follows: NINE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 DECEMBER 31, 1993 DECEMBER 31, 1992 NET INTEREST INCOME AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY THE COMPANY $ 22,235,000 $ 25,813,000 $ 21,761,000 HINTON'S PREVIOUSLY REPORTED RESULTS 2,048,000 2,856,000 2,888,000 RESTATED NET INTEREST INCOME $ 24,283,000 $ 28,669,000 $ 24,649,000 NET INCOME AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY THE COMPANY $ 4,431,000 $ 5,503,000 $ 5,039,000 HINTON'S PREVIOUSLY REPORTED RESULTS 596,000 929,000 865,000 RESTATED NET INCOME $ 5,027,000 $ 6,432,000 $ 5,904,000 NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY THE COMPANY AS ADJUSTED FOR THE 10% STOCK DIVIDEND IN 1995 $ 1.34 $ 1.69 $ 1.53 EFFECT OF HINTON RESTATEMENT (.01) .02 .03 RESTATED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE $ 1.33 $ 1.71 $ 1.56
In June 1994, the Company acquired the remaining 33% interest in the common stock of First National Bank-Beckley, West Virginia (FNB) for which consideration included $530,000. As a result, FNB became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Minority interest, representing the equity interest in FNB owned by stockholders other than the Company, appears in the 1993 balance sheet as a liability. On October 15, 1993, Blue Ridge Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was declared the successful bidder for the purchase of certain assets and the assumption of the insured deposits and certain other liabilities of a failed thrift which had been in conservatorship with the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC). Blue Ridge Bank assumed insured deposits of approximately $43 million in exchange for assets (principally cash and cash equivalents) of approximately $40 million from the RTC. The FNB and RTC transactions were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the results of operations attributable to such acquisitions have been included in the consolidated totals from the respective dates of acquisition. Due to the immateriality of the transactions and the significant assets retained by the RTC with respect to the failed thrift, proforma financial information has not been presented herein. Intangible assets arising from prior year purchase business combinations consist of core deposits and goodwill which have an aggregate unamortized balance at December 31, 1994 and 1993, of $4,978,000 and $5,538,000, respectively. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE FOUR INVESTMENTS The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," effective January 1, 1994. In accordance with SFAS No. 115, prior years' financial statements have not been restated to reflect the change in accounting method and there was no cumulative effect of adopting the Statement. Under SFAS No. 115, investment securities are carried at amortized cost and securities available for sale are carried at fair value with the after-tax net unrealized gain or loss recorded in stockholders' equity. The adoption of SFAS No. 115 resulted in an increase in stockholders' equity of $1,055,000 and a transfer of approximately $15 million from investment securities to securities available for sale. As of December 31, 1994, the Company had $9.7 million in structured notes. These securities consist of federal agency securities with an average maturity of less than 3 years and meet regulatory price sensitivity guidelines. The aggregate carrying and approximate market values of securities follow. Fair values are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE DECEMBER 31, 1994 U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF U.S. GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND AGENCIES $ 47,900,000 $ 9,000 $ 2,735,000 $ 45,174,000 OBLIGATIONS OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS 790,000 1,000 1,000 790,000 MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 11,835,000 101,000 359,000 11,577,000 OTHER DEBT SECURITIES 1,003,000 39,000 964,000 TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES 61,528,000 111,000 3,134,000 58,505,000 EQUITY SECURITIES 9,828,000 18,000 431,000 9,415,000 $ 71,356,000 $ 129,000 $ 3,565,000 $ 67,920,000 HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE DECEMBER 31, 1994 U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF U.S. GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND AGENCIES $ 87,836,000 $ 13,000 $ 3,461,000 $ 84,388,000 OBLIGATIONS OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS 32,056,000 355,000 883,000 31,528,000 MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 4,896,000 414,000 4,482,000 OTHER DEBT SECURITIES 3,669,000 23,000 95,000 3,597,000 $ 128,457,000 $ 391,000 $ 4,853,000 $ 123,995,000
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE FOUR INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE DECEMBER 31, 1993 U .S. TREASURY SECURITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF U.S. GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND AGENCIES $ 45,280,000 $ 859,000 $ 58,000 $ 46,081,000 OBLIGATIONS OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS 95,000 1,000 94,000 MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 20,492,000 981,000 101,000 21,372,000 OTHER DEBT SECURITIES 1,809,000 50,000 1,859,000 TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES 67,676,000 1,890,000 160,000 69,406,000 EQUITY SECURITIES 7,851,000 29,000 0 7,880,000 $ 75,527,000 $ 1,919,000 $ 160,000 $ 77,286,000
HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE DECEMBER 31, 1993 U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF U.S. GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND AGENCIES $ 127,512,000 $ 2,588,000 $ 158,000 $ 129,942,000 OBLIGATIONS OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS 33,889,000 1,969,000 26,000 35,832,000 OTHER DEBT SECURITIES 4,709,000 262,000 4,971,000 $ 166,110,000 $ 4,819,000 $ 184,000 $ 170,745,000
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 1994, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties. ESTIMATED COST FAIR VALUE AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DUE IN ONE YEAR OR LESS $ 6,047,000 $ 5,851,000 DUE AFTER ONE YEAR THROUGH FIVE YEARS 22,093,000 21,056,000 DUE AFTER FIVE YEARS THROUGH TEN YEARS 20,848,000 19,404,000 DUE AFTER TEN YEARS 705,000 617,000 49,693,000 46,928,000 MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 11,835,000 11,577,000 $ 61,528,000 $ 58,505,000 HELD-TO-MATURITY DUE IN ONE YEAR OR LESS $ 18,010,000 $ 17,813,000 DUE AFTER ONE YEAR THROUGH FIVE YEARS 69,920,000 67,668,000 DUE AFTER FIVE YEARS THROUGH TEN YEARS 32,993,000 31,521,000 DUE AFTER TEN YEARS 2,638,000 2,511,000 123,561,000 119,513,000 MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 4,896,000 4,482,000 $ 128,457,000 $ 123,995,000
Gross gains of $100,000 and gross losses of $903,000 were realized on sales and calls of securities during 1994. During 1993 and 1992, respectively, gross gains of $390,000 and $72,000 and gross losses of $68,000 and $63,000 were realized on sales of securities. The book value of securities pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law approximated $70,318,000 and $51,146,000 at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE FIVE LOANS DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL $ 137,425,000 $ 125,568,000 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE 238,231,000 184,602,000 INSTALLMENT LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS 129,300,000 114,110,000 $ 504,956,000 $ 424,280,000 The Company grants loans to customers generally within the market areas of its subsidiary banks. There is no significant concentration of credit risk by industry or by related borrowers. There are no foreign loans outstanding and highly leveraged loan transactions are insignificant. The effects on income of nonaccrual loans, as well as their outstanding balances, were not material. During 1994, the Company began participation in a short-term, whole-loan bulk purchasing program whereby the Company purchases from a third party whole loans secured by residential mortgages. The loans, generally, are repurchased from the Company within 90 days. The Company earns a fixed rate of return on loans purchased under the program. During 1994, the annualized rate was 9% and aggregate income from loans purchased under the program was approximately $1.9 million, which was reflected in interest income. Additionally, the Company began originating residential mortgage loans to be sold on the secondary market. Due to the short-term nature of these loans, the recorded value approximates fair value. At December 31, 1994, the Company's investment in loans held for sale approximated $30,227,000. A summary of changes in the allowance for possible loan losses follows: 1994 1993 1992 BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 5,764,000 $ 5,380,000 $ 2,401,000 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 953,000 1,341,000 2,222,000 CHARGE-OFFS (1,093,000) (1,537,000) (1,163,000) RECOVERIES 393,000 476,000 240,000 ALLOWANCE OF PURCHASED SUBSIDIARY 0 104,000 1,680,000 BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $ 6,017,000 $ 5,764,000 $ 5,380,000
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued SFAS No. 114, "Accounting By Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," which was amended by SFAS No. 118. The provisions of SFAS No. 114 and SFAS No. 118 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1994. SFAS No. 114 requires that impaired loans be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market price or fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. The Company will adopt this Statement on January 1, 1995 and it will not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE SIX BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT A summary of bank premises and equipment follows: DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 BANK PREMISES $ 17,865,000 $ 14,325,000 FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT 11,009,000 9,806,000 28,874,000 24,131,000 LESS ALLOWANCE FOR DEPRECIATION 11,196,000 8,705,000 $ 17,678,000 $ 15,426,000 NOTE SEVEN SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS Short-term borrowings consist primarily of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (the FHLB) and securities sold under agreement to repurchase. A summary of the Company's short-term borrowings is set forth below: 1994: AVERAGE AMOUNT OUTSTANDING DURING THE YEAR $ 42,559,000 MAXIMUM AMOUNT OUTSTANDING AT ANY MONTH END 78,263,000 WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE: DURING THE YEAR 3.96% END OF THE YEAR 5.50% 1993: AVERAGE AMOUNT OUTSTANDING DURING THE YEAR $ 17,641,000 MAXIMUM AMOUNT OUTSTANDING AT ANY MONTH END 24,539,000 WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE: DURING THE YEAR 2.40% END OF THE YEAR 2.65% 1992: AVERAGE AMOUNT OUTSTANDING DURING THE YEAR $ 10,605,000 MAXIMUM AMOUNT OUTSTANDING AT ANY MONTH END 16,272,000 WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE: DURING THE YEAR 3.10% END OF THE YEAR 2.18%
NOTE EIGHT LONG-TERM DEBT AND UNUSED LINES OF CREDIT Long-term debt, which represents an obligation of the Parent Company, consists of a $10,000,000 revolving credit loan with an unrelated party. The loan has a variable rate (7.9375% at December 31, 1994) with interest payments due quarterly and principal due at maturity in June 1995. Management intends to refinance the loan according to provisions provided in the agreement. The loan agreement contains certain restrictive provisions applicable to the Parent Company including limitations on additional long-term debt. The parent company has pledged the common stock of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The City National Bank (City National) and The Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant, as collateral for the revolving credit loan. During 1994, five of the Company's subsidiaries were approved for membership, joining City National who was approved in 1993, in the FHLB. On a consolidated basis, the Company has purchased 44,000 shares of the FHLB stock at par value. Such purchases entitle the Company to dividends declared by the FHLB and provide an additional source of short-term and long-term funding, in the form of collateralized advances. At December 31, 1994, the subsidiaries have been issued one year flexline commitments of $61,725,000, at prevailing interest rates, from the FHLB with maturities ranging from June to December 1995. Such commitments are subject to satisfying the Capital Stock Requirement provisions, as defined, in the agreement with the FHLB. As of December 31, 1994, amounts outstanding pursuant to the agreements totaled $12,707,000. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE NINE RESTRICTIONS ON SUBSIDIARY DIVIDENDS Certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the subsidiary banks to transfer funds to the Parent Company in the form of cash dividends. The approval of the bank's applicable primary regulator is required prior to the payment of dividends by a subsidiary bank in excess of its earnings retained in the current year plus retained net profits for the preceding two years. During 1995, the subsidiary banks can, without prior regulatory approval, declare dividends of approximately $6,214,000 to the Parent Company, plus retained net profits for the interim period through the date of such dividend declaration. NOTE TEN INCOME TAXES Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 DEFERRED TAX ASSETS: ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES $ 2,208,000 $ 2,168,000 ACQUIRED NET OPERATING LOSS CARRY FORWARD 777,000 885,000 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYABLE 436,000 435,000 SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 1,356,000 0 OTHER 200,000 155,000 TOTAL DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 4,977,000 3,643,000 DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES: FEDERAL INCOME TAX ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES 630,000 861,000 PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 746,000 734,000 CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLE 482,000 544,000 INVESTMENTS 139,000 172,000 LOANS 272,000 278,000 PREPAIDS 111,000 111,000 OTHER 8,000 13,000 TOTAL DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES 2,388,000 2,713,000 NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS $ 2,589,000 $ 930,000 SIGNIFICANT COMPONENTS OF THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES ARE AS FOLLOWS: LIABILITY METHOD 1994 1993 1992 FEDERAL: CURRENT $ 2,876,000 $ 2,667,000 $ 2,469,000 DEFERRED (303,000) (153,000) (402,000) 2,573,000 2,514,000 2,067,000 STATE 620,000 435,000 444,000 TOTAL $ 3,193,000 $ 2,949,000 $ 2,511,000 Current income tax expense (benefit) attributable to investment securities transactions approximated $(321,000), $129,000, and $4,000 in 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. As of December 31, 1994, the Company has approximately $ 1.7 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of federal and state income tax credit carryforwards which expire in 2006. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE TEN INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) A reconciliation between income taxes as reported and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes follows: LIABILITY METHOD 1994 1993 1992 COMPUTED FEDERAL TAXES AND STATUTORY RATE $ 3,497,000 $ 3,189,000 $ 2,861,000 STATE INCOME TAXES, NET OF FEDERAL TAX BENEFIT 340,000 314,000 320,000 TAX EFFECTS OF: NONTAXABLE INTEREST INCOME (611,000) (593,000) (606,000) OTHER ITEMS, NET (33,000) 39,000 (64,000) $ 3,193,000 $ 2,949,000 $ 2,511,000
NOTE ELEVEN RETIREMENT PLAN The City Holding Company Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (the Plan) is a deferred compensation plan under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All employees who complete one year of service are eligible to participate in the Plan. Participants may contribute from 1% to 15% of pre-tax earnings to their respective accounts. These contributions may be invested in any of four investment options selected by the employee, one of which is City Holding Company common stock. The Company matches 50% of the first 6% of compensation deferred by the participant with City Holding Company common stock. Profit sharing contributions are discretionary, as determined annually by the Company's Board of Directors. The Company's total expense associated with the Plan approximated $881,000, $562,000, and $403,000 in 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. The total number of shares of the Company's common stock held by the Plan is 120,492. Other than the Plan, the Company offers no postretirement benefits. In May 1993, the Company formed the 1993 Stock Incentive Plan (Incentive Plan) applicable to key employees. Under the Incentive Plan, stock options are granted at an amount no less than the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant. Participants in the Incentive Plan may also be granted stock appreciation rights and stock awards, at the discretion of the Company's Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. A maximum of 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock may be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Incentive Plan. Since its inception, no awards have been made under the Incentive Plan. NOTE TWELVE TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS Subsidiaries of the Company have granted loans to the officers and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, and to their associates. The loans were made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with unrelated persons and did not involve more than normal risk of collectibility. The aggregate amount of loans outstanding as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, attributable directly and indirectly to these parties, was approximately $20,089,000 and $18,898,000, respectively. During 1994, $6,693,000 of new loans were made and repayments totaled $5,502,000. A director of one of the Company's subsidiaries is the President of a non-affiliated financial institution that participates in the whole-loan bulk purchasing program (See NOTE FIVE). NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE THIRTEEN INCOME Included in other income in 1994 is $1,400,000 related to an insurance recovery at one of the Company's subsidiary banks. Additionally, in 1994 the Company became involved in the secondary market for mortgage loans which generated fee income of $317,000. NOTE FOURTEEN EXPENSES The following items of other expenses exceeded one percent of total revenue for the respective years:
1994 1993 1992 INSURANCE, INCLUDING FDIC PREMIUMS $ 1,545,000 $ 1,324,000 $ 1,068,000 ADVERTISING 868,000 606,000 419,000 BANK SUPPLIES 887,000 783,000 573,000 LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING FEES 952,000 475,000 335,000
NOTE FIFTEEN COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES In the normal course of business, certain financial products are offered by the Company to accommodate the financial needs of its customers. Loan commitments (lines of credit) represent the principal off-balance-sheet financial product offered by the Company. At December 31, 1994 and 1993, commitments outstanding to extend credit totaled approximately $45,776,000 and $25,252,000, respectively. To a much lesser extent, the Company offers standby letters of credit which require payments to be made on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Amounts outstanding pursuant to such standby letters of credit were $3,161,000 and $780,000 as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Historically, substantially all standby letters of credit have expired unfunded. Both of the above arrangements have credit risks essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company's standard credit policies. Collateral is obtained based on management's credit assessment of the customer. Management does not anticipate any material losses as a result of these commitments. NOTE SIXTEEN PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN The Company's Board of Directors has the authority to issue preferred stock, and to fix the designation, preferences, rights, dividends and all other attributes of such preferred stock, without any vote or action by the shareholders. As of December 31, 1994, there are no such shares outstanding, nor are any expected to be issued, except as might occur pursuant to the Stock Rights Plan discussed below. The Company's Stock Rights Plan provides that each share of common stock carries with it one right. The rights would be exercisable only if a person or group, as defined, acquired 10% or more of the Company's common stock, or announces a tender offer for such stock. Under conditions described in the Stock Rights Plan, holders of rights could acquire shares of preferred stock or additional shares of the Company's common stock, or in the event of a 50% or more change-in-control, shares of common stock of the acquiror. The value of shares acquired under the plan would equal twice the exercise price. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE SEVENTEEN FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FASB Statement No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. SFAS No. 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company. The following table represents the estimates of fair value of financial instruments: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 1994 1993 CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE ASSETS CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS $ 27,591,000 $ 27,591,000 $ 27,436,000 $ 27,436,000 LOANS HELD FOR SALE 30,227,000 30,227,000 SECURITIES 199,813,000 191,915,000 241,637,000 248,031,000 NET LOANS 489,395,000 478,324,000 407,990,000 412,587,000 LIABILITIES DEMAND DEPOSITS 388,794,000 388,794,000 400,099,000 400,099,000 TIME DEPOSITS 262,470,000 255,190,000 217,234,000 249,526,000 SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 57,483,000 57,483,000 21,669,000 21,669,000 LONG-TERM DEBT 6,875,000 6,875,000 5,875,000 5,875,000
The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating fair value amounts for financial instruments: The fair values for the loan portfolio are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses at interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying values of accrued interest approximate fair value. The fair values of demand deposits (i.e interest and noninterest-bearing checking, regular savings, and other types of money market demand accounts) are, by definition, equal to their carrying amounts. Fair values for certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregate expected monthly maturities of time deposits. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase represent borrowings with original maturities of less than 90 days. The carrying amounts of short-term borrowings approximate their fair values. The fair values of long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The fair values of commitments are estimated based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing. The fair value of letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. The fair values approximated the carrying values of these commitments and letters of credit as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 and were not material. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE EIGHTEEN CITY HOLDING COMPANY (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 ASSETS CASH $ 77,000 $ 188,000 SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE 1,726,000 1,603,000 INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES 67,009,000 60,630,000 FIXED ASSETS 1,745,000 1,768,000 OTHER ASSETS 1,262,000 490,000 TOTAL ASSETS $ 71,819,000 $ 64,679,000 LIABILITIES LONG-TERM DEBT $ 6,875,000 $ 5,875,000 ADVANCES FROM AFFILIATES 5,807,000 2,234,000 OTHER LIABILITIES 2,268,000 736,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 14,950,000 8,845,000 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 56,869,000 55,834,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 71,819,000 $ 64,679,000 Advances from affiliates, which eliminate for purposes of the Company's consolidated financial statements, represent amounts borrowed from banking subsidiaries to fund the purchase of certain bank premises and to meet other cash needs of the parent. Such debt is collateralized by the securities and fixed assets of the Parent Company. Interest is due quarterly at prime with principal due at maturity in 1997. The maximum available credit under the advance is subject to the subsidiaries' legal lending limit which approximated $6,356,000 at year end. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 INCOME DIVIDENDS FROM BANK SUBSIDIARIES $ 5,231,000 $ 10,906,000 $ 4,476,000 INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS ON SECURITIES 111,000 117,000 12,000 OTHER INCOME 1,604,000 146,000 - 6,946,000 11,169,000 4,488,000 EXPENSES INTEREST EXPENSE 735,000 349,000 5,000 OTHER EXPENSES 3,159,000 2,505,000 1,508,000 3,894,000 2,854,000 1,513,000 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT AND EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED NET INCOME (EXCESS DIVIDENDS) OF SUBSIDIARIES 3,052,000 8,315,000 2,975,000 INCOME TAX BENEFIT (1,344,000) (991,000) (605,000) INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED NET INCOME (EXCESS DIVIDENDS) OF SUBSIDIARIES 4,396,000 9,306,000 3,580,000 EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED NET INCOME (EXCESS DIVIDENDS) OF SUBSIDIARIES 2,563,000 (2,874,000) 2,324,000 NET INCOME $ 6,959,000 $ 6,432,000 $ 5,904,000
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE EIGHTEEN CITY HOLDING COMPANY (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 OPERATING ACTIVITIES NET INCOME $ 6,959,000 $ 6,432,000 $ 5,904,000 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: PROVISION FOR DEPRECIATION 149,000 DECREASE (INCREASE) IN OTHER ASSETS 44,000 (128,000) 190,000 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN OTHER LIABILITIES 1,532,000 430,000 (98,000) (EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED NET INCOME) EXCESS DIVIDENDS OF SUBSIDIARIES (2,563,000) 2,874,000 (2,324,000) OTHER 99,000 32,000 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 6,121,000 9,707,000 3,704,000 INVESTING ACTIVITIES PROCEEDS FROM MATURITIES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES 6,551,000 250,000 PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF SECURITIES 250,000 PURCHASES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES (148,000) (6,407,000) (2,246,000) PURCHASES OF MORTGAGE LOANS (808,000) CASH PAID FOR ACQUIRED SUBSIDIARY (532,000) (193,000) (2,250,000) CASH INVESTED IN SUBSIDIARIES (5,318,000) (8,767,000) (2,000,000) PURCHASES OF PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (126,000) (1,706,000) NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (6,932,000) (10,272,000) (6,246,000) FINANCING ACTIVITIES PROCEEDS FROM LONG-TERM DEBT 6,875,000 5,225,000 4,000,000 PRINCIPAL REPAYMENTS ON LONG-TERM DEBT (5,875,000) (3,350,000) ADVANCES FROM BANK SUBSIDIARIES, NET 3,573,000 2,234,000 CASH DIVIDENDS PAID (2,298,000) (1,833,000) (1,611,000) PURCHASES OF TREASURY STOCK (193,000) (2,218,000) (548,000) PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF TREASURY STOCK 461,000 565,000 665,000 REDEMPTION OF DISSENTER AND FRACTIONAL SHARES (1,843,000) NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 700,000 623,000 2,506,000 (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (111,000) 58,000 (36,000) CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 188,000 130,000 166,000 CASH AT END OF YEAR $ 77,000 $ 188,000 $ 130,000
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTE NINETEEN SUMMARIZED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) A summary of selected quarterly financial information for 1994 and 1993 follows: FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER 1994 INTEREST INCOME $ 12,665,000 $ 13,359,000 $ 14,295,000 $ 14,829,000 INTEREST EXPENSE 5,095,000 5,259,000 5,682,000 6,206,000 NET INTEREST INCOME 7,570,000 8,100,000 8,613,000 8,623,000 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 201,000 215,000 215,000 322,000 INVESTMENT SECURITIES GAINS (LOSSES) 69,000 3,000 (20,000) (855,000) NET INCOME 1,658,000 1,644,000 1,725,000 1,932,000 NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE 0.44 0.44 0.45 0.52 1993 INTEREST INCOME $ 11,760,000 $ 11,877,000 $ 11,891,000 $ 12,688,000 INTEREST EXPENSE 4,774,000 4,781,000 4,761,000 5,231,000 NET INTEREST INCOME 6,986,000 7,096,000 7,130,000 7,457,000 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 343,000 320,000 295,000 383,000 INVESTMENT SECURITIES GAINS 87,000 99,000 84,000 52,000 NET INCOME 1,661,000 1,646,000 1,678,000 1,447,000 NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE 0.44 0.44 0.45 0.38
NOTE TWENTY PENDING MERGER In March 1995, the Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire First Merchants Bancorp in Montgomery, West Virginia (Merchants). At December 31, 1994, Merchants reported total assets of approximately $115 million. The merger, which is expected to be consummated in the third quarter of 1995, involves the exchange of approximately 920,000 shares of Company common stock for all of Merchants' outstanding shares. It is anticipated that the transaction will be accounted for under the pooling of interests method of accounting. The following condensed unaudited proforma financial information presents selected balance sheet amounts and operating results of the Company and Merchants as though they had been combined during all periods indicated below. (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 1994 1993 1992 AT YEAR END NET LOANS $ 547,809 $ 462,424 $ 376,206 TOTAL DEPOSITS 746,805 709,958 605,398 TOTAL ASSETS 895,817 816,225 701,862 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS NET INTEREST INCOME $ 37,594 $ 32,876 $ 28,696 INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE 8,142 7,762 6,972 NET INCOME 8,142 7,645 6,972 INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE PER SHARE 1.74 1.63 1.48 NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE 1.74 1.63 1.48
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES MARCH 31 DECEMBER 31 1995 1994 ASSETS (unaudited) Cash and due from banks $ 21,036,000 $ 27,591,000 Securities available for sale, at fair value 68,134,000 67,920,000 Investment securities (approximate market values: March 31, 1995--$120,552,000; December 31, 1994--$123,995,000) 122,579,000 128,457,000 Loans Gross loans 537,147,000 504,956,000 Unearned income (9,076,000) (9,544,000) Allowance for possible loan losses (6,040,000) (6,017,000) NET LOANS 522,031,000 489,395,000 Loans held for sale 44,833,000 30,227,000 Bank premises and equipment 18,432,000 17,678,000 Accrued interest receivable 5,643,000 5,922,000 Other assets 12,949,000 13,336,000 TOTAL ASSETS $ 815,637,000 $ 780,526,000 LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest-bearing $ 81,424,000 $ 80,694,000 Interest-bearing 574,542,000 570,570,000 TOTAL DEPOSITS 655,966,000 651,264,000 Short-term borrowings 88,796,000 57,483,000 Long-term debt 4,825,000 6,875,000 Other liabilities 7,069,000 8,035,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES 756,656,000 723,657,000 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, par value $25 a share: Authorized-500,000 shares; none issued Common stock, par value $2.50 a share: authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 3,779,818 shares as of March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, including 1,885 shares in treasury at March 31, 1995. 9,451,000 9,451,000 Capital Surplus 18,887,000 18,887,000 Retained Earnings 31,750,000 30,605,000 Cost of common stock in treasury (53,000) NONE Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of deferred income taxes (1,054,000) (2,074,000) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 58,981,000 56,869,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 815,637,000 $ 780,526,000 See notes to consolidated financial statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED March 31 1995 1994 INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans $ 11,726,000 $ 8,985,000 Interest and dividends on securities: Taxable 2,639,000 3,135,000 Tax-exempt 420,000 447,000 Other interest income 0 98,000 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 14,785,000 12,665,000 INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on deposits 5,369,000 4,889,000 Interest on short-term borrowings 799,000 109,000 Interest on long-term debt 130,000 97,000 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 6,298,000 5,095,000 NET INTEREST INCOME 8,487,000 7,570,000 PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 183,000 201,000 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES 8,304,000 7,369,000 OTHER INCOME Securities gains(losses) 3,000 69,000 Service charges 620,000 498,000 Other 472,000 318,000 TOTAL OTHER INCOME 1,095,000 885,000 OTHER EXPENSES Salaries and employee benefits 3,565,000 3,024,000 Net occupancy expense 1,093,000 969,000 Other 2,184,000 1,837,000 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 6,842,000 5,830,000 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 2,557,000 2,424,000 INCOME TAXES 813,000 766,000 NET INCOME $ 1,744,000 $ 1,658,000 Net income per common share $ .46 $ .44 Average common shares outstanding 3,778,965 3,772,006 See notes to consolidated financial statements STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES Three months Ended March 31, 1995
NET UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) SECURITIES TOTAL COMMON CAPITAL RETAINED AVAILABLE TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR SALE STOCK EQUITY Balances at December 31, 1994 $9,451,000 $18,887,000 $30,605,000 ($2,074,000) 0 $56,869,000 Net income 1,744,000 1,744,000 Cash dividends declared ($.16/share) (599,000) (599,000) Change in unrealized gain/(loss) net of income taxes of $719,000 1,020,000 1,020,000 Cost of 2,313 shares of common stock acquired for treasury (65,000) (65,000) Issuance of 428 shares of treasury stock 12,000 12,000 Balances at March 31, 1995 $9,451,000 $18,887,000 $31,750,000 $(1,054,000) ($53,000) $58,981,000
NET UNREALIZED Three months Ended March 31, 1994 GAIN/(LOSS) SECURITIES TOTAL COMMON CAPITAL RETAINED AVAILABLE TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR SALE STOCK EQUITY Balances at December 31, 1993 $8,846,000 $13,999,000 $35,222,000 ($23,000) ($2,210,000) $55,834,000 Net income 1,658,000 1,658,000 Cash dividends declared ($.15/share) (476,000) (476,000) Adjustment to beginning balance of unrealized gain on securities for change in accounting method, net of income taxes of $704,000 1,055,000 1,055,000 Changes in net unrealized gain/(loss), net of income taxes of $597,000 (905,000) (905,000) Issuance of 1,053 shares of treasury stock 5,000 25,000 30,000 Balances at March 31, 1994 $8,846,000 $14,004,000 $36,404,000 $ 127,000 ($2,185,000) $57,196,000
See notes to consolidated financial statements CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CITY HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31 1995 1994 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Income $1,744,000 $1,658,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Net amortization 236,000 237,000 Provision for depreciation 534,000 389,000 Provision for loan losses 183,000 201,000 Realized securities gains (3,000) (69,000) Loan originated for sale (9,114,000) (2,418,000) Purchases of loans held for sale (43,448,000) (15,861,000) Proceeds from loans sold 37,998,000 0 Realized gains on loans sold (42,000) 0 Minority interest in income of subsidiary 0 17,000 Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable 279,000 (85,000) Increase in other assets (444,000) (1,233,000) Decrease (increase) in other liabilities (966,000) 425,000 NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (13,043,000) (16,739,000) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 10,533,000 3,305,000 Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale 2,325,000 10,656,000 Purchases of securities available for sale (11,273,000) (9,074,000) Proceeds from sales of securities 0 0 Proceeds from maturities of securities 6,697,000 56,722,000 Purchases of securities (1,000,000) (48,330,000) Net increase in loans (32,819,000) (4,953,000) Purchases of premises and equipment (1,288,000) (541,000) NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (26,825,000) 7,785,000 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase in noninterest bearing deposits 730,000 2,027,000 Net increase in interest-bearing deposits 3,972,000 13,519,000 Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 31,313,000 (5,089,000) Proceeds from long-term-debt 2,150,000 0 Repayment of long-term debt (4,200,000) 0 Purchases of treasury stock (65,000) 0 Proceeds from sales of treasury stock 12,000 30,000 Cash dividends paid (599,000) (476,000) NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 33,313,000 10,011,000 (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (6,555,000) 1,057,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 27,591,000 27,436,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $21,036,000 $28,493,000
See notes to consolidated financial statement NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) MARCH 31, 1995 NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying consolidated financial statements, which are unaudited, include all the accounts of City Holding Company (the Parent Company) and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the Company). All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements include all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition for each of the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1995, are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that can be expected for the year ending December 31, 1995. The Company's accounting and reporting policies conform with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the City Holding Company annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994. NOTE B - INCOME TAXES The consolidated provision for income taxes is based upon financial statement earnings. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 1995, of 31.80% varied from the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to state income taxes and the tax effects of nontaxable interest income and the amortization of goodwill. NOTE C - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES In the normal course of business, there are various commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, that are not included in the consolidated financial statements. These commitments approximate $49,248,000 at March 31, 1995. These arrangements, consisting principally of unused lines of credit issued in the normal course of business, have credit risks essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company's standard credit policies. Standby letters of credit, which total $3,662,000, have historically expired unfunded. NOTE D - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY In April 1994, the Company announced the implementation of an Open Market Stock Purchase Plan (the Plan). The Board of Directors allocated $5 million to be used over the next two years to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The Plan was authorized to commence May 1, 1994. The Plan as of March 31, 1995 has not reacquired a material number of shares. NOTE E - ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT WITH DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE On January 1, 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan", which requires that impaired loans be identified and measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate on the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. FAS No. 114 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. NOTE F - PENDING MERGER In March 1995, the Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire First Merchants Bancorp, Montgomery, West Virginia (Merchants). At March 31, 1995, Merchants reported total assets of approximately $108 million. Under the definitive agreement signed by the parties, Merchants shareholders will receive 1.60 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of Merchants' 576,000 outstanding shares. It is anticipated that the transaction will be accounted for under the pooling of interests method of accounting. It is expected that the merger will be consummated in the third quarter of 1995. The following condensed unaudited proforma financial information presents selected balance sheet amounts and operating results of the Company and Merchants as though they had been combined during all periods indicated below. (In thousands, except per share data) December 31 March 31 March 31 1994 1995 1994 AT PERIOD END Net loans $547,809 $573,225 $469,860 Total deposits 746,805 751,005 728,676 Total assets 895,817 923,783 830,187 SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS Year Ended Three months December 31 March 31 1994 1995 1994 Net interest income $ 37,594 $ 9,707 $ 8,685 Net income 8,142 2,040 1,906 Net income per common share 1.74 .43 .41 NOTE G - LONG-TERM BORROWINGS Long-term debt consists of a $10,000,000 revolving line of credit of the Parent Company with a variable rate based on the lesser of the adjusted LIBOR rate plus 1.875% per annum or the lender's base rate less .25% per annum (8.00% at March 31, 1995) due on June 30, 1995. The lender has the option to extend the maturity date for an additional twelve months. As of March 31, 1995, the outstanding balance was equal to $4,825,000. Interest on this obligation is payable quarterly, and the Parent Company has pledged the common stock of The City National Bank of Charleston and the Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant as security for the loan. Management intends to refinance this loan according to the provisions provided in the agreement. Report of Ernst & Young LLP Independent Auditors Board of Directors and Stockholders First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary at December 31, 1994 and 1993, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements, in 1993 First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. changed its method of accounting for securities (Note D), postretirement benefits other than pensions (Note I), and income taxes (Note J). /s/ Ernst & Young LLP Charleston, West Virginia January 27, 1995, except as to Note O, the date of which is March 14, 1995 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 ASSETS Cash and due from banks $5,211,650 $4,436,864 Federal funds sold 810,000 710,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 6,021,650 5,146,864 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 670,734 1,215,307 Securities available for sale (cost: 12-31-94 - $16,204,906: 12-31-93 - $20,547,829) 14,888,731 21,056,123 Securities held to maturity (approximate market value: 12-31-94 - $28,304,476; 12-31-93 - $22,312,255) 28,648,209 21,139,938 Loans - gross 59,015,396 55,067,019 Less: Unearned income (141,203) (188,366) Allowance for loan losses (460,000) (445,000) LOANS - NET 58,414,193 54,433,653 Premises and equipment 3,452,390 3,551,457 Other assets 3,195,202 2,603,663 TOTAL ASSETS $115,291,109 $109,147,005 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Deposits: Noninterest bearing $13,674,107 $10,882,479 Interest bearing 81,867,045 81,742,940 TOTAL DEPOSITS 95,541,152 92,625,419 Short-term borrowings: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 8,634,139 4,947,012 Other short-term borrowings 509,881 595,807 TOTAL SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 9,144,020 5,542,819 Other liabilities 1,144,151 1,207,401 TOTAL LIABILITIES 105,829,323 99,375,639 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $2 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 576,000 shares issued and outstanding 1,152,000 1,152,000 Surplus 649,343 649,343 Retained earnings 8,450,153 7,665,033 Net unrealized (loss) gain on Securities available for sale, net of related tax effect: 1994 $(526,465); and 1993 $203,304 (789,710) 304,990 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 9,461,786 9,771,366 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $115,291,109 $109,147,005 See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans $4,899,930 4,349,508 4,272,442 Interest and dividends on securities: Taxable 1,825,918 1,842,861 2,245,531 Nontaxable 761,162 806,764 750,040 Interest on federal funds sold 47,284 48,616 61,228 Interest on deposits with other banks 79,781 38,050 23,604 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 7,614,075 7,085,799 7,352,845 INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on deposits 2,767,583 2,664,333 2,964,063 Interest on short-term borrowings 158,949 213,973 341,558 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 2,926,532 2,878,306 3,305,621 NET INTEREST INCOME 4,687,543 4,207,493 4,047,224 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 86,699 93,193 103,155 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 4,600,844 4,114,300 3,944,069 OTHER INCOME Service charges on deposit accounts 326,698 306,879 272,619 Other service charges and fees 50,509 48,746 41,210 Securities gains, net 73,829 351,522 6,122 Other 151,024 151,001 111,205 TOTAL OTHER INCOME 602,060 858,148 431,156 OTHER EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits 1,752,089 1,573,371 1,444,818 Occupancy expense of premises 298,126 237,402 204,785 Furniture and equipment expense 291,738 283,545 303,201 Other operating expenses 1,325,789 1,130,605 1,027,317 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE 3,667,742 3,224,923 2,980,121 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN METHOD OF ACCOUNTING 1,535,162 1,747,525 1,395,104 INCOME TAXES 352,602 417,918 327,392 Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Method of Accounting $1,182,560 $1,329,607 1,067,712 Cumulative Effect as of January 1, 1993 of change in Method of Accounting for Other Postretirement Benefits, Net of income tax benefit of $77,953 (116,930) NET INCOME $1,182,560 $1,212,677 1,067,712 EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE : Income before cumulative effect of change in method of accounting $2.05 $2.31 $1.85 Cumulative effect of change in method of accounting (.20) Net income $2.05 $2.11 $1.85 AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 576,000 576,000 576,000 See notes to consolidated financial statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Net Unrealized Total Gain Common Retained (Loss) on Stockholders' Stock Surplus Earnings Securities Equity Balance at January 1, 1992 $288,000 $649,343 $6,889,444 ($266,818) $7,559,969 Net income 1,067,712 1,067,712 Cash dividends declared ($0.46 per share) (266,400) (266,400) Change in net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities 179,721 179,721 Balance at December 31, 1992 $288,000 $649,343 $7,690,756 $(87,097) $8,541,002 Net income 1,212,677 1,212,677 Cash dividends declared ($ .65 per share) (374,400) (374,400) Change in net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities (9,880) (9,880) Stock split effected in the form of a 3 for 1 stock dividend 864,000 (864,000) Change in accounting method for securities, net of taxes of $203,304 401,967 401,967 Balance at Dec. 31, 1993 $1,152,000 $649,343 $7,665,033 $304,990 $9,771,366 Net income 1,182,560 1,182,560 Change in net unrealized loss on securities (1,094,700) (1,094,700) Cash dividends ($.69 per share) (397,440) (397,440) Balance at December 31, 1994 $1,152,000 $649,343 $8,450,153 $(789,710) $9,461,786 See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $1,182,560 $1,212,677 $1,067,712 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 116,930 Net amortization (8,846) (2,589) 41,013 Provision for loan losses 86,699 93,193 103,155 Depreciation 204,392 220,057 222,056 Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (5,547) 13,257 (124,951) Securities, gain net 73,829 (351,522) (6,122) Purchases of trading securities 0 (2,880,211) (5,177,674) Proceeds from sales of trading securities 0 2,880,211 5,177,674 Increase in other assets 160,973 2,158 63,613 Decrease in other liabilities (63,250) (212,551) (129,869) NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,483,152 1,091,610 1,236,607 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of investment securities (11,588,316) (14,976,841) (17,392,904) Purchases of securities AFS (1,955,534) Proceeds from sales of securities AFS 6,361,604 6,303,206 Proceeds from maturities of sec. AFS 1,591,843 Proceeds from maturities of invest. sec. 3,610,085 2,763,236 6,760,446 Proceeds from calls of invest. sec. 1,034,050 3,736,543 8,945,230 Net decrease in short-term investments 1,295,068 Net (increase) decrease in loans (4,141,203) 3,478,477 (5,960,120) Net cash received in acquisition 5,843,968 Purchases of premises and equipment (105,325) (209,854) (200,848) Proceeds from sale of OREO 56,779 40,919 9,500 NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (6,727,860) 9,866,565 (7,838,696) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net inc. in noninterest-bearing deposits 2,791,628 655,298 1,332,764 Net inc. (dec.)in interest-bearing dep. 124,105 (1,879,103) 2,701,535 Net inc. (dec.) in repurchase agreements 3,687,128 (10,248,121) 4,738,724 Net increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings (85,927) 12,111 198,045 Cash dividends paid (397,440) (420,479) (234,720) NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 6,119,494 (11,880,294) 8,736,348 NET (DEC.) INC. IN CASH AND CASH EQUIV. 874,786 (922,119) 2,134,259 Cash and cash equiv. at start of period 5,146,864 6,068,983 3,934,724 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $6,021,650 $5,146,864 $6,068,983 See notes to consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY DECEMBER 31, 1994 NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING POLICIES The accounting and reporting policies of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary (First Merchants) conform with generally accepted accounting principles. The following is a summary of the more significant policies: PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Merchants National Bank(Merchants National). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS: For purposes of the statement of cash flows, First Merchants considers cash and due from banks and federal funds sold as cash and cash equivalents. Income taxes paid approximated $348,000 in 1994, $529,000 in 1993, and $453,000 in 1992. Interest paid on deposits and short-term borrowings approximated $2,888,000 in 1994, $2,886,000 in 1993, and $3,461,000 in 1992. SECURITIES: Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity when First Merchants has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost. Trading account securities are held for resale in anticipation of short-term market movements and are stated at fair value. Gains and losses on trading securities, both realized and unrealized, are included in other income. No securities were held in the trading account at December 31, 1994 or 1993. Debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity or trading and marketable equity securities not classified as trading are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in a separate component of stockholders' equity. The amortized cost of debt securities classified as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity, or in the case of mortgage-backed securities, over the estimated life of the security. Realized gains and losses, and declines in value estimated to be other-than-temporary, are included in net securities gains (losses). The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. REVENUE RECOGNITION: Interest on loans is accrued and credited to operations based upon the principal amount outstanding. The accrual of interest generally is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest. when interest accruals are discontinued, unpaid interest recognized in income in the current year is reversed, and interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable value of collateral is sufficient to cover principal and accrued interest, and the loan is in the process of collection. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision charged to operations. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision charged to operations. The allowance represents an amount which, in management's judgement, will be adequate to absorb potential losses on existing loans which may become uncollectible. Management's judgement in determining the adequacy of the allowance is based on quarterly evaluations which take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions which may affect the borrower's ability to pay, overall portfolio quality, and review of specific problem loans. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT: Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The provision for depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. INCOME TAXES: The consolidated provision for income taxes is based upon reported income and expense. Deferred income taxes (included in other assets or other liabilities, as applicable) are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. First Merchants and its subsidiary file a consolidated income tax return. The subsidiary provides for income taxes on a separate return basis and remits amounts determined to be currently payable to First Merchants. Loan Fees and Costs: Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs are being recognized as collected and incurred. The use of this method of recognition does not produce results that are materially different from results which would have been produced if such costs and fees were deferred and amortized as an adjustment of loan yield over the life of the related loan. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Net income per common share is based on the weighted average common shares outstanding during each year. Net income per share has been restated for all periods presented prior to 1993 to reflect a stock split, effected in the form of a 3 for 1 stock dividend, which occurred in 1993. NOTE B - ACQUISITION In March, 1987, First merchants acquired Gauley National Bank (Gauley National), which has subsequently been merged with and into Merchants National. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of Gauley National were adjusted to their estimated fair market values at the date the transaction was consummated. In September, 1993, Merchants National, was declared the successful bidder for the purchase of certain assets and the assumption of the insured deposits and certain other liabilities of Evergreen Federal Savings and Loan Association (Evergreen) following its closure by the Office of Thrift Supervision. Merchants National assumed deposits and other liabilities of approximately $15 million in exchange for net loans of $6 million, and cash and cash equivalents (net of premium paid by Merchants National of approximately $900,000) of approximately $6 million and certain other assets. This acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the results of operations of Evergreen have been included in the consolidated totals from the date of acquisition. Intangible assets representing the present value of future net income to be earned from the acquired deposits of Gauley National and Evergreen ($459,000) are being amortized on an accelerated basis over ten and seven years, respectively. Accumulated amortization approximated $221,000 and $149,000 at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. The excess of purchase price over the fair market value of the net assets acquired in the Gauley National and Evergreen transactions ($1,008,000) is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years. Accumulated amortization approximated $259,000 and $193,000 at December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. NOTE C - RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS Merchants National is required to maintain balances in cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The average amount of required reserve balances was approximately $737,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994. NOTE D - SECURITIES In May 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting For Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." First Merchants elected to adopt the provisions of the new standard at the end of 1993. The cumulative effect as of December 31, 1993 of adopting Statement 115 had no effect on the results of operation. The ending balance of stockholder' equity was decreased as of December 31, 1994 by $789,710 (net of $526,465 in deferred income taxes) to reflect the net unrealized holding loss and increased as of December 31, 1993 by $401,967 (net of $203,304 in deferred income taxes) to reflect the net unrealized holding gain on securities classified as available-for-sale. The aggregate carrying and approximate market values of securities follow. Fair values are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. December 31, 1994 Gross Gross Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value HELD-TO-MATURITY U.S. Treasury sec. and oblig. of U.S. Govern't Corp's and agencies $15,059,378 $ 8,812 $(332,508) $14,735,682 Oblig. of states and political subdivisions 10,928,045 262,041 (160,170) 11,029,916 Mortgage-backed securities 2,400,786 (112,788) 2,287,998 Other debt securities 260,000 (9,120) 250,880 Totals $28,648,209 $270,853 $(614,586) $28,304,476 AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE U.S. Treasury sec. and oblig. of U.S. Govern't corp's and agencies $13,152,520 $ 7,278 $(1,042,429) $12,117,369 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 1,308,011 5,478 (45,579) 1,267,910 Total debt securities 14,460,531 12,756 (1,088,008) 13,385,279 Equity securities 1,744,375 (240,923) 1,503,452 Totals $16,204,906 $ 12,756 $(1,328,931) $14,888,731 December 31, 1993 Gross Gross Estimated Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market Cost Gains Losses Value HELD-TO-MATURITY U.S. Treasury sec. and oblig. of U.S. Govern't corp's and agencies $ 6,497,581 $ 127,669 $ (20,207) $ 6,605,043 Obligations of state and political subdivisions 11,904,049 985,913 (3,401) 12,886,561 Mortgage-backed securities 2,168,308 81,193 2,249,501 Other debt securities 570,000 3,550 (2,400) 571,150 Totals $21,139,938 $1,198,325 $ (26,008) $22,312,255 AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE U.S. Treasury sec. and oblig. of U.S. Govern't corp's and agencies $ 15,216,839 $419,682 $ (67,594) $15,568,927 Obligations of states and political subdivisions 2,395,685 219,433 2,615,118 Total debt securities 17,612,524 639,115 (67,594) 18,184,045 Equity securities 2,935,305 33,750 (96,977) 2,872,078 Totals $ 20,547,829 $672,865 $(164,571) 21,056,123 The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at December 31, 1994, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. ESTIMATED AMORTIZED MARKET COST VALUE HELD-TO-MATURITY Due in one year or less $ 2,510,693 $ 2,503,105 Due after one year through five years 14,381,652 13,992,987 Due after five years through ten years 10,248,204 10,369,524 Due after ten years 1,507,660 1,438,860 $28,648,209 $28,304,476 AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE Due in one year or less $ - $ - Due after one year through five years 10,403,167 9,611,325 Due after five years through ten years 2,249,353 2,043,444 Due after ten years 1,808,011 1,730,510 $14,460,531 $13,385,279 During 1994, gross gains of approximately $134,000 and gross losses of approximately $96,000 were realized on securities sales. During 1993 and 1992 respectively, gross gains of approximately $353,000 and $209,000, and gross losses of $1,000 and $2,000 were realized on securities sales. Securities with a carrying value of approximately $11,086,030 and $8,089,179, respectively, have been pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law as of December 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. NOTE E - LOANS Major classifications of loans as of December 31, are summarized as follows: 1994 1993 Commercial loans: Commercial paper and loan participations $10,500,455 $ 9,318,614 Other commercial and industrial 16,440,210 14,225,357 26,940,665 23,543,971 Consumer loans: Installment loans 10,615,351 9,851,982 Revolving credit 780,551 528,513 11,395,902 10,380,495 Residential real estate loans 20,678,829 21,142,553 Total Loans 59,015,396 55,067,019 Less unearned income on loans 141,203 188,366 58,874,193 54,878,653 Less allowance for loan losses 460,000 445,000 Net loans $58,414,193 $54,443,653 Changes in the allowance for loan losses for each of the three years ended December 31 were as follows: 1994 1993 1992 Balance, January 1 $445,000 $350,000 $360,000 Allowance on acquired loans 61,000 Provision for loan losses 86,699 93,193 103,155 Charge-offs (87,182) (77,852) (128,201) Recoveries 15,483 18,659 15,046 Balance, December 31 $460,000 $445,000 $350,000 Certain directors and executive officers of First Merchants, including their immediate families and companies in which they are principal owners, are loan customers of Merchants National. Such loans were made in the ordinary course of business on the Bank's normal credit terms including interest rate and collateralization and did not represent more than a normal risk of collection. The aggregate amount of loans outstanding at December 31, 1994 and 1993, attributable directly and indirectly to these parties was approximately $3,150,000 and $3,090,000, respectively. During 1994, $733,000 of new loans were made and repayments totaled $673,000. The FASB has issued SFAS No. 114, "Accounting By Creditors for Impairment of a Loan". The provisions of SFAS No.114 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1994. SFAS No. 114 requires that impaired loans be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market price or fair value of the collateral in the loan is collateral dependent. First merchants has not yet completed the complex analysis required to estimate the impact of these new rules and does not expect it implement SFAS No. 114 prior to its first quarter 1995 effective date. NOTE F - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT The major categories of premises and equipment are summarized as follows: December 31 1994 1993 Land $ 913,561 $ 913,561 Buildings 3,171,351 3,126,560 Furniture and equipment 2,144,560 2,084,026 6,229,472 6,124,147 Less accumulated depreciation 2,777,082 2,572,690 Premises and Equipment - Net $3,452,390 3,551,457 NOTE G - DEPOSITS The major categories of deposits are summarized as follows: December 31 1994 1993 Demand deposits Non-interest-bearing $13,674,107 $10,882,479 Interest-bearing 13,942,620 13,176,640 Savings deposits 32,360,660 34,209,274 Certificates of deposits < $100,000 31,869,979 30,835,601 Certificates of deposits > $100,000 3,693,786 3,521,425 Total Deposits $95,541,152 $92,625,419 NOTE H - RESTRICTIONS ON SUBSIDIARY DIVIDENDS First Merchant's primary source of funds for payment of dividends to stockholders is dividends received from Merchants National. Certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of Merchants National to transfer funds to First Merchants in the form of cash dividends. Federal banking regulations require regulatory approval prior to declaring dividends in excess of the current year's net income, combined with retained net income for the two preceding years. During 1995, Merchants National can, without prior regulatory approval, declare dividends of approximately $1,610,000 to First Merchants, plus retained net profits for the interim period through the date of such dividend declaration. NOTE I - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Merchants National participates in a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan which covers all full-time employees with one year of service who have attained the age of 21. Employee benefits are based on years of service and employee compensation earned during employment. The Bank's funding policy is to contribute annually the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the future. The following table sets forth the plans funded status and the amounts recognized in First Merchant's balance sheets at December 31, based on actuarial valuations performed as of November 1: 1994 1993 Actuarial present value of accumulated benefit obligations - (substantially vested in full) $1,143,000 $1,191,000 Proj. benefit oblig. for service rendered to date $1,341,000 $1,402,000 Plan assets at fair value, primarily listed common stocks and investments is various mutual bond and stock funds 1,702,000 1,777,000 Funded status - Plan Assets in Excess of Projected Benefit Obligation 361,000 375,000 Unrecognized net gain from past experience different from that assumed and effects of changes in assumptions (239,000) (263,000) Unrecognized prior service cost (23,000) (25,000) Unrecognized net asset (overfunding) at date of adoption of FASB No. 87 (145,000) (95,000) Net Accrued pension Cost Included in Other Liabilities $ (46,000) $ (8,000) Net periodic pension cost for each of the three years ended December 31 included the following components: 1994 1993 1992 Service cost-benefits earned during the period $ 42,000 $ 65,000 $ 76,000 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 102,000 97,000 90,000 Actual return on plan assets 34,000 (207,000) (157,000) Deferred gains (181,000) 68,000 20,000 Amortization of unrecognized net gains (6,000) (14,000) (14,000) Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (2,000) (2,000) (2,000) Amortization of plan overfunding at date of adoption (16,000) (10,000) (10,000) Net Periodic Pension (Benefit) Expense $(27,000) $ (3,000) $ 3,000 The weighted-average discount rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation were 8.5% and 6%, respectively, at November 1, 1994 and 1993. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8.5% in 1994, 1993, and 1992. The overfunding as of the date of adoption of FASB No. 87, the net deferred gain from past experience different from that assumed, and the effects of changes in assumptions are being amortized as a net credit against pension cost over the average future working lifetime of the participants expected to receive benefits under the plan which approximates 17 years. In addition to the defined benefit pension plan, Merchants National sponsors contributory defined benefit health care and life insurance plans that provide postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to qualifying retirees. Full-time employees who retire on or after age 62 with 15 years of service, or after age 65 with 10 years of service are eligible for medical benefits. The postretirement medical plan covers a stated percentage of eligible expenses, reduced by deductibles and other coverage, as applicable. The cost-sharing provisions of the medical plan require covered retirees to fund 50% of the total cost of employee coverage and 100% of any dependent coverage. Life insurance coverage is available only to employees who retired prior to January 1, 1993 and otherwise met the service requirements indicated above for medical benefits. The cost-sharing provisions of the postretirement life insurance plan require covered retirees to fund 50% of the total cost. Effective January 1, 1993, First Merchants adopted FASB Statement No. 106, Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions". The cumulative effect as of January 1, 1993 of adopting Statement 106 decreased net income by $116,930 (net of $77,953 in deferred income tax benefit), or $.20 per share. Adoption of the Statement also increased 1993 net periodic postretirement benefit cost by approximately $11,000. Postretirement benefit costs for 1992, Which was recorded on a cash basis, has not been restated. The following table presents combined details of the amounts recognized in First Merchant's statement of financial position relative to the respective unfunded postretirement benefit plans: DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation: Retirees $136,441 $128,789 Fully eligible active plan participants 17,657 16,665 Other active plan participants 63,894 60,321 Accrued Postretirement Benefit Cost $217,992 $205,775 Net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the years ended December 31, included the following components: 1994 1993 Service cost 6,777 6,477 Interest cost 15,291 14,616 Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost 22,068 21,093 The weighted-average annual assumed rates of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits are 11% (pre-age 65 benefits) and 9% (post-age 65 benefits) for 1994 (the rates previously assumed for 1993 were 11.5% and 9,5%, respectively) and are assumed to decrease .5% annually to an ultimate level of 5%. The annual assumed rate of increase in per capita cost of life insurance benefits (i.e. salary increases) is %5. The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. For example, increasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1994 by approximately $30,000, and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for 1994 by approximately $5,000. The weighed- average discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 7.5% at December 31, 1994 and 1993. NOTE J - INCOME TAXES Effective January 1, 1993, First Merchants changed its method of accounting for income taxes from the deferred method to the liability method required by FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". The cumulative effect of adopting Statement 109 as of January 1, 1993, was not material to First Merchant's consolidated financial statements. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of asset and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of First Merchant's deferred tax liabilities and assets as of December 31 are as follows: Deferred tax liabilities 1994 1993 Unrealized gains on securities available for sale $ - $(203,000) Premises and equipment (179,000) (185,000) Federal income tax allowance for loan losses (166,000) (167,000) Other (42,000) (34,000) Total Deferred Liabilities (387,000) (589,000) Deferred tax assets: Unrealized losses on sec. available-for-sale 526,000 - Allowance for loan losses 180,000 176,000 OPEB liability 86,000 81,000 Accrued liabilities 10,000 31,000 Other 38,000 54,000 Total Deferred Tax Assets 840,000 342,000 Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) $ 483,000 $(247,000) Income taxes included in earnings for each of the three years ended December 31 are composed of: Deferred Liability Method Method 1994 1993 1992 Federal: Current $275,564 $306,289 $340,343 Deferred (benefit) expense (5,547) 13,257 (124,951) 270,017 319,546 215,392 State 82,585 98,372 112,000 Total $352,602 $417,918 $327,392
Current income tax expense attributable to securities transactions approximated $29,000, $141,000, and $2,000 in 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. The provision for income taxes differs from the federal statutory rate for the following reasons: LIABILITY METHOD DEFERRED METHOD 1994 % 1993 % 1992 % Comp. tax at stat. fed. rate $521,955 34.00 $594,159 34.00 $474,335 34.00 Add state income taxes net of federal tax benefit 53,478 3.48 63,789 3.65 59,469 4.26 Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from: Tax-exempt interest (239,141) (15.58) (252,876)(14.47) (231,801)(16.62) Amortization of purchase accounting adjustments - - - - 20,003 1.43 Other 16,310 1.06 12,846 .73 5,386 .40 $352,602 22.96 $417,918 23.91 $327,392 23.47
NOTE K - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES In the normal course of business, Merchants National offers a variety of financial products to customers to aid them in meeting their requirements for liquidity and credit enhancement. Generally accepted accounting principles recognize these transactions as contingent liabilities and, accordingly, they are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. Following is a discussion of the transactions. Standby letters of credit: These transactions are used by the Bank's customers as a means of improving their credit standing in their dealings with others. Under these agreements, the Bank agrees, in exchange for a fee, to honor certain financial commitments in the event that its customers are unable to do so. Amounts outstanding pursuant to such standby letters of credit as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 were $388,000 and $213,000, respectively. Management conducts regular reviews of these instruments on an individual customer basis, and the results are considered in assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Loan Commitments: As of December 31, 1994 and 1993, Merchants National had commitments outstanding to extend credit totaling approximately $2,633,000 and $682,000, respectively. These commitments (lines of Credit) generally require the customers to maintain certain credit standards. Both of the above arrangements have credit risk essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company's standard credit policies. Collateral is obtained based on management's credit assessment of the customer. Management does not anticipate any material losses as a result of these commitments. The following items of other income and expense exceeded one percent of total revenue for the periods indicated: 1994 1993 1992 Other Expense: FDIC assessment $213,000 $179,000 $170,000 Marketing 96,000 87,000 65,000 Directors and committee fees 94,000 88,000 63,000 Printing stationery and supplies 102,000 93,000 75,000 Other income: Credit life insurance premiums 97,000 94,000 88,000 NOTE M - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS In December 1991, the FASB issued Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments". This statement requires the disclosure of the fair value of substantially all financial instruments, whether recognized or not recognized in the balance sheet. The statement does not change any of the present requirements for recognition, measurement, or classification of financial instruments in the financial statements. Statement 107 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years ending after December 15, 1995, for entities with less than $150 million in total assets. NOTE N - FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC (PARENT ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS December 31 1994 1993 ASSETS Cash $ 56,137 $ 51,297 Investment in bank subsidiary 9,518,838 9,830,978 Other assets 175,000 160,000 Total Assets $9,749,975 $10,042,275 LIABILITIES Other liabilities $ 288,189 $ 270,909 Total Liabilities $ 288,189 $ 270,909 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 9,461,786 9,771,366 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $9,749,975 $10,042,275 CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 INCOME Dividends from bank subsidiary $ 400,000 $ 385,000 $ 275,000 Equity in undistributed earnings of sub 782,560 827,677 792,712 Net Income $1,182,560 $1,212,677 $1,067,712 CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1994 1993 1992 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $1,182,560 $1,212,677 $1,067,712 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary (782,560) (827,677) (792,713) (Increase) Decrease in other assets (15,000) 45,000 (205,000) Cash Provided by Operating Activities 385,000 430,000 69,999 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash dividends paid (380,160) (420,479) (234,720) Cash Used in Financing Activities (380,160) (420,479) (234,720) Increase (Decrease) in Cash 4,840 9,521 (164,721) Cash at beginning of year 51,297 41,776 206,497 Cash at End of Year $ 56,137 $ 51,297 $ 41,776 NOTE O - PENDING MERGER On March 14, 1995, the Company's board of directors approved a plan of merger whereunder the Company will be acquired by City Holding Company. The merger is subject to approvals of shareholders and regulators, and is expected to be consummated in the summer of 1995. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY MARCH 31 DECEMBER 31 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Cash and due from banks $4,520,275 $5,211,650 Federal funds sold 50,000 810,000 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 4,570,275 6,021,650 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 643,304 670,734 Securities available for sale (cost: 03-31-95 - $16,217,850: 12-31-94 - $16,204,906) 15,397,296 14,888,731 Securities held to maturity (approximate market value: 3-31-95 - $29,914,923; 12-31-94 - $28,304,476) 29,576,766 28,648,209 Loans - gross 51,808,607 59,015,396 Less: Unearned income (140,358) (141,203) Allowance for loan losses (474,166) (460,000) LOANS - NET 51,194,083 58,414,193 Premises and equipment 3,572,119 3,452,390 Other assets 3,192,401 3,195,202 TOTAL ASSETS $108,146,244 $115,291,109 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Deposits: Noninterest bearing $14,001,035 $13,674,107 Interest bearing 81,038,184 81,867,045 TOTAL DEPOSITS 95,039,219 95,541,152 Short-term borrowings: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,697,766 8,634,139 Other short-term borrowings 274,217 509,881 TOTAL SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 1,971,983 9,144,020 Other liabilities 1,154,957 1,144,151 TOTAL LIABILITIES 98,166,159 105,829,323 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $2 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 576,000 shares issued and outstanding 1,152,000 1,152,000 Surplus 649,343 649,343 Retained earnings 8,671,075 8,450,153 Net unrealized (loss) gain on Securities available for sale, net of related taxes of $(328,221) and $(526,465), respectively (492,333) (789,710) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 9,980,085 9,461,786 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $108,146,244 $115,291,109 See notes to consolidated financial statements. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31 1995 1994 INTEREST INCOME Interest and fees on loans $1,255,395 $1,158,982 Interest and dividends on securities: Taxable 549,750 432,004 Nontaxable 168,826 194,909 Interest on federal funds sold 11,497 10,997 Interest on deposits with other banks 15,849 23,273 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 2,001,317 1,820,165 INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on deposits 724,923 679,740 Interest on short-term borrowings 56,881 25,033 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 781,804 704,773 NET INTEREST INCOME 1,219,513 1,115,393 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 18,000 25,500 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 1,201,513 1,089,892 OTHER INCOME Service charges on deposit accounts 88,276 73,117 Other service charges and fees 10,831 11,395 Other income 55,140 49,707 Investment securities gains, net 0 8,300 TOTAL OTHER INCOME 154,247 142,519 OTHER EXPENSE Salaries and employee benefits 471,142 461,057 Occupancy expense of premises 80,113 71,758 Furniture and equipment expense 71,446 71,802 Other operating expenses 337,282 310,072 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE 959,983 914,689 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 395,777 317,722 INCOME TAXES 99,975 69,699 NET INCOME $295,802 $248,023 EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE : Net income $.51 $.43 AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 576,000 576,000 See notes to consolidated financial statements. Net Unrealized (Loss) Gain Total Common Retained on St'holders' Stock Surplus Earnings Securities Equity Balance at Dec. 31, 1994 $1,152,000 $649,343 $8,450,153 $(789,710) $9,461,786 Net income 295,802 295,802 Cash dividends declared ($.13 per share) (74,880) (74,880) Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on Securities AFS net of taxes of $(198,244) 297,377 297,377 Balance at March 31, 1995 $1,152,000 $649,343 $8,671,075 $(492,333) $9,980,085 Balance at Dec. 31, 1993 $1,152,000 $649,343 $7,665,033 $304,990 $9,771,366 Net income 248,023 248,023 Cash dividends declared ($.13 per share) (74,880) (74,880) Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities AFS net of taxes of (237,772) (356,679) (356,679) Balance at March 31, 1994 $1,152,000 $649,343 $7,838,176 $(51,689) $9,587,830 See notes to consolidated financial statements. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31 MARCH 31 1995 1994 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $295,802 $248,023 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Net amortization (11,811) 39,474 Provision for loan losses 18,000 25,500 Depreciation 50,665 51,900 Securities, gain net 0 (8,300) Purchases of trading securities 0 0 Proceeds from sales of trading securities 0 0 Increase in other assets (186,153) (127,285) Increase (Decrease) in other liabilities 108,725 (26,783) NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 275,228 202,529 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of securities held to maturity (2,237,949) (669,238) Purchases of securities available for sale (18,500) (698,238) Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held to maturity 1,326,768 1,038,389 Proceeds from sales of securities held to maturity 0 0 Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 0 500,000 Net decrease in short-term investments 27,430 587,531 Net decrease (increase) in loans 7,185,628 (2,710,101) Purchases of premises and equipment (170,394) (10,479) Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned 7,185 0 NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 6,120,168 (1,962,136) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits 326,928 1,727,574 Net (decrease) increase in interest-bearing deposits (828,861) 1,445,110 Net (decrease) in repurchase agreements (6,936,374) (1,124,862) Net (decrease) in other short-term borrowings (235,664) (55,920) Cash dividends paid (172,800) (155,520) NET CASH (USED IN ) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (7,846,771) 1,836,382 NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1,451,375) 76,775 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,021,650 5,146,864 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 4,570,275 5,223,639 See notes to consolidated financial statements. NOTE A - GENERAL The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and conform to general reporting practices within the banking industry. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The accounting and reporting policies followed in the preparation of these financial statements are consistent with those applied in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary (the Company) as of and for the year ended December 31, 1994. The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the 1994 annual report on Form 10-k. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations for the interim periods have been made. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1995. NOTE B - INCOME TAXES The principal reasons for the difference between the effective tax rate and the statutory federal tax rate are tax exempt interest and state income tax expense. At the end of each month, the Company makes its best estimate of the effective tax rate expected for the year and uses this rate in providing for income taxes on an interim basis. NOTE C - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In the normal course of business, there are various commitments to extend credit under standby letters of credit and lines of credit which are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. As of March 31, 1995 the Company's subsidiary had commitments outstanding to extend credit under standby letters of credit and lines of credit of approximately $422,051 and $2,288,323, respectively. Such commitments have essentially the same credit risk as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company's standard credit policies. Historically, substantially all standby letters of credit expire unfunded. Management does not anticipate any material losses as a result of these commitments. NOTE D - ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS WITH DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATES The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Statement No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan," effective January 1, 1995. Statement 114 requires that certain impaired loans be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate of the loan, or, as a practical expedient, the loan may be valued at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Adoption of the Statement was not material to the Company's financial condition. NOTE E - PENDING MERGER On March 14, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan of merger whereunder the Company will be acquired by City Holding Company. The merger is subject to approval of shareholders and regulators and is expected to be consummated in the summer of 1995. ANNEX I AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION among CITY HOLDING COMPANY, FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK March 14, 1995 ARTICLE I General 1.1 Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Issuance of City Holding Common Stock . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.3 Taking of Necessary Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4 Directors and Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.5 Employee Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ARTICLE II Effect of Merger on Common Stock of FMB 2.1 Conversion of Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.2 Manner of Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.3 Dissenting Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.4 No Fractional Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ARTICLE III Representations and Warranties 3.1 Representations and Warranties of FMB and Merchants . . . . 3 (a) Organization, Standing and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (b) Capital Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (c) Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (d) Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (e) Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (f) Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . 5 (g) Tax Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 (h) Options, Warrants and Related Matters . . . . . . . . . 6 (i) Property; Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (j) Additional Schedules Furnished to City Holding. . . . . 6 (k) Agreements in Force and Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 (l) Legal Proceedings; Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . 7 (m) Employee Benefit Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 (n) Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (o) Loan Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (p) Absence of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (q) Brokers and Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (r) Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (s) Environmental Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 (t) Community Reinvestment Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 (u) Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.2 Representations and Warranties of City Holding . . . . . . 11 (a) Organization, Standing and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 (b) Capital Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 (c) Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 (d) Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 (e) Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . 12 (f) Absence of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 (g) Brokers and Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 (h) Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 (i) Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 (j) Tax Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 (k) Options, Warrants and Related Matters . . . . . . . . . 13 (l) Property; Leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (m) Legal Proceedings; Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . 13 (n) Employee Benefit Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (o) Loan Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (p) Environmental Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 (q) Community Reinvestment Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 (r) Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ARTICLE IV Conduct Prior to Effective Time of the Merger 4.1 Access to Records and Properties of City Holding, FMB and Merchants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4.2 Registration Statement; Proxy Statement; Shareholder Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4.3 Operation of the Business of FMB and Merchants . . . . . . 15 4.4 No Solicitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.5 Dividends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.6 Regulatory Filings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.7 Tax Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.8 Public Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.9 Transactions in City Holding Common Stock . . . . . . . . . 16 4.10 City Holding Rights Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.11 Accounting Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.12 Agreement as to Efforts to Consummate. . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.13 Adverse Changes in Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4.14 Updating of Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ARTICLE V Conditions of Merger 5.1 Conditions of Obligations of City Holding . . . . . . . . . 17 (a) Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations; No Adverse Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 (b) Authorization of Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 (c) Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 (d) Registration Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (e) Tax Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (f) Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (g) Affiliate Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (h) Accounting Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (i) Acceptance by City Holding Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.2 Conditions of Obligations of FMB and Merchants . . . . . . 19 (a) Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations; No Adverse Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (b) Authorization of Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 (c) Opinion of Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 (d) Registration Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 (e) Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 (f) Tax Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 (g) Fairness Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 (h) Acceptance by FMB's and Merchants's Counsel. . . . . . . 22 ARTICLE VI Closing Date; Effective Time of the Merger 6.1 Closing Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 6.2 Filings at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 6.3 Effective Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ARTICLE VII Termination; Survival of Representations Warranties and Covenants; Waiver and Amendment 7.1 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 7.2 Effect of Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7.3 Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants . . . 23 7.4 Waiver and Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ARTICLE VIII Additional Covenants 8.1 Registration Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.2 Employee Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.3 Operations after Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.4 Indemnification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8.5 City Holding Agreement with George Davis. . . . . . . . . . 24 ARTICLE IX Miscellaneous 9.1 Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 9.2 Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 9.3 Descriptive Headings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 9.4 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 9.5 Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 9.6 Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Exhibit A - Plan of Merger SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION SECTION IN AGREEMENT A FMB Restated 3.1(a)(i) Certificate of Incorporation B FMB Bylaws 3.1(a)(i) C Merchants Articles of 3.1(a)(ii) Association D Merchants Bylaws 3.1(a)(ii) E Securities Owned by 3.1(b), 3.1(d) FMB and Merchants F FMB/Merchants 3.1(c) Conflicts, Breaches or Defaults G FMB Financial 3.1(e) Statements H FMB and Merchants Tax 3.1(g) Matters I Salary Rates and FMB 3.1(j)(i) Common Stock Owned by Employees and Directors of Bank; Owners of 5% of FMB Common Stock; Outstanding Unexercised Options, Warrants, Calls, Commitments or Agreements J Notes, Bonds, 3.1(j)(ii), 5.1(c)(vi), 5.1(c)(viii) Mortgages, Indentures, Licenses, Lease Agreements and Other Contracts of FMB K Employment Contracts 3.1(j)(iii), and Related Matters of 3.1(m)(i) FMB and Merchants 3.1(m)(vii), 3.1(m)(viii) L Real Estate Owned or 3.1(j)(iv) Leased by FMB and Merchants M FMB and Merchants 3.1(l) Legal Proceedings N FMB and Merchants 3.1(n) Insurance O Merchants Loans 3.1(o) P Merchants Material 3.1(p) Adverse Changes Q Merchants 3.1(s) Environmental Matters R City Holding Tax 3.2(j) Matters S City Holding 3.2(m) Regulation Matters AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 14th day of March, 1995, by and among City Holding Company, a West Virginia corporation ("City Holding"), First Merchants Bancorp, Inc., a West Virginia corporation ("FMB") and Merchants National Bank, a national banking association wholly-owned by FMB ("Merchants"), recites and provides: A. City Holding and FMB and City Holding and certain directors of FMB have entered into Stock Option Agreements (the "Option Agreements"), dated March 14, 1995, pursuant to which FMB and such directors have each granted an option to City Holding to purchase a specified number of their respective shares of FMB Common Stock in certain events. The Option Agreements shall survive the execution of this Agreement for the term provided in each Option Agreement. B. The boards of directors of City Holding and FMB deem it advisable to merge FMB into City Holding (the "Merger") pursuant to this Agreement and the Plan of Merger attached as Exhibit A (the "Plan of Merger") whereby the holders of shares of common stock of FMB ("FMB Common Stock") will receive common stock of City Holding ("City Holding Common Stock") in exchange therefor. It is the desire of both parties that, following the Merger, Merchants will remain a separately incorporated bank which would be a subsidiary of City Holding and operated under the name "Merchants National Bank," and there will be no change in the Board of Directors, officers, employees, compensation levels, fringe benefits or similar arrangements in effect at Merchants immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, unless required by federal income tax laws or otherwise provided herein. C. To effectuate the foregoing, the parties desire to adopt a plan of reorganization in accordance with the provisions of Section 368(a) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived from this Agreement, and of the representations, warranties, conditions and promises herein contained, City Holding, FMB and Merchants adopt this Agreement whereby at the "Effective Time of the Merger" (as defined in Article VI hereof) FMB shall be merged into City Holding in accordance with the Plan of Merger. The outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock shall be converted into shares of City Holding Common Stock on the basis, terms and conditions contained herein and in the Plan of Merger. In connection therewith, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I General 1.1 Merger. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, at the Effective Time of the Merger, FMB shall be merged with and into City Holding and the separate existence of FMB shall cease. For at least five years after the Effective Time of the Merger, unless otherwise approved by a majority of continuing directors of Merchants, Merchants will remain a separately incorporated bank operated under the name "Merchants National Bank". "Continuing directors of Merchants" shall mean the directors of Merchants as of the Effective Time of the Merger and any successors to such directors approved by a majority of the continuing directors of Merchants. 1.2 Issuance of City Holding Common Stock. City Holding agrees that at the Effective Time of the Merger it will issue City Holding Common Stock to the extent set forth in, and in accordance with, the terms of this Agreement and the Plan of Merger. 1.3 Taking of Necessary Action. Prior to and after the Effective Time of the Merger (as defined in Article VI hereof), subject to the provisions of this Agreement, City Holding, FMB and Merchants, respectively, each shall take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effect the Merger. 1.4 Directors and Officers. Following the Effective Time of the Merger, the Directors of City Holding shall continue as Directors and City Holding agrees to increase the number of members of City Holding's Board of Directors by two and to appoint two persons approved by the continuing directors of Merchants to fill the resulting vacancies. Following the Effective Time of the Merger, the Directors of Merchants shall continue as Directors of Merchants for at least five years following the Effective Time of the Merger unless removed for cause or in accordance with Merchants' Bylaws and shall continue to receive Board fees at least equal to the Board fees such persons received immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger. As used in this Section, "cause" shall mean dishonesty, fraud or gross abuse of authority in the performance of duty or breach of fiduciary duty. 1.5 Employee Benefits. For at least five years following the Effective Time of the Merger, except with the approval of the continuing directors of Merchants, no employee of Merchants as of the date of this Agreement may be terminated without cause and no change may be made in the compensation levels, fringe benefits or similar arrangements of such employees. No provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to limit the right of City Holding to require the termination of any employee of Merchants for cause. Following the Effective Time of the Merger, City Holding agrees to honor all the terms and conditions of the change in control agreements of George F. Davis, Robert P. McDowell, Linda G. Aguilar, Robert L. Neal and Steven D. Nunley copies of which are attached hereto as Schedule K. ARTICLE II Effect of Merger on Common Stock of FMB 2.1 Conversion of Stock. At the Effective Time of the Merger: (a) Each share of FMB Common Stock which is issued and outstanding at the Effective Time of the Merger (other than shares held by City Holding or in FMB's treasury and other than Dissenting Shares as defined in Section 2.3) shall, and without any action by the holder thereof, be converted into 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock (the "Exchange Ratio") which shall be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. (b) The Exchange Ratio at the Effective Time of the Merger shall be adjusted to reflect any consolidation, split-up, other subdivisions or combinations of City Holding Common Stock, any dividend payable in City Holding Common Stock, or any capital reorganization involving the reclassification of City Holding Common Stock subsequent to the date of this Agreement. 2.2 Manner of Exchange. (a) After the Effective Time of the Merger, each holder of a certificate theretofore evidencing outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock (other than shares held by City Holding and other than Dissenting Shares), upon surrender of such certificate to City National Bank of Charleston, which shall act as exchange agent, accompanied by a Letter of Transmittal, shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor a certificate or certificates representing the number of full shares of City Holding Common Stock for which shares of FMB Common Stock theretofore represented by the certificate or certificates so surrendered shall have been exchanged as provided in this Article II. Until so surrendered, each outstanding FMB certificate which, prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, represented FMB Common Stock will be deemed to evidence the right to receive the number of shares of City Holding Common Stock into which the shares of FMB Common Stock represented thereby have been converted. (b) Until such outstanding certificates formerly representing FMB Common Stock are surrendered, no dividend payable to holders of record of City Holding Common Stock for any period as of any date subsequent to the Effective Time of the Merger shall be paid to the holder of such outstanding certificates in respect thereof. After the Effective Time of the Merger, there shall be no further registry of transfers on the records of FMB of shares of FMB Common Stock. Upon surrender of certificates of FMB Common Stock in exchange for City Holding Common Stock, there shall be paid to the record holder of the certificates of City Holding Common Stock issued in exchange therefor (i) the amount of dividends theretofore paid with respect to such full shares of City Holding Common Stock as of any date subsequent to the Effective Time of the Merger which have not yet been paid to a public official pursuant to abandoned property laws; and (ii) at the appropriate payment date the amount of dividends with a record date after the Effective Time of the Merger but prior to surrender and a payment date subsequent to surrender. No interest shall be payable with respect to such dividends upon surrender of outstanding certificates. 2.3 Dissenting Shares. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, shares of FMB Common Stock which are issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger and which are held by a shareholder who has the right (to the extent such right is available by law) to demand and receive payment of the fair value of his shares of FMB Common Stock (the "Dissenting Shares") pursuant to Sections 31-1-122 and 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Corporation Act, shall not be converted into or be exchangeable for the right to receive the consideration provided in Section 2.1 unless and until such holder shall fail to perfect his or her right to dissent or shall have effectively withdrawn or lost such right under the West Virginia Corporation Act, as the case may be. If such holder shall have so failed to perfect his right to dissent or shall have effectively withdrawn or lost such right, each of his shares of FMB Common Stock shall thereupon be deemed to have been converted into, at the Effective Time of the Merger, the right to receive shares of City Holding Common Stock at the Exchange Ratio. 2.4 No Fractional Shares. No certificates or scrip for fractional shares of City Holding Common Stock will be issued. In lieu thereof, City Holding will pay the value of such fractional shares in cash in an amount equal to such fraction of a share multiplied by the City Holding Stock Price. ARTICLE III Representations and Warranties 3.1 Representations and Warranties of FMB and Merchants. FMB and Merchants represent and warrant to City Holding as follows: (a) Organization, Standing and Power. (i) FMB is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of West Virginia and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted and, subject to the approval of the Plan of Merger by the shareholders of FMB as contemplated by Section 4.2, to perform this Agreement to effect the transactions contemplated hereby. FMB has delivered to City Holding complete and correct copies of (A) the Amended Articles of Incorporation of FMB and all amendments thereto to the date hereof; and (B) the Bylaws of FMB as amended to the date hereof, which are attached hereto as Schedule A and Schedule B, respectively. (ii) Merchants is a national banking association duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the United States and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted and to perform this Agreement to effect the transactions contemplated hereby. FMB has delivered to City Holding complete and correct copies of (A) the Articles of Association of Merchants and all amendments thereto to the date hereof; and (B) the Bylaws of Merchants as amended to the date hereof, which are attached hereto as Schedule C and Schedule D, respectively. Merchants's deposits are insured by the Bank Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the maximum extent permitted by law. (b) Capital Structure. The authorized capital stock of FMB consists of 1,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $2.00 per share of which 576,000 shares are issued and outstanding. As of the Effective Time of the Merger, the issued and outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. The authorized capital stock of Merchants consists of 144,000 shares of common stock, par value $2.00 per share. FMB owns all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Merchants free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances, charges or rights of third parties of any kind whatsoever and all of such shares are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. Merchants is the sole subsidiary of FMB and Merchants has no subsidiaries. All outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock have been issued in all material respects in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act"). Except as disclosed on Schedule I, FMB knows of no person who beneficially owns 5% or more of the outstanding FMB Common Stock. (c) Authority. Subject to the approval of the Plan of Merger by the shareholders of FMB as contemplated by Section 4.2 hereof, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Plan of Merger have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of FMB and Merchants, and this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of FMB and Merchants, enforceable in accordance with its terms. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Plan of Merger and compliance by FMB and Merchants with any of the provisions hereof will not, except as noted on Schedule F, (i) conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of their respective Amended Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Association or Bylaws or a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, debenture, mortgage, indenture, license, material agreement or other material instrument or obligation to which FMB or Merchants is a party, by which either of them or any of their properties or assets may be bound (except for such conflict, breach or default, as to which requisite waivers or consents shall have been obtained by FMB or Merchants prior to the Effective Time of the Merger or the obtaining of which shall have been waived by City Holding); or (ii) violate any order, writ, injunction, decree, statute, rule or regulation applicable to FMB or Merchants or any of their properties or assets. No consent or approval by any governmental authority, other than compliance with applicable federal and state corporate, securities and banking laws, and regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board"), and the West Virginia Board of Banking and Financial Institutions (the "West Virginia Board") is required to be obtained by FMB or Merchants in connection with the execution and delivery by FMB and Merchants of this Agreement or the consummation by FMB and Merchants of the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Plan of Merger. (d) Investments. All securities owned by FMB and Merchants of record and beneficially are free and clear of all mortgages, liens, pledges, encumbrances or any other restriction, whether contractual or statutory, which would materially impair the ability of FMB or Merchants freely to dispose of any such security at any time, except as noted on Schedule E. Any securities owned of record by FMB or Merchants in an amount equal to 5% or more of the issued and outstanding voting securities of the issuer thereof have been noted on Schedule E. To the knowledge of FMB and Merchants, there are no voting trusts or other agreements or undertakings with respect to the voting of such securities. With respect to all repurchase agreements to which FMB or Merchants is a party, FMB or Merchants has a valid, perfected first lien or security interest in the government securities or other collateral securing the repurchase agreement, and the value of the collateral securing each such repurchase agreement equaled or exceeded the amount of the debt secured by such collateral under such agreement as of the date of this Agreement, except as noted on Schedule E. (e) Financial Statements. Schedule G contains copies of the following consolidated financial statements of FMB and Merchants (the "FMB Financial Statements"): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for each of the three years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992; and (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992. Such financial statements and the notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated. Each of such statements of financial condition, together with the notes thereto, presents fairly as of its date the financial condition and assets and liabilities of FMB or Merchants. Such statements of operations, statements of stockholders' equity and statements of cash flows, together with the notes thereto, present fairly the results of operations of Merchants for the periods indicated. Subject to the limitations imposed by federal and state laws, and except as disclosed in the FMB Financial Statements, there are no restrictions precluding FMB or Merchants from paying dividends when, as, and if declared by their respective boards of directors. (f) Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. At December 31, 1994, Merchants and FMB had no obligations or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of any nature which were not reflected in the FMB Financial Statements as of such date, or disclosed in the notes thereto, except for those which in the aggregate are immaterial or disclosed in Schedules specifically referred to herein. (g) Tax Matters. Merchants and FMB are members of the same "affiliated group," as defined in Section 1504(a)(1) of the Code (collectively, the "FMB Group"). Each member of the FMB Group has filed or caused to be filed or (in the case of returns or reports not yet due) will file all tax returns and reports required to have been filed by or for it before the Effective Time of the Merger, and all information set forth in such returns or reports is or (in the case of such returns or reports not yet due) will be accurate and complete in all material respects. Each member of the FMB Group has paid or made adequate provision in all material respects for or (with respect to returns or reports not yet filed) before the Effective Time of the Merger will pay or make adequate provision for all taxes, additions to tax, penalties, and interest for all periods covered by those returns or reports. Except as disclosed on Schedule H, there are, and at the Effective Time of the Merger will be, no unpaid taxes, additions to tax, penalties, or interest due and payable by any member of the FMB Group or by any other person that are or could become a lien on any asset or otherwise materially adversely affect the business, property or financial condition of any member of the FMB Group. Each member of the FMB Group has collected or withheld, or will collect or withhold before the Effective Time of the Merger, all amounts required to be collected or withheld by it for any taxes, and all such amounts have been, or before the Effective Time of the Merger will have been, paid to the appropriate governmental agencies or set aside in appropriate accounts for future payment when due. Each member of the FMB Group is in material compliance with, and its records contain all applicable information and documents (including, without limitation, properly completed IRS Forms W-9) necessary to comply in all material respects with, all information reporting and tax withholding requirements under federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and such records identify with specificity all accounts subject to backup withholding under Section 3406 of the Code. The consolidated balance sheets contained in the FMB Financial Statements fully and properly reflect, as of the dates thereof, the aggregate liabilities of the members of the FMB Group for all accrued taxes, additions to tax, penalties and interest in all material respects. For periods ending after December 31, 1994, the books and records of each member of the FMB Group fully and properly reflect its liability for all accrued taxes, additions to tax, penalties and interest. Except as disclosed in Schedule H, no member of the FMB Group has granted (nor is it subject to) any waiver of the period of limitations for the assessment of tax for any currently open taxable period, no tax return or report of any member of the FMB Group is under examination by any taxing authority or the subject of any administrative or judicial proceeding, and no unpaid tax deficiency has been asserted against or with respect to any member of the FMB Group by any taxing authority. No member of the FMB Group has made or entered into, or holds any asset subject to, a consent filed pursuant to Section 341(f) of the Code and the regulations thereunder or a "safe harbor lease" subject to former Section 168(f)(8) of the Code and the regulations thereunder. Schedule H describes all tax elections, consents and agreements affecting any member of the FMB Group. To the knowledge of FMB, no FMB shareholder is a "foreign person" for purposes of Section 1445 of the Code. (h) Options, Warrants and Related Matters. There are no outstanding unexercised options, warrants, calls, commitments or agreements of any character to which FMB or Merchants is a party or by which either of them is bound, calling for the issuance of securities of FMB or Merchants or any security representing the right to purchase or otherwise receive any such security other than the Option Agreements. (i) Property; Leases. FMB and Merchants own (or enjoy use of under capital leases) all property reflected on the FMB Financial Statements as of December 31, 1994 (except personal property sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business). All property shown as being owned is owned free and clear of all mortgages, liens, pledges, charges or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever, except those referred to in the notes to the FMB Financial Statements, liens for current taxes not yet due and payable, any unfiled mechanics' liens and such encumbrances and imperfections of title, if any, as are not substantial in character or amount or otherwise materially impair business operations. The leases relating to leased property are valid and subsisting and there does not exist with respect to FMB's or Merchants's obligations thereunder any material default or event or condition which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a material default thereunder. There is no condemnation proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of FMB or Merchants, threatened which would preclude or impair the use of any property as presently being used in the conduct of the business of FMB or Merchants. The leases are reflected in the FMB Financial Statements. All property and assets material to the business or operations of FMB and Merchants are in an operating condition and state of repair that is fit for their current intended purpose and such property and assets are adequate for the business and operations of FMB and Merchants as currently conducted. No notice of violation of zoning laws, building or fire codes or other statutes, ordinances or regulations relating to the operations of FMB or Merchants has been received by FMB or Merchants. (j) Additional Schedules Furnished to City Holding. In addition to any Schedules furnished to City Holding pursuant to other provisions of this Agreement, FMB and Merchants have previously furnished to City Holding the following Schedules which are correct and complete as of the date hereof: (i) Employees and Affiliates. Schedule I lists (A) name of, current annual salary rates for, and the number of shares of FMB Common Stock owned beneficially by, all present employees of FMB and Merchants who each are presently scheduled to receive a salary in excess of $60,000 during the year ending December 31, 1995; (B) the number of shares of FMB Common Stock owned beneficially by each director of FMB and Merchants; and (C) the names of and the number of shares of FMB Common Stock owned by each person who beneficially owns 5% or more of the outstanding FMB Common Stock. (ii) Certain Contracts. Schedule J lists all notes, bonds, mortgages, indentures, licenses, lease agreements and other contracts and obligations to which FMB or Merchants is a party, except for those entered into by FMB and Merchants in the ordinary course of their respective businesses consistent with their prior practices and that do not involve an amount greater than $100,000. (iii) Employment Contracts and Related Matters. Except in all cases as set forth on Schedule K, neither FMB nor Merchants is a party to (A) any employment contract not terminable at the option of FMB or Merchants without liability; (B) any retirement, stock option, profit sharing or pension plan or thrift plan or agreement or employee benefit plan (as defined in Section 3 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974); (C) any management or consulting agreement not terminable at the option of FMB or Merchants without liability; or (D) any union or labor agreement. (iv) Real Estate. Schedule L describes all interests in real property owned, leased or otherwise claimed by FMB or Merchants, including "other real estate owned." (k) Agreements in Force and Effect. All material contracts, agreements, plans, leases, policies and licenses referred to in any Schedule of FMB or Merchants referred to herein are valid and in full force and effect, and neither FMB nor Merchants have breached any material provision of, nor are in default in any material respect under the terms of, any such contract, agreement, lease, policy or license. (l) Legal Proceedings; Compliance with Laws. Except as set forth in Schedule M, there is no legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding or governmental investigation pending (including any legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding or governmental investigation pending involving a violation of the federal antitrust laws), or, to the knowledge of FMB's or Merchants's management, threatened or probable of assertion, which might result in money damages payable by FMB or Merchants in excess of insurance coverage, which might result in a permanent injunction against FMB or Merchants, which might result in a change in the zoning or building ordinances materially affecting the property or leasehold interests of FMB or Merchants, or which otherwise, either individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse affect on the financial condition of FMB or Merchants. Except as set forth in Schedule M, FMB and Merchants have complied in all material respects with any laws, ordinances, requirements, regulations or orders applicable to their respective businesses (including environmental laws, ordinances, requirements, regulations or orders). FMB and Merchants have all licenses, permits, orders or approvals of any federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory body (collectively, "Permits") that are material to or necessary for the conduct of the respective businesses of FMB or Merchants; the Permits are in full force and effect; no violations are or have been recorded in respect of any Permits, nor has either FMB or Merchants received notice of any such violation; and no proceeding is pending or, to the knowledge of FMB or Merchants, threatened or probable of assertion to revise, revoke or limit any Permit. Except as set forth in Schedule M, neither FMB nor Merchants is party to any currently effective agreements or written understandings with the Federal Reserve Board, the West Virginia Board or any other regulatory authority. Neither FMB nor Merchants are subject to any judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree which materially adversely affects, or might reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect, the condition (financial or otherwise) or business of FMB or Merchants or their ability to fulfill their respective obligations pursuant to this Agreement. (m) Employee Benefit Plans. (i) Schedule K includes a correct and complete list of, and City Holding has been furnished a true and correct copy of, (A) all qualified pension and profit-sharing plans, all deferred compensation, consultant, severance, thrift, option, bonus and group insurance contracts and all other incentive, welfare and employee benefit plans, trust, annuity or other funding agreements, and all other agreements that are presently in effect, or have been approved prior to the date hereof, for the benefit of employees or former employees of FMB, Merchants or the dependents or beneficiaries of any employee or former employee of FMB or Merchants, whether or not subject to ERISA (the "Employee Plans"); (B) the most recent actuarial and financial reports prepared or required to be prepared with respect to any Employee Plan; and (C) the most recent annual reports filed with any governmental agency, the most recent favorable determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service, and any open requests for rulings or determination letters, that pertain to any such qualified Employee Plan. Schedule K identifies each Employee Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code. With respect to each Employee Plan so identified and except as set forth on Schedule K, the IRS has issued favorable determination letters to such plans to the effect that the forms of such plans (or predecessor plans) satisfy the requirements of Code Section 401(a) and for all years subsequent to the establishment of the plans and up to the Effective Time of the Merger, and with respect to which the FMB's and Merchants's tax returns and the plans' returns on Form 5500 are open to audit, to FMB's and Merchants's knowledge the plans have satisfied, in form and operation, the qualification requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code, and no action that has been taken or not taken with respect to the plans subsequent to such date has had or is reasonably expected to have any adverse impact on the continued qualification of the plans through the Effective Time of the Merger. The IRS has not revoked any letter of determination or opinion letter to which reference is made above, nor has the IRS threatened any such revocation. (ii) Neither FMB, Merchants nor any employee pension benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA (a "Pension Plan")) maintained or previously maintained by it, has incurred any material liability to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC") or to the Internal Revenue Service with respect to any Pension Plan. There is not currently pending with the PBGC any filing with respect to any reportable event under Section 4043 of ERISA nor has any reportable event occurred as to which a filing is required and has not been made. (iii) Full payment has been made (or proper accruals have been established) of all contributions which are required for periods prior to the Closing Date under the terms of each Employee Plan, ERISA, or a collective bargaining agreement. No accumulated funding deficiency (as defined in Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code) whether or not waived, exists with respect to any Pension Plan (including any Pension Plan previously maintained by FMB or Merchants). There is no "unfunded current liability" (as defined in Section 412 of the Code) with respect to any Pension Plan. (iv) No Employee Plan is a "multiemployer plan" (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA). Neither FMB nor Merchants has incurred any liability under Section 4201 of ERISA for a complete or partial withdrawal from a multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA). Neither FMB nor Merchants has participated in or agreed to participate in, a multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA). (v) All Employee Plans that are "employee benefit plans", as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, that are maintained by or were previously maintained by FMB or Merchants comply and have been administered in compliance in all material respects with ERISA and all other legal requirements, including the terms of such plans, collective bargaining agreements and securities laws. Neither FMB nor Merchants have any material liability under any such plan that is not reflected in the FMB Financial Statements. (vi) No prohibited transaction has occurred with respect to any Employee Plan that is an "employee benefit plan" (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) maintained by FMB or Merchants or any "employee benefit plan" previously maintained by FMB or Merchants that would result, directly or indirectly, in material liability under ERISA or in the imposition of a material excise tax under Section 4975 of the Code. (vii) Schedule K identifies each Employee Plan that is an "employee welfare benefit plan" (as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA) and which is funded. The funding under each such plan does not exceed the limitations under Section 419A(b) or 419A(c) of the Code. Neither FMB nor Merchants are subject to taxation on the income of any such plan or any such plan previously maintained by FMB or Merchants. (viii) Schedule K identifies the method of funding (including any individual accounting) for all post-retirement medical or life insurance benefits for the employees of FMB and Merchants. Schedule K also discloses the funded status of these Employee Plans. (ix) FMB and Merchants are the only trades or businesses which are, or have ever been, treated as a single employer for employee benefit purposes under ERISA and the Code. (n) Insurance. All policies or binders of fire, liability, product liability, workmen's compensation, vehicular and other insurance held by or on behalf of FMB or Merchants are described on Schedule N and are valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms, are in full force and effect, and insure against risks and liabilities to the extent and in the manner customary for the industry and are deemed appropriate and sufficient by FMB and Merchants. Neither FMB nor Merchants is in default with respect to any provision contained in any such policy or binder and has not failed to give any notice or present any claim under any such policy or binder in due and timely fashion. Neither FMB nor Merchants has received notice of cancellation or non-renewal of any such policy or binder. Neither FMB nor Merchants has knowledge of any inaccuracy in any application for such policies or binders, any failure to pay premiums when due or any similar state of facts that might form the basis for termination of any such insurance. Neither FMB nor Merchants has knowledge of any state of facts or of the occurrence of any event that is reasonably likely to form the basis for any material claim against it not fully covered (except to the extent of any applicable deductible) by the policies or binders referred to above. Neither FMB nor Merchants has received notice from any of their respective insurance carriers that any insurance premiums will be materially increased in the future or that any such insurance coverage will not be available in the future on substantially the same terms as now in effect. (o) Loan Portfolio. FMB has no loans outstanding. Each loan outstanding on the books of Merchants is reflected correctly in all material respects by the loan documentation, was made in the ordinary course of business, was not known to be uncollectible at the time it was made, and was made in accordance with Merchants's standard loan policies in effect at the time the loans were made. The records of Merchants regarding all loans outstanding on its books are accurate in all material respects. The reserves for possible loan losses on the outstanding loans of Merchants and the reserves for other real estate owned by Merchants as reflected in the FMB Financial Statements, have been established in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with the requirements of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and in the best judgment of the management of Merchants, are adequate to absorb all material known and anticipated loan losses in the loan portfolio of Merchants, and any losses associated with other real estate owned or held by Merchants. Except as identified on Schedule O, no loan in excess of $200,000 has been classified as of the date hereof by Merchants or regulatory examiners as "Other Loans Specifically Mentioned", "Substandard", "Doubtful" or "Loss". Except as identified on Schedule O, each loan reflected as an asset on the FMB balance sheets is, to the knowledge of FMB and Merchants, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the obligor and any guarantor, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditor's rights and to general equity principles, and no defense, offset or counterclaim has been asserted with respect to any such loan which if successful would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or business of FMB or Merchants. (p) Absence of Changes. Except as set forth in Schedule P, since December 31, 1994, there has not been any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), aggregate assets or liabilities, earnings or business of FMB or Merchants. Since such date the business of FMB and Merchants has been conducted only in the ordinary course. (q) Brokers and Finders. Except for Merchants's engagement of Baxter Fentriss and Company, neither FMB nor Merchants, nor any of their respective officers, directors or employees have employed any broker or finder or incurred any liability for any brokerage fees, commissions or finders' fees in connection with the transaction contemplated herein. (r) Reports. For the past five years, FMB and Merchants have filed all reports and statements, together with any amendments required to be made with respect thereto, that were required to be filed with (i) the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"); (ii) the Federal Reserve Board; (iii) the West Virginia Board; and (iv) any other governmental or regulatory authority or agency having jurisdiction over their operations. Each of such reports and documents, including the financial statements, exhibits and schedules thereto, which was filed with the SEC was in form and substance in compliance with the 1933 Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"), as the case may be. None of such reports or statements, or any amendments thereto, contains any statement which, at the time and in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, was false or misleading with respect to any material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein not false or misleading. (s) Environmental Matters. For purposes of this subsection, the following terms shall have the indicated meaning: "Environmental Law" means any federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, license, permit, authorization, approval, consent, order, judgment, decree, injunction or agreement with any governmental entity relating to (i) the protection, preservation or restoration of the environment (including, without limitation, air, water vapor, surface water, groundwater, drinking water supply, surface soil, subsurface soil, plant and animal life or any other natural resource), and/or (ii) the use, storage, recycling, treatment, generation, transportation, processing, handling, labeling, production, release or disposal of Hazardous Substances. The term "Environmental Law" includes without limitation (i) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. (S) 9601, et seq; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. (S) 6901, et seq; the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. (S) 7401, et seq; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. (S) 1251, et seq; the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. (S) 9601, et seq; the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, 42 U.S.C. (S) 11001, et seq; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. (S) 300f, et seq; and all comparable state and local laws, and (ii) any common law (including without limitation common law that may impose strict liability) that may impose liability or obligations for injuries or damages due to, or threatened as a result of, the presence of or exposure to any Hazardous Substance. "Hazardous Substance" means any substance presently listed, defined, designated or classified as hazardous, toxic, radioactive or dangerous, or otherwise regulated, under any Environmental Law, whether by type or by quantity, including any material containing any such substance as a component. Hazardous Substances include without limitation petroleum or any derivative or by-product thereof, asbestos, radioactive material, and polychlorinated biphenyls. "Loan Portfolio Properties and Other Properties Owned" means those properties owned or operated by FMB or Merchants or any of their subsidiaries, including those properties serving as collateral for any loans made by FMB or Merchants. To the knowledge of FMB and Merchants, except as set forth in Schedule Q, (i) neither FMB nor Merchants has been or is in violation of or liable in any material respect under any Environmental Law; (ii) none of the Loan Portfolio Properties and Other Properties Owned has been or is in violation of or liable in any material respect under any Environmental Law; and (iii) there are no actions, suits, demands, notices, claims, investigations or proceedings pending or threatened relating to the liability of the Loan Portfolio Properties and Other Properties Owned under any Environmental Law, including without limitation any notices, demand letters or requests for information from any federal or state environmental agency relating to any such liabilities under or violations of Environmental Law, except for such violations and liabilities, and actions, suits, demands, notices, claims, investigations or proceedings, which would not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or business of FMB or Merchants. (t) Community Reinvestment Act. FMB and Merchants have no reason to believe that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not be approved by all required regulatory authorities for reasons related to compliance by FMB or Merchants with the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (12 U.S.C. 2901 et. seq.) ("CRA"). Merchants received at least a "satisfactory" CRA rating as of its last CRA examination and has no reason to believe that its CRA rating will be downgraded on or before the Closing Date. (u) Disclosure. Except to the extent of any subsequent correction or supplement with respect thereto furnished prior to the date hereof, all written statements, certificates, schedules, lists and other written information furnished by or on behalf of FMB or Merchants at any time to City Holding in connection with this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects. Each document delivered or to be delivered by FMB or Merchants to City Holding is or will be a true and complete copy of such document, unmodified except by another document delivered by FMB or Merchants. 3.2 Representations and Warranties of City Holding. City Holding, to the extent applicable, represent and warrant to FMB and Merchants as follows: (a) Organization, Standing and Power. City Holding is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of West Virginia and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties, to effect the Merger and to carry on its business as now being conducted. City Holding has delivered to FMB complete and correct copies of (i) the Articles of Incorporation of City Holding and all amendments thereto to the date hereof, and (ii) the Bylaws of City Holding as amended to the date hereof. (b) Capital Structure. As of December 31, 1994, the authorized capital stock of City Holding consisted of 500,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $25.00 per share none of which were issued and outstanding, and 10,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $2.50 per share, of which 3,780,477 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. All of such issued and outstanding shares of common stock were validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable at such date and all of such shares issued since December 31, 1991, were issued in all material respects in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. (c) Authority. Subject to the approval of the Plan of Merger by the shareholders of City Holding, the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of City Holding, and this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of City Holding, enforceable in accordance with its terms. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance by City Holding with any of the provisions hereof will not (i) conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of City Holding's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws or a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, license, agreement or other instrument or to which City Holding is a party, or by which either of them or any of their properties or assets may be bound; or (ii) violate any order, writ, injunction, decree, statute, rule or regulation applicable to City Holding or any of their properties or assets. No consent or approval by any government authority, other than compliance with applicable federal and state corporate, securities and banking laws, and regulations of the Federal Reserve Board and the West Virginia Board is required in connection with the execution and delivery by City Holding of this Agreement or the consummation by City Holding of the Merger, or by the Plan of Merger. (d) Financial Statements. City Holding has delivered to FMB copies of the following financial statements of City Holding (the "City Holding Financial Statements"): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for each of the three years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992; and (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992. Such consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated. Each of such consolidated balance sheets, together with the notes thereto, presents fairly as of its date the financial condition and assets and liabilities of City Holding. The consolidated statements of income, statements of changes in shareholders' equity and statements of cash flows, together with the notes thereto, present fairly the consolidated results of operations of City Holding and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods indicated. (e) Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. At December 31, 1994, City Holding and its consolidated subsidiaries had no material liabilities of any nature which were not reflected on the City Holding Financial Statements or disclosed in the notes thereto at such date except for those which individually or in the aggregate are immaterial. (f) Absence of Changes. Since December 31, 1994, there has not been any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), aggregate assets or liabilities, earnings or business of City Holding as reflected on its consolidated financial statements as of such date and for the year then ended. (g) Brokers and Finders. Neither City Holding nor any of its officers, directors or employees has employed any broker or finder or incurred any liability for any brokerage fees, commissions or finders' fees in connection with the Merger. (h) Subsidiaries; Ownership of FMB Common Stock. City Holding's subsidiaries are The City National Bank of Charleston, First State Bank & Trust, Bank of Ripley, Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant, Home National Bank of Sutton, Blue Ridge Bank, Peoples State Bank, City Financial Corporation, City Mortgage Corporation, Hinton Financial Corporation and the First Nation Bank of Hinton. Such corporations are duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of their jurisdiction of incorporation and have all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate their properties and to carry on their business as now being conducted. City Holding currently owns 2,000 shares of FMB Common Stock. (i) Reports. Since its date of organization, City Holding has filed all reports and statements, together with any amendments required to be made with respect thereto, that were required to be filed with (i) the SEC; (ii) the Federal Reserve Board; (iii) the West Virginia Board; and (iv) any other governmental or regulatory authority or agency having jurisdiction over their operations. Each of such reports and documents, including the financial statements, exhibits and schedules thereto, which was filed with the SEC was in form and substance in compliance with the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act, as the case may be. No such report or statement, or any amendments thereto, contains any statement which, at the time and in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, was false or misleading with respect to any material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained therein not false or misleading. (j) Tax Matters. City Holding has filed or caused to be filed or (in the case of returns or reports not yet due) will file all tax returns and reports required to have been filed by or for it before the Effective Time of the Merger, and all information set forth in such returns or reports is or (in the case of such returns or reports not yet due) will be accurate and complete in all material respects. City Holding has paid or made adequate provision in all material respects for or (with respect to returns or reports not yet filed) before the Effective Time of the Merger will pay or make adequate provision for all taxes, additions to tax, penalties, and interest for all periods covered by those returns or reports. The consolidated balance sheets of City Holding fully and properly reflect, as of the dates thereof, all liabilities aggregate liabilities for accrued taxes, additions to tax, penalties and interest in all material respects. Except as disclosed in Schedule R, no tax return or report of City Holding is under examination by any taxing authority or subject of any administrative or judicial proceeding, and no unpaid tax deficiency has been asserted against City Holding by any taxing authority. (k) Options, Warrants and Related Matters. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding unexercised options, warrants, calls, commitments or agreements of any character to which City Holding is a party or by which it is bound, calling for the issuance of securities of City Holding or any security representing the right to purchase or otherwise receive such security, except for any rights pursuant to City Holding's shareholder rights plan. (l) Property; Leases. City Holding owns (or enjoys use of under capital leases) all property reflected on its financial statements as of December 31, 1994 (except property sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business). All property shown as being owned is owned free and clear of all mortgages, liens, pledges, charges or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever, except those referred to in the notes to the financial statements, liens for current taxes not yet due and payable, any unfiled mechanics' liens and such encumbrances and imperfections of title, if any, as are not substantial in character or amount or otherwise materially impair business operations. (m) Legal Proceedings; Compliance with Laws. There is no legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding or governmental investigation pending (including any legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding or governmental investigation pending involving a violation of the federal antitrust laws), or, to the knowledge of City Holding, threatened or probably of assertion, which might result in money damages payable by City Holding in excess of insurance coverage, which might result in a permanent injunction against City Holding, which might result in a change in the zoning or building ordinances materially affecting the property or leasehold interests of City Holding or which otherwise, either individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material adverse affect on the financial condition of City Holding. City Holding has complied in all material respects with any laws, ordinances, requirements, regulations or orders applicable to their respective businesses (including environmental laws, ordinances, requirements, regulations or orders). Except as set forth in Schedule S, City Holding has all licenses, permits, orders or approvals of any federal, state, local or foreign governmental or regulatory body that are material to or necessary for the conduct of its business. All of such permits are in full force and effect; no violations are or have been recorded in respect of any permits. City Holding has not entered into any agreements or written understandings with the Federal Reserve Board, the West Virginia Board or any other regulatory authority. City Holding is not subject to any judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree which materially adversely affects, or might reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect, the condition (financial or otherwise) or business of City Holding or its ability to fulfill its obligations pursuant to this Agreement. (n) Employee Benefit Plans. Neither City Holding nor any employee pension benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA) maintained or previously maintained by it, has incurred any material liability to the PBGC or to the Internal Revenue Service. There is not currently pending with the PBGC any filing with respect to any reportable event under Section 4043 of ERISA nor has any reportable event occurred as to which a filing is required and has not been made. Full payment has been made (or proper accruals have been established) of all contributions which are required for periods prior to the Closing Date under the terms of each employee plan, ERISA, or a collective bargaining agreement of City Holding. No accumulated funding deficiency (as defined in Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code) whether or not waived, exists with respect to any pension plan of City Holding. There is no "unfunded current liability" (as defined in Section 412 of the Code) with respect to any pension plan of City Holding. (o) Loan Portfolio. Each loan outstanding on the books of City Holding or any City Holding subsidiary is reflected correctly in all material respects by the loan documentation, was made in the ordinary course of business, was not known to be uncollectible at the time it was made, and was made in accordance with standard loan policies in effect at the time the loans were made. The reserves for possible loan losses on such loans and the reserves for other real estate owned by City Holding or any City Holding subsidiary have been established in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with the requirements of the West Virginia Board or any other regulatory authority and, in the best judgment of management of City Holding, are adequate to absorb all material known and anticipated loan losses in the loan portfolios of City Holding and its subsidiaries, and any losses associated with other real estate owned or held by City Holding and its subsidiaries. (p) Environmental Matters. There are no actions, suits, demands, notices, claims, investigations or proceedings pending or threatened relating to the liability under any Environmental Law (as defined in Section (t) of Article III) including, without limitation, any notices, demand letters or requests for information from any federal or state environmental agency relating to any such liabilities under or violations of Environmental Law, except for such violations and liabilities, and actions, suits, demands, notices, claims, investigations or proceedings, which would not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or business of City Holding. (q) Community Reinvestment Act. City Holding has no reason to believe that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not be approved by all required regulatory authorities for reasons related to compliance with the CRA. Each subsidiary of City Holding to which the CRA applies received at least a "satisfactory" CRA rating as of its last CRA examination and City Holding has no reason to believe that any such CRA ratings will be downgraded on or before the Closing Date. (r) Disclosure. Except to the extent of any subsequent correction or supplement with respect thereto furnished prior to the date hereof, all written statements, certificates, schedules, lists and other written information furnished by or on behalf of City Holding at any time to FMB or Merchants in connection with this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects. Each document delivered or to be delivered by City Holding to FMB or Merchants is or will be a true and complete copy of such document, unmodified except by another document delivered by City Holding. ARTICLE IV Conduct Prior to Effective Time of the Merger 4.1 Access to Records and Properties of City Holding, FMB and Merchants. Between the date of this Agreement and the Effective Time of the Merger, each of City Holding, on the one hand, and FMB and Merchants, on the other, agree to give to the other reasonable access to all its premises and books and records and to cause its officers to furnish the other with such financial and operating data and other information with respect to the business and properties as the other shall from time to time request for the purposes of verifying the warranties and representations set forth herein, preparing the Registration Statement (as defined in Section 4.2) and applicable regulatory filings and preparing consolidated financial statements of FMB as of a date prior to the Effective Time of the Merger in order to facilitate City Holding in performance of its post- Closing Date financial reporting requirements; provided, that any such investigation shall be conducted in such manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the operation of the respective business of the other. City Holding, FMB and Merchants shall each maintain the confidentiality of all confidential information furnished to them by the other parties hereto concerning the business, operations, and financial condition of the party furnishing such information, and shall not use any such information except in furtherance of the Merger. If this Agreement is terminated, each party hereto shall promptly return all documents and copies of, and all workpapers containing, confidential information received from the other party hereto. The obligations of confidentiality under this Section 4.1 shall survive any such termination of this Agreement and shall remain in effect, except to the extent that (a) one party shall have directly or indirectly acquired the assets and business of the other party; (b) as to any particular confidential information with respect to one party, such information (i) shall become generally available to the public other than as a result of an unauthorized disclosure by the other party or (ii) was available to the other party on a nonconfidential basis prior to its disclosure by the first party; or (c) disclosure by any party is required by subpoena or order of a court of competent jurisdiction or by order of a regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. 4.2 Registration Statement; Proxy Statement; Shareholder Approval. Each of City Holding and FMB will duly call and will hold a meeting of shareholders as soon as practicable for the purpose of approving the Merger, and in connection therewith will recommend to and actively encourage shareholders that they vote in favor of the Merger and will comply fully with the provisions of the West Virginia Corporation Act, the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC under such acts, and their respective articles of incorporation and bylaws relating to the call and holding of a meeting of shareholders for such purpose. City Holding and FMB will jointly prepare the proxy statement- prospectus to be used in connection with such meeting (the "Proxy Statement-Prospectus") and City Holding will prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement"), of which such Proxy Statement-Prospectus shall be a part, and use its best efforts promptly to have the Registration Statement declared effective. In connection with the foregoing, City Holding will comply with the requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC under such Acts with respect to the offering and sale of City Holding Common Stock in connection with the Merger and with all applicable state Blue Sky and securities laws. The notices of such meetings and the Proxy Statement-Prospectus shall not be mailed to FMB or City Holding shareholders until the Registration Statement shall have become effective under the 1933 Act. FMB covenants that none of the information supplied by FMB, and City Holding covenants that none of the information supplied by City Holding, for inclusion in the Proxy Statement-Prospectus will, at the time of the mailing of the Proxy Statement-Prospectus to FMB and City Holding shareholders, contain any untrue statement of a material fact nor will any such information omit any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading; and at all times subsequent to the time of the mailing of the Proxy Statement-Prospectus, including the date of the meetings of FMB and City Holding shareholders to which the statement relates and the Effective Time of the Merger, none of such information in the Proxy Statement-Prospectus, as amended or supplemented, will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit any material fact required to be stated therein in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading. 4.3 Operation of the Business of FMB and Merchants. FMB and Merchants agree that from the date hereof to the Effective Time of the Merger, they will operate their respective businesses substantially as presently operated and only in the ordinary course, and, consistent with such operation, they will use their best efforts to preserve intact its present business organizations and relationships with persons having business dealings with them. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, FMB and Merchants agree that they will not, without the prior written consent of City Holding, unless consistent with past practices and in the ordinary course of business (i) make any material change in the compensation or title of any executive officer; (ii) make any material change in the compensation or title of any other employee, other than those permitted by current employment policies in the ordinary course of business, any of which changes shall be promptly reported to City Holding; (iii) enter into any new bonus, incentive compensation, deferred compensation, profit sharing, thrift, retirement, pension, group insurance or other benefit plan or (except as otherwise specifically contemplated in this Agreement) any employment or consulting agreement or amend any such plan or agreement to increase the benefits accruing or payable thereunder; (iv) create or otherwise become liable with respect to any indebtedness for money borrowed or purchase money indebtedness except in the ordinary course of business; (v) amend FMB's Amended Articles of Incorporation, Merchants's Articles of Association, or their Bylaws except as may be necessary to consummate the Merger or give effect to the Option Agreement; (vi) issue or contract to issue any shares of FMB capital stock or securities exchangeable for or convertible into capital stock other than pursuant to the Option Agreement; (vii) purchase any shares of FMB capital stock; (viii) enter into or assume any material contract or obligation, except in the ordinary course of business; (ix) waive any right of substantial value; (x) propose or take any other action which would make any representation or warranty in Section 3.1 hereof untrue; (xi) change securities portfolio policies; (xii) enter into any new agreement, amendment or endorsement or make any changes relating to insurance coverage, including coverage for its directors and officers, which would result in an additional payment obligation of $200,000 or more; or (xiii) propose or take any action with respect to the closing of any branches. FMB and Merchants further agree that, between the date of this Agreement and the Effective Time of the Merger, they will consult and cooperate with City Holding regarding (i) loan portfolio management, including management and work-out of nonperforming assets, and credit review and approval procedures, and (ii) securities portfolio and funds management, including management of interest rate risk. 4.4 No Solicitation. Unless and until this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to its terms, neither FMB, Merchants nor any of their respective officers, directors, representatives, agents or affiliates shall, directly or indirectly, encourage, solicit or initiate discussions or negotiations (with any person other than City Holding) concerning any merger, sale of substantial assets, tender offer, sale of shares of stock or similar transaction involving FMB or Merchants or disclose, directly or indirectly, any information not customarily disclosed to the public concerning FMB or Merchants, afford to any other person access to the properties, books or records of FMB or Merchants or otherwise assist any person preparing to make or who has made such an offer, or enter into any agreement with any third party providing for a business combination transaction, equity investment or sale of significant amount of assets. The foregoing shall not prevent FMB from considering competing offers if, in the opinion of counsel to FMB, the fiduciary duty FMB's directors owe to its shareholders requires them to do so. FMB or Merchants will promptly communicate to City Holding the terms of any proposal which either of them may receive in respect to any of the foregoing transactions. 4.5 Dividends. FMB agrees that in 1995 it will declare and pay only regular quarterly cash dividends at a rate no greater than the rate declared and paid with respect to the corresponding quarter of 1994 and at the same time dividends were declared and paid in 1994, provided that the quarter in which the Merger is effective, shareholders of FMB will be paid either the FMB or City Holding dividend. 4.6 Regulatory Filings. City Holding and FMB shall jointly prepare all regulatory filings required to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Agreement, and the Plan of Merger and submit the filings for approval with the Federal Reserve Board and the West Virginia Board as soon as practicable after the date hereof. City Holding and FMB shall use their best efforts to obtain approvals of such filings. 4.7 Tax Opinion. City Holding and FMB shall each use their best efforts to obtain the tax opinion referred to in paragraph (e) of Section 5.1 and paragraph (f) of Section 5.2 hereof. 4.8 Public Announcements. Each party will consult with the other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public statements with respect to the Merger and shall not issue any press release or make any such public statement prior to such consultations except as may be required by law. 4.9 Transactions in City Holding Common Stock. Other than the issuance of City Holding Common Stock upon the exercise of stock options granted pursuant to employee benefit plans of City Holding or in connection with the operation in the ordinary course of City Holding's dividend reinvestment plan and 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, none of City Holding, FMB, Merchants or the directors and executive officers of any of them will purchase, sell or otherwise acquire or dispose of any shares of City Holding Common Stock during the period of calculation of the City Holding Stock Price. 4.10 City Holding Rights Agreement. City Holding agrees that any rights issued pursuant to the Rights Agreement adopted by it in 1991 shall be issued with respect to each share of City Holding Common Stock issued pursuant to the terms hereof and the Plan of Merger, regardless whether there has occurred a Distribution Date under the terms of such Rights Agreement prior to the occurrence of the Effective Time of the Merger. 4.11 Accounting Treatment. City Holding and FMB shall use their best efforts to cause the Merger to be accounted for as a "pooling of interests." 4.12 Agreement as to Efforts to Consummate. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of City Holding and FMB agrees to use all reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable laws and regulations to consummate and make effective, as soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, using reasonable effort to lift or rescind any injunction or restraining order or other order adversely affecting the ability of the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated herein. Each of City Holding and FMB shall use its best efforts to obtain consents of all third parties and governmental bodies necessary or desirable for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 4.13 Adverse Changes in Condition. City Holding and FMB each agrees to give written notice promptly to the other concerning any material adverse change in its condition from the date of this Agreement until the Effective Time that might adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or upon becoming aware of the occurrence or impending occurrence of any event or circumstance which would cause or constitute a material breach of any of the representations, warranties or covenants of such party contained herein. Each of City Holding and FMB shall use its best efforts to prevent or promptly to remedy the same. 4.14 Updating of Schedules. From the date of execution of this Agreement until the consummation of the Merger, FMB agrees to keep up to date all of the Schedules hereto and to provide notification to the other of any changes or additions or events which have caused, or after the lapse of time may cause, any such change or addition in any of the Schedules hereto. ARTICLE V Conditions of Merger 5.1 Conditions of Obligations of City Holding. The obligations of City Holding to perform this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived by City Holding. (a) Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations; No Adverse Change. The representations and warranties of FMB and Merchants set forth in Section 3.1 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Effective Time of the Merger as though made on and as of the Effective Time of the Merger; FMB and Merchants shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by them under this Agreement prior to the Effective Time of the Merger; there shall have occurred no material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), assets, liabilities, properties or business of FMB or Merchants from December 31, 1994 to the Effective Time of the Merger; and City Holding shall have received a certificate of authorized officers of FMB to such effects. (b) Authorization of Merger. All action necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein (including the shareholder action referred to in Section 4.2) shall have been duly and validly taken by the boards of directors of FMB and Merchants, and by the shareholders of FMB and City Holding and FMB shall have full power and right to merge on the terms provided herein. (c) Opinion of Counsel. City Holding shall have received an opinion or opinions of Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Graff and Love, special counsel to FMB and Merchants, or other counsel reasonably satisfactory to City Holding, dated the Closing Date and reasonably satisfactory to counsel to City Holding to the effect that: (i) FMB is a corporation organized and in good standing under the laws of West Virginia and has all requisite corporate power to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted as described in the Registration Statement and Proxy Statement-Prospectus; (ii) Merchants is a national banking association organized and in good standing under the laws of the United States and has all requisite corporate power to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted as described in the Registration Statement and Proxy Statement Prospectus; (iii) FMB and Merchants have full power to carry out the transactions provided for in the Agreement; all corporate and other proceedings required to be taken by or on the part of FMB and Merchants to authorize them to execute and deliver the Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby and by the Plan of Merger have been duly and validly taken; the Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by FMB and Merchants and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of FMB and Merchants enforceable in accordance with its terms except as same (A) may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar laws relating to the rights of creditors, and (B) is subject to general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or law); and the Plan of Merger has been approved by the Board of Directors and the shareholders of FMB; (iv) All outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock to be exchanged for shares of City Holding Common Stock at the Effective Time of the Merger have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable; (v) To the knowledge of such counsel, except as disclosed in Section 3.1(h) of the Agreement, FMB is not a party to or bound by any outstanding option or agreement to sell, issue, buy or otherwise dispose of or acquire any shares of FMB Common Stock or other security of FMB or any shares of Merchants common stock or other security of Merchants other than pursuant to the Option Agreement; (vi) Execution and delivery by FMB and Merchants of the Agreement, consummation by FMB and Merchants of the transactions contemplated hereby, and compliance by FMB and Merchants with the provisions hereof will not conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of the Amended Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Association, or Bylaws of FMB or Merchants, as applicable, or, a default (or give rise to rights of termination, cancellation or acceleration) under the terms, conditions, or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, license, agreement or any other instrument or listed in Schedule J (such counsel having no knowledge of any item called for by such schedule which is not disclosed therein), or violate any court order, writ, injunction or decree applicable to FMB or Merchants or any of their properties or assets, of which such counsel has knowledge after making inquiry with respect thereto; (vii) Such counsel does not know of any litigation that is pending or threatened which might result in money damages payable by FMB or Merchants in excess of insurance coverage, which might result in a permanent injunction against FMB or Merchants or which, individually or in the aggregate, otherwise might have a material adverse effect on FMB or Merchants or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (viii) Such counsel does not know of any default under, or the occurrence of any event which with the lapse of time, action or inaction by a third party would result in a default under any outstanding indenture, contract or agreement listed in Schedule J to the Agreement (such counsel having no knowledge of any item called for by such Schedule which is not disclosed therein) or under any governmental license or permit or a breach of any provision of the Amended Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Association, or Bylaws of FMB or Merchants, as applicable; (ix) All legal obligations of FMB or Merchants pertaining to consummation of the Merger under the laws of West Virginia and the United States, including receipt of all regulatory approvals required to be obtained by FMB or Merchants, other than the filing of the Articles of Merger relating to the Merger with the Secretary of State of West Virginia and the completion of all legal obligations not the responsibility of FMB or Merchants pursuant to this Agreement, have been completed to the satisfaction of such counsel in all material respects; (x) On the basis of facts within their knowledge, such counsel have no reason to believe that (except as to financial statements and other financial data, or as to material relating to, and supplied by, City Holding for inclusion in the Proxy Statement-Prospectus as to which no belief need be expressed) the Proxy Statement-Prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if so amended or supplemented) contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading as of (A) the time the Registration Statement became effective, (B) the time of the meeting of FMB shareholders referred to in Section 4.2 of the Agreement, (C) the time of the meeting of City Holding Shareholders referred to in Section 4.2 of the Agreement, or (D) at the Closing Date (the matters set forth in this subsection (xi) may be addressed in a separate letter of such counsel addressed to City Holding). (d) Registration Statement. The Registration Statement shall be effective under the 1933 Act and City Holding shall have received all state securities laws or "blue sky" permits and other authorizations or there shall be exemptions from registration requirements necessary to offer and issue the City Holding Common Stock in connection with the Merger, and neither the Registration Statement nor any such permit, authorization or exemption shall be subject to a stop order or threatened stop order by the SEC or any state securities authority. (e) Tax Opinion. City Holding shall have received, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to it, an opinion of Hunton & Williams, dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect that, for federal income tax purposes, consummation of the Merger will constitute a "reorganization" as defined in Section 368(a) of the Code and no taxable gain will be recognized by City Holding or FMB upon consummation of the Merger. (f) Regulatory Approvals. All required approvals from federal and state regulatory authorities having jurisdiction to permit City Holding to consummate the Merger and to issue City Holding Common Stock to FMB shareholders shall have been received and all related waiting periods shall have expired, all applicable federal and state laws governing the Merger shall have been complied with and there shall not be in any order or decree of any regulatory authority any condition or requirement reasonably deemed objectionable to City Holding. (g) Affiliate Letters. Each person listed on Schedule M shall have executed and delivered a commitment and undertaking to the effect that such shareholder will dispose of the shares of City Holding Common Stock received by him in connection with the Merger only in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (d) of Rule 145; (ii) such shareholder will not dispose of any of such shares until City Holding has received an opinion of counsel acceptable to it that such proposed disposition will not violate the provisions of any applicable securities laws; (iii) that they will not sell or reduce their risk with respect to the City Holding shares acquired in the Merger until after the publication of combined financial results covering 30 days of combined operations; and (iv) the certificates representing said shares may bear a legend referring to the foregoing restrictions. (h) Accounting Treatment. City Holding shall have received, in form and substance satisfactory to it, a letter dated the Effective Date of the Merger from Ernst & Young to the effect that the Merger will qualify for pooling-of-interests accounting treatment. (i) Acceptance by City Holding Counsel. The form and substance of all legal matters contemplated hereby and of all papers delivered hereunder shall be reasonably acceptable to counsel for City Holding. 5.2 Conditions of Obligations of FMB and Merchants. The obligations of FMB and Merchants to perform this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived by FMB and Merchants: (a) Representations and Warranties; Performance of Obligations; No Adverse Change. The representations and warranties of City Holding set forth in Section 3.2 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Effective Time of the Merger as though made on and as of the Effective Time of the Merger; City Holding shall have performed all obligations required to be performed by them under this Agreement prior to the Effective Time of the Merger; there shall have occurred no material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), assets, liabilities, properties or business of City Holding from December 31, 1994 to the Effective Time of the Merger; and FMB shall have received a certificate of authorized officers of City Holding to such effects. (b) Authorization of Merger. All action necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by City Holding and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein (including the shareholder action referred to in Section 4.2) shall have been duly and validly taken by the boards of directors of City Holding and the shareholders of City Holding and FMB, and City Holding shall have full power and right to merge and to acquire and assume on the terms provided herein. (c) Opinion of Counsel. (1) FMB and Merchants shall have received an opinion of Hunton & Williams, special counsel to City Holding dated the Closing Date and reasonably satisfactory to counsel to FMB and Merchants, to the effect that: (i) The shares of City Holding Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the Agreement have been duly registered under the 1933 Act; (ii) All legal obligations of City Holding pertaining to consummation of the Merger under the laws of West Virginia and the United States, including the receipt of all regulatory approvals required to be obtained by City Holding, other than the filing of the Articles of Merger relating to the Merger with the West Virginia Secretary of State and the completion of other legal obligations that are the responsibility of City Holding pursuant to this Agreement, have been completed to the satisfaction of such counsel in all material respects; and (iii) On the basis of facts within their knowledge, such counsel have no reason to believe that (except as to financial statements and other financial data, or as to material relating to, and supplied by, FMB or Merchants for inclusion in the Proxy Statement- Prospectus, as to which no belief need be expressed) the Proxy Statement- Prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if so amended or supplemented) contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (A) as of the time the Registration Statement became effective; (B) as of the time of the special meeting of shareholders of FMB mentioned in Section 4.2 of the Agreement; (C) as of the time of the special meeting of shareholders of City Holding mentioned in Section 4.2 of the Agreement; or (D) as of the Closing Date. (2) FMB and Merchants shall have received an opinion of Steptoe & Johnson, general counsel to City Holding, dated the Closing Date and satisfactory in form and substance to counsel to FMB and Merchants to the effect that: (i) City Holding is a corporation organized and in good standing under the laws of West Virginia and have all requisite corporate power to own, lease and operate their respective properties and to carry on their respective business as now being conducted as described in the Registration Statement and Proxy Statement-Prospectus; (ii) City Holding has full power to carry out the transactions provided for in the Agreement; all corporate and other proceedings required to be taken by or on the part of City Holding to authorize them to execute and deliver the Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby and by the Plan of Merger have been duly and validly taken; the Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by City Holding and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of City Holding enforceable in accordance with its terms except as same (A) may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar laws relating to the rights of creditors; and (B) is subject to general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or law); the Plan of Merger has been approved by the Board of Directors and shareholders of City Holding, respectively; and the shares of City Holding Common Stock to be issued in the Merger in exchange for shares of FMB Common Stock have been duly authorized and when so issued will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. (iii) All outstanding shares of City Holding Common Stock have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable; and (iv) Execution and delivery by City Holding of the Agreement, consummation by City Holding of the transactions contemplated thereby, and compliance by City Holding with the provisions thereof will not conflict with or result in a breach of any provisions of either City Holding's Articles of Incorporation, or either of their Bylaws or a default (or give rise to rights or termination, cancellation or acceleration) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, license, agreement or any other instrument or of City Holding or Acquisition known to such counsel, or violate any court order, writ, injunction or decree applicable to City Holding or any of their properties or assets, of which such counsel has knowledge after making inquiry with respect thereto. (v) Such counsel does not know of any litigation that is pending or threatened which might result in money damages payable by City Holding in excess of insurance coverage, which might result in a permanent injunction against City Holding or which, individually or in the aggregate, otherwise might have a material adverse effect on City Holding or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (vi) Such counsel does not know of any default under, or the occurrence of any event which with the lapse of time, action or inaction by a third party would result in a default under any material outstanding indenture, contract or agreement or under any governmental license or permit or a material breach of any provision of the Articles of Incorporation, or Bylaws of City Holding; (vii) On the basis of facts within their knowledge, such counsel has no reason to believe that (except as to financial statements and other financial data, or as to material relating to and supplied by, FMB or Merchants for inclusion in the Proxy Statement- Prospectus as to which no belief need be expressed) the Proxy Statement- Prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if so amended or supplemented) contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading as of (A) the time the Registration Statement became effective, (B) the time of the meeting of FMB shareholders referred to in Section 4.2 of the Agreement, (C) the time of the meeting of City Holding shareholders referred to in Section 4.2 of the Agreement, or (D) at the Closing Date. (d) Registration Statement. The Registration Statement shall be effective under the 1933 Act and City Holding shall have received all state securities laws or "blue sky" permits and other authorizations or there shall be exemptions from registration requirements necessary to offer and issue the City Holding Common Stock in connection with the Merger, and neither the Registration Statement nor any such permit, authorization or exemption shall be subject to a stop order or threatened stop order by the SEC or any state securities authority. (e) Regulatory Approvals. All required approvals from federal and state regulatory authorities having jurisdiction to permit City Holding to consummate the Merger and to permit City Holding to issue City Holding Common Stock to FMB shareholders shall have been received and all related waiting periods shall have expired. (f) Tax Opinion. FMB shall have received, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to it, an opinion of Hunton & Williams to the effect, for federal income tax purposes, that consummation of the Merger will constitute a "reorganization" as defined in Section 368(a) of the Code; that no taxable gain will be recognized by City Holding or FMB upon consummation of the Merger; that no taxable gain will be recognized by a FMB shareholder on the exchange by such shareholder of shares of FMB Common Stock solely for shares of City Holding Common Stock (including any fractional share interest); that the basis of City Holding Common Stock (including any fractional share interest) received in the Merger will be the same as the basis of the FMB Common Stock surrendered in exchange therefor; that the holding period of such City Holding Common Stock (including any fractional share interest) will include the holding period of the FMB Common Stock surrendered in exchange therefor, if such FMB Common Stock is held as a capital asset at the Effective Time of the Merger; and if the Exchange Ratio results in the issuance of a fractional share interest, that a FMB shareholder who receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of City Holding Common Stock will recognize gain or loss equal to any difference between the amount of cash received and the shareholder's basis in the fractional share interest. (g) Fairness Opinion. FMB shall have received the opinion of Baxter Fentriss and Company that the consideration to be received pursuant to the Agreement is fair from a financial point of view to the shareholders of FMB. (h) Acceptance by FMB's and Merchants's Counsel. The form and substance of all legal matters contemplated hereby and of all papers delivered hereunder shall be reasonably acceptable to counsel for FMB and Merchants. ARTICLE VI Closing Date; Effective Time of the Merger 6.1 Closing Date. Unless another date or place is agreed to in writing by the parties, the closing of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement shall take place at the offices of City Holding at 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia, at 10:00 A.M., local time, on such date as City Holding shall designate to FMB and is reasonably acceptable to FMB; provided, that the date so designated shall not be earlier than 30 days or later than 120 days following the date of the decision of the Federal Reserve Board, whichever decision occurs later, approving the Merger (the "Closing Date"). 6.2 Filings at Closing. Subject to the provisions of Article V, at the Closing Date, City Holding shall cause the Articles of Merger relating to the Merger to be filed in accordance with the West Virginia Business Corporation Act, and each of City Holding and FMB shall take any and all lawful actions to cause the Merger to become effective. 6.3 Effective Time. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, including receipt of all required regulatory approvals, the Merger shall become effective at the later of the time the Articles of Merger relating to the Merger filed are made effective by the West Virginia Secretary of State (the "Effective Time of the Merger"). ARTICLE VII Termination; Survival of Representations Warranties and Covenants; Waiver and Amendment 7.1 Termination. This Agreement shall be terminated, and the Merger abandoned, if (i) the shareholders of FMB shall not have given the approval required by Section 5.1(b) or (ii) the shareholders of City Holding shall not have given the approval required by Section 5.2(b). Notwithstanding such approval by such shareholders, this Agreement may be terminated in writing at any time prior to the Effective Time of the Merger by: (a) The mutual consent of City Holding and FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors; (b) Either City Holding or FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors, after December 31, 1995; (c) By City Holding in writing authorized by its Board of Directors if FMB or Merchants has, or by FMB in writing authorized by its Board of Directors if City Holding has, in any material respect, breached (i) any covenant or agreement contained herein, or (ii) any representation or warranty contained herein, in any case if such breach has not been cured by the earlier of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such breach is given to the party committing such breach or the Closing Date; provided that it is understood and agreed that either party may terminate this Agreement on the basis of any such material breach of any representation or warranty contained herein notwithstanding any qualification therein relating to the knowledge of the other party; (d) Either City Holding or FMB, as expressed by their respective boards of directors, in the event that any of the conditions precedent to the obligations of such party to consummate the Merger have not been satisfied or fulfilled or waived by the party entitled to so waive on or before the Closing Date, provided that neither party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this subparagraph (d) if the condition precedent or conditions precedent which provide the basis for termination can reasonably be and are satisfied within a reasonable period of time, in which case, the Closing Date shall be appropriately postponed; (e) City Holding or FMB, if the Board of Directors of either Corporation shall have determined in their sole discretion, exercised in good faith, that the Merger has become inadvisable or impracticable by reason of the threat or the institution of any litigation, proceeding or investigation to restrain or prohibit the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or to obtain other relief in connection with this Agreement; (f) City Holding or FMB, if any of the Federal Reserve Board or the West Virginia Board deny approval of the Merger and the time period for all appeals or requests for reconsideration has run; (g) City Holding, if holders of more than 10% of the outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock exercise their rights to an appraisal of their shares pursuant to Sections 31-1-122 and 31-1-123 of the West Virginia Corporation Act in connection with the Merger; (h) FMB, if (i) the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ") for the 20 trading days following the later of (a) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (b) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the merger, is less than $22.80 per share, and (ii) City Holding and FMB cannot agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio; (i) City Holding, if (i) the average closing sales price of City Holding Common Stock as reported by NASDAQ for the 20 trading days following the later of (a) the receipt of Federal Reserve Board approval of the Merger and (b) the date on which the shareholders of FMB approve the merger, is greater than $34.20 per share, and (ii) City Holding and FMB cannot agree on an amendment to the Exchange Ratio; and 7.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of the termination and abandonment of this Agreement and the Merger pursuant to Section 7.1, this Agreement, other than the provisions of Sections 4.1 (last sentence) and 8.3, 9.1, shall become void and have no effect, without any liability on the part of any party or its directors, officers or shareholders. 7.3 Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The respective representations and warranties, covenants and agreements (except for those contained in Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.1 (last sentence), 7.3, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 and 9.6, which shall survive the effectiveness of the Merger) of City Holding, Merchants and FMB contained herein shall expire with, and be terminated and extinguished by, the effectiveness of the Merger and shall not survive the Effective Time of the Merger. 7.4 Waiver and Amendment. Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived in writing at any time by the party which is, or whose shareholders are, entitled to the benefits thereof and this Agreement may be amended or supplemented by written instructions duly executed by all parties hereto at any time, whether before or after the meeting of FMB and City Holding shareholders referred to in Section 4.2 hereof, except statutory requirements and requisite approvals of shareholders and regulatory authorities. ARTICLE VIII Additional Covenants 8.1 Registration Statement. City Holding, FMB and Merchants acknowledge and agree that the Merger is a transaction to which the 1933 Act is applicable. Each of the parties agrees to comply with the provisions of the 1933 Act and all rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated pursuant to the 1933 Act and cooperate in connection with the preparation and filing by City Holding of a Registration Statement under the 1933 Act relating to the Merger. City Holding, FMB and Merchants agree (a) to give their respective authorized representatives complete access to the books, records and files of the other party at any reasonable time for the purpose of preparing such Registration Statement and Proxy Statement; (b) to provide the other party upon request such information relating to their businesses and financial condition, as shall be appropriate in connection with the preparation of said Registration Statement and Proxy Statement; and (c) to submit to the other party for its prior approval all press releases or other oral or written statements made or issued which relate to the Merger in any manner. 8.2 Employee Benefits. All employees of FMB and Merchants immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger who are employed by FMB and Merchants following the Effective Time of the Merger ("Transferred Employees") will be covered by City Holding's employee benefit plans with eligibility based on their length of service, compensation, job classification, and position with FMB and Merchants. City Holding's benefits plans will recognize for purposes of eligibility to participate and for vesting, all Transferred Employees' service with FMB and Merchants, subject to applicable break in service rules. Eligible employees of FMB and Merchants shall be permitted to contribute funds distributed on any termination of FMB or Merchants benefit plans to similar City Holding benefit plans. 8.3 Operations after Closing. For at least five years after the Effective Time of the Merger, unless otherwise approved by a majority of continuing directors of Merchants, Merchants will remain a separately incorporated bank operated under the name "Merchants National Bank". All branches of Merchants will remain in operation following the Effective Time of the Merger except the Kanawha City branch of Merchants located at 4315 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. in Charleston, West Virginia and the Bradford Street branch of Merchants located at 200 Bradford Street in Charleston, West Virginia both of which shall be consolidated into City National Bank at the Effective Time or as soon as practicable thereafter. Following the Effective Time of the Merger, the Directors of Merchants shall continue as Directors and Merchants for at least five years following the Effective Time of the Merger unless removed for cause and shall continue to receive Board fees at least equal to the Board fees such persons received immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger. In addition, for at least five years following the Effective Time of the Merger, except with the approval of the continuing directors of Merchants, no employee of Merchants as of the date of this Agreement may be terminated without cause and no change will be made in the compensation levels, fringe benefits or similar arrangements of such employees. As used in this Section, "cause" shall mean dishonesty, fraud or gross abuse of authority in the performance of duty or breach of fiduciary duty. 8.4 Indemnification. City Holding shall indemnify, and advance expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in matters that may be subject to indemnification to, persons who served as directors and officers of FMB and Merchants on or before the Effective Time of the Merger with respect to liabilities and claims (and related expenses) made against them resulting from their service as such prior to the Effective Time of the Merger in accordance with and subject to the requirements and other provisions of City Holdings' Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws in effect on the date of this Agreement and applicable provisions of law to the same extent as City Holding is obliged thereunder to indemnify and advance expenses to its own directors and officers with respect to liabilities and claims made against them resulting from their service as such to City Holding. 8.5 City Holding Agreement with George Davis. From the Effective Date of the Merger until his retirement, George F. Davis will serve as Executive Vice President of City Holding at annual compensation and benefits not less than his current compensation package with FMB and Merchants. City Holding agrees that when Mr. Davis retires on his seventieth birthday, City Holding will retain him in a consulting capacity for three years and will pay him an annual consulting fee equal to 50% of his annual salary in effect at the time of his retirement. ARTICLE IX Miscellaneous 9.1 Expenses. Each party hereto shall bear and pay the costs and expenses incurred by it relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, provided, however, that if either party hereto terminates this Agreement pursuant to Sections 7.1(c) or 7.1(d) without the consent of the other party hereto, such terminating party shall pay to the other party $50,000 cash within 10 business days of such other party's receipt of the terminating party's written notice of termination. 9.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement among City Holding, FMB and Merchants with respect to the Merger and the related transactions and supersedes all prior arrangements or understandings with respect thereto. 9.3 Descriptive Headings; Recitals. The descriptive headings and recitals contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provisions of this Agreement. 9.4 Notices. All notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and sufficient if delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: If to City Holding: City Holding Company 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E. Charleston, West Virginia 25304 Attention: Mr. Steven J. Day Copy to: Lathan M. Ewers, Jr. Hunton & Williams Riverfront Plaza, East Tower 951 East Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 If to FMB or Merchants: First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Fourth Avenue and Washington Street Montgomery, West Virginia 25136 Attention: George F. Davis, Chief Executive Officer Copy to: Deborah A. Sink Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Graff & Love 16th Floor Commerce Square P.O. Box 1386 Charleston, West Virginia 25325-1386 9.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and each such counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute one agreement. 9.6 Governing Law. Except as may otherwise be required by the laws of the United States, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of West Virginia. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on their behalf and their corporate seals affixed and attested by their officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the day and year first above written. CITY HOLDING COMPANY By /s/ STEVEN J. DAY Its President and Chief Executive Officer FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. By /s/ GEORGE F. DAVIS Its Chairman of Board and CEO MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK By /s/ GEORGE F. DAVIS Its Chairman of Board and CEO Exhibit A PLAN OF MERGER OF FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. INTO CITY HOLDING COMPANY Section 1. First Merchants Bancorp, Inc., a West Virginia corporation ("FMB"), upon the time that the Articles of Merger are made effective by the Secretary of State of West Virginia (the "Effective Time of the Merger"), be merged (the "Merger") into City Holding Company, a West Virginia corporation ("City Holding"), with the result that City Holding shall be the surviving corporation (the "Surviving Corporation"). Section 2. Conversion of Stock. At the Effective Time of the Merger: (i) Each share of FMB Common Stock ("FMB Common Stock") issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, other than shares held by City Holding or in the treasury of FMB and other than Dissenting Shares (as hereinafter defined), and which, under the terms of Section 3 of this Plan of Merger, is to be converted into and exchangeable for Common Stock of City Holding ("City Holding Common Stock") shall be converted into 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock. (ii) Each share of FMB Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger and held by City Holding or in the treasury of FMB shall be canceled. Section 3. Manner of Conversion of FMB Common Stock. The manner in which outstanding shares of FMB Common Stock shall be converted into City Holding Common Stock, as specified in Section 2 hereof, after the Effective Time of the Merger, shall be as follows: (i) Each share of FMB Common Stock, other than shares held by City Holding or in the treasury of FMB and other than Dissenting Shares, shall be converted into 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock. (ii) No fractional shares of City Holding Common Stock shall be issued, but instead the value of fractional shares shall be paid in cash (less all applicable withholding taxes), as determined in accordance with Section 2.4 of the Agreement (defined below). (iii) Certificates for shares of FMB Common Stock shall be submitted for exchange for City Holding Common Stock accompanied by a Letter of Transmittal to be furnished within five business days after the Effective Time of the Merger to FMB's shareholders of record as of the Effective Time of the Merger. Until so surrendered, each outstanding certificate which, prior to the Effective Time of the Merger, represented FMB Common Stock, shall be deemed to evidence only the right to receive 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock. Until such outstanding shares formerly representing FMB Common Stock are so surrendered, no dividend payable to holders of record of City Holding Common Stock as of any date subsequent to the Effective Time of the Merger shall be paid to the holder of such outstanding certificates in respect thereof. Upon such surrender, dividends accrued or declared on City Holding Common Stock shall be paid in accordance with Section 2.2 of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of March 14, 1995, among City Holding, FMB and Merchants National Bank (the "Agreement"). Section 4. Dissenting Shares. Notwithstanding anything in this Plan of Merger to the contrary, shares of FMB Common Stock which are issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger and which are held by a shareholder who has the right (to the extent such right is available by law) to demand and receive payment of the fair value of his shares of FMB Common Stock pursuant to Sections 13-1-122 and 13-1-123 of the West Virginia Corporation Act (the "Dissenting Shares") shall be canceled and shall not be converted into or by exchangeable for the right to receive the consideration provided in Section 2 of this Plan of Merger, unless and until such holder shall fail to perfect his right to dissent or shall have effectively withdrawn or lost such right under the West Virginia Corporation Act, as the case may be. If such holder shall have so failed to perfect or shall have effectively withdrawn or lost such right, his shares of FMB Common Stock shall thereupon be deemed to have been converted into, at the Effective Time of the Merger, the right to receive 1.60 shares of City Holding Common Stock. Section 5. Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Directors of the Surviving Company. At and following the Effective Time of the Merger, there shall be no change caused by the Merger in the Articles of Incorporation (except any change caused by the filing of Articles of Merger relating to the Merger), By-laws, or Board of Directors of the Surviving Company. Section 6. Effect of the Merger. The Merger, upon the Effective Time of the Merger, shall have the effect provided by Section 31-1-37 of the West Virginia Corporation Act. ANNEX II STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of March 14, 1995 (the "Agreement"), by and between First Merchants Bancorp, Inc., a West Virginia corporation ("Issuer"), and City Holding Company, a West Virginia corporation ("Grantee"). WHEREAS, Grantee and Issuer have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of the date hereof (the "Acquisition Agreement"), providing for, among other things, the acquisition of Issuer by Grantee (the "Transaction"); and WHEREAS, as a condition and inducement to Grantee's execution of the Acquisition Agreement, Grantee has required that Issuer agree, and Issuer has agreed, to grant Grantee the Option (as defined below); NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein and in the Acquisition Agreement and intending to be legally bound hereby, Issuer and Grantee agree as follows: 1. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms which are used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Acquisition Agreement. 2. Grant of Option. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Issuer hereby grants to Grantee an irrevocable option (the "Option") to purchase up to 114,600 shares (as adjusted as set forth herein) (the "Option Shares", which shall include the Option Shares before and after any transfer of such Option Shares) of Common Stock ("Issuer Common Stock"), of Issuer at a purchase price per Option Share (the "Purchase Price") of $45.60. 3. Exercise of Option. (a) Provided that (i) Grantee shall not be in material breach of the agreements or covenants contained in this Agreement or in the Acquisition Agreement and (ii) no preliminary or permanent injunction or other order against the delivery of shares covered by the Option issued by any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States shall be in effect, Grantee may exercise the Option, in whole or in not more than two parts, at any time and from time to time following the occurrence of a Purchase Event; provided, that the Option shall terminate and be of no further force and effect upon the earliest to occur of (A) the Effective Time of the Acquisition, (B) termination of the Acquisition Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof prior to the occurrence of a Purchase Event or a Preliminary Purchase Event (other than a termination of the Acquisition Agreement by Grantee because of Issuer's breach of a representation or warranty contained therein (a "Default Termination")), (C) 12 months after termination of the Acquisition Agreement by Grantee pursuant to a Default Termination, (D) 12 months after termination of Acquisition Agreement (other than pursuant to a Default Termination) following the occurrence of a Purchase Event or a Preliminary Purchase Event, (E) upon receipt of any order or notice of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the West Virginia Department of Banking denying approval of the Transaction, or (F) June 30, 1996 and provided, further, that any purchase of shares upon exercise of the Option shall be subject to compliance with applicable law, including the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (the "BHC Act"). The rights set forth in Section 8 shall terminate when the right to exercise the Option terminates (other than as a result of a complete exercise of the Option) as set forth above. (b) As used herein, a "Purchase Event" means any of the following events: (i) Without Grantee's prior written consent, Issuer shall have authorized, recommended or publicly-proposed, or publicly announced an intention to authorize, recommend or propose, or entered into an agreement with any person (other than Grantee or any subsidiary of Grantee) to effect an Acquisition Transaction (as defined below). As used herein, the term Acquisition Transaction shall mean (A) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction involving Issuer or any of its subsidiaries (other than transactions solely between Issuer's subsidiaries), (B) the disposition, by sale, lease, exchange or otherwise, of assets of Issuer or any of its subsidiaries representing in either case 15% or more of the consolidated assets of Issuer and its subsidiaries, or (C) the issuance, sale or other disposition of (including by way of merger, consolidation, share exchange or any similar transaction) securities representing 25% or more of the voting power of Issuer or any of its subsidiaries (any of the foregoing an "Acquisition Transaction"); or (ii) any person (other than Grantee or any subsidiary of Grantee) shall have acquired beneficial ownership (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act") of or the right to acquire beneficial ownership of, or any "group" (as such term is defined under the 1934 Act) shall have been formed which beneficially owns or has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of, 25% or more of the then outstanding shares of Issuer Common Stock. (c) As used herein, a "Preliminary Purchase Event" means any of the following events: (i) any person (other than Grantee or any subsidiary of Grantee) shall have commenced (as such term is defined in Rule 14d-2 under the 1934 Act) or shall have filed a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), with respect to, a tender offer or exchange offer to purchase any shares of Issuer Common Stock such that, upon consummation of such offer, such person would own or control 25% or more of the then outstanding shares of Issuer Common Stock (such an offer being referred to herein as a "Tender Offer" or an "Exchange Offer", respectively); or (ii) the holders of Issuer Common Stock shall not have approved the Transaction at the meeting of such stockholders held for the purpose of voting on the Transaction, such meeting shall not have been held or shall have been canceled prior to termination of the Acquisition Agreement or Issuer's Board of Directors shall have withdrawn or modified in a manner adverse to Grantee the recommendation of Issuer's Board of Directors with respect to the Acquisition Agreement, in each case after it shall have been publicly announced that any person (other than Grantee or any subsidiary of Grantee) shall have (A) made, or disclosed an intention to make, a proposal to engage in an Acquisition Transaction, (B) commenced a Tender Offer or filed a registration statement under the 1933 Act with respect to an Exchange Offer, or (C) filed an application (or given a notice), whether in draft or final form, under the BHC Act, the Bank Merger Act or the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, for approval to engage in an Acquisition Transaction. As used in this Agreement, "person" shall have the meaning specified in Sections 3(a)(9) and 13(d)(3) of the 1934 Act. (d) In the event Grantee wishes to exercise the Option, it shall send to Issuer a written notice (the date of which being herein referred to as the "Notice Date") specifying (i) the total number of Option Shares it intends to purchase pursuant to such exercise, and (ii) a place and date not earlier than three business days nor later than 15 business days from the Notice Date for the closing (the "Closing") of such purchase (the "Closing Date"). If prior notification to or approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board") or any other regulatory authority is required in connection with such purchase, Issuer shall cooperate with Grantee in the filing of the required notice of application for approval and the obtaining of such approval and the Closing shall occur immediately following such regulatory approvals (and any mandatory waiting periods). 4. Payment and Delivery of Certificates. (a) On each Closing Date, Grantee shall (i) pay to Issuer, in immediately available funds by wire transfer to a bank account designated by Issuer, an amount equal to the Purchase Price multiplied by the number of Option Shares to be purchased on such Closing Date, and (ii) present and surrender this Agreement to Issuer at the address of Issuer specified in Section 12(f) hereof. (b) At each Closing, simultaneously with the delivery of immediately available funds and surrender of this Agreement as provided in Section 4(a), (i) Issuer shall deliver to Grantee (A) a certificate or certificates representing the Option Shares to be purchased at such Closing, which Option Shares shall be free and clear of all liens, claims, charges and encumbrances of any kind whatsoever and subject to no pre- emptive rights, and (B) if the Option is exercised in part only, an executed new agreement with the same terms as this Agreement evidencing the right to purchase the balance of the shares of Issuer Common Stock purchasable hereunder, and (ii) Grantee shall deliver to Issuer a letter agreeing that Grantee shall not offer to sell or otherwise dispose of such Option Shares in violation of applicable federal and state law or of the provisions of this Agreement. (c) In addition to any other legend that is required by applicable law, certificates for the Option Shares delivered at each Closing shall be endorsed with a restrictive legend which shall read substantially as follows: THE TRANSFER OF THE STOCK REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ARISING UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 14, 1995. A COPY OF SUCH AGREEMENT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE HOLDER HEREOF WITHOUT CHARGE UPON RECEIPT BY ISSUER OF A WRITTEN REQUEST THEREFOR. It is understood and agreed that the above legend shall be removed by delivery of substitute certificate(s) without such legend if Grantee shall have delivered to Issuer a copy of a letter from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), or an opinion of counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Issuer and its counsel, to the effect that such legend is not required for purposes of the 1933 Act. 5. Representations and Warranties of Issuer. Issuer hereby represents and warrants to Grantee as follows: (a) Due Authorization. Issuer has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and, subject to any approvals referred to herein, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Issuer. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Issuer. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and compliance by Issuer with any of the provisions hereof will not (i) conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of its Articles of Incorporation or By-laws or a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, debenture, mortgage, indenture, license, material agreement or other material instrument or obligation to which Issuer is a party, by which it or any of its properties or assets may be bound, or (ii) violate any order, writ, injunction, decree, statute, rule or regulation applicable to Issuer or any of its properties or assets. No consent or approval by any governmental authority, other than compliance with applicable federal and state securities and banking laws, is required of Issuer in connection with the execution and delivery by Issuer of this Agreement or the consummation by Issuer of the transactions contemplated hereby. (b) Authorized Stock. Issuer has taken all necessary corporate and other action to authorize and reserve and to permit it to issue, and, at all times from the date hereof until the obligation to deliver Issuer Common Stock upon the exercise of the Option terminates, will have reserved for issuance, upon exercise of the Option, the number of shares of Issuer Common Stock necessary for Grantee to exercise the Option, and Issuer will take all necessary corporate action to authorize and reserve for issuance all additional shares of Issuer Common Stock or other securities which may be issued pursuant to Section 7 upon exercise of the Option. The shares of Issuer Common Stock to be issued upon due exercise of the Option, including all additional shares of Issuer Common Stock or other securities which may be issuable pursuant to Section 7, upon issuance pursuant hereto, shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and shall be delivered free and clear of all liens, claims, charges and encumbrances of any kind or nature whatsoever, including any preemptive rights of any stockholder of Issuer. 6. Representations and Warrants of Grantee. Grantee hereby represents and warrants to Issuer that: (a) Due Authorization. Grantee has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and, subject to any approvals or consents referred to herein, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Grantee. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Grantee. (b) Purchase Not for Distribution. This Option is not being, and any Option Shares or other securities acquired by Grantee upon exercise of the Option will not be, acquired with a view to the public distribution thereof and will not be transferred or otherwise disposed of except in a transaction registered or exempt from registration under the 1933 Act. 7. Adjustment upon Changes in Capitalization, etc. (a) In the event of any change in Issuer Common Stock by reason of a stock dividend, stock split, split-up, recapitalization, combination, exchange of shares or similar transaction, the type and number of shares or securities subject to the Option, and the Purchase Price therefor, shall be adjusted appropriately, and proper provision shall be made in the agreements governing such transaction so that Grantee shall receive, upon exercise of the Option, the number and class of shares or other securities or property that Grantee would have received in respect of Issuer Common Stock if the Option had been exercised immediately prior to such event, or the record date therefor, as applicable. If any additional shares of Issuer Common Stock are issued after the date of this Agreement (other than pursuant to an event described in the first sentence of this Section 7(a)), the number of shares of Issuer Common Stock subject to the Option shall be adjusted so that, after such issuance, it, together with any shares of Issuer Common Stock previously issued pursuant hereto, equals 19.9% of the number of shares of Issuer Common Stock then issued and outstanding, without giving effect to any shares subject to or issued pursuant to the Option. (b) In the event that Issuer shall enter in an agreement: (i) to consolidate with or merge into any person, other than Grantee or one of its subsidiaries, and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation of such consolidation or merger, (ii) to permit any person, other than Grantee or one of its subsidiaries, to merge into Issuer and Issuer shall be the continuing or surviving corporation, but, in connection with such merger, the then outstanding shares of Issuer Common Stock shall be changed into or exchanged for stock or other securities of Issuer or any other person or cash or any other property or the outstanding shares of Issuer Common Stock immediately prior to such merger shall after such merger represent less than 50% of the outstanding shares and share equivalents of the merged company, or (iii) to sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of its assets to any person, other than Grantee or one of its subsidiaries, then, and in each such case, the agreement governing such transaction shall make proper provisions so that upon the consummation of any such transaction and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, Grantee shall receive for each Option Share with respect to which the Option has not been exercised an amount of consideration in the form of and equal to the per share amount of consideration that would be received by the holder of one share of Issuer Common Stock less the Purchase Price (and, in the event of an election or similar arrangement with respect to the type of consideration to be received by the holders of Issuer Common Stock, subject to the foregoing, proper provision shall be made so that the holder of the Option would have the same election or similar rights as would the holder of the number of shares of Issuer Common Stock for which the Option is then exercisable). (c) Issuer shall not enter into any agreement of the type described in Section 7(b) unless the other party thereto commits to provide the funding required for Issuer to pay the Section 8 Repurchase Consideration to the extent required by Section 8 hereof. 8. Repurchase at the Option of Grantee. (a) Subject to the last sentence of Section 3(a), at the request of Grantee at any time commencing upon the first occurrence of a Repurchase Event (as defined in Section 8(d)) and ending 12 months immediately thereafter, Issuer shall repurchase from Grantee (i) the Option and (ii) all shares of Issuer Common Stock purchased by Grantee pursuant hereto with respect to which Grantee then has beneficial ownership. The date on which Grantee exercises its rights under this Section 8 is referred to as the "Request Date". Such repurchase shall be at an aggregate price (the "Section 8 Repurchase Consideration") equal to the sum of: (i) the aggregate Purchase Price paid by Grantee for any shares of Issuer Common Stock acquired pursuant to the Option with respect to which Grantee then has beneficial ownership; (ii) the excess, if any, of (x) the Applicable Price (as defined below) for each share of Issuer Common Stock over (y) the Purchase Price (subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 7), multiplied by the number of shares of Issuer Common Stock with respect to which the Option has not been exercised; and (iii) the excess, if any, of the Applicable Price over the Purchase Price (subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 7) paid (or, in the case of Option Shares with respect to which the Option has been exercised but the Closing Date has not occurred, payable) by Grantee for each share of Issuer Common Stock with respect to which the Option has been exercised and with respect to which Grantee then has beneficial ownership, multiplied by the number of such shares. (b) If Grantee exercises its rights under this Section 8, Issuer shall, within 10 business days after the Request Date, pay the Section 8 Repurchase Consideration to Grantee in immediately available funds, and contemporaneously with such payment Grantee shall surrender to Issuer the Option and the certificates evidencing the shares of Issuer Common Stock purchased thereunder with respect to which Grantee then has beneficial ownership, and Grantee shall warrant that it has sole record and beneficial ownership of such shares and that the same are then free and clear of all liens, claims, charges and encumbrances of any kind whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that prior notification to or approval of the Federal Reserve Board or other regulatory authority or any lender of Issuer is required in connection with the payment of all or any portion of the Section 8 Repurchase Consideration, Grantee shall have the ongoing option to revoke its request for repurchase pursuant to Section 8, in whole or in part, or to require that Issuer deliver from time to time that portion of the Section 8 Repurchase Consideration that it is not then so prohibited from paying and promptly file the required notice or application for approval and expeditiously process the same (and each party shall cooperate with the other in the filing of any such notice or application and the obtaining of any such approval). If the Federal Reserve Board or any other regulatory authority disapproves of any part of Issuer's proposed repurchase pursuant to this Section 8, Issuer shall promptly give notice of such fact to Grantee. If the Federal Reserve Board or other agency or any such lender prohibits the repurchase in part but not in whole, then Grantee shall have the right (i) to revoke the repurchase request, or (ii) to the extent permitted by the Federal Reserve Board or other agency, determine whether the repurchase should apply to the Option and or Option Shares and to what extent to each, and Grantee shall thereupon have the right to exercise the Option as to the number of Option Shares for which the Option was exercisable at the Request Date less the sum of the number of shares covered by the Option in respect of which payment has been made pursuant to Section 8(a)(ii) and the number of shares covered by the portion of the Option (if any) that has been repurchased. Grantee shall notify Issuer of its determination under the preceding sentence within five (5) business days of receipt of notice of disapproval of the repurchase. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, all of Grantee's rights under this Section 8 shall terminate on the date of termination of this Option pursuant to Section 3(a). (c) For purposes of this Agreement, the "Applicable Price" means the highest of (i) the highest price per share of Issuer Common Stock paid for any such share by the person or groups described in Section 8(d)(i), (ii) the price per share of Issuer Common Stock received by holders of Issuer Common Stock in connection with any merger or other business combination transaction described in Section 7(b)(i), 7(b)(ii) or 7(b)(iii), or (iii) the highest bid price per share as quoted on the principal trading market or securities exchange on which such shares are traded as reported by a recognized source chosen by Grantee during the 60 business days preceding the Request Date; provided, however, that in the event of a sale of less than all of Issuer's assets, the Applicable Price shall be the sum of the price paid in such sale for such assets and the current market value of the remaining assets of Issuer as determined by a nationally recognized investment banking firm selected by Grantee, divided by the number of shares of Issuer Common Stock outstanding at the time of such sale. If the consideration to be offered, paid or received pursuant to either of the foregoing clauses (i) or (ii) shall be other than in cash, the value of such consideration shall be determined in good faith by an independent nationally recognized investment banking firm selected by Grantee and reasonable acceptable to Issuer, which determination shall be conclusive for all purposes of this Agreement. (d) As used herein, "Repurchase Event" shall occur if (i) any person (other than Grantee or any subsidiary of Grantee) shall have acquired actual ownership or control, or any "group" (as such term is defined under the 1934 Act) shall have been formed which shall have acquired actual ownership or control, of 50% or more of the then outstanding shares of Issuer Common Stock, or (ii) any of the transactions described in Section 7(b)(i), 7(b)(ii) or 7(b)(iii) shall be consummated. 9. Registration Rights. (a) Demand Registration Rights. Issuer shall, subject to the conditions of subparagraph (c) below, if requested by Grantee (or if applicable, a Grantee Majority), as expeditiously as possible prepare and file a registration statement under the 1933 Act if such registration is necessary in order to permit the sale or other disposition of any or all shares of Issuer Common Stock or other securities that have been acquired by or are issuable to Grantee upon exercise of the Option in accordance with the intended method of sale or other disposition stated by Grantee in such request, including without limitation a "shelf" registration statement under Rule 415 under the 1933 Act or any successor provision, and Issuer shall use its best efforts to qualify such shares or other securities for sale under any applicable state securities laws. (b) Additional Registration Rights. If Issuer at any time after the exercise of the Option proposes to register any shares of Issuer Common Stock under the 1933 Act in connection with an underwritten public offering of such Issuer Common Stock, Issuer will promptly give written notice to Grantee (and any permitted transferee) of its intention to do so and, upon the written request of Grantee (or any such permitted transferee of Grantee) given within 30 days after receipt of any such notice (which request shall specify the number of shares of Issuer Common Stock intended to be included in such underwritten public offering by Grantee (or such permitted transferee)), Issuer will cause all such shares, the holders of which shall have requested participation in such registration, to be so registered and included in such underwritten public offering; provided, however, that Issuer may elect to not cause any such shares to be so registered (i) if the underwriters in good faith object for valid business reasons, or (ii) in the case of a registration solely to implement an employee benefit plan or a registration filed on Form S-4; provided, further, however, that such election pursuant to (i) may only be made one time. If some but not all the shares of Issuer Common Stock, with respect to which Issuer shall have received requests for registration pursuant to this subparagraph (b), shall be excluded from such registration, Issuer shall make appropriate allocation of shares to be registered among Grantee and any other person (other than the Issuer) who or which is permitted to register their shares of Issuer Common Stock in connection with such registration pro rata in the proportion that the number of shares requested to be registered by each such holder bears to the total number of shares requested to be registered by all such holders then desiring to have Issuer Common Stock registered for sale. (c) Conditions to Required Registration. Issuer shall use all reasonable efforts to cause each registration statement referred to in subparagraph (a) above to become effective and to obtain all consents or waivers of other parties which are required therefor and to keep such registration statement effective; provided, however, that Issuer may delay any registration of Option Shares required pursuant to subparagraph (a) above for a period not exceeding 90 days provided Issuer shall in good faith determine that any such registration would adversely affect an offering or contemplated offering of other securities by Issuer, and Issuer shall not be required to register Option Shares under the 1933 Act pursuant to subparagraph (a) above: (i) prior to the earliest of (A) termination of the Acquisition Agreement pursuant to the terms thereof, and (B) a Purchase Event or a Preliminary Purchase Event; (ii) on more than two occasions; (iii) more than once during any calendar year; (iv) within 90 days after the effective date of a registration referred to in subparagraph (b) above pursuant to which the holder or holders of the Option Shares concerned were afforded the opportunity to register such shares under the 1933 Act and such shares were registered as requested; and (v) unless a request therefor is made to Issuer by the holder or holders of at least 25% or more of the aggregate number of Option Shares then outstanding. In addition to the foregoing, Issuer shall not be required to maintain the effectiveness of any registration statement after the expiration of 120 days from the effective date of such registration statement. Issuer shall use all reasonable efforts to make any filings, and take all steps, under all applicable state securities laws to the extent necessary to permit the sale or other disposition of the Option Shares so registered in accordance with the intended method of distribution for such shares, provided, however, that Issuer shall not be required to consent to general jurisdiction or qualify to do business in any state where it is not otherwise required to so consent to such jurisdiction or to so qualify to do business. (d) Expenses. Except where applicable state law prohibits such payments, Issuer will pay all expenses (including without limitation registration fees, qualification fees, blue sky fees and expenses, accounting expenses and printing expenses incurred by it) in connection with each registration pursuant to subparagraph (a) or (b) above and all other qualifications, notifications or exemptions pursuant to subparagraph (a) or (b) above. Underwriting discounts and commissions relating to Option Shares, fees and disbursements of counsel to the holders of Option Shares being registered and any other expenses incurred by such holders in connection with any such registration shall be borne by such holders. (e) Indemnification. In connection with any registration under subparagraph (a) or (b) above, Issuer hereby indemnifies the holder of the Option Shares, and each underwriter thereof, including each person, if any, who controls such holder or underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act, against all expenses, losses, claims, damages and liabilities caused by any untrue, or alleged untrue, statement of a material fact contained in any registration statement or prospectus or notification or offering circular (including any amendments or supplements thereto) or any preliminary prospectus, or caused by any omission, or alleged omission, to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, except insofar as such expenses, losses, claims, damages or liabilities of such indemnified party are caused by any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement that was included by Issuer in any such registration statement or prospectus or notification or offering circular (including any amendments or supplements thereto) in reliance upon and in conformity with, information furnished in writing to Issuer by such indemnified party expressly for use therein, and Issuer and each officer, director and controlling person of Issuer shall be indemnified by such holder of the Option Shares, or by such underwriter, as the case may be, for all such expenses, losses, claims, damages and liabilities caused by any untrue, or alleged untrue, statement that was included by Issuer in any such registration statement or prospectus or notification or offering circular (including any amendments or supplements thereto) in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished in writing to Issuer by such holder or such underwriter, as the case may be, expressly for such use. Promptly upon receipt by a party indemnified under this subparagraph (e) of notice of the commencement of any action against such indemnified party in respect of which indemnity or reimbursement may be sought against any indemnifying party under this subparagraph (e), such indemnified party shall notify the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement of such action, but, except to the extent of any actual prejudice to the indemnifying party, the failure so to notify the indemnifying party shall not relieve it of any liability which it may otherwise have to any indemnified party under this subparagraph (e). In case notice of commencement of any such action shall be given to the indemnifying party as above provided, the indemnifying party shall be entitled to participate in and, to the extent it may wish, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly notified, to assume the defense of such action at its own expense, with counsel chosen by it and reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party. The indemnified party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel (other than reasonable costs of investigation) shall be paid by the indemnified party unless (i) the indemnifying party agrees to pay the same, (ii) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such action with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, or (iii) the indemnified party has been advised by counsel that one or more legal defenses may be available to the indemnifying party that may be contrary to the interest of the indemnified party, in which case the indemnifying party shall be entitled to assume the defense of such action notwithstanding its obligation to bear fees and expenses of such counsel. No indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement entered into without its consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld. If the indemnification provided for in this subparagraph (e) is unavailable to a party otherwise entitled to be indemnified in respect of any expenses, losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying such party otherwise entitled to be indemnified, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such party to be indemnified as a result of such expenses, losses, claims, damages or liabilities in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by Issuer, the selling shareholders and the underwriters from the offering of the securities and also the relative fault of Issuer, the selling shareholders and the underwriters in connection with the statements or omissions which resulted in such expenses, losses, claims, damages or liabilities, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the expenses, losses, claims, damages and liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include any legal or other fees or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with investigating or defending any action or claim; provided however, that in no case shall the holders of the Option Shares be responsible, in the aggregate, for any amount in excess of the net offering proceeds attributable to its Option Shares included in the offering. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Any obligation by any holder to indemnify shall be several and not joint with other holders. In connection with any registration pursuant to subparagraph (a) or (b) above, Issuer and each holder of any Option Shares (other than Grantee) shall enter into an agreement containing the indemnification provisions of this subparagraph (e). (f) Miscellaneous Reporting. Issuer shall comply with all reporting requirements and will do all such other things as may be necessary to permit the expeditious sale at any time of any Option Shares by the holder thereof in accordance with and to the extent permitted by any rule or regulation permitting non-registered sales of securities promulgated by the SEC from time to time, including, without limitation, Rule 144A. Issuer shall at its expense provide the holder of any Option Shares with any information necessary in connection with the completion and filing of any reports or forms required to be filed by them under the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act, or required pursuant to any state securities laws or the rules of any stock exchange. (g) Issue Taxes. Issuer will pay all stamp taxes in connection with the issuance and the sale of the Option Shares and in connection with the exercise of the Option, and will save Grantee harmless, without limitation as to time, against any and all liabilities, with respect to all such taxes. 10. Quotation; Listing. If Issuer Common Stock or any other securities to be acquired upon exercise of the Option are then authorized for quotation or trading or listing on the NASDAQ/NMS or any securities exchange, Issuer, upon the request of Grantee, will promptly file an application, if required, to authorize for quotation or trading or listing the shares of Issuer Common Stock or other securities to be acquired upon exercise of the Option on the NASDAQ/NMS or such other securities exchange and will use its best efforts to obtain approval, if required, of such quotation or listing as soon as practicable. 11. Division of Option. Upon the occurrence of a Purchase Event or a Preliminary Purchase Event, this Agreement (and the Option granted hereby) are exchangeable, without expense, at the option of Grantee, upon presentation and surrender of this Agreement at the principal office of Issuer for other Agreements providing for Options of different denominations entitling the holder thereof to purchase in the aggregate the same number of shares of Issuer Common Stock purchasable hereunder. The terms "Agreement" and "Option" as used herein include any other Agreements and related Options for which this Agreement (and the Option granted hereby) may be exchanged. Upon receipt by Issuer of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Agreement, and (in the case of loss, theft or destruction) of reasonably satisfactory indemnification, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Agreement, if mutilated, Issuer will execute and deliver a new Agreement of like tenor and date. Any such new Agreement executed and delivered shall constitute an additional contractual obligation on the part of Issuer, whether or not the Agreement so lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated shall at any time be enforceable by anyone. 12. Miscellaneous. (a) Expenses. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9, each of the parties hereto shall bear and pay all costs and expenses incurred by it or on its behalf in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder, including fees and expenses of its own financial consultants, investment bankers, accountants and counsel. (b) Waiver and Amendment. Any provision of this Agreement may be waived at any time by the party that is entitled to the benefits of such provision. This Agreement may not be modified, amended, altered or supplemented except upon the execution and delivery of a written agreement executed by the parties hereto. (c) Entire Agreement: No Third-Party Beneficiary; Severability. This Agreement, together with the Acquisition Agreement and, when executed, the other documents and instruments referred to herein and therein, between Grantee and Issuer (i) constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and (ii) is not intended to confer upon any person other than the parties hereto (other than any transferees of the Option Shares or any permitted transferee of this Agreement pursuant to Section 12(h)) any rights or remedies hereunder. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction or a federal or state regulatory agency to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated. If for any reason such court or regulatory agency determines that the Option does not permit Grantee to acquire, or does not require Issuer to repurchase, the full number of shares of Issuer Common Stock as provided in Sections 3 and 8 (as adjusted pursuant to Section 7), it is the express intention of Issuer to allow Grantee to acquire or to require Issuer to repurchase such lesser number of shares as may be permissible without any amendment or modification hereof. (d) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia without regard to any applicable conflicts of law rules. (e) Descriptive Heading. The descriptive headings contained herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. (f) Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally, telecopied (with confirmation) or mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice): If to Issuer to: First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Fourth Avenue and Washington Street Montgomery, West Virginia 25136 Attention: George F. Davis, Chairman of the Board and President with a copy to: Deborah A. Sink Bowles, Rue, McDavid, Graff and Love 16th Floor, Commerce Square P. O. Box 1386 Charleston, West Virginia 25325-1386 If to Grantee to: City Holding Company 3601 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Charleston, West Virginia 25304 Attention: Steven J. Day President with a copy to: Lathan M. Ewers, Jr. Hunton & Williams 951 East Byrd Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 (g) Counterparts. This Agreement and any amendments hereto may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when both counterparts have been signed, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. (h) Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder or under the Option shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Grantee may assign this Agreement to a wholly owned subsidiary of Grantee and Grantee may assign its rights hereunder in whole or in part after the occurrence of a Purchase Event. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns. (i) Further Assurances. In the event of any exercise of the Option by Grantee, Issuer and Grantee shall execute and deliver all other documents and instruments and take all other action that may be reasonably necessary in order to consummate the transactions provided for by such exercise. (j) Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that this Agreement may be enforced by either party through specific performance, injunctive relief and other equitable relief. Both parties further agree to waive any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with the obtaining of any such equitable relief and that this provision is without prejudice to any other rights that the parties hereto may have for any failure to perform this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Issuer and Grantee have caused this Stock Option Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the day and year first written above. FIRST MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. By: /s/ GEORGE F. DAVIS Name: George F. Davis Title: Chairman of Board and CEO CITY HOLDING COMPANY By:/s/ STEVEN J. DAY Name: Steven J. Day Title: President ANNEX III OPTION AGREEMENT This OPTION AGREEMENT, by and between City Holding Company, a West Virginia corporation ("Purchaser"), and the undersigned ("Seller"), recites and provides: A. Seller is the owner of the number of shares (the "Shares") of Common Stock of First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. ("FMB") set forth on the signature page. B. FMB owns all of the outstanding common stock of Merchants National Bank ("Merchants"). C. Purchaser, FMB and Merchants are entering into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Agreement") providing for the merger (the "Merger") of FMB into Purchaser. D. In connection with the Merger, Purchaser will undergo considerable expense in pursuing regulatory approvals and taking other necessary actions. Purchaser is unwilling to proceed unless it is assured it can purchase shares of FMB common stock owned by directors of FMB. E. Seller, a director of FMB, desires to facilitate Purchaser's acquisition of FMB and in connection therewith is willing to grant an option to Purchaser to acquire the Shares. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, Purchaser and Seller agree as follows: 1. Grant of Option to Purchase. Seller hereby grants to Purchaser an irrevocable option (the "Option") to purchase the Shares at an exercise price of $45.60 cash per Share. Purchaser, at its election, may deliver shares of Purchaser's Common Stock in payment of the exercise price, or Seller may elect to receive the exercise price in the form of Purchaser's Common Stock. For purposes of determining the number of shares of Purchaser's Common Stock to be delivered in exchange for each share of FMB's Common Stock, the value of Purchaser's Common Stock shall be the average of the closing bid price for Purchaser's Common Stock as reported on NASDAQ or the 10 trading days prior to the day on which the Option is exercised. 2. Exercise of Option. The Option may be exercised by Purchaser on or before such date which is the earlier of (y) the date on which Purchaser has received all regulatory approvals that are prerequisite to consummation of the Merger and all applicable waiting periods have expired, or (z) December 31, 1995 (the applicable period being hereinafter called the "Option Period"), but in neither case (y) or (z) unless an offer to acquire FMB has been received from a person other than Purchaser and FMB's directors in good faith determine such offer is materially better than Purchaser's offer from a financial point of view. On a date specified by Purchaser within 10 days following exercise of the option, Seller will deliver to Purchaser certificates representing the Shares against payment of the exercise price. 3. Consideration for Grant of Option. In consideration of Seller's grant of the Option, Purchaser is entering into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and proceeding with the other actions necessary to consummate the Merger. 4. Seller's Representations. Seller is the sole owner of and has the right to sell the Shares, and has full power to transfer the Shares, not subject to any restriction. The Shares are now and at all times during the Option Period will be free of all encumbrances and will not be disposed of except pursuant to the terms of this Option Agreement. Purchaser will receive good and marketable title to the Shares when delivered under this Agreement. 5. Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective legal representatives and assigns. Seller agrees that Purchaser may not assign the Option without the prior consent of the Seller. 6. Endorsement of Certificates. Upon execution of this Agreement, Seller shall place on the certificate or certificates for the Shares an endorsement that such certificates are subject to the terms of this Option Agreement. 7. Exercise of Dissenting Shareholder's Rights; Voting of Shares. Seller warrants that it has not exercised any dissenting shareholder's rights with respect to the Shares. Seller shall refrain from exercising any dissenting shareholder's rights with respect to the Shares without the prior written consent of Purchaser. Seller agrees that if the Merger is submitted to the shareholders of FMB during the Option Period and prior to Purchaser's exercise of the Option, Seller will vote the Shares for the Merger. Seller further agrees that if any business combination other than the Merger is submitted to the shareholders of FMB during the Option Period and prior to exercise of the Option, Seller will vote the Shares against such business combination. During the Option Period, Seller is entitled to all voting rights as respects the Shares except as limited by this Section 7. 8. Dividends, Distributions and Exchanges. Until exercise of the Option, Seller shall be entitled to any cash dividends declared on the Shares. In the event any stock dividend (or other non-cash distribution equivalent to a stock dividend) is declared and paid on the Shares during the Option Period, such stock dividend or distribution shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and shall be delivered by Seller to Purchaser upon exercise of the Option for no additional consideration. If the Shares are exchanged for or converted into any other securities during the Option Period, such securities shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Option Agreement and shall be delivered by Seller to Purchaser upon exercise of the Option for no additional consideration. 9. Termination. This Option shall terminate upon the effectiveness of the Merger or termination of the Agreement prior to the occurrence of an event entitling Purchaser to exercise the Option pursuant to Section 2 hereof. WITNESS the following signatures as of the 14th day of March, 1995. CITY HOLDING COMPANY /s/ STEVEN J. DAY Name: Steven J. Day Title: President and Chief Executive Officer SELLER Print Name: Number of Shares: ANNEX IV (S) 31-1-122. RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDERS TO DISSENT. Any shareholder of a corporation shall have the right to dissent from any of the following corporate actions: (a) Any plan of merger or consolidation to which the corporation is a party; or (b) Any sale or exchange of all or substantially all of the property and assets of the corporation not made in the usual and regular course of its business, including a sale in dissolution, but not including a sale pursuant to an order of a court having jurisdiction in the premises or a sale for cash on terms requiring that all or substantially all of the net proceeds of sale be distributed to the shareholders in accordance with their respective interests within one year after the date of sale. A shareholder may dissent as to less than all of the shares registered in his name. In that event, his rights shall be determined as if the shares as to which he has dissented and his other shares were registered in the names of different shareholders. (1974, c. 13.) (S) 31-1-123. RIGHTS OF DISSENTING SHAREHOLDERS; PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASING OF DISSENTING SHAREHOLDERS' SHARES; CIVIL ACTION FOR DETERMINING VALUE OF SHARES; PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFERRING OF SUCH SHARES TO CORPORATION AND PAYMENT THEREFOR. (a) Any shareholder electing to exercise his right to dissent, pursuant to section one hundred twenty-two [(S) 31-1-122] of this article, shall file with the corporation, prior to or at the meeting of shareholders at which such proposed corporate action is submitted to a vote, a written objection to such proposed corporate action. If such proposed corporate action be approved by the required vote and such shareholder shall not have voted in favor thereof, such shareholder may, within ten days after the date on which the vote was taken or if a corporation is to be merged without a vote of its shareholders into another corporation, any of its shareholders may, within fifteen days after the plan of such merger shall have been mailed to such shareholders, make written demand on the corporation, or, in the case of a merger or consolidation, on the surviving or new corporation, domestic or foreign, for payment of the fair value of such shareholder's shares, and, if such proposed corporate action is effected, such corporation shall pay to such shareholder, upon surrender of the certificate or certificates representing such shares, the fair value thereof as of the day prior to the date on which the vote was taken approving the proposed corporate action, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in anticipation of such corporate action. Any shareholder failing to make demand within the ten-day period shall be bound by the terms of the proposed corporate action. Any shareholder making such demand shall thereafter be entitled only to payment as in this section provided and shall not be entitled to vote or to exercise any other rights of a shareholder. (b) No such demand may be withdrawn unless the corporation shall consent thereto. If, however, such demand shall be withdrawn upon consent, or if the proposed corporate action shall be abandoned or rescinded or the shareholders shall revoke the authority to effect such action, or if, in the case of a merger, on the date of the filing of the articles of merger the surviving corporation, is the owner of all the outstanding shares of the other corporations, domestic and foreign, that are parties to the merger, or if no demand or petition for the determination of fair value by a court of general civil jurisdiction have been made or filed within the time provided in subsection (e) of this section, or if a court of general civil jurisdiction shall determine that such shareholder is not entitled to the relief provided by this section, then the right of such shareholder to be paid the fair value of his shares shall cease and his status as a shareholder shall be restored, without prejudice to any corporate proceedings which may have been taken during the interim. (c) Within ten days after such corporate action is effected, the corporation, or, in the case of a merger or consolidation, the surviving or new corporation, domestic or foreign, shall give written notice thereof to each dissenting shareholder who has made demand as herein provided, and shall make a written offer to each shareholder to pay for such shares at a specified price deemed by such corporation to be fair value thereof. Such notice and offer shall be accompanied by a balance sheet of the corporation the shares of which the dissenting shareholder holds, as of the latest available date and not more than twelve months prior to the making of such offer, and a profit and loss statement of such corporation for the twelve months' period ended on the date of such balance sheet. (d) If within thirty days after the date on which such corporate action is effected the fair value of such shares is agreed upon between any such dissenting shareholder and the corporation, payment therefor shall be made within ninety days after the date on which such corporate action was effected, upon surrender of the certificate or certificates representing such shares. Upon payment of the agreed value the dissenting shareholder shall cease to have any interest in such shares. (e) If within such period of thirty days, a dissenting shareholder and the corporation do not so agree, then the corporation shall within thirty days after receipt of written demand from any dissenting shareholder, which written demand must be given within sixty days after the date on which such corporate action was effected, file a complaint in a court of general civil jurisdiction requesting that the fair value of such shares be found and determined, or the corporation may file such complaint at any time within such sixty-day period at its own election. Such complaint shall be filed in any court of general civil jurisdiction in the county in which the principal office of the corporation is situated, or, if there be no such office in this State, in the county in which any dissenting shareholder resides or is found or in which the property of such corporation, or any part of it, may be. If the corporation shall fail to institute such proceedings, any dissenting shareholder may do so in the name of the corporation. All dissenting shareholders wherever residing, may be made parties to the proceedings as an action against their shares quasi in rem. A copy of the complaint shall be served on each dissenting shareholder who is a resident of this State in the same manner as in other civil actions. Dissenting shareholders who are nonresidents of this State shall be served a copy of the complaint by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. In addition, service upon such nonresident shareholders shall be made by publication, as provided in Rule 4(e)(2) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure. All shareholders who are parties to the proceeding shall be entitled to judgment against the corporation for the amount of the fair value of their shares. The court may, if it so elects, appoint one or more persons as appraisers to receive evidence and recommend a decision on the question of fair value. The appraiser shall have such power and authority as shall be specified in the order of their appointment or any subsequent appointment. The judgment shall be payable only upon and concurrently with the surrender to the corporation of the certificate or certificates representing such shares. Upon payment of the judgment, the dissenting shareholder shall cease to have any interest in such shares. The judgment shall include an allowance for interest at such rate as the court may find to be fair and equitable in all the circumstances, from the date on which the vote was taken on the proposed corporate action to the date of payment. The costs and expenses of any such proceeding shall be determined by the court and shall be assessed against the corporation, but all or any part of such costs and expenses may be apportioned and assessed as the court may deem equitable against any or all of the dissenting shareholders who are parties to the proceeding to whom the corporation shall have made an offer to pay for the shares if the court shall find that the action of such shareholders in failing to accept such offer was arbitrary or vexatious or not in good faith. Such expenses shall include reasonable compensation for and reasonable expenses of the appraisers, but shall exclude the fees and expenses of counsel for and experts employed by any party; but if the fair value of the shares as determined materially exceeds the amount which the corporation offered to pay therefor, or if no offer was made, the court in its discretion may award to any shareholder who is a party to the proceeding such sum as the court may determine to be reasonable compensation to any expert or experts employed by the shareholder in the proceeding. Any party to the proceeding may appeal any judgment or ruling of the court as in other civil cases. (f) Within twenty days after demanding payment for his shares, each shareholder demanding payment shall submit the certificate or certificates representing his shares to the corporation for notation thereon that such demand has been made. His failure to do so shall, at the option of the corporation, terminate his rights under this section unless a court of general civil jurisdiction, for good and sufficient cause shown, shall otherwise direct. If shares represented by a certificate on which notation has been so made shall be transferred, each new certificate issued therefor shall bear similar notation, together with the name of the original dissenting holder of such shares, and a transferee of such shares shall acquire by such transfer no rights in the corporation other than those which the original dissenting shareholder had after making demand for payment of the fair value thereof. (g) Shares acquired by a corporation pursuant to payment of the agreed value therefor or to payment of the judgment entered therefor, as in this section provided, may be held and disposed of by such corporation as in the case of other treasury shares, except that, in the case of a merger or consolidation, they may be held and disposed of as the plan of merger or consolidation may otherwise provide. (1974, c. 13.) ANNEX V [BAXTER FENTRISS AND COMPANY LETTERHEAD] July 26, 1995 The Board of Directors First Merchants Bancorp, Inc. P.O. Box 1109 Montgomery, West Virginia 25136 Dear Members of the Board: First Merchants Bancorp, Montgomery, West Virginia ("FMB") and the City Holding Company, Charleston ("City") have entered into an Agreement providing for the acquisition of FMB by City ("Acquisition"). The terms of the Acquisition are set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger dated March 14, 1995. The terms of the Acquisition provide that, with the possible exception of those shares as to which dissenter's rights may be perfected, each common share of FMB will be converted into stock of City. You have asked our opinion as to whether the proposed transaction pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition are fair to the respective shareholders of FMB from a financial point of view. In rendering our opinion, we have evaluated the consolidated financial statements of FMB available to us from published sources. In addition, we have, among other things: (a) to the extent deemed relevant, analyzed selected public information of certain other financial institutions and compared FMB and City from a financial point of view to the other financial institutions; (b) considered the historical market price of the common stock of FMB and City; (c) compared the terms of the Acquisition with the terms of certain other comparable transactions to the extent information concerning such acquisitions was publicly available; (d) reviewed the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and related documents; and (e) made such other analyses and examinations as we deemed necessary. We have met with various senior officers of FMB and City to discuss the foregoing as well as other matters that may be relevant. We have not conducted a due diligence review of City, but we have reviewed registration statements, proxy materials and regulatory applications. We have not independently verified the financial and other information concerning FMB, or City or other data which we have considered in our review. We have assumed the accuracy and completeness of all such information; however, we have no reason to believe that such information is not accurate and complete. Our conclusion is rendered on the basis of securities market conditions prevailing as of the date hereof and on the conditions and prospects, financial and otherwise, of FMB and City as they exist and are known to us as of December 31, 1994. It is understood that this opinion may be included in its entirety in any communication by FMB or the Board of Directors to the stockholders of FMB. The opinion may not, however, be summarized, excerpted from or otherwise publicly referred to without our prior written consent. Based on the foregoing, and subject to the limitations described above, we are of the opinion that the terms of the Acquisition are fair to the shareholders of FMB from a financial point of view. Very truly yours, /s/ Baxter Fentriss and Company -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----